Beat 1588

Issue N o 1588

August 9 2017 Free

A Decade of Dickhead — Celebrating Ten Years of The Old Bar —

Due West: An Immersive Arts Festival/Kimbra/Emilee South/Pharoahe Monch

UPCOMING TOURS

BY MJR PRESENTS

Tickets and information at mjrpresents.com

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Arts Guide

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Beat Eats Electronic Hip Hop

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Old Bar: A Decade of Dickhead

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Kimbra Emilee South

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Where would any of us be ± bands, music lovers, and functioning alcoholics alike ± without venues like The Oldie. All of the talent and great music in the world (and believe me, a large portion of that talent resides right here in Melbourne) is worth nothing without venues to house it in, and The Old Bar is a shining example of that done right. Seven days a week you’ll find some of our city’s finest working their magic. That’s worth celebrating. The Oldie’s Decade of Dickhead mini-festival is set to do exactly that.

Hot tip: you won’t want to miss the acts that are taking to the stage for it.

Anyway, onwards and upwards. This issue comes loaded with a few other tasty surprises for you to cast your eyes over, including a new festival that’s taking over Melbourne’s west, a chat with celebrated songwriter Kimbra, local legend Emilee South, and a word from Pharoahe Monch ± the man behind hip hop’s most ominous hornline.

If you’re anything like me, you might be at a loss for activities that don’t involve being at the pub. But hey, that’s alright. We’ve got you covered. Case in point, our special on indoor activities that’ll keep you out of the rain and into some good times. Whether you’re into rock climbing or glitter gluing, it’s all there. Righto. Good chat. Let’s do it again next week.

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Elton John Reveals Only Victorian Show Sir Elton John will perform a special outdoor concert in reaction to the overwhelming demand for his already-announced tour dates. “The demand was too great to ignore. The response when we went on sale was over the top ± Elton’s shows sold out in minutes,” said the tour’s promoter Michael Chugg. John has previously played A Day on the Green in 2015, with the event going down in history as a major highlight for those who were lucky enough to witness it. It all goes down Sunday October 1, Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley. Tickets via A Day on the Green.

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Pre-eminent English rock outfit Muse just locked in a trip Down Under. Their 2017 Australian tour will be their first since 2013 when they made the trip off the back of their sixth album The 2nd Law. On that occasion, their production crew consisted of 140 members, 26 equipment trucks, bomb-sized pyrotechnics and a 333kg robot ± bringing together one of the most sophisticated live arrangements ever seen. Who knows what’s in store this time round. Muse come to Rod Laver Arena on Monday December 18. General ticks on sale from Thursday August 10 via Frontier Touring.

Prolific singer/songwriter and ‘90s sensation Alanis Morissette will return to Australia for two exclusive shows, making her way to Melbourne for an intimate performance. Since 1995 and the release of her seminal debut Jagged Little Pill, Morissette has secured nine Grammy Award nominations as well as winning five Album of the Year awards. The career-spanning sets will dive deep into her lauded songbook, encompassing tracks from Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, Under Rug Swept, So-Called Chaos, Flavours Of Entanglement, and more. She’ll hit the Palais Theatre on Tuesday January 23. Tickets via Chugg Entertainment.

NYE On The Hill

Future Of The Left

NYE on the Hill is raring off to a strong start, announcing this year’s headliners for the well-loved event. Ball Park Music will be taking to the stage, bringing all their bangers including She Only Loves Me When I’m There, It’s Nice to Be Alive, and Coming Down. Iconic Aussie act Regurgitator will be joining them, working through their genre-defying discography for a hotly anticipated live set. NYE on the Hill goes down from Saturday December 30 until Monday January 1 on The Farm, 95 minutes from Melbourne. Tickets via the event’s website.

Marking their fifth tour of the country, Future Of The Left will once again make their way around Australia in support of their latest release, The Peace and Truce of Future of the Left. Winning over hordes of punters at Meredith, Golden Plains and Falls Festival as well as a string of sold out shows behind them, their forthcoming tour is expected to do the same. They’ll hit the Corner on Sunday January 14. Tickets via Handsome Tours.

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James Vincent McMorrow to Play Two-Set Concert Having last popped over at the start of this year, James Vincent McMorrow is back for another round of shows this coming September. This time around, the golden-voiced singer/songwriter will be playing through tunes from his latest album, Take Care ± the title track arriving less than a year after the release of his last acclaimed record, We Move. Comprised of two sets, the first half of the show will see him performing True Care from start to finish before returning after intermission to play a best-of set from the rest of his three albums. James Vincent McMorrow will play The Croxton on Monday September 25. Tickets via Secret Sounds.

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Clowns Are Throwing Their Own Halloween Festival Fresh from selling out a show at The Corner Hotel, Clowns have stepped it up another notch by curating their own music festival. Night of the Living Glenn will feature a selection of Clowns’ favourite acts, including Pagan, No Haven, Malcura, Horace Bones, Nurse, YLVA, and a set from the legends themselves. Taking over the Reverence Hotel from top to bottom, the spooktacular night is capped off with free booze if you dress up for the occasion, a kissing booth with Australian national treasure and all-round handsome devil Tim Rogers and more eerie vibes than you could poke a cursed stick at. It’s going down Saturdau October 28 at The Rev.

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Ben Folds

To Bring ‘By Request Tour’ To Melbourne Ben Folds will cross the country on a two-set solo piano tour, promising a career spanning set featuring tunes including Brick, Rockin The Suburbs, One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces and more. The first set will feature Folds dipping into his most wellloved songs, while the second will let the audience choose the tracks in a very novel way. Write your request onto a piece of paper, fold it up into a paper airplane and launch that bad boy onto the stage. If yours is chosen, Ben Folds will play your song.

Melbourne show details are yet to be announced, but will be in due time. He’ll also hit the Opera House on Tuesday February 6. More details via Chugg Entertainment.

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Fresh from releasing his lauded debut album and drawing a massive crowd at Splendour in the Grass, The Kite String Tangle is taking his tunes on the road for a five date national album tour. No doubt he’ll be working through tracks including The Prize and Selfish, alongside a selection of fan favourites. Catch The Kite String Tangle at The Forum on Friday September 15.

Tickets are on sale now via his website.

Dashboard Confessional are bringing their wide-reaching discography to Australia, 17 years strong into a career filled with well-loved albums and hits. They’ll be pulling tunes from records including their watershed debut The Swiss Army Romance, The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most, and more. They’ll hit The Forum on Wednesday September 13.

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RnB Superstars Are Heading for Melbourne RnB Fridays Live is back again with a huge lineup, featuring a selection of lauded acts playing through their hits. Craig David will be leading the charge, and you best believe he’ll be dropping 7 Days. Also getting in on the action is Sean Paul performing with a live band to get the Temperature right, as well as Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child. But the bangers don’t end there. Get ready to bring all the boys to the yard with Kelis, as well as getting down with Mario - whose track Let Me Love You is lowkey the best song of 2004. RnB Fridays Live goes down at Hisense Arena on Friday October 20. Tickets via Frontier.

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Queenscliff Music Festival Expands with International Acts Queenscliff Music Festival has bolstered its already strong lineup by adding some international acts into the mix. Their third artist announcement will see The East Pointers lead the charge, making their way over to Queenscliff from their native Canada. They’ll be joined by Gabriel Garzon-Montano (US), Irish Mythen (IRE/CAN), Lindi Ortega (CAN) bringing some alt-country twang, Ron Artis II & The Truth (US) working through Hawaiian blues, Too Many Zoos (US) and Travis Bowlin (US). Queenscliff Music Festival goes down from Friday November 24 to Sunday November 26.

Adam Devine

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Th e Workaholics star is set to bring the laughs. Adam Devine is heading our way on his first ever stand-up tour of Australia, bringing his ‘Weird Life’ tour to Melbourne fresh from a national US run. Best known as co-creator and star of the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics and Adam Devine’s House Party, he’s also made his way onto the big screen with Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Pitch Perfect, The Intern and more. He’ll play The Athenaeum Theatre on Thursday February 1. Tickets via Live Nation.

Back for its eight year running, Kennedys Creek Music Festival is a three day BYO festival dream. This year’s event features The Vasco Era, Jonathan Boulet, Peter Bibby’s Dog Act, Donny Benet, Ausmuteants, The Weapon Is Sound, and more. It’s going down Sunday October 27 - Tuesday October 29 and located in the foothills of the majestic Otway Ranges.

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The battle begins Section 8’s ultimate DJ showdown is back to find Melbourne’s finest crew. The votes have been cast, teams selected, and the airhorns have been prepped. It all kicks off Sunday August 13 ± with party crews 3181 and SUPER TIGHT going head to head in the first heat.

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Face the Music Returns for 2017

Face the Music is back and bigger than ever with a slew of events and workshops to have you bursting with music industry knowledge. And what’s changing? Let’s just say there are some surprises in store, like a brand new venue and a whole new roster of workshops, keynotes and panels. Face the Music will go down Thursday November 23 & Friday November 24.

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KC & The Sunshine Band will arrive armed with a 15-piece outfit and some of their greatest hits, including That’s The Way (I Like It), (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty, and Boogie Shows, while Sister Sledge will share their talents through tracks such as We Are Family, He’s The Greatest Dancer, and Lost In Music. Meanwhile, Village People reunite with the original lead singer and ‘cop’, Victor Willis. It’s going down at Rochford Wines in Yarra Valley on Sunday December 10 and a headline show at Margaret Court Arena on Tuesday December 12.

Tickets via A Day on the Green and Frontier Touring.

Megan Washington Locks in Intimate Orchestral Show With a distinguished catalogue of jazz and pop records behind her, Megan Washington is set to jump into a special collaboration for her next foray. Helmed by MSO trombonist Brett Kelly, the Impossible Orchestra only come together for special occasions when they deem the time is right. So when the opportunity of collaborating with Megan Washington arose, their heads swivelled at breakneck speed.

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Industry

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Lowtide

Record Paradise Top Ten 1. Everything Now, Arcade Fire 2. Fanclub/Wonderfully Good 7’, Cracker La Touf/Eddy Dillon 3. The Harrow And The Harvest, Gillian Welch 4. In Time, Time For Dreams 5. Boo Boo, Toro Y Moi 6. Pleasure Maps, The Sand Pebbles 7. Stiff Richards, Stiff Richards 8. Rest In Piss, Batpiss 9. Descent Into The Maelstrom, Funhouse Jukebox Soundtrack 10. Party, Aldous Harding

Heartland Records Top Ten 1. Everything Now LP, Arcade Fire 2. Sing The Night LP, Sweet Apple 3. Highly Evolved LP, The Vines 4. Cosmic Sounds LP, The Zodiac 5. Two Mics LP, Violent Femmes 6. Pagan Day LP, Psychic TV 7. Light My Fire 7”, The Doors 8. Barefoot In The Head LP, CRB 9. B-Sides & Rare LP, Beach House 10. It 2LP, Alan Vega

PBS FM Top Ten 1. Jen Cloher, Jen Cloher 2. Cost of Living, Downtown Boys 3. Run Kitty Run, The Bombay Royale 4. Split CS, Shiny Coin/SPIT 5. Threshold of Faith EP, Ben Frost 6. Feminasty, Miss Eaves 7. Tropical Drums of Deutschland, Various Artists 8. New Facts Emerge, The Fall 9. I’m Gonna Burn Out Bright, Davey Lane 10. This Time Tomorrow, Lloyd Spiegel

SYN FM Top Ten 1. Goldfish (feat. Denzel Curry), Billy Davis 2. Little White Lies, BATTS 3. Plastic Potato Peel, Sachet 4. Broke Days, Party Nights, Ecca Vandal 5. Scatterbrain, Siamese 6. 34 Shots, Chip 7. Asido, Purity Ring 8. Wolves Still Cry, Lawrence Rothman 9. Pitted, Sløtface 10. Inside Out, Soccer Mommy

Beat’s Top Ten Dickheads 1. Martin Shkreli 2. Trump 3. Kyle Sandilands 4. Malcolm Roberts 5. That Bloke Who Insists On Showing You Memes at Parties 6.People Who Fuck Up Greenrooms 7. Dan Bilzerian 8. Sam Newman 9. That Guy That Sneezed In The Cubicle 10. Me

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Lowtide Sign Record Deals

Melbourne band Lowtide signed record deals with Sydneybased Rice Is Nice for Australia and UK’s Opposite Number for Europe. New single Alibi, recorded at The Aviary Studios in Abbotsford by Matthew Hosking, will be launched at Northcote Social on Friday August 25. They will also play European festival and clubs dates this month.

New $10,000 Award For Victorian Singer/Songwriters

The UpStart award is a new initiative to grant $10,000 to an emerging Victorian singer/songwriter to fund recording, touring, promotion and other career development goals. It’s funded by “a Melbourne based music loving family” with the winner announced in mid-November at The Push’s Face The Music conference. Among the judges are Davey Lane and Ainslie Wills, both who emphasise the importance of songwriting in their lives. Deadline to apply is Thursday August 31, check out www.upstart.org.au for more details.

King Parrot: When The Whip Comes Down

How much pain would you endure for your art? Ask Melbourne metal merchants King Parrot’s singer Matt Young, about his experience during the sex-shop themed video shoot for their new single Ten Pounds of Shit In A Five Pound Bag. Young tells Industry “There was a moment there when I was tied up with a ball gag in my mouth. One of the mistresses was whipping my arse and it was really red raw. I’d never had my ass whipped like that. Because I had the ball gag in I couldn’t speak, only drool and moan, and I honestly believe that after she’d finished my arse was bleeding. Nobody helped me, everyone just laughed. I felt humiliated and defeated, and I loved every second of it.” The track is off their Ugly Produce album, out via EVP Recordings on Friday September 22.

Aussie Music Biz Works On Gender Imbalance

The gender imbalance in the Australian music industry was at the forefront in the past week. It was discussed at the Contemporary Music Roundtable in Sydney where an outcome was that an advisory group will be made up of key names and associations to address the issue, and be adequately financed to do so.

This was one of the recommendations of the Skipping A Beat study by the University of Sydney Business School which found “chronic gender equality” in the music biz. Key findings are that 45% of qualified musicians and music students are women but make up just one-fifth of APRA membership. It also found that male musicians are paid more, dominate festival bills, feature more on the triple j’s Hottest 100 and win more awards. Only 28% of “senior and strategic roles in key industry organisations” are held by women. Additionally, women are underrepresented on the boards of all national industry peak bodies and are completely absent from the ARIA and AIR boards.

Other recommendations made by Skipping A Beat were to gather more industry data based on gender, install “gender equality” as a criteria for funding, increase in the proportion of women in decision-making positions, and make inclusivity and representation core industry values (through initiatives including training programs).

Another study Australian Women Screen Composers: Career Barriers And Pathways, commissioned by APRA AMCOS found that 67% of female composers thought gender discrimination was rife in the industry (compared to 32% of men) and 50% believed their gender affected their careers (compared to 1% of men). 75% of women thought the screen composer sector was dominated by men (only 44% of men thought so) despite the fact that 42% of female composers had formal training in it compared to 15% of male composers.

To address their findings, APRA AMCOS has set up a target of doubling female membership in three years, and that 40% of presenters and performers at its awards, workshops and member events will be female. External APRA music grants will be given to applications which show 40% of female participation.

At last week’s SXSW meet and greet in Sydney, it was revealed during a Q&A that only 32% of Australian delegates are female.

123 Agency Adds Wharves

Melbourne-based 123 Agency’s newest roster addition is Wharves, from NSW coastal town Lennox Head. The postpunk band got the opening spot on Splendour In The Grass via triple j Unearthed, and put in such a performance that saw 123 founder Damian Costin ± who was in the crowd ± later taking a brisk walk backstage. 123 is putting them on the road behind new single Man You Want Me to Be for six dates in spring, which lands at the Grace Darling on Thursday September 14.

Mushroom Group Opens Creative House

The Mushroom Group has opened a new creative arm, Mushroom Creative House. The new agency and studio will bring together brands, artists and audiences to provide “money can’t buy experiences”. Under executive director Matt Gudinski, it will offer brand identity, artwork concepts, digital development and video content. The brands it’s working with include Optus, Qantas, AAMI, Vodafone NZ, Jaguar Land Rover, Carlton & United Breweries, Diesel Swisse, Nando’s, Coke NZ, the state government, Bonds and Kmart.

Fender Provides Online Guitar Tuition

Fender, the legendary US-based guitar and amplifier maker, has turned to the digital to increase revenue. Using data analytics, it can find out what sort of music and instruments a young player likes, and gives them personalised tuition for a monthly subscription through desktop computers, smartphones and other mobile devices. The new platform is called Fender Play.

Australian Music Week Unveils Program

Conference and showcase Australian Music Week, in Sydney this November, unveiled some of its program. There will be a music prize which includes recording at Studio 301, MGM distribution, launches and radio servicing. An electronic music program sees a range of EDM showcases. There is also a talk with Simon Napier-Bell, high profile UK manager, author and songwriter. Full details are on their website.

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Arts Guide

Beat’s Pick Festival

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Pussy Riot Theatre

Due West

The feminist punk collective hits One Mna Show

Supersense Pussy Riot Theatre’s inaugural production Riot Days will take place in Melbourne as part of Supersense: Festival of the Ecstatic. Bursting forth into the spotlight in 2012 after three members were convicted for “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred” in their homeland of Russia, the forthcoming show tells a tale of defiance and art in the face of authoritarianism. Saturday August 19, The Playhouse.

Due West: Immersive Arts Festival will bring together a plethora of local artists and performances that focuses on punters interacting, engaging and participating ± that’s where the immersive element comes in. It’s all going down from August 10 August 27 throughout Footscray and surrounds.

Comedy George’s Bar It’s huge night of laughs at George’s this week with a slew of side-splitting comics taking to the stage.

Jonathan Schuster MCs Kimberley Lisle, Ben Searle, Evan Hocking, Nicky Barry, Geoff Setty and more. Plus, the next contestants in their ‘Are You Funnier Than George’ competition. Thursday August 3, 120 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.

