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RETURNS perfecting the live show, with the band boasting quite the reputation for packing a punch on stage. Unlike some rock n’ roll bands, there is no façade when it comes to Dallas Frasca, just an unapologetic attitude and a lot of passion.

“Oh man, you cannot lie to an audience. They know when you’re faking it. The reality is that recordings come after playing live. Our first love and passion is creating that energy and uniting with people in the space of a live performance.

Over the years we’ve gotten better at capturing that with our recordings and how it translates into the record. You never stop learning and building the live show.”

was ow together “ That first sh ay to kick-off the perfect w ne-up” the new li The audience’s belief in Dallas Frasca was made pretty clear earlier this year through the successful crowdfunding of $22,000 for the bands new album.

“We’re still really blown away by that. There were some real nail-biting moments. A week out, we were still $8000 under our target, and with these crowd-funding campaigns it’s all-or-nothing. So I think everyone was just making us appreciate it a bit more toward the end there. It’s a really cool way for us to have one-on-one connections with people

TO BAHA who are really supportive of our music, and we definitely understand that you build your business with one person a time. If we didn’t have people coming to our shows or buying our albums then we’d have to re-assess what we’re doing, because people are 100% part of it. We put the target up so high because we wanted to make an album for the people that have supported us, we had to really step it up a notch.”

The band took the task of creating such an album very seriously, re-recording ten of the tracks upon returning from their last European tour in July. From what we’ve heard from the album so far, Love Army is packing some serious energy and sentiment. While Lizard Boy is a politically charged beast, You Are Beautiful empowers the broad spectrum of body-types, encouraging listeners to be aware of the unrealistic ideals pushed by the media. The latter track saw Frasca put the call out over social media for individuals to participate – unclothed - in a clip that would celebrate the diversity of bodies.

“It was important for us to visually express that story. It really tapped into a universal consciousness and we were so blown away by the amount of responses we had from people wanting to be involved.”

If that response was anything to go by, Dallas Frasca fans are sure to be out in full-force when the national tour rolls into town. You can catch the band live at Baha Rye on Friday November 21.

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ust days after premiering their new lineup at Adelaide’s Follow The Sun festival, PEARL chatted to the front woman and namesake of three-piece riff rockers Dallas Frasca. Having just released the explosive new single You Are Beautiful from their highly anticipated forthcoming album Love Army, the band are preparing to embark on their 18-date national tour with a renewed sense of excitement.

Frasca’s energy is palpable as she exclaims, “Our new drummer Josh Eales just played his first show in Adelaide with us and it was ah-mazing! He’s so young and it was the first time he’d ever played a festival. Having that excitement was great because as a band we’ve actually played well over 150 festivals and it’s just so nice to appreciate that resonation of enthusiasm throughout the group again.”

Indeed, the seasoned band lost long-time drummer Zane Rosanoski to due to family commitments earlier this year.

While Danny Leo from King of the North stepped in to record Love Army, young-gun player Josh Eales is filling Rosanoski’s place for the live shows. So far it’s been a great fit.

“That first show together was the perfect way to kick-off the new line-up. Before that gig and the national tour, we would have spent every day of the last three weeks just in the studio perfecting our live show. I know when I go to see a show I want to be transcended from the space I’m in, and at the end take something away. We want to do that for audiences too.”

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It’s hard to believe November is here and we’re about to start counting down the sleeps to Christmas! With all the hectic shuffling as the industry moves in to the busy season and prepares for the New Year and all the wonderful summer events ahead, I was lucky enough to be on my honeymoon and absent for the later portion of this fine November edition. To my rescue we welcomed back long time Pearl Editor Simon Imrei for a return guest appearance…so I must firstly make a big shout out in thanks for making our fairytale trip possible with him at the helm, and his extraordinary talents are evident in the following pages. Thanks mate.

Sadly I must also make mention of another old mate in the unfortunate passing of Hadyn Godony. Haydn is known by many of us locally, for more years than I can remember, as the man behind the camera in the social scene responsible for many of our first gig pics, or social pic debuts, and an active member of the music community for on many levels. Haydn was a passionate fellow committee member of the Mornington Peninsula Music Network and I am sure he would be still busy rallying like-minded music lovers to also show their support of a great local cause at the network AGM 7pm on Tuesday 9th December at Mornington Peninsula Brewery. I’m sure we’ll raise a glass to you then mate!

