Newsport’s Events Guide: tune into this weekend’s live gigs
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There’s live music to your heart’s desire this weekend – just sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy the tunes.
Friday 25 March
Sunset Ragga at The Central Hotel
Justin Wellington and his band are the fun you've been waiting for this Friday. Let them spice up your night with reggae versions of your most loved songs and artists.
From Shaggy to Michael Buble, the Black Eyed Peas to UB40, or from the Backstreet Boys to the classic rock greats, Sunset Ragga's musical range will astound you and will have you dancing all night.
More info about this event here.
Cinnamon Sun at Daintree Bar
To brighten up your already ‘sunny’ day even more, Cinnamon Sun is there to surprise you with their conscious soul rhythms.
Cairns based Alt-pop/Hip-Hop band, Cinnamon Sun, oozes a comforting conscious vibe that will have you transported to a Tahitian bar under the orange setting with all worries lost.
More info about this event here.
Saturday 26 March
Frontear at The Court House Hotel
Rock the night away with Simon Harris’s eclectic selection of cover songs.
While playing an acoustic guitar, Simon operates a stomp box, tambourine and loop effects machine which delivers a full-bodied sound to his distinct vocals.
More info about this event here.
The Walker Brothers at Paddy’s Irish Pub
Long standing indigenous rock and blues favourites, the Walker Brothers of Mossman/Cooya Beach, will be rocking the stage at Paddy’s Irish Pub.
More info about this event here.
Sunday 27 March
Stan Stone and Dave Cooke at the Court House Hotel
Finish off your weekend with two local favourite musicians. Enjoy Stan Stone’s relaxed acoustic covers during lunch time while Dave Cook will be the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday night session with friends.
Dave Cooke provides an earthy blend of powerful vocals, acoustic guitar, lap slide guitar, didgeridoos and stomp box gives rise to a rich, full sound with interesting diversity and driving intensity.