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Contents News / News / Off The Shelf Josh Pyke James Curd Nick Galea Gillie Roots Manuva Greenfingers Southern The Lazys Bells Peter Whish-Wilson Ejecter The Jezabels Quan The Scandal Entertainment Dirty Love Guide Ajax Edge Radio The Dirty Love Paul Greene Greg Boladian Zzapped 8 Ball Aitken ROFLMAO CD Reviews Miami Horror GIG Reviews The Hard Ons Hot Mods Cinecism Unleash The Nugget Fashion

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Stranger Than Micktion

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Cd Reviews

Saucy Sparkle

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COMMUNITY CHARITY EVENTS If you’d like to help support some hard-working volunteers, Brookfield Vineyard is holding a few events this October with a charity focus, and also some great music!

hundred tickets left to The Falls Funk’n’Soul Revue on December 29 at Marion Bay, and a brand new extra day on the 28th (in Lorne), but these tickets can only be purchased by those already holding a full festival ticket. Start the countdown now!

October 17 will see a concert with acts like Nourish, Bad Boonies and One Step Back, in order to support the Folk Federation’s Relay for Life team, whose cause is breast cancer. Later in the month, on the 25th, there’ll be a lazy Sunday afternoon performance with Daystar, Union Choir, Sing Australia and more in support of MiVAC – The Mines Victims and Clearance Trust, started in Tasmania by Vietnam Veterans, to assist landmine survivors, their families and communities.

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November features a few more of these important events, so head to the website for full details on what’s coming up at Brookfield.

0 www.brookfieldvineyard.com LIFE’S A DREAM FOR EMPIRE OF THE SUN Continuing their dream run ever since releasing their first single and album (aptly named ‘Walking on a Dream’), Empire of the Sun have been lucky enough to score eleven nominations at this year’s ARIA Awards.

Currently celebrating their first batch of live shows, the party is no doubt sure to continue with nods in many key catagories, including Album & Single of the Year, Best Group, Highest Selling Single & Album.

The awards are set to be announced on the 26th of November, with Empire of the Sun set to perform along with a number of big acts. Tassie fans can catch the band when they head down here for Soundscape on January 9th in Hobart.

0 For a full list of the nominees, check out www. ariaawards.com.au FALLS FESTIVAL SELLS OUT! Start the mourning now if you haven’t already got your hands on a ticket, because with the final Marion Bay tickets finally going, The Falls Festival is now completely sold out!

With Lorne running out in a matter of minutes, Marion Bay took a few weeks more, but with two sell outs, hopefully there are plenty of happy ticket holders out there ready for a big NYE! Don’t forget that the line up includes Moby, Grizzly Bear, Hilltop Hoods, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and heaps, heaps more! For those wanting to kick things off early, there are still one

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FROZEN GROUND EXHIBITION Stop what you’re doing right now, and check the date!

If it’s not yet the 17th of October, then you still have a chance to catch the solo exhibition of artworks by Laura Eves, otherwise known as Frozen Ground.

Created in freezing conditions, often in the dark early hours of the morning, Laura’s recent works in paint and the photographic support material reflect the beauty of the Tasmanian winter climate. The works themselves were created by literally painting on frozen ground, and they have been highly praised by museum curators.

If you’ve still got time to catch Frozen Ground, head to the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery today, or else just head there to see what other great art Tasmania has to offer.

0 6-17 October @ Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston OUT OF THE WARDROBE Kick off TasPride Festival celebrations with the party of the year... Halloween Party 2009 brings out a wicked theme; the Bear, the Bitch and the Wardrobe hosted by TasPride’s friends at Flamingos Bar. Already a key date in any gay Tasmanian’s diary, this year’s Party is set to raise more than just eyebrows with the biggest guest-performance list yet. The TasPride Halloween Party has fast become a signature GLBTIQ event in Tasmania where a night of absolute abandon creates a sensation of true freedom of expression; where gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and even straight can be whatever it chooses to be. Enter the fantasy world where animals talk, magic is common and good battles evil.

Enjoy live vocal performances from all-singing-allwise-cracking ‘bitch’ extraordinaire Dolly Diamond and the sensational Miz Ima Star.

Be thrilled by the hilarious lycra clad duo The Bad Father, as they provide guests with a sneak preview of things to come when they support the Blow Waves in the TasPride Rock Concert. The duo will robot dance

their way through a set of pure electro pop madness, fusing hip hop, new wave and electro at its funniest and most twisted.

Enter a dance floor fantasy world with DJ’s Greg Boladian (Syd), Jake Kilby (Syd), MarQ (Hob), Kat (Hob) and Tom (Hob); and party the night away in a land called Narnia. ..do you dare enter the wardrobe?

0 For more information on the Halloween Party, tickets, and TasPride events please head to the TasPride website www.taspride.com and download a program guide.

POWDERFINGER’S GUERILLA GIGS! One of Australia’s biggest bands, Powderfinger, recently joined the ranks of musicians harnessing the power of Twitter in order to connect with fans and put on three big shows!

Following the lead of Lily Allen, who organised scavenger hunt for concert tickets via Twitter, or Amanda Palmer planning impromptu shows, Powderfinger announced three big shows in three major cities, with Twitter followers finding the place and time just 25 minutes before the gig.

With nearly 2000 fans showing up for their Melbourne show alone, Powderfinger proved the power of the new social networking tool, and also helped show off their new single ‘All Of The Dreamers’, coming from their forthcoming album Golden Rule, instores in November.

SHORT STACK BEING WATCHED! On the first of October, Aussie pop band Short Stack managed to score the top viewed music video on YouTube, and number two of ALL videos in Australia!

With 14,300+ streams, the hospital themed ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’ is the new single off the number one charting album, Stack is the New Black. The New South Welshmen are having a great run, with a win of Channel V’s Oz Artist of the Year Award last year, with a ton of gigs lined up for their album and the festival season following shortly after.

In fact, if you want to find out if Stack is the new black, all you need to do is head to MS Fest in February, where Short Stack have joined the already jam packed line-up! Until then, you can watch Short Stack in action in the video here: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hO6dkFfL5Ig 0 6 February @ Inveresk Showgrounds, Launceston

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DANCE - CHICAGO // JAMES CURD

Curd Your Enthusiasm

Known for his work with the Greenskeepers, Chicago born James Curd has been spinning records in clubs since before he was legally allowed to drink in them! With singles like ‘We Just Won’t Stop’ and his most recent EP The Wills & the Won’ts, James is bringing his funky house meets disco pop signature sound to Syrup soon!

What is the most outrageous thing you will do to make a set great?

I may dance, do that thing where it looks like I’m going downstairs behind the booth, or the one where you push the elevator button and go straight down! Oh and I’ve been known to play some outrageous music too!

Is there something you definitely won’t do on the podium?

I will not under any circumstances, no matter who, or how many times I am asked, remove my clothing.

“…I can push it to the max on this trip because if I get hurt Australia will have my back!...”

What’s the best time you’ve had wearing headphones?

It’s a tie between the audio tour at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago (how interesting!) and learning to DJ in my basement when I was little.

How does being from Chicago influence your music?

I think the four seasons Chicago offers gives my music different feels. When it’s cold and dark I make funky, get a sweat going dance floor jams. When it’s summer I try and tell a story of some sort usually having to do with not being cooped up! Chicago has it’s own unique style that has molded my likes and dislikes since I was little, so I may have to be hypnotized to get the real answer.

You’ve visited Australia fairly often, what do you dig most about our scene?

I love every bit of it and plan on making Australia a permanent home. I think all of the music that comes out of Australia is really pushing the boundaries.

The bands and the DJs are really in the worldwide spotlight. Australia has such an open mind to new music and experiences. I have never had a bad time or show in any city in Australia and it will be tough to head back home to Chicago for winter.

What’s the vibe like on your new mix CD Limbo Sessions?

Limbo was a project that I did with Paul from Electric Circus in Adelaide. It showcases music that I have made, remixed or released on my label. Everything on that CD is connected because I do my label to feature a lot of the music that my friends are making or songs made by my friends that I’ve remixed. It’s just a little family affair so it could be the music played at a rare night in Chicago, when we are all in town at the same place, like the night before Thanksgiving. It’s become a bit of a tradition.

Which of the songs on the record do you think ‘We Just Won’t Stop’ playing?

Ha! I hope the whole CD gets an extended stay in the car CD player. The new album has a song called ‘Build A Bride’ which is a saying I never heard until I came to Australia so that can be considered a bit of a dedication and should woo all Australians.

So – how low can you go in the limbo?

I can push it to the max on this trip because if I get hurt Australia will have my back. So as low as I can go on this trip, but at home I’ll just referee.

Will there be a limbo pole at your set in Hobart?

Or, how else are you planning to get the party started?

I’ll turn the Limbo pole into a high bar and swing round and round! Just need two people who can lift 160 pounds (god knows what that is in Kilos?). sMEEGAN MAY

Find out how low you can go and get down on the dance floor to James Curd.

0 21 October @ Syrup, Hobart

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HIP HOP - UK // ROOTS MANUVA

The Roots of Hip Hop

“…I don’t know what’s in me that’s trying to leak out, but I’m the only one that can do it...”

“The title of the album is simply a play on the phrase rhyme and reason. Take away the rhyme and replace it with slime and you have a more slippery sense of reason.” So describes Rodney Hylton Smith, otherwise known as Roots Manuva, on the title of his latest album, Slime & Reason.

Talking in a mini-documentary made for his album’s release, Rodney mentions how he wanted the album to be a progression into more of a live sound, and had initially expected to have a lot of live instrumentation on it. The record tends to move back to a more old school sound and less from the more modern hip hop of his previous releases. The critics have raved about this fresh approach and revitilised sound, though in the end, the live elements of the album was still meshed with a lot of programmed sound, because no one could quite get it right.

“That was quite hard, as I started preparing songs as if I was going to be handing it over to an orchestra or a band. Within this process of handing it over, things kept coming back totally off the mark! I don’t know what’s in me that’s trying to leak out, but I’m the only one that can do it.”

“The only one” that can create his brand of music isn’t so far from the truth. He’s one of the few British urban artists managing to make an impact and survive on the scene. Born in London, Rodney was raised by fairly strict parents originally hailing from Jamaica. As they were religious (Rodney’s father was a lay preacher), a lot of his early musical pursuits had to be kept hidden, tapes were collected in secret, and he would quietly study the works of DJs like Eek-A-Mouse and Asher Senator.

