Goulburn Club Blues

Due to uncertainties in the current climate there may be a need to alter the program. Updates will appear here as they occur.

UPDATES:

(1) Unfortunately the 'Youth In The Blues' event Thursday 10th Feb has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

(2) Jim Pennell will no longer be appearing. George Washingmachine will perform as soloist on Saturday 2pm.

(3) Jeff and DeeJ trio will be playing 3-5pm and Moondog 5.30- 7.30pm on Sunday 13th Feb.

The Goulburn Club will feature Three days of Blues performers from Friday Feb 11 to Sunday Feb 13 with some performances in the Club's outdoor courtyard (weather permitting) and others in the Club's Durack and Gallery Rooms.

Featured artists include:

Stephanie Marchant and the Monster Band came together in 2013 with Illya Szwec on guitar, the late Vito Portolesi on bass, and George Brugmans on drums. They performed at a residency at The Merton Hotel in Rozelle for over five years with a repertoire of blues, soul, R&B and the odd re-gram of modern classics. Mike Rix has joined the monsters on bass and we are currently recording some original songs. Stephanie’s voice has been likened to Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Amy Winehouse, Tracy Chapman and, most recently, a wayward angel. https://www.stephaniemarchant.space

George Washingmachine has been involved in the entertainment industry since last century. He has worked in television, theatre & film. He finds the greatest pleasure though in  travelling  around Australia and various parts of the world playing music and making art. George continues to appear at all the major jazz and arts festivals in Australia. In 1997 he toured France and Holland and appeared at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival. In 1998 he toured Germany, Holland, Sweden and Finland with Ian  Date.  https://georgewashingmachine.com

Moondog is a master of the blues harmonica and a formidable guitarist, singer and song writer. His voice holds a deep authenticity reminiscent of the great Blues/Soul singers of old. Get set for some foot-stompin’ tunes as Moon Dog brings the place to life with vocals, harmonica and guitar.

Jeff and Deej: Cruisy Bluesy vibes from the bars of New Orleans to the swamps of southern Texas.  Featuring the dynamic talents of Dorothy-Jane “Deej” “DJ” Gosper, recognised for her expressive vocal and harmonica playing, and years of dedication to the heart and soul of Blues and Roots music in Canberra and beyond. Her “Nina Simone-esque sultry smoky voice is filled with a spirit that makes you want to conquer mountains” (Andy G, Gee Force UK).  Her distinctive harmonica style is “hypnotic” and she makes her harmonica “strut like an alley cat!” (Rory McCartney, BMA Magazine).  Also a solid rhythm guitar player, Gosper makes way for Jeff Prime’s guitar prowess to shine. Jeff’s background is steeped in the Blues, evident in his “precise guitar playing” (Tony Smith, Trad & Now) accompanying and soloing on resonator, acoustic and electric guitars.  Bassist and vocalist, Dean Edgecombe, a seasoned player whose first love is the Blues, completes the trio. Jeff, Deano and DJ are also song-writers. Seven of their original songs are on the debut album, “Blues By Candelight” - a mix of Traditional Blues dating back to the 1920's to contemporary, melodic ballads.  https://dorothy-jane.com/jeff_and_deej

Also appearing will be The Mike Baker Organ Trio, Ron McLaughlin, Mikki Dunne, GRUB, Market Street Moochers, Hume Conservatorium Showcase and the Blues Open Mic.

Tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday  at $25 per day or $40 for a weekend package      (Friday evening is a free event for members and guests )

Food will be available Friday-Sunday

check out the Club's website for information about this and other events at the Goulburn Club:   www.goulburnclub.com.au

*  The Goulburn Club is a Covid Safe Venue where usual Covid rules apply and all attendees must be double vaccinated.

*  Smoking is permitted in the designated area of the Club only

*  Entry free for under 18s accompanied by a responsible adult with a ticket.

Goulburn Club – Blues Weekend Program

FRIDAY 11TH FEBRUARY - Free

6pm - 9pm Blues Open Mic 

9pm - 11pm Hume Conservatorium student showcase (with house band comprising tutors) 

SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY – Ticketed $25

1pm - 2pm Ron McLaughlin 

2pm - 4pm George Washingmachine 

4:15pm - 6:15pm Mike Baker Organ Trio

6:30pm - 7:30pm Boogie & Blues piano with Mikki Dunne rocking out the 88s 

8pm - 11pm Stephanie Marchant and her Monster Band

SUNDAY 13TH FEBRUARY – Ticketed $25

12pm - 1pm GRUB

1pm- 2pm Market Street Moochers

2pm - 3pm Boogie & Blues piano with Mikki Dunne rocking out the 88s

3pm - 5pm Jeff & Deej Trio 

5:30pm - 7:30pm  Moondog