Glenn Cardier’s re-emergence as a songwriter/performer of real distinction over the last decade or so has been nothing short of extraordinary. He’s retained the trademark flashes of dark humour in his songs of stark beauty and thumping Rockabilly/Blues. There’s a touch of Beefheart in his voice, a hint of Cohen in the lyrics, a pinch of Elvis here and there.

But underlying it all are the songs… happy and sad songs… sweet and crazy songs… Cardier songs.

As reviewer Keith Glass wrote in Rhythms Magazine: “Glenn Cardier is Australia’s finest contemporary singer-songwriter BAR NONE!”

His colleague Trevor Leeden in the same publication wrote: “There's no-one else on the Australian music scene quite like Glenn Cardier. From the finely chiselled storylines and the razor sharp observations to the off- kilter delivery of his cryptic vignettes, he is a genuine one-off, a maverick… and you wouldn't want it any other way.”

Glenn started off playing in surf bands in the early ‘60s… he sang Folk and Blues in coffee houses. He won a recording contract with Festival Records, played big concerts and festivals with major artists like Frank Zappa and Manfred Mann. He spent four years in the UK playing constantly and had cover versions of his songs recorded by Olivia Newton-John, Fairport Convention and Ol' 55 among others. And yet he counts Eastern Lounge among his favourite gigs.

Don’t miss Glenn Cardier & The Sideshow perform their last show (THE last show) at Eastern Lounge, Roseville.

Check out Glenn and the band online at: http://www.glenncardier.com/glenn-cardier-the-sideshow.htm

Peter Northcote is a legendary Australian Rock Guitarist. If you’re one of the few who haven’t heard OF him, you’ve certainly heard him!

Pete started doing session work in 1985 and he’s still the busiest session musician in Australia. Turn on the TV and he plays in many of the commercials you see and hear. Pick your favourite show and there’s a good chance he’s playing guitar on or has written the music for the soundtrack.

Peter has played or recorded with everyone from Daryl Braithwaite Doc Neeson and Dragon, to Grace Knight, Guy Sebastian, Human Nature, Jenny Morris, Jimmy Barnes, Julie Anthony, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Marc Hunter, Neil Murray, Paul Kelly, Shannon Noll, Sharon O'Neill, Simon Philips and Yothu Yindi (to name a few!). He’s performed and toured with international acts including Elton John, Cher, Shania Twain, Billy Joel, The Monkees, Rod Stewart, Bo Diddley and Tom Jones.

His solo albums have won critical acclaim from Virtuoso Guitarist Steve Vai (David Lee Roth, Frank Zappa, Whitesnake) and Peter has subsequently opened for Steve at The Enmore Theatre. He also counts guitar great Jeff Beck among his close friends and admirers.

He’s played every major venue in Australia (and most of the smaller ones too). He just loves playing! He also happens to be a wonderful humanitarian, dedicating his time as an ambassador to great causes like the Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF) and Animals Asia.

Lead Vocalist in ‘That '70s and ‘80s ROCK SHOW, SOCIAL DANCE' is the pocket rocket powerhouse Virginia Lillye. Virginia is an accomplished singer, songwriter, dancer and choreographer, who fronts her own eponymous Heavy Rock band LILLYE. Just this year she was invited to appear on stage with Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley at The Enmore Theatre and blew the KISS Legends away with her version of ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’. (Check the video!)

Virginia’s talents have been used in commercials for Mercedes, VW, Nokia, Telstra, IBM and Accor to name a few. She’s also blown away audiences appearing in musicals such as Cats, Grease, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Life and Fame!

Virginia has thrilled crowds across Australia and throughout Asia and Europe (think the Domain in Sydney, The Queens Concert in London and The Dome in Berlin for starters). She always leaves audiences in raptures… as she did when she appeared on The Voice singing AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell’.

