Nick Charles - Guitarist

Nick Charles in concert at The Kindred Bandroom Footscray
2026-07-02 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | KIndred Bandroom, 3 Harris Street, Footscray, Victoria, 3011, Australia
This is one of those gigs! A great concert room, free admission, immaculate sound and on and on…
Last time was a brilliant success as can be seen by some fine clips on youtube.
Don’t miss it – a 1pm show on a Thursday.
Coffee, snacks and a fine bar. Lounge chairs and theatre seating too.

Nick Charles - Solo at The Drunken Poet, West Melbourne
2026-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
Is there a more authentic inner city pub? The Poet is a beacon in the wilderness, supporting real acoustic music in a variety of folk forms. It’s unique…be early and grab the front table. They love their music at the Poet.

Nick Charles - Solo Kellys 100th Anniversary!
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Kellys turns 100!
Such a great supporter of acoustic music. Come along and celebrate.

Nick Charles - Solo at the Berwick and District Folk Club
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Berwick and District Folk Club, 34 Old Homestead Road, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
A great Melbourne folk music tradition. The Berwick and District Folk Club supports original acoustic music in a terrific engaging environment. It’s all about the music! Don’t miss it…

Nick Charles - Solo at Naughtons Hotel, Parkville
2026-06-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Everybody loves the atmosphere of Naughtons. A very relaxed, up close and personal show. Good idea to book a table near the music to be sure!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home at The Lomond
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
This is proving to be a very popular afternoon at the wonderful Lomond Hotel. Nick and Mick once again bring the The Long Road Home band (Ed/pedal stell, Paul/violin, Tony/bass) to the venue.
You’ll hear an ever changing repertoire as well as Songs From This Town and soul, blues and country classics and some choice Stars songs from the much loved songbook.
Tickets please!

Nick Charles - Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen, Olinda
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Nick returns to Olinda’s favourite venue for acoustic music. Kellys proudly supports original and roots music. I recommend booking a table near the performance area.

Nick Charles with Mick Pealing - Mornington Street Festival
2026-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Empire Street Mall, Corner Empire Mall and Main Street, Mornington, Victoria, 3931, Australia
This is a great initiative by the city of Mornington.
Nick and Mick will perform one set on the Empire Street Mall . A free event!

Nick Charles - Special guest of the Stingo Blues Sessions, Richmond
2026-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | The Yorkshire Stingo Hotel, 48 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067, Australia
You’ll love an early evening of blues, blues blues. Nick plays a solo set and joins the house band for some electric blues! Nick plays around 7pm!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Oakleigh RSL
2026-05-24 14:30 - 17:30 | Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Victoria, 3166, Australia
We love the Oakleigh RSL and it’s great to finally be back for a Sunday arvo show – you’ll love it.
All the songs from our duo album and an eclectic range of classics form blues, folk, country and soul!
Book your table folks!

Nick Charles - Solo at Hickinbothams Winery Dromana Vic.
2026-05-23 12:30 - 15:30 | Hickinbotham of Dromana, 194 Nepean Highway, Dromana, Victoria, 3936, Australia
Finally, back to the peninsula for an afternoon show at the delightful Hickinbotham Winery in Dromana. These are very popular afternoons so please book a table near the performance area to be sure!

Nick Charles - Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen Olinda Vic.
2026-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Returning to the ever popular Kellys for 2 sets.
A very good idea to book a table near the music. Fine meals and an up and close musical experience.

Nick Charles - Solo at Blues on Broadbeach QLD
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-17 | Broadbeach, Broadbeach, Queensland, 4218, Australia
Blues on Broadbeach is a spectacular event over four days. There is so much great blues and roots music! Nick performs 4 shows in all – 2 shows on the Surf Parade Stage and 2 shows in the restaurant venues. Fabulous weekend!

The Lomond Hotel - 10th Anniversary of the Acoustic Sessions
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
It’s a honour to be part of the mighty Lowie’s 10th Anniversary of the Acoustica Sessions, such an important part of Melbourne’s music culture. The Lomond waves the flag for acoustic roots music in all its forms.
You’d better book quickly because it will be a huge evening.
Nick will be appearing after 7pm following the traditional gig at Naughtons.
Check out the other guests on the front poster! Jimi, Michael, Kristin and Kavisha wow….

Nick Charles- Solo at Naughtons Hotel, Parkville
2026-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Nick returns to the very fine Naughtons Hotel in Parkville. Everyone loves Naughtons so I’d suggest you book a table near the music – it’s popular!

