ISSUE #112
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ANSWER THE QUESTION Jordan Millar & The Question (JMQ) are a multi-award winning pop band, based in Sydney. However, ask songwriter and front man Millar whether a pop band is the way to describe them and you’ll hear “Well, yeah! I suppose we are a pop band by definition, but we’re not quite like you would expect.” Try as you might to classify them, JMQ are not your traditional Australian pop band. Their debut album Lies In Translations features 3 individual award-winning songs with melodies and lyrics that have become stuck in the heads of people all across Australia. It is their pop sensibilities and radio appeal that has seen them perform live on Channel 7’s Morning Show and be album of the week on ABC radio. However, with their debut single ‘Ride It All The Way’ getting steady rotation on Triple J and Perisher Blue’s winter advertising campaign (2008), they have been able to extend themselves beyond the pop world and define themselves as a new Australian jam-band that cannot be pigeonholed or ignored. Growing up in Hobart, Tasmania, Millar (22) achieved great success on the local scene, winning best up and coming Tasmanian act, and Tasmanian artist of the year at back-toback Amplified Awards. He supported artists such as Delta Goodrem, Tim Freeman and Mental As Anything all before the age of 18 and moved to Sydney in March 2006, Millar formed ‘The Question’ after meeting drummer Michael Avenaim (Casey Donovan, Porcelain, Amy Pearson) and keys player Beau Golden (Renee Cassar, Phrase, Jade McRae) at a Kings Cross jam night.
HANNAH’S FAREWELL (FOR NOW) HANNAH will perform their last shows in Tassie for a very long time this month, as they get set to pack up ‘Gavin’ (the band van) and hit the road, taking with them their just released hand crafted Live Album/DVD package. Twenty-ten (2010) will continue on with this hive of activity for HANNAH and the other projects they are involved with. In particular, both HANNAH and Adam Cousens secured grant funding from Arts Tasmania to record an EP and album respectively. But first of all, HANNAH will set off for another East Coast adventure. This time around, with a couple of car loads of friends along for the ride, the road trip will be more of a busking-like affair hitting the streets, meeting the locals and playing at house parties, beaches, and the odd local pub.
psychoSonic IRISH BEACH PARTY! When you’re an Irish pub, you really need to get into the spirit of things to celebrate Australia Day, and Irish Murphy’s Launceston has come up with just the trick – a beach party. Now celebrating a beach party in Ireland doesn’t exactly sound like fun, but in a pub? Sounds like something Aussies could get behind. With music from Nathan Wheldon, Glenn Moorhouse, Two Strung, Long Way Home and some local DJs, a free BBQ and beer specials? Sounds Aussie enough. If you’d like to get Aussie with Irish, check out the details below. 0 26 January Launceston
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KOBYA WORKSHOP Kobya, an African musician from Melbourne, will be holding an African singing and dance workshop and concert on the 30th of January.
EMO, SCREAMO & HARDCORE! Do you love emo, screamo and hardcore? Would you like to be involved with a club night similar to Destroy all Lines’ Bang and Next nights? Red Doll Promotions is bringing the alternative club night to Tassie and we’re kicking off in March 2010.
Teaching a cappella workshops, Kobya hopes to bring people together, singing in the African tradition. It will be held at Forcett Hall, in Dodges Ferry (25 mins from Hobart). If you’d like to know more, e-mail kusikiliza@gmail.com
They’re on the hunt for people who are interested in co-promoting and/or DJing at these nights. No prior experience necessary for either and if you’d like to DJ they’ll teach you how to use the gear. Just submit a few lines about yourself, your contact details and a proposed 45 minute set list to red.doll@live.com
Kobya will also be playing a show in Hobart! 0 28 January @ Republic Bar, Hobart
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0 13 March @ Irish Murphy’s, Launceston GIANTS VS DEVILS The Giants, made up of Tassie Devils Restaurant owners (and Aussie rock legends) Stuart Wood and Mark Greig, have been nominated for 4 separate awards in the upcoming Australian Blues Music Awards – for Album, Song, Band and Male Vocalist of the Year. The Giants are now permanently based in Launceston, and are proud to see a Tasmanian band recognized at such a prestigious event.
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. ISSUE 112 . JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 2, 2010
DANCE - SYDNEY // TWO FRESH
Double the Freshness! In a classic tale of two brothers “finally deciding to get off their ass and write some music together,” Two Fresh is the brainchild of Jesse and Myles Desenberg (aka Kid Kenobi and Hugga Thugg). With their first single ‘Too Fresh’ nominated in the Triple J Hottest 100 and an EP on the way, you can rest assured these boys will be keeping things fresh this summer. We asked Myles just how they plan to do so… Does the brotherly love ever run out on tour? Ha ha, never! Being brothers is our strength on tour. We get over shit pretty quick despite the big bro antics he tries to pull on tour. Classic! Is this collaboration a fairly new thing? Or have you been working on music together since you were in nappies? I guess we have always been throwing ideas and thoughts about music around from day one. When it comes to locking ourselves in the studio producing tunes then yeah, it is a pretty new thing however from day one we have had a pretty tight bond through music so I am glad that the saga continues in the way it does. Can you ever be too fresh? Ha ha. I think music by its very nature is constantly evolving. I think if you want to be in this business you have no choice but to keep it fresh. If you could only pick two songs to play at your Tassie show, which ones would you
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choose? ‘Bhanga’ by Two Fresh – a solid party tune of ours with Afro soca beats that just bhangs in the club. Also, ‘Superman’ by Lee Mortimer/ Foamo – keeping the funk and disco whilst rolling out the bass line madness. What’s one thing that’s better when it’s not so fresh? KK the morning after a gig. Always in fine form!
“…I think if you want to be in this business you have no choice but to keep it fresh...”
