Semaphore Workers Club
Supporting live music for over 30 years
THE HONEY BADGERS
Friday 17 January 2025
They’ve got style, stage presence, and a fat sound.
This is a great band is the Club is happy to welcome them welcome back onto the Red Stage.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
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THE CUSTOMLINES
Sunday 19 January 2025
This is a fun band.
The Customlines music is a great playlist of jump blues songs.
If you like to dance this is the band for you - it’s a toe tappin’’, hip shaking’ bebopin’ way to close out your weekend and all for $15.00!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
As a bonus - if you can catch Trev at the bar he’s shouting
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LEFT OF CENTRE
Friday 24 January 2025
Each time this band has played the Red Stage it was a fantastic audience response.
Back on the Friday night of a long weekend it is a great way for you to start the break.
Apart from their musical ability we are happy they carry a name which reflects the political philosophy of the Club.
It will be a good evening of music and dancing, you should be part of it - and bring a friend!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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THE OZ BIG BAND
Saturday 25 January 2025
Here is a long weekend music special - get in the swing of the extraordinary Oz Big Band who are touring from Perth
If you are big band curious this is an opportunity to explore the legends of song from the 20th century, including Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Diane Schuur, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, and plenty more!
They' are a 17-piece band that knows how to wind it up, and let it go!
Remember its a BIG band so the gig will be LARGE and LIVE!
Band Personnel:
Vocals: Leah Guelfi, Justin Everette-Gross
Saxophone: Kieran Toye, Mia Vuković, Nick Jaksa, Paul Schneider, Pia Nidd
Trumpet: Stu Ferguson, Reuben Christman, Michelle Stephenson
Trombone: Alex Parkinson, Tom Loughnan, Nigel Dennis, Alistair Barrow
Rhythm: Ben Hogan, Tom Coveney, Greg Paterson, Matthew Bateman-Graham
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THE CONFESSORS
Sunday 26 January 2025
If you want some classic electric blues combined with toe tapping originals then her is a band to see.
Playing songs to get you dancing with a few thrown in to soothe your soul Trina and the lads are the right mix of music to finish your weekend on a high.
DOORS : 3:30pm
MUSIC STARTS 5:00pm
CLOSE : 8:00pm (so you can still be home at a reasonable time)
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THE HAWKINS BAND
Friday 31 January 2025
Mark Hawkins, Matt Carson, Darrell Thompson and Ronny Davidson are The Hawkins Band.
Known as the band with a groove to die for these guys play a blend of Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, including original songs which has seen the band develop a strong loyal following of patrons because they perform at an exceptional level.
Buy a ticket for yourself and one for a friend - they will also enjoy the band!
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pm
$15.00
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Nathan Beretta & Band
Friday 7 February 2025
Nathan is a top name in the Australian blues scene known for delivering the blues authentically with his guitar he is also equipped with true powerhouse vocals range, he kicks off a South Australian tour with his first Adelaide gig at the Club – it’s a tight band with Nathan on guitar & vocals, Davo Fester (drums) and Ben Wicks (bass).
With over fifteen years experience of performing Festival stages, bars and clubs Nathan is regarded as one of Australia's top blues guitar slingers reinforcing his chart topping efforts with two records hitting No.1 on the Australian Blues and Roots Charts.
Nathan's journey into the music industry began in Melbourne with his first band Blue Eyes Cry – the band’s debut album holding top of charts for 3 months and winning multiple awards.
Since then Nathan has released two Albums with both hitting No.1 on the Australian Blues And Root Charts.
Entry $22.50
ARBA members $17.50 only if you book online
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DEEP SOUTH HARP ATTACK featuring Steve ‘West’ Weston (UK)
Sunday 2 March 2025
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PAUL & THE ROAD
Sunday 12 January 2025
Paul & The Road is a journey of dirty blues with some rock and soul.
The Road features the soulful artistry of Dave Rhodes (Steve Brown Band, Hoy Hoy) and his life partner Gini (Gini & The Groove), with her earthy fire, on vocals. The engine room is the crème de la crème of Adelaide’s bottom end - Michael Winter (Chris Finnen Band) and Jeff Algra (Seven Stories, the Waifs) swing, drive, and pop.
Come for a ride with Paul & The Road . . . . . you’ll see things you’ve never seen before.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
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LOVE SOUL DEEP
Saturday 11 January 2025
Love Soul Deep have not been around for long, their first major hit out was Fringe 2024 where they were deemed by GlamAdelaide as one of the top 10 Music acts on offer.
People just love their funky grove so it is not surprising this band gotten quite busy in a short space of time - and that doesn’t often happen when you’re talking about 8 players.
With three incredible power vocalists even sound techs have been left gaspingThis band is a mix of music backgrounds, each member was picked for their playing, and friendship which means the camaraderie is gorgeous.
They absolutely love each other, play with a solid soul/funk sound, tinged with gospel approach in their harmonies, and delivering a great performance across the night.
Come along for a musical treat!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 8:30pm
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DON MORRISON’S RAGING THIRST
Friday 10 January 2025
Consisting of Don Morrison, Eddie Morrison, Jake Morrison and Andy Przygonski, Raging Thirst are on the cusp of releasing their new album, Dreams which will be available in all formats, vinyl, CD and on line.
Raging Thirst’s performance at the Semaphore Workers Club will be one your first opportunities to hear this new album performed live. Pre release copies will be available at the merch desk.
It may also be your last opportunity because once Dreams is released, Raging Thirst will soon be playing sold out stadium tours of Europe and the USA and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.
This gig also doubles as Don’s birthday party.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
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NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE BLUESCASTERS AT THE SWC
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Celebrate New Years Eve in the future Peoples Republic of LeFevre at the Semaphore Workers Club with The Bluescasters.
See out the old and welcome in the new by the seaside with a sensational band and great bunch of people in a unique venue.
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pm
Entry $20.00
Entry including BBQ with salad $35.00
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HOY-HOY!
Sunday 29 December 2024
Hoy-Hoy! are back and as a four piece band featuring
Chris Finnen on guitar
Gabriel Chammah on sax
long time drummer Hoy-Hoy! drummer Trapper, and
Frank Lang on vocals bass.
Frank Lang presents a Hoy-Hoy! Retrospective.
From the Entertainment Centre to the Semaphore Workers Club the band is famous for a great time, and a good sound.
Get a ticket for the experience and come join them.
Hoy-Hoy! everybody.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
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ROLLER COASTER
Sunday 22 December 2024
Get ready to be transported back to Chicago's south side blues clubs and coffee shops. This trio delivers authentic, hard-hitting blues, featuring soulful vocals and harmonica, driving drums, and toothy, vintage guitar tones.
Experience the raw power and emotional depth of this timeless music, featuring Snooks La Vie on vocals and marine band harmonicas (The Hiptones), Little Micky Garcia on slingerland drums (The Hiptones) and Jason Mannix on big box guitar (The Sexy Boys).
Roller Coaster - fittingly playing on the day after the summer equinox
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THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 20 December 2024
It’s the last Friday before Christmas
You have yet another opportunity for experiencing fabulous music at the Semaphore Workers Club when The Fallen Saints launch us into the weekend.
This is a band that other musicians come to see - they are very good.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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THE BOOGIE MEN featuring Steve Brown
Sunday 15 December 2024
The Boogie Men return to the Club in what will be their last SWC show of 2024.
They interpret song from other artists in a unique fashion plus they will be performing (original) tracks from their album - Katie’s Lane.
Join the band at the Semaphore Workers Club for a fabulous Sunday afternoon that is always the celebration to close your weekend!
And be sure to pick up a copy of the Katies Lane album if you do not already have one.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:30pm
$15.00
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EASY AND THE HUSTLERS
Friday 13 December 2024
It’s Black Friday 13th (oooh) at the Semaphore Workers Club
Eric Stevenson has brought together this fab new outfit to play Roots R&B reimagined by Eric and fellow brothers from other mothers:
Charli Holoubek,
Narmon 'Brother T' Tulsi
Dylan O'Brien.
This Black Friday event promises to be very special indeed, as these four tremendous musicians draw upon their collective 150 years of live music experience - from their previous hugely popular good time bands including Gumbo Ya! Ya!, The Hiptones, Whiplash, and much more.
Featuring the music of Lead Belly, Ry Cooder, Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, Willie Dixon, The Animals, Little Walter, Ronnie Hawkins, Doc Watson, Fleetwood Mac, and much more.
These guys will be pulling all the stops to deliver an unforgettable evening of Roots, Blues, and Beyond!
Don't miss it!
This IS the real deal!
And we're SUPER excited!!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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ROD PAINE & THE FULLTIME LOVERS
Sunday 1 December 2024
ROD PAINE & THE FULLTIME LOVERS
And what's not to love?
They are recent winners of ‘Band of The Year’ at the MBAS Victorian Blues Awards
Enjoying the success of their most recent Blues/Roots chart-topping album “Dirt on Velvet”.
Smashed it at the recent Broadbeach Blues Festival.
Still cooking up a stew based on dirty electric Blues, Roots and R&B of the early sixties, with splashes of Country balladry, Gospel, Americana and Rock n Roll, you get the full flavour, their sound displays the music evolution of this great mainstay act.
Popular across Melbourne's local scene, ARBA's selected interstate act at Norwood Live earlier this year, they are a sought-after, crowd-pleasing headliner at festivals and events from their home base of Melbourne.
This act is not to be missed!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$20.00
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THE BOBBY BLUES BAND AND GUESTS DAN SULLIVAN, NATHAN BERETTA
Friday 29 November 2024
Get ready for something very special when The Bobby Blues Band teams up with interstate blues duo sensation Beretta and Sullivan.
The evening will consist of an opening set by Nathan Beretta on vocals & guitar and Dan Sullivan on harmonica.
Who are they?
Nathan Beretta is no stranger to the blues, as guitarist for Melbourne’s Blue Eyes Cry & fronting the eponymous Nathan Beretta Band he has played numerous blues festivals countrywide and gigs regularly in Sydney.
Dan Sullivan is lead singer & harmonica player for NSW band Tomcat Playground and features in the Frank Sultana Band his style pays tribute to harmonica masters of the 1950s and 60s.
The Bobby Blues Band, comprising local bluesman Bobby Blues (lead vocals & harmonica), Sav Palaktsoglou (guitars), Narmon Tulsi (bass j and Paul Turner (drums) will perform the 2nd set followed by an all-out assault on the blues with Beretta and Sullivan to close the night.
Be sure to grab your tickets for this once off performance.
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UNB'ROCKEN
Saturday 23 November 2024
They are back!
Unb’rocken the band from Bali are back at the Workers Club.
Formed in Ubud, Bali when two friends got together to explore their passion for music. Garenk (Voice, guitar, harmonica) and Komang (lead guitar), joined by Dion (bass guitar) and Angga (drums and percussion) they are one of the most sought-after bands in that live music scene.
With regular high energy performances of blues, rock and funk which continue to impress both locals and tourists alike, they were soon asked to appear at leading music festivals such as Bali Blues Festival, Sanur Village Festival and Lombok Blues Festival.
To quote “We are a band that manifests creative freedom for all members to shine”
Doors 7;30pm
Band 9:00pm
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LEFT OF CENTRE
Friday 22 November 2024
The band has played the Red Stage twice now and each time was fantastic.
Back on a Friday night and apart from their musical ability we are happy they carry a name which reflects the political philosophy of the Club - so, of course, we had to have them back.
It will be a good evening of music and dancing, you should be part of it - and bring a friend!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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EASY & THE HUSTLERS
Sunday 17 November 2024
Easy & The Hustlers
Eric, Charli, Brother T, & Dylan drive this outfit - it's raw, intimate, and rootsy.
They are the real deal.
Guaranteed a good time.
Feel free to spread the word because we reckon you're gonna LOVE this.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE HAWKINS BAND
Friday 15 November 2024
Mark Hawkins, Matt Carson, Darrell Thompson and Ronny Davidson are The Hawkins Band.
Known as the band with a groove to die for these guys play a blend of Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, including original songs which has seen the band develop a strong loyal following of patrons because they perform at an exceptional level.
Buy a ticket for yourself and one for a friend - they will also enjoy the band!
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pm
$15.00
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FUNKIN' ROCKIN' BLUES
Saturday 9 November 2024
The combined the talents of Vince Contarino and Mark Meyer, both South Australian Music Hall of Fame inductees, with Stefan Hauk, and Craig Calhoun, to bring energy, class, and joy to the stage.
They get together once a year to do a single show and share the love of music manifest in live performance.
Vince Contarino of the Zep Boys is known for his acrobatic high energy three octave vocal range.
Stefan Hauk plays breathtaking immaculate blues, rock and virtuoso guitar lifting the bar for his contemporaries.
Craig Calhoun on bass is a Funk foundation with a relentless Groove and Slap Bass mayhem. Craig is a force of nature. “ Take a Funk on the Wildside”.
Mark Meyer on drums is the epitome of power, precision, and elegance. An Australian legend who is respected by all in the music industry at the highest level. Mark literally has done it all !
Join Funkin’ Rockin’ Blues for one night only at the Semaphore Workers Club.
It is, as they say - a show not to be missed.
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Fiona Boyes Band
Friday 8 November 2024
Fiona Mario Miluosh
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THE CUSTOMLINES
Sunday 27 October 2024
This is a fun band.
The Customlines music is a great playlist of jump blues songs.
If you like to dance this is the band for you - it’s a toe tappin’’, hip shaking’ bebopin’ way to close out your weekend and all for $15.00!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
As a bonus - if you can catch Trev at the bar he’s shouting
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THE TIN MEN
Friday 25 October 2024
The Tin Men are back and with a slightly different line-up
Martin Davies (guitar & vocs),
Tony Lewis (harps & vocs),
Myles Sly (drums), and
Chris Woods (bass).
Where is Dave Sly you ask?
Unavailable but son and very good drummer, Myles, is in the seat in his place.
The band interprets existing music in their own style and write new new songs as a way to build on that blues music tradition.
Put in their words . . . it is true that there is nothing new under the sun but if we don’t try it(!): so expect original Adelaide blues with some versions of songs you will know.
Doors 7;30pm
Band 9:00pm
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THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 18 October 2024
We’ve got The Bluescasters back to craft a great musical start to your weekend.
They have a style that is popular with audiences having been around since 2006 when they formed from what was one of Adelaide’s longest running Blues jam.
So still running strong after 18 years means they must be doing something very good so come along and start your weekend with The Bluescasters.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 9:00pm
$15.00
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THE BOOGIE MEN
Sunday 13 October 2024
Now that Michael is back from his overseas holiday we can have The Boogie Men return to the Club.
They will be performing (original) tracks from their album - Katie’s Lane, plus some songs you love from other artists.
Join the band at the Semaphore Workers Club for a fabulous Sunday afternoon that is always the celebration to close your weekend!
Oh, and be sure to pick up a copy of the Katies Lane album if you do not already have one.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
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BROTHERHOOD OF LOVE
Saturday 12 October 2024
What happens when 4 wah wah pedals meet at the crossroads....the result will be the "Brotherhood Of Love" They are shamelessly the most fluid power soul blues band in this country. Each live performance repertoire is on a "spur of the moment" approach with the intention for improvisational jams take on a whole new meaning for their shows. There's no musical road that they won't take to achieve a mesmerising sound scape of love, soul and musical euphoria, all weaved into a ball of energy for all to enjoy.,,,welcome to the musical togetherness of the Brotherhood of Love
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THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 11 October 2024
What do you do on a Friday night in October and after the excitement of the preceding long weekend when the Semaphore Music Festival presented 3 nights of music the Red Stage?
