Friday Night Live @ St Andrews presents Opelousas

supported by local artist - to be announced!

Doors open 6:30 pm - show 7:00 pm

Strickly no BYO alcohol, bar available.

Bring snacks and nibbles.

Please note: Seating is first in, best dressed – tables cannot be reserved. Arrive early to secure your preferred spot!

Opelousas

Melbourne’s swamp-blues trio Opelousas serve up a raw, atmospheric blend of Cajun-infused blues, rock and punk attitude. Featuring Kerri Simpson on vocals and guitar, Alison Ferrier on guitar, fiddle and vocals, and Anthony “Shorty” Shortte on percussion, their music is smoky, brooding and irresistibly danceable. Their second album, Opelousafried (2024), showcases the trio’s evolution and rich interplay of sound, and their live shows simmer with dark intensity and explosive energy.

https://www.opelousasband.com/

Friday Night Live@StAndrews is hosted by the Wadambuk St Andrews Community Centre. The venue is situated about 40 kms north east of Melbourne in the foothills of the Kinglake mountains. We are surrounded by a natural bush environment. Our versatile community facility is transformed into an intimate cafe style venue with a really cool vibe. Our aim is to bring the 'city' acts to the people out here.

Some of the acts we've enjoyed include;

Nick Barker, supported by Jen Pearson and Tristen Pierce

Brooke Taylor and the Poison Spitting Gin Queens

Ashley Naylor

Sarah Carroll

Fenn Wilson & George Carroll Wilson

Kinematic
Geoff Achison

Jeb Cardwell Band

Khristian Mizzi & Greg Champion, supported by Ryan Sterling

Luke Sinclair & Matt Dixon
Charles Jenkins & David Cosma with Nick Caraffa