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DAY ONE • SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY

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L ANIE L ANE

Aussie songstress Lanie Lane has announced her first tour in more than two years. The tour is in support of her upcoming second album Night Shade, set for release on Wednesday October 24. Head on down to the Corner Hotel on Wednesday October 29 to catch Lanie Lane.

GRAVEYARD TRAIN

Local lads Graveyard Train are capping off their massive year by hosting the most freak-filled Halloween party in Melbourne. Dress up, dress down, get messy, get ugly and do the monster mash in one of the city's best music venues The Forum. Joining the festivities will be The Puta Madre Brothers and local radio God Richie 1250. Catch this monster show at The Forum on Friday October 31. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

THE PREATURES

To conclude what has been a massive year, The Preatures will cap things off with a run of shows around the country. To support the release of their debut album, Blue Planet Eyes, the band will head off on their biggest national tour yet. After a year that saw the five-piece playing stages across the international festival circuit including Splendour In The Grass, SXSW, Coachella, Glastonbury, Bonnaroo and Germany’s Hurrican and Southside Festivals, it’s time for The Preatures to return home. Not before, of course, heading back to the US for a headline tour and performances at Austin City Limits and Life Is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas. Holy Holy will be main support throughout the tour, with a selection of emerging talent opening each night. Be there when The Preatures take over The Forum on Saturday November 22.

BEYOND THE VALLEY

Beyond The Valley has gotten even bigger. The second lineup announcement for the festival includes Allday, Danny Brown, Hermitude, Tourist, Slow Magic, Tâches, Holy Holy, Indian Summer, D.D. Dumbo, Ivan Ooze and Mansionair. They will join the previously revealed lineup of Action Bronson, AlunaGeorge, Bag Raiders, Bakermat, Ball Park Music, Banoffee, Basenji, Claptone, Collarbones, Cosmos Midnight, Dillion Francis, Fractures, Friend Within, GANZ, Golden Features, GoldLink, HUSKY, HWLS, Kant, Kaytranada, Klo, Lurch & Chief, Midnight Juggernaughts, MØ, Motez, Nina Las Vegas, Peking Duk, PleasureKraft, POND, RÜFÜS, Sinjin Hawke, Sylvan Esso, The Preatures, Thomas Jack, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Willow Beats and Yumi Zouma. Beyond The Valley will be held at Phillip Island Circuit from Tuesday December 30 –Thursday January 1. Visit their website for more details.

DE L A SOUL

Alongside their performance at the sold-out Meredith Music Festival, De La Soul will stop by Melbourne this December. Hailing from Long Island, New York, the seminal trio are one of the biggest names in hip hop. Since first launching upon the scene with their debut album in 1989 they’ve gone on to revolutionise and heavily influence contemporary hip hop with classic hits such as Me, Myself and I, Saturdays, Ring Ring Ring and The Magic Number. They’ll hit 170 Russell on Friday December 12. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 16

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VIOLENT SOHO

Violent Soho will embark on a 23-date tour later this year. It’s been a huge year for the Mansfield quartet – recently they’ve performed at Falls Festival, Big Day Out, Groovin The Moo, Splendour in the Grass, triple j’s One Night Stand alongside a completely sold out 14-date national headline tour. The upcoming tour will also mark the last chance that fans will get to see them before they go into hibernation to write album number four. They’ll hit 170 Russell on Friday November 28. Visit their website for more details.

UNIFY FESTIVAL

A brand new two day boutique camping and music gathering is coming to the picturesque pastures of South Gippsland. Capped at 3,000 punters, Unify will feature a heavy-centric lineup, boasting The Amity Affliction, Northlane, In Hearts Wake, Thy Art Is Murder, Deez Nuts, Break Even, Confession, Buried In Verona, Hand Of Mercy, Antagonist AD, Hellions, Storm The Sky, Endless Heights, Aversions Crown, Stories, Electrik Dynamite and Earth Caller. As well as live acts, Unify will also feature DJs, mini golf, sports-field, chill out areas, street cart food, a late night cinema and much more. Oh, and it’s BYO. Unify will take place at a secluded recreation reserve surrounded by greenery and just a short ten minute drive from the ocean, two hours from Melbourne. It takes place on Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11. Visit their website for more information.

DRUNK MUMS

Strap on in, it’s going to be a rowdy ride. Drunk Mums have announced their biggest tour yet in support of their latest single, Nanganator. The single follows Plastic, the previous single from their forthcoming LP. Its launch tour saw them play sold out shows across the country last year as well as support slots with The Bohicas and Dune Rats. Plastic also grabbed the #2 position on our Top 10 Singles of 2014 So Far roundup. Catch Drunk Mums on Friday November 7 at Howler.

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THE ACFIELDS

The Acfields are launching their crowdfunded, selftitled album with the single No Ups Or Downs and a celebratory show in Melbourne this September. The brother and sister duo, Hannah and Dan, wrote and recorded the album over 20 months, with the recording taking place at Dan’s house in Brisbane and a friend’s on the Mornington Peninsula. They will be joined on their Melbourne show by Burnt Letters and Dan Parsons. The Acfields will launch their record at The Toff In Town on Thursday September 25. Tickets are available through the venue.

DAVEY L ANE

Notorious chord-slinging cowboy Davey Lane is setting out on a five-date tour following the release of his debut album Atonally Young, set for release October 3. With his gravitational force at peak in 2014, Atonally Young proves to be an 11-track vessel into another world. Catch Davey at The Northcote Social Club on Friday October 31.

STEPHEN JOLLY FUNDRAISER

Before we head to the polls this November, The Workers Club will play host to a fundraiser in support of socialist state candidate and staunch supporter of the Melbourne music scene, Stephen Jolly. The evening will feature performances from Melbourne’s The Primary, Hideous Town, Ninetynine and a special performance by Quang Dinh of Little Red and Naked Bodies fame. All proceeds from the event will go towards Jolly’s state election campaign. As one of Melbourne’s music champions, Jolly has worked over the past 10 years to keep live music in the city of Yarra. He was involved in the SLAM campaign and has worked with most of Yarra’s live music venues in his current role as Yarra City Councilor. Show your support by heading down to The Workers Club on Saturday October 18.

DOCKL ANDS BLUE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jimi Hocking has been revealed as the headliner for this year’s annual Docklands Blues Music Fetstival. Held on the first Sunday in October, the free all-day festival features some of the best international and local blues musicians. This year’s festival will play host to 20 bands across five stages. Jimi Hocking has earned a reputation for being one of Australia’s most formidable blues musicians, having shared bills with legends such as Joe Satriani, Edgar Winter and George Thorogood. Catch him at The Docklands Blues Music Festival on Sunday October 5 at Harbour Town Docklands. The festivities kick off at 11am and runs until 9pm.

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Post-punk pioneer and founding member of the infinitely famous Smiths, Johnny Marr will return to Australia in January for a run of theatre shows. You can catch him perform in Melbourne at The Forum Theatre on Saturday January 31.

This is the final call for Brunswick Music Festival 2015 artist applications before they close on Friday October 24. 2015 marks the 27th year of this annual two week festival that will take place from March 1-15 2015, celebrating the best in folk, blues and world music. The competition was strong last year for this internationally recognised festival, and numbers are expected to grow again, so applicants are encouraged to include as much information as they can to help the Brunswick Music Festival team in their decision making process. Don’t miss out.

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US singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Rossen will be playing his first ever solo shows in Australia in February next year. Since introducing himself to the world at large as a solo artist with his debut EP, Silent Hour/Golden Mile, Rossen has toured extensively in solo mode throughout the USA and the UK. He will play in Melbourne at The Northcote Social Club on Sunday February 15.

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To celebrate the release of their forthcoming record Deep Sleep, The Datsuns have announced they'll be heading around the country this December. Deep Sleep was written and recorded in just 10 days at Roundhead Studios in Auckland last summer. After releasing the album in October, the four-piece will head around Australia for nine shows in 10 days. The Datsuns will take over Ding Dong Lounge on Friday December 5. Tickets are available through the venue.

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Hello! Who are we speaking with and what do you do in the band? Jenny Taylor - Musical Director of High Street Bells (Darebin-based All Ability) Choir. Using three words, describe what festival-goers can expect from your performance at Darebin Music Feast? Inspiration, generosity, joy. Who or what do you think the highlight of the Darebin Music Feast will be this year? High Street Bells Choir without a doubt. Seriously. People love it. And so do we. Why is the Darebin Music Feast an important community celebration? It allows a huge cross section of musicians to

create something special and share it with people they are geographically close to. It resonates within the community throughout the year. It introduces acts to venues and professional processes. It allows people to showcase their talent and their work in a great atmosphere of celebration. If you had to give us one reason to catch your set at the festival, what would that be? It’s simply beautiful. HIGH SREET BELLS CHOIR launch their CD at the Northcote Town Hall as part of Darebin Music Feast, on Thursday October 9 at 8pm. Tickets available through Darebin Feast Website.

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MARDUK AND INQUISITION

The bright days of the Australian summer will momentarily darken in mid-January when two of black metal's most notorious and infamous acts descend on the nation for a twin attack of biblical proportions. Marduk and Inquisition will hit every capital city, leaving trails of destruction and mayhem in their path. Having just celebrated the birth of Christ at Christmas, Easter will come early in 2015 when these two extreme acts bring their fires to bear against Christ and all that is holy in what will be undoubtedly one of the most brutal death marches across our great southern land. Catch them in Melbourne at The Northcote Social Club January 14 then rest up and do it all again January 16 at The Hi-Fi.

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CONTRAST

Local shoegaze outfit Contrast are playing a couple of shows around town next month. Catch the lads at Boney on October 4 with Hollow Everdaze and Peter Bibby or tearin’ up the stage at Old Bar on October 10 with Luna Ghost, Dreaming Wild and Hideous Towns.

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After spending the year exploring far off lands, Mighty Duke & the Lords are back in Melbourne to spread their infectious tropical calypso party across the Garden State. Friday October 3 will see boys in white go bush with the dragsters at Chopped Festival in Newstead, and for the city folk, Saturday October 4 will see these calypsonians return to their favourite northern outpost, The Post Office Hotel.

TIME FOR THREE

This November, Melbourne will come alive with the sounds of the world’s first classically-trained garage band, Time for Three in American Panorama: Bernstein, Gershwin, Williams and Brubeck. Hailing from Philadelphia, the ground-breaking trio will be performing their unique sound that defies traditional classification, alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and under the direction of Boston Pops’ Chief Conductor Keith Lockhart. Time for Three will be performing at Hamer Hall Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November.

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Little May have earned a nation-wide reputation for their emotionally connective, charged lyrics and smoldering hooks that have set them apart from many emerging bands. The trio are setting off on a tour this November to bring to life the haunting tracks that have captured many fans from around the globe and celebrate their debut self-titled EP. No strangers to some of the country’s biggest stages, Little May have earned their live-set stripes at Splendour in The Grass, Laneway and BigSound and supporting the Australian tour of Stockholm-based, pop-sweetheart Mikhael Paskalev. Catch them at The Northcote Social Club with special guests Winterbourne on November 21.

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HAND OF MERCY

Since forming in 2007, Sydney hardcore band Hand Of Mercy have been impressing crowds across the world and sharing stages with some of the biggest names in their genre. Shows with Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, August Burns Red and The Ghost Inside got the attention of Australian indie label UNFD who picked up the band for the release of their second album, 2012’s Last Lights. Taking a break from recording, Hand Of Mercy returned to Europe for massive shows and festivals alongside Emmure, Carnifex and fellow Australian’s IKTPQ and Northlane, before coming home to complete album number three, Resolve, which will be released. Just in time for the guys to go on a rampage across the country on their massive 18-date national tour. You can catch them at The Evelyn on November 13 or The Phoenix Youth Center on November 14.

After sifting through hundreds of submissions from Victorian artists, Bank of Melbourne has announced the 12 finalists of its community-driven music initiative, Melbourne Music Bank. The list of finalists boasts a variety of genres, including folk, pop-rock, hip hop and instrumental. The shortlisted finalists include Alex Brittan, Boyeur, Davies West, Heloise, Matt Walters, NY, Richard Cashion, Rick Steward, Selki, The Lion, This Public Life and Under The Arch. Members of the public are now invited to vote for their favourite act and narrow the field to four semifinalists. The final four acts will perform their song at the Melbourne Recital Centre in front of an expert panel, who’ll determine the 2014 winner of Melbourne Music Bank. Voters can share in a bundle of weekly prizes including Melbourne Recital Centre tickets, iTunes vouchers and the best prize of all time, tickets for a hot air balloon ride with Melbourne Music Bank Ambassador Ella Hooper. To learn more about the finalists, listen to their songs and cast a vote, visit bankofmelbourne. com.au/melbmusicbank. Public voting is open until Sunday October 12.

CROOKED SAINT

Since establishing Crooked Saint, Australian singer/ songwriter Tim Wheatley has been hard at it. In the last two years he has released two independent alt/ country EP’s and two singles to critical acclaim, which allowed him to tour the country three times over, supporting the likes of Tim Freedman, Sarah McLeod, The Black Sorrows and Ian Moss & The Angels. Wheatley is gearing up again to take Crooked Saint on the road with a string of national dates scheduled for October. You can catch Crooked Saint performing at The Northcote Social Club on October 24.

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SLEEP

As Sleep’s first single in over 15 years, The Clarity continues to blow minds worldwide. The stoner/metal pioneers have announced they'll play a second night in Melbourne at The Corner on Sunday December 7, following the sell-out of the Saturday date. Tickets for the new show are on sale now.

Mariah Carey has locked in an Australian tour. Returning after her sell-out east coast tour in 2013, Carey is heading to Australia following the release of her critically acclaimed record Me. I am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse. Alongside stadium shows, she will also perform a string of winery dates as part of the A Day On The Green series. She’ll hit Rod Laver Arena on Friday November 7 and Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley on Saturday November 8.

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INTERNATIONAL VERUCA SALT Corner Hotel September 26, 30, October 1 JUANA MOLINA Thornbury Theatre September 26 SEPULTURA 170 Russell October 1 LISTEN OUT FESTIVAL Royal Botanical Gardens October 4 DOOMSDAY FESTIVAL Yah Yah’s October 4, The Tote October 5 DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE Palais Theatre October 5 ALT J The Forum October 6 LEON HENDRIX Corner Hotel October 8 MILEY CYRUS Rod Laver Arena October 10 JEFF MILLS AND THE MSO Hamer Hall October 10 KING SALAMI & THE CUMBERLAND 3 LuWow October 11 THE TEA PARTY Palais Theatre October 12 REGGIE WATTS The Forum October 13 DWARVES Barwon Club October 16, The Evelyn October 17 JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE Corner Hotel October 16, Out On the Weekend October 18 SAY ANYTHING Corner Hotel October 17 COMEBACK KID Central Bar October 18, Phoenix Youth Centre (AA) October 19 RYAN BINGHAM Out On the Weekend October 18, Northcote Social Club October 21, TORCHE Corner Hotel October 18 THE SELECTER Hi-FI October 18 NIKKI LANE Out On the Weekend October 18, The Toff In Town October 22, Northcote Social Club October 23 A MOVING SOUND Foxtel Festival Hub October 21 RODRIGUEZ Palais Theatre October 25 ELBOW The Forum October 28 DREAM THEATER Palais Theatre October 29 MINNESOTA VOODOO MEN LuWow October 31 WANGARATTA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Various Venues October 31 – November 3 TIME FOR THREE Hamer Hall Novemeber 1, 2 AQUA Palais Theatre November 3 SOULS OF MISCHIEF The Espy November 3 BEN OTTEWELL Northcote Social Club November 5 ROLLING STONES Rod Laver Arena November 5, Hanging Rock Macedon November 8 MARIAH CAREY Rod Laver Arena December 7, A Day On The Green November 8 JOE SATRIANI Palais Theatre November 8 KATCHAFIRE The Hi-Fi November 8 MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA Corner Hotel November 13, 14 SEAN PAUL Festival Hall November 14 KATY PERRY Rod Laver Arena November 14, 15 ACCEPT Corner Hotel November 15 TORI AMOS Palais Theatre November 15 A WINGED VICTORY FOR THE SULLEN Melbourne Recital Centre November 15 JIMMY EAT WORLD The Forum November 17 YES Palais Theatre November 18 PRONG Hi-Fi November 21 KIMBRA Hi-Fi November 22 TRIVIUM & IN FLAMES 170 Russell November 23 MAX RICHTER Melbourne Recital Centre November 24

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BROODS The Forum November 25 JAKOB Ding Dong Lounge November 27 THE BLACK SEEDS Prince Bandroom November 27 THE DATSUNS Ding Dong Lounge December 5 SLEEP Corner Hotel December 6, 7 JOAN ARMATRADING Melbourne Recital Centre December 8 ICE CUBE The Forum December 9 THE LEMONHEADS Corner Hotel December 9 JAMES HOLDEN Hi-Fi December 10 HARRY MANX Bella Union September 10, Sooki Lounge September 11, The Spotted Mallard September 12 UB40 Palais Theatre December 11 FACTORY FLOOR Howler December 11 CLOUD NOTHINGS Corner Hotel December 11 CYPRESS HILL The Forum December 11 DAMON ALBARN Palais Theatre December 12 PHOSPHORESCENT Corner Hotel December 12 DE LA SOUL 170 Russell December 12 MEREDITH MUSIC FESTIVAL Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre December 12 – 14 THE WAR ON DRUGS Meredith Music Festival December 12 –14 TY SEGALL Corner Hotel December 14 THE SKATALITES Corner Hotel December 18 SCOTT RUSSO AND PHIL JAMIESON Corner Hotel December 19 BEN FOLDS Hamer Hall December 20 FALLS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL Various locations December 28 – January 2 BEYOND THE VALLEY Phillip Island Circuit December 30 – January 1 MARDUK AND INQUISITION Northcote Social Club January 14, The Hi-Fi January 16 THE 1975 Festival Hall January 15 EVERYTIME I DIE Corner Hotel January 16 SUGAR MOUNTAIN January 24 JOHHNY MARR The Forum January 31 CHIODOS Corner Hotel January 31 SUZI QUATRO Melbourne Arts Centre February 6 STING AND PAUL SIMON A Day on the Green February 7, Rod Laver Arena February 10 DANIEL ROSSEN Northcote Social Club February 15 ROXETTE Rod Laver Arena February 20, Rochford Wines Yarra Valley February 21 SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL Flemington Racecourse February 21, 22 THE EAGLES Rod Laver Arena February 22, Hanging Rock Macedon February 28 SAM SMITH Margaret Court Arena April 30 PALOMA FAITH Palais Theatre May 5

NATIONAL STEP The Toff In Town September 24 KYLIE AULDIST AND THE GLENROY ALLSTARS Ding Dong Lounge September 24 THE BENNIES Barwon Club September 24, Karova Lounge September 25, The Evelyn September 26 SAFIA Northcote Social Club September 25 THE GRISWOLDS Corner Hotel September 25 THE ACFIELDS The Toff In Town September 25

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ANGUS & JULIA STONE Palais Theatre September 25, 26 MESA COSA The Curtain September 26 SLUMBERJACK Anyway, The Bottom End September 27 ANDY BULL Corner Hotel September 27, 28 HORSELL COMMON Bendigo Hotel September 27 THE SWEET APES Wrangler Studios September 27 (AA) SHEPPARD Ormond Hall October 2 COURTNEY BARNETT Corner Hotel October 2,3, 4, 5 BAD//DREEMS Shebeen October 3 TIMBERWOLF Gasometer Hotel October 3 THE PEEP TEMPEL The Tote October 3, Reverence Hotel October 31 MIGHTY DUKE AND THE LORDS Chopped Fest October 3, Post Office Hotel October 4 THE CAT EMPIRE Festival Hall October 4 BONJAH Hi-Fi October 4 THE DEMON PARADE Grace Darling Hotel October 4 CONTRAST Boney October 4, Old Bar October 10 CHOPPED FESTIVAL Newstead Racecourse October 3–5 DOCKLANDS BLUE MUSIC FESTIVAL Harbour Town, Docklands October 5 CARLTON DRY INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS Meat Market October 8 STRUMARAMA Prince Of Wales October 8 DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST Various Venues October 8 – 19 BERTIE BLACKMAN The Corner Hotel October 9 THIRSTY MERC Melbourne Public October 9 MIA DYSON Howler October 10 ORPHANS ORPHANS Shebeen October 10 BLUEJUICE Hi-Fi October 10, 11 (AA) MELBOURNE FESTIVAL Various Venues October 10 – 28 SINCE I LEFT YOU - A CELEBRATION OF THE AVALANCHES Foxtel Festival Hub October 10,11 DMA’S Northcote Social Club October 11 ANTISKEPTIC The Evelyn October 11 MIKELANGO Foxtel Festival Hub October 14 – 16 BASENJI Liberty Social October 17 AVEIRA SKIES Wrangler Studios October 17 OUT ON THE WEEKEND Seaworks, Williamstown October 18 JIMMY BARNES Palais Theatre October 18 SCREAMFEEDER The Curtin October 18 THE BLURST OF TIMES FESTIVAL Seaworks, Williamstown October 19 THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS Spirit Bar October 23, 170 Russell October 24 POP CRIMES Foxtel Festival Hub October 23, 24 LANKS Shebeen October 24 CROOKED SAINT Northcote Social Club October 24 JOELISTICS Northcote Social Club October 24 THE MEANIES Hi-Fi October 24 URTHBOY Foxtel Festival Hub October 26 LANIE LANE Corner Hotel October 29 MISSY HIGGINS Regent Theatre October 29 DON WALKER Bella Union October 29 AUGIE MARCH Howler October 29, 30, 31, November 1, 2 THE MARK OF CAIN 170 Russell October 31 GRAVEYARD TRAIN The Forum October 31 DAVEY LANE Northcote Social Club October 31 AMAYA LAUCIRICA Worker’s Club October 31 BRIGGS The Espy November 1, Workers Club November 3 RADIO BIRDMAN Corner Hotel November 2, 3 GOSSLING Corner Hotel November 6 DRUNK MUMS Howler November 7 TEX PERKINS AND THE DARK HORSES Yarraville Club November 8 THELMA PLUM Corner Hotel November 8 ONE ELECTRIC DAY Werribee Park November 9 HAND OF MERCY The Evelyn November 13, Phoenix Youth Centre November 14 AWME FESTIVAL Various venues, Melbourne November 13 – 16 MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK Various venues, Melbourne November 14 November 23

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HILLTOP HOODS Margaret Court Arena November 14 DANIEL LEE KENDALL Shebeen, November 14 EZEKIEL OX Grace Darling November 14 RIVER ROCKS Barwon Club Hotel November 15 C.W STONEKING The Forum November 15 JIMMY BARNES A Day on the Green November 15, December 13, 20 LITTLE MAY Northcote Social Club November 21 YACHT CLUB DJS Corner Hotel November 22 THE PREATURES The Forum November 22 DOWN ON THE FARM Emu Plains Racecourse Reserve November 22 HAT FITZ AND CARA ROBINSON Thornbury Theatre, November 23 LULUC Northcote Social Club November 28 THE SMITH STREET BAND Corner Hotel November 28 VIOLENT SOHO 170 Russell November 28 PARADISE MUSIC FESTIVAL November 28 – 30 QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL Queenscliff November 28 – 30 HUSKY Hi-Fi November 29 NICK CAVE The Plenary December 16, 17,18 DEAD LETTER CIRCUS The Hi-Fi Bar December 20 GROUNDSWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL Lake Tyers Beach, East Gippsland January 10 UNIFY FESTIVAL South Gippsland January 10 – 11 BEECHWORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL Madman’s Gully Amphitheatre, Beechworth January 24 BALLARAT BEER FESTIVAL City Oval, Ballarat January 24 RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Echuca-Moama February 13- 15 CHEAP TRICK AND THE ANGELS The Forum Theatre February 13 VANCE JOY Palais Theatre March 13 KYLIE MINOGUE Rod Laver Arena March 18 ROLLING GREEN FESTIVAL Rochford Wines Yarra Valley April 5 THE BLACK KEYS Rolling Green April 5, Margaret Court Arena April 7 THE WHO, DAMIEN RICE, THE FL AMING LIPS = NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SEPUlTUrA FA R F R O M T H E G R A V E By Rhys McRae

30 years ago, in the south-eastern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, the poverty-stricken Cavalera brothers Max and Igor were sowing the seeds of one of the highest-selling and influential metal bands in history. Revolutionising the genre through fusing elements of Brazilian traditional music and thrash, Sepultura’s ‘96 seminal album Roots became a source of inspiration for a generation of long-haired, flannie-sporting metal heads. 18 years on, their 13th studio album The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart shows Sepultura’s power and originality is still undeniable and for the first time in 11 years Australian audiences will get to experience it live next month.

When Sepultura came into being in the mid-‘80s, Brazil was going through a time of major social turbulence as the country’s long-ruling military dictatorship was coming to an end. The aggression and socially-conscious themes in Sepultura’s songs owe much to growing out of this sort of environment, where musicians were treated almost as criminals. The social climate may have gotten a little better since then, but for bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. the prejudices they faced in those early days are still very much alive today. “Being a kid and just the fact of having long hair was an offence to the people,” Pinto recalls. “Things have changed a little bit but it’s still out there, those prejudices. Everybody thinks if you’re a musician then you’ve got no job. It’s not a proper job. Just the fact there was a military government at the time made it a little rougher. Even at that time, we were still going to school and doing everything that a normal kid would do, plus listening to the kind of music that we liked and spending a lot of time with our friends on the weekends to play and listen to this type of music.” Sepultura’s reign over the world of metal was at its peak between ‘91 and ’96, with the release of their three highly influential albums Arise, Chaos AD and Roots. Those collections of songs brought the frantic percussive rhythms of Brazil to the world stage while blending in elements of industrial music kicking off the nu-metal phenomenon. Containing iconic metal anthems like Roots Bloody Roots and Refuse/Resist, those releases took the band to the top of the hard rock ladder. In the ever-expanding world of metal where genres are constantly being created, some might have seen this new Brazilian-infused metal as just another fad. However, Sepultura have maintained a respected position in the echelons of music and for Pinto there’s one pure and simple reason for this. “The main reason is the music,” Pinto summarises. “That’s just what we’re here for. What we know what to do and what we’ve done all this time. It’s the music itself. The fusion came naturally. When we were kids, we tried to avoid all the Brazilian mixture because we were fed it. Listen to it all the time everywhere but once you start to travel all over the world and living outside of the country you start to miss it. I know a little bit of that ended up being reflected in the music in such a way [that] it made us different and unique from other bands from the whole continent including the United States. That’s the difference.” The years between ‘95 and ‘97 saw Sepultura perfect their style with the release of Roots, before everything came crashing down as tensions grew between singer Max Cavalera and the other band members. Aside from internal disputes, the main issue was the rest of the band wanting to fire their manager Gloria Bujnowski, who was also Cavalera’s wife. Eventually it ended with BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 22

Max quitting and starting Soulfly, leaving behind his drumming brother Igor, who would end up quitting 10 years later. Outside of the domestic problems of the band, the world was going nuts over their fusion of Brazilian folk music and metal, selling two million copies of Roots worldwide and making it to number 27 on the Billboard charts. The entire album still hits as hard as it ever did, running electric shocks up your spine with tracks like Spit and Attitude. Pinto and the Cavalera brothers still aren’t on speaking terms, which he admits is for the best, but despite those personal disputes the better times still stick out in his mind.

“BEING A kID AND jUST THE fACT Of HAvING lONG HAIr WAS AN OffENCE TO THE PEOPlE... EvEryBODy THINkS If yOU’rE A MUSICIAN THEN yOU’vE GOT NO jOB. IT’S NOT A PrOPEr jOB. jUST THE fACT THErE WAS A MIlITAry GOvErNMENT AT THE TIME MADE IT A lITTlE rOUGHEr.” “We really saw the impact after it came out,” Pinto remembers. “Everybody was focused and working: band, record label, management, to make it the best album at that time. I think we succeeded for what it is at the period of time. It could have been a bigger record if all the problems hadn’t happened but we did as much as could with the record at the time. I was glad that we managed to do at least a few tours with it and had the time to do some stuff instead of not doing anything. “Of course at the end, it was a mess and confusing. But we had very good moments when everybody was on the same page and the machine was working perfectly until the parts started to fail. Definitely up to ‘96, we had great moments together, otherwise we never would have made it up to that point and after that everything changed. We had to turn the page and keep the life going. It can happen in any band or any personal matter. It’s part of life and you just have to learn and keep moving forward. That’s what we’ve been doing since then. Moving forward. Respect what

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we’ve done in the past but always looking for the new challenges, the new music, the new tours. That’s what we do, that’s what we’re here for.” Last year’s release of The Mediator, saw the band work again with Roots producer Ross Robinson and tracks like Manipulation Of Tragedy and The Bliss Of Ignorants have elements reminiscent of that earlier period. Singer Derrick Green’s guttural bark sounds diabolically menacing and the youngest member drummer Eloy Casagrande seems to wrap his mind around complex Latin rhythms with ease. The old guard of Pinto and guitarist Andreas Kisser seem to play off one another, pushing each other like two brothers trying to outdo the other. Pinto knows the 11-year gap between Australian tours means the crowds are going be hungry to hear a lot of their older back catalogue and the band are hoping to not disappoint. While explaining the long absence from Australia, Pinto is adamant it was not up to them, but instead managerial decisions being made above their heads kept the band away. “I know since the last time we were there we had a good following so we’re expecting at least the old metal heads to come and see us,” Pinto says with a laugh. “It would be nice to see some young faces in the crowd which we have been seeing lately at our concerts. [There are] a lot of young kids coming to see us which is very positive but we have very big expectations for this. It’s been over a decade and I know we tried on our part but it was really not up to Sepultura. I think there was a lot of politics involved. We never got a chance to play the main festivals and I think with this run it will help us re-establish confidence with the Australian promoters. I see basically all the bands from the ‘80s metal scene coming to Australia and I still don’t understand why Sepultura couldn’t be a part of it. We have the name, we have the music. We do pretty good everywhere that we go and I don’t think that should be different in Australia.” As Pinto talks about his band and their music, it sounds like he treats Sepultura as an entity of itself, unaware of band member changes and the passing of time unable to stop moving forward. This attitude may be the reason the band is still kicking after so many years and still able to impact the music world. When something is not reliant on the sum of its parts and able to adapt as Sepultura do time and time again, it becomes an unbreakable force. Rest assured, time has no grip on Sepultura and they are far from sinking into the abyss. SEPULTURA play at 170 Russel on Friday October 3 and The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart is out now through Nuclear Blast.

