Magic Dirt hitting the road to celebrate 25 years since "Dirty Jeans" came into our lives - handclaps, hooks and all! From a scrappy cassette recording in a Melbourne share house, the song evolved into their first-ever charting single and a career-defining anthem.

Originally scribbled down and recorded by Adalita in 1999, then transformed with Greg Wales into the pop-grunge classic you know today, "Dirty Jeans" was released in July 2000 on their third album, "What Are Rock Stars Doing Today".

Now, a quarter of a century later, they’re taking it back to where it all began with a run of exclusive shows across Victoria, South Australia and NSW with plenty of awesome special guests to help them celebrate. Expect the faves, maybe a deep cut or two, and some brand new songs they wanna road-test on you before they head into the studio again.

Support in Beechworth will be Bendigo punk trio Relays. Tickets are $40 + booking fee in advance or $50 at the door: https://events.humanitix.com/magic-dirt-relays-tanswells

They're back! Beechworth quintet Rosy Red Cheeks play a variety of tunes that would delight everyone from the beautiful people who frequented the most posh café sociétés in the 1920s-30s to the baggy-panted fans of the 1990s grunge music scene, and beyond.

This multi-talented band create an acoustically rich atmosphere that will make ears perk up and bodies move to the groove with their unique renditions of renowned gypsy jazz tunes, quirky showtunes, and even modern pop and rock tunes.

Put on your glad rags (that's your best clothes) and shimmy on over to see Rosy Red Cheeks!

Band members:
Amy Beddoe - Vocals, ukulele, melodica, flute
Shaun Duggan - Double bass
Kat Beaton - Violin and vocals
John Beddoe - Guitar and vocals
Erica Okamura - Clarinet and piano accordion

FREE IN THE FRONT BAR FROM 8PM!

We host an open jam on the third Thursday of each month. We supply the backline (including PA and mics) so just bring your instrument and join in. All welcome!

And the theme is... MUSIC FROM TV + MOVIES! If's it's been on the silver screen or idiot box, it's fair game. Think iconic film soundtrack moments, tv theme songs, local ad jingles or some deep cut from your favourite rom com. Go nuts!

Extra jampoints for those who DRESS UP in movie- and TV-themed garb on the night too!

Poster by Cuff and Stuff

The Lulublues are a brand new Melbourne blues/soul/rock band comprised of seasoned musical monsters. They've just released their debut single, ‘Some Big Cat Is Toying With Me’.

The band are headed by Nic Malouf and Cash Williams (Spookyland & The Double Shadows) and backed by drummer Liam Gough (Tamborine Jesus, Tevsky Brothers), bassist Stephen Pitts (Battlesnake, Hevenshe) and keyboardist Phoebe Elsworth (King Stingray).

Drawing from the muddy, nourishing springs of traditional blues and soul and mixing in spices from all over the musical spectrum, The Lulublues walk the line between a rock-solid live performance and idiosyncratic left turns, risks and musical surprises.

Catch their triumphant return to Tanswells before they come back to the area next year for a slot at Spring Ditch! With support from Liam Wright

BMA: Baker, Mellonie & Adams. Three musical mates -- Jeffrey Baker (The Golden Rail, Blackbirds FC), Ben Mellonie (Ten Gallon Head) and Mark Adams (Cold Irons Bound) -- have been pooling and collaborating on songs from the more acoustic and melancholy end of the spectrum. So much so that they have more tunes you can poke a stick at!

THE BEECHWORLD BOXING DAY INVASION IS IMMINENT.

Strange lights in the sky… mysterious sounds from the hills… and now the invasion fleet descends on Tanswells Hotel!

2 Piece Feed — Initial landing and random early probing (OG Grindhouse duo play Grindhouse)

The Rarebit Fiends — Sustained countrified cheese based psychic sound waves (plus probes).

My Left Boot — Final planet-shaking sonic takeover and more unnecessary probing.

Resistance is futile. Report to the Tanswells Back Room Outpost at spacetime 8pm for compulsory audio assimilation.

One of our favourite songwriters returns to the pub: Benny Williams!

This is becoming a tradition! Australian legend Van Walker is coming back to the pub for another New Year's Eve, this time with his rollicking Irish band Ferriters.

Named after the folk hero Pierce Ferriter (see song: The King of the Irish Rebels), the band have wowed crowds locally and became popular among Irish and non-Irish festivals alike, winning over audiences with their mix of Aussie and Irish folk/rebel music.

The first Friday of each month means Torpedoes! Old-school blues and rock ‘n’ roll!