You take another opportunity for experiencing fabulous music at the Semaphore Workers Club when The Fallen Saints launch us into the weekend.
This is a band that other musicians come to see - they are very good.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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THE NIGHT OWLS
Sunday 29 September 2024
A very good band comprising
- US-born Oscar LaDell, a 2nd generation blues singer and guitarist who brings an intensity and depth to his shows that bely his 24 years of age;
- Mick Garcia on drums. Mick has shared the stage with many modern blues greats. A blues master drummer Mick brings fire, weight and dignity to every gig;
- Jesse Deane Freeman who is an excellent practitioner of art of piano, vocals and guitar;
- Jason Mannix bringing that je ne sais quoi that personifies bass players.
This band presents a show packed with classic blues numbers out of New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago, and Texas
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GUMBO YA YA
Friday 27 September 2024
You’ve got to experience Gumbo Ya Ya live - they provide great entertainment with great songs!
So here is an opportunity to start your weekend celebrating with Gumbo Ya Ya on the Red Stage
. . . it will also be a great way to end your working week.
Doors 7:30pm. Band 9:00pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
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LAZY EYE
Sunday 22 September 2024
Join two times Australian Blues Group of the Year Lazy Eye who are back to the Semaphore Workers Club with horns!
You get the basic Lazy Eye Trio:
- Erica Graf on guitar,
- Mario Marino keeping that beat on drums,
- the always versatile Evan Whetter on keys, harmonica and vocals.
This is a tight unit playing a lot of originals.
Inaugural ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge winners (band category) Lazy Eye have extensive pan-Australian performing experience touring and at festivals as well as the honour of representing SA in Memphis.
Always a favourite on the Red Stage - come along & bring a friend.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
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A P & The Captain Kidd Band - playing Dylan & Waits
Saturday 21 September 2024
A must for the diehard fan of Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, or, quite simply, a must for any music lover.
From Highway 61 Revisited to Blonde on Blonde, Time Out of Mind to Franks Wild Years, Raindogs to Real Gone, you will get a lot of great songs a this show,
AP & The Captain Kidd Band pay homage to these musical inspirations with a deep dive, song for song into the classics, rarities ,obscurities & songs inspired by two artists that changed rock and roll for ever.
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BEINKE BROTHERS BAND
Friday 20 September 2024
Been a while since the Beinke Brothers Band played the Red Stage!
Made up of blokes from the Eyre Peninsula - they are a great export to the Adelaide music scene.
Playing a unique blend of rich, jammy blues/country/rock'n'roll you get the mainstay of (talented Beinkes) Leo, John and Rob plus Craig Fraser on drums.
Its a family thing which we think you will love
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THE PERSIA BROKENSHA BAND
Sunday 15 September 2024
Persia Brokensha matches a smouldering stage presence with rich vocals to bring you classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.
The Persia Brokensha Band has Persia collaborating with veteran Adelaide musicians Brett Stafford (guitar), Shaun Duncan (bass), Peter Matzick (drums) and for this gig special guest Gab Channah (saxophone) playing blues driven tunes ranging from the golden age to contemporary.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:0pm
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THE PATRICKS
Saturday 14 September 2024
No they are not Blues, and to be crystal clear, they are not Irish folk – but they are a lot of fun so we thought a change of music on a Saturday may be a fun thing.
And this band is more fun than you can poke a stick at (not that we encourage poking sticks at bands); so come along and join Robert, Dan, Jamie & Leon while they remember the good ol’ 50’s, meditate on the 60’s, and freak out to the 70’s.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 9:00pm
$15.00
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BROTHERHOOD OF LOVE
Friday 13 September 2024
What happens when 4 wah wah pedals meet at the crossroads....the result will be the "Brotherhood Of Love" They are shamelessly the most fluid power soul blues band in this country. Each live performance repertoire is on a "spur of the moment" approach with the intention for improvisational jams take on a whole new meaning for their shows. There's no musical road that they won't take to achieve a mesmerising sound scape of love, soul and musical euphoria, all weaved into a ball of energy for all to enjoy.,,,welcome to the musical togetherness of the Brotherhood of Love
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THE BLUE TONES
Sunday 8 September 2024
There are some talented players in this band starting with ex-Jump Daddies Mark Winston- harp and David Howlett- guitar, along with (rhythm section) Rob Eyres, drums, and Tony Borg on bass plus the stylings of Michael Mann on vocals/ keys.
You’ve got a great chance to hit the dance boards with some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
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THE CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Friday 6 September 2024
Chris is a legend.
His talent and standing are such that there is a saying in the Australian blues community : there are people who play guitar, there are guitarists . . . then there's Chris Finnen.
Just like a spiritual journey Chris' playing and musicianship will take you to a higher plane when he is joined onstage by Michael Winter (bass), Ian Jefferies (percussion) and Trapper (drums) to play for you.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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‘KING’ LEO LADELL & BAND
Sunday 1 September 2024
With a background of having shared the stage with Pinetop Perkins and Bo Didley you can expect some traditional blues idioms and original music from ‘King’ Leo LaDell.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia and later transplanted to Dunedin NZ, Leo is a powerful and dignified presence onstage with his voice, harmonica, (and maybe a bit of guitar and piano) as he weaves music with the band.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Photo credit : Michelle McRae
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ADELAIDE CONSERVATORIUM BIG BAND
Saturday 31 August 2024
The Elder Conservatorium Big Band is an Adelaide icon .
Formed by the original Head of Jazz, Hal Hall in the late 1970’s the band is a training ground for future stars, showcasing a broad range of material styling Basie and Ellington to contemporary music from Schneider, Mossman and Ferguson it is a sensational listening experience. Currently under the direction of Dusty Cox the band has received DownBeat magazines Outstanding College Performance award - the first & only Australian University big band to achieve this accolade, and worked with jazz giants, including Bob Mintzer, Lee Konitz, Wycliffe Gordon, Errol Buddle, Don Burrows, Michelle Nicolle, Ray Vega, Lauren Henderson, Mark Ferguson, James Muller and Julian Ferraretto. It has appeared at many Jazz festivals and also toured extensively.
With such a great base many alumni have gone on to very successful international performance careers and as composer/arrangers.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 8:30pm
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ZKYE BLUE
Friday 30 August 2024
This is a great band fronted by a singer with a big voice,
Zkye Compson-Harris is onstage with guitar whizz Nick Panousakis, that ace on the bass, Damien Steele Scott, Michael Marino is solid as the drumbeating heart of the band and Paul White will keep the keyboard humming.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 8:00pmish
$15.00
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THE T-BONES
Sunday 25 August 2024
Coming at you with some very good songs and stage banter are Sav ‘J J Fields’ Palaktsoglou, Cyber Jack Flash Moholas, and Mario Marino.
An afternoon of musical delight.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
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ROMALDO GROOVE
Friday 23 August 2024
Sublime blues and soul for the bar room.
Romaldo Groove - once you’ve seen them, ohh yeah!
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SNOOKS LAVIES ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Sunday 18 August 2024
Sunday afternoon with Snooks La Vie’s All Star Blues Review is a pretty good way to end your weekend.
Playing in many bands over many years the members of this supergroup come together with a chemistry that not too many band have.
You know the musicians and you’ll love the music.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
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MOJO DINGO
Friday 16 August 2024
Mojo Dingo are a modern blues funk band delivering a fresh dynamic of an authentic blues blended with upbeat funk.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
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SWC FIX THE STONE WALL QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Sunday 11 August 2024
The stone wall fronting the Esplanade needs some work and the Club needs some specific fundraising to do this.
Doors 3:30pm
Quizzing starts 4:30pm
There will be questions, competitions, and a winning team.
Tables of 8. Only 12 of them. $80 per table to enter.
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PAUL & THE ROAD - CD LAUNCH
Friday 9 August 2024
Paul & The Road is a journey of dirty blues with some rock and soul.
The Road features the soulful artistry of Dave Rhodes (Steve Brown Band, Hoy Hoy) and his life partner Gini (Gini & The Groove), with her earthy fire, on vocals. The engine room is the crème de la crème of Adelaide’s bottom end - Michael Winter (Chris Finnen Band) and Jeff Algra (Seven Stories, the Waifs) swing, drive, and pop.
This is the band's CD launch .
Come for a ride with Paul & The Road . . . . . you’ll see things you’ve never seen before.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
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THE FALLEN SAINTS
Sunday 4 August 2024
This band are musicians that musicians listen to!
Not too many better ways to end the weekend than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints.
Doors 3:30p.
Band 5:00pm.
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THE SATELITTES & LUCKY 7 - THIS WILL GET WILD!
Saturday 3 August 2024
Get set for a wild ride with two of Adelaide’s favorite rockin’ roots combos – The Satellites and Lucky Seven.
Sinister Swing, Pounding Rockabilly, Cool Country, and Boppin’ Boogie Beats – It’s all Rock n’ Roll and these two bands really know how to Rock it!
So join us for a great evening on Sat 3rd Aug.
There’s even soup, toasties, and platters available too.
Doors open 7:30pm
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THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 2 August 2024
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 9:00pm
$15.00
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EASY & THE HUSTLERS
Sunday 28 July 2024
Eric, Charli, Brother T and Dylan in this new outfit - it's raw, intimate, and rootsy.
The real deal.
Guaranteed a good time.
Feel free to spread the word because we reckon you're gonna LOVE this.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
$15.00
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Hoy-Hoy! A Retrospective!
Friday 26 July 2024
After 27years of gigging and a retirement Hoy-Hoy! came out of retirement to feature at the 2023 Port Noarlunga Blues Festival.
All went well and the response to the mix of originals and covers went over well -it was as though the band had not taken a break.
Hoy-Hoy! are back and as a four piece band now featuring
Chris Finnen on guitar
Gabriel Chammah on sax
long time drummer Hoy-Hoy! drummer Trapper, and
Frank Lang on vocals bass.
Frank Lang presents a Hoy-Hoy! Retrospective.
From the Entertainment Centre to the Semaphore Workers Club the band is famous for a great time, and a good sound.
As a bonus songsmith Don Morrison opens for the band.
Get a ticket for the experience and come join them.
Hoy-Hoy! Everybody
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
ZKYE BLUE
Sunday 21 July 2024
This is a great band fronted by a singer with a big voice,
Zkye Compson-Harris is onstage with guitar whizz Nick Panousakis, that ace on the bass, Damien Steele Scott, Toby Lang is the drumbeating heart of the band and as Paul White is unavailable there will be a special guest to keep the keyboard humming.
You will get 2 longish sets
DOORS 3:30pm
MUSIC 5:00pmish
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
CACTUS JACK
Saturday 20 July 2024
Cactus Jack is a dynamic country rock band based in Adelaide and playing everything from Johnny Cash to Luke Combs!
They sound like a Saturday night in Nashville so yeehaw - dust off that old cowboy hat and get ready to get down country style !!
Doors 7:30pm
Music 8:30pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE HONEY BADGERS : ECHUCA SEND-OFF PARTY
Friday 19 July 2024
The band is off to the Echuca Winter Blues Festival 2024 and here is an opportunity to hear what they will present (see what I did there!).
Come along for a great night of music.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE PERSIA BROKENSHA BAND
Sunday 14 July 2024
Persia Brokensha matches a smouldering stage presence with rich vocals to bring you classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.
The Persia Brokensha Band has Persia collaborating with veteran Adelaide musicians Brett Stafford (guitar), Shaun Duncan (bass), Peter Matzick (drums) and for this gig special guest Gab Channah (saxophone) playing blues driven tunes ranging from the golden age to contemporary.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:0pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Friday 12 July 2024
Chris is a legend.
His talent and standing are such that there is a saying in the Australian blues community : there are people who play guitar, there are guitarists . . . then there's Chris Finnen.
Just like a spiritual journey Chris' playing and musicianship will take you to a higher plane when he is joined onstage by Michael Winter (bass), Ian Jefferies (percussion) and Trapper (drums) to play for you.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Friday 12 July 2024
Chris is a legend.
His talent and standing are such that there is a saying in the Australian blues community : there are people who play guitar, there are guitarists . . . then there's Chris Finnen.
Just like a spiritual journey Chris' playing and musicianship will take you to a higher plane when he is joined onstage by Michael Winter (bass), Ian Jefferies (percussion) and Trapper (drums) to play for you.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
LAZY EYE WITH HORNS
Sunday 7 July 2024
Join two times Australian Blues Group of the Year Lazy Eye who are back to the Semaphore Workers Club with horns!
You get the basic Lazy Eye Trio:
- Erica Graf on guitar,
- Mario Marino keeping that beat on drums,
- the always versatile Evan Whetter on keys, harmonica and vocals.
This is a tight unit playing a lot of originals and, here is the big plus, they will be joined by a horn section featuring Ena Auricht-Folks, Harrison Smith, & Paolo Guttila.
Inaugural ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge winners (band category) Lazy Eye have extensive pan-Australian performing experience touring and at festivals as well as the honour of representing SA in Memphis.
Always a favourite on the Red Stage - come along & bring a friend.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BOOGIE MEN
Friday 5 July 2024
The Boogie Men are an iconic SA band with a long history dating back to the early nineties. A powerful gritty band they play a distinctive brand of music spanning a wide range of musical styles.
Featuring Steve Brown, one of the finest singers in the country, on vocals this is a great collection of musicians:
Michael Hutton (guitar),
Dave Lloyd (drums),
Ron Kosmider (bass),
Richard McDonald (keys).
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
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LEFT OF CENTRE
Sunday 30 June 2024
The first gig this band had on the Red Stage was fantastic, and apart from their musical ability they carry a name which reflects the political philosophy of the Club so of course we had to have them back.
It will be a good afternoon of music and dancing, you should be part of it!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
GUMBO YA YA
Friday 28 June 2024
You’ve got to experience Gumbo Ya Ya live - they provide great entertainment with great songs!
So here is an opportunity to start your weekend celebrating with Gumbo Ya Ya on the Red Stage
. . . it will also be a great way to end your working week.
Doors 7:30pm. Band 9:00pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
Semaphore Workers Club
63 DELUXE
Sunday 23 June 2024
Come along and help 63 Deluxe have a great afternoon on the Red Stage.
The band is one to see having just won the ARBA Memphis International Blues Challenge (Bands category) and will be representing South Australia in the competition January next year.
Opening for the band will be ARBA Youth in Blues duo Amin Slee and Lachlan Sullivan.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
SNOOKS LAVIES ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Friday 21 June 2024
Friday night with Snooks La Vie’s All Star Blues Review is a pretty good way to end your working week and start your weekend.
Playing in many bands over many years the members of this supergroup come together with a chemistry that not too many band have.
You know the musicians and you’ll love the music.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE MARK HAWKINS BAND
Friday 14 June 2024
Mark Hawkins, Matt Carson, Darrell Thompson and Ronny Davidson are The Hawkins Band.
Known as the band with a groove to die for these guys play a blend of Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, including original songs which has seen the band develop a strong loyal following of patrons because they perform at an exceptional level.
Buy a ticket for yourself and one for a friend - they will also enjoy the band!
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUE TONES
Sunday 9 June 2024
There are some talented players in this band starting with ex-Jump Daddies Mark Winston- harp, Rob Eyers- drums and David Howlett- Guitar along with Tony Borg on bass and Michael Mann on vocals/ keys.
