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York On Lilydale – Saturday 25th June

  • 12/04/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Gigs · Latest Posts
We’ll be wrapping up our hugely popular 30th Anniversary Tour at another of Melbourne’s iconic music venues, York On Lilydale on 25th June. It’s been great reminiscing with so many of you who have shared our journey over the past 30+ years and we’ve been overwhelmed with the incredible support. York is located just 45 minutes east of Melbourne at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges and Gateway to the Yarra Valley. They have accommodation available on site, so book yourselves in, ‘cos this is gonna be another big one!

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

York On Lilydale – Cnr York & Swansea Rds, Mt Evelyn, Vic, 3796

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Mulwala Ski Club – Saturday 14th May

  • 09/04/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Gigs · Latest Posts

There’s plenty to see & do around Yarrawonga & Mulwala; whether it be booking into a day spa, sampling local gourmet foods, playing a game of golf or sampling some of the local brews & a bite to eat, at the Byramine Homestead Brewery & Cider House. Enjoy what the local region has on offer during the day & join Scarecrow Saturday night, at Mulwala Water Ski Club, we’ll be rockin’ ol’ Mulwala town!

Mulwala Waterski Club
156 Melbourne St, Mulwala, N.S.W.

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Victorian Dining & Entertainment Program

  • 01/04/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Blog · Latest Posts

The Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program offers 25 per cent back on eligible dining and entertainment purchases across the state, when you spend $40 or more (inclusive of GST).

Each customer can claim a combined total of up to $125 in rebates for dining and entertainment experiences under the program, however it’s a first come, first served scenario, so do not dally in taking advantage of the offer. We’ve have some great shows coming up, so grab a couple of tickets & apply for your discount! https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-dining-and-entertainment-program

This applies to in-person events and experiences across Victoria, on any day of the week. Eligible experiences include live performance, cinemas, museums, galleries, amusement parks and more.

APRIL (Rescheduled) (One more sleep!!)

Sat 2nd – *30th Anniversary/Mellencamp’s 70th Celebrations*  Chelsea Heights Hotel – Ticket Link

JUNE (Rescheduled)

Sat 25th – *30th Anniversary Celebration*  York On Lilydale – Ticket Link

AUGUST

Sat 6th – *Lonesome Jubilee 35th Anniversary* Yarraville Live – Ticketlink

Get on it!!

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The Heights Live – Saturday 2nd April 2022

  • 24/03/2022
  • by rustynails62
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‘A Wild Night is calling’, for Saturday 2nd April at ‘The Heights Live‘ – we absolutely cannot wait to be back out there performing live for you once again & this is gonna be one helluva show! Round up your buddies & dancin’ partners, particularly those who used to frequent some of our old haunts – Station Hotel, ET’s, Baxter Tavern, St Andrews Hotel, Joker Bar, Kilkenny, Terminus, Transformers – too many to mention! Great times & great memories, let’s make John proud!

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

Chelsea Heights Hotel – Cnr Springvale & Wells Rds, Chelsea Heights, 3196 Vic

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Bring on the next gig…

  • 15/03/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Blog · Latest Posts

Here’s a pic from one of our last gigs in 2021, which is all but a beautiful distant memory now!
We have some great gigs coming up in 2022 & hope to create some similar scenes to this one.
We can’t wait to get out there, performing live once again. Our first show for 2022 will be a cracker; celebrating the great man himself, with his milestone 70th birthday – plus reminiscing about our past 30+ years.

We’re also excited to introduce you to Emma Rodda & for the opportunity of the band performing live with a sensational violinist. So round up your buddies & book yourselves in for Saturday 2nd April 2022 at Chelsea Heights Hotel – we’ve got a rockin’ show lined up for ya…let’s do this!!

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

Chelsea Heights Hotel – Cnr Springvale & Wells Rds, Chelsea Heights, 3196 Vic

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Chelsea Heights Hotel – 2nd April 2022

  • 27/02/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Gigs · Latest Posts
As a special treat we’re excited to have Emma Rodda joining the band, for our celebration of John Mellencamp’s 70th Birthday, as well as our ’30th Anniversary’. Emma is a Victorian College of the Arts graduate violinist. She has toured extensively and recorded with the Orchestra Victoria, Melbourne Opera Company, Ruckus (OZ), The Raga Dolls Salon Orchestra, Alan Zavod recording, Opera in the Alps orchestra, Southern-Cross Philharmonia-Orchestra and MSO recording sessions, Countdown, Hey Hey It’s Saturday orchestral performances, and many more. Emma was recently concert master for ‘Synthony’ a NZ live disco + orchestra show. She is sought after as a session player for album, film and television recordings. Emma currently is the Head of Strings at Wesley College Elsternwick. She is Lead violinist for Mike Brady and The Exciting McGillicuddies. Emma is a passionate musician and has furthered her creative explorations through improvisation. Scarecrow are very much looking forward to performing with Emma at Chelsea Heights Hotel for both celebrations – don’t miss this one!!

