SUNDAY MUSICIANS:
Sunday February 1, 4pm - 6.30pm Matt Armitage
Sunday February 8, 4pm - 6.30pm Hubcap Stan & The Sidewalk Stompers
Sunday February 15, 4pm - 6.30pm Rod Murray Duo
Sunday February 22, 4pm - 6.30pm Azo Bell & the Neighbours from Hell
FEBRUARY 4 . NOT QUITE FOLK (OPEN MIC NIGHT)
Join us for the iconic, long running (coming up to 15 years!) NOT QUITE FOLK open mic night here at the pub hosted by Phil Levy.
All welcome, (just no Wonderwall or Under the Bridge covers and you’re good with us). Come in and ask for Phil at the side of stage to register. 6.30pm kick off!
Happening the first Wednesday of each month.
FEBRUARY 11 . MONTHLY IRISH FOLK JAM
Guinness lives here all year and so do our beaut’ Irish folk friends. For around 18 months now, on the second Wednesday of each month, a bunch of local musicians gather round a few tables near the fire place for an evening of traditional folk music. Naturally the pints flow and the pubs abuzz with the sound of Ireland!
All welcome, as audience or to join the jigs. 5-8pm, every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
FEB 18. THE DELTAZ (USA)
For the first time ever, The Deltaz bring their unmistakable blend of blues, rock, country and Americana all the way from Nashville to Australia. Brothers John and Ted Siegel have spent over a decade honing their sound on the road—raw, soulful and steeped in the traditions of American roots music.
With gritty slide guitar, rich harmonies and powerhouse rhythms, The Deltaz deliver a dynamic live show that swings effortlessly from foot-stomping blues to slow-burning ballads. Their storytelling, musicianship and on-stage chemistry have earned them a loyal following across the US and Australia.
FEBRUARY 21. HANK WILLIAMS TRIBUTE #4
Nuff said! It’s such a good time we’re back again for the 4th year running!
The beloved band of Northern Rivers musicians (and some incredible special guests) together for a night of song and dance to celebrate one of the most iconic voices in country and western music, Mr Hank Williams.
Tickets are limited, so don’t snooze!
FEB
rUARY 26 . MONTHLY BLUEGRASS JAM
Bring your gee-tar, fiddle, or song singin’ voice, grab a pint and join Bobby and the gang for our new monthly bluegrass jam. All welcome!
MARCH 10. WILLIE WATSON (USA)
Following on from the release of his first true collection of original songs WILLIE WATSON, the celebrated folk singer returns to Australia this March for a run around the country sharing and celebrating music in the American folk tradition.
Co-founder of Old Crow Medicine Show and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings collaborator, Willie Watson is back with a suite of new music, produced alongside members of Punch Brothers and Milk Carton Kids, that reckon with heartbreak, memory, sobriety and hope, carried by Watson’s exquisite rural tenor and timeless sense of songcraft.
Stripped of the cowboy hat and expectations, Watson has emerged as a songwriter of rare depth and truth. His new work stands proudly alongside the folk canon he has long championed - songs that remind us of our shared burdens, resilience and the possibility of renewal.
This March, Love Police proudly presents Willie Watson as he returns Down Under for the tenth or so time. Supporting Willie Watson on his Australian journey is Melbourne-based guilt slinger, song singer, chain blinger A.C. Saunders.
This is one evening with Willie Watson that you won’t wanna miss!
MARCH 14. M WARD (USA)
M. Ward’s love affair with Australia continues. After a sweet run of intimate Melbourne shows in early 2025, our favourite whisper soft ‘n’ smoky songwriter and guitarist M. Ward returns to Australia in March with his band, The Undertakers for a special East Coast tour taking the music from metro bars to the regions.
Renowned for leaving his audiences spellbound, M.Ward’s warm vocals, intricate guitar work and atmospheric songwriting light up rooms, reaffirming his status as one of the most quietly influential artists of his generation. Best known for his celebrated solo albums, his work with Zooey Deschanel as She & Him, and his role in the acclaimed supergroup Monsters of Folk, Ward continues to captivate fans around the world.
Joined by The Undertakers, Ward will bring a fuller, richer and more expansive live experience to Australian stages — weaving his signature folk-blues storytelling through the band’s dynamic accompaniment. The result: an excellent chance to hear these songs in their most powerful form, in intimate venues along the East Coast.
Best bit, you can see him right here at the Eltham! Brought to you by the good folk at Love Police.
MARCH 20. EMILY LUBITZ
Fresh from reaching #1 on the ARIA Country Charts, Emily Lubitz continues her remarkable rise following the success of her critically acclaimed 2025 debut album, Two Black Horses.
