Martha Salt Music

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

Fiona Boyes at Martha Salt PICS!

Fiona Boyes at Martha Salt Music, Sat 5th February 2022 – what a fabulous night of blues- you could hear a pin drop! Thanks Fiona, thanks punters and thanks Mr Ross “Picsbyross” for the great work in that night fly low light.

Jerome Smith & The Blow Out Blues Band

Jerome Smith plays Martha Salt 19 Feb 2022. Jerome Smith will conjure up a mess of good times when he features at Martha Salt on Feb 19th out front of the fabulous Blow Out blues band. Jerome has worked with groups like The Manhattans, The Persuaders, Eddie Floyd, and Rufus Thomas. A member of the New York rock group “Body Bag” which led to work with Mick Jagger, followed by duties with Australia’s Divinyls and Keith Richard’s X-Pensive Winos. Blues rock royality, right here in Mt Martha.

Jerome, born in New York City, grew up in Harlem. Raised on soul and country & western music by his father T.J;… READ MORE

Colllard Greens & Gravy at Martha Salt Music 22 Jan 2022

Collard Greens & Gravy at Martha Salt PICS!

Martha Salt Music, Sat 22 Jan 2022. What a brilliant night with Collard Greens and Gravy. This is how Ross Picsbyross saw it, great pics, fabulous band – everyone had a ball!

BRAM! – Friday 28th January 2022 (Cancelled)

Due to unforeseen circumstances this gig has been cancelled. Check back for new dates later in the year.

Led by Chris Stockley from the legendary Dingoes, BRAM brings you a fine mix of blues, roots and Americana that will bring the house down. Always swinging and heaps of fun, BRAM are renowned for delivering authentic rockin’ blues to the faithful. With a back pedigree that includes Dingoes, Axiom, Vacation in Harlem, Rattlin Cane and Ross Hannaford you are in very good hands.

Funky, swingin’ and downright fun.

Wherever this band plays, the chatter is always positive. Old fashioned guitar band rockin’ blues.… READ MORE

Salty Dawg Blow Out – Friday 14th January 2022

FREE SHOW ON THE BALCONY FOR BAREFOOT BOWLS.

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Salty Dawg Blow Out Play Martha Salt Music January 14 2022. Originals and cuts from the greats – Losing Hand (Ray Charles), Loving Cup (Paul Butterfield), Could’ve Had Religion (Junior Wells / Rory Gallagher) and Gamblers Blues (Lightning Hopkins) plus many more. Great blues, style and attitude to burn. Hell yeah!!

Salty Dog (aka Dennis ‘Salty’ Trevarthen) began a love affair with the blues in his early teens, seeking out and listening to the greats John Lee Hooker, Muddy and Junior Wells among many others. But it was as an eighteen year old when Australia’s mighty CHAIN caught him off guard.… READ MORE

Fiona Boyes – Saturday 5th February 2022

Fiona Boyes plays Martha Salt Music Saturday February 5th 2022. Fiona Boyes plays deep Blues, influenced by a myriad of traditional regional styles. She has carved an international reputation as a blues guitarist, bandleader, vocalist and songwriter. International reviewers have described her as a ‘musical anomaly’ and ‘Bonnie Raitt’s evil twin’!

Fiona’s nomination for the Koko Taylor Award (Best Traditional Female Artist) at the 2019 USA Blues Music Awards in Memphis was her 8th BMA nomination over various categories since 2007. Fiona is the only Australian ever to be nominated for these awards, which are considered to be the Grammies of the Blues.… READ MORE

Collards Greens and Gravy Play Martha Salt Music 22 Jan 2022

Collard Greens & Gravy – Saturday 22nd January 2022

Collard Greens and Gravy play Martha Salt Music Saturday 22nd January 2022. 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. Their 3rd album “Silver Bird” was awarded best independent album the following year at the same competition in Memphis, USA.… READ MORE

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