Harts is the nom de plume of Indian-born, Australian-based musician, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music producer Darren Hart, whose singular blend of funk, jazz, blues, psychedelic rock, and indie electronic has drawn comparisons to Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Lenny Kravitz, among others. Wishfulness, the latest single from Harts is out now.

To coincide with his upcoming releases Harts is touring Australia, as he takes his expanded live setup, Australia wide for the first time. His new shows will be a great opportunity to see him perform his new music, with a bigger, expanded live band. It’s going to be an all new, intimate and experimental show.

Full tour and ticket links at: http://www.hartsmusic.com

It’s time for Kallidad to return to the Hotel Brunswick to celebrate the new album “Flamingo.” The venue is a favourite of bands and audiences alike and the place goes off every time Kallidad comes to town!

You will hear plenty of brand new Kallidad songs and of course the old favourites that are guaranteed to get the dance floor moving!
The three masked mariachi of Kallidad combine Spanish Guitar beauty with Heavy Metal power to create a one of a kind instrumental experience which has sent them around the world.
Can’t wait to see you there! It’s free entry!

The support acts for the afternoon are Jordan McRobbie and Salt and Steel.

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SALT AND STEEL
With fiery, soulful force, Salt & Steel deliver an Earthy, Folk, Rock, Roots sound that is wild, raw and ultimately hits the audience on a primal level.
Performing an epiphany of foot stomping rhythms and heart-stirring, hypnotic vocal melodies Salt & Steel empower the listener, taking them on a voyage of growth, from understanding one’s demons to finding and celebrating freedom.
With their recent triple title wins, release of their Debut EP “Breathe. Connect. Grow.” and National radio play, Salt & Steel have been spreading seriously good vibes as they emerge onto the the scene with drive, promise and heartwarming smiles.
Get ready to be captured and released by these wild and free warriors who will hit you like a wave and sweep you up into the storm that is Salt & Steel.

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JORDAN MCROBBIE
Fremantle born, Byron Bay based Prog-Folk & Roots performer Jordan McRobbie has fast become known for his honest voice and virtuosic ability on the 12 and 6 stringed guitars while laying Middle-Eastern and Celtic infused riffs over electronic beats and latin percussion.

After a mammoth couple of years, playing festivals such as Woodford Folk Festival and over 100 shows a year including opening for Neil Finn (Crowded House), Angus & Julia Stone, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Nahko & MFTP and touring with Mat mcHugh & The Beautiful Girls to name a few, McRobbie now has his sites set on Europe and North-America following the release of his forthcoming EP in 2018

Captivating audiences around the country and overseas with high-energy rhythms and stories from the road, this young Roots troubadours dynamic performances aren’t to be missed

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Friendly Enemies is an acoustic covers duo/trio, the brainchild of musicians,Peter Hayes & Ben Brennan. An organic concoction of guitars, bass and two-part vocal harmonies, that Incorporates drum loops & beatbox percussion, delivering an eclectic repertoire of music from an array of era’s in an acoustic blues/roots/rock format. Guaranteed energy and entertainment to suit any collective in any environment. Providing a soundtrack to relax with a meal & a drink, whilst also being able to amp it up, keeping patrons moving, singing & most importantly, drinking!

Jordan McRobbie is a Rock and Roots performer from Fremantle, WA quickly becoming known for his virtuosic ability on the 12 and 6 stringed guitars. He’s hit the ground running in the early stages of his career, taking out the gong for Blues/Roots Song of the Year at the WAM Awards, as well as supported high profile acts such as Fat Freddy’s Drop and Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) and performed sets at The Woodford, Nannup and Fairbridge music festivals.

Showcasing his dynamic songwriting, strong vocals and intricate finger-style guitar work, along with his explosive rhythm section featuring Scott “Mister” Kociuruba on drums and Katie J White on bass, Jordan McRobbie & Wayfarer’s performances have had audiences around the country in awe.

Be sure to catch Jordan at one of his intimate solo shows or as the 3-Piece band Jordan McRobbie & Wayfarer before they venture back into the studio into the coming months to work on his sophomore album

Dubarray are coming back to the Hotel Brunswick for another massive Sunday Session and this time they will be joined by the mighty sounds of Murray Kyle as special guest support.

