The annual Mothers Day Roda de Choro is on again. Bring your Mum’s down to Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly Street, St Kilda, next Sunday the 13th between 1pm and 4pm. Enjoy a special afternoon of Brazilian music. The all acoustic choro and samba session showcases some of Melbourne’s finest musicians together with students of Brazilian music,amateurs and aficionados. The Roda de Choro is based on the musical soirees held in the bars and backyards of Rio de Janeiro in the early part of the 20th century. These informal gatherings have continued all over Brazil for the past century and this social form of music making has now found its way into the beer garden at Pure Pop records. Don’t miss this special event. It’s free!

Come on down to Pure Pop records, 221 Barkly Street St Kilda, for an afternoon of Brazilian music.The fun starts at 1pm and goes until 4pm. Melbournes best beer garden is the setting for an afternoon of acoustic Brazilian music, Bbq and cool beverages

Come on down to Pure Pop Records at St Kilda and enjoy the sounds of Brazil in a Roda de Choro. The Roda is often describe as the heart and soul of choro. An number of talented,enthusiastic and passionate Melbourne musicians (choroes) have been keeping the Sunday choro tradition alive here in Melbourne. Come along to here some of Australia`s finest musicians play Brazilian instrumental music in an informal gathering. Those familiar with the choro repertoire are welcome to bring their instrument and join in. Or, just come along an listen, as an engaged audience plays an essential role in any roda. The fun starts at 1pm and goes until 4pm. Food (Argentinean Bbq) and beverages (licensed beer garden)are available. It`s free!

After a hugely successful CD launch to start the year, Trio Agogo will play every Saturday in February at the Wesley Anne , 250 High Street, Northcote . The Trio will be feature very special guest Ben Carr on the first and fourth Saturday. Music starts at 5.30 until 7.30. (please note, on Feb 4th music starts at 5pm) Admission is FREE! The new CD `Trio Agogo and Friends-The story of Benjamin Constant` , featuring Ben Carr along with an all-star guest list, will be on sale.

Trio Agogo and Friends launch their long awaited studio debut Friday, January 20. The C.D , The story of Benjamin Constant, brings together all the musical elements of Brazilian choro and samba that fans of Trio Agogo have come to enjoy. The album features seven original compositions by the Trio`s guitarist Paul Carey, covering a range of classic choro rhythms and grooves including maxixe, samba, polka and the obligatory waltz. Cavaquinista Joshua Bridges contributes a wonderful composition and is a featured guest on the C.D. Other freinds and featured artists are Ben Carr and Matt Baulch sharing lead and solo duties on flute, clarinet and saxophone.
Other special guests will also be performing live with the Trio on Friday

The show takes place at Melbourne`s famous Paris Cat Jazz Club and Trio Agogo and Fiends hit the stage at 7.30 p.m .The club is located at 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne VIC and tickets are $15/12. Reservations can be made by phone on 9642 4711. http://www.pariscat.com.au/

Trio Agogo play Brazilian choro,samba and baiao at Melbournes newest Brazilian hotspot, Carioca Cafe Bar, 15 Johnston Street ( crn off Nicholson) Fitzroy , Vic
Come on down and enjoy the atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro right here in Fitzroy! Enjoy a kibe, pastel,pao de queijo or Brazil`s national dish Feijoada Completa. New Trtio Agogo C.D `The Story of Benjamin Constant` out now !! The fun starts at 8 pm.

Trio Agogo is back! After a 3 week hiatus, the choroes of Melbourne are at it again. Starting at 4 p.m this Sunday Nov 27th at Pure Pop Records (221 Barkly Street,St Kilda ,Vic) .Together with some very special guests the Trio will present music from their brand new,hot of the presses C.D (official launch Janurary 20th Paris Cat).
On Friday November 4t and 18th, they`re back at Rue Bebelons (267 Little Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC 3000) playing choro,samba and gritty forro from 6 p.m. More shows in and around Melbourne to be announced soon ,so stay tuned…..

Lot’s of great Brazilian music coming up in the next few days. Doug de Vries solo at the MRC on Friday night. Trio Agogo, Diana Clark & Odeon, Boranda Brasil and Agobloco at Pure Pop Records on Sunday, and Tuesday night, the full Boranda Brasil present a very special concert at BMW Edge.

555 Music Co`s very own guitar teacher Adam May will present an evening of Brazilian music on November 10th @ 7.30pm. Adam will complete his BMUS Honours at Melbourne Conservatorium of Music this month and he will be performing music from his graduation recital. His eclectic programme will include solo guitar music by renowned Brazilian composers Villa Lobos, Egberto Gismonti, Bellinati and Garoto.
The second set of this unique recital will showcase choro music performed by Adam in ensemble with his colleagues from Melbourne Conservatorium. Choro is an instrumental style developed in Rio de Janeiro in the late nineteenth century and is played all over Brazil to this day. Adam has been introducing this vibrant guitar music to Melbourne audiences during the past two years and has even managed to have it included in the Conservatoriums chamber music programme. The group will play music by Pixinguinha, Gnattali and Jacob do Bandolim.
Special guest will be Ken Murray, guitar lecturer at Melbourne Conservatorium.
This is a night not to be missed by lovers of Brazilian music and guitar aficionados alike.
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Trio Agogo join forces with sax man Ben Carr for a month long residency at The Wesley Anne, 250 High Street Northcote.
The fun starts this Friday the 2nd of September at 5.30 pm.
Music lovers can enjoy 2 hot sets of Brazilian instrumental hits!
As usual the classic choros from Waldir Azevedo, Jacob do Bandolim and Pixinguinha will be featured along with a new set of choros composed by Trio Agogo axeman Paul ‘P.C’ Carey. If that`s not enough, pandeirista and triangleiro ‘Big’ Al Kerr will also flex his samba muscle on the drum kit.
Not to be missed!

N.B: Trio Agogo will play Fri 9th at Rue Bebelons, not the W.A.

MC Guitar Duo (Adam May & Paul Carey) will perform from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm every Friday at the RACV City Club beginning this Friday July the 15th. The residency will run for 6 weeks concluding on the 18th of August. The RACV City Club is located at 501 Burke Street ,Melbourne Victoria. For more information go to http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/primary/racv+club/city+club