ADELAIDE'S INTIMATE CONCERT VENUE
2023 Concerts
Friday 9 June 7.30pm
Russell Morris
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This show is SOLD OUT. There is a wait list on the ticketing site.
Aria Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling artist, Australian Icon!! Russell Morris and his Band performing his hits and new songs live. Multi-Aria Award Winner RUSSELL MORRIS is returning to Trinity Sessions where he will be showcasing his collection of iconic Australian songs and blues and roots music that pertain to some of the characters, events and moments in our rich tapestry of Australian history. Be quick to book this one as his previous shows have sold out.
His domination of the Australian Blues scene began in 2012 when Russell sold over 70,000 copies of his platinum selling and ARIA AWARD winning Best Blues Album Sharkmouth. He did it again in 2014 with the ARIA nominated Best Blues Album Van Diemens Land. The trilogy was completed when he won his second ARIA Award winning Best Blues Album Red Dirt, Red Heart in 2016. And let's not forget his legendary career and incredible hits such as 'The Real Thing, 'Sweet Sweet Love', 'Part Three In Paper Walls', 'Wings Of An Eagle' and many more.
Support will be Sean Kemp.
Bar from 6.30pm, Doors from 7pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $55
Sunday 18 June 4pm
Eric Bogle and Ami Williamson
This show is SOLD OUT. There is a wait list on the ticketing site.
Eric Bogle with Pete Titchener and Emma Luker back at Trinity Sessions with a solo set from Ami Williamson to open the concert. This will sell out.
Set 1 will be Ami performing her original solo show. Set 2 will be Eric Bogle with Pete Titchener and Emma Luker.
Eric Bogle is an Australian institution: a Member of the Order of Australia, 2001 Australian Humanist of the Year and a UN Peace Medal recipient, Eric also sings songs.
For forty years Eric has toured the world with his music, inflicting his songs on innocent bystanders from outback Australia to the streets of Edinburgh, New York and many places in-between.
Ex-Opera Australia Singer; Ami Williamson has earned herself an enviable reputation as one of Australia’s leading Folk Singer/Songwriters. Ami is the daughter of Australian music icon, True Blue John Williamson.
“Forceful, funny, powerful and poetic, Ami Williamson is a Folk Singer/Songwriter like none other! I cried, I laughed, then both at the same time; a one woman show at its best!” - (The Sydney Morning Herald).
“Ami Williamson is a lot better than any singer has a right to be” - (The Australian).
“Ami Williamson is my favourite Australian act!” - (International Folk Icon, Judy Collins).
Bar from 3pm, Doors from 3.30pm, Music 4pm
Tix $45
Friday 30 June 7.30pm
Kristy Cox and Travis List
Kristy Cox is coming back to Adelaide, with Travis List, to play at Trinity Sessions.
Billboard topping artist Kristy Cox has been awarded with radio success and accolades for her talent. Having signed with bluegrass label Billy Blue Records, Kristy has just released her brand new album ‘Shades of Blue’ in February 2022, following her latest award winning releases ‘No Headlights’ and ‘Ricochet.’ Kristy has been awarded 6 ‘Bluegrass Recording of the Years’ in the Australia’s CMA Awards (Golden Guitar Awards), her latest in 2023 for her track ‘Good Morning Moon.’ Praised for her performance and songwriting capabilities, Kristy has been shortlisted in the International Bluegrass Music Awards the past five years for Emerging Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year and was a finalist in the 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards for Vocalist of the Year.
From a young age, South Australian, Kristy has captured attention with her distinct singing style and positive outlook, going on to open shows for major acts and appearing on television and major festivals across Australia, Europe and the USA.
Over the years Australian country music has produced some great voices but not all have embraced the path of the new traditionalist like Travis List. Hailing from South Australia, now a Nashville resident, Travis List has soon become known as one of Australia’s premier male country artists. His songs resonate with authenticity, his voice holds its own with the best of them, and his live shows leave fans remembering why they first fell in love with country music. His main influences range from his father, a true Australian balladeer, Ian List to Merle Haggard and Slim Whitman. Travis perfectly demonstrates what a modern country ought to sound like, thoroughly contemporary yet completely country.
Bar from 6.30pm, Doors from 7pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $30
Sunday 9 July 4pm
Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes
Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes are thrilled to be releasing their long-awaited debut record at Trinity Sessions
Those moments when a song taps into your psyche, hints at your vulnerability, and makes you smile at the same time you feel seen – Mark Curtis offers them in spades.
Drawing influence from artists such as Wilco, Gillian Welch, The Beatles, Finn brothers and Daniel Johnston, he has a gift for communicating the fragility of being human in music that’s both poignant and playful. Teamed up with his Flannelettes, Bonnie Aué (upright bass), Michael Hutchison (drumkit), and William Jack (cello) he creates quirky songs drenched in harmonies, cynicism and humour. A little bit alt-country, a lot their own sound.
