ADELAIDE'S INTIMATE CONCERT VENUE
Sunday 17 August 4pm
KickStart for Kids Fundraising Concert
Trinity Sessions, Church of the Trinity and the Effective Living Centre present a concert with Lazy Eye, Lucas Day, Kathie Renner, The Mis-Shapes to raise funds for KickStart for Kids, a South Australian charity that runs school breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring programs and providing basic clothing and healthcare support in South Australian schools.Funds raised will go to support the work of KICKSTART FOR KIDS
The artists performing are:
LAZY EYE - Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight. Their multiple awards suggest Lazy Eye delivers some of the best original blues Australia has to offer. Evan Whetter’s vocals are gritty with a velvety smack of soul, wielding his weather-beaten Hammond with style as he leads an all killer no filler line up featuring star of the guitar Erica Graf and the supremely talented Mario Marino on drums.
LUCAS DAY - Hailing from the south coast of SA, Lucas is a folk-rock powerhouse blending funky riffs, sing-along melodies, and raw, heartfelt storytelling into music that moves your feet and stirs your soul. Lucas was chosen by Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) to support his recent shows in SA.
KATHIE RENNER - An artist who eschews stylistic boundaries to write songs from the heart. Inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and Sting, her music is a fusion of sounds from pop to folk and jazz. She has toured Europe numerous times and performed at festivals nationally and internationally. She will be joined by Tyler Venter on guitar.
THE MIS-SHAPES - Straight out of the Adelaide Hills, they are bassist Alana, drummer Sonny and guitarist and vocalist Jarvis. This emerging band of 13-year-olds is already turning heads with their original songs—a blend of melodic riffs, strong drums, and powerful lyrics that take control of the crowd.
Plus there will be a couple of songs from KickStart volunteer Zandra Martin.
KickStart for Kids was founded in 2011 on the belief that every child, regardless of their social or economic background, should have an equal chance to succeed. It facilitates this belief by running school breakfast and lunch programs, mentoring programs and providing basic clothing and healthcare support in South Australian schools.
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Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $40(+BF)​​
Sunday 24 August 4pm
Stiff Gins - album launch
Stiff Gins, featuring Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson, form a powerful musical duo.
Their fourth studio album 'Crossroads' marks the 25-year career point for Australia's longest-performing all-female First Nations band. It also reaffirms the band's status as Matriarchal pioneers in the Australian Blak music scene. Produced by Syd Green (Casey Chambers, 19Twenty) “Crossroads” combines Stiff Gins signature blend of folk, roots, and First Nations language and culture with newfound depths of lyrical storytelling, intricate harmony and rich layers of instrumentation. The result is a sonic landscape resonating with both introspection and resilience, all forged against a political backdrop that advocates for increased representation and recognition of First Nations people in Australia.
'Crossroads' not only delves into the emotional landscapes of transformation but also sings up profound belonging amidst change. As Stiff Gins navigate these crossroads, they craft a musical tapestry that resonates with themes of resilience, self-discovery, and letting go. The album reflects personal and collective evolution while baring testament to Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs’ enduring spirit and sisterhood.
“Crossroads” is a celebration of Stiff Gins role as cultural custodians of Australian musical environment, one that invites past into present, merges tradition with innovation and seeks to sing a future overflowing with strength and grace.
Special guest is Katie Aspel, a talented Australian First Nations Singer and Songwriter. She’s a proud Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara woman, currently based in SA Adelaide/Tarndanya (Kaurna Country). She combines lush pop vocals and soulful acoustic guitar. Her songs artfully convey themes of love, heartbreak that tie to her deep love for culture and community.
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Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $40(+BF)​​
Friday 29 August 7.30pm
Mark Wilkinson Wild & Hunted Things Tour
With a career that spans over a decade, Mark Wilkinson has cemented himself as one of Australia’s premiere acts with his soul stirring live performances and evocative songwriting.
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Wilkinson, celebrates the release of his forthcoming album 'Wild & Hunted Things' with a string of dates across the country this August and September. After building a global fanbase on the back of his busking roots in Sydney's streets, the troubadour has amassed over 150 million streams on Spotify, sold in excess of 80,000 physical albums and packed out headline shows across the world. As a support act he's shared stages with Brian Wilson, Rodriguez, Xavier Rudd, The Whitlams and Seal to name just a few.
Set for release on July 4th, his new album 'Wild & Hunted Things' is a hybrid of eloquent folk, evocative indie and enigmatic pop brought to life at the fabled Svenska Grammofonstudion in Gothenburg Sweden.