Formalities aside, have a look at what November has in store for all! From Rick Astley to Peking Duk, and it’s Oz Rock royalty with interviews from The Screaming Jets, Boom Crash, Mossy and Mark Seymour, plus all the usual gig updates, arts and adrenalin fans expect this time of year!

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The upcoming national tour for The Screaming Jets is going to be something very special, for fans and the band alike. The iconic rock band, originally from Newcastle, will be celebrating 25 years – yes, a quarter of a century – of great Aussie rock. 25 years seems like a hell of a long time to stick at one job, but when your job is to rock out as much as you can - it can feel like it’s flying by in the blink of an eye.

With 6 studio albums under their belt and literally thousands of gigs throughout the world from one horse towns to global meccas, the Jets have been there and done that….when it comes to this crazy rock n roll circus. To celebrate this massive milestone The Screaming Jets are heading back on the road in October to celebrate with all their fans and friends round this big brown rocking land.

There is also an element of disbelief that the band that started with mates gigging around their home town in the late 80’s has reached such a milestone, releasing some of the country’s most iconic songs along the way. With tracks like Better, Helping Hand, October Grey, Sad Song and their revered cover of Shivers, The Screaming Jets have become part of the Australian music psyche.

The Screaming Jets won’t just be celebrating a quarter of a century on their upcoming tour, but also sharing tracks from their as yet untitled new album, of all fresh material.

The ethos of the band has always put importance on the band members creating new material – putting their mark on the words and music. Bass player Paul Woseen has been writing tracks, as has Dave and during the times the band are together, they’ve also been penning tracks for the upcoming release. It seems that writing their albums feeds their desire to go on the road.

Gearing up for a massive celebration as they hit the road from October, The Screaming Jets are bringing the best of the best to audiences around the country. After their massive tour in 2013, these new dates are highly anticipated and it’s not just the fans that are looking forward to it. PEARL has been told that the boys can’t wait to get back on the road in Australian again. It will be your chance to see the boys in full flight Friday 28th November at the Hallam Hotel.

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hen someone passes away, it invariably brings to the fore a lot of old memories, as you reflect on the times you shared and spent with he/she. Sometimes it’s moments you haven’t thought of for years, sometimes it’s something that was said at a particular time and sometimes it’s just the particular ‘feeling’ that person conjured up each time they were in your presence or their name was mentioned in passing. For me, as I write this, my memories of Haydn Godony are just as vivid and telling as the moments they elude to.

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25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR teaching myself acoustic guitar, I ended up as many had around that time at the Wednesday Muso Night at Beaches in Mornington. These were my first times on a Peninsula music stage and to be honest I can’t have been very good and would’ve looked greener than a spring pasture. That’s where I first spotted Haydn; a well dressed inquisitive soul who’d slip into the venue, softly but with purpose and camera in hand. It was one of the quickest ‘just sizing up the venue’ looks I think I’ve ever seen. Within minutes he was snapping away, after a few quick hellos to the many people he’d know, no matter what crowd he was entering.

Those initial meetings saw me posing for the odd shot and doing what many people around town have done over and over; scrambling to the local paper the next week to see if the photo made publication. It was a more innocent and exciting time back then, before instant photography, social media and sharing (or ‘over sharing’ arguably). I remember how unattainable a spot in the Nightmoves section of the paper felt when I started those muso nights and how amazing those first couple of times felt. It was quite a funny moment, as I look back, as Haydn always made the photo a casual and disarming experience and it wasn’t until he’d moved on to his next subjects that your mind started to wander between curiosity and excitement about “whether it’d make it in.”

As I did more and more gigs over the years, I’d see Haydn float through venues and many times he’d stop and watch me for a few songs. We always used to talk about my lengthy blues guitar solos, set against my

loop pedal, and how much we loved songs like Eric Clapton’s Old Love (which he frequently requested).

Those who saw him out would’ve seen how much the passion for the art of photography was matched by how proud he was of the final product, frequently pulling the camera out to show me the shots he’d taken earlier or that week, discussing the lighting or new camera feature he’d mastered.

