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By Benjamin Millar

Littlefoot

Sunday, May 7

Joe Neptune is the project of highly accomplished songwriters Nick Vorrath and Jarrad Brown. From 7pm, free.

223 Barkly Street, Footscray

Newport Bowls Club

Sunday, May 7

Way Out West Roots Music Club will host the first gig at its new home, featuring Todd Hart who has toured extensively as lead vocalist with Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame band Savoy Brown. From 2pm, $15 ($10 WOW members)

4 Market Street, Newport

The Dancing Dog

Wednesdays

Every Wednesday night is open mic night, with music, poetry, storytelling, comedy and more all welcome. From 8pm, free.

42A Albert St, Footscray

Kooringal Golf Club

Saturday, June 3

One of Australia’s biggest pop stars of the ‘60s, Normie Rowe will perform with his band, the Playboys. Tickets from $30. From 6.30pm. Bookings, 9315 0855.

Wilga Avenue, Altona

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