SUNDAY MUSICIANS:
Sunday March 22, 4pm - 6.30pm Mandy Hawkes Band
Sunday March 29, 5pm - San Miquel Fraser (free show)
MARCH 19 . 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 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.
MARCH 28. BEN SALTER
Old Salt Eggs: Good for your ELT - ham Hotel.. Ben Salter is returning to the Eltham for a special free show, Saturday the 28th of March. He keeps releasing stuff and touring. What else can a Salt Egg do? Having curated an exclusive collection of unreleased bits n pieces from the last five years by reclusive and mysterious friend Richard Tapestry, “Life’s Rich Tapestry”, he's alo just completed another two month frame of reference in Europa with the New Ben Salter Support Group incl. 12 shows in Spain en universidads, tavernas and every sala in between - all graced with Salty and (The) Captain Fighting Machine on their "Bulk Euro" extravanzo, incl. also a fun show in a Berlin kiez with the enigmatic emigre Ned Collette and a showdown in Stockholm with Jan Ola Karlsson and all the lads from heavy psych rockers Grevens Tid which translates to "The Nick Of Time" but also "The Counts Time" (speaking of cloaks Salty has a cloaking device now that he stole from a Portuguese student and perhaps he'll wear it on the tour) then he's back off to MONA Museum for another 6 months to work on more songs and maybe release them because what more can a Salt Egg possibly be expected to do? Sensational press release, 5/5, enquire within.
APRIL 1 . 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.
APRIL 8 . 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.
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.
APRIL 23. DC CROSS (SYD) & ANDREW TUTTLE (BRIS)
After several years developing a friendship and mutual appreciation society, innovative folk musicians D.C Cross and Andrew Tuttle combine to present a double-headline tour along the Australian east coast in April 2026.
Over 8 albums, D.C. Cross’ (aka Darren Cross, formerly of Gerling, Jep and Dep) has continued to refine and define the notion of ecstatic guitar - an uniquely Australian take on the solo instrumental guitar. Cross’ new album Open Guitar (Volume One) explores the balance between dedicated practice improvisation emotion and technique.
Andrew Tuttle dwells in a between world where the five-string banjo sit serenely and purposefully with shimmering waves of decay reverberation and processed electronics. Holding a space that is abundant and generous, Tuttle makes outsider music that turns its listeners into insiders. Tuttle has released five solo albums and collaborated with musicians including Matmos, Steve Gunn, SUSS, Mike Cooper, Gwenifer Raymond and Padang Food Tigers
MAPLE GLIDER’S MAY RESIDENCY!
At the end of last year Jet Black Cat Music Presents launched the first of a special new series of artist residencies, in collaboration with us…
We’ve always loved the magic of residencies and how they’ve shaped communities in music history and given space for some of the most interesting artists to create and connect. For a long time we’ve had the idea to make one happen ourselves, but we want to challenge the notion that residencies need to be city-centric. The Northern Rivers (and The Eltham) have long been close to our hearts, so it feels right, and exciting, that these residencies exist.
Maple Glider will take up a multi-date residency here at the pub, with some of our favourite local acts joining her to create something truly special (across May 7th, 16th & 22nd). From there, she’ll carry the energy and perhaps a few new songs gathered along the way, under her delicate wing as she continues on the rest of her intimate Australian tour.
For Tori Zietsch, who records emotionally direct and woozily romantic songs under the moniker Maple Glider, music has been an escape from a series of oppressive institutions: religion, enervating relationships, her own brain. Zietsch’s music has formed new pathways both literal and metaphorical; physical and neural, that have allowed her to step outside herself, and shake you - yes, you, the listener - by the hand.
Striking emotionality is at the centre of her performance, leaning into an intimacy that is achieved by way of deeply personal reflections and velvety melodic compositions. Vocals melt into layers of plucked acoustic guitar and lulling piano, drawing on the sombre styles of folk contemporaries with a stark tenderness and introspection that assumes the listener is inside her bedroom as she plays for herself.
Shows are taking place on May 7, 16 & 22. Each week with special guests.
Tickets are $40 per show, or $90 for all three.
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.
JULY 3. CUT WORMS (USA) & JOHN ANDREWS (USA)
Winter has never sounded better, Cut Worms (USA) makes their debut Australian tour happen this July, along with special guest John Andrews (USA), including a show right here at the pub.
A two-for-one magic run of cosy nights not to be missed! We’ve loved Cut Worms’ country-esque folk-rock hits for a long time, and his upcoming album Transmitter is a truly wonderful evolution for Max. Very keen to have him and the brilliant John Andrews, whose Brooklyn-based cobblestoned electric piano epics have kept us going this year. Join us in some wonderful halls and spaces to sit in on their humour and musings.
It’ll be the pair’s first tour in Australia, and what a way to debut. Tickets are quite limited for these intimate spots ~ on sale now.