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...NEWCASTLE IMPROVISED MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS...

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Gigs are happening every Tuesday night at The Underground at the Grand Hotel, Newcastle
Doors open at 7:30pm. Band plays from 8:00-10:00pm.
Bar open until 12:00am.

Scroll down to see all upcoming events

Mark Murphy Tribute

29 April 2025

The Mark Murphy Tribute Band brings together four of Australia's most accomplished jazz musicians to celebrate the legacy of the iconic vocalist.

Luke Gallan-Vocals
TBC - Horns
Gavin Ahearn - Piano
Peter Gray - Bass
Toby Hall - Drums

Damian Wright Duo

6 May 2025

Damian Wright is an ARIA nominated Flamenco guitarist from Newcastle. Joining Damian is Gary Daley who is best known as a musician playing piano and accordion in some of the elite bands of Australian jazz.

Damian Wright - Flamenco Guitar
Gary Daley - Accordion/Piano

Dorian Mode

13 May 2025

Dorian Mode is a multi-award-winning jazz musician who is also known for his funny books. He composes jazz standards with a splash of local charm and cultural satire.

Dorian Mode - Keys/Vocals
Mark Johns - Guitar
Fiona Lugg - Bass
Nic Cecire - Drums

Kalakuta Republic

20 May 2025

The band are branching out from core Nigerian Afrobeat to material from Ethiopia, from Johannesburg townships, and some funk.

Jake Kennedy & Craig Burke - Guitars
Ben Ewald, Erik Flett, Ben Rowney - Saxes
Fode Mane - Percussion
Rebekah Parkes - Vocals
Jim Chapman - Bass
Aiden Ferguson-Tait - Drums

Adam Miller Trio

27 May 2025

With a career spanning just over 20 years, Adam Miller had early beginnings as a solo guitar virtuoso, that led to session playing, producing, mix & master engineer, university educator and everything in between.

Adam Miller - Guitar
Jono Burgess - Bass
James Edge - Drums




Carl Dewhurst Trio

3 June 2025

Award winning musician Carl Dewhurst has been honing his craft for over 30 years and is considered one of Australia's most accomplished jazz and improvising guitarists.

Carl Dewhurst - Guitar
Cameron Undy - Bass
Alex Inman Hislop - Drums




Stella Anning & Michael J Brady

10 June 2025

Stella Anning is a dynamic Melbourne based guitarist, singer/songwriter, composer & performer whose work bridges the worlds of jazz, soul and indie music. Teaming up with Michael J Brady from Sydney will ensure for an intimate gig.

Stella Anning - Guitar/Vocals
Michael J Brady - Guitar/Vocals




Sphere

17 June 2025

Led by Grant Metcalfe Sphere is a classic jazz sextet from Newcastle capturing the 'Blue Note and Beyond' sound.

Grant Metcalfe - Alto Saxophone
Adam Ferrier - Trumpet
Paul Isaacs - Tenor Saxophone
Gavin Ahearn - Piano
Andrew Wallace - Bass
Dave Richardson - Drums




Dale Barlow - Andrew Dickeson Quartet

24 June 2025

Accomplished Sydney quartet will feature classic tunes from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Cedar Walton, some classic standards as well as some beautiful original music.

Dale Barlow - Saxophone
Hugh Barrett - Piano
Jacob Graham - Bass
Andrew Dickeson - Drums

Estampa

1 July 2025

An Estampa concert is a musical journey through global folk traditions, blending diverse cultural influences with a strong focus on improvisation.

Paul Henderson – Guitar/Banjo
Rebecca Karlen – Voice/Violin/Viola
Samuel Vincent – Double Bass
John Reeves – Button Accordion

Dungeon Small Band

8 July 2025

Enjoy a night of delicious vocal lines, rich bass tones and swinging rhythms as Heather Price and the DSB present a mix of Heather’s bluesy solo tunes and songs of the Big Band era.

Rod Barnes – Clarinet/Baritone Saxophone
Heather Price – Bass/Vocals
Jo Cadman – Keys
Ben Barnes – Drums

StratoFibre

15 July 2025

An Estampa concert is a musical journey through global folk traditions, blending diverse cultural influences with a strong focus on improvisation.

Guy Strazz – Guitar/Pedals
Brendan Berlach – Tenor Saxophone
Fiona Lugg – Double Bass
Toby Hall – Drums

Evans/Robson Quartet

22 July 2025

Saxophonists Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson lead a quartet that showcases the depth, vitality, and rich artistry of contemporary jazz.

Sandy Evans – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Andrew Robson – Alto & Baritone Saxophone/Recorder
Brett Hirst – Bass
Hamish Stuart – Drums

Tesse Overmyer Quintet

29 July 2025

Tessie’s saxophone playing is emotive, energetic, and technically dazzling, with strong influences from both the jazz tradition and the modern world.

Tessie Overmyer – Alto Saxophone
Harley Coleman – Guitar
TBC – Piano
TBC – Double Bass
TBC – Drums

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DOORS OPEN 7:30PM
BAND STARTS 8:00PM

Members $20. Non Members $25.
This is a listening event.

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