The Two Fresh EP is so fresh it’s not even out yet – what secrets can you share about the new record? It’s a mixed bag really, bringing the bass, the wobble, the bounce, the skank, the dub, the rave, and the hip-hop - all with a fresh twist! sMEEGAN MAY It’s time to freshen up! 0 30 January @ Syrup, Hobart
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THE FALLS FESTIVAL @ Marion Bay, 30 December 2009 - 1 January 2010. The 7th Falls Festival kicked off to some 16000 punters in scorching conditions. We arrived just in time to catch the end of the sultry Sarah Blasko, who to me is sounding more and more like Regina Spektor every day (ditto Lisa Mitchell). Unfortunately we missed King Khan’s psychedelic soul rock assault just prior to Blask,o but by all accounts it was very entertaining. We hung around to witness Art vs Science having a good time, as always, though didn’t wait for Little Birdy, opting instead to grab some koftas and amble over to the Field Stage to score a spot for Liam Finn. The prodigiously talented son of Neil has mastered the use of the looping effects pedal, and together with EJ Barnes pulls off a slick show that collectively demonstrates their extraordinary talents. We PAGE 6
were really impressed, and to us they were the highlight of the festival. Andrew Bird, who had performed earlier, uses similar techniques for live performances though reports on his show were mixed. Back to the Valley Stage to catch up with Xavier Rudd, who, as well as a scorching South African rhythm section, appeared to have brought his whole family over to party. Similarly smoking were Rodrigo y Gabriela, who had a crowd no doubt largely unfamiliar with them (or Latin music in general), going nuts to dueling Spanish guitars. Very cool. Wolfmother stormed out next and were awesome, shaking any prior apprehensions I had held since seeing them in their new four-piece last year when they couldn’t quite get it together. Moby ran late, every inch the rock-star, and he obviously didn’t care, as I’m sure he thought we were all waiting for him. He blasted out mostly old music to a crowd who seemed to love it
despite their recognition of most of his songs probably coming from advertisements. I know that many others really enjoyed his set, but to us he remains just as cocksure as always, made even worse by his attitude on the night. His late start and long set ensured we ended up missing the Hilltop Hoods, who by all accounts were in fine form and had the crowd in raptures. Late getting out again the next day, we caught the end of Datarock, which was weirdly entertaining as expected, though we’d unfortunately missed Chairlift and Kaki King. I’d heard great things about Chairlift and was even more devastated to have missed them when I heard what Caroline Polachek was wearing. I settled for Emiliana Torrini - who was absolutely standout, taking a multitude of marriage proposals in her stride. Together with fellow Icelanders Bjork and Sigur Ros, Emiliana demonstrates the quality of music that can
emerge from a place half the size of Tassie. Grizzly Bear scored a whole new fan base with their transcendental harmonies and Seasick Steve’s bourbon-fuelled blues created a mini ho-down on the Field Stage. The deep, dark voice of Tom Smith of the Editors fittingly brought in the night, followed by Midnight Juggernauts who were no doubt annoyed at their set being cut short by a spectacular lightning storm. With Karen O in fine form, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were as awesome as we had hoped, backed up by a spectacular cycloptic stage design. Unfortunately their set seemed to be over almost as fast as it began and lacked an encore - but it was probably time to go anyway. A really polished, musically diverse festival, the Falls crew are to be congratulated on achieving a winning formula that keeps us coming back, and should for many years to come. sTOBY GARDNER . ISSUE 112 . JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 2, 2010
REGGAE - NSW // FYAH WALK
Baptism of Fyah For singer Simon Jerrams, reggae music isn’t just for those people wearing Bob Marley shirts and smoking ganja. It’s a positive upbeat mix of hip-hop, jazz and funk with “a combination of spirituality, social commentary and world affairs, yet is not heavy or ‘preachy’.” His band Fyah Walk are one of the few home grown reggae bands in the country, but Simon is hoping his current tour will help spread the love, the message, and the music of the genre all over the country. You describe yourself as “roots reggae with a conscious message”. What exactly is the message? Honesty with self. That it is essential for us to be humble so we can be receptive enough to learn more and re-educate ourselves and understand that we don’t know everything. Cornerstone and foundation is love on which the proliferation of equal rights and justice stand upon. Freedom and reparations for Indigenous Australians. Self-awareness to all people. Music as food for soul, and the body to make you dance. Conscious as in a desire to make one aware of their personal greatness and know about the world around them. As Australians, how did you discover and begin playing reggae? I discovered it through a friend when I was 14 and when I was much younger I heard my mum singing to Bob Marley on the radio, probably around the late 70s.
What’s the biggest appeal of the music for you? Reggae carries a message, that is a combination of spirituality, social commentary and world affairs, yet is not heavy or ‘preachy’. It carries great depth but is not ‘over t he top’. I like the heartbeat rhythm of roots reggae and the combination of hip-hop, jazz and funk and feel the sound as well positive. Reggae is about giving the vibes and energy to the people. And what about the biggest appeal of the lifestyle that goes with playing reggae? The lifestyle is a great part of it, as it directly relates to the life of nature and what is natural and keeping in alignment with that rhythm and timing. The style of life is really governed by the choices made as individuals. Essentially the lifestyle is one grounded in the Rastafarian philosophy and tradition of many indigenous cultures. Since you guys have listed Bob Marley as a big influence, I’d like to ask you a couple of the same questions Bob was asked when he visited Australia 30 years ago…
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You’re a very political man, so this is why I ask the question... Could you ever see yourself becoming a political leader? No. I don’t really see my self as political and actually see myself as being, in many ways, nonpolitical and non-partial. Politics seems like a very difficult world. Do you think that there’s any possibility of the human race believing in peace and love? I have great faith in humanity realising these virtues. I think that it is important for us to deepen in what is our present understanding of peace and love, not so much in an analytical way but one that is based on the deep feelings of serenity and good will. The word ‘love’, not used as a form of apathy where it becomes ‘feel-goodism’ in order to avoid being aware and looking at what impedes its manifestation in real actions everyday, real demonstrations. The words on the headstone should be ‘active in peace’, not rest in peace. What happens to the ones who can’t love? I don’t believe in ‘can’t love’, but understand that there is ‘won’t love’. What happens, they
catch a fire, as life is like a fire in progress. A fire of purification to the realisation of love, balance and justice. You can’t really run from the highest powers. Do you have a prediction for yourself and for reggae music in general? Reggae itself will be a cornerstone for transformation around the planet at greater levels than ever before. Wherever people seek to enjoy themselves and are willing for realisation of their great nature, the music assists. In Australia, the word ‘reggae’ will take on a whole new meaning that is in alignment with what it really stands for. It will reach into people and will swipe away any of the superficial connotations that have been presented in its mainstream projection to Australians for many years. FYAH WALK will be doing a world tour in the future. I will keep the fire blazing non-stop. More life. sMEEGAN MAY Walk through Fyah 0 23 January @ Republic Bar, Hobart
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FOLK ROCK - VICTORIA // NEIL MURRAY
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Native Song Highly respected among his music industry peers, Neil Murray has made his mark as one of Australia’s most influential singer/ songwriters. Known best perhaps for his work with George Burarrwanga and the Warumpi Band (who originally penned the Christine Anu hit ‘My Island Home’), Neil helped pioneer indigenous rock and tell stories through his music that needed to be told. Still dedicated to working with words (in a variety of different mediums), it’s his music that will next bring him to the state at the month. You put a call out for anyone wanting to host your performance at their next house party. Any interesting takers? There’s been some. Generally I have to be touring through the area for it to be viable to consider doing them. For me house concerts are one of the few areas of growth in the live music scene. It can be odd though- being invited into somebodies home to perform in an intimate setting, where everyone treats you like they’ve known you for years. And thus I bask in the company of strangers. As an author, poet and songwriter/ musician, which medium do you think tells your message best? Well you may as well ask does the message suit the medium? With songs it is possible PAGE 8
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to convey a swathe of feelings fluently that otherwise might be difficult to express. But the same effect can occur in a well-crafted poem. The process of writing words is articulation. Without accompanying music, like when writing prose, there is a tendency to get bogged down in the structure. - like in the building of a house. I like how a song can happen quickly or not at all.
“…I have a natural aversion to pretence and bullsh*t. I try to make it matter...” It’s been ten years now since the final end of the Warumpi Band. If you could name one of the band’s achievements as your favourite, which would it be? That’s a hard call. I’m not one for singling out a particular instance. Overall I felt we blazed a trail that helped make the mainstream sit up and take notice of the truth crying out of Aboriginal Australia. As a band, we made a valuable and unique contribution to the cultural maturity of this nation. We were ahead of our time and it was all over before it would ever be popular. But the records still sell, and people are still discovering our music. Your music is known for (among other things) its honesty. Do you have to work at seeking the truth in your writing, or does it come naturally? I go by gut instinct. I have a natural aversion to pretence and bullshit. I try to make it matter.
