Searching for Charlie Owen in Marrickville

Searching for Charlie Owen in Marrickville

185 BarMarrickville, NSW
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 from 5 pm to 8 pm AEDT
Overview

Guitar maestro with Beasts of Bourbon, Louis Tillett, Paul Kelly, Tex Perkins and more takes us on on a music and spoken word journey.

Charlie Owen’s music and spoken word show has become one of the must see events on the Australian touring calendar. The gigs retracing his storied career under the “Searching for Charlie Owen” banner have attracted full houses and warm reviews up and down the Australian East Coast.

From his work with Tex Don and Charlie, Beasts of Bourbon, the New Christs and Divynils to collaborations with Louis Tillett, Paul Kelly, Tex Perkins, and the Working Class Ringos. Charlie has consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft whilst captivating audiences with his ferocious and at times tender performances.

Long considered a guitarist’s guitarist, Charlie’s poignant “Searching…” shows take audiences backstage via his warm, funny and sometimes sad reflections on the people he’s met and played with.

With a career spanning four decades there are a lot of back pages to explore. Don’t miss these special shows and the opportunity to share Charlie’s passion, up close and personal.

Supporting are Paul Berwick (ex-Happy Hate Me Nots) launching his new EP and Looch Lewis (and friends).

Guitar maestro with Beasts of Bourbon, Louis Tillett, Paul Kelly, Tex Perkins and more takes us on on a music and spoken word journey.

Charlie Owen’s music and spoken word show has become one of the must see events on the Australian touring calendar. The gigs retracing his storied career under the “Searching for Charlie Owen” banner have attracted full houses and warm reviews up and down the Australian East Coast.

From his work with Tex Don and Charlie, Beasts of Bourbon, the New Christs and Divynils to collaborations with Louis Tillett, Paul Kelly, Tex Perkins, and the Working Class Ringos. Charlie has consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft whilst captivating audiences with his ferocious and at times tender performances.

Long considered a guitarist’s guitarist, Charlie’s poignant “Searching…” shows take audiences backstage via his warm, funny and sometimes sad reflections on the people he’s met and played with.

With a career spanning four decades there are a lot of back pages to explore. Don’t miss these special shows and the opportunity to share Charlie’s passion, up close and personal.

Supporting are Paul Berwick (ex-Happy Hate Me Nots) launching his new EP and Looch Lewis (and friends).

Line-up

Paul Berwick

Solo, ex-Happy Hate Me Nots

Looch Lewis

Solo. Looch Lewis and The Press Gangsters, Dave Favours & The Roadside Ashes.

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In-person
  • Doors at 4pm

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before the event

Location

185 Bar

185 Marrickville Road

Marrickville, NSW 2204

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