Support is Axe and the Ivory. With their intricate guitar melodies and moving lyricism, this five-piece outfit from Adelaide have revealed themselves to be a creative force in the Australian indie-folk-pop scene.
Bar from 3pm, Doors from 3.30pm, Music 4pm
Tix $30
Friday 14 July 7.30pm
Shane Nicholson
Having stepped into the third decade of his career with 11 albums, 3 ARIA Awards and 15 Golden Guitar Awards to his name, Shane Nicholson is only just getting started.
At least, that’s how he sees it:
“As an artist, I feel like I am constantly finding a new voice, a new story. I’m loving making music these days…I think I’m much better at it now than I ever was before.”
The current album Living In Colour was named 2022 CMAA Album Of The Year as well as Alternative Country Album Of The Year, and spawned the single And You Will Have Your Way, which earned Nicholson both Single Of The Year and APRA Song Of The Year awards. Living In Colour was his seventh consecutive ARIA-nominated album.
In addition to being one of the country’s most in-demand music producers, Nicholson has just completed an extensive national tour for the Living in Colour album, and is now set to bring a career-spanning all-new show into 2023.
“One of the country’s finest songwriters” Rhythms Magazine
Shane will be doing two sets.
Bar from 6.30pm, Doors from 7pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $40
Sunday 30 July 4.00pm
Karen Lee Andrews
We last saw Karen Lee Andrews at Trinity Sessions singing up a storm with Mahalia Barnes in 2022; her soulful voice and stage craft adding to one of the best gigs at Trinity Sessions. Here's your chance to see Karen headlining with her band bringing her original music and a range of soulful songs in an intimate setting.
Karen Lee Andrews is in possession of a powerful sense of artistic purpose. Surrounded by music her entire life, Karen’s career to date has largely revolved around classic soul and rhythm and blues. The influence of soul, gospel and Karen’s Polynesian background continues to inform the music she creates. Karen’s new EP ‘Edin’ takes a more comprehensive journey through soul and blues music, while providing a candid expression of her personal identity.
Karen’s songcraft is built on a thorough knowledge of blues, gospel and soul music and motored by an undeniable hunger to connect. Yet the defining ingredient is Karen’s unshakeable artistic passion. Andrews mostly tours as a formidable trio, teaming up with Yanya Boston on drums and Adam Ventoura on bass – two exceptional musicians. This dynamic band is exhilarating to witness!
“One of the most original and dignified talents to emerge in Australian Entertainment in a long time. She manages to be both imperial yet vulnerable.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“Andrews is on an inspiring and passionate musical journey. A must see.”
Beat Magazine
“Soulful and bluesy, with so much heart and pain, delivered with so much class.”
Sound of Oz
Supporting Karen Lee Andrews is Ryan Martin John and band. Wandering through the deserted sonic dreamscape of 70’s Laurel Canyon, Ryan Martin John is an introvert with a deep love of songwriting and pondering. Folky with a notable country flair, Ryan’s sonic spectrum ranges from a dynamic, intimate hush when solo to a harmony-gilded, guitar-laden fanfare when playing with his full band.
Bar from 3.00pm, Doors from 3.30pm, Music 4.00pm
Tix $35
Friday 11 August 7.30pm
Saturday 12 August 7.30pm
Brian Cadd and Band
Brian Cadd remains one of Australia’s greatest treasures; a true Statesman of songwriting and recording. See him with his band in the intimate Trinity Sessions over two nights. Brian Cadd is a bona-fide music legend. Platinum album seller. ARIA Hall of Famer. Multiaward winning songwriter. Recipient of an Order of Australia (AM). This powerhouse singer and piano player still rocks in today’s retro-pumped music business and is as energised and creative as ever. In 2019 Brian returned to his old stomping ground in Nashville to record Silver City under the masterful guidance of producer Mark Moffatt, and has relocated to the heart of his musical influences Woodstock NY where he is embracing the musical culture and connections of the area.
Brian Cadd's career began with the iconic Australian band The Groop in 1966 and he wrote all of their many hit singles and albums including Woman You’re Breaking Me and Such A
Lovely Way. He then formed Axiom with Glenn Shorrock, heavily influenced by The Band and dubbed Australia’s first supergroup, he was the primary songwriter and penned hits
including Little Ray of Sunshine, Arkansas Grass and My Baby’s Gone before the band broke up in England in 1969.
The following years saw many gold and platinum records as a solo artist and an array of prestigious awards for film scores, title songs and TV themes. In addition he produced many acts and wrote much-loved hits including Ginger Man, Let Go, Don’t You Know It’s Magic and Alvin Purple. During this period, following the enormous success of his first eponymous album Brian Cadd, he recorded several more giant albums including Parabrahm, Moonshine and the platinum soundtrack to the worldwide-acclaimed cult surf movie Morning of the Earth.
Brian's career has seen him write, produce, record and perform with a cavalcade of legendary musicians and his career keeps on expanding as he continues to tour.
Bar from 6.30pm, Doors from 7pm, Music 7.30pm
Tix $55