Happy birthday John Mellencamp!
Thank you for your amazing talent, passion, words & of course music which we all love and wouldn’t be here without!


Tigers Clubhouse
70 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, Vic
We’re kicking off Melbourne Cup weekend back at Hysteria Lounge in Lilydale…
Hysteria Lounge was made to be a place where you can dress to impress, enjoy live bands, karaoke, and dance in an amazing atmosphere. Service with a smile and a safe environment is also provided at the Hysteria Lounge. Round up your Mellencamp buddies & ‘Get A Leg Up’ & book those tickets! Intimate venue, you don’t wanna miss out!
Hysteria Lounge
243 Main Street, Lilydale, Vic
High energy and great music is what Scarecrow – The Mellencamp Show deliver. Mellencamp fans will be mezmerised at the performance of front man Gary Young as he sings and plays through hit after hit of the 80’s superstar. ‘Check it out’, the show that is, next month at our debut at the Newport Bowls Club!
* Bistro Bookings are only taken with pre-sale tickets online
from 6:00pm – Tables will only be booked for those purchasing a meal and held until 7:00pm. All other available seating is first in best dressed from 7:00pm.
* Show Only doors open from 7:00pm
* Showtime: 8.40pm
Newport Bowls Club
4 Market Street, Newport, Vic
Musically authentic, visually electrifying and on a scale of one to ten, the energy meter is off the charts, if that sounds like your kind of night, then Scarecrow-The Mellencamp Show is absolutely right for you!
Get ready for a big weekend in Albury, NSW in just a couple of weeks time! We’re expecting it’ll be a ‘Wild Night’ at the Studio Lounge & Bar. Put a call out to ‘Jackie Brown’ & ‘Jack & Diane’ to join us at the SS &A Club!

SS&A Club
570-582 Olive Street, Albury, NSW
John Mellencamp will embark on a 26-date North American tour next year in support of his upcoming album, Other People’s Stuff, out November 16th via Universal Republic.
The trek – dubbed ‘The John Mellencamp Show’ – will kick off February 7th in the rocker’s home state of Indiana at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend. The tour wraps with a two-night stand at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida, March 29th and 30th.
Tickets for Mellencamp’s tour go on sale to the general public September 21st at 10 a.m. local time USA (tickets for Mellencamp’s two shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York City will go on sale September 26th at 11 a.m. local time USA). Pre-sale and VIP tickets will be available starting September 19th at 10 a.m. local time (USA). Complete information is available on Mellencamp’s website. Sadly no dates listed for Australia.
John Mellencamp Tour Dates
February 7 – South Bend, IN @ Morris Performing Arts Center
February 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
February 10 – Cincinnati, OH @ Aronoff Center for the Arts
February 12 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Embassy Theatre
February 14 – Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center
February 15 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
February 17 – Grand Rapids, MI @ DeVos Performance Hall
February 19 – Youngstown, OH @ Stambaugh Auditorium
Febrary 20 – Baltimore, MD @ Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric
February 22 – Providence, RI @ Providence Performing Arts Center
February 23 – New Brunswick, NJ @ State Theatre New Jersey
February 25 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
February 26 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
March 9 – Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace
March 10 – Evansville, IN @ Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza
March 12 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
March 14 – Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland
March 16 – Tulsa, OK @ Brady Theater
March 17 – Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
March 19 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
March 20 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
March 22 – Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium
March 24 – Orlando, FL @ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
March 27 – Ft. Meyers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
March 29 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
March 30 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
Story thanks to: Jon Blistein, reporter Rolling Stone Music News

This October will see our debut at the Newport Bowls Club, which you’ll find nestled in the heart of Newport (opposite the Sub Station), Newport’s hidden gem and so much more than a Bowls Club. You don’t need to be a member, a bowler or a local to come along, as the Club is a welcoming environment that can be enjoyed by all. The Bistro offers great priced meals and a wide selection of wine or local brews, accompanied by Scarecrow-The Australian Mellencamp Show, your night couldn’t get much better! So put a call out to your fellow Mellencamp fans and join us in Newport to ‘Check it Out’…
* Bistro Bookings are only taken with pre-sale tickets online
from 6:00pm – Tables will only be booked for those purchasing a meal and held until 7:00pm. All other available seating is first in best dressed from 7:00pm.
* Show Only doors open from 7:00pm
* Showtime: 8.40pm
Newport Bowls Club
4 Market Street, Newport, Vic
Next month we have our sights set on heading across the border to NSW, Albury more specifically. If you’re keen to join us we’ve got some Albury/Wodonga Tourist information for you, which will give you some info on attractions & accommodation to plan your stay.
Obviously your Saturday night is sorted, with us at the SS &A Club, But for the daytime, whether you’re looking for Arts and Culture, History and Heritage or the Great Outdoors, Albury Wodonga has a fantastic range of experiences. We’ve done the hard work for you and listed a handy pocket guide of Albury’s Top Ten just for you. Hope to see you there!
SS&A Club
570-582 Olive Street, Albury, NSW
This October we’re getting set to bring some ‘Love & Happiness’ to the not so ‘Small Town’ of Albury, NSW…wanna join us on another road trip? We’ll be playing our Mellencamp show at the Studio Lounge & Bar in the SS &A Club, why not come and ‘Check It Out’…
Whether you are reliving the hits of your past, or discovering the music of your future, let Scarecrow-The Mellencamp Show be the vehicle to take you on this journey of a lifetime!

SS&A Club
570-582 Olive Street, Albury, NSW
Thanks to the team at Rosebud RSL & everyone who came out on a Thursday night to check out the Ultimate American Rock Show – we really do appreciate your support!
We had a sensational night & looked like you enjoyed the show as well!
Make sure to tell your friends & spread the word, we hope to see you at the next
Ultimate American Rock Show…