By Bronwyn Thompson
DESCENDENTS
Friday, February 24, Enmore Theatre, ticketek.com.au
The legendary punk-rock pioneers return for the first time in five years and bring with them a new album, Hypercaffium Spazzinate. Proving their enduring influence on punk-rock and pop-punk decades after their inception, it's no surprise to find all ages in the crowd at Descendents shows these days. Tickets are $81.60.
ALANNAH RUSSACK
Saturday, February 25, Golden Barley, goldenbarleyhotel.com.au
Continuing the fine run of free original live music at this inner-west pub favourite, Saturday night is a big one, with the Hummingbirds' Alannah Russack in full band mode. Head down early to grab a prime spot up front for the Clouds' Trish Young, as well as the always impressive Melodie Nelson.
KATY STEELE
Saturday, February 25, Newtown Social Club, eventbrite.com.au
After several fruitless and frustrating years in New York trying to write her debut solo set, the former Little Birdy frontwoman found her feet back in hometown Perth. The album, Human, is finally out and she is launching it around the country. Catch her one Sydney show this weekend, with tickets for $20.
THE AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA LAUNCH
Thursday, March 2, Leadbelly, oztix.com.au
The men and women of Americana join forces for one special night, showcasing the genre's fine melodies and captivating stories. Catch Jason Walker, Fanny Lumsden, Sam Newton, the Flood's Kevin Bennett, promising young artist Melody Moko and Melbourne's Bill Hunt at the perfect venue for these troubadours. Tickets are $25.50.
BLUEHOUSE
Thursday, March 2, Brass Monkey, oztix.com.au
Acclaimed and seriously hard-working folk and pop veterans Bern Carroll and Jacqui Walter have been off the radar with a long musical hiatus. Happily for fans, they're back and in their element returning to the stage. First stop is Cronulla's Brass Monkey and tickets are $25.50.