 | Saturday, 28 January |
FIVE COFFEES + ADAM KATZ + UNCLE JED Easily the most popular band to debut at The Basement in 2011, jazz-hiphop-soul combo Five Coffees return for another big night of dance-heavy style and substance. Five Coffee gigs are awesome! Stay tuned for big support announcements, but book fast. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 31 January |
BURN ANTARES feat GRACE FARRISS + NATHAN COLE TRIO + TAYLOR HOGAN The advent of the next Australian musical dynasty? Grace Farriss, daughter of INXS\'s Andrew, fronts this awesome young band which draws its inspiration from the likes of Hawkwind, Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead. Solid, heavy psychedelia led by a singer who is part Stevie Nicks, part Grace Slick -- and all Grace Farriss. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 01 February |
ACOUSTIC CARAVAN Feat. Natasha-Eloise + Renee Jonas + Alana-Lee + Dan Usher + Winters End Join us as the Acoustic Caravan rolls into town with a little bit of pop, some melting-pot folk, a dash of jazz, a little bit of country and some grand old Blues. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 02 February |
CHASE THE SUN + RAY BEADLE + CLAUDE HAY Three of Australia\'s most exciting and celebrated blues artists on the same bill for the first time to celebrate the release of Chase The Sun\'s new single \'The Pants\'! Between them these three artists have starred on every major blues festival in the country, won countless Awards both here and overseas and are changing the face of blues-inspired music in Australia. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 03 February |
DON\'T DREAM IT\'S OVER - A Tribute to Crowded House & Split Enz Featuring some of our finest musicians (Bernie Segedin, Floyd Vincent, Gary Fredericks, Clive Harrison, Tom Cox, Dave Kirby), Dont Dream Its Over features the best tracks written by the brilliant Finn Brothers. The show features suitably chosen artists who all have careers in their own right but tonight choose to celebrate classic Finn-penned tunes like Better Be Home Soon, (Wherever You Are) Weather With You, 7 Seasons and I Got You. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 04 February |
KATHERINE ELLIS (UK) + MR DORIS (IBIZA) + SHANE SOS (SYDIBIZA) + PETER GLASS A big night of dance with UK diva Katherine Ellis (in both acoustic and big-beat modes) backed up by superb international DJs. Feel the warmth of Ibiza sunshine in the heart of Sydney! Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Monday, 06 February |
PRIVATE FUNCTION Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 07 February |
THE BASEMENT INTRODUCES A year down the track, these ever-popular monthly showcases of the fastest rising acts about go from strength to strength as do Halfway Homebuoy who had \'em hollering for more when they last hit The Basement stage. Catch the best of the latest before fame turns their heads. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 08 February |
ACOUSTIC LADYLAND Acoustic LadyLand presents an evening with the gals to add some exquisite and refreshing cool on an early Summer night. The breadth of style and talent from the ladies will transform your early working week blues to a land of joy and hope. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 09 February |
AUSTRA (CANADA) Embracing the esoteric, Austra combine soaring neo-operatic vocals and multifaceted electro-pop soundscapes with a firm new wave sensibility. Austras classically trained lead singer Katie Stelmanis sums it up best: "I wanted to make classical music with really fucked up, distorted crazy shit on there." Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 10 February |
BOOM CRASH OPERA Boom Crash Opera were one of Australia\'s biggest bands in the 80s and 90s. They had a string of hit singles and enjoyed a reputation as a powerful live act. Back together at last, the Boomers are set to rock the stage with classic hits and great new songs. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 11 February |
TEX PERKINS AND THE BAND OF GOLD Flat-out Aussie legend Tex Perkins (Beasts of Bourbon, Cruel Sea, Dark Horses) and some very high calibre friends put their stamp on a selection of excellent country classics. Need we say more? This will be brilliant! Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Sunday, 12 February |
THE MAGNETS (UK) **SHOW CANCELLED** Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Monday, 13 February |
SUMMER at MACQUARIE PLACE BAR Join us for Happy Hour and kick back with some cool Summer sounds and drinks to match in our Bar on Macquarie Place with plenty of seating inside and out. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 14 February |