You’ve got a great chance to hit the dance boards with some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
CLAYTON DOLEY & BAYOU BILLABONG
Saturday 8 June 2024
Let’s get this clear - Clayton Doley is a giant of the Australian Blues Scene AND YOU CAN SEE HIM IN ADELAIDE!
The Sydney Blues Society's Keyboard Player of the Year for the 5th year running his virtuosity on the hammond organ is unmatched and has seen him tour the world performing with artists such as Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram, Joe Bonamassa, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Harry Manx, Steve Cropper & Donald 'Duck' Dunn (Booker T & the M.G.'s, Blues Brothers), David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power), Jimmy Barnes, The Divinyls, Hubert Sumlin, Mojo Buford, Louisiana Red, Guitar Shorty, Renee Geyer, The Mighty Reapers, Eugene Hideaway Bridges - to name a few.
Clayton is :
- a unique & sophisticated voice in contemporary retro soul,
- a master musician,
- a killer boogie woogie piano player,
- a super funky Hammond player, and
- a remarkable singer/songwriter with a passion for creating new works
Buy a ticket for this gig!
Semaphore Workers Club
TRIBUTE TO CREAM
Friday 7 June 2024
‘Sweet Baby’ James has a new guitar but the same old friends.
They are getting together again at the Semaphore Workers Club to make the music of Cream - so you know what is going to happen when James Meston, Dennis Surmon, & Rob Eyers hit the Red Stage to play some tunes they love but what you may not know is they will be joined by other great guitar players.
Michael Brown and Chris Finnen will be up sharing their musical talent for a guitar loaded second set.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CUSTOMLINES
Sunday 2 June 2024
This is a fun band.
The Customlines music is a great playlist of jump blues songs.
If you like to dance this is the band for you - it’s a toe tappin’’, hip shaking’ bebopin’ way to close out your weekend and all for $15.00!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
As a bonus - if you can catch Trev at the bar he’s shouting
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
RECONCILIATION WEEK MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Friday 31 May 2024
This night is about giving recognition to First Nations artists.
- The Warren Milera Band has played at the Club previously, they do it with a great style playing country, rhythm & rock songs. Warren’s voice is mesmerising as he presents original music with some well known covers mixed in.
- Scott Rathman Jnr : a descendent of the Arrernte people of central Australia, Scott plays original country/country rock. He is someone you need to see so in years to come you can say you saw him ‘back then’
- Sonia Smith : a proud Kokatha woman from the West Coast, Sonia’s songs are a genre fusion of blues, folk, country & rock. Sonia’s music speaks of her life journey, struggles, love and triumphs.
- Kenny Wilson : has played support to Glen Skuthorpe and had successful solo shows at the Adelaide Fringe; presenting songs inspired by his Wirangu heritage Kenny also has a modern comment on issues impacting First Nations communities.
Semaphore Workers Club
JESSE DEANE FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Sunday 26 May 2024
Jess, Jason and Micky G playing you out of the weekend with a groove
Semaphore Workers Club
HOUSE OF SKA
Saturday 25 May 2024
With the House of Ska you get a seven piece Adelaide band playing all the high energy hits from the 2 tone era - think Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners.
True to the music House of Ska pride themselves on creating an authentic sound as well as the look from that time.
Over the past three years they have performed across Adelaide pulling large crowds and great reviews for their energetic shows.
Happy to travel the band has also ventured to Perth on three occasions where they have created a large fan base.
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SHANE PACEY TRIO
Friday 24 May 2024
Shane Pacey, the voice and guitar of The Bondi Cigars, has a seperate project with (drummer) Davi Fester and Paul Blasi (bass) playing the blues with bite.
Their first venture into SA sees them play the Semaphore Workers Club, Murray Delta Juke Joint, and the Three Bros Arms
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN
Sunday 19 May 2024
Following a longish recovery for drummer David Sly followed by an OS holiday for Tim we are happy to announce that Adelaide’s only band to sport a 10 bar blues tune in their set list The Tin Men will be back to excite you.
Australian blues influenced by Chicago styles and with a swampy number that reflects on the Patawalonga they’ve got some good songs with interesting themes.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
John ‘Swanee’ Swan & Alan Barnes
Saturday 18 May 2024
John ‘Swanee’ Swan OAM is a staple of Australia’s music scene.
Born in Glasgow in 1952, he grew up on blues and soul music challenging himself to match the majesty of these singers' tones.
By the early 80s, he had established himself as a well-known solo artist moving into the world of pop music recording songs like ‘Lady What's Your Name’, ‘Temporary Heartache’ and his rendition of ‘If I Were a Carpenter'. In 1987 he became front man of rock n roll supergroup the Party Boys with great success including ‘Hold your Head Up’ and a number one hit with ‘He’s Gonna Step on You Again’. In recent years he’s devoted himself to charity and helping the needy, kicking some old habits along the way.
At this gig you hear Swanee with his younger brother Alan Barnes, an accomplished performer in his own right, backed by a 5-piece band, Swanee and Alan will perform his classics as well as hidden gems and a few of his favourite tunes.
In Swanee’s words – ‘we will kick serious arse!’
Semaphore Workers Club
ROMALDO GROOVE
Friday 17 May 2024
Sublime blues and soul for the bar room.
Romaldo Groove - once you’ve seen them, ohh yeah!
Semaphore Workers Club
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 10 May 2024
What do you do on a Friday night?
Not too many better ways to transition from the working week into the weekend than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints.
This is a band that other musicians come to see.
You should be there!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUESCASTERS
Sunday 5 May 2024
It has been a while since these guys played the Red Stage.
Always a great show and always a fun time.
Chris Finnen will be substituting for Tony Petas who is unwell.
DOORS 3:30pm
MUSIC 8:00pm - or whenever the encore finishes
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
THE BOOGIE MEN
Friday 3 May 2024
The Boogie Men are an iconic SA band with a long history dating back to the early nineties.
Featuring Steve Brown, one of the finest singers in the country, fronting a great collection of musicians :
Michael Hutton (guitar),
Dave Lloyd (drums),
Ron Kosmider (bass),
Richard McDonald (keys),
These guys will hit you between the eyes AND soothe your soul with a wide range of blues tunes (both covers and originals).
Check 'em out folks. You'll love them and come back for more!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Unsure of who to credit for the photo - I took it from The Boogie Men Facebook page and could not find attribution.
93 Esplanade
LEFT OF CENTRE
Sunday 28 April 2024
First time for this band on the Red Stage - apart from their musical ability they carry a name which reflects the political philosophy of the Club.
It will be a good afternoon of music and dancing, you should be part of it!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
MAY DAY DANCE featuring Gumbo Ya Ya
Saturday 27 April 2024
May Day is an important day in history - it is an annual celebration of of workers rights and this is your invitation to dance your way into May powered by the legendary Gumbo Ya Ya.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
DON MORRISON’S RAGING THIRST
Sunday 14 April 2024
In Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst singer songwriter guitarist and guitar maker Don Morrison teams with sons Jake (lead guitar) and Eddie (double bass) along with longtime comrade Andy Pryzgonski (drums) as a quartet to present music as one of the finest original bands this country has heard in quite a while.
Don is a prolific songwriter with words that make the story come to life in your mind’s eye.
This will be an enjoyable afternoon of great music.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
LAZY EYE & FRIENDS
Friday 12 April 2024
Lazy Eye back to the Semaphore Workers Club!
Erica Graf on guitar,
Mario Marino keeps the rhythm going on drums,
Evan Whetter versatile on keys, harmonica and vocals.
And for this gig expanded to include horns - Dusty Cox (sax) & Ena Auricht-Foulks (baritone sax & vox)
This is a tight unit playing a lot of originals.
Inaugural ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge winners (band category) they have extensive pan-Australian performing experience touring and at festivals as well as the honour of representing SA in Memphis.
Always a favourite on the Red Stage - come along & bring a friend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
HOY-HOY! NOT DEAD YET!
Friday 5 April 2024
Frank Lang formed Hoy-Hoy! in 1988 To to try out his singing and bass playing.
It wasn’t long before he started writing original tunes, and when they went over well at his stomping ground of 35 years‘The Semaphore Workers club’, He thought “I like this caper.”
Whats not to like, playing with the likes of: Dave Small, John Freeman, Mauri Berg, Trapper, Joff Bateman, DonMorrison, “how lucky am I.” says Frank.
2 C.D’s and 2 DVD and a lot of, water under the bridge and now Hoy-Hoy! With Dave Rhodes guitar, Gabriel Chammah (Gabbs) sexy sax, and Jeff Algra, on drums he has the opportunity to relive the experience come join them.
As a bonus you get Don Morrison opening for the band. Don writes great songs of about Adelaide and everyday life which blend music and words beautifully.
“Hoy-Hoy! Everybody.”
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUETONES
Sunday 31 March 2024
The only SWC gig over the Easter weekend.
Dance the night away to some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
With three 'X' JUMP DADDYS members [Mark Winston- harp, Matt Carson- drums and David Howlett- Guitar] who are all excited to be returning to The Red Stage with their new line-up including Tony Borg on bass and Michael Mann on vocals and keys.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
ZKYE BLUE BAND & DAMO’s BIRTHDAY
Sunday 24 March 2024
This is a great band fronted by a singer with a big voice,
Zkye Compson-Harris is onstage with guitar whizz Nick Panousakis, that ace on the bass, Damien Steele Scott, Toby Lang is the drumbeating heart of the band and Paul White will keep the keyboard humming.
As well as hearing the music this is an opportunity to say Happy Birthday to Damo.
DOORS 3:30pm
MUSIC 5:00pmish
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
BROTHERHOOD OF LOVE
Friday 22 March 2024
What happens when 4 wah wah pedals meet at the crossroads....the result will be the "Brotherhood Of Love" They are shamelessly the most fluid power soul blues band in this country. Each live performance repertoire is on a "spur of the moment" approach with the intention for improvisational jams take on a whole new meaning for their shows. There's no musical road that they won't take to achieve a mesmerising sound scape of love, soul and musical euphoria, all weaved into a ball of energy for all to enjoy.,,,welcome to the musical togetherness of the Brotherhood of Love
Semaphore Workers Club
THE DIRTY ROOTS BAND
Sunday 17 March 2024
Here is a gig to get dirty about!
Doors : 3:30pm
Band : 5:00pm
Entry : $15.00
Enjoyment : Maxium
Semaphore Workers Club
KEITH SCOTT - Chicago, USA
Friday 15 March 2024
American bluesman Keith Scott returns to the Club, a Chicago Blues icon with a strong following through the USA and Canada we are happy to see him back.
With a strong stage presence he delighted audiences in March last year and after 12 months Keith is making a return to Adelaide as part of his Australian visit.
Keith is keen to reconnect with audience from his last SWC gig as well as make new friends and has support from a backing band of well credentialed local players including Stuart Knowles (guitar), Bobby Blues (harp), Geoff Miller (bass) and John Stephens (drums).
Opening for Keith with a short set will be Dean Bird.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 8:30pm
Semaphore Workers Club
The Persia Brokensha Band & Peter Miller
Sunday 10 March 2024
CONTINUING THE WEEKEND OF CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY THIS IS THE FINAL GIG.
Adelaide’s own award-winning blues singer, Persia Brokensha, with her rich vocals and smouldering stage presence, will bring you classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.
The Persia Brokensha Band sees Persia collaborating with veteran Adelaide musicians Brett Stafford (guitar), Shaun Duncan (bass) and Peter Matzick (drums) with blues driven tunes from the golden age to now.
Opening for Persia is guitar maestro Peter Miller, whose stylistic approach is remarkable and unique.
Peter has a new release album MAD DAY DIRT RAIN which will be available at the gig.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:0pm
Semaphore Workers Club
FRANKIE & SAVVA - ALBUM LAUNCH
Friday 8 March 2024
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY WITH A WEEKEND OF MUSIC FEATURING FEMALE MUSICIANS - FIRST GIG OF THE WEEKEND
Here is your opportunity to be at the launch of their latest album : THREE KINGS & ELVIS.
This will be a big night of music on what is I ternational Women’s Day and the evening features some very fine female musicians.
Joining Frankie and Sav onstage will be
Carol Andersen - sax
Percussionist Sue Filmer
and Danny Filmer - cigar box and blues harp
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CUSTOMLINES
Sunday 3 March 2024
This is a fun band.
The Customlines music is a great playlist of jump blues songs.
If you like to dance this is the band for you - it’s a toe tappin’’, hip shaking’ bebopin’ way to close out your weekend and all for $15.00!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
As a bonus - if you can catch Trev at the bar he’s shouting
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 1 March 2024
Not too many better ways to celebrate the first Friday in March than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints who are, quite simply, a remarkable band.
This is a band that other musicians come to see - you should be there as well!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
VINCE & THE INSOMNIACS + DRESSED TO KILL
Saturday 24 February 2024
South Australian Music Hall Of Fame inductee Vince Contarino has had a professional career spanning over 45 years, he has written and composed many songs performed in various acts over the years (The Dukes, Mickey Finn, Mega Boys, Adult Toys, the Vince Contarino Solo Project) and known nationally/internationally as the singer for the Zep Boys (1986) an act that is 38 years old and still going.
His passion for, blues, jazz, rock, and soul has inspired him to form Vince & The Insomniacs playing 75% original compositions with 25% of great old standards (Willie Dixon, Howlin’, Wolf and Ray Charles) interpreted in their own style.
The Insomniacs are:
Brian Morrison
Graeme Hollis
Ron Kosmider
Jeff Algra
Opening the night will be Dressed to Kill who are a great rocking trio well worth their spot in the programme.
Semaphore Workers Club
TRIBUTE TO CREAM
Friday 23 February 2024
‘Sweet Baby’ James has a new guitar but the same old friends.
They are getting together again for the first time in a very long while to make music - and the title of the gig tells you what is going to happen when James Meston, Dennis Surmon, & Rob Eyers hit the Red Stage to play some tunes they love and you will know.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SATELLITES & THE LINCOLNS - LET’S GET WILD
Saturday 17 February 2024
Oh yeah! A double bill withThe Sats and The Lincoln’s.
It will be a great night of music and dancing.
Doors 7:00pm
Excitement from the time you get there!
Semaphore Workers Club
GUMBO YA YA
Friday 16 February 2024
You are invited to Gumbo Ya Ya’s first SWC gig for 2024.
Here is an opportunity to start your weekend celebrations with Gumbo Ya Ya on the Red Stage - it will also be a great way to end your working week.
Doors 7:30pm. Band 9:00pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
Semaphore Workers Club
ROMALDO GROOVE & GUESTS
Sunday 11 February 2024
Get ready for another bout of Romaldo Groove - but this time with the bonus of guests!
If you’ve already seen this band you’ll be thinking ohh yeah, now you know there are guests you’ll be thinking OOOOHHH YEAH.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
SNOOKS LAVIES ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Friday 9 February 2024
Friday night with Snooks La Vie’s All Star Blues Review is a pretty good way to end your working week and start your weekend.
Playing in many bands over many years the members of this supergroup come together with a chemistry that not too many band have.
You know the musicians and you’ll love the music.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE DIRTY ROOTS BAND
Sunday 4 February 2024
Here is a gig to get dirty about!
Great version of Da Dirty’s featuring BBQ Bilso, Mr C Soule, DeeKay Kipridis and Mario Marino performing live on The Red Stage at The Semaphore Workers Club - great bands every weekend.
