Martha Salt Music

Checkerboard Lounge ( Sat 15th June )

CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE ‘the band’ play Martha Salt Music 15th June 2024.

Singing drummer Carl Pannuzzo, Guitar master Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal & uber-musical bassist Zoe Frater, breath fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul and blues originals. Worldclass musicianship, dynamic passion and play.

Winners of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society 2019 Blues Challenge, Legendary underground institution, Checkerboard Lounge, deliver a dynamic, soulful well of emotion and playful abandon in collective improvisation over classic blues, soul and originals.

From deep within the veins of Melbourne’s music scene, Checkerboard Lounge has become a cult-like underground institution. The brainchild of renowned singer and drummer Carl Pannuzzo, the band has evolved over thirty years; breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into their ‘must see’ live performance.… READ MORE

Fiona Boyes & The Fortune Tellers (Sat 11th May)

Fiona Boyes & The Fortune Tellers play Martha Salt Music 11th May 2024.

The only Australian musician ever to be recognised in the American Blues Foundation (Memphis) ‘Blues Music Awards’, with 8 nominations, including 2019 ’Traditional Female Artist of the Year’. Fiona’s performance features guitars, vocals and unique cigarbox instruments. Known universally as Bonnie Raitt’s ‘evil twin’, the international recording artist and touring musician will be with us at Martha Salt Saturday May 11. With the fabulous Fortune Tellers Tim Neal on Hammond and Mark Grunden drums. Fiona is the best there is, make no mistake! New album “Ramblified” out now.… READ MORE

The BLOW OUT (Sat 13th April)

The BLOW OUT play Martha Salt Music 13th April 2024.

THE BLOW OUT will be playing on the NINCH to launch their chart topping album ‘VERSION OF YOU’ on Saturday 13th April at Martha Salt.

‘VERSION OF YOU’ has received rave reviews. It has been in the top ten of the National Blues & Roots Chart for the last four months.
“Album of the Week – Bluesbeat Radio NSW”
“The Blow Out have produced one of THE best releases of 2023 – 3Way FM”.

THE BLOW OUT is Salty Trevarthen (Vox & Harmonica) with Morgan Klose (Guitar), Peter Beulke (Bass), Peter Hodges (Drums) and Liam Kealy guesting on the Hammond B3 Leslie – some of the finest players in the blues/roots genre who will introduce you to over eight original and authentic blues cut from this great album, and a heap of dancing/boogie classics.… READ MORE

Rod Paine & Fulltime Lovers Martha Salt 16 March 24

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers (Sat 16th March)

Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers play Martha Salt Music 16th March 2024

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.

Their latest charting release “Dirt on Velvet” has received rave reviews and they are booked on festivals right across the country.

Yep, 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.… READ MORE

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

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