Posts under ‘Upcoming gigs’

OK OK OK are pleased to announce the release of their debut album ‘Searching, Finding’. It was created with the aid of the Alan C Rose Memorial Award and was recorded with producer/engineer Joe Talia, equally known for his work as Andrea Keller’s drummer as he is for his groundbreaking electronic projects. The album features [...]

Fiona O’Loughlin – comedy superstar, dancing queen, mother of five and recovering alcoholic….
 
She’s back and it’s been a very big year already!
 

 
In 2009 Fiona fell from grace. With her popularity never higher, somehow Fiona managed to well and truly tumble off the wagon and onto the pages of the national media. She turned on her [...]

Date: Wednesday - 3rd February 2010
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Artists: Fat Chance & the Bluegrass Playboys
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 7pm
Entry: Free
Date: Wednesday - 10th February 2010
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Artists: Chris Newman
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 7pm
Entry: Free
Newport RSL is a family friendly venue with cheap drinks, fabulous music, fantastic atmosphere, why would you be anywhere else?  See you there!!!

Emma Sidney (vocals) is special guest artist with the 18 piece Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra. Big band originals for Australia Day, Monday January25 at 8pm at “The Apartment”
401 Little Bourke st. ph 9670 4020
$10 cover charge waived for diners

Melbourne indie darlings Radio Star are finally ready to launch their new single ‘Come Back’ at the Workers Club on January 16.
Saturday Jan 16
with The Salvadors + The Boo Hoo Hoo’s + The Overview
The Workers Club
Cnr Brunsick & Gertrude St, Fitzroy
8pm, $10 on the door

Beth King is a 23 year-old singer-songwriter currently based in Northcote, Melbourne. Blending a pure, expressive voice with unassumingly intricate guitar, Beth’s whimsical meandering tunes and honest, story-based lyrics form relaxed entrancing music that curls around the ears and delightfully tickles.

Beth King
23rd Jan 2010
4.00pm
The rainbow hotel

I’ve done a bit of research around YouTube to find clips from some of the bands playing this week around Melbourne.  It’s not always the exact lineup that you will hear, but you’ll get a feel for their style of music.  If you dig it, go and support them live.
Yohosie Friday 11th December at the [...]

Singer-songwriter Carus Thompson released his new album ‘Creature Of Habit’ in March of this year. For the first time he recorded without his band The True Believers and the different approach paid off with both fans and critics loving it. The success of the album demanded an ensuing three tours of Europe and two packed [...]

It’s that time of the year again when the weather’s getting warmer, the beers are getting colder, and for many Melburnians these are the only excuses needed to plan a big night out on the town. Over the past few years the boys from Trial Kennedy have been lucky enough to experience some of their [...]

Rudely Interrupted are one of Australias truly unique indie rock acts. 5 out of the 6 members share a range of both physical and intellectual disabilities (Blindness, Deafness, Aspergers, Autism and Down Syndrome) but most importantly, a common interest in self expression through music. Their achievements, both personal and professional to date are extraordinary.
With a [...]

Peter Combe returns with a full band in his first ever Over 18’s Christmas show. Expect songs from Peter’s Christmas Album including the irresistibly singable ‘Happy Christmas to You and to You and to You’ (remember the gorgeous clip on ABC TV in the early 90’s?), plus of course super happy Christmas renditions of ‘Newspaper [...]

Akron/Family are a band whose musical explorations are virtually without limits. From percussive thunder and anthemic guitars, to celebratory gospel sing-along, to primal punk rock and heavy free jazz, this is a group boiling over with ideas. With an unhinged live show that is becoming a thing of legend, Akron/Family are heading to Australia for [...]

After a successful 5 week tour of the US and Canada, iconic Australian band The Church return home for a national tour in November and December. The continuing ‘So Love May Find Us Tour’ will coincide with the release of the ‘Operetta EP’ from the critically acclaimed untitled ‘#23’ album. The EP will also include [...]

The Workers Club is as proud as punch to announce the return of the Sundae Workers Series. Continuing the diversity offered in series #1 and #2, the Sundae Workers Series #3 will
take place over four Sundays beginning on the 29th of November.
The Workers club
Songs (album launch)
Sunday November 29th
51 Brunswick St, Fitroy

The Veils are one of the most exciting, moving young bands making music today, although they have hitherto flown under the radar of the musical masses. This may well change this month as they bring their moody blues-influenced alternative rock to Melbourne for the first time since 2007, playing the Queenscliff Music Festival and a [...]

