PRE-BOOKINGS CLOSED. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR. Take the chill out of winter for one night with "Wheaty Soul Stew". Lazy Eye and Stormhorse, two of Adelaide's best bands come together to dish up a hearty serving of soul and blues.
Previous events
Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight.
With more awards than you can poke a mojo hand at, what started as a hair-brained idea between friends medicating their way through jazz school over a bottle of red, has taken them on an adventure that spans the globe. A multitude of gongs suggests Lazy Eye deliver some of the best original blues Australia has to offer.
“Powerfully fuelled by the soaring sound of Whetter’s B3, Graf’s fretwork is neatly crafted, pushing through the roaring organ sound when needed. Vocals are mostly shared between the members and show a clear grasp of the fundamentals of gritty, gripping delivery and soulful blues demands. This is a band that has quality and purpose at its core.” - Elmore Magazine (USA)-
“That these funky greens are being produced by the Australian band Lazy Eye somewhere in the southern Australian climes is just the international gravy made by the music” - All About Jazz (USA)
“It’s a pleasure to see a weather-beaten Hammond fronting a band and even more so when it’s wielded with style. Such is the case with Adelaide blues outfit Lazy Eye” - The Australian
We're coming back the way we came with an intimate evening of blues at the iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel. Speaking of icons, we will be featuring our "tour drummer' Mick Garcia on drums as we celebrate our favorite Lazy Eye songs in one of our favorite venues. Limited capacity show, booking essential!
You're invited to the event of the year! The 2021 Lazy Eye Christmas Party! Join us, along with our fabulous horn section, at the Semaphore Workers Club on December the 10th. Doors open at 7.30 pm with live music kicking off at 9pm. Please note, as a sign of the times, the venue has decided to enforce a double vax policy so be sure your covid passport is handy. Looking forward to seeing you at the show!!!
WE ARE TURNING 10!!! It's been a heck of a ride so far and we can't believe it's been ten years already! Join us on October 15th (The actual date of our first ever show) as we celebrate at one of the finest blues venues in the world. Doors open 7.30pm with the show kicking off at 9pm. Booking essential!
RESCHEDULED FROM AUG 27 TO SEP 3 Join two time Australian Blues Group Of The Year Lazy Eye stripped back to the original trio for a night of music at the legendary Semaphore Workers Club. Doors opens at 7.30pm, live music from 9pm. Limited capacity, BOOK NOW!
Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight.
With more awards than you can poke a mojo hand at, what started as a hair-brained idea between friends medicating their way through jazz school over a bottle of red, has taken them on an adventure that spans the globe. A multitude of gongs suggests Lazy Eye deliver some of the best original blues Australia has to offer.
“Powerfully fuelled by the soaring sound of Whetter’s B3, Graf’s fretwork is neatly crafted, pushing through the roaring organ sound when needed. Vocals are mostly shared between the members and show a clear grasp of the fundamentals of gritty, gripping delivery and soulful blues demands. This is a band that has quality and purpose at its core.” - Elmore Magazine (USA)-
“That these funky greens are being produced by the Australian band Lazy Eye somewhere in the southern Australian climes is just the international gravy made by the music” - All About Jazz (USA)
“It’s a pleasure to see a weather-beaten Hammond fronting a band and even more so when it’s wielded with style. Such is the case with Adelaide blues outfit Lazy Eye” - The Australian
JJ Fields:
JJ Fields (Sav) has been active in the Australian blues music scene since 1989 in award winning bands such as The Streamliners and Blind Dog Taylor and The Heat. JJ has appeared on the same bill with artists like Junior Wells, Canned Heat, Eric Burdon, Little Charlie and the Nightcats and has shared stage with Big Jay McNeely, Carie Bell and many more.
His solo work reproduces authentic blues styles with an original touch and a refreshing approach. His work has also appeared on Boogie with Canned Heat documentary.
Lazy Eye Live @ The Wheaty - With Horns is the second of two consecutive shows featuring the 2019 Australian Blues Group Of The Year (Australian Blues Music Awards) with special guest Nick Kipridis in the intimate setting of the Wheatsheaf Hotel (reduced capacity venue). Tickets are $20 pre-booked per show, or $25 (if available at the door).