When I came on board to start PEARL with the team, there was a degree of competition between us, which continued throughout the recent years, though never with animosity. It might’ve been the shots he’d taken when we couldn’t get a photographer somewhere, or the story we’d landed first, but it was there. Sort of like a playful rivalry. Still, whenever I ran into Haydn he’d tell me what a great job we were doing and how great the magazine looked. In actual fact, out of all of the different people I’ve run into around the Peninsula over the years, Haydn was always amongst the most complimentary and certainly as supportive of me as he was of everyone and everything on the Peninsula’s food, wine and entertainment landscape.

Whilst I’m guest editor for PEARL for this edition, let me just say on behalf of all of us at the magazine, thankyou and goodbye to one of the Peninsula’s true talents and great identities. On a personal note, Haydn, I’ll be raising a glass, putting on some Eric Clapton and looking through the many newspaper cut outs and memories I’ve kept over the years. You will be missed out there in the venues and in the hearts of many.

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The duo AlunaGeorge combines the distinctive, almost childlike vocals of Aluna Francis with George Reid and his talent for arranging and mixing music. PEARL’s Jessica Mills spoke to AlunaGeorge about their upcoming trip to Australia, new single and upcoming album.

PEARL: Aluna you’re coming to Australia and escaping the London winter to play at Beyond the Valley. What have you got planned for the performance?

FRANCIS: I’m hoping that people bring a pet sea turtle and we can get them all up on the stage during Your Drums Your Love, I think that would be amazing. If that doesn’t happen obviously I’ll cry (laughs). I do know that you Australians know how to bring the party to festivals so I’m counting on you guys to bring the special elements to the show! We just do what we do, we have fun! It’s all about meeting the people who listen to our music.

PEARL: For readers who may not have heard your music before how would you describe your sound and what are your main influences?

FRANCIS: Our sound comes out of an intent to create an unusual element, harness it and beat it into submission with songwriting to get that balance between something that’s new and something that’s something else.

REID: I think its [our sound] because of the world of eccentric music, recognisable songwriting form, things we’ve grown up listening to, new stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

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PEARL: How does the creative process work together when you’re making music?

REID: There’s a few ways to go about it, generally one person has an idea, takes it to the other person and if they enjoy the idea then we take it forward. I might have a drum beat or a baseline and I’ll play it to Aluna and get her all wide eyed and excited. Then Aluna might have an idea. It’s kind of a show and tell. We go from there, write music together from that point and most of the time we end up with a song at the end of the day.

PEARL: You’re currently working on a new album to be released next year, how is that going?

REID: We basically came off tour and went straight to the studio. We’re most of the way through album two, we still have a couple more months of writing. We have a fantastic bunch of tunes together that we’re really excited for people to hear.

FRANCIS: What we’ve done is got George back on the guitar and we’ve experimented with some other instruments we haven’t used before like trumpets.

REID: The main theme is the sonic background to the songs. Aluna has such a recognisable voice that it holds it

all together and has allowed us to branch out more with the style of music. We haven’t got a country- rock album though (laughs) but there is a bit more variation.

FRANCIS: We want our fans to be open to the new sound, but we still sound like us!

AlunaGeorge will play alongside Allday, Bag Raiders, Ball Park Music, Hermitude, Midnight Juggernauts, Nina Las Vegas, Rufus, The Preachers and many more at Beyond the Valley, Philip Island 30 December 2014- 1 January 2015.

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Ever wanted to know what happened in those pubs you love in St Kilda? Here is your chance! It’s just incredible isn’t it? When I went to High School we were all Drama/Music/Arts majors, because, well – it was just “that type of school.” Not many of us budding musicians or artists really made it. I’m sure we all have on Facebook a friend or two from back in the day and read their page with interest – just to see if they really did what they wanted post High School.

Well let me tell you – one of those drama/music/arts students I went to school with is fully living the dream! Fiona Maynard is a lead singer in a band, artistic director and teacher, mother, wife, sister and still fits in being soulful, sassy & hugely passionate about her craft. I read her Facebook, listen to her SoundCloud (god I sound like a stalker) and figuratively high five that someone from school is actually living the dream! Just another notch in Fiona’s now very long belt is a sensational idea for anyone who has an interest in St Kilda and the music scene. St Kilda Music Walking Tours.

Maynard says “the walking tours are not just historical – they are hysterical!