But once he heard hip hop, whilst holding his mothers hand as she hurried him through a noisy skate park, he knew this “life-giving bass” would provide him with tools of expression and turn his voice into a valuable instrument. And as soon as he made his debut in 1994, with a lot of hard work and commitment, he began to forge the way for other Black British musicians.

Perhaps known best for his song ‘Witness’ (voted the best UK hip hop song of all time by readers of the British magazine Hip Hop Connection), Rodney opened doors to the studios and the charts for acts like Dizzee Rascal and the Streets with his uncompromising British take on urban and hip hop.

Following this big song came the big splash made with the album Run Come Save Me, which was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize. From there he took a long break between albums. Rodney puts this to needing a break from the fierce schedule of promoting and the pressure of recording a follow up to an album that was so successful. But after 2005’s Awfully Deep, Rodney managed to again find the fun in just creating music for the sake of it. Slime & Reason is no exception.

The album is fun, genre mixing (what Rodney calls “a bastard stew of two genres”), but also what he hopes invokes “a deeper sense of rebel or individual.” And even though he can see the British urban scene entering a bit of a “recession,” what Rodney Smith as Roots Manuva is aiming for, the mark that he’s always trying to reach, “is to make enough money to keep making music. And that’s all that matters.”

If you’d like to see Roots Manuva doing all that matters, then simply head to The Soundscape Festival in January, where he’s joined the already huge line-up!

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In Their Own Words

ARTS - HOBART // THE SOUTHERN BELLES

Belles of the Ball

Hotel New York have got a huge month planned for Tassie music fans, so we decided to find out all about four of the big names heading our way – and let them tell us themselves. So here’s the “official” word.

“…I think people, women in particular, are sick of having size 0 models and unattainable “beauty” shoved down their throat. Burlesque gives a nod to the past where women were proud of their shapely bodies...”

KID KENOBI & MC SHURESHOCK

GRANT SMILLIE

According to Mixmag apparently it’s not enough just to DJ anymore. Luckily for Grant, not is he not only one of Australia’s hardest working and in demand DJ’s, he is also an acclaimed producer, radio host and record label owner.

One half of TV ROCK, Grant as a producer alongside compatriot Ivan Gough have broken all dance records in Australia. TV ROCK has spent the longest time inside the top 10 charts in history, won 2 ARIA awards for their debut single ‘Flaunt It’ appearing on more than 3 million compilations world wide.

If you’re a regular reader of Sauce Magazine, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about burlesque lately. The regular ‘Saucy Sparkle’ column is helping to spread the news and awareness of the hot new burlesque revival happening in the state right now. To go a little further, we thought we’d interview two of the temptresses of tease themselves, Tallulah Tassels and Scarlett Jezebel, together The Southern Belles.

If you had to sum up burlesque to someone in one sentence, how would you describe it?

Scarlett Jezebel: A theatrical form of dance, which encompasses sexiness, glamour and comedy Tallulah Tassels: Everybody has his or her own opinion and experiences with burlesque, that’s part of the intrigue.

Why do you think burlesque is having such a great revival at the moment?

SJ: I think people, women in particular, are sick of having size 0 models and unattainable “beauty” shoved down their throat. Burlesque gives a nod to the past where women were proud of their shapely bodies. Burlesque is also a way of women exploring their sexiness for themselves, and not for men.

Was there a certain performance or performer that inspired you?

TT: I take my inspiration from anyone and everyone; I have danced since I could walk. I have been trained in classical ballet for over 15 years, along with jazz, hip hop, tap and song but with burlesque you have a lot more freedom.

SJ: Kittie Klaw from London’s ministry of Burlesque.

She is a beautiful voluptuous, empowering woman.

How did you first get involved with the world of burlesque?

TT: Scarlett found a workshop in Hobart run by one of the local groups (Miss Kitty Meow) so we went along for a bit of fun, we learnt a bit about the history some and some moves. We were asked if we wanted to perform along side them at their next performance, and voila The Southern Belle’s were born! That was nearly 12 months ago now.

What’s the most appealing aspect of being a burlesque performer for you?

TT: ME! I think that fantastic thing about burlesque is that I can get up on stage and feel confident about myself. I’m an average woman and I am proud of who I am, we have so many women come up to us and tell us how nice it is to see ‘real’ women confident with who they are!

SJ: Not having to bow down to pressure to be skinny.

Burlesque celebrates women of all shapes and sizes.

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Oh getting to look fabulous and the same time as wearing some outrageous costumes. It’s almost like living in a fantasyland sometimes.

How is the Belles take on burlesque unique?

SJ: The music we perform to is very important to us, we’re always on the search for obscure music or music people wouldn’t necessarily associate with burlesque.

TT: We challenge ourselves; we have danced as zombies (who would think that goo, green face paint and scruffy hair good be so sexy?), go-go dancers and everything in between!

Where do you source your costumes?

TT: When we first started we purchased a lot of our costumes from eBay, friends and family, op shops, anywhere and customising them with sequins or lace.

Scarlett and I took a sewing course late last year to improve our skills, so I have ventured to making all of my own corsets and tutu’s, everything even our own pasties (nipple tassels) which we sell at markets or online.

What advice would you give to someone looking to learn the art of tease?

TT: I would say give it a go! We are organising a workshop on Oct 24th from 12-2pm with Sarina Del Fuego hosting, it’s a basics in burlesque which is a great way to see if it’s for you or not.

SJ: Also check out YouTube it’s full of burlesque performances, and there are endless DVDs to purchase. And of course contact the Southern Belles, we believe that burlesque shouldn’t be exclusive we’re always looking for new performers to put in our shows and create a more diverse community! sMEEGAN MAY

To see the Belles, together with a number of different acts (including internationally acclaimed burlesque performer Sarina Del Fuego), head to the show Toussaint, a true burlesque bonanza!

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As well as his busy production schedule, Grant hosts ‘Overdrive’ on the Nova network nationally alongside Vicious Vinyl boss and friend John Course- it is the most listened to dance show in Australia. He is also resident as superclub ‘Onelove’ where he has mixed 2 Onelove CD’s alongside Carl Kennedy and Kaz James as well as the forthcoming Onelove Sound Machine with Crookers and Matt Nugent in March.

Grant was voted 1 Victorian DJ in the 2006 Inthemix poll and is also an ambassador for Pioneer Pro DJ in Australasia. In 2008 he has bookings throughout Miami, Canada, UK, Europe, Greece and Ibiza as well as his home country.

The Kid is stopped by with his longtime musical partner MC Shureshock, who happens to be the only MC to be featured on an MOS compilation ever, and he wants you to know that he doesn’t plan on letting the dance floor rest anytime soon!

0 17 October @ Hotel New York

0 Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock played on the 10th of October!

OH MERCY

TAME IMPALA

Hello friends/fans/people vaguely interested, we are a psychedelic rock band from Perth called Tame Impala.

We’re really good and awesome and we like to play gigs in paddocks and other large areas of grass in the sun.

We like to record music at home.

Following on from their successful debut EP In The Nude For Love which featured the singles ‘Seemed Like A Good Idea’ & ‘Lay Everything On Me’, Oh Mercy step out with ‘Get You Back’ - taken from their debut album Privileged Woes. Recorded in the spare room, the size of a single bed, by Myles Wootton - the band literally had to put the mattress against the wall to record. The album was then mixed by Matt Voigt (Cat Power, The Dirty Three, Paul Kelly) and mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound (TV on The Radio, The Strokes) After touring continuously for 12 months, including national support slots with Sparkadia, Kaiser Chiefs, Little Birdy & Ben Kweller, and appearances on the Laneway Festival bill and Come Together festival, Oh Mercy hit the road again in the second half of 2009 in support of the album release as special guests on the Lisa Mitchell national tour & Ben Folds Opera House shows.

Tame Impala make psychedelic hypno-groove melodic rock music. It’s intended for moving one’s body to, and it’s intended for keeping still and observing other forms of movement. It’s bombastic but it’s swirling, think of the shoulder bones of a giant striding feline creature through some kind of tunnel. If Tame Impala’s music reminds you of what you’d want to put on when you next visit your mind’s engine room then they’re happy. If not, whatever, it’s just music. Put it on when the sun next shines. Basically it’s all about the feeling

Now the dreamy Melbournians are on their own tour to launch Privileged Woes.

The EP is 5 tracks of untamed enthusiasm and unexpected delight. Beginning with ‘Desire Be, Desire Go’s endlessly looping, loose groove verses, to ‘Slide Through My Fingers’ rollicking desert trip of a journey, ‘Half Full Glass Of Wine’s half-speed doubleawesome riffing, 41 ‘Mosquitoes Flying In Formation’s unstoppable shake and ‘Skeleton Tiger’s marching band drums and haunting lead guitar, the Tame Impala EP is a beautiful snapshot into what lies within this beast.

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From being named Australia’s favourite DJ for a record number 3 years from 2003 – 2005, receiving an award for his first remix ever (of Green Velvet’s “La La Land’ ), to an ARIA nomination for ‘The Bump’ with Hook N Sling, knocking up over 20 remixes for some of the world’s biggest names in dance, pop and rock, being the first DJ ever to have a CD series named after him

by Ministry of Sound, to having an itinerary that reads like a Lonely Planet guidebook to the best nightclubs around the world, Kid Kenobi has just about done it all. It’s almost become a cliché to say that there isn’t much left for him to do. And yet perhaps the Kids greatest triumph of all is his ability to keep on evolving and growing as an artist. Music trends come and go, clubbers retire, scenes change, and awards gather dust but Kid Kenobi, it seems, is here to stay.

It’s little wonder then that 2009 is shaping up to be Kid Kenobi’s biggest year yet.

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ROCK - HOBART // EJECTER

The Darkest Deep of Ejecter

Hobart band Ejecter released their debut EP Broken Smiles in 2007, and since then have been rocking the scene with both their band and solo projects. After a few line-up changes, the band are back and ready to launch their new EP – featuring a lot of the songs fans have been waiting for! Singer Jonno Coleman takes us deep inside the new EP White Water and the Darkest Deep.

Why the title, White Water and the Darkest Deep?