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THIS WEEK: ON SCREEN

With Tyson Wray. Got thoughts, news, gossip, complaints or cat photos? Email tyson@beat.com.au or send by carrier pigeon before Friday 12pm.

It’s easy to see why The Skeleton Twins won the US Dramatic Screenwriting Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It’s a fearless, funny drama that isn’t afraid to have flawed, destructive characters who still never lose our sympathy. Estranged 30-something siblings Milo (Bill Hader) and Maggie (Kristin Wiig) hit rock bottom at opposite ends of the country. Once so close, they haven’t spoken for 10 years. Now Milo joins Maggie and her painfully upbeat husband Lance (Luke Wilson) in the hometown she never left. While Maggie struggles with married life, Milo reconnects with Rich (Ty Burrell), an older man with whom he shares an illicit history. It opens at Cinema Nova on Thursday September 25.

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ON STAGE Once will make its way to Melbourne this week. Once is a musical based on the Irish film of the same name by Glen Hansard (of Irish rock group the Frames fame) and Marketa Irglova. The story is a about a down-on-his-luck Irish busker who is about to give up on his music when he meets a beautiful Czech immigrant on the streets of Dublin. Once has won eight Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and even a Grammy. The show will open in Melbourne on Friday September 26 at the Princess Theatre.

ON DISPL AY Sarah crowEST’s latest exhibition SELVEDGE, ORDER, RUPTURE involves a research trip to West Flanders, Belgium to gather flax derived materials from their source ± a wondering/ wandering with and through the transformation of materials as one thing becomes another. There is a narrowing down and an opening up as matter is engaged as vital and dynamic with deliberately undetermined outcomes. It’s currently on display at West Space.

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The Sleeping Beauty

THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET’S 2015 SEASON By Liza Dezfouli

The Sleeping Beauty is one of the iconic ballets,” notes David McAllister, Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet. “It is the ultimate beauty.” McAllister’s reimagining of one of the world’s best loved ballets is the crown of Australia’s flagship ballet company’s 2015 season, dubbed ‘A Year of Beauty’. Next year ballet lovers will see along with The Sleeping Beauty other traditional ballets including Swan Lake (directed by Graeme Murphy), Giselle and Cinderella. ‘A Year of Beauty’ will also include a night of modern ballet, 20:21, with a world premiere by resident choreographer Tim Harbour presenting two significant 20th century works, Balanchine’s Symphony in Three Movements, and Twyla Tharps’ In the Upper Room. But back to The Sleeping Beauty: The much-anticipated version of Tchaikovsky’s major work is directed by McAllister himself and will see its world premiere in Melbourne next September. “It’s an iconic classic. People want to see it,” says the man affectionately referred to as ‘the boy from the backwater’ (McAllister has his origins in rural working man’s Perth, not a background expected to produce a world class choreographer). “It’s been on my mind a long time. I’ve come a long way and I feel like I know what I want to do with it. It’s my first full-length choreography. There was a beautiful ‘80s production from The Australian Ballet,” McAllister recalls. “But we hadn’t really nailed it yet. We needed to do something new. The Sleeping Beauty can become one of those dances which is always about the steps; with our 2015 production we’re moving it along a bit, moving it forward for modern audiences. The dramatic elements are now more to the front and the centre of the dance. Our show is about telling the story, about the drama in the dance so it’s about the story as much as it’s about the choreography.” Along with story and dance McAllister says that in his The Sleeping Beauty design is one of the most important

elements of the performance. “The Sleeping Beauty is always staged in an opulent ‘big’ way; The Sleeping Beauty is always known for its outrageous and lavish designs ± Diaghalev’s production for the Ballets Russes in the 1920s sent the company broke. Our production is shorter than the original but I certainly didn’t want to lose the opulence of the piece. It’s filled with the magical majesty of the dance. Gabriella Tylesova is our designer and we’re on the same wave-length. I sent her images, wrote the whole synopsis, she did her own research, now it’s even better than I thought it would be. I’m over the moon with Gabriella’s design, with what she’s done. That’s going to have a huge impact on this production. It’s all set in the 1700s, 1900s, the whole baroque period, it’s really appealing and engaging. We have a lot of fun with set and costumes. There are a lot of beautiful images.” The media launch of ‘A Year of Beauty’ at the NGV was a beautiful event in itself with the vision of Principal Artist Lara Jones lying asleep on a couch festooned with fresh spring roses. An exquisite miniperformance had her awakened by Prince Florian (Daniel Gaudiello) and danced into spring with a

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kiss of immense promise, a moment made even more romantic when we heard that Gaudiello is Jones’ husband in real life. The Sleeping Beauty is famously very demanding on its principal ballerina. “This is an incredibly difficult dance for ballerinas; it’s physically one of the most demanding of roles,” McAllister says. “Lana Jones has an incredible attack, an incredible dynamic technique. She’s currently blossoming into the whole ballerina image, she’s become what one expects from a ballerina, and she’s the right one for this dance at this moment.” Jones herself says it’s a great honour to be asked by McAllister to dance Aurora. “David McAllister really knows his ballet. He’s an extraordinarily gifted choreographer. He’s got his own vision for this piece,” she tells us. What makes The Sleeping Beauty so difficult for a dancer? “There’s a lot of dancing, a lot of balancing on one leg and moves like that. There are suspenseful moments where the audience can see it you’re not up to it. It’s a bit scary; I could even say it’s frightening…I have performed it before. Now that I’ve got more experience, I have more to bring to the role.” So what does she think brings to the part? “Aurora is only 16. I bring a fragility and innocence to the character.” Does Jones attribute her success to natural talent or sheer hard work? “You have to have natural talent to get this far in ballet. That’s the nature of it,” she answers. “I often get asked to do the difficult parts. And of course it’s sheer hard work. I try to be the best dancer I can. I learn from watching other dancers, watching the other principals in the company.” Even though the actual concert is a year away, preparing for it is almost dominating Jones’ life. “I am just going to stay in the bubble til then!”

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Such is McAllister’s popularity with those in the know, fundraising has attracted benefactors keen to contribute to the creation of The Sleeping Beauty purely so he can do it, according to the company’s Director of Philanthropy Kenneth Watkins. “People who love David have taken the opportunity to be engaged,” says Watkins. “They say ‘Oh yes, for David!’ It’s an opportunity to celebrate him and his work ± he’s come up from being the boy next door, the Perth boy from the back blocks!” Please visit australianballet.com.au/beauty for more details on The Australian Ballet’s 2015 season.

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MOONLIGHT CINEMA

Grab a bean bag and pack your picnic blanket - Moonlight Cinema is returning for 2014/2015. Today the cinema have confirmed their return, locking in a summer of advance screenings, new releases and cult favourites. There will also be live music sessions on the Saturday evenings, while a new LA style food truck will be serving up tantalising street fare. Oh, and don’t fret - the ever-popular Doggie Nights are also making a return. Moonlight Cinema will return to Melbourne from Thursday December 4 - Sunday March 29 at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Stay tuned to Beat for the full program announcement.

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

The Melbourne Planetarium is offering an immersive way to experience October’s lunar eclipse. The evening will include outdoor telescope viewing, expert commentary from some of the Planetarium’s astronomers, a full dome session in the Planetarium and live feeds from national and international observatories. Guests will also be treated to canapés and a wine bar. Total Lunar Eclipse will take place on Wednesday October 8 at the Melbourne Planetarium.

CATHEDRALS OF CULTURE

Next month ACMI will present the Australian premiere of Cathedrals of Culture, a film which showcases some of the world’s finest architecture. Cathedrals of Culture explores six architecturally distinct buildings around the world and asks the question “If buildings could talk, what would they say about humans?” Each building is explored by a different filmmaker – Wim Wenders examines the Berlin Philharmonic, Michael Glawogger the National Library of Russia, Michael Madsen looks at Halden Prison, Robert Redford the Salke Institute, Margreth Olin the Oslo Opera House, and Karim Ainouz the Centre Pompidou. Cathedrals of Culture will run from Tuesday October 28 to Tuesday November 11.

THE LANEWAY

Picking up groceries at Barkly Square is about to get a whole lot more exciting. The shopping centre has announced that it will play host to a new art exhibition, The Laneway, featuring works from three celebrated artists. The three renowned artists-local, interstate and international- have been asked to create pieces of art that celebrate the culture of Brunswick. The suburb’s own Tobias Horrocks has created a cardboard brickwork installation that will sit at the Sydney Road entrance to The Laneway. Japanese street artist Hiroyasu Tsuri, better known as Twoone, and Perth’s Kyle Hughes-Odgers will create large-scale abstract wall murals. The Laneway will open to the public on Wednesday October 1. Barkly Square is located at 90 - 106 Sydney Road.

BJORK: BIOPHILIA LIVE

You’ll get a chance to experience Icelandic songstress Björk in all her glory when Bjork: Biophilia Live comes to the ACMI next month. Shot on 16 cameras over one night at London’s Alexandra Palace in 2013, the concert film features the eccentric pop star performing songs from her eighth studio album, Biophilia. With an Icelandic choir, pendulum harp, shimmering crystals and the voice of David Attenborough all in tow, the film promises to relive the FOMO that comes with the fact that Björk hasn’t hit our shores since 2009. Björk: Biophilia Live will screen at ACMI from Monday October 27 to Sunday November 2. For more information visit acmi.net.au.

Calling all artists. Fitzroy’s Red Gallery is currently seeking proposals for its 2015 program. Located in a converted historical warehouse space in North Fitzroy, the gallery is now accepting proposals for individual and group shows for next year. Established in 2002, the gallery welcomes both new and established artists as well as collectives and curators. The deadline for all applications is on Friday October 17.

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Scienceworks’ latest exhibition will allow visitors to learn about some of the unique creatures that live in the ocean’s deepest depths. The exhibition displays a range of deep ocean specimens, including the Vampire Squid, Dragonfish and Sea Mouse, and features a range of hands-on activities. Visitors can test the effects of water pressure, see how colours change in different ocean depths and hear audio accounts of deep sea divers. Deep Oceans will be open daily from Saturday October 25 to Sunday April 12 at Scienceworks.

PUBLIC BAR COMEDY

In Public Bar Comedy’s first year of shows, no one has provided more unforgettable moments than Greg Fleet and he’s back tonight. A favourite amongst comics and audiences Greg loves working the Public Bar band room and more often than not brings some never before heard material to the stage much to our delight. Greg Fleet is backed up with Sydney’s Jacques Barrett hosting plus Mick Neven, Steele Saunders, Adelaide’s Lori Bell and Andy Matthews making this the perfect way to spice up your midweek. Plus you just never know who might pop in for a spot, in just the last few weeks they’ve had unadvertised visits from Tom Gleeson, Ronny Chieng, Tommy Little and Lawrence Mooney. Grab $5, get down here and find out why Public Bar Comedy has become a favourite with comics and punters alike.

CRAB L AB Come on down to Crab Lab tonight and have yourself a time. See 10 of Australia’s finest standups for a measly $5. There’s Tommy Dassalo, Laura Davis, Nick Capper, Jack Druce and way more. 8.30pm, 16 Corrs Lane, CBD.

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The 2014 Melbourne Fringe Festival is in full swing and Revolt Artspace in Kensington are currently hosting one of the most jam-packed and eclectic programs imaginable. Spanning music, burlesque, theatre and much more, the 2014 program features Saucy Little Secret by HMS Popup Productions, Elixir by Wizardseed, The Road To Odessa by Cameron McKenzie, Get Lucky by Grey Matter Collective, Phantom Panda Master Smasher by The Panda Galaxy, Screws Nuts & Blokes by Fringe Burlesque, Point & Shoot by Holland Street Productions, Diva by Tiffany Barton, Monster by Daniel Gough and All The Single Ladies by The Cutting Room Floor. Visit revoltproductions.com for more information on the shows and to purchase some tickets. G’arn!

Glasgow-based contemporary artist David Shrigley has announced he will be coming to Australia to launch an exhibition of his work at the National Gallery of Victoria, opening this November. David Shrigley: Life and Life Drawing is his first major survey in Australia and will present his new and recent work. Shrigley has developed a cult following for his stripped back, darkly humourous and deliberately simple drawings that explore existential dramas, human dysfunction and anxiety. The exhibition will feature drawings, paintings, sculpture, animated videos, artist books and multiples, and a new sculptural commission for NGV International’s Waterwall titled General Store. David Shrigley: Life and Life Drawing will open at the National Gallery of Victoria on Friday November 14 and run until March.

Australian comedy legend Shane Bourne has announced a rare and exclusive show in Yarraville this October. Shane Bourne’s list of comedic credits proves why he deserves ‘legend’ status. From his role telling Great Aussie Jokes alongside the late Maurie Fields on Hey Hey It’s Saturday! to hosting some of the best allin comedy improv parties on Thank God You’re Here, and his work alongside Graham Kennedy on Blankety Blanks, on the Paul Hogan Show and in 2011 when he hosted the Logies. Now he is planning to bring the laughs back on stage this October. Be there when Shane Bourne takes over The Yarraville Club on Saturday October 11 with MC Matthew Hardy.

Winner of the Cabaret Award WA at Perth Fringe World 2014 in its sell-out season, Desperately Young At Heart is coming to Melbourne. The show features an Irish nun, a “gifted” church musician and a sexually frustrated German relationship counsellor, all young at heart, all desperate and all comic guises of singer Robert Hofmann in slick quick-change costumes by Cherie Hewson with special guest singer Cherie Boogaart Tommaso Pollio at the piano. If you’ve ever suffered hearing lousy church music, wished you’d had more fun in your 20’s, turned 40 or might do one day, then see this show. It’ll be performed at The Butterfly Club from Tuesday September 30 - Sunday October 5.

COMEDY Dave Hughes headlines Five Boroughs Comedy this Thursday night. Plus Dave Callan hosts the show. Two of the biggest comedians in the country in the one show. Plus there’s Heath Franklin, Daniel Connell, Jason Chong and Mick Neven. Five Boroughs has been so packed for months, you’d better get down early. It’s all happening this Thursday September 25 at 8.30pm, at Five Boroughs Comedy, 68 Hardware Lane (upstairs), CBD, all for only $13.

COMEDY AT SPLEEN Another big lineup at Comedy At Spleen this Monday. It’s always completely packed, and you can see why with another awesome bunch of comics this week. This week, Jason Chong hosts the show, plus there’s Michael Chamberlin, Daniel Connell, Alisdair Tremblay-Birchall, Corey White, a special guest and more. It’s on this Monday September 29, at 41 Bourke Street , CBD, at 8.30pm. It’s free to get in, but they appreciate a good gold coin donation at the door.

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BRYAN SMITH: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE By Meg Crawford

Depending on the type of person you are, what Bryan Smith does for a living will either make you shit yourself or get hard. Basically, he gets paid to go on wild expeditions to far flung places and make films about people who’re straining the fuck out of every imaginable limit. Take one of Smith’s recent expeditions to Canada’s Mount Butte, which formed the basis of his film The Man Who Can Fly. For the project, Smith and his team scaled the 90,00 foot peak in order to capture free-climber and base-jumper Dean Potter launch himself off it with man-made bat-wings. It’s hard to imagine what that experience must have been like, because it’s terrifying just watching it at home. However, given that his old man was a race car driving instructor, Smith was probably always destined to do something on the riskier side of the fence. Notwithstanding this, Smith’s quick to say that he’s not an adrenaline junky and never has been. “It’s funny, I was asked so frequently whether was a daredevil as a kid that I actually had to ask my mother whether or not I was,” he laughs. “Mum says no though. It wasn’t really the case. People on the outside often think that we’re adrenalin junkies or daredevils, doing crazy stuff, but there’re people out there doing way crazier stuff than me.” Say the extreme athletes with whom he works for instance? It’s an interesting ethical question. “Does the camera push someone to do something that they may not have done otherwise? It’s a grey area,” he reflects. “Everyone wants to succeed and be a hero. I always hope that someone’s not doing it specifically for camera. In fact, we won’t work with people we know are doing it for the glory. It’s gotta be something that’s ADRIAN BOHM PRESENTS

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happening whether the camera’s there or not.” Listening to Smith you realise that there’s no sense in which he’s foolhardy. For instance, he doesn’t deny being fearful – rather, he uses it as a tool. “Fear is an amazing asset,” he says. “When it doesn’t feel right or you get scared at a gut level, you have to listen to that and look for a reason why. It’s when you ignore it that there’s the potential for trouble. I pay attention and make a call about whether I’m just freaking out or it’s actually dangerous. If it’s the latter, then I have to look at what I can do to mitigate the risk – maybe I need to go another 50 feet higher to feel safer, but get the same angle.” Another of Smith’s recent expeditions involved a trek through Kamchatka, the eastern-most peninsula in Russia, which he subsequently described as being the most challenging and life-changing of his projects. While he describes the experience, you start to get a better handle on why he does it - there’s a lot of romance in this. “No one had ever gone through

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Kamchatka with kayaks before,” says Smith. “There was no information about the rivers and very poor satellite data, which makes sense because it used to be a secret military zone. So, we were going in without much knowledge and our research only went so far. One person would tell you that the river was at this height at that time of the year and another person would say that there was no water. On other expeditions, even if we had all other kinds of rollercoaster rides, we at least had a baseline of knowledge, but that time, we just had to use gut instinct. “Kamchatka’s one of the last truly wild places on earth. It really impacted on me in terms of what the word ‘wild’ actually means. There are a lot of great wilderness areas in the world, but we were coming out of Kamchatka with images of a landscape on which humans have had no impact and it’s been that way for thousands and thousands of years. There’s not many places left like that.” You can also see why Smith’s so good at what he does. For instance, he’s got this thing called the “suffering quotient”, according to which nothing good comes easy. “For me, if I’m not working hard, or pushing it to where it gets hard, I’m not being challenged,” Smith muses. “If you’re not willing to accept failure from time to time, it probably also means that you’re not challenging yourself. I try not to suffer all the time, but I push hard for those images. When it doesn’t work,

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I try again. It might mean that you have to get up at three am not four. If you want to be successful at anything, there’s two ways – you either get lucky or you work really hard.” And Smith definitely comes from the hard graft school. For instance, look at the way he came to work for National Geographic. “In a broad sense, I set my goals really high,” he explains. “National Geographic was a dream of mine. I made contacts along the way who became mentors and they told me that I had to be persistent, that the competition for working for National Geographic was fierce and for every 100 ideas you throw at them only one will stick. But I was very passionate and persistent. With the early ideas that I pitched, the feedback was that they were not good enough yet. If you don’t learn from that, you pack up and go home. I listened though and put my next ideas and the response was ‘that’s close but still not quite good enough.’ Then, with the Kamchatka idea, it was perfect: it hit the mark – that was exactly what they were looking for. It’s all about persistence.” BRYAN SMITH appears as part of Extreme Adventure on the Edge: Vertical Feats and the Man Who Can Fly, a National Geographic Live event at Hamer Hall on Saturday October 4. Visit nglive.org/pacific for more details.

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WHEN THE MOUNTAIN CHANGED ITS CLOTHING By Tegan Jones Heiner Goebbels is undoubtedly a rock star of the European stage. Not only is he an immensely popular director, who has been showered in accolades and awards, he is also a composer and a professor who has worked tirelessly to provide audiences with incredible, multifaceted works. Luckily for us, Goebbels is bringing his latest piece, When the mountain changed its clothing, to the Melbourne Festival this October. This epic-scale production features 40 young women from the Vocal Theatre Carmina Slovenica choir and will explore the transition from youth to adulthood as well as the end of innocence against the backdrop of a political and economically tumultuous Slovenia. One of the most prevalent inspirations for this piece was the work of French writer Alain Robbe-Grillet. One of his quotes in particular, “What do young girls dream of ? Of the knife and of blood,” served as a starting point for When the mountain changed its clothing. “Robbe-Grillet has a couple of texts that show up in this piece,” says the director. “He promotes the image of a young, dangerous girl and when I met the choir members in Slovenia aged between ten and 20 I really was struck by their serenity, their egality and self consciousness.”

“I think that it’s very important that we don’t underestimate kids. In the festival that I’m running right now we have an official festival jury which is a group of kids between 12 and 14. We call it the Children’s Choice Award, and it’s fantastic how they react to art and how free and open they are.” He continues, “This is something that I wanted to invoke with this work; to consider them on our level. It’s not a piece for children, it’s very serious, but very lively and enigmatic.” Goebbels was also adamant that there wasn’t one specific theme that he is trying to convey with the

production. “The centre is actually the audience, which constructs an individual way to understand this piece,” he explains. “The centre is surrounded by several transitions between child, girl and youth as being a girl and a woman between enormous political and radical economic change in the Eastern Bloc country where they grew up.” He continues, “It’s also about how to see the world, how to deal with death and money. There are a lot of questions that give you as an audience a chance and the time to reflect. “All of these topics somehow shine through and you make something out of it when you see and hear it. It has a lot of unpredictable images, which leaves space for your own imagination, like a painting.” The individual perceptions and experiences of those who see the show are incredibly important to the director. When asked what he would like audiences to take away from his piece, he states: “That is exactly what I don’t want to define. What I want to offer is

a space for the imagination of the audience, to deal maybe with their own childhood, their own fears, their own dreams and their own political experiences.” Even the name of the production holds incredible significance beyond the norm. Named after a Slovenian folk song, When the mountain changed its clothing holds a deep-seeded meaning for audiences to interpret. However, Goebbels continues to hold his cards close to his chest, giving audiences the chance to do the interpreting for themselves throughout the non-linear storyline. “It’s a metaphor for the transitions which the girls go through, all the transitions we are facing as an audience and which invoked by what we see and what we hear.”

aerial acrobatics ± it all adds different flavours,” Izzo explains. “That’s what’s going to make Inception not just unique, but really exciting and interesting to watch. Juxtaposing everything together will open people’s minds to the fact that they are all equal and help to break pole dancing out of a particular pre-conception that people have surrounding it, from it’s roots.” While Izzo’s determined to establish that pole dancing is a veritable form of performance art, Inception isn’t merely going to be a beseeching exposition. Rather, it comprises a central narrative, which will provide further audience stimulation and inject overall cohesion. “I’ve created the show itself using pieces that mostly already existed and that I’d been flabbergasted by how amazing they are,” she says. “The storyline happened after I’d picked a couple of really key pieces; I then created a main character and his dramas along his journey, [while] using these really incredible individual pieces to help tell that story. It gives an extra element of meaning to the individual pieces themselves.” The show’s title directly relates to the fact that events of this kind are basically non-existent in Australia. As it stands, the major platform for fledgling pole women and men to demonstrate their talents is in the competition environment. This might offer the

performers some valuable learning experience, but it doesn’t exactly foster the art’s expressive quality. “People who are into pole, we really enjoy going to see the top level artists,” says Izzo, “but predominantly what happens is we see them in competition. We don’t see them in actual showcases and things like that because it just doesn’t really exist. It’s quite rare for the pole performers themselves to get a lot of work outside of teaching and starting their own studios.” Thus, by grouping together of some of the most skilled performers from the various interrelated disciplines, Inception promises to be a bold exhibition of pole dancing in its most developed form. And, as for the future, Izzo’s projections aren’t at all modest. “All of the performers are top level performers and they’ve created these pieces that are incredible to watch and they’ll be meaningful next to each other. In some ways I see this as a fledgling very early stages Cirque Du Soleil, because [the performers] are just in a class of their own.”

not trained in composition.” How did she source the composers? “People that I know,” she answers. “Grace Hugie Robbins I know from VCA. Max Perryment is from the UK where I’m originally from. I wanted to work with someone from back home. I’d heard his work for ads. He writes amazing music ± and I thought he might be into it. We’ve had a long-distance collaboration.” Ade Vincent is a local composer who’s written a piece called Clockwork Owls for the show. On the Saturday night he will be joining Bower for a Q&A after the show, as will composer Charles MacInnes after the Sunday show. The talks provide an opportunity for audiences to better understand

the collaborative process involved in creating Through the Looping Glass and to hear about the technical challenges faced in trying to combine traditional score with modern technology. “The music is all very different,” says Bower. “I’m creating ‘soundworlds’. It’s evocative; it creates lots of mental images. I hope audiences get that feeling of going to four completely different places while they stay in the one room.”

As part of Melbourne Festival, When the mountain changed its clothing will be performed at the Arts Centre Melbourne, State Theatre from Thursday October 23 ± S unday October 26.

INCEPTION: WHERE DREAMS BECOME REALITY By Augustus Welby

If you were to suggest, while sat down for a casual pub dinner, that instead of another Friday night at The Tote it’d be nice to see some pole dancing, the response is likely to be a mixture of sniggers and raised eyebrows. By and large, pole dancing is thought of as what strippers do while getting their gear off. Now, the merits of pole dancing strippers shouldn’t be dismissed, but there’s a whole lot more to the form than this risqué incarnation. Over the last decade, pole dancing has evolved from being a strip club-exclusive to a widely practiced form of fitness and self-expression. Alessandra Izzo has basically been involved in Australia’s pole dancing community since before there was such a thing. Early next month, Izzo brings the live spectacular Inception: Where Dreams Become Reality to Thornbury Theatre, which aims to highlight pole dancing’s core expressive capacity. “It’s become this amazing form of performance,” she says. “I wanted to see something that was amazing that really harnessed what pole dancing embodies. But also I wanted something that was going to be really enjoyable for a very broad audience ± not just the pole community.” Australia’s first pole dancing school opened in 2004. In the last five years, the pole community has experienced marked growth, attracting more and more people both men and women - country-wide. Still, the public

perception is largely limited to the dance’s red light origins. Izzo acknowledges this is where pole dancing stemmed from, but she feels no affinity with that particular style of dance. “In the Western world, in the last ten years, [pole dancing] really did grow from the strip club pole. That’s why in the very beginning it was lots of high heel shoes and head rolls and body rolls and all that jazz. People have the misconception that that‘s all pole dancing is. It did form a really critical element of bringing pole to the public. However, where pole has come to now has taken a lot of elements from things that are so far removed from strip clubs. So how exactly will she go about re-drawing the public image of pole dancing? Inception won’t simply entail one dancer after the next, maneuvering around the pole. In order to underline the level of esteem that pole dancing deserves, the show will also encompass aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance and circus arts. “Contemporary dance or circus type elements and

Inception: Where Dreams Become Reality will go down on Sunday October 5 at the Thornbury Theatre. For more information visit pandemoniumevent.com.

THROUGH THE LOOPING GLASS By Liza Dezfouli

“I asked composers to write music for a violin and a looping station,” says Helen Bower, whose solo show Through the Looping Glass occupies a singular niche of its own in this year’s Fringe Festival. Performing a series of newly composed pieces for electro-acoustic violin and loop station, in Through the Looping Glass Helen Bower explores the relationship between contemporary classical music and modern technology. For those who aren’t familiar with such things, a looping station is a machine that you plug an instrument or microphone into which then records the sounds you make and plays the recording back. “You press a pedal to play and it records,” explains Bower. “You can make infinite number of layers, build up a piece of music and create a one-man band effect. It can do this an infinite number of times in a single session, but it doesn’t store the music itself. So a concert using a loop station is an ephemeral thing. It’s in the moment, then and there. I love that. As soon as you delete it, it’s gone. For ever. It can never be the same again.” Nothing is pre-recorded in this show, everything is played live. “It’s all on me!” says Bower. “No pressure!” BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 28

So what sort of music is Bower, a classical violinist, is using to make sweet layered music with the loop station? “Contemporary classical,” she answers. “Which means classical music that’s been written in the 20th century, recently, or in the last few years. Not Mozart or Brahms or Bach, more modern classical music.” Bower says, not being a composer herself, that she’s not using her own music, rather she commissioned works from different composers for her performance. “I’ve done the odd improvisation here and there but I’m

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Through the Looping Glass will take place at Feat Theatre, Preston from Wednesday October 1 Sunday October 5 (except Thursday).

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Shpongle are arguably the most famous and successful psychedelic trance act to have existed since the genre’s conception in the late ‘80s. Consisting of Simon Posford and Raja Ram the twopiece marry the uplifting and introspective tones of trance music with the mysticism and introspection of psychedelia that includes the use of complex light displays and stage props. At the end of November Victorians will have the chance to see Shpongle at Earthcore that for two key reasons one could describe it as Shpongle’s spiritual home. First reason is that Earthcore is an outdoor dance festival. Psytrance was born out of Goa trance that is style of dance music that originated in the Indian coastal resort city in 1980s that was and still is famous for it’s outdoor dance parties that happen in its beaches and forests. Thus psytrance is music made to be enjoyed in the outdoors meaning that Shpongle’s performance at this year’s Earthcore is the act in its natural habitat. The second reason is that, and this may come as a surprise to some, Raja Ram (who was born Ronald Rothfield) is from Melbourne and he studied music at The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (now the VCA). Ram is most profoundly heard in Shpongle’s music as a flautist and before that he also played flute in English psychedelic progressive rock band called Quintessence that was signed to Island Records and released five albums from 1969 to 1972.

