Past gigs

Christmas has come along in a rush! Once again Nick will take part in the annual Lomond Hotel Christmas Party. Other performers on the night include Enda Kenny, Kristian Mizzi […]

The Westernport Hotel hosts roots and blues shows every Sunday afternoon from 5pm. Come along and enjoy a rare appearance in San Remo (a beautiful place!) opposite Phillip Island where […]

Get set for a great afternoon of soulful country, blues and folk with the magic vocals of Mick Pealing, the double bass and glorious harmony of Liz Frencham, the delicate […]

A return to a lovely bar/restaurant in beautiful Olinda. Please book a table near the music and enjoy some blues and roots music and a great meal!

Mick and Nick love this gig and the last one for 2024! Tickets are just $20 for an afternoon of glorious Stars songs, some choice classic country, soul and blues […]

Here’s a rare treat – an afternoon gig for the mighty Stars. You hear the classic Stars songbook, the hits and all the new material from the pen of Pealing/Charles. […]

A return to the very fine Kellys Bar and Kitchen in Olinda for two sets of original and classic blues and roots music. Great meals and drinks. Please book a […]

A special fundraising concert event at the home of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society in Flemington. The Melbourne contest winners of the Blues Challenge , Nick Charles and Nardia (with […]

A return to Salty’s wonderful gig in Mount Martha. This time it’s with The Long Road Home band featuring Liz Frencham/double bass and Ed Bates on pedal steel. You’ll hear […]

It’s a once a year return to a great supporter of real blues music in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The evening kicks off at 7.30pm with some of the great jammers […]

Everybody loves the ambience of Naughtons Hotel. A pleasant outlook on to Royal Parade, fine meals, great coffee and acoustic roots and blues!

One of the world’s great little festivals. Maldon is a stunning historic town in central Victoria. The festival features a brilliant variety of  folk, blues, country and beyond. Don’t miss […]

Back to a favourite haunt. Everybody loves Naughtons Hotel on Royal Parade Parkville. Be early and grab a table near the music for a lovely afternoon.

Returning to Kellys Bar and Kitchen in beautiful Olinda for 2 sets from 7pm. Grab a table near the music!

The first show of the 2024 tour of New Zealand. A solo performance. A beautiful part of the world on the sounds! Tickets just $2o

What a treat. Touring New Zealand with the queen of Boogie Woogie Piano- Nick will be playing a solo set as will Jan and together playing some wonderful boogie and […]

Back to “the” iconic inner city pub where they love their roots music!

Stars are back for one show at the fabulous Arcobar. Tickets selling like hot cakes!

Getting the Mick and Nick show back on the road with the wonderful Liz Frencham on double bass, Paul Jonas on violin and Ed Bates on pedal steel. Music from […]

A late edition to the calendar! It’s back to beautiful Olinda for 2 sets at Kellys Bar and Kitchen. The music kicks off at 7pm through to 9pm. Please book […]

Here it is folks, the big night. The official launch of Further Down the Line! Special guests Liz Frencham on double bass and pedal steel whiz Ed Bates. Don’t miss […]

This will be a hoot! Boogie Woogie Queen Jan Preston and guitar legend Phil Manning join me for a concert of blues and boogie, solo and together. Don’t miss this! […]

It’s been a while since we visited the peninsula, so come along and hear the new music from Further Down the Line and choice cuts from the back catalogue at […]

Great to be back at a favourite little Melbourne pub in beautiful Royal Parade. Always a lovely afternoon. Be early, grab a table near the music, or book to be […]

Stay tuned for more info on this. Looking forward to a special event

Please book a table near the music for a evening of fine dining and acoustic roots and blues at Kellys Bar and Kitchen in beautiful Olinda.

Returning to an absolute favourite. Always a delightful Sunday afternoon on lovely Royal Parade Parkville. Playing all the tracks from Further Down the Line as well as many from the […]

The mighty Stars return for a concert at the fabulous Birds Basement . All the hits and songs from the three new albums and even a few surprises!

This is a one off event! Pealing and Charles will play a set of the greatest protest songs. You’ll know them for sure. Come along it’s a free event at […]

Pealing and Charles are back for a great Sunday afternoon at the Oakleigh/Carnegie RSL. You’ll hear the music from Songs From This Town as well as some choice Stars tracks, […]

A return to a fine supporter of acoustic music in beautiful Olinda. Kellys is a cosy winter venue with great meals too. It’s a good idea to book a table […]

A wonderful new event. Tower of Song is a concert featuring Nick and opening acts David Miles and Justin Bernasconi. “A celebration of songwriters and the art of songwriting”. It […]

Nick returns for two sets at Kellys Bar and Kitchen in beautiful Olinda. Great food and ambience…please book a table near the music.