White Water and the Darkest Deep comes from a lyric in one of the songs off the EP called ‘Green Ocean’. In the song, it’s meant to conjure up images of chaos and turmoil with the white water aspect. Then the darkest deep part is to signify the big calm after the storm. We thought the title would also reflect the EP as a whole because all the songs mesh together with these peaks and lulls like waves.

What can you tell us about some of the songs on the CD? Well, nearly all the songs have a soul-searching theme, which stems from times of feeling held back or trapped. ‘Green Ocean’, ‘The Hive’ and ‘Errand Boy’ are classic examples. They’re 100% ripped from the real world and I’m sure heaps of people will relate to the themes. ‘What It Is’ is kind of a protest song about Iraq. Each verse is from the perspective of each side of the conflict.

What was the writing and recording process like?

The writing of the EP was relatively easy. It had been a long time since our last EP and our sound has changed dramatically since then. Because it was a while between drinks, we had already written most of the EP and were playing most of the songs that are on there live. We’d be selling our old EP Broken Smiles at gigs and people would come up and ask “Is that ‘Feed the Fire’ song on here?” We’d be like “Err. No but we’ll put it on the next one and let you know!” We recorded all music at Red Planet in Hobart but got Brett Collidge from Izaneers to produce the EP because he’d been at a few of our live shows and knew what kind of sound we’d want to translate. We tried to make the tracks sound as big and epic as possible. We just wanted it to feel as massive as we could. Brett was great and was on the same page as us, so it worked well.

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Are you really going to give away free copies to fans? Why? Yes we are! There are a couple of reasons why were giving it away for free. These days, CD sales in general all over the world are apparently slipping. A lot of music lovers will find ways to download their music for free through file sharing or at least get it cheaply online. Our mission at the moment is purely to get people more interested in our music. That’s it! We just want a big bunch of people at our gigs so we can have a big party!

What special things have you got lined up for your album launch shows?

That would be telling! Suffice to say it’s going to be big! sMEEGAN MAY

Ahead of their tour, for a limited time only, people can get the EP digitally by downloading White Water and the Darkest Deep from Ejecter’s website www.ejecter.com.au/download.

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HIP HOP - AUS/HK // QUAN

Deep Inside… with Quan

As someone with a few ARIA awards up their sleeve, a hugely successful band, and the ability to write hit songs that also have originality, it’s hard to call Quan Yeomans amateur. Yet it’s the name of his most recent solo album, which saw him move into electronica and hip-hop. Now almost a year since The Amateur’s release, Quan is on the road again, so we asked for his professional opinion on a few deep questions.

What was the last, deepest conversation you ever had - who was it with and what was it about?

That would be the discourse I’ve been having with myself lately after my Japanese Zen Master wandered casually into the monastery kitchen with a tub of yoghurt for the potato salad and, after a week of offering nothing in my direction simply told me I was ‘very sexy and very cool’. I’ve been muttering quietly about this strange Koan for weeks now.

What did you learn about yourself or your life?

I have learnt that we should be dedicated to preserving our own Innocence, though it is our Experience’s responsibility to strive to take it from us.

You’ve gone from being the lead member of a hit band to becoming a solo artist. How does this change the writing/recording/touring process?

Does it become lonelier?

Well, I don’t really have as clear a sense of

transmutation from one thing to the other as you might think. Being and writing with a band provides you with a few things you don’t have when working alone. Competition, a second opinion and team spirit.

Going it alone is certainly more demanding on your own resources and self-esteem. They both have their different responsibilities, charms and detractors and I would like to continue to do both for as long as I can do so without embarrassing my immediate family and close friends any more than is humanely acceptable.

Describe to me the most profound insight you ever gained from any source – film, music, TV, supernatural phenomena…?

I discovered a small book on my mum’s bookshelf bescrawled with my dad’s medical school notes recently. It was Thich Nhat Hanh’s Being Peace. I read it, felt slightly strange that it read like the operation manual to my brain, and, though having never given a second thought to the concept of ‘intuition’ before,

realised all at once that mine was of course not some arcane sensibility residing round the base of my heart, but the unconscious accretion of understanding passed down from generation to generation through my family.

How do you give meaning to your music?

That is a short but complicated question. I guess in exactly the same way I imbue it into this sentence.

What anyone else does with the said conglomeration of glyphs or (in the musical case) frequencies is almost entirely and very happily unpredictable.

Do things happen for a reason, or are you the reason things happen?

As far as I can tell - things ‘happen’. You ascribe ‘reason’ if you want to.

You have a song called ‘Are You the Beat?’ Who provides the beat for your life, and why?

I think the ‘beat’ or ‘beats’ in my life are all the people and situations I happen to come in contact with. In most rhythmical compositions musicians often talk about having a feeling for where ‘the one’ falls at the beginning of each musical bar. Each experience or person seems at first to display or ‘be’ such an incredibly diverse syncopation and sometimes seemingly impossibly complex confusion of polyrhythms. I am learning as I get older to find their ‘one’, the beginning of the constant, simple pulse buried in the overwhelming complexity, the beat I can latch onto and do my dumb eighties dance moves to.

To what extent do you feel in touch with some other, intangible aspect of life? Is music a part of this?

By definition the intangible is un‘touch’able, so my understanding of the concept you might be alluding to is more of returning to a particular state in which simply ‘are’ or ‘Be’. You do not hold it or touch it as such, you return from a state of distraction to ‘Be’ it. I get moments of this regularly when I do music. It is the unbridled joy of listening and really hearing something that moves you like you were a child hearing music for the first time, finding yourself suddenly dancing or smiling uncontrollably.

To catch the professional amateur, check out the show below!

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The Dirty Column Lets catch up with Henry from The Dirty Love

So, what have we been doing?

Irish Murphy’s 211 Brisbane Street, Launceston

We’ve been constantly hitting the road all across the country with the release Roulette Romance, and during the tour we’ve been to some foreign places and met some real characters. My favourite highlight is back when we played in Rocky Cape, for the entire set we had a head banging four year old wreaking havoc fighting for her spot in the front row. It really was her night. I’ve never seen someone invent so many dance moves at once, and the best part was her parents just kept loading her up with raspberry cordial! Peter Garret would be so jealous.

During our national run we met up with a band in Geelong by the name of The Strydes, a great bunch of blokes, and a great live band. They’ve always wanted to come to Tassie and we love playing Victoria, so we’ve lined up a run of shows across the two states witch we’re really excited about. These set to be huge shows, and we’re joined by our River City Record label mates Deligma during the Tasmanian leg so we’re setting out to have a lot of fun.

With our association with River City Records our CDs are now available through MGM distribution, world wide through iTunes, and you can even log onto JB HI-FI and Sanity Online and order yourself a copy!

Our video clip ‘Dirty Sweet’ went so well in the interactive music show Channel U on Channel V, we created a film clip for our new single ‘Black Shadow’.

We managed to get heaps of our mates in on this one, and the film guys really captured a typical weekend for the band. Follow the links on our MySpace and let us know what you think.

This year we were privileged to be selected to play in the playoffs for The Falls Festival 2009. A friend told me he walked down to in front of the stage at Irish Murphy’s just after they’d read out the announcement of who had been selected for the festival, to find me laying on the floor just screaming “It’s the Catalina wine mixer!” by the sounds of it I was pretty excited that the judges had decided to select us to play at the festival.

You wouldn’t believe how excited we are about playing at Falls this year, and it really will cap off what has been a crazy 2009 for The Dirty Love. sHENRY JAMES

For more details check out www.myspace.com/ thedirtyloverocks. Before heading to Victoria, The Dirty Love and The Strydes are playing at 0 15 October @ Spurs Saloon, Devonport 0 16 October @ Siroccos, Burnie 0 17 October @ The Gunners Arms, Launceston 10

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DANCE - SYDNEY //GREG BOLADIAN

ARTS - HOBART // EDGE RADIO

Show Your Pride! On the Edge The TasPride Festival is nearly here, celebrating the local Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer community in style! The festival will be featuring everything from a big Halloween bash, live music from The Blow Waves, the TasPride Film Festival and much more. We caught up with one of the top DJs who’ll be getting you proudly dancing very soon!

“…The great thing about Edge Radio is that anyone can host a show on anything!...” “…As long as it’s got great energy I’m into it!...”

DJ Name: Greg Boladian How did you get started as a DJ? Just over a decade ago, I was new to the clubbing scene and rather than sit back and enjoy the music in the club I was obsessed with how it was being delivered.

What’s your signature style?

Big vocal house with crunch, whether it be funky or progressive. As long as it’s got great energy I’m into it.

What differences do you find DJing a gay event versus a straight event?

I’ve never pursued the straight scene. It takes itself way too seriously for me. It’s all about serious electro and techy sounds. I would go down like a gay lead balloon.

Best time you’ve ever had while wearing headphones?

The eve of the new millennium, spinning tunes on the outside of the Opera House to thousands as the sun came up over the harbour. Unforgettable.

Most outrageous thing you’ve ever done on stage?

I had my partner at the time polish the cutlery.

What’s the weirdest thing or request anyone’s ever asked of you in your capacity as a DJ? Not necessarily in my capacity, but I always get tanked people coming up trying to order more drinks. I usually tell ‘em I’m cutting them off, rather than direct them to the bar.

Who or what do you think is going to be big this year?

La Roux. They already have a huge following but I think they’ll blow up even more and be around for a while.

What have you got in store for the TasPride event?

A set chock full of great energetic vocal tracks and a few exclusive remixes and mash-ups I’ve been working on.

I hear one of your best buds will also be DJing the event, so what’s the gossip on Jake Kilby?

He’s a hermaphrodite… Ask him to go screw himself and he actually can!

Catch Greg at the Halloween bash ‘The Bear, The Bitch and the Wardrobe’, as well as a lot of gread acts includingMiz Ima Star and The Bad Father. For more info and tickets, head to www.taspride.com 0 31 October @ Flamingos, Hobart WWW.SAUCE.NET.AU

Beginning in 2002 as a partnership between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian University Union, Edge Radio broke free from the University and set up governance under the newly created Tasmanian Youth Broadcasters Inc. Since then it’s been providing access and experience for budding media stars, one of the biggest music catalogues of any station in Hobart (including a large percentage of Australian and Tasmanian work), and has racked up a number of community broadcasting awards. We speak to Ben Waterworth, who’s hosted well over 200 shows, about living life on the Edge.

