Mick Pealing

RAW BRIT return to MEMO Music Hall for another round of twin guitar British bangers! This seasoned group of musicians – featuring Mick Pealing (Stars) on lead vocal, Dave Leslie (Baby Animals) on lead and rhythm guitar, Joseph Calderazzo (The Great Gig in the Sky) on lead and rhythm guitar, John Favaro (Badloves, Mark Seymour and the Undertow) on bass and vocals, and Peter Maslen (Boom Crash Opera) on drums will take you on a journey from the late 1960’s to the mid 1970’s through some of the most iconic, influential and frankly the best music ever produced, played by the best in the business.

The music of Free, Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Bad Company, T-Rex, Bowie, Status Quo, Thin Lizzy, Glitter, Led Zeppelin and others will played with the energy, passion and skill the best artists of the era were famous for. This will be a no holds barred RAW BRIT rock’n’roll fest!

MICK PEALING AND NICK CHARLES WITH THE LONG ROAD HOME Mick Pealing, widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest voices and known as the signature vocalist of the iconic band Stars, has once again joined forces with Nick Charles, Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots guitar. Together, they present remarkable arrangements of classic and original works spanning country, blues, and soul genres.

The Long Road Band

The performances also feature their outstanding band, The Long Road, including:

· Ed Bates – Steel Guitar

· Paul Jonas – Violin

· Tony Bonnici – Bass

Event Details

The early evening show, running from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, has become exceptionally popular. Advance bookings are recommended.

MICK PEALING & NICK CHARLES with THE LONG ROAD HOME at Martha Salt Music Sat 15 August 2026.

What happens when one of Australia’s finest voices combines with Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues?

The answer is a sublime mix of soul, blues and folky country music! A brilliant award- winning song catalogue, choice classics and supreme musical ability makes for a memorable show.

Mick’s voice is the sound of iconic Australian country rock legends, Stars, while Nick’s career covers thirteen US tours and every conceivable award in roots music.

Their stellar Long Road Home band comprises Paul Jonas on violin and Ed Bates on pedal steel and Tony Bonnici on bass. Great musicianship, four part harmonies and a recording catalogue sublime.

Here’s a concert for all lovers of roots music and songs brought to you by some of the best.

— You may bring your own food/snacks to the venue. Bowlo bar open with great prices. CARD ONLY. Doors from 7:30pm | Show 8:15pm General Admission $40 + BF @ door (if still available)