Calling all lovers of Sting, Harry Connick Jr's funk albums, Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder...music with soul and groove. Presenting a band of heavy hitters, pushing each other to interpret great songs with feel and passion. The Guides will take you on a journey of musical excellence, soaring through funk, jazz and popular music, paying homage to the songwriter's craft, while expanding horizons through improvisation.

Led by Simon Watson, singer/piano player, and featuring some of the Brisbane music scene's most highly regarded players, this is a show to get excited about - individual brilliance meeting synchronicity, great songs meeting great interpretation.

Let The Guides take you somewhere you've never been before!

Based out of Brisbane, Golden Sound is, according to The Good Guide, "a combination of jazz, soul, funk and sonic sex.”

Resembling the classic 1970s feel good funk sound, with swirling synths, driving rhythms and sizzling horns - Golden Sound creates a palette of sonic goodness.

Brisbane-based guitarist and songwriter Tim Sladden has developed eclecticism and true originality with his musicianship and songwriting. He plays regularly in many different projects both nationally and internationally while at the same time holding a lecturer/instructor position at JMC Academy in Brisbane and Southern Cross University in Lismore.

Boasting solo supports slots for acts including Pete Murray, Busby Marou and the Cat Empire, Tim is no stranger to the stage. He has performed as part of the Brisbane International Jazz Festival, The Jazz and Shiraz Festival, Brisbane Fringe Festival, Mullum Music Festival, The Village Festival and many others.

In addition to his work as a solo artist, Tim has been the guitarist of choice for artists like Conrad Sewell, Wendy Mathews, Sahara Beck, Katie Noonan, Mark Sholtez, Casey Donovan and Natalie Gillespie.

Aside from his diverse career as a guitarist, Tim has recorded, produced and toured two EP’s (including a sold out show at the Junk Bar in Brisbane). More recently, Tim composed music for a podcast entitled "Winding Road" (featured on audible) which saw several of his songs performed by Bernard Fanning and Elana Stone.

Larry Mitchell is a Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and performer who has toured the world playing guitar with well-known artists including Tracy Chapman, Billy Squier, Ric Ocasek and Miguel Bosé. In his original compositions, Larry skillfully weaves guitar textures that showcase his virtuosity as a solo artist and ensemble player.

As an artist, he has released 9 solo records, 2 EP’s and won a San Diego Music Award for best pop jazz artist.

As a producer-engineer, Larry has won 26 New Mexico Music Awards in various categories from pop, adult contemporary, rap, rock, country and Native American. He won a Grammy Award for producing, engineering and performing on “Totemic Flute Chants” by artist Johnny Whitehorse, who is better known as Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo.

Larry is currently touring with his own trio as well as with Native artists Shelley Morningsong, Dawn Avery, Joy Harjo and Robert Mirabal.

Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays

Introducing Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays!

A swampy, sparkly chaos of brass, beats, and big  energy. Our five-piece band will bring disco twists, party anthems, and all the mayhem you can handle. 

Every Sunday, only at The Alligator Club.

Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays

Introducing Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays!

A swampy, sparkly chaos of brass, beats, and big  energy. Our five-piece band will bring disco twists, party anthems, and all the mayhem you can handle. 

Every Sunday, only at The Alligator Club.

Calling all lovers of Sting, Harry Connick Jr's funk albums, Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder...music with soul and groove. Presenting a band of heavy hitters, pushing each other to interpret great songs with feel and passion. The Guides will take you on a journey of musical excellence, soaring through funk, jazz and popular music, paying homage to the songwriter's craft, while expanding horizons through improvisation.

Led by Simon Watson, singer/piano player, and featuring some of the Brisbane music scene's most highly regarded players, this is a show to get excited about - individual brilliance meeting synchronicity, great songs meeting great interpretation.

Let The Guides take you somewhere you've never been before!

Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays

Introducing Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays!

A swampy, sparkly chaos of brass, beats, and big  energy. Our five-piece band will bring disco twists, party anthems, and all the mayhem you can handle. 

Every Sunday, only at The Alligator Club.

We're stoked to be an official BIGSOUND 2025 venue, hosting 3 nights of live music from some of the most exciting new artists in the country. Catch THE TULLAMARINES, LUCKY, DOGWORLD + more right here at The Alligator Club.

For tickets, visit: bigsound.org.au

We're stoked to be an official BIGSOUND 2025 venue, hosting 3 nights of live music from some of the most exciting new artists in the country. Catch THE TULLAMARINES, LUCKY, DOGWORLD + more right here at The Alligator Club.

For tickets, visit: bigsound.org.au

We're stoked to be an official BIGSOUND 2025 venue, hosting 3 nights of live music from some of the most exciting new artists in the country. Catch THE TULLAMARINES, LUCKY, DOGWORLD + more right here at The Alligator Club.

For tickets, visit: bigsound.org.au

Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays

Introducing Mardi Gras Mayhem Sundays!

A swampy, sparkly chaos of brass, beats, and big  energy. Our five-piece band will bring disco twists, party anthems, and all the mayhem you can handle. 

Every Sunday, only at The Alligator Club.

Calling all lovers of Sting, Harry Connick Jr's funk albums, Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder...music with soul and groove. Presenting a band of heavy hitters, pushing each other to interpret great songs with feel and passion. The Guides will take you on a journey of musical excellence, soaring through funk, jazz and popular music, paying homage to the songwriter's craft, while expanding horizons through improvisation.

Led by Simon Watson, singer/piano player, and featuring some of the Brisbane music scene's most highly regarded players, this is a show to get excited about - individual brilliance meeting synchronicity, great songs meeting great interpretation.

Let The Guides take you somewhere you've never been before!