Without truth there is no worth. Love cannot exist where there is dishonesty. Where do you find some of the great stories you tell in your songs? Overheard conversations, indistinct, vague songs playing in the background, travelling the land, sleeping under stars, laughing with children and old people, propping up bars in remote and desperate locations, picking up my guitar after not touching it for weeks etc How do you take the compliment that your music has become part of Australia’s cultural heritage? I take it in the spirit in which I hope it was intended - in that I have made a contribution. It’s gratifying to be acknowledged for work done. But that said, I still feel my best work is ahead of me. You can’t be an artist and not think like that. The experience I can now bring to bear is a refinement. I write with more confidence and precision. More than ever, I know what works and what won’t. What are you looking forward to when you come down to Tasmania? Most of the environmentally aware smart people that I know are already in Tasmania so I’ll be catching up with them, enjoying the cooler temperatures and keeping a lookout for any new ideas that are being cooked up, as is Tasmania’s habit, before they are transported to the mainland. sMEEGAN MAY See Neil when he visits our island home. 0 30 January @ Brookfield Vineyard, Margate 0 31 January @ Republic Bar, Hobart
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The Barons of Tang + Shaun Kirk Blues Sat 6th of Feb
The Native Cats + Wendy In The Mountains + Drunk Elk http://www.myspace.com/thenativecats
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JAZZ - TAS // JULIUS SCHWING TRIO
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Julius Schwing trio is an exciting new project showcasing the collective talents of Julius Schwing (guitar), Hamish Houston (bass) and Tassie expat Konrad Park (drums). Julius has recently travelled to Canada and New York, taking part in the Banff International Workshop in jazz and creative music. He returned to Tasmania having honed his diverse and eclectic writing style. Julius Schwing Trio combines a hard playing instrumental wall of sound, using his jazz sensibilities in balance with strong and atmospheric melodies, expanding the standard roles of the trio format. These sharp contrasts create lush and unusual dynamics, which contemporary instrumental audiences will relish. Julius’s influences range from Americana, Steve Vais epic virtuosity, to the great fusion artists such as Alan Holdsworth and John MacLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra. This project marks the beginning of Julius’s career as a bandleader, and he aims to create an audience who demand surprises and craves new musical territory. Tasmania is the ideal place to launch Julius’ music on the global scene. The Julius Schwing Trio welcomes audiences for a “concert of shockingly dynamic and stunningly beautiful music.” Get ready to schwing your hips! 0 23 January @ The Brisbane Hotel
ROCK - VIC // JACKSON FIREBIRD
Light My Firebird Mildura is best known for it’s serene and beautiful surrounds, iconic rivers, vineyards, and other lovely touristy amusements. Well Jackson Firebird are set to put the town on the map for a different reason, with the duo picking up a number of awards for their big noise. Picking up the WOTNEXT Industry Choice Award in 2007, the duo have used the encouragement to propel themselves into becoming a hot live rock act, with Rolling Stone awarding them the “most promising” live act at the International Guitar Festival just over a year ago. Not bad for two guys and a bit of fat guitar, distorted vocals, hard hitting drums and the unconventional sounds of a miked-up, upsidedown “bottle bin.” Starting in cover bands (apparently the Mildura crowd will love you if you can play a bit of Barnsie), Brendan Harvey and Dale Hudak are giving up their careers driving paddle steamers up the Murray River (we kid you not) and turning their attention to touring around the country and working on a follow up to the 2008 EP Bottle Bin. Ready to hit hard with their Aussie garage rock sound, Jackson Firebird are heating up, no doubt soon to set the Tassie stage on fire when they make their way down south this month! Grab a bottle and check out the bottle bin! 0 25 January @ Republic Bar, Hobart
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FOLK - SYDNEY // CATHERINE TRAICOS
The Amazing Catherine Traicos Amazing is a word being used a lot to describe Catherine Traicos these days, and it’s not just cos that’s what she called her album. She’s become somewhat of an indie darling, with critics and fans falling over themselves to heap praise on the singer-songwriter and her second album, The Amazing. As such, we asked Catherine a few amazing questions to find out a little bit more about her! What’s been the most amazing thing to happen to you lately? I found out that even though my father is Greek and my mother Russian, we can trace our lineage back to William the Conqueror.
about you that some people might not know? I’m related to William the Conqueror. Who are the artists that you find amazing? Gillian Welch, Robert Johnson, Tom Waits, Radiohead, Keith Jarrett, J.S.Bach, J. Spaceman, Ray LaMontagne, Nina Simone, The Beatles, Eels, The Holy Sea, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Dirty Three…
You have the ability to throw one amazing dinner party. Which five people, dead or
“…Music can be an awesome portal into letting go...” alive, do you invite and why? Siddartha Gautama aka Buddha (because he’ll probably be fasting); Jesus of Nazareth (because he’ll probably be fasting) Mahatma Ghandi (if he is fasting) Mohammed (if he is fasting) Homer Simpson that time he fasted. I don’t like to cook. What’s something that amazes you about life?
The fact that no matter what, we live in the now but the past can hang around and mess us up. And then the fact that we can always choose to not let it. That’s pretty amazing. And music can be an awesome portal into letting go. What made The Amazing so amazing to make? The musicians I was fortunate enough to work with. And finally being content with a collection of songs. How do you feel to be on tour and sharing these amazing songs with everyone? Very lucky. I love it – I am very fortunate to be living a dream. sMEEGAN MAY
Head to one of the shows below to find out if Catherine really is amazing live! 0 27 January @ The Royal Oak, Launceston 0 28 January @ The Alley Cat, Hobart
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My Escapade (Jason Lucas) + The Staunches (Jimmy Steele)
Reach for the Top Shelf! 0 Every Wednesday night @ Irish Murphy’s, Launceston
OFF THE SHELF My Escapade made their return to the Top Shelf stage on Wednesday January 13 to play their final Tasmanian show before the boys relocate to the sunny Gold Coast. My Escapade are one of the more professional acts in this state and their strong work ethic will serve them well on the busy east coast scene of the Big Isle. Jason Lucas (singer/guitarist) leads the band beautifully, not to say that the other musicians aren’t doing their job, just that Jason’ performance is the focal point of their live show. His talent as a singer is never in doubt and plenty of time on the road should see My Escapade’s fan base swell. Best of luck from the Top Shelf crew, guys. Hounds Of Hiroshima and The Staunches were featured on Wednesday January 6, with Jimmy Steele’s Staunches blitzing through a set of balls to the wall rock. It was Hounds Of Hiroshima’s first and final gig at Top Shelf (not because we hated it... singer/guitarist, Alex Wadley has left the state) and we were glad to give them a final show for their friends and family. The Staunches don’t mess about. From the first note to the very last they play relentless riff after relentless power chord combining Foo Fighteresque melodic hooks to which the crowd eagerly respond. Jimmy Steele has a true rock growl in his voice and with Liam Pennicott (Guthrie) taking the lead vocal every now and again there are two pretty aggressive voices on stage. Won’t be too long before these guys play again. So here’s the goss: Myself and Carl Fidler, along with rest of the Black Japan crew are heading off to Sydney to complete our debut album (I know, it’s been a f@#king long time in the making!) and join up on a few tours with some friends, so we decided to put in a few final shows featuring all our projects. First up is Black Japan. We have been ridiculously busy preparing our new show and Wednesday January 20 will be our first outing with new bass player, Luka Mulligan.
