Brendan Gallagher has been a musician nearly all his life. Some people say he was born with a guitar in his hands. In a career spanning over thirty years he has played guitar on recordings for artists like David Bowie, Jimmy Little, Kylie Minogue, Karma County, David McCormack, Paul Mac, King Curly, Lyall Adonis and more.
Thursday October 1st
6:30pm
$18 pre-sale/$47 main & show/$16 concession/$20 on the door

Abby Dobson is the youngest of five and has had a muscial love affair her whole life She was taught to play guitar by her older borthers and sisters and hasn't stopped.
Friday October 2nd
6:30pm
$20 pre-sale/$49 main & show/$17 concession/$22 on the door

Steve Balbi played bass in the hit-making Australian band Noiseworks, and was also in Electric Hippies along with fellow Noiseworks member Justin Stanley.
Saturday October 3rd
6:30pm
$20 pre-sale/$49 main & show/ $22 on the door

As part of The Vanguard's 6th Birthday Celebrations, Christa Hughes will take to the stage every Sunday night in October with her hit cabaret show Beer Drinking Woman.
Sun 4 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Sun 18 Oct & Sun 25th
8:30pm
$20 pre sale/ $25 on the door/ $49 dinner and show (see The Vanguard website for menu options)

Deep Sea Arcade is a Sydney five-piece force and continues to build a loyal following. Nic Mckenzie - Vocals, Nick Weaver- Bass, Carlos Adura - Drums, Tim Chamberlain - Guitar and Simon Relf - Guitar. As winners of the Hopetouns 2008 Homebake/ EMI incentive and with appearances at Peats Ridge Festival and Playground Weekender, Deep Sea Arcade recently played shows with Bluejuice, Expatriate, Yves Klein Blue, Holly Throsby, Jack Ladder and
Philadelphia Grand Jury.
Wednesday October 7th
6:30pm Bearhug 8:15pm, Des Miller 9:15pm, Wim 10:15pm, Deep Sea Arcade 11:15pm
$8 Pre-sale/$12 On the door

Jordie Lane is at the forefront of Australia's exciting neo-folk movement.
Suzannah Espie has proved beyond a doubt that she's got one hell of a voice and she's not afraid to use it.
Wednesday October 14th

Jaimi Faulkner has a reputation as gifted songwriter, exciting live performer and accomplished musician, and it's a reputation that is well deserved.
Wednesday October 21st
6.30pm
$10 General Admission/ $39 Dinner & Show

Ashleigh Mannix has recently emerged as a bright young singer/songwriter and natural solo performer, consistently embraced by fans, peers and audiences alike, both locally and overseas.
Wednesday October 28th
6:30pm
$12 Pre-sale/$41 Dinner & Show/ $15 On the door

Songs Alive-Females of Rock Blue Ribbon Event
Tuesday October 6th

Genevieve Maynard
Thursday October 8th
6:30pm
$14 Pre sale/$18 On the door

Junglehammer is the musical alter ego of keyboardist/ producers James Guiney and Lindsay Page.
Friday October 9th
6:30pm
$15 Pre-sale/ $20 On the door

Belgian chanteuse Micheline Van Hautem has captivated audiences around the world with her smouldering versions of the songs of fellow countryman Jacques Brel.
Saturday October 10th
6:30pm
$45 General Admission, $81 Main & Show/ $105 Premium Package

Sam Buckingham
Wednesday October 7th
6:30pm
$10 pre-sale/ $39 Dinner & Show/ $15 On the door

FourPlay String Quartet defy all convention and any attempts at stereotyping.
Friday October 16th
6:30pm
$20 Pre-sale, $49 Main & Show/ $25 On the door

Katy Wren
Thursday October 22nd
6:30pm
$14 Pre-sale/ $43 Main & Show/ $10.50 Concession/ $16 On the door

Over the past few years, The Beatels have performed many special Vanguard-only themed shows.
Friday October 23th
6:30pm
$22 Pre-sale/ $20 & 49 (incl. meal) Concession / $51 Dinner & Show/ $25 On the door

Astronomy Class
Saturday October 24th

The Bedroom Philosopher (nee Justin Heazlewood) was born in Burnie, Tasmania, with a complete set of sideburns.
Thursday October 29th

Crooked Fiddle Band and Lolo Lovina
Featuring Romani singer Sarah Bedak-Rockliffe and Romanian accordionist Leonid Beshlei,
Friday October 30th
6:30pm
$22 Pre-sale/ $51 Main & Show/ $20 Door only Concession/ $25 On the Door

Geoff Achison is a musician of remarkable ability who has forged his own path and won fans all over the world.
Saturday October 31st