Ram recounts the tale behind the flute becoming his instrument of choice. “I mean I studied guitar, drums, violin and trombone…I was absolutely useless on all of them. And then one day in Melbourne, it was 1962, I was walking past a little jazz shop in Collins Street and they had this flute coming out the shop window and I was just completely smitten by it. Hearing that sound just changed my life – I don’t remember who was playing it or what they were playing but I just remember thinking ‘this is the coolest instrument ever!” Okay, so Raja Ram has the instrument that 30 years on would make him regarded as a dance music innovator, but there was still a lot of life experience to occur before Ram would become a psytrance artist. He picks up his life narrative after graduating from The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. “After I left Australia I went to New York and studied for a couple of years, then I went to Greece, then I went to London in the late sixties and started Quintessence in ’69 and then I realised ‘we’re making money from this’ and I got contracts with Island Records but it took really quite a long time from beginning my journey in music until my first gig, I was really a late starter not playing my first gig until I was 28 or 29 which these days is unheard of because many artists have retired by 30! “It was such a fantastic time being London in the 1960s. Quintessence made a lot of albums and did a lot of shows – we did Albert

Hall. But that wasn’t satisfying and by 1972 it has really petered out and I gave it all up and I took a regular day job and I thought that was the end of my musical career but it didn’t turn out that way,” states Ram with a knowing smile. So what ‘day job’ did this visionary and innovative musician take? One might think a teacher, or a writer, or even a lawyer. “I got a job selling envelopes. It’s unbelievable isn’t it. My father got me in contact with this fellow in Denmark who owned a paper mill. I took the job because I had to earn a living because Sastra was just born so I had a straight job for seven years just working for myself from home, the same house I am living in now. We’ve been living in Notting Hill Gate for 48 years.” So how did an envelope salesman who lived in Notting Hill Gate get switched on to dance music? “In 1982 when I gave up my job selling envelopes I started buying a lot of synthesizers because I really felt that was the direction music was going in but it wasn’t until a friend took me to Goa in 1989 that I heard this new music. It was people from all over the world bringing there music and the DJs would play it all together and trying to make sense of it this Goa sound was born. “So I came back to London in 1990 and met up with Graham Wood and we started Infinity Project and we wrote a lot of tracks and those tracks went back to Goa and for years we just kept going back forth and in London we did Goa parties every week –

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that’s how started to get into this real electronic phase,” he notes of his journey into electronic music. And then in 1996 Ram formed Shpongle with 25-year-old electronic musician Simon Posford and to use a clichéd adage ‘the rest is history’. Since then Shpongle have headlined innumerable dance festivals, are Burning Man royalty, and released five albums with Ram telling me that before he comes to Australia he is heading to the studio to work on album number six. But before the 73-year-old ends this Skype chat and heads out to the country to record with Posford he enthuses about his relationship Earthcore. “Well I played Earthcore last year as Shpongle without Simon and also did a set at Raja Ram and it was just so fantastic. Getting to do the closing set at festival is a very special experience but at Earthcore it felt just incredible. Simon and I are really excited about this year’s event and while on this trip the country we will be working on the new album we will also be planning our Earthcore set.”

Shpongle will play at Earthcore which goes down from Thursday November 27 to Monday December 1 in Pyalong. Tickets are on sale now from the earthcore.com.au - where you can also check out the full lineup.

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on tour DJ MITSU THE BEATS [JPN] Friday September 26, Boney HARDWELL [NED] Friday October 3, Sidney Myer Music Bowl BONDAX [UK] Friday October 3, Prince Bandroom LISTEN OUT: FOUR TET [UK], BONDAX [UK], SCHOOLBOY Q [USA] + MORE Saturday October 4, Royal Botanic Garden’s Observatory Precinct STACEY PULLEN [USA] Saturday October 4, New Guernica SHLOHMO [USA] Saturday October 4, Howler FUR COAT [VNZ] Sunday October 5, Revolver Upstairs JEFF MILLS [USA] WITH THE MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday October 10, Hamer Hall JEFF MILLS [USA] Friday October 10, RMH The Venue NILS FRAHM [GER] Friday October 10 & Saturday October 11, Foxtel Festival Hub FOURCOLOURS: SUDUAYA [FRA], IRINA MIKHAILOVA [UK], BE SVENDSEN [DEN] + MORE Saturday October 11, Revolt Artspace SOULFEST: D’ANGELO, [USA], MAXWELL [USA], MOS DEF [USA] + MORE Sunday October 19, Kings Domain Gardens and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl LIL JON [USA] Friday October 24, Trak SIDNEY CHARLES [GER] Sunday November 2, Revolver Upstairs SOULS OF MISCHIEF [USA] Monday November 3, The Espy SASHA [UK] Monday November 3, Prince Bandroom LEE FOSS [USA], MIGUEL CAMPBELL [UK] Friday November 7, Brown Alley JOHN DIGWEED [UK] Friday November 14, Brown Alley SEAN PAUL [JAM] Friday November 14, Festival Hall LAURA JONES [UK], GAVIN HERLIHY [IRE] Sunday November 16, Revolver Upstairs TEN WALLS [LIT], DUSKY [UK] Sunday November 16, Queen Victoria Market STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ÂME [GER], TRUS’ME [UK], PACHANGA BOYS [GER] + MORE Friday November 21 - Sunday November 23, TBA EARTHCORE: RAJA RAM [UK], JOHN ‘00’ FLEMING [UK] + MORE Thursday November 27 - Monday December 1, Pyalong, Victoria GIRAFFAGE [USA] Thursday November 27, Howler PANTHA DU PRINCE [GER] Thursday December 4, The Hi-Fi STEREOSONIC: CALVIN HARRIS [UK], TIESTO [NED], DIPLO [USA] + MORE Saturday December 6 - Sunday December 7, TBA ICE CUBE [USA] Tuesday December 9, The Forum JAMES HOLDEN [UK] Wednesday December 10, The Hi-Fi CYPRESS HILL [USA] Thursday December 11, The Forum DE LA SOUL [USA] Friday December 12, 170 Russell FALLS FESTIVAL: TODD TERJE [NOR], TENSNAKE [GER], TYCHO [USA] + MORE Monday December 29 - Thursday January 1, Byron Bay BEYOND THE VALLEY: ACTION BRONSON [USA], CLAPTONE [GER], ALUNAGEORGE [UK] + MORE Tuesday December 30 - Thursday January 1, Phillip Island Circuit ABOVE & BEYOND [UK] Thursday January 1, Sidney Myer Music Bowl RAINBOW SERPENT: MARCEL DETTMANN [GER], LEE BURRIDGE [UK], PETAR DUNDOV [CRO] + MORE Friday January 23 - Monday January 26, Lexton FINNEBASSEN [NOR] Sunday February 1, Revolver Upstairs DETROIT SWINDLE [NED] Sunday February 22, Revolver Upstairs

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Cashmere Cat, Mr. Carmack, Moderat, Hudson Mohawke, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Eli Verveine, Mister Saturday Night, KiNK, Midland, Addison Groove, Netsky, London Elektricity, DC Breaks, State of Mind, Carl Craig, Ben Pearce, Moodymann, Leon Vynehall

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A successful Sunday night in Melbourne’s club scene have always been a rarified commodity but for those DJs, promoters and venues that do get it right create one of the best parties of the week because the crowd is a mix of hospitality workers and club professionals – DJs, venue owners and door bitches – who are enjoying a night off from the main game. Circus Sundays is one such night that nails the formula and there is nowhere else in Melbourne that parties from 10pm on Sunday night right up until 9am on a Monday morning. South Yarra nightclub Circus is located at 199 Commercial Road and has been running Circus Sundays for past seven years. What has made it so successful is its ability to continually evolve and

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change its aesthetic to keep in line with the best dance music around the globe. The latest incarnation of Circus Sundays falls is guided by Ethan McLaren and Michael Muska and despite the pair having only been in charge of the night for less than a year Circus Sundays has been putting on some of the biggest Sunday nights in its history – if any of our readers experience Oliver Huntemann’s set on Sunday July 20 this year, they would know exactly what I am talking about. “I started at about Labour Day weekend in 2013. I had been Sunday night at Pretty Please before that so when Pretty Please went bust I was Circus Sundays main competitor, so when I was out of a club

night I just called the guys at Circus and said ‘hey guys, let’s work together’ and the rest is history,” explains McLaren. “Circus was perfect for me because at Pretty Please the focus was a bit commercial and a different sought of crowd whereas at Circus I was able to experiment with the underground stuff because here it is a much more informed crowd and they tend to be more willing to go with the DJ if they diverge from the norm,” completes McLaren on the factors that drew him towards Circus. However, McLaren’s vision for a truly edgy music policy was truly brought to fruition five months ago when Michael Muska joined the Circus team. A DJ of more than 15 years experience he was also a more than competent booker with strong ties with international DJs and booking agents from his work with Brown Alley and the fact he conceived the idea for Let Them Eat Cake (“the only way he could DJ the closing set at a festival,” quipped McLaren). “I finished up at Brown Alley in January and hit about two months [of not really doing anything] and the I thought ‘what am I going to do next’ and then, almost as though he heard me, Jeremy the owner [of Circus] gave me a call and I liked the idea of working at Circus because it’s smaller. Coming out of having to fill up such a big club [Brown Alley] for five years I had just burned out on coming up with new ideas to make such a big place work and also you can’t really be selective with your crowd because you needs heads through the door to pay for running such a big operation,” reveals Muska in a refreshingly honest fashion. The very informed clubber Muska now explains why he feels so comfortable at Circus: “This is cool man because it’s a good size and it’s intimate. I love playing to an intimate crowd late at night. Since getting a regular thing behind the decks here I have learned exactly what and how to play to keep everyone moving – it makes for really special moments behind the decks.” As well as Muska and McLaren the quality of the other regular DJs at Circus is intimidating. It is Melbourne club scene legend Boogs. Both Muska and McLaren agree that Boogs is a local DJ of international standard. “His use of effects and track interplay is incredible – he will have three CDJs going plus run loops through the desk so he never loses the crowd because the music is so stimulating,” enthuses Muska. It is clear from the above that if you are fan of club music then Circus Sundays must be experienced and as well as the regulars McLaren reveals that this summer there will be a few surprise guests from beyond our shores. “This summer we will have an international every month but we don’t announce until the day before on Facebook page.”

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de la soul Alongside their performance at the sold out Meredith Music Festival, De La Soul will stop by Melbourne this December. Hailing from Long Island, New York, the seminal trio are one of the biggest names in hip hop. Since first launching upon the scene with their debut album in 1989 they’ve gone on to revolutionise and heavily influence contemporary hip hop with classic hits such as Me, Myself and I, Saturdays, Ring Ring Ring and The Magic Number. They’ll hit 170 Russell on Friday December 12.

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urthboy: make me a mixtape Following the success of its debut performance during Brisbane Festival earlier this month, Australian hip hop artist and multiple award-winner Urthboy is bringing Make Me A Mixtape to the 2014 Melbourne Festival. Joining Urthboy to celebrate a love of making mixtapes in this wild and unpredictable show is Melbourne’s rock’n’roll queen Ella Hooper, Mantra, Henry Wagons, Thelma Plum and Bobby Flynn. Urthboy along with these five songwriters will be weaving together tales and music to the theme of ‘my first adventure overseas to create a live, realtime mixtape of anecdotes and lived experiences. Make Me A Mixtape will come to the Foxtel Festival Hub on Sunday October 26.

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lanks Fresh off his showcase at BIGSOUND, LANKS has announced a run of dates in support of his latest single, Brave Man. The single follows his debut EP, Thousand Piece Puzzle, which was released back in June. Brave Man is due to hit stores on Friday October 3. LANKS is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Will Cuming, who is quickly becoming known for his unique combination of traditional folk storytelling with electronic music. LANKS will play at Shebeen on Friday October 24.

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Juke have announced they will be continuing the party from Listen Out when they present the official after party with a Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs DJ set, straight from the festival. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs will be leading the party, with local support from acts including Jack Love, Tim Koren and Dan Bentley. It goes down at the Prince Bandroom on Saturday October 4.

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Above & Beyond have announced they will be bringing their live show to Melbourne this New Year’s Day. The trio’s live performance has aimed to redraw the parameters of the DJ set, aiming to get closer to the crowd and make them part of the action. They will be bringing that experience to Australia for sets in both Sydney and Melbourne to welcome in 2015. Start your year with Above & Beyond when they take over Sidney Myer Music Bowl on New Year’s Day.

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When is it? 8pm - 3am, Friday September 26. Where is it? The Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. Who’s playing? 2Fuddha, Shikung, The Sensi Warriors, Muska, Warpa!nt, Kayhat, Shuttersound and Juxtpose. What sort of shit will they be playing? Techno and house with smatterings of footwork/juke, deep dubstep, jungle/drum and bass and breaks. What’s the crowd going to be like? We are welcoming and inclusive of everyone, no matter who. You just have to love dancing. What will we remember in the AM? “Wow, those guys really know their stuff.” What’s the wallet damage? $10. Give us one final reason why we should party here. We are submersive/subversive, we are the real deal, we are Melbourne. Small parties for the win.

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BOOTY WORK Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. CURIOUS TALES - FEAT: DJ WHO + TIGERFUNK + TOM SHOWTIME + FLAGRANT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. REVOLVER WEDNESDAYS - FEAT: DAN SAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. SEX DREAMS - FEAT: BARO + MARCUS + JUVE + GET BU$Y + MAT CANT Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

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3181 THURSDAYS - FEAT: HANS DC + MAFIA + FOR YOUR EARS DJS + FAKE FORWARD + RIFFE + DOM DOLLA VS BOOT ACTION + JACK LOVE + BENSON VS MIKE METRO + MOKUMO Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. CQ SESSIONS Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. D.N.A THURSDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Boutique, Prahran. 9:00pm. DUM DUMS - FEAT: ELEVATOR ALLIGATORS + PERKZ + BABA X + FROSTZILLA Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. FLANAGANS THURSDAYS - FEAT: DJ ONTIME + DJ COLONEL Pier Live, Frankston. 8:00pm. GOOD EVENING Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. HEAT (I) - FEAT: D-REX + DUAA SVIM + NERVE + SIMON J KARIS + ASHA DIRGE + ADRIAN BELL + JOSHUA WELLS + JEREMY GRAHAM Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $10.00. LOVE STORY - FEAT: TRANTER + SLEEVES + MEGAWUOTI + SUPREMES + MICKEY P Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - FEAT: PREQUEL + EDD FISHER Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. RARE CANDY Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. SOUND SPLASHES - FEAT: TLAOTALON + GLOW/SING + FALLOPIAN TUNES DJS Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. THE RITZ - FEAT: KEN WALKER + ANDO + JOSHUA GILLILAND Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 10:00pm. $20.00. VARSITY - FEAT: KITI + FOOFARAW Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. XS DISCO - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm.

friday sep 26 OMG FRIDAYS Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00. #EATDRINKPLAY - FEAT: ANDY MURPHY + MGMC + DJ JORJ + CAM WOODARD The Emerson, South Yarra. 10:00pm. $20.00. #MASHTAG - FEAT: MALPRACTICE + AGENT 86 + BENZO + ANDRE LE VOGUE + SILVERFOX + AHAB + OLLIE Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. B-TWO + NO NAME NATH + BROTHER FOX Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:00pm. BEAT THE BUSH - FEAT: JULIEN LOVE + JIMMY CAUTION + CAZEAUX OSLO + WINTERS + DJ SUSAN Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

BLACK NIGHT CRASH Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. BREAD & BUTTER FRIDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 8:00pm. CQ FRIDAYS Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. DJ DRAW 4 Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 9:00pm. DJ JUMBO + THE UNDERGROUND DJ’S Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. ESPIONAGE - FEAT: TALL BLACK GUY + SAM BINGA Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $20.00. FABULOUS FRIDAYS Co., Southbank. 8:00pm. FAKE TITS - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE + SUNSHINE + SAMMY LA MARCA + BUTTERS + ADAM BARTAS + JUNGLE JIM Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00. FLASH FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Boutique, Prahran. 9:00pm. FREQUENCY FRIDAYS Fusion, Southbank. 10:00pm. $20.00. FRIDAYS @ ONESIXONE - FEAT: JEN TUTTY + LUKE MCD + LEWIE DAY + PREQUEL + KATIE DROVER + MITCH KURZ + MIC NEWMAN + TOM EVANS + JOEL ALPHA + LIAM WALLER + AARON TROTTMAN + NICK JONES + JESSE YOUNG + ANDRAS FOX + JAC OSCAR WILKINS Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm. GET LIT - FEAT: D’FRO + HANS DC + GET BU$Y + TWERKSHOP Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. LA DANSE MACABRE Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. LESLIE SALVADOR Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. LOWDOWN HOEDOWN 2 - FEAT: WARPAINT + 2FUDDHA + SHUTTERSOUND + JUXTPOSE + KAYHAT + SHIKUNG + MUSKA Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00. LUCK TRUCK FRIDAYS DOWNSTAIRS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. LUSH FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Hush Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. PANORAMA FRIDAYS UPSTAIRS - FEAT: PHATO A MANO + MR.GEORGE + MATT RADD + ASHLEE Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. POPROCKS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. REVOLVER FRIDAYS - FEAT: MIKE CALLANDER + KATIE DROVER + SAFARI + OLIBUSTA Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. ROOSEVELT - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Boutique, Prahran. 9:00pm. SAM HILTON + MICHAEL RICCI + D-REX + EUGENE BROCKMULLER New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $10.00. THE BEAT DELIVERY PRESENTS - FEAT: DAZE + SAILAX + DJ ROLAND Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. THE FRIDAY CLUB - FEAT: DJ OBLIVEUS Big Mouth, St Kilda. 10:00pm. THE RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY - FEAT: DJ MITSU Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

saturday sep 27 SUCK MUSIC - FEAT: DOAKES + NICK COLEMAN + SOPHIA SIN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 1:00am.

ANYWAY - FEAT: SLUMBERJACK Bottom End, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. AUDIOPORN SATURDAYS FEAT: DR. ZOK + JAMES WARE + GREG SARA + JACOB MALMO + TOM EVANS + ROWIE Onesixone, Prahran. 9:00pm. $15.00. BIG MOUTH SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ ROWIE + ANDYCAN + NACKERS Big Mouth, St Kilda. 9:00pm. BONEY SATURDAYS - FEAT: BRODIE CAHILL + BEN KEYNES + BABY BJORNE + BRAIN HANDRIE + JNETT + J-LOVE + GRANT CAMOV + SIMON TK + EDD FISHER + JIMMY CAUTION Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. $10.00. BROTHER FOX + OBLIVEUS + B-TWO Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:00pm. C GRADE - FEAT: OTOLOGIC + LEO CANYONS + DANNY HOTEP The Mercat, Melbourne. 10:00pm. CUSHION SATURDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm. DEEPEROOTS - FEAT: GIO GARCIA + CHRIS NG + ANYO + MICHAEL ZAC + MIKE GURRIERI My Aeon, Brunswick. 10:00pm. FAMILIAR STRANGERS The Emerson, South Yarra. 10:00pm. $20.00. FREE 2014 PHD HOODIE GIVEAWAY PARTY - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS The Hi-fi, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $60.50. GARDEN BEATS - FEAT: DJ ANDRE LE VOGUE The Fitzroy Beer Garden, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. GRAND FINAL SPECTACULAR FEAT: ONESIXONE ALL STAR DJS Onesixone, Prahran. 1:00pm. HOT STEP - FEAT: ADAM ASKEW + GRAYSKULL + KELTEC + MYLES MAC + PETER BAKER + REV. THORN + SAM MCEWIN + SHANE COPAL + TOM EVANS Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. MANIA - FEAT: PAUL JAGER + GRANT CAMOV + BRYCE LAWRENCE Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00. MI CASA - FEAT: RETZA + SILVERSIX + DAMON WALSH + LUCCA TAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 1:00am. MIDNIGHT RUN Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. $7.00. MIKE GURRIERI + KYLIE AULDIST Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. RAZZMATAZZ INDIE DISCOTHEQUE - FEAT: CAITY K + TED C Exford Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $5.00. RESPECT Trak Lounge Bar, Toorak. 9:00pm. $20.00. SATURDAY MORNING - FEAT: SUNSHINE Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00am. SEVEN SATURDAY DISCOTHEQUE Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00. SUPERCLUB SATURDAYS! - FEAT: DJ ONTIME + DJ COLONEL Pier Live, Frankston. 8:00pm. TEXTILE SATURDAYS - FEAT: KODIAK KID + D’FRO + JENS BEAMIN Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. THE HOUSE DEFROST - FEAT: ANDY FROST Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm. $35.00. THE LATE SHOW - FEAT: RANSOM + MAT CANT + PAZ + LEWIS CANCUT + BOOSHANK Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. THERAPY SATURDAYS - FEAT: BOMBS AWAY + TATE STRAUSS + ED COLMAN + MATTY G Fusion,

Southbank. 10:00pm. $20.00. TRAMP SATURDAYS Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. TUNES BY SABO - FEAT: DJ SABO Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm. UNSTABLE SOUNDS - FEAT: LOOSE CANON + MOSKALIN + THAD LESTER + ISH + MEGAPIXEL + NIKKI SIG + NEOCORTEX Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. VAULT SATURDAYS Platform One, Melbourne. 9:00pm. YALDI BOOMTIME! Luna Park, St Kilda. 3:30pm. $25.00.

MADCHILD Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $35.00. MELLOW DIAS THUMP - FEAT: CAZEAUX O.S.L.O + GEEZY Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. MVP - FEAT: ROB STEEZY + THADDEUS DOE + STEPHELLES + LOW-KEY Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

thursday sep 25 JELLO DOWNSTAIRS - FEAT: SILENTJAY + VERSAJ Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. NORTHSIDE SPACE FUNKERS - FEAT: HYPERFOKUS + KODIAK KID Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:00pm.

friday sep 26 BUMP FRIDAYS - FEAT: DJ KAHLUA Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. FAKTORY FRIDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE

SILVA + K DEE + DURMY Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. MIDNIGHT GREEN - FEAT: KWASI + GZUTEK + LUCAS MILLER Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. NIGHT RHYTHMS - FEAT: DJ ANDRE LE VOGUE + SCARLETT MINX The Fitzroy Beer Garden, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. PARTY & BULLSHIT - FEAT: JUZZY B + KAYZ Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. REBEL SOULJAHZ + ANUHEA + MANALION + DJ J-TOK The Hi-fi, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $50.00. SWOLLEN MEMBERS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $35.00. SWOLLEN MEMBERS + MADCHILD Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

saturday sep 27 BIG DANCING Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. KHOKOLAT KOATED SATURDAYS - FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + K DEE + DURMY

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sunday sep 28 BOP ART - FEAT: HAWAII + WHO + TIGERFUNK + MATT RADOVICH + LEWIS CANCUT Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. EARLY MORNING CREW - FEAT: HOOPS + BRAD SASSMAN + JOSH PAOLA + JESSE YOUNG + OLLIE HOLMES + DEAN SPANOS Onesixone, Prahran. 1:00am. EASY NOW - FEAT: AGENT 86 + TOM SHOWTIME + DJ MAARS Penny Black, Brunswick. 5:00pm. FOUNDATION 4 - FEAT: DURBAN POISON + CUT N’ PASTE + D3ADLINE + BEE AMPERSAND + WABZ Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. JUNGLE - FEAT: HANDS DOWN + ZAC DEPETRO + PETE LASKIS + TRAVLOS + JOHN DOE Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00am. $15.00. REVOLVER SUNDAYS - FEAT: BOOGS + SPACEY SPACE + T-REK + RADIATOR & DAMON WALSH + SILVERSIX Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. SOUTH SIDE HUSTLE SUNDAYS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm. SPITROAST SUNDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 10:00pm. STRIPPED BACK SUNDAYS The Emerson, South Yarra. 12:00pm. $15.00. THE SUNDAY SET - FEAT: DJ ANDYBLACK & HAGGIS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm.

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monday sep 29 CALL IT IN - FEAT: JAMES TOM + DYLAN MICHEL Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. MONDAY STRUGGLE - FEAT: TIGER FUNK Lucky Coq, Windsor. 6:00pm. STIFF DRINK - FEAT: DJ ROMAN WAFERS + DJ MICHAEL OZONE Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

tuesday sep 30 BROADWAY SOUNDS DJS + BROADWAY SOUNDS DJS + EDD FISHER Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. CUSHION TUESDAYS Cushion, St Kilda. 8:00pm. GIGGLE TUESDAY - FEAT: WHO + JAKE JUDD Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm. SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. TASTEMAKERS - FEAT: ABLE 8 Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. TRAMP TUESDAYS Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

urban club guide wednesday sep 24

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+ TIMOS Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. PRESSURE DROP - FEAT: SISTA ITATIONS + NICH POWER + ANDY ITES + TEMPA + DAMAJAH + PRECISE RIFF + BURN CITY QUEENZ Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 10:00pm. $10.00. RHYTHM NATION SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ BIG SAAD + DJ KAHLUA & ANDY PALA Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00. WILNO + SLACKJAW + UNEMPLOYABLE + YVE GOLD + TOLLS & DA VINCI + DJ DECKTEKTIVE 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

sunday sep 28 BE. SUNDAYS Co., Southbank. 10:00pm. $15.00.

monday sep 29 HABITS + EMPAT LIMA + HTML FLOWERS Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $6.00.

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BONJAH By Augustus Welby The union of art and business isn’t always pleasant. Some artists find the very notion of commerce confounding, and there’s no shortage of those who’ve had their creative enthusiasm damaged by nasty encounters with industry. So perhaps, for the artists who’re prepared to go there, the safest option is to handle the managerial facets internally. This is the approach taken by Melbourne-based four-piece Bonjah; more precisely the band’s managers, bass player David Morgan and guitarist Regan Lethbridge. While Bonjah’s always held a reasonable level of autonomy, the decision to take complete control basically came through necessity. “We had a manager for a while but unfortunately it didn’t quite work out,” Morgan explains, “so we took the reins back three years ago and figured that we were doing a good enough job on our own, so we just kept doing it. It seems to be working really well so far, so we’ll definitely keep it up.” Things have been going quite well for Bonjah of late. Currently, the band’s half way through a threemonth long national tour in support of its third record Beautiful Wild. After attracting plenty interest with the pre-release singles Evolution and Blue Tone Black Heart, the record has enjoyed a particularly amorous response since its release last April. “General feedback on the album is just that a lot of people really like it,” Morgan says. “Our fans seem to be really enjoying it. There’s no doubt there’s some people out there saying, ‘why don’t you play more reggae?’ like the old days.” Beautiful Wild’s sales performance suggests that the percentage of fans making such complaints is miniscule. The album debuted at Number 41 on the ARIA charts and it’s been popping in and out of the Australian Independent Records Label Association (AIR) Top 10 since release. A further representation of Beautiful Wild’s widespread impact is the fact that the majority of gigs on the current tour have sold out in advance. “Going around the country, we never really had the shows sell out, so we weren’t expecting too many to sell out,” Morgan says. “It’s just blown us away. We knew that the album was going to be a bit of a new sound, so it’s part and parcel that it would attract some new

listeners. But we definitely weren’t really thinking about that when we were writing and recording the album.” Beautiful Wild is the most straight-ahead rock album in Bonjah’s catalogue. It’s not bereft of dynamic scope – the title track and latest single is a mid-tempo slowburner – but by and large, the songs are more upfront than anything the band’s done previously. “I think with this particular album we’ve actually finally found our sound,” Morgan says. “Our first album that we released, we didn’t really know what it was and it didn’t really have cohesion to it. We didn’t know exactly the style of music that we wanted to play. Our second album, at the time we were happy with it and we’re still proud of what we created, but the sound as a whole wasn’t quite what we were after. [With this one] we’ve found a direction that we really want to go, that’s more cohesive.” While Bonjah is at last comfortable in its own skin, the stylistic transition didn’t occur at a simple click of the fingers. Rather, following 2011’s Go Go Chaos, the band dived into a lengthy stint of songwriting. After experimenting with some less satisfying options, Morgan says the move towards a rock-heavy sound was unanimously supported. “I remember when we first jammed Evolution. We just jammed it in a rehearsal room and after it we all just started cracking up laughing. We were so stoked on jamming some rad rock song. We were just like ‘Yeah, this is what we want to do. This is the road that we want to head down.’” To properly capture the enhanced gusto on tape,

Bonjah enlisted the services of local production wiz Jan Skubiszewski (Way of the Eagle). Morgan explains how integral Skubiszewski’s input was was for fleshing out their overarching vision. “The good thing about working with a producer is that they bring to the table an outsider’s perspective… It was great with Jan; he helped us a lot with steering it all in the right direction. He just had that fine balance of knowing when to fuck with a song and when to just let it be what it is.” So, with the band now inhabiting ideal stylistic surroundings, a successful album under their belts and ever-growing crowd numbers, it looks like Morgan and Lethbridge’s management is serving Bonjah exceedingly well. However, it’s not always easy to cast aside managerial concerns and simply enjoy being a rock’n’roll animal.

“You get so involved in the operations and strategies and direction and ‘What’s next? What’s next?’” says Morgan. “You do have to force yourself to switch all of that off and just go, ‘look we’re in the moment right now to play music, let’s just bloody enjoy it.’” Despite this, he assures that taking care of business isn’t going to stamp out his passion for the music. “I don’t think that would ever happen. We love playing in a band and love creating music. And we enjoy the management stuff as well. It’s not like it’s actual work. It’s fun.”

and Diafrix and Joelistics and lots of hiphop guys. It’s a meeting of two different minds. “[It’s] pop in that they’re fun and they’re succinct, but maybe not pop in everyone’s mind. I’m taking my lead from people more like Stevie Wonder rather than Paul McCartney. They’re still soul songs, but I don’t think I’ve managed to breach the three minute thirty mark on any of them.” Either way, listeners should to brace themselves for a significant stylistic shift, as A Heart Is Not A Yoyo isn’t just a one off experiment. “I’ve been working away in the studio for the last year or so,” Juju says. “There’s an album on its way, probably early next year. I’m very nervous to be honest, [but] I think that just means that you care about what you do. If you don’t care a little bit then you’re not really doing what you’re meant to be doing.” A few of these new tracks are likely to be previewed during Juju’s Music Feast appearance, but it won’t be the show’s major focus. She’ll be joined on stage by her

brother and drummer T-Bone and together they’ll dish out a good old fashioned bluesy romp. “I’ve gone from playing with a big nine-piece band – the Snake Oil Merchants – and I’ve realised, as a twopiece, we’re just as loud and just as energetic as a really big band. In some ways, we sound bigger because there’s less competing for that same sonic bandwidth. It’s kind of frightening – two people making that much noise. “The two of us do the rock’n’roll two-piece thing, heartout blues and whatnot. It’s really important to me; because that’s the kind of music we grew up with. It’s really fun to do some big belters. But I’ve never been comfortable sitting in one place for too long.”

