Lomond Acoustica

18/12/2025

Just wanted to say thanks to the 100+ people who turned up for the Lomond Acoustica Xmas Show last night. The level of entertainment and musicianship from our performers was awesome. Let's do it all again next year!

In the meantime, peace love and happiness to all. Have a safe and chilled Festive Seaon.

Ray & Rodney.

24/09/2025

Last minute change:
Both Mike Rudd and George Butrumlis have cancelled tonight. But all is not lost. ENDA KENNY dropped in to see Mike, and he has agreed to do the second set. So we have Cash Backman and Enda Kenny tonight!!

04/06/2025

He may bear the name of jazz royalty, but saxophonist Ravi Coltrane blows an original and distinctly modern strain of jazz.

27/05/2025

This week at Lowie Live!!

Our regular Irish Session kicks off the week on Tuesday. Come in for a Guinness and listen to our talented local musicians play some wonderful Irish tunes.

On Friday evening we welcome Juicebox. Juicebox formed in 2012 on the soulful streets of Melbourne, on a corner where jazz meets funk. Driven by the dynamic Hammond B-3 organ, and an airtight rhythm section, Juicebox deliver an electrifying show that navigates the classic soul groove catalogue with modern chic.
Joining the instrumental section for the second set is the energetic and soulful vocalist Bobby Flynn! 9pm $15

Saturday night is a fundraiser for the Lomond Hotel Barracudas FC team.

Finally on Sunday we present the second gig of the 8Foot Felix residency. In the formative years of 8Foot Felix the Lomond Hotel was the scene of many a wild and raucous gig. The Felix and the Lomond are rekindling their rambunctious relationship with a Sunday afternoon residency…
8Foot Felix are multi-genre magic-mongers! Their irresistible rhythms, soaring flights of vocal and instrumental passion, and trance-like immersive theatricality draw their audience into a jumping joy field.
The 8FF sound has been seasoned over a colourful 14 years, and yet every gig erupts fresh - as an epic new journey that frays the fabric of time and space! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

05/05/2025

This week at Lowie Live!!

We start with our much-loved Irish Session on Tuesday night. You know the drill...a bunch of wonderful local musicians play Irish music just because they love it. From 8pm.

On Wednesday night we welcome back Lomond Acoustica presenting two acts. You get to see Kelly Auty Music and Brian Fraser, AND Ben Rogers' Instrumental Asylum!!
Kelly Auty is renowned for her powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite on the Australian music scene.
Kelly has always enjoyed duo performances, and has recently joined with her guitarist, Brian Fraser. Brian is one of Australia’s finest & most well-recognized acoustic blues performers & a multi-award-winning artist with over 30 years’ experience in the music industry.

Ben Rogers' Instrumental Asylum

Ben (guitar), Nikki Scarlett (bass), Denis Close (drums & percussion).
Formed back in 2005 to play reverb-drenched instrumentals influenced by the 60s surf guitar genre. 25 years and 5 albums later their diverse influences have resulted in a broad repertoire with original material sitting alongside surf, rock, and blues classics like Ginchy and Hideaway and jazz standards like John Coltrane’s Mr P.C. and Billy Strayhorn’s Take the A Train. 8pm $10

Come Friday night we present The Blue Souls. For 25 years now, the Blue Souls have been bringing the Chicago Blues roots to the Melbourne music scene. Expect the amplified harmonica with songs you can dance to and good ol’ blue classics. together with a little something new and a fresh set of vocals from Lomond local, Marty Horstead. 9pm $15

Saturday features another Double Header for your listening enjoyment.
At 5pm Geoff Achison Music and Nick Charles Music take the stage. Geoff Achison – 1995 Albert King Award winner for Best Guitarist – is renowned for his dynamic fingerpicking, fiery technique, and emotionally charged performances. Deeply rooted in the American blues tradition, he brings a style that's equal parts delta blues, southern soul and New Orleans funk.
Nick Charles – 2024 recipient of the Best Guitarist Award – is a fingerstyle virtuoso whose mastery of the guitar has earned him international recognition. With a deft touch and a refined, yet raw sound, Charles creates a space where every note feels both personal and profound.

At 9pm the Damien Ellis trio pick up the sticks...literally! Damien whittled his drumsticks in the smoky glow of New York's underground jazz joints.
Now a regular at the Melbourne International and Wangaratta Jazz Festivals, Damien took home the title of Australia’s Best Up and Coming Drummer in 2009 and has never looked back. Teaming up with Olaf Scott and Jordan Tarento, this trio blends the timeless with the cutting edge, transporting listeners to the era of hard bop jazz and beyond. 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday we present The Chilli Pickers, featuring veteran Melbourne musos Jane McCracken on vocals and guitar, Kate Connor on fiddle and harmonies (Devil Goat Family String Band, Andy Baylor), Gus Macmillan on banjo (Blue Grassy Knoll and Devil Goat Family String Band) and Keith Urquhart on Double Bass. The intertwining of fiddle and banjo, haunting vocal harmonies, and lyrics that are both timeless and true, make this band mesmerising and energising in equal parts, like moonshine and mountain dew! 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

07/04/2025

On Tuesday April 8 PBS' digital radio service (DAB) will experience long interruptions between 10am and midday due to planned maintenance.

PBS online livestreaming, Radio on Demand and tuning in live via FM will not be affected.

Photo by Greg Barnes.

04/04/2025

Us at big smiles from Enda !

26/03/2025

Great week of music!

Some firm favourites return to the Lowie Live stage this week!

Wednesday night is presented by Lomond Acoustica featuring Nick Charles Music and Moonshine Coalition
Known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” Nick’s recordings and performances have won every award and accolade this country has to offer including Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year and The AGE Blues album of the year.
Moonshine Coalition blend resonator guitar, fingerpicking banjo and double bass with intricate vocal harmonies. Described as ‘Australian Frontier Music’, their songs tell stories ranging from Australia’s pioneering history to current social issues. 8pm $10

On Friday night the Damien Ellis trio sees Damien teaming up with guitarist James Sherlock and bassist Jordan Tarento, to blend the timeless with the cutting edge, transporting listeners to the era of hard bop jazz and beyond. 9pm $15

Prepare yourself... Prayerbabies are back on Saturday night!! Once again Dan is challenging us to decipher this:
"SATDY P-BABIES are the fresh faux food (made out of) people!
Taking a leaf out of a Coolsworth’s soggy lettuce, we’re slashing the entry fee by a full 50%* down, down, down to an always low $15**, one night only for this, our first gig for 25^.
B luffly 2 c u, duopolese notwithstanding…
###e’en"
Yep, like Dan said. When you see them you will understand!!! 9pm $15

Over to Sunday where the wonderful City Soul R***e begin their residency! The Moreland City Soul R***e (MCSR) was conceived when founding members Jed Pickett (guitar) and Adrian Whitehead (Hammond organ) attended a protest rally at Trades Hall. They added the rhythm section Brothers, Tim (bass) and Sam (drums), who were quick to jump on board. They enlisted Jacob Cole (guitar). These three newcomers were excited about the potential of this group in promoting the community spirit that their council embodies. Finally this protest band, a vehicle to voice their concerns with the global political climate, took an interesting twist when they approached former Pornland front man and vocalist Slatty D, who pointed out “The people don’t want to hear about our disillusionment with the inadequacies of government, local or otherwise. What they really need is soul.” The MCSR was born!
Don't miss this one! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723