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Calling all denizens of the video game world.  On September 14 come out for a great night of video game music past and present performed by ConneXion Big Band and friends, directed by Justin Buckingham.  If you’re a self-confessed or closet video gamer you’re going to love this one as you listen to the music that fires up your high score aspirations.  You’ll hear the strains of the most memorable melodies from Mario, Cuphead, Fallout, Skyrim, Undertale and many more.  If that is your world then this event is not to be missed – book now to avoid disappointment.

Food and drink will be available from the Harmonie German Club.

Doors open 6.30 for 7pm show.

Please feel free to come dressed as your favorite videogame character.

Ticket sales handled by Harmonie German Club.

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Dean Edgecombe and the Seventh Sons have been around in various configurations for quite a while now, but the common denominator has always been a shared passion for all things Blues.

The current band line up features Dean Edgecombe on bass and vocals, Rob West on drums and vocals, Artem Grigoriev on guitar and James Hoogstad on tenor sax and harmonica. Over the past eighteen months the Seventh Sons have gigged solidly around Canberra and have recently released their second album, “The Midnight End of Town” to rave reviews.

The Seventh Sons set is a great mix of classic and original Blues and Roots music with the odd curve ball thrown in for good measure. Their songs are presented with respect, excellent musicianship and a sense of fun.  The Seventh Sons will take you everywhere the Blues has been and then some.

The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the region jamming together for a great afternoon of live blues music. So bring your family, bring your friends and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

CBS members: $10 / General: $15 / Children under 16: free entry

Tickets: https://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/event-5843436

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1007151420903058

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The National Vintage Guitar Expo is Australia’s major annual vintage guitar event, run by vintage enthusiasts for vintage enthusiasts.

It’s a celebration of vintage, rare and hand-made acoustic and electric guitars, amplifiers and accessories from around Australia. Our 2024 event will be again held at the Harmonie German Club in Canberra from 10am – 8pm on Saturday the 12th of October 2024. The event brings together a large group of exhibitors in two adjoining halls, vintage guitars and amps in one, acoustic and luthier instruments in the other.

2024 Exhibitors will be announced as they confirm attendance.

Event tickets can be found here

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This award-winning quartet has well and truly established themselves into Australia’s musical heart since forming in 1989

When the Bondi Cigars were first gigging around Sydney, late 1989, they moved in a blues/R&B circuit which, while robust enough since the 60s, had then been sparked into new life by the ‘blues revival’ of the mid-80’s, spearheaded by Robert Cray, Joe Louis Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan and similar crusaders. And while many of the Sydney bands from that era have vanished, become historical footnotes or undergone major changes, the Cigars – true survivors – have battled on, without ever compromising their distinctive no nonsense style, to become a leading force in Australian R&B.

That original Cigars line-up brought together four like-minded experienced players, all veterans of Sydney inner-west blues venues, and from the word go, the Cigars have been the very model of the ‘no passengers’ band, a well-oiled machine plus soul: no room for slackers here.

The Bondi Cigars have built a solid reputation as one of the best live acts in the country.

Always one of the country’s hardest working outfits (on the road more than off), the Cigars have kept their music tight, hard-driving and down-to-earth: the Australian bar band par excellence.

Shane Pacey (vocals and guitar)

Alan Britton (bass and vocals)

Eben Hale (guitar and vocals)

Frank Corby (drums)

Special guest support: Divine Devilles

Singer/songwriters/musicians, Ali Penney and Dorothy-Jane Gosper, come together as Divine Devilles.

Two well-travelled souls, each with a swag of awards, a suitcase full of songs, their hearts on their sleeves and a love of that sweet, swinging, shuffling, grooving place where Blues and Jazz meet.

This is a powerhouse act with award-winning songs, vocals, keys and blues-harp, plus bags of cheek, charm and pizazz!

Pre-sales: CBS members $27 / General $30

Door: $35

Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm

Ticket link: https://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/event-5773798

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/817629053667137/

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Fully catered by the Harmonie German Club serving traditional Oktoberfest fare

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Music from Sydney Showband  the Masters of Oompah

Dance “Schuhplattler” from Australian German Folk Dancing Group

Tapping of the Keg 

VIP Food and Drink Table Service Menu

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Beyond Salvation craft an experience like no other, paying homage to the greatest Australian band to walk the planet – The Angels

Join vocalist Greg Tomes (a devout Angels tragic) as he sets a scene that will have you transported to the 80s, where Doc Neeson was devouring stages all over the country with his wild antics and signature voice.

