
Simon Hodges and The Department + Louis Talay + David Mark + Rusty Tempo + Sanviora
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026 | 7:00PM
What?
BandsOnStage at the Freeway Hotel, 115 Reserve Rd, Artarmon, Sat 7 Nov. 7-10pm
7pm: Sanviora
7:15: Rusty Tempo
7:50: David Mark
8:25: Louis Talay
9:00: Simon Hodges and The Department
Simon Hodges and The Department
Simon Hodges and The Department are a Sydney-based rock band known for their versatile sound and insightful lyricism. With Simon Hodges on lead vocals and guitar, Lucas Rathmanner on guitar, Adam Riddell on bass, and Steve Simpson on drums, their music often evokes '90s alternative rock, blending varied styles with occasional political themes.
Louis Talay
Louis is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist playing upbeat covers from the 90s and 2000s alongside a few originals, bringing an easygoing, sing‑along vibe that suits a Friday night crowd.
David Mark
The David Mark songlist has a rhythm & a pulse that is solid, straightforward & uniquely his own. Whether touching on the provocative or expressing an emotion, he presents upbeat, Guitar inspired, jazz infused pop songs with body & soul
Rusty Tempo
RUSTY TEMPO is John Lagerlow in his guise as a musician. Rusty plays guitar, ukulele and bass and enjoys writing and producing music in his recording studio with his self cloned band "Rule of Three". While living in the very small town of Trundle some years back one of Rusty's projects was recording an album of Hank William's tunes called Hankeoke (available at all good online music outlets) but don't let that fool you - Rusty likes to genre hop (early 20th Century jazz, folk revival, folk rock, roots country & hard rock ) and loves collaborating with different musicians.
Sanviora
Sanviora is a young singer and guitarist who enjoys performing both acoustic and rock songs and has performed at numerous at open mic events. Her talent is evident on her YouTube channel
About the Freeway Hotel, Artarmon:
Come on in and experience the great atmosphere, friendly service and sensational food. Try our range of boutique beers on tap, including our very own High Octane, Low Octane and Republic Beer, while you relax in the fabulous Piano Bar or make use of our fantastic all new "PREMIER" TAB facilities in the Sports Bar. We're open early to very late.
The perfect venue for client meetings, social gatherings or just plain relaxation. Feel safe with our secure underground parking, free for guests and 100 spaces available
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