Doors at 7.30pm music 8pm
Tix here or at the door

Over the last 25 years Michelle Nicolle has forged a reputation as Australia’s most gifted jazz singer.  Her ability to get right to the heart of a song, whilst being a masterful improviser with the technique to match any instrumentalist Michelle has toured nationally & internationally with her Quartet and sang alongside the biggest names in the jazz world including Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Elling.

Her new ABC Jazz release, “10 – MN Live at The Jazzlab”  the 10th album showcases Michelle’s talents as a composer and lyricist of each track on the album. Joined by the fabulous Hugh Stuckey (g), Tom Lee (b) and Ronny Ferella (d) Michelle will also reflect on some of the favourite tunes from her other 9 albums and beautiful ‘standards’.

“If there’s such a phenomenon as the perfect jazz singer, Michelle Nicolle is far away my choice.*****“ The Weekend Australian, Aug 2023

“Michelle is a singer born to sing, born to charm, enlighten and seduce through music.”
Kurt Elling 2012

Doors at 7pm music 7.30pm
Tix here or at the door

Wayfinders Trio 9pm
Ronny Ferella drums
Jon Hunt woodwind
Tom Lee Bass

Wayfinders is a project conceived of by Melbourne drummer/composer Ronny Ferella. An improvising trio that allows all of the player’s musical experiences to influence the music at hand. It is a group that aims to bring the audience along for the ride- old music played in a new way.

The name Wayfinders was inspired by the Wade Davis, Massey Lecture series, Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World.

Wayfinders were the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the signs of nature to guide them on their sea journeys. Observations of the stars, the sun, ocean currents and reading the clouds replaced the need for a compass and a map.
It is this deep sense of touch and oneness with one’s environment that The Wayfinders Trio hope to communicate. Completely acoustic and committed to an improvising ethos, the group leans to the ritual of ceremonial music, where everyone involved has the opportunity to experience something completely personal and unique, yet share the experience with all.

Wayfinders video here

Wayfinders on bandcamp here

Kuner/Pryse Jones Duo- Gen, a saxophonist, blends semi-composed pieces with improvisation and electronic effects. Jock explores sound on a polyphonic synthesizer, adding harmonic textures. Together, they explore the blend of acoustic and electronic instruments in unfurling layers.

SUNNY KIM / NICK TSIAVOS / YILAN YEH /

DEBORAH KAYSER / COLIN OFFORD

Songs, improvisation and soundscapes - new music for Contrabass, voices, invented instruments & live processing. From the light into the darkness, from the known to the unknown - exploring clarity, rhythm and beauty in a modernist chaos of noise, grit, and dissonance.

Contact: 0404306966 or offord.artmusic@yahoo.com

🌺 Laneous @ Bar Oussou 🌺 Laneous does a sing for you! Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

Deadnecks and Buttered Loaf combine forces at Cross St for a psychedelic Sunday afternoon of genre-spanning jams

 Come join us for an afternoon of top-shelf local live music at Cross Street Music Hall. The November edition of the Cross St Sunday series will feature Deadnecks and Buttered Loaf, to take you on a wild musical journey. The vibes will be good, the drinks will be cheap & it's family friendly so tell all your friends, snap up some tickets and head on down to Cross St for an outstanding gig!

Here's a bit about your hosts:

DEADNECKS - Spawned from the utmost appreciation for one of the greatest bands to ever do it, Deadnecks started out as a bit of fun jamming between friends, but has quickly grown in to something much more. Taking the iconic music of the Grateful Dead songbook and using it as a vehicle for their expansive jams rooted in psychedelic rock, blues, bluegrass, country and jazz that roll right through you like a steam locomotive burning down the tracks. The passion project aims to revitalise the counterculture movement of the 60's and early 70's. With a growing following of loyal deadheads in tow, keen to hear the spirit and sound of The Grateful Dead encapsulated with a rare vigour and gusto. Although playing the Grateful Dead is their first love, the bands undeniable sound and chemistry has led them beyond the Dead to collaborate and tour locally/internationally with artists such as M.Ward (US), Ella Hooper and Leroy MacQueen.

https://www.instagram.com/deadnecksmelb

https://www.facebook.com/deadnecksmelb

https://deadnecks.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JRDW9PmO5eXrFrtvZbL8q

