Gigs/Bands/Live

Adam Page - SOLO

With 2020 marking 15 years of Fringe shows from Adelaide to Edinburgh, Adam Page returns to his roots to perform 2 completely improvised shows using fancy looping pedals and more instruments than you can poke a tax return at. The past winner of 6 Fringe Awards, Page will delight with his unique symphonies of himself and uncontrollable silliness!

★★★★★ "Instantly disarming, Adam Page introduces you to his world of passionate music-making before getting straight down to business, crafting improvised songs that beggar belief" Three Weeks (2014 Edinburgh Fringe).

★★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

"It is a rare treat to see a musician with such a masterful grasp of his craft performing with such effortless charisma, humour, and inventiveness. I was blown away". Tim Minchin.

TIX - $20/15 CHILD $10

Adam Page - SOLO

With 2020 marking 15 years of Fringe shows from Adelaide to Edinburgh, Adam Page returns to his roots to perform 2 completely improvised shows using fancy looping pedals and more instruments than you can poke a tax return at. The past winner of 6 Fringe Awards, Page will delight with his unique symphonies of himself and uncontrollable silliness!

★★★★★ "Instantly disarming, Adam Page introduces you to his world of passionate music-making before getting straight down to business, crafting improvised songs that beggar belief" Three Weeks (2014 Edinburgh Fringe).

★★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

"It is a rare treat to see a musician with such a masterful grasp of his craft performing with such effortless charisma, humour, and inventiveness. I was blown away". Tim Minchin.

TIX - $20/15 CHILD $10

Happy Sad - Songs of Tim Buckley

'Happy Sad' is a musical homage to one of America's greatest songwriters as performed by the highly acclaimed quartet of Michael Kirkham, Cal Williams Jr, Andy Pill and Dom Smith. Immerse yourself in the beautiful and emotive songs and stories of Tim Buckley including Song to the Siren, Buzzin' Fly, Dolphins and more. A must-see show!

TIX - $25/23

Adam Page - 4 Saxophones and a Beat Machine

Multi award winning musician Adam Page embarks on yet another ground-breaking show with an exploration in sound using, as the title suggests, 4 saxophones and a beat machine. Stepping away from the usual improvised performance Page is renowned for, this new show comprises largely of composed pieces for one man, the saxophone family... and a beat machine!

Winner of BEST MUSIC at the 2017 & 2011 Adelaide Fringe, 2016 Melbourne Fringe, 2009 New Zealand Fringe and BEST JAZZ ARTIST at the 2016 and 2017 South Australian Music Awards, this is a must see show for music lovers of all ages.

"It is a rare treat to see a musician with such a masterful grasp of his craft performing with such effortless charisma, humour, and inventiveness" Tim Minchin.

★★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

TIX - $20/15 CHILD $10

Happy Sad - Songs of Tim Buckley

'Happy Sad' is a musical homage to one of America's greatest songwriters as performed by the highly acclaimed quartet of Michael Kirkham, Cal Williams Jr, Andy Pill and Dom Smith. Immerse yourself in the beautiful and emotive songs and stories of Tim Buckley including Song to the Siren, Buzzin' Fly, Dolphins and more. A must-see show!

TIX - $25/23

Adam Page - 4 Saxophones and a Beat Machine

Multi award winning musician Adam Page embarks on yet another ground-breaking show with an exploration in sound using, as the title suggests, 4 saxophones and a beat machine. Stepping away from the usual improvised performance Page is renowned for, this new show comprises largely of composed pieces for one man, the saxophone family... and a beat machine!

Winner of BEST MUSIC at the 2017 & 2011 Adelaide Fringe, 2016 Melbourne Fringe, 2009 New Zealand Fringe and BEST JAZZ ARTIST at the 2016 and 2017 South Australian Music Awards, this is a must see show for music lovers of all ages.

"It is a rare treat to see a musician with such a masterful grasp of his craft performing with such effortless charisma, humour, and inventiveness" Tim Minchin.

