https://julienwilson.com

Join us for our awesome Advanced Diploma & Diploma Music Performance students presenting their Group and Solo Recitals - a FREE night of fun tunes across styles of contemporary music in the relaxed vibes of 303. There will be some familiar-yet-fresh versions of Australian contemporary music, as well as some tasty jazz renditions. With all the culinary delights of High St Northcote but a moment away, come out and join us for a lovely social evening and kick off your week with some great live music!

www.facebook.com/melbpolymusic

//Eastmint presents: "Not My Scene"//
A new thang, for band residencies and one off performances, chill as, Sunday evenings at Bar 303 front bar, supporting artists trying out different things and/or cool bands, community focussed, a place to connect, not commercially focussed. All welcome.

APRIL is featuring:
April 8th, 15th and 22nd: A three week residency by Yffer
April 29th: On Diamond one off show

Music starts at 7pm, or close to. Two sets. Entry by donation. x

Will continue each Sunday afterwards until further notice (not long weekends, though). The NSC next door has kindly offered the use of toilets for anyone who cannot access the toilets at 303 due to stairs, etc. We will have earplugs available.

This event takes place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

YFFER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwblVCUP8TE
ON DIAMOND:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doabKarMZ6c

An eclectic but solid mix of Indie rock n roll, electro, garage/psych rock, 6' 7" drummers, little looped big bangin ukelele action from the 60's till now and projected into the future but with a retro fit. Soulful, funky, electro, acoustic etc. Too much to mention. What more could you want?! Come down to Bar 303 and gratuitously rock out without a care! The only regret you'll have, is if you don't rock on down to to Bar 303 avenue. You won't catch us with our pants down! Or maybe you will?!

After many years of successful live instore performances, Rathdowne Records are moving their live RSD component across the street to Bar 303. FOSSE is the solo project of Silver Lining's Francoise D'Argent, and she'll be warming up the stage from 4, then Lake Minnetonka will purify you with the gangster funk of the Melbourneapolis sound.

Rathdowne Wrecka Stow Day Show
Bar 303
4pm - FOSSE
4:45pm-6 Lake Minnetonka
Entry by Donation

Lots of music + lots of art + lots of Lou Reed.

Gold coin entry (if you like)

8pm: NUMBAT
https://www.facebook.com/NUMBATMUSIC/

9pm: KANDALINI
https://www.facebook.com/thekandalini/

10pm: NOIR
https://www.facebook.com/BandNoir/

11pm: KAMIKAZE NIGHTS
https://www.facebook.com/Kamikazenightsband/

Midnight: MAMA GOLEM
https://www.facebook.com/mamagolem/

Asylum Sis†ers
A local 4 piece industrial metal electro band- Asylum Sisters. Originally from Los Angeles, these dirty talents have been around for a few years now and over the years not one show hasn't drawn in a massive crowd. They are extremely vibrant, great entertainers and fun enough to play for a massive crowd of alternative lovers. I can honestly say they would do amazing as a line up act. Not your average metal act, which is why they would be successful.

Giant Clam
Math-Prog 5 piece with big, wonky tunes, formed in 2015.
Featuring members from Grotto, Future Corpse, Lopaka, Space Cadet.
Things go from noodley to twinkly to epic but the band is mostly either counting while looking at each other or looking at the floor. FFO: Trailer Park Boys, Smokes, Other stuff, etc.

Fritzwicky
Formed in Melbourne in 2008, Fritzwicky bring a unique mix of influences together in a mix of experimental alt-rock. Fritzwicky have a reputation for unpredictable, high energy live shows and a penchant for not taking themselves seriously enough.

Good Grief
Shoegaze/Post-Rock 5 piece who play some gloomy stuff that gets big, while being haunted by the spidery voice of a talented vocal web-slinger. Featuring the entirety of Minorfauna as members.

Doors at 7PM, bands start at 8PM.
$10 entry or $5 concession

Grassroots Gathering & HoMie

Brainforest
Moses Carr
Christy W
Grove Street Music

All money raised will be donated to HoMie to fight homelessness in Melbourne.

- Saturday | 14.04 | Bar 303 -

( 6pm - 1am | donation entry )

Come have a big ol’ birthday boogie at Bar303.

