Clark is a musician hailing from New Zealand and based in Melbourne for the past decade. Playing a set of original acoustic songs, his fingerpicked classical style and vocals take influence from Simon and Garfunkel, The Tallest Man on Earth, and Jose Gonzalez amongst others.
Once upon a time, two electropop sirens lived parallel lives, passing like haunted ships in the night. They lost themselves in the analogue fuzz of Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS)’s synthesiser dungeon, and found themselves through AIM’s Women in Music Mentoring Program but still never the twain did meet. Then one fine day a fairy godmother by the name of Penny said “hey, you should meet my friend, I reckon you two should do a gig together”... This is that gig. Salt and Vinegar Collective presents Anna O'Bryan + Jonesing - a double bill of ethereal beats and crystalline vocals.
The guitarist/composer has her hands in all musical genres, known for her soulful licks in Folk/Country band the John Flanagan Band, her bluesy guitar work in Lisa Baird’s Bitches Brew, Stella is also co-writer, guitarist and backing vocalist for blues singer ISEULA and is the resident guitarist for the Jazzlab Orchestra. Her prominence as a performer has seen her perform alongside artists such as C.W. Stoneking, Guy Sebastian and Sarah Blasko.
Award-winning, indie-folk/alt-country singer songwriter Cate Taylor is launching her second studio album with full band at the Wesley Anne on Saturday 27th April. Joining Cate is Ben Franz (The Waifs), Greg Hamilton (The Deadly Applejohns), Nina Rose (Nina Rose!) plus more. Cate presents delicately crafted, hauntingly beautiful songs, which reflect social, personal and environmental themes. Cate’s new album is “Folk joy! Exquisitely beautiful”.
Folk duo, The Lost Flowers aka Melbourne faves, Tanya Bradley and Liz Frencham, are opening the night with their gorgeous folk repertoire and multi-instrumental offerings.
Joined by the renowned talents of Pat Skarajew (drums) and Jack Smythe (bass), Jack Marken will be bringing vibrant improvisation, interweaving rhythmic ideas, and a driving spirit of musical exploration. Come see the trio as they present a curated selection of standards, blues, and original compositions.
Jack Marken - Guitar
Pat Skarajew - Drums
Jack Smythe - Bass
Janelle Ashley's vocals can be described as a captivating blend of both jazz and contemporary influences. Drawing inspiration from R&B and Neo-Soul legends like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, D'Angelo, Sabrina Claudio, Giveon and more - her musicality is anything but limited and dull. From hyping up big crowds with her powerful belts, to singing sweet lullaby-like ballads to touch hearts - Janelle's talent and dedication shines through all of her exceptional performances. A skilled songwriter and a graduate of the esteemed Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Janelle possesses experience and training beyond her years.
The Michael J Brady Trio weave jazz and folk sensitivities between a guitar, double bass, and drums. With a keen ear for texture, the group balances warm swells of reverb against voice-like melodies. With Brady sharing the story of each piece from behind his guitar, these instrumental works bring you into their world. Following the release of Brady’s debut record ‘Brady//Donkin//Phipps’ in late 2023, the trio are touring Australia’s East Coast with a dynamic and eclectic set of original compositions.
The trio will be bringing their set to the Wesley Anne band room for an intimate seated performance, supported by a set from Melbourne jazz-blues chameleon, guitarist Stella Anning.
The Michael J Brady Trio features:
Guitar - Michael J Brady
Double Bass - Oscar Peterson
Drums - Ryu Kodama
"Playing Trio" - Collins/Anderson/Knight
Hugh Collins (saxophone), Jethro Anderson (bass), and Quinn Knight (drums) will be "Playing Trio".
Triangulation, etc.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Koyo Quartet
Led by upcoming jazz musicians from Monash University, the Kōyō Quartet is a Naarm-based jazz combo with a keen interest in the hard-bop/modal jazz style, gaining inspiration from albums such as Speak No Evil, Milestones, and Inner Urge. Come on down to hear a fresh new perspective on Autumn Leaves.
Akari Hirayama - Alto saxophone
Atharv Joshi - Piano
Harsha Rajkumar - Bass
Yuhsin Chang - Drums
Corella Trio
Formed by three emerging talents at Monash university, Corella trio brings you an intimate, stripped-back collection of jazz standards, Australian jazz, and original music. Relaxed, introspective, but with a dash of avian glee, Corella trio features Jay Hills on guitar, Jemima Smith on bass and Tristan Western on tenor sax.
Performing an intimate show at the beautiful Wesley Anne, Melody celebrates the launch of her single "Fantasy Girl". The first single from her forthcoming third studio album
Georgia Rodgers is a young female artist performing a range of diverse original compositions and her own versions of popular songs. This blues/soul influenced song writer performs a raw and engaging set with the accompaniment sound of her telecaster complimenting her raspy vocals. An artist ready to bleed her sounds into the world, Georgia’s performance is one to remember.
Straddling the line between Folk, Blues, Country, Rock and Roots, Hussy Hicks have earned themselves a mighty reputation, growing, from festival openers to festival favourites, seeing the group now appear at the biggest blues and roots festivals in Australia, The USA and across Europe while selling out their own tours across the three continents.The band led by the duo of Leesa Gentz’ (vocals), Julz Parker (guitar) have spent the last fourteen years touring and forging their place as one the most treasured and celebrated working musical duos, whilst also being equally comfortable performing as a trio or in full band format, having taken home the Gold Coast Artist of the Year and Album of the Year honours. The band have released seven studio albums and played 1000’s of gigs, festivals, carving out a global reputation for their emotive lyricism, energetic live shows and fiery, frenetic instrumentation.
Cecilia’s take on alt-folk/punk is perfect for people looking for creative inspiration, love and community. Cecilia is quietly fierce and, as a queer woman, she carries herself proudly, clearing a path for all who want to walk by her side. That boldness is what you’ll find in Cecilia’s music. Her songs are moving, inspiring, sometimes sad, but always fixed on the light that comes with a life lived fully and consciously. Expect to be transported by the melodies, the harmonies and the ecstasy in her voice.
The Luca Brading Trio makes their debut at the Wesley Anne.
We’ll be playing tunes from Hank Mobley’s back pocket and from underneath Freddie Hubbard’s hat, for some sonic entertainment in the front bar.