How has Edge Radio changed since its inception?

It has shed its image as a ‘University Radio station’ and gone on to be Hobart’s leading community radio station with an estimated of 45% of Hobart as listeners.

One of its most successful inceptions has been the “schoolies show,” which gave college students a weekly chance to host a radio show, and this has since blossomed into the hugely successful ‘school of rock’ program, and has given many individuals (myself included!) a foot into the radio industry. Currently it has over 100 volunteers and over 60 shows which gives it great variety!

Tell us a little about your role at the station.

My role is that of a station volunteer and presenter and I have been doing this for over 5 years. I currently host two shows a week, which include the Friday breakfast show The Brink which helps bring big events to Hobart and started the hugely popular ‘Hobart 2020’ Olympic bid with over 1000 supporters on Facebook and support from the Premier David Bartlett himself! I also host Tasmania’s only dedicated Formula 1 show every Monday at 2pm. Other roles I have had at the station include that of advertisement producer and announcer, podcast producer and MC for Edge Radio events.

How was your 200th show?

Our 200th show was fantastic! We had an amazing line up of guests including the Premier himself David Bartlett who made his first appearance on Premier on the show after his first appearance in 2007 as the Education minister. We also had Labor member for Denison Lisa Singh, Liberal Candidate for Denison Matt Stevenson, WIN Newsreader John Remess and local singer and multi-amplified award winner Adam Cousens. Our biggest thrill however was having Tasmanian media legend Tim Franklin on the show, after finally getting him on the show after trying for ages! We certainly look forward to another 200 shows as it is absolutely amazing and I really think we are doing a great thing for Hobart and Tasmania by trying to get as much exposure out there to draw in the big events, even if they are as outlandish as the Olympics you have to set the bar high.

How is the music you play on Edge different to other stations?

We have the largest music catalogue of any station in Hobart, with 40% being Australian music and a 10% of that is local Tasmanian music which gives local artists a fantastic stepping stone as they can get their music played on radio. I have gotten several artists started on Edge, and it is a great way for Tasmanian’s to get their unique and spectacular talents noticed. Edge Radio also broadcasts the Falls Festival every year live for those who unfortunately can’t make the event.

What do you think is the most important thing Edge does for the community?

It gives Hobart something different to listen to, and doesn’t rely on presenters who are there to sell products and be ‘robots’ to read from a script or give away meat trays. We also support several charities and hold many fundraisers throughout the year, with my co-host Josh and me both taking part in Movember and the World’s Greatest Shave. It is also great for the community that the hosts are just like them, regular normal people who do it nothing more for their love of radio as well as the topic their show is about. Whether it be on Formula 1 or Anime, Edge Radio has it covered!

How can budding radio stars get involved?

The great thing about Edge Radio is that anyone can host a show on anything! Every six months applications open for ‘budding’ presenters to apply for a show of their choice, which if successful gets them trained in the ways of radio and helps them get started into the radio industry. The Edge Radio schedule runs for 26 weeks, with new schedules for newly successful shows beginning in June and December, giving a high community involvement in the station. I for one came through the Journalism class at Elizabeth College in 2004.

Other than presenters, what other volunteer roles does Edge Radio have to offer? What can volunteers get out of the experience?

If you aren’t confident enough to speak to an audience of tens of thousands, you can always work behind the scenes from everything from licking envelopes to editing interviews. Edge Radio is always on the look out for volunteers to help out so if you want to work in the radio industry it certainly is a great place to start!

Edge Radio also runs fully accredited short and adult education courses, as well as work experience for those wanting to gain experience in the radio industry.

How else can people help?

As Edge Radio solely relies on the support of it’s listeners and local businesses, people can jump on the website and become an Edge Radio supporter, which not only helps the station that they love but it also gives them more chances to win fantastic prizes every month, as well as many other benefits!

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COUNTRY - QLD // 8 BALL AITKEN

8 Questions with 8 Ball Aitken From a banana picker to guitar picker, 8 Ball Aitken has been recognised as the next big thing in country music by a number of different sources, including the Golden Guitar Awards and Toyota Star Maker at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. The redheaded Queenslander has had a number of top ten country hits including ‘Cyclone Country’ and he’s still on the road in support of Rebel With A Cause. So we asked 8 Ball eight special questions to find out more about this rebel ahead of his Tassie tour.

“…We are going to blow in to town and have some fun. It has been a life-long goal of mine to visit Tasmania and I plan to make it count....”

If you had one day left to live, what would you be doing?

I would be sitting under a tree playing some guitar, hanging out, writing songs and doing what I love to do most.

Which two of your songs represent you best as an artist, and why?

‘Yellow Moon’ is a song I wrote about getting eaten by a crocodile. It is a Far North Queensland theme with my fusion of rock, blues and country music. It can be spooky up there in the swamp, and I like to put that into my honk, stomp, Aussie swamp music.

‘Outback Booty Call’ is a song I wrote about regional romance and dating in the bush. I was touring in USA a few years back when I found out about the booty call phenomenon. I thought to myself, we have booty calls back in Australia, it is just that we have a lot further to travel between love interests. This song is practically a documentary.

How has your music changed over your three albums?

I started off playing with my National guitar and stomp-box, traveling around playing live. My first album was a live recording, and it was very stripped back. My music has equal parts of country, blues and rock and I think that over my albums I have accentuated different styles. My production on my latest album is a step up on the last album. I don’t like making the same album more than once, but I believe in the best production values that I can achieve as an independent artist.

If you had to invite four people over for a jam, who would they be, and why?

Todd Snider — for a good laugh. He is so funny.

Jerry Garcia — for some wild guitar, banjo and pedal steel -- the ultimate psychedelic hillbilly.

Hound Dog Taylor – his dirty slide guitar would be awesome in my living room.

Johnny Cash – for his outlaw attitude.

What are five things you never leave home for a tour without?

Airline lounge passes, spare picks, slides, my hat and my National guitar.

What did you want to be when you were six years old?

I wanted to be a musician. I wrote a songbook when I was six.

The seventh song on Rebel With A Cause is ‘Heads or Tails’. Have you or would you ever decide something important by flipping a coin?

Or perhaps consulting a magic 8 ball?

In my opinion, a Magic 8 Ball can help anything. World peace, global warming, you name it, shake the 8 ball.

In the song ‘Heads or Tails’, it is my girlfriend doing the coin flipping - trying to figure out what to do about our relationship. I think that flipping coins is most reliable for starting a cricket match, or the great Aussie tradition of two-up.

What’s in store for Tasmanians when 8 Ball Aitken comes to town?

I hope to give people the best night they ever had at a gig. We are going to blow in to town and have some fun.

It has been a life-long goal of mine to visit Tasmania and I plan to make it count. I have heard such good things about the music fans down there! sMEEGAN MAY

So flip a coin, consult the magic 8 ball, or simply get up and go to an 8 Ball Aitken show near you!

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DANCE - MELBOURNE // MIAMI HORROR

The Horror Story

“…It’s more a production and electronic thing turned live, as opposed to a band with too many electronic elements, and some people misinterpret that...”

As Miami Horror founder Benjamin Plant is sitting in his home in Melbourne, Victoria, our interviewer can’t help but wonder why the Aussie band didn’t end up with the name ‘Melbourne Horror’. “I’m not sure really, probably because it’d be a little lame.”

As one of Australia’s most talked about producers and DJs at the ripe old age of 22, lame is definitely not something that matches Ben’s style. Gaining prominence DJing for high profile events across the world and remixing artists such as Pnau and the Presets, Ben decided to take thins further and transform his DJ/producing act into a full on live show.

Teaming up with Josh Moriaty (vocals and guitar), Dan Whitechurch (bass, keys and sampler) and Aaron Shanahan (drums), Ben created Miami Horror – and the first full-length album from the group is just about ready.

“We’re about 80% done on the album now, and I’ll be working on it over the next few weeks with the other guys, and finalising it hopefully. And then they can start preparing it to have it out by January.” The

album will be a follow up to 2008’s EP Bravado, which featured the popular song ‘Don’t Be On With Her’ and led the group to a number of big performances at events like Parklife, Global Gathering and the Falls Festival.

Despite the success of Miami Horror as a live act, Ben admits that the translation of Miami Horror from album to stage can often leave some of the parts or production left out of the songs. “The reason for that is because it’s not possible to physically play eight or nine parts. It’s more a production and electronic thing turned live, as opposed to a band with too many electronic elements, and some people misinterpret that. Obviously once we get known for what we’re doing, then it will be understood a little but more.”

The only way they could manage to match the sound achieved in the studio, is to have “a ten-member band,

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After the album is released, Ben is hoping for at least a two-year break before having to release another, as the hands-on artist has been finding it to be quite a

So be sure to stay tuned for the epic things that Ben and Miami Horror have in store for us! sDAVID WILLIAMS & MEEGAN MAY

Playing at the Falls Festival and MS Fest over summer, you can first check out Miami Horror in Hobart this month.

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Coming from a background of working solo as a DJ, Ben is adamant that four members is more than enough for him, any more and it would seem like too many. He’s already had to adjust his expectations for the band, with the other members changing the direction a little bit. “Originally I just wanted to make a dance album, but we’ve turned it around a little bit now. So it’s kind of all up in the air, depending on how all this goes. I’d still like to do some more dancier stuff on the side, however at the moment it’s just – finish this and see how it goes.”

draining exercise. The first single from the release, ‘Sometimes’, is on its way, and the band has just signed off on the film clip, the first in a series of three videos with make up a story and use some advanced 3D animation, which Ben promises will be “pretty epic.”

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Thursday

22nd

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8 Ball AitKEN

thursday

15th

tame impala + red rival + lavista

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Friday

23rd

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Friday

16th

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Saturday

24th

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Saturday

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25th

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18th

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Monday

19th

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PUNK - SYDNEY // HARD-ONS

HIP-HOP - HOBART // UNLEASH THE NUGGET

The Hard-Ons Get Hard!

Bust a Move!

“…We are driven by the same thing today that drove us 25 years ago - the love of music....”

For over twenty-five years, Sydney band the Hard-Ons have managed to become one of Australia’s most successful independent punk-rockers.