★★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

TIX - $20/15 CHILD $10

Adam Page - For Kids... and their Adults

Blowing raspberries, snorting, singing in languages not yet discovered - all of these sounds and MUCH MORE can be used to create the most amazingest and incrediblent symphonies of sound YOU'VE EVER HEARD! Join award winning looping artist Adam Page on a whirlwind exploration of music created by recording sounds from himself AND the audience!

"It is a rare treat to see a musician with such a masterful grasp of his craft performing with such effortless charisma, humour, and inventiveness. I was blown away". - Tim Minchin.

★★★★★ - Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

TIX - $15/12 CHILD $10 

Happy Sad - Songs of Tim Buckley

'Happy Sad' is a musical homage to one of America's greatest songwriters as performed by the highly acclaimed quartet of Michael Kirkham, Cal Williams Jr, Andy Pill and Dom Smith. Immerse yourself in the beautiful and emotive songs and stories of Tim Buckley including Song to the Siren, Buzzin' Fly, Dolphins and more. A must-see show!

TIX - $25/23

Adam Page - 4 Saxophones and a Beat Machine

Multi award winning musician Adam Page embarks on yet another ground-breaking show with an exploration in sound using, as the title suggests, 4 saxophones and a beat machine. Stepping away from the usual improvised performance Page is renowned for, this new show comprises largely of composed pieces for one man, the saxophone family... and a beat machine!

Winner of BEST MUSIC at the 2017 & 2011 Adelaide Fringe, 2016 Melbourne Fringe, 2009 New Zealand Fringe and BEST JAZZ ARTIST at the 2016 and 2017 South Australian Music Awards, this is a must see show for music lovers of all ages.

"It is a rare treat to see a musician with such a masterful grasp of his craft performing with such effortless charisma, humour, and inventiveness" Tim Minchin.

★★★★★ Three Weeks, Edinburgh.

TIX - $20/15 CHILD $10

A History of Early Blues Part 1

Travel back to the pre-Depression blues era and discover pioneer blues musicians Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, Charley Patton and more and join this multi-award winning blues trio as they pay homage to the early blues. A must-see show!

★★★★★ "These three guys are the real deal and this show is an all-round gem" GlamAdelaide.
★★★★★ "Sensational" RIU.

A History of Early Blues is an amazing performance that is equal parts music and blues history that is ably told by award-winning blues guitarist Cal Williams Jr, double-bass virtuoso Kory Horwood and acclaimed percussionist Dom Smith. This show has sold-out the last five years of the Adelaide Fringe Festival so book early to get your ticket!

TIX $25/23

A History of Early Blues Part 2

Explore the songs and stories that make up the post-Depression blues era with the multi-award winning Cal Williams Jr Blues Trio and discover the raw energy of Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Rev Gary Davis and more in this five-star dynamic and interactive show.

"Exceptional Musicianship" Kryzstoff Raw.
"Music at it's best" GlamAdelaide.

Part music performance, part history lesson, 'A History of Early Blues' is the sell-out fringe sensation that has won five-stars in each of the five years it has been running. Join award-winning blues guitarist and songwriter Cal Williams Jr, double-bass virtuoso Kory Horwood and acclaimed percussionist Dom Smith and they journey through the early delta blues! Book early as this show will sell-out!

Tix - $25/23

COMA - Steve Barry 'Blueprints' Trio (SYD) + Leitmotiv Limbo

Mike, Dave and Dave do Tarantino

Tarantino is the creepy uncle that Mike, Dave and Dave never had. When our own basic parents were trying to get us into cheesy pop, Tarantino put us on the straight and narrow with an eclectic mix of A-grade B-sides. We will explore the director's cracker music taste with covers from Dusty Springfield, Chuck Berry, Dick Dale and many more.

TIX - $18

Sun Songs

Two great singers Louis King (Melbourne) and Pat Powell (Sydney) backed by an all-star blues band celebrate the music of legendary Memphis label Sun Records whose founder Sam Phillips recorded black artists when no-one else would.

 The Jamaican and the Scot will alternate presenting the black and white of Sun Records, performing fiery, toe-tapping renditions of the best of Ike Turner, Johnny Cash, B B King, Elvis Presley, Little Walter and more including Mystery Train, Walk The Line, Rocket 88 and Great Balls of Fire.