An absolute gem of a venue in downtown Goolwa South Australia. Nick brings the new music from…. Further Down the Line and all the favourites to the Murray Delta Juke […]

The second show of a brief SA tour to present the new music from Further Down the Line. Nick is returning to the delightful Auburn Courthouse for a show for the […]

Nick is bringing his brand new album Further Down the Line to South Australia. His first album in 5 years! Acoustic roots and blues at its finest – bluesy songs, […]

Nick is back at the wonderful Naughtons Hotel. It’s always a delightful Sunday afternoon. The lovely ambience of Royal Parade, fine wines, coffee and great meals. Two sets of acoustic […]

Stars are back on the road with all the hits and new material (Stars are Mick Pealing, Geoff Achison, Ed Bates, Roger McLachlan, Erik Chess and Nick Charles) . The […]

Mick and Nick accompanied by the stellar acoustic band The Long Road Home. The band features Liz Frencham on double bass, Paul Jonas on violin and Ed Bates on pedal […]

Nick returns to the delightful Kellys Bar and Kitchen in Olinda. Roots music comes to the hills! Be sure to book a table close to the music. Support local and […]

Mick and Nick bringing the acclaimed music of Songs from This Town to the iconic Lomond Acoustica Sessions at The Lomond Hotel. For more information on the duo visit https://pealingcharles.com/mick-pealing-nick-charles […]

Everybody loves Naughtons. Come along for a laid back afternoon at the delightful Naughtons Hotel on Royal Parade. Great food and beverages. Please book a table near the music.

“The” iconic inner city Melbourne pub. It’s got the atmosphere and soul and they love roots music at the Poet. Please check it out.

Quite an extraordinary series of shows coming up around Victoria. Three iconic Australian acts – Stars, Chain and The Bushwackers will each play a set of their famous songs in […]

Mick and Nick are back to the great Sunday afternoon event at the Oakleigh RSL Club. Playing the tracks from Songs From This Town, Stars and choice country and soul […]

A delightful restaurant/cafe in downtown Essendon. The food is brilliant. Enjoy!

It’s back to Kellys Bar and Kitchen in beautiful Olinda. Kellys is getting back to its former pre-covid glory, supporting great music. Lovely atmosphere and fine meals. Please book a […]

A great event run by Salty and his band The Blowout. Nick will be performing a solo set and then joining the house band for some fabulous blues. Nick’s show […]

It’s back to our favourite monthly residency at wonderful Naughtons Hotel. As we keep saying “everybody loves Naughtons!”. Why don’t you ring and book a table near the music and […]

Back to the Wednesday night classic. The Acoustic sessions is a venerated Melbourne music icon. Just $10 gets two great acoustic acts and helps maintain a fine tradition. Always a […]

This club is a stalwart of real acoustic music. It supports up and coming artists and presents feature acts on a regular basis. It’s a quiet, focused, listening audience – […]

Back to Little Fletcher. Great food and ambience…book a table near the music.

It’s great to see a venue that was buzzing pre-covid with acoustic music making a comeback. Kelly’s supported real music for years so if you can, please support the cause!

Back to everyone’s favourite! Book a table near the music and enjoy the ambience of Naughtons Hotel. Always a great afternoon.

Back again to a great cafe/restaurant. Please book a table near the music. great food!

Stars are coming to Healesville! Bookings please.

A delightful little restaurant. Great food and ambience. Please book a table near the music.

The band is back in town! Stars take to the stage at the Oakleigh RSL for a concert that will feature the entire recently re-recorded Stars live rendition of the […]

At last the band returns to the band’s favourite haunt, the mighty Lomond Hotel. Tickets just $20 – be quick!

Back for the first time in 2024! Always a delightful afternoon at Hickinbotham Winery Dromana. Please book a table near the music.

A first time at The Mountain Pickers Association in beautiful Ferntree Gully. They play host to guest artist (e.g. Nick Charles) and there’s plenty of acoustic jamming. Fabulous! ‘

A little surprise package in Essendon. Brilliant food and a charming ambience. Come along, book a table and enjoy some fine acoustic roots and blues.

Back to a real favourite! Everybody loves the atmosphere of Naughtons Hotel. Two sets of acoustic roots and blues in a charming lounge bar overlooking delightful Royal Parade. Please book […]

Here’s something special. The brilliant double bassist Liz Frencham joins Mick and Nick for an evening of acoustic renditions of their duo album Songs From This Town as well as […]

Nick returns to host the fabulous Guitarist Concert at the 2024 Port Fairy Folk Festival – featuring some of the finest players from around Australia and overseas. This is a […]

For a first time Mick Pealing and Nick Charles will be performing the acclaimed material from Songs From This Town at the venerable Westernport Hotel in San Remo. You’ll hear […]

There’s nothing better than a house concert and this one is a beauty. Mick and Nick present the music from Songs From this Town and a mix of the Stars […]

Back to this delightful summer venue. Be sure to book a table near the music.

