27/10/2026
TONIGHT at MBAS – THE HEAVY KICKS Album Launch + BLUES JAM!🔥🎸🥁🎸🔥 FREE ENTRY. Book by 2:30pm today for guaranteed table seating – walkups are welcome and doors open at 6:30pm for meals. The Heavy Kicks are on at 8pm + Blues Jam at 9pm. 🎶💙🎥NOTE: We LIVESTREAM the Feature Act from 8pm every Tuesday! Go to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society - MBAS page to view.
MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB
Tuesday 27th OCTOBER 2026 • FREE ENTRY, all welcome!
8:00pm: Feature act: THE HEAVY KICKS
9:00pm – 11:00pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm)
6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm – 8:30pm)
FREE entry and walkups are always welcome, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for guaranteed table seating. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-27-10-2026
🎶🎥NOTE: The Feature Act is LIVESTREAMED on the night from 8:00pm via the MBAS page.
THE HEAVY KICKS are a raw, electric, and unapologetically blues and groove-driven Melbourne-based power trio, who push the boundaries of 60's & 70's blues rock. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist SHAUN KLINGER, with CHRIS ROURKE on bass and MARK DEGIORGIO on drums, the band delivers a sound that is equal parts soulful, gritty, and explosive. The trio make their return to the MBAS ‘House of Blues’ stage to launch their new album, after a popular debut last year.
The Heavy Kicks are known for high-energy performances that blur the lines between structured songwriting and free-flowing improvisation. Their sets weave together fiery original compositions with reimagined classics, showcasing a unique ability to channel the roots of the blues while fearlessly exploring progressive, psychedelic, and alternative soundscapes. Klinger’s reputation as a tone-shaping guitarist and gear-builder underpins the band’s sonic identity, while Rourke and Degiorgio lock in with thunderous precision, creating a rhythm section that’s both heavy and dynamic. Together, they craft music that is immersive, unpredictable, and unmistakably their own.
Whether lighting up intimate venues or commanding festival stages, The Heavy Kicks bring a raw intensity that connects instantly with audiences. With every show, they prove why they’re one of the most exciting live acts in Australia’s modern blues-rock scene.
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ABOUT THE MBAS: Formed in 1990, the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS) is a not-for-profit organisation run by a volunteer team of blues music lovers. MBAS hosts free Tuesday night live music events and jams at its clubhouse at Flemington Bowls Club, alongside producing special ticketed events and a free "Blues Weekly" e-newsletter. All MBAS initiatives – including the annual International Blues Challenge, Women 'N' Blues and Youth in Blues Programs – are funded by weekly raffle drives, Membership fees and donations. Thank you to President & Committee of the Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club for hosting all our live blues music events.
