KIM SALMON

Fri 29th July 8:30pm

KIM SALMON - ROOTED

Kim Salmon is no stranger to the blues.

He knows his roots and is certainly acquainted with the E chord.

“That may well be” you say, but everyone knows Johnny Rotten has more chance of being invited to Byron Bay than Kim!

‘Rooted’ is a solo show developed by Kim to explore his own peculiar relationship with Roots Music.
When his peers defected to the country of Blues, Folk
….. and well…Country, 
Kim remained true to his ‘punk’ roots. 
The peers were aging and opted for grace.
Kim it seems opted for disgrace! 

Thing is, everyone knows post punk is just a pentatonic scale away from a Blues wail.
In Rooted, Kim will hotwire the stolen vehicle he’s driven round in for decades, regaling you, the passenger, with tales of all night boogying, busted mojos, killing floors…cheatin…eighty eights and forty fours as he drives you to the crossroads. 

Rooted is not just a regular band or solo set but follows on from various concept based narratives that Kim has developed in the latter part of his career. 
Shows such as his Labcoat Tales, Haunted Grooves, SALMON (as seen with alarming regularity on Spicks and Specks).
You’ll witness him in the role of hollering, stomping , yarn spinning roots troubadour.

Like his chances of getting to Byron bay 
Mr Salmon’s take on this subject can be pretty much called ‘Rooted’.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CARGR

C. W. STONEKING & HIS PRIMITIVE HORN ORCHESTRA

Sun 24th July 2pm

For the first time in more than ten years, renowned blues guitarist C.W. Stoneking returns to the road with his old band His Primitive Horn Orchestra.
Special preview warm up show at Major Tom's!

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CBFGE

SWEETIE and CLASSIC

Sat 23rd July 8:30pm CANCELLED

Two of NSW's freshest and funnest acts, Sweetie and Classic, are breaking through the borders for the first time to play three shows in Victoria. Both bands will be cruisin' down the Hume, stopping at the Tanswells Hotel in Beechworth, Major Tom's in Kyneton and finally the Retreat in Melbourne. Sweetie are self-described 'devo country punks' who recently released their debut EP Collision to rapturous acclaim. Classic, headed by Ashley Bundang (formerly of Ciggie Witch, The Ocean Party, Totally Mild), have a delightful 80s dream pop vibe and their debut album is coming in August. Don't miss their first ever performances outside of NSW :) Presented by Blossom Rot Records.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CAYUS

XANI

Sat 9th July 8:30pm

Violinist and singer-songwriter, Xani is about to embark on her first regional tour in years. She loves nothing more than performing live on stage and she’s ready to get back out there to share some new music.

Accompanying her on this tour is Xani’s brand new single ‘Dreaming of You’; a dreamy disco-pop sensation from her forthcoming album ‘An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music’. This new track features Xani’s signature strings inspired by the disco-era, alongside her collaborator’s tasty contributions of drums and bongoes (Justin Olsson), bass (Isaac Barter), and everything else (Liam McGorry).

Xani returns to regional Victoria this July to reacquaint herself with trees, wide open spaces and delightful baked goods. Get on board and treat yourself to some eclectic violin sounds, catchy songs and mesmerising foot work from one of Australia’s most-loved musicians. Xani has toured Japan, appeared on ABC’s RocKwiz, played the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and performed in the multi-award winning musicals Come From Away and Girl From the North Country. Xani has also played with a diverse group of well-loved songwriters including Clare Bowditch, Tim Rogers, Thando, Kate Ceberano, Jens Lekman and Jordie Lane.

SPECIAL GUEST Anna Smyrk

With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and song-maker. Her songs are anthemic indie bombshells, equally satisfying for word nerds and pop-hook obsessives alike. She’s having a massive year and comes to Major Tom’s fresh off the back of touring in Canada and working on a new record in Nashville.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=915190&

DAVID WESTERN with JESSI-MAE PARKER

Sat 2nd July 8:30pm

“David Western’s songs draw you in so close you feel like you are sitting next to him, and you are reassured by his presence. Honest and preceptive, a true songwriter on the rise, well worthy of a repeated listen.” – Henry Wagons, Double J

“David is one of my favourite Australian musicians. He is a sharp, unique songwriter, a beautiful guitarist and a real musician’s musician. I always look forward to David’s releases for songwriting inspiration.”
– Julia Jacklin

