All gigs start at 8:30pm. Doors open 7:30pm.

Tickets- Mon-Wed $10, Thur-Sat $15/10 (Jazzgroove members get in for Conc prices Thur-Sat)

505 now welcomes under 18's but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Monday 30 August- Dilworth Organ Trio feat James Muller
Tuesday 3 1 August- The Alcohotlicks + Prophets

September

Wednesday 1st- Soundgun
Thursday 2nd- Sonido
Friday 3rd- Judy Bailey Trio
Saturday 4th- The Doig Collective

Monday 6th- Adam Miller
Tuesday 7th- Jazzgroove
Wednesday 8th- Tina Harrod
Thursday 9th- In Love With You
Friday 10th- Lily Dior
Saturday 11th- Chris McNulty (USA)

Monday 13th- Bruce Reid’s The Field
Tuesday 14th- Don Rader Sextet + 20th Century Dog
Wednesday 15th- phil Slater Quartet
Thursday 16th-tbc
Friday 17th- The Rescue Ships
Saturday 18th- Sun Chasers

Monday 30 August- Dilworth Organ Trio feat James Muller
Trio Infinity + 2

Trio Infinity is the new collaboration between pianist Steve Barry and Trumpeter Eamon Dilworth. For the last year they have played together in many different configurations and have joined forces to create this new trio that features a different guest for each performance with brand new high energy compositions and standards. For this gig they will be joined by guitarist James Muller and saxophonist Karl Laskowski.

Eamon has recently returned from 2 months in Europe and Tokyo performing where he was awarded a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He was nominated for the 2010 Young Australian of The Year at the Jazz Bell Awards, a 2007 James Morrison Scholarship Finalist and in 2009 released an album on Jazzgroove records with his band “The Dilworths”.

Eamon Dilworth - Trumpet
Steve Barry - Organ
Cameron Reid - Drums

Special Guests
James Muller - Guitar
Karl Laskskowski - Saxophone

Tuesday 31 August- The Alcohotlicks + Prophets
10pm The Alcohotlicks

Aaron Flower - guitar
Ben Hauptmann - guitar
Evan Mannell - drums

In December last year, the Hotties shed the skin of their old repertoire, vowing not to play again until an entirely new set was written. After a 6 month break, the iconic trio will be reborn.

8:30pm Prophets

Peter Farrar - saxophone, mpc, xylo, percussion
Sam Dobson- saxophone, electric bass, percussion
Dale Gorfinkel - saxophone, vibraphone, percussion
Finn Ryan - drums, balafon, percussion
James Waples - drums, xylo, percussion

Beings in vibrant masks playing raw grooves with multiple saxes, multiple xylophones, multiple percussion and multiple creative energies.

Wednesday 1 September- Soundgun

Well it's nice to have the guys back in town. Tom has been teaching in WA and Ev and Swarts have been touring as usual, now they're home in Sydney and ready to get back to their jazz roots. These guys have been making waves round town with this relatively new trio. After playing Jazzgroove, Wangaratta and a bunch of gigs they now head to 505 dishing up originals and putting their own spin on rock songs, everything from Madonna to Foo Fighters, nothing's sacred!
So head on down for something a bit different yet strangely familiar from three of our favorites.

Featuring:
Tom O'Halloran-Keys
Jonathan Zwartz- Bass
Evan Mannell- Drums

Thursday 2 September- 505 Latin Night- Sonido

‘Sonido de los Andes’ was formed in Sydney in 1977 and quickly became an integral part of the Australian music community. Led by Oscar Marin, the band was one of the first professional Australian ensembles dedicated to performing folkloric music from the Andes and South America. Over the years, the ensemble expanded its musical boundaries incorporating other Latin American and non Latin American styles such as jazz and world music. This evolution became ‘Sonido’.

