Don't miss Bendigo roots rockers Four Lions in their final live show of the year - and their first at Chewton's Red Hill Hotel! - Call the venue now to book a table.
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Four Lions are roaring back into action as 2020 draws to a merciful close, wrapping up the year with a big hometown gig at Bendigo's @handlebarbendigo on Saturday, December 5. It is the much-loved local roots rockers' second live hometown show since February, before the entertainment world was forced into an eight-month coronavirus lockdown. It also delayed the recording of the band's forthcoming fifth album, which will now be completed and released next year. "It has been a frustrating period for everyone," admits frontman @shannlions , who has been a regular performer in the online livestreaming space in the interim. "We are really looking forward to getting back into the studio (Melbourne's @headgap ) to finish our record, after being forced to reschedule the sessions several times in the past six months. "And we can't wait to get back on stage and play for an audience again, after spending too long looking down the barrel of a camera in an empty room for the livestreaming events." Four Lions will be supported by Bendigo singer-songwriter @mariahmccarthymusic . Doors open at 7pm. Entry is free, but numbers will be strictly limited in line with the current restrictions. No bookings - first come first served - this show will fill up fast! #bendigo #livemusic #classicrock #americana #music #handlebar #melbourne #castlemaine #goldfields #rock See less
Central Victorian roots rockers Four Lions are kicking off 2020 with a handful of Victorian shows, before heading back into the studio to record album No.5.
Hot on the heels of a successful 12 months where the band released its fourth album, the acclaimed Hard Days, Four Lions will return to Pistol Pete's Food n Blues on Saturday, February 8.
The band plies its trade in a potent blend of roots, rock, and alt-country that channels the spirit of their musical heroes, including Wilco, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen.
Punters can expect to get a sneak preview of new songs from the forthcoming album on the night. “I’m excited about recording and can’t wait to get back into the studio,” declares frontman Shann Lions.
The year 2019 proved to be a big one for Four Lions, who spent most of it touring behind the Hard Days album, including embarking on their first interstate dates. It was the Herald Sun’s Album of the Week, a first for an independent, regionally-based band, with its songs garnering national airplay.
And it provided the ideal opportunity for the five-piece - consisting of lead singer/guitarist Lions, lead guitarist Keith MacQueen, keyboardist Stephen Briggs, drummer Gavan Moncrieff, and bassist Bradley Bradford – to further cement their reputation as one of their hometown’s most prolific and hardest-working bands.
Four Lions - At The Gold Roses Alt Country Music Festival (Free Entry)
Americana, alt-country, roots, folk, honky tonk, western swing ... call it what you will, but there is the unmistakable whiff of country in the air at Gold Roses.
Next year sees the unveiling of Bendigo's first alt-country music festival, so pull on your best cowboy boots and sashay on down to Handle Bar on Saturday, February 1, from 3pm.
This inaugural edition features a stellar line-up of some of the finest Victorian artists working in these genres.
You've seen them at the best country music festivals around the nation and beyond, playing everywhere from Tamworth to Nashville - from big stages to grungy dive bars and everything in between. You've heard them on Double J, RRR, PBS, ABC Country, and 94.7 The Pulse.
Now see them right here in your own backyard - and for free.
Full line-up announced:
James Ellis & The Jealous Guys Four Lions Katie Bates (Duo) Kate & Hana Nathan Seeckts
OMG is it almost 2020 already????
Come to our first Songs in the South event for the decade!!
We have the following 6 artists: Shann Lions Rachel Clark Music Justine Wahlin Music Renn Picard Music Scott Candlish Music and Hanne Kah
As always we are beyond excited and we really do hope to see you all there!
SITS features exceptionally talented artists who not only perform their original tunes, but share how their songs came to be. A rare insight into the music world and a lovely way to get up close and personal with the artists.
Music from 7.30pm, Freddie Wimpoles in St Kilda.
The Wheatsheaf Sunday, September 1, from 4pm With Sean Kemp Free entry
Co-hosts: The Wheatsheaf, Sean Kemp
Free Entry Four Lions Doing Two Sets Then Drinking The Coonawarra Wine Region Dry.
Pistol Pete's Blues N Food, Geelong Friday, August 23, from 9.30pm Tickets $10 at the door
- Co-hosts: Pistol Pete's Blues N Food
AUSTRALIAN band Four Lions started as a solo vehicle for Bendigo-based singer-songwriter Shann Lions in December 2014, after he emerged from an eight-year musical hiatus.
He was joined by future members, guitarist Keith MacQueen and bassist Greg Perry, for the 2015 debut album Charing Cross, released on the band's own label Verse Chorus Verse.
