7 NIGHTS A WEEK LIVE MUSIC
74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Open 7 days 3pm - 3am
9417 4155
OLD BAR GALLERY UPSTAIRS
GOOD PEOPLE • GOOD STAFF • GOOD BANDS
NO DICKHEAD BEHAVIOUR TOLERATED
Band Bookings: bandbookings@theoldbar.com.au
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Upcoming Gigs
FREE ENTRY MORBID MONDAYS w/ SIMON J. KARIS + BONNIE MERCER
MORBID MONDAYS AT OLD BAR
Simon Karis
(Nice Music / Experimental Electronics)
Bonnie Mercer
(Drone / Ambient)
Monday January 19th - 8pm - Free Entry
Open til 3am
MONDO CANE - residency + BIGGER BOOT + FRESH MEAT
We are living at @theoldbar. On Tuesdays. In January.
$15 on the door!
Come visit us and buy 10 million beers <3
ACID ARROW - launch + TEAM LOVE + JESS PARKER
ACID ARROW - Then it Rains single launch w/Team Love and Jess Parker (solo)
First single from Naarm sorcerers of twang, Brooke Penrose and Brett Marshall. Hailing from bands like Mightiest of Guns, Cash Savage and
the Last Drinks, Saint Jude and Little John, these pale clad guitar slingers are launching their offering "Then It Rains", a cry of shame
over the horrors permitted in the name of hypocrisy and extremism.
Along for the ride are alt-country/folk outfit Team Love and the earth-wandering, guitar-slingin' whiskey drinker from Campbells Creek, Jess Parker.
GUN LAWS + LITTLE DAGGER + KATIE MAY & THE MYSTICS
Post-punk troublemakers GUN LAWS return to The Old Bar with some old friends and some new friends for a wonderful evening of sound, fury, soul and reasonably priced beverages. Described on public bathroom walls as 'Your Least Favourite Band's Least Favourite Band', they have promised in writing to bring a blistering mix of classics from their first two records and piping hot fresh hits of tomorrow and beyond, as they work on their third album and stock their nuke bunkers.
From the sunset suburbs of Adelaide’s west, LITTLE DAGGER blend brooding melancholy with fire-fuelled foot-stomping and a sharp emotional edge. Long-time friends with decades of experience between them, they deliver a sound that’s raw, reflective, and full of heart. Influenced by the likes of Neko Case, Lucinda Williams, and Charley Crockett, they bring together diverse musical backgrounds to craft honest, soulful songs rooted in folk, blues and country.
One third of psychedelic country trio 'The Energy' and prominent vocalist in Melbourne's alt-country scene, KATIE MAY joins the line-up with her band THE MYSTICS. Starting the night off right and throwing you into a deep end of rich and warm tonalities, confessional lyrics and captivating melodies. Join us for a swim. FRI JAN 24th at 8PM!
MONDO CANE - Residency + GAVIN! + SPIT
We are living at @theoldbar. On Tuesdays. In January.
$15 on the door!
Come visit us and buy 10 million beers <3
TUDOR CLUB - launch + THE OPALS + DAY DREAMERS
Tudor Club are back at the Old Bar on January 30, promoting the release of the upcoming single “Holding Out”.
Since forming in 2021, Tudor Club has been a consistent face in the Melbourne indie-music scene, releasing multiple EPs and music videos that have gained them a dedicated and devoted fan base.
Joining Tudor Club are long time mates and indie-scene legends Day Dreamers, alongside electrifying alt-rock quartet The Opals.
IZJKALI + DOTHEBED + LUCY HARRINGTON
Naarm based experimental 6 piece, Izjkala, host a night of live music that has been curated for folks who love organic, spiritual and dynamic sounds.
Opening the night, will be dothebed. Six-piece alt folk rock band. Their music is slow, rhythmic, and a bit rough around the edges — folk at the core, with a darker, heavier feel.
Headlining is Izjkala. In fusing six members of unique musical backgrounds, ranging from classical, blues to jazz; the band envelop their audiences in ancient groove and intrinsic melody creating ominous and mystical soundscapes.
Escape a world of structure and expectations; come as you are… bring your best pair of dancing shoes and loose yourself on a sonic journey of mystery and rhythm.
