Upcoming Bands

$15 members, $25 non-members
(special events priced separately)
Visitors and new members always welcome!

Bookings: Please Text to 0419 030 595

7:30pm – 10:15pm unless otherwise stated
The Highway, cnr Anzac Hwy & Marion Rd, Plympton

Please note bands and personnel may change due to unforeseen circumstances.


17th September 2024 – Up, Up, and Aué featuring John Aué, the artist formerly known as Bonnie Aué, and special guest visiting from Perth: Georgie Aué

We welcome back a real family band – with father John, daughters Bonnie and Georgie, and son-in-law Max, joined by longtime collaborators Aaron and Sam!

Bonnie Grynchuk – bass, vocals
John Aué – guitar
Georgie Aué – piano, vocals
Max Grynchuk – trumpet
Aaron Deanshaw – trombone, vocals
Sam Millar – drums


Have you checked out the jazz club’s YouTube channel? There are hundreds of clips!
Visit it at www.youtube.com/southernjazzclubadelaide and don’t forget to
like the videos and subscribe to the channel! It helps get the word out about our amazing club!


24th September 2024 – South Coast Jazz Festival Benefit Night three bands donating their time as a fundraiser for the festival at Goolwa, organised by the SCJF committee


Saturday 28th September – Jazz Concert & Dancing Extravaganza with the Adelaide Society Swing Orchestra

Hear Warren Heading and his orchestra bring back the magic of 1930’s and 1940’s swing music. Dance the night away or just sit back and listen to this great orchestra!

Goodwood Community Centre
32-34 Rosa Street, Goodwood SA 5034
Doors open 6:30pm     |       Music 7:30pm – 10:15pm

Great dance floor. Cabaret seating. BYO licence.
Bring a food platter and drinks and make it a night to share.
Bar snacks, soft drinks, tea & coffee available.

Note: seating and tables are unassigned: Get there when the doors open to snag the best spots!

$25 members  |  $30 non-members

HOW TO BOOK:

  • At the club during a Tuesday night (please wait until after the entry rush)
  • Contacting us on 0419 822 956 (not the usual jazz club booking number)
  • Online at https://www.trybooking.com/CVHXE

1st October 2024 – The Blackwood Stompers

Formed from a monthly jam session at the local RSL, the Blackwood Stompers have been showcasing the fun side of jazz for over 15 years and 165 sessions! Featuring “drop-in” local and visiting musicians over the years, tonight we have the “core six” and you can catch them on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Ron Flack – reeds
John van der Koogh – cornet
Martin van der Koogh – tuba
Gordon Coulson – trombone
Dave Sutton – drums
Phil Day – guitar, banjo


8th October 2024 – SPECIAL NIGHT: The Syncopators (Melb) 40th Anniversary
$20 Members | $30 non-members

Formed in 1984 by Chris Ludowyk, the award-winning group with eighteen European concert tours, one LP and eighteen CDs under its belt is recognised by critics and peers alike as amongst the very best in Australia. Originally known as the Society Syncopators, now called “The Syncopators” celebrate their 40th anniversary and we are proud to welcome them back to Adelaide after too-long a hiatus!

Chris Ludowyk – leader, trombone, vocals
Peter Gaudion – trumpet, vocals
Richard Miller – clarinet, sax, vocals
Steve Grant – piano
Jeff Arthur – guitar, banjo
James Clark – bass, tuba
Rod Gilbert – drums, vocals


15th October 2024 – Alan Richards Swing Experience (VIC/SA)
Some of the group making the trip early for the South Coast Jazz Festival

Playing with some good friends from both sides of the border, Alan “AR” Richards joins us for a fun & raucous swinging night of jazz with a few locals thrown in the mix!

Alan Richards (VIC) – drums
Doug Kuhn (VIC) – bass
Ally Cunningham (SA) – vocals
Solomon Young (SA) – piano
Callum Cunningham-Byrne – trombone
Paul van der Koogh (SA) – reeds


18-20 October 2024 – South Coast Jazz Festival (Goolwa)
for more information click here


22nd October 2024 – Anita Harris & Friends (VIC)
We welcome some of the musicians sticking around after the South Coast Jazz Festival

Joining us from their visit at the South Coast Jazz Festival over the weekend, we welcome some of our Victorian friends to the SJC! Anita is a highly-regarded vocalist and jazz radio presenter in Melbourne, as well as a very familiar face seen at festivals such as Goolwa, Port Fairy, Merimbula, and the Australian Jazz Conventions to name a few!

Anita Harris – vocals
Ron Anderson – saxes, flute
Doug Kuhn – bass
Kim Harris – piano
Alan Richards – drums