Featured Artist
Our featured artist this month is the incomparable Dan Romeo. When he's not mesmerising audiences with his original work in Dan Romeo & The Lone Strangers he is blowing them away on the covers circuit. Available as a solo, duo or trio, Dan Romeo is the ultimate performer. Click the link below to see what all the fuss is about
From soloists to bands,
ess is your live music booking destination
Whether it's at a pub, club, restaurant, wedding, party or function nothing beats the atmosphere and feel of having live music. ESS has a range of acts at our disposal that can cater to any event, genre or mood you desire.
All of the ESS acts are of the uppermost standard both musically and professionally. All of our acts are self sufficient and can provide a high quality P.A. & stage lighting. Our performers will read the room and play the music the audience is responding to. It will be live music as it is meant to be.
Browse through some of our live music options below. Contact us for any bookings, queries or specific requests.
JOHN
ROMEO
Lending his silky smooth guitar skills to a huge range of classic songs, there isn't a night that can't be enhanced by John. Click here to make a booking.
KRISHNA
JONES
The creative force behind ARIA nominated band Juice, Krishna Jones has been an integral part of Sydney's live music scene for almost three decades. Mixing funk, blues, jazz, reggae, and any other style he can get his riff churning hands onto. Click here to make a booking.
KIRK
BURGESS
Whatever the event, whoever the crowd, Kirk Burgess will have the perfect songs for the occasion. Click here to make a booking.
LAURENCE
TANG
The smooth sounds of Laurence Tang are just what you need to take your venue or party from great, to amazing. Click here to make a booking.
KRISTA
MONICA
Equally at home with tender ballads and upbeat rnb or funk, Krista is smooth like warm butter on toasted sourdough bread. A consummate performer and a favorite at many venues.Click here to make a booking.
LITTLE
GREEN
There is not enough room to list all the instruments the incredible Little Green has mastered. An amazing songwriter, Little Green brings a wealth of musical knowledge to the wide array of classics she performs live. Catch her at an ESS venue asap! Click here to make a booking.
ALYSHIA ALEJANDRO
A guitarist & pianist with an angelic voice, Alyshia is the perfect fit for any occasion. Click here to make a booking.
AJ DYCE -
PIANO MAN
Whether you want the crowd jumping or some beautiful background music, the Piano Man does it all. Click here to make a booking.
BRETT
SAMS
A big, deep toned voice, combined with dynamic guitar playing, he is the complete performer. Click here to make a booking.
CASSIDY
RAE
With numerous iTunes Country Chart Number 1 singles under her belt, Cassidy-Rae is quickly becoming a force in Australian country and overseas. She's even played to Barack Obama, and the Pope. But she'll always have time for audiences in her native Sydney. Click here to make a booking.
BRANDON
DUFF
Emerging from the Central Coast to go deep into the 2014 season of The Voice, Brandon has continued to win competitions and make influential friends (a mentorship with Amy Shark). An imposing figure with a pure, gentle voice, and one thing that many artists lack - a great big bushy beard! Click here to make a booking.
CHRISTINE
IBRAHIM
Known as the Cirque Songstress for her piano and aerial acrobatics, international performer Christine Ibrahim is a veritable powerhouse of song and dance. Whilst often performing interstate or overseas, Christine calls Sydney her home. Click here to make a booking.
COLETTE
ESTELLE
Deftly weaving the old-school jazz of Judy Garland with the modern vulnerability of Amy Winehouse, Colette Estelle is as smooth as she is captivating. Jazz, rnb, soul, Colette delivers it all with a refined voice and superior musicianship. Inner city vibes, and class all round. Click here to make a booking.
DAN
ROMEO
A skilled guitarist with a voice to match, Dan Romeo leaves every audience craving more. Click here to make a booking.
GOMER
LAUPUDOOH
Singer songwriter Gomer Lapudo'oh has lived his entire life in music, and it shows in his energetic, fun-filled performances. Mixing guitar with beatboxing, kick drum, tamborine, and pretty much anything else you can get a sound from tapping. Click here to make a booking.