Lazy Eye Live @ The Wheaty - two shows (trio - 6-7.30pm & with horns - 8.30-10pm) featuring the 2019 Australian Blues Group Of The Year (Australian Blues Music Awards) with special guest Nick Kipridis in the intimate setting of the Wheatsheaf Hotel (reduced capacity venue). V.I.P. tickets include both shows, are $30 and only available pre-booked until sold out.
Lazy Eye Live @ The Wheaty - Trio is the first of two shows featuring the 2019 Australian Blues Group Of The Year (Australian Blues Music Awards) with special guest Nick Kipridis in the intimate setting of the Wheatsheaf Hotel (reduced capacity venue). Tickets are $20 pre-booked per show, or $25 (if available at the door).
SOLD OUT! Lazy Eye presents: Lazy Eye Blues Club
Lazy Eye celebrate the official launch of their sixth album Whisky & Gin. Supported by Gunther Faber, and featuring the full horn section, this event also marks the grand opening of the renovated Prospect Town Hall and the firt show in a brand new season of Club 5082.
Saturday 27th April!!! Lazy Eye! Chris Finnen!
Live@Lefties is back and our first show for over a year is going to be a belter! Award-winning Lazy Eye supported by SA blues royalty Chris Finnen!
Join the band for a drink after the Mildura Arts Centre show at a secret location. Relax in style after the show at this limited access event. Tickets via this link only include a complimentary drink on arrival. $20 Details available at merchandise stand on presenting a ticket or I.D.
Join us for this special night along with special guest Chris Finnen as we celebrate the release of our brand new album "Black Hill"
Pre sales tickets only due to the fantastic intimate nature of the venue. $20 including booking fee. Doors open 8pm.
Join the fight against childhood cancer with your chance to win a magnificent Epiphone Les Paul Guitar signed by Geoff Achison and Erica Graf. Tickets are $5 with a minimum of 500 available. The raffle will be drawn at the Childhood Cancer Benefit Concert 2 featuring Geoff Achison, Lazy Eye Band, Mojo Dingo & Ciara Walsh. For concert tickets go to Ticketek.
Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the Crossroads After Midnight.
Behind The 8-Ball showcases two of Australia's most loved blues acts, Lazy Eye with special guests Nikko & Snooks. Join us in celebrating Blue Tongue lizards, Voodoo and trains in the shadow of Black Hill, wrapped up in one of Adelaide's best live music settings, this show will be recorded so don't miss out on being a part of history!
Tickets $20 pre-booked or $25 if available at the door.
ANOUNCEMENT - DINNER & SHOW SOLD OUT.
General Admission selling fast!
Dino Jag “Stripped Back” kicks off on Saturday 24th June at The “Norwood Live” Hotel with special guests Lazy Eye. Limited "Dinner and Show" packages also available.
Tickets available from MOSHTIX or at the door.
GENERAL ADMISSION $20 (+bf) -- Earlybird (CLOSED) $25 (+bf) -- Presales $30 -- At Door (if not sold out)
DINNER & SHOW $58 (+bf) -- Presales
Doors Open: 6.30pm -- Dinner & Show 8pm -- General Admission (limited seating available)
Come along and cheer as your favorite acts compete for a place in the MBC final and a chance to represent South Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis! In it's third year, this year's fortunate acts will follow in the ground breaking steps of Lazy Eye, Mick Kidd and Dave Blight, The Associates and Nikko and Snooks, in an expenses paid trip to the good ol' US of A!
Heat 1: (each band to play 45 minute set) 8.30 - 9.15 The Streamliners 9.45 - 10.30 Lazy Eye Band 11.00 - 11.45 The Fluerieu Bluesbreakers Midnight - Winner announced $15 at the door Pistol Pete's Memphis BBQ serving up tasty street food from 7.30pm
Picture this....
Hillside camping in the heart of the Clare Valley, amidst rolling hills, luscious vineyards and drystone walls.....the warm setting sun, plenty of cold beer....all in the shadow of a lovingly restored, 150 year old bluestone building!
What could possibly make this sound any better... if you were thinking 20+ amazing international, interstate and local SA bands, 1500 friends, two stages, a hay bale amphitheatre and a massive Gum tree....then read on....