Schmick Live Music

07/09/2026

Hat Fitz & Cara & Shotgun Sam and his World Famous Blues Band.
Beech Mountain Trading Post & Distillery is steppin things up in Oct with these 2 ticketed events

Sat 3rd Oct w/- Fitzy & Cara from 5pm
https://schmicklivemusic.com/events/hat-fitz-cara-play-the-beech-mountain-trading-post/
Not many spots left for this one.

Sat 24th Oct w/- Shotgun Sam, The How Dare Yous & The O'Conner trio. From 5pm
https://schmicklivemusic.com/events/shotgun-sam-friends-play-the-bm-trading-post/

713 Beechmont Rd Lower Beechmont nestled in the hills behind the Gold Coast. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 7 days a week.

Gold Coast Bulletin

05/09/2026

Blues in the Backyard is on in just over a month.. ☝️ Follow the linc to grab your spot

04/09/2026

To all blues bands.
CHECK THIS OUT

Best self-produced Blues CD 2027

The BASEQ is looking for a Blues act with a Blues CD album released between November 1st 2025 and October 1st 2026 to be submitted as the BASEQs nomination for the International Blues Federations Best self-produced Blues CD 2027

In 2005, The Blues Foundation established an award for the Best Self-Produced CD, given out at the International Blues Challenge. This award was created to recognize excellence in independent Blues recordings

Entries for the Best Self-Produced CD are permitted by Blues Foundation Affiliated Organizations only.
Each Affiliate is permitted one entry.
The CD entered may be recorded and performed by an act other than is entered in the current year’s International Blues Challenge.
Only CDs released between November 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026 are eligible for consideration as the 2027 Best Self-Produced CD.

Judges will evaluate each submitted CD on the following characteristics. The criteria considered are listed in order of importance.

(1) Blues Content
(2) Musical Performance
(3) Audio Quality and Production Value of the Recording
(4) Professionalism and Visual Appearance of Cover Art and Design
(5) Credits and Liner Note Information.

See link for more details
https://www.blues.org/self-produced-cd-award

Nominations are open to performers residing in the Northern Rivers area of NSW and South East Queensland. Or with a strong connection to BASEQ and their catchment.
Acts must be current financial members of the BASEQ

Acts are to send one CD to The BASEQ 55 Woorama Rd, The Gap, Brisbane, Qld, 4061

Entries for the BASEQ nomination close 27th September
THE BASEQ COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL ARBITER OF ALL DECISIONS.
BASEQ's decision will be FINAL — no correspondence will be entered into

03/09/2026

Spread the word folks, the freshly fitted roof is ready to get blown off.
Only 7 sleeps till River Heads Blues mini fest kicks off.
1 day, 10 bands, lots of fun.
Camping, food trucks & MOOOOORE.

Here's the link 🖇️ 🎫👇💥
https://www.frasercoastrvpark.com.au/river-heads-blues



Can't afford $300 for the bigger festivals, this boutique style mini fest is perfect. $100 for 10 bands & camping. Byo chair, byo alcohol etc. We will provide the fun.
Bush kitchen, hot showers, toilets & don't forget the bonfire at dusk.

If you can't make it, please share & or invite a mate.

03/09/2026

Every Sunday in Sept. Acoustic sessions in the Courtyard from 3pm at The Hope and Anchor Paddington. The best little local.
Starting this month is

mix

Adam O'Connor

Michael Barber

Ellie Jane



Paddington Terraces 4064
Paddington Milton Rosalie Bardon Ashgrove (Brisbane) and Surroundz Group
Paddington, Milton, Rosalie 4064 residents

02/09/2026

LiNi This Sat 5th Sept from 5pm at Beech Mountain Trading Post & Distillery
713 Beechmont Rd Lower Beechmont GC hinterlands.
Olivia & Nick perform as a duo, this much love pair of musical wizards will wow you. Not to be missed.

Best pizzas on the coast, best Gin on the East Coast. Fantastic vibes. Very cool people. Free entry. Gondwana Spirit Beech Mountain Distillery

01/09/2026

Check this out. Do not miss this. 👇💥🎉

Join us here at Hell Town Hotrods from noon on 5th September for Seth Enslow's "The Hardway Festival". Live Music, Bike Show & Shine, Tattoo Show, Beard & Mullet Comp, Food, Bevvies & Camping. Follow the link to get your tickets.

https://events.leapevents.com/tickets/hardwayfest_helltownhotrods

01/09/2026

WHAT A MONTH we have coming for you at Beech Mountain Trading Post & Distillery
Live music every Sat from 5pm
713 Beechmont Rd Lower Beechmont

Sat 5th LiNi
Olivia Ruth & Nick
Festival favs of the east coast.

Sat 12th
Nicky Convine
Winner of the Passport to Airlie comp.

Sat 19th
Mel Scarlett
Local white witch

Sat 26th
Jason Robertson
Finalist on the Voice

Best pizzas on the Coast. Best Gin on the East Coast.

This boutique style venue has a quality about it you can't explain. Worked by the locals & run for the locals. Home grown herbs, spices & veggies.
All other ingredients are sourced from quality locals.
Brilliant on-site distillery for all your spirits & beers.

Come along, bring a mate.




Gondwana Spirit Beech Mountain Distillery

28/08/2026

2 weeks from today, Sat Sept the 12th
River Heads Blues 10 bands for $100 + camping, food truck, hot showers, toilets, bush kitchen & more. DONT MISS OUT.

Tic's here 👇🎫💥🎉😎
https://www.frasercoastrvpark.com.au/river-heads-blues

28/08/2026

One month to go Sun 27th Sept 2 till 5pm on The Lady in Red. TaylorMade Blues w/- Alanah Stone Music. 2 of the best in S/E Qld are playing for BBC Brisbane Blues Cruise .

Boarding at New Farm Park River Hub from 1.30pm, departing 2pm sharp.

15% discount from Mary Mae's Bar & Kitchen before & after the cruise.

Grab your spot here 👇🎫😎💥🎉
https://schmicklivemusic.com/events/taylor-made-blues-on-the-brisbane-river/

Smooth blues with touch of Alanah Stone magic.
No better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.