Dubarray will be bringing all things groovy in the world music category with their signature sound of Soul/Funk/DnB/Trip-Hip & Dub sounds. Joining the bill from 4pm will be the inspiring sounds of Murray Kyle to lift your spirits and get you ready to dance to the infectious Dubarray sound. Come join us at one of the best Sunday Sessions in the Country. 4pm start and its free entry.

Burger Joint is G and T-Bone, two motorcycle riding legends of funk and groove. They mix annoyingly catchy choruses with saucy loops and tasty beats, dripping with cheese. This wall of sound of funk bass loops, epic lead guitar and tight fat drums with vocal harmonies singing fun tongue in cheek lyrics which make you smile as you get on down.

Burger Joint‘s charismatic funked up live show is a huge sound with plenty of guitar solos over the back of the head, percussion breakdowns, and a stage presence that is like having a party with your closest mates.

After a long and seasoned career as a bassist and sideman to many, clocking up an impressive list of albums and international tours along the way, Bill Jacobi has more recently been settling into the North Coast life style, embracing the roll of singer songwriter, solo performer and one-man band.

As a solo artist, Bill uses foot percussion, lap slide, open tuned guitars and banjo, with a combination of finger picking and bassline driven rhythm, that snakes and rattles around songs both evocative and passionate. The result is a repertoire of up-beat and engaging material that runs the gamut from folk to funk to hillbilly stomp and beyond.
With years of experience behind him, Bill has proved himself to be a captivating performer, moving effortlessly between soulful and intimate interpretations to foot stomping crowd shakers.

Having originally formed 11-12 years ago, Wear the Fox Hat is one of the most exciting covers bands to emerge from Northern NSW in recent years.

The band offers a wealth of experience and a vast knowledge of popular music genres. Wear the Fox Hat boasts some great vocal harmonies, accompanied by strong instrumental backing.

The main emphasis has been on providing an appropriate repertoire selection while delivering an energetic and varied experience to suit any occasion. This coupled with a state of the art PA system, ensuring a high quality polished sound.

Mixed with exceptional vocals and quality reproductions of songs from some of the best acts in popular music history – you’re in for a thoroughly enjoyable experience from the first song to last resounding note.

With a strong imagination for inventing and design, Scott Day-Vee has been able to construct a performance method that features simultaneous drum playing (with feet), smooth vocals, amplified acoustic guitar and harmonica solos.

True to his singer-songwriter genre, Scott creates a unique live musical experience as he demonstrates his well-honed vocal capabilities with a collection of strong originals and well-crafted covers. Scott has recently released an EP with his Trio, The Scott Day-Vee Three, a well-known Byron Bay act. A folky, coastal-roots style echoes the semantics of living in the northern NSW hinterland, a haven for song writing inspiration.

One of the premier cover bands on the far north coast of New South Wales, PUSH has gained a reputation with venues and music fans as one of the most energetic and entertaining bands available today.
PUSH is hip, now, relevant and entertaining, keeping up to date with the latest trends and songs while throwing in a few surprises along the way.
From smooth groove dance to burning rock from such varied artists as Split Enz, The Divinyls, Baby Animals, Maroon 5, Pink, Bruno Mars, Thirsty Merc, Hoodoo Gurus, Powderfinger and AC⚡DC.

Devils Kiosk‘s sound derives from elements of the earthy sounds of the ʻ40ʼs and ʻ50ʼs blues masters, the soulful feel of ʻ60ʼs and ʻ70ʼs British blues as well as the virtuosic magic of more contemporary blues artists.
They have taken it a step up and to the left having wowed fans in recent years at music festivals across Australia including The East Coast Blues & Roots, Woodford Folk Fest and the Gympie Muster.
With a heavy blues foundation and featuring songs with a darker edge, their sound encompasses all the drama and energy that is so evident in their live performance

An explosion of funk, flute, sax, synth and groove, the dance floor is packed at a VAUDEVILLE SMASH gig and New Year’s Eve at the Hotel Brunswick will be no different!

“I’ll be damned if Vaudeville Smash aren’t the most mind-blowingly refreshing live act to emerge from Melbourne since God knows when.” – Lachlan Kanoniuk, Beat Magazine.

Made up of three brothers and two mates, no other Australian band sounds like ’em. . In case you’re wondering, they took their name from an Italian children’s karaoke machine that was around in the late ’80s.

In 2016, VAUDEVILLE SMASH released their sophomore album The Gift. A synth heavy, sax laden, bass induced journey. A contemporary reworking of the early 80s funk/boogie scene, the album evokes visions of Cameo, Midnight Star and the Gap Band and encompasses almost two years of writing, recording and touring.