BONJAH play the Torquay Hotel Friday October 3 and their show at The Hi Fi Saturday October 4 is selling fast.

MOJO JUJU & T-BONE By Augustus Welby Throughout Darebin Music Feast, the Bain Marie hub bar is offering a buffet of free live music, specialising in various flavours of pre-‘60s Americana. Swampy blues, folk, country, bluegrass, and New Orleans jazz are all on the menu. Interestingly, the majority of performing artists are based locally, which suggests there’s rampant hunger for these early American music forms at present. Beat chatted with Mojo Juju, one of the festival’s main attractions. “You do see things come into greater popularity and fade out again,” she says. “It’s cool that there’s an embrace of that blues, rock’n’roll, soul thing in Melbourne in particular, in a big way.” Juju’s music indeed slots in among the aforementioned categories, but she’s not new to the party. In fact, the gutsy vocalist has been employing blues, rock’n’roll and soul for her own ends for more than half a decade. Listeners’ interests might’ve grown particularly avid in the last couple of years, but the power of the music itself has always been strong. “Things like the blues, jazz and rock’n’roll, it’s never gone out of fashion,” Juju says. “It’s just been reinvented over and over. There’s always a community of people doing it and there’s always people out there that want to hear it.” Perpetuating a time-honoured tradition doesn’t involve simply regurgitating the past. Juju’s a good example of how to inject an innovative twist into an outlet of expression that’s been around 70-plus years. “I’ve always been frustrated by hearing people imitate the artists that I love,” she says. “There’s a line between being derivative in a complementary way and plagiarism.” In 2012, Mojo Juju released her self-titled debut solo LP. The record was her first effort since parting with the Snake Oil Merchants – an extended backing ensemble that specialised in vaudevillian rollick. Mojo Juju still features full-band arrangements, but the focus is on

smoky blues and haunting cabaret horn work. Juju’s evidently well versed in the work of Billie Holiday and Tom Waits, but the record’s not an exercise in parroting these past masters. “I’m more likely to struggle against being too obvious in my references,” Juju says. “Is that too much like [Tom] Waits? Or too much like Andre Williams or Dr. John?’ I don’t want to do exactly what they do. You always want to maintain your own identity in it. “I’ve never been one to simply adhere to any one genre or era,” she adds. “I’m always fucking with the form. I think I’d grow incredibly bored if I didn’t experiment with lots of different sounds.” Coinciding with Juju’s appearance at Darebin Music Feast, she’ll unveil the new single A Heart Is Not A Yoyo. In the name of “fucking with the form”, she says it diverges considerably from the blues noir of Mojo Juju. “I sat down and I was trying to write this 12-bar blues song and it was not happening and I went, ‘Well there’s no point pushing and trying to do that if that’s not what I’m feeling.’ So you just take the pressure off and you write whatever comes naturally. All of a sudden I was like, ‘Wow, I’m kind of writing pop songs.’” Flirting with pop songwriting is indeed a curveball. Did she discover Wings and thus decide to abandon her bluesy roots? Not quite. “There’s definitely still throwbacks to soul and R&B and funk,” she assures, “but I’ve been working with Ptero Stylus, a producer who’s worked with Mantra

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MOJO JUJU & T-BONE appears (for freesies) at the Darebin Music Feast Bain Marie hub bar Saturday October 11. The festival runs from Wednesday October 8 to Sunday October 19.

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Ty Segall

By David James Young

2012 was a fairly insane year when it came to the productivity levels of San Fran psychrocker Ty Segall. It began in April with the release of Hair, a collaborative album with White Fence. Segall followed this a mere two months later with another full-length LP, Slaughterhouse, this time recorded with his backing band. Finally, a solo album, Twins, was released in early October. Lately, however, things have been comparatively slow – 2013 and 2014 have each seen the release of a mere one LP from Segall; Sleeper and Manipulator respectively. What gives? Is he getting mellow on us at the ripe old age of 27? “Are you disappointed?” teases Segall with a laugh. “I don’t know if I can do it anymore, man, I’m running out of ideas! The crazy thing about it was that most of it was collaborations with other people. I didn’t write 30 songs – I wrote the 12 that are on Twins, and I wrote a couple that were on the Hair record. I wrote the rest of the material with the people I was collaborating with on that particular record. It felt like a sleight-of-hand sort of thing, where there appeared to be way more than there actually was. It wasn’t nearly as a crazy as people thought it was.” Segall adds that it’s a route he would like to take more often when it comes to releasing albums. “When it’s a solo album, it really is just me and my thoughts – pretty much everything that you hear is done by me. I really like the idea of collaborating more – I’m actually hoping that my next projects can be a follow-up to the Slaughterhouse record and a follow-up to the Hair record. So we’ll see how that goes.” Regardless of how many records one gets from Segall in a year, one can always anticipate top quality from each of them. Naturally, Manipulator – Segall’s eighth solo effort overall – is no exception. It’s another collection of hazy, wild-eyed rock’n’roll that’s sprung out of the garage and into the fire. Unlike many other acts who will have an army of musicians and producers behind them, a Ty Segall solo record is literally a solo record: what you hear is all from the mind, the mouth, the fingers, the hands and the feet of the man whose name is on the cover. With such liberal freedom in songwriting and creation, it’s an approach of ‘anything goes’ that gets things done in the world of the oneman-band. “I don’t like repeating stuff,” says Segall on the creative

process. “I do like improving on ideas I’ve already worked on previously, but I’m thinking a lot about seeing what I can do differently this time around. Sometimes I’ll just record a drumbeat and base a song around that; sometimes I’ll be playing the guitar and a melody will come to me. I might just mumble over a guitar part until I can find words to fit what I’ve written. Sometimes I’ll even write a song that just starts with bass. It’s really all over the place.” Even prior to its release, Manipulator has been toured extensively throughout 2014. Segall and his band have racked up appearances at major festivals such as Primavera and Coachella, the latter of which featured an onstage cameo from Workaholics star Blake Anderson. It’s one of the funniest and most unexpectedly joyful moments of the entire weekend – and it stemmed from an unlikely friendship. “The guys from Workaholics are big fans of what we do, which is totally crazy,” says Segall. “I’ve hung out with Blake a couple of times, and the idea just came up when we were at the festival. I was like, ‘Dude, do you want to come onstage and pretend to be Charles [Mootheart, lead guitarist]? Our guitarist and Blake have, like, the exact same hair. So we thought it would be funny to pull a fast one and have Charles come out and be, like, ‘What the fuck, man?’ It was pretty rad.” As for other touring highlights from the year, Segall points to his European jaunt. “We played this afterparty at a club in Barcelona,” he says. “That was completely wild, it almost didn’t feel real. I also really enjoyed going to Greece. We had some time off there and it was just beautiful. Man, I like going anywhere. I like doing anything. It all feels like a highlight to me.” The band will end the year with a long-overdue return

to Australia for the first time in three-and-a-half years. Along with an appearance at Meredith Music Festival, Segall and co. will also be doing a run of headlining shows around the traps. It’s a hotly anticipated return, both from Segall’s fan base Down Under and from the man himself. “I’m so excited, man.” he says. “Can’t even wait. I don’t know why it’s been so long. It should be really good fun. Last time was amazing, so we’re really looking forward to coming back. Charles was playing bass last time we were here, and we were touring as a three-piece. That

was about two months before Mikal [Cronin] joined the band. So this will be his first time, and we’re all super-stoked.”

last song on the record, the song that ended up with the name The Physical World. “This was different in that I had a concept for what would be at the end of the record and had this idea that was a arpeggio-ting chord on a Juno 16 and I was like,

‘let’s just play to that, let’s use it as the master clock,’ and we got into it and the song wrote itself.”

TY SEGALL plays Meredith Music Festival Friday December 12 to Sunday December 14. He’ll also hit up The Corner Hotel on Sunday December 14 and Monday December 15. Meredith is sold out, as is his first show at the Corner. Be quick ‘cause tickets are selling fast for the Monday.

DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979

By Dan Watt

Canada’s Death From Above 1979, who are also known by the contraction DFA1979, are the most widely known and talked about underground punk-rock band in the world. All the hype and adoration around the Montreal two-piece, that consists of bass player Jesse F. Keeler ( J.F.K) and drummer/vocalist Sebastien Grainger, comes from the release of just one album, 2004’s You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine. Earlier this month, and almost exactly 10 years since the release of the debut, DFA1979 dropped an unanticipated sophomore album Physical World. The record was released rather unexpectedly, because the band officially broke up in 2006. “It wasn’t always going to happen,” confirms Keeler. “The way we’re working these days is by just playing it by ear.” Keeler’s “playing it by ear” mention refers to the notable occasion when DFA1979 reformed for South By Southwest in 2011, and followed up with a world tour, seeing the band come to Australia for the Parklife Festival. “We don’t want to trap ourselves into anything that we’re not sure of or make any promises we don’t think we can keep,” explains the bassist. “We wanted to see if [after the reformation], we would be happy just playing again, and we were. The shows just kept coming and we just had to say, ‘No, we don’t want to play anymore reunion shows’, because we had done almost a year of them. “In the end we decided that we’re either going to make new music and be a band again, or we’re going to stop playing these shows because we didn’t want to sully our good name.” Keeler trails off for a moment before affirming, “So we decided to make music again.” While DFA1979 had written an array of new material, Keeler admits the band weren’t quite ready to perform the new tracks live. Instead, the band opted to play tracks from their back catalogue while on the touring circuit. “We started writing all this new stuff, but we didn’t feel like it was ready to play out in front of people yet,” he says. “Then it got to a point where we were playing these shows, and [we had] all these other songs we BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 34

wanted to play but we didn’t pull them out because they weren’t done. So we stopped playing – to make music. “That’s what screwed our band in the first incarnation,” he confesses. “We were on tour so much that we didn’t get the chance to make music, so it just started to lose all its point.” Keeler now turns his attention to the writing process behind the songs on The Physical World. “The first song on the record is the first song that we wrote for the album, but the funny thing is it was just an instrumental. I wrote that song in 2005 and we never got around to finishing it. When we got back together in the studio we were like, ‘Let’s try and finish that one we never finished off.’ There were minor changes and Sebastian wrote the lyrics – that song was actually originally called The Physical World. “While the lyrics changed and the title was given to the last track on the record, that song guided the rest of the album in both sound and concept,” explains Keeler. However, in tacit recognition that the above process sounds quite intense, he placates the recording process of The Physical World by making it clear, “they were all really easy [songs to write]. Usually, I will have a bunch of riffs and I will say ‘I think this is a song,’ and we will get together and figure out what the arrangement would be and Sebastian will freestyle vocals over the top of it and we will see if there is anything exciting in there off the bat.” Keeler now closes our chat by suitably talking about the

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DEATH FROM ABOVE’S The Physical World is out now through Last Gang Records/ Warner Bros.

KING SALAMI AND THE CUMBERLAND 3

By Meg Crawford

There’re only a couple of things that we know for certain about king salami and the cumberland 3: they play a stir-crazy cocktail of exotica, rockabilly, punk, surf guitar and garage that harkens back to the ’50s/’60s en route via The cramps; there’re five of them, not four (mostly operating under meat-related pseudonyms: king salami, who’s the charismatic front man dancing machine, kamikaze u.t. Vincent on bass, t.bone sanchez and Pepe ronnie on guitar, and eric baconstrip on drums); their shows are wild; they love sausage (even though ronnie is purportedly a vegetarian); and they can spin a damn good yarn. Whether anything else about them is true is up for grabs. They’ve built up an almost impenetrable mythology around themselves and they routinely tell porkies in interviews, so the challenge is to try and pin them down. game on. The band’s fabled first gig was at Wormwood Scrubs Prison – true or false? “That was wishful thinking to be honest,” Baconstrip laughs. “We fibbed, sorry. We were romancing ourselves that we’re Johnny Cashesque, rugged outlaws being put down by The Man. I mean, we’re butch and everything, but we’re just not committed enough to do the crime.” They’ve also repeatedly told interviewers the band came into being after a scan of Scotland Yard’s most wanted list of musos. It could be true, but probably not given that Kamikaze UT and Baconstrip had played together in other outfits before. So, just how did it come to pass? “I saw The King on the dance floor before anything else,” Baconstrip recollects. “His Majesty had blagged his way into a three-day party called The Wild Weekend in an old holiday camp by the English seaside. By the second night, the crowd had drunk the bar dry and wrecked the dance floor. The King and I found out that we were both French (no one had ever told us before) and we hit it off right away. UT and I met on a night bus, which is how a lot of drink-loving band fans in London first meet. T.Bone discovered me living in his flat and Pepe was just one of those guys you always see floating around. It took just under a year to be ready to go, then things moved very quickly.” What about the story where the band were pulled over by the Italian police who ended up buying a CD instead of pegging them? Apparently, this one’s true.

“They stopped us out of boredom on a freezing cold mountain highway, not that far down from the snow on the peaks,” recalls Baconstrip. “After ages of trying to explain to them what we were all doing in Italy someone grabbed a CD to make it easier for them to understand, but by then Pepe the guitarist was about to go into hypothermia, so they took one look at his little blue trembling face and put their hands in their pockets out of sheer pity.” A member of the band once joked in an interview that their sound was unlikely to change because it was the only thing that they could do. We can safely assume that’s not the case because they’re scorching musicians, but it does beg the question about whether the band have always shared affection for this type of music. “We probably like lots of different types of music,” Baconstrip reflects. “We all share the love for the kings of rock’n’roll though: Link Wray, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Charlie Feathers and Jerry Lee Lewis. When we started the band in 2006 we were not sure what would come up, but the kind of racket we did and have been doing since was the natural thing to play together. We really get our kicks making people dance at the shows, that’s a great communicative energy and we get lots of fun from doing that.” The observation’s already been made that they owe a sonic debt to The Cramps, so it must have been an almighty kick supporting iconic former member Kid

Congo Powers. “He’s a sweetheart and a legend of course,” confirms Baconstrip. “We were on a shared bill for one night only. You know that you’re only going to talk to the headliner one-on-one for a short time, so you learn to get to know other players very quickly. A lot of people with a name are renowned for being snotty, especially [with] what they call the ones ‘in the middle’; not superstars, but not nobodies either. It was a huge buzz that he’s such a nice guy and totally down to earth and a properly cool musician who deserves his popularity. He gives us $10 every time we say that in an interview.” Let’s open it up to the floor - tell us your favourite stories about the band. “There are actually a few that involve UT walking back after a gig along a beach and suddenly disappearing for a moment,” Baconstrip recounts gleefully. “But then he suddenly reappears again, as if by magic. We don’t know how he does it. Another one I like was when we played a festival in

Austria and Jesus Pudding, our sax player at the time, was blowing his sax like crazy during the show and was asking the soundman to make it louder because he said he couldn’t hear it well. He thought the PA or the sound man was crap, but after the gig he realised he left his little sax tool box inside the saxophone (in the “bell” I think it’s called). Then, more recently, after playing a festival in Amsterdam, Kamikaze UT locked himself out of the hotel room by accident and spent most of the night in the busy corridor of that big hotel, in his underpants, trying to get back in while the rest of were sound asleep.” king salami and the cumberland 3 play chopped Festival saturday October 4; cherry bar sunday October 5; Old bar monday October 6; spotted mallard thursday October 9; and luWow Friday October 10 and saturday October 11.

THE TEA PARTy

By Tom Valcanis

chart-topping canadian “moroccan rollers” The tea Party separated in what affable front man Jeff martin insists was “not a breakup” in 2006. They’ve since patched things up with a string of tours and the release of a new record, The Ocean At The End. Was this reunion ever on the cards? “i didn’t even think we’d ever be on the same continent again,” martin says. Relaxed and easy, Jeff ’s sitting in an upmarket coffee shop on the busy shore of Melbourne’s South Wharf. “What basically happened with the three of us over the seven years we are not calling a breakup, but a ‘hiatus’,” making air quotes. “Were the differences we thought were so pertinent and so philosophically opposed to one another? Well it’s all quite petty. It’s easy to get over, especially for the sake of making that music once again. Individually over those years we’ve achieved things we’re all proud of. But nothing came close to the collective that is us.” That music The Tea Party made gained world renown. Their sound was and still is built on suffusing Middle Eastern, Asian and African influences into hardedged rock‘n’roll. Since 1990, their experimental attitude earned chart-topping singles and albums both in Canada and Australia. Jeff not only plays guitar and sings, he flexes a considerable talent for exotic instruments. He plays the mandolin, the sitar, the oud, the hurdy-gurdy; and that’s just the half of it. “I always have a desire to find new sounds,” Martin says on finding the time to learn them. “But it’s always in the context of rock’n’roll. I still think I’m on the tip of the iceberg right now. The reason why is because I’m a spiritual man. But I do believe we’ve all been here before. For me, it has something to do with the playing of stringed instruments. It’s a little uncanny, even for me.” During The Tea Party’s not-breakup, Jeff left Canada for Dublin and eventually Australia. Bassist Stewart Chatwood and drummer Jeff Burrows set on their projects back in Canada. It would take more than mutual longing to put The Tea Party back together. “The first thing we had to do was get into a room,”

Martin says. “We had to know, could we sound like that band again? Can we capture that magic up on stage again? I think the Reformation Tour in 2011 here in Australia proved that we were a band better than ever. Could we find that brotherly love again that was so important to making records like The Edges of Twilight and Transmission and Triptych? Could we find that respect again for one another? Found it. Once we had all that it was like, ‘Okay. Let’s make a new record now’.” Jeff and the boys changed their approach to writing and recording, easing the pressure they usually saddled themselves with. “We said, ‘First we need to take our time’,” Martin says. “There’s no rush. Fans will wait.” The band started writing in 2012 in Byron Bay. Jeff also made his way back to Windsor, Ontario to reconnect with family in 2013. “It was a case of getting back to my roots,” he says. “There was no hocus-pocus or toys or nothing. Just a Les Paul plugged into a Marshall. Jeff had a drumkit; Stuart’s got a bass, maybe a shitty keyboard. That’s it. We were going to use our skills, use our musicianship. Write some songs. The Line of Control came out of that, The Ocean at the End came out of that.” Some of Ocean’s more involved tracks are lent signature Tea Party “Moroccan roll” twists, others driving back to Jeff ’s Led Zeppelin roots. “I think Jimmy Page himself would say there’s no closer band to Led Zeppelin than The Tea Party,” Martin says with a wry smile. “It all comes down to how I write. The Middle Eastern things in there, it’s similar to what Page did. But what we do is take it a bit further. It’s a little bit more.” The album even branches into a standout gospel-

inspired number, Black Roses. Jeff lights up as it’s mentioned. “Some people don’t know this but I’m a huge fan of late ‘60s to early ‘70s country rock,” Martin says. “I like the Byrds, Gram Parsons, Flying Burrito Brothers. I thought it was cool because it was an element we’ve never really explored before.” To support The Ocean At The End, The Tea Party will join forces with Aussie rock stalwarts The Superjesus on a nation-wide tour this October. Jeff toured with front woman Sarah McLeod earlier this year, performing intimate shows around the country. Jeff belly laughs being reminded he dubbed Sarah “a rock’n’roll firecracker.” “That’s an understatement,” Martin says. “I love that

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girl’s soul and her spirit. She’s basically become my little sister. We’ve almost completed this collaboration between us and Nick Skelton, drummer for the Baby Animals. May God rest her soul, but where Chrissy Amphlett left off ? Sarah has taken up her baton. She is rock’n’roll. She can be vicious but she can be absolutely adorable. I still don’t think Sarah has been recognised for the talent that she is in this country. If it’s the last thing I do,” Martin thunders, banging his fist on the table, “I’ll make sure that she is.” the tea PartY make a triumphant return to the stage at the Palais, sunday October 12. tickets available now through ticketmaster. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 35

THE PEEP TEMPEl

By Patrick Emery

Growing up, The Peep Tempel guitarist and vocalist Blake Scott spent his fair share of time in pubs with his father, taking in the unique Australian pub culture and its larrikin cultural streak. “A lot of that larrikinism has rubbed off on me from the pubs back then. It’s always helped me with lyrics, and having fun with words,” Scott says. So when The Peep Tempel came to write the songs that would appear on the band’s new album, Tales, Scott took inspiration ± subliminally at least ± from the irreverent discourse with which he’d grown up, blending it with his occasional musing on the world around him to create a set of fictional characters who would emerge on Tales. “I guess I am a natural social observer, but I’m never anywhere just to observe,” Scott says. “Even though I haven’t had a drink for a couple of months, I’m still quite happy to go to a pub to have a meal. Because I spent a lot of time in pubs when I was young I’m quite comfortable in there. Certainly even when I’m writing lyrics, and building a character with those lyrics, the character I build in my mind doesn’t actually have a face, or isn’t a face of anyone I’ve met. They’re an amalgam of people I’ve met over the journey.” With an album and EP already under its belt, The Peep Tempel had set up camp in a room above a bar in West Melbourne to write the songs that would eventually appear on Tales. Serendipitously, the building was a stone’s throw from where The Peep Tempel had recorded its first album. “Mates of ours used to have a bar there, so we used the upstairs room ± it was a residence, and the guy moved out, so we got a heap of plywood and soundproofed the room the best we could,” Scott says. “We spent a lot of time in there, working through the songs, and did all that preproduction, then pretty well got the songs the way we wanted them. And it was handy always being at the

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bar ± there’d be pints downstairs, and sometimes it was pretty distracting, but we got it done in the end.” Scott describes the new record as “more dynamic” than the band’s debut album; the presence of bass player Stewart Rayner ± who’d joined the band after that first record, and played on the EP ± necessarily influenced the structure and style of the songs. “I don’t think we’d been listening to anything really different, though personally I’ve been listening to a lot of X,” Scott says. A Grant from Arts Victoria provided a robust financial foundation for the record, though Scott says the band was wary of losing its focus as a result of its notional economic security. “Having got the Grant, our main thing was to not go into the studio and over-produce the record ± we wanted to play as live as we could,” Scott says. “There’s a little bit of overdubbing on the record, but we still wanted to have that live recording like we did on the first record ± so that was the main conscious choice we made.” Having knocked its songs into shape in the West Melbourne practice room, The Peep Tempel headed to Sing Sing South studios in South Yarra to record the album. As with the first album, the band was keen to capture an honest rock’n’roll aesthetic. “Sing Sing South have got an Atari two-inch tape machine. It’s a great way to record ± we hit it pretty hard, so the sound’s spread on there like a thick layer of butter,” Scott says. “And then we had lots of old, nice valve preamps. And then our gear: I play a Vox AC30, Stewey used a Fender bass and Steve’s got a great old Pearl kit.

We tried to keep it pretty basic ± there wasn’t much processing on the record, it was pretty well how the band sounds straight onto tape.” Scott concedes that his lyrics have an element of social commentary, but with tongue firmly in cheek. “I’m not trying to over-think the lyrics ± it’s important to have some humour,” Scott says. “Some of it’s scathing ± it can be a bit nasty, but fingers-crossed that people take it the way it’s intended. We’re not trying to offend anyone. But first and foremost it’s the rock’n’roll element that we hope people will pick up on ± you want people coming down and tapping their feet. And if people go on from there and discover the lyrics, then that’s a great bonus. I think you’ve got to write songs that you’ll enjoy playing, and therefore people will enjoy hearing. And the lyrics are an enjoyable part that people can pick up on.” The press release accompanying the record suggests provocatively that the band hopes the record will leave

the listener with the slightly ‘ick’ feeling ± the sort of feeling that perhaps you might associate with the consumption of greasy food. But in a live setting, Scott says the songs on the album take on a different quality, reflecting the rawness of Peep Tempel’s stage persona. “The record is different live ± the same approach isn’t taken when we’re playing live,” Scott says. “We’re in party mode when we’re playing live, and some of the lyrics that on the record are a little bit dirge-y, live they have a bit more humour to them, it’s more of a celebration. We’re not trying to emulate the record when we play live, we’re more trying to play a live show that’s just us, it’s around what we are as a band.”

tour cancer. If something is wrong, fix it or shut the fuck up you fucking dick”. It’s a pretty good guide for life. “Absolutely it is,” Elstner agrees. “My favourite’s the ‘you think you’re immune from having a shitty day?’ one. That’s a brave statement; it’s a bit of a slap in the face because musicians are notoriously sensitive artists who all need a dose of reality from time to time.” Elstner and the band are looking forward to hitting Australia for the first time. “Oh yeah, I’m going to do all the clichéd things ± see a koala, all of that,” he laughs. “There’s so much that I don’t know. Stereotypically, Americans can be somewhat geographically challenged,

so I’m ready to have my mind blown by whatever comes. Actually, I’m looking forward to going to the grocery store and seeing what strange food there is, it’s those tiny little details that are always fun and make a new experience great.”

THE PEEP TEMPEL launch their fucking killer new record Tales at The Tote Friday October 3 and will hit up Chopped Festival Saturday October 4.

By Meg Crawford

Andrew Elstner, Torche singer and guitarist, was once treated for rabies after a bat pissed in his eye. That’s pretty metal, isn’t it? Oddly enough though, Elstner doesn’t impress as a particularly metal dude. He smiles a lot, including on stage, and talks about concepts like gratitude. He’s a paradox, which is fitting, really, because so is Torche. While the band is slung broadly in the metal basket (sludge or stoner metal more specifically), it’s kind of a misnomer. Undoubtedly, they’re on the heavy-end of the spectrum but their songs are also anthemic, melodic and, quite frankly, they just don’t sound that dark. Comparisons with Ned’s Atomic Dustbin wouldn’t be out of the question and one of the tracks on their yet to be released new album apparently has tinges of The Psychedelic Furs. This isn’t to suggest that they’re soft though. Quite the contrary ± t hey fucking thunder. Part of the reason Elstner’s so damn happy is that he was a self-confessed fan when he joined the band. Already slinging guitar for Tilts and Riddle of Steel (the latter of which has now folded), a Torche lineup shuffle left an opening for him and he stepped up to the plate. “It’s been amazing,” Elstner reflects. “It’s not quite the same as the first show I played with them, but those feelings are still there for sure. Before I joined the band, I can remember riding my bike around listening to Torche, although, please don’t get the impression that I was just sitting around listening to Torche records. We ran in the same circles too, which was how I got to meet the guys. It’s really hard to be up there with them without

having a huge smile on my face. I look kind of goofball, being this metal guy smiling away, but I’m having an amazing time.” Another reason he’s a happy dude comes down to gratitude and fellowship. “Fellowship keeps things in perspective,” he muses. “It makes it all worthwhile. When you’re touring and playing in a band, there’s that joke about having four wives or four husbands as the case may be. It’s a joke, but it’s kind of true, these are relationships that you have to have.” “As for gratitude, it keeps you straight. It’s always good to remember where you’ve come from. I mean, Torche is popular, but we’re still not a band that’s on Easy Street. However, when I compare it to my old band, we were taking $80 on average at the door, so Torche is a considerable step up. I’m not just talking in terms of monetary success either. I’m grateful to be in a band that works, it’s totally humbling.” Elstner’s no whiner either. His favourite tool for life on the road is a blog post by Thor Harris called How to Tour in a Band or Whatever. He recommends that everyone in a band should read it, but really, with suggestions like, “[d]on’t complain. Bitching, moaning, whining is

TOrCHE play at the Corner Hotel on Saturday October 18 with Child and Dead. Tickets are available from lifeisnoise.com; Oztix and the venue.

60 SECONDS with HOrSEll COMMON Define your genre in five words or less: 2007 emo. Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? A person once described our band as a cheap knock off of the band Brand New. He was probably just fishing for a door spot. We probably gave him one. Describe the best gig you have ever played. The Arthouse Last Drinks show was epic. We hadn’t rehearsed or played in a year and we totally fluked it. Incredible show. We have rehearsed five times for this one so it can’t not be heaps better.

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Tell us about the last song you wrote. It’s called Jordan Fours. It’s a song about the age-old debate as to which Jordan’s are better, the fours or the fives. For us there is no doubt. Fours all the way. Where would you like to be in five years? In a Nirvana tribute band playing shitty RSL’s to people that want to kill you. Do you have a pre-gig ritual? If so, what is it? Our drummer has a shitty back so he always stretches before a show. We watch him stretch. Name an interview question you wish someone would ask you, and answer it. Q. Haven’t you guys played enough reunion shows? A. Yep.

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If your music was a chocolate bar, which one would it be, and why? We’d be a Polly Waffle because it’s a discontinued chocolate bar. People say, “Oh man, I miss the Polly Waffle so damn much. I wish they would bring the Polly Waffle back”. But that’s rubbish. No one really wants the Polly Waffle to come back. The Polly Waffle doesn’t even want the Polly Waffle to come back. HOrSELL COMMON play the Bendigo Hotel Saturday September 27. Tickets available through Oztix.