“Country Victoria has spawned a gifted singer-songwriter in the form of David M. Western. His indie-folk-rock exhibits charmed musicianship, and he has an uncanny ability to write songs which make you pay attention to what he has to say.” – The Au Review

“Honest, slightly quirky and stripped-back alt folk meets laidback indie rock as Western's lyrics hark back to classic songwriters of yesteryear” – Scenestr

Cherished Melbourne singer songwriter David M. Western is thrilled to finally unearth the entirety of his long-awaited debut album Child Mind. Trickling out a string of equally arresting singles since 2020 including album icebreaker ‘Instant Life’, tongue-in-cheek follow up ‘Take Your Opportunities’, the Springsteen and Orbison inspired ‘Blue Eyes Red’, and recent album opener and namesake ‘Child Mind’, David M. Western has built a dedicated cult following with his earnest interrogations of the mundane, the unusual, the tragic and the beautiful. His songs have been added to 2SER, SYN FM and Aussie Music Weekly rotation, with premieres on both Triple J and Double J nationally. In the midst of a month-long Melbourne residency David is stoked to present his debut body of work and announce an upcoming string of shows across regional Victoria

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CAVJB

BURIED FEATHER

Fri 24th June 8:30pm

Melbourne underground psych heroes BURIED FEATHER return for a national tour through June and July.

With their swirling, hypnotic sound, Buried Feather have built a loyal international following - with psych legends The Black Angels (USA) and Electric Wizard (UK) among those singing the band's praises.

Buried Feather released their kaleidoscopic third LP Cloudberry Dreamshake in 2019. Their live shows have drawn comparisons to Dead Meadow and Spacemen 3, with spaced-out drones and extended fuzz freakouts.

Buried Feather will be kicking off the tour at Major Tom's in Kyneton on Friday 24th July.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/BZWRK

LUKE WATT, MARTY MCKENNA & REBECCA JANE HOWELL

Sat 18th June 8:30pm

Come warm your bones and souls with songwriters and friends Luke, Marty and Bec, as they weave together their individual stories and sounds, combining blues, folk and country sensibilities. Each are established singer-songwriters in their own right, as well as regular collaborators. Luke is best known for his deft blues guitar magic, Marty for his soulful voice, Bec for her bell-like melodies, and all are renowned for their ability to tell a good story through song. All in all it's a pretty magic combination. In a departure from the traditional support/headline format, each will take turns to present a selection of their tunes over the course of the evening, either alone or accompanied by each other.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CAEAP

BABY BLUE

Sat 4th June 8:30pm

Special guest HANNAH BLACKBURN

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Baby Blue have been around for longer than it seems, given their prolificacy in the Melbourne music scene. Having quickly become a staple of the local scene through their relentless gigging, the band, centred around Rhea Caldwell, have been turning heads with their infectious melodies and live show which is a joy to behold.

In the band’s short existence, they’ve been invited to open up 2017’s Boogie Festival and support the likes of international bands Chastity Belt, Benjamin Booker, Shakey Graves and The Courtneys, as well as fellow Australian luminaries G Flip, Husky, Jordie Lane, Ella Hooper, Holy Holy and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/BZLRB

SNOWY and BLUE DIVERS

Fri 27th May 8:30pm

Snowy Band – the primary project of Melbourne-based musician Liam “Snowy” Halliwell, formed with bandmates Nathalie Pavlovic, Emma Russack, and Dylan Young – return in 2021 with Alternate Endings, their second full-length album. In March 2020 the band released their debut, Audio Commentary, a collection of arresting indie-rock songs that’s equal parts deft harmony and innate improvisation. Written, performed and recorded in the year following the band’s formation in 2019, Audio Commentary was widely praised, appearing as Album of the Week across PBS, FBi, Edge, SYN, and 3RRR and named by The Saturday Paper among “The best new Australian music”.

Blue Divers are an experimental, instrumental group led by Alec Marshall (Hot Palms, Sui Zhen). Currently based in Thirroul, NSW, the project is named after the bushcare group in Marshall’s hometown of Towradgi. Made up of a rotating ensemble of players, Blue Divers is the fruition of numerous years of improvisation and experimentation in various live spaces and studio sessions around the country.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/BZMKN