Blame the Parents Battle of the Bands for this. When Danna Paltos showed up to her first rehearsal for the St Kilda Primary Band “Primary Scream” on the premise that she could “sing a bit”, the band had one of those jaw dropping moments when she ripped a Beyonce’ song to pieces on her first go at rehearsal. Two battles later, with a victory in 2022, Danna and two other alumni from Primary Scream (Dave Leggatt and Cathy Pappas) teamed up to form the Spirit Ditch with Ricky Feldman (who competed with the Rip Offs) and drummer Andy Irwin. Andy and Dave have a simple bond – whatever band they’re in, the other one is too.

“Mama’s Brew - a powerhouse of talent and an explosion of funk-infused originals!

Take a listen to some of The Spirit Ditch below:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CtShZQf6vEGOHJs3oWONt?si=psob-nnHS8-RD2_ZNulebA

Collectively, Mama’s Brew band consists of many decades of music experience – with its members having met back in high school in the 80’s. They have since played together in multiple iterations of cover bands, rocking the stages of many pubs, bars, restaurants, weddings, parties, festivals and corporate events. In late 2023, they shifted their focus back onto their original music, tapping into more than two decades worth of archived compositions, influenced by legendary artists such as Prince, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Jamiroquai. Their performances are now a culmination of re-working some of the ole stuff and bringing a whole lotta fresh into the mix. You can expect a captivating experience both musically and visually, as their funk-driven arrangements and compelling vocals will have you grooving along in no time.”

Doors open at 2:30pm and tickets can be purchased below:

The Spirit Ditch Mama's Brew Tickets, George Lane, St Kilda | TryBooking Australia

See you there :)