To get them party vibes happening we got:

The Luke Seymoup Band
Joe Giuton & The Suicide Tuesday
The Anxious Type

And some yet to be announced soloists

It’ll be fun and there could be cake but like who knows.

SHOL and David Rex Trio together at Bar 303. There will be a lot of improvised free spirited music from bebop, hard bop and beyond...plus cuban and soulful grooves mixed with world music and free jazz. Something for everybody. Don't miss it!!!

www.facebook.com/sholmusic

CineCult303 is back, with a cracking double feature of David A. Prior films!
Not just any David A. Prior films, mind you, but the TWO BEST FILMS HE MADE IN 1987 (for the record, yes, he released more than two films in 1987).

Why 1987, you ask? Well, it's the year of CineCult303 host Liam's birth. Why do you give a shit, you ask? Well, Imaginary Rude Person, because April 10th is his birthday, and you should feel obligated to come along to this double feature to hang out with him.

Plus the films are super fun!

First up is DEADLY PREY (1987). This film is sort of a rip-off of First Blood and The Most Dangerous Game, where a Vietnam veteran is kidnapped and hunted by mercenaries. But don't let that plot get in the way of 80 super-duper homoerotic minutes of our star running around in cut-off jeans while covered in baby oil. It's hypnotic, and wonderful.
It also features a supportive performance by B-movie character actor extraordinaire Cameron Mitchell, who delivers what may be the greatest monologue in the history of film.

Then, the REAL weirdness starts when we trade homoeroticism for grunge and lechery, in KILLER WORKOUT (1987) (aka AEROBICIDE). A lurid slasher film set in a gym, featuring more lycra than an over-50s bike race in Sandringham.
The film plays kind of like an American take on a Giallo film, with nonsensical plotting, bonkers twists and characters, but it never stops being amazing, weird fun.

Come along, get Liam drunk, and watch some compulsively enjoyable weirdness.

There will be prizes, inebriated introductions to the films by your host, and comfortable, sticky couches.

As always, a gold coin donation is required to help us keep the strangeness flowing.

CineCult303 is a not-for-profit film night dedicated to keeping the weird alive. Gold coin donation for entry. All proceeds will be donated to local arts organisations to keep the weird growing.

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www.facebook.com/Liam.COmusic

jazz meets rock

Ron Anderson - Alto , Tenor , Soprano saxophones and Flute

Mike Hirsh - Drums

Ben Harmsen - Bass

Geoff Spooner - Guitar

Here it is! For the first time ever... the SHOW OF SHOWS on the GRANDEST STAGE OF THEM ALL:

FOLKAMANIA 2018 at Bar 303.

And in honour of this historic event, the powers that be have organised FOUR HUGE MATCHES:

Kicking it off in a SPECIAL EXHIBITION MATCH:
Chris Butler (Late Nights) vs. Jack Lundie

Then, the new INTERCONTINENTAL FOLK-PUNK CHAMPION in his first title defense:
David Grimson vs. Joe Guiton

Followed by, a huge match to crown the first ever FOLK-PUNK TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS:
Victoria Meehan & Co. vs. Catholic Guilt

And, finally, in a massive FATAL 4-WAY MAIN EVENT:
Luke Seymoup (w/ band) vs. Mount Defiance vs. Hey Harriett (ADL) vs. Lukewarm Iced Tea

Doors from 4pm
$10 entry

AND HE SANG is back to play the first show in nearly 2 years!!! Don't miss this opportunity to hear live tracks across both albums and a couple of surprises. Join AND HE SANG with very special guest AND HE SANG on Friday April 6 at Bar 303 Northcote.
Doors 8:00pm
Entry $8.00

The PutBacks have established themselves as one of the premier funk outfits in Australia. In their career they have opened for The Bamboos, Electric Empire and Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes, as well as international funk and soul icons The Menahan Street Band featuring Charles Bradley, and Booker T Jones. In May 2012 The PutBacks were chosen as the house band for the infamous Prince after party at the Hi Fi Bar. The PutBacks were also house band for Arts Centre Melbourne’s 2011 and 2012 Big Notes production, featuring the likes of Emma Donovan and Mantra.

www.facebook.com/theputbacks

$10 ENTRY - DOORS FROM 8pm
MUSIC FROM 9pm

www.facebook.com/soundofsikander

Saturday 31st March @ Bar 303 High St Northcote

11pm

Christopher Young Band CD Launch

"Digital Analogue"

Christopher Young is proud to release his new album of original material with his new band featuring
Christopher Young : Bass Clarinet/Flute and Soprano Saxophone
Ali Watts : Electric Bass
Daniel Brates : Drums
Tony Norris : Trumpet

Proudly supported by

Bohjass @

9/30pm
Tim Pledger's wild band of original music.

