Bud Wilkins is back at the Edinburgh Castle , and this time on his own to perform a set of classics reinterpreted for solo jazz guitar. Bud's unique style sets him apart, and his reimagining of the material will feel familiar and fresh at the same time. Guitar lovers come on down.
Driven by a love of the blues, The Dusty Dimes will whisk you down South to a dark, smoky juke joint in an alley way of who-knows-where, USA. Channelling the foot-tapping vibes of RL Burnside, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker, this duo is best served with a stiff whiskey. Having raised eyebrows in music venues all over Melbourne in the last few years, the boys will be coming by for a special performance. With swampy electric guitar grooves, loose gravelly vocals and devil-conjuring harmonica wails, you're in for a good time
Bring on Open Mic 2025!
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Singer-songwriter & composer Nir Tsfaty brings to the stage music from his broad creative work.
With his bands, Noria and Bell Always, he has released three studio albums and toured across
Israel, having played twice at InDNegev festival.
Now based in Melbourne, Nir plays solo shows regularly, composes for screen and produces for
local artists in his studio.
In 2021 Nir presented his work About Whales in collaboration with Invictus Quartet. Together they
have played two headline shows - at the Wesley Anne and Melbourne Recital Centre - both sold
out.
Nir’s solo sets are often minimalist and atmospheric, influenced mainly by British and French
alternative rock pop.
Bud Wilkins is back at the Edinburgh Castle , and this time on his own to perform a set of classics reinterpreted for solo jazz guitar. Bud's unique style sets him apart, and his reimagining of the material will feel familiar and fresh at the same time. Guitar lovers come on down.
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 Edinburgh Castle. 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.
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Michael Bird is a singer-songwriter from the UK who's soul, folk and jazz infused records have been spotlighted by UK national radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 and Jazz FM. His songs navigate intimacy and ego with sincerity and vulnerability in a considered and layered fashion. Don't miss his captivating live sets where he delivers vocal performances that balance candid charm with athleticism, blending them beautifully with his soulful tone.
While growing up on a sheep farm in "the garden of England"; Kent, he kicked off his career at the age of 13, playing his first gig at his local village pub. Bird's been developing his skills since as a performer, songwriter and producer and has recently received support from BBC Introducing Kent as one of their Artists of the Year.
His EP 'Evergreen’ arrived in April and this project centres around the theme of cultivating hope and resilience in the midst of relational hurdles. Sonically, Evergreen takes Bird's music in a slightly darker direction from his previous EP 'Bloom', but retaining the same eclectic mix of r&b, indie, singer-songwriter and electro, overlayed with moments of orchestral elegance.
He is currently spending a year in Australia to travel and share his songs, but for the past 8 years he has based himself in Birmingham. There he's been instrumental in developing the local music scene through a Jazz/Soul/HipHop night he founded called Neighbourhd. In Birmingham, he’s made a home away from home, forming a band of talented musicians to play his own music and has supported upcoming UK acts like Joel Culpepper, Sipho, Reuben James and Tom Ford.
Bud Wilkins is back at the Edinburgh Castle , and this time on his own to perform a set of classics reinterpreted for solo jazz guitar. Bud's unique style sets him apart, and his reimagining of the material will feel familiar and fresh at the same time. Guitar lovers come on down.
Come join the fun! Bring your best talent & an instrument if you like.
Book yourself a table here. Sign-up is on the night from 7:30 pm!
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Win JC Disco lamp, Jugs of beer, bottles of wine and meals at the EC. A fast game is a good game!
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Bud Wilkins is back at the Edinburgh Castle , and this time on his own to perform a set of classics reinterpreted for solo jazz guitar. Bud's unique style sets him apart, and his reimagining of the material will feel familiar and fresh at the same time. Guitar lovers come on down.
Fox Wytch is a singer songwriter based in Naarm who writes original compositions and reworks some familiar classics in her very own style. She sings an eclectic mix of old school jazz and folk styles accompanied by classical acoustic guitar with a dash of Spanish flavour. Her music is a love letter to her musical idols, ranging from Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and the Be Bop era, to Jeff Buckley, Bjork and Erykah Badu. Blending powerful lilting melodies and lyrics woven with dreams, love and longing, prepare to be carried away by the magic of storytelling.
