“ Vix is an accomplished Blues Aficionado, with a huge presence and a voice to match. ”
— The Courier Mail
About
Vix and the Slick Chix
Award winning Blues, Soul, R & B Band
Hailing from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this all-female Blues band, delivers an onstage vibe that is purely contagious.
Their recipe for the Blues is One part Chicago, a few drops of Soul, a good dash of Gospel & a little pinch of Country. They serve up it up HOT, with a BIG sound & a Double helping of Joy!
With a passion for the genre that is clearly evident in every performance ‘The Chix’ mine every last ounce of emotion from some of the greatest blues tunes ever written.
Coupling that with some tasty original tunes that sit along side the classics with ease, is what makes this one Crowd-Pleasing, Foot-Stomping Blues band NOT to be missed!
The band is driven by the smokey powerhouse vocals of Vix, who The Courier Mail called an "accomplished Blues Aficionado, with a huge presence and a voice to match".
Coupled with the sweet & melodic harmonies from Bass Player, Aleathea Monsour, the girls create a vocal landscape that can melt the hardest of hearts!
Joining Aleathea in setting the rhythmic grooves & filling out the vocal harmonies is Drummer, Nicole Perry, whose history in the music industry is too vast to list. From the outset, her years of experience shine through and it's more than evident that she has some serious percussive chops and can match it with the best of them.
With their tight grooves, dynamic vocals & upbeat style, these three passionate Blues women bring an energy that’s guaranteed to raise the spirits and fill the dance floor!!
There are a lot of bands out there but there is no-one like Vix and the Slick Chix.
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Chix News
September 2025
Sending a big shout out to the crew, volunteers, sound techs and of course the organisers of Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest....... What an Amazing festival, such a great Vibe & one of the best music festivals in QLD, hands down we reckon. This one really lived up to the hype & we had a hoot!!! Thanks to all the beautiful souls who enjoyed our set & shared the love with us!! Thanks for having us Mitchell creek…. Hope we can do it all again sometime !! X
August 2025
August saw us launching our Bistro Blues Sit-In Sessions. A brand-new monthly blues experience on the Sunny Coast! The Bistro Blues Sit-In Sessions are intimate, relaxed gigs featuring invited guest artists from across SEQ, sitting in with The Slick Chix for a soulful afternoon of blues, stories, and community.
These relaxed, by-invitation jam sessions are all about shining a light on the incredible blues talent from across SEQ.
Each month, we’ll spotlight one incredible blues artist or act
In between songs, we’ll chat with them on stage — hear their stories, inspirations, and what makes them tick.
Grab lunch from the bistro between 11:30AM and 2:00PM
Music kicks off at 1PM
It’s not just a gig — it’s a conversation, a jam, and a gathering of our blues-loving community. Come feel the music, meet the artists, and be part of something truly special!
The Second Sunday of the month.
We are just so excited to be heading up to play the Gympie Muster again this year! It is always an amazing few days of entertainment with a fabulous atmosphere. This year we have decided to set up camp and take the rest of the weekend off to enjoy some of the other incredible acts on the programme. We've been working up a set that we think captures the spirit of ‘The Chix’ and pays homage to some of the greatest blues women that came before us. ‘The Chix’ will hit the stage 2:45 on Thursday 28th in the Boss Hire Blues Bar and we can't wait!!
Have you got your ticket???
July 2025
A big shout out of gratitude to the wonderful organisers and dancers of Saturday nights Slow Soirée - A Brisbane slow dance exchange. This event is truly one of the highlights on our calendar and this year was bigger and better than ever. For a band that loves to play the blues and is committed to keeping the genre alive, this was a real tonic for the soul. The wonderful Blues Queens presentation that kicked off the Saturday night social, was an inspiring and uplifting way to get us all in the mood. The very lovely and knowledgeable Shob Nambiar walked us through the amazing era of the Blues Queens, from 1920-1930! These trailblazing, courageous and supremely talented Black women changed blues music and all popular music forever and it was a joy to listen to someone else celebrate and honour their musical, cultural and political legacy.
The incredible Blues dancers from both here and interstate were a joy to watch and an absolute delight to play for. Thank you for your generous energy was like a great big warm embrace.
Jodi Neal & @Joel Gilmore heart felt thanks and let's do it all again soon!!!
February 2025
Well as predicted we have been deeply immersed in rehearsal for “A Girls Guide to World War” and loving every minute of it!!! The show is shaping up nicely and we can't wait to share it with you.
