Dave Graney and Clare Moore
at The Skylark Room

Dave Graney is an Australian rock musician, singer-songwriter and author from Melbourne. Since 1978, Graney is generally accompanied by drummer, Clare Moore. The pair have fronted numerous bands including The Moodists (1980 to 1987), The White Buffaloes (1989 to 1990), Coral Snakes (1987 to 1989, 1991 to 1997), The Dave Graney Show (1998 to 2003) , Dave Graney and Clare Moore featuring the Lurid Yellow Mist or Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist (2004 to 2011) and currently, dave graney and the mistLY. He was awarded 'Best Male Vocalist' at the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 for his work on The Soft 'n' Sexy Sound, while ""Feelin' Kinda Sporty"" won 'Best Video' in 1997 and he has received seven other ARIA Award nominations. He has also co-presented a radio show on Melbourne's Triple R community radio station for five years (from 2009) called Banana Lounge Broadcasting aka ""BLB"".

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Rick Hart & The Sweet Addictions CD Launch  + The Weeping Willows
at The Skylark Room

"Award winning singer-songwriter Rick Hart is a storyteller, who weaves a tapestry of melody soaked simplicity and thoughtful, heartfelt imagery. Seamlessly blending ingredients from country, soul, blues, rock’n’roll and folk to create a sound all his own.

Hart can sing the life out of a heartache. Together with his band The Sweet Addictions, they deliver a show fuelled with energy, honesty and warmth from Hart's bag of melody soaked, countrified rock'n'soul treats."

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Tracey Roberts - LIVE at the LARK
at The Skylark Room

The Skylark Room is hosting their very first LIVE RECORDING with the wonderful Tracey Roberts Quartet. This evening will be filled with fun, frivolity and will all be recorded with the intention of releasing a live album!

Tracey Roberts is an accomplished, versatile singer, songwriter and musician – her quartet is a joyful, vibrant jazz-folk-pop combo driven by herself on piano and vocals and Robbie Mercer’s effortless drum rhythms. Andy Eames adds melodic, groovin’ lines on bass and Jon Magill throws in zest and colour with saxes and flute.

Dynamic, sophisticated and lyrical, these guys serve up a tasty mix of Tracey’s original story songs and a bunch of restylised jazz and pop standards funked up with spontaneous riffs, killer vocals, much merry-making and experienced, polished musicianship. Fresh, fun and fabulous. A class act.

This is a special event – come and be part of the audience on a LIVE CD recording. Book a table with friends for a dinner and show – Doors open at 6pm for delicious meals, music starts at 7:45pm. Every ticket includes a copy of Tracey’s latest CD single “Alexandra”.

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Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment and join us for this wonderful project.

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Exposing Edith (Piaf)

by I’ll Wager productions`

“Exposing Edith can be summed up in one word - sensational. Fully deserved the standing ovation! ***** ” Southside Advertiser, Edinburgh

Fall for the beautiful and complex world of Edith Piaf, one of greatest French singers of all time, with a stunning mix of authentic French chanson and contemporary sounds.

Direct from sell out seasons at the 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Auckland International cabaret Festival and winner Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2016, this critically acclaimed show charts the tragic life of arguably the greatest French singer of all time. 

Explore the undertones of Piaf's vocals and lyrics  in this unique interpretation of her work though voice, acoustic guitar and the subtle layering of loop, delay and effect pedals. The songs are punctuated with a collection of extraordinary stories of Piaf’s life from the perspective of key characters, from Edith’s half-sister, her lovers and Edith Piaf herself.


70 mins | no interval | all ages

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Lior

Live and intimate

“Lior is part of a rare breed of artists that has achieved success and critical acclaim, whilst maintaining an independence and individuality.” 

Share an evening with the acclaimed singer/songwriter Lior in an intimate ‘salon’ concert. Lior will be performing material from his back catalogue as well as works from his forthcoming new album.

Lior burst onto the Australian music scene in 2005 with his stunning debut album ‘Autumn Flow’. Spearheaded by This Old Love, Daniel and Autumn Flow, the album became one of the most successful independent debuts in Australian history. A swag of accolades and awards followed and a #2 on the Australian charts for his follow up album.

With support from Domini Forster.

30 min Domini, 75 min Lior | 20 min interval | all ages

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