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REVOLUCION
Saturday, July 31 2010, 8pm

Argentine born JULIO MOLINA is a remarkable vocalist with an expressive, heart-felt style and also an accomplished instrumentalist. Julio has captivated many people all over the world with his versatility and multi-instrumental skills.

Born in Colombia, CARLOS MELO came to Australia back in the late 80’s. He moved from Sydney to Brisbane where he pursued what he describes as “the element for his soul”, playing our beautiful and exuberant Latin music.

Born in Chile, PABLO MATUS took the footsteps of his father who was a drummer in Chile. From the age of 15 he commenced playing Afro-Cuban music with well known bands in Melbourne and very quickly became known for his explosive drum solos (timbales and congas).

Australian born BEN YOUNG began playing Trombone at a young age and studied music at Brisbane Conservatorium of Music. He also studied Timbales with Julio Molina and is now an accomplished Timbale player and vocalist.


An extremely talented young Australian, JAMIE YOUNG has been playing the trumpet for the last 12 years. As a regular member of REVOLUCION for several years he studied Congas and Percussion with Julio Molina and Pablo Matus.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor
• Web site: http://www.youtube.com/user/jmrevolucion

CHARMAINE WILSON - SPIRIT WHISPERS
Thursday, August 05 2010, 8pm (Doors Open 7.30pm)

The Winner of Channel Seven's Hit Series The One and Australian Psychic of the Year ... Charmaine Wilson will give her audiences a chance to connect with those who have passed over in order to give messages of peace and love to the living. Having just completed a sell-out tour of Australian capital cities, the remarkable medium brings her special gift back to regional Australia. Don't miss Charmaine Wilson - The Spirit Whisperer.

Charmaine was not woken up to her gift to re-unite those who have crossed over to those still in life until 1999 after her father died. It took a further three years to work out what the voices she kept hearing were and then learn how to work with them.

If it wasn't for the great mediums Doris Stokes and John Edward, Charmaine may never have realised exactly what she was but thanks to their brave efforts of bringing mediumship into the open she was able to work with her hidden talents.

She has lived through a lot of heartache in her life, including the death of her brother, her four-year- old daughter, both to tragic accidents and more recently her mother. These deaths have made her a most compassionate and understanding reader, especially in relating to how her clients may be feeling.

She has created a grief-healing seminar called Soul Balancing and Healing retreat based on her own journey into the light after falling down in grief. Her personal grief led her to drug and alcohol addiction. After a battle with both she has been successfully sober for many years. She now actively tries to help people understand the whole life death process so as they may get back on the road to recovery faster so as not to waste this wonderful life we have been given.

Charmaine Wilson has been dedicated to giving accurate information about the spirit world to her clients since she began her work in 2002.
Though she has not been in the industry long, her achievements have been recognised by The Australian Psychics Association and she was awarded the 2005 Australian Psychic of the year for her efforts. In 2008 she was awarded the most gifted psychic in Australia when she won Channel Seven's hit show "The One". The Australian Psychics Association recognised her again in 2009 when she was awarded Queensland Psychic of the year.

Charmaine has worked extensively on radio throughout Australia for the past two years. This work has bought extensive healing to participating listeners.

Charmaine’s second book, which will be released later this year is an intense look at the whole grieving process and gives answers to surviving after a tragic death. Her focus is alleviating the fear of death and finding answers to the mystery of the afterlife. Her first book Spirit Whispers Is now available in all good book stores after Fontaine Press picked it up.

18+ Show Only

• Ticket Price: $40
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club

BROADFOOT
Friday, August 06 2010, 8.30pm

Bluesy, funky, rocky, soulful, jazzy, colourful, fun, relaxed and intense are strokes which only begin to outline the enigmatic sound of Broadfoot, the popular Far North Coast band with members drawn from Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah and Lennox Head. Ever attuned to the vibe of their diverse audiences, Broadfoot aim to satisfy the soul with a heady ever evolving mix of danceable intelligent original material and a powerful repertoire of covers. Lead vocals are shared amongst the band, and their warm 2,3 or 4 part harmonies are a distinguishing feature of Broadfoot’s live sound.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

GLENN MASSEY DUO
Saturday, August 07 2010, 7.30pm

Glenn has been playing guitar and singing since the age of seven. Over the years Glenn has built up a large repertoire of songs from his musical background, ranging from rock & roll, country, pop and bluegrass leading him to play in bands, trios, duos and solo. Glenn has played in Sydney for twenty five years with the likes of Doc Neeson from the angels, Dave Faulkner of the HooDoo Gurus as well as short stint with the Beatles tribute band the Beatnix. Glenn has also done lead vocal and rhythm-lead with local bands Fossil Rock and Cherry St. Glenn has now once again taken the solo path and is playing around the Northern Rivers.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

DIRTY DICKS THEATRE RESTAURANT
Saturday, August 07 2010, 7.30pm (Doors open 6.45pm)

An unforgettable night of Medieval mirth & merriment! A brilliant stage show - madcap comedy, witty songs, saucy fun, hysterical games, whacky audience involvement....PLUS....A Magnificent Sumptious Traditional Banquet served by wondrous wenches & lusty lads. Laugh-a-long, clap-a-long and sing-a-long!