Line-up:
Luca Brading- Tenor Saxophone
Nelson Beks- Bass
Mateo Garcia- Drums
On the Couch with Beck Lister…part chat show, part therapy is a live chat show hosted by Beck Lister and musician Douglas Lee Robertson (Icecream Hands). Each show three artists, of differing disciplines, join Beck on the couch to chat about their arts practice, influences, failures, hopes and dreams. Douglas provides the ambience with his On the Couch theme songs and individual tunes for each guest and Beck digs deep to find out what makes artists tick! Join Beck and Douglas on Sunday May 5th as they chat with Documentary Maker Sue Thomson, Koori Performance-Maker Joel Bray and Author Cate Kennedy. Produced by Anvil Productions.
Ruth Soul (Catherine Migliore) is a singer/songwriter and visual artist from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.
Her songs, inspired by suffering, hope, personal experiences and life, bring together soulful vocals fused with alternative/indie musical influences (Anna Cordell, Matt Corby, Jeff Buckley, Marlena Shaw, Alicia Keys).
Catherine started as a self-taught vocalist and guitarist, but then trained in classical and contemporary guitar styles for four years. She began to do music gigs at 18 in Adelaide, but stopped at 21 years old. After 7 years she has returned back to the music scene.
In July 2022, she released her first EP, launching it at the Australian Catholic University, and has played around venues in Naarm, supporting most recently musician Beth Winter at Open Studios in Northcote, Rance Lazarus at the The Thornbury local and Sasha Tyler at One2three bar and the Bergy Seltzer.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Get Merry with the Maytime Moulin Beige. Our silly spectacles will have you so starstruck you might trip on a maypole and have a little fall! 🍁
Featuring a glorious line up of award-winning mischief makers, beige favourites and fresh debutantes all here to fill your cup! ✨
We cannot WAIT to show you our goodies 🍓Grab your tickets before they fly out the door
You know what to do💋✨
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
With a few stories, an old guitar and kick drum, Tony J King creates the music of a journeyman with roots in the street-corner blues and urban folk of yesteryear. With influences ranging from James Elroy, Edgar Allen Poe, Homer, Kerouak and Joseph Conrad, King's latest album delivers slow-burnin, low-fi urban myths, half-truths, dark gospel and random fascinations that are represented in quirky musical tales honed from a pre-occupation with the unusual, the exotic and the downright bizarre.
Mixology is a 7-piece band playing hits, with a twist! Influenced by funk, swing and jazz, they give pop hits a surprising (and addictive) cocktail shake. Their lineup includes musos with published work and extensive performance experience, promising a night that will keep you guessing
Georgia Rodgers is a young female artist performing a range of diverse original compositions and her own versions of popular songs. This blues/soul influenced song writer performs a raw and engaging set with the accompaniment sound of her telecaster complimenting her raspy vocals. An artist ready to bleed her sounds into the world, Georgia’s performance is one to remember.
Twin sister singer songwriters Alanna and Alicia are excited to release their fifth album, Heart Song Listen, north side at the Wesley Anne.
Festival favourites, Alanna and Alicia share a rich, intuitive vocal blend, creating magical close sibling harmonies. Their songwriting, equal parts heart and humour, sparkles with an original intimate voice.
After a global pandemic, six Melbourne lockdowns, broken bones, house moves, a Creative Victoria Music Works grant, and the birth of Alicia and Ben’s beautiful baby Elodie, they have finally finished their much anticipated album!
On the new album Alanna and Alicia explore a wide range of personal and global issues, including their grandmother’s battle with dementia, the emotional experience of miscarriage, life in lockdown, the effects of global warming and sea level rise, contrasting with playful, upbeat tune, The Teetotaller, vibrant travel song, Everybody Dances in New Orleans and the whimsical title waltz, Heart Song Listen. In one set, Alanna and Alicia can make you laugh or shed a tear.
The album was recorded and produced at Rolling Stock Recording Rooms in Collingwood, Melbourne with the brilliant Myles Mumford.
For the Wesley Anne launch Alanna and Alicia will be accompanied by their beautiful band, featuring Damien Neil, guitar, Silas Palmer, piano and violin and Sarah Busuttil, violin and snare.
Opening the night will be the captivating duo, Valley Road.
Led by titular bassist James Lockwood, the JL Trio draws on a diverse selection of music from the Bebop tradition, reflecting Lockwood’s deep love for the music of Bud Powell, John Lewis, Charlie Parker, and Barry Harris.
Featuring three of Melbourne’s most singular young musicians in the timeless piano trio format, the JL Trio presents each member as a distinct musical voice within the ensemble, placing an emphasis on spirited improvisations inspired by the best of the Bebop tradition.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Acclaimed cabaret spoken word icon Amy Bodossian invites you into her 'bedroom' for a heart opening and hilarious evening of comedy, music, drag, burlesque, spoken word and juicy interviews. This cabaret talk show will host some of Melbourne’s most exciting, brilliant and fascinating performers. Laugh, cry and open wide as these extraordinary humans share their work and then get comfy on Amy’s bed and chat talk show style about identity, art, love, hope, neurodivergence, gender, ageing, childhood, what keeps us going in this ferocious capitalist world... whatever pops up! Come for the fun. Stay for the illuminating insights.
Guests :
Award winning draglesque dandy Ira Luxuria - a cabaret menace and a fanatic of filth and frivolity
Multi-award-winning Zimbabwean spoken word superstar Thabani Tshuma - a powerhouse of poetry and presence. What poetry award hasn't he won? Come and see why.
Critically acclaimed 'lo-fi idiots'; Two Little Dickheads - Cats, jokes, songs, stupidity.... “Monty Python with an Australian edge” THE LIST
'There isn’t a pigeonhole in existence that could possibly hold Amy Bodossian. No warning, no apologies. '- FINGER MAGAZINE
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
WILLIAMS | ATTICHE | TARENTO
Greta Williams - Voice
Benjamin Attiche - Guitar
Jordan Tarento - Double Bass
The fabulous Greta Williams joins Guitarist Benjamin Attiche and Jordan Tarento on Double Bass for an evening of up-and-coming jazz at the Wesley Anne.
Presenting a program of classic tunes from the great American songbook, the three will show off diverse musical backgrounds, virtuosity and their passion for music as an art form.
Five songwriters, five guitars, and a whole basket of unreleased, unplayed and unfinished songs. Join some of Melbourne’s finest young songwriters for a night of sharing songs and gas-bagging on the more untamed side of being a musician.
MATILDA HASSALL // Matilda Hassall stirs together addictive countrysoulsex-esque vocals, taboo topics & lyrics relatable in the way you don’t want to admit, emerging into a style self-described as ‘Aussie Sharehouse Pop’.
BENJAMIN TRILLADO // When many shy away from their insecurities, their mistakes, and sometimes the ugliness of life, Trillado isn’t afraid to kiss and tell. Benjamin writes from the lens of a queer Filipino kid from the western suburbs and represents a voice that he wishes he saw more of growing up.
