NIGEL WEARNE

Fri 14th Oct 8:30pm

Nigel Wearne saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, folk and Americana-noir. Hailing from Gunditjmara country in South-West Victoria, he’s a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influence from Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Gillian Welch. A deep thinker and truth speaker, with a penchant for all things peculiar. He sings of human frailty, grace and the cosmos; songwriting that cuts to the bone.

Nigel has toured Australia, New Zealand and Canada and he's performed at a long list of music festivals, including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival. His sophomore album, Black Crow garnered wide critical acclaim including a 4-STAR review in Rolling Stone, a nomination for Best Country Album at the Music Victoria Awards and it debuted at #1 on the AMRAP Charts.

His latest single, ‘Black Behind The Blue’ is a rollicking, film-noir shuffle with a back-street New Orleans swagger. An illicit dream of forbidden love; elusive and mysterious; blinding and eternal – lost in the shadows of your subconscious. The new beginnings of a dedicated and shape-shifting artist. This show features an all-star band including Danny McKenna on drums and Isaac Gunnoo on double bass.

Singer-songwriter, luthier, poet and gleaner; Wearne paints lyrical pictures with “the narrative-fuelled prose of Paul Kelly” – Beat Magazine. “An eruption of energy, rhythm and melody" – Rhythms Magazine.

MUSIC LINKS
https://www.nigelwearne.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QF4SdRTjsM

https://www.facebook.com/nigelwearnemusic

https://www.instagram.com/nigelwearne

TICKETS https://events.humanitix.com/nigel-wearne-major-tom-s

RHYECE O'NEIL

Sat 8th Oct 8:30pm

Rhyece O'Neill is a songwriter, poet & novelist born on Kurnai country in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. He grew up on the banks of the Murray River on Yorta Yorta country in North-East Victoria. Currently he roams the Australian outback in a 79' Valiant with his best mate the 'Black Crow Kelpie' Sonny.
A prolific writer he occasionally writes for the underground Brisbane punk zine, The Stew.
O’Neill has played pubs, festivals and bars in the outback and cities all over Australia and Europe. 2019 saw the release of his third solo album ‘Los Diablos’ which was recorded live to tape in Bohemia, Czech Republic with legendary engineer Milan Cimfe who’s work credits extend to Bowie, Lou Reed and Kris Kristofferson.

In early 2020 upon receiving a vision via the Min Min Lights in the Mullundung hills in Gippsland O’Neill packed his life in his car and headed out of his native Victoria to escape the lockdown. Since then he has traversed the entire east coast of Australia from his home in South Gippsland to the windy shores of Cooktown in far North Queensland. Upon returning to Brisbane he formed a new band as his band mates were stranded in Melbourne.
With this new Queensland based outfit he has since recorded a new double album called (Not) Stranded. A raw, visceral and violent blues lament recorded live at studio Moon Room in Brisbane. On the desk was long time collaborator and renowned Australian engineer Nell Forster.
In the past year he has also collaborated with songwriter & producer J.B. Paterson on an album of rebel songs about Indigenous Busharangers called Journey To Bunya.
He is currently writing songs for an album with Colorado songwriter George Cessna.
Recently he was a member of the 'Tinny Brigade' rescuing people stranded on rooftops in the Lismore floods. He has written about this experience and more in his fourth-coming travelogue/memoir of his adventures working on farms, roaming the Australian outback during the pandemic called: Death in Cooktown.

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

MATT WALKER

Sat 10th Sept 8:30pm

Matt Walker is one of the most respected musicians on the Australian scene. His work as a songwriter, guitarist, producer and composer is credited on many of albums, films and documentary scores, and among his peers he enjoys the status of a true cult legend. He has toured with people such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Dirty Three, Nick Cave, Tony Joe White, Cat Power, The Black Keys and Joe Cocker. Matt has also written, recorded and performed with an eclectic bunch of outstanding artists including Mick Harvey, Archie Roach, Tex Perkins, Black Cab, Kim Salmon, Vika & Linda, Broderick Smith, Henry Wagons and...the list goes on. His commitment to other projects has, at times overshadowed his own work, but he has

nevertheless won an ARIA award for his music, and it goes without saying that, within the Australian music industry, there is much respect for Matt Walker.

Matt can be found out front of Lost Ragas, who have received critical acclaim for their three album releases.

Matt received two ARIA nominations for the album, Matt Walker and Ashley Davies - I Listen To The Night. 'Best Male Artist' / 'Best World Music Recording' (1997)

And then received the ARIA for the album, Matt Walker and Ashley Davies - 'Soul Witness'. 'Best Blues and Roots Album' (2000)

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

GRINDING EYES and K5

Sun 4th Sept 2pm

Riding High Sydney’s Grinding Eyes combine Psychedelic Shoegaze Drone-Rock and ambient Garage Punk in a uniquely dark soundscape, they'll immerse you in transcendent walls of sound and colour.

Touching down at Kyneton’s Major Tom’s for the first time on their weekend extensive Victorian tour.

This will be one amazing show - not to be missed - all on a Sunday Afternoon.

Joining the night will be Castlemaine’s own K5, bringing you their own beautiful garage punk - with heavy flash backs..

Spinning tunes will be - the always out of control DJ Green Fuzz.

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

IKON

Sat 20th Aug 8:30pm

After headlining the inaugural Goldfields Gothic Festival in Maldon, IKON, Australia’s pre-eminent dark alternative band return to the Central Highlands for an encore performance on Saturday 16th July at Major Tom’s in Kyneton.

Usually on tour in Europe during winter, IKON have amassed an international fan base and critical acclaim internationally.

Following in the footsteps of Joy Division and early New Order, IKON have become known as Australia's biggest Goth music export, and have shared the stage with many legendary bands including The Sisters of Mercy and Him.

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

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&