Di and Viv and Rose

Big Heart

Symphony in C

Opens at MTC

To stage at Theatre Works

Ballet for the ages

A heart-warming new play celebrating the enduring bonds between three lifelong friends is brought to life by the incomparable Nadine Garner under the direction of renowned theatre-maker Marion Potts in the form of Di and Viv and Rose, opening at Southbank Theatre on Saturday August 12 and running through to Wednesday September 16.

Helmed by writer/director duro Dee and Cornelius, Big Heart tells the story of a woman who adopts a child from each of the continents. She believes she offers the children a better life, free from poverty, war, or neglect. Unpacking the Australian identity and exploring ideas of racism and love, it’s a show well worth adding to your calendar. Wednesday September 6 - Sunday September 24 at Theatre Works.

Classical and contemporary collide in Symphony in C, George Balanchine’s mile-a-minute tutu ballet, with a program of classical gala party pieces and one-act works by up-and-coming choreographers Alice Topp and Richard House. With a combustible score and world class dancing, it comes to the Arts Centre from Thursday August 24 Tuesday September 12.

10 Minute Dance Parties

Festival of Questions

Footscray City Films

Celebrating the universal

Making sense of the world

Taking your film career to the

Comedy at the Aviary Melbourne’s newest comedy night. Free Entry plus $12 for a burger and a pot. Upstairs at the Aviary Hotel, 271 Victoria St, Abbotsford, 7.30pm.

Monday August 14.

Dirty Secrets Comedy Melbourne’s cosiest comedy night nestled in the heart of Collingwood. Hilarious lineups every week, with regular surprise guests dropping in. Now an open mic night of comedy, come down from 7.30pm to sign up and perform. Every Wednesday from 8pm. Free entry. 80 Smith St, Collingwood.

Club Voltaire Close out your weekend with a lineup of Melbourne’s best up and coming comedians, located in North Melbourne’s finest hidden gems, Club Voltaire. Plus, cheap drinks. Free Entry. Luke Muller, Michael Shafar and more take the stage on Sunday August 13.

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nature of havin’ a boogie Dance. It’s unified us since humans first got excited around a campfire and decided to flail their arms around in time with each other. Where on Earth would our species be without it? Just consider the amount of children that have been born through their parents meeting on the dancefloor ± chances are that’s you and I too. Step into a container and join a pop-up party on Friday August 18 and Saturday August 19, Maddern Square, Footscray.

Across four sessions on one day in October, the Wheeler Centre will host a Festival of Questions featuring some of the sharpest and funniest minds around and their attempts to tackle the big questions. From politics to human rights, moral dilemmas to dystopian futures ± there’s more than enough thought-provoking talks going on here.

The Festival of Questions will take place at the Melbourne Town Hall on Sunday October 15 from 12pm - 9pm. Tickets via the Wheeler Centre.

next level Footscray City Films have been prepping budding filmmakers for the industry since 1981 and are currently leading the charge with their nationally recognised courses. With an emphasis on a handson approach, it’s well worth looking into if you’ve ever dreamed of making it on the bigscreen. Check out their Open Day on Sunday August 20.

The Festival of Questions SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER AT MELBOURNE TOWN HALL, 12PM–9PM

The Wheeler Centre presents some of the sharpest and funniest thinkers of today at The Festival of Questions. Across four sessions, they’ll wrestle with the big questions facing Australia, and the world.

Join us for a day of storytelling, comedy, debate, discussion and possible disarray.

Open your mind and mind the whole world’s business.

With: Julian Burnside, Geraldine Doogue, Lauren Duca, Gareth Evans, Deborah Francis-White, Rebecca Huntley, Krissy Kneen, Anna Krien, Kenan Malik, Amy McQuire, George Megalogenis, Shireen Morris, Shen Narayanasamy, Jordan Raskopoulos, Helen Razer, Jamila Rizvi, Geoffrey Robertson, Tim Wilson, Damon Young and more.

Tickets: $60 full day pass and $20 single session, plus 30c booking fee.

Single tickets on sale Monday 4 September.

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What are the most important questions facing Australians – today and in the future?

At this first session, co-hosted by Rebecca Huntley and Deborah Frances-White, each of our speakers will present their ideas on the issues Australia needs to confront headon. Then it’s over to you.

What has happened to the old political spectrum? At this essential debate hosted

by Sally Warhaft, our speakers – including Tim Wilson, Kenan Malik, Lauren Duca and others – will dissect hot-button topics from immigration to economic protectionism.

They’ll argue for new political forces, formations and possibilities.

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Our diverse line-up of intellectual heavyweights will go to the mat and wrestle with some of the biggest, ugliest and toughest philosophical dilemmas facing Australians today. Host Geoffrey Robertson will grill our panellists Socraticstyle, posing questions on population growth, ethical consumption, global terrorism and more.

What the Hell?

The Handmaid’s Tale in 2017 7.30pm – 9.00pm We’re concluding The Festival of Questions with an evening of readings, rantings, debate and discussion inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale . Why has Margaret Atwood’s uniquely disturbing vision of feminist dystopia struck such a chord in 2017? Featuring Deborah Frances-White, Lauren Duca, Krissy Kneen and more.

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Columns With Georgia Spanos

Beat Eats

With Michael Cusack

Electronic Machinedrum

The Prince of Wales hotel, that wraps the corners of Fitzroy and Acland Street, has been an iconic Melbourne venue for years. Their striking Art Deco front and pulsing bandroom (turn to page 15 to check out what’s pulsing this week) always seems to reel us to the bay night after night, weekend after weekend. The dining experience at POW Kitchen has provided just another reason to join the fam.

The restaurant by executive chef Daniel Hawkins serves Southern Asian flavours at reasonable prices and pretty cocktails to go with. Rumours are their kung pao chicken is a must, although personally my heart beats for their crispy fish fillet with pineapple and chilli paired with a pineapple express cocktail of plantation rums, pineapple, passionfruit and blood orange. So what, I’ve gone a little pineapple crazy?

A scene hanging out in this beautiful building, eating sweet fruits and drinks, while the bay breeze runs through your hair, is a scene I will always head down for.

This Thursday August 10, The Operatives crew are back at Section 8 for another installment of The Drop, This time featuring North Carolina producer Machinedrum. The veteran bass, footwork and everything-in-between beatmaker has released a couple of singles this year; U Better and What Is This, both with a more a more accessible melodyinfluenced sound than some of his classics ± an extension of the sound on his 2016 album Human Energy. Surprisingly, this is a free show. It’s not very often you can catch a pioneer of the beat-making scene with a profile like Machinedrum for free, so get in early. Local support comes from Beatrice and residents JPS, Rintrah and Nam. Kicks off at 6pm.

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Hip Hop Ali The Great

It’s been a minute since Ali the Great graced us with his witty lyrics and rapid-fire rhymes. Luckily, the Brisbane rapper’s absence signalled he was back in the studio, working on something better than ever. The result is the release of a remarkable double single, with side-A rap track Foreign Objects and the slower, avant-garde side-B single Flowers. Ali the Great showcases his intimidating, furious flow against the eccentric boom-bap beat on Foreign Objects. Ali delivers his sharp lyrics with raw authenticity. The track’s explosive chorus is followed by a powerful guest verse from William Su’a Latu, making side-A an impressive piece of work.

On the flipside is Flowers. Unconventional and off-centre, the second single is an experimental blend of sounds that accentuate Ali’s intense lyricism and rhythmic delivery.

Astro Travellers

Black Merlin

Just a tad further down Hawthorn way and we find Shanklin Cafe ± a fun and energetic coffee house and eatery, whose honesty compliments any morning perfectly. Created by two friends and masters of the hospitality industry, the eatery focuses on delivering simple, signature dishes with simple flares ± like oat porridge but with black chia and cinnamon, or scrambled eggs but with wilted spinach and mint. I recommend taking your time in this space while catching up with family, friends, or yourself over a big cup of coffee.

On Friday at Hugs&Kisses, Common Ground and Club D’érange have teamed up to present UK techno synth wizard Black Merlin. Having released music on a slightly bizarre variety of labels in recent times including Island Of The Gods, ESP Institute, Omnidisc, Boyznoise, Jealous God and World Unknown?, the producer’s sound ranges from introspective ambient washes to blood-pumping electro.

His latest EP Proto World showcases a mastery of tension, waves of noise and rhythm you’d expect to find in the darkest corners of Berghain. On board for the ride are locals Cutting Room performing live and Millú.

Crooked Letter

Seeing as you’ve gone right around Melbourne in this column, you must, and I mean absolutely must, head down to Richmond as soon as you finish this paragraph to visit Hector’s Deli. Their sandwiches ± crafted by Attica and Stokehouse trained masters ± go down as the only meals I promise to elicit tears upon completion. The Deli, located in Buckingham Street, Richmond, has not only unfairly raised my expectations of sandwich from this point onward in life, but has also made my mornings a tad more stressful ± selling out so fast they’ve seen me rushing around like a crazy woman to experience their rarity. Is it a Wagyu Pastrami sandwich you dream of ? A Trout Bagel you rather? Or just a simple cup of coffee to sip on and watch the crowds flood in and out? Whatever you desire, I promise the experience will be a highlight never to be forgetten.

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On Saturday, The Operatives crew are back again, this time for the second Bad Opera event showcasing local neosoul, hip hop and modern RnB acts at Howler. This one features Crooked Letter, DeAndre Brackensick, Janeva, Jordan Dennis, Nasty Mars, Rini and Shümba with Kali Brooke on the main stage and Jade Zoe, DJ Mrs. Wallace, Sean Deans, Sadiva and Tentendo keeping things warm in the garden. A solid and diverse variety of talent here, all deserving of far more exposure. The last Bad Opera went absolutely nuts, so get amongst it, kicks off at 7pm.

Local rap fans will be familiar with Ali the Great from Brisbane collective Astro Travellers, a seven-piece hip hop act that won the 2016 Urban category for their song Move Actively at the Queensland Music Awards. Last year the band was awarded the Hilltop Hoods Initiative Award, and Ali independently released his project Mango, a follow-up to his EP Earth. It’s an exciting time to watch Ali’s evolution as a songwriter and beat-maker, with Foreign Objects/Flowers the start of a string of singles due to be released over the coming year.

UV Boi

Hip hop producer UV Boi has dropped his latest track All I Want featuring Villette and announced a national headline tour to celebrate this forthcoming EP Returned Alone. UV Boi is one of the best local producers in the game, with his own distinct signature style that’s evident in All I Want. Filled with 808s, layered synths and mighty trumpets, UV Boi’s production is amplified by Villette’s heavenly vocals. The Returned Alone EP is set for release Friday August 29. You can catch UV Boi at his Melbourne show at the Gasometer Hotel on Saturday 7 October.

Melbourne rapper Dex will be celebrating the release of his new single 4am featuring Allday, with a national tour. There will be an all ages show at Wrangler Studios on Saturday September 2 with special guests Boy Graduate and Kid Cosmo. An 18+ show will take place at Boney on Friday September 8, with appearances from Dos Boy and Brandon Stone. Already making waves in the local hip hop scene at only 18 years old, it’s undeniable that Dex has what it takes to reach the top.

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Columns With Marissa Yudinar

All Ages

With Joe Hansen

With Peter Hodgson

Punk

Metal

Hey Mammoth

Another week, another battle of the bands ± in fact, there are three this week. First off, Moyne FReeZA presents Push Start Event with six top-notch acts on the lineup. Hey Mammoth, Altered Minds, Tiosay Joy, Orlana and Mamoko, Dream Season and Three Wheels will be performing to make your Friday even better (plus entry is free). This event goes down Friday August 11 at St. Pat’s Hall, Port Fairy, from 6pm. On the very same night we’ve got Hobson’s Bay Battle of the Bands at The Substation, Newport. Did you manage to catch Plaza-trg play at The Push Pop-Up Shop a few weeks ago? Don’t worry if you didn’t, these cuties will be playing at Hobson’s Bay Battle of the Bands alongside Josh and Max, Hollow December, One Sound, Arkadian and Annaliese Rose. The show starts at 6.30pm and entry is $10. Last but not least, it’s time for FReeZA Push Start Competition finale. If you didn’t catch the Push Start Competition heats, you can certainly come to the finals. Trucks, Lethal Sound Division, Good Wives, EMBE, Cassells, Butterfunked and Falling Infinite will be playing. The event goes down on Sunday August 13 at Karova Lounge, Ballarat Central from 2pm. Entry is $10.

Kristin Berardi

Are you into jazz? If you are, come down to The Jazzlab, Brunswick to catch soulful singer Kristin Berardi and incredible bassist Sam Anning. Berardi was the support act for Al Jarreau and George Benson at Montreux Jazz Festival 2007. Moreover, Anning has worked with Australian jazz legends such as Allan Browne, Joe Chindamo, Aaron Choulai and many more. This show goes down on Monday August 14 at 8pm. You can purchase tickets at jazzlab.club.

Staunch

Central Coast hardcore band Staunch have announced their break up. After five years as a band, Staunch have announced that their final run of shows in September will be their last for the foreseeable future. “We will play a couple of shows to round off the year but then this band will go on an indefinite hiatus,” says lead singer Mitch. “Thanks to anyone who supported this band in one way or another. It’s been real and without y’all, this whole journey wouldn’t have been as fun as it was.” Staunch’s last shows will be supporting Justice for the Damned on their upcoming national tour, with support from Hindsight and Honest Crooks. Catch ‘em all at their all ages show at Phoenix Youth Centre on Sunday September 24.

Late last week, Trivium released a new track, The Sin And The Sentence, and it’s a monster. Trivium are one of those bands who had to overcome a fair amount of flack early in their career. When they signed to Roadrunner Records in 2004, frontman Matt Heafy was only 18 years old. There’s always a bit of scepticism in the metal community when a band hits so young ± is it just a marketing thing? Are they really even playing their instruments? Will they have a lasting career or is this just another flash-in-the-pan thing? But Trivium have managed to survive and evolve, and whether you’re into them or not, they can teach us a lot about the metal scene in general, and how to maintain a loyal audience.

The Bronx

Long-running Los Angeles skate punks Pennywise have announced a national tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal 1997 album Full Circle. Performing the album in its entirety for the first time, the band will be joined by fellow LA punk rockers and crowd favourites The Bronx, who’ll be touring their fifth album V. The bands will play at The Forum on Friday October 27. Tickets are on sale now.

Founding Sex Pistols bassist and songwriter Glen Matlock has announced a national solo tour. Known for writing Pistols classics such as God Save the Queen and Anarchy in the UK, Matlock was kicked out of the band prior to the release of their debut album allegedly because he admitted that he liked The Beatles. Glen Matlock and his band will play The Yarraville Club on Saturday November 18. Tickets are on sale now.

It’s a cliché, but no band would be where they are without their fans. Trivium has done a great job of taking notice of local fan-run fan clubs and making sure they feel the love. Just check out the Trivium Mexico Twitter feed for a great example. Everyone in the band takes time to interact with these fan accounts and to make their fans feel involved in their success. If you’re in a band, take note of your loudest supporters: hook them up with the odd ticket or backstage pass, do a shoutout on your social media, let them know you care.

Metal is goofy. We all know it. Something Heafy in particular is great at is acknowledging the funny faces he sometimes pulls onstage by asking fans to create memes based on certain pictures. The cynical might say it’s all about brand awareness, getting your face out there and believing all publicity is good publicity. But whether it’s calculated or not, it’s another way the band interacts with its fans and keeps its name and face out there. It also breaks down the barriers a little.

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Hot LP alert: have you heard of Declan McKenna?

McKenna is an English singer/songwriter, gaining widespread recognition after winning Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent Competition in 2015. Recently, the 18-year-old released his debut album What Do You Think About The Car? that showcases the most newfangled indie-pop throwback tunes ever. If you’re into the baroque-ish or art pop sounds of Vampire Weekend, you’ll likely find McKenna intriguing.

McKenna is one of those sensitive young songwriters; he exhibits deep, thought-provoking lyrical content. McKenna’s very first single Brazil, which he wrote when he was just 15, tackles issue of corruption in the FIFA World Cup. He also discusses the suicide of a transgender teenager on Paracetamol.

Moreover, McKenna explores the topic of law enforcement and Black Lives Matter on Isombard. McKenna has played many big festivals, including Glastonbury and Lollapalooza, and will also be playing Leeds Festival and Summer Sonic in Japan. Pretty impressive achievements.

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Long-named emo heavyweights The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die have announced the upcoming release of their third full length album, Always Foreign, following up 2015’s Harmlessness.“When we started writing we were fresh off Trump being elected, so there’s an anger to the album that’s different from what we’ve done in the past,” says vocalist David F Bello of the writing process behind the new album. “There’s a lot more resistance thinking throughout the songsÐn ot in a way that’s strictly anti-Trump, but also addressing things like white supremacy and controlling elements of the state.” Always Foreign is due for release Friday September 29 on Epitaph.

Long-running New York hardcore legends Agnostic Front have announced the release of a live album, recorded in 1985 in their home of New York. Entitled NYC Stompin’ Crew: Live in ‘85, the record is available now in Australia from Resist Records.

Social media means bands aren’t as mysterious as they once were. Once upon a time it was all about keeping that mystique and using it to your advantage. Those days are over, so how are you going to build up a ‘universe’ around yourself ? Trivium is great at this. Each album project has its own feel that starts with the music and is augmented by the visual presentation. The perfect example is their album In Waves, the first project where they really built up to its release with teasers, thematically unified videos and a specific aesthetic. As goofy as these guys let themselves appear to be, they’re also deadly serious about their music and its presentation, and they rarely let their sillier side show in their music or videos. Instead they approach them as true art. You can do this whether you’re a headliner, a support act or a local-level band.

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Blake Scott (Peep Tempel)

"If it wasn’t for The Old Bar these guys wouldn’t be here."

