Past Shows Archives - Martha Salt Music

The McNaMarr Project Band (Sat 07 Feb 2026)

“..the love child of raw edge Johnny Diesel with Tina Turner’s untouchable soul swagger – unstoppable”

A match made in soul heaven — the sparks flew in 2018 when multi-award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist John McNamara joined forces with Andrea Marr, Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame royalty. From that first downbeat, the groove was undeniable. Three #1 albums and a swag of awards followed in quick time, with every song steeped in deep Southern soul — think Stax swagger, Memphis heat and blues-soaked truth baked into every line. Signed to SelectoHits in Memphis USA – Dons’t miss this six piece powerhouse band at Martha Salt!… READ MORE

ROD PAINE & THE FULLTIME LOVERS (Sat 17th Jan 26)

“Cooler than a ’59 Chevy”

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. If you were at Martha Salt last January, you know how good this band is! What a hoot dancing and partying on a summer night! Sold out in record time and over 40 people missed out!

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers, Martha Salt! Dance floor, Cashless Bar at Bowlo prices, guaranteed seat, 50 mins from CBD, bring your own nibbles. Be there!

Dance and party to real live music on the Bowlo’s parquetry floor

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers cook up a stew based upon the dirty electric Blues, Roots and R&B of the early sixties, but with splashes of Country balladry, Gospel, Americana and Rock n Roll – you get the full flavour.… READ MORE

Geoff Achison & The Algo-Rhythms (Sat 13th September 2025)

GEOFF ACHISON & THE ALGO-RHYTHMS play Martha Salt Music 13th September 2025.

Aussie blues-roots artist Geoff Achison has won fans around the world with his dynamic guitar style and high-quality songwriting. A country boy from Victoria, Geoff moved to the ‘big smoke’ in search of the blues, beginning a journey which would ultimately lead to extensive touring playing the juke-joints of the American south and across the UK & Europe. He won the ‘Albert King Award’ in Memphis and upon returning home was honoured to be inducted to the Blues Music Victoria Hall Of Fame.

Geoff Achison first arrived on the scene in Melbourne playing incendiary lead guitar with local blues legend ‘Dutch’ Tilders before striking out on his own with his all-star group ‘The Souldiggers’.… READ MORE

NARDIA & Band (Sat 16 August 2025)

NARDIA Plays Martha Salt 16 August 2025

NARDIA is an award-winning singer-songwriter who recently made an unforgettable impact at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, earning a coveted Top 5 spot as the only female artist to reach the finals among 400 acts. Her raw, sultry vocals—an electrifying fusion of R&B, Blues, Soul, and Jazz—left audiences spellbound with breathtaking intensity and undeniable musical prowess.

Building on her Memphis success and her fast-rising international profile, NARDIA is preparing for her next bold chapter. Things have been moving quickly for Nardia and she has secured management in the USA, working between Nashville and Memphis to finalise her new album, “Own Every Scar” (available July 2025) which is already generating major buzz.… READ MORE

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers Sat 19th July Martha Salt

ROD PAINE & THE FULLTIME LOVERS (Sat 19th July 25)

“Cooler than a ’59 Chevy”

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. If you were at Martha Salt in January this year, you know how good this band is! Sold out in record time with over 40 people unable to attend.

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers, Martha Salt! Dance floor, Cashless Bar at Bowlo prices, guaranteed seat, 50 mins from CBD, bring your own nibbles. Be there!

Dance and party to real live music on the Bowlo’s parquetry floor

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers cook up a stew based upon the dirty electric Blues, Roots and R&B of the early sixties, but with splashes of Country balladry, Gospel, Americana and Rock n Roll – you get the full flavour.… READ MORE

Kathleen Halloran Trio Play Martha Salt Music 21 June 2025

KATHLEEN HALLORAN TRIO (Sat 21 June 2025)

We are excited and proud to bring one of Australia’s new shining lights to the Martha Salt stage.

