Nick Charles - Guitarist

The Arcobar, Heatherton - with Mick Pealing and the launch band!
2023-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia
Playing music from the new album, “Songs From This Town”. Featuring the great launch band, Liz Frencham (double bass), Paul Jonas (violin and mandolin) and Ed Bates (pedal steel). Not to be missed!
This is a great venue that seats about 70 for dinner and the show.

HOUSE CONCERT WITH CHUEI YOSHIKAWA AND LEIGH SLOGGETT
2023-05-26 19:30 - 22:00 | House Concert, 25 Knox Street, Malvern East, Victoria, 3145, Australia
A great opportunity to experience the intimacy of a house concert environment and the virtuosity of these fine acoustic guitarists. Chuei is Japan’s leading acoustic maestro and together with Nick and Leigh Sloggett (a local champion pf roots and blues guitar music) you’ll hear solo performances and once in a lifetime collaborations. See QR code on poster for further information. See the link to the right for bookings please.

Concert with Mick Pealing for The Friends of Coolart
2023-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Coolart Homestead, 40 Lord Somers Road, Somers, Victoria, 3927, Australia
Pealing and Charles will be presenting all the tracks from their acclaimed new album Songs From This Town as well as selections from the Stars songbook and some choice classics. Coolart is a wonderful heritage homestead in Somers. The show will commence at 2pm and there will be 2 sets with an intermission for tea, coffee and snacks. The event is also a BYO.
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Chuei Yoshikawa, Nick Charles & Leigh Sloggett
2023-05-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Mark Street Hall, Fitzroy North, 1 Mark Street, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3068, Australia
Three extraordinary guitarists in one show!
Visiting from Japan, one of Japan’s leading acoustic folk and jazz guitarists, Chuei Yoshikawa (吉川 忠英) will be performing at Mark St Hall with Australian guitarists Nick Charles and Leigh Sloggett.
Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” and Leigh Sloggett has been playing guitar since the age of 12 with his music crossing the genres of blues, contemporary folk and instrumental.
In 2020 we were anticipating Chuei Yoshikawa’s visit from Japan; that became impossible with the lockdowns and border closures caused by Covid 19. And now here we are!

Lomond Hotel Acoustic Sessions anniversary show with Mick Pealing
2023-05-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East, Vic, 3057, Australia
A fun evening of music celebrating a milestone at this great live music venue.

Mick Pealing & Nick Charles – “Songs From This Town” tour – Trinity Sessions Adelaide
2023-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Trinity Sessions Adelaide, 318 Goodwood Road, Clarence Park, South Australia, 5034, Australia
Nick and Mick continue their tour spreading the word about their great new album, “Songs From This Town”, to the world with a show at Adelaide’s intimate concert venue, Trinity Sessions.
An afternoon of great music in a fantastic venue that is not to be missed. Tickets are available online from Trybooking. Don’t miss out – book early!
Trinity Sessions is a fully seated concert style venue with reserved seating. It has a licensed bar which is open pre-show and at interval.
Bar from 3pm, Doors from 3.30pm, Music 4pm.

Mick Pealing & Nick Charles - "Songs from This Town" Tour - HATS Arts, Auburn
2023-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Hats Auburn Courthouse Cultural Centre, 4 Vincent Street, Auburn, South Australia, 5451, Australia
Another leg in the “Songs from This Town” launch tour.
The Courthouse Cultural Centre in Auburn is a great venue to enjoy new songs from the album, with a couple of old favourites thrown in for good measure.
Tickets available here.

Mick Pealing & Nick Charles - "Songs From This Town" tour - Portland Arts Centre
2023-05-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Portland Arts Centre, 4A Glenelg Street, Portland, Victoria, 3305, Australia
Nick and Mick continue their tour introducing their new album, “Songs From This Town”, to the world with a show at the wonderful Portland Arts Centre.
A night of great music in a fantastic venue that is not to be missed.
Tickets are available online from the venue.
Don’t miss out – book early!

Hickinbotham of Dromana - solo gig
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Hickinbotham of Dromana, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
A regular gig at this lovely winery, brewery and restaurant. Great food, great wine and beer….and, of course, great music!

House concert - Phillip Island - solo gig
2023-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Gilmore Street Session, 26 Gilmore Street, Smiths Beach, Vic, 3922, Australia
A great, intimate gig.
The Gilmore Street Sessions are a series of house concerts held at Doc White’s home on Phillip Island.
The outdoor COVID-safe shows showcase some of the most outstanding musical talent in Australia in a relaxed but intimate environment.
Audience numbers are limited to 50 people.

Stars in Concert - The Thornbury Theatre
2023-04-21 19:30 - 20:30 | The Thornbury Theatre, 859 High Street, Thornbury, Vic, 3071, Australia
No, it is not 1978 and Stars will not be appearing on Countdown this Sunday night.
This is Stars 2023 and two of the original members Mick Pealing and Roger McLachlan would have fitted that opening scenario perfectly.
After a recent tour of South Australia and Victoria featuring new guitarist Geoff Achison, Stars are on an exciting roll and are releasing a new single called “One More Try”.
This new recording is another quality composition written by Mick and Nick Charles featuring all six of the current lineup including Mick, Roger, Geoff, Nick, Erik Chess and the legendary Ed Bates on pedal steel.
Stars are doing a launch for the new single on Friday April 21st at the magnificent Thornbury Theatre.
You will hear all the hits from the classic 70’s albums “Paradise’ and “Land of Fortune” plus songs from the latest albums “Boundary Rider” and “One More Circle Round The Sun” and of course that new single.
A great night of Australian Country Rock.
Do not miss it.

Research Blues Club Jam Night
2023-04-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Research Blues Club, Slovenian Club , 82 Ingrams Road, Research, Victoria, 3095, Australia
This week I’m the guest performer at the wonderful Research Blues Club. I’ll be playing a solo set and later joining the house band for an electric set!

The Goulburn River Inn - Nick Charles and Mick Pealing
2023-04-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Goulburn River Inn, 4364 Goulburn Valley Highway, Molesworth, Victoria, 3718, Australia
A lazy Sunday afternoon gig at this fine country pub

Ararat Town Hall - "Ararat Live" - solo show
2023-04-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Ararat Town Hall, Cnr Barkley and Vincent Streets, Ararat, Victoria, 3377, Australia
A return visit to a great regional event.
This venue offers cabaret seating for a great concert ambience.
See the Ararat Live website for tickets.

Naughton's Hotel Parkville - solo gig
2023-04-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
A great hotel venue in leafy Royal Parade Parkville.
Situated opposite Melbourne University, this hotel has great food, outdoor seating if the weather is right and a cosy indoor space if it’s not.
A great, intimate gig with lots of parking and close to public transport.
I hope to see you there!
