Nick Charles - Guitarist

Stars return !
2023-09-08 08:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
So, the legend of Stars returns for a run of Victorian shows presenting the entire classic Paradise album, an album that produced two hit singles and some timeless Australian classics. Stars has re-emerged as a six piece with the addition of Ed Bates (pedal steel supremo) and now Geoff Achison (the one and only) on lead guitar. The first set will feature a selection from across the recordings including the new albums and singles…the second set the whole of Paradise. There’s a recording and filming planned too! Please book asap!

Naughtons Hotel
2023-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria
Yes, it’s back to one of Melbourne’s great little venues. Great food, looking out onto beautiful Royal Parade, and close up and intimate with the music. Please book a table near the music.

Hickinbotham Winery
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Hickibotham Winery, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
A return to the Mornington Peninsula’s home of real acoustic roots music. A great long- time supporter of the arts. Book a table near the music, kick back, enjoy a wine and great food and listen to fine acoustic music.

Wyreena Music Cafe
2023-08-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Wyreena Conservatory Cafe, 13-23 Hull Road, Croydon, Victoria, 3136, Australia
A unique concert experience in the beautiful Wyreena conservatory cafe in Croydon. Bookings are essential for this well attended but limited number show. 50 tickets only! If you want the close up and personal concert performance this one’s for you. Two sets and a delightful supper for the ticket price of $40.00.

The Lomond Hotel Acoustica
2023-08-23 20:00 - 22:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
It’s a Melbourne music tradition going back nearly thirty years. The acoustic sessions at the wonderful Lomond Hotel is the place to be on a Wednesday evening.
Join Nick and the other special artist Justin Bernasconi as they each play sets from their extensive original catalogues. A great evening guaranteed!

Mick Pealing and Nick Charles Band
2023-08-20 17:00 - 20:00 | The Lomod Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
Who can forget the launch of Songs From This Town? Well, the Mick Pealing and Nick Charles Band return for a show at the Lomond Hotel and will revisit the album tracks in full as well as some fine Stars classics and some choice standards. The band includes the amazing talents of Liz Frencham on double bass, Ed Bates on pedal steel and Paul Jonas on violin and mandolin.
Please book a ticket, don’t be disappointed as the launch was a sellout! Great songs with a stellar band.

Lomond Hotel Acoustic Sessions
2023-08-16 20:00 - 22:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
A return to this great Melbourne musical tradition . For more than 25 years The Acoustic Sessions has been an integral part of Melbourne’s acoustic scene and after a history of changing venues has now found a long and permanent home at The Lomond Hotel in Brunswick. Nick will be performing a set from his extensive catalogue and there will be one other guest artist on the programme (TBA). Always a most enjoyable evening’s music in a great venue.

Echuca Winter Blues Festival
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-30 | Echuca, Echuca, Victoria, Australia
Every year the lovely Victorian town of Echuca and it’s NSW relative on the other side of the mighty Murray holds this great event. So, this July sees the return of The Winter Blues Festival. My particular venues are yet to be confirmed so please keep checking the festival website for all the information.
My show times are
SATURDAY JULY 29TH – 11.45 AM – The Campaspe Library
SUNDAY JULY 30TH – 12PM – Antonios Pizza

Naughtons Hotel
2023-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
You can’t find a more pleasant Sunday afternoon venue than Naughtons Hotel on beautiful Royal Parade opposite Melbourne University. From 4pm kick back, enjoy the ambience and acoustic gems. Please book a table near the music. Great food, coffee and atmosphere. What more could you ask for on a Melbourne winter’s day!

Martha Salt Music with The Mick Pealing And Nick Charles Band
2023-07-22 08:00 - 19:30 | Mount Martha Bowlo, 45 Watson Rd, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
The Mick Pealing and Nick Charles Band is coming to Mount Martha for the wonderful series ” Martha Salt Music”. Playing all the tracks from Songs From This Town, some Stars classics and assorted surprises, the show features the great talents of Liz Frencham on double bass, Paul Jonas on violin and Ed Bates on pedal steel. Don’t miss a rare appearance of this great lineup.