Nick and Mick with The Long Road Home at The Lomond Hotel
2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Once more the wonderful Lomond Hotel plays host to the fabulous Long Road Home with Ed Bates/steel guitar; Paul Jonas/violin and Tony Bonnici/bass.
You’ll hear Songs from This Town, some Stars classics, some blues, country and soul…and surprises too.
Please book, because it’s a very popular venue and the time slot 5pm – 7.30pm is a real hit!

Nick Charles and Geoff Achison - Acoustic Guitar Weekend at Saltbush Balnarring Vi.
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Victoria
The first of what we hope are many Acoustic Weekends – immerse yourself in lessons, concerts, open-mikes and general guitar obsession. Something for all levels! Bookings essential.

Acoustic Guitar Weekend - Balnarring (with Geoff Achison)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Saltbush , Balnarring Beach, 122 Balnarring Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3296, Australia
The first of what we hope will be many such events.
A chance for guitarists of all levels to experience a weekend of learning, jamming, concerts and getting to know like minded guitar/music enthusiasts.
I’ll be joined by Geoff Achison and the great luthier Andy Allen.

Nick Charles -Solo at The Yinnar Hotel
2026-04-29 18:30 - 22:30 | Yinnar Hotel, 43 Main Street, Yinnar, Victoria, 3869, Australia
This is an iconic music night run by the Strezlecki Stringbusters (a mighty string band!).
I play a solo show and the band play , then we play together – it’s a hoot!
The pub has excellent meals and often sells out….so you better book to be sure.

Nick Charles - Solo at The Mountain Pickers Association, Ferntree Gully Bowling Club
2026-04-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Ferntree Gully Bowling Club, 2A Glenfern Road, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
I played for this fabulous audience a few years back and remember it as a totally wonderful gig.
The sound is excellent and the audience are really into the music!
It doesn’t get better, believe me.

Nick Charles - Solo at Melbourne's Drunken Poet
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
You’ll love Melbourne’s iconic inner city pub. The Drunken Poet is a venerable home to acoustic roots and blues music. Up close and personal. Be early!

Stars - 50th Anniversary - The Arcobar, Heatherton
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | The Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia
Stars continue their 50th Anniversary celebration with another show at the great Arcobar in Heatherton
This will sell out….better book!

Stars (50th Anniversary Show)- The Arcobar, Heatherton
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria
Australia’s greatest ever country rock band Stars return to the fabulous Arcobar to begin celebrating their 50th Anniversary!!
Stars now features :
Mick Pealing – lead vocalist
Jason Vorher- bass and vocals
Ed Bates- pedal steel
Nick Charles -guitars and vocals
Geoff Achison – guitar

Stars - Live at the Palais Hepburn Springs
2026-04-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Palais Hepburn, 111 Main Road, Hepburn, Victoria, 3461, Australia
Australia’s greatest ever country rock band Stars return to the incredible Palais in Hepburn Springs.
Stars now features :
Mick Pealing – lead vocalist
Jason Vorher- bass and vocals
Ed Bates- pedal steel
Nick Charles -guitars and vocals
Geoff Achison – guitar

Nick Charles - Solo at Naughtons Hotel, Parkville
2026-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Everybody loves Naughtons and you will too. The food is great and the ambience exceptional on beautiful Royal Parade. It’s a free event but once again it is recommended that you either arrive early (4pm start) or book a table to be up close.

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home - The Lomond Hotel
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
Melbourne’s favourite country, blues and soul combo are back for their monthly gig at the mighty Lomond Hotel Brunswick.
Fabulous vocals, steel guitar, violin and a vast songbook from stories careers. You really shouldn’t miss this!
Book your tickets for a 5 o’clock show (great time spot) but it’s a good idea to be early. It’s a popular one.

Nick Charles - Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen, Olinda
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Back to a lovely monthly residency at Kellys in Olinda.
Kellys offers great meals and ambience and is becoming a real mecca for acoustic roots music in the Dandenongs.
Once more it is suggested that book a table to be up close to the performance.

Nick Charles - Solo at The 8 Track Brewery Ringwood
2026-04-05 14:30 - 17:30 | 8 Track Brewery, 8 Yallourn Parade, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134, Australia
Nick returns to this fine new venue in Ringwood. Fine local beers and great snacks, nice atmosphere and good sound and ambience. Good idea to phone and book a table near the music.

Nick Charles solo at Naughtons Hotel Parkville
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria
Nick’s monthly return to everyone’s favourite Melbourne hotel – the lovely Naughtons Hotel on Royal Parade. Great ambience, fine food and acoustic roots music up close and personal…it doesn’t get better!

Stars at Martha Salt
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Mt Martha Bowls and Petanque Club, 45 Watsons Road, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Australia’s iconic country-rock band Stars make a first appearance at Martha Salt, the fabulous gig in Mt Martha. Better book early…it will sell out!
