Geoff Achison

Geoff Achison blues-roots guitarist vocalist songwriter. Jupiter 2 Records Australia

Souldiggers at Micawber Tavern
May
11
8:00 PM20:00

Souldiggers at Micawber Tavern

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers

Feat: Roger McLachlan, Gerry Pantazis & Richard Tankard

Micawber Tavern

65-71 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave Vic 3160

For over 20 years Geoff Achison has performed alongside the celebrated Souldiggers. Head to Micawber Tavern for a night of classic blues and funky soul performed by Melbourne music legends and hall of famers 'Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers. Tix on sale now CLICK HERE FOR TIX

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Heritage Legends Tour - Victoria
May
23
to Jun 3

Heritage Legends Tour - Victoria

Heritage Legends Tour:
STARS - CHAIN - THE BUSHWACKERS

Three legendary Australian bands; three distinctive Aussie brands of Blues, Country Rock and Folk; one huge night of entertainment. Chain, Stars and The Bushwackers have each stamped their own original brand on Australian music history. This is your chance to experience them live, on the same massive bill. Ttruly a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience for lovers of true-blue Oz Blues, Country Rock and Folk.
May 23rd Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool
May 24th The Memo Theatre, Healesville
May 25th Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
May 26th The Athenaum, Melbourne
May 30th The Capital Theatre, Bendigo
May 31st Costa Hall, Geelong
June 1st W.Gippsland Arts Centre, Warrigal
June 2nd Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston

Heritage Legends Tour poster

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Souldiggers at arcobar
Jun
8
6:30 PM18:30

Souldiggers at arcobar

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers return to Arcobar with a fabulous electric/acoustic show!
WHEN: Saturday 8th June, 2024

PRICE: $35pp (+bf) - with 100% of ticket sales going directly to the artists!

Dinner & drinks at menu prices

TIME: Access from 6.30pm. Music from 8pm & finishes at 10pm

WHERE: Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton

All event tickets can only be purchased directly through our website: www.arcobar.com.au

Geoff Achison playing his beloved PRS electric guitar

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Echuca-Moama Winter Blues
Jul
25
to Jul 28

Echuca-Moama Winter Blues

The Winter Blues Festival is delighted to announce an artist list that contains some festival favourites and some new artists to discover. There’s something for the die hard blues fans, but also music that’s perfect to accompany a relaxing weekend with a few drinks, some good food, and some good friends. Visit the official WBF website for lineup announcements and venue info here: https://winterblues.com.au

Echuca-Moama Winter Blues 2024 poster

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Jerry Day Australia
Aug
3
2:00 PM14:00

Jerry Day Australia

Jerry Day Australia - A civic and cultural event celebrating one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time – Jerry Garcia, founding member of the iconic band The Grateful Dead, this event also actively shares and spreads the message of Peace, Love, Harmony and Equality through out the day with music, art and culture.
Now in its 5th year in Australia, Jerry Day brings together diverse Australian musicians and artists from all walks of life to celebrate the life and the times of legendary musician Jerry Garcia.
This year’s Jerry Day Australia One Love Festival event is very special. It features premier acts and bands  – performing 60s and the 70s era music from legendary artists such as Bob DylanThe Allman Brothers Band – and The Grateful Dead. The stage and the festival experience is set to promote diversity, inclusion, peace and harmony.

Taking place on the beautiful grounds of Addi Road Community Centre (Australia’s largest community centre) in Marrickville, Sydney, the event will create a festival experience with delicious food trucks and a carnival spirit. Come and celebrate the Day! 
Jerry Day Australia Info/Tickets

Jerry Day Australia poster Aug 3rd 2024

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Lomond Acoustica
Apr
24
8:00 PM20:00

Lomond Acoustica

This week it's a solo show from one of Acoustica's most committed supporters over many years: the fabulous Mr Geoff Achison. Geoff has been with us since the early days of Acoustica, and we have watched him turn into a blues superstar over decades! Once again, Geoff will be returning to his roots as a powerful guitarist and songwriter. And for Acoustica, he's playing acoustic guitar with chops that you simply will not believe! For an evening of high quality blues played by one of Melbourne's masters, Acoustica is the place to be … Lomond Hotel 225 Nicholson St, Brunswick East Tix $10 CLICK HERE

Lomond Acoustica with Geoff Achison Wed 24th April from 8pm

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STARS at Oakleigh Music Hall
Apr
6
7:30 PM19:30

STARS at Oakleigh Music Hall

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒, Australia's legendary Country Rock band return to Oakleigh Music Hall for a night of classics from their two 70's albums "Paradise" and "Land of Fortune". The more recent albums "Boundary Rider" & "One More Circle Round The Sun" will also be featured.