★★★★1/2  "Exciting, electric, exhilarating, energetic, but most of all entertaining." Fringefeed - Perth Fringe 2019

TIX - $25/20/17.50

Caledonian Castaways

Members of bands like Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie and Louis King make up this supergroup of Melburnian ex-pat Scots blues/roots musicians, performing original music about their journeys from Scotland to Australia.

Channel your inner Scot, come along and shout “Goooaallll!” as the lads sing 'Archie,' while grainy footage of a 1978 World Cup Scottish wonder-goal plays onscreen.

Ska, funk, blues and country grooves. Tunes like "Bonnie Koori Girl” the story of Scots lad and Aboriginal girl, set to a rocksteady groove or “Caledonian Castaways” a country lament about the huge journey made by Scots to reach Australia. Great musicians, great patter.

TIX - $25/20 CHILD $17.50 

Sun Songs

Two great singers Louis King (Melbourne) and Pat Powell (Sydney) backed by an all-star blues band celebrate the music of legendary Memphis label Sun Records whose founder Sam Phillips recorded black artists when no-one else would.

 The Jamaican and the Scot will alternate presenting the black and white of Sun Records, performing fiery, toe-tapping renditions of the best of Ike Turner, Johnny Cash, B B King, Elvis Presley, Little Walter and more including Mystery Train, Walk The Line, Rocket 88 and Great Balls of Fire.

★★★★1/2  "Exciting, electric, exhilarating, energetic, but most of all entertaining." Fringefeed - Perth Fringe 2019

TIX - $25/20/17.50

Caledonian Castaways

Members of bands like Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie and Louis King make up this supergroup of Melburnian ex-pat Scots blues/roots musicians, performing original music about their journeys from Scotland to Australia.

Channel your inner Scot, come along and shout “Goooaallll!” as the lads sing 'Archie,' while grainy footage of a 1978 World Cup Scottish wonder-goal plays onscreen.

Ska, funk, blues and country grooves. Tunes like "Bonnie Koori Girl” the story of Scots lad and Aboriginal girl, set to a rocksteady groove or “Caledonian Castaways” a country lament about the huge journey made by Scots to reach Australia. Great musicians, great patter.

TIX - $25/20 CHILD $17.50 

Hit Ze Road Jacques

Fly with us on a musical journey through France, Quebec and Louisiana. Enjoy French songs from around the world.... some you'll know well, some you'll discover! From Edith Piaf's Paris to Zachary Richard's Lafayette via Robert Charlebois' Montreal, the Flaneurs will take you there.
Voila ! Joie de vivre garantie !

TIX - $25/20 

Hit Ze Road Jacques

Fly with us on a musical journey through France, Quebec and Louisiana. Enjoy French songs from around the world.... some you'll know well, some you'll discover! From Edith Piaf's Paris to Zachary Richard's Lafayette via Robert Charlebois' Montreal, the Flaneurs will take you there.
Voila ! Joie de vivre garantie !

TIX - $25/20 

ELECTRIC DELTA: Blues Hits Big Town

From raw and gritty Mississippi to the refined urban sounds of Chicago, featuring popular classics by such artists as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter... who took to the city with amplified versions of their once acoustic songs.

The Young Sequoias follow the evolution of the blues in an era where popular music exploded into the heart of a sixties revolution. Music that inspired bands of the British invasion (Rolling Stones, Animals, Yardbirds...). Featuring the music of Elmore James, John Lee Hooker and Paul Butterfield... as well as the stripped back blues of RL Burnside and Junior Kimbrough who received late recognition.

Kick back and enjoy a mighty Blues celebration as Will and Matt pay homage to the pioneering artists of yesteryear.

TIX - $25/22

Mike, Dave and Dave do Tarantino

Tarantino is the creepy uncle that Mike, Dave and Dave never had. When our own basic parents were trying to get us into cheesy pop, Tarantino put us on the straight and narrow with an eclectic mix of A-grade B-sides. We will explore the director's cracker music taste with covers from Dusty Springfield, Chuck Berry, Dick Dale and many more.

