Need a mood lift?  Click right and hear the story of my friend Amanda Rin.  She's orange and round and has thick skin - and that's just the beginning ...

Andrea and I had a wonderful reception to our first Adelaide Fringe show, 'Our Mothers' Country Hearts'.  The weather held, the venue/staff were terrific and the audience feedback was heartfelt - see below. Don't miss our next show on 14 March!

We will be exploring how our musical tastes were formed through songs, stories and sentiments derived from personal experience.  Although we have used our own stories, the show will resonate across the board.  

The Southern Byways are gearing up for our Fringe shows coming up in February and March.  Please see the table below for dates or click here to book.  I have also got two new WEA Courses starting soon - check out the current WEA catalogue - or contact me on 0479 127 442 or karlzander@icloud.com 

Our fledgeling Blues Trio had a great time playing a couple of sets at the Largs Bay RSL on 20 December 2025.  Thank you to all who attended and supported live and local music.  We are looking forward to playing more often at the RSL, as well as to introducing more students, artists and bands and even starting up a regular open mic night.  Please contact Karl on o479 127 442 for more info.

Join me and father-son combination Paul and Luke Molloy at the Largs Bay RSL for a fun session of Blues classics and quirky originals.  We are true locals, singing and playing a range of instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, resonators, bass and banjitar. It's all about the groove - from the swamp to the speakeasy and beyond. Pop in for great value drinks and stay for a hearty meal in this terrific local community asset. 

Andrea and I are pleased to announce a new show for the 2026 Adelaide Fringe.  We are presenting this project in collaboration with Cafe Komodo in Prospect.  

Our first practical songwriting workshop on Saturday 15 November was very successful. Once the nerves settled, all freely shared their ideas, lyrics, works in progress and completed songs. Feedback from the group was invaluable and all participants were able to develop their ideas further. Collaborations were formed and are set to continue.  It gave me great pleasure watch creativity in action and new songs come alive. Thank you to all participants who generously shared their musical, lyrical and vocal abilities.   Karl Zander - Songwriting Tutor