Keep The Circle Unbroken is a series of concerts from Melbourne's Row Jerry Crow, featuring prominent Australian musicians performing songs inspired by the 1972 concert and album by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with a message of unity, integration and friendship. The circle represents sitting around a campfire, being at the family dinner table or a traditional music session, sharing stories, thoughts and memories, handed down from generation to generation.

Featuring: Kylie Auldist (The Bamboos) Joyce Prescher Nitida & Elise Drake with Row Jerry Crow

Tickets $49 only at Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/CHIQM

Be Nice Bookings is hosting a Sunday COME DOWN Session with some of Melbourne's finest Solo Musicians at the amazing Gem Hotel.

Crypticolour James Hooker Joyce Prescher

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Come Down and be charmed.

SaturMay Art Market is a series of community based Art Markets giving opportunity for musicians to perform and sell their latest work and merch, and a variety of stall holders selling pop-culture, Music, artisan-made products, art, fashion old & new, collectibles and oddities...supported by Burgers from Cheatmeal Milkbar and POME's Bar... Saturdays 6th, 13th & 20th May from 3pm - 9pm. Support-Buy-Be Magnificent...Repeat.

Voodoo Love Child presents an intimate evening of Folk and Americana with artist Joyce Prescher.

"Joyce’s music takes you back to days long gone with its gentle nods to 70s artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen while also positioning her as a contemporary of artists such as Jessica Pratt, Tiny Ruins and Joan Shelley" - Post to Wire

Joyce Prescher released two albums to date, with both well received. Her debut album, Home, was released independently in 2017, landing in PBS' top ten albums.

In April 2022 she released her first single Sleep Now of her sophomore album Out Of My Mind. The track came in on number five in the AMRAP Metro chart and stayed in the top ten for multiple weeks.

In July 2022 Joyce Prescher was signed to independent record label Cheersquad Records & Tapes. She released two more singles under the label, Paper and Pen and Black on White, prior to releasing her 13-track album Out Of My Mind on 14 October 2022. Upon release the album charted number 12 in the ARIA Top 20 Australian Country Albums and number seven in the Australian Independent Record Labels Association 100% Independent Albums chart.

Joyce was also a finalist in the 2022 Australian Folk Music Awards.

Come join us for the April edition of SITS on Wednesday 5 April, 8pm at Freddie Wimpoles in St Kilda.

Our special guests for this evening are Michael Burrows and Isabel Rumble.

Host: Joyce Prescher

Hope to see you there. Oh, and bring your friends!

Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based singer songwriter originally from the Netherlands. Slowly but steadily, Joyce has been making a name for herself in the Americana and folk scene.

Joyce’s music takes you back to days long gone with its gentle nods to 70s artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen while also positioning her as a contemporary of artists such as Jessica Pratt, Tiny Ruins and Joan Shelley – Post to Wire

Joyce Prescher released her debut album Home in 2017, which was praised by PBS and listed in their top ten albums upon release.

In March 2022 she released her first single Sleep Now of her sophomore album Out Of My Mind. The track came in on number five in the AMRAP Metro chart and stayed in the top ten for multiple weeks.

In July 2022 Joyce Prescher was signed to independent record label Cheersquad Records & Tapes. She released two more singles under the label, Paper and Pen and Black on White, prior to releasing her 13-track album Out Of My Mind on 14 October 2022. Upon release the album charted number 12 in the ARIA Top 20 Australian Country Albums and number seven in the Australian Independent Record Labels Association 100% Independent Albums chart.

In September 2022 Joyce Prescher was announced as a finalist in the 2022 Australian Folk Music Awards (AFMA).

Joyce Prescher has toured regional Victoria as part of a project called Sing a Song of Sixpence on multiple occasions, with other artists including Abby Dobson, Freya Josephine Hollick, Charm of Finches, Van Walker, Grim Fawkner and more.

In November 2021 she performed as part of three sold out shows paying tribute to the late Justin Townes Earle at the Brunswick Ballroom.

