The Lomond Hotel

26/07/2026

Kier Stevens Music playing a song from his new EP 😊

25/07/2026

Conundrum Irish Group playing for us tonight 😊

20/07/2026

This week at Lowie Live!!

Tuesday kicks off with our weekly Irish Session featuring Dan and his friends playing their hearts out for you. The somewhat quieter Chess Club gang concentrates hard across the room. After 8pm Free

Wednesday night sees another special Lomond Acoustica session curated by Rodney Claringbould, presenting Thomas Hugh and Shannon Bourne Music.
Thomas Hugh grew up in Texas, moved to California and then to Melbourne. He writes quirky songs from his life and music experiences. Shannon Bourne is the guitar player's guitar player. He has had long stints with the late Chris Wilson and is constantly on tour with luminaries from the Blues scene, Cold Chisel and others.
8pm $10

On Friday night we welcome back Lowie favourite Alison Ferrier & The Upshots, with Dave Folley on drums, Alics Gate-Eastley holding down the low end and Jeff Lang on electric guitar. Alison & her crack band deliver evocative, emotive, crafted atmospheric folk, laid-back country and hypnotic blues. Her lyrically rich, slow-build numbers showcase her talent for melody, and her vocals are effortlessly refined with conviction and vulnerability in equal measure. 9pm $15

Come Saturday join us at 5pm for Irish band extraordinaire Conundrum Irish Group. Be prepared for a mix of rollicking tunes and gentle, heartfelt ballads. Always a delightful experience! 5pm $15

Finally on Sunday we present Kier Stevens Music for your late weekend evening pleasure. Kier will bring his original compositions of b**g blues, dirty swamp rock, and psychedelic bluegrass to the Lowie. Rumour has it he will be debuting a few new tunes. This will be a good 'un! 5pm $15

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

18/07/2026

Steel City Sue playing for us on a chilly Saturday night in Brunswick East 🙂

13/07/2026

Baby its cold outside! Come into the Lowie for some warmth and country style hospitality, great tunes, tasty food and a great array of drinks!!

Tuesday night kicks off the music week with Dan and his talented gang playing foot tapping Irish tunes. The Chess Club regulars are across the room. You are invited to sit in the middle and enjoy. From 8pm Free

On Friday night we welcome The Blue Souls, five Melbourne musos diving deep into blues & soul - gritty Chicago blues, funky soul grooves, rich 60s-70s R&B, with a little alt-country edge for good measure. Expect big feels, timeless classics, and originals that hit just right! 9pm $15

Our Saturday double header kicks off at 5pm with Kira J - Singer/Songwriter and Yola Ingley II Band. Expect an eclectic offering of indie folk, blues, country and Eastern European influences from these two consummate songstresses. It will be a wonderful show! 5pm $15

At 9pm we present Steel City Sue and Wobbly Boots Old Time String Band for your listening pleasure. Steel City Sue brings her own brand of ragtime industrial folk. Flirting, bad driving, climate catastrophes and denialists also get a run in her driven-yet-touching repertoire.
Melbourne’s own charismatic old-time band The Wobbly Boots are a collection of much-loved musicians from various cherished local and national acts. Expect original local tales and vintage standards in the acoustic street forum with six-part choruses and harmonies adding to the singing, bowing, plucking and strumming of this old-time string band’s genuine atmosphere. 9pm $15

Finally on Sunday come in for Andy Baylor's Banksia Band. Andy is an icon of folk music! With the Banksia Band he presents a colourful, eclectic sound drawing on his vast experience in the field of roots music styles. It will be a lovely Sunday afternoon! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

10/07/2026

Willie J rockin’ the Lowie…

06/07/2026

Beat the winter chills by coming into the Lowie this week for great music, food and bevos!!

Tuesday night is the comforting mix of Irish Session playful tunefulness and Chess Club concentration and seriousness. It's a unique atmosphere! From 8pm Free

On Wednesday night Rodney Claringbould hosts another Lomond Acoustica session featuring the wonderful Yola Ingley II Band and Sanfona. Yolanda returns with her Billie Holiday Tribute, with music from early and late in Holiday’s career. Expect smoky phrasing, deep feeling and soulful interpretations. Supported by Sanfona!
8pm $10

Come Friday evening we present Willie J. As a solo artist, Willie J puts his spin on blues classics–turning it up to 11 with high energy rock and roll! 9pm $15

Saturday sees the return of much-loved Lowie favs Mick Pealing & Nick Charles. This talented duo deliver heartfelt songs, powerful vocals and dexterous guitar playing. Always lovely. 5pm $20

Finally on Sunday we are pleased to welcome We Mavericks to the Lowie stage. Masters in the art of connection, they interweave soulful harmonies, effortless strings and driving rhythms to form a singular musical voice. Their sound has been called contemp-folk, alt-country and chamber-pop, but no words capture the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences. With rave reviews across the globe, expect laughter, tears, and soul-stirring songs with a worldly appeal. 5pm $30

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

29/06/2026

This week we are ready to welcome-in July at the Lowie! The kitchen is ready, the fireplace lit, and the wonderful music, trivia and chessboards locked and loaded. Come in and put your feet up!

