Past Events

Sam Windley and Select Music presents: Sam Windley - The Pink and Nervous EP Tour

Sam Windley and her band are pleased to announce the Pink and Nervous tour! The trio will stop at four small venues across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle to introduce audiences from across state lines to Windley’s eclectic but captivating live performance.

Sam Windley's lyric-driven alternative style combines elements of natural-sounding acoustica with thought-provoking themes of urban and romantic oppression. The East Coast tour will launch Windley's debut EP, 'Pink and Nervous’.

The EP's lead single, 'Lady Zombies,' a horror-inspired love letter to the city of Sydney, received critical acclaim and was produced and mixed by Chris Collins, known for his work with Matt Corby, Royel Otis, and Budjerah.

The following singles “Marbles” and “Excited” invite audiences once again into her world of emotional and sonic exploration.

“Les Thomas's superpower is as a lyricist ... Always with something powerful to say.” - Ruth Hazleton

Les Thomas is a Melbourne-born country-folk troubadour, but he isn't just a singer-songwriter. He's a sonic storyteller, an activist bard, and a lyrical luminary. He follows in a long tradition using music as medicine, solidarity and sustenance.
As an original artist, writer and event host, Les has been centrally involved in Melbourne's vibrant music scene for over a decade. Outside the venues, festivals and countless political events in his home state, he’s shared songs in Tamworth's bustling streets and pubs and ventured as far afield as the community halls of Seattle. He's even made the pilgrimage to the sacred grounds of The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, where musical legends are minted.

But it's not just Les's travels that tell his story. His latest album, "All My Friends are Superstars” is a combined effort with Stephen Grady of The Ahern Brothers on production and an array of extraordinary musicians including Jy-Perry Banks on pedal steel, Jason Bunn (Australian Chamber Orchestra) on strings and Justin Olsson on drums. It's a testament to his songwriting prowess and his commitment to crafting beautiful and inspiring songs. With a resonant voice that carries the weight of the world's stories, Les looks forward to sharing his new collection with fresh ears and eager hearts, inviting new audiences into his unique blend of country-folk Americana rock and his world of rich experiences.

ABOUT CLARE COWLEY

With velvety vocals, Meanjin based country-blues musician and visual artist, Clare Cowley, originally from Allora, Queensland, summons the spirit of folk music. Evoking the likes of Norah Jones and Sarah Blasko, the captivating Singer-Songwriter, weaves lyrical musings into dynamic performances featuring bluesy guitar, smoky piano and harmonica. HAPPY MAG says, "Her songwriting holds a rare hypnotic quality, enchanting listeners with sing-along abilities that seem to possess hidden magic, like ancient folk tunes whispered through the ages".

Supported by a dedicated fanbase, Clare released blues-inspired debut album 'To The Bottom' in 2020 and crowdfunded a tour upon sharing singles ‘Like The Muse’ and ‘Black Seeds’ with her audience. Clare then released folky driving tune ’Song Material’ produced with Easy Machine Recordings (positioned in the 4ZZZ hottest 100). Swiftly answering her audience's appetite for more, with brooding single ‘My Reason’. In 2023, produced by Dylan Jeffreys, Clare’s sophomore album, Desire Notes has been celebrated with sellout shows in intimate venues across Qld and NSW.

Discover the irresistible charm of Americana Folk duo Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields with their latest single "Love Ya Like I Can".

“Like Presley and Joplin at a dream jam” - Post To Wire

With multiple awards to their names and thousands of miles between them, Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are bonafide masters of their craft, having discovered a natural chemistry as performers, the union of their songwriting enables them to explore new depths in their music.

Their ragged edge comes steeped in Alt-Country and Folk influences, building their sound around acoustic instruments and honest songwriting while devouring records from Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Tracy Chapman, Grant Lee Phillips and Neil Finn.

"Exquisite talent can add up to reach even greater heights in collaboration" - NZ Musician

Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are NZ Country Music and Music Victoria Award winners and have appeared on festival stages such as Port Fairy Folk Festival, Out On The Weekend, Queenscliff Music Festival, Riverboats, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival, Out On The Green and Tamworth Country Music Festival.

"Simply magical performance" - Grain Tonic

Brisbane best rock band Big Blue Eyes make their Junk Bar debut as their final headline show for 2023. After an eventful year of releases and gigging, this intimate show promises a look into 2024 for the band with a raging set featuring a mixture of certified classics, as well as some unreleased tracks played for the first time; you won't want to miss this.
Joining Big Blue Eyes is Joe's Band and IDHA.

Our Open Mic night is every Wednesday – the bar opens at 6pm, with performances from 7 to around 10.

The stage is yours! Giving songwriters and performance artists local and afar the opportunity to perform at The Junk Bar. We accomodate all styles and abilities .. solo acts, duos, jams and even bands. Surprise us! We supply the stage and sound and you bring the instruments and good vibes.