The songs, all bar one written by Lions, channel his myriad musical heroes - from Wilco to Bruce Springsteen to Tom Petty - to conjure up his own intoxicating cocktail of roots, rock, and alt-country, blended with the spirit of a kid who grew up in the Australian bush.
For 2016's follow-up Vahland, drummer/percussionist Gavan Moncrieff and keyboardist Stephen Briggs joined, completing the permanent line-up. New bassist Bradley Bradford joined in early 2019, after the amicable departure of Perry.
Four Lions cemented their position as one of central Victoria's most prolific and hardest- working bands, extensively touring in the region and releasing a swathe of singles and EPs.Their third album, 2017's Golden Triangle (released several months after the four-track EP of the same name), was written and recorded in the space of a weekend.
Four Lions released their fourth album, Hard Days, on May 1, 2019, through Verse Chorus Verse. It was recorded at Preston's Head Gap Studios by producer/engineer Finn Keane (Wilco); produced by The Greasy Triplets (Lions, MacQueen and Keane); mixed by Sam Kassirer (David Ramirez, Josh Ritter) in Boston, Massachusetts; and mastered by Ludwing Diaz in San Francisco, California.
Hard Days was Melbourne Herald Sun’s Album of the Week. Its release was followed by a successful album launch tour of regional and metropolitan Victoria, with a series of interstate dates planned for the latter half of the year.
Smith's Alternative, Canberra Saturday, August 3, from 10pm With The Barren Spinsters Free entry
Co-hosts: Smith's Alternative, The Barren Spinsters
Four Lions Supporting Peta Caswell With The Barren Spinsters
Marrickville Bowling & Recreation Club, 91 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Marrickville Bowls Club, Sydney Friday, August 2, from 8pm Supporting Peta Caswell With The Barren Spinsters Tickets $15 available from Oztix
- Co-hosts: The Marrickville Bowls Club, Mother Hen Touring, Peta Caswell, The Barren Spinsters
Shann and Keith playing a free lunchtime show at Basement Discs.
Americana Amplified #2 Featuring Ben Leece Duo, Danny Widdicombe & Dana Gehrman, Four Lions Duo & Paddy McHugh
Four Lions Bendigo’s own Americana/Classic Rock band for fans of Wilco, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen are releasing their 4th Studio Album ‘Hard Days’ on May 1 via their own label Verse Chorus Verse. Hard Days will be getable on CD, Vinyl & Digital Formats. Produced By The Greasy Triplets (Shann Lions, Keith Macqueen & Finn Keane) and Engineered By Finn Keane ( Wilco ) at Head Gap , Preston Aus and Mixed By Sam Kassirer ( Josh Ritter, David Ramirez ) at Meffa, Boston USA, Mastering By Ludwing Diaz @us_mastering San Francisco USA. Four Lions are promoting Hard Days with shows all over country starting with Victoria! Fri May 17 Palais Hepburn Thur May 23 The Last Chance Rock N Roll Bar North Melbourne Fri May 24 Lyrebird Lounge Ripponlea Sat May 25 Major Toms Kyneton Thurs May 30 The Printers Room Ballarat Fri May 31 The Door Gallery Geelong Sat June 1 Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo Sun June 2 Castlemaine Tap Room Shedshaker Brewery. www.fourlionsmusic.com
Four Lions doing two sets in semi acoustic mode.
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Four Lions Bendigo’s own Americana/Classic Rock band for fans of Wilco, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen are releasing their 4th Studio Album ‘Hard Days’ on May 1 via their own label Verse Chorus Verse. Hard Days will be getable on CD, Vinyl & Digital Formats. Produced By The Greasy Triplets (Shann Lions, Keith Macqueen & Finn Keane) and Engineered By Finn Keane ( Wilco ) at Head Gap , Preston Aus and Mixed By Sam Kassirer ( Josh Ritter, David Ramirez ) at Meffa, Boston USA, Mastering By Ludwing Diaz @us_mastering San Francisco USA. Four Lions are promoting Hard Days with shows all over country starting with Victoria! Fri May 17 Palais Hepburn Thur May 23 The Last Chance Rock N Roll Bar North Melbourne Fri May 24 Lyrebird Lounge Ripponlea Sat May 25 Major Toms Kyneton Sat June 1 Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo Sun June 2 Castlemaine Tap Room Shedshaker Brewery. www.fourlionsmusic.com
Also on the bill are Melbourne’s The One Two’s whom are garage infused punk with a political edge.
Plus Heathcote’s best songwriter Mariah McCarthy opening up the evening at 8:30pm.
Four Lions will have Guests join them on stage for the Bendigo launch only including Dave Moore (Pedal Steel), Mariah McCarthy, Paul Robins (Guitar), The Energetic Street Horns (Harry Godfrey Sax and Brendan Bartlett Trombone).
$5 Entry On The Door.