Past performances

Sunday 29th April, 2007
1:00pm
D'Arcy Doyle Place (Energex Main Stage)
Ipswich

Afternoon of jazz/blues at the Ipswich Festival 2007. Artists include: Melissa Forbes, Chris Wilson & Mark Sholtez.

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Sunday 23rd July, 2006
9:00pm
Brisbane Festival
Spiegeltent, King George Square

With the Moveable Feast of Steve Newcomb (keys), Dave McGuire (guitar), Georgia Weber (double bass) and Louise Harvey (backing vocals).

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Sunday 23rd July, 2006
10:00am
Brisbane Festival
Racecourse Road

With Dave McGuire on guitar and special guest Louise Harvey on backing vocals - note change of time!

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Saturday 27th May, 2006
7:30pm
The Gold Coast Arts Centre
Gold Coast

Concert to launch the Mothers' Milk Bank CD 'The Gift'. This will be a gala event with great performers, a fantastic band and canapés and pre concert entertainment with 'The Living Room' from 6.00pm (included in the ticket price). For more info, contact GCAC - www.gaca.com.au or p. 07 5588 4000. Tickets $35. www.mothersmilkbank.com.au

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Friday 26th May, 2006
7:00pm
Spark Bar
Brisbane Powerhouse

Live to air for 612 ABC Radio with Steve, Georgia and Dave.

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Saturday 31st December, 2005
8:00pm
The Fullerton
Singapore

www.fullertonhotel.com

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Friday 18th November, 2005
7:00pm
Spark Bar
Brisbane Powerhouse

Live to air broadcast for ABC Local Radio's Christmas Special!

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Sunday 6th November, 2005
2:00pm
Atrium Bar
Conrad Jupiters Casino

With Damien Barnard (bass) and Anthony Aggs (keys)

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Friday 14th October, 2005
9:30pm
Spark Bar
Brisbane Powerhouse

"Something in the Water" - A special night showcasing local talent - Melissa Forbes with Anthony Aggs and Chris Pearson followed by the spectacular Megan Shorey!! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

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Friday 7th October, 2005
Lennons Hotel

with Ant Aggs on keys

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Friday 30th September, 2005
7:00pm
612 ABC Radio
Brisbane Powerhouse

Broadcasting live to air (on 612 ABC Radio) from the Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the Brisbane Writer's Festival.

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Sunday 11th September, 2005
2:00pm
Atrium Bar
Conrad Jupiters Casino

With Chris Pearson (bass) and Anthony Aggs (keys)

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Friday 2nd September, 2005
6:00pm
Beluga Bar
GPO Hotel

GPO's monthly jazz night - come and check out this fantastic venue

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Saturday 13th August, 2005
8:30pm
Kingscliff Jazz Festival

Supporting Palimpsest. With Georgia Weber (double bass), Dave McGuire (guitar) and Anthony Aggs (keys).

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Saturday 6th August, 2005
9:00pm
Spark Bar
Brisbane Powerhouse

As part of the Brisbane Powerhouse Jazz Weekend - with Steve Newcomb (organ), James Sherlock (guitar) and Eugene Romaniuk (double bass)

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Friday 5th August, 2005
7:00pm
Beluga Bar
GPO Hotel

With Melissa, Anthony Aggs (keys) and Chris Pearson (double bass)

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Monday 25th July, 2005
9:00pm
Spiegeltent
Southbank

Performing with The Genes as part of the Queensland Music Festival. Free entry.

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Friday 22nd July, 2005
5:00pm
Standford Plaza Hotel
Brisbane City

With Anthony Aggs on keys

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Saturday 9th July, 2005
1:30pm
Valley Fiesta
Central Brunswick Stage, Brisbane

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Friday 1st July, 2005
7:00pm
Beluga Bar
GPO Hotel

With Melissa, Dave McGuire (guitar) and Chris Pearson (double bass)

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Friday 10th June, 2005
7:30pm
The Soundlounge
Currumbin, Gold Coast

Gold Coast launch of "No More Mondays". Melissa will perform songs from the album with her band The Moveable Feast. Tickets ($14-16) can be purchased online (http://www.thesoundlounge.com.au) or at the door if not sold out beforehand. Soundlounge location: Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Creek Rd, Gold Coast (Ph: 07 5534 7999).

