Upstream UPbeat

Friday, March 5 QEII Square, Albury 6pm to 8.30pm Cost: Free Registration required: bit.ly/upstreamupbeat Electronic tickets scanned on entry. Enquiries: Aaron Bykerk on (02) 6023 8761

Get ready to tap your toes to an amazing concert of local bands from the region, hand curated by Albury’s own Paul Gibbs, brought to you live in QEII Square from the main stage and live-streamed to the comfort of your lounge room.

Livestream at bit.ly/upSTREAM Dean Haitani

With his unique finger style and soulful earthy vocals, Dean Haitani draws inspiration from blues and roots music, and his love of funk and old school R&B rhythms. An accomplished guitarist, singer and songwriter, Dean has honed the craft of both acoustic and electric guitar and his dynamic live performance comprises of foot percussion, a variety of guitars, vocals and harmonica.

6.00pm to 6.40pm - Dean Haitani 6.40pm to 6.55pm - Iva Mahoni 6.55pm to 7.35pm - Taktile 7.35pm to 7.50pm - Iva Mahoni 7.50pm to 8.30pm - Sons of Motherless Goats

Iva Mahoni

Iva is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Albury. Hailing from a musical family, her passion for music began at a young age. After years of practising her craft, Iva is now a well-known local performer who brings a soul-infused sound to the stage. She has also recently released her debut EP Sincerely which is now available on all platforms. Taktile

Taktile is a Riverinabased trio playing an eclectic mix of countryrock and Americana music, along with classic covers. Featuring a strong mix of earthy keyboard and guitar sounds, it features the vocal harmonies of Paul Gibbs and Ian McLeod, powered by Angus Felton on drums. The Sons Of Motherless Goats

The Sons Of Motherless Goats are an Alburybased band formed in the early ‘90s playing their own special breed of rock and blues covers at venues and festivals all over North East Victoria and southern NSW with favourites including Johnny Diesel and the Injectors, George Thorogood, Cold Chisel, Credence Clearwater Revival, and John Butler Trio among many more great acts.