'For me, Wild & Hunted Things represent those magical parts of life that make us feel enriched and energized. This record is written about trying to nurture and preserve those things whilst navigating life's inevitable challenges and hardships that can endanger your spirit.' - Mark Wilkinson
A natural storyteller, Wilkinson’s songs find inspiration in life's perpetual shifts and in the joy, hardships and triumphs that result. Infused with a voice drenched in soul, this is music that reaches out and strikes listeners at their emotional core.
'Sometimes you catch a voice that makes your heart just soar and Mark Wilkinson has one of those voices. So emotive, so moving...' (Americana Highways)
“There's a glow of warmth around him and a richness to his supreme voice, sending shivers down spines as he pulls you into the soul of him” (Hazel Buckley - The Music)
Support is Mark Crotti. ​​
Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $36.38(+Inc BF)​​
Friday 12 September 7.30pm
Frente
- Presented by Catherine Haridy Management & Craft Music. 'Frente will be touring regionally throughout September/October in trio format (including ace of keys, Sophie Koh), playing our greatest hits and misses. We can't wait to see all of you ordinary angels on (accidently) a street near you'
Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $67(+BF)​​
Sunday 21 September 4pm
The Lofty Mountain Band
Beloved local folk favourites, The Lofty Mountain Band, return to the Trinity Sessions stage this September, bringing their signature cacophony of soaring vocal harmonies, white-knuckle fingerpicking and home-style bonhomie. Familiar and intimate, urgent and sacral - the band blends bluegrass, folk, country and soul with sketches and vignettes of South Australia, its landscape, and people painted with mandolin, guitar, banjo, fiddle and double bass.
Playing in support will be Castlemaine native, Maggie Rigby. A musician of extraordinary depth and sophistication, Rigby writes rich, quietly powerful music filled with joy, love, disappointment and a laconic sense of melancholy. Her 2023 debut record, ‘The Best Love In The Universe,’ is a refined, elegiac, and deeply personal collection of songs crafted with confidence, precision and painstaking attention to detail.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch a remarkable line-up in a remarkable venue. This will be a show for friends. Book now and be part of something special.​​
Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $35(+BF)​​
Sunday 12 October 4pm
Honey Badgers and Fallen Saints
A show of blues, rock and musicianship that will knock your socks off. A band forged in Adelaide Australia; The Honey Badgers feature an incredible line up playing mainly original music that makes people feel good. Rooted in the blues with sprinkles of soul and funk, this band made the top six at the International Blues Challenge in the USA in 2023.Their debut album, Shakin’ peaked at #1 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Chart (ABARAC), was recorded over a three year period and showcases the band’s development from SA southern vales favourites to an international level powerhouse that wowed the judges in the home of Stax Records, Sun Studios and the hallowed ground of the Beale Street clubs. Their latest album is currently #3 in the ABARAC.
Over the past 40 years the individual members of The Fallen Saints have been involved in around 400 Australian and American albums as individual players, numerous number one albums and singles, both here and in the US and toured as members of bands such as Richard Clapton Band, Marcia Hines, Moving Pictures, Stylus, Divinyls, Wendy Mathews, Ross Wilson, Jenny Morris, Dave Dobbyn and many more!!
The chemistry between these 4 seasoned musicians is undeniable, there is a special kind of magic when these guys get together. Introducing Carl Pink (acoustic guitar/vocals) Ron Kosmider (bass/vocals) Nick Panousakis (guitar) and Mark Meyer (drums/vocals) - collectively they are ‘The Fallen Saints’
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​Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $31.25(inc BF) $35 at the door​​
Friday 17 October 7.30pm
Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier
SONGS YOU CAN TRUST. In a world where misinformation, disinformation and outright falsehood are abundant, Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier are offering a rare glimpse of unvarnished truth.
As masters of musical form for 4 decades, endurance has proven the verity of their songs. Age has truly burnished them, not dimmed them.
Asked to comment Conway & Zygier say that the only thing they will be presenting are Songs You Can Trust. They remarked in perfect unison, “Be assured, truth can be confronting but ultimately truth will set you free. Rock on!”
With a career spanning over four decades, Deborah Conway has made a lasting contribution to the country’s musical landscape as a singer, songwriter, and performer. Her long-standing creative partnership with guitarist and composer Willy Zygier, whom she met in the early 1990s, has become central to her work. Together, they have co-written and recorded numerous albums that reflect a mature, thoughtful, and deeply personal approach to music-making.