The ALL STAR lineup features founding members Mick Pealing & Roger McLachlan with Nick Charles , Geoff Achison, Ed Bates & Erik Chess

These guys bring a full blooded version of these iconic songs to life and beyond. Please let us know if you'd like a table named for you to direct your family and friends there. Call Dragana on 0487 958 338 to book a table for a fabulous meal before the show in our bistro.

Tix on Sale now - CLICK HERE FOR TIX LINK

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Allman Betts Family Revival - Melbourne
Apr
1
7:30 PM19:30

Allman Betts Family Revival - Melbourne

Bluesfest Tours present
ALLMAN BETTS FAMILY REVIVAL (USA)
STARRING THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND FEATURING DEVON ALLMAN AND DUANE BETTS,
ALLY VENABLE, LARRY MCCRAY, PLUS AUSTRALIAN GUESTS PHIL MANNING, GEOFF ACHISON*, HARTS, ASHLEY NAYLOR, CHARLIE BEDFORD

Opening Act: Geoff Achison (solo)

The Allman Betts Family Revival shows have become known as the “Jam of the Year” as, along with the Allman Betts house band, they invite a slew of amazing musicians to join them for each show. Joining all their shows are US musicians Ally Venable and Larry McCray, along with 4 fantastic local guitar slingers joining them in Melbourne to sit in for a couple of songs with the Allman Betts Family:
TIX ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE FOR TIX LINK

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Algo-Rhythms at The Union, Sundays in March!
Mar
17
to Mar 31

Algo-Rhythms at The Union, Sundays in March!

Geoff Achison & The Algo-Rhythms return to The Union Hotel, Brunswick for a month of Sundays… well mostly. Playing weekly Sundays March 17th, 24th and 31st (yes, that’s Easter Sunday!)
Playing a mix of electric blues, groovy soul and classic hits… free entry gig!
The Union Hotel is located at 109 Union St, Brunswick VIC 3056
Find out more at unionhotelbrunswick.com.au

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PBG Guitar Festival: Boneo (Vic)
Mar
10
5:30 PM17:30

PBG Guitar Festival: Boneo (Vic)

Peninsula Beer Garden presents their Guitar Fest with music events happening across the weekend of March 9-10-11 2024 (Geoff Achison plays Sunday 10th March)


Live in the Velvet Lounge Sun 10th March
Doors open @ 5:30pm
6:00pm John McNamara (solo)
6:30pm Andrea Marr Band
7:45pm Geoff Achison (solo)
8:30pm All star jam!

VENUE:
Peninsula Beer Garden - Velvet Lounge
215 Browns Road, Boneo Victoria 3939
TIX: https://www.trybooking.com/CPDME

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St Kilda Blues Festival
Mar
2
7:30 PM19:30

St Kilda Blues Festival

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers will appear at St Kilda Blues Festival 2024!
NOW IN IT’S SIXTH YEAR, THE ANNUAL ST KILDA BLUES FESTIVAL IS BACK WITH ITS RHYTHMIC VENGEANCE
Born of a love of both the blues and our hometown, the St Kilda Blues Festival is a venue-based showcase of local blues talent with a sprinkling of international acts. 40 plus bands/artists, 70 plus gigs along Acland St, Fitzroy St and Blessington St Precinct along with roaming street performers.

Catch The Souldiggers at the Blessington St stage Sat 2nd March at 7:30pm

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Gellibrand River Blues Festival
Feb
23
to Feb 25

Gellibrand River Blues Festival

The 2024 Gellibrand River Blues Festival is held at the Gellibrand River Hotel (25 kms south of Colac) featuring some of Australia’s top Blues Bands Fri Feb 23 to Sun Feb 25th.
Friday night 6pm to 10pm, Saturday 12.00 noon till 10.00 pm and Sunday 10am till 3pm

2024 Line-up:
Geoff Achison & The Algo-Rhythms
The McNaMarr Project
Wayne Jury
George & Noriko
Lukey Luke & The Dukes
Chestnut Street Band

VENUE:
Gellibrand River Hotel
20 Old Main Rd, Gellibrand VIC 3239
Ph: (03) 5235 8120