Amanda Vitartas (Grace Darling band booker / Hysterical records)

"How many places can you go and find the owners of the bar in a worse condition than you the punter? Not many these days and that’s a shame. The Old Bar will never let you down. I am still in awe that they continue to let me be in their presence and blown away at how many times they’ve let us play when we started out, before knowing if we could even pick up our instruments. Absolute legends who deserve a big party for their big 10 year anniversary. Can’t wait to see the carnage at the end of the week long celebrations."

Sarah Thompson (Camp Cope/TV Haze/Poison City Records)

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"No amount of time or beer can make me forget when I cleaned the urinal at The Old Bar. A decade of dicks."

Chris Drane (Tankerville/Cherrywood/Ferla)

"Hi. I lived behind The Old Bar for a period of 8.5 years.

Location was chosen not just for proximity to it, but also so that some idiot couldn't move in and whine because there was live music interrupting their quiet enjoyment of reality television. I've taken sonic bullets for this dumb venue, and gladly so."

Tristen Harris (RRR/Ex-Neighbour)

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“A Decade of Dickhead. And just to make it clear, we’re the dickheads,” says Joel Morrison, gazing around at the interior of The Old Bar. “It’s amazing that three dickheads can run a bar for this long.”

It’s only right that Morrison is feeling nostalgic, having ± along with partners Singa Unlayati and Liam Matthews ± held the keys to the iconic Fitzroy watering station and music venue for ten years.

During that time, the unlikely trio has transformed the premises into a cultural centre for music in Melbourne’s inner north, a well-loved location that manages to appeal to the local creative community while being completely bereft of any superfluous trappings. Dimly lit without being dingy, relaxed while remaining professional, one suspects that much of the bar’s personality is inherited directly from its owners.

“This was always one of my favourite bars, so when it came up we decided to snatch it up,” Morrison says.

“Both me and Liam come from a music background, so we really wanted to focus on the bands and make it the best place possible for bands to play and for punters to enjoy it. We’ve put a lot of work into it and I’d say it’s definitely reflective of us.

“Running a venue like this, you’re almost like a custodian of the place, you’re not exactly an owner. It’s like the punters and the bands make it as much theirs as you do. So you find out what works and what doesn’t work and then run it along a similar line. If you’re pushing a certain agenda of your own and it doesn’t wash with the crowd, then you’ll see that it won’t work.”

Under the watch of Morrison, Matthews and Unlayati, The Old Bar has hosted a mammoth amount of bands, with several well-known acts cutting their teeth in the cosy confines of the bandroom.

“King Gizz, Courtney Barnett, Wil Wagner and The Smith Street Band have done residencies,” Morrison says. “Cash Savage still plays here lots, Graveyard Train, Brothers Grimm. There have been so many shows. There have been at least nine shows a week for ten years.

“There was times when we first started when there was no PA ± it was just the vocal PA onstage and the bands used to mix themselves. There wasn’t even a stage, it was just a tiny little step. You’d see these amazing bands who’d have to mix themselves, which was pretty incredible.”

Morrison also books the bands personally, ensuring a consistency that is unusual in a venue of the bar’s size, no matter the genre of act or night of the week.

“There’s got to be a level of quality for playing The Old Bar, whether you’re a new band or a band that’s been around for 20 years,” he says. “It is, in terms of the bands that play here, shooting a bit higher than the venue can hold, which is why we get bands that probably shouldn’t be playing these small rooms, but do anyway just because of the reputation of the joint.

“That is all down to the crowd and the staff looking after the joint. A lot of punters will walk in and feel like this is their home. And that’s what we want, we wanted people to feel like they have as much ownership of the venue as we do.”

Morrison, Matthews and Unlayati will be celebrating their anniversary of proprietorship with a week-long run of secret shows, the lineups of which won’t be revealed until the day of the event. There’ll be over 30 bands playing, with gigs running every night of the week as well as during the afternoon on the Saturday and all day Sunday.

“It’s massive and it’s going to kill me. I’m ten years older now, I can’t drink every night of the week,” Morrison says.

“I’ve called in a lot of favours. There’s people that have played here from the very first year, there’s people that have played here from the very first week, there’s people that just started playing here last year.

But pretty much every single person has something to do with The Old Bar, has a history here.

“We pretty much got everyone that we wanted, so that was really great, and a lot of these bands, as I said, shouldn’t be playing here. But they were gracious enough to say yes and I was amazed at how readily people came on board for this stupid idea,” Morrison says.

“It’s going to be pretty interesting to see people’s reactions. Every night’s a pretty good mix, so you’re going to see at least ± there’s four to five bands every night, apart from the Sunday which has like ten ± at least half of it you’re going to love, if not all of it.”

“A lot of punters will walk in and feel like this is their home.

And that’s what we want, we wanted people to feel like they have as much ownership of the venue as we do.”

The Old Bar will celebrate with A Decade Of Dickhead, running from Monday August 14 - Sunday August 20. Secret lineups will be announced daily through The Old Bar and Beat.

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Arts Interviews

Due West: Immersive Arts Festival

“There’s a number of events that are run in traditional art settings, and then others that are more offbeat – squares and laneways, and that sort of thing.”

Due West: Immersive Arts Festival is the City of Maribyrnong’s brand new showcase for local creatives, organisations and venues, uniting art lovers and the communityminded alike.

Zoe Bayer from event production and PR agency The Background assures that it’s been a busy few months getting the interactive spectacular off the ground.

“It has been lots of work to get it to the point where it’s at now, which we’re excited about,” Bayer says. “It’s been a big collaboration, obviously, with the number of different arts organisations in the west, so [we’re] delivering something that is a true reflection of the arts culture here.”

With over 50 events and a range of different artistic outlets, Due West is a plethora of unique nomadic delights spread out across Melbourne’s western suburbs. As creative directors of the festival, The Background sought “opportunities to move around this area that we call home, and explore it in different ways”.

“We created the creative direction for it in terms of it being an immersive arts festival, so it encourages people to engage and participate across a number of art disciplines and also bases itself in the west,” says Bayer. “There’s a number of events that are run in traditional art settings, and then others that are more offbeat – squares and laneways, and that sort of thing.”

A good example of Due West’s one-of-a-kind nature is The Night Circus, a moving performance across three iconic Footscray sites. Complete

with aerial performers, a power house troupe of idiosyncratic circus women and a factory site next door alive with a choir, you can have a go yourself afterward with an adult’s pop-up circus workshop.

Over at Maddern Square, you’ll find TenMinute Dance Parties, where you’ll step inside a container and party hard in a highly-theatrical spectacle. It coincides with Art Of Fighting, where you’ll get to meet local boxing identities, dip boxing gloves in paint and punch your craft onto a canvas.

“We had a really good response,” Bayer says.

“We set out an EOI process, and we also spoke to a number of different leading arts organisations within the west. They were all so keen to get on board, and really excited about an opportunity to showcase this area. I think a lot of people in the west are very proud of [their neighborhood]. It’s a really nice opportunity to partner with some of these organisations – and artists in general – to give them a platform to showcase their work.”

With most of the events free, Due West hopes to be an opportunity for everyone to experience something new, be it those who experience the diverse world arts on a regular basis, a family looking for a great night out or someone just wanting to see a cabaret show for very first time. Already equipped with a broad palette of the unique and wonderful, the future of Due West looks bright to Beyer.

“We would like to see it grow and grow, and have an opportunity to have great collaboration and planning for ongoing, really, really special events,” Bayer continues. “Bringing in new things and working on collaborations with the local community. It really is something that we want to be of interest to obviously people outside the City Of Maribyrnong, but also, as an event for locals made by locals.”

Due West: An Immersive Arts Festival runs from Thursday August 10 - Sunday August 27 in and around the City of Maribyrnong. More details via duewestfestival.com.au.

By Jacob Colliver

The Real and Imagined History of The Elephant Man The phrase has been passed down from generation to generation, but surprisingly not everyone is across the fact that “the Elephant Man” was a real, living person.

Born Joseph Merrick, his story has been told so much across literature, stage and screen that it’s almost become myth. With The Real and Imagined History of The Elephant Man, director Matthew Lutton and writer Tom Wright delve further into that mythology; focusing properly on Merrick’s personal life and envisioning a bigger picture to what has been shown to audiences in the past. “It’s funny. I only really discovered Joseph’s story and more about his life when I was in my 20s,” says Daniel Monks, who will be playing the titular role in the production.

“I started working on him as a character around 2014, well before I was ever even asked to play the role. I just loved the character and I found myself really invested in it. My only issue was that, as much as I loved the story, I felt that there were problematic elements in previous adaptations of The Elephant Man for the stage. They were always told with Dr. [Frederick] Treves [Merrick’s doctor and confidant] as the protagonist – which I understand, given he was the only source material that we have on Joseph. What’s great about this version, though, is the fact that Tom really took the time to focus on what it would have been like for Joseph himself. There’s a bit more freedom there, given it’s both a real and imagined iistory. It really makes Joseph the central focus, rather than 28 BEAT.COM.AU

“We get to explore much more about what the man would have been.” simply a catalyst for the able-bodied characters.”

Making his Malthouse Theatre debut, Monks has worked alongside Lutton and Wright to bring a truly unique version of Merrick to the stage. Characters once seen as outliers to the story are brought into focus, and Merrick’s inner psyche is tapped into in a way Monks feels that other versions have never quite done previously. “Through Treves’ retelling of his story, Joseph has always kind of come across the same way in every adaptation,” he says.

“He’s meek, he’s gentle, he’s emotional and loving. I don’t deny that this was a part of who he was, and I also don’t deny that’s how Treves would have perceived him. What’s exciting about Real and Imagined History, though, is that we get to explore much more about what the man would have been.

We tell his story from age five up to his death at 27, so we really see how this tumultuous journey really came to shape him as he grew up and evolved. I really hope that it’s more engaging for an audience to be able to see a portrayal that’s a bit more complex – a three-dimensional, flawed human; not just a martyr.”

Having been partially paralysed since he was 11 years old, Monks – now 28 – has dedicated his

entire career to creating visibility for disabled actors and performers. For him, taking the lead role in Real and Imagined History is both an incredible honour and a positive note of progress. It’s his hope that his portrayal of the Elephant Man is successful – not just on behalf of his hard-working peers in the cast and crew; but on behalf of any disabled people involved with the world of theatre. “I think that this is a really positive step that Malthouse is taking,” Monks says.

“I want to help encourage more theatre companies and more theatre writers to be more inclusive in their casting of more people with disabilities. I want disabled people to be able to come to these performances and see themselves on stage, and to have their stories reflected. I really feel as though it will help them through their own struggles, and give them something that I never had when I was growing up. Representation matters – it does have an impact. Having disabled bodies on stage is a really powerful, provocative thing.”

By David James Young

The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man runs at Malthouse Theatre until Sunday August 27. Tickets via malthousetheatre.com.au.

Interviews

Kimbra

Photo By John Michael Fulton

After first bursting onto the scene back in 2010, Kimbra Johnson has become a name in music synonymous with innovation.

Having collaborated with the likes of Gotye, Janelle Monae, Mark Foster of Foster the People and David Byrne of Talking Heads, it’s clear Johnson is a performer that excites other creatives. Now armed with her most ambitious collaboration to date, Johnson will be bringing a brand new musical ensemble to Melbourne as part of Supersense.

“I always think of my musical spirit being like an inner child,” Johnson explains during some down time on her Japanese tour. “I want to keep exposing it to exciting things and for me that’s where improvisation comes in. I usually come to Australia with a full band but for the Supersense show I’m bringing more of an electronic set up. I have two other members of the band but I’m controlling all the beats and doing more of the electronic manipulation.”

Improvisation forms an integral part of Johnson’s upcoming show with the Exotech collective, born out of improvised nights spearheaded by Johnson and Supersense curator Sophia Brous, initially sparking this shift in musical production. “Me and Sophia are very interested in live improvisation which is how these nights that I call ‘space jams’ started,” Johnson says. “I’d invite anyone who was a friend of mine to come and jam. We’re talking members of Battles and my friend Thundercat, even the singer Miguel came down for a night.”

The collective initially started as a chance for musicians to play improvised sets among friends, but quickly evolved into an exciting musical project in its own right. “It was a mini-experiment,” Johnson says.

“Everyone is on an equal playing field and brings ideas to the table. It’s a beautiful experience to both perform and watch. You have to listen so deeply and take risks when you jump in with an idea.”

Soon buzz started to generate around these gatherings, along with a number of exciting opportunities. “We got offered a music residency at the Red Bull studios in New York and got the chance to invite more people down. David Byrne, Questlove who’s a good friend of mine from The Roots, Sean Lennon, Caroline Polachek from Chairlift. It was really this hub of creatives coming together and given the chance to be free and not be chained to a musical idea.”

With the project morphing into something of a musical sensation, Johnson is excited to be playing in Melbourne with a renewed focus, particularly so given that the city represents an important part of her career.

“Melbourne’s where I wrote my first album Vows and where I got my feet off the ground. I think the crowds will be really expressive at the show because so many of them have probably followed my career from a very early point.

“I want it to be a way for people to step into a new way of experiencing the songs that they know, but also showcasing new material that I’ve been working on,” Johnson says. “I’ve always breathed improvisation into

my music when it’s live, if I think of Settle Down, it’s almost like I do a new version every time I play it. I get bored of arrangements really quickly so I want to feel like I’m taking things to new places.”

Given that Johnson will be entirely in control when it comes to the sounds heard on stage, there’s clearly very little room for hesitation. “I always need a bit of danger with what I do,” says Johnson. “If it’s completely fool proof then I don’t think I’m as engaged as a performer. I need to feel that things could collapse at any point. You still want to find ways where it can go somewhere you never expected.”

Reflecting on the incredible experiences she’s had as a performer, Kimbra is unreservedly humble. “You don’t imagine, especially being a kid from New Zealand, that you would ever see people singing the words. In countries like Japan they don’t even speak English. That never really wears off, even at this stage of my career.”

“I always think of my musical spirit being like an inner child. I want to keep exposing it to exciting things and for me that’s where improvisation comes in.”

Kimbra will perform as part of Supersense at Arts Centre Melbourne on Saturday August 19. Supersense runs at Arts Centre Melbourne from Friday August 18 until Sunday August 20.

By Holly Periera

Emilee South Local music doesn’t fit the A-list bill much better than Emilee South. With the release of her intoxicating second EP Motel, the Melbourne singer demonstrates massive potential as a throwback rock‘n’roll hotshot.

With sultry vocals and smooth guitars, South ± though she’s very humble and laidback about the idea ± undoubtedly has positive reception for her new material coming her way. “It’s hard to gauge but we’ve been getting some great reviews,” South says. “The shows have been really good ± we’ve been touring in cities for the first time and have been well received. It’s quite different to the first EP, a lot more rock‘n’roll, more cohesive.”

Cohesive indeed, South’s is the kind of music which on hearing it, you’d be pressed to describe it as otherwise. Throwback rockabilly in style, with a nuance of early ‘60s pop influence, South’s music also carries a quirky 21st century edge that’s hard to put your finger on. “It’s hard for me to describe the style or genre of my music ± I tried consciously to write songs that were just songs, the classic verse, chorus, verse, chorus ± easily digestible with a classic story.

“However the music itself, it’s rock’n’roll but not solid rock‘n’roll. As far as the 21st century edge, it’s maybe the content. One of my influences is Patsy Kline, and all her songs were sad and about the men that left her and I was like, ‘Well, that’s not my life,’ so I guess I was more the protagonist in my songwriting.”

South has compiled her material into a body of captivating and original work. Soulful, old school rhythm and blues jam, track Old Flame in particular carries a beautiful narrative that allows an emotive response within a very womanly perspective. “These stories, I feel I don’t write songs from my own experiences ± it could be one emotive idea that starts the songwriting process.

Old Flame was a build on those two words.”

“I tried consciously to write songs that were just songs, the classic verse, chorus, verse, chorus – easily digestible with a classic story.”

While South’s syrup-rich voice compliments her chosen style of music performance fantastically, her natural talents aren’t what captures her attention.

With a love for the music of Patsy Kline and Elvis Presley, South was made for this music. “I love the simplicity of that ‘60s pop songwriting,” she says, “I also started out playing guitar before I started singing, I wanted to be a rock‘n’roll guitarist, that’s what I wanted to do when I first started music. I feel this style of music allows me to do that a bit more, I can rock out on the guitar more than just sing, and this style of music really lends itself well to that kind of rhythm guitar.”

If rocking out is something that you, like South, have always enjoyed, then you’d be wise to get yourself on down to Live N Local Festival, where in just a few weeks, South is happy to be performing for the first time at the Starward Distillery. “I can’t

wait,” she says. The excited singer will be bringing a full band and backing singers to her performance, with a 12” vinyl of the new EP available. It’s an exciting opportunity and as South agrees, it will be filled with more fun than easy access to whiskey alone will offer. “It’s exciting to be part of an event that Beat is curating, so thank you for having me.

“I haven’t seen La Bastard play before so that will be exciting, as well as Sid [O’Neil] from The Vasco Era, very excited to see him on the lineup.

Festivals like this, especially local music festivals involving the local community, it’s great there’s still stuff like this happening on the south side of the city. I’m just thrilled to be a part of it, especially the opening night.”

Emilee South will perform as part of Southside Twang and Soul, with La Bastard and Sid O’Neil at Starward Distillery, Port Melbourne on Saturday August 19 as part of Live N Local. Live N Local runs from Saturday August 19 – Saturday August 26 in various venues across the City of Port Phillip.

By Anna Rose

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Warbirds

By Peter Hodgson

Warbirds are a Melbourne based power rock trio, consisting of Anth on guitar and lead vocals, Jared on bass and backing vocals and Leroy on drums (they’re so rock that they have no time for last names, apparently).

They describe themselves as hard rock, blending heavy groove-based riffs with Melodic-Rock-with-acapital-M-and-R melodies, and their influences range from the modern (The Winery Dogs) to the vintage (Led Zeppelin) to the in-between (Soundgarden).