MADDY PETCH // Maddy Petch is an indie-pop singer songwriter who’s whimsy floats atop her rainbow melodies, chunky guitar sound and inspiration from artists like Angie McMahon and Middle Kids.
WILL CONWAY // Will Conway is a Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist. Working towards the release of his debut album, Will’s songs are a mix of gut-wrenching lyrics and soaring melodies, drawing on the influence of artists such as Medium Build, Gang Of Youths and Sam Fender.
MAZ GREEN // Maz Green writes effervescent indie-pop music with a sharp attention to hooks, conceptually and melodically. Her songs are unapologetically lyric-driven, covering themes of her own self-discovery, youth and a near death experience.
Melbourne singer-songwriter Peter Freebairn developed a passion for guitar at 11. He explored garage band culture whilst nurturing a love for surfing and by the age of 17 he entered the pub scene with rock band NEO CLASSIQUE in Sydney.
By the early 2000s Freebairn's breakthrough arrived with band THE WISH whose demos secured a lucrative publishing deal with BMG. Collaboration with former Savage Garden member Daniel Jones led to national radio hits 'Love Is Alive' and 'Gotta Let You Know.' Following the 9/11 tragedy Freebairn penned the poignant 'Faith Alive' earning a spot on US TV series Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip and exposure during the 2006 Golden Globe Awards.
Post-THE WISH Freebairn formed rock band RADIO VERTIGO releasing acclaimed EPs 'Town Of Deceivers' and 'Evolution' featuring the song 'Free' garnering national airplay.
In 2019 Freebairn released a self-titled EP before delving into his first solo full-length album 'Silhouettes and Cigarettes' scheduled for release on 18 May by newly formed record label Pop Preservation Society. The album featuring Freebairn's arrangement production and instrumentation boasts contributions from former RADIO VERTIGO bandmates.
Freebairn’s musical influences include The Beatles Neil Young Tom Waits The Beach Boys Curtis Mayfield XTC Jellyfish and Matthew Sweet. Freebairn and his band will perform live at iconic music venue Wesley Anne in Northcote with special guest Victor Stranges (solo) on Saturday 18th May (3-6pm).
Hook into some compelling funky blues and jazz melodies and the music’s seductive sway while you listen to some of Melbourne’s long serving and well-established jazz musicians. With saxophone, guitar, double bass and drums Downtown Quartet always strives to deliver the joyous spirit of this music to leave you entranced and enthralled.
Sue Kidd and Brendan Canty are seasoned entertainers performing a mix of originals and their own take on your favourite covers. You can expect to get rocking with knockout vocals, percussion and a dynamic fusion of guitar and ukulele. Duplicity performs regularly at restaurants and pubs locally and also enjoy travelling, playing and running workshops at many festivals across Australia and New Zealand.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Award-winning pianist and composer Ania Reynolds has performed on pianos all over the world, from airborne pianos in the circus to spinning pianos in Melbourne to airport pianos in Brussels to saloon bar pianos in Sydney. Her career in the arts spans more than twenty years, as former Musical Director for the likes of Circus Oz and Yothu Yindi and the Treaty Project and composer for numerous theatre, circus, dance and film productions. This diversity of experience can be heard in her all original cinematic piano music, which traverses genres including contemporary classical, jazz, Latin, Brazilian and more. A seasoned performer, Ania’s theatrical solo piano performances are inspired by life on the road with the circus, and adventures around the globe.
Georgia Rodgers is a young female artist performing a range of diverse original compositions and her own versions of popular songs. This blues/soul influenced song writer performs a raw and engaging set with the accompaniment sound of her telecaster complimenting her raspy vocals. An artist ready to bleed her sounds into the world, Georgia’s performance is one to remember.
Melbourne based jazz guitarist Pierre Jaquinot has performed on many different stages in his career, from Hamer Hall, performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, to a Richmond pub with blues legend Johnny Shines, and a “memorable” gig in Pentridge jail.
There aren’t too many Melbourne musicians he hasn’t played with either. James Morrison, Joe Chindamo, Andy Baylor and Wilbur Wylde are only a few of a long list.
Now, for the first time, Pierre will be playing with his jazz trio at the Wesley Anne. Exploring the musical freedom that comes with the guitar trio format, he will be playing originals and some less frequently played standards. With him will be Scott Hay on drums and Rodrigo Salgado on double bass.
Happy 83rd Birthday Party for Bob Dylan at the Wesley Anne bluegrass style.
Two powerhouse bluegrass players, Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez assemble their friends for a bluegrass tribute for Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday. The are joined by an old favourite of the Wesley Anne band room – Redfish Bluegrass bass player Jim Taylor and several of his band mates for the occasion.
The sets will include interpretations of songs from Blood on the Tracks, Blonde on Blonde and some deep cuts from his bootleg which have been covered over the years like Simple Twist of Fate, Forever Young, Senor, Don’t Think Twice, I Shall Be Released, You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere and of course Tangled Up in Blue. Jim has put together guest banjovists such as Pete Somerville, a variety of singers, and favourites from the Australian bluegrass community who will come together to make the Sunday arvo event of the weekend. The event may become a stable of the yearly musical event calendar at the Wesley Anne.
From the south suburbs of Melbourne, Meg and Jack will be traversing the north for an evening of swingin’ standards, ballads and new works. Join them as they weave spontaneity and excitement with musical sensi@vity, performing their diverse and cap@va@ng repertoire.
Meg Pearson:
Meg is an emerging jazz vocalist and improviser based in Melbourne. Currently a Jazz and Improvisa@on student at Monash University, her studies have immensely inspired her crea@vity as a vocalist and band leader. By honing in on her pure and effortless vocal tone, under the guidance of mentors such as Michelle Nicolle, Louisa Rankin and Harriet AllcroO, Meg explores the depths of her voice through her repertoire, from jazz standards to contemporary/folk to modern jazz works.
Meg had the pleasure of being a finalist for the 2023 Genera@ons in Jazz Vocal Scholarship. She has performed in well known Melbourne venues such as Paris Cat Jazz Club, The Alexander Theatre, The Count’s, as well as taken part in the Melbourne Interna@onal Jazz Fes@val and Inverloch Jazz Fes@val. Meg is part of a vocal trio that performs regularly in Melbourne with the Will Jones Big Band, playing the music of the Andrews Sisters. She has had the honour of performing with many Australian jazz legends including Paul Grabowsky AO, Kris@n Berardi, Paul Williamson, Sam Anning, Bre\ Williams, Robert Burke, James Sherlock, Danny Fischer, Kyrie Anderson, Simon Starr and Grant Windsor.