In 2020 Joyce joined the line up of a show called Keep the Circle Unbroken, curated by Delsinki. With the show she has performed at the Memo Music Hall, the 2022 Port Fairy Folk Festival and as part of their regional Victoria tour in 2021. She shared the stage with many Australian favourites, including Tim Rogers, Kylie Auldist, Mick Thomas, Debra Byrne, Sarah Carroll, Kerryn Fields and XANI. Joyce Prescher also features on the Keep the Circle Unbroken album, which was recorded live in July 2020 at the Memo Music Hall in St Kilda, between the two Melbourne lockdowns.

Cate Taylor is an award-winning, indie-folk singer songwriter from Melbourne presenting delicately crafted, hauntingly beautiful songs.

Cate regularly performs in a duo with violinist Matthew Arnold, OR guitarist Greg Hamilton. A 2023 goal is to perform with BOTH musicians in the same room at the same time! Watch this space…😊

Cate released her debut album, Red Dirt in 2020 and is currently preparing to record her second.

"Cate Taylor presents honest, reflective songs that paint a picture of our place in the environment." Joe Malignaggi 3CR Radio, Music Matters program

"Cate’s work is an important contribution to the folk music output of Melbourne and her songs always come from the heart and contain important messages for the themes of our time." Jason Bunn, violin/viola, Orchestra Victoria

Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based singer songwriter originally from the Netherlands. Slowly but steadily, Joyce has been making a name for herself in the Americana and folk scene.

Joyce’s music takes you back to days long gone with its gentle nods to 70s artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen while also positioning her as a contemporary of artists such as Jessica Pratt, Tiny Ruins and Joan Shelley - Post to Wire

Come join us for the second SITS of 2023 on Wednesday 1 February at Freddie Wimpoles in St Kilda.

Our special guests for the evening are Georgia Fields and Matt Joe Gow, with Joyce Prescher hosting the evening.

Hope to see you there!

'Joyce’s music takes you back to days long gone with its gentle nods to 70s artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen while also positioning her as a contemporary of artists such as Jessica Pratt, Tiny Ruins and Joan Shelley' - Post to Wire

Joyce Prescher released her debut album, Home, in 2017, which was praised by PBS and listed in their top ten albums upon release.

In March 2022 she released her first single Sleep Now of her sophomore album Out Of My Mind. The track came in on number five in the AMRAP Metro chart and stayed in the top ten for multiple weeks.

In July 2022 Joyce Prescher was signed to independent record label Cheersquad Records & Tapes. She released two more singles under the label, Paper and Pen and Black on White, prior to releasing her 13-track album Out Of My Mind on 14 October 2022. Upon release the album charted number 12 in the ARIA Top 20 Australian Country Albums and number seven in the Australian Independent Record Labels Association 100% Independent Albums chart.

Joyce's songs and stories find the perfect home in the intimate space of the Brunswick Artists' Bar. Supporting Joyce are Khristian Mizzi, one of Australia's finest voices in Australian music, and Little Faiths duo (Jon Baxter and Douglas Galbraith).

After falling in love with the exquisite George Lane earlier this year, Joyce Prescher is coming back with band to launch her new album Out Of My Mind.

Losing yourself, your mind, a loved one, then slowly piecing yourself back together to find your way back to yourself

Out of my mind is an intimate, soul-baring record by the folk artist, spanning a total of 13 tracks. On the record Joyce reveals much of her inner world, with themes that encompass love, heartbreak, loss and healing. It comes after a turbulent time in the songwriter’s life, a time in which life was turned up side down and inside out, leaving nothing as it once was.

Joyce alongside her full band will launch this stunning album at George Lane, on November 30th.