No prior sign up needed, just rock up in good time and our host Sean will slot you into the lineup.

FREE ENTRY

We are so excited to announce that the sweet, nurturing sound of Emily Coulston's music will be making its way across Australia for her summer tour. Calling upon all fans of spectacular singer-songwriter music who will be in Brisbane, Melbourne, or Hobart in November. You don't want to miss these three gorgeous events of healing, heart-felt music.

A voice forged by the angels themselves, the Canadian singer-songwriter has long been praised for her delicate and emotional vocal delivery. Her soft and reassuring lyricism echos the safe spaces of Joni Mitchell and Patty Griffin’s songwriting capabilities. More recently inspired by songwriters such as Jose Gonzalez and Ben Howard, Emily’s music seems to carry a similar power and ability to heal, calm, and re-energise her listeners.

The half-Japanese singer-songwriter began her journey in Edmonton, Canada, where she nurtured a growing passion for writing and performing. From the age of 15, she took frequent trips to Nashville, TN, where she sharpened her craft and performed in legendary venues across Music City. She relocated to Toronto, Canada, where she joined a thriving community of artists and recorded her first body of work. Her debut EP 'oh fire' has garnered over 1.5 million streams across all platforms, with its hit song 'Moon' landing a sync licensing deal with Aero Chocolate in 2017.

Emily’s music has since been synced to popular tv shows such as 'Pretty Little Liars' and 'The Heights'. Her singles 'Full Bloom' and 'One Day' gained their first spins on Triple J, as well as her single 'Seven Days' landing the Spotify editorial playlist 'Softly'. 2023 saw her debut as a self-produced artist, releasing her single 'How To Love' which features the vocals of Icelandic artist JFDR. Emily is now steadily writing and producing her upcoming body of work, due to release early 2024.

Globe-trotting troubadour Carus Thompson has toured the world alongside The John Butler Trio, The Waifs, Xavier Rudd, Jack Johnson & Pete Murray, selling over 30,000 albums along the way.

He’s won his loyal fan base through 25 years of hitting the road and always delivering passionate, energetic, folk-rocking shows that entertain and engage.
After two amazing shows in August Carus returns to one of his favourite venues in for a one-off special “Requests” Show.

In this special format, over two sets Carus will play whichever songs of his the crowd wants to hear. Upon arrival at the venue, and in the set break punters can write down the Carus songs they want at the merchandize desk and Carus will play them for you – simple as that!

He has never played a Requests show in Brisbane before so this is sure to be special.

He’ll play songs from his new record “Neon Folk”, or from his older records (once again - the crowd chooses!), all with the energy and passion that has made him one of Australia’s favourite acoustic artists.

Our Open Mic night is every Wednesday – the bar opens at 6pm, with performances from 7 to around 10.

The stage is yours! Giving songwriters and performance artists local and afar the opportunity to perform at The Junk Bar. We accomodate all styles and abilities .. solo acts, duos, jams and even bands. Surprise us! We supply the stage and sound and you bring the instruments and good vibes.

No prior sign up needed, just rock up in good time and our host Sean will slot you into the lineup.

FREE ENTRY

Since releasing her 2022 album DEAR JOHN, Sam has graced main stages at Woodford and Queenscliff Music Festivals, embarked on a six week tour with the Festival of Small Halls, and headlined a 34 date national tour to celebrate the album’s release.

She’s also toured alongside Kate Miller-Heidke, Paul Kelly, Katie Noonan, Tim Freedman, The Whitlams and Ben Lee.

Now, the DEAR JOHN tour is on it’s fourth and final lap around the country, returning to towns with high demand and covering new ground.

Sam will share the album favourites in acoustic, intimate mode - and add in a handful of stunning new songs that haven’t yet been released.

Expect storytelling, expertly crafted songwriting, and a show that will leave you feeling bigger on the inside.

“Buckingham wowed the crowd with her soaring vocals, silencing the room” - Stack Magazine

"Byron Bay's next big thing" - Courier Mail

“Iconic” - Kia Handley, ABC

Since releasing her 2022 album DEAR JOHN, Sam has graced main stages at Woodford and Queenscliff Music Festivals, embarked on a six week tour with the Festival of Small Halls, and headlined a 34 date national tour to celebrate the album’s release.

She’s also toured alongside Kate Miller-Heidke, Paul Kelly, Katie Noonan, Tim Freedman, The Whitlams and Ben Lee.

Now, the DEAR JOHN tour is on it’s fourth and final lap around the country, returning to towns with high demand and covering new ground.

Sam will share the album favourites in acoustic, intimate mode - and add in a handful of stunning new songs that haven’t yet been released.

Expect storytelling, expertly crafted songwriting, and a show that will leave you feeling bigger on the inside.

“Buckingham wowed the crowd with her soaring vocals, silencing the room” - Stack Magazine

"Byron Bay's next big thing" - Courier Mail

“Iconic” - Kia Handley, ABC