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

Chelsea Heights Hotel – Cnr Springvale & Wells Rds, Chelsea Heights, 3196 Vic

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Mellencamp’s 70th Birthday Celebration – 2nd April 2022

  • 11/02/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Gigs · Latest Posts

Mellencamp’s 70th/30th Anniversary Celebrations

It’s been a long time coming and we can’t wait for this one…where we get to celebrate all things Mellencamp & honour John’s 70th at the Chelsea Heights Hotel! There’ll also be plenty of time to reminisce a bit more about our past 30 years… Our special guest violinist Emma Rodda will be joining us live on stage, with a full band this time – this promises to be a truly special night. Round up your friends & grab your tickets from the link below, as they’re already 75% gone, don’t miss this one! 

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

Chelsea Heights Hotel – Cnr Springvale & Wells Rds, Chelsea Heights, 3196 Vic

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New Album – Strictly A One-Eyed Jack – Out Now

  • 22/01/2022
  • by rustynails62
  • · Blog · Latest Posts

Mellencamp’s Highly Anticipated New Album Strictly A One-Eyed Jack Out Now On Republic Records. New Single “Did You Say Such A Thing”  Out Today

The New Yorker Magazine
“Mellencamp is a poet of ennui, making him an apt mouthpiece for our moment.”

Forbes.com
“Mellencamp is absolutely uncompromising and unyielding as an artist.”

Associated Press
“Mellencamp’s gravelly voice and rootsy rock are all over the 12-track collection, the sound of an artist looking back with some regret and at the present with a critical eye.”
USA Today 
Read interview HERE
People Magazine
Read Interview HERE

WTF Marc Maron Podcast 
Listen HERE
John Mellencamp’s new album Strictly A One-Eyed Jack is out now on Republic Records. Stream and purchase it HERE and listen to the new album single “Did You Say Such A Thing” HERE.

The album—written and produced by Mellencamp himself at his own Belmont Mall Studios in Bloomington, Indiana—features three collaborations with Springsteen including the first album single “Wasted Days.”

Critical acclaim for “Wasted Days”:

NPR MUSIC
“carries an implicit message about making the most of the years, months and minutes we’ve got left”

VULTURE
“The duo sing and strum along to reflective lyrics about the passage of time, which would feel just as relevant at a cornfield bonfire as on the Metro-North.”

BILLBOARD
“Two of the nation’s most beloved chroniclers…sounds like a pair of old friends sitting around a fire.”

PEOPLE
“The singers alternate lines detailing just how precious time can truly be.”

John Mellencamp, Strictly A One-Eyed Jack Track List:
1. Always Lie To Strangers
2. Driving In The Rain
3. I Am A Man That Worries
4. Streets Of Galilee
5. Sweet Honey Brown
6. Did You Say Such A Thing
7. Gone So Soon
8. Wasted Days
9. Simply A One-Eyed Jack
10. Chasing Rainbows
11. Lie To Me 
12. Life Full of Rain 

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0 Chelsea Heights Hotel – Saturday 2nd April 2022

  • 19/12/2021
  • by rustynails62
  • · Gigs · Latest Posts

Mellencamp’s 70th/30th Anniversary Celebrations

We can’t wait to get back out there & perform live once again & this one promises to be a truly special night. Our special guest violinist Emma Rodda will be joining us, up on the big stage at the Chelsea Heights Hotel. We’ll be celebrating the great man himself; John Mellencamp’s 70th Birthday, combined with our ’30th Anniversary’, which will then be in our 32nd year….. It may take a while to get there, but it’ll be one helluva party once we do!! Grab your tickets on the link below, if you haven’t already – great Xmas gift idea too!

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

Chelsea Heights Hotel – Cnr Springvale & Wells Rds, Chelsea Heights, 3196 Vic

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Happy 70th Birthday John Mellencamp

  • 07/10/2021
  • by rustynails62
  • · Blog · Latest Posts

Wishing the wonderful John Mellencamp a sensational 70th Birthday!

Let’s face it, we wouldn’t be here without him! What a privilege it’s been, to have performed John Mellencamp’s ditties live, for more than 30 years now. Thank you to all you music lovers, for being there with us, along this incredible journey. Please join Gary & Anny this Saturday night from 7pm, for our Facebook event, livestreaming direct from Trapezi Greek Restaurant. We will honour the great man himself, and celebrate his 70th Birthday. As a special treat, we’ll have violinist Emma Rodda joining us too, don’t miss this!

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