Tim Pledger :Saxophone
Belinda Woods : Flutes
Ali Watts : Bass
Daniel Brates : Drums
Brae Grimes : Trumpet
Luigi Portararo : Percussion
Chris Lewis : Percussion
Oscar France : Keyboards
Mick Power : Guitar

Slipper @ 8/30pm

Ali Watts band playing his beautifully crafted compositions.

featuring diego villalta on guitar, sam boon on saxophone.

join us on good friday!
caspar, nick and dog futon
all three of us are in the same country entirely too infrequently these days
free entry, music from 7:30
x

www.facebook.com/vanderlaymusic

vanderlay: soundcloud.com/vanderlaymusic/crumbling
dog futon: soundcloud.com/dogfuton/personal-trainer-sans-frontieres

The Shackmen

Shackmen featuring Ben Grayson - Hammond, Lance Ferguson - Gtr.

Introducing the Shackmen. A very rare coming together of old friends who happen to

make up one of the best rhythm sections in the country. The engine room of legendary

Melbourne funk gods The Bamboos for 10 years, they are now the mystical unicorn of

funk rhythm sections. A special gig not to be missed!

Ben Grayson (hammond), Lance Ferguson (gtr), Yuri Pavlinov (bass) & Daniel Farrugia (drums)

Doors at 8.00pm - Performance time: 9.00pm - 11.00pm

Entry - $10

The Leslie will be spinning and the tone wheels in the mighty vintage B3 style Hammond

Organ will be grinding to the music from Australia's finest Hammond Organ players

with their highly acclaimed rhythmn sections and surprise guest musicians.

303 Bar is ‘pulling out all the stops’ and has installed a big and beautiful vintage 60’s Hammond organ (B3 in a churchy cabinet) and mighty ‘Leslie’ rotary speaker in the front bar. Few, if any, venues are lucky enough to permanently host the incredible and unique sounds produced by this dynamic combination. We all know - there is no substitute for the real thing.

Our colourful show will portray West African culture through rhythms, songs, and movement incorporating African dance and drumming at its best with Aboriginal didgeridoo. Come and see our high energy blend of West African and Aboriginal culture . An original performance, not seen anywhere else.

The evening will include:

Mic Neda

Azonto Mix (DJ Marrs and DJ Vyruz

Shabba/Dancer (Ghana

Kofi Kunkpe/Drummer (Ghana

Julius Bright Sackey/Dancer (Ghana

Nii Kpakpo Addo/Dancer (Ghana

Mohamed Camra ( Guinea

Doors Open at 8:00PM

Entry fee $20

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The Constables are dragging their funkiness over to Bar 303 to continue the celebration of the recent single launch; 'Luxury'.
Fri March 23rd | doors at 8pm | $10

Joining them with be other Melbournian legends-
Russia- https://www.facebook.com/russiamusicx/
Teenage Dads- https://www.facebook.com/teenagedads/
Jimmy Harwood- https://www.facebook.com/JimmyHarwoodMelbourne/

Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan (7-8pm) support the The Beez, all the way from from Berlin (8:30-10pm). At 303, 303 High St., Northcote, Vic, Australia. Tickets at the door: Full-$25, Concession-$15, Under 18s-$10, Kids under-12 free. Family-$50 https://www.thebeez.de

High Street Screamers are back! After a packed out debut performance, we are hitting the ground running in 2018.

We are pulling out all the stops for this one and putting on a History of Big Band music. We are starting with music from the 30s and 40s and paying tribute to the great modern big bands of Maynard Fergusson and Bob Curnow's L.A. Big Band.

This is a show not to be missed!

Entry by donation.

Local rock outfit HOUSEMATE OF MINE play their first show of 2018 at Northcote's gem, Bar 303. The boys have enjoyed a good break over the summer but are now prepared to embark on the long road to launching their debut record in November this year! 