From the haunting sounds of the Andes to the rich rhythms and melodies of Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico, Sonido has embraced all of Latin America as one. The ensemble features an exotic array of folkloric instruments such as the Charango, Zampona, Quena, Tumbadoras, Cajon, Harp, Cuatro, Tiple and Guitar mixed with contemporary instruments such as the drum kit, keyboards and acoustic bass.  Known for their open-minded musical approach, Sonido continues to explore the indigenous cultures of Latin America and beyond.

They are regarded as one of the top exponents of Latin American music, constantly invited to major festivals and events around the world and now they head to 505.

Cesar Marin- charango, cuatro, guitar, tiple, vihuela, bass, quena, zampona, bombo, cajon, guitarron, percussion, vocals.
Steve Marin- quena, zampona, bombo, cajon, tumbadoras, timbales, drum kit, bass, guitar, guitarron, percussion, lead vocals.
Oscar Marin- lead vocals, guitar
Victor Valdes- harp, guitar, vihuela, maracas, percussion, lead vocals
Marco Lopez- zamponas, quena, charango, percussion, vocals

Friday 3 September- Judy Bailey Trio

This week we are thrilled to have one of the countries most legendary pianists Judy Bailey bring her outstanding trio to 505.
Her performance history dates from Sydney’s legendary El Rocco Jazz Cellar to her current trio setting, which includes talented bassist Craig Scott, a bandleader in his own right and fellow educator at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and outstanding young drummer Tim Firth.

With years of rapport between them, this is a trio to revel in as you are treated to a wealth of Judy’s musical ideas, exceptional sense of dynamics and beautiful sound.

… A rhythm section’s dream pianist, providing much to feed on and responding to every nuance offered back – John Shand, SMH.

Judy Bailey - Piano, Craig Scott – Bass, Tim Firth – Drums

Saturday 4 September- The Doig Collective

The Doig Collective is excited to return to 505, featuring vocalist Jess Pollard in her "legitimate" Sydney debut with the band. New tunes
from Doig and Pollard, as well as less recent favourites, and maybe a "new standard" (reharmonised pop song) or two just because we can.
These guys tore it up last time they played, it really is a great Saturday night band, lots f talent, lots of fun and a whole lot of swing.

Not to be missed, with

Glenn Doig - piano
Brendan Clark - bass
Dave Goodman - drums
Simon Ferenci - trumpet
Jeremy Borthwick - trombone
Kim Lawson - alto saxophone
James Loughnan - tenor saxophone
Tim Stocker - baritone saxophone

Monday 6 September- Adam Miller
A blend of precision and raw emotion Adam Miller interweaves percussive rhythms, complex bass lines and intricate melodies all played simultaneously on the one guitar! It is this talent that has seen him perform with guitar innovator and inventor Les Paul in New York City, the 'Certified Guitar Player' Tommy Emmanuel across Australia and the USA, and trade licks with jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter. Miller won the 2002 Australian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, and has performed at major Australian festivals including A Day On The Green, Jazz In The Vines, and the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.

Late 2008 sees the release of Adam Miller's 'Out Of My Hands', an album recorded primarily live in the studio. Miller's polyphonic acoustic guitar parts weave between the electric bass (Peter Gray) and drums (Nic Cecire) to create a sound that seems impossible for just three people. The grooves and intensity of playing are completely unexpected from an acoustic guitar. "I love that with an acoustic guitar, what you put in is what you get out. And without the distractions of amplification and effects I found I could concentrate more on the music I was making."

Adam Miller's songs are bluesy, soulful, and heartfelt, drawing influence from guitar greats Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Charlie Hunter, John Scofield, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel, Martin Taylor, Bill Frissell, and superb contemporary songwriters like John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Ben Folds, Fiona Apple, Damien Rice, and Eagle-Eye Cherry.

Tuesday 7 September- Adams Band feat Carl Dewhurst + Darren Heinrich Trio

Adam’s Band featuring Carl Dewhurst -10pm
Adam Ponting (piano) / Carl Dewhurst (guitar) / Lloyd Swanton (bass) / Simon Barker (drums)
One of Sydney’s finest jazz pianists, this is a rare treat for Jazzgroove. His hardcore jazz is a must for lovers of this style.

