Melbourne is throwing up some great soul and funk bands of late, particularly the ones with a subtle strain of garage rock running through their grooves. Saskwatch have released a new single this month which was recorded by go-to-guy Mikey Young. It is out now digitally and will be followed by a 7″ vinyl release on Northside Records. Keep an eye on their Bandcamp page for more info about that.

Tour dates:

MARCH

• Thursday 21 March- Cherry Bar, Melbourne (residency)
• Saturday 23 March- The Hill Are Alive Festival
• Thursday 28 March- Cherry Bar, Melbourne (residency)
• Saturday 30 March- Bluesfest, Byron Bay
• Sunday 31 March- Bluesfest, Bryon Bay

APRIL

• Friday 12 April- Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
• Saturday 13 April- Sol Bar, Maroochydore
• Friday 19 April- Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
• Saturday 20 April- Theatre Royale, Castlemaine
• Sunday 21 April- Ballarat High School, Ballarat
• Wednesday 24 April- Transit Bar, Canberra
• Friday 26 April- Gum Ball Festival, Hunter Valley
• Saturday 27 April- Oxford Art Factory, Sydney