Backed by a powerhouse band, the stage is truly set for an unforgettable night of classic Aussie rock, from all the hits to the songs unjustifiably left behind. Something for all fans no doubt!

Arrival. Doors to The Zeppelin Room will open at 7:30pm and the show will start between 8:00pm-8:30pm.

Door Tickets will be sold from 7:30pm unless sold out.

Seating. Dinner/Show tickets will have their tables reserved at the front of the room in the name of the ticket holder. There will be unreserved seating at tables for all other guests. Those wishing to sit as a group are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Accessibility. The Zeppelin Room and toilets (outside the auditorium) have wheelchair access.

Parking. There is an ample number of parking spaces on our grounds, on the street outside and the grass area right next to the club.

Ticket sales are being managed by the Harmonie German Club.

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It’s back! One of the most popular events in the Canberra Blues calendar. This time Blues Piano Night will feature FIVE different players, playing solo and together, offering the audience different takes on the many genres of blues piano styles. Our world class line-up, Jan Preston, Don Hopkins, Carolyn “Pinecone” Packer, John Black & Ali Penney are signed up and ready to bring you all the blues piano goodness they can muster! Don’t miss this show.

Jan Preston

Known as Australasia’s Queen of Boogie Piano, Jan Preston has a reputation as an astonishing piano player with a rich resonant voice who is a magnetic live performer. Jan captivates, moves and uplifts audiences around the world with her original songs, compositions and her mastery of boogie woogie.
ABC Music’s Winner of 5 Music Awards for her CDs and soundtracks, she plays festivals and concerts throughout Australia, NZ and Europe, tours her own shows (Productions), writes music for film and TV, and composes and performs for Silent Movies.

Don Hopkins

Oozing the barrelhouse, good-time fun of a blues party night, with the emphasis on New Orleans piano styles, a Don Hopkins performance will most likely get you singing along, dancing or just having a good time to his music.

Don Hopkins came 2nd place at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, 2012 (with drummer Rob Grosser as Dr. Don’s Double Dose) in the solo/duo category. The duo was also Blues Performer of the Year 2012 for NSW & ACT.

Don’s repertoire draws from the rich vein of blues and jazz of the 1920s and 30s through to the R&B, soul and gospel sounds of the 1950s and 60s.

Carolyn Packer

Carolyn Packer is a highly sought-after jazz performer, deeply imbued in jazz, deep blues, New Orleans swing, and funky Latin grooves, with decades-long expertise in song-writing and performing to her credit. Carolyn’s playing is imbued with a depth of musicality only seen in a musician devoted to craft and delivered with a fiery passion and infectious energy that rearranges the atoms of the spaces she performs in, rendering her audiences enthralled.

John Black

John worked full-time as a musician in Sydney before moving to Canberra in the mid-80s to lecture at the School of Music. Today he works as a piano player, singer, arranger and composer. Recent collaborations have been with Ben Schumann in the BlackSchu Band with shows at the Street Theatre, Canberrang, the Australian Blues Music Festiva and Thredbo Blues Festival.

John has also worked recently with singers Lisa McClelland (Simply Divine), Tony Haley, Gaye Reid, Annie Sloane (Annie and the Armadillos), Angela Lount (Funky Fedoras), the Canberra Wind Symphony and the Canberra branch of The Baker Boys.

Currently working with Gaye Reid and Lisa McClelland in a trio called Two Blondes + a Bloke, playing a whole range of styles including blues, jazz, latin and contemporary.

Before that John worked as Musical Director for Sweet Mischief with performances at the Manly and Thredbo Jazz Festivals and the Island Jazz Festival in Samoa.

His composition Millennium Jive was a finalist in the national Music Oz Awards in 2002; and his arrangement of Let It Be was performed in 2012 by the Sydney Philharmonic Choir as well as by the Sydney Children’s Choir and Gondwana Voices.

And back in the dark ages in Sydney he worked with people such as Simon Gallagher, Judy Conelli, Marty Rhone and Tommy Steele.

Ali Penney

She gotta lotta soul,” says Andrew Junior Boy Jones. Ali has opened for an impressive list of legends including Johnnie Johnson, Chris Cain, Lucinda Williams, Cephas and Wiggins, The Tailgaitors and Chris Wilson.

