MATT TONKS // Sunday, 16 May 2021 // 6:00 - 8:00 pm // Free live music to accompany dinner // Bookings: auntyeds.com.au

Kick back and banish the pre-week blues at Katoomba's best bar and burger joint, with a serving of the Blue Mountains best live music on the side. With nostalgic decor, old-school meals, craft beers, regional wines and retro cocktails, Aunty Ed's Katoomba will be THE place to hang out on a Sunday evening. But book ahead - Aunty Ed's is a locals favourite night out.

This week, MATT TONKS, will be dropping in for a couple of sets. The shows of singer & guitarist Matt Tonks have earned a reputation for a unique haunting power with his lyrics, songs and instrumental music leading audiences far from the beaten track. A two-time finalist for APRA Songwriter and Best Live Performance Awards (MusicOz Awards) Tonks takes flight into an often unexpected world of mesmerising, spontaneous sound. Matt’s latest album was a collaboration “Bird and Tree Men” with Sydney luminaries Jonathan Swartz, (double bass), Stu Hunter (piano) and Syd Green (drums).
In 2016 Matt returned to Europe and the US, playing solo shows at Ronnie Scotts (London), Paris, Los Angeles (The House of Blues), Austin and Nashville. He is a past winner of the Drum Media Alternative Artist of the Year (MusicOz) and was recently included on the ABC Music release "Under the Covers - Seductive Sounds for a Late Late Night". His releases include Bird and Tree Men - The Flight Begins” (2019), Blend (2016) The Heavy Yen Project (Album 2014), Islands of String & Skin (Album 2013), Eat Yourself (Album 2010), Blanket (EP 2008) & Synaesthesia (Album 2007).

SLACK-OFF SUNDAYS @ AUNTY ED'S:
Presented by 'Music in the Mountains', 'Slack-Off Sundays' is the best groove you're going to find anywhere in the Blue Mountains. The vibe is casual, the beer is cold, the burgers are tops, and the live music is the perfect backdrop when hanging out with some mates. Featuring the finest musicians hanging around the Blue Mountains, you're sure to find your jam. There are 2 sets of free live music between 6:00 - 8:00 pm to accompany dinner, so order a drink, a bite to eat and enjoy. Reservations are essential - head to auntyeds.com.au to book your dinner table now as seats fill fast.

WHAT IS AUNTY ED'S?:
We are Katoomba's Best retro-styled restaurant, cafe and bar located halfway down Katoomba street in a hidden basement. Serving up classic dishes, burgers and snacks, Aunty Ed's menu caters for all tastes and dietary requirements including tasty options for our coeliac and vegan friends. Our delicious milkshakes and spiders are a hit with kids of all ages, topped with fresh cream and sweet treats. We grind fresh, locally roasted beans from Cassiopeia coffee and alternative milks from MilkLab Co are available. For the big kids, the bar is well stocked with over 40 independent Australian craft beers, regional wines, and an assortment of classic and retro-inspired cocktails.