Name: Jimmy McGrath and Mem Davis
Start: 2026-03-27T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-03-27T11:00:00+11:00
Location: Smith's Alternative

This March, Mem Davis brings her Sweet Road Tour to join forces with award-winning songwriter Jimmy McGrath for a special dual-headline at Smith’s Alternative, Canberra.
With a reputation for intimate, emotionally resonant performances, Mem and Jimmy blend heartfelt songwriting with warmth, humour and raw honesty.
Audiences can expect an evening of unmistakable vocals sharing stripped back ballads, thoughtful lyrics, and the special energy that can only come from a live performance.
Step inside, take a seat, and be part of something that pulls on your heartstrings.
Jimmy McGrath is a touring singer-songwriter.
Experiencing a Jimmy McGrath performance feels like sitting down with an old friend, where every lyric and melody resonates like a memory. His shows are intimate, weaving soulful melodies with insightful storytelling that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. With a rare blend of emotional vulnerability and thoughtful intelligence, Jimmy’s music leaves a lasting impression, making you reflect long after.
In 2025 Jimmy took out a top ten spot in the Toyota 'Best of the buskers championship' At the Tamworth Country Music Festival, graduating from the CMAA Academy of Country Music, and taking out the 'Ringers Western & 94.1's 'Brand new star' competition.
In 2026 that has continued with guest appearances for Ashleigh Dallas at her Tamworth town hall show, and for Melody Moko at her Bluebird room show.
With his much anticipated debut album to release in 2026 there is a lot to be seen from Jimmy this year.
The Sweet Road Tour celebrates the upcoming release of Mem Davis’s next single, It’s All Just Love.
Mem invites listeners on a journey of joy, love, and heartfelt emotion. With songs that will break your heart and heal it all over again, she’ll have you laughing, crying and digging into all the feelings.
Mem’s first single Young Love (2023) showcased her rose-coloured attitude to life, while her follow up, Being a Kid, reminds audiences of the importance of imagination in adulthood.
She has graced the stages of Tamworth Country Music Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival, Jamberoo Music Festival, and Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, captivating people far and wide with her distinctive sound and powerful voice.
Mem lives and tours full-time with her partner in their caravan, bringing her special brand of honest songwriting to music lovers across Australia.