TRIVIUM

By Rod Whitf ield

It would appear this long-running American mainstream metal act can’t get enough of Australia, having toured here at least half a dozen times over the course of their almost decade and a half-long career. Trivium have played the Soundwave Festival several times, yet it’s been quite some time since their last headlining tour. That’s set to change when the band returns for a full-blown headline tour this November. Long-time bassist and backing vocalist, Paolo Gregoletto, spoke to Beat from his home in Florida. Despite the 20-plus hour plane ride that faces them, he and the band can’t wait to sink their teeth in again. “We’re really excited because this is the first time we’ve of tracks. But, the band intend to cover as much ground done a headliner in five years,” he begins. According as possible, taking advantage of a full-blown headline to Gregoletto, the band have been pushing Soundwave set instead of the condensed festival set they would founder AJ Maddah for another major tour. “We’ve usually get at Soundwave. been really adamant to do it again. Every time we “We’re just going to try to play as much material as see [AJ], if he’s over in the States, or if we see him at possible, and cover all the albums as best we can. And Soundwave, we tell him we really want to come back throw in a surprise or two as well. We have to balance it and do a headliner. The fans have been asking for it, so all out, but I think we’ve got a good idea what we want we’re really excited for it. to do from the new record and the old ones as well.” “[The flight] is long, but we always just look forward to “On the plus side, we can write a set that is pretty getting down there. We’re kinda numb to it now.” much ‘all killer, no filler’,” he says, “but at the same time What makes it even more you start having to leave stuff exciting for Aussie fans is that out. And then you start picking “WE’RE JUST GOING TO TRY Trivium are bringing legendary TO PLAY AS MUCH MATERIAL that one song where you go, Swedish metal act In Flames ‘We want to play a new song, so AS POSSIBLE, AND COVER ALL we’re going to have to leave out with them; a band with similar appeal, who they’ve toured THE ALBUMS AS BEST WE CAN... a song that is like an obvious with several times before and WE CAN WRITE A SET THAT IS choice’, and we’re getting to are a great source of inspiration PRETTY MUCH ‘ALL KILLER, NO that point now. to Trivium. FILLER’, BUT AT THE SAME TIME “It’s even worse for a band like “We’re very stoked to have In Flames,” he laughs. “Our them with us,” he states YOU START HAVING TO LEAVE career is kinda’ going the same STUFF OUT.” enthusiastically. “They’re just route as theirs. It’s hard to one of those bands. Not only please everyone, because you’ve has their career been a big influence on us, but [they’re] got fans who are really into certain albums. We’ve got a just really great guys and [a] band we’ve done a lot of fan base that comes out and says, ‘Oh, I love Shogun’, or touring with throughout the years. We’ve become very ‘I love Ascendency’, or ‘I like the newer stuff the most’, so close friends, and I’m sure the shows are going to go it’s a real balancing act. But people come out, and that’s well. We’ll be hanging out a lot after and before the the only thing that matters for us.” shows, because those guys do a lot of the same stuff This tour is also set to be the last part of the Vengeance we do. Falls album cycle before the band start work on a new “We’re really looking forward to it, and the fact that record. “We’re talking about how we want to record we’re able to pair up together makes it even better for and where,” he reveals. “The beginning of [next] year is all the people down there.” pencilled in as record making time.” The band released their sixth album Vengeance Falls a Well, over a decade into their career, the band still feel year ago. Gregoletto confesses that the struggle to write inspired by creating new Trivium music and getting out a set list is intensifying due to their growing catalogue and playing it for the people, so there’s plenty of juice

left in the tank yet. “It still feels very exciting, we still seem to have great things happening for us throughout the year,” he says. “As the time flies by, it doesn’t feel like we’re labouring away for 10 years. It’s still a great experience for us.”

TRIVIUM will tear 170 Russell a newie with In Flames, Saturday November 23. Tickets available through Oztix and the venue.

FEAR FACTORY

By Rod Whitf ield

It’s an exciting time to be a Fear Factory fan, and especially an Australian Fear Factory fan. This legendary, long-running and highly influential industrial/cyber metal band from California are soon to release their ninth studio album. While they’re definitely no strangers to our shores, they’re heading Down Under early next year for their very first appearance at the Soundwave Festival. Front man and co-founding member Burton C Bell spoke with Beat from their recording studio in sunny LA. “[We feel] fantastic,” he enthuses, regarding the band’s band, Fear Factory are still breaking new territory as first time on Soundwave. “We’ve never had the chance far as the markets they’ve toured in are concerned. The to do it, but now is the right time, because this next rest of 2014 sees the band hitting some countries that lineup looks pretty damn incredible. they’ve never played before. “Every band I know that has played it has had a great “We’re really looking forward to that,” he states. “We’ve time. And there’s quite a few bands that I’m looking never been to Shanghai, and we’re really looking forward to catching. [I’m] looking forward to being a forward to going to India. It’s going to be a good time, fan of music myself out there.” Fear Factory initially we’ve never been to either place. set an approximate date of late“It’s even hard for me to believe 2014 for the release of the new that we’ve never been to those “THERE’S A LOT OF GREAT record; however Bell has some places in all this time,” he BANDS OUT THERE WHO bad news for the fans on that continues. “I’ve met a lot of HAVE CONSIDERED US AN front. bands that have been to those “It’s getting close. I’m starting to INFLUENCE, AND IT’S GREAT. places, and it’s been like, ‘Why do vocals on the songs, and the the hell can’t we get there?’ I’ve AND I’M PROUD TO CALL songs are awesome,” he reveals. never even played Hawaii, or THESE BANDS MY FRIENDS “The album will not be out until Alaska. How do I get to play AS WELL. I’M GLAD THAT after Soundwave, unfortunately. Alaska? What do I gotta do?” WE’VE BEEN ABLE TO OFFER 2015 marks the 25th anniversary But on Soundwave we’ll probably play at least one new song.” SOMETHING TO A YOUNGER of the band’s formation, as Bell says the album should be GENERATION OF DIFFERENT well as the 20th birthday of a typical, intense but melodic their landmark second album, ARTISTS THAT THEY COULD industrial metal assault. In Demanufacture: the record TAKE AND BE INSPIRED BY.” that truly broke them on a keeping with many of the band’s past releases, there worldwide scale. Bell tells us should be a theme or concept running through the they plan to mark those momentous occasions in some album, linking the songs together. way. “I don’t know about the theme yet, but it’s definitely “Yeah, we’re definitely planning something, and it’s going to be conceptual,” he foretells. “It’s also going to gonna be good,” he reveals. “It’s going to be a big milehave all the elements that the fans want to hear in the marker for a couple of different occasions. So we’re music. This time we’re really focusing strong on well- definitely planning something.” crafted songs. And so far, we have a lot of good tracks. Bell is the only member of the band who’s been there “I think we’ve also got an album title too, but we’re still the entire ride. Even co-founding member and guitar sitting on that,” he teases. “So no hints on that just yet.” player Dino Cazares took a hiatus from Fear Factory Even after almost a quarter of a century together as a during the 2000s.

“I’m the face of the band. Everyone knows that I’ve been through different line ups, but I’m still here. It’s good to know that I have staying power. I’ve been in this band more than half my life now. It makes me feel like I’m very experienced and I’ve done a lot of good things. I’ve toured the world, and met a lot of people and played a lot of shows, so I’ve got plenty of stories.” However, he’s still humble when asked to look back over the band’s career, and to take into consideration the untouchable influence that Fear Factory has had on heavy music overall.

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“It’s an honour,” he says. “There’s a lot of great bands out there who have considered us an influence, and it’s great. And I’m proud to call these bands my friends as well. I’m glad that we’ve been able to offer something to a younger generation of different artists that they could take and be inspired by.” FEAR FACTORY rip up Soundwave 2015 which takes place on Saturday February 21 and Sunday February 22 at Flemington Racecourse. Tickets available now. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 37

THE B.EAST HEAVY METAL TRIVIA NIGHT

By Sophie Goulopoulos

Which great, albeit fictional man once said, “In the topsy-turvy world of heavy rock, having a good solid piece of wood in your hand is often useful”? Does your knowledge of heavy metal strike fear into the hearts of others? Then this might be of interest. The B. East are about to take the volume up to 11 with their inaugural heavy metal trivia night. Head Chef of the B. East Jarrod Moore really likes his metal. Every Tuesday, his pub runs a hugely successful weekly trivia night. “We always like to try fun and different stuff,” he says. Since Moore used to be really involved in the scene, the idea came to run a metal-themed trivia night, and a horde of heavy metal nerds swooped in on the idea. “A whole bunch of bands jumped on it straight away,” he enthuses. Presented by HEAVY Magazine, the night will be hosted by Frankenbok’s always entertaining guitarist, Yeti, and Alarum guitarist and HEAVY TV presenter Doug Steele. Teams will fight it out over three rounds with questions from ‘What’s that Wail?’ to ‘Guess That Guitar Solo’, and ranging in levels of difficulty. Melbourne’s Leopard Slugg will be providing live music in between rounds, covering an array of classic metal tunes and to make sure you’re fed and happy, there will be a brutal, metalthemed menu with a collection of puntastic meals; do Fryin’ Maiden sandwiches or Dimmu Burgers take your fancy? Damn right. There’s a shit-tonne of prizes to be won, including mid-round giveaways, thanks to their myriad of sponsors - Nuclear Blast Records, Nerve Gas, Soundworks Touring, Nail Ale, Beat, Madman and Prime Cuts Music. Prizes include DVDs (such as the brand spankin’ new Metal Down Under); a whopping 50 or so CDs such as Cannibal Corpse, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Carcass, Kreator, Killer Be Killed, Anthrax and Testament; Children of Bodom, Arch Enemy & Metal Down Under t-shirts; a Schinbein Drums t-shirt pack; and a pile of issues of HEAVY Magazine. Did we mention it’s free to play? Arrrrgggh!

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1. Who was the original drummer for Slayer? 2. What year did Pantera release their first album Metal Magic? 3. What is the name of Iron Maiden’s mascot? 4. How many different people have been members of Exodus since their inception? 5. Which heavy metal front-man once killed 17 of his own cats while high on drugs? 6. Before Megadeth, Dave Mustaine was kicked out of what band for partying too hard? 7. What extreme metal band performs in the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective starring Jim Carrey? 8. What is Guns n Roses guitarist Slash’s real name? 9. How many members make up the band Slipknot? 10.According to Wikipedia, how many distinct sub-genres of metal exist? 11.Rick Allen was most-known as the onearmed drummer of what band? 12.What was the last album that Judas Priest recorded with Rob Halford? 13.What famous metal guitarist was shot to death on stage? 1) Dave Lombardo, 2) 1983, 3) Eddie, 4) 19, 5) Ozzy Osborne, 6) Metallica, 7) Cannibal Corpse, 8) Saul Hudson, 9) Nine, 10) 28, 11)Def Leppard, 12)Painkiller, 13) Dimebag Darrell

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By Emily Kelly: ek1984@gmail.com I saw Luca Brasi kick out some jams at Ding Dong Lounge last weekend, and in keeping with every live Luca Brasi show I’ve ever seen, it was a jolly good time. The band are in possession of several key elements of an endearing live show. I will one day determine the perfect formula and then publish a book called The Secret and make millions. For now though, I know for sure that having a backup vocalist who hold’s their own can automatically set a band head and shoulders apart from their peers. Your harmonies don’t need to be complex, in fact, I don’t feel like they need to vary much at all, but the power of two voices providing that breadth of sound in a live context just can’t be beat. It shares the load in the most obvious way. In the same way that dual guitars has always seemed a totally necessary presence, few bands really seem to create the same partnership with their vocalists. Full disclosure: I play approximately zero instruments so I can and may be ordered to promptly get fucked with my musical denigrations, and rightly so. Just sayin’. Further details have been revealed for UNIFY: A Heavy Music Gathering. The boutique music and camping festival will be held in South Gippsland. 3000 tickets will be made available for the event, which will have BYO, licensed areas and a punter-friendly atmosphere. The Amity Affliction will headline, while Northlane, In Hearts Wake, Thy Art Is Murder, Deez Nuts, Break Even, Confession, Buried In Verona, Hand Of Mercy, Antagonist AD, Hellions, Storm The Sky, Endless Heights, Aversions Crown, Stories, Electrik Dynamite and Earth Caller also confirmed. It all happens on January 10 and 11. All tickets include onsite camping and will be available from October 2. Comeback Kid have invited Warbrain and Earth Caller to play with them at Richmond’s Central Club on October 18, and Iron Mind, Outright, Free World and Born Free will accompany on the massive Phoenix Youth Centre show on October 19. Texas Is The Reason front man Garrett Klahn has signed to Rise Records to release his debut solo album. Lead single I Don’t Care At All is out soon while Motion For Action will become available on November 18. Gwar have announced a new co-vocalist that will replace the recently deceased Dave Brockie. At Chicago’s Riot Fest, they revealed Vulvatron will be the first female member since the departure of Slymenstra Hymen back in 2000. Vulvatron is portrayed by clothing designer Kim Dylla and we’re told she shoots geysers of blood out of her nipples. Glorious. Northlane’s vocalist Adrian Fitipaldes has revealed why he decided to leave the band, right at the peak of their powers. He explained vocal issues had been

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With Peter Hodgson: crunchcolumn@gmail.com WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24: Smoke Stack Rhino, The Ugly Kings, A Lesser Ego at Cherry Bar I Killed The Prom Queen, The Ghost Inside, Bury Tomorrow, In Hearts Wake, Hellions at Karova Lounge Morning Glory, The Bennies, Phat Meegz, Nathan Seeckts and the Dead City Lights at Barwon Club, Geelong THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25: Morning Glory, The Bennies, Phat Meegz, The Savages at Karova Lounge A Million Dead Birds Laughing, Disasters, Decaving Matriarch at Next A Strength Within, Reactions, Hornetz Nest, Decimate, Aggressor at The Bendigo Closure In Moscow, Jericco at The Workers Club FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26: Morning Glory, The Bennies, Rockenspiele at The Gasometer Morning Glory, The Bennies, Phat Meegz, Foxtro, Wet Pensioner at Evelyn Hotel Scul Hazzards, Thorax, Masses, Human Ruins at The Bendigo Veruca Salt, Bloods at Corner Hotel Laura Palmer, Break The Wall, Drexler, Charm at The Reverence Shihad, Captives at The Worker’s Club SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27: Horsell Common, My Echo, Captives, Have/ Hold at The Bendigo The Workinghorse Irons at Brunswick Hotel Lincoln Le Fevre, Jamie Hay, The Union Pacific, Tigers, Georgia Maq, Laser Brains, Mara Threat at The Reverence Animal Hands at The Eastern State Hotel Ryan and the Goslings, The Away Game, Spectral Fires at Bang Horsell Common, My Echo, Captives, Have/Hold SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28: Veruca Salt at Corner Hotel Fear Like Us, Luke Shields, JMS Harrison at The Reverence bothering him for most of his career. “My voice had fully blown out more times than I could count and overtime has reduced my vocal endurance to the point where any screaming at all takes a toll on my voice… It has become increasingly difficult to manage the situation and started becoming a real source of stress physically and mentally for myself.” He concluded, “Sadly it got to a point where I wasn’t able to enjoy the dream we had worked so hard to realise”.

SEPULTURA TOUR IMMINENT

Sepultura’s ‘The Mediator Within’ Australia and New Zealand tour kicks off very soon: the metal legends will be at 170 Russell (ex-Billboard) on Friday October 3. The band is touring on the back of their incredible album The Mediator Between The Head And Hands Must Be The Heart (which is my personal favourite of the post-Max era). Tickets are only $59 plus booking fee from metropolistouring.com.

THE MATCHES TO TOUR

The Matches are dusting off the cobwebs, packing their bags and heading to Australia this January to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album E. Von Dhal Killed The Locals by playing the album from start to finish as well as playing other classics. They’ll be at The Corner Hotel on Saturday January 17, tickets from cornerhotel.com and oztix. com.au.

KILL TV AT THE REVERENCE

Kill TV play their last full band gig until November at The Reverence Hotel this Thursday October 25. By the way, Kill TV is a great example of a band who knows how to promote themselves. Don’t be afraid to send in your news, gig dates etc like they do!

MARDUK & INQUISITION

The bright days of the Australian summer will momentarily darken in mid-January when two of black metal’s most notorious and infamous acts descend on the nation for a twin attack of biblical proportions. Marduk and Inquisition will hit every capital city and raze them to the ground, leaving trails of destruction and mayhem in their path. Since coming into being in 1990, Sweden’s Marduk have unleashed 12 albums of scathing extremity and the utmost brutality. And with album number 13 about to be released, Australia will once again be in the firing line to receive an unadulterated blast of caustic black metal. Inquisition formed in Colombia, South America but now reside in Seattle where they taunt the locals. The fact that the band consists of just two members does nothing to detract from their ferocity and the intensity of their craft. Their sixth and latest album, Obscure Verses For The Multiverse is a psychedelic journey of satanic intentions, cosmic rituals and dark energies that completely mesmerize when performed live. They’ll be at the Northcote Social Club on Wednesday January 14 (tickets from ticketscout.com.au) and The Hi Fi Bar on Friday January 16 (tickets from thehifi.com. au).

TRIVIUM & IN FLAMES TOUR

With a swag of awards and sold out stadium tours across the globe left in their wake, Trivium will be returning to Australia this November with very special guests In Flames. Trivium is whipping around the world one more time to promote their awesome latest album Vengeance Falls (which contains several songs that lodge themselves in my brain daily), while In Flames’ new album Siren Charms is a diverse, melodicyet-crushing creation that is one of the metal releases of the year. They’ll be at 170 Russell on Sunday November 23. Tickets from oztix.com and 170russell. com.

NEW QUEEN TRACKS ON THE WAY

Three previously unreleased Queen tracks featuring late singer Freddie Mercury will spearhead an awesome new Queen album, Queen Forever, due Tuesday November 11 on Hollywood Records. The tracks include a highly anticipated song from Queen and Michael Jackson, There Must Be More to Life Than This, a previously unfinished Mercury-Queen track, “Let Me In Your Heart Again”, originating from the band’s The Works album recording sessions, and a new stripped-down ballad version of Mercury’s first solo hit, his Giorgio Moroder collaboration, Love Kills. The rest of the package brings together Queen hits, classic tracks, and new takes on well-known songs, matched with band recordings. Brian May describes it as “things that we have collected together that are representative of our growth rather than the big hits”, in a collection immaculately assembled by May and Roger Taylor themselves.

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FRANK IERO

By Mathew Drogemuller

Frank Iero has had a diversely successful music career. He has written lyrics and sung for post-hardcore group Leathermouth and toured with his electronic-hardcore band Death Spells. Oh, and he was the rhythm guitarist in My Chemical Romance. Now soaring solo under the name Frnkiero And The Cellabration, he has signed to Staple Records and his debut album Stomachaches is out August 26. Despite his success and having a chronic stomach condition, Frank remains one of the nicest and most genuine musicians in the biz. Beat chatted to him about the recording process, the theme songs he writes for his family, and how he feels revealing his most personal music yet. Congratulations on your album. It sounds like you had a lot of fun. I did! I had a lot of fun experimenting and doing different shit, trying things and seeing what would work to make the emotions come to life. How long did the recording process take? It was split up over time. My friend Jarrod Alexander who played drums on the record flew out from California and we did the drums over maybe four or five days. Then I had shit to do, and didn’t come back to getting the core tracks down until months and months later. So it just sat there as drum tracks for a while. One song called Joyriding didn’t come until much later so I had to play drums on that, which is why if you’re listening to it you might think, “These drums aren’t up to par.” Some of the later songs are all just me programming too. I would say close to a year all up. You were really interested in the limitations of recording and working with low-budget recordings.

One hundred percent. Some of my favourite recordings are demos. To me that was the original intent: the song in its purest, most honest form. For me at least, my favourite things off records are the mistakes. I love to hear that, knowing that a human was in a room making this and they’re not perfect. That human element, I attach to. When doing this record that was a promise I made to myself. No matter what it needs to be pure in heart. As much as I may want to go in and do this a hundred times and tweak this and make it 100% perfect, it can’t be. Nothing’s perfect because I’m not perfect. There are some guitars and things on there that I tried to rerecord and ended up scrapping the recorded version and using demo guitar tracks. You put so much into these songs. It must be confronting to display them to people. In making them I didn’t feel like I was writing a record to put out. I just wrote songs because I needed to in order to keep my sanity and keep my mind off of how I felt physically. At the end of I was like, “Oh my god, I have a record, I guess I should put it out.” The good

thing about that is that I never censored myself in the writing of it. It’s like letting people read a diary. Were there any songs that you thought about keeping them back and saying, “this is just for me”? There are. There are a few that I kept just for myself. A few I wrote just for my kids. I thought it would be really awesome if each kid and my wife had a theme song. Like a character in a movie where every time they come in this song plays. So those songs are just for me. We have this amazing thing called Sonos. You put portable speakers in different rooms and then there’s a box that you hook up to your wifi and then you can control from your phone what songs play in all different rooms. So I have that and whenever my daughter Lily comes in, if I feel in the mood, I hit the button and her theme will play. They are super into it. I would say second to the Frozen theme song.

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There are some love songs on the album, for example She’s The Prettiest Girl At The Party And She Can Prove It With A Solid Right Hook. That’s a true story. That was one of the earliest times I hung out with my wife. We were at this party and there was this drunk girl that she didn’t like. It just so happened that the drunk girl was walking around the party asking people to punch her in the face. She asked a bunch of people, they all said no, but when she finally got to my wife she couldn’t even finish the sentence and my wife cracked her so hard in the face. That was when I knew she was going to be my wife.

Stomachaches is out now on Staple Records. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 39

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NUSSY

WED SEPTEMBER 24

After a sold out EP launch at The Workers Club, Revolver have managed to lock the ridiculously talented Nussy in for a month long residency as part of their Colonel Tans Acoustic Sessions, an acoustic dining experience. A fun and refreshing sound with a strong pop sensibility, Dizzy is the perfect snapshot into the world of Nussy the artist, a prolific songwriter, gifted vocalist and fashionable pop icon. See Nussy take to the Revolver Bandroom stage this Wednesday September 24. Doors open at 6.30pm and entry is free.

CABBAGES & KINGS

Brace your soft, fleshy heads with your hands so your brains don’t pour out of your eyeballs. Cabbages & Kings are hitting up Bar Open on Wednesday September 24 for some of the drunkest banjo picking, fiddle screeching, chain bashing, squeezebox popping, wire wrangling, skin smacking that Melbourne has to offer. Joining them will be the mournful gypsies, Howard and the earth shattering Junk Horses. Get down on a Wednesday and write Thursday off. It all kicks off at 8.30pm at Bar Open.

YOYO MUSIC PRESENTS: FRESH

This Wednesday September 24, Yoyo Music is showcasing some of Melbourne’s best up and coming bands at the GH Hotel in St Kilda. Get down at 7pm. Tickets available on the door.

THURS SEPTEMBER 25

MOONEE VALLEY SOUNDS AT VINYL BAR

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STARBOARD CANNONS

It’s been almost two years since Starboard Cannons unleashed their debut album, Somebody’s Opus to the good people of Australia, laying the foundations for a band who would fast become a cornerstone of modern Australiana. Their second album, The Valiant and the Brave, has just been released through Vitamin Records, and the Cannons’ are celebrating with a string of shows around the country. Catch them at the Melbourne Folk Club at Bella Union, Wednesday September 24 from 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 through the venue.

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After a lot of mucking about with a new job as a stayat-home dad, writing new music and touring Australia as a boogie-woogie piano player, Damon Smith is still alive and back to share his maudlin, heartbreaking future hits from the record that nearly came out this year but alas, didn’t and won’t. His sufficient stockpile of personal issues, predicaments and complications have been discharged through his new music, which you can hear at The Retreat front bar on Wednesday September 24.

SMOKE STACK RHINO

Wednesdays in September, Smoke Stack Rhino are playing a residency show at Cherry Bar, with two different openers each week. Joining them this week will be The Ugly Kings and A Lesser Ego. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. DJ Mermaid till 3am. $5 entry. Too easy.

Vinyl Bar together with Amber Mic Productions is bringing a fresh lineup of local, live music to your Thursday nights. Amber Mic continues to provide opportunities for new acts with Moonee Valley Sounds. Debuting Thursday September 25 with Celeste Gibbons, Matt David, Rolling Perpetual Groove Show and headliner Cinema 6. Support your local musicians this Thursday September 25 at Vinyl Bar. Doors at 6.30pm, happy hour till 8.30pm. $10 entry.

PORK CHOP PARTY

Lost in the delirium of their mid-30s, embracing the confusion and surprising onslaught of health problems as the human body begins its process of decay, Pork Chop Party play their songs of uplifting melancholia at the Fitzroy Pinnacle on Thursday 25 September. Two broken guitars, two broken bassdrums, two broken gentlemen. Come and hear their hit tunes including I’m Finally Dying and Sad Horny and Blue. From 8.30pm, free entry.

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A STRENGTH WITHIN

Making their way over to our fine country in September are A Strength Within, all the way from Belgium. Joining them in their travels around the country are Adelaide’s Reactions. They’ll be playing one show in Melbourne with Decimate, Aggressor and Hornetz Nest all joining them. A fine night of awesome hardcore action awaits at The Bendigo Hotel this Thursday September 25.

JIMI HOCKING

Whole Lotta Blues man Jimi Hocking is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest calibre, the electric love child of T-Bone Walker, BB King and Jimi Hendrix. He struts the stage with his band, playing his ‘showy’ guitar style while pulling all the classic stunts, behind the head, the duck walk, even the splits. Jimi has played with The Screaming Jets and Aussie legends The Angels. You can catch him this Thursday September 25 at Whole Lotta Love Bar.

JACKSON REID BRIGGS & THE HEATERS

Jackson Reid Briggs and his newly formed band The Heaters will take the stage at Bar Open for a night of honest rock’n’roll. Originally hailing from Brisbane and having played in local band Nikko, Jackson has put together a band of accomplished musicians who list their interests as eating, drinking, driving, public toilets, highways, bad food, good food and pub food. Support from The Shifters, Gorsha and Hugo Costin. Kicks off at 8.30pm.

ADRIAN STOYLES

One of the chief singers and songwriters of much celebrated collective, The Gin Club, Adrian Stoyles returns to The Post Office Hotel this fine Thursday eve. While all the songwriters of the Gin Club bring something different to the band, Adrian has written most of the band’s commercial hits including Gabriel, Already Gone and Rain. He’ll be performing these and other Gin Club classics as well some rare gems that never made it to record. At The Post Office Hotel.

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SPIDEY SPIDEY

The Rev is hosting a huge night of grunge and punk this Thursday September 25. Melbourne femalefronted grunge punk trio Spidey Spidey playing will be joined by good friends MisSstA and Kill TV. Doors open at 8pm and entry is $10. Bring some extra cash as there will be CDs available on the night.

REVEREND FUNK & THE HORNS OF SALVATION

Reverend Funk & the Horns of Salvation will be playing a special James Brown tribute as a part of Cherry Bar’s infamous Soul in the Basement. The show coincides with the release of Get On Up the movie. DJs Vince Peach and Pierre Baroni will be spinning disks deep into the night. Entry is $10 and doors open at 8pm. Thursday September 25 at Cherry Bar.

in Melbourne, they also present some of the top performers from the intricate network of small crews in Melbourne’s underground. Haarp Media pride themselves on an eclectic format of sounds ranging from house to techno to juke/footwork to dubstep to jungle/dnb. DJs playing for your dance floor pleasure are Juxtpose, Muska, 2Fuddha, Sensi Warriors, Kayhat, Shuttersound, Warpa!nt and Shikung. It kicks off at 9pm, $10 on the door.

THE FCKUPS

Stapling your balls to the wall on Friday night is The Fckups with their super fast, super charged, ‘80s hardcore punk. An all natural, great tasting antidote to the technicolor bile of our consumer culture. Be empowered by your inner Fckup. In tow will be The Balls, a heavy riffin’ three-piece, teabaggin’ ya face and Coffin Wolf fresh off supporting The Jacks’ EP launch. This Friday September 26 at Whole Lotta Love Bar.

face of it all because getting old is scary. This Friday September 26 at The Old Bar.

IVAN OOZE

Ivan Ooze aka Ivanuzi has been catapulted into the spotlight. In the lead up to his EP which was released last month, he decided he would release a freestyle video every Friday for the ten weeks prior to its release, with the third video going viral. In less than six weeks, Ivan Ooze is experiencing the support and attention that takes most artists a lifetime to achieve, he has always had a fascination with rhyming and a knack for that signature super fast flow. To celebrate his EP release he will be playing a special show at the Revolver Bandroom, alongside The D.Y.E. Doors open at 8.30pm with tickets $10 pre-sale or $15 on the night.

SEAN MCMAHON & THE MOONMEN

RIGHT!

Forged in the sexual bonfire of a Spencer P Jones gig, founding members Rui Pereira (The Drones, Gutterville Splendour Six) and Mo wood (Casino Insano) met as fans, and decided to form RIGHT! Later, Helen Buckley joined on the drums. Catch RIGHT! This Thursday at Tago Mago playing the final show of their September residency.

FRI SEPTEMBER 26

GASOMETER LOWDOWN HOEDOWN

Local beats crew, Haarp Media, present the second Lowdown Hoedown. Haarp Media got a name for itself as a blog, covering underground electronic music

Sean Nicholas McMahon is a songwriter and musician hailing from Ye Olde Melbourne town. He has released four albums, two with alt-country band Downhills Home, a solo/various artist’s album Welcome to Gippsland and most recently Live at the Last Hotel, with his violin/double bass trio Western Union. Sean McMahon and the Moon Men is his new, all electrified three-piece. See them take to the stage at the Post Office Hotel this Friday September 26.