TIX - $18

The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective - Lights, Camera, Ukulele!

May the force be with Uke! After 9 sellout seasons, The WUCs are back to honour music in film, featuring iconic songs from the silver screen. As always, they'll be busting out tunes with a multitude of ukuleles, voluptuous vocals, heartfelt harmonies, rock distortion and some big-ass bass. Uke'll be tapping your toes & singing along in no time! ★★★★★

TIX - $25

The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective - Lights, Camera, Ukulele!

May the force be with Uke! After 9 sellout seasons, The WUCs are back to honour music in film, featuring iconic songs from the silver screen. As always, they'll be busting out tunes with a multitude of ukuleles, voluptuous vocals, heartfelt harmonies, rock distortion and some big-ass bass. Uke'll be tapping your toes & singing along in no time! ★★★★★

TIX - $25

The Wheatsheaf Ukulele Collective - Lights, Camera, Ukulele!

May the force be with Uke! After 9 sellout seasons, The WUCs are back to honour music in film, featuring iconic songs from the silver screen. As always, they'll be busting out tunes with a multitude of ukuleles, voluptuous vocals, heartfelt harmonies, rock distortion and some big-ass bass. Uke'll be tapping your toes & singing along in no time! ★★★★★

TIX - $25

The Furball Express - Pure Swamp Blues

Join Adelaide-based blues band The Furball Express as they tramp through the swampy side of blues music delivered in their unique style of scratchy, swampy and smooth lo-fi vibe. From plantation work chants, through dusty juke joints, to steamy swamps and city laneways -- think Howlin' Wolf, Tony Joe White, Bessie Smith, Tom Waits and plenty more!

TIX - $20/15

The Furball Express - Pure Swamp Blues

Join Adelaide-based blues band The Furball Express as they tramp through the swampy side of blues music delivered in their unique style of scratchy, swampy and smooth lo-fi vibe. From plantation work chants, through dusty juke joints, to steamy swamps and city laneways -- think Howlin' Wolf, Tony Joe White, Bessie Smith, Tom Waits and plenty more!

TIX - $20/15

COMA - Minnie Little + Daniel Ross Trio & Schmoe Elhay

SCALA - FORTE + ROBERT K CHAMPION + SPECIAL SPOTLIGHT ACTS

 Few 31 year-olds can claim they’ve spent their years immersed in some serious musical talent but SA’s longest running original music organisation; the Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association (SCALA) have done it week after unfailing week for almost 3 decades.

 SCALA is a volunteer led, membership based organisation that continues to promote and encourage the creation of original music of all genres through events, the Festival Of Original Music (FOOM) song competition and an annual SCALA CD release.

The Monikers + Diamond Skies

Forming in 2013, The Monikers have come together to create their own unique style of melodic, guitar-driven indie rock. Working hard over the years and delivering three EPs in the process, they have steadily built a reputation as one of the most fun live acts in Adelaide. The floor is always packed with people dancing along to their catchy tunes!

Kings & Associates Album Launch + Special guests

Best described as 'neo soul’ Australian band KINGS & ASSOCIATES live show is both powerful and poignant. 3 X 2018 Australian BMA's on the back of their 2nd album TALES OF A RICH GIRL which was tracked in LA by 7 x Grammy winner Jim Scott and mixed in Nashville by 6 X Grammy winner Vance Powell. 

"....Produced by Seven-Time Grammy-winner Jim Scott the album promises to be a humdinger." Randy Radic HuffPost.

As a feature for their home-town fans the Kings’ will be launching their new album ‘NEIGHBOUR’ at the Wheaty on Saturday March 21^st. The album was once again tracked in LA with Jim Scott in July 2019 and this time mixed by Chicago based Jim Tullio. The band will be heading back to the US for a 2020 summer tour in support of the new album.

Stephen Cummings

Iconic performer, songwriter & Performer Stephen Cummings - took his bow to Australian audiences during his farewell tour at the start of 2019. 

Cummings was supposed to have retired after he finished touring his albums, ‘Prisoner of Love’, and 50 song collection, but he grew bored of the down time and decided to perform a limited number of acoustic shows from February to May 2020.  