ALFREDO MALABELLO\'S \'VOICE OF ROMANCE\' VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL Popular recording artist and actor Alfredo Malabello presents an evening of tender romantic songs, perfect for lovers on Valentine\'s Day. Enjoy our special Valentines dinner menu, and gaze into the eyes of the one you love ... Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 15 February |
AN EVENING WITH COLIN HAY Colin Hay returns to The Basement as part of his \'Gathering Mercury\' tour. As frontman and principal songwriter for eighties hit machine Men at Work, Colin is responsible for one of the most identifiable sounds in pop music. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 16 February |
AN EVENING WITH COLIN HAY Colin Hay returns to The Basement as part of his \'Gathering Mercury\' tour. As frontman and principal songwriter for eighties hit machine Men at Work, Colin is responsible for one of the most identifiable sounds in pop music. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 17 February |
EUGENE \'HIDEAWAY\' BRIDGES (USA) sings the SAM COOKE songbook + JENNY MARIE LANG + KARA GRAINGER Gifted with not only a great blues voice but with a superb soul delivery Texas-based Eugene \'Hideaway\' Bridges pays tribute to one of his great heroes in arguably one of the finest soul singers of all time in Sam Cooke. The song list includes \'Chain Gang\', \'Cupid\', \'A Change Is Gonna Come\', and many more. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 18 February |
BODACIOUS COWBOYS - Celebrating the Sounds of Steely Dan At last! The Basement finally again plays host to Bodacious Cowboys, the genius and exhilarating ensemble which pays tribute to the sparkling sounds of Steely Dan conceived many moons ago by uber drummer and MD Kere Buchanan. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Sunday, 19 February |
HORSE (SCOTLAND) + SPECIAL GUESTS Scottish singer-songwriter Horse McDonald has a huge following in the UK and Europe, will her eight albums all charting well across the continent. Her songs are regularly covered by UK pop artists. Here with full band, this will be a must-see show! Click here for more info and tickets |
| Monday, 20 February |
SUMMER at MACQUARIE PLACE BAR Join us for Happy Hour and kick back with some cool Summer sounds and drinks to match in our Bar on Macquarie Place with plenty of seating inside and out. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 21 February |
WORLD IN THE BASEMENT Feat. JOHANNA ELMS + FUEGO LENTO + JAMINO & GROUP LAFAYA Join us for our ever-popular monthly showcase of Australian world music artists. A marvellous night, curated by iHearMusic.com. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 22 February |
MARY KIANI (SCOTLAND) -- ALBUM LAUNCH Mary Kiani is one of Scotland\'s greatest exports of Song! Well known as the Scottish Songbird who was originally signed with Mercury Records, she has had many international hits in the dance and pop music genre throughout the 90s, in Scotland, England, Europe and Australia. Kiani has always had a passion for the "songbook" style of classic standards which she has been singing throughout her illustrious career. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 23 February |
TANGLED UP IN BOB A wonderfully satisfying celebration of Bob Dylans classic 1962-76 period, led by accomplished singer-songwriter Dave Debs and a cast of red hot musos! Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 24 February |
VAN THE MAN The Australian Van Morrison Show Close your eyes at The Australian Van Morrision Show and it\'s hard to believe the Irishman is not on stage. Click here for more info and tickets |
| Monday, 27 February |
SUMMER at MACQUARIE PLACE BAR Join us for Happy Hour and kick back with some cool Summer sounds and drinks to match in our Bar on Macquarie Place with plenty of seating inside and out. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 28 February |
ROOTS CARAVAN Some early week finetuning with a whole lotta folk, roots and blues from the likes of Dan Hopkins & Band, Bryce Cohen and Renatte Nguyen stripping it back, but laying it on. Click here for more info and tickets |
| Wednesday, 29 February |
PRIVATE FUNCTION Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 01 March |