BUTTERED LOAF - Renegades of rock, foragers of funk, doyennes of dub, rascals of roots, and sorcerers of soul, BUTTERED LOAF deliver performances of blistering, tone-bending musical thuggery that will blow beards, tickle moustaches, and tip food trucks for miles around. Hold on to your expensive miniature tacos, people, BUTTERED LOAF is an institution not to be overlooked. Featuring Sam Cope on keys (Blue King Brown, The Badloves), Yuri Pavlinov on bass (The Bamboos, The Cat Empire, Renee Geyer Band), Selwyn Cozens on drums (Ruby Jones Experience), Gideon Cozens on guitar (Jane Hillson and the Brunswick Troubadours) and Joe Greenway on sax (Spinning Rooms).

https://www.instagram.com/butteredloafband/

https://www.facebook.com/butteredloafband

https://youtube.com/@butteredloafband

https://hopp.bio/buttered-loaf

Tickets and times

Tickets are $20 presale (b/f incl) or $25 on the door. All proceeds go to the musicians playing, after sound and promo expenses. We believe the value for money of this pricing structure is exceptional and pricing any lower would only serve to devalue the hard work and lifetime commitment of the talented musicians performing for you. That said, we also offer a $15 no-questions asked concession for students, seniors, or anyone who is hard-up right now but still wants to come to a killer gig - we want you there!

AFROSPACE JAZZ INDUSTRY is a collective of Naarm musicians, formed to explore andcelebrate the rich tradition of South African Jazz. The group coalesce around the extraordinary rhythmic impetus of drummer Brian Abrahams (Sarah Vaughan, NancyWilson, Abdullah Ibrahim, Dewey Redman, Archie Shepp) and his legacy as an originator of this unique artform.

Regular house band: Brian Abrahams–Drums Ron Romero–Tenor Saxophone Nic Ryan-Glenie–Trumpet Kasinda Faase–Flute Leon Stenning–Guitar Pat Jaffe–Keyboards Zvi Belling–Bass

Every Wednesday

AFW + NFSA #68: ANIMEIGHTIES

16mm projection. $10 on the door.

“Making an animated film has always been a precarious business, but a lot looked possible during the 1980s.” - Robert Stephenson

We’re excited to step back to the 1980s this month with an evening of Australian-made short-length animations from the vaults of the National Film & Sound Archive. Enjoy humorous and dazzling 16mm films from some of the icons of the Melbourne alternative-animation scene - exploring claymation, abstraction, direct animation, time lapse and traditional animation techniques. Q&A post-screening featuring some of the filmmakers.

Films:

Pleasure Domes, 1988, Maggie Fooke. 8 min

A reflection upon man-made impositions upon the landscape from Nice to St. Kilda Esplanade.

Shadowland, 1988, Anthony Lucas. 6 min

An enigmatic but violent struggle between shadowy insect creatures.

Still Flying, 1989, Robert Stephenson. 8 min

An old air force veteran reminisces about the war years.

Dance of Death, 1983, Dennis Tupicoff. 9 min

An animated satire on television violence, set in a world where the skeletal Don Death runs a popular variety show called “Dance of Death”.

Suburban Windows, 1981, Robert Wyatt. 20 min

Impressions of the domestic prison and the suburban landscape through object animation, exploration of sound-image relationships and a variety of other techniques used to non-naturalistic, often humorous, effect.

Rainbow Diary, 1984, Ivor Cantrill. 17 min

Hand-drawn directly onto 16mm film, this animation is a ‘diary’ of daily drawing-on-film practice by Ivor Cantrill over a period of 18 months. Drawing style ranges from bold geometric patterns, to a delicate calligraphy.

Film prints and blurbs courtesy of National Film & Sound Archive of Australia.

JassHub is an ongoing event every Monday night.
The Jass Hub features improvised and original music with 3 bands each week.

$5 Entry

Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul !
7pm - Bohjass

8pm - Schisma

9pm - Harrisson/Skepper duo

6 piece experimental pop band On Diamond play Cross Street Music Hall on the fourth Friday of every month!
6 piece experimental pop band On Diamond play Cross Street Music Hall on the fourth Friday of every month!

Next show: Friday 27th September with special guests Whelk (Manisha Anjali & Genevieve Fry).

Doors open at 7:30pm
Whelk - 8:00pm
On Diamond at 9:00pm
10:00pm finish
Presented by Lounge Room and Cross Street Music Hal

🌺 Hip Hop Night @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺

✨🎤Call out to all rappers, singers and freestylers alike! Join us for the first ever Hip Hop Night at Bar Oussou. Get Ready for three huge rounds of hip hop/RnB jams with a Live House Band where the mic is open for you! Hosted by Big Spirit Greeley with the powerhouse DJ Mizhap on the 1's and 2's!

