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0 Missing Gorilla – Saturday 18th Rocktober 2025

Next Saturday night! We’re coming to the ‘Small Town’ of Eltham and more specifically, to the Missing Gorilla, with a big love of rock n’ roll. We’ll be singin’, dancin’ & rockin’ the night away with the ultimate John Mellencamp show; a full throttle show packed with anthems you know & love. Top-quality live music, performed by seasoned pros. This isn’t just a gig, it’s a celebration of heartland rock at its finest. Don’t miss this chance to feel the music, the energy and the spirit of Mellencamp LIVE!!

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Missing Gorilla

1/70 Commercial Place, Eltham, Vic, 3095

0 Kilmore Trackside – Saturday 21st June 2025

This June, we’re heading to the ‘Small Town’ of Kilmore, to the Kilmore Racing Club. Shout out to those in Woodend, Lancefield, Wallan, Seymour & surrounds… From the heartland classics to the unforgettable anthems, this show honours the spirit and storytelling that made Mellencamp an icon, including: ‘Jack and Diane’, ‘Hurts So Good’, ‘Cherry Bomb’, ‘Pink Houses’, ‘Lonely Ol’ Night’, plus many, many more!! This is your chance to experience the heartland rock that made Mellencamp a legend. Join us at Kilmore Trackside. Get ready for an evening of timeless hits, electrifying performances, and heartfelt nostalgia, as this iconic band brings Mellencamp’s music to life!

Kilmore Trackside

15-35 East Street, Kilmore, Vic, 3764

0 Stamford Inn – Saturday 17th May 2025

Get ready to step back in time, for a night filled with the classic sound of one of rock’s greatest storytellers. We’re bringing the iconic John Mellencamp’s music to life with a show that will have you singing along to all the hits that defined a generation. From the anthems of “Pink Houses” and “Crumblin’ Down” to the timeless ballad “Jack & Diane,” this is your chance to experience the heartland rock that made Mellencamp a legend. Join us at The Stamford. It’s going to be a night full of energy, passion, and the unmistakable sound of Mellencamp’s best tunes, performed by one of Australia’s very best bands, dedicated to capturing the magic of his live shows.

The Stamford Hotel

Cnr Stud & Wellington Rds, Rowville, VIC 3178

0 The Stamford Hotel – Saturday 17th May 2025

Continuing our 35th Anniversary celebrations, will see our return to The Stamford. On the corner of Wellington and Stud roads sits a local institution. Serving thirsty and hungry locals for decades, The Stamford Inn is an iconic establishment, located just 30 minutes from the foot of the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s CBD.

From Mellencamp’s storytelling, to his songs about small-town America, this show is a love letter to the American spirit that John Mellencamp has captured so beautifully in his music. Join us in celebrating the music of one of America’s greatest rock icons. We can’t wait to see you there!

The Stamford Hotel

Cnr Stud & Wellington Rds, Rowville, VIC 3178

0 Matthew Flinders Hotel – Sat 23rd November

Located on Warrigal Road, sits a local institution. Serving thirsty and hungry locals for decades, The Matthew Flinders Hotel is an iconic establishment, located a stone’s throw away from the Chadstone Shopping Precinct. They believe in good food, for good value, shared with good people, so why not follow that, by a good night’s entertainment. Touch base with your family or friends, lock in the date and be ready to head to the Matthew Flinders this November for a rockin’ good night!

Matthew Flinders Hotel

667 Warrigal Road, Chadstone, 3148

0 The Heights Live @ Chelsea Heights – Sat 24th August

Join us this coming August, when we return to The Heights Live, at the Chelsea Heights Hotel!
A reminder on why John Mellencamp has been inducted in to both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He’s a Grammy Award winner, has a string of Top Ten Singles & sold over 60 million albums worldwide… Known for his ‘plainspoken writing style’ and his brand of ‘Heartland Rock’; what a huge privilege it is for us, to be able to celebrate & honour not only the man himself, but his incredible catalogue of music. Come & live the ‘Real Life’ with us August 24th…

Chelsea Heights Hotel

Cnr Springvale & Wells Rds, Chelsea Heights, 3196

Sandbelt Hotel – Saturday 2nd December

Time to start planning for your Christmas parties… Here’s the perfect opportunity to combine dinner, prior to the show & maybe even stay the night at the Sandbelt Club Hotel. It’s gonna be a big rockin’ night in Moorabbin, with Scarecrow in the house! Hit after hit of classics from the 80s & 90s you love to sing & dance to. Start rounding up your groups & lock them in for one R.O.C.K.’n party!

18+ Event – Doors Open: 8.00pm – Showtime: 9.00pm – 2 big sets of Mellencamp hits!

Sandbelt Club Hotel – 630 South Road, Moorabbin, Vic, 3189

South Morang, Commercial Hotel – Sat 8th July

We had so much fun at The Stamford last week, this same team Scarecrow will all be back on board for the Commercial Hotel, South Morang this coming July.

Sitting on the corner of Plenty and McDonalds Roads, the Commercial Hotel is a destination for locals and visitors at the centre of the community; one of Melbourne’s premier locations to catch live music, grab a beer with mates and share good food with loved ones. Shout out to all Mellencamp fans in the North East of Melbourne, we’d love to seeya! Grab your tix from Live At Your Local & we’ll see you soon…

Commercial Hotel

820 Plenty Road, South Morang, Vic, 3752

The Stamford – Saturday 20th May – Special guest

Look who’s joining us at The Stamford in less than 3 weeks time! Not only will the lovely & very talented Emma Rodda, be on fiddle, but a very familiar Scarecrow family member will be back on stage with us as well – the fabulous Jason Vorherr on bass.
You won’t want to miss this one – get your tickets locked in for what will be a rippa of a night!

Stamford Inn Hotel

Cnr Wellington & Stud Roads, Rowville, Vic, 3178

York On Lilydale – Saturday 14th October

Save the date & start making your plans, as we’re excited to be returning to York On Lilydale in October. There was a lotta love in that room last time & we can’t wait to be back there. York is located just 45 minutes east of Melbourne at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges and Gateway to the Yarra Valley. They have a great bistro & accommodation available on site, so book yourselves in, we can feel this is gonna be another big one!

York On Lilydale

Cnr York & Swansea Rds, Mt Evelyn, Vic, 3796