Palais-Hepburn
Thursday Steve Poltz (US)
Just in case you missed him, fresh from Queenscliff Music Festival.
Throughout more than three decades in music, Steve Poltz has toured and played just about anywhere and, for that matter, in any style. He co-wrote Jewel's multiplatinum megahit "You Were Meant For Me", and has multiple stories to share at festival and intimate gigs.
He began as frontman for underground legends The Rugburns. In the 20 years since his full-length solo debut, One Left Shoe, he has released 12 solo records, most recently "Folk Singer" in 2015 and this year's Nashville-recorded "Shine on". By 2016, he "survived a stroke, endured anything the music industry could throw at him, and still performed like '280 days a year'."
Friday Bearlesque Beartopia
Burlesque extravaganza, featuring Justin Timber, Kallum Steele, Taureau Le Thique, Mr Handful, Lex La Venn, Bulldozeer and more! VIP packages available.
Blue Bean Cafe
Thursday Andy Lacy
Friday Not Ever
Saturday Lunar Dust.
Vanessa Craven, of Welsh-Indian background, is an Australian singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has been passionate about guitar playing since her early teens in India. Since 2009 she has played her music in a variety of local events and venues. Influences range from guitar maestros such as Ry Cooder to singer songwriters such as Janis Ian. On this occasion Don Gula on double bass and Vanessa Craven on guitar, lap-slide, and harmonica will play as a duo, bringing some smooth vocals and easy listening, music which goes well with a glass or two of wine, beer or some Blue Bean coffee while you can.
Bellinzona
Saturday The Cartwheels.The new album shouldn't be far off ... and ask Dave about his new shirt.
Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
Friday Lost Ragas
Guitar legend Matt Walker retuns with the excellent Lost Ragas, fresh from, Out On The Weekend, where they nailed a track-by-track version of the Flying Burrito Brothers' " Gilded Palace of Sin".
Pioneering new realms of modern, psychedelic sounds, Lost Ragas celebrate the release of their third album, "This Is Not A Dream". Three years in the making, between busy touring and recording schedules, this new collection showcases the mastery of the band at a whole new level. Cosmic flight, a psychedelic jungle, imprisoned men and boxing legends, amongst wild guitars, pedal steel and orchestral arrangements.