Jack Marken:
Jack Marken is a jazz guitarist based in Melbourne, Australia. Picking up the guitar at age 8, Jack would quickly demonstrate his passion and intense focus for music.Studying under the guidance of Chris Bieniek – a virtuosic and versa@le musician in the jazz and rock scenes – Jack audi@oned and was accepted into Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School where he would learn under the supervision of Australia’s most proficient and experienced musicians (James Sherlock, Ian Whitehurst, Mick Meagher). In his one year at VCASS, Jack earned a maximum study score of 50 in VCE Music Inves@ga@on, and con@nued to study a Bachelor of Jazz and Improvisa@on at Monash University.
Jack performs regularly at Melbourne’s prominent jazz venues such as Paris Cat and The Wesley Anne, and has played music in rock musicals, corporate jazz bands and various fes@vals (Melbourne Interna@onal Jazz Fes@val and Inverloch Jazz Fes@val)Currently working to complete his Bachelor of Music, Jack is embarking on mul@ple ongoing projects outside of his studies, performing as both a sideman and a band leader for Jazz, RnB, Folk and contemporary genres.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Indi&Noons are an acoustic duo from inner Melbourne looking to make a dent in the Live music scene in 2024. Indi&Noons offer their unique blend of male and female vocals performed acoustically in a stripped back manner, that aims to highlight their songwriting skills, and their vocal abilities.
Rod Coote is a rising singer-songwriter who has established a loyal community of listeners around his warm heartfelt indie folk style music through touring nationally supporting Australian acts including The Dreggs, Kyle Lionhart, Nick Cunningham, Joel Leggett, Alivan Blu and continuing to build a grassroots following busking along the Australian coastline.
The independent artist's music produced by platinum-award winning producer Garrett Kato (Ziggy Alberts, Jack Botts, Kim Churchill) has accumulated over 3 million streams across Spotify and Apple Music with the support of airplay on Triple J Radio, supporting acts on national tours and quickly gaining a genuine grassroots following from busking around Australia's coastline in Byron Bay, Newcastle, Tamworth and Melbourne.
2024 will see Rod Coote playing his first headline Australian tour both the east and west coast before heading overseas to play his first shows in Europe promoting his new single ‘Blue Lake’, a sincere song about the realities of adulthood and maturing through lived experiences. This is the first single featured on an EP produced by Garrett Kato in Byron Bay studio, releasing later on this year.
The Max Bruten trio will feature some of Melbourne’s most exciting young talents. Freshly back from America observing and studying with modern greats of jazz, Max and his band hope to offer an authentic and unique take on some of the more niche song choices from the great American songbook.
Basement Spaceman: Presents an encore performance of ‘Hubble’, the engaging story of NASA’s original space telescope. The early disappointments, the high stakes rescue mission and the world’s most expensive contact lens are covered in this highly visual ‘One of a kind’ psychedelic show. Come ready for an ’off world’ experience that you won’t forget.
Katankin: With her achingly pure and expressive voice, and poetic writing rich with imagery, she unflinchingly plumbs the darkest depths of the human condition – wading through despair, loathing, fear, rage, and revenge, and then soaring to its greatest, sun-drenched heights. Not to be missed.
Lily jones and friends perform an array of hip swaying original tunes
A night of reimagined old time & Australiana music.
BROKEN CREEK ‘YEAH NAH’ ALBUM LAUNCH
Broken Creek weave compelling musical reimaginings of Australiana for banjo, guitar, fiddle and voice that tell stories from Australia’s past and present.
Erin and Lachlan Heycox grew up in rural Victoria steeped in bushbands and balladeers. Named for the creek Erin grew up near on Yorta Yorta Country, ‘Broken Creek’ signals a love of country and traditional folk with an adventurous musical bent to “break” with the conventional.
Broken Creek’s new album ‘Yeah Nah’ features songs about small-town Australia, tunes inspired by the land and subversive interpretations of traditional Australian songs.
DOUBLE DOLE STRINGBAND
Double Dole Stringband is an old-time band from Melbourne who perform with a raucous gentleness and bring a modern and interesting take on traditional music with mandolin, guitar, fiddle and banjo. In 2023, their original tunes were awarded first place at the internationally renowned 38 Appalachian Stringband Festival (Clifftop).
CORN NUT CREEK
Corn Nut Creek puts their own spin on Appalachian music with their evocative original songs that combine lush harmonies with intricate clawhammer banjo playing and a lilting fiddle. Expect to hear both powerful, transporting songs and toe-tapping fiddle and banjo!
Alex Burns, career is well documented, one of Australia's most respected musicians, having performed at most major festivals in Australia and overseas at Edinburgh and various pacific locations, and numerous recordings, Alex, solo show brings together the broad repertoire of American string styles where blues meets early jazz.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Moulin Beige June has some absolute stunners and genius acts to keep you hearts warm and your giggles giggling. ❄️
Check out our latest winter warming fabulous fools with their hottest bits, plus some LUSH never before seen Beige Silliness. ☃️
Be there or be square 🧊💋✨
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
The High Street Drifters, A bluegrass quartet based in South Australia and Victoria, are fast making a name for themselves combining their commitment to the traditional bluegrass sound with their love for the Australian bush and what it means to play bluegrass music in the southern hemisphere. Featuring Mae Traeger on fiddle, Daniel Watkins on guitar, Justin Vilchez on mandolin, and Gage Stead on bass, this dynamic ensemble weave through intricate melodies and showcase their instrumental and vocal prowess pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Graduating from the University of South SA in 2017, Cameron is a professional jazz clarinettist. He is a lover of many styles including cool jazz, bebop, and latin music, however he specialises in swing jazz and New Orleans music. He decided to hone his skills by travelling to the Berklee College under scholarship from 2018 - 2020, where he toured both Boston and New Orleans with his band, performing with artists Catherine Russell and Phil Wilson, before the events of covid brought him back home to Melbourne. Since returning, Cameron has been performing around several of Melbourne's jazz clubs such as the Jazzlab, Uptown, and the S Lounge, and has recently completed his honours degree at the University of Melbourne. This also culminated in the release of his first album, "The Art of the Stomp'', which was released in July this year and focuses on new compositions rooted in Australia's early jazz beginnings.
Wade and Luke have been a fixture of the Melbourne music scene for over 15 years, playing with Falloe and The Bastard Children respectively, before forming Holy Moses Heartache to critical acclaim in 2013. With a dozen albums to their names, they will be performing stripped-back versions of songs from their latest Fool Moon Sesssions Eps, as well as a smattering of other hits that never were from their back catalogue.