FUZZY SUNDAY is a festival that shines a light on those acts in Australia’s roots and Americana scene who apply a healthy dose of distortion to their twang. The FUZZY lineup for Sunday 30/10 at the super friendly Coburg RSL is… LUKE SINCLAIR SET VAN WALKER SEAN McMAHON AND THE OWLS MITCH DILLONS COMPULSIVE RAMBLERS THE DELVENES JOYCE PRESCHER More “Tonight’s The Night” than “Harvest”, Sunday Afternoon, 30 October at Coburg RSL is all about Texas BBQ and melodic fuzz, in a welcoming, family friendly community space. Tickets via link and at the door

Live in the Glen are excited to be hosting an afternoon with Sing a Song of Sixpence, presenting GRIM FAWKNER, DELSINKI, JOYCE PRESCHER, MOZË and JUSTIN BRADY (Things of Stone and Wood)

Songs are magical things: some fall suddenly from the ether, others are a slow labour of love. All songwriters say it. Everyone has heard it. Universally, they’re inspired from personal experiences and observations of life and human nature. In reverence of such alchemy, Delsinki presents “Sing a Song of Sixpence” - which brings the tradition of a writer's round to audiences. Artists share the bare bones of their songs and the stories behind them. In an intimate and informal setting, it becomes poignant , and unpredictable. Audiences get an insight into the process and the magic, and feel closer to the songs as a result. A unique and entertaining heartfelt experience, with some of Australia's finest accompanying musicians sitting in on the show as well.

Ice Works Studios are excited to be hosting an evening with Sing a Song of Sixpence, presenting DELSINKI, JOYCE PRESCHER, MISTY HARLOWE and JUSTIN BRADY (Things of Stone and Wood)

Songs are magical things: some fall suddenly from the ether, others are a slow labour of love. All songwriters say it. Everyone has heard it. Universally, they’re inspired from personal experiences and observations of life and human nature. In reverence of such alchemy, Delsinki presents “Sing a Song of Sixpence” - which brings the tradition of a writer's round to audiences. Artists share the bare bones of their songs and the stories behind them. In an intimate and informal setting, it becomes poignant , and unpredictable. Audiences get an insight into the process and the magic, and feel closer to the songs as a result. A unique and entertaining heartfelt experience, with some of Australia's finest accompanying musicians sitting in on the show as well.

Ice Works Studios are excited to be hosting an evening with Sing a Song of Sixpence, presenting DELSINKI, JOYCE PRESCHER, MISTY HARLOWE and JUSTIN BRADY (Things of Stone and Wood)

Songs are magical things: some fall suddenly from the ether, others are a slow labour of love. All songwriters say it. Everyone has heard it. Universally, they’re inspired from personal experiences and observations of life and human nature. In reverence of such alchemy, Delsinki presents “Sing a Song of Sixpence” - which brings the tradition of a writer's round to audiences. Artists share the bare bones of their songs and the stories behind them. In an intimate and informal setting, it becomes poignant , and unpredictable. Audiences get an insight into the process and the magic, and feel closer to the songs as a result. A unique and entertaining heartfelt experience, with some of Australia's finest accompanying musicians sitting in on the show as well.

⭑ ⭑ ⭑ Nigel Wearne ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ Nigel Wearne saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, folk and Americana-noir. Hailing from Gunditjmara country in South-West Victoria, he’s a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influence from Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Gillian Welch. A deep thinker and truth speaker with a penchant for all things peculiar, he sings of human frailty, grace and the cosmos; songwriting that cuts to the bone. Nigel has toured Australia, New Zealand and Canada and he's performed at a long list of music festivals, including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival. His sophomore album, Black Crow garnered wide critical acclaim including a 4-STAR review in Rolling Stone, a nomination for Best Country Album at the Music Victoria Awards and it debuted at #1 on the AMRAP Charts. His latest single, ‘Black Behind The Blue’ is a rollicking, Americana-noir-blues shuffle with a back-street New Orleans swagger. An illicit dream of forbidden love; elusive and mysterious; blinding and eternal – lost in the shadows of your subconscious. The new beginnings of a dedicated and shape-shifting artist. This show features an all-star band including Danny McKenna on drums and Isaac Gunnoo on double bass. Singer-songwriter, luthier, poet and gleaner; Wearne paints lyrical pictures with “the narrative-fuelled prose of Paul Kelly” – Beat Magazine. “An eruption of energy, rhythm and melody" – Rhythms Magazine. www.nigelwearne.com ......................................................... ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ Joyce Prescher ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ With her carefully crafted lyrics, haunting melodies, beautiful fingerpicking, and rich velvety vocals - with subtle accenting reminiscent of artists like Ane Brun or even the Swedish duo First Aid Kit - Dutch-born Joyce Prescher has slowly but steadily been making a name for herself on the Melbourne and national Americana and folk scene. Joyce's music takes you back to days long gone, with its gentle nods to 70s artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Her words are delivered with honesty and melancholy; you cannot help but be roped in and left mesmerised. Joyce recently released her second single ‘Paper and Pen’ ahead of her sophomore album Out Of My Mind set to be released later in 2022 on Cheersquad Records & Tapes. www.joyceprescher.com

