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Sat 21st November 2009
PRIVATE FUNCTION

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Sun 22nd November 2009
SEX BLUES Hosted by Abbe May

+ Daniele Withane + Lanie Lane. Front woman for underground blues rock bands The Rockin' Pneumonia and The Devil, Abbe May brings her critically acclaimed solo set to Sydney this November. With an ...
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Tue 24th November 2009
CAROLINE NIN Tue 24 Nov - Sat 5 Dec

After a hugely successful season, France's First Lady of Cabaret returns to The Vanguard Don't miss the acclaimed Parisian chanteuse, Caroline Nin, as she revisits the classic songs of Edith Piaf. ...
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Sun 29th November 2009
SEX BLUES Hosted by Abbe May

+ Mojo Juju + Cameron Avery. Front woman for underground blues rock bands The Rockin' Pneumonia and The Devil, Abbe May brings her critically acclaimed solo set to Sydney this November. With an ar ...
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Sun 6th December 2009
PRIVATE FUNCTION

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Mon 7th December 2009
CARLA WERNER

+ Jess McEvoy + George Amare. Enigmatic singer/songwriter Carla Werner returns to Sydney for one show only, performing songs from her forthcoming EP, 'My Lover's Ghost' set for release in November ' ...
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Tue 8th December 2009
THE GREY MAN SINGS FOR FREEEDOM

For one night only the Vanguard and three of Sydney's hottest entertainers are all getting behind a real organization making a real difference. Greyman.org is an Australian registered charity and an ...
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Wed 9th December 2009
TINA HARROD

Tina Harrod returns to the Vanguard in full bloom with her brand new album 'Temporary People' (Vitamin Records). Tina Harrod's stunning Bell Award winning second solo album 'Worksongs' proves she ...
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Thu 10th December 2009
PRIVATE FUNCTION

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Fri 11th December 2009
MICK THOMAS AND THE SURE THING

+ Chuck’s Wagon. Christmas is sure to come early this December as Australian music's gift that keeps on giving Mick Thomas and The Sure Thing set out for a bunch of pre Christmas shows. While ...
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Sat 12th December 2009
MICK THOMAS AND THE SURE THING

+ Aerial Maps. Christmas is sure to come early this December as Australian music's gift that keeps on giving Mick Thomas and The Sure Thing set out for a bunch of pre Christmas shows. While the rest ...
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Sun 13th December 2009
JORDIE LANE

+ Lanie Lane + Shady Lane. After releasing his highly acclaimed debut album Sleeping Patterns in June, Jordie has gone on to sell out album launches across the country, perform with Clare Bowditch ...
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Tue 15th December 2009
Private Show

We have a special private show on this night ...
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Wed 16th December 2009
OPHELIA OF THE SPIRITS Presents CELTIC FIRE

+ David Hylton. Ophelia of the Spirits presents an exclusive preview of her new concept show for 2010, CELTIC FIRE. Featuring the ethereal voice of Angela Little combined with lush arrangements, tri ...
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Thu 17th December 2009
AXIS OF AWESOME

Matt Okine. Australia's Most Awesomest Comedy Band hit Sydney's Vanguard for one night only to record a brand new live album! New songs! Classic tracks! Slightly scripted banter! This night will co ...
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Fri 18th December 2009
THE BEATLES - 1969 AND BEYOND

This is the show you have been waiting for - 'THE BEATELS: 1969 & Beyond...' Join Australia's internationally acclaimed Beatles tribute group THE BEATELS as they perform Beatles tracks from 19 ...
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Sat 19th December 2009
STEVE BALBI - EXTRAVAGANTLY WASTED

+ Lisa Kukura + Joel Leffler. STEVE BALBI - EXTRAVAGANTLY WASTED Last show of the year 'I want to make this a big show with a string section - full band - computers - lights and most of all, p ...
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Sun 20th December 2009
GODS COWBOYS

Gods Cowboys present a night of comedy and cabaret with music, mayhem, merriment and moralising. What more could you want for Christmas! The Rev Slim Limits (George Catsi), sharp suited, fast talki ...
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Mon 21st December 2009
PRIVATE FUNCTION

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Tue 22nd December 2009
MISTER AND SUNBIRD

+ Doc Jones and his Lechery Orchestra. Mister and Sunbird will take you back, swing you round, lift you up and drop you down with their take on 30's swing, bluegrass, latin and ska. Prepare to fill up ...
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Wed 23rd December 2009
KINGBAYLER

Purveyors of fine funk-infused rock Kingbayler return home to pop the cap on their latest EP 'Bleary Eyed Girls and Boys' in a Christmastide roof-raiser at The Vanguard. Sip and sup at Newtown's fin ...
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Fri 8th January 2010
BORICH X BORICH

