By Geoff | December 31, 2012
Ray Beadle is an established Sydney based blues musician. Considered among some of the best in Australian Blues, this talented young musician had been noticed world wide.
By Geoff | December 22, 2012
I love me hip hop but Reggaes me life. We’re gonna have a Reggae party tonight.” Renowned for their brilliant high energy live shows, King Tide have earned their fan base on the live scene.
By Geoff | December 21, 2012
I love me hip hop but Reggaes me life. We’re gonna have a Reggae party tonight.” Renowned for their brilliant high energy live shows, King Tide have earned their fan base on the live scene.
“The greatest gift to Australian Jazz Vocals in the last decade” is how James Morrison, Australia’s most awarded jazzman, describes Emma Pask.
When ABBY DOBSON left school, she sang for her supper in New York subways, Greek islands and Parisian tequila slammer bars. She returned to Australia and co-founded the group Leonardo’s Bride.
Now firmly established on the European and UK festival circuits Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson return to Australia to perform selections off their eagerly awaited and critically acclaimed CD, “ Beauty ‘n the Beast”
A popular urban myth concerns a group of art students who passed themselves off as a band in order to con the local publican into giving them a gig in exchange for free beer. The deception worked better than intended
By Geoff | April 21, 2012
Two great blues bands on one night. You can’t ask for more. Quasimodo have been carving it up around the country with their interpretation of Chicago/Delta Blues.
By Geoff | April 20, 2012
Come with The Louisiana Roadshow as we take you on a trip through the landscape of American blues and roots music. Performing hits by such towering giants as Ray Charles, BB King, John Lee Hooker, and many more
By Geoff | April 14, 2012
Despite the rigors of touring and the passing of years the spark and energy of The Radiators has not diminished. They continue to do what they do best – tour extensively, play an average of 150 times per year
By Geoff | April 13, 2012
The Bondi Cigars are widely regarded as one of this country’s greatest ever R’n’B bands. For twenty years, their instantly identifiable and distinctive music has successfully fused soul, funk, pop, blues, rock and roots,
By Geoff | April 12, 2012
Mark Wilkinson has built his reputation from the stage. His lyrical depth, gift for melody, and soulful voice have been connecting with fans the world over.
Legendary singer/rhythm guitarist Barry Leef and an all star band featuring Peter Northcote (guitars), Victor Rounds (bass) and Lloyd G (drums) will perform classic rock of the 60s, 70s and 80s including the Eagles, Doobie Brothers and the best of West Coast rock.
Melbourne Septet The Bon Scotts are releasing a 2-for-1 single and touring once again. They play a unique brand of folk-pop full of sarcastic rebellions, sweet melodies, arresting percussion, resonant catch-cries and sing-along choruses.
By Geoff | March 31, 2012
Stuart French of The Feral Swing Katz will bring you an entire evening of Johnny Cash songs featuring a broad selection of recordings from all points of Johnny Cash’s distinguished career.
By Geoff | March 30, 2012
Fresh from the ecstatic reaction to her most recent album, “Queen of the Minor Key”, Ragged Company Touring is thrilled to announce the imminent arrival on our shores of Alt Country Chanteuse Eilen Jewell.
By Geoff | March 28, 2012
The revival of the 70s punk phenomenon over the last few years has seen a whole new generation clamouring over John’s work and watched his star rocket once again
By Geoff | March 24, 2012
Two of the most revered figures in the fields of American music that have come to be known as Americana, covering country, rock, folk, blues, bluegrass and everything in between, are headed for three weeks in Australia in March.
By Geoff | March 22, 2012
Mi-Sex emerged from New Zealand in 1977 as a collection of creative souls and forged a collaborative talent that broke the 80’s new sound. Powerful live performances and hit song’s like: ‘But You Don’t Care’, ‘Graffiti Crimes’ and the hit single ‘Computer Games’
By Geoff | March 17, 2012
Hendrix and Heroes is the latest in dynamic concept entertainment. A two part showcase of the most popular guitar driven music of the 70’s - for those of us who can remember them.
By Geoff | March 16, 2012
Darren Coggan Presents: The Songs Of Jimmy Buffett - Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett is known for humorous chronicles of a laid-back seafaring life; his philosophical outlook is encapsulated in tunes like “Why Don’t We Get Drunk (and Screw)”
By Geoff | March 10, 2012
Jeff’s most recent album ‘Fragile Spaceman’ has been receiving rave reviews…hailed as one of the best albums of 2012, including a great review from David Bowie’s official website.
I love me hip hop but Reggaes me life. We’re gonna have a Reggae party tonight.” Renowned for their brilliant high energy live shows, King Tide have earned their fan base on the live scene.