A first time for the Pealing/Charles show at the premier music room in the east! You’ll be delighted with up-close and personal performance at Wyreena. Tickets include a lovely supper […]

First show for 2024 at a favourite venue. Naughtons continues to support live acoustic music. Please book a table near the music and enjoy the ambience of beautiful Royal Parade.

Back to this fine outdoor summer eatery! Book a table near the music. Food to die for…

Presenting and recording live the entire iconic album Paradise. The album featured Stars hits Look After Yourself and The Mighty Rock. The event is sold out!

A delightful little restaurant in downtown Essendon. Food to die for! A great summer evening of outdoor music and dining!

Well here is the first Pealing/Charles show for 2024. Back to the lovely environment of the Oakleigh RSL- Oakleigh Music Hall. This is highly recommended and the venue is a […]

A lovely restaurant in downtown Essendon. 3 sets from 6.30pm and food to die for! Check it out. A perfect summer evening- outdoor dining and music.

A unique venue. A Melbourne inner city classic and one of the last little venues to support original roots music in all it’s many varieties. The Poet is something special. […]

Last show for 2023 and back at the classic peninsula winery. Three sets of original (and some covers of course) acoustic roots and blues. Favourites from the 10 Nick Charles […]

Another year has passed in a flash and here we are again at the annual Lomond Acoustica Sessions Christmas Show. This year it features Shannon Bourne, Jimi Hocking and Nick […]

Return to everyone’s favourite Melbourne pub. Naughtons has a lovely ambience on beautiful Royal Parade opposite Melbourne University. Great food, coffee and wines. Better book a table near the music.

Stars (Mick Pealing, Roger McLachlan, Geoff Achison, Ed Bates, Erik Chess and Nick Charles) re-unite for their last show of 2023. Playing the entire classic Paradise album and the new […]

An absolute hit last time at the iconic Lomond with Mick, Nick and The Long Road Home. Please book to be sure of a good seat…it pulls a crowd. You’ll […]

Everyone’s favourite little Melbourne pub. Lovely ambience, fine food,wines and coffee in a delightful setting on Royal Parade opposite Melbourne Uni. Music kicks off at 4pm for 2 sets . […]

Mick Pealing and Nick Charles return for a duo session at the Oakleigh RSL Club. An absolutely wonderful afternoon’s music featuring the songs from their new album and some surprise […]

Here’s a brand new festival! A fabulous line-up of country and bluegrass acts. Tickets Please! It’s great to see this initiative in Victoria for a couple of sadly overlooked genres […]

Great to return to one of Melbourne’s iconic blues clubs. You’ll see and hear some jam sessions and of course the feature acts. Always a fine evening’s entertainment.

Doc White hosts this wonderful series of house concerts on Phillip Island. He runs a great show. last time was a sell out and as there are only 40 places […]

Everyone loves Naughtons. An absolute favourite city venue. There isn’t a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Great food and coffee and a relaxed ambience. Book a table near […]

The Paynesville Wine Bar is a great venue in a beautiful part of Victoria…on the lakes! They continue a tradition of great acoustic music. Book a table, enjoy the wines […]

A first time appearance at the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Club for Mick and Nick, presenting their unique take on Americana roots music and the original music from the acclaimed Songs from […]

This is guaranteed to be a beauty. The Albert Park Port Lounge presents great quality acoustic music in an intimate format and has done for years. The crowd loves it […]

The famous home of blues in Adelaide. So many memories and great shows right here. Nothing more to add! Also appearing, the great Chris Finnen. Chris’s band will play a […]

We’ve heard so much about this fabulous venue and its devotion to real live acoustic roots and blues. Around 1.5 hours south of Adelaide it’s worth the journey. The locals […]

A first time performance at this Adelaide icon. Music kicks of at 8pm… check it out. We’ve heard great things!

It’s a unique corner of Melbourne’s music scene. The wonderful Poet- nothing like it for inner city charm! The Drunken Poet is a wonderful supporter of real live roots music. […]

Saturday afternoon on the Mornington Peninsula – couldn’t be better. Hickinbothams is a long time supporter of live acoustic music. Book a table near the music and enjoy the ambience, […]

It’s back for the regular monthly show at a Melbourne favourite – Naughtons Hotel. If you enjoy a chilled Sunday afternoon in a delightful hotel on a beautiful boulevard look […]

A great initiative by Garry Rose from the Briagolong Bush Band. These country halls are brilliant for acoustic music and community. This hall has a history that’s worth supporting. Don’t […]

For one last show this time around Stars play a show at the delightful Goulburn River Inn in beautiful Molesworth in the Yarra Valley. Grab your tickets for a rare […]

Iconic Australian country rock band Stars return again this time to central Victoria and a show at the wonderful Hepburn Palais in Hepburn. Stars now feature new members Geoff Achison, […]

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. […]