Helping to forge the scene in the 1980s, they’re back for a 25th Anniversary tour, a new album, and are ready to gather a whole new generation of fans. Ray Ahn, on bass, let us know just how hard things get.

After over 25 years together as a band, how do you manage to stay hard?

We are driven by the same thing today that drove us 25 years ago - the love of music.

Would the Hard-Ons of 25 years ago recognise the band today?

We are certainly better musicians, although not by much. If you look at a photo from 25 years ago, we are wearing the same clothes with same haircuts, but now we are much wrinklier and our gait is stooped due to old age…

How are you not sick of each other yet?

We hardly see each other socially; we only meet to play gigs or record, which is not all the time. We play in other bands with different musicians too.

Are there any shows that stand out, or has it all become a bit of a blur?

It certainly is a blur; we’ve done over 1000 shows.

But all the shows in places like Spain, Italy, London and Tokyo really stick in my mind, very enthusiastic audiences with intimate knowledge of our back catalogue, it’s very flattering.

You’ve always had a dedicated fan base. What’s the best thing about your fans?

We always get shocked by how musically sophisticated people we meet at our shows are. We certainly don’t attract too many middle-of-the-road punks. For example, we did an all-ages show in Chicago in 2006, I met a kid whose favourite two bands were Hard-Ons and Residents, I wore a Residents shirt that gig on stage so he told me it was a great moment for him.

We get onto online forums and talk to Hard-Ons fans that are very knowledgeable about music in general.

We may not have a massive following that a triple J supported band may have, but the ones we have are not interested in mainstream music or culture, or fads, or hipster concerns, they are purely into music it seems.

Is that why you put the track list of the new compilation in their hands?

Actually we have scrapped that idea. The reason: Most

of our fans were not interested in a compilation of our songs that they already have. We have manufactured a 25 song compilation, of unreleased material. None of the songs have been available before. They are demos, outtakes, radio broadcasts etc. The response to this has been exceptional, I guess that’s what the die-hards wanted. These CDs (called Feel the History) will be on sale at these upcoming shows only, for $10 each.

Your lyrics are often filled with sarcasm and in jokes. Is that what made you decide to collaborate with Neil Hamburger?

Actually I collaborated with him back in 1997 in a band called Bust-monsters. At the time he was lead-singer in a band called Faxed Head, who were just brilliant.

All three members of the Hard-Ons are dedicated Neil Hamburger fans, so we begged him to do it. After years of refusing, he relented, to our joy!

So, what’s left on the Hard-Ons to do list?

Right now we are embarking on a 25th anniversary celebration tour, then we will record a new album.

Probably tour Japan soon too.

What can you tell us about the new album then?

We were supposed to have recorded and released it by now. Mid-year, after we came back from Europe and Japan, we were set to record. But we started talking to a certain label, and that stalled things. We will complete this tour and record the new album, regardless.

How hard are things gonna get when you hit the road for your anniversary tour?

There is nothing hard about hitting the road, besides having to wake up very early to drive to Queensland in time for a gig. sMEEGAN MAY

Two big gigs for the Hard-Ons are planned for Tassie!

0 16 October @ Lonnies, Launceston 0 17 October @ Republic Bar, Hobart

“…Have you f*cking seen one of our shows? We’re kind of a big deal....”

Often known as Dunn D, Wiz Kid and Gilly G (Mick Heath, Anton Heath, and Gillian Gregory respectively), Unleash the Nugget kicked off their career with a delightful cover of ‘Bust A Move’. Thankfully, as Anton explains, they’ve progressed from there, now spreading their hip-hop/ funk/soul explosion and party atmosphere from here to Melbourne and back again. So welcome home the Hobartian hip-hop heroes with a party worthy of the Nuggets!

Wow, scary (yet pretty cool) promo pic! Where’d you get the idea for the “family portrait”?

We are the Nugget family, and it just kinda made sense.

I like wearing skivvies, Gill likes dressing up in drag, and Mick is a over grown baby - so the photo just made itself really.

How does a hip-hop band get started in Tasmania?

You have to go to Rosny College, your dad has to own the Republic bar and you have to cover ‘Bust A Move’

by Young MC. That’s all there is to it.

Since you formed have you noticed a big change in Tasmania’s attitude to hip-hop?

Well I wouldn’t really class us as just a hip-hop band anymore, but in general Australian hip-hop has become more mainstream and successful like the Hilltop Hoods, etc. Tassie has always had a strong underground hip-hop scene and they are very loyal fans. I guess it’s just become more popular in general.

What’s different for you since relocating to Melbourne?

We don’t play ‘Bust A Move’ anymore and our dad doesn’t own a pub over here. We are playing more regularly in Melbourne, as it’s big enough that you don’t over saturate the scene, which is great. We are currently playing a residency at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy every Monday and that’s been going really well for us.

Other than playing some UTN, what’s your advice on getting a party started?

Step 1:Put on your favourite episode of The Bill.

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Step 2:Get a good supply of Wagon Wheels and Cottees Cordial.

Step 3:Invite your good friends around and have a crazy game of Trivial Pursuit.

Party is started!

If you were throwing a party, what three wellknown people would you invite, and what three musical acts would be on your party play list?

Ellen Degeneres, Matt Damon and Lord Voldemort - it would be good to meet our look a likes in person and party with them. As far as a party play list goes I’d definitely have Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Michael Jackson and last but not least DJ Kool ‘Let Me Clear My Throat’ on repeat.

What do you think it is about your performance style or music that’s given you that party starting reputation?

Have you f*cking seen one of our shows? We’re kind of a big deal.

What’s in store for crowds at your welcome home bash, with your performance at the Republic?

GIlly G half naked in a tree, the best Matt Damon impersonator on the circuit and Dunn D will perform auto fellatio whilst whistling ‘Advance Australia Fair’.

Pretty much anything goes. sMEEGAN MAY

So get the party started, and get ready to bust a move!

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Brookfield Vineyard Relay For Life Benefit Concert: Nourish + Bad Boonies + One Step Back + Peter Campbell + Heritage String Ensemble sLaunceston

sLaunceston The Pav Open Mic The Royal Oak The Little Cubas Irish Murphy’s Top Shelf: Foreign Films + Glenn Moorehouse

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Thursday, 22 October

Hotel New York Oh Mercy + Randall + Grant Smillie + Doctor J

Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse: Ruth Berechree + Argus + The Plancks

The Royal Oak The Titz

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Republic Bar Tame Impalla + Red Rival + Lavista

Sunday, 18 October

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Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse: Australian Songwriters Association: Josh Durno + Melly Frank + Amy and the Kitchenhands + Rod Fritz

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Republic Bar Pearl (Goanna)Marcia Howard & Rose Bygrave

Syrup Crack Taxi: Kir + Parky Brookfield Vineyard 8 Ball Aitken sLaunceston The Pav Halfway to Forth + The Younger Dryas The Commercial Hotel Hard Drive

The Royal Oak Open Folk Session Irish Murphy’s Carl Fidler + Glenn & Jade + Kristy & Steve + Paddy Duke Monday, 19 October sHobart The Alley Cat Cult Film Night: Terminator II Republic Bar G. B. Balding sLaunceston Irish Murphy’s Glenn & Jade Tuesday, 20 October sHobart

Hotel New York Tame Impala + DJ Doctor J + Keith

Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse: David McEldowney + Mighty Few

The Royal Oak Ben Castles

Republic Bar Nick Oliveri

Lonnies The Hard-Ons

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Irish Murphy’s Long Way Home

Hotel New York Uni Night: DJ Doctor J

Irish Murphy’s Tash & Caz

The Pav Jazz Trio: James LeFevre + Kath Ryman + Darryl Kirkum

Republic Bar Oh Mercy + Washington

The Pav Circus Workshop

Raincheck Live Acoustic Music

sHobart

The Brisbane Hotel The Nation Blue + Ivy St + Transcription Of Organ Music

Lonnies Pure Glam

Brookfield Vineyard Ian Pearce Quintet

sLaunceston

The Alley Cat Eleanor Tucker and Special Guests + Bring Sophie T + Manchester Mourning

sLaunceston

The Royal Oak Lonnie Tunes: Alia Coates + Kasper + Guthrie

Friday, 16 October

Irish Murphy’s Covered: Micheal Clennett + Wolfe Brothers

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Syrup Call It…: Corney + Gillie + Parky

Syrup Mash Up Da Town: DJ Boucher

Irish Murphy’s Brief Illision

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Syrup Syrup House Party 6: James Curd

Republic Bar Mundy + Fire By Sea

The Royal Oak 8 Ball Aitken

Friday October 16, 7:30 PM 8 Ball Aitken at Folk Night Saturday October 17, 7:00 PM Relay for Life Benefit Concert Sunday October 18, 3:00 PM Hospice - Ian Pearce Quintet Sunday October 17, 7:00 PM Fabio Chivhanda Sunday October 25, 11 AM Come along, learn about Mivac Listen to the wonderful music of many musicians singing throughout the day Friday October 30, 7:00 PM Aussie Bush Theatre Restraunt Show

Republic Bar Hard Ons

Irish Murphy’s The Unit

Hotel New York Uni Night: DJ Doctor J

Brookfield Vineyard. 1640 Channel Highway.