Since their first gig at Fitzroy’s Bar Open in September 2009, VAUDEVILLE SMASH have carved their own niche, building a formidable following in their hometown of Melbourne and around the world. Their international adventures have seen them sign with Japan’s P-Vine records, after returning to Tokyo and the Sapporo City Jazz Festival in July 2015 for the third consecutive year, where they also filmed the video for their single RICHTER SCALE. Other notable mentions include playing the South by South West conference in Austin Texas twice (having been invited back), shows in New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Toronto for Canadian Music Week, main stage at St Kilda Festival, the Australian Open Tennis, selling out the Corner Hotel twice, and many unforgettable shows at Woodford Folk Festival 2015/16 and 2017/18.

May 2014 saw another exciting chapter in the eclectic VAUDEVILLE SMASH story, with the release of their world wide smash, Zinedine Zidane. The single, featuring the voice of Australian soccer, Les Murray, quickly became a viral hit, garnering over nine million youtube views, and was featured in some of the biggest publications on the planet, including Billboard, ESPN, Eurosport and the BBC.

Josh Lee Hamilton is an indie folk/ singer songwriter from the small yet vibrant surf town of Byron Bay, Australia. After releasing his dreamy and upbeat single, “Golden” in late 2016, and his warm and intimate single “Soul Breaks”,Josh has just has just released one of his more light hearted, catchy, upbeat and endearing tunes , “No Fun”, which is laced with catchy riffs and hypnotic gang vocals. These three songs are a taste of his latest 6 Track EP “Find Your Way”, which is scheduled to be released digitally September 1st. However you will be able to your hands on a hard copy CD of the “Find Your Way” EP at one of his upcoming tour shows along the East Coast of Australia.

Josh has a unique ability to craft songs that express the big and small, the shallow and deep, the in and the out, the head and heart, the soul and spirit, you and me. Josh writes songs that tell stories of love, struggle, relationships, hope and faith and are an expression of both his personal life and observations of the world around him.

Music has always been in Josh’s bones, since he was young. Up until now he always kept his “hand in it” (as encourage by his fanatical music loving grandfather) doing what he can alongside other career paths. However now, in late 2016, he has decided that now is the time to “have a crack at it” and pour his full heart and energy into what comes to Josh most naturally…. music, song writing and performing.

Even though his energy and time has been some what divided and dispersed up until now, he has still managed to achieve musical career milestones along the way, such as being selected as a feature artist on Triple J Unearthed in 2007, being invited to play at Splendour In The Grass in 2015, featuring in a compilation album “Songs For The Sea”, having his song “Mindless Days” synced in a TV series “No Way San Jose”, and releasing his EP, “Lost In Your Time” in 2013.

One of the premier cover bands on the far north coast of New South Wales, PUSH has gained a reputation with venues and music fans as one of the most energetic and entertaining bands available today.
PUSH is hip, now, relevant and entertaining, keeping up to date with the latest trends and songs while throwing in a few surprises along the way.
From smooth groove dance to burning rock from such varied artists as Split Enz, The Divinyls, Baby Animals, Maroon 5, Pink, Bruno Mars, Thirsty Merc, Hoodoo Gurus, Powderfinger and AC⚡DC.

Fozzy Bear as the name suggests, captures the colourful & happy retro pop sounds of the 60s then breathes new life into those cheesy one hit wonders of the 70s show years, then wails into your festival & arena road trip tunes that you thought you’d only ever here on the radio….. their motto & plan is to do things a little bit differently with a few little onstage antics etc!!!
The target demographic of the song repertoire has been specially designed to cater for the niche age group that still specifically wanders out with their family’s to go see a live band & spend money at your venue which usually entails a meal and then staying on to enjoy a few beers if the music is to there liking….hence the song list designed specially for that target age group.

Fozzy Bear features members from the North Coast & Gold Coast, with 80 years of live band performance experience between them.

Ooz is an acoustic roots reggae artist with a large, eclectic repertoire of crowd favourites. His unique, laid back but lively style creates a relaxed atmosphere and his song choices have you remembering many of those forgotten classics. His ability to create layers with a loop pedal, enable him to play bass guitar and lay percussion beats to accompany his performances and get the audience on their feet.

From beginning to end, Ooz will have heads nodding and toes tapping!