Matt Angell & the Gold Diggers + Big Town Players

Matt Angell & the Gold Diggers | 7.30pm

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Matt Angell & the Gold Diggers hail from Perth, Western Australia, and deliver a raw, timeless blend of Blues, Rock and Alt-Country. This experienced three-piece draws deep inspiration from artists like Chris Isaak, Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Rolling Stones, filtering those classic influences through a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Fronted by singer songwriter Matt Angell (guitar & vocals), alongside Brad Walther (drums) and DJ Davey (bass guitar), The Gold Diggers focus on getting to the bones of every song—stripping things back and providing music with a distinct feel, groove and attitude. From well-loved classics to original gems of the same ilk, Matt and his seasoned bandmates put their stamp on each performance, creating music that feels both familiar and fresh.

Big Town Players | 9.00pm

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BIG TOWN PLAYERS, play old school Rhythm and Blues with new school Rock attitude. We’re talking Real Rhythm and Blues, like that originally played in America in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Marrying that to modern day rock they produce an infectious repertoire with tongue in cheek lyrics that will have you dancing from the get-go.

MEMBERS: Phil Bradley (guitar and vocals) is one of Perth’s major guitar-slingers! He has been a member of legendary outfits such as The Mutants of Desire, Brutus, Subtruck, Steve Tallis and The Snakes of Desire, Polite Society, and The Jets to name just a few. He has embraced the chance to embellish the BTPs with his inimitable style and his inimitable voice.

Howie Smallman (blues harmonica and vocals) has been heavily influenced by the old Chicago blues blowers, providing gun harp in many Perth bands over decades. These include Salty Dog, The West Coast Rhythm Kings, Jaywalkers, Sneekers, Dave Hole, Feet First, The Body and Fender Band, The Hips, Smeeton and Smallman, and Datura4.

Phil Riseborough (drums and vocals) has been a stalwart of this big town’s music scene, applying his percussive skills in the ‘70s to such outfits as Spinifex and Twice Shy. Phil later became a top sound engineer to Perth bands as diverse as The Stems and Matt Taylor. Phil returned to the drummer’s stool in the naughties with The Hips, and now BTPs.

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DOORS OPEN 7PM

ENTRY: $15.00 (General Admission) | $10.00 (Members)