We will be showing at the following venues
- Redlands Performing Arts Centre - Sat May 8th at 3pm
- Caloundra Events Centre - Friday 14th March at 7.00 pm and Saturday 15th March at 2.00 pm
- Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre - Wednesday 2nd April at 7.00 pm
- Maryborough Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre - Friday 4th April at 7.00 pm
- Bundaberg Moncrieff Entertainment Centre - Saturday 5th April at 7.30 pm
- Brisbane Cremorne Theatre, QPAC - Tuesday 8th - Saturday 12th April
Tickets are on sale now for all venues……. Ticket link below
https://boards.com/a/ZiVVM.supAjEh
In between the Caloundra and the northern tour leg, we have a sneaky little gig at the wonderful Norton Music Factory in Caloundra.
This is a powerhouse all female Blues line-up, Not to be Missed!!
Can't wait to catch up with you all then!!
The Leading Ladies of BRONWYN STREET BLUES Volume 12 are taking over Norton Music Factory, and it’s going to be a show you’ll never forget! Brace yourself for an electrifying lineup of powerhouse talent featuring some of the boldest, baddest, and most brilliant women in blues!
FEATURING:
Lecia Louise
– The queen of blues-rock brilliance, Lecia’s guitar mastery and powerhouse vocals are an unstoppable force of nature. She doesn’t just play music; she creates magic that’ll ignite your soul.
Minnie Marks
– A one-woman blues hurricane! Minnie’s raw energy, mind-blowing guitar skills, and soulful voice will leave you spellbound. This blues sensation is a force to be reckoned with!
Vix and the Slick Chix
– Get ready for a sizzling, high-energy performance from Vix and her all-star band. Funky grooves, bluesy riffs, and a vibe that’ll keep you on your feet all night long!
Lapis
– Sabrina Lawrie brings her new band Lapis to The Factory. The soul-stirring siren of blues with a voice that cuts deep and melodies that linger long after the last note. Prepare to be mesmerized.
Why You CAN'T Miss This Show:
January 2025
Well that short break passed like a freight train bound for home…..And here we are into 2025.
We were hoping to squeeze in a couple of gigs before immersing ourselves in our very busy rehearsal schedule for “A Girls Guide to World War”, but sadly, Covid had other ideas!!!
Anyhoo, Rehearsal is now well under way and the show is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet….
Told with rollicking humour and stirring original music, this is the TRUE story the history books didn't want you to know about!
A Girl’s Guide to World War is the home-grown, Matilda Award-winning smash hit musical you won't want to miss.
Come meet the Aussie women who defied convention and became decorated war heroes. This beloved, award-winning Aussie musical is touring regional Queensland in early 2025. Don't miss it!!
Tickets are now available for Redlands, Caloundra, Gladstone, Maryborough and Bundaberg shows, with Brisbane tickets going on sale very soon.
Follow the link below for more details and ticketing info.
https://boards.com/a/ZiVVM.supAjEh
Be sure to follow our progress and updates at https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatreoz
We hope to see you at one of these shows and if not…. we'll be back to play the blues for you in late April 2025.
December 2024
This year has just flown by……and as you can see we didn’t even find time for a news update!!
So, perhaps a recap of the year is in order.
Although we have never really regained the momentum of the pre-covid years, The Chix are still steadily gigging away. And given the current state of the Australian Music Industry that is something we don’t take for granted.
We are so grateful that we get to do what we do and still enjoy every single time we get together to play.
Following last years big T-Shirt Competition we of course delivered on our promise of a free House Concert for our winner. Early March,our lucky winner, Belinda Tee decided to share her prize, by organising a wonderful community get together for all her neighbours and friends in Cooloola Cove. They were a very warm and welcoming crew and a sweet chilled afternoon was enjoyed by all.
Probably the biggest milestone in 2024 was for our illustrious Vix who, at the end of August ran off to elope in Tasmania!! She returned a couple of weeks later a happily married woman and we joked perhaps too happy to sing the Blues…… But luckily for us, not the case.
We also managed to squeeze in a couple of Fund raising events for our Beloved Musical Theatre Production “ A Girls Guide to World War”. We haven’t quite hit our goal yet and are still raising much needed funds to take this amazing show on the road in 2025. As you can imagine it is a mammoth undertaking to tour a theatre show such as this….. if you have the funds & inclination to contribute you’d be helping us take this amazing story to a wider audience. You can find the donations link below.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible and gratefully received.
For those who haven't seen “A Girls Guide to World War” it is an original musical theatre production written by our Bass Player Aleathea Monsour (composer) and Katy Forde (book and lyrics).
This powerful, uplifting musical celebrates the untold stories of Australian women who served on the frontline during World War 1.
If you'd like to know more here is the link- https://www.musicaltheatreaustralia.com/a-girls-guide-to-world-war/
Stay tuned for tour dates, which will include Caloundra Events Centre & QPAC in Brisbane.
So….…'‘Slick Chix’ gigs may be a little sparse in the first part of 2025, as we absorb ourselves in rehearsal before we hit the road, but you can be sure we will be back and burning to play the Blues for you by the end of April.