Rosario De Marco is a gifted musician and composer. A master guitarist who also has the capacity to compose. His music captures the warmth and passion of the Southern European lands, taking elements from jazz, classical, folk and popular music.
Mediterranean Sound with No Borders Solo guitar music, original composition,
Rosario has performed live as well as for national TV and radio. He has released a number of CDs, including “Light and Shadows”,“Roots” and “Intuition”.
Successful performances include as support act for Omara Portuendo (Buena Vista Social Club), and Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Melbourne Concert Hall
Bud Wilkins is back at the Edinburgh Castle , and this time on his own to perform a set of classics reinterpreted for solo jazz guitar. Bud's unique style sets him apart, and his reimagining of the material will feel familiar and fresh at the same time. Guitar lovers come on down.
The “Johnny Can’t Dance” Cajun Trio
Melbourne’s own ‘Johnny Can’t Dance’ Cajun Trio, one of Australia’s
leading acoustic Cajun/Creole music ensembles and dedicated
practitioners of the tradition dance and social music of Rural Southwest
Louisiana and East Texas, performing two lively sets for your listening
and dancing pleasure, Sunday December 29th 4-6pm
Featuring, Craig Woodward, Tom Kendall, Lloyd O’Hanlon
Two-Steps, One-Steps, Waltzes, Blues and Stomps from the Swamps!
Adam Mendum is a Melbourne based singer song-writer, specialising in acoustic finger-style folk music with an emphasis on intimacy and authenticity. Inspired by artists such as Gregory Alan Isakov and Hozier, Adam aims to draw on his life's experiences, and share them from the heart.
AMES is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter who performs a range of acoustic tunes; from laid back 80s covers to modern folk music to original indie-pop songs.
Basement Spaceman’s psychedelic one man show has seen him become one of Melbourne’s most unique solo performers. With a sound that sits somewhere between The Flaming Lips and New Order. Acoustic and electric guitar with carefully crafted electronic beats, the Spaceman presents his conceptual cosmic journey.
Adam Mendum is a Melbourne based singer song-writer, specialising in acoustic finger-style folk music with an emphasis on intimacy and authenticity. Inspired by artists such as Gregory Alan Isakov and Hozier, Adam aims to draw on his life's experiences, and share them from the heart.
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.
Mrs Smith's Trivia Every Wednesday night 8pm for one of the best trivia nights in Melbourne.
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Our final Open Mic for 2024! Come join the fun! Bring your best talent & an instrument if you like.
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See you on 14th Jan to kick off Open Mic 2025 <3
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.
Mrs Smith's Trivia Every Wednesday night 8pm for one of the best trivia nights in Melbourne.
Win JC Disco lamp, Jugs of beer, bottles of wine and meals at the EC. A fast game is a good game!
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
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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’s solo show brings together the broad repertoire of American string styles where blues meets early jazz.
Since age 11, David has been studying the guitar in all its forms. Sitting somewhere between roots, folk and virtuoso, David has developed a unique style and method of performing with the instrument that is bound to see him become one of this country’s finest and most respected guitarists.
Turning professional while still in high school, David began touring nationally, performing in Australia’s best known music venues including The Rails in Byron Bay, Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club and Adelaide’s legendary ‘Gov’. During these tours, Knight performed on stage with blues legends Lloyd Spiegel and Geoff Achison to name a few and supported award winning artists like
Daniel Champagne and Shaun Kirk.
Festival appearances include The Queenscliff Music Festival, The Australian Blues Music Festival, Moomba festival as well as a series of local festivals in Melbourne.
The Northern Shiners are a Melbourne-based bluegrass trio featuring Daniel Watkins on guitar, Justin Vilchez on mandolin, and James Taylor on bass. Known for their lively performances, they play weekly gigs around Melbourne and enjoy bringing their take on bluegrass and country standards to a wide range of listeners. Daniel and Justin also play in the High Street Drifters, nominated for Bluegrass Recording of the Year at the 2025 Tamworth Golden Guitar awards. James plays double bass with local stringbands Oh Gibson and Redfish.
