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GIGS & TIX
Sat, 07 OctOdessa at Leavers Hotel, Creswick07 Oct, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmOdessa at Leavers Hotel, Creswick, 80 Albert St, Creswick VIC 3363, AustraliaMelbourne based Ernest Aines, brings his dreamy Americana/al-folk music to Odessa at Leavers Hotel. He loves this part of Victoria and its appreciative audiences and the intimate room at Odessa’s. Special guest is Seren Spain.
Sun, 22 OctNorthcote Social Club22 Oct, 8:00 pmNorthcote Social Club, 301 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaAward winning singer songwriter and Australian Folk Artist of the Year 2023 nominee, Ernest Aines launches his long awaited Debut Album, Spiral Bound. Following on from sold out shows in Melbourne earlier this year, Ernest returns from Canada to celebrate this special launch. Special Guest, Chip
Sun, 01 OctArchies Creek Hotel01 Oct, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pmArchies Creek Hotel, 89-91 Archies Creek Rd, Archies Creek VIC 3995, AustraliaErnest Aines is an award winning alt folk Australian singer songwriter. A mesmerising and entertaining solo artist, bringing finger pickin goodness and a velvety vocal depth to Archies Creek on his Cole Clark guitar. Doors: 2:30 pm Show: 3:00 pm
Fri, 22 SeptMEMO Music Hall22 Sept, 7:00 pm – 23 Sept, 7:00 pmMEMO Music Hall, 88 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, AustraliaAward winning singer songwriter Ernest Aines celebrates his lifes work with his Debut Album Launch. "He's a GIANT of lyrics and musicality" Van Dyke Parks.
Fri, 02 JuneThe Wesley Anne, Band Room, Northcote02 June, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmThe Wesley Anne, Band Room, Northcote, 250 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaAn unforgettable night! Come and connect with Ernest as he plays his songs, and sings to you in his inimitable style.
Fri, 21 AprWesley Anne21 Apr, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pmWesley Anne, 250 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaAn unforgettable experience!
Thu, 20 AprGasometer20 Apr, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pmGasometer, 484 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, AustraliaA gem is about to be unearthed - I will be supporting from 8.30 p.m.
Sun, 19 FebLocals Stage19 Feb, 1:20 pmLocals Stage , Victoria, AustraliaThe biggest festival in Melbourne. Free and all ages - a huge fun weekend. I'm playing on the Sunday at one of the several stages.
Wed, 01 FebKansas City01 Feb, 7:00 pm – 05 Feb, 7:00 pmKansas City, Kansas City, MO, USAI am playing the Offcial Showcase at the conference! Plus there will be private showcases and more.
Sat, 21 JanNewstead21 Jan, 11:00 amNewstead, Newstead VIC 3462, AustraliaA lovely little festival two hours North west of Melbourne. I will be playing a few stages here on the Saturday and on Sunday morning.
Thu, 05 JanMelbourne05 Jan, 5:00 pm – 06 Jan, 8:00 pmMelbourne, 163 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaAn art collaboration pop up event to showcase some of the cities artistic endeavours. Get on the guest list for my show 6 - 7 p.m. ( see below) or drop in any day Wednesday - Saturday until February 2nd.
Thu, 15 DecA SONG FOR YOU15 Dec 2022, 7:00 pmA SONG FOR YOU, 27 Leslie St, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaFor one night only, powerhouse soul artist Michaela Jayde celebrates the incomparable Donny Hathaway in her unmissable new show, A SONG FOR YOU. Ernest will accompany her and sing his version of a Donny Hathaway classic.- Fri, 09 DecThe Bergy Seltzer09 Dec 2022, 7:30 pmThe Bergy Seltzer, 68 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaBlue Mountains alt-countryfolk troubadour Jonathan Bone launches his debut double-album ‘How It’ll Be Alright’ alongside special guests Ernest Aines and Acoustic Foxx. Free entry!
Sun, 04 DecSmall Time04 Dec 2022, 4:00 pm – 9:30 pmSmall Time , 271-273 Albert St, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaThe podcast comes to Brunswick - three artists are interviewed and then play live. Tix through Eventbrite- see link below. Ernest will be on around 7 p.m.
Fri, 25 NovCastlemaine25 Nov 2022, 7:30 pm – 26 Nov 2022, 10:00 pmCastlemaine, 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaErnest Aines w Jake Skellern - together in duo format - two guitars, two voices, stomp box. Eventbrite ticket link at bottom of page!
Thu, 10 NovCollingwood10 Nov 2022, 7:00 pmCollingwood, 80 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, AustraliaA special secret show for my subscribers for the launch of "Rigged Games" with Indyana and Jake Skellern. A beautiful night of music with special people.
Sat, 08 OctTunuba Stage08 Oct 2022, 1:00 pmTunuba Stage , Quay St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, AustraliaErnest will be playing solo - first time up north!
Thu, 29 SeptMain Stage29 Sept 2022, 8:10 pmMain Stage, Commonwealth Park, CanberraPlaying with my fabulous new band at Nightfest - unwind with illuminations, fields of glowing tulips, roving entertainers, musicians and fabulous food.
Previous Appearances 2021/2
Isol-Aid Online Festival
Charm of Finches,
Castlemaine & Melbourne
February 2021
May 2021
Fireside Festival, Yarra Valley
Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne
PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL
Grand Prix F1, Melbourne
June 2021
January 2022
March 2022
March 2022
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