You don't have to be a surfer to enjoy surf music its propulsive rhythms and angular chords have inspired people for decades. Better still, the tradition continues today, whether you prefer a big name act, or the melodic sounds of a ukulele, surf music has something for everyone. Visit Manly's cafes, pubs, clubs and restaurants to enjoy some old classics and some new tunes throughout the festival.
6-8pm, Thursday 5 November
Tucked away in a small laneway of Manly visit this cosy and charming German restaurant/Bier cafe where you can dine with a special performance by Kym Campbell who's natural ability to connect with audiences sees her winning hearts all across the country.
Das KaffeeHous cafe provides authentic German fare, great coffee, and a selection of fine German and Australian beers, boutiques wines and a selection of Schapps to tempt!
5b Market Lane
Manly, 2095
(02) 9976 5099
www.daskaffeehaus.com.au
Kym Campbell's influences span an array of genres and her music reflects a lifestyle of travel, sun, ocean and song. With a vocal style distinctive and incomparable to any other artist.
www.kymcampbell.com
6:30-9:30pm, Thursday 5 November
A locals hideaway, Jah Bar is nestled down a side street just off the corso in Manly. This Barcelona style wine and tapas bar will be hosting a performance by brazilian reggae star Zigomar Feijo Junior and his band Ziggy and Wild Drums.
Jah Bar wine and tapas bar provides authentic Spanish tapas and a fine selection of wine. Boasting a private courtyard to soak in the summer air, it is a perfect spot to enjoy a jug of cold sangria and dine on the tapas that is on offer.
Shop 7, 9-15 Central Avenue
Manly, 2095
(02) 9977 4449
www.jahbar.com.au
Ziggy and The Wild Drums his new band which has already been playing at FBI radio in Sydney and he defines as a musical project where everything sounds like percussion. The new band are playing a great new set of groovy and seductive original songs featuring Ziggys unique vocal style and infectious rhythms.
9pm, Friday 6 November
Witness The Goons of Doom - lifelong surf buddies from Narrabeen - on stage at the iconic Steyne Hotel for a twisted performance of garage rock.
The Steyne Hotel is an icon of the Northern Beaches, recognised by many for its magnificent location overlooking Manly Beach and its great energy through providing diverse live entertainment, promotions and vast facilities - including bars, restaurants and function areas. 75 The Corso, Manly 2095. (02) 9977 4977.
www.steynehotel.com.au
The Goons of Doom are a mixed-genre band with a jagged sense of humour performing garage rock in the original sense with elements of fire and brimstone softened bellies and a (really) tweaked surf folk style.
www.goonsofdoom.com
Every evening throughout the festival Artists from the Delightful Rain album such as The Atlantics, The Denvermen + more will be taking to the stage and performing a celebration of Australian surf music from the last five decades.
Delightful Rain gathered together some of Australia’s greatest ever surf music artists to record material, old and new, and to tell their stories and to celebrate the journey of Australian surf music. www.delightfulrain.com.au
Good live music and comedy seems even better when it's performed in a dimly lit basement club, and this could be why The Boatshed is Manly's top spot for live entertainment. 40 The Corso, Manly 2095. (02) 9977 4443
4pm, Sunday 8 November
Morning of the Earth, the seminal 1970's surf film, is now a live-in-concert music and film experience. After sold out concerts in Sydney and Melbourne in 2008, the only place to see it this summer is at the Manly Festival of Surfing at North Head, Manly.
The Morning of the Earth show features the full-length film played as the backdrop to performances of the full soundtrack by original writers and performers Brian Cadd and Tim Gaze (Tamam Shud). Together they create an atmosphere of the 70's lived out in the sound and sight technology of today.
Tickets will be on sale shortly at www.ticketmaster.com.au
Strategically located at the entrance to Sydney Harbour, North Head still retains much evidence of its military past, including Art Deco barracks and a grand parade ground. more info on concert site
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