Martha Salt Music

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette 22 Oct 2022

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette – 22nd October 2022

Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette play Martha Salt Saturday 22nd October.

THE RETURN! Jimi Hocking & Blues Roulette return to Martha Salt Saturday 22nd October. 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! “…hotter than a fender twin”

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, and Jimi from a national Screaming Jets tour.… READ MORE

ISEULA with The Blow Out VIDEO

What a great night at MARTHA SALT 20 Aug with Iseula, The Blow Out and guest Jeff Mead! Cooking.. (with Morgan Klose Guitar, Pete Hodges Drums, Pete Beulke Bass, Jeff Mead Sax)

Nick Charles & Mick Pealing at Martha Salty July 2022

Nick Charles & Mick Pealing 9th July 22 – PICS

Nick Charles & Mick Pealing at Martha Salt 9th July 2022 Images.

Some wonderful photography from Tony Baldwin at Martha Salt on Saturday night 9th July for the Nick Charles and Mick Pealing’s performance. Great night was had by all, wow!

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

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

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

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

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