About The Event

Welcome to the first ever Hip Hop Night here at Bar Oussou. Get ready for three banging rounds with a Full Live House Band that includes the likes of Robbie Belchamber on guitar, Spencer Hughes on keys, Davin Ojala on Bass and Matt Fedora on Drums. Hosting is the one and only Greeley! Greely is a real one for the culture and connection, especially in the hip hop scene, he’s here for the fam. Bringing his rich Rap-ertoire, truth speaking on lock, strong Tassie hip hop roots and Big Spirit, he’ll be giving the boat something to rock to.

On the 1’s and 2s is his partner in crime, fresh from the west, the ultimate vibe creater and extraordinaire, DJ Mizhap! Keeping it real on the decks for your classic RnB hip hop soul needs, expect the bangers and the head boppers to be played when you wanna have an inbetween set boog!

Support Bands 8pm - +F:rst Sunn+ 9pm

$10/15 entry

+F:rst Sunn+ After releasing their debut album in 2023 the band have a whole new collection of songs that expand on and dig deeper into their jazz/rock aesthetic. Come here the group developing their new repertoire and stretch out on songs from their debut album. Accompanied by a different group of friends each week, it's gonna be a good month!
The band features:
Stephen Hornby - Bass, Composition
Cheryl Durongpisitkul - Alto Sax
Andrew Saragossi - Tenor and Soprano Sax
Tom Stewart Toner - Guitar
Phil Collings - Drums

F:rst Sunn
Melboourne based Quintet featuring the compositions of bassist Stephen Hornby, played by Andrew Saragossi (tenor saxophone), Cheryl Durongpisitkul (alto Saxophone), Tom Stewart-Toner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM9aPw5FP18&t=345s
https://frstsunn.bandcamp.com/album/f-rst-sunn

- Tom/Holly/ Ronny Trio
Holly, Tom, and Ronny come together to explore the possibilities of a bassless trio, inspired by Paul Motian's melodically driven trio albums of the early 2000's. This debut gig will feature all new material, with the focus on beauty in simplicity.
The band features:
Holly Moore - Alto Saxophone
Tom Allen-Graham - Guitar
Ronny Ferella - Drums

AFROSPACE JAZZ INDUSTRY is a collective of Naarm musicians, formed to explore andcelebrate the rich tradition of South African Jazz. The group coalesce around the extraordinary rhythmic impetus of drummer Brian Abrahams (Sarah Vaughan, NancyWilson, Abdullah Ibrahim, Dewey Redman, Archie Shepp) and his legacy as an originator of this unique artform.

Regular house band: Brian Abrahams–Drums Ron Romero–Tenor Saxophone Nic Ryan-Glenie–Trumpet Kasinda Faase–Flute Leon Stenning–Guitar Pat Jaffe–Keyboards Zvi Belling–Bass

Every Wednesday

Brock Alexander is joined by two of his old bandmates from Wellington to present an evening of intimate music. The trio will present a range of songs from the repertoire of Frank Sinatra and contemporaries, as well as a couple of instrumentals by Alex and Lockie. Expect to hear exhilarating tunes from the finest jazz composers, heart wrenching Broadway ballads, and danceable delights.
Personnel:
Brock Alexander is an enthralling singer with a diverse repertoire and a captivating presence. He can often be seen performing original music with his own band.

Alex Trask is a versatile and exciting alto saxophonist, leading many groups in Wellington and playing lead alto in the Rodger Fox Big Band. His debut album Pool of Tears was released in 2023 on Thelonious Records.

Lockie Bennett is the most in-demand jazz guitarist in Wellington, holding down many residencies and appearing as a band leader and as a sideman. His immense dedication, skill, and passion is evident whenever he plays.

Tickets $20/$30

Hard Peanut play Folk-Singer/Songwriter with a tinge of Australiana Bluegrass.

Banjo/voice/piano - John Badgery

Violin - Henry Badgery

Guitar/mandolin - Bennett McKenzie

Double bass - Charlie Sexton

JassHub is an ongoing event every Monday night.
The Jass Hub features improvised and original music with 3 bands each week.

$5 Entry

Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul !
7pm - Bohjass

8pm - Shol

9pm - Schisma

A night of reels, jigs, highlands , slow airs , originals and songs.

Special guest Manuela Centanni on wooden flute

Opening act Luke Plumb and Jim Green. 