The walk is an entertainment; a series of anecdotal stories put together by our tour guides and an assortment of Rock Royalty you will meet on the adventure”. It’s strictly an 18+ adventure as you move from Luna Park, to The Palais, The Espy, POW, Fitzroy Street, Jackson Street, The George (where the Seaview/Crystal Ballroom were.) Each walk we cover the music history from 1979 to now in St Kilda & cover historic facts from before this as well, many stories, ‘personal stories’ are shared from everyone’s “life is St Kilda”, most notably Fred Negro has colorful stories & keeps our tour rated at 18+, the walk is a relaxed and entertaining exchange of stories and memories and creation of new memories from the walk.”

Maynard wants you to know “Our tour guides are the real deal – genuine St Kilda Rock Royalty. Their stories will blow your minds and split your sides. They weren’t just there when it happened – they made it happen!”

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The BLUES CLUB REVIVAL featuring Winston Galea, Geoff Achison and Peter Beulke will be launched at the Opal Room (Upwey - Belgrave RSL corner of Burwood Hwy and Mast Gully Rd Upwey) on Friday December 12 starting at 7pm. The BLUES CLUB REVIVAL will create a new reunion event based upon their time playing together with Dutch Tilders. Friends and fans of the Blues master general Dutch Tilders and the original Blues Club should mark this special event in their calendar.

Now well into their 2nd year, the Peninsula Blues Club (PBC) kicked off the October meeting in style with the Diablo Brothers taking over the house band role. The audience was treated to a great mix of music to start the evening from this power trio. Geoff Achison (pictured), in his second appearance at the PBC followed as the feature act giving all the patrons a rich blend of acoustic blues, humour and entertainment. Geoff really sets the standard by which all others in this Blues industry can be compared. The JAM sets are now a feature of the night with many new faces getting their name on the board. The Mojo Raisins, Sajee, Electric Larry Dennis, Troy Wilson, Mathew White, Martine Reyes and Lisa Foster kept the proceedings moving along entertaining the congregation until stumps. The PBC is keeping the standards high with Chris Wilson to appear as the next feature artist in November. The PBC is the place to be on the 2nd Sunday of each month for some great blues in a relaxed and comfortable environment at the Frankston Bowls Club.

For more details please check http:// peninsulabluesclub.com.

BLUES SESSIONS LEGENDS Four of Australia’s most gifted Blues performers are going to come together in a theatre like environment early next year in the inaugural BLUES SESSIONS LEGENDS. This brand new event will be held at the Peninsula Community Theatre Wilsons Rd, Mornington on January 10, 2015 and will feature Chris Wilson, Fiona Boyes, Lloyd Spiegel and Geoff Achison. The organisers are planning an acoustic start that builds up to an electric jam finale with an all star house band. Seating is limited so be quick to claim your place.

For more information please go to http:// www.morningtonpeninsulabluessessions. com

DOUBLE SHOT OF BLUES DOUBLE SHOT BLUES BAND was formed by Blues guitarist John Williams to bring back that vintage powerhouse style and sound.

The band endeavours to showcase and revive some of the best classic blues songs including some of the great classics and a mixture of originals. The band members include John Williams (Guitar and Vocals) with Michael Emmerling (Bass) and Taleb Taleb (Drums). The band has an excellent live performance CD and DVD for sale and is well worth a listen.

For more details please check out http:// www.bluespromotionsbands.com

DON’T MISS Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival, November 6-9. Four days of music with over 100 acts across 30 venues.

Until next month, let’s keep the blues alive and support our local artists.

Greg writes monthly for PEARL and if you know of something happening in the Blues world please drop him a line at: bluesillustrated@gmail. com or https://www.facebook.com/ GregFisherBluesIllustrated. Greg can also be heard on Thursdays evenings between 10 pm-1 am on 88.3 Southern FM as the host of the all Australian BLUES ILLUSTRATED show.

IT’S GONNA BE A BOOM This month again saw me throw back to my teen years. I was lucky enough to speak to one of the forming members of Boom Crash Opera, Peter Farnan. Still creating music close to 30 years on and keeping the fresh sounds coming from Boom Crash Opera.

With songs like Onion Skin, Hands Up In the Air, Bettadaze and The Best Thing to name a few, Boom Crash Opera embody the spirit of 80s and 90s Australian rock. With Melbourne-based Dale Ryder on vocals, there are few Aussie music fans who wouldn’t be familiar with the band’s impressive back catalogue.