We want to thank every one who came along to our shows this year, your smiling faces and kind words mean more to us than you can know. We’d also like to acknowledge and Thank the venues and organisations that continue to support live music in this treacherous climate.
Alfresco’s Garden Cafe
Apollonian Hotel
Boston Shaker Bar
Brooklyn Standard
Caloundra Street Fair
Caloundra Twilight Market
Chattanooga Jazz Bar
Commercial Hotel Kingaroy
Commercial Hotel Nanango
Currimundi Twilight Market
Dreamworld
Florentinas Trattoria & Tapas Bar
Gold Coast Convention Centre
Kin Kin Markets
Maleny Hotel
Maleny Lane
Maleny Wood Expo
Mix Bar- Wooloongabba
Moffat Beach Brewing Co
Nambour RSL
Pomona Hotel
Royal Mail Hotel- Goodna
Vogue -Nambour
Wondai Hotel
Woombye Pub
Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year,
With Much Love & Gratitude,
Vix & the Slick Chix
December 2023
October 2023
Well we have finally set the date for our T-Shirt draw!!!
THE VENUE
This special event will be held at the Palmwoods Bowls Club on Saturday December 16th.
The Bowls club is located in walking distance from the Palmwoods Train Station.
The club boasts 2 big dance floors, very well priced drinks and ‘Smoking Billys’ Bistro will be open and serving meals from 5:30pm. Check the menu link here. https://www.facebook.com/smokingbillys/menu/...
We have enlisted the talents of fellow Sunny Coast Band, ‘Palomino III’ to play the opening set and get ya all primed & loose!!
Palomino III blaze a trail along the fringes of traditional music.
The secret of this little powerhouse ferments somewhere between their spin on vintage rockabilly and Americana cowboy blues.
Stripped back and unbound by genre or era, their style has been likened to
“a hefty dose of moonshine with a twist of sarcastic melancholy..."
“The guitar riffs and upright bass jangle alongside standout vocals with an upbeat lyrical imagery..."
With impressive Rockabilly Roots festival performances across Australian states, including Australia’s iconic Greazefest, and internationally with their mothership group, at Belgium’s renowned Muddy Roots Festival, this is an act not to miss! https://www.facebook.com/palominoIII
I’m sure you already know what a great groove they lay down, and for those that haven’t had the privilege….I reckon ya best be wearin’ your dancing shoes.
We are hoping that many of our Tee Shirt Competition entrants can make it for the draw & as an added BONUS, If you ARE in the room on the night, and your name is drawn as the winner, we will add an Extra Hour to The already awesome prize…….Bringing the 2 hour concert on offer to a Full 3 hour gig!!!
Tickets are on Sale now at https://www.trybooking.com/CMQNW
$25 Online
$20 concession online
$30 At the door
June 2023
As the momentum of T-shirt competition rolls on strong, we find ourselves in need of yet another Merch order….due to arrive any day now. We were just testing the waters last time with our Raglan order…. we know Vix loves it but didn't realise just how many of you were gonna dig that style!!! So we have a larger order of those on the way & We have ordered some XS sizes of our Organic as requested by many.
We have also added one more style…. A racerback singlet for the ladies which will be available in XS, Small & Med.
And a gentle reminder ….. don't forget to post your pics and tag us to get your entries in the draw.
February 2023
It has been so lovely to have so many beautiful souls jump on board with our T-Shirt competition….. Your support for small independent artists like ourselves means the world to us and really helps in allowing us to continue to do what we love, create new music and spread more joy at our live gigs!
So much so that we have put in a new Merch order and have added a couple of styles. Our styles are chosen to mimic the style of each of our band members….so this time we are adding a Singlet befitting the style of our Lovely bass Player and a Raglan, (Baseball Style Tee) to sit perfectly in Vix wardrobe.
Check out the website merch page for something that might suit your style too!
We also have a new stubby cooler on offer…lord knows that fits with everyones style!!!
January 2023
As you probably know “The Chix” have some new Merch & we just wanted to let you know about a little competiton we are running…..
The Prize????
The winner will receive a FREE 2 hour House concert from Vix and the Slick Chix, either at your place or the venue of your choice. (Within our regular gigging radius) If you would like to be in the draw you’ll need to complete the following 3 tasks:-
1. Buy one of our Quality, Pesticide free, Super comfy, Organic Cotton T-shirts.
2. Come to any Vix Gig -Band, Duo or Solo, wearing your Slick Chix shirt and take a picture with Vix or the band.
3. Post the picture to Facebook & Tag Vix and the Slick Chix or Vix Bluesinger Music or Tag Both names to receive 2 entries!
To which we will reply -“You’re in the Draw”
You can do this at as many gigs as you’d like through out the year and each time, you will receive another entry.
