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0 Mellencamp March

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….

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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!!

0 Relive the 90’s in Ballarat

We’re stepping back to the 90’s & celebrating the Golden years of 21 Arms…

It’s gonna be a night of nostalgia and reconnection…

If you are in Ballarat and were around back in those days, then come join us for a night to remember!

0 John Mellencamp Way

Should the new John Mellencamp Way have pink houses?

INDY STAR Part of the Today Network – Behind Closed Doors

Tony Cook, tony.cook@indystar.com 2:47 p.m. EST February 12, 2016

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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.”

0 Ballarat next…

Thanks to Way Out West Roots Music Club & Williamstown RSL

We had a fantastic turn out & great night! Check it out & see if you’re in the pics….

Next up we’re heading further west, we’re off to Ballarat…

Twenty-One Arms 21st Anniversary

George Hotel 27 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat

Saturday March 5th from 8pm

It’ll be a lot of fun, hope to see you there!!

Thanks again to Justin Keppel photography for the awesome pics!

0 Tomorrow night peeps…

Head on down to the Way Out West-Roots Music Club…

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We hope to hear you singing along to your favourite Mellencamp ditties; nothing like a bit of Hurt So Good, Lonely Ol’ Night & of course Jack & Diane!

We’d love to see you tomorrow night…

Saturday 30 January 2016 Doors Open: 8:00pm

Williamstown RSL @ 128 Ferguson St, Williamstown

Tickets at the Door $20 WOW Members $15

0 Way Out West

Next up, Way Out West Roots Music Club in Williamstown….

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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!

Get a leg up & look forward to seeing you there…

0 What a night…

Last Saturday at the Flying Saucer Club, was truly a memorable night…

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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..

0 Flying Saucer Club, 6 sleeps…

Less than a week to go before our debut at the Flying Saucer Club – Elsternwick

Presale tickets have been ‘flying’ out the door….if you haven’t already – book now, you don’t wanna miss out!!

Saturday 16 January 2016 – The Flying Saucer Club – 4 St Georges Road Elsternwick

Doors Open from 6pm (Seats/Dining), 8pm Standing area, Showtime 8.40pm

Pricing Reserved Seating: $33.00+bf, General Admission: $23.00+bf, Door (GA): $25.00

Check out our first show for 2016, we can’t wait to see you all there. It’ll be a huge night!

Book your tix now, click like and share peeps!!

0 Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year to you – all the best for 2016…

Enjoy a John Mellencamp flashback singing Lonely Ol Night…

Live at Tipitina’s in New Orleans on New Years Eve bringing in 1998.

We’ve got some awesome gigs lined up for 2016, kicking them off with…

Saturday 16 January 2016 – The Flying Saucer Club – 4 St Georges Road Elsternwick

Doors Open from 6pm (Seats/Dining), 8pm Standing area, Showtime 8.40pm

Pricing Reserved Seating: $33.00+bf, General Admission: $23.00+bf, Door (GA): $25.00

Look forward to seeing you in the New Year – playing more Mellencamp hits you know & love!

0 Merry Christmas from Scarecrow

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

To all the members of Scarecrow, the fans, the venues that support us, to Gorgia, Sue and Kris, to the hard working crew…I would like to thank you for all your hard work and efforts in 2015 and look forward to seeing you all again in 2016. Have a safe and Merry Xmas and all the best for the New Year. Cheers Gary Young.

Enjoy a bit of John Mellencamp spreading some love & happiness…