Known for their cosmic-country songs, with memorable, tear-in-year-beer melodies and heart-warming harmonies, Wade and Luke like Pina Coladas, getting caught in the rain and long walks on the beach, and Luke is almost certain that with a little more training, he could have gone semi-pro in district table tennis.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Like the first sip from a frozen margarita, Jazz Aphrodisiac will transmit sensual chills up and down your spine as they perform their interpretations of swoon-inducing jazz standards. But instead of tequila and vermouth, let your senses be enthralled by the sweet vibrations emitted from the vocal cords of Helena Plazza, combined with the various guitar notes plucked by Stephen Stanisic. Did someone say jazz? Aphrodisiac!
R.D Griffith & The Gravy Train bring juicy jazz and blues guitar, swampy organ soul, and snap crackle pop beats to the Wesley Anne on Sat Feb 24. 6-8pm. Free!
Ryan Griffith - guitar
Adam Rudegeair - organ
Sam Bates - drums
The Gumbo Incident is a three-piece musical ensemble dedicated to creating music inspired by the sounds of New Orleans. The band play numerous hits and misses from the last century along with the occasional original tune. The ensemble includes Alistair Carr on Banjo & Guitar, Mark Zerafa on Tuba, and Dario Ogrin on Alto Saxophone.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
K’Chidge perform beautiful tunes from the Great American Songbook, modern jazz, latin standards and a selection of iconoclastic pop and punk tunes from the 70s, 80s and beyond.
A creative, playful combo, K’Chidge perform their curated repertoire building rich soundscapes, inspired by the long tradition of jazz and club cool.
Barb Kerr (Voice and Woodwinds)
Simon Chidgey (Guitar)
Jon Chidgey (Bass)
Ross Anderson is a Melbourne based composer and bass player whose music interests encompass a vast array of styles and genres. Featuring Rowan Pattison on guitar and Connor Anderson-Vague on drums, the trio will showcase their telepathic musical communication through their interpretations of music from composers such as Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and Joe Henderson.
A few centuries ago, Lisa Marmur, David Cosma and Damon Smith enjoyed performances in varied musical incarnations at venues across the multiverse. Damon was in David’s band, David and Lisa were in Damon’s band and Lisa, Damon and David were together in a theatre show - Whoa, confusing much!?
And so, since these musically incestuous days, independently, they have released music, toured theatres across Australia, accumulated awards and achieved some musically memorable moments, PLUS have enjoyed all the beautiful and hair pulling moments of family life and cat wrangling, that moulded into songs, you will hear performed at Sunday Sessions at the Wesley Anne on the 23rd of June.
Marmur, Smith and Cosma will share the stage both together, and individually, to showcase new and old music in this Sunday arvo, musically spectacular performance, scheduled for the afternoon of June 23!!! Ticket bookings essential with limited tickets at the door.
Emma Jury is a captivating lyrical artisan, effortlessly weaving Taylor Swift's storytelling finesse with the raw emotionality reminiscent of Lizzy McAlpine and Ethan Cain.
Infused with R&B and jazz nuances, her authentic voice crafts entrancing melodies that blend folk, pop, and soul influences into an immersive, relatable sonic journey. Beyond depth, Emma's versatile repertoire sparkles with playful, light-hearted songs, infusing joy into her artistry.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
With their electrifying blend of Celtic and American folklore, East of Sunshine tells stories from the heart. Songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Helena and Kate have burst out of the Melbourne folk scene ready to share their songs of grief, hope and home. Joined by special guest Greta Chen.
An 'unpop' band from Melbourne, Kinematic have been creating a mix of sonic treats, ranging from thoughtful folk music to indie rock, for years and they're bringing their acoustic tunes to the Wesley Anne. Fiercely independent, their songs still have appeared on radio, TV, podcasts, short films, documentaries and an unusual number of people's wedding videos on YouTube - there's plenty of their music to check out on your favourite streaming service.
Prepare for an exhilarating musical journey with Half Light, featuring Rennie Pearson and Bob McNeill, as they finish their second tour of Australia with a Melbourne show at the Iconic Wesley Anne in Northcote. Known for their spellbinding Celtic music, this duo combines traditional folk tunes and original compositions, delivering captivating foot-tapping rhythms and soaring melodies that wow audiences.
Their performances are a vibrant mix of old and new melodies, offering a diverse range of musical styles. With wooden flute, whistles, guitars, voices and infectious rhythms, Half Light crafts a magnetic musical experience that is both uplifting and mesmerizing.
Both Rennie and Bob are luminaries in the folk music scene of New Zealand and Australia, boasting extensive touring experience as solo artists and group members.They are experts in their craft, having shared their knowledge and talents at numerous festivals and workshops including NZ's leading Irish music school 'Ceol Aneas'. Rennie's mastery of wooden flutes, Irish tin whistles, and other instruments combined with Bob's multi award winning songwriting and exquisite guitar playing promises an evening of intricately crafted and diverse folk music that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
Don't miss Half Light's magnetic blend of foot-tapping rhythms and soaring melodies.
RETRATOS brings together some of Melbourne’s finest exponents of Brazilian music. The group explores the rich tapestry of sounds and colours found in the music while focussing on a contemporary and original approach to the compositions and group improvisations. The music moves from the Samba and Choro music of Rio de Janeiro in the south, to the street and carnival music of Brazils north eastern regions, where the Forro, Baiao and Frevo rhythms rule.
Drone Pop, Bedroom-Psych, Ambient Country.
Hypnic Jerk is a unique artist to Melbourne. Drawing from a pool of ambient, shoegaze and krautrock influences he crafts simple repetitive pop songs with washed out textures, fuzzy leads and child-like refrains.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Award-winning pianist and composer Ania Reynolds has performed on pianos all over the world, from airborne pianos in the circus to spinning pianos in Melbourne to airport pianos in Brussels to saloon bar pianos in Sydney. Her career in the arts spans more than twenty years, as former Musical Director for the likes of Circus Oz and Yothu Yindi and the Treaty Project and composer for numerous theatre, circus, dance and film productions. This diversity of experience can be heard in her all original cinematic piano music, which traverses genres including contemporary classical, jazz, Latin, Brazilian and more. A seasoned performer, Ania’s theatrical solo piano performances are inspired by life on the road with the circus, and adventures around the globe.
Stina Tester is a singer-songwriter, vocalist and keys queen. Born in Byron Bay, currently living and creating in Narrm, Melbourne. Her music is a unique blend of soulful folk and moody country.
Stina has spent a number of years collaborating with musicians and artists in Melbourne’s diverse and eclectic music scene. Playing in various bands including spitehouse, Stina and Cinta, B.C. and plastic chairs, Christina made the most of that collaborative opportunity, experimenting with and exploring her musical expression on synth, bass, guitar and vocals.