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​​​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $50(+BF)​​
Friday 24 October 7.30pm
Melody Pool - "Our Eternal Garden Tour"
Visionary Australian artist Melody Pool announces the release of her highly anticipated new album Our Eternal Garden, arriving July 31. The first long-play from Pool since her sophomore record in 2016, this album is a bold expansion of her sonic and lyrical world, offering a view into the more hidden corners of her craft.
Produced by Christopher Dale and recorded entirely to tape at Golden Retriever Studio in Marrickville, Our Eternal Garden sounds less like a recording and more like a transmission; something ancient passing through modern hands and unfolding like a lost classic. “This album is about all echoes of the self, throughout all lifetimes,” says Pool. “It was a way for me to process grief, trust and curiosity by braiding them together and finding something sacred in the mess of love and chaos.” Built on themes of spiritual inheritance and ego death, the album gathers the full spectrum of Pool’s artistry: the psychedelic-folk trip of Will Not Let You Down, the dark catharsis of Unbreakable Chain, to the disarming intimacy of My Tender Memory. Together, they form a body of work that plays like a soundtrack to someone remembering who they’ve always been.
Adding further texture, the album’s photos were shot by legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz, whose iconic work includes The Doors, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young. Known for capturing the true character of an artist, Diltz brings a timeless resonance to Our Eternal Garden, bridging what has been with what is becoming. Pool has also quietly cultivated a visual mythology with filmmaker Brayden Porter and film photographer Jess Bowditch. Featuring a recurring cast affectionately dubbed “the coven,” the video series weaves a symbolic thread through the singles exploring feminine archetypes, shared intuition, and creative play.
Our Eternal Garden doesn’t ask for attention, it commands it. Raw, fearless, and unmistakably Melody Pool.
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​​​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $30(+BF)​​
Saturday 1 November 7.30pm
Lyn Bowtell 'Paper Cuts' Tour
With a career spanning from the Country music clubs of the Darling Downs to stages across Australia and the world, Lyn Bowtell has cemented her place as one of the country’s most captivating and accomplished artists. A 10-time Golden Guitar Award winner, Toyota Star Maker champion, Mo Award recipient, and 2022 Hands of Fame inductee, Lyn’s journey first took flight as a member of the award-winning Country Pop trio Bella. Since then, she’s carved out a stellar solo career, releasing a string of critically acclaimed Albums, including Secret Songs (2012), Heart of Sorrow (2014), Calling You (2017), and Wiser (2022).
With influences spanning Country, Blues, Jazz, and Pop, Lyn’s rich, emotive vocals and soul-stirring songwriting set her apart as a true musical force. Few voices in Australian music rival her class, style, and raw authenticity. Experience Lyn Bowtell live and see for yourself why she’s one of Australia’s most respected artists.
Lyn’s latest Album, 'Paper Cuts,' is out now!
‘There really aren’t enough superlatives to describe Lyn Bowtell as a singer, songwriter, performing artist, teacher, mentor and human. Anyone who has seen her perform live never forgets the experience of hearing her sing for the first time and every time. Nor do they forget how funny she is! Bowtell creates an experience for her audiences and everyone leaves her shows uplifted and entertained.’ - Sophie Hamley - Sunburnt Country.
“She has one of the most amazing voices in this country, I love this beautiful woman and her talent” – Kasey Chambers
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Lyn will be joined by special guest and 2023 New Songwriter of the Year, Felicity Dowd. Hailing from the NSW South Coast, Felicity Dowd has wowed audiences across the country, from main stages at Australia's most prestigious events (National Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and the Tamworth Country Music Festival) to support slots with music royalty, the Bushwackers, Josh Cunningham (The Waifs), Felicity Urquhart, Ash Grunwald, Fanny Lumsden, Sunny Cowgirls, Brian Card, Neil Murray (Warumpi Band) and Tex Perkins (The Cruel Sea).
''Felicity Dowd is a deep thinker and truly authentic performer. She writes songs that have meaning and sings with soul!'' - Lyn Bowtell
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​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $35(+BF)​​
Sunday 9 November 4pm
Liz Stringer - The To Survive Tour
Double J, Remote Control Records, Select Music & Wombat Housing Support Services presents Liz Stringer - The To Survive Tour.
Off the back of the London launch of her latest album, The Second High, venerated Australian songwriter Liz Stringer is set to return Down Under for an extended run of shows beginning in October.
