Once again, Myrniong Rec Reserve plays host to Myrniong Music in the Park, an annual family event on the country's Blues calendar. Come join us and share our country hospitality as we spend a late summer's day and evening kicking back under blue sky and stars to some fine musicians as they do their thing at the Myrniong Music in The Park. BYO chair and picnic rug, you'll find everything else you need here at the venue! Don't forget to check our weather report and dress accordingly, this is an outside event.

Headline Bands

Chubby Rae & the Elevators have been making converts to their vibed-up, good-time blues since their first gig in July 2000 and since then, Marisa Quigley, aka Chubby Rae, the 6’2” redheaded soulful powerhouse, has been singin’ the blues like there’s no tomorrow, gaining fans wherever she goes with her fantastic voice and fabulous stage presence.

The Elevators are dedicated blues men, and without doubt one of Victoria’s finest bands. With Jim Dyson, the “Boss of the Boogaloo” on guitar and slide, Karl Inderberg and Craig Chiller holding it all together on drums and bass, and the new guy, Lou Toth tearing it up on sax, Chubby Rae & the Elevators dig deep into blues traditions to lay down grooves that even a corpse could move to. That’s what the blues is for!

The Band Who Knew Too Much are a bona-fide foolproof floor-packing band. For over a decade they have branded their sound around the world; a highly energetic act that is at home singing on the festival stage, busking unplugged on the city streets, or anything in between!

Washboard/Accordion driven anthems about spending the rent, hard rubbish nights and of course, the immortal BEER O’CLOCK!! It's happy hour, energetic party music for everyone.

The Program

Myrniong Music in The Park begins at 3pm, with local teenagers and their newly formed bands displaying some incredible raw talent.

More experienced local bands and artists start the evening session off, including Bacchus Marsh band the Boo-Hoo-Hoos who have been impressing the local scene in recent months, Natasha Hirst (also impressed with her own material at last years event) and Brendon Skinner (established Ballarat based performer).

The Band Who Knew Too Much are expected on stage 8:00pm. Chubby Rae and the Elevators will headline the evening making an appearance soon after 9:pm and continuing into the night.

The Catering

The traditional 'Myrniong Music in The Park' BBQ with full bar service, sausages, hamburgers and potatoes in jackets, all cooked and sold by members of the local Myriong hall committee.

Ice cream, coffee and slushies, lollies and soft drinks.

Pig-on-a-spit – local organic pig farmer (fat Tony) selling delicious spit roasted organic pork in a roll

Lamb-on-a-spit supplied by local farmer

Local wineries will offer free tasting and sales.

Our Sponsors and Friends

Myrniong Music in The Park appreciates the support of many local businesses including Tripod Farmers, The Plough, Baby Black Cafe, Sign Perfection Melton and Radcomp Computers. (If you would like to be a sponsor for our 2011 event, please email us)

We greatly appreciate the support of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society , Sleepy Hollow Blues Club, Way Out West Roots Music Club and Maldon Blues Club.

Camping Under The Stars

Tents welcome in swaggies corner. BYO chairs and picnic rug.

There is limited accommodation B&B accommodation available at The Plough. Contact (03) 5368 7243

For the kids, there's a jumping castle where the kids can go wild. Well, maybe not TOO wild....

More Information

For more information, please contact Darren Sanders , phone 0409149113 or Alan Baulch , phone (03) 5368 7323