This Basement Blues Society will be one of the best nights of 2016! November 24 will see the coming together of Australia’s finest Blues musicians to give you a mind blowing show.

HELIOS - The Shane Pacey Trio's newest Album is already rocketing up the Blues Charts and the band has been booked to play the country's best Festivals in 2017.
Come and enjoy this night in an intimate setting and take home Blues radios "Album of the Month" for no extra cost. 

SHANE PACEY TRIO - ALBUM LAUNCH for HELIOS! (EVERY TICKET HOLDER RECEIVES THEIR COPY UPON ENTRY)

Supported by the amazing "CONTINENTAL BLUES PARTY" Ft. Robert Susz and Rob Woolf

Plus WHISKEY EMPIRE (Great new Sydney Blues Band - lead by John Hardaker)

Early start - & not a late finish (Bands 7:30pm - 11pm)

Come and enjoy Australia's finest local talent at Sydney's Iconic "The Basement"

The Basement Blues Society - November Line Up: 

THE SHANE PACEY TRIO (ALBUM LAUNCH)
CONTINENTAL BLUES PARTY (Featuring Robert Susz and Rob Woolf)
WHISKEY EMPIRE (Voted best New Act) 

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Julie Fox - Sydney Blues Society ** Helios is the Shane Pacey Trio's second album, a follow up to Watch Out!, and continues to take us on a musical journey, appropriately spreading light, warmth and an abundance of powerful, energizing vibes throughout the seven well-crafted original tracks, and five covers.

Both the opening and closing tracks on the album, Helios Rise and Helios Set, are instrumentals, with the creative collaboration from all band members; Shane Pacey (guitar), Dave Fester (drums/percussion) and Paul Blasi on bass.

These two tracks alone showcase the variety within this beautifully produced and recorded album; the intro to track one lulling us with bird sounds, before bursting through with Shane's powerhouse, sustained guitar licks. This is backed up with a surround sound of solid bass and drumming from Dave and Paul.

Helios Set is a slower paced number; laying bare some intense guitar playing with the use of distortion and searing guitar notes while weaving in and around that steady backbeat.

Shane's trademark, passionate, vocal style combine with impressive guitar playing on the first of his self-penned tracks, Mr. Trouble, before the pace is slowed right down with a nice shuffle beat on Tell Me Baby; complemented by the heartfelt vocals and questionably profound lyrics; "Endings to be useful must be inconclusive." In, a nice laid back style.

Helios showcases a great mix of mellow sounds, alternating with those powerful, rockier beats we are used to from this band; searing guitars, chunky bass notes and hard driven drumming. The Wheel slots nicely into this category; a full tilt, power driven number. Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City (Price / Walsh) leans towards the former; a melancholy tune for a love lost in a cold city, while still retaining that trademark energy with the inclusion of some very dynamic guitar playing. One song I can't go past is one of my favourite Bob Dylan tunes; Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues. This is a very good rendition, and while the tune remains faithful to the original, the style and interpretation by The Shane Pacey Trio, take it up several more notches. From the intense guitar playing and the forceful, dynamic vocals, which, while drawn out in a similar style to Dylan's, are definitely owned by Shane. And then, just as the song appears to reach its climax, in bursts a riff of intense, electrifying guitar playing, taking me totally off guard, to round out one incredibly good track!

With so many first class numbers on this album I will leave the remainder for you to discover and enjoy yourself; you won't be disappointed - that's a guarantee! **

TICKETING INFO

General Admission ticket buyers have an added option of purchasing The Basement's Plate & Glass deal on the following booking page.

The Plate & Glass meal includes one meal option with one glass of selected wine which will be made available at the Green Room Bar from the time doors open through to 10:30pm.

Plate and Glass meal and wine options are listed on the following booking page.

Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 2 course meal.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Note it is not possible to join ticket holders together across ticket groups (meaning A Reserve ticket holders cannot sit with B Reserve etc).

Standard and Premium Beverage Packages are available by exclusive table service to Dinner & Show Ticket Holders for 3 hours from Doors. Beverage packages are available for purchase on the following booking page. *RSA and conditions apply

DOORS OPEN AT 6.30PM
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Basement has very limited accessibility for patrons with disabilities, however please contact the venue to ensure there is adequate availability for you to enjoy the show comfortably and they can advise on the recommended seating options.

RESTAURANT (GREEN ROOM BAR) 
RESTAURANT HOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON SHOW
Please call The Basement to confirm opening times - (02) 9251 2797

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please Note: tables cannot be joined together. Please ensure everyone you intend to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately. Unfortunately, Dinner & Show bookings are for a minimum of 2 people.

Specific table reservation is not available for this performance. It is the venue's decision as to which table you will be allocated. Whilst the venue would love to give everyone their preferred seats, it is not always possible. We ask that you respect this decision and enjoy the performance.