Past Shows

The McNaMarr Project plays Martha Salt Music 11th December 2021. Drenched in Old School Soul, two powerhouse voices come together with a mutual love of Gospel, Soul & Blues to create the McNaMarr Project. Multi-award-winning blues artists John McNamara and Andrea Marr have both carved a niche for themselves on the international blues scene with many accolades to their names. Although they grew up worlds apart the moment they first sang together there was an instant musical connection that has now being called “A Musical Match made in Heaven.” Their shared love of the soul greats such as Mavis Staples, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding & Tina Turner created an uncanny ability for Andrea and John to blend their voices, complimenting each other and pushing one another to new musical heights.… READ MORE

ONE OF OUR MUSICIANS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AS A CLOSE COVID CONTACT & TOLD TO ISOLATE BY VIC HEALTH AT SHORT NOTICE. ALL TIX HAVE BEEN REFUNDED THROUGH TRYBOOKING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES.

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.… READ MORE

WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN. ALL TICKET HOLDERS ARE BEING REFUNDED. WE PLAN ON A RETURN IN LATE SPRING. STAY SAFE EVERYONE.

The Checkerboard Lounge, Melbourne’s legendary roots, soul blues institution, play Martha Salt Music Saturday 28th August 2021.

Checkerboard Lounge has become a cult-like underground institution over the past 30 years. The brainchild of renowned singer and drummer Carl Pannuzzo, the current band includes masterful guitar work from Shannon Bourne, pulsating Hammond organ from Tim Neal & sweet down bass lines from Amos Sheehan.  They breath fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul and blues originals.… READ MORE

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Kelly Auty Band scheduled for 14th August due to current lock downs. We will try to reschedule when possible. All tickets are being refunded through Trybooking. Stay safe everyone.

Kelly Auty plays Martha Salt Music Saturday 14th August 2021.

Well this is one treat you cannot miss. A child of the Kimberley, the fabulous power house Kelly Auty, supported by the full Kelly Auty Band – pianist Boris Conley, bassist Rob Hornbuckle and drummer Nick Carrafa.

Kelly is an icon in the Australian rock, soul, blues and folk establishment, and make no mistake, this girl can sing!!… READ MORE

WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN. ALL TICKET HOLDERS ARE BEING REFUNDED. WE PLAN ON A RETURN IN LATE SPRING. STAY SAFE EVERYONE.

Collard Greens and Gravy play Martha Salt Music Saturday 11th September 2021.

RESCHEDULED FROM 31ST JULY DUE TO COVID19

ARIA Award winning band Collard Greens and Gravy have been forerunners of the Australian blues and roots scene since their formation in 1995. Since that time the band have clocked up countless kilometres performing their gritty driving blues to thrilled audiences at major festivals across Australia as well as in the United States.

In 2001 the band travelled to Memphis Tennessee to compete in the international blues challenge where their raw harmonica driven blues saw them take second place.… READ MORE

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing play Martha Salt Music Saturday 3rd July 2021.

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” and “The Ideals”.

Nick Charles has been awarded every possible accolade in the blues and roots world, toured the USA 12 times and recorded nearly 20 albums.… READ MORE