MARK WILKINSON + Lissa Mark Wilkinson has built his reputation from the stage. His lyrical depth, gift for melody, and soulful voice have been connecting with fans the world over. With sold out shows nationwide along with record sales fast approaching 25,000, Mark is quickly reinventing the paradigm of the independent musician and leaving his mark on the Australian cultural landscape. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 07 March |
BEN SOLLEE (USA) "Fusing unique instrumentation with a soulful and sometimes playful voice, Ben Sollee defies convention." - World Cafe Live"Cellist Ben Sollee is like Andrew Bird with a little more soul, or Arthur Russell with a bit more bounce." - Lost At E Minor Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 08 March |
ERIC BIBB in duo mode with Staffan Astner + Special Guest Krystle Warren International folk-blues master of songcraft, is returning to his Australian fans.Bibb possesses a warmly expressive voice and a fine sense of phrasing. He shines, too, as a guitarist with a quiet and confident approach Downbeat Magazine Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 09 March |
50 YEARS OF THE ROLLING STONES - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Damien Lovelock (Celibate Rifles) will present this hand-picked set list to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Stones. The band will be playing two full sets covering the span of Mick\'s and Keith\'s catalogue. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 10 March |
STORYLINES concert series celebrating the great storytelling songs Let\'s get together then, you know well have a good time...renowned for their world class homage concerts to the likes of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, CCEntertainment now turn their focus to the finest storytelling songs of all time. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 14 March |
ADAM COHEN (CANADA) + Gossling The Frontier Touring Company is proud to announce singer songwriter Adam Cohen will head to Australian shores for a series of intimate shows next March. The son of legendary poet-balladeer Leonard Cohen, Adam Cohen will embark on his first Australian tour showcasing the unique and distinctive voice that has made him a success in his own right. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Sunday, 18 March |
THE BLANKS (USA) Just the right balance of self-aware nerdy cuteness, you can\'t help but snap your fingers along. And they\'re good -- as in Sweet Adeline\'s good. Believe it or not, they\'ve been performing since before Scrubs existed. Their live show adds skits and dorky dance moves, talking toys and costume changes. LA Weekly Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Monday, 19 March |
JUDY COLLINS (USA) + Daniel Champagne American folk legend Judy Collins is an undeniable icon to generations ofmusic lovers. She is joined by Australian punk legend Chris Bailey for an utterly unforgettable show. Click here for more info and tickets |
| Tuesday, 20 March |
JUDY COLLINS (USA) + Daniel Champagne American folk legend Judy Collins is an undeniable icon to generations ofmusic lovers. She is joined by Australian punk legend Chris Bailey for an utterly unforgettable show. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 21 March |
ERIC BIBB in duo mode with Staffan Astner + Special Guest Krystle Warren International folk-blues master of songcraft, is returning to his Australian fans."Bibb possesses a warmly expressive voice and a fine sense of phrasing. He shines, too, as a guitarist with a quiet and confident approach" Downbeat Magazine Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 22 March |
ahab (UK) \'On the strength of their debut mini album, East London\'s ahab could be the alt-country\'s Mumford & Sons. kmvt is packed with bright, tight four- part harmonies, galloping drums and clever guitars and piano\'. Q Magazine Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 23 March |
MY FRIEND THE CHOCOLATE CAKE Famed Melbourne outfit My Friend The Chocolate Cake celebrate the release of their second single off their recent album Fiasco with one show only at The Basement! An acclaimed live band with an imaginative and intensely colourful world and music. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 24 March |
ARETHA CELEBRATING THE QUEEN OF SOUL, featuring CHRISTINE ANU The undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, honoured by Australias ownChristine Anu in a brand new show! Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Monday, 26 March |
SYDNEY JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH WILBUR WILDE It will be a swingin\' musical reunion and a night full of surprises when composerarrangerbandleader Tim Oram assembles his world class Sydney Jazz Orchestra and welcomes long time tenor saxophonistvocalist and jazz man buddy, Wilbur Wilde out front. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 27 March |