VAGUE RITUALS + HAROLD HOLT SEARCH PARTY + GOLD COAST LEATHERS
1st pub show of the year for Vague Rituals @theoldbar Sat 17th Jan and we’re bringing along road dogs @hhsp.music and local favs @gold_coast_leathers 8pm-11.30pm $10 Poster art by @leocoyte
COMEDY - launch + TECHNO 666 + GRACE MITCHELL
Naarm/Melbourne four-piece COMEDY emerge with their debut single, ‘L.A. Perfume’, set for release 5 December. The track marks the band’s first official outing and will appear as one half of a double A-side 7-inch, due early 2026.
COMEDY are launching "L.A. Perfume" with a special performance at The Old Bar, FRI 16 January, with supports TECHNO 666 and Grace Mitchell.
GOOD MUSIC PRESENTS: HANDGRENADE HEARTS + MEDIA PUZZLE (NSW) + THE GENEVIEVES (SA)
live bands + dj's playing indie hits every thursday.
$10 jagerbombs
$10 moon dog fizzer pints
$10 moon dog pale ale pints
lineup available on instagram @gmthursdays.
MONDO CANE - Residency + THE TWA CORBIES + FILTHY McNASTYS
We are living at @theoldbar. On Tuesdays. In January.
$15 on the door!
Come visit us and buy 10 million beers <3
FREE ENTRY MORBID MONDAYS w/ YOUR MOTHERS DISGUSTING WINDOW + DREALM + JULIA COTTON
MORBID MONDAYS AT OLD BAR
Monday January 12th - 8pm start
YOUR MOTHERS DISGUSTING WINDOW
DREALM
Julia Cotton
Free Entry
'NIGHT OF THE SURFIN' DEAD' w/ THE WRAYLETTES + PLASTIC SECTION + GOLD COAST LEATHERS + SNAKE THIGHS
Night of the Surfin’ Dead
Raybans and moon tans, gulls and skulls, zinc and zombies, dunes and tunes..
This Jan 10 come catch the new wave of depraved dance as The Old Bar presents its first annual NIGHT OF THE SURFIN’ DEAD, a moon soaked rock an roll ritual featuring some of Naarm’s finest
All you hula ghouls can come Rumble with the Wraylettes
(The all-chick Link Wray tribute band that will drive you to delinquency!)
Party down with the Plastic Section
(weird rockabilly and even wilder rock and roll)
Go-Go Dance with the Gold Coast Leathers
(schlock and rollin’, laneway lurkin’ beach goths)
And do the swim with Snake Thighs (The shoulder padded sirens of surf punk)
Come shake your hip to some Killer riffs
beach balls welcome
VERTICOLI - launch + IVY BLACK + THE RSAS
From the oft-forgotten lands of Lutruwita/Tasmania, Verticoli returns to Melbourne, blessing the Old Bar stage for the very first time!
Verticoli are celebrating the release of their third album 'Silverlinings'. Join the congregation for a late-night mass of raucous riffs and grooves, with support from The RSA's and IVY BLACK.
Tix $15+bf pre-sale or $20 on the door.
GOOD MUSIC PRESENTS: LEFT AT THE AVENUE + PHOENIX ST + TUDOR CLUB
live bands + dj's playing indie hits every thursday.
$10 jagerbombs
$10 moon dog fizzer pints
$10 moon dog pale ale pints
lineup available on instagram @gmthursdays.
'AFTER THE GOLDRUSH' - NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE w/ OLIVER JACH + TIM WOODZ + MEGAN KENNEDY
In September 1970, Neil Young released his third studio album After the Goldrush. Recorded at the peak of his powers, it included iconic songs such as ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’, ‘Southern Man’ and ‘Tell Me Why’. 55 years since it was released, local Melbourne musician Oliver Jach will pay tribute to this wonderful album, performing it full at The Old Bar.
Oliver recently launched his third solo LP ‘Japan’ at Ragtime tavern in Preston. He has a powerful emotive voice capable of reaching the precariously high notes Neil Young is known for. He has lovingly arranged each song for acoustic guitar and electric piano. There will be a number of other performers playing Neil Young classics throughout the night. All Neil Young fans welcome - let’s celebrate this amazing album which just last year was rated number 81 in Apple Music’s 100 best albums of all time.
FREE ENTRY MORBID MONDAYS w/ SMUG ANIME FACE (TAS) + PUNISHING + SPASMOSLOP
MORBID MONDAYS AT OLD BAR
MONDAY 5TH JANUARY -
SMUG ANIME FACE (tas) / PUNISHING / SPASMOSLOP
8PM FREE ENTRY