Lynda Brady Productions
Jazz On Thursdays at the Rising Sun Hotel South Melbourne, with the Joe Ruberto Quartet and very special guests
Jazz On Thursdays 26/02/26-Rebecca Mendoza
Thursday 26 February 2026
REBECCA MENDOZA is one of the finest jazz singers in Australia. Having been influenced by singers such as Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson and Ella Fitzgerald from an early age, she has developed into a seasoned performer. From singing in intimate jazz clubs to large musical theatres all over the world and even the silver screen Rebecca’s voice always shines. She'll be joined by the Joe Ruberto Quartet - Paul Van Ross on woodwinds, Dean Cooper on drums, Dan Gordon on double bass & Joe Ruberto on piano.
Rebecca always presents a show not to be missed! Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 12/03/26-Miriam Waks (NY)
Thursday 12 March 2026
MIRIAM WAKS is a New York based Australian singer/songwriter has performed at venues and residencies across the globe including New York, Buenos Aires, France, Cuba, Edinburgh, London, Italy, Brussels, India, Macau, Hong Kong & Australia. She is one of those vocalists you just want to hear more of, every time you hear her.
Joined tonight by the outstanding Joe Ruberto Quartet - when only the best will do, this show will sell out in no time. Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 26/03/26-Sarah Maclaine
Thursday 26 March 2026
SARAH MACLAINE is back!! One of Melbourne's most prolific vocalists, Sarah performs in many different settings and genres. She will be joined by Gianni Marinucci on brass, Dean Addison on bass, Gideon Marcus on drums & Joe Ruberto on piano - what a line up! You can only imagine what musical excitement is created with this ensemble. A great show - not to be missed! Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 19/02/26-Tamara Kuldin
Thursday 19 February 2026
TAMARA KULDIN is opening the year of Jazz On Thursdays! Tamara, a Melbourne based melody maker, is all about bringing back the sass and sophistication of that vintage era of music with her own modern, sultry yet playful twist. A lover of storytelling through song, Tamara’s unique and versatile vocal styling has been inspired by a diverse palette of female vocalists such as Doris Day, Sarah Vaughan & Joni Mitchell. This lady is a songbird that is always fun and entertaining. Tamara will be joined by the Joe Ruberto Quartet made up of only the finest of musicians in town - Eric Budd on brass, Dean Addison on double bass, Gideon Marcus on drums & Joe Ruberto on piano.
Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 18/12/25 Christmas Special
Thursday 18 December 2025
YVETTE JOHANSSON & FEM BELLING - This year Jazz On Thursdays Christmas Special brings you not one, but two world renowned entertainers with Joe Ruberto Quartet. With an all star band - Paul Van Ross on Woodwinds, Dean Cooper on Drums, Dean Addison on Double Bass & Joe Ruberto on Piano!
Experience the amazing musical magic these incredible artists create with a touch of Christmas as well. And if you've been good there'll be special guests & some Christmas surprises too. Delicious meals and drinks available at bar prices too. Tickets just $25.00
All tables will be min. of 8 people. If you want to be seated with particular people, please contact the event organiser.
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 27/11/25-Nichaud Fitzgibbon
Thursday 27 November 2025
Australia's premier jazz stylist Nichaud Fitzgibbon returns to Jazz On Thursdays. Her natural charisma & feisty elegance brings sophistication to her performance of popular jazz standards. Her sultry, warm sound of Nichaud leaves you wanting to hear more. Tonight Nichaud is joined by the legendary Joe Ruberto Quartet. Tickets are just $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 13/11/25-Ruby Page
Thursday 13 November 2025
After celebrating 11 years of Jazz On Thursdays, we welcome the return of Ruby Page - the vocalist from the very first show. Ruby has performed with many talented musicians and we're excited to have her take to the stage with the Joe Ruberto Quartet - Paul Van Ross on various woodwinds, Dean Cooper on drums, James Clark on double bass & Joe Ruberto on piano.
Book now! Tickets just $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 30/10/25-Rick Correnza
Thursday 30 October 2025
RICK CORRENZA is a singer and performer of the golden age of jazz ranging from the 1930s to the 1960s - singing standards from the Great American Songbook paying homage to the greats of yesteryear – Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Ray Charles to name a few.
Add the Joe Ruberto Quartet to the mix and you’ve got an evening full of the passion and romance of the golden years of jazz.
Tickets just $18.00 each for this world class show.
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 02/10/25-Nina Ferro
Thursday 2 October 2025
NINA FERRO, multi award-winning vocalist, songwriter, session and recording artist has a powerful, evocative voice, ridiculous vocal range and captivating stage presence, is coming to Jazz On Thursdays. She is one of the hottest, most sought after performers locally & abroad. She has earned an enviable international reputation.
Joined by the excellent Joe Ruberto Quartet, this show promises to be nothing less than extraordinary & will sell out in no time. Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 18/09/25-Sarah Maclaine
Thursday 18 September 2025
SARAH MACLAINE is back!! One of Melbourne's most prolific vocalists, Sarah performs in many different settings and genres. She will be joined by Eric Budd on brass, Dean Addison on bass, Gideon Marcus on drums & Joe Ruberto on piano - what a line up! You can only imagine what musical excitement is created with this ensemble. A great show - not to be missed! Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 04/09/25-Fem Belling
Thursday 4 September 2025
FEM BELLING is coming to Jazz On Thursdays! Her South African Jazz and theatre roots augment her unique musicality, choices and interpretations - she's a breathtaking storyteller through music. Many of you know she is one of the most exciting jazz vocalists and violinists around. She's always in very high demand, and we're super excited to have her in our midst. Fem, her voice and violin, will be joined by the Joe Ruberto Quartet - made up of only the best musicians around. Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 07/08/25-Tamsin West
Thursday 7 August 2025
TAMSIN WEST returns to Jazz On Thursdays!
Tamsin has performed with many ensembles, singing some of her favourites from Peggy Lee, Doris Day and Bessie Smith.
Tamsin performs regularly at festivals around the country and tonight is joined by J the Joe Ruberto Quartet - Jason Downes on reeds, Dean Addison on double bass, Dean Cooper on drums & of course everyone's favourite pianist - Joe Ruberto. Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 24/07/25-Nichaud Fitzgibbon
Thursday 24 July 2025
Australia's premier jazz stylist Nichaud Fitzgibbon returns to Jazz On Thursdays. Her natural charisma & feisty elegance brings sophistication to her performance of popular jazz standards. Her sultry, warm sound of Nichaud leaves you wanting to hear more. Tonight Nichaud is joined by the legendary Joe Ruberto Quartet. Tickets are just $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel
Jazz On Thursdays 10/07/25-Tamara Kuldin
Thursday 10 July 2025
TAMARA KULDIN, the Melbourne based melody maker, is all about bringing back the sass and sophistication of that vintage era of music with her own modern, sultry yet playful twist. A lover of storytelling through song, Tamara’s unique and versatile vocal styling has been inspired by a diverse palette of female vocalists such as Doris Day, Sarah Vaughan & Joni Mitchell. Tonight with the Joe Ruberto Quartet, it's a very special show. Tickets only $18.00
The Rising Sun Hotel