Melbourne-based musician Justin Bernasconi is one of Australia’s finest guitarists. The consummate instrumentalist delivers mesmerising performances. His acclaimed solo albums "Winter Pick" and "Barefoot Wonderland" showcased the singer-songwriter’s range of influences from classical to Americana. His latest release "Sleeping Like A Maniac" revisits his UK roots, in a collection he calls "folk Impressionism."

A festival favourite, Bernasconi draws from a deep well of influences. His compositions are informed by global, classical and indie folk traditions. Moods segue from folk balladry to rhythmic abstract urgency. Think of The Tallest Man On Earth, Erik Satie, John Fahey and Richard Thompson.

FREE IN THE FRONT BAR!

Melbourne cosmic-country rocker Ben Mastwyk and Arizona’s desert honky-tonk princess Brea Burns unite for a high-voltage double headline show. Mastwyk, gold-suited and rhinestoned, leads his band The Millions through bold sonic adventures where songs burst into swaggering, psychedelic barroom gems. Burns, with fiery presence, vintage flair, and a velvet voice, embodies the spirit of classic country with wit, heartache, and electrifying showmanship.

Together they bridge continents and traditions, delivering an unforgettable night of cosmic energy, honky-tonk fire, and timeless country soul that will leave audiences dancing, cheering, and hungry for more.

Free in the front bar at Tanswells: super twangy and extra cuddly ... It’s BAD KNEES!

Australia’s favourite beer-fuelled legends Cosmic Psychos are back with their twelfth studio album, I Really Like Beer, on Friday November 7, and they’re hitting the road the very same day. No mucking around.

To mark the album release, the band is heading off on their most ridiculous tour yet. 42 regional dates right across Australia, kicking off in early November and charging into 2025. RSLs, pubs, halls and hard-earned beers with the local townsfolk. 

The band will be joined on drums by none other than Dan Peters (Mudhoney, Nirvana) for the first leg and that young whippersnapper BC from Dune Rats on the second stretch. One tour. Two drummers. No downtime. We dare you to find a more extensive tour in Aussie Rock history.

Tickets are $50 + booking fee in advance, or $60 at the door: https://events.humanitix.com/cosmic-psychos-beechworth

Blood harmonies are the centre of Irish twins The Ocelots sound - imperfections of a voice breaking or a tempo shifting. Compelling indie-folk with open tuned guitar, clawhammer banjo and harmonica, the twin brothers blend absurdity, sincerity and hilarious stage banter into an array of literature-inspired musings.

Returning to Australia for their third tour, after runs in 2019 and 2020, The Ocelots are playing songs from their new album Everything, When Said Slowly, and appearing at Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC), Blue Mountains Music Festival (NSW), Nannup Music Festival (WA) and venue shows across the country from January to March 2026

Naarm’s Great Falls have been steadily carving out a space in the local scene with their evocative, guitar-driven sound. 2023 saw Great Falls release their debut 12" EP 'Negatives into Positives', a catalogue exploring the complexities of relationships and finding the path to better understanding them, to high praise.

Since then, they have racked up one heck of a list of Triple J plays, online and printed press kudos. Think jangly overdriven guitars, slinky bass-lines and songs that are steeped with a sickly sweet nostalgia.

The Beechworth gig will feature a supporting set from Great Falls’ own lead guitarist Liam Moran aka Sitting Giant, who will be debuting his new solo music project.

Acclaimed folk troubadour Zac Henderson rolls through town on his 'Change the Tides' album tour. Known for his poetic lyricism, rich vocals, and effortless storytelling, Zac brings his new record to life with a captivating live set that drifts between heartfelt reflection and spirited acoustic energy.

ThornBird is the electrifying solo project of Vikki Thorn. With a voice honed over three decades at the heart of The Waifs, Australia’s iconic globally touring folk-rock band, ThornBird emerges as a bold new force on the global stage. Her debut self-titled solo album (2022) drew critical acclaim, earning nominations for both an ARIA and a WAMI Award for Best Blues and Roots Album.

ThornBird draws on a life lived traversing the wild geographical landscapes of Utah and Western Australia. Intertwining Americana grooves with blues harp and a folk storytelling ethos, she presents a sound that is uniquely Australian. Channelling stories of strong women, solitude, untamed places, love, loss and life lessons into every song. ThornBird is not just a Waif out on her own; she’s a global artist in full flight.

Don't miss this intimate show at Tanswells. Tickets are $35 + booking fee in advance, or $40 at the door: https://events.humanitix.com/thornbird-tanswells