Electrifying guitarist/singer/songwriter Kathleen Halloran has well and truly established herself as one of the country’s most exciting rising stars.

Educated on stage as national touring guitarist with Kate Ceberano, and alongside a who’s who’s of Australia’s biggest names, Kathleen is widely known for her swaggering fretboard flare and irresistible spirit.

The launch of her soaring debut single ‘Free with Me’ has seen her sweep through the country with headline shows and appearances on some of our favourite festival stages.

Join Kathleen and her fabulous trio featuring the mighty talents of Darryn Farrugia (drums) and Jonathan Zion (bass) at Martha Salt and experience the shock of the new.… READ MORE

KINGS & QUEENS OF BLUES (Sat 26th April 2025)

The Kings & Queens Blues Concert play Martha Salt Music 26th April 2025.

“Experience the Blues Like Never Before!”

Get ready for a performance that’s going to go off like a night on the delta! Playing the music of Albert King, BB King, Albert Collins, Etta James, Koko Taylor and Nina Simone

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Blues with the incredible Rob Papp, an outstanding singer and guitarist with a wealth of experience playing at Australian wide venues and festivals. Rob was recently nominated for the BMV People’s Choice Blues Legend 2024—and it’s no surprise why!

Sharing the stage is the internationally acclaimed vocalist Donna McConville, whose stunning career includes collaborations with legends like John Farnham, Ron Charles, Robbie Ross, Renee Geyer, and Idol Eyes.… READ MORE

Mike Rudd's Indelibles Martha Salt 15 March 2025

Mike Rudd’s INDELIBLES (Sat 15th March 2025)

Mike Rudd’s INDELIBLES play Martha Salt Music Saturday 15 March 2025.

The band is Mike Rudd’s INDELIBLES, – the show is a concert, a dance party, it’s iconic Australian music from the last half century.

Featuring Australian prog-rock legend Mike Rudd (Spectrum, Indelible Murtcepts and Ariel) playing a swampy roots mix of blues, rock and hits dating back from 1969 onwards!

Spectrum released four LPs and several singles, including their national No. 1 hit single “I’ll Be Gone”, which has remained one of the best-known songs of the last 50 years, and also the first Australian rock double album, “Milesago”.

Today the INDELIBLES are – Mike Rudd (guitar, blues harp and vocals), Peter ‘Robbo’ Robertson (drums), Broc O’Connor (bass), and Daryl Roberts (‘Hey Gringo’ – keyboards)

A special event at Martha Salt with Australian rock royalty!… READ MORE

Andrea Marr Band & McNaMarr Project Martha Salt Music 15 Feb 2025

Andrea Marr Band & McNaMarr Project (Sat 15th February 2025)

The full tilt Andrea Marr Band & The McNaMarr Project play Martha Salt Music 15th February 2025.

Drenched in Old School Soul, two powerhouse voices come together with a mutual love of Gospel, Soul & Blues.

Multi-award-winning blues artists John McNamara and Andrea Marr are highly regarded in the international soul/blues scene, and Andrea has just returned from an invitation only Memphis ‘Women in Blues’ showcase in Jan ’25.

The cream of STAX records in Memphis worked with the McNaMarr Project to create their debut album ‘Holla & Moan’ which entered the Australian charts at #2, with rave reviews in the US and Europe.… READ MORE

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers (Sat 18th Jan 25)

Rod Paine and the Fulltime Lovers play Martha Salt Saturday 18th January 2025.

“Cooler than a ’59 Chevy”

If you were at Martha Salt in March this year, you know how good this band is! Sold out in record time!

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers, Martha Salt! Dance floor, Cashless Bar at Bowlo prices, guaranteed seat, 50 mins from CBD, tasty food available or bring your own nibbles. Be there!

Dance and party to real live music out on the balcony!

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers cook up a stew based upon the dirty electric Blues, Roots and R&B of the early sixties, but with splashes of Country balladry, Gospel, Americana and Rock n Roll – you get the full flavour.… READ MORE

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