SOLOISTS
LAWSON
DOYLE
Frontman for Brisbane tearaways Port Royal, Lawson Doyle can often be seen around Sydney filling ESS venues with his rich, soulful voice. It's like someone stuffed 3 great singers into his wiry 7 foot frame. Truly exceptional. Click here to make a booking.
RHIANNON
KATE
Smooth. Soulful. Rhiannon Kate is perfect for any occasion from Saturday night at the pub to making your wedding extra special. Click here to make a booking.
SAM
DOWLING
As lead guitarist for Hayley Jensen, Ben Ransom, Superstars of Country and many other Aussie shows Sam Dowling has built a reputation for exuberant, inclusive performances. Now Sam has added Solo shows to his impressive resume. Click here to make a booking.
SHIRINA
HOLMATOVA
Starting out as a busker in Sydney's CBD, Shirina has evolved into an exceptional performer with talent belying her age. One of those singers that reminds you just how uplifting music can be. Click here to make a booking.
TED
NASH
Multi-instrumentalist Ted Nash crosses musical genres like Frogger crossing his pixelated road. Like, a lot. An in demand performer who knows how to keep a crowd in a venue, and is flexible to any client's needs. Click here to make a booking.
TRAVIS
LOUGHHEAD
When he's not performing internationally on one of his many resort contracts, or releasing pop gems as Travis Drew, ESS regular Travis Loughhead can be found at one of our many venues showcasing his incredible vocal and instrumental skills. Click here to make a booking.
DUOS
the
BETA DUO
Bryn Douglas and Andy Clews have collectively played over a thousand shows. You can see it in their effortless delivery, hear it in the way their voices blend, their guitars embrace. Whatever the occassion - The Beta Duo will keep your punters glued to their seats. Click here to make a booking.
the
BETA DUO
Bryn Douglas and Andy Clews have collectively played over a thousand shows. You can see it in their effortless delivery, hear it in the way their voices blend, their guitars embrace. Whatever the occassion - The Beta Duo will keep your punters glued to their seats. Click here to make a booking.
the
BETA DUO
the
BETA DUO
CASSIDY-RAE
DUO
With numerous iTunes Country Chart Number 1 singles under her belt, Cassidy-Rae is quickly becoming a force in Australian country and overseas. She's even played to Barack Obama, and the Pope. But she'll always have time for audiences in her native Sydney. Click here to make a booking.
CASSIDY-RAE
DUO
CASSIDY-RAE
DUO
With numerous iTunes Country Chart Number 1 singles under her belt, Cassidy-Rae is quickly becoming a force in Australian country and overseas. She's even played to Barack Obama, and the Pope. But she'll always have time for audiences in her native Sydney. Click here to make a booking.
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CASSETTES
The Cassettes are not your average pop duo. Threading seamlessly between styles with grit and grace, The Cassettes are versatile, polished and sexy.
Rewind to the analog era with the best of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll and funk, or fast forward to the digital age with a fresh take on your favourite modern pop tracks. Click here to make a booking.
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CO-DEPENDANTS
The Co-Dependants are an incredibly versatile act led by Sydney guitarist and ESS founder Kirk Burgess. Harnessing his lack of ability to focus, Kirk has assembled a small army of brilliant musicians and singers to adapt to any client's needs. Available in duo, trio or full band format. Click here to make a booking.
CRISTIAN
ALVAREZ DUO
Latin vibes and impeccable groove. The Cristian Alvarez Duo will get people shaking their thing and wanting more, more, more! A mainstay of ESS venues throughout Sydney. Click here to make a booking.
FELICITY &
JOEY
Felicity Robinson has rapidly become a regular at weddings and venues throughout Sydney. Combining her talents with guitar virtuoso Joey McCoy, the result is a gorgeous mix of pop, jazz, rnb and ballads. Click here to make a booking.
FOXY
MAYHEM
If you're looking for Latin, Soul, Rnb and funk infused tunes from some of Sydney's finest musicians, then you've just found it. Foxy Mayhem provide the kind of ambience and musical backdrop that gets you thinking sunsets and champagne. I'm getting thirsty just writing this. Click here to make a booking.