In 2019, with just herself and a piano, Stina began crafting songs of a more intimate and reflective nature. Creating a space where she could explore vulnerability and her fascination with the deeper levels of human experience in a playful, creative way. Stina’s music and live performance is dynamic, authentic, playful and rich with creative self-expression.
Stina recently completed recording her debut EP ‘No Turning Back’ with Roger Bergodaz at Union Street Studio. ‘No Turning back’ can be heard on Spotify and through Stina Tester’s bandcamp.
Formerly ZV3, The Snippers are influenced by the body of work of musicians such as Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Billie Holiday and Peter Bernstein, Their approach to performing Great American Songbook repertoire draws on the energy and language of bop as well as their collective musical experiences. The Snippers features Zeb Vescio on guitar, Robbie Finch on bass, and Luke Andresen on drums.
Ferdinand are an enchanting musical duo whose performances are guaranteed to delight listeners. Comprised of Yael Zamir (flute) and Patrick Barton Grace (piano), Ferdinand blends the duo’s love of jazz, Brazilian, and classical music into a velvety and unique musical identity. Ferdinand showcases original compositions, as well as arrangements of repertoire from the jazz and Brazilian songbook. A show from Ferdinand is not one to miss!
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Benjamin Attiche - Guitar
Matt Steele - Organ
Alex Spicer - Drums
Guitarist Benjamin Attiche joins Matt Steele on Organ and Alex Spicer on Drums for an evening of up and coming Jazz at The Wesley Anne in Northcote.
As progressive musicians throughout Australia and World Wide, the three will show off cultural diversity, virtuosity and their passion for music as an art form.
WILLIAMS | ATTICHE | TARENTO
Greta Williams - Voice
Benjamin Attiche - Guitar
Jordan Tarento - Double Bass
The fabulous Greta Williams joins Guitarist Benjamin Attiche and Jordan Tarento on Double Bass for an evening of up-and-coming jazz at the Wesley Anne.
Presenting a program of classic tunes from the great American songbook, the three will show off diverse musical backgrounds, virtuosity and their passion for music as an art form.
Hugh McGinlay is a singer songwriter and author based in Australia.
As a musician, he is known for his poetic lyrics and varied styles. A reputation that has increased with his long term collaboration with the Recessive Genes, made up of Adam Chiodo (Laughing Sam’s Dice), Phil Cadman (Fine Motor Skills, Desperately Not Yoko) and Ryan Vermeulen (Fine Motor Skills, Desperately Not Yoko).
Hugh has four albums out: Skeleton Leaves (2019 - with the Recessive Genes), Bliss (2015 - with the Recessive Genes) Elsewhere (2009) and Second Guess (2006) available on itunes (see link at the bottom of the page). Over the years he has toured extensively around the globe and has performed with the likes of Robyn Hitchcock, the Proclaimers, Billy Bragg and Badly Drawn Boy.
The single, I'll be fine was released by Hugh McGinlay and the Recessive Genes in October 2017.
As an author, Hugh is known for the novels Jinx and Pachyderm, the first two in a series about a hard living milliner called Catherine, who lives in Brunswick and solves crimes in her spare time. With
Pachyderm was long listed for the Ned Kelly awards 2018. Which in Australian crime fiction terms means he was nominated for an Oscar.
These books are currently out of print, as Threekookaburras Publishing house are no longer in business. Fear not folks, in August 2020 Hugh signed with Clan Destine Publishing house and both books, as well as a third novel Bodysurfing will be available in 2021.
Hugh is often erroneously credited with works of theology, which were written by his father, who was called Hugh McGinlay long before he was.
Hugh is the brother of Australian TV personality and comedian Danny McGinlay.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Adam and Tom, having had a musical relationship close to a decade, are excited to be performing duo for the first time at Edinburgh Castle. The pair will play a collection of their favourite songs, ranging from swinging foot stompers to delicate ballads. The pair draws inspiration from the long tradition of Saxophone, piano duos such as Duke and Coltrane, Brad Mehldau and Joshua Redman, and Miguel Zennon and Luis Perdomo. Come on down on March 23rd for an evening of excellent music and wonderful vibes at the Edi!
Georgia Ray is a singer-songwriter based in Melbourne’s inner north. Influenced by the likes of Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne and Tegan and Sara, she has been playing and writing music ever since she can remember. After playing keys and bass guitar in her first band as a teenager, her passion for music soared and she began exploring her own sound. Since then, Georgia's songs have become a unique concoction of pop, alternative and country genres, exposing her raw stories of love, loss and hope. She has been diving right back into the live music scene over the last few months and is excited to be sharing her music through her intimate acoustic performances. Georgia has recently been recognised as ‘One to Watch’ with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and she is currently in the studio recording her next EP due out in mid 2023.
Girl Friday's songs evoke a sense of nostalgia, whimsy and the realisation that people have felt and sung about the same things forever and a day. Drawing inspiration from the timeless blues and jazz of the 1920s and 30s, her rich voice and heartfelt lyrics transport the audience to a different era while still being firmly rooted in the modern day.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
With a few stories, an old guitar and kick drum, Tony J King creates the music of a journeyman with roots in the street-corner blues and urban folk of yesteryear. With influences ranging from James Elroy, Edgar Allen Poe, Homer, Kerouak and Joseph Conrad, King's latest album delivers slow-burnin, low-fi urban myths, half-truths, dark gospel and random fascinations that are represented in quirky musical tales honed from a pre-occupation with the unusual, the exotic and the downright bizarre.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Alice Bisschops is a Naarm (Melbourne) based multidisciplinary saxophonist and composer.
The Alice Bisschops Trio explores the music of American saxophonist Paul Desmond and features original compositions inspired by counterpoint and 1950’s West Coast Jazz.
Alice will be joined at The Wesley Anne by:
James Lockwood: Upright Bass
Noah Meletis: Piano
Reviving their moody Celtic fiddle pop vibe and soaring, soul-transporting harmonies from the early 2000’s, Lucid are reuniting for a one-off show at the Wesley Anne on Sunday April 21st from 3pm.
Up front with their shimmery pink and turquoise electric violins, Louise and Elizabeth will be joined by their long-time partner-in folk pop, Things of Stone & Wood frontman Greg Arnold. As the Lucid trio, they will present a long-awaited reunion show of their sparkly folk-pop and radiant vocal blends!
