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MICK PEALING AND NICK CHARLES WITH THE LONG ROAD HOME at Martha Salt Music

MICK PEALING & NICK CHARLES with THE LONG ROAD HOME (Sat 15 August 2026)

MICK PEALING & NICK CHARLES with THE LONG ROAD HOME at Martha Salt Music Sat 15 August 2026.

What happens when one of Australia’s finest voices combines with Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues?

The answer is a sublime mix of soul, blues and folky country music! A brilliant award- winning song catalogue, choice classics and supreme musical ability makes for a memorable show.

Mick’s voice is the sound of iconic Australian country rock legends, Stars, while Nick’s career covers thirteen US tours and every conceivable award in roots music.

Their stellar Long Road Home band comprises Paul Jonas on violin and Ed Bates on pedal steel and Tony Bonnici on bass.… READ MORE

WOMEN IN BLUES SHOWCASE (Sat 18th July 2026)

WOMEN IN BLUES SHOWCASE at Martha Salt Music 18 July 2026

The blues has always had powerful women at its heart — storytellers, soul shakers, truth tellers and groove makers. On Saturday 18 July we’re bringing eight of them together for a very special night at Martha Salt Music.

Hosted by Australia’s Women In Blues Ambassador Andrea Marr, this showcase celebrates the talent, passion and individuality of women performing across Victoria’s blues scene.

Joining Andrea on stage will be a stellar line-up featuring Bronnie Gordon, Christine Manetta, Marni Rose, Miss Lizzy, Anthea ‘Jewels’, Linda Stainton, Sharryn Pottenger, with the wonderful Michelle Johns providing her trademark keyboard magic throughout the evening.… READ MORE

Vic Polyik & The Jumper Leads ‘ Hard Times’ VIDEO

We had the fabulous Vic Polyik & The Jumper Leads in at Martha Salt Music on Sat 14th Jan ’23. Here’s a live cut from their new album ‘Hard Times’ Dig it tone hounds!

Mick Pealing at Martha Salt Music Nov 2022

Mick Pealing Band ‘Look After Yourself’ VIDEO

Here’s the STARS #1 hit ‘Look After Yourself’ live at Martha Salt Music. Fabulous night at Martha Salt Music (12 Nov 22). Full house again to see the MICK PEALING BAND feat. Mick, Nick Charles and Ed Bates on peddle steel.

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette at Martha Salt

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette VIDEO

What a fabulous SOLD OUT night at MARTHA SALT on 22 October 2022 with Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette … here’s 10 minutes of rockin bluesy goodness. Oh yeah ! (Jimi Hocking Guitar, Ben Wicks Bass, Johnny Tesoriero Drums)