Festival website
www.bluesandblueberryfestival.com.au

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STARS 'Paradise Album' live recording
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00

STARS 'Paradise Album' live recording

Aussie Country-Rock icons ‘STARS’ are performing the entire Paradise album in front of a live audience. Be part of the Live recording and filming of this special event! Exclusive seated show for just 110 guests. Ticket includes the show and plenty of delicious food, canapés served throughout the venue and generous shared platters at each table. Spirits, Champagne and fine wines available at the bar at very reasonable pricing. Enjoy the great acoustics and sound in this world-class recording studio/venue. Great view from every table. Easy Free Parking surrounding the studio. Purchase individual tickets or buy a table for 8 guests and choose between a Bonus bottle of Champagne or Penfolds Shiraz.

Sat 10th Feb 2024
Empire Live
9 Northern Rd Heidelberg West Vic 3081

Book Tickets: CLICK HERE

STARS ‘Paradise Album’ live recording, Sat 10th Feb 2024, poster

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Thredbo Blues Festival
Jan
19
to Jan 21

Thredbo Blues Festival

The Thredbo Blues Festival is brought to you by Tourism Thredbo in partnership with Kosciusko Thredbo and Jazz and Blues Down Under. The Thredbo Blues Festival began in 1993 as the Thredbo Blues and Country Music Festival. Organised by volunteers from the Thredbo Business Community the objective of the event was to bring a party to Thredbo in the summer season and introduce new visitors to the delights of Thredbo in Summer.
Geoff Achison / Ray Beadle / Karen Lee Andrews / Jeff Lang / Alison Ferrier, / Frank Sultana / 19Twenty / Dom Turner’s Rural Blues Project / James Southwell Band / Stewart D’Arrietta’s Trio / Blues Roulette and many more…

The list goes on, outdoor daytime concerts in the clean fresh mountain air.

More than twenty of Australia’s top blues acts star in Thredbo’s acclaimed Blues Festival 2024.

Nestled in a picturesque world heritage environment, a music event you won’t want to miss. January 19 -21, 2024. get all the info, booking & ticket information here: thredboblues.com.au

Thredbo Blues Festival poster 2024

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Tranquility @ Twilight Ocean Grove
Jan
6
4:00 PM16:00

Tranquility @ Twilight Ocean Grove

Geoff Achison & The Algo-Rhythms featuring Robb Dabbs & Dean Matters appear at Tranquility @ Twilight, Grove Pavilion, Ocean Grove Sat 6th January. Live Music, Market Stalls, Food Trucks and Drinks at the Brewicolo bar are just some of the things to see and experience at the Ocean Grove Park’s annual fundraiser. Great day for all the family. CLICK HERE for more info

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Recovery Day 2024 at Geelong
Jan
1
3:00 PM15:00

Recovery Day 2024 at Geelong

Sleepy Hollow Blues Club presents…

RECOVERY DAY 2024
Come and join us at the Recovery Day 2024, an astounding display of rhythm and soul set against the backdrop of the charming Bareena Bowling Club in Newtown, Victoria. 

Featuring:

Blues Roulette (featuring Geoff Achison and Jimi Hocking)

Paulie Bignell and the Thornbury Two

Kelly Auty and Brian Fraser

Tickets are $30 for SHBC members and $40 for non-members (plus booking fees)

Book Tickets: CLICK HERE

Tickets get you access to the venue and entertainment and do not guarantee seats or tables, no reservations.  Drinks at bar prices. Food will be available to purchase

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Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy
Dec
17
4:00 PM16:00

Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers
Rainbow Hotel
27 St David St. Fitzroy Vic.

Red hot, original blues & soul from one of Melbourne’s most respected blues stylists.

Melbourne’s own blues-rock super-band, Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers, return to the iconic Rainbow Hotel Sunday 17th December.

A veteran of countless world tours, Geoff’s musicianship and songwriting has seen him share the stage with the great Les Paul, John Mayall and the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Known for their exhilarating live gigs, Geoff & the ‘Diggers lay it down with a mix of heavy grooves, thoughtful lyrics, and supreme musicianship.

WALK INS ONLY – NO BOOKINGS
Support the pub supporting the locals!

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Nov
19
2:30 PM14:30

Oakleigh Music Hall

Join us in the Beer Garden for another incredible afternoon of Blues with Geoff Achison.