Darren Heinrich Trio- 8.30pm
Darren Heinrich (organ) / Steve Brien (guitar) / Andrew Dickeson (drums)
Performing music from their award-winning CD “New Vintage Tunes for the Hammond Organ” and material by mentor Dr. Lonnie Smith, whom Darren studied with in 2009. Groovy!

Wednesday 8  September- Tina Harrod

Tina Harrod has one of those gorgeous vocal instruments, which just oozes
soul, sex and sensuality – SMH.

This week we are privileged to have Australia's queen of soul Tina Harrod return to
505. She will perform the greats like Nina Simone and Billie Holiday as well as jazz
spins on songs from Stevie Wonder, Dylan, Nick Drake and a number of originals.
After years working with some of our most iconic musicians including the late Jackie
Orszazcky and Jimmy Barnes, Tina now steps out with impeccable intuition and raw
feeling that takes your breath away. Get in early for this one.

featuring:
Tina Harrod -vocals
Jonathan Zwartz -double bass
Hamish Stuart -drums
Matt McMahon -piano

Thursday 9th- In Love With You

Friday 10 September - Lily Dior

This Saturday we are excited to have a very dear friend of 505 Lily Dior return to 505. Firmly established as one of Australia’s foremost Jazz and Soul singers Lily Dior has been thrilling audiences with her rich soulful voice since stepping onto the stage with the late great Jackie Orszaczky as one of “The Godmothers”

Since the release of her acclaimed ABC release ‘Invitation’, Lily and her band have been in demand for concerts at many of Australia’s leading jazz clubs and festivals and toured overseas to Japan, China and London. Lily will be joined by some of our funkiest guys around so get in early for this one.


Saturday 11 September - Chris McNulty (USA)

If you're not in a jazz mood, you will be.... Chris's vocals are solid, yet sultry, & will capture your heart immediately, not to mention your ears...
Dick Metcalf- Improvijazzation Nation

Her liquid phrasing and luminous tone underscoring a voice of serene beauty and striking veracity… One of the foremost singer-composers on the scene today… 4 Stars – Peter Quinn, Jazz Wise (UK)

This performance sees ex-pat Aussie Chris McNulty reunited with some local players. After touring the world and landing in the USA. McNulty now makes a rare visit home to be part of our Sydney Fringe Program. influenced by the great American jazz singers Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and Nancy Wilson, Chris has performed with many of the worlds greats in her 40 year career including Gary Bartz, Paul Bollenback, Gary Thomas, Mulgrew Miller, Ugonna Okegwo, John Hicks, Frank Wess, Ingrid Jensen, Terri-Lyne Carrington, Tim Garland, Tom Lellis, Billy Hart, Ed Howard, Jeff Ballard, Dave Pietro, Joe Locke, Peter Leitch, Tineke Postma, James Genus, , Matt Wilson, Jeff Tain Watts, David Fathead Newman, George Mraz, Kenny Washington, Steve Wilson, Joel Frahm, Gary Versace, David Budway, Harvey S and Tony Reedus. She was selected as one of the six exceptional new jazz singers on the New York scene to be featured on the Venus recording, Big Apple Voices.

We are thrilled to have her perform at 505 and recommend you get in early for this one!

Monday 13 September - Bruce Reid 'The Field'

Since arriving in Australia in late 1993 from Montreal Canada, guitarist Bruce Reid has certainly left his mark. He joined multi Aria Award winning vocalist Wendy Matthews and continues to play with her both live and in the studio. He also joined the Leisuremasters, an early incarnation of Karma County. Karma County eventually formed in 1996 and Bruce’s lap and National steel guitar featured prominently on the 1997 release Olana, a Triple J favourite, as well as on their 1999 ARIA winning Into the Land of Promise. In 1998 Bruce joined Sydney's prestigious world/jazz band The Catholics and continues to be their slide guitarist. Since 2000 Reid has led his own group, The Field, which features 'Catholic' rhythm section Lloyd Swanton and Hamish Stuart. The country/jazz/blues band make their 505 debut as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, expect a meeting of styles as these guys bring their very original gumbo of jazz, blues, celtic and country music full of soul and funk.