Doors : 7:30pm
Band : 9:00pm
Entry : $15.00
Enjoyment : Maxium
Semaphore Workers Club
WARREN MILERA BAND
Saturday 3 February 2024
Warren Milera is a Narungga and Adnyamathanha singer and songwriter based at Hawker in the Flinders Ranges.
Warren is renowned for mesmerising performances of his original music plus his interpretations of some well-loved covers.
The Warren Milera Band brings the dance floor to life with country, rhythm and rock and has attracted fans of all ages around Australia.
Warren loves playing at the SWC, this is a not to be missed gig and is his first for 2024 - so expect nothing less than a high energy, heart warming, feel good time.
See you there!
Doors 7:00pm
Music 8:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE LITTLE DIRTY ROOTS BAND (CANCELLED)
Saturday 3 February 2024
Here is a gig to get dirty about!
Da Dirty’s featuring BBQ Bilso, Mr C Soule, DeeKay Kipridis and Mario Marino performing live on The Red Stage at The Semaphore Workers Club - great bands every weekend.
Doors : 3:30pm
Band : 5: 00pm
Entry : $15.00
Enjoyment : Maxium
Semaphore Workers Club
SHUFFLE SHACK
Friday 2 February 2024
When cyber Jack Mouhalos hits the stage with keyboard king Jesse Deane Freeman & bass man Jason Mannix plus you have Mick Garcia, the sultan of the shuffle beat, sitting up back there are the ingredients for a great show.
Bring your dancing shoes and a smile!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE HONEY BADGERS (CANCELLED)
Friday 2 February 2024
Q : How many bands from Australia have made it to Final of the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis since the event started in 1980?
A : Two.
Q : how many of these bands were from Adelaide?
A : One!
This is a great achievement and that history making band is The Honey Badgers. The Semaphore Workers a club is happy to welcome them back onto the Red Stage in 2024.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Sunday 28 January 2024
Chris is a legend.
His talent and standing are such that there is a saying in the Australian blues community : there are people who play guitar, then there are guitarists . . . then there's Chris Finnen.
Just like a spiritual journey Chris' playing and musicianship will take you to a higher plane when he is joined onstage by Michael Winter (bass), Ian Jefferies (percussion) and Trapper (drums) to play for you.
Close out the long weekend with style at the Semaphore Workers Club.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
ZKYE BLUE
Friday 26 January 2024
This is a great band fronted by a singer with a big voice,
Zkye Compson-Harris is onstage with guitar whizz Nick Panousakis, that ace on the bass, Damien Steele Scott, Toby Lang is the drumbeating heart of the band and Paul White will keep the keyboard humming.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 8:00pmish
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
DR CHRIS & THE REDEEMERS (CANCELLED)
Sunday 21 January 2024
Dr Chris & The Redeemers is a four-piece up-tempo blues band with soul, funk and rock influences to help deliver you from the blues with their unique style of fresh Australian blues-rock, a blend of Texas blues peppered with generous helpings of traditional R&B, funk, and soul.
Their debut album, ’Stone Cold Redemption’, has attracted far-flung attention, gaining airplay on stations across Australia and around the world, including the UK, Italy, France, Portugal, The Netherlands, Germany, the USA, and Canada, with guitarists Dr Chris and ’Saint’ Mark recently being featured in Portugal’s premier guitar magazine, ‘Guitarrista’.
On lead guitar and vocals, Dr Chris is joined by ’Saint’ Mark Munchenberg on guitar, Dave ‘Greenlight’ Blythe on bass, and the inimitable Craig Sheldon on drums.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE T-BONES
Friday 19 January 2024
Been a while since these guys played the Red Stage!
Coming at you for the night with some very good songs and bad stage banter are Sav ‘J J Fields’ Palaktsoglou, Cyber Jack Flash Moholas, and Bro Mario Marino.
A night of musical delight with delightful musicians.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
JESSE DEANE FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES - CD LAUNCH!
Sunday 14 January 2024
Jess, Jason and Micky G play the Red Stage and release a new album.
Ho him CD’s you may say but if you want to support musicians don’t stream from online playlists - buy a CD it pays them better.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE LITTLE DIRTY ROOTS BAND (CANCELLED)
Friday 12 January 2024
Here is a gig to get dirty about!
The little version of Da Dirty’s featuring BBQ Bilso, Mr C Soule, DeeKay Kipridis and Mario Marino performing live on The Red Stage at The Semaphore Workers Club - great bands every weekend.
Doors : 7:30pm
Band : 9:00pm
Entry : $15.00
Enjoyment : Maxium
Semaphore Workers Club
BROTHERHOOD OF LOVE
Friday 12 January 2024
What happens when 4 wah wah pedals meet at the crossroads....the result will be the "Brotherhood Of Love" They are shamelessly the most fluid power soul blues band in this country. Each live performance repertoire is on a "spur of the moment" approach with the intention for improvisational jams take on a whole new meaning for their shows. There's no musical road that they won't take to achieve a mesmerising sound scape of love, soul and musical euphoria, all weaved into a ball of energy for all to enjoy.,,,welcome to the musical togetherness of the Brotherhood of Love
Semaphore Workers Club
THE COOL McCOOLS
Sunday 7 January 2024
Music is their business and they will be hard at work playing a cool style of Blues they will have you hot from dancing.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 5 January 2024
Not too many better ways to celebrate the first Friday in 2024 than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints who are, quite simply, a remarkable band.
This is a band that other musicians come to see - you should be there as well!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB JAM BAND
Sunday 31 December 2023
New Years Eve at the Semaphore Workers Club with The Jam Band
Nick Kipridis, Jesse Deane Freeman, Jason Mannix, Mick Garcia.
See out the old and welcome in the new by the seaside with a sensational band and great bunch of people in a unique venue.
Tickets are $20 online and $30 at the door - if any left
Semaphore Workers Club
THE PERSIA BROKENSHA BAND
Friday 29 December 2023
Persia Brokensha is a great voice matching a smoldering stage presence with rich vocals to bring you classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.
The Persia Brokensha Band has Persia collaborating with veteran Adelaide musicians Brett Stafford (guitar), Shaun Duncan (bass) and Peter Matzick (drums) playing blues driven tunes ranging from the golden age to contemporary.
If you missed them at the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival here is a chance to catch the band.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE PATRICKS
Friday 22 December 2023
You they are not Blues, and to be clear, they are not Irish folk – but they are a lot of fun and we thought a change of music to party on the last Friday before Christmas may be a good thing.
This band is more fun than you can poke a stick at and you should come along and join Robert, Dan, Jamie & Leon while they remember the good ol’ 50’s, meditate on the 60’s, and freak out to the 70’s.
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 9:00pm
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
King Leo LaDell & The Night Owls
Sunday 17 December 2023
Whoot? (it’s a pun, Night Owls, who/hoot – get it?)
So whoot (there I go again) is in the band?
Fronting is King Leo LaDell playing with US-born Oscar LaDell whoot who is a 2nd generation blues singer and guitarist whoot who brings an intensity and depth to his shows that bely his 25 years of age.
On drums is Mick Garcia a blues master drummer Mick brings fire, weight and dignity to every gig and has shared the stage with many modern blues greats.
The quartet is rounded out by the Jesse Deane Freeman hoot is excellent on piano complimented the sublime stylings of Jason Mannix on Bass.
Joining the Night Owls for this gig is harmonica virtuoso Leo LaDell an expat American whoot (lets live with it) moved to New Zealand so he did not have to put up with Trump and enjoyed the place so much he stayed.
This band brings a show packed with classic blues numbers out of New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago, and Texas – it will be a great afternoon!
DOORS 3:30pm
BAND 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BOOGIE MEN
Friday 15 December 2023
The Boogie Men are an iconic SA band with a long history dating back to the early nineties.
Featuring Steve Brown, one of the finest singers in the country, fronting a great collection of musicians :
Michael Hutton (guitar),
Dave Lloyd (drums),
Ron Kosmider (bass),
Richard McDonald (keys),
These guys will hit you between the eyes AND soothe your soul with a wide range of blues tunes (both covers and originals).
Check 'em out folks. You'll love them and come back for more!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
93 Esplanade
ZKYE BLUE
Sunday 10 December 2023
This is a great band fronted by a singer with a big voice,
Zkye Compson-Harris is onstage with guitar whizz Nick Panousakis, that ace on the bass, Damien Steele Scott, Toby Lang is the drumbeating heart of the band and as Paul White is unavailable there will be a special guest to keep the keyboard humming.
DOORS 3:30pm
MUSIC 5:00pmish
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
PUNK AT THE SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
Saturday 9 December 2023
What a boring time some preChristmas parties can be - but that is not the case when Numbskulls, Chainsaw Preachers and Hammer Horrors are playing, they will rip your Christmas pudding before you event start eating it.
Get there early or miss hearing music for the generations.
DOORS 7:00pm
HAMMER HORRORS 8:15pm
CHAINSAW PREACHERS 9:20pm
NUMBSKULLS 10:30pm
$20.00 for 3 bands? Bargain!
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 8 December 2023
This gig doubles as (bass player) Peter Hane’s 70th birthday celebration.
Now you might be thinking 70! Gee whizz! Who would have thought! So make sure you come along while Pete is still able to play . . . .
DOORS 7:30pm
MUSIC 9:00pm
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
MATT TAYLOR'S CHAIN
Friday 1 December 2023
You all know Chain!
Well Matt is back in town for a December visit celebrating 50+ years of CHAIN Australian blues music and playing the Red Stage.
Matt Taylors Adelaide CHAIN features special guest Chris Finnen.
You are invited to attend the celebrations while you can still remember when you were young . . .
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pmish
Online bookings close 3.00pm 1/12/2023.
Semaphore Workers Club
UNB'ROCKEN
Sunday 26 November 2023
Unb’rocken the band from Bali are back on an epic Australian tour!
Formed in Ubud, Bali when two friends got together to explore their passion for music. Garenk (Voice, guitar, harmonica) and Komang (lead guitar) were quickly joined by Tikus (bass guitar) and Ocha (drums and percussion)and are now one of the most sought-after bands in that live music scene.
With regular high energy performances of blues, rock and funk which continue to impress both locals and tourists alike, they were soon asked to appear at leading music festivals such as Bali Blues Festival, Sanur Village Festival and Lombok Blues Festival.
To quote “We are a band that manifests creative freedom for all members to shine”
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
The Semaphore Workers Club
Sonia Smith & Scott Rathman Jnr
Friday 24 November 2023
Two unique performers we are happy to welcome to the Red Stage
Scott Rathman Jr.
A country/country rock original artist-Scott Rathman 'JNR', is based in Gawler and a descendant of the Arrernte people of central Australia: a talented musician. Scott made the top three at this years Tamworth Country Music Festival Best of the Buskers competition.
Joining Scott onstage is Sonia Smith
Sonia is a proud Kokatha woman living and working on Kaurna land.
Sonia’s music speaks of her life journey, struggles, love and triumphs - an emerging artist that has hit the scene in South Australia and is definitely one to watch out for!
Come along as Sonia captivates audiences with her powerful voice, stories and heartfelt lyrics.
Doors 7:30pm
Music 8:45pmish
Waged $15.00
Unwaged $10.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN
Sunday 19 November 2023
Adelaide’s only band to sport a 10 bar blues tune in their set list The Tin Men will excite you.
Australian blues influenced by Chicago styles and with a swampy number that reflects on the Patawalonga they’ve got some good songs with interesting themes.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
LAZY EYE ORGAN TRIO
Friday 17 November 2023
Come along and welcome Lazy Eye back to the Semaphore Workers Club!
You get:
Erica Graf on guitar,
Mario Marino keeps the rhythm going on drums,
Evan Whetter versatile on keys, harmonica and vocals.
This is a tight unit playing a lot of originals.
Inaugural ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge winners (band category) they have extensive pan-Australian performing experience touring and at festivals as well as the honour of representing SA in Memphis.
Always a favourite on the Red Stage - come along & bring a friend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
JESSE DEANE FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Sunday 12 November 2023
Jess, Jason and Micky G
Semaphore Workers Club
HOUSE OF SKA
Saturday 11 November 2023
With the House of Ska you get a seven piece Adelaide band playing all the high energy hits from the 2 tone era - think Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners.
True to the music House of Ska pride themselves on creating an authentic sound as well as the look from that time.
Over the past three years they have performed across Adelaideulli g large crowds and great reviews for their energetic shows.
Happy to travel the band has also ventured to Perth on three occasions where they have created a large fan base.
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE LITTLE DIRTY ROOTS BAND
Friday 10 November 2023
Here is a gig to get dirty about!
The little version of Da Dirty’s featuring BBQ Bilso, Mr C Soule, DeeKay Kipridis and Mario Marino performing live on The Red Stage at The Semaphore Workers Club as part of our program to feature great bands every weekend.
Doors : 7:30pm
Band : 9:00pm
Entry : $15.00
Enjoyment : Maxium
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SATELLITES
Friday 3 November 2023
It’s time to get Wild and Crazy again when The Satellites take stage at the Semaphore Worker’s Club.
Adelaide’s favourite Rockabilly and Roots act The Satellites will be belting out their infectious rockin’ tunes that are guaranteed to get your toes tappin’ and your pulse a poundin’.
An evening with the Satellites at the Worker’s Club is a good time, every time.
See you there!
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SUN JAMMERS
Sunday 29 October 2023
Excited about the return of The Sun Jammers because it felt so good to be dancing, singing along and groovin’ to tunes you hadn’t heard for years when they played last time.
For those who are not up to speed this is Frank Lang’s latest musical project where he teams some great musicians.
Frank on bass & vocals,
Ken Chenery playing drums & vocals,
Michael Rigby on guitar & vocals
These blokes will have you saying ‘I remember that one’ all through the gig.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CUSTOMLINES
Sunday 22 October 2023
THIS IS AN EVERYDAY FESTIVAL EVENT.
The Customlines music is a great playlist of jump blues songs.
If you like to dance this is the band for you - it’s a toe tappin’’, hip shaking’ bebopin’ way to close out your weekend and all for $15.00!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 20 October 2023
THIS IS AN EVERYDAY FESTIVAL EVENT.
Not too many better ways to transition from the working week into the weekend than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints.
This is a band that other musicians come to see.
You should be there!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
Sympathy Orchestra
Saturday 7 October 2023
The Rudder Sympathy Orchestra Album Launch
Semaphore Workers Club
THE JUKE BOX KINGS
Saturday 2 September 2023
The Juke Box Kings perform a selection of classic rock hits fit for a King - be assured these guys will treat you to a right Royal performance.
A band of talented musicians playing music you cannot help but LI-King the band has a fantastic line-up:
Darren Constable - vocals
Mark Luciani – guitar & vocals
Peter Rachwal - guitar
Laurie Height - bass
Mick Rajan – drums
Get along to see this band, despite their age, there isn’t a hint of rust on their armour. It is a Saturday night - so why don’t you come and celebrate with other loyal subjects!
Posted with thanks to Di Spillane from Band It About - Proudly Supporting Live Music for allowing us to adapt her original words.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 25 August 2023
The Bluescasters are back on the Red Stage
Come along and join a bunch of musicians have been sharing their full on electric style of blues with Adelaide crowds for over a decade and a half.
If you like 'powerful blues’ don't miss this one.
