Blues Roots

PBS is a leader in the blues and roots genres. If you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, doo wop, gospel, Ska or old-school Rhythm and Blues then we definitely have something for you!

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Self-titled

Mon 12 Nov 2018 to Sun 18 Nov 2018
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by The Putbacks

 

Strap on your psychedelic space helmets and float downstream for this one. Established northside rhythm section The Putbacks take a few laps of the universe to deliver a full self-titled LP full of intergalactic interludes and grooves. Their collective experiences in a long list of local outfits, along with collaborations from afar, see the mood range from psych guitar-driven ramblings to interstellar lounge grooves in the echo of an ear.

 

Lab Experiments Vol. 2

Mon 29 Oct 2018 to Sun 4 Nov 2018
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by Cookin on 3 Burners

 

Celebrating the future sound of yesterday and 21 years of Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Jake, Dan and Ivan have dropped their latest installment of organ laden funk jams on Lab Experiments Vol. 2, the highly anticipated sequel release to 2017’s Lab Experiments Vol. 1: Mixin’.

 

Bottle It In

Mon 15 Oct 2018 to Sun 21 Oct 2018
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by Kurt Vile

 

Travel can inspire in surprising ways: Kurt Vile discovered as much making his first record in three years, the eclectic and electrifying Bottle It In, which he recorded at various studios around the country over two very busy years, during sessions that usually punctuated the ends of long tours or family road trips. Every song, whether it’s a concise and catchy pop composition or a sprawling guitar epic, becomes a journey unto itself, taking unexpected detours, circuitous melodic avenues, or open-highway solos.

The Old Bar

Mon 1 Oct 2018
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Keeping the filth in Fitzroy for over fifteen years. The Old Bar is a beacon of dirt in the sparkly clean ether of the Melbourne bar and music scene.

Live music 7 nights a week and Saturday and Sunday afternoon shows.  

Satellite art gallery upstairs.

Good poeple, good staff, good bands.

 

The Old Bar

Voodoo in the Shadows

Mon 10 Sep 2018 to Sun 16 Sep 2018
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by Fiona Boyes

 

Voodoo in the Shadows by Fiona Boyes explores the music of Mississippi and Louisiana, from Hill Country and Delta Blues to Louisiana Swamp Pop. Supported by her long-time Australian band members Tim Neal (Hammond, piano, bass and baritone sax), Mark Grunden (drums and percussion), Fiona is also joined on 4 tracks by award-winning New Orleans musician Johnny Sansone (harmonica and accordion).

 

The Rainbow Hotel

Sat 1 Sep 2018
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Established in 1869 and celebrating 150 years, this hidden beauty stands tall and proud as one of Melbourne’s oldest and friendliest pubs. Located in the back streets of Fitzroy about 50 metres from the thriving hub that is Brunswick Street you’ll find a warm welcome at this local institution.

Sample the fine selection of beers (over 100 different brews), try the wonderful cooking, enjoy the fantastic live bands or just bring a bunch of mates in for a beer and a game of pool in the spacious beer garden.

 

Sovereign Town

Mon 27 Aug 2018 to Sun 2 Sep 2018
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by Geoff Achison

 

Veteran Aussie blues-roots artist Geoff Achison is a household name for many music fans in the more southerly states, a reputation he’s forged through decades of making consistently excellent music. Achison first cut his teeth as the young guitar gun back in Dutch Tilders’ band in the 80’s and has maintained a grueling touring schedule ever since, both as part of his band, The Souldiggers, and as a solo artist in Australia and overseas.

 

The Royal Oak

Wed 1 Aug 2018
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150 years old, The Royal Oak provides a welcoming atmosphere with cold beer, pub food, sports viewing, live music and trivia.  There's always something going on at The Oak!

 

 

The Royal Oak

442 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North

Monday - Sunday: midday till midnight

Phone: 9481 4693

All That Reckoning

Mon 30 Jul 2018 to Sun 5 Aug 2018
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by Cowboy Junkies

 

Formed in Toronto in 1985, Cowboy Junkies formed after guitarist and songwriter Michael Timmins, and long-time friend and musical partner, Alan Anton, recruited Michael’s sister, Margo and brother, Peter to join them.

 

Deran

Mon 4 Jun 2018 to Sun 10 Jun 2018
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by Bombino

 

Tuareg guitar icon Bombino hits the top of the feature record list this week with his sixth full length LP Deran.