The Hornets - Friday Night Live @ St Andrews

Friday Night Live @ St Andrews presents The Hornets supported by local artist Miguel Rios

Doors open 6:30 pm - show 7:00 pm Strickly no BYO alcohol, bar available. Bring snacks and nibbles. Meals available to pre order with tickets - details below. Please note: Seating is first in, best dressed – tables cannot be reserved. Arrive early to secure your preferred spot!

The Hornets The Hornets have been a mainstay of Melbourne and Australia’s blues and roots scene for almost three decades. We feature some of the country’s best known and respected blues and roots musicians including: singer/songwriter, guitarist and author Craig Horne, ARIA Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff Burstin (Jo Jo Zep, Black Sorrows) and ARIA Award winning keyboardist Bruce Haymes (Archie Roach, Paul Kelly).

The Hornets have recently released their 8th CD Wasteland made up of  original blues, country, folk and even a few Bob Dylan covers. The album has received rave reviews from the media and tracks have been played extensively on community radio RRR PBS and 3CR.  Over the years the band has played most of the major music festivals in the country and gained a regular following of devoted fans as a result of thousands of live performances. The Age named The Hornets “The best blues band in Melbourne”, and the Herald Sun said the band “demanded attention”. The is a band, in trio mode and best seen live! https://thehornets.com.au/

Photograph Album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv_QSVtYBnc Wasteland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnVZrQf4zgY Distracted by Distractions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urSFJzSan9M  all out on Laneway Music.

Miguel Rios The music of Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Miguel Rios draws from a deep well of influences. From his free-wheeling north Queensland childhood to absorbing a classic folk-rock soundtrack of the 60s and 70s. His albums Slaughterhouse Road (2021) and Running Blue (2024) deliver a captivating mix of intricate guitar playing and intriguing storytelling. This gifted, highly original singer-songwriter gives soulful voice to the longings and dark comedies of human striving that play out against the natural world. Miguel is currently recording his third studio album.

NEW!! Meals available to pre-order with your admission ticket! - Orders for food close on Wednesday 25th November2 We are excited to announce that you can now order a delicious meal to enjoy during the gig. We welcome Kelly Meredith owner of Under The Pickle Tree and her amazing home cooked meals.

The Menu Chicken Korma with rice and pappadums $25 Kelly will be using free range chicken

Cauliflower and Potato Korma with rice and pappadums and mango chutney (vegetarian) $22

Kelly may be able to cater for some dietary requirements eg FodMap, gluten free...so please ask! If you would like to order a meal it must be purchsed with your general admission ticket.

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Friday Night Live@StAndrews is hosted by the Wadambuk St Andrews Community Centre. The venue is situated about 40 kms north east of Melbourne in the foothills of the Kinglake mountains. We are surrounded by a natural bush environment. Our versatile community facility is transformed into an intimate cafe style venue with a really cool vibe. Our aim is to bring the 'city' acts to the people out here.

Some of the acts we've enjoyed include; Skyscraper Stan & Oskar Herbig - supported by Caddy Callaghan The Deserters - Delsinki & Brooke Taylor Opolousas Nick Barker, supported by Jen Pearson and Tristen Pierce Brooke Taylor and the Poison Spitting Gin Queens Ashley Naylor Sarah Carroll Fenn Wilson & George Carroll Wilson Kinematic Geoff Achison Jeb Cardwell Band Khristian Mizzi & Greg Champion, supported by Ryan Sterling

Luke Sinclair & Matt Dixon Charles Jenkins & David Cosma with Nick Caraffa