Live Music @ IV

COMING UP:

Saturday 7 December
RHYS SUND
Rhys Sund is known for writing melodic harmonies and wistful lyrics often reflecting on past experiences.
Simplicity, space and emotion are key components that make the songs unique and full of nostalgia.
2021 was full of high notes, gaining momentum with his song "Don't Lay It On Me" which featured in multiple YouTube and Spotify playlists, catching the attention from thousands of people from across the globe.

Saturday 4 January & Saturday 11 January
ANDREW SHEPHERD
With soaring vocal melodies, intricate guitar work, chunky pop grooves and influences including folk, blues, pop, rock, prog and heavy metal Andrew has entertained people all over the country and opened shows for artists including Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, Claymore, Thirsty Merc and many others.

Saturday 18 January
RAIN OF ANIMALS
Rain Of Animals is the euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool) and their love of all things mandolin, fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, bluegrass, oldtime, swing, tunes and songs. Their sound is both new and old, unique in it's instrumental wizardry and musical integrity all at once.

Saturday 25 January
KATANKIN
“Katankin writes and sings with spirit, soul, intensity and passion. If these things are important to you then her music will resonate deeply” Stuart Coupe

“Said the starling” is the much-anticipated debut album from Melbourne’s Katankin, a singer-songwriter who has steadily been making her presence known in the indie music scene. The release of her self-produced debut EP “The quiet shimmer of the world” was met with a 2023 Music Victoria nomination for Best Folk Work, and several major music festival appearances including the St Kilda Festival, and Maldon Folk Festival.

Work on a full album began early this year, with Katankin again arranging and producing the work herself, but this time accompanied by a full band, including occasional strings and horns. The result is a powerful, eclectic and extremely well-crafted offering, marked by Katankin’s signature poeticism, razor-sharp lyrics and uniquely expressive vocal delivery. The songs by turns uplift and shatter; Katankin’s angelic voice tenderly caresses you one moment, before scathingly, blisteringly, slamming you down the next, in an impressive showcase of her range as both singer and songwriter.

“Sadness and anger have never sounded so beautiful… Katankin’s songs are about giving herself, and therefore us, permission to feel, to give, to love, to cry” Michael Smith – Rhythms Magazine

Monday 27 January - Isabella’s Terrace
TIM GREEN
In a special pop up performance, Tim Green will be performing all the Aussie hits from 12pm – 3pm outside on the Isabella’s Terrace!

Tim Green is an accomplished Australian musician known for his soulful acoustic performances that blend timeless hits from the '70s to the present with a distinctive Aussie flair. His versatile sound, rich with warm melodies and engaging rhythms, creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere. Whether it's classic ballads or contemporary favourites, Tim's performance is the ideal way to spend a public holiday afternoon overlooking the Rochford vines. His unique style and easygoing vibe promise to captivate audiences and enhance the day with great music, good company, and scenic beauty.

Saturday 8 February
MISS LIZZY & THE OWLETTES
Talented songstress Miss Lizzy, together with pianist Cam Fallaw, come to you with an eclectic show with powerhouse vocals and authentic old-school piano! Featuring Boogie-Woogie, New-Orleans and Soul-Blues written and performed with vintage influences from iconic artists such as Dr. John, James Booker, Etta James, and modern influences from the likes of Eric Bibb, Leon Bridges and Sharon Jones.

Friday 14 February – Isabella’s Restaurant
ALETHIA
Alethia is a Colombian-born, Melbourne-based artist blending reggae, R&B, rock, and electronic sounds with deep Latin American influences. A three-time Latin Grammy nominee with a previous band, she was also nominated for a 2023 Music Victoria Award for her single "To You", part of her genre-blurring and self-titled debut album, ALETHIA, released on July 26, 2024. This concept album, released under her label Quality Healing Recording, explores love, self-discovery, and healing themes, featuring collaborations with artists like D&B producer Safire and Grammy-winning producer Néstor Cifuentes.

A standout on The Voice Colombia, Alethia studied music in Colombia before moving to Australia, where she completed a full scholarship in Music Performance and later earned a Master’s in Creative Industries from JMC Academy. Her performances have captivated audiences at venues like The Athenaeum Theatre and festivals including Newport Jazz Festival and Melbourne Music Week.

Her versatility shines through collaborations that traverse continents. From Colombia to the USA, France to Japan, and beyond, she crafts musical symphonies with artists worldwide such as Nicolle Jadad, Perölas, Cloud Daddy & the Kingston Big Smokes among others.

Saturday 8 March
BEN STRONG
Australiana folk singer songwriter Ben Strong spends his days surrounded by kookaburras, cockies, eucalypts and kangaroos in the sticks of Melbourne. He loves music, words, and connecting with his fellow humans. His debut EP will be out early 2025 and first official release "Searching for the Sun" was released on September 24.

Saturday 15 March
ZEITGEIST RIDERS
Zeitgeist Riders play fiddle led folky sometimes rocking award winning originals and surprising cover versions. Though still a newish band they are already appearing at folk festivals and have collectively toured and played festivals in Europe , Australia , Japan and China in Folk, rock , country and orchestral ensembles. They recently released their debut single.

Saturday 22 March
JOSETTE O'DONNELL
I'm an emerging song writer, playing piano and guitar from Healesville in the Yarra Valley. My songs cover the width of the lifespan - from songs about childhood, to being a mother, falling in love and letting go! A mix of folk, country, music and reggae I will bring you into my world for an evening! I have often heard from people who have heard from my music that they were moved, sometimes to tears - such is the power of music to share our human experience.

Saturday 17 May
ARCHER
Archer is a folk musician. A country blues crooner poet. Singing by the Rivers, singing in the nursing homes, singing for the children. He is an author, has written hundreds of songs and spends most days Planting Trees and feeding delicacies to a giant Cow. Archer recently featured in the cult classic documentary "I'm Wanita" and is busy recording an album with producer Michael hohnen (Gurrumul) and composer Erkki Veltheim. A unique and captivating voice.