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In Retrspect Glorious
A Charles Jenkins showcase of career highlights. Darebin Music Feast: Oct 26, 2018, Wesley Anne, Northcote A one-off a stellar night of songs from every stage of his career: From The Mad Turks, to Icecream Hands, from The Zhivagos and the Amateur Historians, to his...
read moreCharles Jenkins at the Bundanoon Memorial Soldiers Hall
ON SAT 23 JUN 2018 Bundanoon Memorial Soldiers Hall Tickets $25 or $30 at the door if not sold out. Book at Eventbrite.com.au and search 'Charles sings in Bundanoon'. After booking, to reserve your seats with other friends, call Lyndell 0415 680 018. BYO...
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Charles Jenkins 2017 news – NEW ALBUM is on the way in July!
Charles Jenkins and the Zhivagos are thrilled to announce the launch of their new album The Last Polaroid, as part of the Leaps and Bounds Festival, at a special Sunday afternoon show at the Gasometer Hotel, on July 23. Their first album since the AGE/Music Victoria...
read moreCharles Jenkins 2016 news!
There's a new Zhivagos record slowly bubbling away in various recording sheds around Melbourne, plus a bunch of solo/duo shows coming up, including these ones at the Croxton Park Hotel front bar. From Icecream Hands to The Zhivagos to the Amateur Historians, each...
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Watch The Barrel Song LIVE!
By popular demand here's the final song on side A of Too Much Water In The Boat - a.k.a. The Barrel Song - performed live at the Northcote Social Club, back in March. Enjoy!
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New video ~ Went To The Chapel live
We've got more from the gig that keeps on giving! Check out "Went To The Chapel" from Love Your Crooked Neighbour With Your Crooked Heart live at the "Too Much Water In The Boat" album launch in March. With help from special guests Susannah Espie and Douglas Lee...
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One night only! Charles Jenkins & His Amateur Historians – 10th July
The Leaps and Bounds Festival present a ONE NIGHT ONLY skewed look at the history of Melbourne by Charles Jenkins and his Amateur Historians. New songs and stories that dig down deep into Melbourne's past. When Leaps & Bounds approached Charles about doing a show as...
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Watch (Ain’t Enough Love) On The Snowy Mountains live!
Check out the latest video instalment from the “Too Much Water In The Boat” album launch at Northcote Social Club on March 2nd. This time we have ‘(Ain't Enough Love) On The Snowy Mountains’ featuring the brilliant Suzannah Espie and amazing Jack Howard. Enjoy! ...
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‘Sweet Mildura’ live video
Check out the third video instalment from the "Too Much Water In The Boat" album launch at Northcote Social Club on March 2nd. This time we have 'Sweet Mildura' for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy! [video type="vimeo" clip_id="97211133" width="800" byline="false"...
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Swing Bridge video (performed by Georgia Fields)
Another captivating video from the March 2nd launch of Too Much Water In The Boat. Again we dip into the back catalogue, this time with the sublime Georgia Fields making Swing Bridge her own. Written by Charles and Elliot Jenkins. Filmed by Santana Rudge and Jo Meares...
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