Semaphore Workers Club
JESSE DEANE-FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Sunday 20 August 2023
Jesse believes in ‘knowin the blues’ and has delved way back into the social and political background of pre-war blues which is a real benefit to ‘playing the blues’.
The band will keep you entertained playing some swamp, some boogie woogie, and, of course, some blues
Semaphore Workers Club
GLENN SKUTHORPE BAND WITH WARREN MILERA
Saturday 19 August 2023
A master of melodies, Glenn Skuthorpe is one of Australia's most prolific and powerful lyricists, composer, and performer. With 6 highly acclaimed albums in his repertoire, he’s not only praised for his captivating performance style but has had his music appear in multiple films and documentaries like The Emu Runner and John Pilger’s Utopia. He's earned his spot on stage with some of the greats in music, such as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Steve Earle, Kev Carmody, Archie Roach, Rory McLeod, Michelle Shocked. His sound spans a vast gamut from urban street blues to wide open skies - making him an artist that you simply must experience live!
Joined by Warren Milera a Narungga/Adnyamathanha country music singer and songwriter based in the Flinders Ranges. Warren is well known for his mesmerising performances of his original music. Warren has been performing country, rock and rhythm for around two decades and has two original albums released "New Light on the Horizon" and "Heading Home”
Semaphore Workers Club
BROTHERHOOD OF LOVE
Friday 18 August 2023
With more talent than the Matilda’s the band know as Brotherhood of Love return to the Semaphore Workers Club to help Robyn McKenna celebrate her birthday.
Two fabulous reasons to get a ticket - as a bonus it’s a great venue with lovely staff and nice people.
Semaphore Workers Club
LAZY EYE WITH HORNS
Friday 11 August 2023
Come along because Lazy Eye (with Horns!) are back to the Semaphore Workers Club!
You get the basic Lazy Eye Trio:
Erica Graf on guitar,
Mario Marino keeping that beat on drums,
the always versatile Evan Whetter on keys, harmonica and vocals.
This is a tight unit playing a lot of originals and, here is the big plus, they will be joined by a horn section
Inaugural ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge winners (band category) Lazy Eye have extensive pan-Australian performing experience touring and at festivals as well as the honour of representing SA in Memphis.
Always a favourite on the Red Stage - come along & bring a friend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BOOGIE MEN
Sunday 6 August 2023
Now this is exciting.
The Boogie Men return to the Club to play a very special album release gig. They will be performing all tracks from their long awaited new album Katie’s Lane.
This is 10 fabulous tunes, penned by the band, feature the vocals of Steve Brown, Natalie Ermer and Deb Brunotte.
The album is released by the new entity The Back Valley Scribes (a collaboration producing original tunes) - plus few old faves are also on the cards folks!
Join the band at the Semaphore Workers Club for a fabulous celebration and pick up a copy of the new album.
Semaphore Workers Club
the sun jammers
Sunday 30 July 2023
It feels so good to be dancing, singing along and groovin’ to tunes you haven’t heard for years.
This is Frank Lang’s latest musical project which teams Frank on bass & vocals, Ken Chenery playing drums & vocals, and Michael Rigby on guitar & vocals which will have you saying ‘I remember that one’ all through the gig.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 28 July 2023
This band are musicians that musicians listen to!
Not too many better ways to transition from the working week into the weekend than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints.
You should be there.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUE TONES
Sunday 23 July 2023
There are some talented players in this band starting with ex-Jump Daddies Mark Winston- harp, Matt Carson- drums and David Howlett- Guitar along with Tony Borg on bass and Michael Mann on vocals/ keys.
You’ve got a great chance to hit the dance boards with some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
VINCE CONTARINO & THE INSOMNIACS
Saturday 22 July 2023
With over 200 years of collective professional experience Vince & The Insomniacs are a project of energy, skill, and passion.
Blues, jazz, and rock are in the DNA of each member, and it manifests all those genres in the original compositions they perform at each show.
Their focus is on delivering the music to the audience with the utmost intensity without compromising the integrity of entertainment. The inclusion of the audience is the bands number one priority.
South Australian Music Hall of Fame Vince Contarino is on vocals, Brian Morrison on Guitar, Graeme Hollis on Hammond Organ and Piano, Ron Kosmider on Bass and Jeff Algra on Drums.
This show is a must and not to be missed, come, and celebrate music and performance as it should be. Food for the soul, body, and mind.
Doors 7:30pm
Music 9:00pmish
$35 waged
$30 unwages (Commonwealth concession card)
Semaphore Workers Club
THE T-BONES
Friday 21 July 2023
Coming at you for the night with some very good songs and stage banter are Sav ‘J J Fields’ Palaktsoglou, Cyber Jack Flash Moholas, and Mario Marino.
A night of musical delight with delightful musicians.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
COVID protocols apply and the venue requires patrons have an up to date vaccination status.
Proof of vaccination/booster may be requested before entry.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN
Sunday 16 July 2023
Adelaide’s only band to sport a 10 bar blues tune in their set list The Tin Men will excite you.
Australian blues influenced by Chicago styles and with a swampy number that reflects on the Patawalonga they’ve got some good songs with interesting themes.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
SNOOKS LA VIE’S ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Friday 14 July 2023
Snooks LaVie’s AllStars is a curated selection of talented musicians who have that ‘chemistry’ which will make for a magic night when the band hits the Red Stage.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE PERSIA BROKENSHA BAND
Sunday 9 July 2023
Persia Brokensha matches a smouldering stage presence with rich vocals to bring you classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.
The Persia Brokensha Band has Persia collaborating with veteran Adelaide musicians Brett Stafford (guitar), Shaun Duncan (bass) and Peter Matzick (drums) playing blues driven tunes ranging from the golden age to contemporary.
Persia has graciously agreed to allow an Adelaide Roots & Blues Association Youth in Blues alumni act show their skills playing as the opening act/first set.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:0pm
Semaphore Workers Club
DR POCKET
Friday 7 July 2023
Bluesy, soulful, sassy - and as a bonus these guys can play!
Ron ‘Dr Pocket’ Kosmider (bass & vocals) and The Pocketeers :Mick Randall (guitar), Graeme Hollis (keys), Bob Reid (drums).
What should you expect? Music inspired by Willis Dixon, Ken Mo, Peter Green, Ray Charles, The Spencer Davis Group, Robben afore and maybe a bit of Bob Dylan.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
MOJO DINGO
Sunday 2 July 2023
Mojo Dingo are Ged Allman (vocals/ guitar), Bill Burke (guitar), Stephen McInerney (bass) Alex Perminov (drums).
Think modern funky blues where you get original songs with some covers thrown in. That blues sound blended with upbeat funk which has become their signature.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
SHUFFLE SHACK
Friday 30 June 2023
When cyber Jack Mohoulas hits the stage with sexy boys Nathan Dawson & Jason Mannix and the sultan of the shuffle beat Mick Garcia you know it’s going to be a great show.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE COOL McCOOLS
Friday 23 June 2023
Music is their business, and hard at work playing a cool style of Blues they will have you hot from dancing.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
SPIRAL DANCE
Saturday 17 June 2023
Have you ever partied with a Pagan?
No? Well here is your chance!
Join Spiral Dance to celebrate the Winter Solstice.
Doors 7:30pm
Music 8:30pmish
Semaphore Workers Club
THE HONEY BADGERS
Friday 16 June 2023
This is the band from Adelaide that made it to the Final of the International Blues Challenge held in Memphis in January this year.
This is a great achievement and the band is welcome anytime to the Red Stage.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
DON MORRISON’S RAGING THIRST
Sunday 11 June 2023
In Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst singer songwriter guitarist and guitar maker Don Morrison teams with sons Jake (lead guitar) and Eddie (double bass) along with longtime comrade Andy Pryzgonski (drums) as a quartet to present music as one of the finest original bands this country has heard in quite a while.
As a bonus Don will present solo at the beginning of each set a few songs from his latest musical project (CD out soon)
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
Jesse-Deane Freeman and The Rhythm Aces (CANCELLED)
Friday 9 June 2023
Jesse-Deane Freeman and The Rhythm Aces play the Red Stage on a Friday night that is fit for dancing.
Buy a tickets for yourself and buy a second for a friend.
Semaphore Workers Club
JESSE DEANE FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Friday 9 June 2023
Playing solo, duo and band gigs since 1992 Jesse understands what makes a good blues sound.
The Rhythm Aces teams Dennis Kipridis (The Streamliners, Brotherhood of Love, Velvet Moth) on bass and Mick Garcia (The Night Owls, Cool McCools, House Reckers) playing drums with Jesse to make a very hot trio.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Sunday 4 June 2023
This band are musicians that musicians listen to!
Not too many better ways to end the weekend than at the Semaphore Workers Club listening to The Fallen Saints.
Doors 3:30p.
Band 5:00pm.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SATELLITES & THE LINCOLNS
Saturday 3 June 2023
Join us for wild night of entertainment as American flavored Rockabilly and European style Teddy Boy Rock & Roll get together for a Rock N Roll Riot!
Rockabilly, Rhythm and Blues, Rock & Roll – no matter what you call it, it’s gotta have that boogie beat that makes you wanna move your feet and both The Satellites and The Lincolns will deliver powerhouse performances that won’t disappoint.
The Lincolns are an Adelaide based 4 piece Teddy Boy band who play a mix of High Energy Rock n Roll and Rockabilly classics with their own unique style and sound. Dressed in their drape coats, box jackets, drainpipe trousers and creepers, The Lincolns punch the songs out with the same enthusiasm, style, and energy as they were played when thing
Semaphore Workers Club
STEVE BROWN & THE BOOGIE MEN
Friday 2 June 2023
The Boogie Men are an iconic SA band with a long history dating back to the early nineties.
Featuring Steve Brown, one of the finest singers in the country, fronting a great collection of musicians :
Michael Hutton (guitar),
Dave Lloyd (drums),
Ron Kosmider (bass),
Richard McDonald (keys),
These guys will hit you between the eyes AND soothe your soul with a wide range of blues tunes (both covers and originals).
Check 'em out folks. You'll love them and come back for more!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
93 Esplanade
THE SEXY BOYS BLUES BAND
Friday 26 May 2023
The SBBB are a lot of fun.
You get music, musicianship, movement, and, when at the SWC - you are with your mates.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
The Persia Brokensha Band
Sunday 21 May 2023
Adelaide’s own award-winning blues singer, Persia Brokensha, with her rich vocals and smouldering stage presence, will bring you classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor and Bonnie Raitt.
The Persia Brokensha Band sees Persia collaborating with veteran Adelaide musicians Brett Stafford (guitar), Shaun Duncan (bass) and Peter Matzick (drums) with blues driven tunes from the golden age to contemporary.
Persia has graciously agreed to allow an Adelaide Roots & Blues Association Youth in Blues alumni Amin Slee and Lachlan Sullivan to show their skills playing as the opening act/first set.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:0pm
Semaphore Workers Club
Oscar LaDell & The Night Owls
Sunday 14 May 2023
US-born Oscar LaDell is a 2nd generation blues singer and guitarist who brings an intensity and depth to his shows that bely his 24 years of age.
Mick Garcia has shared the stage with many modern blues greats. A blues master drummer Mick brings fire, weight and dignity to every gig.
The quartet is rounded out by the Jesse Deane Freeman who is excellent on piano; and Jason Mannix on Bass.
This band brings a show packed with classic blues numbers out of New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago, and Texas
Semaphore Workers Club
ROMALDO GROOVE
Friday 12 May 2023
Sublime blues and soul for the bar room.
Romaldo Groove - once you’ve seen them, ohh yeah!
Semaphore Workers Club
PAUL & THE ROAD
Sunday 7 May 2023
Paul & The Road is an exciting new coming together of the Adelaide blues scene. It is a journey of dirty blues with some rock and soul.
As a celebration of the music of Paul Macleod (Holler & The Bones, Murmurations Orchestra) it takes us into the wild Outback, epic train rides, and rivers of the heart.
The Road features the soulful artistry of Dave Rhodes (Steve Brown Band, Hoy Hoy) and his life partner Gini (Gini & The Groove), with her earthy fire, on vocals. The engine room is the crème de la crème of Adelaide’s bottom end - Michael Winter (Chris Finnen Band) and Jeff Algra (Seven Stories, the Waifs) swing, drive, and pop. Gilly Gollan on percussion shakes up a storm.
Come for a ride with Paul & The Road . . . . . you’ll see things you’ve never seen before.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
BLUES ARCADIA
Friday 5 May 2023
These guys are from Queensland if you have not seen them you should
Ask and of the SA regulars that travel to the annual Broadbeach Blues Festival about the quality of the music
Some words below from the band
That “difficult second album”? Almost four years have passed since our debut LP, CARNIVAL OF FOOLS.
Under normal circumstances, following up a record that opened at No 1 on the Australian Blues & Roots Airplay chart and attracted 4.5 and 5-star reviews might have been fraught with a degree of overthinking and self-doubt.
But the past four years have proved to be anything but “normal circumstances”. During an extended break enforced by a worldwide plague that brought the entire music and arts industries to a standstill, along with lives and careers in general, the population at large also took pause to consider its future.
Most of us at one time or another wondered if there was a future.
THERE IS!
Our new album NOW OR NEVER is out - we’re coming for you with everything we got!
Semaphore Workers Club
THE T-BONES
Sunday 30 April 2023
Coming at you with some very good songs and stage banter are Sav ‘J J Fields’ Palaktsoglou, Cyber Jack Flash Moholas, and Mick Garcia.
An afternoon of musical delight.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
LAZY EYE ORGAN TRIO
Friday 28 April 2023
Come along and welcome Lazy Eye back to the Semaphore Workers Club!
You get:
Erica Graf on guitar,
Mario Marino keeps the rhythm going on drums,
Evan Whetter versatile on keys, harmonica and vocals.
This is a tight unit playing a lot of originals.
Inaugural ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge winners (band category) they have extensive pan-Australian performing experience touring and at festivals as well as the honour of representing SA in Memphis.
Always a favourite on the Red Stage - come along & bring a friend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
MATT TAYLOR'S CHAIN
Sunday 23 April 2023
You all know Chain!
Well Matt is back in town for a quick visit celebrating Chain’s 50 years of Australian blues music and playing the Red Stage.
Matt Taylors Adelaide CHAIN features special guest Chris Finnen.
You are invited to attend the celebrations!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pmish
Semaphore Workers Club
THE MANKINIS
Friday 21 April 2023
Yes gentlemen a legitimate opportunity to wear your green Borat outfit in public.
This gig presents Snooks LaVie, Jesse Deane-Freeman, Milush Priochaud, and Mick Garcia playing some music to move you on the dance floor.
Not sure what it is going to look like but it should be a great night.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN (CANCELLED)
Friday 21 April 2023
The Tin Men are Martin Davies (guitar & vocs), Tony Lewis (harps & vocs), David Sly (drums & vocs), and Chris Woods (bass).
The band interprets existing music in their own style and write new new songs as a way to build on that blues music tradition - in their words . . . it is true that there is nothing new under the sun but if we don't let that be a barrier to creativity then we are free to use our instruments and voices to express ourselves in ways that have neve been said or heard before.
Expect original Adelaide blues with some versions of songs you will know.
Doors 7;30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
A DUO OF DUOS - BOY/GIRL VERSION!
Sunday 16 April 2023
We have done this before with all boy duos, this event puts Frankie & Savva and SueDan onto the Red Stage.