After seeing Bob play last night at The Spot, I imagine it’s only going to get bigger and better, so get on it people! Described as ‘country funking geetar infused groove music’, this band has a ridiculous amount of personality.
Their music is filled with high energy improvisations and a unique and recognisable group sound, all [...]

Come down for a relaxed Sunday evening of improvisation with Wine for Iguana at The Spot.
Wine for Iguana are trombonist Louise Cuming, pianist Kate Kelsey-Sugg and drummer Justin Olsson playing a mixture of originals and standards.
Wine For Iguana
Sunday 8 November
The Spot
133 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
FREE entry
7.30pm

Named for the iconic Melbourne neon sign, acoustic pop four-piece Skipping Girl Vinegar could well be on their way to becoming local icons themselves. The upcoming month will be crucial in cementing this potential, as the band will be kept very busy with a dual Melbourne-Sydney interstate residency in support of the release of “Sinking”, [...]

People Open your ears! For one night only. In one city only. Melbourne, Monday Night (Cup Eve) The workers club roof is set to blow right off its walls.
The Workers Club
51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Doors: 8:30pm
$10 at the door

Kingbayler launch their long awaited new EP Bleary Eyed Boys And Girls this Friday October 30 at the John Curtin Bandroom. The first in a trilogy of EPs to be released over the next 12 months, Bleary Eyed Boys And Girls is the first recording Kingbayler have released since their move from Sydney to Melbourne, [...]

Good news to long suffering Australian fans; The Decemberists will make their debut in Australia and New Zealand performing this January as a part of the annual Big Day Out Festival. After 5 albums and countless tour dates around the world, The Decemberists are now not only playing the sold out national Big Day Out, but [...]

The Lime spiders return to your local cauldron to ignite your summer with lime hot heat that is guaranteed to scorch your senses and torch your mind.

Triple J have announced two tribute concerts dedicated to Ausralian music icon Paul Kelly, throughout the month of November. As part of Australian Music Month, an assortment of talented Australian musicians will come together to play their favourite songs spanning PK’s 30 year back catalogue in the intimate setting of the Forum Theatre.

Blow the Fuse is a night of funk, grooves and electronics guaranteed to get your body movin’ and groovin’. Held at Bar 303 in High St, Northcote on the 5th of November, the evening will take you on a musical journey from the immersive sounds of electronica to the stirring blasts of funk. Three bands, [...]

Melbourne acoustic duo Fahrenheit 43 are set to launch their debut EP ‘The 6 Degrees’ on Thursday October 22nd at the Curtin. The launch had originally been planned for October the 6th at Manchester Lane but has been re-scheduled due to the unexpected closure of the venue.
Richie (guitar & vox) and Gemma (guitar) have impressed [...]

The search for the perfect band line up has become one of the hardest tasks in creating a successful band, and the outcome can often make or break a band or artist’s musical career.

Two man black metal band Evisceration, side project of members of power metal band Vampora and pop band Pop Singles, play their first gig on October 1st at the Greyhound Hotel.  Playing with up and coming punk band Daddy Long Legs, who are fast developing a reputation in the Melbourne music scene, this show promises [...]

The people have spoken and they have asked for The Panics!
Touring in September, the much-hyped indie darlings will be supported by newcomers Matheson and The Bloodpoets in the third incarnation so far this year of The JD Set, an initiative of Jack Daniel’s.
The JD Set’s events have rapidly come to represent guaranteed must-see national tours. [...]

Before the music starts, little quips bounce around between the band members on the small stage at Bennetts Lane Jazz Lab.  They clearly enjoy being there together, as they develop an obscure repartee not necessarily intended for us the audience.  Their in-jokes are oblique, quirky and musical.  This is intriguing and you find yourself trying to work them [...]

We all know how it is. We look forward to the weekend where we can finally do what we want, and then Saturday night comes and suddenly we have too many options to choose from.
Which venue do I want to go to? Looking through the gig guide I find 3 or 4 gigs that I [...]