Featuring some of the nation's best acoustic music, from bluegrass, to folk and gypsy swing.

The Perch Creek Family Jug Band have anthropologists baffled. Why did they turn out the way they are? Was it because they all drank and bathed in the muddy waters of Perch Creek from birth? Was it because they were forced to sing for each meal, or simply because their old man was nothing short of a lunatic? Either way, circumstances conspired to create a band of siblings with an incredibly unique and diverse sound that seems to find it's way through the cracks between a vast array of genres.

Like the creek itself, Perch Creek Family Jug Band are at times raging and relentless and at others placid and haunting. The band specialise in chunky five-part vocal harmonies over instrumentation as diverse as the trombone, frailing banjo, washboard, double bass, overdriven blues harp, musical saw, tap dancing and a whole lot of other stuff including, of course, the jug. Must be something in the water...

Taking it back to a simpler time, where the pickin' was fast and the banjo was king, The Quarry Mountain Dead Rats from Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, bring their raw & gritty version of bluegrass kicking and hollering into the modern day. They establish an 'old mate' affinity with their audiences while delivering a kick-you-in-the-face live show, setting the tone for a sing along, drink along, foot-stomping good time. QMDR's instrumentation of banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, double bass and washboard fits the bluegrass mold, but the influence of old-time mountain-music combined with rock'n'roll sensibilities, give way to something altogether different. Revellers are no doubt drawn to QMDR's humour and anything goes attitude, but what stands out is their ability to tear into their songs with an intensity that's rare for an acoustic band.

Looking like they have barely hit puberty, The Bearded Gypsy Band ooze musical brilliance way beyond their years. The quartet are notorious in their home state of South Australia for providing an unlikely party atmosphere with their moving arrangements that draw influence from gypsy swing, jazz and folk.

Web links

perchcreek.com
qmdr.com.au
beardedgypsyband.net

TICKETING INFO
Gen. admission Standing: $20+ booking fee pre-sale
(purchase online at the bottom of this page)
At the door if available: $25

Dinner & Show tickets: $74.80 per person
Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and a 2 course meal
(entree & main, 4 choices for each)

Dinner & Show tickets are only available by phone.
Call the Basement Box Office to book on (02) 9251 2797
(Mon-Fri 10am - 5:00pm)

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request.

DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM
PLEASE NOTE EARLY MUSIC START TIME, AROUND 8.30PM

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. Additionally dinner and show tickets may also be available. Please ring the club on (02) 9251 2797

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.

RESTAURANT OPENING TIMES
Mon to Fri: Lunch from midday to 2.00 pm, Dinner from 7.30 pm.
Sat & Sun: Dinner from 7.30 pm
Bistro: Open til late for the best light meals, late night suppers and coffees in town.

http://www.thebasement.com.au/