Inaugural - Boxing Day Blues and BBQ

Name: Inaugural - Boxing Day Blues and BBQ
Start: 2024-12-26T13:00:00+11:00
Location: Odeon Richmond

Schedule

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024 at 01:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Odeon Richmond | Melbourne, VI

Odeon Richmond proudly invites you to our
inaugural Blues and BBQ event on Boxing Day!
Book early!
Doors open 1.00 pm.
LIVE BLUES
Four of Australia’s premier Blues ambassadors provide the day’s grooves, delivering the rich narrative and infectious rhythm of both traditional and Australian Blues. We are truly honoured to present you with this incredible spectrum of talent from 1 pm ‘til you cain’t boogie no mo’.
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Damon Smith
An award-winning pianist and storyteller, Damon Smith is known for his electrifying New Orleans style performances and heartfelt connection with his audience.
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Kelly Auty & Brian Fraser
Renowned powerhouse Kelly Auty is joined by Brian Fraser, one of Australia’s finest and most well-recognised acoustic blues performers, to deliver an incredible musical experience.
5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Benny Peters & The Flybyniters
With an established and loyal following, they have been playing Rhythm & Blues since 1999. They have released three album and a 10 inch record.
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers
They are recent winners of ‘Band of The Year’ at the MBAS Victorian Blues Awards. Enjoying the success of their most recent Blues/Roots chart-topping album “Dirt on Velvet”.
Finale
Leaning into the evening, festivities will conclude with an electrifying finale all-star jam with both Benny’s and Rod’s tribes transforming into more than the sum of their sonic parts. Boogie overload!
* All times are approximate and may change.

BBQ and BEVERAGES
Prepare for a couple of scorchers - the music and the BBQ!
A delicious selection of meat, vegetable and salad options will be available for purchase from 1 pm to 4 pm.
* Chilled beer
* Magnificent wine (including organic)
* Curated selection of curated spirits and liqueurs
* Signature cocktails.
Grab your tickets early from Oztix!