Ali has been performing, recording, and composing music in bands for over 25 years. These bands include The Hippos, Midnight Ramblers, Supro and Wayne Jury’s Dry Bones as well as international acts such as Andrew Junior Boy Jones (Freddy King’s guitarist), Kid Bangham (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Lloyd Jones and Todd Sharpville. She has recorded with Fiona Boyes, Dom Turner, the Cyril B Bunter Band and those west coast hipsters, The Vibrolators

Ali scooped the 2014 Australian Blues Music ‘Chain’ Awards winning: Female Artist of the Year, and her band The Money Makers: Best Band, Best Album and Best Producer. Her band also won Sydney Performer of the Year in 2009 and represented Sydney in The International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2010. The band also received The Australian Blues Music “Chain” Award for Best Band 2010.

Ali plays her brand of Blues, Jazz, Soul and Boogie at festivals across Australia. She loves West Coast Jump, Swing and New Orleans music.

Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm
Pre-sales: CBS members: $20 / General $25 / Door: $30
Tickets: https://canberrabluessociety.wildapricot.org/event-5810330

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1056747746158457

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Bill Kirchen (USA) continues his love affair with Australia this time playing Canberra with good friends, The Detonators (Melb).

Bill Kirchen is best known for his work in the late 60’s-early 70’s from the Cosmic Cowboy era with seminal band of that genre Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen.  Responsible for hits such as Hot Rod Lincoln, Semi Truck and Seeds and Stems.  Bill went on to have a solo career that has spanned 5 decades and is known as one of the founding fathers of “Twangcore”.  Bill has won a swag of awards, is the self-titled “King of Dieselbilly” and was named “The Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Magazine.  In recent years he has collaborated with the likes of Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.

The Detonators were formed way back in August 1997 in Melbourne. This hard working quartet have never been afraid to hit the road, haul some kilometres and rack up a heap of gigs. With a finely honed array of original songs and a stage show that only comes from years of gigging pubs, clubs and festivals, The Detonators become crowned kings of Australia’s roots rock n roll.  This show is a must see for any lover of roots music.

Don’t miss Bill Kirchen & The Detonators live show at the Harmonie German Club on Sunday, November, 24th.

Arrival. Doors to The Zeppelin Room will open at 4:00pm and the show will start at 5:00pm.

Door Tickets will be sold from 4:00pm unless sold out

Dinner /Show Menu – Freshly baked soft salted pretzels with butter then alternate meals of Chicken schnitzel with chips and salad/ German sausage platter served with sauerkraut, red cabbage and potato mash. Please note: Dinner will be served during intermission

Seating. Dinner/Show tickets will have their tables reserved at the front of the room in the name of the ticket holder. There will be unreserved seating at tables for all other guests. Those wishing to sit as a group are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Accessibility. The Zeppelin Room and toilets (outside the auditorium) have wheelchair access.

Parking. There is an ample number of parking spaces on our grounds, on the street outside and the grass area right next to the club.

Ticket sales being managed by  Harmonie German Club.

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2024 NATIONAL TOUR Presenting … “Dirty Dick’s Christmas Party Unplugged!

Another new stage show celebrating 50+ years of this Australian entertainment icon. Arguably, the longest running live entertainment in the land. Fabulous fables, lusty legends and titillating tales from around the times of Robin Hood and his Merry Band ….. In tights!! –new songs, new performance material, new games together with all the traditional madness and mayhem! It’s a hoot!

About Dirty Dick’s:

Australia’s Premier Theatre Restaurant organisation (established 1970)

Entertained more than 5 million people, over 53 years, across 3 generations.

A packaged Theatre Restaurant event with a Medieval/Old English theme.

A brilliant, ALL NEW fully costumed stage show full of scripted comedy,

witty songs, madcap games and audience involvement.

Award Winning Entertainment –touring Australia wide

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT!

Doors Open at 7:00pm

Alternate serves of succulent roast beef OR tender Grilled breasts of chicken with garden fresh vegetables and all the trimmings Delicious plum pudding with tasty custard sauce.
TICKET PRICE $78.00 per person (Includes Stage Show, 2 course dinner, after-show music & GST)
DRINKS We are fully licensed with full bar facilities at reasonable prices (No BYO) OR consider our All Inclusive Drink Package*

Excellent for the all inclusive staff Christmas party!

For groups of 10 or more – Pay an additional $37.00 per person & have the following included: BEER: the finest selection of Australian & German draught beer including Hofbräu and Benadiktiner,  served in large steins or schooners) WINE: House wines by Chain Of Fire – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscato, Shiraz/Cabernet or Merlot. SOFT DRINKS, plus Mineral water and Fruit Juices *(All Inclusive drink package commences at time of seating – approx. 7.15pm until end of show – approx. 10.30pm and must be taken by whole group. Liquor served in accordance with RSA guidelines)

Come one, come all, in groups big or small Come to Dirty Dick’s and you’ll have a ball!

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