SPOD

To celebrate SPOD’s latest album release Taste The Sadness, he will be playing Melbourne’s Old Bar on Friday night with Justin Heazlewood (Bedroom Philosopher) and Alex Cameron. An intimate and mature evening in celebration of getting older and wiser. SPOD has reinterpreted his debut classic Taste The Radness to reflect life 10 years on, bringing you Taste The Sadness. This beautiful record reminiscent of Harry Nilsson and all things adult and sad, is sure to tug on them depression strings before you laugh in the

powerful blend of neo-soul and psychedelic sounds. Having released their debut EP Good Advice in early 2014, Up Up Away have been going from strength to strength, from a successful residency at The Evelyn Hotel, to playing shows with Melbourne heavyweights Sex on Toast and The Cactus Channel. The band’s tasty hooks, fat grooves and cleverly crafted lyrics ooze originality, while gracefully referencing vintage sounds from the golden era of soul. Up Up Away will be joined Northcote’s finest hip hop/neo-soul ensemble, the impeccably hard-grooving 30/70. Doors from 10pm, Friday September 26 at Bar Open.

GEOFFREY O’CONNOR

Suave synth-pop songsmith Geoffrey O’Connor returns with his second solo album Fan Fiction on Chapter Music. The self-produced album, on which he plays almost every instrument, sees him refine his latenight vision further, exploring obsession, desire and submission in a way that few song/writers dare. His is a musical universe filled with strong, complicated, alluring women, where every bar is dimly lit and every bed recently rumpled. A compelling and singular live performer, Geoffrey and his band will launch the album with support from Forces, Sui et Sui (Sui Zhen band) and Tam Vantage this Friday September 26 at Howler.

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE

MESA COSA

Messy, noisy ya-ya gang Mesa Cosa announce a killer lineup as part of their east coast tour of Australia, leaving a trail of broken guitars, failing amplifiers, smashed tambourines and pizza crusts in their wake. With a new record soon to be released via Off The Hip, they’ll be heading Melbourne way for the last stop of their east coast tour with Scotdrakula, Mighty Boys and The Shabbab in support. This Friday September 26 at The John Curtin.

UP UP AWAY

Up Up Away will be heating up everyone’s favourite late night party spot, the infamous Bar Open, with their

Black Jesus Experience will be launching their fourth album in the forbidden temple room at LuWOW this Friday. The rhymes and chimes of Black Jesus Experience deliver the musical strength and beauty of Africa through the vocal prism of hiphop and freedom of jazz. Black Jesus Experience is an eight-10 piece band playing an irresistibly danceable blend of traditional Ethiopian song and 21st Century groove. With backgrounds as diverse as the five continents the members of BJX hail from, their music reflects the multicultural vibrancy of the band’s hometown, Melbourne, Australia. Celebrate with them, a rare show outside of their home The Horn bar. Chris Gill will also be down to shake a leg or two with his amazing collection of Afro grooves. $10 on door from 8pm.

SEPTEMBER 24 STARBOARD CANNONS (ALBUM LAUNCH) + THE TIGER & ME + ARCHER

OCTOBER 1 ROB SNARSKI + ALDOUS HARDING (NZ)

OC OCTOBER 8 STRAY HENS + ANDY WHITE + CAT & CLINT

OCTOBER 15 THE GRAPES + MISS EILEEN & KING LEAR + CHARM OF FINCHES

OCTOBER 22 WOMEN IN DOCS + ROWENA WISE + RYAN NICO

OCTOBER 29

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SAM APPAPOULAY

Ruby’s Blue Note Series immerses the audience in soulful and refined jazz. The undeniable quality on stage will help ease the audience into the weekend. Focusing on the intimate relationship between the artist and their music allowing for an organic and relaxed atmosphere that is unique to Ruby’s. Friday September 26 will be hosted by Sam Appapoulay. Doors open at 8.30pm, $20 entry.

JUKE BOX RACKET

Every Friday this month, The Reverence Hotel has being putting on two awesome free shows to kick off your weekend. Wrapping up the month are Juke Box Racket bringing it home with their ’50s and ‘60s inspired rock’n’roll. Don’t miss out this Friday September 26 at The Reverence Hotel.

SANDI THOM

Sandi Thom got her big break by being pretty much the first artist to ‘go viral’ on the internet by staging a livestreamed tour from her London flat in 2006. Since then she’s had multi-platinum sales with a major label and topped the singles charts both here and in the UK with the folky hit I Want to be a Punk Rocker (with Flowers in My Hair). Now a defiantly independent artist, Thom has established world-wide distribution for her own label and released three albums on her own, including 2012’s Flesh and Blood, produced by Black Crowes cofounder Rich Robinson. You can catch Sandi Thom here in Melbourne in The Gershwin Room at The Espy this Friday September 26.

CAMILLA CHARLESWORTH

Currently on tour with the legendary Tina Arena, Camilla ‘Bass Killa’ Charlesworth is hitting up The Northcote Social Club this Friday with her new psychedelic soul venture Cocoa Jackson Lane. Named after a Brunswick laneway, named after a boxing champion, the band will definitely be hitting hard at The Northcote Social Club this Friday September 26. $15 entry, doors from 8.30pm.

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WOODLOCK

BURIED FEATHER

Kosmische rockers Buried Feather are returning to The Retreat for the first time this year. After a busy 2013 that saw the Brunswick locals release their debut album and perform alongside NYC’s Endless Boogie and San Diego psych-metal titans Earthless, Buried Feather have regrouped and begun work on their follow up record. Known for their hypnotic live shows, Buried Feather’s blissed-out drones and hazy sludge has drawn comparison with both Dead Meadow and Spacemen 3. Catch them this Friday September 26 alongside Warmth Crashes In and DJ Adalita.

Following their sold-out national tour in June, Melbourne’s favourite boys from Woodlock are packing up and hitting the road again this September and October. The indie-rock threesome will be playing 17 shows, over six states and three regional festivals. The five-week tour celebrates the release of their new single The Garden, which represents a shift in sound for the band. The Garden is the second single from their recently released EP Labour of Love, which debuted in the overall ARIA charts Top 100 and also in the ARIA Top 50 digital downloads chart. Woodlock will be supported by Brisbane’s six-piece alternate pop collective Fieu. Catch them at The Northcote Social Club in Melbourne Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.

place from Madrid to Mexico City and his hometown of Australia. Keeping him grounded are New Tides, a band of traveling troubadours sporting guitars, flute, violin, percussion and vocals. Along for the ride are the sonic visions of bliss and agony emanating from the mind of a petulant child of The Horns of Pan. This Sunday September 28 at Whole Lotta Love Bar.

ROB SNARSKI

PASSERINE

Phoebe Dubar and her seven-piece disco oufit Passerine are playing their final show with the current lineup this Saturday at the LuWow. Along for the ride is Donnie Disco, fresh back from the States where he picked up plenty of pure boogie gems to lay down for you. Just remember, a man without aftershave is a like a woman without lipstick. It’s like not having good mustache hygiene. Dress on up to get on down. This Saturday September 27 at LuWow.

THE PUBLIC OPINION AFRO ORCHESTRA

The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra are welcoming the warmer weather delivering you a slice of the tropics at Howler on September 27. Boogaloo-funk heroes The Let Your Hair Down Girls will get the dancers warmed up and young buck hip-hop star Remi will be rocking with Sensible J and Dutch. DJ Manchild on the decks and MC 1/6 on mic duties rounds out one hell of a party. This Saturday September 27 at Howler. Get down people.

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ROLLER ONE

This Sunday at The Public Bar, Roller One are smashing out their very last show for 2014. The double bass and acoustic guitar duo are amidst recording their third album before jetting back off to Berlin. Don’t miss your last chance to catch them this Sunday September 28 at The Public Bar.

GLASFROSCH & FRIENDS PLAY IN C

Melbourne band Glasfrosch celebrate the 50th year of Terry Riley’s seminal minimalist work In C with a diverse assembly of over 20 of Melbourne’s finest musicians from jazz, indie pop, metal, and contemporary classical backgrounds. Presented as an electro-acoustic, audiovisual sound and light party of intense polyrhythmic texture and colour. Composed in 1964, In C has become one of the most performed works of contemporary music, and has been released on over 30 albums. In addition to the performance of In C, Glasfrosch will also debut an original minimalist work as dedication to Riley and the legacy of the minimalist movement. This Sunday September 28 at Howler.

ELWOOD BLUES CLUB

The GH Hotel in St Kilda is hosting the longest running blues night in Melbourne every Sunday evening. Bringing you class A acts backed by the Elwood Blues Club all star band. Doors open at 5.30pm. And just to wipe away your Sunday blues, entry is free.

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After 25 years as the honey-voiced singer of the Blackeyed Susans who boast multiple ARIA nominations, tours with Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen and Wilco, Rob Snarski has just recently launched his solo album, Wounded Bird. It may be as pure an expression of Rob Snarski’s oeuvre as we are yet to hear. His first solo album may have been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait. See him play alongside JP Shilo at The Post Office Hotel this Sunday September 28.

HORSELL COMMON

The last pub shows Horsell Common did was their two farewell nights at The Arthouse in 2010 and also in 2011 when the Arty closed its doors. All those shows were ridiculously packed so grab yourself a ticket to avoid missing out on them playing a memorable show at The Bendigo Hotel this Saturday September 27.

FEAR LIKE US

Coming up to 10 years as a band, Fear Like Us will be re-visiting their acoustic roots to play their gravely punk anthems at The Reverence every Sunday in September. Joined by old and new friends each week, there will be plenty beer, food, hugs, good vibes & fists in the air. Make sure you get down to The Reverence this Sunday September 28 from 3pm. Free entry.

HARD ROCKIN BLUES GRAND FINAL

The Annual Hard Rockin Blues Grand Final is on again this Saturday at Tago Mago. Doors open at 1pm with a free BBQ and $5 stubbies of VB and Melbourne Bitter just to get you in the mood for the game on the big screen. Enjoy a free game of pool while you savour home made snags and burgers and spin a tune on the jukebox. With bands kicking off your evening from 8pm. It all goes down at Tago Mago Saturday September 27. Hello! Who are we speaking with and what do you do in the band? I’m Rowena. I’m going to be performing alongside Lucy Wise and Louisa Wise as a trio act. Each of us has different styles as musos and songwriters, and considering our history of being part of a family band, we’re excited to be collaborating together for this special show after five years. Using three words, describe what festival-goers can expect from your performance at Darebin Music Feast. Harmonies, strings, poetry. Who or what do you think the highlight of the Darebin Music Feast will be this year? I reckon the Bain Marie Hub Bar will be somewhat of a heartbeat of the festival. It’ll be the showing some real class acts, including Triple Denim and Kenny Joe Black, both of whom I am really looking forward to see.

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Why is the Darebin Music Feast an important community celebration? The Darebin area is home to many of the country’s wonderful musicians and artists, so it’s a chance for both locals and people from around Melbourne to be exposed to the diverse range of talents on offer. It’s also rare for the community to have a festival right on their doorstep. Some people can’t peel themselves away from city craziness to attend big festivals like this that are often outside of Melbourne, so the Music Feast is pretty much bridging that gap. If you had to give us one reason to catch your set at the festival, what would that be? As three great female songwriters – who are also family – we present a unique opportunity for one to see the tree and two apples that didn’t fall far from it. Louisa, Lucy & Rowena Wise play the opening night of the Bain Marie Hub Bar as part of the Darebin Music Feast, Wednesday October 8 at 8pm. Tickets are free.

SUN SEPTEMBER 28

CHRIS RUSSELL’S CHICKEN WALK

Chris Russell is again knocking down the doors of Cherry Bar with his unique take on Mississippi Blues this fine Sunday afternoon. Head on in to enjoy the free chilli and DJ Max Crawdaddy spinning disks to take the edge of the pointy end of the weekend. Doors open at 2pm and entry is $5.

THE BROKEN HILLS BAND

Local four-piece The Broken Hills Band specialise in sweet blues rock that will make man and woman alike confess their love. Joining them this Sunday at The Bendigo will be the two-piece rock-fest Leopard Slugg and hard hitting rockers The Annie Crooners. These three bands assault of melodic rock will claim your soul and make you a slave to the dance floor. Free entry from 7pm.

CLIVE J MANN

This bloody Sunday, Clive J Mann brings his own unique cosmic-country sensibility to you, drawing on the experience of having lived all-over-the-goddamn-

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DRUNKEN POET BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

On Sunday September 28, The Drunken Poet celebrates eight years of operation. This cosy Irish pub has a friendly vibe that brings in newcomers, travelers and loyal punters all through the year. Everyone’s welcome at The Drunken Poet, which was recently awarded a spot in the top fifty Melbourne pubs by thehappiesthour.com. The birthday celebrations will include performances from a host of performers including Blue Eyes Cry, Small Town Romance, Van Walker, Jules Boult and Rosey. Head down to celebrate one of Melbourne’s great watering holes this Sunday September 28 from 2pm.

MON SEPTEMBER 29

LIAM GERNER & SEAN MCMAHON

Every Monday night, two established artists are randomly thrown together to play a set full of duets, preceded by a solo set from each. This free entry show is a chance to see the cream of the Melbourne scene in one-off, one-of-a-kind performances, in the clubhouse environment of The Retreat Hotel Frontbar. This Monday September 30 Liam Gerner and Sean McMahon will take to the revered Retreat Stage from 7.30pm.

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TUES SEPTEMBER 30 DEXTER’S ASIAN CONNECTION

Tuesday September 30 at Ruby’s Music Room, Dexter Pradi hosts a show that incorporates jazz, soul, and modern music with a South East Asian theme. Dexter Pradi, a Victorian College of the Arts graduate, leads this all Indonesian band. With one of his original songs being bought by Sony Music, Dexter is an experienced and accomplished performer with a wide musical style including jazz, Latin, pop and R&B influences. Having majored in music improvisation, Dexter’s Eastern Connection, focus engaging performances with the ability to excite the audience through their unique sound. Doors open 6pm, $15 entry.

bass and plenty of vinegar. Combining the irresistible killer slide of Elmore James and down home toothless stomp of Jimmy Reed, Goatpiss Gasoline are a band that play natural good time music, flirt with a wine stained shirt and understand that simplicity is a virtue. Catch them at The Drunken Poet on Saturday October 4 from 9pm.

SON DE LA CALLE

Son De La Calle are a 12-piece Latin band providing its audience with a high energy, dynamic and engaging show. Playing the best of what Latin music has to offer, Son De La Calle have a varied repertoire ranging from the fast paced Merengue rhythm to the ever popular Salsa. With a focus on making a connection with its audience, Son De La Calle have the right mix of energy and musical ability to keep the LuWOW’s dance floor full for the whole night. Together with the Funalleros this proves to be an amazing Latin lineup. Friday October 3, $8 from 8pm.

Orchestra present new work in an evening of intersecting musical journeys. This concert will be the Music Feast premiere of Concerto for Sarod, Tabla & Orchestra, and will include Bollywood film song classics, live on stage with the lush sounds of the Preston Orchestra strings. Friday October 10 from 8pm at Northcote Town Hall. Tickets available through the venue.

RAMA NICHOLAS

The critical smash hit of the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and 2013 Melbourne Fringe Festival returns. Darebin Music Feast presents Rama Nicholas’ one-woman Spaghetti Western Musical that will take you on a journey into the heart of Mexico alongside an outlawed cowgirl, a vengeful Spaniard and a mischief-making horse. Their mission? To take revenge on Death himself. Rama Nicholas is an actor, improviser and comedian with more than 20 years in the industry. Playing 15 characters, Rama will take you on a wild ride switching seamlessly between characters and songs to create this gutsy, hilarious, action-packed story. Friday October 10 at Northcote Town Hall. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 concession.

CHARLES jENKINS & THE AMATEUR HISTORIANS

BENNY WALKER

Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker will be taking over The Retreat Hotel for a month long residency. This dude is the real deal. Walker’s love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for the land, the people, summer vibes and deep grooves. Walker is renowned for performing alongside some of Australia’s finest, including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers and Vika & Linda Bull, and in 2012, he was awarded the Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts Award for Best New Talent. In recent years he has performed at some of the country’s best-loved festivals, including Moomba, Woodford, St Kilda Fest and Blue Mountains Music Festival and also taken the plunge into the Canadian festival circuit. An accomplished solo performer, Walker is regularly joined on stage by his band, where he replaces his acoustic guitar with a Telecaster and indulges his passion for the big bluesrock sound. Get down to The Retreat Hotel from 8.30pm and catch this maestro doing his thing.

LOOKING FORWARD OCTOBER

WOLFPACK

Melbourne not-for-profit, DIY punk rock juggernaut Wolfpack are hitting the road again, this time for the release of their debut album Seen Not Herd. Known for their manic live shows and relentless work ethic, Wolfpack have raised over $13,000 for charity since their inception in November, 2011. Seen Not Herd is a scathing nine-track attack targeting consumerism, apathy and moral decay. Wolfpack will be hitting the Ding Dong stage for their Melbourne launch on Friday October 3, with the stellar lineup of local hardcore heavyweights Declaration, folk-punk favourites Catgut Mary and new heavy thrashers Kodiak Throat. Tickets available through Oztix.

BROADS

Broads is the musical partnership of Kelly Day (The Nymphs, regular guest with Wagons) and Jane Hendry (The Tiger & Me, The Nymphs). With years of singing together in vocal vintage pop group The Nymphs (as seen on Spicks & Specks, RocKwiz), Kel and Jane have developed a harmonic symbiosis that is evident in their luscious harmonies and the way they interact during their live shows. Their self-titled debut EP is a collection of sweetly nostalgic duets, each with their own slightly dark undertone. Catch these lovely ladies Friday October 3 at Boney from 8pm. Entry is $10 with special guests Cash Savage & Joe White and Ryan Nico.

GOATPISS GASOLINE

Tasmanian songwriting machine Ramblin Van Walker joins forces with Mailtand guitar prodigy Hank Elwood Green and Adelaide’s Dave ‘Suit’ Watkins in Melbourne’s Goatpiss Gasoline, the bastard brothers of such acts as Three Kings and Chris Russell’s Chicken Walk. Houserockin’ electrified blues boogie with no

THE KILL jOYS

The Killjoys get their trio boots on for another great afternoon show at the legendary Drunken Poet on Sunday October 5. Come and sing along to your favourite Killjoy tunes and hum some new ones. It’s all happening from 4pm till 6pm, the Guinness will be pouring, guitars strumming and voices singing. Free entry.

SLEEPY DREAMERS

Melbourne indie-folk quartet Sleepy Dreamers are playing a month-long residency at The Evelyn Hotel showcasing new material from a forthcoming EP, Local Football. Joining them for the kick off will be Splendidid and Sarah Stone October 6. $5 entry, $10 jugs every Monday in October at The Evelyn Hotel.

BETH AND THE BRAVE

2014 has been a massive year for Charles Jenkins. Following from the release and launch of his critically acclaimed fifth album Too Much Water in the Boat in February, Charles decided to write and record an inspired album of songs about inner Melbourne, Victoria and its surrounds. Due to overwhelming demand, a return show has being announced as part of Darebin Music Feast. Charles Jenkins and The Amateur Historians have written new songs, will record yet another CD and will perform all they have for The Past Is Never Where You Left It on Friday October 17 in Studio 1 at The Northcote Town Hall. Tickets available through the venue.

STELLA ANGELICO

Stella Angelico, the adored rock’n’soul heroine of the Melbourne underground, is ready to unleash her new single Prey. To celebrate, she will be performing a headline show at Ding Dong Lounge on Friday October

17, as well as joining the lineup for the Queenscliff Music Festival. Prey marks Angelico’s return, along with her new bandmates Tim McCormack (bass), Ryan Oliver (keys), Sam Walsh (guitar) and Dave ‘Suit’ Watkins (drums). With plenty of surprises in the works, her October launch is one not to be missed. Tickets for the Ding Dong show are available through Oztix.

j C & THE PO BOYS

Fronted by Joe Creighton, The Po Boys are a nine-piece band that deliver a banquet of New Orleans second line funk, soul and R&B from artists such as The Meters, Dr John, Professor Longhair, Sly and the Family Stone, The Commodores, Mavis Staples, The Temptations, The Staple Singers, Ann Peebles and Etta James. Don’t miss the boys playing Flying Saucer Club, October 17 and Caravan Music Club, December 5.

THE POLLYDEVLINS

Energetic, raw and genuine, The Pollydevlins have been ripping up the Melbourne and Adelaide soul-blues/ rock scene with their original, hard-driving garage mod sound, fronted by the astonishing vocals of Kaliah Alice. Channelling mid-‘60s British mod bands with lashings of US West Coast psychedelia and a sly nod to the spirit of Janis Joplin, The Pollydevlins have blended these ingredients into a unique recipe for groove. They’re launching their first single (Can’t) Give You Love, available as 7” vinyl single in a fullcolour groovy jacket. The band have just returned from wowing audiences at the 50 Years of MOD festival in Adelaide and are about to launch themselves at ya at The Gasometer, October 19. Doors open 4pm.

FOURPLAY

FourPlay String Quartet return from wowing audiences at New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s Barbican Centre with their new album, This Machine – the next step in the evolution of the string quartet as songwriters. Australia’s favourite electric string quartet, began life playing mostly covers. This Machine is their first album of 100% original material, and arguably their finest, most intriguing long-player to date. Catch them in Melbourne at the Caravan Club Friday October 24 or at The Toff In Town, Saturday October 25.

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jENNY TAYLOR OF LIPSTICK AND SPURS

Melbourne indie trio Beth and the Brave perform beautiful alternative folk tunes with themes of social and environmental justice. Led by Beth’s soaring voice, they blend rich vocal arrangements with intricate guitar, banjo, double bass, and flute. Beth and the Brave are launching their debut EP Grey Waltz Blue with an east coast tour kicking off this September. Catch them at The Gasometer Hotel October 9 with Khristian Mizzi & the Sirens and Sekkt. Doors open at 8pm.

QUEEN BEAVER’S SING-ALONG PARTY

Head down to The Northcote Town Hall and spend a late Sunday arvo at Queen Beaver’s sing-a-long party, where pub quiz meets karaoke. Hosted by Darebin Music Feast, you will find activities including conducted backing vocals, music trivia games, make-up-yourown-lyrics contests and, of course, opportunities to win a spot singing lead with the band, live karaoke style. Bridged with Queen Beaver’s own covers, original songs and lively banter, this semi-acoustic trio of queer ladies lead their punters in a night of lung busting singing and laughs. Bring a team or join one on the night. Sunday October 12 from 5pm. $15 entry.

jMC VOCAL WORKSHOP

Celebrity vocal coach Richard Fink IV will be visiting from New York to teach his world-renowned vocal development techniques known as Throga (throatyoga) in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Join Richard and share your one-of-a-kind voice in a safe, supportive, and educational environment. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, this workshop is proven to take your voice to the next level with Throga techniques. He will be in Melbourne Wednesday October 15. Book now to make sure you don’t miss out.

TIHAI3 AND THE PRESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

In a unique, groundbreaking collaboration, Tihai3 – Indian classical music trio and the Preston Symphony

Hello! Who are we speaking with and what do you do in the band? Jenny Taylor of Lipstick and Spurs. I write, direct, produce and perform with Lipstick and Spurs Country Choir

musicians get access to venues, promotion and facilities with the support of the fabulous Darebin council arts staff. Darebin is home to hundreds of musicians and it’s great to see who’s best in show.

Using three words, describe what festival-goers can expect from your performance at Darebin Music Feast. Classic classy country-entertainment.

If you had to give us one reason to catch your set at the festival, what would that be? Jenny Taylor and Lipstick and Spurs really are fun, combining great musicianship, choreography and country songs, and Suzannah Espie, whom I love and adore, is playing with us. I’m still blushing, such a performer crush.

Who or what do you think the highlight of the Darebin Music Feast will be this year? High Street Bells Choir CD launch, Songwriters Award, Steve Blackburn Unbearably Hip. Why is the Darebin Music Feast an important community celebration? It’s a mini Tamworth. All the local musicians get to see each others’ shows and buzz around together in the delightful mist of music coming out of shops, bars and halls all through the area. Professional, recreational and community

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JENNY TAYLOR AND LIPSTICK AND SPURS play the Northcote Town Hall Studio 1 on Wednesday October 15 at 8pm as part of Darebin Music Feast. Tickets available from Northcote Town Hall Booking Office or the Darebin Music Feast Website.

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SHARON JONES & THE DAp-kINGS Melbourne Town Hall, Saturday September 20 Photos by Amelia King

Pop music is in a weird place right now. Well, at least a lot weirder than when Justin Timberlake was last on Australian shores seven years ago. In a contemporary landscape where the biggest female names in the game are spitting rhymes about their derrières, males are singing predominately about their dicks and boy bands are being caught out for sending naked Snapchats to fans, Timberlake’s return after an elongated stint in Hollywood couldn’t feel any more refreshing - a sentiment forced home tenfold from experiencing the man in a live setting. Bookending the performance with Pusher Love Girl and Mirrors and trimming all but the finest cuts from his recent double album The 20/20 Experience, Timberlake treated fans to a career-spanning, wall-to-wall hit fest served up alongside highly enthusiastic and humble banter and a rendition of Happy Birthday for a front-row fan (not to mention dance routines that put my white-boy flailing in the club to horrendous shame). It wasn’t all knock-out blows, however. Acoustic versions of My Love and What Goes Around were received in a lukewarm fashion, while covers of Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel and Michael Jackson’s Human Nature divided the vastly age-ranging crowd. But these falters were quickly forgotten when he’d return to his immense back-catalogue of mega-hits, with cuts such as Señorita, SexyBack, FutureSex, LoveStoned, Like I Love You and Cry Me A River eliciting LOVED: Señorita, I feel for responses akin to the decibel levels of the Tunguska meteorite. youuuuuuu. As the clock hit two hours and he finally departed the stage, there HATED: The deafening squeal of my was little doubt in anyone’s mind that they had just witnessed a true gig buddy when the fucking stage showman, a bona fide pop superstar and one of the finest performing elevated into the crowd. all-rounders in the world still at the top of his game. DRANk: Enough to shave away another three years off my life expectancy.

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AREA-7 Corner Hotel, Friday 19 September

“Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce to you a sister so bad, she just kicked cancer in the arse. Ms. Sharon. JOOOOOOOONNESSSS!” One of the most formidable touring forces on the planet was pushed into respite midway through 2013, with Sharon Jones, the undisputed ruler of the past decade’s soul revival, being diagnosed with bile duct cancer, delaying the launch of the LP Give The People What They Want as Ms. Jones underwent extensive and exhaustive treatment. As Binky Griptite, the MC-come-guitarist for tonight’s show, stated in Ms. Jones’ eventual introduction, that cancer was well and truly kicked in the arse, with no hesitation in returning to a prolific touring schedule (this Australian tour was planned before Sharon’s final chemotherapy administration at the beginning of the year). Tonight’s show was a loose affair as it was the last stop of this Australian tour. Taking place at Melbourne Town Hall, which is a venue not often privy to live music, the setting imbued a sense of old school blues revue. The sound wasn’t great, the mix evaporating in the expansive ceiling, but a sense of nonstandard charm more than compensated. Things took a little while to take off after tonight’s main star took the stage. The music was solid, but ear-monitor difficulties appeared to be a minor distraction for Ms. Jones. Of course, she soon hit her stride, emanating star power over the band and show, acting as benevolent band dictator a la the Godfather of Soul. The homespun connection with the audience resulted in a rotating roster of characters gracing the stage for a dance-off with Ms. Jones, all hitting their mark better than any well-cast plant could. The control over the band extended to the crowd as an unruly interaction resulted in the band being cut mid-song by Ms. Jones, until she diplomatically resolved the minor fracas with resounding diplomacy. Shortly after, Ms Jones made her way to the bar onstage (yep, there was a bar complete with a cocktail bartender placed just beside the LOVED: Ms Jones’ commanding cool. amp stack), grabbed a martini as she perched an elbow, looking like an HATED: Strict 11pm curfew. icon, turning to the audience as she took a sip. DRANk: Not much, but craved the LAcHLAN kANONIUk

cocktails being served up onstage.

