Sip n Sing PUB CHOIR 7.30pm
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.
The Stray Dogs 8pm
vintage rock and roll extravaganza with the rambunctious STRAY DOGS! Rockabilly and Vintage rock n roll.
Miss Julia & the Swinging Sidekicks 8pm
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.
Bonnie Kay & the Sweet Patooties 8pm
Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties are a 5- piece band of ladies performing some sassy, bawdy blues and jazz from the 1920's and 1930's. Carolyn 'Pinecone' Packer is on the keys, Catherine Golden on the double bass, Claire Hollander on the trumpet and Katie Glendenning on the drums. It's a rollicking good time and the fun is infectious. That’s the triple truth, Ruth!
BRING DAD to the PUB Open from 12 noon
FATHER'S DAY Bar open from 12 noon - Lunch from 12noon and dinner from 5pm - book a table 0420571841 80659577
Jr & The Jeweltones
The Jewel-Tones play a heart-felt mix of funky & swinging grooves firmly based on Chicago Blues.
Led by Sydney’s veteran blues player, Bruce Jr Bongers, the Jewel-Tones play an intimate, heart-felt mix of funky & swinging, soulful grooves that always have a firm foundation in the raw Chicago blues of the ‘50’s & 60’s. Expect some Little Walter & Jr Wells harmonica-based pieces but be prepared for tasteful excursions into soul, funk and groovy, organ-based jazz, sometimes augmented by Bruce’s soulful baritone
saxophone playing.
Bruce (vocals, harmonicas, saxophone: ex Jr & the Gold-Tops, Bigtop Blues Band, Downhome Quartet) is joined by guitarist Dave Shaw and master keyboardist John Tweed. Darryl Jacobs ( Drums) brings a swing and sizzle to really get things moving. The band came about when Bruce & Dave were playing with another unit. They quickly realized the affinity they had with each other’s playing. Both had a deep appreciation of the subtle synergies of the guitar and harmonica’s roles in classic Chicago blues and also an adventurous spirit that prepared them to explore more closely areas of soulful jazzy grooves. With a wide-range of influences (including Jr Wells, Robert Jr Lockwood, Little Walter, Jimmy Smith, Ronnie Earl, Pepper Adams, Kenny Burrell) the Jewel-Tones are steadily carving out a unique niche in Sydney’s R& B scene. They have the experience, chops & subtlety to hold audiences in awe.
Blanchie's Blues Ensemble 6pm
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
The Ugly Truth 8pm
Stephanie Marchant - vocal, Andrew Smith - Bass, Lachy Monaro - drums, Adam Young - guitar and Rossco Waraker - keys.
Toby Falkner & friends 6pm
At just 10 years old, the young guitarist from Rozelle is already making waves in the local music scene!
He picked up his first guitar last year and enjoys performing covers of pub classics, drawing inspiration from his favourite guitarist, Mark Knopfler.
Toby will be joined by a group of talented young musicians, brought together through their shared passion for music.
Sound Trak 8pm
Sydney-based rock covers band. Highly experienced players. Rock, blues, funk and pop from the 60s through to current hits.
Los Romeos Oxidados 8pm
Los Romeos Oxidados, have been playing mostly around Sydney’s Inner West for numerous years, decades even, playing a mix of rowdy rockabilly, country and roots music, infused with a touch of punk sensibility.
More recently , the band has been on and off the road for a substantial period of time, as vocalist Tim Fleming was, and still is, undergoing chemotherapy treatment; we fight on regardless!! Fuck cancer!!
The band:
Dominic O’Donnell (rhythm guitar)
Ian Little (lead guitar, steel guitar)
Ged Corben (lead guitar, pedal steel guitar)
Frank Grubisa (bass guitar)
Tim Fleming (vocals)
Aubrey & Purton
Aubrey & Purton band featuring Dennis Aubrey, Pete Purton, Morna Scott and Rod Crudwell.
Continental Blues Party w Robert Susz 8pm
The Continental Blues Party "Continental" Robert Susz singing and blowing harmonica, Adam Pringle guitar and vocals, Rowan Lane bass and vocals and Antero Ceschin on drums and vocals.
Simone D’s Stax of Soul
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)
Wine Tasting with Wine maker from Paxton Wines
Wine Tasting with winemaker PAXTON WINES McLaren Vale South Australia and Clarity Cru Wines. starts 6pm in the beer garden , always a great night. There will be cheese. You can turn up on the night but better to book a spot ...
- call 80659577 to book a spot or email [info@themertonhotel.com.au][1]
GD & the King Bros 8pm
Introducing the ultimate blues trio! GD,Ron & Jeff King hailed as Sydney blues statesman and adored by blues enthusiasts have joined forces in this acoustic trio. Ron & Jeff King have long worked in acoustic mode as an offshoot of the legendary Foreday Riders, to play smaller more intimate venues. They have teamed up with Graeme Druce (Doggn’It, 12 Bar Dudes) as an acoustic trio and now have a great repertoire of original and traditional blues. The performance is a musical feast serving up classic Chicago blues, swinging rhythms, Latin grooves and New Orlean vibes , all executed with the flawless precision that defines these musicians. Prepare for a blues experience like no other. It all adds up to 100 % blues, 100% fun! Note they have just released a double CD called Chicken Shack Groove - 28 songs of great acoustic blues with special guest Jill Tweedie contributing vocals
Ron King: Harmonica & Vocals Jeff King: Acoustic Guitar & Dobro Graeme Druce: Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Immaculate Confection - a Tom Waits show 8pm
Immaculate Confection a Tom Waits Show. Up tempo, hip shaking, foot tapping Tom Waits grooves with his wit and repartee. Featuring some of Sydney’s finest blues musicians Ed Rodrigues, Aidan Glover, George Rigatos and Rick Roberts.
Arkles Pharmacy Band 8pm
Sydney-based funky rock’n roots band with a strong blues/pub groove
The Squeezers 8pm
Sydney based jump swing blues band, forming the backbone of the Lemon Squeezin Dadies.
Anzac Day - open for lunch two up FREE ZONE
we are open from 12 noon for lunch - TWO UP FREE ZONE. Watch traditional Anzac AFL game Essendon v Collingwood 3.15pm
CARNABY ST 6pm
British bands of the sixties. Stones, Beatles, Small Faces, Kinks, Who etc...that kind of stuff.
OPEN OVER EASTER
WE ARE OPEN FOR LUNCH DINNER OVER EASTER BOOK A TABLE
OPEN SATURDAY 4th APRIL OPEN SUNDAY 5th APRIL
OPEN MONDAY 6th APRIL 3pm Bar from 5pm for dinner.
CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
Pat Powell Band 8pm
Pat Powell - vocals Nick Hoorweg - bass & vocals James Hauptmann - drums Illya Szwec - guitar
Aidan Glover Band 8pm
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, Ivan Jordan, and Jess Fraser on backing vocals. The band draws from a range of influences within blues, soul, and funk.