Katie Noonan’s sublime jazz trio of 14 years Elixir released their long awaited 2nd album ‘First Seed Ripening’ in early September. The album subsequently spent over 13 weeks at #1 on the Australian Jazz chart
By Geoff | February 26, 2012
South Coast sensations Penny and the Mystics have been described as the new wave in Australian music, and they’ll be bringing their surf-infused blend of roots, reggae and rock to Cronulla’s Brass Monkey
By Geoff | February 25, 2012
The Last Waltz was a Farewell Concert for ‘The Band’ that became the most legendary night in rock history with an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Dr John, Muddy Waters and many more
By Geoff | February 24, 2012
When asked in early 2009 if there was a artist that she would like to cover for a series of shows, Wendy came back with two very different people, both with unique voices and great songs, and could not choose between the two .They were Billie Holiday
By Geoff | February 23, 2012
Australian singer/songwriter Rick Price has walked the journey many musicians’ dreams are made of. From
the very beginning, as a nine year old and the youngest member of his family’s band, music was Rick’s
passion.
By Geoff | February 22, 2012
Finding the good in goodbye is always bittersweet. JUNO nominated roots duo Madison Violet (Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac) can attest to that with their latest release, The Good in Goodbye.
By Geoff | February 21, 2012
One of Sydney’s hottest ‘up and coming’ Blues Guitarists. Bryce plays SRV, Hendrix, Clapton etc with amazing skill, creativity and energy, breathing new life into the Blues/Rock Classics.
By Geoff | February 19, 2012
THE WIDOWBIRDS announce their debut album tour for February 2012. After a soaring 18 months, an arms length of festival appearances and international supports, the release of their debut album is another feather to stick in their already bushy cap.
By Geoff | February 18, 2012
Eugene is a nomadic musician living his life on the road. His home is wherever the next performance takes him, and every year this is from America through Europe, to Australia with many other stops in between.
By Geoff | February 17, 2012
SUPERHEAVYWEIGHTS take you on a rollercoaster ride of old-school funk and soul cooking up a full bag of killer classics by the likes of James Brown, The Meters, Al Green, Bill Withers, Lee Dorsey and plenty more.
By Geoff | February 16, 2012
Casey Donovan’s spectacular voice has been enjoyed by sell-out crowds across the country. She is well and truly on song with this celebration of her own impressive new material alongside a retrospective of the women who have inspired her.
By Geoff | February 15, 2012
Kristina Olsen is one of the world’s most dynamic and entertaining Folk/Blues/Roots Singer-Songwriters & Guitarists. A fine instrumentalist on acoustic guitar, steel-body slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano,
By Geoff | February 14, 2012
London based Rock ‘n’ roll two piece, The Graveltones, established themselves as THE live band to see in 2011. A blistering debut performance in early 2011 at London’s famous 100 club cemented their fierce presence on the London scene,
By Geoff | February 12, 2012
It is a little known fact that Alloway was born when the Great Blue Whale fell in love with Teahikiteaupu, Queen of the Sea Turtles.Their four offspring, Ben, Marc, Pat and Dom were taught the ways of the music of the sea, and after twenty years, washed onto the shores of southern Sydney.
By Geoff | February 11, 2012
5 time ARIA Award winner and respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian Moss delivers an unforgettable sound – not only as a telling soloist on guitar but especially with his silken voice,
By Geoff | February 10, 2012
5 time ARIA Award winner and respected as one of Australia’s iconic musicians, Ian Moss delivers an unforgettable sound – not only as a telling soloist on guitar but especially with his silken voice,
By Geoff | February 8, 2012
Blind River Running seamlessly stitches together sounds and styles from funk and soul to blues and dirt-ball-rock’n’roll to produce a tapestry of music set to have your ears perking
By Geoff | February 4, 2012
Breaking into the live music scene in 2008 and playing at some of Sydney’s premier live music venues, Bones Atlas has developed a unique sound with derivative flavours of Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Doors mixed with modern blues dynamics and funky roots.
By Geoff | February 3, 2012
DRIVE, led by guitar guru PETER NORTHCOTE has become known as “Sydney’s Best Kept Secret”. Together with BRYDON STACE, VIRGINIA LILLYE, LLOYD G and BOBBY POULTON they play their own versions of classic rock and pop tunes.
By Geoff | February 2, 2012
GrimSkunk teamed up with producer Gggarth Richardson to bring us their last album titled “Fires Under the road”. Packed with a creative force that knows no limits, they produced a heavy rock album with punk, strong melodies and psychedelic tendencies
By Geoff | January 16, 2012
Join our email list and get all the latest show information plus free music downloads and ticket giveaways - Just Email the Words “Add Me To The Monkey” to: brassmonkey1@optusnet.com.au
By Geoff | January 9, 2012
Win Free Passes to Jeff Duff & Friends @ Brass Monkey Friday 20th January 2012 - Email WIN DUFF TICKETS to: brassmonkey1@optusnet.com.au
Win Free Passes to: Ray Beadle + Sally King @ Brass Monkey Saturday 21st January - Email WIN RAY TICKETS to: brassmonkey1@optusnet.com.au
By Geoff | April 17, 2009
Steve Flack’s Guitar Heroes Featuring: Phil Emmanuel, Les Gock (Hush), Dennis Wilson (Kahvas Jute), Brad Carr (Choirboys) and Bill Chambers.