Note: This is the September gig guide. For the August gig guide, scroll to the bottom.
Here’s your guide for gigs on the North Shore this September.
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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
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
Li’l Darlin, Crows Nest — 7pm every Thursday, 8pm every Friday
The Orchard Hotel, Chatswood — 6pm every second Wednesday from the 6th
Foys, Kirribilli — 3pm every Sunday
August gig guide: the best live music events on the North Shore
Pop duos, brassy brothers and a Victorian songbird.
Rufous Whistler
This Melbourne-based folk group takes its name from a small Australian songbird. They are currently touring their debut album National Panic across Australia and New Zealand, and stop in at Hornsby this month. Tickets $21.50, under 16s go free.
When: August 21, 7pm
Where: 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby
On at the Orpheum
Michael Paynter
Michael Paynter is an Australian singer-songwriter currently touring his latest release The Great Australian Songbook. See him live at the Hayden Orpheum this August. Tickets $75.
When: August 28, 8pm
Where: 380 Military Road, Cremorne
Toni Childs
Toni Childs is a singer hailing from Orange, California known for early 90s hits Stop Your Fussin' and I've Got to Go Now. Tickets $65.
When: August 21, 7:30pm
Where: 380 Military Road, Cremorne
James Morrison Quintet Featuring Patrick Bartley
Australian jazz trumpeter James Morrison joined by special guest Patrick Bartley on saxophone. Tickets $75.
When: August 29, 7:30pm
Where: 380 Military Road, Cremorne
Crows Nest Festival of Music
A small festival of classical performances at Crows Nest Uniting Church. Line-up includes trombonist Greg van der Struik, organist Mark Quarmby, violinist Sean Weatherly and brass trio the Baker Brothers. Tickets $30, those under 12 go free.
When: August 16, 2pm
Where: 122 Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Phil Jamieson
Frontman of Australian rock band Grinspoon, Phil Jamieson plays at The Whalers venue in Mosman, ahead of the release of his second solo album, 10Charlie. Tickets $50.
When: August 1, 8pm
Where: 719 Military Road, Mosman
Tierney Brothers
Andrew and Mike Tierney, of Australian pop group Human Nature, perform as a duo at Hornsby RSL this month. Tickets $77.
When: August 15, 8pm
Where: 4 High Street, Hornsby