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Iseula & The Blow Out Blues Band – 20th August 2022

Iseula and The Blow Out play Martha Salt on Saturday 23rd August. Wow!

Iseula is an Australian/Tongan sublimely gifted blues, soul and gospel singer possessing a style imbued with deep musicality and allure. Ise grew to national fame as the stunning lead vocalist with the chart topping blues band ‘Blues Eyes Cry’. The fabulous Blow Out band will be supporting Ise, lead by Salty and renowned for their authentic and original blues & roots styling. With a new album out soon, come and grab this chance to see Iseula, one of the best in the business. What a treat!

Her stellar career as a performer and songwriter includes performances at Australia’s biggest blues music festivals and industry events, a chart topping album on The Australian Blues & Roots charts, as well as a swag of highly coveted awards.… READ MORE

Shannon Bourne Band – 25th June 2022

Shannon Bourne Band play Martha Salt Music, Sat 25th June 2022.

Free-thinking guitarist, singer songwriter, producer, session musician, tutor and mentor. They don’t come any more talented than Shannon Bourne. Go to man for the best in modern blues, hearing is believing. Shannon’s playing will grip you, and reprogram your thinking.

Of course, he’s the main man with Checkerboard Lounge, Russell Morris, the late great Chris Wilson, Tex Perkins, Broderick Smith – with an invitation only showcase at SXSW, Austin Texas. Standing ovations are common fare.

Joining Shannon will be the certified drumming ace Dean Matters and the wonderful bass master Karl Willebrant.… READ MORE

Ezra Lee & The Moon Rockers – 23rd July 2022

Ezra Lee & The Moon Rockers play Martha Salt Music, Sat 23rd July 2022

Get boogified with key board powerhouse Ezra Lee and the Moon Rockers at Martha Salt. Raised on rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll out of Tamworth NSW, Ezra now plies that keyboard boogie from his base in the bohemia of Melbourne. Playing Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Dr John playlist, you just can’t sit still! He’s played and toured with the best across Oz, USA and Europe. Heaps of fun, don’t miss it!

Ezra got on the road at 14 with Johnny Greens Blues Cowboys, and was schooled along the way by Dr John (N’awlins) and Johnny Johnson (Chuck Berry’s main man).… READ MORE

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers – 6th August 2022

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers play Martha Salt Music, Sat 6th August 2022

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. If you come across a Rod Paine fan, chances are they’re nuts – but in a good way. When Rod puts the bite on with that electric Chicago harp and vox, you know you’ll be the next one hooked. Without doubt one of this country’s finest! … READ MORE

Nick Charles & Mick Pealing play Martha Salt Music 9th July 2022

Nick Charles & Mick Pealing – 9th July 2022

Nick Charles & Mick Pealing play Martha Salt Music, Sat 9th July 2022.

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

The answer is simply – 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

Dan Dinnen and Shorty Play Martha Salt Music

Dan Dinnen & Shorty at Martha Salt PICS!

We had “Dan Dinnen & Shorty” at Martha Salt on Saturday 23rd April, what a night! Full house held spell bound, sensational. Bluesy roosty damn mighty fine. Thanks Dan, Thanks Anthony, Thanks Tracy, Thanks Ross! Pics (c) PicsbyRoss

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette – 14th May 2022

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette play Martha Salt Saturday 14th May.

Jimi is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest calibre. The electric love child of T-Bone Walker, BB King and Jimi Hendrix, Jimi is known for his 30+ years of solo work in blues and as the guitarist with #1 band The Screaming Jets. Blues Roulette is the legendary wrecking crew of Ben Wicks (Bass) and Johnny T (drums) – an Australian blues institution. Live they are just fabulous, a rare treat!

Jimi has just released his 17th album, a fabulous guitar and blues mandolin based work ‘To The Moon So Blue’, and the trio have recently returned from feature performances at Port Fairy Folk Festival.… READ MORE

The Jump Cats – 30th April 2022

The Jump Cats, Melbourne’s jump blues dance sensation, play Martha Salt Music Saturday 30th April 2021.

The Jump Cats have got a bad reputation for being the best jump blues/swing outfit in town. They play an up-tempo style of blues that was popular in the 1940s and was a precursor of rhythm and blues and rock and roll. They have a large following that attracts blues, swing and rock’n’roll crowds to their gigs where they lay down those blues driven tunes that everyone loves.

Headed up by Chris ‘Stibbo’ Hanger, he’s THAT guy, when you hear him grind out the blues.… READ MORE

Dan Dinnen & Shorty – 23rd April 2022

Dan Dinnen and Shorty play Martha Salt Music on Saturday 23rd April 2022.

DAN DINNEN & SHORTY dish out an original bluesy gumbo of rootsy goodness, seasoned with a touch of delta swamp, a spoonful of hill country, and very much its own unique flavour. Dan sings, plays finger-style guitar and howls into the harp. With Anthony “Shorty” Shortte, a percussionist with a unique rolling, rollicking, juke-joint style they cook up a storm. Both have represented Australia on Beale Street, Memphis USA. Winners of Music Victoria ‘Best Blues Act’ 2021. Real good stuff! Yeah..

Dan Dinnen is the real deal. Dan pens original blues-infused tunes and bends the country folk blues to his own will.… READ MORE

Rob Papp andBlow Out Blues Band Play Martha Salt Music

Rob Papp & The Blow Out Blues Band – 19th March 2022

Rob Papp and The Blow Out Blues Band play Martha Salt Music on Saturday 19th March 2022.

Mr Rob Papp electric guitar with full band! Blues guitarist maestro and vocalist who studied with the greats Joe Pass and Robben Ford in Los Angeles, brings his jazz and blues fusion style to Martha Salt Music this 19th March. Rob established the famous Blue Note College of Music back in ’88, and is sort after for his unique take on the blues played with his mastery of jazz. Come down to Martha Salt for a real jazz blues masterclass, when Rob fronts the Blow Out Blues Band with Salty on harp, Pete Hodges on drums and second guitar Morgan Klose.… READ MORE

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