SueDan will kick off proceedings with a one hour set, Frankie & Savva up for the second set and again you get about an hour.
The closing set will be all 4 on stage playing songs they like to share.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
SYMPATHY ORCHESTRA
Saturday 15 April 2023
Sympathy Orchestra was formed in 1999 and features 4 of Adelaide’s most respected and experienced musicians.
Playing their original music that encompasses rock, jazz, folk, and eastern music this gig is an event to launch their CD.
Supporting SO will be Rob Beinke and Bec Illman.
For more information on the band go to sympathyorchestra.com
Semaphore Workers Club
ONE MORE MILE
Friday 14 April 2023
Join OMM for this Friday night show.
Travis Taylor, Harry M, Nick Kipridis, Michael Winter, Chris Soole, Sav are going to set up a great start to the weekend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUE TONES
Sunday 9 April 2023
Easter Sunday and only gig scheduled this weekend for the Club
There are some talented players in this band starting with ex-Jump Daddies Mark Winston- harp, Matt Carson- drums and David Howlett- Guitar along with Tony Borg on bass and Michael Mann on vocals/ keys.
You’ve got a great chance to hit the dance boards with some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:30pm
Semaphore Workers Club
WINDY CITY DADDIES CHICAGO BLUES BAND
Sunday 2 April 2023
In the first half of the 1900’s, African Americans from the Mississippi Delta and surrounding regions, moved north in search of a better life… many settled in Chicago Illinois, bringing their rich culture and music that originated in the deep south with them. By the late 1940’s, electric instruments and amplification were creating a new sound, a new form of music that still captured the essence of the earlier Delta Blues, becoming what we now know as “Chicago Blues”. One man has been given the recognition as being “ The Father of Chicago Blues”… McKinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters) April 4 1913-April 30 1983. The tough, harmonica driven Blues Band format that set the standard for the future of the Blues to come…. The Windy City Daddies pay tribute to this music and the artists who created it, taking the listener back 70 years, with their passion for the music and authenticity. Chicago Blues as it should be played, with conviction!!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00p
Semaphore Workers Club
BLUE PRINT
Friday 31 March 2023
This band is a long standing 3 piece who have come back after a break, not been seen by enough people when the Red Stage hosted them early in January (and they blew the audience away that night as they had last year at the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival) they are back because they deserve to be.
The band is tight with a good song list, you should come and see the music.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
KEITH SCOTT BLUES BAND
Sunday 26 March 2023
Chicago bluesman Keith Scott who has has played onstage with the world's most elite blues fraternity but (unfortunately) has a low profile here.
The extremely affable Scott is making a trip to Adelaide to test the South Australian gig scene.
Along with welcoming trademark grin, growling howling vocals and sheer blues guitar brilliance, Keith wows audiences with a power house of music each performance.
The Club has scheduled a date on what is an exclusively South Australian tour so you will have the opportunity to experience a genuine Chicago bluesman.
Keith will be joined on stage by a cast of respected South Australian musicians including CHRIS FINNEN - and we know Chris does not play with dopes!
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 24 March 2023
The Bluescasters are back!
Come along and join a bunch of musicians have been sharing their full on electric style of blues with Adelaide crowds for over a decade and a half.
If you like 'powerful blues’ don't miss this one.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE T-BONES (CANCELLED)
Sunday 19 March 2023
Coming at you with some very good songs and stage banter are Sav ‘J J Fields’ Palaktsoglou, Cyber Jack Flash Moholas, and Mick Garcia.
An afternoon of musical delight.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
UNB'ROCKEN
Sunday 19 March 2023
Unb’rocken the band from Bali are back!
Formed in Ubud, Bali when two friends got together to explore their passion for music. Garenk (Voice, guitar, harmonica) and Komang (lead guitar) were quickly joined by Tikus (bass guitar) and Ocha (drums and percussion)and are now one of the most sought-after bands in that live music scene.
With regular high energy performances of blues, rock and funk which continue to impress both locals and tourists alike, they were soon asked to appear at leading music festivals such as Bali Blues Festival, Sanur Village Festival and Lombok Blues Festival.
To quote “We are a band that manifests creative freedom for all members to shine”
The Semaphore Workers Club
THE STEVE BROWN BAND - LAST STAND
Friday 17 March 2023
After many years the SBB are closing down.
This will be their farewell show.
Semaphore Workers Club
DON MORRISON'S RAGING THIRST
Sunday 12 March 2023
In Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst, singer, songwriter, guitarist and guitar-maker Don Morrison teams up with his two sons, Eddie on double bass, and Jake on lead guitar.
They’ve taught him some new chords and bought him into the 21st century.
Along with longtime comrade Andy Przygonski on drums this quartet makes up Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst one of the finest original bands this country has heard for quite a while.
‘I’m convinced Don Morrison is one of the finest songwriters this country has produced’ Stuart Coupe.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
VINCE CONTARINO & THE FUNKIN’ ROCKIN’ BLUES BAND
Saturday 11 March 2023
Vocal legend Vince Contarino has put together a damn good band which is appearing for one night only at the Semaphore Workers Club.
Joining Vince on the Red Stage will be guitar virtuoso Stefan Hauk, US bass man Craig Calhoun (who has played from San Francisco to Berlin to Sydney in musical outfits as diverse as The Supremes, Marcia Hines/Jimmy Barnes, Eurogliders) and, on drums, legendary master musician Mark Meyer.
Tickets $35 online - Commonwealth concession card holders $30.
Semaphore Workers Club
SNOOKS LA VIE’S ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Friday 10 March 2023
Snook’s has curated a group of talented musicians who play very well when they hit the Red Stage.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
The Oscar LaDell Blues Orchestra
Sunday 5 March 2023
US-born Oscar LaDell is a 2nd generation blues singer and guitarist who brings an intensity and depth to his shows that bely his 24 years of age.
Mick Garcia has shared the stage with many modern blues greats. A blues master drummer Mick brings fire, weight and dignity to every gig.
The quartet is rounded out by the Jesse Deane Freeman who is excellent on piano; and Jason Mannix on Bass.
This band brings a show packed with classic blues numbers out of New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago, Texas and also features many of Oscar’s fine originals, including the Independent Blues Radio Top 50 charting ‘Slow Burning Love.’
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Friday 3 March 2023
Chris turned 70 at the end of December 2022 an has had two events celebrating this milestone so far.
Early in December saw the southern music community gather at The Groove Garden which saw a stack of artists music lovers joined Chris on the day to preemptively welcome his 70 year anniversary.
In January the Adelaide Roots & Blues Association asked Chris to put together a bespoke band so ARBA could pay respect to the bloke who has supported live music in Adelaide for over 40 years.
Now it’s the time for the Semaphore Workers Club to present Chris onstage with his regular musical colleagues to play for you.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SEXY BOYS BLUES BAND
Friday 24 February 2023
The SBBB are a lot of fun.
You get music, musicianship, movement, and, when at the SWC - you are with your mates.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
Semaphore Workers Club
THE NUMBSKULLS
Saturday 18 February 2023
While the Club is traditionally a Blues venue this is a night celebrating Punk.
Joining The Numbskulls will be The Packets.
So if you are a Numbskulls and/or Packets fan this is the gig for you!
Semaphore Workers Club
THE HONEY BADGERS
Friday 17 February 2023
First full stage full set gig for the band after a pretty big trip to Memphis where they made it to the Final of the International Blues Challenge (bands category).
What will you get for your money?
You get a very good band which has proven its music credentials in The Big Easy.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00 (bargain!)
Photo credit : Frank Sultana (winner MBC solo/duo category)
Semaphore Workers Club
A DUO OF DUO’S
Sunday 29 January 2023
Something to enjoy on a Sunday and a great way to wind down the weekend.
Nikko & Snooks.
Mick Kidd & Dave Blight
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN
Friday 27 January 2023
The Tin Men are Martin Davies (guitar & vocs), Tony Lewis (harps & vocs), David Sly (drums & vocs), and Chris Woods (bass).
The band interprets existing music in their own style and write new new songs as a way to build on that blues music tradition - in their words . . . it is true that there is nothing new under the sun but if we don't let that be a barrier to creativity then we are free to use our instruments and voices to express ourselves in ways that have neve been said or heard before.
Expect original Adelaide blues with some versions of songs you will know.
Doors 7;30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
SHUFFLE SHACK
Sunday 22 January 2023
Knowing that The Coors are touring in 2023 and looking for an opening act Shuffle Shack will be filming this gig and sending as an audition tape - you should come along and be onscreen.
Mick Garcia - drum kit
Jason Mannix - guitars & vocs
Cyber Jack Mohalas - bass & vocs
Nathan Dawson - chewing the tin sandwich.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUE TONES
Friday 20 January 2023
Second gig for this band at the venue and anyone who was there on November for the 13th we lucky despite the date.
There are three 'X' JUMP DADDYS members [Mark Winston- harp, Matt Carson- drums and David Howlett- Guitar] along with Tony Borg on bass and Michael Mann on vocals/ keys and who are all excited to be returning to The Red Stage.
A great chance to dance the night away to some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
MUDDY ROAD
Sunday 15 January 2023
Muddy Road play the blues with mojo - I am not talking Mojo Webb or Mojo Dingo here, I am telling you they play with a style, a very good style.
Been some time since a Red Stage appearance for the band
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
ROMALDO GROOVE
Friday 13 January 2023
Sublime blues and soul for the bar room.
Romaldo Groove - once you’ve seen them, ohh yeah!
Semaphore Workers Club
BLUE PRINT
Sunday 8 January 2023
This is a long standing 3 piece who have not been seen by enough people.
They blew the audience away at the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival so come and see the music
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
ONE MORE MILE
Friday 6 January 2023
Join OMM for the first Friday night show of 2023.
Travis Taylor, Mario Marino, Nick Kipridis, Michael Winter, Chris Soole, Sav are going to set up a great start to the musical year.
Semaphore Workers Club
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE BLUESCASTERS AT THE SWC
Saturday 31 December 2022
New Years Eve at the Semaphore Workers Club with The Bluescasters.
See out the old and welcome in the new by the seaside with a sensational band and great bunch of people in a unique venue.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Sunday 11 December 2022
Nick Panousakis - guitars
Carl Pink - acoustic/voc
Mark Meyer - drums/voc
Ron Kosmider - bass/voc
This is the band that has musicians talking and dancers dancing so a happy blend - you should see them.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
GUMBO YA YA
Friday 9 December 2022
You are invited to Gumbo Ya Ya’s Christmas Party.
Moving towards the end of 2022 start your celebrations with Gumbo Ya Ya on the Red Stage - it will also be a great way to begin the weekend.
Doors 7:30pm. Band 9:00pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
Semaphore Workers Club
YOUNG NEIL & HORSE CRAZY
Sunday 4 December 2022
Stu Day, Denis Surmon, Enrico Mick Morena and Mike Jones present the music of Neil Young.
These guys do a fabulous job and why wouldn’t they - there is a long list of great songs (almost too many) to play.
Doors 3:30pm. Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
UNB'ROCKEN
Friday 2 December 2022
nb’rocken were formed in Ubud, Bali when two friends got together to explore their passion for music. Garenk (Voice, guitar, harmonica) and Komang (lead guitar) were quickly joined by Tikus (bass guitar) and Ocha (drums and percussion)and are now one of the most sought-after bands in that live music scene.
With regular high energy performances of blues, rock and funk which continue to impress both locals and tourists alike, they were soon asked to appear at leading music festivals such as Bali Blues Festival, Sanur Village Festival and Lombok Blues Festival.
To quote “We are a band that manifests creative freedom for all members to shine”
The Semaphore Workers Club
THE OSCAR LADELL TRIO
Sunday 27 November 2022
Oscar LaDell is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who brings a timeless style to his blend of Blues, Soul & Folk.
Hailing originally from Denver Colorado, LaDell grew up in New Zealand at Purakaunui in the South of Aotearoa.
Oscar is now based in Melbourne, Australia and is in Adelaide for the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival so we have taken the opportunity to showcase the band.
The Oscar LaDell Trio line-up is Oscar LaDell: Guitar, Vox; Mike Crawford: Hammond Organ; Will Harris: Drums – there approach to songs and eclectic influences contribute to a sound that is at both authentic and unique.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
The Semaphore Woskers Club
THE SEXY BOYS BLUES BAND
Friday 25 November 2022
Adelaide's sexiest blues band!
You want old school rhythm and blues we can give it ya.
Paris Clark- Proud / guitar
Sean Martin / drumkit
Jason Mannix / flatwound bass
Liam "sexy" Martin / guitar
Harmonica Nate Dawson / harmonicas
Dave “daddy sexy” Martin / keys
Semaphore Workers Club
THE COOL McCOOLS
Sunday 20 November 2022
Playing that Beat for your feet and Swing for your soul danger is not their business – music is.
Nick Kipridis – guitars & vox
Andrew Ingham – guitar & vox
Jack Mouhalos – bass
Mick Garcia – drums
Semaphore Workers Club
A GIG FOR GREG
Saturday 19 November 2022
Greg Hill is unfortunately in Stage 4 of the C word.
The cost for his medications is crazy and Greg has a family who are doing their best to support him but we can assist.
By buying a ticket(s) you will be able to support in a small way.
Some muso friends and the Semaphore Workers Club are promoting this gig to assist in raising funds and make a night worth remembering.
Lots of you would know Greg, so please, come along and show some love.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN
Friday 18 November 2022
Adelaide’s only band to sport a 10 bar blues tune in their set list The Tin Men will excite you.
Australian blues influenced by Chicago styles and with a swampy number that reflects on the Patawalonga they’ve got some good songs with interesting themes.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
THE BLUETONES
Sunday 13 November 2022
Dance the night away to some jump blues and swing with THE BLUETONES.
With three 'X' JUMP DADDYS members [Mark Winston- harp, Matt Carson- drums and David Howlett- Guitar] who are all excited to be returning to The Red Stage with their new line-up including Tony Borg on bass and Michael Mann on vocals and keys.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
SNOOKS LA VIE'S ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Friday 11 November 2022
Some great artists playing some great songs which will give you a great entertainment experience.
Mr Snooks La Vie - vocs & harmonica
J J Fields (aka Sav) - guitar and vocs
Jesse Deane-Freeman - keys, maybe guitar, definitely vocs
(Cyber) Jack Mohalos - bass & vocs
Mick Garcia - drum kit
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
BONFIRE BLUES
Sunday 6 November 2022
Old School Rhythms & Blues with a touch of Sass, Soul & Swing!
This is old school blues at it’s best with a touch of something more…..
Dance, swoon or tap your feet as Bonnie & her band fire up the senses delivering powerful lyrics & moving music of the brilliant Bessie Smith, raunchy Ruth Brown & unstoppable Big Mama Thornton in her five piece Bonfire Blues line up.
And there’s more…
Aretha, Nina, Etta, Koko Taylor, BB King & Katie Webster, Bonnie Rait, Beth Hart, Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Santana, & entertaining duets.
Bonnie may even sneak in a couple of her own compositions recorded in Victoria on the ‘Wayward Women Blues’ 2017 compilation album.
Book Early!
Bonnie Lee Galea – vocals
Quinton Dunne – bass/vocals
Michael Rigby – guitar/vocals
Steve Todd – drums/percussion
Gabriel Chammah – saxophone
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BOOGIEMEN
Friday 4 November 2022
The Boogie Men are an iconic SA band with a long history dating back to the early nineties.