Join us and invite your family, friends, work colleagues, and neighbours for an unforgettable and entertaining Sunday afternoon. Call Dragana on 0487 958 338 to book a table for a fabulous lunch before the show. Book online CLICK HERE

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Oct
28
6:30 PM18:30

Souldiggers at arcobar

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers
Arcobar - Heatherton - Melbourne

Renowned Singer-Songwriter Geoff Achison and his all-star group ‘The Souldiggers’ return for an intimate Saturday night show Saturday 28th October at arcobar, one of Music Victoria’s Top 10 music venues!

PRICE: $35pp+bf (100% of ticket sales goes directly to the artist)

Tix Link: arcobar.com.au/souldiggers_oct28

Dinner & drinks at menu prices

Access from 6.30pm. Show starts at 8pm & finishes at 10pm.

Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton

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Oct
21
7:00 PM19:00

BluesBash at Peninsula Beer Garden, Boneo (Vic)

One of Australia’s favourite blues-roots artists is returning to the Velvet Lounge by popular demand. At his last show Geoff mesmerised the audience with his amazing guitar playing, singing and storytelling. In 2020 Geoff was inducted into the "Blues Music Victoria Hall Of Fame".

Geoff will perform two solo sets before being joined by the Movers and Shakers band to smash out a few blues classics. Velvet Lounge favourites, Movers and Shakers will follow on from Geoff with their high-energy rock and blues guaranteed to get the dance floor pumping.
This show is going to be popular so get your tickets now!

TICKETS - CLICK HERE

Saturday 21 Oct 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Peninsula Beer Garden - Velvet Lounge
215 Browns Road, Boneo Victoria 3939

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Oct
13
6:00 PM18:00

Solo Show at The G.R.A.I.N Store, Nathalia Vic

SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW
(+ Guitar Workshop)

Experienced 1pm / Beginners 3pm

Geoff Achison will be returning to The G.R.A.I.N. Store for a performance in the backyard and a guitar workshop during the day. Dinner will be served 6-7pm, drinks at bar prices.
Geoff often hits the road alone providing a complete show with only his acoustic guitar and vocals. A multi-dimensional player, his music is firmly steeped in the blues and all of its derivatives with occasional forays into folk, country and even classical styles.

Book Tickets
CONCERT
CLICK HERE

WORKSHOP CLICK HERE

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Oct
7
8:30 PM20:30

Blues Guitar Roadshow at Thornbury Theatre

The Blues Guitar Roadshow

Thornbury Theatre
Sat 7th Oct

The Ultimate Guitar Celebration! Let the Good times roll with “The Blues Guitar Roadshow!”

2.5 Hours of Live Music jam packed with some of the countries greatest Blues performers. It’s a massive All Star Jam featuring , GEOFF ACHISON, BRETT GARSED (John Farnham Band), THE McNAMARR PROJECT (Andrea Marr/John McNamara) , FIONA BOYES, ANNA SCIONTI, JOE CREIGHTON (Farnham Band / into the Mystic), DARREN JACK (Syd), LIAM KEALY, SHANE GILBERT, Backed by a house band (Dave Clark, Andrew Fry, Dan West, Sean Vagg) some of the countries finest are showcased and come together for unforgettable Musical Moments.
The Blues Guitar Roadshow is a party like no other show!
Tix Link:
oztix.com.au/bluesguitarroadshow
The Thornbury Theatre
859 High St. Thornbury, Vic

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Sep
15
6:00 PM18:00

Hickinbotham Winery, Dromana

Brilliant blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Geoff Achison, has teamed up with the AlgoRythyms, Robb Dabbs on bass guitar and drummer Dean Matters for a night of deep blues, roots, soul, funk and acoustic tunes! Not to be missed!

Dinner is available from 6:30pm and the show will start at around 7:30pm.

Tix $30 for the show. Book a table NOW to avoid disappointment!
Bookings phone : 03 5981 0355

Tickets link: CLICK HERE

Geoff Achison & The Algo-Rhythms at Hickinbotham of Dromana Fri 15th September 2023

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Aug
18
6:00 PM18:00

Kinema, Narooma NSW

An up close and personal Blues night at the Kinema Narooma. If you love the blues you will love Geoff Achison!