Control is the first track to be released from Warbirds’ forthcoming EP, recorded at Coloursound Studios in Melbourne, and it’s being unveiled with a special show at Cherry Bar in AC/DC Lane. “Initially it was a show that we put together with a couple of other bands,” Anth says. “There was a Pearl Jam tribute night that we’d like to be involved with. We got the call up and we thought we’d add that to our single launch. We’ve got a band opening called The PassOuts, and then, us, then the Pearl Jam Ten tribute, for the 25th anniversary of that album, which will close the night out.”

Jared joined Warbirds around December last year, bringing an end to a long period of musical soul-searching. “I had an old, inactive profile on [online forum] Melband, and I’d left the profile up.

Leroy came across it and gave it to Anth, who sent me a random Facebook message to say they were looking for a bass player. I liked the sound and the attitude and the three-piece outfit, which gives a bass player a lot of room to move.”

“We all fell in love,” Anth interjects. “Love at first riff,” Leroy adds. After a meeting at the Reverence over a few beverages, Warbirds found its dream lineup. “It was a long, painstaking year and a half search,” Leroy says. “We had someone in that we weren’t 100% happy with but we needed to keep the ball rolling. But it was tough, so finding Jared was like a needle in a haystack.”

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But apparently it was meant to be. One day Jared zipped downstairs at the building where he works, and bumped into Leroy. Neither realised they worked for the same company in the same building. Small world, eh?

“And he has an awesome Dingwall bass, so we thought ‘Let’s just get him in the fucking band,’” Anth says.

“It’s almost like we’re starting from scratch, in a way. We’ve been together in one form or another for about five years but now, with this lineup, it does feel like a rebirth and a new beginning. We feel like a really solid three-piece where everyone is really on board, whereas in the past we’d been juggling everything.

“It’s heartbreaking sometimes, when only one third or two thirds of the band are putting their heart into it. This feels really good and we’ll be working on an album within a year.”

The band’s plans for the next year or so are based around the ongoing EP project, the first taste of which is Control. “We’ve just finished recording the EP at Coloursound and we’ve finished up the rest of the songs that we’re going to be releasing,” Anth says.“We’re really happy with those, and we’re going to release those one at a time, centred around launch shows for each release.”

The band went into the studio planning to record three songs, but they had a few more that they decided to lay down, expecting to need further work on them. They fit so well with the rest of the tracks that they’re now a part of the eventual EP.

From there, the band hopes to head overseas at some point, and is also looking to score some great support slots. Who would be their dream support act? “The Winery Dogs would be it,” Leroy says.

“We would have said Soundgarden, but…that’s heartbreaking. But maybe Van Halen or The Tea Party.

Tea Party is a band we all really love. Especially as a three-piece, they’re the kind of band that we can relate to. Although we wouldn’t turn down Iron Maiden.”

“It’s almost like we’re starting from scratch, in a way. We’ve been together in one form or another for about five years but now, with this lineup, it does feel like a rebirth and a new beginning.”

Warbirds will play Cherry Bar on Saturday August 19, Whole Lotta Love on Friday August 25, Cherry Bar on Tuesday August 29 and Brunswick Hotel on Saturday September 2.

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James Norbert Ivanyi Australia currently has one of the strongest progressive instrumental guitar scenes in the world.

Somehow we’ve managed to foster a group of players who each have their own recognisable styles while also working within a specific (if admittedly broad) genre.

Plini, I Built The Sky, Jimmy Lardner-Brown, Simon Gardner, each has their own personal spin on what the guitar can be within a heavy context. Add to that list James Norbert Ivanyi.

The first thing you’ll notice in Ivanyi’s playing is his appreciation for the entire life of the note. A lot of players seem to be in a perpetual rush to get to the next note. They don’t necessarily know how to begin a note, how to end it and what to do in between. “Thank you for noticing,” Ivanyi says. “I’m really aware of the techniques that one can use to dress up the note. We all have access to the same notes and frets on the guitar, and operating them is the easiest bit. It’s what you do with the note that matters the most.

“To me I’m more focused on how I dress that note as opposed to what that note is, so I’ll exploit a range of techniques to get the most out of it according to the interplay with the other notes in the queue. It’s something I think about quite a lot and to this day I spend a lot of time trying to get better at it. A lot of the older-generation players ± and some newer generation players as well ± rely on feel rather than technical prowess. I look at those players for that and I try to emulate that while trying to bring it over into the modern metal context as best as I can.

“I use this analogy a lot with students of mine,” Ivanyi continues. “There are players who are great

guitar operators who maybe need to develop their ear a little bit more. It’s like the first time you sit down at a computer keyboard when you’re a kid and it will take you forever to figure out where certain letters are.

Then after a while you can blast away without looking at the keyboard. The guitar can be just like that.

People can become great at operating it while there’s still something lacking musically. There’s a lot of that due to the accessibility of the guitar these days.”

Denalavis is the latest in a series of EPs, each of which is recorded at home with a particularly interesting spin on song creation. “I usually have some kind of influence there to help me in songwriting,” Ivanyi says. “Since I’ve been doing these solo EPs it’s been the cover art. Jeff Richardson does the artwork for my records and I try to musically create whatever it is that the picture is saying to me. I always have a big print-out of it there and I write to the artwork. I

do all the guitar, bass, keys and arrangements, and it’s all a home job. I’m so into Jeff ’s art that I thought it would be really cool to capitalise on how I’m inspired by it, by making music to interpret that instead of internalising it.

For the guitar geeks, Ivanyi’s main guitar is a Suhr Antique S, but live he uses a custom-made Modern model. “I designed it to be nice and dumb.

It’s very simple but for the road it works very well. It’s the black one that most people have seen. I’ve been recording using the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx for most of my recordings. Out on the road I’ve been using the Fractal AX8, which is basically an Axe-Fx built into a floor unit, and that’s been a dream. I can sling it into the overhead on the plane. It’s nice and easy to use.”

“It’s nothing without the audience. Even when it’s dark and evil and hard, it’s still about making something that people can relate to.”

Twenty years on the scene and Pharoahe Monch’s creative output is consistent and second to none.

He is, in short, a lyrical miracle.

Always regarded as ahead of his time, the New York MC has enjoyed commercial success through the most humble of recipes.

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James Norbert Ivanyi will play The Workers Club on Saturday August 19, with Dyssidia, Logic Defies Logic and The Omnific. Denalavis is out now.

By Peter Hodgson

Pharoahe Monch

“It’s pretty simple,” Monch says. “I’m an artist whose art is so much better ± I don’t think any artist is ever truly satisfied with the last piece. You complete a piece, obtain a novel, at the end of the day, the true artist looks back and thinks he or she could have improved, so that’s how I see it.

“Imagination is strong and I think what’s good about time, is that it can also be a journey.

I’m experiencing life differently, having great experiences, so much you dream about helps you share content but the technical things, it’s fun to push the envelope.”

Monch’s experiences have naturally had an impact on his solo albums and the differences heard in what he’s produced over the years ± diversity in his material, he agrees, only comes from living. “You don’t want to repeat content. I like to challenge myself and the audience appreciates it when you approach music in a way you’re not comfortable with.

“You’re pushing yourself, trying out new tactics lyrically, flows, and new content as well. I don’t want to be talking about what I was in my 20s, people want to see you grow.”

Growth, both musically and personally, is perhaps most evident in 2007’s release Desire. With this album, Monch took a more soul and gospel direction with his tone and with a historical thirst for exploration across different elements. Not wanting

“It’s like the first time you sit down at a computer keyboard when you’re a kid and it will take you forever to figure out where certain letters are.

Then after a while you can blast away without looking.”

to be repetitive, Monch has done his best to retain that mantra with the new album he hopes to release later this year. “I’m in the process of mixing most of the songs, putting in the finishing touches in a way that will bring it all together. I’m torn between telling people what it’s going to sound like, I don’t want to put that picture in to anyone’s mind yet because these are real visual lyrics that I have.

“It’s energetic, fresh and it’s the hardest record I’ve ever done. I’m about showing people more than telling people but I know you’ve got to promote. If you’re a fan of hard lyrics and beautiful soundscapes, incredible musicians, live band stuff, that’s me in the next thing ± it’s futuristic.”

Monch takes his time to craft his art, and it’s clear he puts a lot of thought into his work. That time has resulted in a body of carefully crafted work over the last 20 years. Contemplating his position in music history is met with some carefully thought out responses. Slowly, thoughtfully, he says, “I’m blessed, fortunate, lucky.

“I grew up in hip hop and put together all these songs that would last a long time and get a reaction.

That’s a dream come true. Not only do the songs get an amazing reaction, which is insane to me, but

it’s transcended the course of time. Simon Says has withstood all the trends. I’m glad it resonated with the people that support it.”

Monch’s long-time Australian supporters will soon see his incredible talent when the rapper embarks on a national tour in September. “I just want to hit the stage hard, with a lot of energy,” says Monch. “I have new music that I believe in. That’s what I like doing, performing new music to see how it resonates with the crowd before I release it. Try the vibe.”

Even performing previously untested material on the live stage, Monch says he’s never had any unexpected negativity. “None of it is pretentious ± even the most ridiculous of records where you get into yourself, it’s still about the audience with hip hop, at least, I speak for myself.

“It’s about a 360 reaction. If I can get that from the crowd, I’m able to give back even more. It’s nothing without the audience. Even when it’s dark and evil and hard, it’s still about making something that people can relate to.”

By Anna Rose

Pharoahe Monch will perform at 170 Russell on Monday September 18.

Special Feature

Beat’s

Special The grass is still a little too wet to play ball, and rocks still too slippery to climb. Here’s an idea: let’s bring the fun inside shall we? That’s exactly what you’ll find within Beat’s Indoor Activity Special. We’re here to unveil what’s hiding indoors in our astounding city – from ghost tours and rock-climbing, to crafty lunches and futsal – you’ll find it right here waiting to explored. We’ve even gone and found an entire bar dedicated to board games, where you’re free to nerd out for hours on end armed with cocktails too. No, you can’t pay in Monopoly money – but nice try. So get up and get wild indoors for a change.

UpUnlimited by Clip ‘N Climb

Asylum Ghost Tours

Tell us about Asylum Ghost Tours. Asylum Ghost Tours is a family-owned business running ghost tours, paranormal investigations and sleepovers in Beechworth Asylum near the border of Victoria and NSW, one of the most haunted buildings in the country.

What can one expect to feel when walking out of Asylum Ghost Tours? After walking through a haunted lunatic asylum, people feel all sorts of different things; fear, trepidation, anxiety and a great experience. Our customers are always happy, one way or another, and most tend to survive.

What do we get to experience? You spend 90 minutes walking through five of the most important and scary buildings of one of Australia’s only remaining 1800s lunatic asylums. From the administration block to the maniacal wing of the asylum, and then over to the ward for the criminally-insane, through the medical ward (where over 3,000 died) and then underground to the cellars.

What do Asylum Ghost Tours offer that you won’t get anywhere else? Our facility is one of the few remaining 1800s asylums. We offer unequalled access seven nights a week. With daytime historic tours, night-time ghost/history tours, and paranormal investigation tours that take you to the most haunted sections to use the latest ghost-hunting equipment.

A typical Asylum Ghost Tours attendee is one who is seeking?

Excitement and chills in one of the most haunted buildings in the county. We offer a chance to access and walk through an iconic, historic and very haunted lunatic asylum. asylumghosttours.com

Asylum Ghost Tours is located at Mayday Hills Village, Beechworth, Victoria.

What can one expect to feel when walking out? You should expect to feel challenged and exhilarated.

What do we get to experience? Over 37 climbing challenges fitted with auto-belays, so no belay buddies required. All at your own pace and the level you feel most comfortable with. Our staff will guide, coach, assist and challenge you to build your confidence and unleash your inner Ninja. Sessions run for an hour, plus a 15-minute safety briefing and harness fitting. There’s also two extra amp it up challenges ± The Leap of Faith and Vertical Drop Slide.

What do you offer that you won’t get anywhere else? The Moorabbin venue offers a first-of-its-kind in Australia indoor caving obstacle course. Richmond was the first and original venue in Australia to offer the Clip N Climb climbing walls that make climbing accessible to everyone. But it’s our staff that set us apart.

They’re all passionate about having fun, challenging themselves and others and climbing for fitness and leisure. We’re accessible to all abilities and welcome and encourage everyone to get up.

What are you most proud of? Our staff and the amazing experience we offer to everyone, regardless of ability, confidence, age and expectations.

How do you foster a sense of community? We always have and always will give back to our community. We never say no to a request for a donation. We know our regulars by name. We accommodate special requests. We make sure everyone is greeted and welcomed. We are diverse and reflect the community we live in.

UpUnlimited is located at 444 Warrigal Rd Moorabbin and Clip ‘N Climb is located at 144 Murphy St, Richmond.

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Special Feature

Crafternoon

Deep Space

Why should we engage in more activity-based socialising? When you create something with friends, you’re not only having a good time together ± you’re improving skills, learning about each other and learning about yourself.

What do we get to experience? When you walk in to Crafternoon the first thing you’ll notice is the ceiling ± sky blue with hundreds of floating pieces of art left by past customers. An arts and crafts table is by the door filled with feathers and glitter galore. The floor is a glass sea of pictures with bright, colourful paintings and characters. Our playful, friendly staff will take you to a table and explain the menu, which starts with the craft options. Ordering craft is as simple as ordering breakfast or a coffee.

When was Crafternoon born? I saw a need for a place where adults can get in touch with their creativity in an environment they felt comfortable in. I had been working in a corporate environment for many years and felt that I was losing a little bit of myself because I wasn’t being as creative any more.

How does Crafternoon foster a sense of community? We definitely go out of our way to be as inclusive as possible and our team plays the biggest part in creating that. Crafternoon is a place where all people from anywhere can come to have a good time together. Our menu includes vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten free options, we’re wheelchair friendly, child friendly and queer friendly.

How does it work? Deep Space is a 70-minute experiential ‘game’ played by a team of two to four players in an immersive and physical space, where you are literally present in the story world ± a hybrid of a video game, film narrative and escape room. Boasting multiple endings and an Artificial Intelligence who adapts and responds according to the players’ interactions, Deep Space is one immersive journey out of this world.

What can one expect to feel when walking out of Deep Space?

A great thing about the game is that every group has a unique experience. The narrative changes depending on how you interact.

Decisions you make have consequences, similar to a choose-yourown-adventure. Like a novel or film it can evoke a range of feelings ± fear, elation, exhilaration. So it’s hard to know exactly how you’ll feel. All we can assure you is that you’ll have an awesome time.

What do we get to experience? You and your friends will find yourselves navigating the engine corridors of a spaceship and completing various puzzles as you try to fix your malfunctioning vessel. You will find yourselves conversing and engaging with the ship’s artificial intelligence, who adapts and responds according to your interactions.

Why should we engage in more activity based socialising? In an age of content saturation, modern technology is generally criticised as separating people. Deep Space uses technology to push the boundaries of storytelling, bringing audiences together in a social, interactive experience that challenges their teamwork and opens their mind to something new.

Crafternoon is located at 718 Sydney Rd, Brunswick.

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Futsal 4 Life

Games Laboratory

Describe a classic session at Futsal 4 Life? A classic session comprises an enjoyable and dynamic game of Futsal, which on this exercise-based journey of self-discovery will reveal that Futsal is the greatest game in the world. It’s way more fun than a gym and is a gateway to your new found love of football and making new friends in a safe and professionally run environment.

Tell us about Futsal 4 Life. Futsal 4 Life is the original provider of social leagues in Melbourne. We focus on enjoyment, community engagement and healthy competition. All standards of play are welcome ± from those who have never kicked a ball before to the best social standards.

A cherished moment that perfectly captures what Futsal 4 Life do best is? When a new player to the sport starts playing regularly. We find a team for them and they become great friends.

We got an email from one of them saying they scored their first goal the other day and are still smiling thinking about it.

What is Futsal 4 Life most proud of ? Futsal 4 Life is most proud of the regular stories we hear of our players enjoying playing in our leagues and the related life stories.

How does Futsal 4 Life foster a sense of community? By providing fun and social competitions whereby exercise and good times bring people together to enjoy games with their peers. It is a great way to meet new people. This is our community. And it comprises everyone. futsalforlife.com.au

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Futsal 4 Life teams are located around Melbourne. Check their website for full details.

Why should we engage in more activity based socialising?

The importance of play cannot be understated. Play helps in strengthening relationships, confidence and decision-making, and provides a safe environment for experimentation.

What do we get to experience? At Games Laboratory, we provide the all important third place ± after home and work, everyone needs a comfortable place to be themselves with like-minded individuals. Our bright, welcoming space is perfect for an afternoon or evening of board gaming and our cheery staff are always happy to make recommendations from the library for something you and your friends will enjoy. Downstairs in the fully licensed bar, the cozy spaces lend themselves to an even more relaxed experience.

What does Games Laboratory offer that you won’t get anywhere else? Where else can you pick from over 100 of the world’s best board games to play with your friends for just one dollar?

Describe to us a classic session at Games Laboratory? Once your friends have arrived and you’ve staked out a table, go and pick the brains of the staff about which games you should try ± maybe a couple of rounds of Codenames before attempting to save the world from deadly viruses in Pandemic. Pop your gold-coin-perplayer into the box on the counter and you’re good to go for the whole day. After your team loses Pandemic, head downstairs for a round of beers and relax with some Quoridor or Quixo before heading out for food and adventures in our fine city. gameslaboratory.com.au

Deep Space Melbourne is located at 52 Moreland Rd, Brunswick.

Games Laboratory is located at 328 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

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Reviews

Album of the Week (Interstate40)

Singles With Lachlan Kanoniuk James Hurley’s Just You is stiff to miss out on a review this week. Sorry.

Single of the Week:

Kaiit

Natural Woman (Independent) The greatness of Kaiit is immediate on Natural Woman, but it takes several welcome spins to get even a slight grasp on the facets of brilliance on show. Verses sublimate from jazzy powerhouse into tightly wound rap bars, launching into a feel-amazing chorus.