There would be no more talk of stepping down! A new album of self-penned country blues would follow at the end of 2020. Cummings insists, "You will see me at the height of my powers, taking you on a wonderful spiritual journey you'll never forget with my guitarist Sam Lemann.

$35 on the door (if available)

Sky Eater (NSW)

Sky Eater is the sonic story of two seasoned multi-instrumental musical warriors: sax-wielding Chelsea Skyeater, armed with dubbed-out honey vocals, powerful lyrics and luscious keys - and dub soldier TK Bassdread with his artillery of beastly bass, beats and vocals, and of course more live dubs.

The two crossed paths for years as they toured internationally with other projects, but 2018 saw their paths cross again, and this time quickly become inseparable musical allies and bring you all that is Mermaid Trip-Hop Dub.

 Often vocally described as a “modern day Sade” and compared to Morcheeba, Sky Eater take their audiences on a “mesmerising and elegant” (Nkechi - Roots n All) journey that is full of soul and jazz moments. They released their debut EP in January 2019, are due to release their next single “The Rain”, and have a full length album currently in the works. This powerhouse duo is a definite up and coming act that is not to be missed! 

Axe & the Ivory + Kelly Menhennett

Dino Jag + Matuezi

International award-winning singer songwriter Dino Jag & his dynamic band are making their debut at The Wheaty!

This will be an unforgettable night of live music filled with explosive performances of songs that will be highly charged with generous servings of soulful funk/rock.

Don't Miss This Show!!

$30 ON THE DOOR 

Massey Ferguson + Jen Lush

Ukulele Death Squad - Book Launch and Play Along Concert

You are invited to a very special one off event. The Official Ukulele Death Squad Song Book Launch Party and Play along Concert. For the First time in U.D.S History this is a free event. We will be celebrating the books release by playing live, the songs from the book and inviting all you Ukulele players to join us by playing along.  We will be diving deep into how the songs were created and assisting those who need a helping hand throughout the night so we can all play along together. So please grab your uke, grab a book and come and join the Ukulele Death Squad Big Band Sing-along. 

Please note there is only limited supply of the book. UDS Tip: Order now to avoid tears. 

Follow the following steps to gain entry:

1. This is a free event, although we would like to gauge how many ukers plan on coming to the event so please register your interest by clicking the "free ticket box" in the ticket section of this website - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ukuleledeathsquad/346435

2. Wanna start getting these Death Squad Songs in your fingers now??? Then pop on over to this link to order An Official Ukulele Death Squad Song Book right now (3 - 5 Day Delivery) 

https://ukulele-death-squad.mysupadupa.com/collections/all/products/ukulele-death-squad-offical-song-book-ukulele-chords-tabs-and-lyrics

3. Reserve your copy to be picked up at the show?? Want to secure yourself a copy of the book before they are sold out, but will pick it up at the event? Maybe get it signed? Then Order one right now in the "Reserve Book" box in the ticket section. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ukuleledeathsquad/346435

Thanks so much for the support. By Supporting this event and purchasing this book you are supporting Australian Independent Music.

So "Tell your neighbours and Tell your Friends" to head on down to the Wheatsheaf Hotel for a free night of Ukulele Fun becuase

"Once the party starts It don't End" 

- BYO MUSIC STAND

Steve Smyth EP Launch (NSW/ESP) + Ollie English

Australian singer/songwriter Steve Smyth is proud to return to his native Australia to tour nationally in support of his new E.P. “Blood”. The first release of a 4 x E.P. collection, Blood is the first new music from Steve since his critically acclaimed record “Exits” in 2016. 

After touring the world extensively for the Exits record, Steve relocated to Barcelona in 2017to write his next compilation of music, a 4 EP collection titled: Blood, Matches, Fractures and Celebration. It's the story of human catastrophe and redemption, one that Steve is excited to share with the world starting early 2020. 

The tour will see Steve perform with a completely new stage show. Dynamic and interchanging, the new band will perform new and existing material on stages across the country. The first single “Stages” will be released to the world on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, 2020.

$20 on the door