Make this fathers day something special! Head on down to the Palmwoods Hotel to grab a meal and sit back and relax in the sports bar listening to the tunes of the Bill Ryan trio. Bill Ryan will be doing something special and inviting students of the shake it up music program up to play with him. Music will be non stop all arvo from 1-5pm. Courtesy bus available from midday on 0409 900 303

With just an acoustic guitar and a microphone, Chris Stevenson can take you on a musical journey through the decades from the 60’s to current top 40 hits delivered with a tasteful blend of raw, blues and roots to a refined sense of class. With infectious rhythm and mesmerising vocals Chris will capture the love of music in all of us.

Stirring up Sunny Coast crowds with their high

energy presence, Sarenda is one of the most

explosive Rock Coverbands to emerge on the

circuit. Renee’s strong vocal range, from sweet

acoustic melodies to full on rock tunes from

female and male artists enables Sarenda to

provide venues with a unique appeal that the

majority of male vocalist rock bands can’t

supply. Sarenda blends a diverse cover range

to provide a dance filled frenzy.

Formed in 2007 Sarenda combines the stage

presence and powerful vocal performance of

Renee Lehmann, the tense aggression of

drummer John Kelly, the rumbling grooves of

bassist Neil Black, the sonic assault of lead

guitarist Darren Jaye…

Groove Lab is a covers band from the Sunshine Coast performing all your favourite covers, top 40 and classic rock and pop hits. ‘Groovelab’ has supported Troy Cassar Daley, Angrey Anderson. Hoodoo Gurus & James Blundell and many more.

Groovelab has a great live show with audience participation that is guaranteed to get the crowd going.

Groovelab is performing at the Palmwoolds hotel Sunday 14th August 1-5pm. Courtesy nus available from midday. Head down to the Palmy this Sunday and have a cruisy Sunday sesh!!!

Looking for a band that will rock your Saturday night??? Look no further, South East Queeensland’s latest four piece peform a diverse range of ‘covers’ from the early 60’s to modern day hits, including some classic ‘one hit wonders’. The band features four accomplished musicians, who are passionate about live music and making your night a success.

The evening starts with music from artists such as ‘Otis Redding’ ‘Ben E. King’ and ‘Wilson Pickett’ as well as a mix of rock ‘n’ roll from ‘Elvis’ to ‘The Beatles’, before shaking the dance floor up with hits from ‘The Stones’, ‘Clapton’, ‘Creedence’ and modern day artists such as ‘U2′ and ‘The Foo Fighters’.

Smokin Mirrors will be performing at the Palmwoods Hotel on Saturday the 13th August from 8pm. Courtesy bus available from 5pm on 1300PALMWOODS.

An exciting 5 piece covers band, The Shine delivers a non-stop smorgasbord of top 40 hits and timeless favourites, with a smooth blend of harmonies, diverse range, and high-energy performance. 

Strong male and female lead vocals supported by superb backing harmonies, The Shine delivers a professional, high-energy experience that’ll leave you wanting more.

Covering a wide range of artists from the 70’s to todays top artists, The Shine performs without backing tracks, delivering all the signature guitar riffs, keyboard lines and funky bass grooves and drum fills “LIVE and ROCKING!”

The Shine will be performing at the Palmwoods Hotel Friday 12th August from 8pm.

Courtesy bus available from 5pm til late

Sister C TRIO -  A Soulful funky rock Fusion of Old New & Blue – with a repertoire of classics to  contemporary and originals performed in their fresh distinct style.

Sister C TRIO’s collective experience has a rich musical history playing regularly at Sunshine Coast and Brisbane venues having appeared at venues, music festivals and events throughout the east coast of Australia including East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Woodford Fold Festival, Caloundra Music Festival,with the TRIO playing at the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Celebrations at Kings Beach 2011

Sister C – vocals, guitar, bass (supported the legendary Billy Thorpe, bassist with Dave Gleeson from The Screaming Jets and toured with US soul sensation Lisa Hunt.)

Brett Newman – drums, vocals (the Vibe, Carl Lynch, Chris Webbe, Clint Francis)

Jack Loa – guitar, bass – hailing form New Zealand (Coast Folk, Neil Diamond Tribute Show)

Kicking the month off on Sat August 6, northern nsw roots duo Method combine the talents of one of the finest multi instrumentalists on the Australian music scene today with one of the greatest drummers to call Australia home. Bill Jacobi, on guitar and vocals is better known across the country as bass player for Floyd Vincent and The Childbrides. Frank Corbi’s regular gig is laying it down for the Bondi Cigars. When they do get time off from their regular gigs, they move into the classic roots guitar drums  layout with startling effect. Indeed, anybody fancying combining the lap slide with drums really needs to see these guys in full flight

Every so often a fresh sound blasts its way into the music scene and brings a pleasant surprise to your ears. Such are the sounds of The Maqus Band.

Blend together 4 seasoned musicians at the top of their field, with the youthful sounds and enthusiasm of an outstanding male vocalist on acoustic electric guitar, mix it together with the best musical material being played on lead guitar, bass and drums and you have captured the professionally delivered sounds of The Maqus Band.

Whether the crowd wants  to dance, boogie, party and rock and roll all night long or prefer a nice blend of soulful dinner or background music, this is the band to give you what YOU want.

Fronting The Maqus Band  is the rising star and remarkably talented Brian Carlon.

The Maqus Band  effortlessly and impressively present a blend of hit songs selected to suit the audience, ranging from Robbie Williams, The Beatles and Maroon 5 through to classic party favourites and even the full -on rock of Wolfmother and Blink 182,  if appropriate.

Maqus will be performing Friday the 26th August from 8pm through til midnight. Our courtesy buses will be running from 5pm. To book our buses please call 0409 900 303 or 0448 123 708