KRYSTLE WARREN (USA) Krystle Warren burst upon English audiences with a show-stealing performance on the Jools Holland Later programme in October 2009. as well as plaudits from Rufus Wainwright and kd lang. Join us for an extraordinary performance by a brilliant performer. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 28 March |
SHOOGLENIFTY (SCOTLAND) Famous the world over for inventing Techno Ceilidh, Acid Croft and Hypnofolkadelia, Shooglenifty\'s original and exciting sound has launched the band on an international career. A wild up-tempo mix of trad talent and super funky phonics melding heritage and hedonism into one unbreakable whole. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 31 March |
DOOBIES, EAGLES AND WEST COAST ROCK Feat. The Barry Leef Band with Kimi Tupaea (nine piece band) After a sell-out show in November last year, Barry Leefs Doobies & West Coast Rock show is back at The Basement on the last night of Summer. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Tuesday, 03 April |
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE (USA) After absolutely killing it at BLUESFEST in 2011...TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE are back and going to be taking on Sydney & Melbourne this time round and doing what they do best...SupafunkROCK...!!! Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 05 April |
GREAT BIG SEA (CANADA) GREAT BIG SEA is a bastard...by their own admission. Some of Canada\'s favourite sons are giving Australia their first ever tour. This folk-rock partnership was forged in the harsh lands and rowdy pubs of St Johns, Newfoundland yes NEW-F-F- -F- FOUND-LAND !! where co-founders Sean McCann and Bob Hallett met while playing traditional folk songs for boisterous crowds made up of hard-partying university students and off-duty fisherman. In 1993, after meeting fellow socio-holic and pub stalwart Alan Doyle they started GREAT BIG SEA in an attempt to create a new approach to Newfoundland folk music one that combined their original music with the traditional sounds and instruments they had grown up with. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 07 April |
VUSI MAHLASELA (SOUTH AFRICA) VUSI MAHLASELA (VUSI SYDNEY MAHLASELA KA ZWAN)) is simply known as \'The Voice\' in his home country, South Africa, and celebrated for his distinct, powerful voice and his poetic, optimistic lyrics for the first time with his South African band. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Monday, 09 April |
DAVID BROMBERG (USA) "The reason man created stringed instruments. David touched them with a lovers fingers and they moaned that true love right back to him. Wood and wire and flesh spoke." Jerry Jeff Walker Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Wednesday, 11 April |
CANDI STATON (USA) "Staton deserves to be right up there alongside Aretha and Gladys in the soul pantheon. An album worth selling your soul for" Mojo Magazine, London Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 13 April |
MACEO PARKER (USA) MACEO PARKERBlows his horn across AustraliaHis name is synonymous with Funky Music, his pedigree impeccable; his band - the tightest little funk orchestra on earth are heading back to Oz after his celebrated tour of 2008. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Saturday, 21 April |
ELIXIR featuring KATIE NOONAN Singing superstar Katie Noonan returns to The Basement for an evening of sublime music with her jazz trio of 14 years, Elixir. This concert will celebrate the bands ARIA Award-winning second album, \'First Seed Ripening\'. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Friday, 04 May |
HOTEL CALIFORNIA - A tribute to THE EAGLES The band that has sold out The Basement three years iun a row is back to celebrate 40 years of The Eagles. Lead by musical director and guitarist, Rex Goh, this \'Best of the Eagles\' show features some of the best musicians in Sydney. Click here for more info and tickets |
 | Thursday, 01 January |
ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO THE BASEMENT If you keep telling yourself that you must get out more often and see more live music, a Basement Membership will leave you with no excuses. With 2 for 1 entry Friday and Saturday nights*, PLUS 10 per cent off all purchases from the bar at all times, checking out Sydney\'s best live bands just got that much easier. Click here for more info and tickets |
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