ROck’N’ROLL DAMNATION Hi-Fi Bar, Saturday October 20

Well, that was like a giant party with your most unruly mates, and what was not to celebrate? First, Area-7, Australia’s finest ska-punk outfit turned 20. That’s an un-fucking-believable achievement - they’re not a bunch of old bastards ± they’re fast, furious and on form. Why they’ve never been as big as The Living End is a mystery. Secondly, have two musical genres ever been more made for each other than ska and punk? That’s not a rhetorical question ± the answer’s clearly no. Kudos to Area-7 for staying true to their musical roots: they grew out of a Madness tribute band, added the punk edge and never compromised. That said, one of the evening’s highlights came from the rockabilly ballpark ± Rumble In Brighton Tonight that never sounded as dirty and mean when The Stray Cats did it. The encore version of AC/DC’s Long Way To The Top also scorched ± the extensive and tight horn section doing the bagpipe bit was particularly awesome. The night nearly peaked during Road Rage with the spectacle of some proper punk circle-pit action. Thanks to John “Stevo” Stevens, the lead singer, for the prior public safety announcement: “If you don’t know what you’re doing, get the fuck out.” We’re not being facetious; it was genuinely heart-warming to see such a large gathering of punks and sharpies. It was also nice to see Stevo’s genuine affection for the crowd and fans. While a crowd may never have been referred to as motherfuckers so frequently before, it was said with love. Stevo, who was looking super sharp: booted and suited, even thanked long-standing fans by name, gave them his camera and asked them to film bits (which they accidentally fucked up, LOVED: No fauxhawks here. but it was late by that time so probably to be expected). That’s class. HATED: I don’t care about whatever Shit got out of hand ± but really, because it’s not over until someone nihilistic punk ethos you might have gets dragged out of the crowd with glass poking out of their leg. going on, don’t throw bottles you

While it was meant to be a celebration of AC/DC’s 40th anniversary and Albert Record’s 50th, it was more accurate to describe the evening as a showcase for some of Melbourne’s finest wailing, hard and heavy rock. Grindhouse kicked off the bill. Mick Simpson, their lead singer, is particularly impressive ± he’s a big man with an even bigger set of pipes. The highlight of their set was the disgustingly-titled and excellently rock‘n’roll-driven $2 Spoof Bin. Child followed with their brand of stoner/bluesy hard rock. Their lead singer, Mathias Northway, has some of the world’s skinniest pins and a neat turn of phrase ± he described Touch Too Much, their AC/DC tune as a, “Red, rockin’, throbber of a song”. Indeed it is. Dead City Ruins absolutely nailed it. They’ve taken the tack that if you’re gonna’ lick, it you might as well fuck it. Good on them. We wish more bands would push that rock excess boat out. They sound more like Anthrax than AC/DC, but fuck, they were fun and they’re unabashedly theatrical. Jake Wiffen’s range is also extraordinary. He can hit notes that dolphins would hear. Ostensibly, King of The North headlined. Bloody hell, they make an extraordinary sound for a two-piece, but the highlight of their set for mine was when they were joined by former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans for Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be and Highway To Hell. Sadly, The Bad Boy Boogie Band seemed a bit tacked on. They only played Let There Be Rock and Rock‘n’Roll Damnation ± with Evans on bass ± but by then, the crowd had mostly dispersed. It might’ve been aural fatigue, because the bands were all ear-bleedingly loud, but that was a royal shame because it rocked. It goes without saying that no one does AC/ LOVED: the Bon lookalike in the auDC as well as AC/DC, but it’s still a kick to hear those songs played dience wearing overalls. live and a rare treat to have Evans playing them. HATED: that peeps split before the

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LUCA BRASI Ding Dong Lounge, Saturday September 20 Saturday night saw Van Dieman Land lords Luca Brasi flood the Ding Dong Lounge with their loyal, tattooed, denim-wearing fan base and Jawbreaker-esque punk rock tracks for their Get Sad, See Mates east coast tour. Sporting their Tasmanian origin like a badge of honour, Luca Brasi have gained a well-deserved status as one of Tassie’s punk rock/musical icons, and seeing them push Ding Dong’s 420-person capacity room to its brink was a testament to their ever-growing legendary presence on the mainland. Tigers were the first band on the bill. As one of Melbourne’s punk rock assets, they certainly proved their worth in talent and value throughout the course of their set on the night. It can be pretty tough to open a show, but the band made sure to create a vibe from the first chord to the last. As their set pushed on and more people starting filling out the venue, they had a healthy crowd hanging off their every word and digging their fast and melodic punk rock tunes. Next up were Initials, who quickly captured the audience with their dark post-punk tunes. As a regular punter to punk rock shows in Melbourne, I’ve grown quite familiar with this band and can honestly say that this was one of the best times I’ve seen them perform. The sound was powerful, they played tightly and the command and technique of their much-loved drummer Adam Collins left everyone in awe of his skill and presence as one of the best punk rock drummers in Melbourne. By this stage in the night, the venue was packed and the people were ready for the attack of guitar-laden emotional punk rock anthems that Luca Brasi were about to play. While many people may know the band for their most cherished and popular track, Theme Song From HQ, anyone who has seen or heard of this band will know that they’re no one-hit wonder. From the word go, they had the room in the palm of their hands and weren’t without their section of screaming, stage-diving, shoe-drinking fans at the front of the stage who were singing along to every word of every track as if it was their favourite song of all time. The guitar work of handsome boy Tom Busby was effortlessly flawless as he shredded in his trademark style which is somewhat reminiscent of J Mascis, but has made it his own, distinct technique. Front man Tyler Richardson proved his kind and humble nature multiple times within the show by expressing his true appreciation of the LOVED: Busby’s guitar work. support from their fans in between nailing his catchy vocal lines and HATED: Guitar pedal kicking stage slaying the bass guitar like the bloody champion he is. After a zillion divers. stage dives and drinks from shoes, the band closed their set and the DRANK: Out of my shoe. night moved into a blur of fruity cocktails and hazy memories. CHADS EXINGTON

King Gizzard’s first LP 12 Bar Bruise came out bang-on two years ago. Next month we’ll get album number five, I’m in Your Mind Fuzz (and apparently another one’s already in the bag). This as a standalone fact is pretty impressive. But with such a rapid rollout of content comes the risk of confusing listeners or issuing superfluous releases in order to live up to the ‘prolific’ reputation. As silly as the band’s name is, and as ridiculous as their extended personnel is, Gizzard don’t do gags. Following the industry rulebook, heeding advice to ‘pace yourselves, wait for the big hit before making your next move,’ isn’t how they roll. Too many bands play the game and, in doing so, sacrifice any real danger or excitement that might’ve been in them. Not only does King Gizzard show no concern for playing along, but they make fucking good music. And to the benefit of us lucky sods, they make a lot of it. There’s a blessed spirit of youth running through everything they do. Each successive record has been a noted divergence from its predecessor, but the invocation of classic psych-rock and garage blues is a constant. What sets King Gizzard apart is that, unlike psych-rock also-rans such as Temples, their music doesn’t sound studied. They mightn’t be astonishing innovators, but heck, it’s hard to think of anyone anywhere in the world right now making music with such a bubbling wealth of invigorated ideas. Tonight you could see it ± and you could sure as shit feel it ± no one gets a bigger kick out of this music than the band itself. Despite having four incredible and widely embraced records to choose from, the set list focused on songs we haven’t heard yet. What is this ± stubbornness? Proof that they’ve moved on from what we think we know about them? No. It’s just where they’re at. Indeed, for this event to be maximum fun ± for band and audience ± it was essential that they harnessed the magic that’s running through their veins right now. As far as conventional songwriting goes, this year’s Oddments is perhaps Gizzard’s strongest collection of tunes thus far. The band onstage this evening (except perhaps during Hot Wax and Sleepwalker) was an altogether different beast. What we got was seven seriously switched-on madmen dishing out hypnotizing guitar sounds, rib-bruising rhythms and maniacal group falsetto mantras. Their music mightn’t necessitate having seven members, but that’s hardly the point. King LOVED: Damn! The Murlocs got Gizzard is as much a gang as it is a band and their blasting strength is some grooves. the result of seven bodies, united in their attack. HATED: Nope. DRANK: All of the beer. AUGUSTUS WELBY

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Define your genre in five words or less: NeoAustraliana. What do you love about making music? I love being part of a piece of an intangible thing that’s being created right there in the present. I love watching the other musicians interacting. While it’s happening, there’s nothing else in the universe, then it’s gone. What do you hate about the music industry? Being reluctant to tell a great artist how much you enjoy their work, because you don’t want them to think you’re another opportunistic wanker trying schmooze. Schmoozing, that’s what I hate the most. What can a punter expect from your live show? Us regretting not having made a set list, maybe a little tiff between Matt and me. Some disjointed stories, and some lovely songs about mostly sad things. What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?

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Our brand new album, The Valiant and the Brave. We just released it. Also our debut album from 2012, Somebody’s Opus. Both are sound investments. When’s the gig and with who? Wednesday night at the Melbourne Folk Club (Bella Union) in Carlton. The other acts are The Tiger and Me, and Archer. It’s a super exciting show for us to do. Love both those acts! What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed? Instagram. Why should everyone come and see your band? Because we don’t come down here very often, and we have such a lovely time. Plus we have Jan Van Dijk playing fiddle with us, and he is superb! STARBOARD CANNONS launch their album at the Melbourne Folk Club tonight from 7.30pm. Tickets available through bellaunion. com.au.

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979

The Physical World (Last Gang Records)

Death From Above 1979 have released their second album – The Physical World – nine years, 10 months and 17 days after their debut album, You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine. During that period Death From Above 1979 has become arguably the world’s most credible rock act. I mean, have you ever heard anyone rag on them? EVERBODY loves them and that’s off one release. Due to the importance of DFA1979 to rock music fans out there I thought it only suitable to go through each song from The Physical World in order: 1. Cheap Talk – Quite modern and emotional for DFA1979 but a shot in the arm all the same. A solid opener that won’t win you over but will not leave you disappointed either. 2. Right On, Frankenstein! – This is classic 1979. It’s like a song recorded in the same sessions as You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine. The major difference between this song and say Romantic Rights is the stylistically accented progressive rock outro. 3. Virgins – Speaking of prog rock, this song slays along with the inexorable grit and sexuality of Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. In line with macho sexuality of that era Virgins opens with the line: “Where have all the virgins gone?” Potentially the plea of two aging rock stars whose groupies that were 17 when their first album came out in 2004 have now, for the most part, had their first kid and boob jobs? Critically, this track highlights the over-production of The Physical World, or maybe it’s the polish that comes with vocalist Sebastian Grainger being a recording artist for 15 years, that makes the song sound a bit emo. 4. Always On – More classic DFA1979, imagine Black History Month meets Turn It Out from the debut. 5. Crystal Ball – As much as it pains me to say it, this song is clichéd filler. 6. White Is Red – Icy guitar and emotional vocals. Ostensibly this song would be more at home on Radiohead’s The Bends than a DFA1979 album, but you know what? It works. 7. Trainwreck 1979 – The single that everyone has heard or seen from a fan posting it on Facebook. This song embodies the dance/punk aesthetic that made the band an instant classic 10 years ago but via production and a couple of stylistic tweaks makes the song’s vibe even more vibey – the bridge at two-minutes-in

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is amazing. 8. Nothin’ Left – As driving as a truckie, 36 hours and a gram of meth down, into a 48 hour route; this song will become a fan fave. 9. Government Trash – Cut from the same cloth as Nothin’ Left, this song is owned by Jesse F. Keeler’s bass playing. 10. Gemini – It’s suitable that the song featuring a jarring ‘space’ guitar sound should be named after a constellation. This song partner’s up nicely with Go Home, Get Down from their debut album. 11. The Physical World – A spacey synth effect opens this song (the only reference point to Keeler’s beloved MSTRKFT) then Grainger cries, “I can’t have you because you don’t try / staring at nothing / nothing is right” and then drops a riff as good as the stellar bass line from the debut’s Little Girl. DENVER MAXX

BEST TRACK: Right On, Frankenstein IF YOU LIKE THIS YOU WILL LIKE: You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine Death From Above 1979, Kick Out The Jams MC5, Silence Yourself Savages, I Want It All Trans Am. IN A WORD: Stoner-boner

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JUNGLEPUSSY

Nah (Independent) Junglepussy’s delivery on Nah is incredible: a meticulous, razor-sharp flow over a dreamy, classic East Coast instrumental. Each line is a choice gem, but MVP goes to the shade via #cleaneating stab, “I see you eatin’ MickyDees / Know you ain’t love yourself / I’m up in Trader Joe’s / Shopping cart full of health”.

THE VERONICAS

You Ruin Me (Sony) Returning after many years away from the spotlight, The Veronicas could have gone a lot of directions with their comeback single. I was holding out for a huge EDM banger, but instead we receive a quite nice, piano-driven ballad, showcasing a killer vocal take in a stripped-back arrangement. Doesn’t reach LDR-heights, plus the crutch of lyrical couplets is a little ill-refined, but still a solid return from the sisters Veronica.

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These Lights (Independent) A stuttering burst of off-kilter R&B groove, These Lights is a sparking offering from solo singer-producer project DXHeaven. A palette of electronica blasts and retrofuturist tones congeal for an idiosyncratic interstellar BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 46

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Lying Dead, With A Bar Of Soap (Independent) Kiwi collective The All Seeing Hand don’t deal in easygoing music. Or live performances for that matter. A precarious state of mind meant I could only ingest a morsel of their harrowing and resounding showing at this year’s Camp A Low Hum. Lying Dead, With A Bar Of Soap doesn’t stray from their imperative relentlessness in every aspect. The All Seeing Hand attack the mind quite like no other.

Intoxicated Man 2LP MICK HARVEY

ABOVE 1979

sojourn, with a tasty lashing of Moog-wailing on the tail end.

Northface (Independent) Rewind a week and a half ago, UV boi is delivering the best set of BIGSOUND 2014. It wasn’t even a close contest. Here, the red-hot producer continues his run of team-ups, this time with fellow Brisbanite Blair De Milo for a chirpy, almost-slow-jam on the sensual Northface. It’s a turn away from UV boi’s penchant for outright bangers; an assuring display of stylistic dexterity.

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King Gizzard performing Head On/Pill to a packed, batshit crazy Gasometer felt truly historical. Real talk.

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Go (Blank Sea) (Create/Control) I’m guessing the parenthetical section of the title was added to prevent confusion with Grimes ‘Grimey’ Grimes’ recent single, which dropped the same week as Zola Jesus’ first single from upcoming full-length Taiga. Confusing coincidence aside, Go (Blank Sea) is decent, cinematic pop, but impassioned vocal inflection does the heavy lifting on an otherwise uninteresting composition.

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DRUNK MUMS

Nanganator (Independent) Delivering a dizzying blast of garage punk direct to the cranium, Drunk Mums whip up a potent frenzy of sick fuckin’ riffs in their ode to sharehouse living’s most vital appliance. “Ten pack of bulbs / Won’t break the bank”. Cheap thrills, good times. Nanganator captures a time and place with gritted teeth, all while calling back to the glory days of shout-a-long pub rock with the catchy chorus cry of, “NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA. NANGANATOR!” Get it in ya.

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SHARON JONES & THE DAp-kINGS

Gubba (Popfrenzy)

Give The People What They Want (Daptone Records/Shock)

How things have changed for Sydney’s Jonathan Boulet in the space of a few short years. In 2009 he released his well-received debut self-titled album, a follow-up in 2012 and now in 2014, his third album Gubba’s release marks a very distinct change of sound. Gone is the folkish charm that endeared him to audiences across the country via way of live shows and triple j airplay. In its place is a hard to describe thrash-indie sound. The vocals take a back seat among the considered noise on the album. On first listen, this record comes across as an undirected clusterfuck. It feels messy and it’s just so different from his old stuff that listening to this album becomes rather a jarring experience. After several spins, this album feels completely different from when first played. After a handful of listens, it begins to have the same kind of appeal of The Hives successful signature sound. That being carefully and painstaking crafted loud noise that comes across like it was just thrown together, the reality being anything but. Hold It Down becomes a favourite due to its desperate plea-style vocals, while Creeper is brilliant as it sounds entirely like a song with such a title should. It should be the soundtrack for a stalker movie spoof. You’re A Man is the best Hives impression, Boulet really nails it. This album will polarise people because of its loud and uncompromising style, but if that’s your thing, it may just be one of your favourite local releases for the year. BEST TRAck: Hold It Down IF YOU LIkE THESE, YOU’LL LIkE THIS: The Hives, Dappled Cities, Deep Sea Arcade IN A wORD: Brash

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There just ain’t no keeping a good woman down. Sharon Jones had a showdown with cancer last year and on all accounts she seems to have won that fight. Jones is back this year and giving the people exactly what they want. By now y’all should know that all Jones’ fans want is retro-fabulous, sweet soul and funk grooves. This album drops tunes that sound like they’re long lost nuggets from the late ‘60s or early ‘70s. It’s a highly accomplished blend of the familiar vintage sounds of Motown and Stax with flourishes that wink in the direction of Philly. The funky strut of Retreat!, which serves as a warning to anyone who may come a-courting, features shrill triumphant blasts of horns and reedy sax and a joyously stomping beat. It showcases Jones in full effect and proves to be a wildly energetic start to the album. Backing vocalists Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan add a little bit of girl group perspective to cuts like We Get Along and the highly infectious Making Up And Breaking Up. This album consolidates on everything Jones does best. It doesn’t signify any radical change of direction but when the groove BEST TRAck: Retreat! continues to feel so good, why change a thing? IF YOU LIkE THESE, YOU’LL LIkE THIS: Merry Clayton, Lyn Collins or Marva Whitney IN A wORD: BAM!

THE SIDEMAN

THE cREASES

Gradient (Liberation)

MEGAN wASHINGTON

There There (Universal)

There There is the second full-length album from Australian singer/songwriter Megan Washington. After the success of her debut album, I Believe You Liar, expectations for There There were very high, and she didn’t disappoint. Recorded in London, it features an impressive mix of catchy pop tunes and heartfelt ballads. Producer Sam Dixon encouraged Washington to write about personal experiences, resulting in an honest album which will tug at your heartstrings. This emotion is particularly highlighted in Marry Me, a track in which Washington details her regret following a broken engagement. Washington showcases her flair for infectious ‘80s inspired pop with opener Yellow & Blue and second single Limitless. Despite the heartbreak etched in piano ballads, To Or Not Let Go and One For Sorrow, these tunes are favourites. Washington’s beautiful voice shines through on the standout track, Begin Again. Megan Washington has matured artistically, and this is clearly evident on There There. The different styles on the album, combined with the honest nature of the BEST TRAck: Begin Again lyrics, ensure that it’s a memorable one. IF YOU LIkE THESE, YOU’LL LIkE THIS: Sia, Sarah Blasko ALI BIRNIE IN A wORD: Honest

Brisbane has turned into what Perth was 10 years ago in terms of rolling out quality bands on the regular. The Creases are one of the latest bands to make waves outside of their native Queensland. This year they played Laneway Festival via triple j Unearthed and have recently brought out the EP Gradient. The lead single Static Lines kicks things off in fine fashion. There’s a laconic, almost lethargic charm about the way the song ticks along. It’s easy listening without being anything close to boring. The track picks up pace and accelerates as it goes along and in the end, demands attention. It sure is a great way to start off the five-track release. How Long ’Til I Know keeps the good run going; the laid back nature of the song’s sound feels slightly ‘70s just with a more modern production value. Fall Guy is a little more stripped back, and after three songs have played, it’s all that’s needed to know that this is a band that has a unique sound and going to going places. Do You Know Why has a distinctly different vocal style, reminiscent of The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas’ unmistakable trademark sound. Title track Gradient closes out the EP nicely. It’s probably not the strongest track on the release, but that’s why it’s at the end. That withstanding, it’s still a really good track, it’s just missing that hook that grabs you and makes you really remember it. Gradient is a genuinely exciting release from The Creases. Let’s BEST TRAck: How Long ’Til I Know hope they can push on and deliver a really solid IF YOU LIkE THESE, YOU’LL LIkE THIS: Tame debut album when the time comes. Impala, Cub Sport, Hungry Kids of Hungary IN A wORD: Promising

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JOE BONAMASSA

Esk (Inertia)

Different Shades of Blue ( J&R Adventures) This being his 11th solo album of blues rock in just 14 years, Joe Bonamassa could be forgiven for running out of new ways to express his prodigious guitar talents on record. Thankfully, Different Shades of Blue finds the 37 year-old American axe-slinger in top form and showing once again why he’s one of the hottest sixstring shredders in the world today. This is the Grammy nominee’s first album to feature all original material; a significant step for a blues rock purist. Not that the influences aren’t as glaringly obvious as usual; the hands of Clapton, Page and Rory Gallagher are all over this record, and that can only ever be a good thing. At the top of the pile for rock riffage is second track Oh Beautiful!, which rivals anything found on Led Zeppelin II, while Heartache Follows Wherever I Go brings the melancholic blues and there’s even a Queen-esque ballad to keep things varied with Never Give All Your Heart. Bonamassa is often labelled as Eric Clapton’s natural successor, although Clapton himself probably wouldn’t take kindly to that, given he’s still putting out records BEST TRAck: Oh Beautiful! himself. In saying that, it’s a fitting sentiment, and IF YOU LIkE THESE, YOU’LL LIkE THIS: Eric this record will only serve to reinforce it. Clapton, Rory Gallagher, Jimmy Page IN A wORD: Riffy pAUL McBRIDE

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There’s nothing wrong with being a WGWAG ± or “white guy with acoustic guitar,” for those of you playing at home. It may be a cliché-ridden path, but it can be avoided if you play your cards right. Alas, it’s here where Jack Carty, a longserving WGWAG from Brisbane via Melbourne via Sydney via Bellingen, has had to fold. Esk, his third studio album, is one heavy with songs (14, in fact, spread over nearly an hour), but decidedly light on personality and introspection. Carty begs, borrows and steals from everyone from Nick Drake to Josh Pyke and back again, but even their influence can’t add flourishes of colour to what is a decidedly grey affair. There is no lack of talent on Carty’s behalf, who possesses a very capable baritone and can pluck his strings with the best of them. On Esk, however, it’s all too easy for the songs to get lost in the background. There’s a myriad of reasons that make Esk a disappointing listen, but perhaps the most prominent of them all is the fact that Carty himself is capable of so much more. BEST TRAck: Honey, Do You Know The Way Home Great things will come to this man, but it sadly will IF YOU LIkE THESE, YOU’LL LIkE THIS: Nick Drake, not be found here. Bright Eyes, Ryan Adams IN A wORD: Lacklustre DAVID JAMES YOUNG

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• coq roq wednesdays - feat: various djs Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm.

• dreamcoat + nelson dore + we tigers Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5.00.

• jaspora + luke seymour band + dan

krochmal Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00. • low fly incline + elbrus + hollow hounds + pale lizard Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00. • mo’soul - feat: fulton street Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

• nafasi + lady oscar + trick dog syndicate John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

• open decks vinyl party Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:00pm.

• open mic Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. • pete ewing + georgie darvidis + kelsey

james Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. • smoke stack rhino + the ugly kings + a lesser ego Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $5.00. • the bennies Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong. 8:00pm. • tom jones + lanie lane Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.

• wunder wunder + buried feather + lanks Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $8.00.

• yum yum cult + spermaids + duck duck chop Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc • bopstretch Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

• kylie auldist & the glenroy allstars Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $82.95.

• nathan slater quartet Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15.00.

• peter hearne & dizzy’s big band with

celeste coulson Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14.00.

• ruby’s live jazz after dark - feat: farfalla

sky Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $15.00. • sassy (mama alto sings sarah vaughan) Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. $24.00.

Bar, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $4.00.

• bombay bicycle club + city calm down Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $69.90.

• byo vinyl night Yarra Lounge, Yarraville. 7:30pm.

• chambers + the stephen black trio Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $7.00.

• cinema 6 + rolling perpetual groove show

+ matt david + celeste gibbons Vinyl Bar, Moonee Ponds. 8:00pm.

• closure in moscow + jericco Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $17.85.

• dead city ruins + the lazys + black aces Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

• fierce mild + you & your friends + fifth

friend + del boca vista Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick.

8:00pm.

• griswolds Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $15.00. • guitar wars - feat: dismiss into dreams Fawkner. 7:30pm. $15.00.

• jackson reid briggs & the heaters +

shifters + gorsha + hugo costin Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

• kill tv + spidey spidey + misssta Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $10.00.

• liam gerner Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

• acoustic sessions - feat: nussy Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm.

• ben salter Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

• brad martin project Penny Black, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

• damon smith Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

• daryl roberts + mike rudd Clifton Hill Hotel, Clifton Hill. 8:30pm.

• driving south - feat: zevon & the

werewolves Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm. • golgotha motel Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. • melbourne folk club - feat: the starboard cannons + archer + the tiger & me Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 8:00pm. $20.00.

• open mic Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford. 8:00pm. • open mic/jam Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm.

• rowena wise + dom byrne + david craft Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

• the brunswick hotel’s open mic Brunswick

+ dj vince peach & pierre baroni Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $10.00.

• right! + sara retallick Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:00pm.

• safia + grmm + brave Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $12.00.

• shallow grave + the arbiter + alpha wolf +

failure + overlord Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm.

• the acfields + burnt letters + dan parsons Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $12.00.

• the andy mcgarvie trio + empty halls +

fosset & badger Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood.

8:30pm. $5.00.

• the astros + \ Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $7.00.

• tomorrow’s tulips + the babe rainbow

+ ross de chene’s hurricanes Tote Hotel,

Collingwood. 5:00pm.

• where’s grover + muscle mary + stoned to

death + clint flick + cabin fever Mr Boogie Man

Bar, Abbottsford. 8:00pm.

• whole lotta blues - feat: jimi hocking +

brendan forward Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East.

7:00pm.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc • amber ferraro & the mikela brownly

quintet Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $14.00.

• b3 breakout 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00. • free range funk - feat: jake judd +

tigerfunk + lewis cancut Lucky Coq, Windsor.

7:00pm.

• jazz thursdays - feat: tamara kuldin & the

john montesante quintet The Commune, East Melbourne. 6:00pm. $20.00.

• minton’s playhouse sessions - feat: robert

• the hammond organ nights Musicland, Fawkner. • wine whiskey women - feat: maddie duke +

• peppercorn jazz band Open Studio, Northcote.

7:00pm.

the brouhaha with jenny biddle Drunken Poet,

West Melbourne. 8:00pm.

THURSDAY 25 SEpTEMBER

INDIE, ROck, pOp, METAL, pUNk & cOVERS • 8 bit love + claws & organs + penny bohan John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

• a strength within + reactioons Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

• angus & julia stone Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:30pm. $64.90.

• arrester + broads + domini forster Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

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• all day fritz The Post, St Kilda. 8:00pm.

• dan krochmal Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. • hugh mcginlay & the recessive genes

• open mic Bar Of Bengal, Yarraville. 8:00pm.

Abbotsford. 8:30pm.

simone The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. • movement 9 Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd.

Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm.

• adrian stoyles Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm.

• reverend funk & the horns of salvation

boomers Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $6.00.

• the peter petrucci trio Bennetts Lane Jazz Club,

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• new tides + michael plater Yarra Hotel,

bangs Public Bar, North Melbourne. 8:30pm. $7.00. • the plastered bastards + the rims Evelyn

Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

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+ katie jacobs + richard putnam + lucy mckinnon Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5.00. • nick cocklin + david craft Drunken Poet, West

• little desert + blue screen of death + dead

• the marlenes + the vacant smiles + the

• tom fryer band + slipper 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

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+ the misbelievers + the kick its Musicland,

• sunny koll (between the bars) Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm.

GIG OF THE wEEk!

9:00pm. $20.00. 8:00pm.

• ruby’s live jazz after dark - feat: the

thursday trio Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd.

7:00pm. $15.00.

• sassy (mama alto sings sarah vaughan)

Melbourne. 8:00pm.

• prince thursdays - feat: various artists Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

• sophie officer + mel wilkinson + chloe

morgan Highlander, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • tangrams Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. • whole lotta blues - feat: jimi hocking Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:00pm.

FRIDAY 26 SEpTEMBER

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc • emma sidney & the go Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $15.00.

• ajak kwai Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.

• bella wolf Open Studio, Northcote. 6:00pm.

• cannonball + chantal mitvalsky Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.

• diana jowsey & the roger clark quartet

• the outfit Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

• timothy young & giulio plotino Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $38.00.

+ forces + sui et sui + tam vantage Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $12.00.

• horace bones + dj max crawdaddy Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $13.00.

• jackson firebird Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $13.00. • johnny cash karaoke Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

• juke box racket Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 9:00pm.

• laura palmer + break the wall + drexler +

charm Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 8:00pm. $8.00.

• maxi priest Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $69.90.

• menage a ska + loonee tunes Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:00pm. $5.00.

• mesa cosa + scotdrakular + the might boys

+ the shabbab John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

• miami horror + thief + tora 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.

• midnight shifter + shadow queen + the

black alleys + junipers Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

• oolluu + devilmonkey + the dan dans Vinyl

Luwow, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $10.00.

• jeremy woolhouse’s silverbeat +

jacqueline gawler Boite Surrey Music Cafe, 8:00pm. $18.00.

• ruby’s classic blue note series - feat: sam

appapoulay Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20.00.

• ruby’s search for jazz cats 3 Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. $10.00.

• sassy (mama alto sings sarah vaughan) Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $24.00.

• sukaro gypsy jazz band Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $20.00.

• the intrepid hounds Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $20.00.

• trio agogo The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

INDIE, ROck, pOp, METAL, pUNk & cOVERS

disasters Colonial Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.

Bar, Moonee Ponds. 8:00pm.

• osborne again & why don’t you love me?

tape label showcase - feat: velcro + jack lee Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. • roots of music - feat: ivan ooze + the dye + big words Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 8:30pm. $10.00. • royalty noise + san sakaar + mondegreen + jjoobbee Star Hotel, South Melbourne. 8:00pm. $8.00. • shihad + captives Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. • spod + justin heazlewood + alex cameron Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

• sunbeam sound machine + i a man + hollow

everdaze + chips calypso Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00.

• the bangs + the vacant smiles + damon

perilo Espy, St Kilda. 9:00pm.

• knights on standby Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford.

• the bennies + morning glory + rockenspiele

• the fckups + the balls + coffin wolf Whole

• the bennies & morning glory + the bennies

8:00pm.

Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. $10.00.

• a basket of mammoths (single launch) +

the underhanded + inedia & gods Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.

• angus & julia stone Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:30pm. • buried feather + warmth crashes in + dj

adalita Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 9:30pm.

• can’t say Platform One, Melbourne. 9:00pm. • chris wilson Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 5:30pm.

Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:30pm.

• geoffrey o’connor (fan fiction launch)

+ dj chris northside + gogo goddesses The

• funkeopia - feat: black jesus experience

Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm.

• the melbourne improvisers collective

perkins + tim rogers + squeezebox wally + jo roberts + darren hanlon + mick thomas

• next - feat: a million dead birds laughing +

• cherry bomb European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd.

• the boys Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.

north Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 8:00pm.

• for the jumper - feat: laura jean + tex

Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20.00.

Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $24.00.

• sunny koll (between the bars) Bennetts Lane

• flanagan’s friday nights - feat: 4 miles

9:30pm.

• cocoa jackson lane + jess harlen + tee &

the refugees + jesse valach Northcote Social

Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $12.00.

• einsteins toyboys + bronnie gordon +

bellatrix Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $10.00. • electric mary + palace of the king + the lazys + moonshifter Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm.

Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 1:00pm. $15.00.

+ morning glory + phat meegz + foxtrot + wet pensioner Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $24.00. • the hunted crows + alice ivy + two headed dog + oscar buble & the butter boys Public Bar, North Melbourne. 8:30pm. $10.00.

