Cummings comes back to Docklands

If you missed Melbourne singer-songwriter Stephen Cummings and the Swimmers perform earlier this year, this month offers you a second chance.

With veteran musicians Robert Googe and Bill McDonald, the band plays an acoustic gig every Thursday evening in September at the historical Mission to Seafarers building, located at 717 Flinders St, Docklands. The last season at the mission was such a success that they will entertain us again.

This time around their set will include tunes from Cummings’ 15th solo album Good Bones released late last year and a mix of material that forms a sort of Cummings anthology.

The band enjoys its stints at the mission and is returning to a venue where the atmosphere relates well to its sound and rhythmic storytelling.

Cummings will be set up in the Little Celia Room, which was originally the chaplain’s boardroom at the mission.

In the style of an old town crier, Cummings rings a genuine ship’s bell mounted on the wall, to let his audience know the show is about to start.

The 1960s-style bar serves beer, wine and spirits at $5 each – old world prices at the old world venue!

So be sure not to miss out this time. Stephen Cummings and the Swimmers – featuring Robert Googe and Bill McDonald. Thursdays in September 8pm-10pm. Entry $15

The Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders St, Docklands. Walking distance from Southern Cross Station.