Reid has worked with artists that include, Jimmy Little, Lucky Oceans, Tania Bowra, Shanley Del, Glenn Skuthorpe, King Curly and Michael Henry.

Tuesday 14 September - Jazzgroove Presents: 20th Century Dog + Don Rader Sextet

20th Century Dog 10pm
a fireball finale (The Age)
Just tore the place up (Rhythms Magazine)
This is music that, above all, affects people (Live Review)
It is a rare piece of something approaching improvised perfection (Metro)

505's very own Cameron Undy returns this week for a cracking gig. One of the most revolutionary groups to have emerged in Australia in the last decade with their own unique mix of jazz, afro-beat, funk and rock mixes infectious melodies with danceable grooves.

Undy has a brand new lineup for the band along with some spanking new tunes.
There is sure to be at least one heart wrenching Keegan solo and one or two
shows of Masters 'balls out' keyboard styling. So get in early as we unleash the dog.
featuring:

Cameron Undy-bass
Matt Keegan-tenor
Gerard Masters-keys
Jamie Cameron-drums

Don Rader Sextet 8.30pm
Don Rader is a legend of jazz having a stellar career playing professionally with those who shaped the music. Major stints with Woody Herman, Count Basie and Maynard Ferguson, Diana Ross, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra make him one of the most experienced and distinguished jazz performers in the country.

Don's sextet features the talents of some of Sydneys brightest stars and without a doubt they will be delivering an evening of dynamic and driving jazz to equal anything on the world stage today.

It is with players like Don in our midst that Australian musicians have been inspired to recognise there abilities to the fullest on evry level of performance. Come early and get a prime position for a night of great music

Don Rader- trumpet
Craig Walters - sax
Gerard Masters - piano
Brenden Clarke - bass
Tim Firth - drums
Tony Azzopardi - percussion

Wednesday 15 September - Phil Slater Quartet

This week the Phil Slater quartet returns to 505, comprising of four of the countries
most respected and talented musicians this gig is one for the diary. An evening of
improvised music that fits perfectly in the intimate setting of 505. This quartet has a
way of mesmerizing the listener, from lyrical to powerful these guys play with such
focus, strength and beauty it’s impossible not to be swept away. So grab a couch
and hang on to your hats cos you are in for a very special treat.

Featuring:
Phil Slater trumpet
Matt McMahon piano
Lloyd Swanton bass
Simon Barker drums

This was the second performance I’d heard of this band, and it was even more
sensational than the first. Each of these musicians might well be called great in
a local context, and if we were not so many flying hours away from everything,
they would be considered very significant internationally. –John Clare-sima website


Thursday 16 September - MdeCL Live with Special Guests (USA)
$20/15

505 is thrilled to welcome back to OZ  NZ born LA based musician and composer, and dear friend of ours, Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL) for his Sydney leg of a world tour. Those of you who caught him last time he played 505 will know what I'm talking about, for those who didn't make sure you get in super early cos this is a rare opportunity, and one you don't want to miss!

“…the man behind a million great tunes” – Gilles Peterson/Radio 1 Worldwide (UK)

“A Herbie Hancock for the new millennium” - Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada)

“Call it what you want, I’m sticking with the words awesome and genius” – Wax Magazine (UK)

“…the illest dude I have seen live” – Karizma (US)

MdCL is one of the most innovative producers and live performers you will find anywhere.
Whether you call him artist, producer, composer, pianist, performer, DJ, or selecta, titles are impartial to the marvel of Mark de Clive-Lowe (MdCL). Many try to classify this impressively fertile music journey, yet to identify with only one label belies the heavy scope of the ride. The piano set the course, the keyboard is the vehicle, and with the drum machine as the fuel, the relentless skill of MdCL is underscored by a rare sonic sensibility. He’s an accomplished musician, originally sewing his oats in straight-ahead jazz, before taking the music far beyond. Anchored by the duality of his Japanese and New Zealander parentage and ignited by a love of playing piano at the age of four, it is no wonder this multi-national phenom has seen his explosive natural gifts blaze across the globe from NZ to the US, UK, Europe, Asia and Cuba.

