Take off to Rio de Janeiro for an elegant night with the hypnotic bossa nova rhythms of The View From Madeleine's Couch. This celebrated five piece Brazilian ensemble weave 25 years experience into their spellbinding Bossa Nova Sunset Club shows, featuring classic bossas like Corcovado and Garota de Ipanema.

Three-time Queensland Music Award winners MZAZA deliver Balkan-French inspired sounds to folk lovers internationally. Led by enchanting French-Sephardic vocalist Pauline Maudy, this group of musicians from around the world mesmerise audiences with powerful and inspired performances.

Michael Fix and Mark Cryle present Timelines, skillfully crafted original songs delivered in concert by musicians of the highest calibre. Caroline Hammond is of uncommon grace and natural musical lyricism. She casts a wide net over multiple genres and influences such as Afro-Cuban, Blues, Gospel and Australian coffee house folk.

The Long Johns are the twang of the banjo, the rumble of the sousaphone and the ring of the spittoon, the creak of the door, the crow of the rooster, the stomping of floorboards and the hammering of the chain gang.

Zoe Quinn is a local singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Indie Folk duo, Freight Train Foxes are built around the talents of Brisbane singer/songwriters, Pat Kenny and Kobble Creek local Kelsey Berrington. Book now for August!

With an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, jazz ballads, gypsy bossas and french waltzes, the Gypsy Cats deliver exciting and energetic sets that will have you spell-bound from beginning to the end.

With an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, jazz ballads, gypsy bossas and french waltzes, the Gypsy Cats deliver exciting and energetic sets that will have you spell-bound from beginning to the end.

With an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, jazz ballads, gypsy bossas and french waltzes, the Gypsy Cats deliver exciting and energetic sets that will have you spell-bound from beginning to the end.

For over a decade Brisbane band Dezzie D and the Stingrayz has been bringing back the best memories with their unique take on the classic Rhythm & Blues of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

The Inadequates are an acoustic folk-rock-bluegrass trio sporting attire louder than their music. They deliver tight harmonies, unique covers and sparkling originals as they play through various genres, interspersed with hilarious banter.

Estampa is a World / Folk quartet based in Brisbane who mesmerise audiences with powerful and inspired performances. They evoke visions of Parisian laneways, South American sensuality, and unbridled joyous European folk-music.

After over a decade as one of the coolest jazz acts in town, the highly accomplished May Wood brings his quintet to Samford – for one night only!

Jan Van Dijk 4 reflects the heart of Gypsy Jazz, celebrating the music of the great swing era as made so memorable by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt of the Hot Club of France.

John Hogan and Maureen de Waal have been playing together for close to a decade, with shows at Brisbane Jazz Club, The Bug and across the Samford Valley. Together with percussionist David Fernandez, they play a stylish mix of jazz, contemporary music and Latin American grooves.