Stingo Blues
2023-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Yorkshire Stingo Hotel, 48 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067, Australia
A return to one of Melbourne’s great blues jam traditions. Salty presents this show every Sunday evening from 6.30pm. A special guest presents a solo set and then joins the fabulous house band. Gret fun!

The Drunken Poet
2023-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
One of Melbourne’s little musical gems. The Drunken Poet brings live music most nights and supports original and roots musicians of all persuasions. You’ll be enthralled by the intimate atmosphere and the joy of experiencing live acoustic music at close hand! The wall art is worth admiring with homage to the great Irish poets and songsmiths. Grab a table…and maybe a guiness. A rare trip back to the pub roots of it all.

Peninsula Folk Club
2023-07-02 20:30 - 21:30 | City of Frankston Bowls Club, Corner Yuille Street and Williams Street, Frankston, Victoria, 3199, Australia
It’s been many years since Nick’s last performance at this venerable club on the Mornington Peninsula so I hope all of you in that lovely part of the world can come along. It’s fair to say that the evening’s repertoire will lean towards the melodic and folkie aspects of Nick’s craft and will draw on the favourites from across the reflective acoustic albums much admired in the folk scene – albums that helped Nick attain The Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist of the Year 2014!

Blues Guitar Roadshow
2023-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
**Selling Fast**
Book your seat for what’s being called “An ensemble spectacular”
The Blues Guitar Roadshow is back in Melbourne for 1 night only. SUN JUNE 25TH

MC Andrea Marr , with showcase performances by Geoff Achison , Jimi Hocking, Brett Garsed (John Farnham band), THE McNaMarr Project, Anna Scionti Trio, special guests Jesse Valach Ian Collard (Collard Greens and Gravy), Nick Charles, backed by a rockin house band and guests.
2.5 hour show with the show stopping All Star Jam!!!!

Portarlington Music Cafe at The Portarlington Golf Club
2023-06-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Portarlington Golf Club, 130 Hood Road, Portarlington, Victoria, 3223, Australia
A visit to a new and exciting acoustic venue on the Bellarine Peninsula! Nick will be playing from his renowned discography and dropping in a few acoustic surprises. The Portarlington Golf Club plays host to this new initiative. Please support live music! 2 sets from 8pm.

Newport Folk Festival
2023-06-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Newport Bowls club, 4 Market Street, Newport, Victoria, 3015, Australia
A truly wonderful suburban music festival, renowned for an eclectic mix of music styles orbiting the folk music world. Nick plays a set in concert at the Newport Bowls Club at 1pm on Saturday June 24th followed by a guitar workshop (for all levels and music fans alike) in The Hub at 4pm.

Storytellers@the station
2023-06-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Casey Radio, Suite 7, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977, Australia
A unique event hosted by Casey Radio 97.7fm. Mick Pealing and Nick play the music from their great new release Songs From This Town and talk about the stories and inspiration behind the music. This is a rare opportunity for some insight into this new music and hear up close and personal the songs and tales!

Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS)
2023-06-13 08:00 - 21:00 | Flemigton and Kensington Bowling Club, 407-411 Racecourse Road, Flemington, Victoria, 3031, Australia
Melbourne’s great blues fraternity once again play host to Nick’s acoustic blues. Nick is the guest act and commences the evening with a 50 minute set drawing from his catalogue as well as some surprises. You’ll hear renditions of Blind Blake, Big Bill and Mississippi John Hurt as well as his original ragtime blues and instrumental music. Following the concert set by Nick there will be the traditional blues jam!

Naughton's Hotel, Parkville
2023-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
This is definitely one of the nicest little venues in Melbourne. Royal Parade is sensational this time of year. The food and coffee are great. A perfect kick back Sunday afternoon of acoustic music. Book a table near the music and even make some requests from my catalogue!

Solo performance at Naughtons Hotel
2023-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
A return to a favourite venue. Kick back and enjoy a fine afternoon of acoustic roots and blues from 4pm.

The Arcobar, Heatherton - with Mick Pealing and the launch band!
2023-05-27 20:00 - 22:00 | 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.
