Music

With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and songwriter from Australia. Her songs are indie-pop bombshells, pairing vulnerable lyrics with explosive arrangements and undeniable hooks. 2024 has already been a huge year for Anna, with highlights including official showcases at SXSW (Austin, Texas) and touring the US for the first time as well as her second European tour. Anna’s recent EP was recorded in Nashville with award-winning producers Jake Finch and Collin Pastore (boygenius, Lucy Dacus).

The record explores themes of fight or flight, the push and pull of relationships. She’s toured widely around Australia and Europe, supporting artists like Birds of Tokyo and Tim Rogers and performing at festivals such as Port Fairy and Woodford. Described by Backseat Mafia UK as “a significant songwriter with an exceptional voice,” Anna Smyrk is a formidable artist on the rise. She is also in the studio currently recording her debut album.

Featuring members of My Left Boot and other local luminaries, The Indigo Project are an exciting new ensemble out of Beechworth/Stanley!

Every month we hold an open jam session: BYO instruments!

One of our favourite songwriters returns to the pub. Don't miss Benny Williams, FREE IN THE FRONT BAR

Born into the isolation of the semi-industrial wastelands of 1950s outer suburban Perth, Kim Salmon clawed his way out of the swamp and onto the world stage in his bands, the Scientists, the Surrealists, and the Beasts of Bourbon. Often referred to as “The Godfather of Grunge” he is cited as a seminal influence on countless bands including Mudhoney, Nirvana, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The White Stripes, Sonic Youth, The Drones and Spacemen 3. Internationally acclaimed, Kim Salmon has played with the likes The Stooges, Television, Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds, The Cramps, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, The Pop Group and even U2.

Kim sets out on this tour to showcase new music from his latest band, Smoked Salmon. Lead single "How Did They Ever Manage" is out now on Cheersquad Records from the forthcoming Smoked Salmon album.

Tickets are $20 + booking fee in advance, or $25 at the door.

The first Friday of every month means Torpedoes! Come have a dance to their vintage 1950s-era rock ‘n’ roll, blues and more.

Our long-running monthly OPEN MIC returns the first Sunday arvo of every month! Come along and have a sing and/or strum.

KINGSWOOD are an award-winning four-piece good-times country and good-times rock 'n' roll band from Melbourne, Australia.

The release of HOME saw KINGSWOOD re-enter the ARIA Charts, debuting at #2 on the ARIA Australian Vinyl and #1 on the ARIA Australian Country charts – the latter of which stayed atop for an impressive 8 weeks in a row. With their record-breaking ‘Hometowns Tour’ taking in 100+ shows right around the country, KINGSWOOD have been able to hit venues of all sizes, in locations in each corner of Australia,  on their purpose-constructed tour bus ‘Peggy’.

Ten years and six studio albums on, KINGSWOOD remain one of Australia’s hardest working bands, playing festivals nationally and touring with acts like AC/DC and Aerosmith. Catch them playing two very special sets at beloved country pub Tanswells.

Tickets are $35 + booking fee in advance, or $40 at the door.