 Geoff Achison is a blues-roots artist from Melbourne Australia best known for his guitar playing and songwriting. Geoff has toured extensively through UK and America and exciting and spontaneous performer. He has represented Melbourne at the 'International Blues Challenge' in Memphis TN winning the coveted 'Albert King Award'
Kinema
94 Campbell St
Narooma NSW 2546

Tix/Info: https://bit.ly/geoffachison-kinema-narooma

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Aug
13
2:30 PM14:30

Oakleigh Music Hall

Solo Acoustic show
Join us and invite your family, friends, work colleagues, and neighbours for an unforgettable and entertaining Sunday afternoon.
Call Dragana on 0487 958 338 to book a table for a fabulous lunch before the show.

Sun 13 Aug 2023 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Oakleigh Music Hall
Oakleigh Carnegie RSL
95 Drummond St, Oakleigh Vic 3166
Tix/Info: https://bit.ly/oakleighmusichallAug13

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Aug
12
10:00 AM10:00

Blues For A Cause

Blues Music Victoria Inc presents BLUES FOR A CAUSE! - A fundraising showcase for SUPPORT ACT, Australia's charity supporting musicians in need.

The program presents a showcase of Victoria's blues talent including: Charlie Bedford, Mike Elrington, Eddy Boyle and Lee Sonny boy Morgan, Kelly Auty &, Brian Fraser (Duo), Geoff Achison & Kerri Simpson, Sarah Carroll & Phil Manning, The Blues Club (Geoff Achison, Barry Hills, Winston Galea)
Doors from 2:30pm, meals available.
Saturday 12 August 2023
2:30pm - 8:00pm
Newport Bowls Club (Way Out West Roots Music Club)
4 Market St, Newport Victoria 3015
Tix Link:
https://www.trybooking.com/CJSGY

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Jul
29
to Jul 30

Echuca/Moama Winter Blues Festival

The Winter Blues Festival is in its 24th year this year and promises something for everyone: fantastic artists in comfortable venues, brilliant food and drink options, and a Family Space suitable for blues fans of all ages.

The Winter Blues Festival has gone from humble beginnings in 1999 as a one-Sunday-afternoon event on the street with a handful of bands - to become a festival that sprawls across 4 days in venues around the town of Echuca. The festival is one of the longest-running and most important events on the blues festival calendar. As always, the event is free.
Website/Info:
www.winterblues.com.au

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Jul
23
3:00 PM15:00

Double Trouble Blues Sessions

Double Trouble Blues Sessions present Geoff Achison with special guest Steve Sedegreen supported by Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers

We're back for another epic afternoon of blues! At the Iconic Central Club Hotel, Richmond Priority Seating for Advanced tickets-recommended. When the best come together, you want to be there for three sets of collaborations - yes every set ! From solo, duo, trio & quintet - Australia's best!

The Central Club
293 Swan St. Richmond Vic 3121
Sun 23rd July 2023
Music from 3pm
Tix Link: https://bit.ly/DoubleTroubleBluesJuly23

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Frankston Blues Festival
Jul
2
2:00 PM14:00

Frankston Blues Festival

Welcome to the inaugural Frankston Blues Festival 2023.

This historic concert features some of Melbournes finest blues, jazz , rock and folk musicians coming together to support a worthy community cause.

This truly unique musical event performed in the style of the Eric Clapton crossroads music festival performs a powerful potent mix of blues from the unplugged folk tradition of the blues building to the electrified excitement of having each artist featured solo /duets / trios with rhythm section and culminating an all together jam finale as was the style of the Clapton crossroads concert series.

Respectfully interpreting in original style the music of: - Ray Charles, Howlin Wolf, BB King, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Leadbelly, Pops Staples, Son House, Dinah Washington, J B Lenoir, Peter Green, Albert King, Tbone Walker, Freddie King and Pink Floyd - The Wall

Come support an important stand together musical event and be part of this historic Frankston blues festival concert.

Blues had a baby and called it rock n roll - Muddy Waters

Presented by Frankston Music Community Network

TICKETS INFO:
CLICK HERE

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Jun
17
7:30 PM19:30

Solo Show at Jak's Music, Warragul

Solo Acoustic Show
Jak’s Music
94 Alfred St.
Warragul Vic 3820

Internationally renown guitar virtuoso Geoff Achison presents an inspiring set of original songs, blues and soul peppered with stories and anecdotes from his adventures on tour around the world.
Known for his energetic live performances and unique guitar mastery, Geoff's solo show is one not to be missed. Tickets available via Trybooking CLICK HERE or $20 at the door.

Music from 7:30pm
(Fully licensed event)

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