Featuring Steve Brown, one of the finest singers in the country, fronting a great collection of musicians : Michael Hutton (guitar), Dave Lloyd (drums), Ron Kosmider (bass), Richard McDonald (keys), these guys will hit you between the eyes AND soothe your soul with a wide range of blues tunes (both covers and originals).
Check 'em out folks. You'll be back for more!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
93 Esplanade
THE SHUFFLE SHACK
Sunday 30 October 2022
After a 27 week 25 show European tour where they had The Rolling Stones and Rhianna opening The Shuffle Shack are back and playing the Red Stage.
Better than ever with all the practice this is an all star line up!
Mick Garcia on drums,
Jason Mannix on guitar,
''cyber" Jack Mouhalos on bass
Nathan Dawson on harmonica
Your gonna love it!!!
Semaphore Workers Club
MATT TAYLOR'S CHAIN
Friday 28 October 2022
You all know Chain!
Well Matt is back in town for his annual visit and playing the Red Stage.
Matt Taylors Adelaide CHAIN features special guest Chris Finnen.
You are invited to attend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pmish
Semaphore Workers Club
BEINKE BROTHERS BAND
Sunday 23 October 2022
The Beinke Brothers Band is made up of blokes from the Eyre Peninsula - what a great export to the Adelaide music scene.
Playing a unique blend of rich, jammy blues/country/rocknroll you get the mainstay of (senior Beinke's) Leo, John and Rob plus the current lineup includes Craig Fraser on drums and Leo’s son Jordan on keys, cousin Sam Patsouris joins the band on guitar and vocals from time to time.
Its a family thing
Semaphore Workers Club
JESSE DEANE-FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Sunday 16 October 2022
Jesse believes in ‘knowin the blues’ and has delved way back into the social and political background of pre-war blues which is a real benefit to ‘playing the blues’.
The band will keep you entertained playing some swamp, some boogie woogie, and, of course, some blues
Jesse Deane-Freeman : keys, guitar & vocals,
Dennis Kipridis : bass
Mick Garcia : drums
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUE KATZ
Friday 14 October 2022
Roots and blues with the rascals who are the Blue Katz.
Stu Day : bass & vocals
Steve Gower : guitar, harmonica & vocals
Billy Regione : drums & vocals
Arguably the greatest blues and roots band in the world, come and argue it with them.
Semaphore Workers Club
ZKYE BLUE
Sunday 9 October 2022
When Zkye Blue Band plays there is energy in the air.
You get a great band playing some hot songs.
Come along and bring a friend.
Semaphore Workers Club
HOY HOY
Friday 7 October 2022
HOY-HOY! Which says it all!
Back for more.
Featuring:
Dave Rhodes-guitar.
Jeff Algra-drums.
Gabriel Chammah-Sax.
Opening set: Don Morrison.
And surprise guests.
Book early.
The Semaphore Workers Club
SNOOKS & NIKKO and MICK KIDD & DAVE BLIGHT - A DUO OF DUOS
Sunday 25 September 2022
Train-hoppin' & tearin' it up at a watering-hole near you! Blues 'n' ballads, long tales 'n' crackers & all points in between! Don’t forget to tie up yer horse first.
Yeah I know it’s hyperbole and nonsense but I think it works to get your attention - and, truly, last time they played the Club this way it was really really good.
Two terrific duos doing guitar, harmonica and vocals in two different ways.
Doors 3:30pm
Music 5:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
GUMBO YA! YA!
Friday 23 September 2022
Gumbo Ya Ya are Adelaide’s Kings of New Orleans rhythm and blues bringing you a musical "Gumbo" from New Orleans that will get you on the dance floor!
And then there is the music of Van Morrison.
Gumbo Ya! Ya!, have been at it for decades!
Get your Voodoo on!
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
DEAD LUCKY
Sunday 18 September 2022
Join hot rockabilly outfit DEAD LUCKY featuring dynamic frontman Pat the Rat Loughry, Gretch guitar royalty Brian Morrison, Adelaide’s most sought after Cocktail Skinsman Mario Marino, and the master of Slap Bass Mr Michael Winter
They’ll be tearing up the red stage at the Semaphore Workers Club
Semaphore Workers Club
STEVE BROWN BAND
Friday 16 September 2022
Some words that reflect the attributes of this band.
Unpredictable. Awe inspiring. Soulful vocal delivery. Heartfelt. Aura.
Consummate musicians. Stellar individual showcases.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE HI ROLLERS
Sunday 11 September 2022
Created to play the music they love The Hi Rollers play West Coast jump blues very well.
A very funky 5 piece outfit fronted by Mark Winston on harmonica and with Paul Thompson ‘aka Thommo laying the beat on drums this band plays a style that stands up to scrutiny.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
Bring a friend in case you want to dance and a platter in case you get hungry.
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 9 September 2022
Nick Panousakis - guitars
Carl Pink - acoustic/voc
Mark Meyer - drums/voc
Ron Kosmider - bass/voc
This is the band that has musicians talking and dancers dancing so a happy blend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE TIN MEN
Sunday 4 September 2022
Adelaide’s only band to sport a 10 bar blues tune in their set list The Tin Men will excite you.
Australian blues influenced by Chicago styles and with a swampy number that reflects on the Patawalonga they’ve got some good songs with interesting themes.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
SYMPATHY ORCHESTRA WITH LEO & ROB BEINKE
Saturday 3 September 2022
Original instrumental rock music by Sympathy Orchestra with Guests Leo and Rob Beinke opening the night.
Doors 7:30pm
Music sometime after that.
Bring a platter so you don’t go hungry!
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 2 September 2022
The Bluescasters are back to celebrate Rogers birthday!
We know the band is in their 16th year and we are thinking Roger is a bit older than that.
Come along and join a bunch of musicians have been sharing their full on electric style of blues, and Roger, with Adelaide crowds for over a decade and a half.
If you like 'powerful blues’, and Roger, don't miss this one.
Semaphore Workers Club
MUDDY ROAD
Sunday 28 August 2022
MUDDY ROAD
Semaphore Workers Club
The Fiddle Chicks; Soursob Bob & Emma Luker; Craig Atkins
Saturday 27 August 2022
The Fiddle Chicks; Soursob Bob & Emma Luker; Craig Atkins
Semaphore Workers Club
MOJO DINGO
Friday 26 August 2022
Mojo Dingo are a modern blues funk band. They deliver a fresh dynamic and an authentic blues blended with upbeat funk.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE T-BONES
Sunday 21 August 2022
THE T-BONES play the Semaphore Workers Club on Sunday 21 August, doors open 3.30pm
Semaphore Workers Club
GAMMA RAYS; HAYSTACKS CALHOON; MORAYGUN
Saturday 20 August 2022
GAMMA RAYS; HAYSTACKS CALHOON; MORAYGUN appear Saturday 20 August doors open 7.30pm
Semaphore Workers Club
THE BOOGIE MEN
Friday 19 August 2022
The Boogie Men play Semaphore Workers Club on Friday 19 August, doors open 7.30pm
Semaphore Workers Club
ZKYE BLUE
Sunday 14 August 2022
TBC
Semaphore Workers Club
PAPA LEGBA
Friday 12 August 2022
TBC
SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
AARON POLLOCK
Sunday 7 August 2022
TBC
Semaphore Workers Club
THE CHAIRMEN & THE SMOKIN' CROCS
Saturday 6 August 2022
The Chairmen & The Smokin Crocs team up at The SWC for a smoky night of swamp rockin blues....
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SATELLITES
Friday 5 August 2022
One of Australia’s favourite Rockabilly & Roots acts “The Satellites” are back again for another wild gig at the Semaphore Worker’s Club. They’ve toured USA, Europe and all over Australia continuing to impress with their infectious high energy rockin’ rhythm & roots style. The Satellites are an exciting 4 piece combo playing a variety of styles from jazz/blues, western swing, kickin’ country and rockabilly classics with shared female/male vocals, slappin’ bass to top off their unique style.
Semaphore Workers Club
CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Sunday 31 July 2022
There has been an illness and the band is unable to play.
The TinMen have filled this gap and will be onstage in place of The Chris Finnen Band
Semaphore Workers Club
IN THE DOGHOUSE
Saturday 30 July 2022
Local band from Moana, South Australia playing a range of punked up rockabilly
Semaphore Workers Club
THE COOL McCOOLS
Friday 29 July 2022
Danger is not their business – music is. Playing that Beat for your feet and Swing for your soul.
Nick Kipridis – guitars & vox
Andrew Ingham – guitar & vox
Jack Mouhalos – bass
Mick Garcia – drums
Semaphore Workers Club
ONE MORE MILE
Sunday 24 July 2022
One More Mile is a dedicated conglomerate of experienced blues musicians. They are a top flight performance ensemble that come ready to play.
Semaphore Workers Club
THE SEXY BOYS BLUES BAND
Friday 22 July 2022
Adelaide's sexiest blues band!
You want old school rhythm and blues we can give it ya.
Paris Clark- Proud / guitar
Sean Martin / drumkit
Jason Mannix / flatwound bass
Liam "sexy" Martin / guitar
Harmonica Nate Dawson / harmonicas
Semaphore Workers Club
BEINKE BROTHERS BAND
Sunday 17 July 2022
The Beinke Brothers Band. Leo, John and Rob Beinke.
The current lineup includes Craig Fraser on drums and Leo’s son Jordan on keys. Cousin Sam Patsouris joining the band on guitar and vocals from time to time.
Semaphore Workers Club
PlanB
Saturday 16 July 2022
PlanB - Only $15 admission to catch PlanB perform in its entirety, the band's current album, Hello Dear Stranger
Semaphore Workers Club
THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 15 July 2022
Nick Panousakis - guitars
Carl Pink - acoustic/voc
Mark Meyer - drums/voc
Ron Kosmider - bass/voc
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THE SHUFFLE SHACK
Sunday 10 July 2022
THE SHUFFLE SHACK - The Shuffle Shack are back and better than ever.
With an all star lineup of Mick Garcia (drums), Jason Mannix on guitar, Cyber Jack Flash Mouhalous (bass), and Nathan Dawson on harmonica(s) you’re gunna love it.
Come along and bring a friend because it will be a blast!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
$15.00
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BLUE KATZ
Sunday 3 July 2022
Blue Katz - arguably the world's greatest blues and roots band in the world.
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KEY GRIP
Friday 1 July 2022
Keygrip’s view on the blues is pretty simple - it’s gotta swing!
Drawing influences and songs from Percy Mayfield and B B King to Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Earl King they explore many shades of blues: up tempo and slow tunes, tunes with tasty interesting progressions, tunes that sometimes need a bit of work to get them right.
The band will take you on a tour of the blues and get you up and dancing.
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NIKKO & SNOOKS with MICK KIDD & DAVE BLIGHT
Sunday 26 June 2022
Train-hoppin' & tearin' it up at a watering-hole near you! Blues 'n' ballads, long tales 'n' crackers & all points in between! Tie up yer horse first.
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GUMBO YA! YA!
Friday 24 June 2022
Drums, bass, keyboard, guitar, trumpet. sax and trombone and vocals.
Eight live musicians and a vocalist bringing you a musical "Gumbo" from New Orleans that will get you on the dance floor! And then there is the music of Van Morrison.
Gumbo Ya! Ya!, have been at it for decades! Get your Voodoo on!
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THE BLUESCASTERS
Sunday 19 June 2022
The Bluescasters are back! Now in their 16th year they have been sharing their full on electric style of blues with Adelaide crowds for over a decade. If you like 'powerful blues' don't miss this one.
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SPIRAL DANCE
Saturday 18 June 2022
Featuring the Fayre Guisers Mummers Players and the burning of the Yule Log. Join Spiral Dance for a Medieval/Viking themed night with just a touch of Gothic Steampunk thrown in. Drag out all of your old Solstice costumes that have been gathering dust over the years. BYO Picnic Dinner, no BYO Alcohol, full bar available
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THE SHUFFLE SHACK
Sunday 12 June 2022
After a 75 year hiatus The Shuffle Shack are back and better than ever! With an all star line up of Mick Garcia on drums, Jason Mannix on guitar, ''Slack"" Jack Mouhalos on bass and Nathan Dawson on harmonica your gonna love it!!!
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IRON LION ZION with CRAIG ATKINS
Saturday 11 June 2022
Craig Atkins is a unique 'one-man band' songwriter and performer, originally hailing from Adelaide SA, but now calling the Byron Hinterland home, with his set up consisting of various Guitars, Lap Slide, Didgeridoos, Foot Percussion, Loop & vocals.
Iron Lion Zion are a Bob Marley UB40 and reggae band consisting of lead singer keyboard sax guitar bassist drums percussion playing early to late Bob with the best of UB40 two tone and ska
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STEVE BROWN BAND
Friday 10 June 2022
Unpredictable. Awe inspiring. Soulful vocal delivery. Heartfelt. Aura.
Consummate musicians. Stellar individual showcases.
Doors 7:30pm
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CHRIS FINNEN BAND
Sunday 5 June 2022
The Chris Finnen band are Chris Finnen (vocal and guitar), Michael Winter (bass), Traper Draper (drums) and Ian Jefferey (percussion).
For over 4 decades Chris Finnen has travelled as a troubadour journey man and has earnt the reputation as a ‘guitarist’s’ guitarist”. Chris brings a wry twist to his original blues music, adding a sly humour to lyrics, focussing in the musing of everyday experiences and embracing a strong sense of community.
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WARREN MILERA
Saturday 4 June 2022
Warren is stoked to be returning to the Semaphore Workers Club with his band in June. Warren Milera is a Narungga/Adnyamathanha country music singer and songwriter based in Hawker in the Flinders Ranges. Warren is well known for his mesmerising performances of his original music and some well-loved covers. Warren has been performing country, rock and rhythm for around two decades and had two original albums released "New Light on the Horizon" and "Heading Home" performed at many festivals.
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ZKYE BLUE
Friday 3 June 2022
Zkye Blue returns to the Semaphore Workers Club
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THE COOL McCOOLS
Sunday 29 May 2022
The Cool McCools are not to be confused with the cartoon characters – these guys are real and danger is not their business, music is.
When they last played it was a packed house playing that Beat for your feet and Swing for your soul that will put a Smile on your face.
The band is
Nick Kipridis – guitars & voc
Andrew Ingham – guitar & voc
Jack Molhalos – bass
Mick Garcia – drumming devices
Doors 3:30pm.
Band 5:00pm
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THE FALLEN SAINTS
Friday 27 May 2022
The Fallen Saints are the band musicians like to listen to and the Club is happy they are back on the Red Stage for you to experience their magic.
Come along to hear -
Carl Pink - acoustic/voc
Mark Meyer - drums/voc
Nick Panousakis - guitars
Ron Kosmider - bass/voc
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
Buy a ticket online as it makes the Club happy and the band very happy!
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THE BOOGIEMEN
Sunday 22 May 2022
The Boogie Men are an iconic SA band having a long history dating back to the early nineties. The band boasts one of the finest singers in the country (Steve Brown) as well as Dave Lloyd (drums), Ron Kosmider (bass), Richard McDonald (keys) and Michael Hutton (guitar). These guys will hit you between the eyes AND soothe your soul with a wide range of blues tunes (both covers and originals). Check 'em out folks. You'll be back for more!
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
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THE HAWKINS BAND
Friday 20 May 2022
Mark Hawkins, Matt Carson, Darrell Thompson and Ronny Davidson are The Hawkins Band.
