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Continental Robert Susz Plays Martha Salt

“Continental” Robert Susz (Sat 16th September)

Conti Robert Susz and his Blues and Boogaloo Party play Martha Salt Music 16th September 2023.

Take a step back when ‘Conti’ Robert Susz hits the Martha Salt stage this September 16th at the Mt Martha Bowlo.

The sharpest, funkiest cat out of Sydney town, Conti blows blues harp and sings soul blues like no other. Period!

Try his bands Dynamic Hepnotics, Mighty Reapers, Continental Blues Party, Rinky Dinks and there ain’t no goin’ back.

#1 in Australia & New Zealand with his tune ’Soul Kinda Feeling’ that was also key music for the soap Neighbours for years around the globe!… READ MORE

J.D. Delves & Harvest Moon – Celebrating the Music of Neil Young (Sat 5 Aug)

J.D. Delves & Harvest Moon – Celebrating the Music of Neil Young play Martha Salt Music 5th August 2023.

J.D. Delves has dedicated his musical life to Neil Young and there is no better representation to pay homage to Neil Young’s catalogue of truly inspiring music.

Having built an already enviable reputation with his Neil Young Solo Acoustic Tribute Show, J.D. expanded his show to now include Paul Fiddes (drums), Kim Farrell (Guitar, Lap Steel and Backing Vocals), Mick Wenhuda (Bass and Backing Vocals) and Gerri Delves (Guitar, Banjo and Backing Vocals) All are seasoned musicians who also have a love and respect for Young’s music.… READ MORE

Mick Pealing & Nick Charles Band (Sat 22nd July)

Mick Pealing and Nick Charles Band play Martha Salt Music 22nd July 2023.

What happens when one of Australia’s finest voices in rock, roots and popular music unites with Australia’s virtuoso of roots guitar?

A sublime mix of acoustic music drawing on two lifetime’s acclaimed careers!

Mick Pealing has been the signature voice of iconic Australian bands “Stars” with hit singles and a number one album as well as the front man in the legendary “Spaniards”, “The Ideals” and recently the fabulous “Raw Brit” 60’s rock revival band.

Nick Charles has been awarded every possible accolade in the blues and roots world, toured the USA 12 times and recorded nearly 20 albums, his latest “Guitar Music” hailed as a masterpiece.… READ MORE

Louis King & The Liars Klub (Sat 17 June)

Louis King & The Liars Klub play Martha Salt Music 17th June 2023.

Louis King & The Liars Klub have been at the top of the roots music scene in Australia since their first album in 1996. His music is a dangerous mix of blues and rockabilly songwriting with a live act that’s a mixture of an outback roadhouse and a Glasgow Pub dance. His band has supported B.B King, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan and Screamin’ J Hawkins, to name a few. Regular tours in Australia and overseas and over nine album out, you know how good this will be. Grab your tix before they’re all gone!… READ MORE

Lloyd Spiegel Trio (Sat 27th May)

The Lloyd Spiegel Trio plays Martha Salt Music 27th May 2023.

Melbourne Blues artist Lloyd Spiegel has been touring the globe for 30 of his 40 years. The 14 time Australian Blues Award winner has one of the most interesting stories in music, having grown up on stage learning from, and touring with the founding fathers of modern Blues.

The current show features the incredibly talented Lisa Baird on Trombone and long-time collaborator Tim Burnham on drums. Combined with Spiegel’s guitar wizardry, powerful vocal performance and knack for storytelling, this trio with a twist delivers a truly unique entertainment experience that reinvents the blues and dispels the cliches associated with it.… READ MORE

Collard Greens & Gravy (Sat 13th May)

Collard Greens & Gravy play Martha Salt Music 13th May 2023.

Raw harmonica driven blues doesn’t get any better.

ARIA Award winners Collard Greens and Gravy have been forerunners of the Australian blues and roots scene since the mid 90’s. The band traveled to Memphis Tennessee for the International Blues Challenge and took second place, and have won countless local and Australian awards.

The line up features Ian Collard on vocals and harmonica, Benny Peters on guitar, Dale Lindrea on bass and Liam O’Leary on drums.

Their recent album ‘Luedella’ won The Age/Music Victoria best blues album.

Like a night in the North Mississippi hill country, it doesn’t get any better!… READ MORE

Harmaniax! Cajun Zydeco Party (Sat 6 May)

Harmaniax! plays Martha Salt Music 6th May 2023.

Martha Salt presents the crazy dance party mayhem of HARMANIAX!

Inspired by Cajun, Zydeco and Blues music, the band brings you the colour and rhythms of Louisiana and the Southern Delta

Lead by Billy Abbot on vox and washboard, you’ll hear jumpin’ fiddle , swampy accordion, down-home guitar and that big double bass.

This dance party cannot be missed. Laugher, fun, dancing to the styles of the South.

What a way to bring in some fun and cheer at Martha Salt! See you there!

The HARMANIX! are:

Billy Abbott (Crawfish Dave, Dili Allstars) Lead vocals/soulful clarinet and snappy washboard: Billy hales from the land of the original Kelpy’s (Jedburgh Scotland) and has played all over the world including Edinburgh festival, Byron Blues, East Timor Tour of duty and brings a wealth of experience and his own style of musicality.… READ MORE

The McNaMarr Project & Full Band (Sat 1st April)

The McNaMarr Project and full band plays Martha Salt Music 1st April 2023.

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. 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. Their latest ‘Run With Me’ is simply outstanding.

Joining Andrea & John will be Andrea’s full tilt blues band!… READ MORE

The Jackson Combo – Goin’ Down To New Orleans (Sat 18 March)

The Jackson Combo – Goin’ Down To New Orleans play Martha Salt Saturday 18th March 2023.

The Jackson Combo are Goin’ Down To New Orleans!

Do you love the music that has inspired generations of blues, soul, and funk fans worldwide?

Guaranteed a dancing fun party with all the spirit of N’Awlins!

Travelling the road south from Memphis to New Orleans and along the way we pick up the songs of BB King, Dr John, Gary U.S. Bonds, Earl King, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Professor Longhair, Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino and many more.

A ticketed show only featuring Gary Jones on the big Hammond and swirling Leslie, Jeff Mead on Sax, Nick Mierisch on Drums and Peter Jackson on Vocals and Congas, PLUS special second line guest players.

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!

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