‘O Father, Where Art Thou’ is a celebration of our Roots both in Music and Family. A celebration of Fathers past and present and how they have shaped our lives with a Roots music tribute through the sounds of Rhythm & Blues, Country and Rockabilly and all that creates the foundation of music as we now know. Two of Melbourne’s finest come together in this one-off special event. The Rechords who will take you on a journey with original tracks and obscure early covers incorporating traditional Country, Rockabilly, 60’s Vocal groups and occasional ‘pop’ vibes, a straight-up trio sans drums but with powerful harmonies that will warm you up for the Rhythm & Blues twang of Benny & the Flyby Niters beating out the whaling sax and killer guitar licks of the dirtiest of early R&B. Head on down to the esteemed surroundings of the Brunswick Ballroom on Sunday 3rdSeptember for this matinee event with doors opening from 1pm. Tickets and Info through the venue or via this link.

Benny & the Flybyniters have been a stalwart of the Melbourne roots music scene since 1999. From humble beginnings playing local bars and pubs, to tours and Festivals in the USA and Europe, the Flybyniters have made their mark. Backing the likes of Lazy Lester, Big Jay McNeely, Ska/Bluebeat great Owen Gray, to name few, Benny & the Flybyniters have always been the go to band in Australia for your Rhythm & Blues fix.

JESS PARKER BAND 'HELP MYSELF' SINGLE LAUNCH, May 12th with special guests The Rechords & Brooke Russell!

Jess Parker Band launch their first single off their highly anticipated forthcoming album 'Wholesome Prison Blues', out October via Ragged Gum Records.

'Help Myself' is a full-tilt, Western-Swingin' feminist barn-stomper, about being yourself and havin' fun! Yeehaw! 

Full band show, not to be missed.

Tickets:  HERE

After our recent show at Archies Creek supporting Eilen Jewell, we’ve been requested to perform another show in the local area of Venus Bay in the south-east of Victoria. We’ll be performing our show at the Tarwin Lower Hall, Tarwin Lower, Victoria and the profits will be going towards the Hall Renovation fund. Doors open from 7pm.

Tickets available at:- https://www.trybooking.com/CHFVR

Well….we did say we had some exciting last minute news! We’re excited and honoured to be included in this years BOOGIE FESTIVAL @ the Farm in Tallarook, Victoria presented by Love Police. It’s the final year for Boogie at the Tallarook Farm so it’s a privilege to be included in the lineup. We’ll be performing on Sunday 9th April on the Main Stage at 10pm for a 45 minute set of Rechords goodness.

It all takes place 7th, 8th & 9th of April, 2023. Full details are listed below…..

https://boogie.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/a322851d-2587-4600-aadf-7158c4dbd96e?Event=157089

For full festival details jump to https://www.boogie.net.au/

Love Police are touring Eilen Jewell (USA) on her Australian Tour in March 2023 and The Rechords will be support for four of her Victorian shows, this last show will be at the The Espy, St Kilda Vic.

“Welcome back to the amazing Eilen Jewell and her band. American Songwriter describes her as, “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic country, folk, and 1960s era rock ‘n’ roll. For well over a decade, they have toured relentlessly for legions of fans from Boston to Boise and Madrid to Melbourne, playing large festivals, theatres, rock clubs, and coffeehouses. We look forward to an evening encompassing all that is great in music this March.”

TICKETS HERE

Love Police are touring Eilen Jewell (USA) on her Australian Tour in March 2023 and The Rechords will be support for four of her Victorian shows, next show will be at the Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury Vic.

“Welcome back to the amazing Eilen Jewell and her band. American Songwriter describes her as, “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic country, folk, and 1960s era rock ‘n’ roll. For well over a decade, they have toured relentlessly for legions of fans from Boston to Boise and Madrid to Melbourne, playing large festivals, theatres, rock clubs, and coffeehouses. We look forward to an evening encompassing all that is great in music this March.”

TICKETS HERE

Love Police are touring Eilen Jewell (USA) on her Australian Tour in March 2023 and The Rechords will be support for four of her Victorian shows, this one will be at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine, Vic.

“Welcome back to the amazing Eilen Jewell and her band. American Songwriter describes her as, “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic country, folk, and 1960s era rock ‘n’ roll. For well over a decade, they have toured relentlessly for legions of fans from Boston to Boise and Madrid to Melbourne, playing large festivals, theatres, rock clubs, and coffeehouses. We look forward to an evening encompassing all that is great in music this March.”

TICKETS HERE

Love Police are touring Eilen Jewell (USA) on her Australian Tour in March 2023 and The Rechords will be support for four of her Victorian shows starting with Archies Creek Hotel in regional Victoria.

“Welcome back to the amazing Eilen Jewell and her band. American Songwriter describes her as, “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.” As the reigning Queen of the Minor Key, Jewell leads a tight quartet that blends influences of surf-noir, early blues, classic country, folk, and 1960s era rock ‘n’ roll. For well over a decade, they have toured relentlessly for legions of fans from Boston to Boise and Madrid to Melbourne, playing large festivals, theatres, rock clubs, and coffeehouses. We look forward to an evening encompassing all that is great in music this March.”

