The Slipway Busking Showcase right on the waterfront at 480 Esplanade Lakes Entrance every Saturday from 12-2 pm is an innovative co-funding project organised by local musician and volunteer events organiser, Ashley Carmody, and the Slipway Collective, bringing together local organisations and artists to pump live music into the very heart of Lakes Entrance every Saturday lunchtime through the summer.
“Thanks to the invaluable sponsorship from our host and generous contributions direct into busking cases, we are able to offer audiences live music while at the same time giving local artists a pathway to explore original songs and innovative covers, a winning combination,” said Lokki, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist and busking regular.
During this month the showcase is stoked to be introducing some sublime talent with a mix of original and cover music from the unique and wonderful, Honey Ducky (Saturday, December 13), “talk of the town”, Lyle Mcgloughlin (Saturday, December 20) and top duo Ash n Lokki (Saturday, December 27).
“So head down to Slipway every Saturday to browse local art and craft in the Float sheds, get a taste of the best local dairy at Gippsland Jersey, eat authentic Indian cuisine from the Maharaja Palace or sample a gourmet Burger from Jerry’s and, of course, enjoy and support the endeavour and creative vibes of your very own local musos. Busking tips optional but highly commended,” Ashley said.
BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE LOCAL
MUSIC SCENE
Framed is a monthly jam session that brings together a rolling line-up of local musos who put their own unique spin on a mix of folk, rock, blues and reggae classics, with different songs worked in every month.
More a lively musical conversation than a traditional band, Framed thrives on the spontaneity and fresh energy that comes from its ever-changing roster
of performers.
Raelene, a regular in the audience, says: “It sounds great and as the band is constantly interacting with us, we all sing along, but my favourite part is how the different combos make songs their own.”
Each month, the musicians rework songs by iconic acts like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Police and Lou Reed
as well as more obscure
artists such as J.J. Cale and The Waterboys.
This mix of nostalgia, rediscovery and creative reinvention has fast become part of the event’s charm.
Rocky, who has Framed booked in to the Kalimna Hotel every third Sunday from 2–5pm, is a big fan.
“They have the room pumping, and I always look forward to seeing the new set lists and who will be playing each month,” Rocky said.
No two shows are the same with each performance shaped by the combination of musicians who sign up for that month’s session, creating brand-new sounds and interpretations every time.
“It’s all about changing things up. Audiences get to experience a group of local musicians they may have only previously seen
solo come together, each adding their own personal touch and so far it has just been magic,” organiser Ashley Carmody said.
Framed is free to attend and has a residency at the Kalimna Hotel on the third Sunday of the month from 2–5.
“We encourage everyone to come and spend a few lazy hours at the Kalimna Hotel on a Sunday afternoon and take in the Framed experience,” Ashley said.