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Scared yet? 0 12 November @ Republic Bar, Hobart 013 November @ Hotel New York, Ltn
Wednesday January 27 we will put Mayfield, our seven-piece funk/soul experiment on the Top Shelf stage. Mayfield is known for it’s groove based, high energy show and features Dane Leonard (The Dog Line), Coz (ex Black Japan, The Dead Abigails), Heidi Maguire (Nathan Wheldon and The Two Timers) along with the supreme back up voices of Jade Howard and Julz Di Sisto. Finally, The Dog Line will play their final Tassie show (at least for a little while) on Wednesday February 17. One thing is for sure, The Dog Line are not a shy bunch and seeing as we may not get to play for a while I think we’ll take our show to an extreme level. If you are in the know about this band you will want to be there!! sCARL FIDLER & GLENN MOOREHOUSE Photo by Toni M PAGE 12
Wednesday, Jan 20 Black Japan + Guthrie Wednesday, Jan 27 Mayfield + Summer Edmunds Wednesday, Feb 3 The Wedding Tapes + Zac Slater
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HITTIN’ DA CLUB @ Hotel New York
@ Lonnies
Saucy Sparkle Tales of tease and all things sparkling from Hobart and beyond! Brought to you by Hobart’s own Diamonds of Burlesque. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? If there is a fairytale I can relate to, it’s Snow White…with one or two adjustments. You see, just like a bad tabloid, my story has been twisted. But unlike Snow White, I didn’t need to wait for a guy to kiss me: I have found so much more to wake up for. You may love the original sugar coated tale, dwarves, evil stepmothers, apples; but my tale is much more delicious, with a modern take on the standard formula. Let’s skip straight to the bit where Snow White is poisoned, her evil stepmother tricks her into taking a bite of a poisoned apple, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. The Dwarves chuck her into a glass coffin without so much as a pulse check and leave her, delicate and peaceful as she waits for her prince’s kiss to awaken her. As if it could be that easy. I can feel the poison slide down my throat, the caress of silk, yet... it burns. The poison paralyses my senses, a surreal altered state as I slip in and out of reality before succumbing to sleep. I lay on the cold stone, the breeze strokes my pale skin, what can I do but wait, maybe my prince will come to save me- perhaps I will rise again. But while I wait I dream, I dream that I am dancing across a polished dark wood stage, to an empty house. My long black hair falls down past my shoulders; the black laced corset presses tightly to my skin, long satin gloves pulled delicately past my elbow and lacy black underwear.
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Photography by EMILIJA SALETA. Do I really want to wake up? The music starts and its slow seductive beat moves through me and gracefully like a prima ballerina I am gliding across the stage. With a smile and a wink I slowly remove my gloves, one at a time they fall to the floor.
“As I left the cold dark cemetery, I danced into the night.” My hands move behind my back, I gently pull on the ribbon holding my corset in place and with quick precise movements I unhook the front and the corset drops to the floor. Before I could continue the tease, red velvet curtains fall ending my dance. It also puts an end to my lonely dreams and I awake. So there wasn’t a prince and it wasn’t a kiss that saved me, it was finding life and love in dancing. As I left the cold dark cemetery I danced into the night. From there on my life belonged to the art of tease that is Burlesque. sMISS ETERNAL PRINCESS After a big three shows at the Falls Festival, the Diamond of Burlesque will next be performing at the next Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art Show. 0 9 February @ Soak Bar, Hobart
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DANCE - THE NETHERLANDS // 4 STRINGS
String ‘Em Up
Behind the name 4 Strings hides 2 musicians, Carlo and Jan. They have known each other since 1986. In 1990 they became interested in dance music and from that moment on, they started producing their own music. All their spare time was spent in the studio. Throughout the next couple of years not only did their skills expand but also the amount of equipment in their studio. With the new tools and experience that they had, they could finally discover in which direction they wanted to go with their musical careers: Carlo decided to stay in the studio while Jan found his passion in mixing and started his DJing career. ‘Daytime’ was the first track of 4 Strings, supported by Paul van Dyk, Judge Jules and Tisto. The follow up was ‘Into the night’, which got even more support. After a vocal edit called ‘Take Me Away’ it became a huge hit around the globe. In 2005, 4 Strings released another hit ‘Sunrise’, this track was the theme of the number one dance music festival in Poland also called Sunrise. DJ 4 Strings is not just your average DJ, he is an entertainer. He is part of the new generation of DJs today. Crowds are amazed by his refreshing and unique style of playing music. DJ 4 Strings is always prepared with unpredictable and quality tracks that both excite existing fans and bring new people to the scene.
Jan There is so much good music out there and 4 Strings do not want to limit themselves to one style. 4 Strings is also in the top 10 for Holland on The DJ List. 4 Strings are currently busy with new productions set for release in the next few months. The productions will be both vocal and instrumental with new sounds. 4 Strings also collaborated with new vocalists for the new releases.
Hear the Strings 0 23 January @ Tattersalls Hotel, Hobart
DUE EASTON Fresh from playing The Great Southern Blues And Rockabilly Festival in Narooma, Gympie Muster, Sydney Blues Festival and Grass Roots Festival in Brisbane, Gold Coast bluesman Mark Easton rolls in to the Royal Oak Hotel Launceston on Thursday 28th January the beginning of his Tasmanian tour to promote the release of his Live At The Sydney Blues Festival 2009 DVD in January 2010. The DVD features 11 tracks and 3 previously unreleased songs, and will be available in all good CD and DVD stores Australia wide. Last year Mark released his first solo album Money Is The Root Of All Evil which was picked up by triple J, DIG radio, and community radio Australia wide including NAG fm. It charted at number 1 on the Bluesbeat charts in Australia. and reached number 4 on the blues charts in Eastern Connecticut in the USA. It has also been receiving airplay and solid reviews in Europe, Canada and South America Mark is like a one-man band on steroids, he plays guitar, drums, harmonica, loops and vocals all at the same time, and is big on energy! 0 28 January @ The Royal Oak, Launceston
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Wednesday, 20 January
GIG GUIDE
GIG GUIDE 20/01/10/09 to 02/02/10
sHobart Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: HANNAH + The Shelves + Ben Lawless Trio + Wax D. West The Brisbane Hotel All Ages: Prairie Band + Ben Wells & The Middlenames + Bring Sophy To Me Republic Bar Sugar Cane Collins MONA FOMA PW1: Richard Smith + Greg Souter + Konrad Park + And The Fox Town Hall: John Cale & Band Peacock Theatre: Candlesnuffer and Greg Kingston sLaunceston The Royal Oak Jay Fraser + Teienne Irish Murphy’s Top Shelf: Black Japan The Commercial Hotel DJ Skip Thursday, 21 January sHobart Syrup Mash Up Da Town: DJ Boucher Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: The Ray Martians + The Baxter Stockmen + DJ Dagwood The Alley Cat Tim Downey + Jay Frazer Republic Bar True Live + Unleash The Nugget MONA FOMA PW1: John Cale + Grand Master Flash + Seth Sentry + Acumen + Jack Viney sLaunceston The Royal Oak The Little Cubas
Saturday, 23 January sHobart
Tuesday, 26 January (Australia Day)
Flamingos Beach Party: DJ aN+Z + DJ Mistal + DJ Kat + Outlaw
sHobart
Syrup Call It…: Gillie + KIR + Malakai
Kingston Beach A Day On The Beach: Prairie Nischler & Lance Devlin + Vino + The Tasmanian Royal Navy Band + Mel Greeley + The Ritz + HANNAH + Backlash
Irish Murphy’s Covered: Tim Davies + Dr. Fink The Brisbane Hotel Julius Schwing Trio + Mephistopheles + Abracadaver
Republic Bar True Live + Unleash The Nugget MONA FOMA PW1: Ozones VJs + 22SQ + The Raah Project + The White Russians Peacock Theatre IHOS: Kismis sLaunceston Hotel New York Roger Charles + Doctor J + Cam + PD The Royal Oak Live Music Irish Murphy’s Cheeky Monkey Lonnies Aussie Pool Party: DG G-Rox + MacD The Commercial Hotel Hard Drive
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Syrup Two Fresh
Brookfield Vineyard Australia Day Bash: Dave Meikle + Hank Cash + Twice Bitten
Tattersalls Hotel RNB Superclub: Def Rok + MC Jayson + DJ Licious & MC Rud-y
Republic Bar Truck Show
The Alley Cat SiNE + Trumps
Republic Bar Fyah Walk
Wednesday, 27 January
Brookfield Vineyard Neil Murray + Twice Bitten + Hot String Band
MONA FOMA PW1: The Dirty Three + John Cale & Band + Bridezilla Peacock Theatre IHOS: Kismis
sHobart
Tattersalls Hotel 4 Strings
Republic Bar Ejector + Stormrun + Tokyo Room
Hotel New York Black Japan + Doctor J + PD
sLaunceston
sLaunceston
Hotel New York Roger Charles + Cam + Doctor J + Randall
The Royal Oak Corpse Carving + NYS + Granny
The Royal Oak Catherine Traicos
The Royal Oak Sugar Can Collins
Irish Murphy’s Top Shelf: Mayfield
Irish Murphy’s Long Way Home
The Commercial Hotel DJ Skip
The Alley Cat The Roobs + The Black Mourning Band Brookfield Vineyard Smoky
Lonnies Club/Dance Music
Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Hobe Band + The Plancks + David McEldowney + DJ Kashishi
Thursday, 28 January
The Commercial Hotel Off the Cuff
sHobart
Sunday, 24 January
Syrup Mash Up Da Town: DJ Boucher
Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Ben Wells + Abbey Doggett
Brookfield Vineyard Andy Sugarcane Collins
sHobart
The Brisbane Hotel All Fires The Fire + Russian Prison System
Friday, 22 January
The Brisbane Hotel All Ages: Relentless + Hand Of Mercy + Resilient + Ending Atrophy + Cashman + Silent Majority 18+: Ride The Tiger + Anchors + Most Triumphant
Saturday, 30 January
The Bay Hotel Chasm and Vida-Sunshyne + Katalyst
The Brisbane Hotel All Ages: Ride The Tiger + Anchors + Silent Majority
Raincheck Live Acoustic Music
Irish Murphy’s Covered: Michael Clennet + The Wolfe Brothers
The Commercial Hotel DJ Skip
Irish Murphy’s Covered: Michael Clennet + The Smashers
sHobart
Syrup Crack Taxi: Kir + Parky
Lonnies Club/Dance Music
The Brisbane Hotel Sea Shepherd Benefit Show
Irish Murphy’s Tash and Caz
sHobart
Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: The Little Cubas + DJ Kashishi
Irish Murphy’s X vs Y
Republic Bar Wahbash Avenue
Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Transit + Wax D. West The Alley Cat Catherine Traicos Republic Bar Kobya sLaunceston
MONA FOMA Peacock Theatre IHOS: Kismis
The Royal Oak Mark Easton
The Royal Oak Open Folk Group
Irish Murphy’s Ben and Tash
Irish Murphy’s Ben Castles + Glenn Moorhouse + Two Strung + Long Way Home
Republic Bar Enola Fall + Lavista + New Saxons + Ben Wells and the Middle Names sLaunceston
Irish Murphy’s Victor Charlie Charlie Lonnies Club/Dance Music The Commercial Hotel Hard Drive Sunday, 31 January sHobart Raincheck Live Acoustic Music Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Andrew Marshall + Sam Cols The Bay Hotel Mark Pritchard Brookfield Vineyard Lucy Thorne Republic Bar Neil Murray sLaunceston Irish Murphy’s Ben Castles + Carl Fidler + Brief Illusion + Velvet Lounge
Friday, 29 January sHobart
Monday, 1 February
Monday, 25 January Happy Anniversary, Sunflower! Love Chocky.
Irish Murphy’s Covered: Wolfe Brothers + Dr. Fink
sHobart
sHobart
The Brisbane Hotel Super Happy Fun Slide + Grannyfist + NowyourefuckeD + Corpse Carving
Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Blues and Roots Aus Day Eve: Little Cubas + The Middletones + Linc & The Insiders Republic Bar Jackson Firebird + Hayley Couper
Brookfield Vineyard Day Star (Aussie Bush Theatre BBQ) Republic Bar Sugartrain
sLaunceston
Tattersalls Hotel Club/Dance Music
Hotel New York Aus Day Eve: True Live + Doctor J + PD
The Alley Cat SiNE
Irish Murphy’s Nathan Wheldon
sLaunceston
Lonnies Club/Dance Music The Commercial Hotel OZ Day Eve: Phoenix Lights + Woof Woof + The Staunches + Your Demise
Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Kiss Whisky + Abbey & Dane Republic Bar PNG Orphanage Benefit: Ruth Caravetta + Diamonds Sun + Matt Tereska Tuesday, 2 Febrary sHobart Irish Murphy’s Greenhouse: Australian Songwriters Association: Joah Durno + Arifin + Andrew Marshall + Hanna Bartle Republic Bar Young Survivours + Five
Hotel New York Hopper + Cam + Doctor J + PD The Royal Oak The Titz
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Green Fingers All the freshest produce from The Greenhouse, Irish Murphy’s, Hobart. Get up get down! And we kick it to the Greenhouse sound. And that’s a found sound. good Sauce readers, something we like to encourage here down at Irish land. Cos all our gigs are free – you can just drift in and have a sniff to see if you like it. We really have powered into the new year and it’s great to see so many new heads biting into the Greenhouse since New Years, it must be something in the beer! Of note in the last few weeks and coming up have been the great Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) gigs. These have been a hot bed of interesting with a whole double handful of new artists having a turn on the Greenhouse stage. I implore you to check out Hannah-May Bartle (www.myspace.com/hannahmay07), a recent Greenhouse addition through the ASA fold. This speakeasy ingenue has such a skilled hand on the keys and with a soaring sweet voice she’s guaranteed to continue blossoming into a feature performer of note. If you’re a closet solo artist who keeps your work at home or for friend’s parties, hit us up! We’re keen to have you on our stage, email littlemissmusictas@ gmail.com to book a spot at one of the upcoming shows. Australian Songwriters Association is featured on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Sunday of the month excepting Feb when it’s the 2nd Sunday on the 14th. Australia Day is prime time at the Greenhouse and Irish in general folks. We’re having an Australia Day Eve Blues and Roots Party which will be smashing, featuring the Middletones, Little Cubas and Linc and the Insiders, with DJ Kashishi spinning up world and dub grooves too. Come along for a pint and a groove! Australia Day itself we’ll be playing the Hottest 100 all day through the pub and then in the evening we’ve got the indomitable Let the Cat Out cranking out the tunes with DJs spinning it out as well. And for the hat trick, Australia Day recovery on the 27th of Jan with Home Band, The Plancks, David McEldowney and DJ Kashishi getting you the jump up.
The Trolls Are you a DJ? We’re featuring DJs during Greenhouse nights at Irish now and we’re keen to bring in some DJs that can play sweet chill sets in the front bar early and then cranking sets in-between bands and after bands. If you can spin stuff from blues, retro, world, funk and soul through to modern electro and house email dane.hunnerup@gmail.com – we’re into giving new DJs a go too ? Last but not least we’ve got a chockers February locked in for your enjoyment. Keep your ears
peeled for This Night the Musical; Seth from Hannah’s new outfit playing all his original and new material – it’s going to be very special – That’s Wednesday Feb. 3. On Wednesday Feb 10 we’ve got a reunion gig with Anarkasiem which will be a corker. For those who were around for this powerhouse several years ago, this awesome rock three piece fronted by the leading lady of the axe Claire Kasiem splashed out hard before taking their tunes to different parts of the world. This is their first show back in Tassie for a long long time so we beseech
you, come and check it! Also on a sad note, Greenhouse stalwarts the Trolls are taking a very long break with their drummer Jason going on sabbatical. We’ve got one of their last shows for a long time at Irish on Wednesday Feb 17, so come say goodbye in style and get your wobble on. Get seedy in The Greenhouse: 0 Every Sunday - Thursday night @ Irish Murphy’s, Hobart
GRETEL & THE TERAMACHI Prove Your Existence
WHITLEY Go Forth, Find Mammoth
This EP is a wholesome presentation of natural vocal folk combined with a mild rock element that gives it more energy that you might initially expect. A very tidy acoustic guitar presence and solos combined with measured transitions in tempo and mood work well with Gretel Templeton’s vocal tone, to take you on an intriguing journey through each track and its lyrics.
In these times it is a rare occurrence for a long player to take you on an aural journey that can achieve a neat balance between lyrical attention and dreamy escape, all the way from start to end. In a softened render of his self-descriptive ‘folktronic’ style, Whitley’s latest release Go Forth, Find Mammoth achieves this goal outright. In fact, the noise doesn’t stop for thirty seven minutes straight, which makes it as difficult to pull away as if you were half-way through a thick movie plot – something we don’t endear nearly enough these days in music.
The addition of strings to accompany a steady, solid guitar makes for a great sound in ‘Warm Hands’. Similarly, the cute melody that introduces ‘Our World’ sets a pensive, nostalgic theme for a song that tells of resisting the world’s ways and taking a stand. Ever present are the gentle harmonies that work subtly into the fabric of the songs. Lyrically, there is a potential to marry the words and melodies more deliberately. At times there is a hint of a prose-like approach that may be the artist’s intention, but in my opinion steals away from the serenity of the songs. It may be that the true value of Gretel’s presence would be realised in a live setting, so that’s my next ambition. If you’re a fan of Claire Bowditch, Holly Throsby or any other innocently pure female folk voice, Prove Your Existence will be a worthy addition to your collection. sNICK BALCOMBE
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Husky vocals, thoughtful lyrics, gently expressive melodies and some catchy drum and piano lines, create a unique and addictive blend, all backed by seemingly constant ambient tones that provide the glue between each track. Particularly impressive is the transition between ‘Bright White Lights’ and the best track there, ‘Killer’, which are separated by a three minute mood-setting bridge, ‘Warm Winter Sky’. I think this album is a must have – as good as any Aussie talent among the ranks at the moment – and well worth a play when you’re knackered and need a good piece of respite, or want some decent tunes on show at your Australia Day barbie. If you’re still not convinced, visit www. whitleymusic.com.au for a listen. sNICK BALCOMBE . ISSUE 112 . JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 2, 2010
DANCE - UK // MARK PRITCHARD
Hard As Pritchard Before he was a music maker, Mark Prtichard took a detour into a career in the culinary world. Now he’s cooking up beats of the hip-hop, techno and dub persuasion, ready to feed the masses on dance floors across the country. In his early days he teamed up with Richard James (Aphex Twin) and Tom Middleton, the latter with whom he started the experimental label Evolution, dedicated to pioneering Techno and Electronica. Though unfortunately the non-commercial approach taken with the label led to its demise. From there Mark began concentrating on his own music, still with Tom, forming their Global Communication project, creating what many believe to be some of the greatest ambient music of all time. This album was a preview of the genre switching and bending Mark has gone on to perform throughout his diverse career.
FOLK - TAS // LUCIE THORNE
Every Rose Has its Thorne
With his Harmonic 33 project, Mark is able to mix up his love of easy listening and hip-hop, to create some interesting instrumental hip-hop, which has impressed even the likes of pioneer artist Jazzy Jeff. His new sound has mixed techno funk, electro, hip-hop, Latin and dub, so if you’re hungry for some great dance music, give Mark Pritchard a try! Mmmmmm 0 31 January @ The Bay Hotel, Hobart
Tasmanian born and bred Lucie Thorne (now based on the mainland) has emerged as one soulful singer/songwriter to watch – especially if you look at the reviews for her latest offering, Black Across the Field. The Courier Mail called her “Australia’s PJ Harvey, possessing the punch of Cat Power and the wise words of Joni Mitchell,” while Martin Jones of Rhythms Magazine said of the album; “Without exaggeration Black Across The Field is as good as anything I’ve heard this year…” And she’s home grown. Recorded in the winter and spring of 2008, Black Across the Field featured collaborations with drummer Hamish Stuart, bass player Dave Symes (Sarah Blasko, Missy Higgins), piano by Chris Abrahams and Stephen Magnusson on guitars. The collaboration was on what The Age called “some of the most simple and beautiful songs you will hear.” and now it’s your turn to hear them. Fresh from her extensive double-bill European tour, Lucie Thorne and Tobias Hengeveld are set to play a series of intimate concerts around the state throughout January, culminating in Lucie’s performance at the Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival. Lucie and Tobias will each be playing solo, as well as joining forces to perform a series of newly-developed duets on each others work - a combination from two of Australia’s finest singer/songwriters. You’ve got two big chances to catch Lucy, so don’t miss out! 0 31 January @ Brookfield Vineyard, Margate 0 5-7 February @ The Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival, Jackeys Marsh
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gig reviews
BOB LOG III + THE TOWN BIKES @ The Brisbane Hotel, 26 December
WAGONS @ Republic Bar, 28 November
I was looking forward to seeing Bob Log III. His quirky hillbilly rock had been seen before in these parts. An eager crow had gathered, ready for his fast talkin’, beat crunching musical/theatrics.
Introducing themselves as melodramatic popular song/rock/tango on their MySpace, Wagons rolled into town for the last leg of their national tour. Sporting their new record The Rise And Fall Of Goodtown - as well as promotional tea towels (which are excellent).
Opening the Night the Muddy Turds put on a interesting set. However their style of comedic bad taste rock was a little average. I did however like a couple of their tunes, which were quite rocking. I would like to see this band taking themselves more seriously. I am guessing the opposite of which is probably their objective. Melbourne femme duo The Town Bikes didn’t just warm up the crowd, they took the stage by storm. Their brand of rock ‘n’ roll performance art was hilariously hip to the now. Imagine two hot chicks with a fully active and scripted dance show, featuring incredibly sexy and “not” sexy outfits. Their humour was very Melbourne and they seriously had the crowd in stitches. Their soundtracks were wicked... people where phoning their friends... “Where are you mate? This is AWESOME!” Touring his new album My Shit Is Perfect, Bob Log III, presented clad in his usual mirrored black Lycra jumpsuit. His spaceman like helmet with phone receiver microphone, gave a surreal quality to the evening. He gave his cool guitar a workout, whilst mixers and kick drum added much to his energetic performance. He pulled two girls out of the audience to sit on his lap whilst he played a song, though they both looked kind of embarrassed. Bob Log III put on an exciting show. I really admire this artist; he is one of a kind. I didn’t quite get the small degree of toilet humour, but that’s ok - different strokes for different folks. Perhaps his shit is perfect; who am I to judge? But the album is excellent (it comes with stickers). What more could you ask for?
This rockin’ six piece - after extensive touring of the country - had returned once more to the demon isle. Gracing the Republic Bar with their presence they preceded to summon the blackest hearts of the outlaw entertainers, evoking the spirit of a foggy and dark Wild West. Their brand of 70s inspired country rock reminded me of The Animals. Yet fresher and more fun. Henry Wagons Burdon-esque and energetic performance held the crowd in his sweaty palm. He was reaching out, and the crowd reached back. One of the things that struck me about this show, was the band swapping instruments… and roles. When the drummer stepped up the front and sang, I was stoked. Though he did sing some songs from behind the kit, it was good to see him up the front. The guitarist also sang a tune. ‘Never Been to Spain’ was a standout track, making the crowd hush... in the presence of powerful and poetic lyrics. ‘Keep Your Hands Off My Sister’ was also a wicked track. Their set was loaded with hits. I can’t forget to mention ‘Drive All Night Till Dawn’ which severely rocked! When Henry Wagons stepped down from the stage and sang from the midst of audience, we all felt included in the magic. I enjoyed this band. Dark, Intense, yet kooky and full of humour. Wagons are on the up and up, after all they did recently get nominated in the same category as AC/DC for the AGE EG awards. Due to their warm reception I am guessing they’ll be back before too long. I endorse their product, they’re great!
sZOE ZAC
sZOE ZAC
MONA FOMA 8 January (continues to the 24th). Espousing ‘Jazz is the teacher and Funk is the preacher’ - this years Mona Foma Festival program said “if, that you missed the opening night - you’d never want to show your goddamned face in this town again.” So I figured I had better get along to catch this transcontinental funk/jazz party. Although Funk and Jazz is not really my thing - I went along with an open mind. Opened by the honorable premier Bartlett, this years opening party saw the sectioning off of Salamanca’s Art Centre, where a massive stage had been erected. Carpets and big pink cushions greeted the guests who made themselves at home. In fact many hundreds of people converged for this free and quirky event. Ash Dargen’s Didgeridoo solo was a powerful and polite introduction to the festival. Leading into an improv session with Brian Ritchie (event organizer) and Tim Jones. I enjoyed this, improvisation of any description is rather exciting and these guys did not disappoint. Japanese funk band Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro put on a tight and funky set which got the crowd up and dancing. The highlight for me was Krautrock legend Mani Neumier, a.k.a. Guru Guru. His athletic drum solo was intense to say the least. This was fine moment of rock for Salamanca. Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, fresh out of the USA, then showed us how it was done James Brown style! This was a big band with a big sound, that made big dancing. The entire area was packed, with a diverse range of punters, families, retirees, artists, rock stars and culture seekers, of all descriptions. Massing to soak up the first strands of MOFO’s cutting edge, if not someone what obscure festival lineup. I was glad to show face at the opening of such an exciting festival. It’s on till the 24th, so be sure to grab a program and check out some of diverse and interesting performances. This kind of stuff only happens once a year.. be there or be square! sZOE ZAC
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HIP-HOP/FUNK - MELBOURNE // TRUE LIVE
True or False? True Live aren’t you’re average live act. With rich experiences and influences ranging from hip-hop to jazz, funk to classical, and a lot of improvisation in between, True Live may be hard to catagorise, but not hard to listen to (according to many reviewers of their latest album Found Lost). We asked front man RhyNO (Ryan Ritchie) about the truth of the matter.
Coming from a background of improv, is this how the band writes new songs? No. Usually I or Tamil or Tom will come in with a chart an idea in an embryonic form, and we all flesh it out. Our improv chops are used to create ideas over this. I take it then that no two of True Live’s live shows are ever the same? Never. The music breathes its life into all sorts of places in the set and we just hope it sounds good. How do you translate live energy into a CD? Well we used to use an mpc and a computer to make it bump, but we’re going to do a new record in late Feb where we’re just go into a good room and press record on the six of us with good microphones. Being a very unique band, do you consider yourselves part of the hip-hop scene? No. The thing with True Live is that
we actually were a part of a kind of Fitzroy jazz, dub, & funk scene, just with emphasis on hip-hop. We came up with bands like Cat Empire and Red Eyes and Bamboos - it was our own scene. We really had nothing to do with the true Aussie hip-hop scene that Obese rocked on the other side of the river. Is it ever OK to lie? I’m lying right now. What’s a crazy true fact about you or the group? Good question. A lot of the band members are involved in all sorts of different projects. Some of us are a part of the Raah project playing at Mona Foma, some are in deep funk bands, and some are in intensely complex jazz bands. Being involved in a lot of work feeds the quality of True Live. Biggest lie you ever told? Telling you would really destroy it for me.
“…The music breathes its life into all sorts of places in the set and we just hope it sounds good...”
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How do you stay true to yourself and your art while being in something like the music industry? I think that perspective on the industry is ignorant. People who sell out don’t think they are selling out. We are all just in this because it’s how we make a living. I have a project that is A&R’d by one of the biggest managers in the game and I enjoy the challenge of writing pop music that stays true. It’s not a lot of artists fault they seem soulless - usually they just are soulless people who want to be famous. I just be myself and drag this big ol band around. It seems to be an honest way to make a crust. sMEEGAN MAY
Find out the Truth 0 21 January @ Republic Bar, Hobart 0 22 January @ Republic Bar, Hobart
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INSTRUMENTAL - MELBOURNE // THE DIRTY THREE
Down and Dirty
“…It’s a classic line up, drums guitar and violin. We just amped it up and took it to the kids....”
The Dirty Three are playing at the closing night spectacular at Mona Foma 0 23 January @ PW1 (Princes Wharf 1), Hobart
Wed 20tth January Jay Fraser and Teinne in the bar Thurs 21st january The Little Cubas in the bar Fri 22nd january Live Music Sat 23rd January Sgar Cane Collins in the boatshed Sun 24th January Open Folk Group Wed 27th January Catherine Traicos in the bar Thurs 28th January Mark Easton the bar Fri 29th January The Titz in the bar Sat 3oth January Corpse Carving + Granny Fist in the boatshed
GREAT FOOD Since forming in Melbourne over fifteen years ago, the instrumental force of nature made up of Warren Ellis, Mick Turner and Jim White (otherwise known as The Dirty Three) have been provided support for musicians such as Cat Power, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey to name a few. But it’s their unique brand of folk, rock, and classical instrumental that brings their music to the forefront – played simply on three (dirty) instruments. Using three words, how would you describe the Dirty Three? Sad and Dangerous The band has been together over 15 years now, so in your eyes, what are the three biggest achievements you guys have made in that time? 1 Stayed together for so long. 2 Kept true to the group’s ideals. 3 Made a living. Why do you think the three instruments work so well together? It’s a classic line up, drums guitar and violin. We just amped it up and took it to the kids.
What three of the band’s pieces do you think sum you up best and why? ’Everything’s Fucked’ - Our equivalent to ‘Louie Louie’. ’Authentic Celestial Music’ - An idea inspired by trying to be something. ’Indian Love Song’ - Oldie but a Goldie. If you had three minutes to live, what’s the last thing you’d do? Panic. Other than your bandmates, what three people would you like to invite over for dinner and why? Winston Churchill
ARCHIE ROACH LAUNCHES IN TAS
In 1988 much of Australia was celebrating the Bicentennial but a young Archie Roach was expressing in song what many who weren’t celebrating were feeling. For many indigenous people there was anger, despair, disadvantage, land rights battles and deaths in custody. Archie Roach dealt with this by writing songs about his own experiences and feelings – and then performing these songs to whom ever would listen. Then in early 1988 Paul Petran, the producer of ABC Radio’s ‘Music Deli’ program asked Archie if he would come into the studio to record a few songs to play on radio. Archie agreed. Twenty one years later Archie launches his new album Music Deli Presents Archie Roach -1988 with a series of shows. This album is the second in a series of important artist releases from the live archives of Music Deli and captures some of the first ever recordings by a young Archie Roach, available for the first time on November 13th. The 1988 Tasmania Tour dates are below. 0 5 February @ Trowunna Wildlife Park, Mole Creek 0 6 February @ Republic Bar, Hobart 0 7 February @ Nayriniara ‘Good Spirit’ Festival, Barnes Bay, Bruny Island
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HIP-HOP - AUS // CHASM & VIDA-SUNSHYNE
Moving On Separately they are a Sydney-based producer and a Melbourne (by way of Ghana) based singer. Together they have created Move, a cross section of global groove, soul, reggae and hip-hop. Chasm first made his hip-hop splash with his debut Beyond the Beat Tape, which managed to pick up a Triple J feature album spotlight. It was the latest release in a long line of producing credits, which includes labelmates Dialectrix, Skryptcha and Astronomy Class. The 2008 album showcased his big behind-the-board skills, and also featured a guest spot from Melbourne vocalist Vida-Sunshyne. Vida had also recently lent her powerful voice on Astronomy Class’ Pursuit of Happiness, and before working with Chasm, had shared the live stage with Burning Spear, Ziggy Marley and Horace Andy. The last year was spent touring the world with the Mista Savona Band. The cultured collaboration has brought together their respective talents from backstage and centre stage for a balance of different styles and genres of music. Let the Sunshyne in! 0 26 January @ The Bay Hotel, Hobart
DANCE - SYDNEY // KATALYST
Katalyst Explosion Ashley Anderson, otherwise known as Katalyst, is a Sydney based producer who’s been making tracks since the mid-nineties. Originally recording under the moniker Moonrock, he released a self-titled album in 1998. As Katalyst, he has remixed and produced projects for numerous artists such as McKay, O.C, Gift of Gab, Ugly Duckling, The Beautiful Girls and more. He’s also worked closely with Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, a collaboration that also spawned the formation of Invada Records in 2001.