INDIGO
HOUR
From intimate ceremonies to midnight singalongs, Indigo Hour bring a contagious energy to every performance, showing undeniable commitment to getting a party started or underscoring those moments to remember. .Click here to make a booking.
JACKSON
LUCIA
Sydney based Americana outfit Jackson Lucia conjure up all the sun drenched, open plains of vintage 'Hollywood America'. Think modern and classic tunes through a filter of romanticized US of A. There is no duo in Sydney quite like Jackson Lucia. Click here to make a booking.
KYLIE M
DUO
Possessing an amazing vocal range, coupled with a massive repertoire of songs and an effortless stage manner, Kylie M is one unique performer. Always ready to respond to an audience's requests, Kylie M will keep your patrons enthralled. Click here to make a booking.
ROMEO
BROTHERS
Dan and John Romeo have been playing tunes together since they were old enough to get their hands around a guitar neck. After many years and many shows, collectively playing here and abroad for a laundry list of amazing acts, the lads still love jamming in their hometown. Click here to make a booking.
SO FRESH
LIVE
Multi instrumentalist Byron Daniele and international artist Teegan Bishop are So Fresh Live - a party duo with a seemingly limitless repertoire of banging hits. In constant demand across Sydney, So Fresh Live are a high class, professional and undeniably entertaining act. Click here to make a booking.
BANDS
DAN ROMEO
BAND
Featuring one of Sydney's tightest rhythm sections, the Dan Romeo Band are just the thing to get an audience moving. These cats even walk to a funky groove. In conversation you'll catch them bobbing their heads to a rhythm only they can hear. Click here to make a booking.
FOXY
MAYHEM
If you're looking for Latin, Soul, Rnb and funk infused tunes from some of Sydney's finest musicians, then you've just found it. Foxy Mayhem provide the kind of ambience and musical backdrop that gets you thinking sunsets and champagne. I'm getting thirsty just writing this. Click here to make a booking.
GYRATE
Gyrate is the sound of 4 guys that never got past their teenage love of pure Rock 'n' Roll. Fronted by Sydney vocalist Matthew Nelson, this is a band as slick as they are passionate about the music they are keeping alive. Click here to make a booking.
LET'S GROOVE
TONIGHT
Led by Season 1 Voice Finalist Chris Ninni, and featuring the best musicians and singers that Sydney has to offer, Let's Groove Tonight have become a mainstay of weddings and corporate events throughout Sydney and NSW. Click here to make a booking.
PARTYSONIC
Partysonic bring to the table those almost mythical tracks such as Superstitious, I Will Survive, and Blame It On The Boogie, and mix in more recent toe tappers like Treasure, Valerie and Happy to bring you a night full of unbridled dance. Click here to make a booking.
PLANET
GROOVE
Able to switch seemlessly from smooth background grooves to robust party vibes, Planet Groove can make any event magical. As adept at audience requests as they are at filling a dance floor, Planet Groove are slick, tight, and a whole lot of fun. Click here to make a booking.
SO FRESH
LIVE
Multi instrumentalist Byron Daniele and international artist Teegan Bishop are the core of So Fresh Live - a party band with a seemingly limitless repertoire of banging hits. So Fresh Live are a high class, professional and undeniably entertaining act. Click here to make a booking.
SOUNDBYTE
Arising from the ashes of Sydney's COVID lockdown like the Phoenix if she had a double necked electric guitar, Soundbyte have come to preach the message of Rock. The kind of Rock that gets you sweaty, thirsty, and ready for a good time. Chunky riffs, soaring vocals, throbbing bass, a ringing snare drum. Click here to make a booking.
UNDER
WRAPS
Having performed close to 1000 shows, Under Wraps are approaching legendary status in the pubs and clubs around Sydney. Hard Rock Cafe, General Bourke, Bull n Bush, Penrith RSL, Unity Hall, Oatley Hotel - I could go on, but you get the idea. Click here to make a booking.