It’s not just reminiscent of The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, but reminiscent of the very best moments from The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, while still sounding like a voice that’s Kaiit’s own.

The best track to come from Melbourne this year so far. And it will be hard to top from here.

Kelela

LMK (Warp) The devices present on LMK are mostly in line with the makings of top 40 pop, only moments of raw tenderness from Kelela and gnarled darkness from producer Jam City build a barricade to mainstream radio. It’s a potent mood, shunning a within-reach embrace of mainstream radio to achieve the makings of what could be the best bedroom anthem of recent memory.

Total Giovanni

Your Light (Dot Dash/Remote Control) There’s little alteration to the Total Giovanni formula on Your Light, just a subtle refinement of ingredients in the form of more pronounced instrumentation. The band’s innate sense of fun strains a touch under the burden of familiarity, an invitation of comparison to Total Giovanni’s previous, and superior, singles leaves you wanting. The band shine on stage, but nearing three years since Human Animal and Can’t Control Your Love, there’s little in the way of an evolution, let alone revolution, to provide the depth needed for a full-length release.

Black Cab

We really don’t deserve bands like Black Cab. Be it Call Signs’ post-punk interpretation of East Germany or the droning gaze of Games of the XXI Olympiad, they’re tireless when it comes to crafting authentic theatrical atmosphere.

Lowtide

Alibi (Rice Is Nice) Melody billows among the wash in Alibi, almost feeling joyous but retracting just short. It compounds the song’s exploration of being steadily engulfed in emotional languor.

There’s quiet devastation in the loudness.

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9.5

(Akira)

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Inspired by classic Japanese sci-fi anime movies, Akira will become their flagship example ± a work of genuine passion and integrity. Like the media, Black Cab has meticulously extracted inspiration from classics like Akira, Ghost In the Shell and Neon Genesis Evangelion ± it means something much more below the surface. Japan’s cultural relationship with technology ± the duality of its rich history and culture, forever colliding with emerging new worlds beyond comprehension ± is a unique creative beast to witness, and Black Cab have moulded a poignant and respectful observation that perfectly embodies those works.

An ominous atmosphere of dark purity penetrates Akira. It’s a classic anime hyperdrama framed by gentle whispers and a hypnotic, vibrating electronic ambience. If you’re an anime fan, you’ll instantly recognise those repetitive, rolling, turn-of-the-century synth ripples echoing seamlessly against the traditional militant thud of taiko drums. You’ll feel its foreboding patter reverberate in your bones. The sweeping range of the narrative is all here ± the pangs of adrenaline, the journey, the danger, the light ± crafted within an agonisingly nostalgia-soaked realm of warped tape and future dreaming.

Daring and bold, Akira not only perfectly represents its inspirational namesake on a technical level, but it transports you to your own original adventure, continuing the distinct imagination and heart that have inspired so many. Truly reinvigorating.

By Jacob Colliver

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Albums

Reviews

Almost Everything

7.0

Over the span of Almost Anything, Melbourne band Self Talk give newcomers a taste of what they’re all about. Opener Little Song begins with strings that, much like the rest of the song, tease. The song serves as a perfect hook for the rest of the EP. Bedside Dictionary and Old Habits are both solid pop-punk tracks. While they don’t throw listeners off like Little Song, they do feel instantly familiar, and more importantly, exciting. Who doesn’t love a song they can bop their heads along to? Skin is a highlight, and features a staple of pop-punk instrumental breakdowns. For most of the EP, the instruments feel like a platform for frontwoman Stacey Cicivelli’s vocals, but here they’re brought to the forefront.

Closer Origami revisits the sounds explored on Little Song.

Cicivelli sings, “I’m like origami in your hands,” which is a sentiment we can all relate to. After all, everyone has someone they feel helpless around. Self Talk have found a great balance with this EP. They’re a band that you can relate to, but most importantly, they’re a band you can chuck on and have a dance to.

By Ben Madden

The Bombay Royale

Run Kitty Run

8.0

This album opens firing on all cylinders with the pulsating and pounding Ballygunge. The band’s eclecticism is confidently paraded as traditional Bollywood singing styles are melded with pulsing bass parts and vivacious chord strikes. Serving as the soundtrack to a lost film, thematic songs like I Love You Love You paint vivid imagery of a romantic love scene. Comparatively, the album’s namesake, Run Kitty Run, feels like the opening credits to a Bollywood buddy cop film, tinged with playful surf-rock guitars and addictive chorus vocals.

Parvyn Kavr Singh’s falsetto vocals, inspired by classical Hindustani styles, delightfully glide over coarse guitar sounds and triumphant horn sections on The Raan of Kutch. Shourav Bhattacharya’s more downplayed vocals act as a perfect subtle contrast to Singh’s exquisitely dramatic vocals on other songs like Mauja.

The sounds on the album are truly far-ranging, especially on songs like Zhooti Naina, which melds traditional Indian tabla with cinematic strings and propelling drums, and (Mera Nam Hai) Lucky, which mixes a sitar with synths.

This album is a thrilling menagerie of different world sounds mashed into one 12-track experience. It’s not one to miss and is one of the most exciting albums I’ve heard this year.

(EMI Australia)

(Hopestreet Recordings)

(Inertia)

Self Talk

Paul Kelly

8.5

Life Is Fine

Life Is Fine finds Paul Kelly in classic mode; unlike many of his recent releases this album is a collection of mostly new songs performed with his crack hot live band, without having to conform to any theme other than that.

The press notes that accompany the review copy describes one of the songs as being ‘reminiscent of his greatest ‘80s recordings’, and the low down guitar of rocker Rock Out On The Sea does indeed bring to mind the work of Steve Connolly.

However, in truth the full band arrangements that come replete with atmospheric organs, female backing vocals and subtle guitar melodies that snake around the vocal line with just a touch of twang are more reminiscent of his recent band albums Stolen Apples and Ways and Means. This is most definitely a good thing, as while Kelly has never sounded unsure of himself by any means, he has certainly matured into his own abilities comfortably, knowing how to use what makes his singing and writing unique, to his advantage.

This is a strong collection of mostly upbeat rock/pop songs by a giant in the field; fans will find a lot to love here.

By Alex Watts

By Paul Waxman

Greater City, Greater Love

7.5

(Independent)

(Grow Yourself Up)

(1825 Records)

Fountaineer

Saskwatch

Manual Override

7.5

Bendigo outfit Fountaineer present an outpouring of Gang of Youths-esque wisdom on Greater City, Greater Love. It’s a throttling, synth-driven portrayal of regional Victoria, but it begins with light keys and a lumbering kick-drum on Sirens (Parts 1&2).

With a gripping intro and a Heath Ledger reference, The Cricketers is the heart of the album. Here, Fountaineer are at their resolute best, as Anthony White’s transcendental vocals mesh beautifully with synths, guitars, and drums. This continues into Words with Friends, an upbeat, lively, and jangly summer jam, before taking a sharp turn into a rough guitar lead. Best of both worlds.

On almost every song, lines are repeated like mantras, giving Greater City a deeply spiritual feeling. This is clearest on Onomatopoeia, where White makes direct reference to lyrics from the album’s other songs above two lines which are repeated start to finish. It’s a challenging listen, but Some Bright Sparks is the perfect follow-up, with the opening synths evocative of a well-deserved victory lap.

This album sounds like it should be tragic, but the lyricism and rising instrumentals render it completely uplifting. Fountaineer are well on their way to becoming one of the biggest acts in the country.

The evolution of Saskwatch has been interesting to observe ± while they started out as a fairly straight-forward take on ‘60s soul, they’ve readjusted their direction, turning their hands to a brand of indie pop with a strong undercurrent of melancholy.

Manual Override continues this musical trend, and while it has generally more upbeat songs than 2015’s Sorry I Let It Come Between Us, some of the moments that really stand out are the slower ones. North Terrace is achingly beautiful, arranged with simple layers of melodic guitar lines that bring to mind the xx, while Nkechi Anele’s vocal is devastatingly forlorn.

However the album does have plenty of groove ± the fuzz bass and crunchy processed drum sound of Shrinking Violet lend a modern indie pop feel to proceedings, while the dreamy Then There’s You sounds closer to Liam McGorry’s other band, Dorsal Fins, than the soul act that released 2012’s Leave It All Behind.

There’s still a certain amount of soul to be found in these simple but effective melodies, but the lean, classic pop structures suggest The Beatles as much as they do The Dap-Kings, while the production shows a certain amount of quirkiness and experimentation that manages to keep things feeling fresh.

By Anthony Furci

By Alex Watts

The Sand Dollars

I Like The Look Of Your Sweater, Can I Have Your Number?

6.5

This debut EP from the Melbourne indie rockers explores every nook and cranny of the indie genre and then some. This five track EP traverses a range of genre themes with grace.

Lead-single Silence Is Gold fuses sizzling post-punk drumbeats with wavering surf-rock guitar sounds. No Cigar is an energetic opener that has the band’s singer, Michael Baini, shouting passionate lyrics. However, the track overstays its welcome by a minute or so.

Love Dust features hip hop group True Live on a jarring soul tune.

The surprising inclusion is a wonderful hip hop track that features shimmering guitars, funky drums and ferocious saxophone runs.

I Need is a slow-burning ballad that has a swaying groove and is a clear EP highlight. The seductive instrumentals blend delightfully with Baini’s rougher but impassioned vocals. The EP’s closer, Chops ends things with a compelling groove and detonating guitar solos.

This EP is an exciting glance into what The Sand Dollars could do.

As an experimental EP, it considers a great spread of ideas. It may not be cohesive, but it’s definitely promising.

By Paul Waxman

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Profiles

The Tool Time House Band

Who are we chatting to and what do you do in the band? You’re chatting with all three members of the house band from the fictional show Tool Time, as featured in Tim Allen’s long running sitcom, Jungle 2 Jungle.

What do you reckon people will say you sound like? A band that has backed themselves into a corner by choosing a ridiculous novelty name.

What do you love about making music? Getting compliments.

If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be? Peter Allen to tell him to be more like Tim Allen.

What can a punter expect from your live show? They’ll cop a whole lot of us Ð three best friends who are all very smart geniuses and also polite and nice Ð singing songs that ask the big questions: What are some good weekly titles to rent from Video Ezy? Why aren’t you following us on Twitter already?

What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? The only recordings we have are on our phones so please bring your laptop, smart phone or WiFi enabled tablet to a show and we’ll AirDrop them to you.

Music

The Tool Time House Band will perform at the Yarra Hotel on Sunday August 13, Sunday August 20, and Sunday August 27 with support from Department, Fleshed Out, Al Matcott, Magpie, Efficiency!, New Band, and Melbourne Cans.

facebook.com/ToolTimeHouseBand

Maja

Who are we chatting to and what do you do? You’re chatting to Maja (pronounced My-a) and I’m a soul/folk singer/songwriter.

What do you reckon people will say you sound like? My favourite comparison is Amy Winehouse. I hope they still think I sound like her.

What do you love about making music? Everything about creating and making music. I love that I can express myself in the way in which I know best and that I’ve always got that emotional outlet if I’m ever in a bad place. I like that you can use whatever you’re feeling to create something beautiful and real.

If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be? Probably The Beatles. I was obsessed with them as a teenager, and I would’ve loved to have been alive in the ‘60s. It seemed like such a vibrant musical time.

What can a punter expect from your live show? They can expect a lot of honest truths, laughs and humiliating stories about my life.

What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? I’ll be selling the physical copies of my EP at the launch show and throughout the rest of the tour. majaofficialmusic.com.au

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Belle Phoenix

Who are we chatting to and what do you do in the band? I’m a singer/songwriter that goes by the name of Belle Phoenix with Australian band The Subterranean Sea. What do you love about making music? The unfolding journey of the confrontation with being human ± all its vulnerability, strengths, weaknesses and expansion. The challenge of playing guitar. The amazing people you get to meet at shows. Having the opportunity to work with David Bowie’s band-member in New York.

What can we expect from a live show? Mostly high-energy, fun performance-art that can include weird and wonderful costumes.

The live show has been described as haunting, epic, voodoo and can be a duo, four to eight-piece band with or without string instruments, experimental guitar and soundscapes.

What are you doing now? We are awaiting a remix of the album

by Mark Plati in New York with gigs being booked in Europe for 2018. We’re wanting to play Aussie festivals and bars.

Music

Belle Phoenix will perform as Belle & Osker at The Vineyard in St. Kilda on Thursday August 31 and Whole Lotta Love on Sunday September 3.

bellephoenixmusic.com

Music

Maja will launch her EP Still Bleeding at Wesley Anne on Friday September 1, with support from The Hip Streets and Nitida.

Taylar Paige

Who are we chatting to and what do you do in the band? Taylar Paige. Singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist from Melbourne.

What do you reckon people will say you sound like? It’s always quite hard to categorize yourself, but if I had to choose I’d probably be a weird mix of The Japanese House, City & Colour, and Amy Winehouse with obvious influences from Puscifer and Tool. All ridiculously diverse artists.

What do you love about making music? The process of making music is both an escape and a home; where the mind falls apart only to mend. To say I love this process would be an understatement.

I am eternally grateful to have the ability to morph any negative energies that enter my life into art. Harnessing negative energies in the forms of fear, despair and misery and morphing them into pieces of music is simply what gives my life purpose. We’re all just artists trying to paint our own realties, each with our own tools and too, our own vices.

What’ve you got to sell CD-wise? My new single Murder is out now. taylarpaige.com

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Taylar Paige’s new single Murder is out now.

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Death Grips

Prince Bandroom, Saturday August 5 The opportunity to catch the elusive and unpredictable Death Grips in Australia is a rare and exciting prospect. The experimental rap trio’s set pushed the performers to their limits and fans to their last drop of sweat, testing how well the Prince Bandroom would survive in an earthquake-like scenario.

The setlist was pure, unadulterated Grips ± a selection of highenergy tracks flowing seamlessly into the next with no breaks at all.

With hot picks from their whole catalogue, the night was chaos from start to finish ± the kind of night a diehard fan could walk out of and feel wholly satisfied. The first drum beat of Whatever I Want (Fuck Who’s Watching) threw an anticipating crowd into a full floor of stomping, howling demons that physically shook the venue right up to the far back. The dial was turned up to 100 right from the get-go ± the crowd’s unified violence was far more energetic than anything seen at a metal show. Get Got’s heaving beat inspired much the same effect to a sea of flailing arms and heads, gaining more momentum as MC Ride jumped and growled over the stage.

The crowd were following his every move, becoming the beast they worshipped.

Hot Head’s unadulterated noise-core ethos was a surprisingly welcome addition to the set. Seeing Ride babble in tongues over blasting drums and chaotic samples before shifting back to a tangible rap structure made a lot more sense in a live setting than it did on the album. There was a physical energy on show that created context ± something that couldn’t be captured on recordings.

No Love, Inanimate Sensation and Spikes were all outstanding and the crowd, although teetering on the edge of fatigue, still heaved themselves into mosh-mode. Giving Bad People Good Ideas’ grindy blast-beats turned the floor into a circle pit and I’ve Seen Footage swapped the crowd’s cathartic anger into a dance party.

By the tail-end of the set, it was evident that the band had given it their all. I Break Mirrors With My Face In The United States had a tired Ride giving it as much as he could but still visibly panting ± although Zach Hill carried the torch while drumming behind him like a sweat-riddled beast. After an entire set that darted away from Exmilitary tracks, Death Grips threw out Guillotine as a closer.

All boxes were ticked ± they played something off every album, performed with the insane energy that left the crowd sweaty and disoriented. Couldn’t have asked for a better night.

By Tom Brand

Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders Howler , Friday August 4

A cold night saw a capacity crowd shuffle into Howler’s bandroom for Jack Ladder’s first headline show in Melbourne for a while. With tickets selling out, there was obviously plenty of appetite for the baritone crooner and his cohorts. The air conditioner ensured everyone kept their winter coats on as the gents took the stage in outfits that seemed carefully considered ± vibes from the performers and punters that made me feel as though I was in a nightclub scene from an ‘80s flick.

The band kicked off with a new one that led fans on a synthy walk before getting into perhaps Ladder’s most well-known track, Come On Back This Way. It’s classic songwriting that went down well with all. The key board riffs and precise drumming were a big stand out. Ladder’s relaxed stage presence showed his experience but it felt as though he was more focused on wooing his crowd than playing for it. Ladder created vivid stories with his Nick Cave-esque vocals and clever lyrics. He also gave fans a brief moment of humility with stage banter about his real name (and middle name), Tim Kenny Rogers, before getting right back into his Jack Ladder role.

The best moments were when the band cut loose, got all discordant and came back together from some kind of organised chaos ± it was when the guys were having the most fun. The set featured plenty of cuts from his 2014 album, Playmates along with a small collection of new tunes. There were melodies reminiscent of Depeche Mode and Talking Heads ± the kind of stuff that makes you want to dance while staring at the ground.

New single Susan saw the band bring out a couple of backup singers that added an extra layer to Ladder’s strongest new tune. The main set ended with To Keep And To Be Kept, a studio version that features Sharon Van Etten’s vocals. Ladder’s last bit of crowd chat showed that he genuinely does appreciate his audience ± something that shone through every now and then.

When Ladder truly connected, he really hit the mark.

Real Friends

Arrow On Swanston, Friday August 4 Real Friends brought nothing but raw energy to the table for this intimate gig, leaving the crowd craving more.

Opening the night were Australian bands Stuck Out, Columbus and Harbours. Each brought their own fire to the stage, and for those who came in not having heard of these talents; safe to say they all went out keen to hear more.

From the moment Real Friends took the stage, the crowd was in a frenzy. With this their third trip to Australia, the band certainly appreciated the energy of a young Melbourne crowd.

Fans fed off the passionate performance with endless circle pits, crowd surfing and passionate singalongs. Opening the set on a high with killer songs Empty Picture Frames and Colder Quicker, the crowd were straight into it and quick to grab the mic to join in. The intimacy of the room made the high energy of the night even more surreal.