After completely selling out her national tour, Lubitz returns to the stage for an encore run across Australia, this time including a show right here ast the pub! Backed by her all-star band, Lubitz’s signature blend of lushly-arranged country music and soaring vocal harmony (with a pinch of Swiss yodel) delivers a captivating and intimate live show.
Formerly the frontwoman of indie-folk pioneers Tinpan Orange, Lubitz has collaborated and toured with the likes of Paul Kelly, Martha Wainwright, Mama Kin, and the late, great Justin Townes Earle. She is a veteran of the scene, yet she writes and performs with the energy of a breakthrough artist. This Encore Tour promises to be another unforgettable chapter for one of Australia’s most compelling country artists.
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‘Two Black Horses is a remarkable album made by a consummate artist who it feels is in the greatest creative form of her long career.’ - Women in Pop
'Emily Lubitz is a rare talent; she is a superb songwriter with a strong country voice' - Country Music People (UK)
MARCH 26. TIM ROGERS
Recent Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tim Rogers announces a string of intimate solo shows including one right here at the pub!
Tim Rogers career reaches across 30 years, over 20 albums, 10 ARIA awards, countless TV, Film, Theatre appearances and is a best-selling author to boot.
Ultimately Tim is known for his intelligence and craft in writing and performing a some of Australia's best and most loved songs.
Be up close and personal for these performances by one of our country's most beloved artists.
Support by Dana Gehrman.
APRIL 11. HENRY WAGONS
A Prince of the Pub, Mr Henry Wagons is back in April with a new solo tour, full to the brim with more tunes and tall tales from the road less travelled. Mr. Wagons always paves his own pathway to your door, and is keen to sing some of your favorite songs whilst sharing a story or seven.
Just this year Henry has dipped in jacuzzis with Vikings in Scandinavia, bucked horses in the Canadian Rockies and talked about the Irish colonisation over rosé with The Edge.
Tell me you don’t want to witness all this across a good night out! Join Henry at the table for these intimate and interactive shows, across Australia, on “The Road Less Travelled Tour”.
APRIL 17. DANA GERHMAN & DANNY WIDDICOMBE
Join two of Australia’s most respected roots artists for a special double launch show celebrating Dana Gehrman’s new EP Ocean Blue and Danny Widdicombe’s album One Note at a Time. A night of soulful songwriting, world-class musicianship and heartfelt performances — don’t miss this special celebration.
Brisbane guitarist and powerhouse vocalist Dana Gehrman brings her signature blend of 70s West Coast warmth, roots-rock, blues and soul to the stage. Known for her vintage swagger, sharp songwriting and commanding, soul-drenched voice, Gehrman has earned widespread acclaim for her debut album Find A Way and 2023’s Down In Hollywood (★★★★ Rhythms Magazine). A seasoned performer, she has toured alongside Tim Rogers (You Am I), Mick Thomas, Phil Jamieson and shared stages with artists including Charlie Musselwhite, Mike Stern, Walter Trout, The Teskey Brothers, Russell Morris, Eric Gales and many more.
Born from the creative momentum of winning the 2025 Carol Lloyd Award, Ocean Blue captures the warm, feel-good energy of 70s L.A. — breezy, vibrant, and irresistibly groove-laden. Expect shimmering guitars, infectious hooks, and Dana’s signature blend of soulful swagger and rock-and-roll charm. Dana debuts the EP live with full band.
Danny Widdicombe & The Wand’rin’ Stars see the multiple award-winning songwriter return to his folk and country roots following the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album with Trichotomy (★★★★ The Australian). His new album, One Note at a Time features an all-star lineup of Australian country royalty: Michel Rose (pedal steel), Luke “Fiddleboy” Moller (fiddle), Brendan St Ledger (piano), Gus Fenwick (bass) and Doug Gallacher (drums).
Recorded live in the studio at Alchemix in South Brisbane, the music captures a rare sense of spontaneity and musical connection — band members in a circle, responding in real time. That same energy comes alive on stage, offering audiences a chance to experience this exciting new band as they share their songs and stories.
MAY 14. BANGALOW OFF-SITE w/ DADDY LONG LEGS (USA)
Love Police & Eltham Pub present the professors of psychedelic and garage rock, New York City’s Daddy Long Legs for an unforgattable off-site show at the iconic Bangalow A&I Hall. Last tour we had them play the pub and it’s gotta be one of the best live shows we’ve had the pleasure of hosting! Known for their raucous live shows, swirling guitars, cosmic grooves and electrifying live energy, the rockin' trio have built a reputation for shows that are as immersive as they are exhilarating.
Fans can expect the full spectrum of Daddy Long Legs’ sonic universe – from mind-bending riffs and hypnotic rhythms to transcendent moments of pure primal rock magic. As purveyors of harmonica howls, swampy guitar licks and unrelenting rhythm, first timers and fans alike will get to experience the fiery fusion.
Experience Daddy Long Legs along the East Coast this May.