A devastating live performer, the MdCL experience is marked by impromptu studio production created on stage from scratch, using drum machines, keyboards and effects. The end result: live remixes birthed on stage for each and every gig. With bold chops like this, to call him “prolific” is an understatement, having contributed to over 250 releases and being a first-call collaborator for a wide range of artists, including Jill Scott, Jody Watley, Leon Ware (Marvin Gaye/Michael Jackson/Maxwell), Dame Shirley Bassey, Sandra St. Victor (The Family Stand/Chaka Khan), amongst a slew of others.

Currently based in LA after a decade entrenched in London, MdCL has cemented his reputation as the go-to man for anyone wanting his unique take on club music, progressive soul and urban alternative: a revolutionary Quincy Jones for a new generation, armed with the ability to meld the science of beat-making with the fluidity of composed music.
MdCL’s potential is beyond convention. He’s one who can take it all on the road like no one else, with a solid fan base that bridges cities as far reaching as LA, NYC, Atlanta, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Tokyo and Sydney.

Friday 17 September - The Rescue Ships

8.30-11pm, $15/10 (Tickets available one hour prior to performance)
Venue 505- cnr Perry and Cleveland Streets Surry Hills
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There have been many musical duos in the past Sonny & Cher, Tina & Ike, Johny Cash & June Carter but we like this one the best. This beautiful combination of local vocalists Elana Stone and Brian Campeau has an air of magic about it. So wonderfully suited to each other yet so remarkably different this duo are able to weave a stories that leave you spell bound.

Celebrated for his powerful voice, unique instrumentation, unusual arrangements and organic, left field production, Brian Campeau is no regular singer songwriter. He's trying something a little different, and succeeding brilliantly at it. Combined with the heavy hitting Joplin-esque jazz/soul vocalist Stone these two work brilliantly together and are an absolute must see.

Saturday 18 September - Sun Chasers

8.30-11pm, $15/10 (Tickets available one hour prior to performance)
Venue 505- cnr Perry and Cleveland Streets Surry Hills
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Eden Ottignon – bass
Mathew Ottignon – sax
Mick Stuart – 14 piece kalimba table
Aaron O’Neil – guitar
Alon Ilsar – drums

At the Peats Ridge Festival in 2008, Sun Chasers’ bassist, Eden Ottignon built a mobile, solar powered generator to power a band. Solar panels soak up the rays and feed power to the musicians. This allows the band to make any public space, such as parks and footpaths into live music venues, providing a sustainable alternative way for all members of society to enjoy live music.

This freedom also radiates throughout the music, creating a part-improvised mix of groove-based original music, covering many styles such as: Roots Reggae, Ethiopian, Afro Cuban, Afrobeat, Gypsy, Jazz and Soul. This music is complimented by six of Sydney’s great musicians including, part-time inventor, Mick Stuart, who has built his own instrument: the Polymba. This is a 15 piece African-style electronic Kalimba table with over 130 metal prongs which Mick plays effortlessly with his fingers - creating a multitude of new sounds and grooves.

This year, The Sun Chasers performed in Hyde Park for the 2010 Sydney Festival ‘First Night’ celebrations, in front of a massive crowd in the afternoon sun. Following this they christened the Spiegel Garden outdoor gazebo – a resounding success. Recently they have played to packed houses at Fringe Bar in Paddington, and the new artist run venue, ‘505’ in Surry Hills. This will be the location of their upcoming show for Sydney’s first Fringe Festival on the 18th of September.