Thanks to all who travelled near & far to join us Friday night @ Live At London Eleven. Such a sensational venue, who support live music – thanks guys! Well done also to the new boy on the block, with Ash Balfour making his debut…
Next up we’re heading down the South Gippy Hwy, to Wonthaggi….
Capital Night Club and Saloon Bar
140 Mckenzie Street, Wonthaggi
Saturday March 19th – Doors open 8pm Showtime 9pm
Don’t let it be a Lonely Ol’ Night in Wonthaggi – hope to see you there…
Adelaide
Thursday 16 June 2016
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Sydney
Saturday 18 June 2016
Sydney Allphones Arena
Canberra
Sunday 19 June 2016
Canberra AIS Arena
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 June 2016
Rod Laver Arena
Newcastle
Friday 24 June 2016
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Brisbane
Sunday 26 June 2016
Brisbane Convention Centre
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Looking for a Mellencamp fix…..we hear ya, this is Mellencamp March!!
What better way to warm up your singing voices & practice your favourite Mellencamp tunes, before the man himself comes to town…
We’re starting off with a trip back to the 90’s in Ballarat…
Saturday March 5th from 8PM
George Hotel Ballarat 27 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Followed by our Melbourne show….
Then take a trip down the South Gippy Hwy to Wonthaggi….
Saturday March 19th from 8PM
Capital Entertainment Centre 140 McKenzie Street Wonthaggi
Haven’t seen this show before? You can expect to hear a great selection of Mellencamps hits, performed by a pretty slick band and fronted by the very charismatic Gary Young. ‘Hurt So Good’, ‘Cherry Bomb’, ‘Pink Houses’ and ‘Lonely Ol Night’ were the anthems of a generation and now the Classic hits of today. Hit after hit it’s an amazing live experience, that you cannot afford to miss!
Doesn’t get much better than that….hope to see you at a show or three!!
Tony Cook, tony.cook@indystar.com 2:47 p.m. EST February 12, 2016
Sixteen miles of I-65 in Southern Indiana could soon get a new name: John Mellencamp Way. State lawmakers gave initial approval Wednesday to a resolution urging state highway officials to rename a portion of I-65 between Austin and Seymour after the legendary rocker.
It contains no requirement along the way for an interstate running through a front yard, as Mellencamp so famously sang about in the song “Pink Houses.”
Rep. Terry Goodin, D-Austin, said he sponsored the proposal to honor Mellencamp, who grew up in Seymour and found inspiration there for many of his songs, including “Jack and Diane” and “Small Town.”
“John Mellencamp’s music resonates with so many people, regardless of culture or background,” Goodin said. “His loyalty to the state of Indiana is undeniable. Not only is his band predominantly made up of Hoosier musicians, but his music reflects the heart and soul of this state.”
In addition to his music, Mellencamp helped organize the first Farm Aid concert to raise money and awareness to help family farmers stay on their land. He also has supported Indiana University and lives in Bloomington.
“His body of work and his actions on behalf of mankind has brought positive attention to Indiana,” Goodin said. “I believe that naming a portion of the highway in his honor is a fitting tribute for his many successes.”
The newly named portion of interstate would stretch from Exit 34 to Exit 50.
The House Roads and Transportation Committee approved the resolution 13-0. It now moves to the full House.
If approved, Mellencamp should take the inaugural spin on his namesake highway in a “Rumble Seat.”
Next up, Way Out West Roots Music Club in Williamstown….
Whilst Williamstown RSL faces an uncertain future, rest assured that the WOW committee and music community are working hard to ensure that Way Out West Roots Music Club survives. You can play your part by supporting live music & the club, so make sure to get down to Willy RSL for their first show for 2016, with Scarecrow – The Mellencamp Show – playing those aweseome Mellencamp hits you know & love!
Last Saturday at the Flying Saucer Club, was truly a memorable night…
Ray, Gaz, Brendan
Ray
Was pure gold to hear the audience participation in singing the Mellencamp tunes!
The place was rockin’ – there was such a buzz at The Flying Saucer, which was jam packed with a few new faces, as well as many we recognised, even going back to the 90’s – was great to reacquaint ourselves…it will be a hard act to follow, but let’s give it a crack!
Way Out West Roots Music Club – Saturday January 30 @ 8pm
Williamstown RSL, 128 Ferguson St, Williamstown
General admission tix $20 + bf
Thanks so much to The Flying Saucer Club for the opportunity of playing at an incredible venue we hope to see you again soon. For those that came along to the gig, thank you for your participation & the positive feedback after the show, it really is appreciated. Thanks also to Justin Keppel photography for the sensational pics..
Scarecrow 