Boom Crash Opera smashed onto the music scene with their debut single Great Wall in the mid-80s and never looked back. Described as one of the country’s most underestimated pop phenomenons, it is in their live shows that Boom Crash Opera really shine.

A Boom Crash Opera show ensures audiences are on their feet from the start to the finish, an enviable quality for a band.

It really is amazing – nearly 30 years has passed, but the words of the ‘Great Wall’ come back like I had heard it on 3XY just yesterday.

Speaking with Farnan he gave a great insight into the music industry of yesteryear. The times when Boom Crash Opera were everywhere. Over 14 times on the ARIA charts these guys certainly had the rocking sound that encapsulated us all; long Summers

singing along with the guys. The industry it seems has changed for the best. “Music making is now no longer controlled by executives deciding what to give to the masses”, says Farnan. “Today Boom Crash Opera band members live in different parts of Australia, hell we could be in different parts of the world and still lay down new tracks. Gone are the months of isolation from our family and friends whilst we are locked down in a recording studio.” Farnan went on to say, “with the growth of the internet and the awesome software currently available we can now record our parts and all return them to be mixed. Simple.

It has also allowed us to re-imagine some of our best hits. It moves the music into the 21st Century.” For me, this makes sense. A new re-imagined sound with the old words that make singing along just that much better…

Sounding like something you would like to hear & experience? The annual RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is hitting the road again in 2015 with a massive Aussie rock line-up packed full of classic hits.

Featuring Boom Crash Opera, Hoodoo Gurus, James Reyne plays Australian Crawl and Daryl Braithwaite. With very special guests The Angels and Diesel.

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Which brings me to my next topic. I caught up with Nicole Nehemia, front woman vocals of Safari Motel at their Seaford Hotel gig the other Sunday. I specifically went there to buy a copy of their debut album entitled Live @ Soundbar Blues Funk & Soul. I really like their opening original, You Did This To Me, a reggae/funk twist with deeper vocals from Nehemia. Also included are covers of Nina Simone, White Stripes, and a whole bunch more. I dig the entire album. Plus they are finalists in the MBAS (Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society) Blues Challenge. Whoop whoop.

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Had a coffee with Mick Pacholli of www. tooraktimes. com.au at his home the other day, when his son’s band, SLAB, consisting of James Pacholli – drums, Ben Blaak- bass and Nelson Fuller- lead/vocals began rehearsing.

The guys, aged 17, attend Frankston High School, and their equable three-piece outfit plays Garage Punk originals and covers. Its delightful to see them gaining experience by gigging at parties and so forth. It got me wondering how many of our great local bands started out in their bedrooms or garages in the early days. Lol.

successful blues club in the world and has had more winners and finalists than any other blues club in the world. All thanks to Castles hard work and love.

“Today is a celebration of his life. While his ashes were being entombed at Frankston Cemetery next to his wife Val and eldest son Steve, a few well known muso’s, Geoff Achison and Kelly Auty to name a few, sang in honour of him. He wanted his funeral to be filled with song and dance with no sadness.” Said Koumarianos.

Later in the arvo a few muso’s jammed including Andy Phillips, Chris Mann, Glen Sharp, Billy Kavanagh and a couple of others. Castles was a very spiritual man, a Reiki Channel and was a follower of the Japanese religion Mahikari. He grew up in Richmond during WW2 and sold newspapers to the African/American soldiers who used to play their blues music on their gramophones at the MCG. This is what got him into the blues in the first place. He never played an instrument but could certainly dance the devil up.

R.I.P. Frank Castles.

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I chatted with Lee Koumarianos, ex Promotions Officer and Vice President of the MBAS (Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society) at Frank Castles’, ‘Celebration of his Life’ funeral party held at Twe12e Bar Blues Club in Frankston recently. Castles was an extremely popular and much loved blues man who helped save the MBAS a few years ago.

Koumarianos met Castles way back in January 1999 at the Royal Darby Hotel and was drawn to him as he watched him rock and roll dancing with two attractive women. The pair struck up an immediate friendship. Castles was the Vice President of MBAS and when he retired in 1999 he inducted Koumarianos into the role. At that time the MBAS had about $70.00 in its bank and was ready to fold up.