The most touching moment of the night came with a meaningful speech from frontman Dan Lambton about his struggle with mental health. He went on to encourage anyone in the audience who is going through some sort of struggle to seek help before finishing the set with Dead, Anchor Down and Mess.

Real Friends never fail to deliver show after show. The atmosphere is instantly electrified with their energetic sound and heavy lyrics that hook every listener in. It was certainly an astonishing and fitting ending to an amazing tour.

By Holly O’Kelly Highlight: Audience interaction throughout the whole show was so positive.

Lowlight: I walked out with many a bruise (but it was worth it).

Crowd Favourite: Lost Boy, every single audience member sang along to this anthem.

By Naj Highlight: Solid rock bass grooves all night.

Lowlight: Howler’s air conditioner set to cold af.

Crowd Favourite: Come On Back This Way.

Highlight: Feeling the ground shake of the first mosh.

Lowlight: Visibility issues.

Crowd Favourite: The whole set.

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The Crookeds VS Neon Queen

Cherry Bar Every Wednesday this month,The Crookeds will be shaping up against Neon Queen for an electrifying battle of the tunes. Neon Queen will be pitting their RnB rock tunes against The Crookeds’ classic rock’n’roll sound, who will win? There’s only one way to find out. Park yourself ringside at Cherry Bar on Wednesday August 9 and get ready to rumble. Kicking off at 8pm, $5 entry.

This Week Wednesday Aug 9 Hip Hop & R&B Mellowdíasthump - Feat: Colette + Geezy + Skomes Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15.00.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers

Robot Child

The Bendigo Hotel Prog rock outfit Robot Child will be slamming out tunes old and new to help spice up your hump day. They’ll be joined

by The Misguided Souls and Colorado Bulldog to help get things swinging. Head to The Bendigo Hotel on Wednesday August 9 from 8.30pm to check it out. $5 entry.

Queer Music Trivia

The Carlton Club This week’s installment of Queer Music Trivia will hone in on the ever fabulous RuPaul. Think you know your stuff ? Get down to The Carlton Club and put your knowledge to the test, and may the best woman win. There will be a $150 Carlton Club voucher up for grabs, plus tunes from MzRizk pumping throughout the night.

It’s happening on Wednesday August 9 from 7pm. Tix are $10+bf via Eventbrite.

The Stranger Suite

The Evelyn Hotel Local nine-piece hip hop act The Stranger Suite will have you grooving like there’s no tomorrow with their funk, jazz and hip hop inspired sound. They’ll be joined by neo-soul outfit Cacartu to help kick things off. It’s happening at The Evelyn Hotel on Thursday August 10 from 8pm. $5 entry.

Tammy Heider

Wesley Anne Folk solo act Tammy Heider will be treating fans to an intimate performance which will see her playing stripped back versions of songs from her forthcoming album The One, as well as reworkings of some of her older tunes. She’ll be playing at Wesley Anne on Thursday August 10, starting at 6pm. Free entry.

Greenthief & Dear Thieves

The Old Bar Rockers Greenthief and indie outfit Dear Thieves are joining forces for a double single launch for their respective new tracks, Hope and Vic Roads. They’ll be joined

by Mannequin Death Squad to get things started. It’s going down at The Old Bar on Thursday August 10 from 8pm. $8 entry.

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Baby Grand Piano Open Mic Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:00pm.

Black Bats + Spiral Perm + Plastic Section Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne.

7:30pm. $10.00.

Coq Roq - Feat: Mr Moonshine + Agent 86 + More Lucky Coq, Windsor. 8:30pm.

Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird + Slowcoaching + Lou Davies Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Hollywood Real Thoughts + Pseudo Mind Hive + Seasloth Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00.

Junior Fiction + Loobs + Porpoise Spit Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

King Groaker + Aztx + The Burbs + Damon Langley Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.00.

Morning Morning + Hyla + Curves Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $8.00.

Open Mic Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6:00pm.

Oxjam Fundraiser - Feat: The Trepids + Universal Outcast + Kaz Garaz Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00.

Robot Child + Colorado Bulldog + The Misguided Souls Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

8:00pm. $5.00.

Rockwiz Record Club Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 7:00pm. $18.00.

So Fresh - Feat: George Ikon + Change Le Disque Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

The Crookeds + Neon Queen + DJ Josh Ashbury Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $5.00.

Vera Blue + Thandi Phoenix + Lakyn Grand Hotel Mornington, Mornington. 7:30pm.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Bopstretch Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Dizzy’s Big Band Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond.

8:30pm. $10.00.

Horns Of Leroy’s Jukebox - Feat: Honey Belleville, Melbourne. 8:00pm.

James Vincent Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $20.00.

Korowa Annual Concert Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $28.00.

Paul Grabowsky Trio The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8:00pm. $10.00.

The Taxithi Project Open Studio, Northcote.

8:30pm. $16.00.

Vinicius Cantuaria Bird’s Basement, Melbourne.

7:30pm. $30.00.

Wily 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

Zulya & The Children Of The Underground Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $20.00.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Revolver Wednesdays - Feat: Post Percy + Roberto Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm.

Take 5 Presents - Feat: Ben Franklin & Mike Gurrieri Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Lomond Acoustica - Feat: Leigh Sloggett + Old Hat + Breakaways Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

Open Mic Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm.

Open Mic Night Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale.

8:00pm.

Reuben Stone + Barely Standing Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $20.00.

The Rebetiko Trio Spotted Mallard, Brunswick.

8:00pm.

Tori Forsyth + Carl The Bartender Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

Wine Whisky Women - Feat: Ash Sumpter + Lauren Hart Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

8:00pm.

The Teskey Brothers + The Meltdown + Al Parkinson & The Babes Corner Hotel, Richmond.

8:00pm. $22.99.

The Vinyl Frontier - Feat: Various Djs Belleville, Melbourne. 8:00pm.

Timbalero Thursday La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.

Vinicius Cantuaria Bird’s Basement, Melbourne.

7:30pm. $30.00.

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Aaron Schembri Band + Wendy Stapleton + Paul Norton + Wilbur Wilde Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm. $15.00.

Angel Eyes + Activities Of Daily Living Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:00pm.

Babey + Dave O’connor + International Velvet + Jane Stacey Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford.

8:00pm. $5.00.

Birdhouse + Sugar Teeth + The Grogans + Cosmos Gasometer Hotel,Collingwood.8:00pm.$10.00.

Chase The Sun + White Lightening Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $15.00.

Chester Brix + Ben Whiting + Amistat Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00.

Death Disco - Feat: Kiti + Simona Castricum Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Elko Fields + The Royal Artillery + Cash + Long Holiday Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 7:30pm.

Geo + Sonic Moon + Troll + Dr. Moth Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

Greenthief + Dear Thieves + Mannequin Death Squad Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $8.00.

Hot Sludge Fundae + Scurvylicious The B.East, Brunswick East. 9:00pm.

Kill The King + This Life I Live + The Nuremberg Code Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.

8:00pm. $3.00.

Live Music With Tingy Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8:00pm.

Out Of Character Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

Pete Murray Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights. 8:00pm. $46.00.

Resident Thursdays - Feat: DJ Shadow Pier Live, Frankston. 9:00pm.

Supahlove + Party On My Darling + Wilder Genes Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $10.00.

The Ev’ Thursdays - Feat: The Stranger Suite + Barry Sunset + Cacartu Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00.

Throwback Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.

Universal Outcast 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Up The Guts + Loose Tooth + Neighbourhood Youth + Dumb Punts & Jack Jo + Joe Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Voltaire Thursday Sessions Club Voltaire, North Melbourne. 7:30pm. $8.00.

Hip Hop & R&B Buffalo Gals Hugs & Kisses, Melbourne. 10:00pm. $5.00.

Jame Forbes Grosvenor Hotel, St Kilda East.

7:00pm.

Miss Blanks Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $13.00.

No Frills Thursdays Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights 3183 Thursdays - Feat: Hans Dc + Imeasy + Finn Od + Luke Vecchio Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm.

Dancing Therapy (Incoming Transmission) Feat: Street Cymbal + Saitn James + Bucci Boy + Rev Lon Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.

Disco Volante Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm.

Mates Rates - Feat: Military Position + Karli White + Nontopia Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $5.00.

Midnight Express - Feat: Prequel + Edd Fisher + Oliver Francis Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:45pm.

The Drop - Feat: Machinedrum + Beatrice + Nam + Rintrah + Jps Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

Thursgay Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Toyah Hoetzel + Emah Fox + Droplet Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00.

Treat Thursdays Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Tuck Shop Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Andrea Marr & The Funky Hitmen Big Mouth, St Kilda. 9:00pm.

Ben Charnley Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00.

Carousel + Bohemian Nights Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Casey Bennetto + Tripod Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 7:30pm. $17.00.

Four To The Floor - Feat: Vinyl Vixens Purple Emerald, Northcote. 8:00pm.

Grace Robinson Spotted Mallard, Brunswick.

7:30pm. $13.10.

Kathleen Halloran Trio Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $20.00.

Lauriston Girls’ School Gala Concert Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $42.00.

Melbourne Improvisers Collective Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Shostakovich 5 - Feat: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Hamer Hall, Southbank.

8:00pm. $29.00.

Soul In The Basement - Feat: Fulton Street + Vince Peach + Pierre Baroni Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Tammy Heider Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.

The Simon & Garfunkel Project The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $15.00.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Anna Smryk Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick.

6:30pm.

Jordan Bakker + Matt Bradford Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm.

Jumpin’ Jack William Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8:00pm.

Matt Bradshaw Elephant & Wheelbarrow, St Kilda. 9:30pm.

Open Mic Sloth Bar, Footscray. 8:00pm.

Pablo Rivas & The Blue Diamond Band Bar Oussou, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

Piano Sessions - Feat: Zoe K Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:00pm.

Plazza + Esther Rivers Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 7:30pm.

Tracy Mcneil & The Goodlife + Georgia State Line Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. $14.30.

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Gig Guide

Friday Aug 11 Hip Hop & R&B

Elko Fields

Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar Brisbane rock duo Elko Fields are on tour to celebrate the vinyl release of their debut self-titled EP. They’ll be joined by The Royal Artillery, Cash, and Long Holiday to help kick things off. It’s happening on Thursday August 10 at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar from 7.30pm. Tickets via the band’s website.

Birdhouse

The Gasometer Indie punk rock outfit Birdhouse will be debuting their brand new EP I’ve Got Something To Tell You with an album launch at The Gaso. They’ll be joined by Cosmos,The Grogans and Sugar Teeth to kick things off. It’s happening on Thursday August 10 from 8pm. Tickets are $5+bf via Oztix or $10 on the door.

Hot Sludge Fundae & Scurvylicious

The B.East Hot Sludge Fundae’s first single Womb Tax, is a fresh and tasty treat from Melbourne’s underground.This is some straight up head-boppin’, ice-cream-lickin’ music right here. These guys and gal are making and performing their own flavour of kooky, groovy, Australian rock’n’roll. Scurvylicious are best known as glittered-up country kids playing rock’n’roll music in the big smoke.

On Thursday August 10 they’ll be teaming up for a hella good time. Doors from 9.30pm, entry free.

Anna Smryk

Charles Weston Anna Smyrk will warm your winter cockles with tunes inspired by much hotter places.

Joined by friends on banjo, violin and dobro guitar she plays delicate folk songs that tell beautifully-crafted stories about two years spent living and working in Asia and the Pacific. Catch her at Charles Weston on Thursday August 10. Entry is free.

Powerstryde

The B.East Grab your bottle of hairspray and slip on your dancing shoes because Powerstryde are here for Hair Metal Night at The B.East. They’ll be playing 80’s classics from the likes of Kiss, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and loads more. The only thing bigger than their hair will be the tunes, so come on down on Friday August 11 from 10pm. Free entry.

Bright Lights Big City - Feat: DJ Rcee + Kahlua + DJ Shook + DJ Angel Jay Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Cushion Fridays Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm.

Faktory Fridays - Feat: Damion De Silva + K Dee + Durmy Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

Jame Forbes Imperial Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.

Kaiit + So.Crates + Willy Dynamo Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $23.44.

Must Volkoff - Feat: Adam Koots + Dyl Thomas + Flu + Guts + More Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 9:00pm. $15.00.

Party & Bullshit Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Bee Townsend Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $30.00.

Brenton Foster Trio The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

11:55pm. $10.00.

Dany Maia Trio Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.

Fem Belling Quartet The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8:00pm. $20.00.

Geoff Kluke & The Changes Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:30pm. $16.00.

Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne Awards Night Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $54.00.

Margie Lou Dyer Quintet Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8:00pm.

Ministry Of Sound Orchestrated Hamer Hall, Southbank. 8:00pm. $92.60.

Night Dreamer Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $30.00.

One Puf - Feat: Exit99 + C:1 & T-Bone + More Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

Paul Williamson Quartet Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Rebecca Mendoza Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $30.00.

Sleazy Listening - Feat: Michael Kucyk + Richard Kelly + Arks + K Hoop Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Son Of A Gunzel Bar Open, Fitzroy. 6:30pm.

Souls Pacific Big Mouth, St Kilda. 9:15pm.

The Fondue Set - Feat: Zoe K Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

The Fox Soundtrack - Feat: Elle Young Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm.

Tiana Martel Band Wesley Anne, Northcote.

8:00pm. $5.00.

Vinicius Cantuaria Bird’s Basement, Melbourne.

7:30pm. $30.00.

What The Funk Fridays Purple Emerald, Northcote. 9:00pm.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Action Sam Elephant & Wheelbarrow, St Kilda.

11:00pm.

Bitter Romance - Feat: Jennifer Loveless + Henry Who + DJ Intelligent + More New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

Ciroq Fridays Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Danny Byrd + Deall + Sera Marie + Nuk + More Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $30.00.

Eat Your Greens Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Elephant In The Room Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm.

Fabulous Fridays - Feat: Various Djs Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.00.

Formation - Feat: Donny & Friends + One Puf + More Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.

Friday - Feat: Mell Hall + Pete Keen + More Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

Luck Truck Friday Downstairs - Feat: 99 Prblmz + Congo Tardis #1 + Little League Bounce Club Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.

Maritime - Feat: Simon Tk + Millú + Jennifer Loveless + More Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

9:00pm. $10.00.

Merc Swazey + Trill + Tommy Ii + Lakeboon + More Grumpy’s Green, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

Pawn Fridays - Feat: Lo’99 + Tbib + Andy Murphy + Abby Jane + Jacob Malmo + Lmd + Matt Fisher + Fosters + Kids Table Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 7:00pm. $25.00.

Pest Kontrol - Feat: Scotty Pesticide Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Phat Dollops - Feat: Tar-Nay + Sado + More Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

Poprocks - Feat: Dr Phil Smith + Dr Nick Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Raw Toast + Tricks Of The Night Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

Revolver Fridays & Suck Music - Feat: Who + Matthew Coventry + Mike Callander + More Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm.

Tfu Vs Wah - Feat: Orkestrated + Chardy + Zac Depetro + More Brown Alley, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $22.08.

The Disco Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm.

The Emerson Club Fridays The Emerson, South Yarra. 3:00pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers A Gazillion Angry Mexicans + Elko Fields + The Royal Artillery Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $13.00.

Anthem Sessions Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone. 8:00pm.

Belle Haven + Pridelands + Undercast + Fever Speak Northcote Social Club, Northcote.

8:00pm. $16.69.

Bunny Comfort - Feat: High Finance + Evil Twin + The Credits + Shit Tatts + Cuban Crimewave Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

Callan + Racerage + V + Glovv + Crystal Myth Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Captain Spalding Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 9:30pm.

Caroline No Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6:00pm.

Ceres + Wil Wagner + Slowly Slowly + Press Club Max Watt’s, Melbourne. 8:00pm.

China Beach - Feat: Dom Kelly + Electric Mud + Venus Courts Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8.00.

Didirri + Batts + Holly Joyce Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.00.

Dj Lady Blades Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

9:00pm.

Einsteins Toyboys + Sonic Road Musicland, Fawkner. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Five & A Half Men Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale.

8:30pm. $5.00.

Grindhouse & Levitating Churches Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Hang Out - Feat: Donny & Friends Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm.

Hey Hey It’s Friday - Feat: Astro Boys Royal Hotel, Essendon. 10:00pm.

Humble Mischief Musicland, Fawkner. 8:00pm. $10.00.

K-Mart Warriors + Speedball + Ding Dong Death Hole + More Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 7:30pm. $15.00.

Mezz Live Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights.

5:30pm.

Morning Tv + Dirty Smoky Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

Night Of The Forlorn - Feat: Myridian + Atra Vetosus + Omnipresence + Behold The Defiant Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Older Men + Born Heavy + Dr + Rare Olives Woody’s Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Powerstryde The B.East, Brunswick East. 10:00pm.

Pregnancy & Michael Beach + Pregnancy + Michael Beach Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:00pm.

Prince Public Bar Fridays Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 9:00pm.

Raccoons + DJ Dave Gray Gem Bar, Collingwood. 7:00pm.

Sand Pebbles Polyester Records, Fitzroy. 12:00pm.

Scarlett Cook + Suldusk + Shiver Canyon Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Summon The Birds - Feat: Hello Tut Tut + Tom Redwood + Summon The Birds Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Swhat + Space Junk + Swidgen + Tropical Deadbeats + DJ Kezbot Old Bar, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $10.00.

Swimsuit Dynamite + Johnnie & The Johnnie Johnnies Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.

Thando Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 9:30pm.

The Bennies + Ferla + Rhonda Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm.

The Detonators 20Th Anniversary Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

Tom Hardisty’s 30th Birthday Madness - Feat: Terry + Primo + Pappy + Qwerty + Stroppies & The Wk/Cm Big Band Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $12.00.

Total Giovanni + Retiree + DJ Whiskey Houston Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $29.26.

Toxicon + Neucleust + Beyond Contempt + Primitive + The Orphan Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.

8:00pm. $15.00.

Vera Blue + Thandi Phoenix + Lakyn 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm.

Versus Party Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Wesley Fuller + Diet Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $11.58.

Wireless Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 8:00pm.

