Note: This is the October gig guide. For September events, scroll to the bottom.
Richard Clapton, GANGgajang and Wendy Matthews
“Girls on the Avenue”, “Sounds of Then”, “The Day You Went Away”: this month, three icons of Australian music perform at the Chatswood Concourse. Tickets $110.
When: October 31, 7pm
Where: Pat Reilly Concert Hall
Ross Wilson and the Peaceniks
Another legend of Aussie rock, Ross Wilson — of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock fame — performs at Hornsby RSL as part of his 50 Years of Hits Tour. Tickets $50.
When: October 2, 7:30pm
Where: 4 High Street, Hornsby
Bonnie J Jensen Quartet
Vocalist and pianist Bonnie J Jensen heads this month’s Cremorne Orpheum jazz lounge, accompanied by Graham Jesse on sax, David Seidel on bass and Nic Cicere on drums. Tickets $35.
When: October 15, 8pm
Where: 380 Military Road, Cremorne
Regular Gigs
You can also expect weekly live music at the following venues this month:
The Treehouse Hotel, North Sydney — Trad sessions, 5:30pm, first Tuesday of every month
Kirribilli Hotel, Milsons Point — 8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
Blues Point Hotel, McMahons Point — 3pm every Sunday
KCs Honky Tonk, Crows Nest — 7pm every Friday
Rag and Famish Hotel — 10pm every Friday
Crows Nest Hotel — 10pm every Friday
Foys, Kirribilli — 3pm every Sunday
September gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore
Local psychedelic rock, jazz at the Orpheum and the next generation of music talent.
Large Mirage
A free show at Mosman Club from Australian psychedelic rock band Large Mirage, who opened for AC/DC’s Sydney shows last year. Supported by two other local rock bands, Second Guess and Edgecliff.
When: September 18, 8pm
Where: 719 Military Road, Mosman
Jazz at the Orpheum
The Orpheum's Jazz Lounge returns this month with the James Sarno Quintet. Tickets $35. Here is some footage of the quintet playing in Marrickville.
When: September 17, 8pm
Where: 380 Military Road, Cremorne
Birdsong, Sky and Flutes
Australian flautist Jane Rutter and pianist John Martin perform a range of classical tunes at the Pat Reilly Concert Hall.
When: September 2, 12pm
Where: 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
At Your Request Jazz Night
The At Your Request Quintet performs this September as part of the Lane Cove Festival. Attendees will have the chance to request their favourite piece — whether the trio plays it is up to them. Tickets $20.
When: September 11, 6pm
Where: Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road
Divisions with composer Miles Walter
Miles Walter is a leading young American composer who has performed across the globe. He is joined this month at Hayes Street Studio by Ike See on Violin, Melissa Barnard on Cello, and Lee Dionne on Piano. Tickets $48, $37 for pensioners, $27 for students.
When: September 4, 6:15pm
Where: 11 Hayes Street, Neutral Bay
Match Percussion Trio
Three percussionists join together to play Jazz, African and Latin influenced music at the Lane Cove Civic Centre. Tickets $30.
When: September 12, 7pm
Where: 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove
Four Leaf Clover and Reverse Revolution
Two very young bands take to the stage at The Canopy, Lane Cove: Four Leaf Clover playing pop-rock, and Reverse Revolution playing punk-rock. Free entry.
When: September 20, 2pm
Where: 2 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove