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Republic Bar Ejecter + The High Lows + Sammuel Cole

The Brisbane Hotel Dali and The Paper Band + The Bursting Sun

The Pav Drumming Circle

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The Brisbane Hotel SNOG + Spreckenstein + Dameza + DJ AuralCaust

Lonnies DJ Spin Easy

Lonnies Pure Glam

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The Brisbane Hotel Spermbirds + Ride The Tiger + Scurvy

The Brisbane Hotel Face On Fire + NowyourefuckeD + Retaxus + Traitor

The Alley Cat The She Rats + Connolly & Kerr

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The Alley Cat The Green Mist + The Mincers

Irish Murphy’s Geale Brothers

Friday, 23 October sHobart Irish Murphy’s Covered: Wolfe Brothers + Dr Fink The Alley Cat Eleanor Tucker and Special Guests + Quan + Crixus + Charles Du Cane The Brisbane Hotel The Wizar’d + Taberah + Vulgar + Eternal Ash Republic Bar Liverly up Yourself + Radio Fire Syrup New DJs Night sLaunceston The Pav James LeFevre + Glenn Moorhouse Mix’N’Dorphin: Patty Duke + Matty J + SheBouNce + Collo + Millsy + SYNJON + Mace + Burlza The Commercial Hotel DJ Skip Hotel New York Cam + PD + Doctor J + Randall The Royal Oak Bossa Vista Irish Murphy’s Cheeky Monkies

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Saturday, 24 October

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Irish Murphy’s Covered: Jeremy Matcham + Damage Controll

Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse: The Trolls + Kashishi

Irish Murphy’s Covered: Tim Davies

The Alley Cat The Breeze

The Alley Cat Trashbag Courure Party + Rebel Music + DJ Ham + DJ Kashishi

The Brisbane Hotel ALL AGES ONLY: Daylight + Ride The Tiger + The Turnaround + Most Triumphant Miami Horror + Cityscape Riot + DJ Grotesque + DJs Svengali + Parky + Alex Felix Republic Bar Unleash The Nugget + The Trolls Syrup Call It…: Corney + Gillie + Parky Brookfield Vineyard Fabio Chivhanda sLaunceston Lonnies DJ Minx The Commercial Hotel DJ Shane Hotel New York Randall + PD + Doctor J + Cam The Royal Oak LBC: Liquid Nails Irish Murphy’s Strap Daddy Sunday, 25 October sHobart Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse: \bunny/ Republic Bar Wahbash Avenue Brookfield Vineyard MiVAC Benefit: Dominic Francis + Twice Bitern + Union Choir + Sing Australia + Barry Jones Raincheck Live Acoustic Music sLaunceston The Pav Papaverine The Royal Oak Open Folk Session Irish Murphy’s Ben Castles + Step & Mally + Brief Illusion + Long Way Home

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Monday, 26 October sHobart The Alley Cat Cult Film Night: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Republic Bar Quiz Night sLaunceston Irish Murphy’s Ben Castles Tuesday, 27 October sHobart Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse: Gretel and the Teramachi + Priscilla Gorringe Republic Bar Joe Piere sLaunceston Irish Murphy’s Phil Picasso

Brookfield Vineyard 1640 Channel Highway Margate 6267 2880 Hotel SOHO 124 Davey Street 6224 9494 www.hotelsoho.com.au Irish Murphy’s The Greenhouse 21 Salamanca Place 6223 1119 irishmurphys.com.au Isobar Frankin Wharf www.isobar.com.au The Metz on the Bay 217 Sandy Bay Road 6224 4444 www.themetz.com.au Syrup 1st Floor 39 Salamanca Place 6224 8249 www.syrupclub.com The Republic Bar 299 Elizabeth Street 6234 6954 www.republicbar.com

The Alley Cat Bar 381 Elizabeth Street 6231 2299 www.myspace.com/ thealleycatbar LAUNCESTON The Commercial Hotel 27 George Street 6331 3868 Irish Murphy’s 211 Brisbane Street 6331 4440 www.irishmurphys. com.au Hotel New York 122 York Street 6334 7231 Lonnies 107 Brisbane Street 6334 7889 www.lonniesniteclub. com The Pav York Town Square The Royal Oak 14 Brisbane Street 6331 5346 www.myspace.com/ leapinlimpout

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Green Fingers All the freshest produce from The Greenhouse, Irish Murphy’s, Hobart.

Diggity diggity diggity boh. Fert from the Greenhouse here again for a new fortnight of blistering riffs and snoot snatching fists Yay for the weather! Having landed 22 days of rain out of 30 in September it’s nice to finally see a bit of sun, and hell yeah beer just gets better the warmer it is!

We’ve had some mad gigs in the last couple o’ weeks.

The Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) keeps getting better, and hats off to Jess Dix for pulling out some corkers. The ASA ‘wax lyrical’ nights are the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Sunday of every month, and feature usually about 6 artists playing 3-4 original songs, so if you’re new to the stage or have some new material to try out, drop Dixy a message at www.myspace.com/ littlemissmusictasmania!

Big thumb ups to James Parry and his new ensemble (yet to be named). It wasn’t quite what the Greeny was

expecting (in a good way) and it’s certainly fascinating to see James’ works evolving since the Mad Uncle days, keep it up bloke and nice chops. Speaking of chops, have you dudes seen La Vista yet? Damn. They keep growing cod-pieces faster than I can write about them.

It’ especially great to see a band evolving with such depth and girth of sound in their tunes, watch this space gentlefolk, they’ll be rocking up the Greenhouse again in short order.

Blustering barnacles, we’re really rolling into this summer season early, but it’s definitely a time of excitement! We’ve got big events coming around at the Greeny again and it’s time to introduce to you some of our plans (mwa ha hahaaaaaa).

Show Day Eve Massive! Wednesday 21/10 featuring: The Overview (Melb), New Saxons and The Trolls with DJ Kashishi. It’s a bloody public holiday on Thursday, take advantage! It’s free! (well all gigs at The Greenhouse are free but that’s by the by).

Joni’s Plastic Sunday EP Launch! Wednesday 28/10 featuring: Joni’s Plastic Sunday, Hannah and Tim Downey. This show will be fully sickening and Joni’s are launching their recording which they made as recipients of the Irish Murphy’s First Harvest prize.

Sam’s Birthday Spectacular! Wednesday 25/11 featuring a shiteload of bands and solos with no apparent form or order! Ok, well he specifically asked me not to mention that it’s his birthday celebration,

but our entertainment manager Sam Cole (yes that Sam Cole) is having a MASSIVE birthday bash which we’d all like you to come and have a knees up with us at.

Christmas Eve Street Party! OH SHIT! Sorry, ignore that, I’m not allowed to talk about that yet... dum de dum de dum Piss off! sFERT

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Halloween Party!

DJﾃ不 Greg Boladian (SYD), Jake Kilby (SYD), Kat, MarQ, & Tom (TAS) Live performances by Dolly Diamond, The Bad Father, Miz Ima Starr and Special Festival Guests

31 Oct - 15 Nov 09

Saturday 31 October Flamingos Dance Bar 201 Liverpool St, Hobart Tickets $40, Conc $35,

GLC Centre Member $25 Bookings: (03) 6234 5998 www.centertainment.com.au TGLRG Stall @ Salamanca Market

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SOUNDCHECK - out and about in the hottest venues Astrid’s 21st Birthday @ The Loft

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Stranger than Micktion On the road with Mick Lowenstein. And his mum…

IN THE BAR (FROM 9PM)

Wednesday 14th October Mick Attard Thursday 15th October 8Ball Aitken

OFF THE SHELF Hey amigos and welcome to Off The Shelf. Lots to report so we’ll get right into it!

Friday 16th October Ben Castles

Two weeks ago the Northern Falls Festival playoff was held at Irish Murphy’s and a massive number of you turned out to see what will be on offer this new years at Marion’s Bay. The performances were strong by all the acts but as in any competition there can be only one... well in this case two, so congratulations to Breakfast Balcony and the Dirty Love, who will make the most of their free pass and unlimited booze!

With the Rock Challenge in full swing (Australia’s longest running band competition!) we thought it was time to bring back local heart throbs, Your Damn Neighbours. YDN have been around for a few years now (it seems like forever... but they’re only 17!) and are no strangers to the live scene. The last time they performed on the Top Shelf stage they blew the crowd away with their classic rock sound and mind blowing guitar prowess. Between the howling voice of front man Toby and the guitar shred heaven of the uncontrollable Billy Bennett these guys tear up the stage with a sound reminiscent of Motley Crue/ Poison and will knock you off your feet. YDN will be supported by new comer, Zac Slater, if you’re keen to look into the future of Tasmania’s music scene come down on Wednesday October 14.

Foreign Films are back Wednesday October 21 with their unique stylings and promise to give one hell of a show. This three piece hailing from Launceston have developed an international sound over the past two years with singer/guitarist Mark Edmunds really turning up the heat as one of Tasmania’s strongest songwriters. Foreign Films have quite a big following already and it’s no surprise as their songs seem to get stuck in your head without you ever realising it’s happened. Their use of delay drenched guitars over solid grooves give their songs an added dimension for Marks’ unmistakable falsetto to wail above. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Coming up on Wednesday October 28 is Kasper, supported by Summer Edmunds. Summer’s last performance was a real breakthrough and if she brings that same confidence to this show then we are all in for a treat. Her melodic pop tunes have so many hooks that there is barely a song she sings that you can’t remember the next day. Launceston three piece Kasper, consisting of Tess Kasper (vocals/guitar), Mick Attard (bass) and Dan Callaghan (percussion), are quickly becoming one of the must see groups on the local scene. I’ve been raving about these guys since they first hit the Top Shelf stage earlier in the year, and word has spread swiftly as is evident by the growing numbers coming along to see them. No wonder... great music, well played.

Be safe. Be good. See you at Irish Murphy’s Launceston. sCARL FIDLER & GLENN MOOREHOUSE

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Saturday 17th October The Titz Wednesday 21st October The Little Cubas

I don’t like to think of myself as being a particularly bad person, I guess nobody does, do they? Perhaps I just seem to have infuriatingly bad luck. So begins my latest run in with the police. And yes, I have had them before, but some things are best not talked about...

So, this latest misadventure takes place right outside my house. I pull up outside in my car, behind a car that is parked in the middle of a two car space, thus effectively turning it into a one car space. I wait for them to move and wait and wait. I could do the whole horn tooting deal, but I give up and drive around the back to my OSP instead. Fairly harmless I thought.

Oh no.

No sooner have I parked and got out of the car, than there’s a police siren and a patrol car speeds into the driveway, obviously attempting to thwart an escape attempt. Next thing, two uniformed officers leap out of the car and shine torches in my face. What the hell...? I quickly scan the rooftops for snipers and check myself for red laser dots. Ok on that front. One of the cops says “Is there a problem?” What?! “Well yes. And you guys seem to be the main part of it.”

This wasn’t going to go well. I have this annoying thing of when I get stressed or threatened or something, shooting my mouth off and looking like a smartarse.

An inconvenient character flaw to have right now. The police want to know if I’d been drinking. “Oh heaps.”

They loom closer. Clearly making a blanket. “I’ve had maybe a litre of orange juice and a berocca.” They frown. “Too much vitamin C?” They want to see my license and I faff about handing them book reward cards and the like. They’re getting pretty angry now. I want to know what they want and they tell me to blow into their little box. I decide it’s best to hold my tongue on that one. Apparently I’ve driven down my driveway pretty quickly. Evil knows no bounds. They want to know where I live, while staring at my license, which I eventually gave to them. Then the smart one asks how I get in. “Well, most of the time, I use this new fangled contraption called a “door”. They’re all the rage. I used to try and just morph through the walls, but I kept losing a shoe.” They gave me a bit of a hard time then and starting giving my car the once over trying to find something to book me for. They recorded all my details and left. No ticket.

Man, there are times when I should just learn to keep my mouth shut. So I managed to get away with another scrape with the law... This time.

True story. sMICK LOWENSTEIN

Keep your eyes peeled for a special one off Mick spectacular during the Hobart Fringe!

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In the Green Room Find out what musical refreshments are being prepared for you in The Green Room Studio.

EDITOR Interview Techniques

HOLIDAYS ON ICE Pillage Before Plunder

This week in The Green Room:

Saucy Sparkle Tales of tease and all things sparkling from Hobart and beyond!

Even Diamonds can loose a little “sparkle” when the weather is so dreary!

Recently Hobart band Betamax have been laying down their own special brand of acoustic tinged high energy rock. The four piece is half way through the recording of a 5 track EP. Bass and drums were tracked live in one session. Guitars overdubs this week, vocals the next. Hoping to have it all done and dusted by the end of the month. Really looking forward to getting into mixing this one!

Hayley Couper continues to refine her soulful acoustic sound. We have been working on her debut EP for the past couple of months, with lots of guest appearances and some absolutely awesome vocal takes by Hayley herself. Here’s a girl on her way up...look out for her and her band at Falls!

Singer songwriter Jason Patmore has just completed his debut album. This was a big project, which we worked on over 12 months. The songs were constructed from the ground up, starting with some basic guide tracks that Jason had laid down at home. We then added live drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, synths and my favourite - grand piano recorded in a concert hall! sMICHAEL SHELLEY If you’re green with envy about these artists getting their tracks recorded, simply head to the website to arrange your studio time!

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SOUNDCHECK Out and about in the hottest venues THE KILL DEVIL HILLS @ Republic Bar, 30 September

This is the debut release from the Australian duo made up of DJ Soup ad Richard Burns, and their foray into the genre of dubstep. It’s sort of a futuristic electronic dub and reggae, with a few sparse places and often an industrial or dark feel. To describe it, most songs seem to include a lot of drum machine and a heavy base line, layered with an electronic reggae or dub beat, some mid-sounds, then interspersed with electronic noises and samples.

Dubstep was an unknown sound to me until now, and to begin with I really didn’t like it. I did a bit of listening to other artists, and this is some good work from Editor. They’ve created some interesting dub and reggae beats; there are some good samples, the cuts are done well. Some samples were pretty random though, at one point I’m fairly sure I was hearing sound effects from those old Mario Bros. games, and the final song begins with a long sample of what sounds like a guy being questioned for a job application with a certain government agency. One song is a weird remix of The Veronicas’ ‘Hook Me Up’. But three tracks in particular stood out; ‘No Diggity’ and ‘Jumpin’, which had a good dub beat, and ‘Bam Bam’ which is a remix of Sister Nancy, a renowned reggae artist.

Dubstep is something that has its place, but I can’t see it being all that popular. Personally, I like my reggae and dub unadulterated, and this CD didn’t grab my attention enough to seek more. But if you like dubstep, or like the description of it, then Editor is definately an act who’s doing it well.

Holidays On Ice is comprised of quite accomplished but not broadly known Australian artists.

My impression of the album is that it’s largely meant to be a reflective piece. It’s very tender and philosophical, and it achieves this without putting on airs. There’s quite a spiritual feel, with the use of lots of subtle reverb combined with lots of over dubbing of Angie Hart’s husky, half- whispered vocals. Vocals are also done by Justin Stanley, who has a similar style.

Don’t equate this with ‘boring’ though. There is the right amount of fluctuation and flow between the gentle acoustic tracks, and those that have a stronger edge and are more up-tempo. It is infused with an interesting range of sound effects, which are well placed. They inventively and cleverly incorporate electronic effects into a largely acoustic album. Their subject matter is varied and original.

You may find that the album title ironic given my description of their music, but there is meaning in the confusion, albeit a little obscure. Without being too flowery, it refers to their desire to be pirates of your troubles with their music. My favourite tracks were ‘Plunkett Street Push’, an entirely instrumental track driven by the trumpet, a fast drum beat and what I’m quite sure is the clarinet, which forms a groovy jazz melody. I also liked ‘Ribbon Round a Bomb’, for its title and rhythm, and ‘No Roses Grow on a Sailors Grave’ because it comes a bit closer to rock than most of the other tracks. I’d recommend it to fans of Band of Horses.

7/10 sTABITHA FLETCHER

5/10 sTABITHA FLETCHER

THE MARS VOLTA Octahedron

UFO The Visitor

I really enjoyed this band, their soundman was on the ball, and the whole thing sounded glowing and golden.

The caliber of professionalism was also up there in their performance. This musically talented touring band knew what they were doing and had obviously been pleasing crowds for a while. I was surprised I had not heard more about them, but did recognise some songs from the radio. By the end of the night I was getting amongst some crazy dancing and having a ball.

The Kill Devil Hills rock! sZOE ZAC

Unfortunately there isn’t a cute, fluffy thought that will warm my frozen limbs in this cold weather, but I have discovered some wonderful ways to warm myself that makes me sparkle even on the most miserable Hobart days! I will share them with you so you may find some sparkle of your own!

Now this is an obvious one - shopping! Yes, for beautiful corsets, lingerie, hosiery and that perfect pair of heels! Actually, the thought of that does warm me up ever so slightly with excitement hmm…

The trick is, you really need to know where to look and I have discovered the most amazing stores that any burlesque gal would just die for. I would love to share with you these wondrous stores, but I want t hem all for myself! That’s a little selfish of me I know, but I do sell a lot of the gorgeous items I find on my travels, mainly stunning corsets.

Check out my facebook page under the name Bebe Sparkle. Alternatively check out www. diamondsofburlesque.com where you can also read back on previous ‘Saucy Sparkle’ columns while you browse the scintillating selection of corsets available!

A little birdy had told me to keep an eye out for the Kill Devil Hills. The crowds gathered, all types converging; some of the dreadlocked community was there, babes in tow. It was an interesting mix of people. And the night matched this interesting mix by starting gently by sultry songstress Loeene Carmen, her Mazzy Staresque vocals worked well with her blues guitar. By the end of her set she had a violinist and drummer onstage for a couple of mean rock tracks.

Looking fresh from the hills, West Australian five piece country/punk act The Kill Devil Hills were touring their new line-up with new album Man, You Should Explode. .

This was big tough man rock, heart baked ballads, and raucous folk/punk anthems. The kill-Devils Flanny and wife beater wild tunes were definitely beating the country/folk/punk drum. Incidentally, the drummer sang about half the set which was awesome, whilst the others harmonised. Similar to Sydney City Trash, but somehow more serious. The addition of a violin in the mix cast a romantic shadow. I was reminded of the Dirty Three at times, Augie March and Shane McGowan at others. Songs like ‘Drinking to Much’ got the crowd singing along.

I like to try and think of rain drops as thousands of little diamonds falling to the ground, just waiting for the sun to shine, so they can sparkle again!

This is the fifth studio album from The Mars Volta, and it may just be the album for those who previously didn’t relate to the band. Vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala calls it their ‘pop album’. It’s not one in the traditional sense, but I don’t disagree with this, as they’ve reigned in their penchant for extreme progressive rockiness.

It’s not a concept album, and all the songs are under eight minutes - it is still a Mars Volta album.

Octahedron is packed with dark, cryptic lyrics, layered vocals, exaggerated dynamics, and complexities in general. The Mars Volta isn’t normally to my taste, but I found this album quite beautiful in the artistic sense, and I really came to appreciate it overall (although I found that it took me a couple of plays to get my ears around).

The Visitor seems an appropriate album title for English band UFO, but don’t be fooled in thinking this is about alien probing or extraterrestrial destruction on earth.

The band has been around since the 1970s and has had more line-up changes than a fortnight of underwear changes. Though the band has only had small success in the mainstream, they have been an impacting influence for other rock acts such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and AC/DC. Though the band has, for most of their career, remained popular through out Europe.

This being the twentieth album release from the veteran band, unveils a collection of classy gritty blues/rock numbers. Opener ‘Saving Me’ caught my attention with its guitar slide blues intro, and unraveling in to a decent bluesy track - good from start to finish.

There was a good amount of variation between the tracks, appealing melodies, and throughout the album Bixler-Zavala reaches some quite amazing and angelic vocal heights as well as much stronger, nasal tones.

I found the best track to be ‘Cotopaxi’. It’s fast with a great base line and catchy melody. Also in their favour is the collaboration with talented Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.

Track ‘Hell Driver’ is a clear indication of why this band has had an influence on AC/DC. With striking guitar chords, hit with authority, this is sure to be another favourite for fans. Vinnie Moore’s guitar work is exquisite, with a modern shredding solo approach and an underlay of eighties nostalgia that really shines on this song. The majority of the guitar work from both Moore and Paul Raymond is of high quality throughout the entire album.

The cover art is abstractly cool and interesting, and the title is clever, relevant and simple. An octahedron is a solid, eight-sided shape and the album contains of eight songs. All in all, The Mars Volta are virtuosos.

Octahedron is certainly worth a listen.

Vocalist, and main songwriter, Phil Mogg’s lyrics are nothing spectacular, but for a sixty-one year old frontman he can still belt out a tune - which is hard to ignore. Groove ridden track ‘Stranger In Town’ rounds the album to a perfect closing. This is one album that surpasses some bands of the same league.

7.5/10 sTABITHA FLETCHER

Rehearsing with my lovely Diamonds always warms me up. We dance away and get our creativity flowing.

We sometimes find ourselves unintentionally putting on impromptu performances for the staff at Soak in Elizabeth St and their customers as we rehearse. If you pop into Soak, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of sparkle from behind the big red velvet curtains and you will know that something exciting is brewing for upcoming shows.

