DOORS 6.30PM // KITCHEN OPEN // SHOW STARTS 8PM

!TWO FOR ONE TICKETS! - All new and current ticket holders will be able to receive free GA entry for each ticket purchased - no physical ticket will be provided but we'll do the maths on arrival. This is an amazing album and we can't wait for Friday! 

 Be sure to arrive early for the best seats if you haven’t booked reserved seats.

Please note that the 2 4 1 only applies to entry not the food component.

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Matt Walker has just released his first instrumental album. 

Some say it's long overdue, but the wait is over. United States Of Alpho is a somewhat mystical place where one finds a home, and peace if they are lucky, while on their own search to belong….and the MUSIC is drawn from diverse musings… Matt says - 'Freed from performance and repertoire demands, I was able deeply explore the composition of instrumental works. I drew on diverse influences ranging from Albert Ayler to Bill Evans. From Haitian-American guitarist and composer Frantz Casseus to Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the piano player from Ethiopia. Her stuff blew my mind...anyway I unearthed a new sound and intent in my own guitar playing, while also maintaining the modus operandi to record the compositions live. This involved playing a specific electric guitar (a 1960 Kay) accompanied by double bassist Ben Franz. Additionally, I always imagined the recording location for the album to be Alpho because it is there that I found part of myself'. Phil Gionfriddo brought his mobile recording unit to Alpho and recorded the album, then I completed the post-production work from home and finally it was mixed and mastered in Spain by Zlaya Loud.

Matt Walker is one of the most respected musicians on the Australian scene. His work as a songwriter, guitarist, producer and composer is credited on many of albums, films and documentary scores, and among his peers he enjoys the status of a true cult legend. He has toured with people such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Dirty Three, Nick Cave, Tony Joe White, Cat Power, The Black Keys and Joe Cocker. Matt has also written, recorded and performed with an eclectic bunch of outstanding artists including Mick Harvey, Archie Roach, Tex Perkins, Black Cab, Kim Salmon, Vika & Linda, Broderick Smith, Henry Wagons and...the list goes on. His commitment to other projects has, at times overshadowed his own work, but he has nevertheless won an ARIA award for his music, and it goes without saying that, within the Australian music industry, there is much respect for Matt Walker. Matt can be found out front of Lost Ragas, who have received critical acclaim for their three album releases. Matt received two ARIA nominations for the album, Matt Walker and Ashley Davies - I Listen To The Night. 'Best Male Artist' / 'Best World Music Recording' (1997) And then received the ARIA for the album, Matt Walker and Ashley Davies - 'Soul Witness'. 'Best Blues and Roots Album' (2000) 

TICKETING INFO 

Brunswick Ballroom will be operating under the current Victorian State Government guidelines as we continue to live with this pandemic. 

The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety, including:
 - Hand sanitiser dispensers
 - Signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue
 - Regular sanitising of the venue and full clean between sittings

The Brunswick Ballroom also strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles.

Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. 

VENUE INFO 

THE BALLROOM MENU
The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show.
You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.
The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)

VENUE FAQS
To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.