LOVE TO SING? come along everyone welcome all abilities $20 per person INCLUDES A FREE DRINK for first timers! - just turn up or RSVP see bar staff or call SIMONE 0420768826 or turn up and check it out ! it is great fun to sing harmonies in a group.

• every monday - got to be in to win - if nobody wins the $$ then we will draw again until we give away a $50 bar tab - want to be a member see bar staff

Simone will take you on an intimate journey of Soul, from classic “Stax” Greats: Anne Peebles, Dorothy Moore, to the modern Groove Greats of: Chaka, Joss & Angie Stone, and Brand New Heavies.... Simoneʼs feeling out her favourites enjoy the journey @ The Merton Hotel ... Sam Boyd (Keys), Rams - (Guit), Chris Mawer (Bass), & Dave Plenty (Drums)

Django Blackheart

Stephanie Marchant - vocal, Andrew Smith - Bass, Lachy Monaro - drums, Adam Young - guitar and Rossco Waraker - keys.

Bar open from 12 noon

Always a great gig !

Always a great gig!

Blueshound blend contrasting styles of music like Blues, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Country into an infectious groove that will electrify any dancefloor. The band is comprised of members from some of the most iconic bands in Australia such as Rose Tattoo, Bondi Cigars and Galapagos Duck.

Rockabilly and Vintage rock n roll.

Andy Baylor- multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, songwriter, singer, sideman and artist, is our very own king of roots music.

Andy’s been a driving force behind legendary acts of inner Melbourne’s 70’/‘80’s roots renaissance including the Belair Bandits, Blue Rockets, jump blues band Honeydrippers, the Dancehall Racketeers, the long-running Cajun Combo, seminal ‘90’s Fitzroy funk band, Banana Oil and, more recently the folksy/art Banksia Band. He has produced many acclaimed,influential independent albums alone, playing a half-dozen stringed instruments, singing, songwriting and illustrating with his own artwork. Funky soul, R&B, western swing, Jazz, Cajun, old -style blues, hillbilly, country, country rock,old-timey fiddlin’ – name a roots music style and Andy’s been there at the forefront. Early on, during an extended working holiday in the USA, Andy met and played with musical legends like David Grisman, Cajun greats Dewey Balfa and Mark Savoy, and Bob Wills’ fiddler Johnny Gimble. He hung out and played in Southern Juke Joints, Texas dancehalls and Cajun bars. Back home in the '90s Baylor was in constant demand running the Cajun Combo, freelancing and playing with internationals like a touring post- Zeppelin Robert Plant, jazz organist Jimmy McGriff and sax great Big Jay McNeely. With the Cajun Combo he backed Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Louisiana Red,Queen Ida ,Rockin’ Dopsie and blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. He also played guitar for “The Lost Queen of New Orleans Soul”- singer Betty Harris and eccentric New Orleans voodoo blues singer Coco Robicheaux. He toured with Texas accordionist Flaco Jimenez with a re-formed Racketeers, played fiddle and guitar and did touring stints with Slim Dusty, Redgum and Lucky Oceans band, was an award –winning regular at Tamworth Country Music Festival, and was personally chosen along with his musical brothers, Donal and Peter, by non other than Bob Dylan as support act for his 1992 tour.

https://andybaylormusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.andybaylor.online/

Always a great gig - come down and support these blues legends!

Blues Collective

Brendan O'Reilly - We are back at the MERTON!

A guitarist and singer with a rich musical journey through pop, rock, blues, and jazz, Brendan O’Reilly has worked in many countries as a freelance musician and has written songs all his life. He has toured the world, composed for TV, and collaborated with renowned artists. Brendan’s songwriting blends diverse influences from classic pop and rock to traditional Irish and gypsy music. Passionate about languages and cultures, his background deeply shapes his music.

Mostly original songs and a few choice covers. This time with Marcus Heisler on guitar and Ned Kenny on drums.

Blanchie’s Blues Ensemble Peter Blanch (“Blanchie”) has been around the traps for more years than he wants to mention. Having written numerous songs and performed solo gigs along the way. The Blues Ensemble is a group of seasoned musos, hand – picked by Blanchie, who are veterans and true lovers of what they call “Classic old school blues and rock”. Mixing a blend of old Chicago style blues through to up - tempo classics. Along with Blanchie’s unique vocals and acoustic guitar playing, the band features the talents of Bryan West on keyboards, Manny Farr on guitar, Sean Bowen on bass, Micky Macintyre on drums and Dave Welch on guitar and vocals.

Peter Blanch – Singer and acoustic guitar

Manny Farr (me) – Lead guitar

Mick McIntyre – drums

Shaun Bowen – Bass

Dave Welch – Rhythm guitar and backup vocals

Brian West - Keyboards

Aubrey & Purton band featuring Dennis Aubrey, Pete Purton, Morna Scott and Rod Crudwell.

Wine Tasting with winemaker / owner Adam Barton from Atlas wines Clare Valley South Australia.

• call 80659577 to book a spot or email info@themertonhotel.com.au

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A new band playing the music of Marcus King, Chris Cain, Doyle Bramhall II and many more. The group features Aidan Glover on guitar, Ray Beadle on bass, Ben Isackson on drums, and Jess Fraser on backing vocals. The band draws from a range of influences within blues, soul, and funk.

'Huckleberry & the devils dandruff' We are based around the Hunter valley of Newcastle NSW with Members in Sydney & Melbourne. Bands sounds been described as Blues, roots, country, bitta rockabilly. Usually desibe it as 'Hillbilly jazz' a mixture of all that stuff.

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Dean Haitani music

Sydney-based rock covers band. Highly experienced players. Rock, blues, funk and pop from the 60s through to current hits.

An eclectic mix of three of Sydney's finest musicians make up the "engine room" of Code Blue The sound is cool, blues, funky and guaranteed to make your day. Think Steely Dan, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters....you get it   John Barr ~ Bass/vocals  Eddie Lai  ~ Guitar  Alex "Spango" ~ Drums

With Bluesonic, ( formed by ex Hush member Rick Lum ) you can expect the blues greats to be represented in their own unique taste and style including many traditional favourites such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Robert Johnson, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, all the King’s, BB King, Freddie King and Albert King. You’ll hear and experience all the shuffle grooves that music lovers will love to dance to. The band is also actively writing and performing original material.

Continental Robert

The Continental Blues Party "Continental" Robert Susz singing and blowing harmonica, "Hit Single" Adam Pringle guitar and vocals, Alex "Baby Hewey" Hewetson bass and vocals and "Skinny Junior" Antero Ceshin on drums and vocals.

Warm up by the fire with a mulled wine or pint of Guinness - bistro open from 4pm today - book a table 80659577.

https://www.facebook.com/share/16zQamCLxE/. Dive into the soulful tapestry of Jazz, Western Swing, and Country with Miss Julia & The Swingin Sidekicks, a band forged from a shared passion for musical exploration and a love for the classics. United by the enchanting vocals of Julia, our journey began as we discovered the magic that happens when diverse musical backgrounds converge into one harmonious sound.

A pedigree of Sydney performers playing ‘Sunday style’ with plenty of harmonious grooves. Cathy Wearne, Andrew Travers, John Kaldor and Clare O’Meara (all from The Western Distributors) having fun with some of the old timey tunes plus their originals lifted off recent album releases. A super special version of The Western Distributors, you can expect great songs and great singing with classic country honkytonk sounds of the dobro, fiddle, accordion, and pedal steel.

Sydney based jump swing blues band, forming the backbone of the Lemon Squezzin Dadies.

open for lunch from 12 noon