But this 17-date tour isn’t just an opportunity for Stringer to bring her latest piano-infused, poignant and deeply vibey offering to her nation-wide fanbase. Presented by Double J, Remote Control Records, Select Music and in partnership with Wombat Housing Support Services, the To Survive tour will also act as a campaign to bring awareness to the housing crisis affecting the country and raise much-needed funds for Australia’s most vulnerable.
A long-time advocate for social equity, Liz began to use her platform to highlight the issues faced by young and underprivileged people experiencing housing instability and sleeping rough in Australia after a successful fundraising show for Wombat at Melbourne’s Thornbury Theatre in late 2021.
A renowned storyteller, one of the tracks on Liz’s new record The Second High documents the real-life story of one of the inspirational staff at Wombat. The soaring, anthemic To Survive tells a compelling, visceral tale of a young man’s struggle growing up on the streets of Melbourne, and strength and resilience of the community he represents.
A fitting title, then, for a tour that also celebrates one of Stringer’s most triumphant albums to date, and will no doubt offer the unique catharsis – along with addictive grooves, expert arrangements and musical and vocal prowess that fans of Stringers’ music and live performance have come to relish and anticipate.
Audiences will be given the opportunity to donate their chosen amount to a local community support organisation using QR codes at each show, to which Liz will also donate personally.
Under one roof to support those with none.
Support is Tara Coates.
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​​​Bar 3pm, Music 4pm
Tix $45(+BF)​​
Friday 14 November 7.30pm
Rick Price Tamborine Mountain Tour
Come and celebrate with Rick Price and hear some of the great hits from this milestone album. Back in April 1995, Rick Price released “River Of Love” the first single from the album Tamborine Mountain which was also released in July of that same year. The single as well as the album scored high on the ARIA Charts. Produced by Rick and acclaimed New York Producer Ben Wisch featuring special guest appearances by Tommy Emmanuel on “Foolish Heart” and Tina Arena who joined Rick for the duet “Trust Me This Is Love”. The album title refers to a picturesque rain forest area located in the Gold Coast Hinterland near Beaudesert where Rick grew up.
After the success of the first single “River of Love” a second single “Bridge Building Man” was released. This song was written as an affecionate salute to his father and grandfather. These songs
remain in Rick’s set list to this day alongside his mega hits “Heaven Knows” “Not A Day Goes By” and “Walk Away Renee”
In 2009 a move to the United States sparked not only new influences and a broader style for Rick but also a return to his childhood musical roots. Rick currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to write and record his music. Audiences all over the globe are moved by Rick’s amazing voice and soulful songs. A multi-instrumentalist, he is clearly the consummate performer.
Rick will be playing two sets.
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​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $50(+BF)​​
Friday 28 November 7.30pm
The Maes - 'Abreast' Tour
The Maes are celebrating the release of their fourth studio album, ‘Abreast’, with a national headline tour encompassing their favourite cities and small towns in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia! Already in 2025 so far they have toured the UK opening for Grace Petrie and played the Shetland and Orkney Folk Festivals. They celebrated the album’s release day with a sold-out folk-festival-style event, ‘Abreastival’ in their home town of Castlemaine, Central Victoria. The band's previous albums, 2019's self-titled record and 2017's Take Care, Take Cover won the Music Victoria, Folk/Roots Album of the Year among a host of other accolades.
The Maes bring modern folk to life with lush harmonies and acoustic mastery on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo. Born in Central Victoria, the sisters grew up immersed in a melting pot of music from around the world washed up on stolen land. The Maes are outstanding live, with engaging storytelling and spine-tingling harmonies. The sisters draw their audience in like your sweetest and scariest friend. With echoes of Gillian Welch and The Waifs, there is a timeless luminescence and simplicity to the songwriting and sound of Maggie and Elsie Rigby.
As well as selling out headline shows around the country and overseas, their international festival appearances include the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (USA) Edmonton Folk Festival (Canada) Orkney Folk Festival (UK) and Woodford Folk Festival (Aus).
‘The Maes folk/pop sensibility is alluring. I'm a sucker for harmonies and these girls cover this ground with such bluegrass perfection, it makes me realise so many styles of our music grow from the same old tree - we are merely branches away from each other.’ – Troy Cassar-Daley
I’ve always had such love for The Maes! Their timeless sound is always sung with such sincerity and emotion straight from the heart. – Josh Teskey
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​Bar 6.30pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $30(+BF)