18+ Years Show

• Ticket Price: $43 Show & 3 course meal
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club
• Web site: http://www.dirtydicks.com.au

NORTHERN RIVERS BIG BAND
Sunday, August 08 2010, 2pm (Doors open 1.30pm)

If you love big band music, you'll love the Northern Rivers Big Band - one of the few big bands in Australia playing original music from the 40's thru to the 70's.

This 17 piece big band plays all the favourites including 'In the Mood', 'American Patrol', Moonlight Serenade' and 'Sing Sing Sing'.

• Ticket Price: $10
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club

ROCHELLE LEES BAND
Friday, August 13 2010, 8.30pm

Rochelle Lees' voice has the ability to stop audiences in their tracks and has been described as 'one of the best female vocalists on the North Coast.' Rochelle sings a range of styles from classic pub rock, soul/ funk through to today's top 40-There is nothing this girl can't do! After winning the best female vocalist category in Accelerator 2002, Rochelle's original composition had high rotation airplay on commerical radio station ZZZ FM. Since then, Rochelle has been working on an original recording project and has teamed up with singer songwriter Lachlan Renwick to front the Rochelle Lees Band, which is composed of upcoming musicians. The Rochelle Lees Band have toured the east coast of Australia playing at a wide range of venues from Bribie Island to Newcastle and pride themselves on playing all your favourite tunes and a wide selection of music guaranteed to get the party started.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

HANNAFORDCLAY
Saturday, August 14 2010, 7.30pm

Dan Hannaford grew up surfing, fishing and playing music on the North Coast of NSW.
The son of a preacher, he began making music at the tender age of 9 years old learning the organ and playing for quiet, conservative churches in his father’s East Ballina parish.

20 years on he is creating some noise in the music world as a talented artist on the rise. The prolific singer songwriter has won an impressive list of achievements over the past few years and is gaining a reputation for getting local audiences and music bigwigs alike to take notice.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, Clay Blyth grew up in the small coastal town of Crescent Head. From a very young age Clay Blyth has been successfully writing and performing his original fusion/roots music up and down the entire stretch of the East Coast of Australia for the past eight years. Clay has also supported many of Australia's internationally recognised artists, including ‘Mick Hart’ and ‘Carus Thompson’. Clay has also played support for Canadian artist ‘Serena Ryder’ for one amazing show.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

PUSH
Friday, August 20 2010, 8.30pm

Push is based on the Far North Coast of NSW. They have been touring the area for the last 4yrs and have built up a large following, professional reputation and a renowned for entertaining the crowds wherever they go.

Fronted by the gorgeous and talented Nikki McGowan on lead vocals and backed by 3 of the areas top musicians, Push can guarantee leaving you wanting more.

Playing Classic hits from the 70's to now by artists such as Queen, U2, ACDC, The Living End, Eagles, Choir Boys, Bon Jovi, Roxette, Diesel, Bryan Adams, Lenny Kravitz, Pink, Kings of Leon - Just to name a few.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor
• Web site: http://www.myspace.com/pushontheweb

THE ELECTRIC 80s CANDLELIGHT DINNER SHOW
Saturday, August 21 2010, Doors: 6.30pm, Show: 7.30pm

The ELECTRIC 80s SHOW meticulously reproduces the sounds and the light shows that were a trademark of the Eighties music era. This exciting band will burst onto the stage as the quintessential 80s concept band for Australia.

Every song is a hit in this musical tribute which includes many dance floor magnet pop classics that epitomise the best of the electronic early Eighties through to the explosion of the pop culture songs from the late Eighties.

18+ Event

• Ticket Price: $42.90 per person (includes Show + 2 course Dinner)
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club
• Web site: http://www.ballinarsl.com.au/entertainment/major-event.php

SUPERCHEEZE
Saturday, August 21 2010, 7.30pm

Supercheeze the duo consists of Jesse Balfour & Tony Martin. The duo plays a huge variety of songs that span over 4 decades of music. Supercheeze have played at the most intimate of wine bar/restaurant venues through to large 2000 + seat arenas and the boys make sure whatever the gig, the listener is purely satisfied!

Supercheeze are seasoned professionals, Jesse has been touring around Australia as a pro muso for over 20 years, with 12 month residences at the MGM Grand Casino in Darwin, and Aces Casino in Alice Springs. Various artists Jesse has worked with various artists including; Kate Ceberano, Phil Emmanuel, Daddy Cool, Skyhooks and Ian Moss.