Guy Delandro is another great vocalist featured in ‘That '70s and ‘80s ROCK SHOW, SOCIAL DANCE'. Guy has written and performed with such artists as INXS and Richard Clapton. He relocated to LA in the early ‘90s before returning to Oz to release his album ‘Pool of Reflections’ – acknowledged globally as the first interactive CD ever released.

While these days mainly writing for and producing emerging artists, Guy still loves to get up on stage with good mate Peter and provide memorably outlandish performances for unsuspecting audiences.

Peter Northcote’s ‘That '70s and ‘80s ROCK SHOW, SOCIAL DANCE' is a show like none other. We sold out when the show appeared at EL this time last year, so please, book your tickets early to avoid missing out.

Check out Peter Northcote online at: https://www.facebook.com/peternorthcote

Steve Edmonds is acknowledged as among the most acclaimed and prominent six stringers in this country and something of a ‘Hendrix specialist’. He’s the Musical Director for the Australian edition of the internationally acclaimed ‘EXPERIENCE HENDRIX’ concerts presented by Empire Touring. These feature Australia’s premier guitar talent (along with Steve, think Peter Northcote, Jak Housden, Chris Kamzelas, etc.) and have been approved by Jimi’s own family.

Steve’s working and recording credits include playing with Jimmy Barnes, Matt Finish, Billy Thorpe, Australian Idol and Renee Geyer to name but a few. He was also asked to join Australian Rock Royalty in the Acclaimed ‘Long Live Bon’ nationwide tour that featured Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo), Mark Evans (AC/DC), Mark Gable (Choirboys), John Swan (Swanee) and others.

The ‘Hendrix & Other Heroes’ show that Steve’s bringing to Eastern Lounge is a two-part Blues Rock experience - a tour de force through Jimi’s most popular songs plus an additional celebration of Blues Rock Guitar, progressively re-working the Classics with dynamic arrangements that separate the Steve Edmonds Band from the pack.

In Part One, the band pays tribute to the most famous live performances Hendrix gave, from Woodstock to Monterey Pop. You’ll hear legendary hits like Voodoo Chile, Foxy Lady, Purple Haze, Little Wing and All Along the Watchtower.

Part Two is a dedication to the great Rock songs of the ‘70s, including those by Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Doors, Thin Lizzy, Cream, ZZ Top and many more.

The Steve Edmonds Band always delivers fantastic live sets of killer music displaying Steve’s guitar, vocal and arrangement skills. His Hendrix interpretations are legendary and you’ll also love the hit list of other Rock Guitar Anthems. This is a respect-filled tribute to some of the greatest bands, guitarists and songs of an entire generation.

Check out Steve Edmonds Band online at: https://www.steveedmondsband.com/ 

The Soul Roots Revival Band is a project put together by internationally renowned sax player, Jason Bruer, specifically to showcase the talent of two young singers he believes to be among Australia’s finest.

Though he’ll no doubt be embarrassed to read this, it’s impossible to highlight the quality of this band without reference to its leader and his vast experience. So just quickly, Jason has played with and arranged for a veritable Who’s Who of the music business including Eric Clapton, Sting, Mick Hucknell, Mica Paris, BB King, Stevie Winwood, Madness, Paul Weller and Van Morrison to name but a few.

He’s played as a muso. for hire with Aussie bands including the Models, the Dynamic Hepnotics, Eurogliders and Swannee and he’s supported Joe Cocker, Santana, Joan Armatrading and KC and the Sunshine Band on national tours. Suffice to say he’s acknowledged far and wide as one of the best.

Other members of this red hot band have played with or supported Robbie Williams, John Farnham, Olivia Newton John, Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes, Doug Parkinson, Tim Minchin, Percy Sledge, Jessica Mauboy, Brian May & Roger Taylor (Queen), 1927, Grace Night, Human Nature, Margaret Ulrich, Jenny Morris, Mental as Anything, Guy Sebastian, The Beautiful Girls and Mia Dyson. They’ve got cred.!