Known as the band with a groove to die for these guys play a blend of Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, including original songs which has seen the band develop a strong loyal following of patrons because they perform at an exceptional level.
Buy a ticket for yourself and one for a friend - they will also enjoy the band!
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ONE MORE MILE
Friday 13 May 2022
Don't let the date fool you because good things can happen on the 13th, things like ONE MORE MILE, a dedicated conglomerate of experienced blues musicians that come ready to play & a band good enough to be chosen to represent South Australia at the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
As an added bonus many of the songs are crafted by Travis and tell a great story.
Travis Taylor - Vocs, harmonica, guitar
Sav Palaktsoglou - guitar, vocs
Nick Kipridis - vocs, guitar
Michael Winter - bass
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SOULCENTRIC
Sunday 8 May 2022
Soul-Centric features many of Adelaide’s finest musicians across several generations, and marinates in Memphis Soul, a little gospel, rhythm and blues, soul and funky blues.
Saxophonist Dusty Cox and personnel, vocals by Kate Lewis, trombonist Alex Taylor, keyboardist David McEvoy, guitarist Tyler Venter, bassist Shireen Khemlani and drummer Cameron Tonkin.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm.
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THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 6 May 2022
Now in their 16th.year these guys have been sharing their full on electric style of Blues with Adelaide crowds. If you like "Powerful Blues" don't miss this one.
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THE HONEY BADGERS
Sunday 1 May 2022
The Honey Badgers - a powerhouse band of Blues, Funk and Soul, with horns return to the SWC on May Day.
The Badgers feature an incredible line up playing tunes to put a smile on the punter's faces and, simply put, that is their mission - to get people grooving
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MAY DAY DANCE
Saturday 30 April 2022
Come dance your way into International Workers Day with the amazing
Stephen O'Malley
The Fiddle Chicks
The Shambolics
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BLUE PRINT
Sunday 24 April 2022
Reformed and returning for the first time in a long time, we can't wait for them to hit the Red Stage at the Semaphore Workers Club with a brand of blues you can use!
Sunday afternoon, public holiday the next day and the beauty of Semaphore and this magnificent venue.
What more could you want? A BBQ meal? Well I think that will also be on offer so - yeah, a great afternoon.
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SNOOKS LA VIE'S ALL STAR BLUES REVIEW
Friday 22 April 2022
Some great artists playing some great songs which will give you a great entertainment experience.
Mr Snooks La Vie - vocs & harmonica
J J Fields (aka Sav) - guitar and vocs
Jesse Deane-Freeman - keys, maybe guitar, definitely vocs
(Cyber) Jack Mohalos - bass & vocs
Mick Garcia - drum kit
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
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JESSE DEANE-FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Sunday 17 April 2022
Jesse believes in ‘knowin the blues’ and has delved way back into the social and political background of pre-war blues which is a real benefit to ‘playing the blues’.
The band will keep you entertained playing some swamp, some boogie woogie, and, of course, some blues
Jesse Deane-Freeman : keys, guitar & vocals,
Jack Mohalus : bass
Mick Garcia : drums
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YOUNG NEIL & HORSE CRAZY
Sunday 10 April 2022
NEIL YOUNG is a true legend of rock. His restless creativity has inspired millions around the world. Now YOUNG NEIL and band HORSE CRAZY brings the best of Neil to you. Solo minstrel, acoustic country and flat out rockers – this show trips through 50 years of unforgettable classics. A great band featuring Stuart Day, Enrico Morena, Mike Jones and Denis Surmon perform the hits and deep album cuts to satisfy the most discerning fan.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
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PAPA LEGBA
Friday 8 April 2022
BABY LETS PLAY!
Papa Legba is
Frank Lang : Bass & Vocals
Sav : Guitars
Mick Garcia : Drum(mer extraordinaire)
Papa Legba, play rockin', swingin', blues tunes by:
CAB CALLOWAY, HOWLIN' WOLF, JIMMY REED, JIMMY ROGERS,
T-BONE WALKER, AND HOUND DOG TAYLOR AND THE HOUSEROCKERS, LOUIS JORDAN, THAT’S ALLRIGHT, ARTHUR “BIG BOY” CRUDUP,
BABY LETS PLAY HOUSE, ARTHUR GUNTER, MYSTERY TRAIN , LITTLE JUNIOR PARKER, HOUND DOG. WILLIE MAE “BIG MAMA” THORNTON
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
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MUDDY ROAD
Sunday 3 April 2022
Muddy Road play the blues with mojo and are back for a gig now that Nick has recovered from an accident (that resulted in both shoulders broken, not a good thing to happen to a drummer)
The band brings together the spirited sounds of the blues legends of Chicago and the contemporary bluesmen of New Orleans and Texas, then energize them with the full rich sounds of harmonica, electric guitar, & Hammond organ - add some sweet blues vocals and they deliver real blues that really rocks!
Doors 3:30pm
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YOUNG NEIL & HORSE CRAZY
Sunday 3 April 2022
NEIL YOUNG is a true legend of rock. His restless creativity has inspired millions around the world. Now YOUNG NEIL and band HORSE CRAZY brings the best of Neil to you. Solo minstrel, acoustic country and flat out rockers – this show trips through 50 years of unforgettable classics. A great band featuring Stuart Day, Enrico Morena, Mike Jones and Denis Surmon perform the hits and deep album cuts to satisfy the most discerning fan.
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MOJO DINGO
Friday 1 April 2022
Mojo Dingo are a modern Blues Funk band. Gerrard Allman (vocals/ guitar) William Burke (Guitar) Stephen McInerney (bass) Peter Kershaw (drums) deliver a fresh, dynamic & authentic blues sound blended with upbeat funk which has become their signature
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THE STEVE BROWN BAND
Sunday 27 March 2022
Steve Brown, is a great front man in a great band.
This gig will see a wide range of songs presented by an awe-inspiring singer with stellar musicians making it sound even better.
Those people who have attended a Steve Brown Band gig know what it is about - if YOU have not seen them then you should.
Doors 3:30pm
band 5:00pm
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THE SATELLITES
Friday 25 March 2022
One of Australia’s favourite Rockabilly & Roots acts “The Satellites” are back again for another wild gig at the Semaphore Worker’s Club. They’ve toured USA, Europe and all over Australia continuing to impress with their infectious high energy rockin’ rhythm & roots style. The Satellites are an exciting 4 piece combo playing a variety of styles from jazz/blues, western swing, kickin’ country and rockabilly classics with shared female/male vocals, slappin’ bass to top off their unique style.
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THE HOUSE RECKERS
Sunday 20 March 2022
Playing raw old Skool blues you never know who are going to join Scott Nightingale and Mick Garcia.
It will be an entertaining gig.
Buy two tickets and bring a friend.
Doors 3:30pm
Band 5:00pm
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THE COOL McCOOLS
Sunday 13 March 2022
Danger is not their business – music is, to be clear The(se) Cool McCools are not cartoon characters, they are the real thing!
A band of talented Adelaide musicians playing that beat for your feet and soul plus they will puts a smile on your face.
Doors 3:30pm. Band 5:00pm
Remember COVID PROTOCOLS APPLY, in addition the venue requires people attending have up to date vaccination status (i.e. double vacced or, if eligible, boosted) and you may be asked for proof of status.
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THE T-BONES
Friday 11 March 2022
Coming at you for the night with some very good songs and stage banter are Sav ‘J J Fields’ Palaktsoglou, Cyber Jack Flash Moholas, and Mick Garcia.
A night of musical delight.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pm
$15.00
COVID protocols apply and the venue requires patrons have an up to date vaccination status.
Proof of vaccination/booster may be requested before entry.
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THE HONEY BADGERS
Sunday 6 March 2022
The Honey Badgers - The powerhouse band of Blues, Funk and Soul, with horns return to the SWC for a huge show. Currently recording an album, with an ever growing catalogue of origanal material, The Honey Badgers feature an incredible line up playing tunes to put a smile on the punter's faces.
This is our mission - to get people grooving!
BE QUICK - tickets selling fast.
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THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 4 March 2022
First show back at the Club for 2022 and happy to have them as these guys put on a great show.
You will get 3 sets of top quality music from a band that has been around since 2006 and still going strong.
With a gig set from the who’s who of the blues genre plus some originals this is a very enjoyable band.
The venue requires that you and any guests hold up to date vaccination status and you may be required to provide documentary proof of vaccination.
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SOUL-CENTRIC
Sunday 27 February 2022
Soul-Centric is a seven piece groovy soul band with some of Adelaide's best musicians! We're dedicated to recreating Memphis Soul, R&B and blues classics with our own unique twists...
Covid19 protocols apply and all patrons must be double vaccinated for venue entry.
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Chris Finnen Band
Friday 25 February 2022
Celebrate one of SA's finest blues Men, The Chris Finnen Band
Covid19 protocols apply and must be double vaxed for entry.
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MUDDY ROAD BLUES WITH MOJO
Sunday 20 February 2022
MUDDY ROAD BLUES WITH MOJO @ THE SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB
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SNOOKS LA VIE'S ALLSTAR BLUES REVUE
Friday 18 February 2022
ALLSTAR BLUES REVUE WITH FRONT MAN SNOOKS LA VIE AT THE ICONIC SEMAPHORE WORKERS CLUB.
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NYE WITH SNOOKS LA VIE &THE BLUES REVUE (CANCELLED)
Friday 31 December 2021
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR OF 2022 WITH THE ALL-STARS BLUES REVUE FEATURING THE MOST FEROCIOUS BLUES AND SOULS MUSICIANS Bringing back a vintage, retro sound as fresh as the day it was born. ALL-STAR BLUES REVUE fronted by vocalist and harmonica player SNOOKS LA VIE together with JJ FIELDS (gtr/voc), JESSE DEANE-FREEMAN (Piano/Voc), JACK MOUHALOS (Bass/voc) and LITTLE MICKY GARCIA (drums/voc) AT THE ICONIC SWC
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SHUFFLE SHACK
Wednesday 29 December 2021
The venue has COVID vaccination rules. Proof of double vaccination will be required before entry.
Shuffle a shack is-
Mick Garcia on drums
Jason Mannix on guitar
Jack Mouhalos on bass
Nathan Dawson on harmonia
Your gonna love it.
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THE BLUESCASTERS
Friday 17 December 2021
Celebrating 15 years of The Bluescasters band and Tony Pettas birthday this is be the last gig before Christmas.
It will be run as a Private Function so as you are invited confirm of attendance by ticket is essential.
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SCOTT NIGHTINGALE BLUES BAND
Sunday 12 December 2021
"Stinky" Scott Nightingale has been performing heartfelt blues in Adelaide and around the country for 20 years. Searing vocals reminiscent of the great blues shouters of the "40's & 50's with a guitar style strait from that era. Joining Stinky r Nathan Dawson (harmonica) Richard Goldsmith (bass) and Peter Thurman (drums). A must see 4 blues lovers!
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MONEY ROAD TRIO
Sunday 5 December 2021
The venue has COVID vaccination rules. Proof of double vaccination will be required prior to entry
Money Road is
Troy Mckibbin vocals and guitar
Todd Pennifold guitar
Danny Deans harmonica and vocals
Playing playing a powerful mix of Delta and Chicago blues but mellowed down to a soulful acoustic sound the Money Road Trio is a perfect way to soak in the summer sunset at Semaphore on Sunday December 5th
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Jesse-Deane Freeman and The Rhythm Aces
Friday 3 December 2021
Jesse-Deane Freeman and The Rhythm Aces hit the red stage for their last gig this year.
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THE BLUE KATZ
Sunday 28 November 2021
Roots and blues with the rascals who are the Blue Katz.
Stu Day : bass & vocals
Steve Gower : guitar, harmonica & vocals
Billy Regione : drums & vocals
Arguably the greatest blues and roots band in the world, come and argue it with them.
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THE COOL McCOOLS
Friday 26 November 2021
Formerly known as Chookshed playing for you on the Red Stage
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JESSE DEANE-FREEMAN & THE RHYTHM ACES
Saturday 20 November 2021
This is a SATURDAY night event.
Expect some boogie woogie, some honky tonk, some swampy blues.
Jesse Deane- Freeman : vocals and piano
Jack Mouhalos : bass
Mick Garcia : drums
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MATT TAYLORS CHAIN
Friday 19 November 2021
Matt is still around and back in town playing the Red Stage.
Matt Taylors Adelaide CHAIN features Chris Finnen (guitar), Trapper (drums), Frank Lang (bass).
You are invited to attend.
Doors 7:30pm
Band 9:00pmish
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DEAD LUCKY (CANCELLED)
Sunday 14 November 2021
Join hot rockabilly outfit DEAD LUCKY featuring dynamic frontman Pat the Rat Loughry, Gretch guitar royalty Brian Morrison, Adelaide’s most sought after Cocktail Skinsman Mario Marino, and the master of Slap Bass Mr Michael Winter
They’ll be tearing up the red stage at the Semaphore Workers Club
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THE MANGROVE JACK BAND
Sunday 14 November 2021
The MANGROVE JACK BAND are a 5 piece Rhythm and Blues band whose members are a culmination of seasoned performers
from the Lunchcutters, Graftin Blues, and Beinke Bros, performing songs that aren't covered by other local bands.
Band members are:
John Kinnear - vocals/guitar
Jordan Beinke - vocals/keys/mandolin
Darren Wilson - guitar/vocals
Mickey "Rat" Butters - bass
Craig Fraser - drums
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THE SEXY BOYS BLUES BAND
Friday 12 November 2021
The Sexy Boys Blues Band -
Paris Clark-Proud on guitars,
Sean and Liam Martin on drums and guitar respectively,
Jason Mannix - flatwound bass,
Nathan Dawson - crunchy harmonica,
Dave Martin weaving magic on the Hammond organ.
They can play and they are sexy!
Playing the music of Delta Blues greats such as Furry Lewis, Texas' Fre
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DON MORRISON'S RAGING THIRST
Sunday 7 November 2021
Don Morrison is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, guitar maker, story teller and author.
He’s done gigs from Melbourne to Margaret River, from Sydney to San Antonio, Perth to Penrith; released eighteen
In Raging Thirst, Don is Joined by his immensely talented sons, Eddie on bass and vocals and Jake on lead guitar and vocals as well as long time comrade, Andy Przygonski on drums.
“I’m convinced that Don Morrison really is one of the finest songwriters this country has produced.” Stuart Coupe
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T-BONES
Sunday 31 October 2021
T-BONES
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THE HARMONICS
Friday 29 October 2021
The Harmonics celebrate the music of a diverse mix of well-known American blues artists.
They’ll take you on a journey through the swamps of Mississippi & way on down to New Orleans featuring classic songs including The Low Rider, Green Onions, Use Me, Nadeen, Tobacco Road, Feelin Alright and Sweet Home Chicago to name a few.
A show you should not miss.
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The House Reckers
Sunday 24 October 2021
The House Reckers back live on The iconic Red Stage. This gig has all the talent and all the moves
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THE SATELLITES (CANCELLED)
Sunday 24 October 2021
THE SATELLITES
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ZKYE BLUE
Friday 22 October 2021
You will get the following talent in this band - Nick Panousakis (guitar), Damian Steele Scott (bass), Brad Polain (drums), Paul White (keys) and the vocals of Zkye Compton-Harris.
Expect two powerful 1 hours plus sets.
Bring a friend!
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COOL McCOOLS
Sunday 10 October 2021
COOL McCOOLS
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