john mellencamp | Scarecrow

0 Newport Bowls Club – Sat 20th October

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

0 NSW road trip to Albury?

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

3 Mulwala’s only 2 weeks away…

Scarecrow leaves nothing to chance in recreating the sounds and visual excitement that takes audiences on this whirlwind trip. The hits are all there and even Mr. Mellencamp himself has professed his pleasure at the bands musical accuracy when it comes to his songs and their performances. Not long now & we’ll be back at the Mulwala Ski Club, just over the border from Yarrawonga. Hope to see ya!

3 On the banks of Lake Mulwala – Sat 4th August

Mulwala 2 Next month we’re heading off on our road trip to N.S.W., just over the border from Yarrawonga. We’ve got a couple of great sets lined up for you for the Mulwala Ski Club on Saturday the 4th of August. Hope you’ve already made your travel plans to join us?

If not, here’s a couple of ideas… taste local produce and wines at the Royal Mail Hotel in Mulwala, on the northern side of the border. For olive oil, travel over the weir to the Rich Glen Olive Estate in Yarrawonga.

The heritage-listed Byramine Homestead, built in 1842, is home to a brewery, winery and cellar door. You’ll discover more fascinating heritage in the Pioneer Museum. On both sides of the river are waterside accommodation options, from camping and caravanning to apartments and resorts.

We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

0 Mulwala Water Ski Club – Sat 4th Aug

Mulwala 1 Mulwala Water Ski Club in August is up next…high energy and great music is what Scarecrow – The Mellencamp Show deliver & we’re looking forward to bringing it to NSW!

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.

See you in Mulwala!

2 John Mellencamp inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

John-Mellencamp-px

Indiana rock star John Mellencamp performs “Jack & Diane” as part of Thursday’s June 14th Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Nora Guthrie introduced Mellencamp at New York City’s Marriott Marquis. Provided by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Check out the link of the presentation: https://www.indystar.com/videos/entertainment/music/2018/06/16/john-mellencamp-enters-songwriters-hall-fame/36089869/

Nora Guthrie, daughter of iconic troubadour Woody Guthrie, praised John Mellencamp’s tenacious commitment to his musical identity during Thursday’s Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony.

Seymour, Ind., native Mellencamp entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame with six fellow inductees: Kool & the Gang, Alan Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Bill Anderson, Allee Willis and Steve Dorff.

Guthrie introduced Mellencamp, the no-nonsense yet good-timing rock star who outlasted comparisons to Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger to establish a respected career.

“John has written hundreds of meaningful, insightful and powerful songs that ripple with feelings that we all know — songs that comprise one of the most singular and important bodies of work in music,” Guthrie said. “And tonight we recognize that John Mellencamp, persistently and even doggedly anchored to his own unique identity and his own unique talent, now holds his own among the great songwriters.”

Mellencamp performed “Jack & Diane” and “Longest Days” for the audience gathered at New York City’s Marriott Marquis.

According to AmericanSongwriter.com, Mellencamp told an anecdote about his late grandmother that typically accompanies his live renditions of “Longest Days.”

Nicknamed “Buddy” by his nearly 100-year-old grandmother, Mellencamp said he was surprised in his mid-40s when she prayed to God about the two of them being ready to come home. “I’m not ready, Grandma. Buddy has more sinnin’ he plans on doing,” Mellencamp recalled Thursday. She replied, “Buddy, you’re going to find out that life is short, even in its longest days.”

Mellencamp, a 2008 inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young in 1985. The 66-year-old is a Grammy Award winner (1983 for “Hurts So Good”) and the recipient of the Billboard Century Award (2001), Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Woody Guthrie Award (2003), Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement for Songwriting (2010) and John Steinbeck Award (2012).

Congratulations John!

sm_heartlogo800px

Thanks Hysteria!

Band & Hysteria crowd

Nigel

Ash & peeps

Cres & Anny

Selfie time

Jo & Ash

Ash & Gary BW

Ash, Gary & Anny

Gary

What a fun night Friday at Hysteria Lounge! Great venue, great vibe, great people – we had a ball! Thanks for joining us and making it such a special night – we look forward to seeing you at the next!

Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Coldstream & surrounds…

Hysteria 1.jpg Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Mooroolbark, Coldstream & surrounds…round up your friends for an amazing night of Mellencamp’s iconic hits…

Mr John Mellencamp  himself complimented  Scarecrow on  being  one  of  the  most  authentic  and  musically  accurate  interpretation  of  his  songs  he  has  seen. That  coupled  with  the  charismatic  and  energetic  performance  of  Gary  Young  ensures  a  night  of  nostalgia.

Doors Open: 6.30pm Showtime: 9.00pm

Hysteria Lounge – Fri 4th May

Hysteria 2 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 on offer at Hysteria Lounge. Why not book in now for your next birthday or friends gathering, as Scarecrow-The Mellencamp Show have one helluva show lined up for ya! Don’t forget our debut show at Hysteria was SOLD OUT – so don’t wait till the last minute to get tickets, you won’t wanna miss this!

Doors Open: 6.30pm Showtime: 9.00pm

2 Thanks Satellite Lounge!

Nigel

Incredible night for our debut at the new Satellite Lounge (Village Green Hotel). We could feel the love swirling in the room! Thanks for joining us & making it such a special night…

Our next upcoming show is…

Friday 4th May

Hysteria Lounge – 243 Main Street, Lilydale

Thanks to Justin Keppel Photography as always..