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Friday 3rd June, 2005
7:00pm
Beluga Bar
GPO Hotel

Join Melissa, Dave McGuire (guitar) and Chris Pearson (double bass) for some good champers and a night of jazz, blues and soul - good times!

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Friday 22nd April, 2005
6:00pm
GPO Hotel
ann st, fortitude valley

Melissa and the Moveable Feast will be performing upstairs at the GPO Hotel as part of the Valley Jazz Festival - http://www.valleyjazzfestival.com

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Saturday 16th April, 2005
6:00pm
World Expo 2005 - Australian Pavilion
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

GC6 Stage

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Thursday 14th April, 2005
12:00pm
World Expo 2005 - Australian Pavilion
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

GC6 Stage - with Mistinterprotato

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Tuesday 12th April, 2005
2:00pm
World Expo 2005 - Australian Pavilion
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

CG6 Stage

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Friday 8th April, 2005
6:00pm
Queensland Conservatorium
Southbank

Special alumni concert featuring Melissa and the Moveable Feast. Also appearing is Kristin Berardi and her band.

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Sunday 27th March, 2005
12:30pm
Pig N Whistle
Eagle St, City

With James Sherlock (guitar)

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Sunday 13th March, 2005
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Victoria, Australia

Melissa will perform "Weekday Sun" in the final of the Port Fairy Folk Festival Songwriting Competition in Victoria. For more info go to: www.portfairyfolkfestival.com

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Thursday 10th March, 2005
6:00pm
Novotel Brisbane

With James Sherlock (guitar)

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Monday 7th March, 2005
7:00pm
Spark Bar
Brisbane Powerhouse

Special live performance to be broadcast on 612 ABC Brisbane (AM radio) at 7.10pm.

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Saturday 5th March, 2005
8:00pm
Visy Theatre
Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane launch of Melissa's debut album "No More Mondays". Melissa will perform songs from the album with her band The Moveable Feast. Special guest performers include: Lana Martino-Smith, Emma Dean & Kristin Berardi. Tickets can be purchased from the Powerhouse Box Office on 3358 8600 (or online at: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org). Adults ($18) & Concession ($15). Promises to be a great night of local talent!

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Wednesday 15th December, 2004
7:00pm
The Troubadour (Brunswick St Mall)
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

A special double bill - Melissa Forbes and Kate Miller-Heidke! This will be Melissa's final performance of 2004 and she will be accompanied by her band, the Moveable Feast. The Troubadour is next to Cosmopolitan Cafe in the Brunswick St Mall. Entry for the night = $7. Melissa will perform songs from her upcoming album and will be followed by the very talented Kate Miller-Heidke (for more info about Kate and her music, check-out her website at: www.katemillerheidke.com)

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Friday 3rd December, 2004
La Opera (07-5479 4553)
3/45 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore

With Melissa Forbes on vocals, Mark Turner on guitar and special guest, Emma Dean from Bittersuite (www.bittersuite.net). Bookings essential - phone (07) 5479 4553. Some info about this special venue: "La Opera draws inspiration from the European tradition of intense patronage of art, music & culture. If you have been to the Basement in Sydney, Tilleys in Canberra or the Cornish Arms in Melbourne you have experienced venues that are the heart beat of music in Australia and now the Sunshine Coast has its very own equivalent offering a unique performance venue with the promise of world class music & the pure intent of the BEST affordable night out on the Sunshine Coast."