With her carefully crafted lyrics, haunting melodies, beautiful fingerpicking, and rich velvety vocals - with subtle accenting reminiscent of artists like Ane Brun or even the Swedish duo First Aid Kit - Dutch-born Joyce Prescher has slowly but steadily been making a name for herself on the Melbourne and national Americana and folk scene.

Joyce's music takes you back to days long gone, with its gentle nods to 70s artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Her words are delivered with honesty and melancholy; you cannot help but be roped in and left mesmerised.

Joyce is joined on the night by Scottish born Duncan Phillips. Duncan offers a unique blend of contemporary Americana. Think Steve Earle meets Tom Petty with a touch of the Boss and you’re starting to get the picture. With a rich vocal and guitar ranging from delicate fingerstyle to four on the floor rock n roll, his live show will keep you captivated from the first word to the last note.

Free admission

Joyce Prescher will be launching her latest single ‘Paper and Pen’ at the Thornbury Picture House on Thursday 4 August with her stellar band.

‘Paper and Pen’ is the second single Joyce Prescher releases this year, ahead of her album ‘Out of my mind’. An upbeat track that winks to the early 60s. A somewhat different sound to her single ‘Sleep Now’ released in March – yet still unmistakably Joyce with the vocal layers ever present in her music. The strong presence of percussion and electric guitar in the track make the listener want to sway their hips and provide a nice contrast to the melancholy in Joyce’s lyrics.

On the choice of venue Joyce says: “I have always been a big fan of arthouse cinema and this venue reminds me of ones I used to go to back in the Netherlands. It’s really lovely and it makes me feel quite nostalgic. Since my music very much has a cinematic aspect to it, I thought a cinema would be quite fitting too.”

Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based folk singer/songwriter, who was born in the Netherlands. Her music would fit nicely in a 70s record collection and can be described as folk with elements of Americana. Her songs have carefully crafted lyrics, haunting melodies, beautiful fingerpicking, and rich velvety vocals – with subtle accenting reminiscent of artists like Ane Brun or even the Swedish duo First Aid Kit. Her words are delivered with honesty and melancholy; you cannot help but be roped in and left mesmerised.

Cheersquad Records & Tapes announced the signing of Joyce at the start of July, upon release of the video clip for ‘Sleep Now’. The single “Paper and pen” is the second single released by Cheersquad from her upcoming album ‘Out of My Mind’, which will be out under the label later this year.

‘Paper and pen’ was produced by Simon Moro of Ninety Nine 100 (Vance Joy, Lanie Lane, Archie Roach, Lisa Miller) and mastered by Adam Dempsey (Angie McMahon, Jordie Lane, Courtney Barnett). It features Daniel Farrugia on drums, Craig Newman on double bass and Jed Pickett on guitar and organ.

Mark Wilkinson returns to the live stage this winter with "Spirit & Soul", his first nation-wide headline tour since 2019. Despite the obvious challenges posed by the pandemic, the last two years have been productive ones for the Sydney based singer-songwriter. Less time on the road has allowed Wilkinson to focus on writing, with a new record slated for release in mid 2022. It will be the first offering of new music from Wilkinson after signing a record deal with Canadian based label Nettwerk Music in late 2021.

"I'm really excited to be partnering with Nettwerk Music and to be back touring after a very stop-start couple of years. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with my Australian supporters and give them a sneak peek at the new music I've been working on."

With record sales in excess of 70,000 copies and millions of streams on Spotify, Wilkinson has built a global following off the strength of his evocative songwriting and powerful live performances, often drawing comparisons to artists like David Gray and Damian Rice.

