If you don’t know it already, now’s your chance to step into the funkadelic world of Marrickville’s Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar. This August, they’ve got an amazing lineup of performances filled with soul, jazz, and all the other good stuff. 

You don’t want to miss out on these, so get these dates in the calendar!

Friday 8th August

Clayton Doley’s Bayou Billabong

Get ready for a soul-drenched, funk-fueled, jazzy night of magic with Clayton Doley’s Bayou Billabong, bringing the full 8-piece powerhouse to the stage. World-acclaimed for his masterful work!

An icon of Australia’s blues and jazz scene, Clayton Doley fuses New Orleans swagger with a distinctly Aussie flair, dishing out retro R&B originals that sound like classics from the ’50s and ’60s. Expect blistering boogie-woogie piano, sizzling Hammond organ grooves, and vocals that ooze cool.

With accolades from around the globe and appearances at world-class festivals from Byron to Montreal, Doley and his all-star ensemble of Sydney soul royalty promise a night that’s as sophisticated as it is electrifying. It’s the sound of tradition reimagined—with a whole lot of rhythm, heart and heat.

To see more information or to buy tickets, head here.

Sunday 17th August

Simon Kinny-Lewis with Band

Brace yourself for an electrifying night of soul-drenched blues as Simon Kinny-Lewis brings his world-class band to Lazybones. Hailed as one of the top contemporary blues guitarists in the nation and a dynamic vocalist to match, SKL has performed alongside legends like Robben Ford and Josh Smith, and carved his own path with #1 albums that blend tradition with blistering innovation.

Showered with critical acclaim from 5-time Grammy winner Steve Lukather, the US Blues Blast Magazine, and Blues Rock Review states that “Simon Kinny-Lewis ( SKL ) is the full package. His guitar playing is up there with the best
guitarists of today”

From searing slide solos to heartfelt ballads, this is a masterclass in blues storytelling—served with groove, grit, and gourmet eats. Don’t miss this powerhouse performance at Lazybones.

To see more information or to buy tickets, head here.

Friday 22nd August

End Notes Presents Brazilian Funk

Get ready to ignite your night with Brazilian Funk, lighting up Lazybones Lounge on 22 August! This 11-piece powerhouse, led by bass virtuoso Ed Lyons and featuring Brazilian stars Pedro Licio and Maite Inae, blends samba grooves, soulful horns, and irresistible funk into one explosive live show. Drawing on the music of legends like Tim Maia, Djavan, and Sandra de Sá, it’s a high-energy homage to the golden age of Brazilian soul, with a contemporary twist.

Add vinyl vibes from DJ Dus spinning the finest grooves from doors open, and you’ve got a night that feels like a steamy night in São Paulo. Soak in a full evening of rhythm, flavour, and funked-up joy, at Lazybones. Don’t miss it!

To see more information or to buy tickets, head here.

Don’t Miss out!

Heaps more shows, like the high-energy Baker Boys Band and the live 9-piece orchestra, Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool, are on throughout August only at Lazybones.

Who: Exclusive Local and International Artists

Where: Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, Marrickville

When: All Through August!

To find out more and book tickets (and much more!), click here