Tuesday night is, as always, Irish Session night whereby Dan and his talented gang of local musicians gather around the big table to play jigs and reels for you. Nearby the Chess Club players concentrate hard. It's become a favourite night each week. From 8pm Free

Thursday night is monthly Goodtime Trivia Night helmed by none other than Mr Goodtime. We can't reveal his true identity but thanks Harry! Bring your knowledge in and have lots of fun! 7pm

On Friday night we welcome Rhiz & Pete and the Taggin' Along band. Blending acoustic guitars and tight-knit vocal harmonies, Rhiannon McArthur (Rhiz) and Pete Daffy channel the grit and soul of traditional roots music. The duo’s signature sound is elevated by the world-class backing of The Taggin’ Along Band. By seamlessly weaving this original songwriting with classic duets from the 1950/60s, they offer an unforgettable show that is a must-see for fans of soulful vintage country. 9pm $20

On Saturday afternoon we present Dan Dinnen - Music and Shorty who will dish up a bluesy gumbo of rootsy goodness featuring original tunes laid down with hypnotic fingerpicking guitar, peppered with tasty blues harp, wrapped up and driven along by lush drums ‘n’ percussion. With a pulsing, swinging juke-joint groove, it’s a little bit delta swamp, a little bit hill country, a lot its own unique flavour! 5pm $15

Finally on Sunday we present imitable Lowie favourites Moreland City Soul R***e for the next installment of their wildly successful Sunday residency. Every MCSR gig is an event which gets the crowd involved thanks to Slatty D's epic vocals upfront and a stellar band.
See you on Sunday arvo! 5pm $20

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

28/06/2026

Jeff Lang playing some Irish bouzouki tonight

27/06/2026

The Original Cartridge Family playing a favourite tonight

26/06/2026

What are you doing this Sunday? How about coming to the Lowie for a Gospel Lunch full of great music, friendship and food…it’s heavenly!

Kerri Simpson, Kelly Auty Music, David Allardice and Nick Carrafa fill the room with their soaring Gospel songs. All seasoned players with their distinctive styles, together they blend and take songs from a whisper to a shout. They sing and dance to spirited rhythms and the crowd join in on favourite tunes. 12.30pm $15

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gospel-lunch-tickets-1990462652375?aff=Facebook

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Don't miss this gig on Friday night at the Lomond Hotel 😊

22/06/2026

The great music continues this week at Lowie Live!!

Tuesday being Tuesday is Irish Session night with Dan and his talented gang of players gathering around the big table. Across the room the somewhat quieter Chess Club players concentrate hard.
All free. After 8pm

On Wednesday Lomond Acoustica, MC'd by Rodney Claringbould, presents Lowie favs Suzette Herft Music and Julia Michelle. Come join us for a magical evening of music and storytelling from two of Melbourne's finest singer songwriters. 8pm $10

Come Friday Moses Jones & Love in Vain take the stage, playing Americana, Tex-Mex, Country Blues and Roots tunes, many of which come from the pen of Moses Jones. The soulful and dynamic vocals of Moses Jones and Kamala Aberhart are backed by various configurations of the talented Love in Vain. Always a great show! 9pm $15

Our Saturday double-header kicks off Conundrum Irish Group at 5pm. Expect beautiful tunes, lovely playing and a couple of stories along the way. 5pm $15

At 9pm the ever popular The Original Cartridge Family will bring you hillbilly harmony and hot licks with humor and haute couture...
Sarah Carroll, Ukulele Queen of the Bellarine, Suzannah Espie and Rusty Rich, along with Greg 'Pa' Field, Nicky Del Rey and recent immigrant Aunty Jack O'Dell are The Cartridge Family, named for their sunshine-filled hillbilly songs of death, their three-part harmonies and two-part jokes. This is a rare Melbourne show, don't miss it! 9pm $20

Finally on Sunday we have two gigs also.
Gospel lunch kicks off with Kerri Simpson, Kelly Auty Music, David Allardice and Nick Carrafa who will fill the room with their soaring Gospel songs. Great music, friendship, food…it’s heavenly! 12.30 $15

Later at 5pm Jeff Lang presents the next installment in his Fandangled Jamboree with special guests Jack O'Dell, Stella Anning & Ben Franz. It will be another showcase of great songs and expert musicianship. A great finish to the weekend! 5pm $25

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-lomond-hotel-84134234723

21/06/2026

Moreland City Soul R***e with Jeff Lang and Alison Ferrier. Feeling like a natural woman indeed 😍

21/06/2026

Suzannah Espie and hot band including Jeff Lang playing for Mandi tonight

21/06/2026

Aintree Sweet playing for us and for Mandi ❤️