Join Argentine-Australian singer-songwriter Salvador Peralta on the 19th of April as he launches his latest release at the Wesley Anne Northcote. 'This Makes me Comfortable' presents a sonic and thematic departure from debut album 'That Makes me Uncomfortable': with this new collection of works, Peralta showcases a more soothing and sympathetic side to his writing that is bound to render you nostalgic. Along with local acts Vulcara and Lucy Paterson, Salvador Peralta formally invites you to a folky, ambient and intimate night of music.
Lee Jones is a British jazz guitarist and composer, combining influences from modern jazz, fusion, blues, avant-garde and rock styles. Lee has regularly performed throughout the UK scene and worked alongside Larry Coryell, Martin Taylor and Dennis Rollins. Since graduating from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Course in 2007, he has released six solo albums with former WEA producer Simon Tittley, featured on Jazz FM radio and in 2019 completed a PhD in music composition at the University of Salford, Manchester. Lee recently relocated to Melbourne and tonight will be his debut performance in Australia with the quintet, playing originals from Lee's critically reviewed three ensemble albums, Swish, Songs from the 13th Hour and After the Pier. Lee has a new eBook and solo album scheduled for release in 2022-23.
'...an excellent composer and one heck of a guitarist...' - Larry Coryell
'...a fully developed personal style...' - The Observer
'...tuneful originals and fluent solos...' - London Evening Standard
'...an emerging talent...' - Jazzwise Magazine, UK
After winning Best Folk Work at the 2023 Music Victoria Awards for her album, Into The Blue, singer-songwriter Lucy Wise returns to The Wes to launch her new EP: Yearning.
Lucy’s natural singing and warm stage presence have captivated audiences across Australia, NZ, the US and the UK. Her distinctive vocal sound and instrumental backing draw on acoustic, traditional folk, roots and pop musical influences. Lucy describes in rich detail what it’s like to live in the world at this particular time, weaving a strong sense of place into her music.
This EP explores yearning in its many forms. How it shows up when we lose someone, when we're not loved back, when we're dreaming of our future, or at the end of a relationship. Yearning has frequented Lucy's songs, and traditional folk songs Lucy grew up singing. Perhaps yearning is always somewhere deep in us - even during moments of joy, a part of us longs for that joy to last, or to come back.
By the flickering candle lights on tables, and the 86 tram rattling by, Lucy will share these songs. She'll also reveal brand new ones written over the summer, joined by her band.
Starting off the night will be the spellbinding Pia Nesvara. Arm-in-arm with her flamenco guitar, Pia brings flavours of her Chilean roots in a blend of gutsy vocals, hard-hitting rhythms and brazen lyrics to create her ‘moody soul meets singer-songwriter’ sound.
Melbourne singer/songwriter Follow The Robin creates Indie/Folk music that is both enchanting and delicate. Through poetic lyrics and spellbinding melodies her music captures the raw emotions of humanity and ventures into the ethereal unknown of the worlds beyond our own.
Since 2020, Follow The Robin has performed regularly, supporting artists such as Little Green and Steve Baker and The LiveWires (which marked her debut international performance in Germany) as well as headlining at some of Melbourne’s most loved venues.
A finalist in the 2023 AFMA’s Follow The Robin continues to create new music daily with a debut EP coming in 2024!
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Suzie So Blue is a singer-songwriter whose music delves deep into the heart of human emotions with just four strings and the truth. Blending the soulful essence of blues with the storytelling charm of country, Suzie's hypnotic tenor guitar style and evocative vocals create a mesmerising sonic tapestry.
Influenced by luminaries like Yola, Amythyst Kiah, Tracy Chapman, Gillian Welch and Sierra Ferrell, she weaves tales of love and life that resonate with Americana and dark folk enthusiasts.
Suzie So Blue's music is a captivating journey through the landscapes of the human experience, where raw emotions and authentic storytelling come together to create a truly soul-stirring musical experience.
An exciting new arrival in the Melbourne scene, James O’Brien presents an exciting evening of jazz standards alongside his dynamic trio.
James’ distinctive sound is creative and forward-thinking, yet firmly grounded in the rich tradition of jazz. His versatile and virtuosic piano playing has been noted for its ‘maturity belying his youth’.
A graduate from the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), James has performed with award-winning groups such as the Horizon Art Orchestra, Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble, Perth Cabaret Collective, Libby Hammer Quartet, the WA Jazz Project, and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra – among others.
During his career, James has shared the stage with a range of notable artists including Dick Oatts, Kate Ceberano, Jamie Oehlers, Mat Jodrell, Sam Anning, and Gian Slater. He also has been recorded on a number of albums as a sideperson, including Daniel Susnjar’s WAM Award winning ‘The Recipe’ (2020).
Joined by Melbourne stalwarts Ross Anderson on bass and Luke Andreson on drums, the James O’Brien Trio explores harmony, rhythm, and texture as they capture a sound made famous by the likes of Oscar Peterson, Benny Green, and Ray Brown.
After 3 months on the road and a whirlwind stint in the U.S.A, Alana Wilkinson is back in Melbourne for an intimate headline solo show.
Join Alana for an evening of musical antics at the Wesley Anne Hotel. It’s a little celebration for the release of her latest single ’Square One’ and the weirdness that went into writing it, but it’s mostly a chance to connect and to share some songs and stories from her upcoming debut album ‘Half Time Oranges', due for release later in the year. Over two 40 minute sets, you’ll have plenty of time to giggle, sob and hide your snot in strange places (if you know, you know.. eek!).
Alana Wilkinson, in all her sunshiny glory, is never one to miss.
Daniel Watkins (acoustic) & Justin Vilchez (mandolin) are award winning bluegrass pickers. They are half of the group High Street Drifters playing bluegrass festivals Nationwide.
These guys are more than great pickers and singers. Their song choice (Robbie Fulks, Stanley Brothers, Doc Watson) and harmonies brings in listeners who have never heard bluegrass with a curious interest and an unforgettable night. They will be joined by Jim Taylor on double bass. As a member of Redfish Bluegrass, Jim is right at home at the Wesley Anne with their long running Sunday residency there.
Hi, we're Curly & the Fringe, we're a duo from Toorak, Melbourne. We’ve been writing and performing together for about 4 years, and we think we’re a pretty good songwriting team, because of the fact that one of us is obsessed with music, while the other has a mad, lifelong passion for words. We like to experiment with different sounds and styles –our track Space Jam, on Spotify is what you might call “psychedelic, easy-listening rock”, but we’re also big fans of folk, rock and country music. We'll be doing a hybrid of originals and cover songs that we love from Simon & Garfunkel, The Bee Gees and the Beatles, All scrambled into 2 sets. See you at the gig.
