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ALI PENNEY & THE MONEYMAKERS. – National Press Club – 09/02/12

Who
ALI PENNEY & THE MONEYMAKERS.
When
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:00pm - All Ages
Where
16 National Circuit
Barton, ACT, Australia 2600
Other Info
Ali has won the 2010 Chain Awards "Band of the Year" and Sydney Blues Society 2009 Band of the Year - and The Sydney Blues Society Performer of the Year 2009 and as part of the prize was in the International Blues Challenge in January 2010. Alison has played all across Australia and at all sorts of festivals with her brand of Blues, Soul and Boogie and she loves New Orleans Music. Her hot band is set to play the 2012 Australian Blues Festival and Ali is also up for several awards at the Chain Awards on the same night as this gig! So get along and lets spread the celebrations.

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Pro Blues & Roots – Jam. – Holy Grail – 05/02/12

Who
Pro Blues & Roots - Jam.
When
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2:00pm - All Ages
Where
Jardine St

Kingston , ACT, Australia 2604

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Mark Easton – Canberra Irish Club – 05/02/12

Who
Mark Easton
When
Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:00pm - All Ages
Where
Canberra Irish Club (map)
Parkinson St
Weston, ACT
Other Info
Powerful and raw energy. Great tone out of the guitar and the dobro. Rocking voice. The percussion fills it nicely

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JOHN HILL & CORA JAMES – The Brassey – 05/02/12

Who
JOHN HILL & CORA JAMES
When
Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:00pm - All Ages
Where
The Brassey (map)
Belmore Gardens,
Macquarie Street
Barton, ACT
Other Info
Cora blends Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock and R&B into her own stylish and cool musical cocktail. John plays piano with purposeful and heartfelt intent and always in his own individual style!!

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Annie & The Armadillos – Southern Cross Club Jamison – 05/02/12

Who
Annie & The Armadillos
When
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1:00pm - All Ages
Where
Cnr Catchpole & Bowman Streets
Macquarie, ACT, Australia 2614
Other Info
The Armadillos repertoire consists of a range of classics and favourites from the decades of the last century right through to current material of today. Annie & the Armadillos can incorporate genres such as soul and groove, with a splash of rhythm and blues, disco and fresh pop with some old rock n roll and a dash of Aussie rock to top it off.

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Dorothy-Jane Gosper Band – Flint in the Vines – 04/02/12

Who
Dorothy-Jane Gosper Band
When
Saturday, February 4, 2012
12:00pm - All Ages
Where
Flint in the Vines (map)
34 Isabel Drive
Murrumbateman, NSW 2582
Other Info
Live music Saturdays. Beautiful meals and Shaw Vineyard wines available.

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Dorothy-Jane Gosper Band – Colonial Hotel – 04/02/12

Who
Dorothy-Jane Gosper Band
When
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Colonial Hotel (map)
23 Cork St
Gundaroo, NSW
Other Info
Always a fun night with great meals, country hospitality and rustic charm. Accommodation available too.

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Friday Night Acoustic series featuring The Hillbillygoats – Harmonie German Club – 03/02/12

Who
Friday Night Acoustic series featuring The Hillbillygoats
When
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
Harmonie German Club (map)
49 Jerrabomberra Ave
Narrabundah, ACT
Other Info
From the Port Douglas Hinterland, Australia, the Hillbillygoats have travelled and performed over 250 live shows at festivals, pubs, clubs and corporate events. The dynamic duo of Bryce and Mahney Wearne take their influence of Hillbilly Roots, Ole Time Music and Modern & Traditional Bluegrass and combine it with Rock’n’Roll Favourites and Australiana to present 4 different shows that have been described as “knee-slapping, toe-tapping, high tempo fun!”.

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Chris Harland Blues Band – ANU University House – 03/02/12

Who
Chris Harland Blues Band
When
Friday, February 3, 2012
5:00pm - All Ages
Where
Cnr Balmain Cr & Liversidge St
Acton, ACT, Australia 2601
Other Info
The simplest formula. The maximum impact. The Chris Harland Blues Band has the command and the precision to nail every number they play. Every CHBB set remains a memorable, musical event, revisiting the best of the Blues standards: B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters… the list is long, the excitement sustained.

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Key Grip Full Strength – Old Canberra Inn – 03/02/12

Who
Key Grip Full Strength
When
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:30pm - All Ages
Where
195 Mouat Street
Lyneham, ACT, Australia 2602
Other Info
Always a great night of blues that swings. The Gripping Stuff Horn Section will be there and we'll be airing new tunes. Tony Haley might gest with us for some vocals on some Percy Mayfield and Elvis Presely tunes

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