“…I’m feeling like a veteran because In 2002, the first release from this album was Katalyst’s debut album Manipulating Agent, picking up see all these an album of the week nod from Triple J, as well as anyou ARIA nomination for “Best Dance Artist”, and picked up two Dance Music Awards – “Best Producer and “Best Album”. kids out on the After focusing on building up his label, adding local talent such as Koolism, Fdel form W.A. and Ru dancefloor and C.L, Katalyst’s next release came 5 years later with What’s Happening. Another Triple J feature album and nominations for J Award and ARIA Awards. think, wait a minute, Currently Katlyst has been focusing his attention on the much lauded duo Space Invadas with Steve this isrelease a whole Spacek. The buzz surrounding the new act is leading to a debut planned fornew March this year – Soul-Fi. Until then, check out Katalyst in Tasmania! generation now...” What’s Happening? 0 26 January @ The Bay Hotel, Hobart . ISSUE 112 . JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 2, 2010
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CINECISM - REVIEW // THE LOVELY BONES
The (Not So) Lovely Bones If Peter Jackson were putting on a concert, he’d likely book out an arena, spend the entire budget on pyrotechnics and smoke machines, and compress as much of his greatest hits into a set as possible - even if that means skipping through beats faster than a schoolgirl does hopscotch squares. At the end of the night you’ll likely remember the fabulous visual spectacular the Jackson band put on, you’ll commend the fine work of his band members, but you won’t be half as touched by any of the songs sung live as you are when you listen to the LP. Peter Jackson. Visionary director. Done real done well for himself. Has mastered the special effect. And even given Henson a run for his money when it comes to puppetry. But like a recently vacated mansion, Jackson’s films - yes, even Lord of the Rings - may like pretty on the outside but they’re in essence ‘empty’ inside. In Rings, you were impressed by the visual package, but not so much touched by Frodo’s attempt to save Sam, let alone anything else that tried to push-our-buttons, right? And with King Kong you - unlike the original -
that the ‘dead girl’ lives in, and the pastel perfect period piece production values. It neglects the grit (the murder is skimmed over, the ‘affair’ at the centre of the film has been excised, and the characters are far less complex and interesting than they were in the novel), the realism (even the ‘real world’ is so cartoonish and bedrock-esque, it’s hard to swallow), and the sting of the story being told. didn’t much give a damn when the big ape fell to his death, I gather? Well, with The Lovely Bones, prepare to feel strangely and inadequately moved by the plight of a family who’ve lost their daughter to the hands of a killer, and the bereaved, whose floating forlornly in purgatory. Set in a sleepy Pennsylvanian suburb, Bones concentrates on a young girl, squeaky-clean sweetie Susie Salmon (of Atonement), who is murdered by the local nutter (Stanley Tucci, giving it his all) in the cornfield by Salmon’s school. Salmon’s story doesn’t end there though. Next thing she knows, the justifiably distraught teen – whose parents, played by Rachel Weisz and Mark Wahlberg (!), and siblings are understandably struggling to cope with her mysterious death – is looking down on the people she left behind (including her killer, who thinks he’s gotten away with it, and is beginning to “feel the itch” again) from
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a magical place that lies somewhere between heaven and the real world. As her father inches closer to discovering her killer, and her grandmother (a terrific Susan Sarandon) manages to help mend the broken family unit, Salmon begins to accept her death and take a step towards.... well, you know. Fans of Alice Sebold’s beautifully chilling and welcomingly original novel are going to be gutted with what Jackson’s done here. He’s made a film that’s easy on the eye, packed with some good performances, and easy to watch, but mostly, uninvolving and instantly forgettable. The script, by Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, is to blame. It’s a weak-tasting sugar-free summary of the book that dedicates most of its pages to the effects filled new world
Jackson seems so intent on reminding audiences he’s a master at visual effects, and is capable of tackling any subject and making it accessible to a 15 year old, that he’s neglected to remember the heart and horror this story needed in order to work on the screen, just as it did on the page.
“…Prepare to feel strangely and inadequately moved by the plight of a family who’ve lost their daughter to the hands of a killer...”
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“…[With dub,] beauty and feeling can come through as well as heavy, heavy grooves...”
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SiNE Waves Packed full of eight dub devotees, SiNE pump up the amplitude to get you dancing. With a recent support spot with dub master Lee “Scratch” Perry, where they rocked the Sydney Opera House, the Melbourne boys are happy to kept the SiNE wave going, all the way to Tasmania. Dub music seems to have exploded of late, why do you think this is? Dub, I reckon, is music of the past meeting the future, well and truly in the present moment. There is something timeless and ancient in the power and vibration of reggae music. Reggae has within it tropical jungles, emancipation from slavery, spiritual upliftment and the antiquity of the African culture. The delays and effects of dub mixing are futuristic, and reflect the post-modern tendencies of today’s interesting art and music. As a result of these properties meeting, dub has timelessness, and a universal vibe, which is brought into the present by the live mix. Dub mixing is improvisation and it happens as a direct and instinctive response to the music and the crowd. So people vibe on it. Beyond all that, dub is just very cool music! When did you first hear dub, and what made you want to make that kind of music? My first profound connection with dub came from playing live with this band – SiNE started a few years ago as collective that had a 4-month residency every Sunday in Fitzroy, Melbourne. What we played was mostly created on the spot. There was so much space in the music that
it gave me an opportunity to really play with thought, emotion and colour. Within the space you can be yourself. Beauty and feeling can come through as well as heavy, heavy grooves. Did you ever imagine dub music would take you to the Sydney Opera House? No, and I don’t imagine the Sydney Opera House regulars would either! But it definitely worked. 1500 people dancing in their seats and the aisles of the Opera House is something to see! You’ve played Lee “Scratch” Perry, and noted that he’s been a big influence. Did you manage to pick up any tips or advice when you played with him? That you need extremely heavy bass! And he did make me think about the power of being utterly oneself. I don’t think I’ve encountered an individual who is so completely individual, and seemingly unconcerned about what others think. I guess that’s a big part of what makes him so creative and such a titan of modern music. With the crazy beats dub music is known for, should those with a ‘Weakheart’ steer clear? No, totally the opposite! There is much heart
and spirit in dub. Those with a weak heart should experience dub so their hearts can be strengthened and freed! Is ‘Head Case Dub’ more than just a song? Is it the kind of dub SiNE plays? It’s probably just a song title… We play SiNE dub! For the Tassie music fans wondering, what kind of atmosphere do you guys try to create at a show? How should the audience prepare in order to enjoy it the most? The SiNE vibe is a slow burning sense of building exhilaration, as things get deeper and higher. We aim to create an atmosphere where the community around us can be experienced and the good vibes can flow. To prepare, one should hook up with some good crew, and have a good meal for dancing sustenance… sMEEGAN MAY Follow the SiNEs! 0 29 January @ The Alley Cat, Hobart
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