Probably the best way to warm every inch of your body and fight those chilly blues though is pole dancing! It works for me and I love to whip up a sparkling storm around the pole any chance I get. I love it so much I teach it, so others can sparkle up a sexy pole dance too.

I describe it as almost the most fun you can have ah... standing up, swinging around, upside down, in the air and sideways!

Yes you can do this too and no you don’t have to be really strong or super comfortable with your body to take the beginner classes! I teach all types of people, and they all have so much fun while toning up all over, feeling sexy and learning a skill. Forget the gym! For more information contact me - bec@ diamondsofburlesque.com.

So don’t let the rain clouds and those frosty temperatures make you loose your sparkle. Get out there and find some!

Remember, it’s not a debacle to sparkle! sMISS BB SPARKLE PHOTO BY EMILIJA SALETA OF HOBART

7/10 sDAVID WALKER

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RegisteR Now! www.diamondmodels.com.au International fashion television channel, fashiontv (FTV) has officially launched its quest for the jewel in catwalk modelling, with registrations now open in Tasmania for Australia’s inaugural FTV Diamond Model Awards.

If you believe you’ve got what it takes to become one of Australia’s leading catwalk models, head to www.diamondmodels.com.au to register. All Hobart entrants need to register online by 14th October 2009. Launceston entrants can deliver applications to Justin Paul, 88a George St, Launceston or complete the form online by 7th October 2009.

Contestants will be judged in categories of swimwear and eveningwear throughout the series of heats, under the watchful eye of an FTV regulated panel of judges. The winners will then compete in the National Grand Final to be held in one of Melbourne’s most glamorous venues, Peninsula at Docklands on the eve of the Melbourne Cup.

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Tonic Bar, Tasmania Country Club, Launceston HEAT TWO Friday 9 October 2009 FINAL Friday 16 October 2009 FINAL 8-9pm Pre-drinks 10pm FTV Diamond Model Awards commences 11pm FTV After Party 12 midnight Buses depart for City HEATS $20 FINAL $25

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Observatory, Murray Street Pier, Hobart HEAT ONE Friday 16 October 2009 HEAT TWO Friday 23 October 2009 FINAL Friday 30 October 2009 FINAL 8-9pm Pre-drinks 9pm FTV Diamond Model Awards commence 10pm FTV After Party HEATS $20 FINAL $25

The winner of the Launceston Finals will win a number of prizes to keep up the lifestyle of a top catwalk model including: • Return flights and accommodation to compete in the National Grand Final • A hand picked Jovani dress courtesy of Justin Paul • Tasmania Country Club accommodation package • A cocktail party to the value of $500 • An LG Xenon Gr500f Mobile Phone • An exclusive FTV State Final Diamond Model Award trophy

The winner of the Hobart Finals will win a number of prizes to keep up the lifestyle of a top catwalk model including: • Return flights and accommodation to compete in the National Grand Final • A hand picked Jovani dress courtesy of Justin Paul • Accommodation package • Exclusive Friday night VIP room hire at The Observatory valued at $500 • An LG Xenon Gr500f Mobile Phone • An exclusive FTV State Final Diamond Model Award trophy

Supplementary prizes will also be awarded to runners up.

Supplementary prizes will also be awarded to runners up.

Contestants who have been selected to compete at the Heats and Final will be notified 2 days prior and must be available for rehearsal at 6pm on the day of each Heat and Final. Prospective contestants should access the Diamond Model Awards website to find out more information and entry conditions before registering. Registration forms can be found at: Diamond Model Awards Website | www.diamondmodels.com.au with thanks to our sponsors:

FASHION - TAS // DIAMOND MODEL AWARDS

A Girl’s Best Friend Amber Renae knows her fashion. From the minute she gave up civil engineering to start her own fashion label in 2002, Amber has landed a spot on the board of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival, been a contestant on Project Runway Australia, and has been considered by some to be one of Australia’s “style icons.” Now Amber has teamed up with fashiontv (FTV) to host their Diamond Model Awards - now on the search for the next top model in Tasmania!

What led you to make transition from civil engineering to being a fashion designer? Do you find similarities between the two?

It is actually quite surprising how similar the two fields are. I was working as a construction engineer which is a very fast-paced, high-stress environment – and you are constantly managing multiple projects, a large work team, high production schedule as well as worrying about your quality and bottom line. This is essentially the same as running a fashion manufacturing business.

After running my fashion brand for 6 years i have now transitioned into the role of a Fashion Stylist which is more about coordinating looks and putting outfits together, which is another natural progression.

What do you think it is about your fashion that makes you a “style icon”?

I love to experiment with Fashion and take risks. It’s not always about having the newest ‘on-trend’ pieces, it’s more about finding that quirky little accessory that no one else has and rockin’ it with a high-end designer piece to give that interesting contrast.

What is your signature?

My signature is sexy and glamorous with a whole lotta bling!

Did your experience on Project Runway Australia change or improve your designs?

Definitely. It’s very rare in life that your sole purpose on a daily basis is to be 100% creative, and to have no external issues to distract you. And it’s also pretty rare to be surrounded by so many incredibly talented creative’s, so in that respect Project Runway has definitely propelled my creative drive.

How have the FTV Diamond Model Awards been going so far?

The FTV Diamond Model awards have been amazing!

We’ve seen some incredibly beautiful, talented and unique young ladies strut their stuff, and let me tell you, the competition is fierce. They are all vying for the major prize which has a total value of $100,000, so

they are pulling out all stops. The finale is going to be a super hot and sexy night – definitely one not to miss!

“…We’ve seen some incredibly beautiful, talented and unique young ladies strut their stuff, and let me tell you, the competition is fierce...”

What makes it different from other modelling competitions?

The FTV Diamond Model awards are looking for the complete package. They want a girl who can be a spokesperson and ‘face of ’ the brand for the next 12 months so they really need someone who is not only stunning and glamorous, but also someone who’s eloquent and charismatic. It’s an amazing opportunity for one lucky lady.

Do you think there’s an undiscovered supermodel out there?

Absolutely! And Australia is definitely a breeding ground for supermodels. We’ve had some amazing success stories of late: Miranda Kerr, Abby Lee, Catherine McNeil, so i can’t wait to see who’ll be next.

Could she be in Tassie?

Without a doubt! I’ve already spoken to a number of girls in our competition who have serious top model potential, so hopefully the judges will agree with me! sMEEGAN MAY

For all you Fashionistas –head along to the upcoming final, or get your catwalk practice while you can! For more information about the competition, head to www. diamondmodels.com.au.

0 Launceston Final – 16 October @ Tonic Bar, The Country Club Casino, Launceston 0 Heat 1 – 16 October @ Observatory, Murray Street Pier, Hobart 0 Heat 2 – 23 October@ Observatory, Murray Street Pier, Hobart 0 Hobart Final – 30 October @ Observatory, Murray Street Pier, Hobart

The second Launceston Heat was held on the 9th of October, and now there are six more girls heading to the final on the 16th, with 13 now in total.

Congratulations girls, and good luck for the final! For those in Hobart, registration is still open and a casting call will be held on Thursday the 15th of October ahead of the first heat, also on the 16th.

We wish all the upcoming contestants the best of luck in strutting their stuff!

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Book your tickets now!

International fashion television channel, fashiontv (FTV) has officially launched its quest for the jewel in catwalk modelling and you have the chance to be a part of the action! Tickets are now on sale in Tasmania for Australia’s inaugural FTV Diamond Model Awards.

Hurry in now to get your tickets to see Tasmania’s most talented models compete for their chance to represent their state at the National Grand Final, to be held at the Peninsula at Docklands on the eve of the Melbourne Cup. Pre-booked tickets to the Finals entitle each guest to a complimentary FTV Signature Cocktail when they present their ticket at the Bar from 8-9pm.

Launceston event:

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where: Tonic Bar, Tasmania Country Club, Launceston

where: Observatory, Murray Street Pier, Hobart

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HEAT TWO FINAL

Friday 9 October 2009 Friday 16 October 2009

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Friday 16 October 2009 Friday 23 October 2009 Friday 30 October 2009

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FINAL 8-9pm 9pm 10pm

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$20 $25

tickets: HEATS FINAL

tickets: HEATS FINAL

$20 $25

Launceston event tickets are available at Mojo Music, 81 Brisbane st, Launceston or at the door for each event.

Hobart event tickets are now available at ruffcut records, 33a elizabeth st, Hobart or call 03 6234 8600.

Limited tickets are available, so call Mojo’s Music now on 03 6334 5677.

tickets for the Hobart event can also be purchased at www.moshtix.com.au

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BY REBECCA TAYLOR Model: Emily Cappelletti

Megan Age:14 Favourite kind of music: Rock/Pop I feel most comfortable in: Ugg Boots Outfit is…Relaxed & casual

Hannah Age:14 Favourite kind of music: Pop I feel most comfortable in: Jeans Outfit is…Cute & casual

Taleah Age:20 Favourite kind of music: Dance/Pop I feel most comfortable in: Jeans Outfit is…Sexy & unique

Damien Age:24 Favourite kind of music: Hard Rock/Metal I feel most comfortable in: Any of my shoes Outfit is…Cool & confident

Well it seems more and more these days that there is a day to commemorate or celebrate just about anything and everything. So we all know about Red Nose Day and Jeans for Genes Day. But have you heard of World Contraception Day (a great day to wear a condom to work), or better yet, Tartan Day? Yes, that’s right, Tartan Day. Once a year in New York City people take to the streets decked out in lots of little squares and lines, namely, kilts. It is part of a weeklong celebration of all things Scottish. There is some debate as to where the kilt originated from, but popular consensus says it was the Scottish Highlands. It’s origins date back to the 16th century when it was adopted as symbol of national identity. Later the setts or tartan patterns were designed to be unique to identify individual clans and families.

These days, in areas far away from Scotland, the kilt has become an item of fashion, thanks in part to designer Vivienne Westwood. In 2008 the ‘Queen of Punk’ got the fashion world’s tongues wagging when she sent men wearing kilts down the runway. Now I have to say, I don’t want my man wearing a skirt, even if you call it something else…a rose is a rose right? On a lady however, I think they can look awesome, and can be incredibly versatile. Wear one with tights and boots, or go for the naughty schoolgirl look with knee-highs and plaits. Whatever takes your fancy, dress to kilt!

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