• the lawnton bowls club Forester’s Beer & Music Hall, Collingwood. 9:30pm.

• the onyas + cuntz + chugga & the

fuckheads Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm.

• the pretty littles (single launch) + doc

holliday takes the shotgun + the mary goldsmiths Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.

• thorax + scul hazzards + masses + human

ruins Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.

• up up away + 30/70 Bar Open, Fitzroy. 10:00pm.

• veruca salt + bloods Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $59.00.

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• watt’s on - feat: various artists Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:30pm.

AcOUSTIc/cOUNTRY/BLUES/FOLk • lloyd spiegel Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $15.00.

• flying engine stringband Railway Hotel (nth Fitzroy), Fitzroy North. 9:30pm.

• harmaniax Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

• juana molina + alyx dennison Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 7:00pm. $38.00.

• jules boult Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

• rhythm kitchen Irish Times Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

• sandi thom Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm.

• sean mcmahon & the moonmen Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:30pm.

• spencer p jones Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. • the cherry dolls Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:30pm.

• the tipplers Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:30pm. • thomas hugh + dan lethbridge Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $15.00.

VERUcA SALT

Veruca Salt, the little brute, has just gone down the garbage chute. And she will meet, as she descends, A rather different set of friends. Veruca Salt have descended from the factory and are here to spoil you with some of the finest alt-rock to ever come out of Loompaland (Chicago, Illinois). Follow Veruca Salt down the garbage shoot to The Corner Hotel September 26, 30 and October 1. Tell daddy to be quick and grab you a ticket to their third show because the first two have sold out.

ANGUS & JULIA STONE

The sibling songbirds made in heaven, Angus and Julia Stone, are strapping you in and taking you on a musical journey. In between the disagreements that are unavoidable between brother and sister, the pair have released three studio albums including the ARIA Award winning Down the Way. Fly safe on the soothing Big Jet Plane that is Angus & Julia Stone at The Palais Theatre September 25 and 26.

• traditional irish music session - feat: dan

bourke Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.

• borodin quartet Melbourne Recital Centre,

& cargo blues band + southbound snake charmers Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $10.00. • grand final breakfast - feat: sun god replica + empat lima + the telescopes + mc stew farrell Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00am. • grand final day - feat: footy + tijuana peanut + the clip clop club Yarra Hotel,

• clave mania Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.

• horsell common + my echo + captives +

• traditional irish music session - feat: dan

bourke Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.

SATURDAY 27 SEpTEMBER

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc Southbank. 8:00pm. $50.00.

• connie lansberg quartet Regent Club Spa, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $20.00.

• disco sensation - feat: passerine + disco

dollies + dj donnie disco The Luwow, Fitzroy.

8:00pm. $5.00.

• emily soon Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm.

• funk downstairs - feat: dj manchild Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

• john montesante quintet Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 9:00pm. $20.00.

• jon delaney (distance launch) Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $20.00.

• olivia chindamo quintet Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

• raleigh williams Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $25.00.

• ruby’s live jazz & blues after dark - feat:

Abbotsford. 12:00pm.

have/hold Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. • julian simonsz + soli tesema + tasha amoroso Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $15.00. • king wolf Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. • lincoln lefevre + jamie hay + tigers + union pacific + georgia maq + mara threat + laser brains Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 6:00pm. $10.00. • little house godz + don frankenstein + the allnight bars + rock monster Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford. 5:00pm.

• mighty duke & the lords + modesty + dj fee

b2 + dj woody mcdonald + dj mohair slim Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 12:00pm.

• miyazaki! + charm + elevator talk + late

nights + joe guiton Vinyl Bar, Moonee Ponds. 8:00pm.

• palace of the king + the lazys + the deep

end Public Bar, North Melbourne. 8:30pm. $10.00.

• paul wookey & the substitutes Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $15.00.

• power Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm.

• sarah stone + peta & the wolves + jackson

mclaren + sophie officer Espy, St Kilda. 8:00pm.

$12.00.

• sky needle + cuntz + per purpose + dead

shred + viv Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 3:00pm.

• slow grind fever #17 - feat: dj ginger light Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 10:00pm. $5.00.

• spencer p jones Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm. • the infants + mangelwurzel Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 8:30pm. $10.00.

• the public opinion afro orchestra + the

let your hair down girls Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

• the sweet apes + far away stables Wrangler Studios, Footscray. 8:00pm.

• the sweet apes Wrangler Studios, Footscray. 8:00pm. • whitehorse + thorax + heirs + tol Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

• wild turkey + dj jeff leppard Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

steve sedergreen + mike jordan + lachlan davidson Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.

• ruby’s live jazz at 6 Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. $15.00.

• sassy (mama alto sings sarah vaughan) Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $24.00.

• sounds of songlines - feat: gavin somers

+ meriki hood aka miss hood + black jacks + dj kiwat kennell Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 8:00pm.

$10.00.

• the furbelows + kelsey james Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.

• the holiday adventure Forester’s Beer & Music Hall, Collingwood. 9:30pm.

INDIE, ROck, pOp, METAL, pUNk & cOVERS • aerials + king mammal + shadow queen +

jaysea Star Hotel, South Melbourne. 8:00pm.

• agency dub collective + the ombudsmen Bar Open, Fitzroy. 10:00pm.

• andy bull + new navy + japanese wallpaper Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm.

• bad family + hideous towns + glaciers Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm. $8.00.

• bang - feat: ryan & the goslings + the away

game + spectral fires Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $20.00.

• blue eyes cry + wayne jury The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

• brunswick hotel’s grand final day - feat:

dead city ruins + the workinghorse irons + the national evening express + the black alleys + twin ages Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick.

12:00pm.

• burlyrock 3 Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. $10.00.

• child + child + dj mermaid + space junk Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $13.00.

• deadshred + white walls + penguins +

shaking hell + cold life Grace Darling Hotel,

Collingwood. 9:00pm. $8.00.

• deja Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $12.00.

• go-go sapien + the impossible no goods +

m.a.d Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $13.00.

• golden era records night - feat: funkoars

+ briggs + vents + k21 Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

• grand final blues night - feat: smokin sam

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• gretta ziller + andrew swift + culliver

Club, Northcote. 8:30pm. $12.00.

+ christina green + teknia Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 2:00pm.

• collards greens & gravy Labour In Vain, Fitzroy.

AcOUSTIc/cOUNTRY/BLUES/FOLk • action sam European Bier Cafe, Melbourne Cbd. 10:30pm.

• backwood creatures Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:30pm.

• beachy boys Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

• chris wilson Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:00pm. • citrus jam Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:30pm.

• crazy old maurice Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm. • grand final day - feat: cabbages & kings Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 9:00pm.

• grand final day! - feat: cherrywood + dj

knave knixx Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 2:00pm.

• holy moses heartache Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

5:00pm.

artists Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 8:00pm.

• i do like mondays - feat: going swimming Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $6.00.

• japanese wallpaper + wintercoats + the

townhouses Shebeen, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. • kinematic + the mansions + ryan sterling & the sister city 303, Northcote. 3:00pm. • kinlooch troons + dumb punts + bonnie doom Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $6.00. • kylie auldist & the glenroy all stars Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

• magic mountain band + blood red bird +

• spoonful Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:30pm.

• mark snarski Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

warpigs Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $15.00.

• the brouhaha + jenny biddle 303, Northcote. 4:00pm.

• the o’dowds Irish Times Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. • vic old time jam session - feat: craig

woodward + warren rough Victoria Hotel

(brunswick), Brunswick. 5:00pm.

SUNDAY 28 SEpTEMBER

Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 3:30pm.

• rusty pickers Wesley Anne, Northcote. 5:00pm.

• hunter lee Farouk’s Olive, Thornbury. 8:30pm.

• rose hilder Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm.

• peter baylor & the roadhouse romeos Union

• fear like us + jms harrison + luke shields

+ messed up + motel love + zig zag Old Bar,

• minimum wage - feat: emma rusack +

tempura nights + snowy nasdaq Grace Darling

Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm.

• nathan kaye 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

• per purpose + tam vantage + possible

humans + the shifters John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm.

4:30pm.

• sean molloy Victoria Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 5:00pm.

• slim dime & the prairie kings Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 5:00pm.

• sunday sessions - feat: various artists Lucky Coq, Windsor. 4:00pm.

• the drunken poet turns 8 - feat: blue eyes

cry + roesy + jules boult + van walker + small town romance Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 2:00pm.

• the glorious north Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. 4:00pm.

• the peanuts Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm.

MONDAY 29 SEpTEMBER

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc • virtual anarchy (allan browne) - feat:

allan browne Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

• daryl mckenzie jazz orchestra + grace

knight The Apartment, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15.00.

• pretty city + the worriers + the rafaellas

• jazz party - feat: dj si jay gould Grace Darling

• reckless june + mojo pin + sienna wild

• paul williamson’s hammond combo Rainbow

martin Bar Of Bengal, Yarraville. 5:00pm. $10.00. • brazilian jazz - feat: tamil rogeon + doug de vries + al kerr The Everleigh, Fitzroy. 9:30pm. • glasfrosch Howler, Brunswick. 7:30pm. $24.00. • grace barbé’s the afro sound of the seychelles - feat: grace barbe Substation,

• redcoats + jackson firebird + the cherry

• peter sculthorpe-irkana iv - feat: lisa-

• paul van ross (cd launch) Bennetts Lane Jazz

+ amber isles Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00. • spencer p jones + whitt Tago Mago, Thornbury.

JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc • andrea marr & the funky hitmen + josh

Newport. 7:00pm. $35.00.

Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $20.00.

• sassy (mama alto sings sarah vaughan) Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. $24.00.

• semassin Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.

• soul chic + jess randle Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 3:00pm. $12.00.

• sun-dazed - feat: various artists Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

INDIE, ROck, pOp, METAL, pUNk & cOVERS • andy bull + new navy + peta & the wolves Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $25.00.

• band wars Musicland, Fawkner. 1:00pm. $10.00.

• bloody sundays - feat: clive j mann + new

tides + the horns of pan + mark gardner

Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

dolls Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $12.25.

• roller one + emine + tim richmond Public Bar,

Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10.00.

maree amos Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $40.00.

• ruby’s live jazz after dark - feat: piano té

Northcote. 7:30pm. $12.00.

• the eroica Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm.

• scott candlish + sunborne + lauren glezer

8:00pm.

• spod party set Public Bar, North Melbourne. 2:00am.

• stephanie carbone Wesley Anne, Northcote. 2:00pm. • sunday sessions - feat: ross hannaford Big Huey’s Diner, South Melbourne. 4:00pm.

• the broken hills band + leopard slugg +

the annie crooners Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

7:00pm.

• the executives + the fabric + soulmate Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

• the tiger & me + the bluebottles Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 4:30pm.

• three kings Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

• whitt + spencer p jones Tago Mago, Thornbury. 8:00pm.

Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $15.00. $38.00.

• the eroica Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 2:00pm. $38.00.

INDIE, ROck, pOp, METAL, pUNk & cOVERS • cherry jam Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

• mild manic Public Bar, North Melbourne. 7:00pm. $5.00. • monday night mass - feat: cured pink +

truly holy + school girl report + the galaxy folk Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. • the mutual appreciation society - feat: liam gerner & sean mcmahon Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

AcOUSTIc/cOUNTRY/BLUES/FOLk • noel meeks Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

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JAZZ, SOUL, FUNk, LATIN & wORLD MUSIc

• ben salter Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine. 4:00pm.

• adelaide chamber singers (monteverdi’s

• bob hutchison + brett lee + elise cabrèt Wesley Anne, Northcote. 7:00pm. $5.00.

• chris russell’s chicken walk + dj max

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Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

North Melbourne. 7:00pm.

• safia + grmm + brave Northcote Social Club,

fire) Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $38.00.

• monash jazz orchestra Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 7:00pm. $14.00.

crawdaddy Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 2:00pm. $5.00. • chris wilson Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 4:00pm. • crawfish dave + hogbelly morton’s country revue Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 4:00pm. • estee big band Penny Black, Brunswick. 5:00pm. • eva mcgowan Great Britain Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. • fancy hank’s whole hog roast party - feat: flying engine stringband The Mercat, Melbourne.

• nick pietsch Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.

• frankie et al Big Mouth, St Kilda. 6:30pm.

• anna cordell + the shifties + virginia slim +

12:00pm.

• ruby’s live jazz after dark - feat: dexter’s

asian connection Ruby’s Music Room, Melbourne

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ALL AGES TIMETABLE

FRIDAY SEPTEMbER 26 • Trainwreck w/ Acrasia, Set The Score, To Light Atlantis, Danger Earthquake, Earthender, and more TBA, Alexandra Secondary College, Downey Street, Alexandra, 5pm, $12, AA. • Youth Fest Skate and BMX Event Management Workshop (focuses on Event Management, Emceeing, Judging, and promo), Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, 1-4pm, for bookings call Jamie Cooke on 8734 1355. • The Bennies w/ Luca Brasi, The Gifthorse, The Decline, The Gasometer, 484 Smith St, Collingwood, 1pm, AA. SATURDAY SEPTEMbER 27 • The Sweet Apes w/ Far Away Stables, Wrangler Studios 8C Whitley Parade, West Footscray, Doors 1pm, $10 presale or $15 at the door (if not sold out), https://www. facebook.com/events/352873608197521/ AA. • Mortal Kombreak 6 w/ Bgirl Minae, Bboy Reflex, DJ Naru, Bboy Tsuji, Bboy Kreacha, and Filosophy (Third Eye), The Crom, 138 Cromwell St, Collingwood, 1.00pm - 6.00pm, $10, Contact: Catherine Pwiti on 0401 175 225, AA. SUNDAY SEPTEMbER 28 • Alphawolf w/ Failure, Vicious Cycle, Overlord, Shallowgrave, Dropout venue 18/157 Hyde Street, Yarraville, $5, 1pm-5pm, sabian@ garageagency.com.au for more details AA. • FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands - Yarra Ranges Final w/ Forever Ends Here, Small Talk, Balter Vada, Valerie Avenue, Patrick Eaton, The Bean Project, and Calloused Fingertips, Mooroolbark Community Centre, 125 Brice Ave, Mooroolbark, 6.00pm-10.30pm, $15, https://www.facebook.com/#!/ events/511196345678132/, AA. WEDNESDAY OCTObER 1 • Skate/BMX Clinic w/ Renton Millar (Pro Vert Skater) and Jake Robbins (Pro BMXer), Mansfield Skate Park, Highett Street, Mansfield ,11.00am - 4.00pm, Free, Contact: Jodie Bell on 03 5775 1654, AA.

colouring cats Public Bar, North Melbourne. 7:00pm.

• ben abraham + al parkinson Gasometer Hotel,

Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $18.00.

• benny walker + zoe k Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.

• the jex saarelaht trio Bennetts Lane Jazz Club,

INDIE, ROck, pOp, METAL, pUNk & cOVERS • aimee volkofsky & the molotovs + griya 303, Northcote. 7:30pm.

Collingwood. 7:30pm. $10.00. 7:30pm.

• discovery night - feat: the may rivers +

the dull joys + spineless reproduction Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

• drunk mums + wod Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $12.75.

• greenthief - feat: pretty city +

shadowqueen + my old dutch Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

• maybeshewill + solkyri Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 7:30pm. $55.00.

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So if you’re like me where you’re pretty much halfway through your holidays, that pile of homework you’ve been meaning to do remains untouched and you’re looking for even more ways to procrastinate doing it then I’ve got something for you! Attention female singers and emcees! Come and sharpen your vocal skill in an exclusive women’s only hip-hop pilot program led by the outstanding artists from Massive Hip-Hop Choir and Arts Centre Melbourne’s Dig Deep program. It’s running from September 24 26 at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Digital Learning Hub. And the best bit? It’s free! But you’ll need to register at digdeep.org.au/sistersonthemic or call 0411 227 038. So while we’re on the topic of free things (because who doesn’t love freebies), check out Renton Millar and Jake Robins at the Mansfield Skate Park as part of the Skate and BMX clinic, and maybe pick up a few tips and tricks while you’re at it. Or if you’re looking to step into the realm of event management check out Youth Fest Skate and BMX Event Management Workshop on Friday! Full details can be found in the All Ages Timetable Below. If you’ve got a passion for live music and missed out on tickets to Falls Festival then why not work or volunteer there? Applications have now opened for various paid staff positions (including bar staff) and festival volunteers in Lorne, Marion Bay and Byron. For more information about all positions check out fallsfestival.com.au.

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AccESS ALL AGES

Brunswick East. 9:00pm.

• mr black & blues Catfish, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

• rob snarski & jp shilo Post Office Hotel, Coburg.

Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 3:00pm.

pRESENT

• live pawn acoustic sunday - feat: various • marty kelly & the weekenders Lomond Hotel,

• woodlock + fieu + alex gibson Northcote Social

THE pUSH

Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 4:00pm. $10.00.

• jam sundays Musicland, Fawkner. 6:00pm.

• the dinner club - feat: the lagerphones Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

• veruca salt + bloods Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm. $59.00.

AcOUSTIc/cOUNTRY/BLUES/FOLk • caroline no + pat ridgewell Yarra Hotel,

MESA cOSA

What’s stickier than the floor underneath the Slurpee machine at 7/11 on the first ‘Bring Your Own Cup Day’ of Spring? The floor at The John Curtin Hotel on a Friday night, after it’s destroyed by the extremely sticky lineup of Mesa Cosa, Scotdrakula, Mighty Boys and The Shabbab. It’s a Bushdoof of mexi-party punk and anything else noisey. Join the fiesta of mayhem and madness Friday September 26 at The Curtin.

Abbotsford. 8:00pm.

• irish sessions Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. • open mic Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

• rita satch + lanks + mike gurrieri Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00.

• wrok down - feat: nikki nicholls Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $5.00

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THE DRUNkEN pOET’S 8TH BIRTHDAY The Drunken Poet is one of Melbourne’s most beloved pubs. Located opposite the veggie sheds of the Queen Victoria Market, it prides itself on being cosy, welcoming and laid back, making it the perfect location to sit back, enjoy a Guinness and listen to some live – mostly acoustic – music. On Sunday September 28, The Drunken Poet will be celebrating their eighth birthday by inviting some of their favourite musicians to grace the stage, with music from 2pm through til’ late. It’s totally free, like every other day of the year and sure to be a good time had by all.

BLUE EYES cRY

ROESY

Singer/songwriter and artist Roesy may now live in Melbourne Australia, but his journey began in Birr, Ireland, singing along to his father’s records as a boy. From an early age, his notebooks of sketches and words documented a fertile imagination and a sensitivity to the images, sights and sounds that surrounded him. Just as innocence inevitably turns to experience, Roesy moved on to writing lyrics which soon turned into songs once he taught himself to play guitar. Roesy has just come off touring Australia with Joan As Policewoman and is back in the studio writing and recording his seventh album Wolf Counsel with producer Mark Stanley (Glen Hansard, John Murry, Gemma Hayes) due for his first Australian release in November. His work shows a personal honesty and genuine open-heartedness that never sails close to vapid sentimentality or hollow romance. The finished product is refreshingly devoid of pretension or cliché and is best appreciated in a live setting.

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VAN wALkER

Tasmanian artist Van Walker’s prolific songwriting has seen him be hailed a “cult figure” in his adopted Melbourne. He’s written over 500 songs across many genres, released six full-length albums between 2008 and 2010; a selection of which the Fuse Music Group realised in 2012 on the Underneath the Radar compilation, which was met with national critical acclaim. Since then, Van has toured Europe twice, released two albums with the powerpop outfit The Livingstone Daisies (PBS Album of the Year 2013;4.5 Stars AGE EG, 2014) with Liz Stringer, Michael Barclay (Paul Kelly & Coloured Girls), and his brother Cal, recorded with Jeff Lang, Ezra Lee & Ash Davies as Van Walker’s Heartbreakers, formed Goatpiss Gasoline, a threepiece blues outfit in the vein of Hound Dog Taylor & the Houserockers, while also writing and performing as a member of the critically-acclaimed Vandemonian Lags stage production.

JULES BOULT

His music and performance remains true to the blues tradition and his effortless demeanour has been closely linked with that of the genre’s legendary predecessors. Boult’s songs are imbued with a good sense of humour and this is reflected in both his lyrics and performance style, consequently, revealing his true character. This consummate musician’s sound is unyielding despite the fact that his performances remain graceful and without tension. Audiences are constantly captivated by Boult’s intimate and interactive performance style making him a must-see live musician. Performing at The Drunken Poet regularly, Jules Boult brings his seasoned professionalism to the stage. He will be joined by various long-time collaborators. This promises to be an unforgettable performance that all music lovers will enjoy.

An award-winning modern blues outfit, fronted by the brilliant voice in Iseula Hingano, backed by a cooking band led by her partner Nathan Brett (guitarist) other members are Cameron Smith (drums) and Stuart Prendergast (bass), Blue Eyes Cry have performed at premier music venues and festivals, around Victoria and throughout Australia. Their debut album Sleepin’ Alone reached Number 1 on The Australian Blues and Roots Radio Charts for June and July in 2013 while earlier this year the band received two Chain Awards (Nationwide Blues Music Award) for Best New Talent and Song Of The Year.

SMALL TOwN ROMANcE

Melbourne country band Small Town Romance are looking to get you dancing, or at least drunkenly swaying, to a swag of self penned ditties, country classics, and honky tonk heart-stoppers. With three part harmonies, button accordion and Telecaster, Small Town Romance will take you from South Australia to South Texas and back again.

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INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH

MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS & GOSSIP

With Christie Eliezer * Stuff for this column to be emailed to <celiezer@netspace.net.au> by Friday 5pm

DUTCH TECHNO FESTIVAL AWAkENINGS HEADS HERE

Amsterdam techno festival Awakenings, which draws 60,000, is entering the Australian market. Last week, its owner Monumental Productions B.V agreed to sell out to NY-based EDM empire SFX, which wants to roll it out to Australia and the UK. Aussie promoter Totem OneLove, which is also owned by SFX, will have an Awakenings stage at this year’s Stereosonic with tours next year.

MELBOURNE GUITARISTS ON JAZZ AWARDS SHORTLIST

Three of the 10 young jazz guitarists on the shortlist for the 2014 National Jazz Awards are from Melbourne. All in their 20s, they are David Gooey, Ryan Griffith and Hugh Stuckey. The winner gets $12,000, a studio session on ABC Classic FM and a set at Stonnington Jazz in May. The runner-up gets $6,000 and recording at Pughouse Studios in Melbourne. Third place gets $3,000. The finalists perform at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival (Oct 31 to Nov 3). Judges are Barney McAll, Paul Grabowsky and Mike Nock and winners from last year, Joseph O’Connor, Steve Barry and Daniel Gassin.

NEW SIGNINGS #1: SHOCk INkS RICkY & MARk

Shock’s latest signing is Seattle hip hop duo Ricky & Mark who release first EP Get A Real Job You Fucking Losers on Oct 17. Ricky Pharoe emerged in the ‘90s and also part of Art Vandelay, producer and multiinstrumentalist Gajamagic was in bands as Blood Brothers, Neon Blonde and Past Lives.

NEW SIGNINGS #2: OVERSEAS DEALS FOR DMAs

On the eve of their first shows in the US and Europe, Sydney’s DMAs signed with Mermaid Avenue/Mom & Pop Records for the States and Partisan Records for Europe. These will release their new 7” single which is out in Australia through I Oh You in November.

NEW SIGNINGS #3: SONY/ATV GETS IGGY AZALEA FOR WORLD

Sony/ATV signed NSW’s Iggy Azalea to a worldwide publishing deal through T.I.’s company Grand Hustle. It covers existing and future works. Sarah Stennett, her manager at Turn First Artists said: “It was clear from Iggy’s first meeting with Sony/ATV that they were as excited about the next phase of Iggy’s career as all of us at Turn First and that their excitement was genuine.”

NEW SIGNINGS #5: DECCA AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES

Decca Australia, which launched last month with Robert Rigby as Executive Manager of A&R, signed The Voice contestant Matthew Garwood to work the adult contemporary market. His album is called The Tattooed Tenor, which is presumably how they plan to market him.

THINGS WE HEAR

• Which reality show singer, who started going to psychic classes after her career went ka-boom, wants to set up an online clairvoyance service? • Which serial gatecrasher of live music events who claims to be a music journalist met her match with one exasperated door bitch who told to get her editor to send her a text affirming her qualifications?

• When attending a Melbourne hospital for a checkup, did a Kanye West’s minder really ask for the waiting room to be cleared? The hospital refused. • Vance Joy’s Riptide is now 5 x platinum. It’s just entered Canada’s chart while Dance Your Life Away has debuted in the US chart at #17. • On the eve of a massive 23-date national tour, Violent Soho’s Hungry Ghost album has gone gold. • Sydney’s Little Sea are in Los Angeles for a month, meeting with label executives and writing with some hot writers as The Swaggernautz, Jayson DeZuzio (Christina Aguilera), Neal Avron (Blink 182, Fall Out Boy), Nick Monson (5 Seconds of Summer, Lady Gaga), Trevor Dahl (One Direction) and Mitch Allen, who’s sold two million records with various artists. • In the meantime, original AC/DC singer Dave Evans returns to play the Ukraine for three shows in October after his first tour of Brazil … Seekae are off behind their new Future Classic album The Worry doing 15 shows through Europe and the US between Oct 20 to Nov 15 …Singer songwriter Jack Carty plays four NZ dates in late October …Country music act Lachlan Bryan will do 21 American shows between October 8 to November 4 behind the US release of his Black Coffee album … Jeff Lang is touring Japan. • At Bluesfest, head honcho Peter Noble’s keynote speech at BIGSOUND, he talked about his love for visiting Buddhist cities (being a Buddhist after a stint as a Pentecostal Christian), having four or five approached to sell Bluesfest, how his split with festival co-founder Keven Oxford was so violent he was in hospital, and how he’s been asking Neil Young to play the festival for years. • Robbie Williams had an off-night last Monday in Melbourne. A band and crew party at Paris Cat Jazz Club in Goldie Place in the CBD turned into a two-and-a-hour-long jam session with singers as Megan Washington and Fem Belling (who was so awesome she got a high-five from the Robster) before he took to the stage, with his dad, music director Guy Chambers and the Atlantic Horns. • AC/DC have fans everywhere. Member for Orange Andrew Gee stood up in Parliament to ask 2BS Gold Bathurst to drop its long time ban on AC/DC music. “It is un-Australian and a position that we do not want to see in the country,” he said. • In the run up to AFL Grand Final, Geisha singer Chris Doheny has re-recorded the Nine Network’s Footy Show theme song It’s More Than A Game which he co-wrote in 1994 with entertainment lawyer Darren Sanicki. The new version is moodier, with six and 12 string guitars, violins, violas, Hammond B4 organ and piano, all played by Doheny. • ‘Is Canberra’s Northbourne Avenue’s finished as a nightclub strip?’ asked the Canberra Times. This comes as a third club Meche closed last month, after North Bar in late July and ICBM in January. • Will Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah pick up on the January tour by German metal band The Ocean? They went on social media to reveal the tour had keeled over (the first promoter “proved to be a flake”, they said) and asked for metal-minded promoters to help. Maddah tweeted for their personal details and said he’d contact them on the weekend. • Melbourne’s Auspicious Arts Projects, which helps independent artists with financial and management demands of their projects, was this week holding a meeting in Brisbane with artists to discuss if an office be set up there.

SkYSCRAPER STAN & COMMISSION FLATS JOIN HARBOUR

Melbourne’s Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats, who built up a following largely from its Yarra Hotel residency, join The Harbour Agency roster. They will be working with the agency’s Jordan Campbell and Luke Morton, who say, “We are delighted to be working with one of the brightest songwriters and lyricists in Australia.” In the past month, the band has been in the studio recording its 11-track debut album (after reaching its Pledge Music target) at Woodstock Studios with its new owner Richard Stolz and producer Paul Ruske, The act was just confirmed for the Queenscliff Music Festival.

Uk MUSIC BIZ CONTRIBUTED £3.8B TO BRIT ECONOMY

The UK music industry contributed £3.8 billion (Australian $6.8 billion) to the British economy in 2013, according to its annual Measuring Music report. That’s up 9% from £3.5 billion in 2012. The £3.8 billion figure is made up of six groups ± musicians, singers, composers, songwriters and lyricists (£1.7 billion), recorded music (£618 million), live music (£789 million), music publishers (£436 million), music representatives (£80 million) and music producers, recording studios and staff (£102 million). The UK industry supported over 111,000 full times jobs and music exports reached £2.2 billion.

VENUES UPDATE

Melbourne’s Middle Park Hotel and Albert Park Hotel were bought by the Colonial Leisure Group for between $4 million to $5 million from the Melbourne Pub Group, leaving MPG with the Prince of Wales and The Newmarket in St. Kilda … Sydney live music showcasing Bellevue Hotel has a new GM, UK born Ben Pearce worked at Bondi’s The Eastern … At the 2014 Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence on the Gold Coast, Brisbane’s Eatons Hill Hotel took out Best Entertainment Venue in Australia for the second year … NSW based Lantern Hotel Group looks like buying The Waterworks in Botany and Newcastle’s Exchange Hotel … The Deus Café is introducing live music in November collaborating with Matt and Dan Rule of Annandale fame.

JOY/DWF FUND RAISER MAkES $17k

The 2014 Northside Bizarre at The Laird Hotel raised over $17,000 funds for JOY 94.9 FM and the Victorian AIDS Council’s David Williams Fund (DWF) for emergency financial assistance service for people living with HIV. JOY General Manager Conrad Browne said, “As always we are extremely grateful to our generous hosts Brett, Mark and the lads from The Laird as well as the wonderful volunteers from VAC & JOY who gave their time and dedication to ensure this fantastic fundraiser was such a great success. We also sincerely thank all of those who donated auction items and of course to everyone who attended and showed their support too.”

WANNA SHOWCASE AT EMC?

The Electronic Music Conference (EMC) in Sydney is calling for artist applications for EMC Play, a program of showcases to discover the next crop of EDM talent before top Australian and global EDM execs. Application fees are $30, submitted at www. electronicmusicconference.com/artist-submission/.

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