TICKETS HERE

The Gem has been a staple for The Rechords since the beginning of their performing history. It helped put the band on the map with possibly over 100 shows and most of those were over a two year residency from 2010. We’re going to do our best to relive the fun we always had at this legendary venue and we hope to see our Gem family this weekend.

Always a great selection of refreshing beverages + Sonny's Fried Chicken & Burgers on the menu,
Free entry with us rockin' 2 sets from 4pm, get on it!

The Rechords jump into The Catfish this SAT 26th NOV as a last minute show to help them celebrate the venues 9th Birthday celebrations.

The Catfish' 9th birthday is fast approaching and after a two-year covid-related hiatus we're bringing back our much loved pub poker tour!

The rules are simple:

Get the crew together and meet at The Catfish for registration.

Buy a pot of one of our Catfish birthday beers - brewed in collaboration with Tallboy and Moose X 3 Ravens, Kaiju, MoonDog, and Sure X Brewtal - at each venue on the tour.

Take a photo with your beer and upload to socials - ensure it's a post and not a story, and that the post is public so we can see all the fun you're having.

Tag The Catfish, the venue you're at, the brewery you're drinking, and include the hashtag #Catfishturns9

Show your post to staff at the venue to receive your special edition 2022 Catfish Birthday playing card.

Get back to the Catfish by 7:30pm to show us your hand - 5 venues, 5 cards, best poker hand wins!

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as best team name, best photo, fastest team, and whatever else we make up on the day.

There will also be a prize for worst hand, so don't feel defeated if your cards aren't that great!

Participating venues this year are:
The Rainbow Hotel
Beer Mash
Lil Hop
The Marquis of Lorne
And of course The Catfish

And as if that wasn’t enough, The ReChords will be playing live from 9pm - FREE GIG.

We’re back down in the Basement at the Espy in St Kilda. Get along to the show folks as we don’t perform as regular as we used to so the shows are a little more selective. We promise to make the wait worthwhile and bring our favourite tunes south of the Yarra for a HUGE 2 sets Sunday 23rd October.

FREE ENTRY.

SPECIAL DEAL FOLKS….WITH EVERY $10 ENTRY YOU’LL RECEIVE A FREE CD!! GET CLICKING!!!!

The Lomond Hotel in East Brunswick has had a fine reputation for putting on some of Melbourne’s best roots music for many, many years. Well….it’s time….time for The Rechords to grace the stage of this fine establishment and share the magic of our music to the folks of East Brunswick and surrounding areas. We’re quite looking forward to this show and we hope you will too.

TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA: https://www.trybooking.com/CCZGN

Covid kicked us down last time…..but now, it’s on! We’re back down in the Basement at the Espy in St Kilda. It’s a long time between drinks of late so we’re making up for lost time and bringing our tunes south of the Yarra for a HUGE 2 sets this Sunday 8th August.

FREE ENTRY.

The lads at back, back on a Sunday at the Post Office Hotel and winding up your weekend the best way they know. Kicking off at 5pm for two full sets of Americana only The Rechords know how to deliver. Come down early after a meal and stay for the tunes!

FREE ENTRY.

Country and Westwood is fighting back….lockdowns, restrictions, staff shortages, they just can’t keep a good venue down! Hotel Westwood is one hip and cosy place to kick back, grab some grub and a cold brew at the Bistroteque then settle in for some of Melbourne’s best roots music. The Rechords will be harmonising their way through 2 sets from 6:30pm, with many old favourites and some of their newest tunes to keep the toe a tappin’.

Don’t forget the fabulous Denise Hylands (RRRfm’s TWANG show) will be spinning the decks from 4pm.

FREE ENTRY

EXPRESS DELIVERY!!! The lads at back, back at the Post Office Hotel and kicking off your weekend the right way with a Friday Night show. Kicking off at 9pm for two full sets of Americana only The Rechords know how to deliver. Come down early after work for a bite and stay for the tunes!

FREE ENTRY.

Finally……Country and Westwood is up and running once again. Hotel Westwood is one hip and cosy place to kick back, grab some grub and a cold brew at the Bistroteque then settle in for some of Melbourne’s best roots music. The Rechords will be harmonising their way through 2 sets from 6:30pm, with many old favourites and some of their newest tunes to keep the toe a tappin’.

Don’t forget the fabulous Denise Hylands (RRRfm’s TWANG show) will be spinning the decks from 4pm.

FREE ENTRY

Winter is coming…..hold on….Winter is here now, well it’s cold at least. So take the chill off and warm up to the craziness that is all too well known by many who have experienced a Rechords gig. The Gem has always been a special venue to perform for us since we’ve been performing there since 2010 so it’s like our second home. We’re kicking off earlier for this show from 4pm so get on down early folks, grab your favourite Gem feed and settle in for some fine tunes from the lads and best of all, it’s always FREE.

Transporting ourselves back to Fed Square in the CBD for another cracker of a Sunday afternoon/evening at the Transport Hotel. The best place to enjoy the Autumn sunshine, your favourite beverage even a warm meal whilst soaking up the hot hillbilly-esque sounds from Felix, Leo and Tyron. Get on down from 4pm, it’s FREE and we’ll keep you bopping through till 7pm still early enough to make it home to rest before Monday’s working day.