The competition will run all year long and be drawn at the Final Chix gig of 2023. (Date to be announced)
August 2022
At last….The Chix have some new Merch on offer…..After a very long spell without, the Chix finally have some new Tees and Muscle Tanks!!! Hit us up at a gig if you want us on your chest or check out our online store.
January 2022
Well this january we find ourselves fully immersed and well into rehearsal for yet another wonderful season of
“A Girls Guide to World War”.
As always the Slick Chix will be at the core of the Band for this awe inspiring Musical and have suspended their usual gigging routine.
This season we have a wonderful addition to the band & are enjoying the great privelidge of working along side the uber talented Sue Moxon who brings untolled flavour to the musical score with her cello & piano. skills. The show is set to open at Brisbane's Powerhouse for a 3 week season on Feb 3rd.
July 2020
We are SO excited at the prospect of getting back to playing live gigs any day now!!! Check out the gig guide for our newest Post-Covid dates.
October 2019
We are holding our very own Blues Dancing event on Saturday 26th October.
We realised earlier this year that blues dancing really has not come to the coast, so we are bringing two amazing instructors from Brisbane's Premier Blues dancing school "Dance the Blues", to work their magic for us here on the Sunny coast.
Joel & Jody have been teaching Blues dancing for quite a few years now, and their experience shines through in their ability to impart their knowledge quickly and concisely to their students. Their relaxed and humorous demeanor just serves to make
their lessons all the more enjoyable.
This will be a ticketed event and will be held at The Palmwoods Bowls Club.
For the price of your entry you will receive a one hour Beginners Blues dance Class that will teach you all the fundamentals of Blues Dancing and will give you enough awesome new moves to dance the rest of the night away to "Vix & The Slick Chix". I promise you this will be a lot of fun and a night to remember. Get your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/BEQTT
The tantalizing Fengs kitchen will be open and serving his usual array of delicious and very affordable Chinese Food & The Palmwood Bowls Club provides 2 massive dance floors & a full bar for when you inevitably you work up a thirst.
Tickets are available online for $20 /$15 concession or at the door for $25 / $20 concession.
So why not get a group together and come out for an enjoyable evening? You may make some new friends & will definitely leave with some new skills!
Book your Tickets online now - https://www.trybooking.com/BEQTT
September 2019
Yet again this year we will be playing our part as the core band (and actors) in The Truly inspiring New Australian Musical
"A Girls Guide to World War"
Rehearsals have begun & the show is looking better than ever. We have a paired back, all female cast this year and the season is quite short so make sure you get your tickets early......it WILL SELL OUT!!
Anyhow, what that all means is, The Chix will only play a limited amount of live shows during September & October. But check out our gig guide for the dates we are doing and come say Hi.
May 2019
The Chix will be headlining The Timewarp festival in Palmwoods this month. If you've never been ya gotta check it out. Hot rods, muscle cars, Cool Bikes, retro everything and rockabilly & Blues bands galore.
April 2019
The Chix are delighted to tell you we have been selected for a spot in the Blues tent at this years Gympie Music Muster. which will be held Aug 22-25. We are super pumped about it and can't wait. We'll be recording & videoing the set to possibly make a live at Gympie Muster Album later this year. We're puttin together a show so hot we're hoping to burn a hole on the blues stage and set the tent on fire. I truly hope ya'll can get along to see it.
November 2018
The Chix have taken most of November off from gigging, to work on a project that is close to our Hearts.
As many of you know 'Vix & Slick Chix' met 20 years ago, playing in the 'Vulcana Womens Circus' band,
so we are delighted to be returning to the theatre as the core band for this brand new Australian Musical.
The show is called- " A Girl's Guide to World War " & the completely original score was written
by our super talented Bass Player, Aleathea Monsour.
It tells the astonishing true story of a courageous group of women who go to the frontline in World War 1.
Starring musical theatre legend Susie French as Dr Lilian Cooper, Australia's first female surgeon.
Join the adventure as Australia's fearless heroines find freedom, power and passion on the frontline.
Come along for an unforgettable night of live music, tears and laughter.
The Slick Chix will not only be providing the soundtrack for this incredible show, but some of us will also be making our acting debuts!!
August 2018
We are SO delighted to say we picked up our Phenomenal new 'Blackbird' TLA 1.4 P.A system from A.T Technologies in Brisbane today. What a beast it is!!! I fell in love the first time i heard one of these systems and knew right then i just to have one. I've heard and played through a lot of different systems over the years, but nothing even comes close to the clarity and fullness the Blackbird puts out. Many Thanks to Harry and the team at A.T Seventeen Mile Rocks.
June 2017-
Vix and the Slick Chix have moved........ We are now based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and we couldn't be happier!!