Tony’s career has been nothing short of stellar with over 25 years in the music industry working with Top Australian and International performers such as Del Shannon, Robert Cray, K.C and the Sunshine Band and Phil Emmanuel to name a few. Tony also served a seven year stint with the Australian award winning show band “Le Club Nerd”.

Catch Supercheeze at the Ballina RSL Club as they perform an energetic free show that will have every body up and dancing!

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

THE SMASHED CRABS
Friday, August 27 2010, 8.30pm

The Smashed Crabs are a five piece covers/originals band based on the Gold Coast. Band member's are Kel Peterson (lead vocals, percussion), Shaun Cowley (guitar, vocals), Terry Jinks (bass, vocals), Rob Park (drums, percussion) and Marty Holt (keyboard, vocals).

With influences such as Tool, Faith No More and Rage Against the Machine, the Smashed Crabs performance is infused with power and energy. Their inspiration is broad, but their cover versions are essentially rock. Their musical talents are a hybrid of solid experience and pure passion for their craft.

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor

OZ LATIN BROTHERS
Saturday, August 28 2010, 8pm

O.L.B. (Oz Latin Brothers) Music Production Band, is made up of 5 permanent family members who have been playing together for 11 years. When based in Sydney they performed at events such as the Bacardi Festival and the Darling Harbour Latin Festival in Sydney. Now on the Gold Coast, they have also performed at the Salsa Under The Bridge in Brisbane, Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts Coolangatta and at various venues throughout the Gold Coast. They have also performed at the Woodford Folk Festival in 2006.

They have an extensive repertoire ranging from Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata, Mambo. Because of the wide variety on offer, O.L.B has entertained not only Latin dancing audiences but all types of music lovers.

O.L.B.'s style can be described as a "new" style of salsa to many audiences. Including many salsa arrangements of well known english songs arranged by O.L.B.

O.L.B. are Manfred (lead vocals, pianist) James (bass guitar, backing vocals), Shannon (saxophone, backing vocals) and Paul (trumpet, lead vocals), and all are accomplished musicians who together help create the new O.L.B. sound!

• Ticket Price: FREE
• Venue: Ground Floor
• Web site: http://www.youtube.com/olbmusic

THE REMATCH TOUR ADAM HARVEY & BECCY COLE
Sunday, September 05 2010, 3pm (Doors Open 2pm)

Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey are two of the most recognised names in Australian country music and together are as much a comedy act as a musical one! Now the hilarious duo are presenting a show aptly named ‘THE REMATCH’. After touring together in 2006 to rapturous applause, belly laughs coupled with audience and critical acclaim, they’re back once again sharing the stage to challenge each other.

Both are celebrated songwriters, both are multi-award winning recording artists and both are notorious, as Adam Harvey puts it, “s##t-stirrers”.

Comedy aside, let’s not forget, they are musicians. Serious musicians. Whilst they will have the audience in tears of laughter, Cole and Harvey are experts in their chosen field. Boasting the strongest voices in country music teamed with stirring songwriting and infectious melodies has made them two of the most sought after entertainers in Australia.

Between them that have acquired an impressive 14 Golden Guitar Awards, 6 GOLD Records and a string of number one hits to name but a few of their accolades.

This coupled with their very real delivery of friendship and non-stop gags makes THE REMATCH a must see show for the young, old, drunk, sober and without question insane. In fact, Cole and Harvey blatantly have opened the doors to one and all, “This show is for everyone, if there is one person who comes along who does not laugh at least three times then I want to know what level of Prozac they’re on”, laughed Cole.

From traditional favourites through to heartbreakers, skewed observations and their own hits THE REMATCH is a musical feast of two sensational artists delivering duets, banter and an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Both hold each other in high esteem which translates to the stage with an obvious affection and mutual admiration for each other’s style, song and performance as they entertain each other as well as the audience. Adam Harvey cites Beccy Cole as his favourite female performer”. The best entertainer in the country” says Adam of Beccy, but the feeling is reciprocated… “Nobody can own the crowd like Adam Harvey, he amazes me every night” says Beccy of Adam.

Nicknaming the tour ‘THE REMATCH’,” Beccy and Adam blame the title on their long-term friendly rivalry. “Some nights he'll come off stage and the crowd is going nuts, he'll wink and wish me luck following him!” laughs Beccy “But there'll be nights that I'll edge him just a little, to his credit he'll shake my hand and congratulate me on my win!”

THE REMATCH is on the road with Beccy Cole & Adam Harvey, don’t miss this laugh out loud musical experience!

• Ticket Price: $35 Adults/Child under 15 $25
• Venue: Upstairs at the Ballina RSL Club