Rob Zielinski is in town as a finalist in the Australian Folk Awards for best trad album and instrumentalist of the year. This will be a one off gig with Melbourne based guitarist Jim Green. They will be joined by s

Rob Zielinski from Western Australia grew up learning traditional Irish music from Mick Doherty, nephew of Johnny Doherty, the iconic travelling fiddle player from Donegal. At 17 Rob moved to Ireland living on the west coast where he immersed himself in the music of the older players. 

Jim Green is a well known Melbourne singer/songwriter/session muso and a Brunswick local. Rob and Jim have played together for many years. Manuela, from Italy, grew up playing the silver flute before changing to the wooden flute six years ago. Rob and Manuela perform regularly together as a duo and as part of Rob's upcoming original 'Kiangararup' album. 

Luke Plumb needs no introduction being an in demand mandolin, bouzouki player and producer.

Tickets $20 at the door or online

www.robertzielinskimusic.com

www.jimgreenguitar.com

lukeplumb.com

AFROSPACE JAZZ INDUSTRY is a collective of Naarm musicians, formed to explore andcelebrate the rich tradition of South African Jazz. The group coalesce around the extraordinary rhythmic impetus of drummer Brian Abrahams (Sarah Vaughan, NancyWilson, Abdullah Ibrahim, Dewey Redman, Archie Shepp) and his legacy as an originator of this unique artform.

Regular house band: Brian Abrahams–Drums Ron Romero–Tenor Saxophone Nic Ryan-Glenie–Trumpet Kasinda Faase–Flute Leon Stenning–Guitar Pat Jaffe–Keyboards Zvi Belling–Bass

Every Wednesday

Stephen Hornby’s F:rst Sunn will occupy the Bar 303 Wednesday night slot for the month of October. This month will feature some of the most eclectic and future reaching jazz groups in Melbourne. A mini festival indeed!!

F:rst Sunn
Melboourne based Quintet featuring the compositions of bassist Stephen Hornby, played by Andrew Saragossi (tenor saxophone), Cheryl Durongpisitkul (alto Saxophone), Tom Stewart-Toner

I Hold The Lions Paw
Reuben Lewis tpt/synth
Emily Bennett vox/synth
Ronny Ferella drumset
Special guest Stephen Hornby bass

Led by ARIA nominated trumpeter-producer Reuben Lewis, I Hold the Lion’s Paw is a gateway into an immersive world of twisted funk, electro-grunge and psychedelic jazz. This is music as assemblage, using the stage as a laboratory whilst practising post-production sorcery in real time.

WTF Tuesdays are back at the Green! A new series mixing up jazz improv sessions- contemporary classical- and live scores to classic movies.

Music from 8:00pm // Tickets $15 (or pay what you can at the door).
https://www.trybooking.com/CVVGE

This event features sets from Bad Ambulance & Ollie Cox!

Bad Ambulance (Jack Palmer) is a two-tiered car crash:
studio production + a/v performance. The scene unfolds,
covered in blood, in Naarm / Melbourne, Australia.

TIER ONE STUDIO PRODUCTION:
Bad Ambulance’s boutique knife-edged tracks compound the sonic pallet of various drum focused EDM subsets with the artists own insatiable thirst for cross-meter experiments and visceral aural-imagery.

A Bad Ambulance track is rhythmically focused holographic display. High intensity psychic tone is refracted producing vivid forms. Always with humour. Ever dying and ever transforming.

TIER TWO A/V PERFORMANCE:
As a live modality, Bad Ambulance presents a unique improvised loop-based collage performance that syncs samples from the Bad Ambulance catalogue with found-footage.

The overlaying and simultaneous repetition of both audio and video produces a hypnotic chain of near-danceable bardo spaces that are simultaneously paranoia inducing and outrageous. Like ghosts stuck on repeat, they emerge and dissipate with a dream- like logic.

The music is challenging and open ended, playing multiple tempos and keys in simultaneous juxtaposition. An apohenic cohesion of musical and visual elements is formed through repetition and duration - as you watch disparate components synchronise through chance and the natural process of perception.

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Ollie Cox is a Melbourne-based composer, drummer and improvisor, who works in the space between constructs of sound and music. Drawing in equal measure from his jazz-centric background and love of experimentalism, Cox seeks to craft emotive compositions that flicker between spans of contemplative ambience to frenetic sonic chaos.

For this performance Ollie will be joined by his brother, Hamish Cox, who will be projecting a live play through of Dark Souls.

Banner art: Dmitri Matkovsky

JassHub is an ongoing event every Monday night.
The Jass Hub features improvised and original music with 3 bands each week.

$5 Entry

Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul !
7pm - Bohjass

8pm - Mick Power Band

9pm - Collective No-ones