Sitting in for Justin Thursday is Paddy Montgomery previously with Mustered Courage.
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Girl Friday returns to the Edinburgh Castle for the first time since the 2018 release of her album ‘Sepia Tones’. Come along and listen to her rich, soulful voice and timeless songs. Her easy stage presence and heartfelt lyrics are a perfect compliment to your Tuesday evening.
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.
Don Morrison has done gigs from Bridgetown to Byron Bay, from Sydney to San
Antonio, Perth to Penrith and released sixteen albums and CDs of original songs.
Don is currently celebrating the release of his new (double) CD “40x40”, a compilation
of forty songs from forty years of making music. Dubbed the Larrikin Troubadour
Laureate of Adelaide, Don is playing, singing and writing songs better than ever and he’s
not stopping any time soon.
“I’m convinced that Don Morrison really is one of the finest songwriters this country
has produced. Why isn’t he a household name like that Kelly fellow, Don Walker, Mark
Seymour, Deborah Conway, Shane Howard and so many
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The Steamboat Whistlers are a Melbourne based acoustic band dedicated to early jazz and blues that emanated from New Orleans before travelling up the Mississippi and all around the globe. The band's repertoire draws on a wide range of musical influences which include traditional jazz, depression era blues, ragtime and spirituals.
The Steamboat Whistlers have gained a loyal following through their energetic dedication to reliving these tunes of old, their unique vintage sound can be heard at many venues and festivals in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
The Steamboat Whistlers are guaranteed to get you tapping your toes
Hibabes 🚀💥
Ready to get warped through time?
Something wild is happening. Welcome to the Hibass Experience — a cosmic voyage through space, time, and next level phat bass right here at Edi Castle, Melbourne. 🛸 — where we’re not just partying, we’re completely transforming the space to take you on a bass-fuelled journey through time. ⚡
This isn’t a "show up and go with the flow" kind of party. Oh no. We’re transforming the entire space ourselves. Every corner of Edi Castle garden will be remade to take you on a trip through time. Expect handmade decor that’s going to blow your mind and completely reimagine the space. It’s like we’re building our own world, and you’re all invited to come explore it. 🔨🎨
The Time Hole is open, and we’re just getting started. We’ve got live performances, crazy light shows, and the sickest bass selectors that’ll make you feel like you’re floating through another dimension. And trust us — this isn’t just a party, it’s an experience. We’re not just throwing a rave; we’re taking you on a journey. 🚀 The Hibass has a way of leading you into unexpected realms. ✨
With Slack sound systems monster rig, the sensational Lickweed and MC Dyslexic, and the whole crew locked in, we’re about to take you on a timewarp that you won’t forget.
This is just the beginning. After this one, the Time Hole will open up again, and we’ll jump to a new space, a new time. Where will we go next? No idea — it’s going to be off its tits. 🎧💥
We're all about good vibes, connection, and healthy energy! 🌱 So, here’s the deal — bring a punnet of fruit to share with your fellow ravers. fuel each other and make bonds over fresh fruit- it feels right! 🍓🍇 This isn’t about getting off your head; it’s about coming together and vibing as one.
So grab your ticket before they’re gone. 200 tickets available. And once they’re gone, they’re gone — the Time Hole doesn’t wait for anyone. ⏳
Get ready for an adventure. We’re making this space our own. and we want you to be part of it.
See you at Edi Castle — let’s warp through time and make this day legendary. ⚡💥
- Your HiBass Crew
Oscar LaDell, 23, was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin. A second-generation musician, Oscar started out playing standards in bars around Dunedin, featuring songs by Muddy Waters, BB King and Guitar Slim. Over the years, funk, rock, soul, R&B and more have found their way into Oscar’s music. Now based in Naarm, Oscar brings a show full of blues with soul.
Mrs Smith's Trivia Every Wednesday night 8pm for one of the best trivia nights in Melbourne.
Win JC Disco lamp, Jugs of beer, bottles of wine and meals at the EC. A fast game is a good game!
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
Come Join in the fun with our host Tim! Bring your best talent & an instrument if you like
Book your Spot via our Website & Walk in's Welcome