Woosterfest - Feat: Victor Cripes + King Puppy & The Carnivore + The Barebones + Holy Pablito Gin Lane, Belgrave. 6:00pm. $10.00.

Zenith Moon + Eaglemont + Will Clift 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $5.00.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Acoustic Sessions Matthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone. 5:00pm.

Alleged Associates Smokehouse 101, Maidstone.

7:00pm.

Ben Leece Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:30pm.

Billy Kavanagh’s Blues Affliction Upwey Belgrave Rsl, Upwey. 8:30pm.

Dave Graney & Clare Moore Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd. 12:45pm.

James Moloney & The Mad Dog Harrisons Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8:00pm.

John Lee Hooker’s World Today - Feat: Hugo Race & Michelangelo Russo Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 6:00pm. $18.00.

Lloyd Spiegel Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury.

7:30pm. $30.00.

Max Teakles’ Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East.

5:30pm.

Phil Carroll Compass Pizza, Brunswick East.

7:00pm.

Rene Diaz & The Real Time Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Rick Hart Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:30pm.

The Blues Collective Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.

The Maggie Darlings + Tracey Hoag + Gretta Zillar + Amarina Waters Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 8:30pm. $12.00.

Traditional Irish Music Session Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.

Saturday Aug 12 Hip Hop & R&B Big Dancing Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

Charlie Threads + Poppy + Marcus Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Khokolat Koated Saturdays - Feat: Damion De Silva + K Dee + Durmy + Timos Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.

Rhythm Nation Saturdays - Feat: DJ Timos + DJ Kahlua + DJ Ange M & Andy Pala Chaise Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Audioporn Saturdays Onesixone, Prahran.

9:00pm. $15.00.

Bad Habits Yah Yah’s, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.

Canopy 1St Birthday - Feat: Rolling Mass + Anuraag + Emelyne Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.

Cq Saturdays Cq, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Cushion Saturdays Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm.

Debbie Does Daytime - Feat: Orkestrated + Spacey Space + Heath Renata + More Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 2:00pm.

Dj Lazer Ferrari Wesley Anne, Northcote. 9:00pm.

Electric Dreams - Feat: Various Djs Co., Southbank. 9:00pm. $20.00.

Geotech #4 303, Northcote. 7:00pm.

In The Carriage - Feat: DJ Jnett Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Jank Facques Carlton Club,Melbourne Cbd.12:10am.

Loomer Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Pony Saturdays La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

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A Gazillion Angry Mexicans

Cherry Bar Grunge/garage rock outfit A Gazillion Angry Mexicans will be tearing up the stage with a hometown single launch for their latest track All My Friends Are Dead. Elko Fields and Royal Artillery will be kicking off the party from 8pm. It’s going down on Friday August 11 at Cherry Bar. $13 entry.

Skizophrenia

The Bendigo Hotel Japanese hardcore punk act Skizophrenia are coming down under to play a handful of shows. They’ll be joined by No Class, Red Red Krovvy, Spotting, and Execution for what is set to be a riotous night of roaring tunes. Get down to The Bendigo Hotel on Friday August 11 from 8pm to check it out. $15 entry.

Scarlett Cook

Whole Lotta Love Scarlett Cook will be playing her gothic, grunge-fuelled, classical piano tunes for a dark yet enchanting performance at Whole Lotta Love. She’ll be joined by Suldusk and Shiver Canyon when she hits the stage on Friday August 11. It kicks off at 8.30pm, free entry.

Myridian

Bendigo Hotel Night of the Forlorn will bring together four powerhouses for one big night.

Featuring a rare headlining appearance by Victoria’s doom metal legends, Myridian to celebrate their second album We, The Forlorn. Launceston’s Atra Vetosus will make a rare Victorian appearance while Omnipresence will play their debut show.

Behold the Defiant complete what is going to be a ripper Friday night. It’s going down at The Bendigo on Friday August 11. Doors are at 8pm.

Caroline No

Edinburgh Castle Formed around the musical work of Caroline Kennedy, Ian Wadley and a shifting lineup that includes Helen Johnstone (Garbage and The Flowers), Mladen Milinkovicz, Esther Edquist (Superstar,Sweet Whirl) and Mick Turner (Dirty Three), Caroline No perform everything from set pieces to improvised songs. They’ll bring their psychedelic pop, underground rock and folk tunes to Edinburgh Castle on Friday August 11. Doors at 6pm.

Smashfest 3 – Out Come The Unicorns

The Brunswick Hotel Smashfest 3 is back and bigger than ever, so much so that they’ve added a third stage dedicated to acoustic acts. There will be an onslaught of tunes from acts like Strawberry Fist Cake, Jerkbeast, Three Quarter Beasts, The Fckups and loads more. It kicks off at 12pm on Saturday August 12 at The Brunswick Hotel. Free entry.

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Gig Guide Ppb Late Night Saturdays Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 10:00pm.

Progession Sessions - Feat: 15 Grams + Le’bruh + DJ Buddhi Lanka + More Railway Hotel, Brunswick. 11:00pm. $18.34.

Reflex - Feat: Acm + Liam Sieker + Van Oasis + More Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

7:00pm.

Saturday Discotheque Big Mouth, St Kilda.

10:00pm.

Set Mo (Stamina Sessions) Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.

Seven Saturday Discotheque Seven Nightclub, South Melbourne. 10:00pm. $20.00.

Snack Attack - Feat: DJ 2P Elephant & Wheelbarrow, St Kilda. 10:00pm.

Sooki Saturday - Feat: Luke Vecchio + Shift Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm.

Textile Saturdays - Feat: Kodiak Kid + D’fro + Jens Beamin Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.

The Emerson Club Saturdays The Emerson, South Yarra. 9:00pm.

Tramp Saturdays Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Unicorns –The Candy Shop - Feat: Laplustre + Sezzo Snot + Narcissique + More Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $22.08.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music An Ella Fitzgerald Tribute - Feat: Mel Searle Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $30.00.

Bad Opera - Feat: Crooked Letter + Deandre Brackensick + Janeva + Jordan Dennis + Nasty Mars + Rini + Shumba & Kali Brooke + Jade Zoe + Mrs Wallace + Sean Deans + Sadiva Tentendo Howler, Brunswick. 7:00pm. $25.00.

Balajo Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.

David Cotter & Fiona Thorn Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $25.00.

Dj Miss K Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Fem Belling Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $30.00.

Grand Wazoo Satellite Lounge, Wheelers Hill.

7:00pm. $25.00.

Karate Boogaloo + Tofu + Skomes Belleville, Melbourne. 9:00pm.

Lisa Schouw (The Other Woman) Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:30pm. $30.00.

Native Booke Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.

Olivia Chindamo Band The Jazzlab, Brunswick.

8:00pm. $20.00.

Peter Baylor’s Ultrafox Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8:00pm.

Quarter Street Open Studio, Northcote. 9:00pm. $12.00.

Roger Clark Quartet Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:30pm. $16.00.

Shimmy Shimmy #10 - Feat: Mohair Slim + Lady Blades + Coco Brown + Dusty Stylus Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $15.00.

Shostakovich 5 - Feat: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Hamer Hall, Southbank.

2:00pm. $29.00.

Takács Quartet Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $83.00.

The Fox Soundtrack - Feat: Chelsea Wilson Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:30pm.

The Hack Ensemble Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm.

The King Louie Collective Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 8:00pm.

The Rookies The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 11:55pm. $10.00.

The Sam Keeves Trio Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy.

8:00pm.

The Willie Wagtails Bar Open, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

Vinicius Cantuaria Bird’s Basement, Melbourne.

7:30pm. $30.00.

Yolanda Ingley Ii Band Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers Ablaze + Devine Electric + Super Monkey Zoo Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15.00.

Alex Hamilton + Tall Shores Old Bar, Fitzroy.

4:00pm.

Auntie Leo + Bones & Jones + The Dorks Woody’s Attic Dive, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $5.00.

Bang - Feat: Stepson + Aburden + The Gloom In The Corner + Clove Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $15.00.

Bitterfruitt Penny Black, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

Damn The Torpedos (Final Show) + Sons Of Lee Marvin + The Devilrock Four Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 9:00pm. $10.00.

Destrends + Apes + Dumb Dog Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $13.00.

Dj Simon Laxton Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

9:00pm.

Drunk Mums + Rhysics + The Burnt Sausages + Latreenagers Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $13.30.

Elvis - The 40th Anniversary Spectacular Feat: The Knave & Big Band Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 7:00pm.

Flying Dutchman + Stone Djose + Pegbucket Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 9:00pm. $10.00.

Jay Wars + Dan Baeffel Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

Last Leaves + Liam Linley Band + Lou Davies Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $8.00.

Major Leagues + Darts + Chelsea Bleach Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.00.

Nick Barker & The Monkey Men Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm. $27.00.

Northern Health Foundation Fundraiser Feat: The George Trimmer Band + Lewis Ciavarella + Smokin’ Joe + More Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $20.00.

Ocean Grove + Justice For The Damned + Broken + The Beverly Chills Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. $22.99.

Ogopogo + Blunderbuss The B.East, Brunswick East. 10:00pm.

Other Places + Vacuum + No Sister + Hexdebt + New War Djs John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Reaper + Clogged Tote Hotel, Collingwood.

5:00pm.

Saturdays Rock - Feat: Riffinery Royal Hotel, Essendon. 10:00pm.

Seagulls With Sandals Workers Club, Fitzroy.

7:30pm. $5.00.

Self Talk + Brief Habits + Rad Island + Error Margins + DJ Georgia Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Shinka + The Interceptors Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.

Shiny Coin & Spit + Hexdebt + Piss Factory Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Skizophrenia Melbourne Show - Feat: No Class + Skizophrenia + Enzyme + Red Red Krovvy + Spotting + Execution Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $15.00.

Smashfest - Feat: Three Quarter Beast + The Fckups + Jerkbeast + Strawberry Fist Cake + Udder Ubductees + Ferocious Chode + Muscle Car + Devilmonkey + The Balls + Cmash Cmunt + Rusted Tongue + Mojo Pin + Küntsquäd + Stoned To Death + Murphy + Gutter Cxnts + 2 Dollar Peeps + Thrasher Jynx + Velour Burnout + Long Holiday + Mr. Stitcher + Aadd + Sordid Ordeal + Black Bats + Jenga/Zeebuglo + Stinky Snatch + Lindsey Bush + Alvie Brink + Sarah Eida + Timstrng + The Krunchy Om-Let Experience Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick.

12:00pm.

Starset + Branch Arterial + Transience Max Watt’s, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $55.60.

The Big Kahuna Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale.

8:00pm.

The Murlocs + Jade Imagine + Traffic Island Sound The Croxton, Thornbury. 8:00pm. $34.70.

The Printer Collective + Nefarious + Stripping On Sunset + Qualia Catfish, Fitzroy.

8:00pm. $10.00.

The Ripchords Pascoe Vale Rsl, Pascoe Vale.

7:30pm. $10.00.

The Rollercanes + Tram Cops + The Deloraines + The Jives Bar Open, Fitzroy.

8:30pm. $10.00.

True Radical Miracle + Hot To Rot Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 9:00pm.

Vera Blue Wool Exchange, Geelong. 8:30pm. $39.80.

Yeah Don’t Care - Feat: Yeah Dont Care + Shmegma + The Sex Pills + Cracodile Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $8.00.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Agent Six Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm.

Andrea Barnett + Stara Jane Open Studio, Northcote. 7:00pm. $5.00.

Ben Avery Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

Chris Wilson Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

9:00pm.

Cub Calloway & The Revolutionaries + Wintersun Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

Faux Phoenix + Peny Bohan + Zoe Ryan Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:00pm. $5.00.

Hanksaw Surabaya Johnnys, St Kilda. 7:30pm.

Jame Forbes Jack Slims, Port Melbourne. 7:00pm.

Lloyd Spiegel The Old Church On The Hill, Quarry Hill. 7:30pm. $25.00.

Sun Rising Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $23.00.

The Stetson Family Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.

5:00pm.

The Thornbury Two Union Hotel, Brunswick.

5:00pm.

The Three Kings Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm.

The Tipplers Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.

3:00pm.

Sunday Aug 13 Hip Hop & R&B Jame Forbes Prince Alfred Hotel, Port Melbourne.

5:00pm.

Killer Hertz Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10.00.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Big Band Frequency Penny Black, Brunswick.

2:00pm.

Loonee Tunes + Hornstars Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Miss B & The Bad Boys + Skyroku + Adam Simmons’ Origami Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $16.35.

Moreland City Soul Review Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 5:30pm.

Peppercorn Jazz Open Studio, Northcote. 5:00pm.

Sambar + Koi Kingdom Open Studio, Northcote.

2:00pm. $5.00.

Speakeasy Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm.

Tripataka The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $15.00.

University Of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank.

5:00pm.

Vinicius Cantuaria Bird’s Basement, Melbourne.

7:30pm. $30.00.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Anyway - Feat: Various Artists Bottom End, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00.

Cushion Sundays Cushion, St Kilda. 9:00pm.

Down The Rabbit Hole - Feat: Nigel Last Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Fashion Fridays - Feat: Mark Hardy + Jvp + Sonic Vibes La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Jungle Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00am. $15.00.

Ozjam - Feat: L-Fresh The Lion + Mantra Penny Black, Brunswick. 3:00pm.

Revolver Sundays Presents Habitat - Feat: T-Rek + Spacey Space + Flex + Jimi J + More Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00am.

Sunday - Feat: Khanh + Duchess Kay + More The Emerson, South Yarra. 12:00pm.

The Sunday Set - Feat: DJ Andyblack + Mr Weir Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers A Blonde Moment Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale.

8:00pm.

Andre Warhurst & The Rare Byrds Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

Annaliese Rose + Laiks + Honey Bucket Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 4:00pm.

Beersoaked Sundays - Feat: The Naysayers + Black Bats + Forward Flank Old Bar, Fitzroy.

7:30pm. $8.00.

Blind Man Death Stare + Kill Dirty Youth Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 7:00pm.

Caution:thieves + Flynn Effect + Enlight + Terrestrials Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $15.00.

Cisco Rose + Jake Halfhyde Old Bar, Fitzroy.

4:00pm.

Cousin Tom + Hannah Kate + Cracker La Touf + Pup Tentacle Tote Hotel, Collingwood.

4:00pm. $5.00.

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The Hack Ensemble

Dan Brodie Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.

5:00pm. $20.00.

Jeff Deny Benefit - Feat: All Ska Star Collective + The Ska Vendors + Pat Powell + DJ Skaman Northcote Social Club, Northcote.

8:00pm. $28.24.

Justice For Elijah Fundraiser Narrm - Feat: Phil Murray + Yirramal + Birdz + Kaiit + More Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 4:30pm. $10.00.

Little Daniel + The Chris Commerford Band + John Atsiaris 303, Northcote. 6:30pm. $5.00.

Living The Dream + The Number Nineteens Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 7:30pm.

Open Mic Jambo, Footscray. 6:00pm.

Open Mic Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 3:00pm.

Open/Mic Jam Nights - Feat: Jam At Musicland Sundays Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm.

Peter Baylor & The Roadhouse Romeos Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Ron Vincent Sings Cat Stevens Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 2:30pm. $22.00.

Sienna Wild + Astrohym + The Lovely Days Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm.

Stepson + Aburden Wrangler Studios, Footscray.

6:00pm.

Sunday Sessions Purple Emerald, Northcote.

3:00pm.

The Dandy Jonestown Massacre + Stone In Motion Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1:30pm. $5.00.

The Faculty & Singing Lessons Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy. 3:30pm.

The Murlocs Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 6:00pm. $34.70.

The Slipdixies Bar Open, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

The Tarantinos Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Tillerman Pete + Sforzando + Chris Commerford Band Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick.

8:00pm.

Tool Time House Band + Department + Fleshed Out + Alastair Mattcott Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 6:00pm. $5.00.

Wax On Wax Off Lucky Coq, Windsor. 7:00pm.

White Vans + Great Outdoors + No Local Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Charles Weston Improvisational act The Hack Ensemble draw influences from jazz, hip hop and soul. The three-piece is comprised of a saxophone, bass and percussion, resulting in an undeniable groove. They hit Charles Weston on Saturday August 12, kicking off at 6.30pm. Free entry.

Major Leagues

The Workers Club Garage pop outfit Major Leagues are hitting the road to support the release of their new album, Good Love. The Brisbane four-piece will be spreading the love at The Workers Club where they’ll be slamming out their hot new tracks. Catch them there on Saturday August 12 from 8:30pm. Tix are $15+bf via Oztix.

The Attics

The Grace Darling Psych-pop four-piece The Attics will be launching their self-titled debut album at The Grace Darling. The show will be their last for the year, so make sure you don’t miss it. They’ll be joined by Blyolk, Beloved Elk, and Sofala to help celebrate the launch. It’s happening on Saturday August 12 from 8pm. $10 entry.

Chris Wilson

The Drunken Poet With over two decades of experience behind the mic, you can guarantee that Australian blues and rock veteran Chris Wilson knows how to show the crowd a good time. Don’t just take our word for it, check out his performance at The Drunken Poet on Saturday August 12. It kicks off at 9pm, free entry.

Damage Control Fest

Whole Lotta Love You’ll need to employ some damage control to help counteract the hangover that’s bound to ensue after attending this festival. With acts like Furious George, The Bleeding Rose, The Interceptors and loads more, who needs to look any further for some Saturday night plans. Head to Whole Lotta Love on Saturday August 12 to get amongst it. Kicks off at 2pm, tix are $20+bf via Ticketbooth or $25 on the door.

Flying Dutchman

Reverence Hotel Flying Dutchman will be bringing only the finest stoner rock to The Reverence to help celebrate bassist Pat’s 21st birthday. They’ll be joined by noise rockers Pegbucket and longtime mates Stone Djoser. It’s going down on Saturday August 12 from 8.30pm.

Entry is $10.

Soda Eaves

The Post Office Hotel Folk act Soda Eaves will be treating your ears to live renderings of their dreamy, atmospheric tunes at The Post Office Hotel.

They’ll be joined by indie rock outfit Dag for a night of dazzling beats. It’s happening on Sunday August 13 from 4.30pm. Free entry.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/ Folk Anthony Atkinson & The Running Mates Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.