Lead singer and self-proclaimed 'ball-breaker' of the band, Ian Gribbin, often refers to the sound as Oz-Stoner-Prog-Pub-Rock... but he's also full of shit so get on up to 303 Friday March 16th and you be the judge.

Sharing the stage, all the way from their new home in Germany, non-other than psych-jammers LAMA (trio), and opening, the dulcet tones of Mr Dan Purdy!

https://www.facebook.com/events/147402609280147/

Nick Murray w/ Simon Imrei + Emma Yarosh // Bar 303 - Thursday 15th March

Nick Murray – The "Hell You Made" Tour - Melbourne - March 2018

“Remindful of a late Townes Van Zandt, Murray’s gothic take on the genre is simple, yet brain-rattling; relatable, yet completely detached from reality. His music is a giant contradiction that exudes authenticity…a man no blues fan can afford to miss.” – Happy Magazine, 2015

“…the slide guitarist bares his soul, exuding a rustic, country aura…Australia’s own Derek Trucks gets his guitar quivering with emotion.” – Rhythms Magazine, 2016

Nick Murray is heading back out on the Australian roads for the “Hell You Made” Tour throughout 2018. Since releasing his debut EP “Blue Fruits” in 2016 and the live album “The Van Sessions” in 2017, Murray has honed his craft, refining his sound and his message. With a collection of new songs and a fire in the belly, he is embarking on a national tour starting in Melbourne. Nick Murray is a Sydney-based Folk-Blues 'n' Roots singer-songwriter. His songs deal with current issues surrounding social injustice and environmental damage. Drawing from his folk roots, Nick brings his story-telling abilities to those who will listen. His distinct acoustic slide guitar sound and energetic vocals create a refreshing foundation for his musical message. With his imposing stature and roaring voice, Nick Murray is not one to be ignored.

Simon Imrei

Melbourne singer/songwriter Simon Imrei returns with Let Go, the first single off his forthcoming second studio album, The Sum of Scenes, and the first release since Imrei’s debut album, Branching Inward. A seasoned live performer, having toured with the likes of The Basics, Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes, Nicholas Roy & more, 2017-18 marks a return to performing his original music and reconnecting with audiences in both intimate acoustic settings, as well as in venues and festivals with his full band lineup.

Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, Simon spent his childhood riding in the back of cars along tree-lined roads and through quiet towns listening to the catchy choruses and the pop sensibility of 80s radio. At home, it was his parents’ record collection which paired the storytelling songs of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan with the bluesy guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix and Santana. It wasn’t until after a family Christmas spent in Geelong with his grandfather, listening to jazz and watching his uncle play Buddy Rich rudiments on the drums, that Simon discovered his love for rhythm. This underlying aspect of movement and groove has underpinned his guitar playing and songwriting ever since.

Emma Yarosh

Over the last couple of years, singer/songwriter Emma Yarosh has quickly carved out a reputation across Melbourne’s south-east for her effortlessly smooth and heartfelt renditions of modern favorites and unique interpretations of well-known classics. Emma has also been preparing to record her debut EP of her original material in 2018.

In this time, Emma has also had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed up and coming live acts. Having supported energetic street-performer duo Barely Standing at one of their local shows, Emma has gone on to be part of the inaugural Women’s Guitar Collective in Northcote, perform as part of the Ruby Gill Trio at the Paris Cat Jazz Club (Melbourne) and host & appear at the St Kilda showcase, Songs In The South. In late 2017, Emma performed with Aussie rockers Kingswood on their Australian tour as a backing vocalist.

You know the drill folks, every Robert Johnson song ever recorded performed live by BOADZ, a local guitarist and singer described by The Music magazine as 'Melbourne's blues sensation'. A live music event not to be missed!

To kick off the year in style, Tom will be releasing a limited run of home-recorded CDs! These will be available to the first chunk of people through the door, so get in quick. But don't worry if we've run out of discs by the time you come down, as there'll also be a selection of Tom's cartoon prints complimentary of the house (the house being Tom. Just to clarify that for you. Thanks.)
And very happy to have the charming Dan Purdey and groovy Tim Woodz as the opening musical acts for the day.
Looking forward to seeing you at 303 :-)