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
With a few stories, an old guitar and kick drum, Tony J King creates the music of a journeyman with roots in the street-corner blues and urban folk of yesteryear. With influences ranging from James Elroy, Edgar Allen Poe, Homer, Kerouak and Joseph Conrad, King's latest album delivers slow-burnin, low-fi urban myths, half-truths, dark gospel and random fascinations that are represented in quirky musical tales honed from a pre-occupation with the unusual, the exotic and the downright bizarre.
MONIQUE CLARE
Wielding a cello and strikingly crafted vocals, multi award-winning songwriter Monique Clare delivers impactful indie-folk. From tears to belly laughs, she weaves a cathartic story of grief and love through driving rhythms, heart-tugging harmonies and intricate cello lines. Her intrepid career has spanned teaching cello in war-torn Afghanistan, touring her critically acclaimed album ‘Sight’ to European festivals, and leading hikers up to mountaintop sunrise concerts. Monique’s disarmingly candid stage presence is born from years of touring the US, UK, Ireland and Canada with The Maes, playing cello for everyone from Kate Miller-Heidke to Eminem, and gracing stages from the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Featured on ABC’s The Music Show, described as a “laudable and overdue debut” by Listening Through The Lens, her 2022 debut album ‘Sight’ took out awards for album and song of the year at the AFMAs and QMAs. With a smile as wide as the Cheshire cat's, and an audacious tendency to reveal her deepest secrets onstage, her live show is offbeat and mesmerising.
ALTA COLLECTIVE
A newcomer on the Melbourne chamber music scene, Alta Collective is already charming audiences with a fresh and genre-defying approach to treble vocal music. Combining movement, story-telling and the collective verve of experienced singers, Alta breathes life into a world of music written for high voices.
Sam Curtis is an up and coming guitarist and singer songwriter with rock and folk influences from Naarm/Melbourne. Sam has been playing live venues since he was 17 after discovering his passion for music and performing.
Heavily inspired by Australian artists such as Xavier Rudd, Tash Sultana and John Butler, Sam creates his own unique sound and songwriting style by drawing on his own lived experiences.
Steadily developing his repertoire and stagecraft into an exciting and captivating live set, covering the full scope of a band by himself.
Fresh from performing at big events such as ‘Queenscliff music festival’ and ‘Port Fairy Folk Fest’, 2024 is looking like an exciting year for Sam’s growing career.
On April 5th Nick Lovell will release his album, "How Beautiful Upon The Mountains" at the Wesley Anne. With a distinct Country/Americana flavour, the album is a collection of devotions, acclamations and reflections on the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. The album will be brought to life with a full helping of three part harmonies and country twang from his band, The Redeemed Thieves
Triplikatz is Martin Zakharov. Saxes Rod Wilson. Keys Gordon Gunn. Double Bass Retro, jazz, grooves, lounge, fusion, spacey, skatty, bossa, latin You have heard them before But not like this
An intimate evening of contemporary folk songs and storytelling with AFMA nominee Isabel Rumble (VIC) and acclaimed singer-songwriter Anousha Victoire (NSW).
Following on from a run of sold out album launch shows across Australia, Isabel returns to Naarm / Melbourne to share a special set of new songs written on the road alongside audience favourites.
A new voice in Australian music, Isabel Rumble is captivating listeners around the country. Her songs offer a cocoon of reflection on the subtleties of love, longing and hope. Nominated for Folk Alliance Australia’s Contemporary Folk Album of the Year 2023, Isabel’s debut album Bird Be Brave defines a soul-stirring emerging artist.
Anousha Victoire is a weaver of everyday dreams, stitching together folk/world influenced melodies with bell-over-water clarity of vocal tone.
2023 saw the launch of a brand new studio EP ‘Embers of the Night’ produced by Gareth Hudson.
Her long-awaited return to Melbourne will see this introspective singer-songwriter once again grace the stage with her blend of delicate ideas and heart-aching immediacy.
Katankin is the solo moniker of Melbourne-based independent singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Helen Catanchin. Formally trained as a jazz singer, Helen has been performing and recording professionally for over ten years in a wide range of contexts and ensembles, and has a diverse catalogue of releases to her name.
With a uniquely warm tone that is simultaneously earthy and incredibly pure, along with a true bard's ability to deftly expose the beating heart of every song, Helen's poetic and poignant songwriting style puts an additional unmistakable stamp on Katankin's music. Magical storytelling, despair and hope juxtaposed, and candid confessions of hearts laid bare, are all navigated by Helen's signature vocals amidst lush harmonic beds and addictive hooks and grooves. “There’s a purity and believability in the voice that should make its mark on the Australian music scene.” – Mal Stanley, ABC’s Jazztrack
"Think of Helen as a warm honey note in a delicious thick glass of red wine singing” – Louise Avery, St Kilda News
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
Huanchaco is a Melbourne based World Fusion four-piece band that draws upon a wide range of influences from many different styles and flavours of music and cultures.
Inspired by travels to various corners of the globe, their songs are a mix of genres such as flamenco, rumba, folk, gypsy, and classical. The songs are both lyrical and instrumental, interweaving lyrical poetic messages and melodic elegance in both Spanish and English. Huanchaco aims to create a collective celebration of culture and expression through music with a message of equality, community, and environment.
Huanchaco comprises of:
Ximena Abarca (Chile) – vocals and castanets,
Sharmila Periakarpan (AU) violin, flute, and vocals,
Daniel J Dixon (English -New Zealand) - guitar and bass
Terry Law (Hong Kong) - percussion.
Huanchaco takes the audiences on a journey through atmosphere, melody and rhythm and has seen them perform throughout Australia and beyond.
Late Night Radio play music from a time when all the best music was on the radio…. Late at night. Smooth Ballads, sensuous Swing and sultry Bossa Novas… vocalist Cherie Bridges and guitarist Simon Wigney will provide the perfect backdrop to ease you into the Easter long weekend. There will even be Easter eggs for a lucky few ….
Free // Band Room
Your Wednesday night won't be the same after you have experienced Trivia at Wesley Anne, with tens of dollars worth of prizes, food and booze up for grabs. You will also be in the running to win the fabulous JC Disco Clock. Hosted by Melbourne's second best trivia host, you are guaranteed the best trivia with a twist in town! Or 2 hrs of life back.
Trivia at The Wes is free, fun, busy and most of all fabulous. Get your mates together and book a table for the best free show in town.
Sunflower Jam is a jazz gig curated by Nelson Beks to bring in musicians for a solid hang and some great music. Night kicks off at 6pm with a short set from the houseband before the stage is opened up and anyone can jump up and call a tune.
Backline of Drums, amps and piano are provided
Entry is free or pay what you feel to support the houseband for their performance and use of their instruments