Beer & Hymns Wesley Anne, Northcote. 5:30pm.

Boadz Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:30pm.

Chris Wilson Union Hotel, Brunswick. 3:30pm.

Dazzle At The Rassle Open Mic Upwey Belgrave Rsl, Upwey. 7:30pm.

Elwood Blues Club Prince Public Bar, St Kilda .

5:00pm.

Folk & Irish Jam Session Upwey Belgrave Rsl, Upwey. 4:00pm.

Heinous Hound + Ivan Zar Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 2:00pm.

Jules Boult Catfish, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.

Liam Gerner Noisy Ritual, Brunswick East. 7:00pm.

Lost Ragas Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 3:30pm.

Michael Meeking & The Lost Souls Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 2:00pm.

Mon Shelford Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.

7:30pm.

Soda Eaves + Dag Post Office Hotel, Coburg.

4:30pm.

Stephen Cummings Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. 3:00pm. $27.00.

Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie Royal Oak Hotel, Fitzroy North. 4:00pm.

Sunday Session - Feat: Brunsy Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully. 2:00pm.

The Hired Guns Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.

The Mercy Hour Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava.

4:00pm.

The Mooney Valley Drifters Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4:00pm.

Whiskey Dram + Ellen James + Dr Ken Doll Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 3:00pm.

Monday Aug 14 Hip Hop & R&B Diamonds On Neptune + Greeves Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

Gig of the Week

Damn The Torpedoes Damn The Torpedoes are preparing to pull anchor and set sail for the great blue yonder, but not before they bid us all a big ol’ bon voyage. They’ll be joined by long lost shipmates The Devilrock Four on one of their rare live appearances and Sons Of Lee Marvin performing in ultra-rare full five-piece mode. Oh buoy, this is set to be an absolute corker. So scrub the decks, assemble your crew and be shore to get along to the Reverence on Saturday August 12. You’d be up ship creek if you missed it. Doors are at 8.30pm and entry is $10.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers A Decade Of Dickhead - Feat: Secret Acts Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15.00.

Cherry Jam Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm.

Electric Mud + Lizard Queen + Bassdrums Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne.

8:00pm.

New Found Glory + Stand Atlantic Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm.

Spawn + True Defective + Ding Dong Death Hole Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $5.00.

The Mochasins + Aztx + The Shifties + Flying Bison Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.

Wind It Up Northcote Social Club, Northcote.

8:00pm.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Around The World In 80 Minutes - Feat: St Michael’s Grammar Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $20.00.

Ben Carr Trio 303, Northcote. 8:00pm.

Four Seasons In One Day - Feat: Bobby Fox Hamer Hall, Southbank. 11:00am. $22.00.

Four Seasons In One Day - Feat: Bobby Fox Hamer Hall, Southbank. 1:30pm. $22.00.

Jam Session Mondays Bird’s Basement, Melbourne. 6:00pm.

Kristin Berardi & Sam Anning The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Shayan + Kunataki Open Studio, Northcote.

8:00pm. $5.00.

House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Struggle Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.

The Breakfast Club Onesixone, Prahran. 8:00pm.

The Monday Bone Machine - Feat: T-Rek Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/Folk Charles Jenkins Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

David Bramble Compass Pizza, Brunswick East.

7:00pm.

Tuesday Aug 15 House, Electro, Trance & Club Nights Oasis Tuesdays Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Vecchio’s Summer Serve Up Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm.

Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin & World Music Anna’s Go-Go Academy Bella Union Bar, Carlton.

6:30pm. $10.00.

Barney Mcall The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Milonga Bella Union Bar, Carlton. 8:00pm. $10.00.

Piano Karaoke - Feat: Lisa Crawley Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm.

Pieter Wispelwey Master Class Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm.

Uncomfortable Science - Feat: Lachlan Mitchell Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.

Without Words Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm.

Indie, Rock, Pop, Metal, Punk & Covers A Decade Of Dickhead - Feat: Secret Acts Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15.00.

Buzz & The Pickups + Fuzzrays + First Kiss + Kiora Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $8.00.

Creme De La Femme - Feat: Tali Mahoney + Eilish Gilligan + Francesca Gonzales + King Iv Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.

Dave O’connor + Funkelleros + Sam Lawrence Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Dom Kelly Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm.

Lunar Tide + Pipsy + Starman Dives Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick. 8:00pm.

Make It Up Club - Feat: Andrea Blake & Ben Niiboy Taylor + Josey Kidd-Crowe & Pat O’brien + Psychward + Baby Gravy Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.

New Found Glory + Stand Atlantic Corner Hotel, Richmond. 7:30pm.

Now Here This - Feat: The Cb3 + Chicken Wishbone Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.

Open Mic Nite Inkerman Hotel, Balaclava. 7:30pm.

The Spitting Swallows + Super Saloon + Darcee Fox Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.

Tom Tom - Feat: Jarrod Quarrell + Craig Dermody + Mystery Guest Howler, Brunswick.

7:30pm.

Acoustic/Country/Blues/Folk Irish Session Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East.

8:00pm.

Tuesday Tribute - Feat: The Ahern Bros Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:00pm.

Van & Cal Walker Tramway Hotel, North Fitzroy.

8:00pm.

Young Henry’s Tryout Tuesdays Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 8:30pm.

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Gig Guide

The Mooney Valley Drifters

The Drunken Poet Old time country act The Mooney Valley Drifters will set the tone for your lazy Sunday afternoon with their honky tonk tunes, full of foot tapping and body swaying rockability. They’ll be playing at The Drunken Poet from 4pm on Sunday August 13. Free entry.

Mon Shelford

Edinburgh Castle Soul-folk songstress Mon Shelford will mesmerize you with her soaring vocals and acoustic melodies, complemented perfectly by her band of brass, keys, percussion and bass. Catch Mon Shelford at Edinburgh Castle on Sunday August 13 from 7.30pm.

Free entry.

The Mochasins

The Workers Club Avant-garage four piece The Mochasins have released their debut LP Juicy and to celebrate, they’ll be throwing a launch show. Plus, Flying Bison, The Shifties and AZTX will be slinging some tunes to warm up the stage. Head to The Workers Club on Monday August 14 from 7.30pm to check it out. Free entry.

David Bramble

Compass Pizza Proving that he is no one trick pony, Sugar Fed Leopards’ disco guitarist David Bramble is swapping his strings for the keys for his August residency at Compass Pizza. He’ll be slinging tunes on the grand piano on Monday August 14 from 7pm.

Free entry.

A Decade of Dickhead: 10 Years At The old Bar

The Old Bar The Old Bar is getting, well old, and to celebrate their tenth anniversary they’ll be hosting a week of brews and tunes. There will be over 30 bands playing nine gigs across the week, kicking off on Monday August 14. The lineup is being kept a secret but you just know it’s going to be good. It kicks off at 8pm, $10 entry.

Coming Soon New Found Glory Corner Hotel August 14 – August 16 Yehme2 Boney August 17 Amy Shark Corner Hotel August 18 Black Cab Howler August 18 Amyl & The Sniffers Kustom Kommune August 18 Southside Twang and Soul Starward Distillery August 19 James Norbert Ivanyi Workers Club August 19 Billy Fox Penny Black August 19 Hyla Last Chance August 19, Grace Darling August 31 Pig & Dan Revolver August 20 The Courtneys The Eastern August 23, The Curtin August 24 King The Evelyn August 25 Ocean Alley Corner Hotel August 25 Fist Full Of Rock The Forum August 26 The Jungle Giants The Croxton August 26 Jesse Redwing The Beautfort August 26 Abra Corner Hotel August 27 Hawthorne Heights Corner Hotel August 31 Client Liaison The Forum August 31 Trash Boat Wrangler Studios August 31, Bang September 2, Corner Hotel September 3 Tex, Don & Charlie Memo Music Hall August 31, September 2 Bearfoot Sooki Lounge August 31, Baha Tacos September 1, Bar Open September 2 Fazerdaze Northcote Social Club September 1 Tempus Sun Evelyn Hotel September 1 Trophy Eyes Corner Hotel September 2 Dan Sultan The Forum September 2 Gang Of Youths Festival Hall September 6 Sløtface Howler September 7 Placebo Margaret Court Arena September 8 Meg Mac The Forum September 8 Ali Barter Corner Hotel September 8 Jen Cloher Howler September 8 Direct Hit! Bendigo Hotel September 9 Ocean Party Major Toms September 9, Ballarat September 10, The Pinnacle October 4, The Birdhouse October 5 The Getaway Plan Corner Hotel September 9,10 Afi The Forum September 10 Judah Kelly Bella Union September 10 Georgia Reed Grace Darling September 10 Jeff Rosenstock The Gasometer September 14, Wrangler Studios September 17 Mew Max Watt’s September 12 Dashboard Confessional The Forum September 13 Mojo Juju Howler September 14 Wharves Grace Darling September 14 Pierce Brothers 170 Russell September 15 The Creases Howler September 15 Billie Eilish The Toff September 15 Kite String Tangle The Forum September 15 The Brave Workers Club September 15 Motez Corner Hotel September 16 PVT Northcote Social Club September 16, Spotted Mallard September 17 Steve Lane Golden Vine Hotel September 16 Luke Million Howler September 16 I Know Leopard Workers Club September 16 Pharoahe Monch 170 Russell September 18 London Grammar Margaret Court Arena September 19 Dream Theatre Palais Theatre September 20

Creme De La Femme

The Evelyn Hotel Every Tuesday in August, The Evelyn will be focusing the spotlight on local female talent for Creme De La Femme. This week will see Tali Mahoney, Eilish Gilligan, Francesca Gonzales and DJ King IV taking over the stage. Head down to The Evelyn Hotel on Tuesday August 15 from 8.30pm to check it out. $10 entry.

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Louis Baker Grace Darling Hotel September 20 Pond Corner Hotel September 21 Gravemind Workers Club September 21 Young Lions The Evelyn September 22 Sundr The Old Bar September 22 Postmodern Jukebox The Palais Theatre September 22 Shonen Knife Ngv September 22, Corner Hotel October 1 Angus & Julia Stone The Palais Theatre September 23

Max & Iggor Cavalera The Forum September 23 Justice For The Damned Phoenix Youth Centre September 24 James Vincent McMorrow The Croxton September 25 Wollombi Music Festival Feat Lime Cordiale, Caiti Baker, Dubarray And More Wollombi September 30 At The Drive‑In Festival Hall September 28 Haken 170 Russell September 29 Dune Rats Forum Theatre September 29 Caligula’s Horse Max Watt’s September 30 Old Crow Medicine The Forum October 1 Teenage Bottlerocket Bendigo Hotel October 6 Gooch Palms Northcote Social Club October 6 Lionel Richie & Chic Rod Laver Arena October 7 AJJ The Reverence October 7 Citizen Kay Northcote Social Club October 7 UV Boi The Gasometer October 7 Alex Lahey Karova Lounge October 11, Workers Club Geelong October 12, Corner Hotel October 18 Mayday Parade 170 Russell October 13 Yeo Workers Club Geelong October 13, Howler October 14 Boney M The Palais October 14 Out On The Weekend Feat Justin Townes Earle, Son Volt, Traveller And More Seaworks, Williamstown October 14 Saskwatch Barwon Club Geelong October 14, Corner Hotel October 21 Migos Hisense Arena October 15 Dillinger Escape Plan Corner Hotel October 19 Less Than Jake Prince Bandroom October 19 Rnb Fridays Live Feat Craig David, Ne‑Yo, Kelis And More Hisense Arena October 20 Northlane 170 Russell October 20 Swagger Music Festival Feat Kyle Lionhart, Josh Cashman, Didirri And More Wandiligong, Victoria October 20 – October 22 The Heartache State Caravan Club October 22 Sarah Mcleod Pelly Bar October 25, Sooki Lounge October 26, Karova Lounge October 27 Bernard Fanning The Croxton October 26 & 27 Pennywise Forum Theatre October 27 Raave Tapes Penny Black October 27 The Angels The Palms October 27 The Scientists Corner Hotel October 28 Sebastian Bach The Forum October 28 The Living End The Croxton October 28 Boo Seeka Sooki Lounge November 2, Karova November 3, Workers Club Geelong November 4, 170 Russell November 5 The Tea Party The Forum November 4 Supersuckers Evelyn Hotel November 4, Karova Lounge November 5 Midnight Oil Sidney Myer Music Bowl November 6 & 8 Melvins The Gasometer November 6, Max Watt’s November 8 British India Karova Lounge November 9, 170 Russell November 10, The Wool Exchange November 11 Khalid The Forum November 9 The Stems Croxton Bandroom November 10 Tonight Alive Corner Hotel November 10 Mono Max Watt’s November 10 Kingswood Whalers November 10, Karova Lounge November 17, The Forum November 18 Live Sidney Myer Music Bowl November 11 Sad Grrrls Reverence Hotel November 11 Kyle Lionhairt Toff In Town November 11 The Growlers 170 Russell November 12 Icehouse Palais Theatre November 17 Strawberry Fields Feat Yothu Yindi & Treaty Project, Cc:disco!, The Teskey Brothers Tocumwal Nsw November 17 – November 19

Sea N Sound Feat Jebediah, Shihad, Dallas Crane And More Frankston Park November 18 Peggy Gou Boney November 18 Acolyte Evelyn Hotel November 18 Glen Matlock Yarraville Club November 18, Barwon Club November 19 Vance Joy The Forum November 22 Miss May I Max Watt’s November 24 Peter Andre The Forum November 25 Queenscliff Music Festival Queenscliff, Vic November 24 – November 26 Mike Portnoy The Croxton November 25 Spilt Milk Festival Feat Lorde, Vance Joy, King Gizzard And More Commonwealth Park, Canberra November 25 Blackbear Howler November 26 Lorde Sidney Myer Music Bowl November 26 Cat Stevens Rod Laver Arena November 27 Sia Aami Park November 30 Culture Club Rod Laver Arena November 30 Harry Styles Forum Theatre November 30 Wallis Bird Northcote Social Club November 30 Hopkins Creek Music Festival The Kulkurt Crater December 1 – 3 Icehouse Palais Theatre December 1 Paul Mccartney Aami Park December 5 & 6 J.Cole Margaret Court Arena December 6 Alt‑J Sidney Myer Music Bowl December 7 KC And The Sunshine Band A Day On The Green At Rochford Wines December 10, Margaret Court Arena December 12 Tash Sultana Margaret Court Arena December 14 Kllo Corner Hotel December 15 Muse Rod Laver Arena December 18 Beyond The Valley Festival Lardner Park, Lardner December 28 2017 – January 1 2018 Nye On The Hill Festival Ft Ball Park Music And Regurgitator The Farm, Wothaggi December 30 2017 – January 1 2018 Parcels Northcote Social Club January 9 2018 Unify Gathering Tarwin Meadows January 12-14 Future Of The Left Corner Hotel January 14 2018 Alanis Morissette Palais Theatre January 23 2018 Rise Against Margaret Court February 10 2018 Fanny Lumsden Spotted Mallard February 10 2018 50 Cent Melbourne Showgrounds February 10 2018 David Duchovny 170 Russell February 23 2018 Queen & Adam Lambert Rod Laver Arena March 2 2018 Fall Out Boy Margaret Court Arena March 3 2018 George Ezra The Forum March 7 2018 Bruno Mars Rod Laver Arena March 7 – March 8 2018 Ed Sheeran Etihad Stadium March 10 2018 The Butterfly Effect The Croxton March 10 2018 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club The Forum March 24 2018 Harry Styles Hisense Arena April 24 2018

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Roads of the Future Roads. They’re vital, integral to our everyday existence, but the average person no doubt takes these essential mechanisms for granted. A lot of hard work and effort goes into the maintenance of Australia’s life-blood, with our large land mass offering unique challenges and fulfilling opportunities.

“I think everybody underestimates the value of the road network.

It’s the lifeblood of the country.”

A great opportunity to chat with the road community firsthand is at the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association’s ‘Roads of the Future, Embracing The Next Generation’ exhibition. AAPA’s CEO Carlos Rial is excited for this industry-first event, explaining that road construction is a rapidly growing national market.

“We’ve seen both the federal and state governments across the country raise funding for essential infrastructure ± which, of course, includes roads,” Rial says. “In Victoria, they’ve put in an extra two billion dollars in particular just last year. We’re really looking to showcase the industry and really trying to attract the best people to come and look at our sector as an employment opportunity for their options. We’re also looking for those that are in the industry who want to up-skill. There’ll be a number of leading education facilities there on the day. In them coming along, too, they have an opportunity to win thousands of dollars worth of training and the like.

“Demand is always there for roads,” Rial continues. “Australia’s still developing its road network, so there’s always a lot to be done. We really want to make sure that we get the right people coming into our industry. There’s heaps of demand as far as work goes ± we just want to make sure that we get the right people to do the work.”

Searching specifically for local Victorian workers to join the massive industry, Rial notes that they’re not just looking for field operators, but applicants from a huge range of positions, including

(but not limited to) supervisors, project managers, safety officers and contractors. You don’t have to be looking specifically at construction either, with organisations like VicRoads attending ± and you can bring the family, with plenty to entertain the kids including robots to build, giveaways, a jumping castle, big trucks and a BBQ. “We need to look at innovation,” Rial says of the future. “Doing things differently, doing things smarter, which is something that we continuously have to do. Obviously, we have a challenge regarding our population versus our infrastructure that we have sometimes, so we need to invest a lot into doing things smarter. That’s the challenge for the next 20 years.”

A prize containing $2,500 worth of AAPA Road Worker Training will be given to someone who attends on the day. There’ll even be international

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organisations in attendance, offering the potential to travel worldwide and experience global business.

Rial assures that in a multi-billion dollar industry, “I think everybody underestimates the value of the road network,” he says. “It’s the life-blood of the country. It connects people to people, connects people to things, to hospitals and medical services.

It drives all the essential goods that go within the country and export.

“Roads are what connect us, and making sure that we have a reliable and safe network is essential to just about all of us, who drive on it every day.”

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