The Gov

Wednesday, July 08

The gigs are back at The Gov

The Governor Hindmarsh is amping up its live music offering again – with seated room only – as new social distancing rules enable venues to welcome back live audiences of up to 75 people from Friday.

Governor Hindmarsh Hotel's future in limbo

Adelaide live music institution the Governor Hindmarsh may not survive the coronavirus shutdown without a direct subsidy from the State Government to help it stay in business, says owner Brian Tonkin.

Peter Garrett is back on the road. Photo: Maclay Heriot

Peter Garrett tour bound for The Gov

Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett will play a gig in Adelaide in August to mark the launch of his new solo album, ‘A Version of Now’.

Review: Vin Garbutt

Opening the first set with a song about death, Vin Garbutt assured his audience at The Gov that his experience has always been that “folk music is better than fun”. ★★★★★

Deep South showcase of blues, roots and folk

The third Deep South Festival at The Gov featured a stellar cast of some of the finest blues, roots and folk musicians in Australia, assembled by organiser Dennis Kipridis.

Musician's artistic quest to conjure the true bluesman

The bluesman and his journey is a common theme in the paintings of musician and artist Brenton Manser, whose passions will converge at this week’s Deep South Festival.