The Moonee Valley Drifters Songs and Tales of Texas and Louisiana by The Coolroom at The Northern Arts Hotel

The Moonee Valley Drifters present a single-day performance celebrating the songs and tales of Texas and Louisiana on April 17, 2026, at The Coolroom at the Northern Arts Hotel in Castlemaine. The band, featuring Tom Forsell on vocals, guitar, and accordion, Rob Grenville on vocals and guitar, John Brockton on vocals and drums, and Dave Patterson on double bass, will perform classics by legends including Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Ray Price, Doug Sahm, Moon Mullican, the Kershaw Brothers, and Flaco Jimenez. The show runs from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM in an intimate listening room atmosphere ideal for Americana and western swing. Tickets are priced at $25 for general admission, with discounts for Coolmates and packages available. The venue offers a relaxed setting with reasonable drink prices, supported by Victorian Government funding.