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Friday 22nd October, 2004
8:00pm
The Soundlounge
Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Creek Rd

Supporting Palimpsest (feat. Tyrone Noonan) for their CD launch! With the Moveable Feast of Dave McGuire (guitar), Mark Turner (guitar, bass guitar), Steve Newcomb (keys), Myka Wallace (kit). http://www.thesoundlounge.com.au/

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Wednesday 6th October, 2004
9:00pm
The Press Club
Brunswick St, The Valley

With the Rohan Somasekaran Quartet.

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Saturday 2nd October, 2004
6:00pm
The Lab Bar
Hotel Conrad, George St, Brisbane

With Gemma Turvey on keys.

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Wednesday 29th September, 2004
8:00pm
The Troubadour
Valley Mall

Supporting The Horse You Rode In On - Melissa unplugged with Mark Turner on guitar. Doors open at 8pm.

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Sunday 26th September, 2004
3:00pm
West End Club
2 Vulture St, West End

Performing with Mark Turner on guitar as part of a showcase day for this new original music venue. One set only starting at 3pm.

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Wednesday 8th September, 2004
9:00pm
Milk Bar
Caxton St, Paddington

With the Moveable Feast - Steve Newcomb (keys), Mark Turner (bass guitar), Laura Kahle (trumpet and bass guitar), Myka Wallace (drums) and Dave McGuire (guitar). Performing material from the upcoming album.

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Saturday 28th August, 2004
8:00pm
Brisbane Jazz Club
Annie St, Kangaroo Point

With the Rohan Somasekaran Quintet - Rohan (keys), Andrew Shaw (double bass), Myka Wallace (drums), Shannon Marshall (trumpet).

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Sunday 22nd August, 2004
9:00pm
Press Club

Dishin' up some "Fishy Funk" - tastee.

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Saturday 21st August, 2004
6:00pm
The Lab Bar
Hotel Conrad, George St, Brisbane

With Gemma Turvey on piano.

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Wednesday 18th August, 2004
9:00pm
The Press Club
Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

With the Rohan Somasekaran Quartet. In the words of Rohan (jazz jedi-master) an evening of "Herbie Hancock meets Chaka Khan meets Tito Puente". Now there's a combination too good to pass up!

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Sunday 15th August, 2004
9:00pm
Mustang Bar
Ann St, Fortitude Valley

Kick out Caruana - a benefit gig for a good friend travelling overseas to study. Also appearing are The Horse You Rode in On, Transport, Louise Denson Group and many others. Melissa Forbes will appear 9:00pm sharp with Mark Turner (guitar), Rohan Somersakaran (keys), Georgia Weber (double bass) and Myka Wallace (kit).

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Sunday 15th August, 2004
12:30pm
Pig 'N Whistle
Riverside, Eagle St, Brisbane

With guitarist James Sherlock.

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Saturday 14th August, 2004
6:00pm
The Lab Bar
Hotel Conrad, George St, Brisbane

With Gemma Turvey on piano.

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Saturday 7th August, 2004
6:00pm
The Lab Bar
Hotel Conrad, George St, Brisbane

With Gemma Turvey on piano.

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Thursday 5th August, 2004
Rydges Capricorn Resort
Yeppoon

"Big Top Jazz" with Bruce Woodward (guitar), Nick Hatch (drums) and Andrew Lesnewski (bass).

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Wednesday 28th July, 2004
The Press Club
Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

With the Rohan Somersakaran Quartet.

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Tuesday 13th July, 2004
10:00pm
Rics Cafe
Brunswick St Mall, Fortitude Valley

Jazz Mix @ Rics - with Mark Turner (bass, guitar), Steve Newcomb (rhodes, hammond), Laura Kahle (bass, trumpet) and Myka Wallace (drums).

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Saturday 10th July, 2004
4:00pm
Valley Fiesta
Emporium

The premiere performance of many of Melissa's original songs, with Mark Turner (bass, guitar), Steve Newcomb (rhodes, hammond), Laura Kahle (bass, trumpet) and Myka Wallace (drums).