But it’s the singers Jason is truly excited about. He considers Michael David (The Voice, X-Factor, Ian Moss, Uncle Jed) and Lana Rita Sayah (The Voice, Ricki Lee, Jess Mauboy, Christine Anu) to be two of Australia’s hottest young singers.

Michael is a distinctive and engaging performer with unique tone and a powerful vocal ability that effortlessly commands attention. He opened for internationally acclaimed Soul musician Eric Benét on his 2011 Australian tour and was also the opening act on the international stage at Soulfest Sydney 2014.

Michael has also worked in the studio alongside bands and artists like RÜFÜS, Luna Grand and most recently, Cold Chisel's famed, Ian Moss. He was selected for Team Seal when he appeared on ‘The Voice Australia’ in 2012 and then doubled up by impressing Chris Isaak on Australian X-Factor to the point the famous artist invited Michael to perform with him on his UK ‘Home Visits’ Tour.

Lana has been described as “Sydney’s most exciting new voice” by veteran music professional, Sam McNally. Her sultry voice draws you in before unapologetically twisting your palette with a hint of the unexpected. When the band played Lazybones Lounge late last year, reviewer Tanya Rae wrote: “The vivacious, high-spirited, larger-than-life soul songstress Lana Rita Sayah (Ricki Lee, Jess Mauboy, Christine Anu) propelled the audience onto the dance floor.”

More than one reviewer has compared her with Amy Winehouse… and she also draws comparisons with Meg Mac, who Lana counts among her influences along with BANKS, Nick Murphy and Nao.

Lana performed on The Voice with none other than Australia's very own princess of pop Kylie Minogue. In Lana’s own words: “The performance I did with Kylie on The Voice Live shows was one of the craziest things I've experienced in my life - it was all glitter, confetti, dancers, screaming fans. I had to pinch myself knowing that I was standing on stage with Australia's Princess of Pop.”

So that will give you some indication as to the quality that the Soul Roots Revival Band brings to Eastern Lounge. It’s going to be some party!

Check out the band online at: http://jasonbruer.com/soul-roots-revival-band/

“Wolf Mail’s music is pure Chicago Blues, whether courtesy of
Elmore James and John Lee Hooker or the conduit for
British ‘Bluesers’ like Peter Green.”
- Michael Smith, TheMusic.com.au
 

Milena Barret & Wolf Mail is a match made in Music Heaven, combining the perfect balance of Roots, Soul & Blues.

Bluesman Wolf Mail is a true road warrior. Born in Montreal, Canada and raised in France and California, Wolf has been touring since he was 14 years old. He’s forged a reputation as one of the hardest working and most respected contemporary roots artists of his generation. He has performed around 3,000 shows all over the world, is loved in North America and Russia and revered in Japan, has had Top 10 Billboard hits, released seven original albums and supported artists such as Johnny Winter, Jimmy Vaughan and Jimmy Johnson.

Player Magazine Japan once selected Mail as its artist of the month among others like Robert Cray and Brian Setzer to have been so recognised. In 2012, MusicOz Australia gave Wolf Mail its International Performer of the Year Award.

For lovers of authentic Blues and Soul, the sonic shockwave that is Milena Barrett is like a rip in the space-time continuum. She’s been described as “…the wild child of Etta James and Steve Marriot" and her voice has been favourably compared to those of Aretha Franklin and the late great Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse. Neal Vaughan once said: “Milena’s voice reaches out and caresses your heart and makes it feel safe and unconditionally loved.”

Together Milena and Wolf create a not-to-be-missed Blues-Rock-Soul musical experience, which harks back to the music of old with a slick contemporary twist, creating the ultimate rhythm and blues night. With a six-piece band, they'll perform original material as well as songs made famous by the likes of Eta James, Aretha Franklin, The Faces, Free, Hendrix and more.

Read more at: https://www.wolf-mail.com/milena-barrett and https://www.milenabarrett.com/