It's nights like these which leave aspiring musicians a little bit depressed as they realise the giant gap between their own abilities and that of musicians such as Kevin Borich. But it's important ...
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Thu 14th January 2010
CHASE THE SUN

One of Sydney's hardest touring bands, blues rockers Chase The Sun bring their high-powered live show back to the Vanguard. Effortlessly blending old-school acoustic blues, Hard Rock, hillbilly fing ...
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Fri 15th January 2010
DRAGON

Following their sell out 30th Anniversary show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in early April, Dragon are set to return to Sydney to launch their new album 'Happy I Am'. Recorded in and around ...
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Sat 16th January 2010
DRAGON

Following their sell out 30th Anniversary show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in early April, Dragon are set to return to Sydney to launch their new album 'Happy I Am'. Recorded in and around ...
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Wed 20th January 2010
TALLULAH RENDALL

Fresh from performing at Glastonbury Tallulah Rendall is off on a world tour. She will be performing songs from her beautiful album, 'Libellus', accompanied by Joanna Quail on cello. Tallulah's musi ...
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Sat 23rd January 2010
PRIVATE FUNCTION

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Fri 29th January 2010
MIA DYSON

Mia relocated to Boston, USA in March 2009 to pursue her dream of following in the footsteps of the many great American artists she was raised on as a young girl by her parents. Mia has been rockin' ...
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Sat 30th January 2010
MIA DYSON

Mia relocated to Boston, USA in March 2009 to pursue her dream of following in the footsteps of the many great American artists she was raised on as a young girl by her parents. Mia has been rockin' ...
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Sun 31st January 2010
THE DARRYL BEATON BAND

Seamlessly fusing all the musical nuances of funk, jazz, gospel, reggae, to latin, rock, hip hop, & soul with a voice reminiscent of Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, D'Angelo and Me'Shell, The Da ...
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Thu 4th February 2010
ASHLEIGH MANNIX ALBUM LAUNCH

Hailing from a cultural mix that combines the NSW South Coast and the ACT, Ashleigh Mannix is a singer songwriter who is a fresh face to the Australian music scene. With her care free nature she is co ...
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Thu 11th February 2010
CARUS

Originally coming to prominence as part of the explosion of the 'Roots' scene singer-songwriter Carus Thompson is much more than 'just another Roots act' and his last album, the much lauded 'Creatur ...
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Fri 12th February 2010
VIRNA SANZONE

After previous sell-out shows at the Vanguard, Virna Sanzone returns with an exceptional band for a night of the deepest soul, fueled with her unique jazz styling's and a world of diverse musical in ...
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Fri 19th February 2010
ARREBATO

Following recent sold out seasons at the Sydney Opera House, Apollo Bay & Camden Haven Festivals. Winners of the 2008 MUSIC OZ AWARD for BEST WORLD/FOLK ARTIST The driving forces behind Arreb ...
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Sat 20th February 2010
ENDORPHIN

Endorphin (aka Eric Chapus) has had a prodigious and highly creative career to date. Coming into the musical spotlight after being unearthed by the National Youth Broadcaster JJJ in 1996, The ARIA n ...
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Fri 26th February 2010
URBAN GYPSIES

The Urban Gypsies comprise of Gavin Libotte (guitar), Dieter Kleemann (guitar), Nic Cecire (drums) and Rodrigo Salgado (bass). They offer a beautiful mix of fusion guitar compositions from the jazz ...
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Sat 6th March 2010
KEVIN BENNETT AND THE FLOOD

There's something prematurely mythic about The Flood. Their name swirls with the gravity of the Old Testament and the everyday calamity of life on the land: a force of nature, and a story thick with ...
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Sat 13th March 2010
JAY WALKER

'Theres a certain subtle grace and intelligence in this collection of acoustic pop/rock songs, delivered with enough quiet passion...' - Michael Smith Drum Media Following the band's debut single ...
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Step inside The Vanguard....

The Vanguard is an intimate, purpose built live music venue and restaurant that plays host to the greats of Australian and international music. With a 1920’s feel to the interior, the Vanguard’s friendly and unpretentious luxury has an ambience unlike any other. Our aim is to provide patrons with an elegant and stylish restaurant, which provides live entertainment, highlighting some of Newtown and Sydney’s most talented musicians.

Patrons feel like they have stepped back in time. The talented musicians of Sydney have the opportunity to entertain patrons in the best possible surroundings. A venue such as this will provides the people of Newtown with a special place to eat and drink. The menu includes an eclectic mix of Soul Food and modern Australian cooking.


42 KING ST NEWTOWN
PH: 02 9557 7992

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PH: 02 9020 6959

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