"There's a glow of warmth around him and a richness to his supreme voice, sending shivers down spines as he pulls you into the soul of him" - Hazel Buckley, The Music

The "Spirit & Soul" fourteen date run kicks off early June with shows across 5 states. Tickets are on sale now.

POME is excited to announce the return of a Melbourne music institution: the Unpaved Songwriter Sessions. After an eight year hiatus, it's time to start breathing new life into Naarm/Melbourne's rich songwriting scene with artists new, emerging and established. Each week will feature four original artists performing in-the-round for an appreciative listening audience in the comfortable and inspiring setting of POME, Richmond.

Be sure to become a member to take full advantage of discounted entry and other offers. AND if youre looking to become apart of this unique series of sessions, applications are open - https://unpaved.com.au/artist-applications/

Lachlan Bryan Lachlan Bryan, together with his band The Wildes, has built his reputation on storytelling. Over the past eight years they have released four records, toured Europe and the USA multiple times, shared stages with Americana and country heavyweights and picked up a string of awards, including the Golden Guitar for ‘alt country album of the year’ with their landmark release Black Coffee. Lachlan was a favourite of the original Unpaved Sessions and we can’t wait to have him back.

Joyce Prescher Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands. Slowly but steadily, Joyce has been making a name for herself in the Americana and folk scene. With her carefully crafted lyrics, haunting melodies and rich velvety vocals she takes you back to days long gone. Her words are delivered with such honesty and melancholy, you cannot help but be roped in and left mesmerised. Joyce Prescher recently released Sleep Now, the first single of her upcoming sophomore album, which is to be released in the second half of 2022.

In 2020 Joyce toured as part of a show called Keep the Circle Unbroken, a show curated by Delsinki. She features on the same titled album which was recorded live in July 2020 at the Memo Music Hall in St Kilda, between the two Melbourne lockdowns. On the tour she shared the stage with many Australian favourites, including Tim Rogers, Kylie Auldist, Mick Thomas, Debra Byrne, Sarah Carroll, Kerryn Fields and XANI.

In November 2021 she performed as part of three sold out shows paying tribute to the late Justin Townes Earle at the Brunswick Ballroom.

Joyce recently completed a regional tour as part of the ‘Sing a Song of Sixpence’ line up, with artists including Abby Dobson, Freya Josephine Hollick, Charm of Finches, Van Walker, Grim Fawkner and more.

Darcy Fox Darcy Fox is a queer indie/pop artist with a passion for great melodies and raw, vulnerable lyrics. Writing about her experience as a queer woman, she's attracted a legion of fans that are drawn to her authenticity as a songwriter. She started her career at the age of 15, moving swiftly from gigs in her hometown to festivals and stages across the world. She's supported some of Australia's favourite names - from The Pierce Brothers to Russell Morris and Jimmy Barnes - and headlined her own shows nationally.

After independently releasing 2 EP’S, an album and multiple singles, she's gearing up for her most honest release yet. Whether she's playing with her band or using her loop pedal to create a one-woman-show, Darcy uses her natural charisma to enthrall any crowd.

Zac Alwyn Zac Alwyn is a Singer/Songwriter with a calming and nostalgic tone. His music captures a warm, folk-inflected sound with a soothing vocal delivery expertly interacting with his deft and delicate acoustic guitar work. Drawing influence from classic 70s songwriters such as Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, Alwyn writes songs which are honest, reflective and touch on the highs and lows of relatable human emotion. His enchanting performance and charming onstage persona provide an intimate setting and cathartic release for audiences.

With a swag of critically acclaimed work to his name and over a decade writing, recording and performing, Sean has honed something unique and undeniably genuine. His poetic, melodic songs weave vivid story telling, confessional narratives and abstract musings through a generously characterful voice that is raw and real. The Owls bring these songs to life with a deft touch, from understated, soulful intimacy to ragged floor shaking rhythms and everything along the way. It's cosmic-alt country at it's finest, with some killer songs holding it all together. Sean McMahon and the Owls will be joined by singer-songwriter Joyce Prescher who just released the stunning, beautiful single Sleep Now. Entry is free with music kicking off at 8