Castles was determined otherwise, so he fundraised and asked the management of Daveys Hotel in Frankston if he could run Sunday raffles when Blues bands were playing.

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This month’s column comes to you all the way from New York City, where I’ve just finished a midnight show at Rockwood Music Hall on the lower East Side. It’s an incredible town, but with it’s grid system and mix of cosmopolitan neighbourhoods, I can’t help but think of it as a kind of giant version of Melbourne – or perhaps Melbourne is a baby New York. If we’re to extend the metaphor I guess that might make our own Mornington Peninsula a kind of baby Jersey Shore, but I’d rather think of our area as Melbourne’s version of ‘The Hamptons’ – the holiday destination on New York’s Long Island, made famous by a Seinfeld Episode.

To be quite honest though, I’m not sure if The Hamptons play host to much live music, let alone live music of the country persuasion.

Thankfully, venues like MOTH, Baha and the nearby Caravan Music Club are keeping the flame alive in our part of the world.

I’m excited to say that one of my favourite local country and roots acts is heading to The Caravan on November 16. The Wilson Pickers, an eclectic group made up of great players and singers from Melbourne and Brisbane, are guaranteed to make you feel good – so good, in fact, you might think you’ve stepped into the mid-1970s when long hair, big harmonies and great tunes ruled the airways and the dance-halls. I first stumbled across the Pickers at The Gympie Muster in 2009 and they stopped me in my tracks.

Since then they’ve delighted crowds at Blues Fest, Port Fairy, Tamworth and a bunch of other festivals around the country, all the while releasing a handful of thouroughly enjoyable records and even overcoming some serious health scares. This is a band not

to missed, and I urge you to book your tickets asap.

Less than a week later, the Caravan plays host to the highly rated Busby Marou. These guys have been touring with Kasey Chambers this year, as well as selling out venues on their own all around the country. Theirs is a Sunday-session style of folk country, again complimented by strong harmonies and expert musicianship. This show, on November 21st, is sure to sell out quick smart.

MOTH (Music on the Hill) was featured last month, but are again serving up the goods in November. By the time you read this, you may have already missed their lineup of James Kenyon, Jo Meares, Tash Parker and Emma Anglesea on November 7th, but I suggest you hit up www.musiconthehill. com.au on a regular basis to see who’s coming up next.

With summer – and festival season – just around the corner, I’m looking forward to returning to warmer shores (it’s probably going to snow here before I leave). But whilst I’m still o/s, I’ll be relying on all you roots and alt-country fans to keep my bar stool warm. See you soon!

Lachlan Bryan is primarily a singer/ songwriter. His third album Black Coffee is out now. He also moonlights as a gifted observer and music journalist, writing monthly for PEARL Magazine on all things folk/country/bluegrass. If you’ve got a new release, upcoming show or you’d like to get in touch with Lachlan, drop him a line at countryfolk@pearlmag.com.au

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When someone mentions Wh i the h name IIan M Moss to me; iit brings back great memories of listening to Cold Chisel, songs like Never Before, Flame Trees & Bow River.

Hard Rock, something that was always played in my boyfriend’s car. Fast forward close to 34 years and my now husband – that boyfriend from years ago still has his ‘tunes’ on repeat as soon as the car starts. But when you select Ian Moss as the artist on the iPod, the sound is varied; hard rock to blues to soul. Eclectic? Yes. I must say, I like it!

We first heard Moss with what is still today a legend of Australian Music, Cold Chisel. Now Australian Rock Royalty Jimmy Barnes, Don Walker, Steve Prestwich & Phil Small.

They helped shape Australia’s music scene in the 80s.

Travelling across Australia starting the hard grind of playing gigs on the back of flatbed trucks and in suburban hotels.

Moss’s melodic, bluesy sound bought a new edge to hard rock of Barnes. After countless sold out stadium tours across Australia and too many chart toppers to count on all my hands and feet sadly Cold Chisel broke up. It was not the end of Mossy’s career though.

After five years of writing and planning, Moss released his debut single as a solo artist, Tucker’s Daughter, causing an immediate sensation. The anthemic song – which Moss wrote in collaboration with Don Walker – sat in the Top 10 for 11 weeks and hit No 1 for two weeks. Moss’s second solo single, Telephone Booth, was later that year, hit the Top 10 and remained in the Top 20 for 10 weeks.

The setting had been established for Moss to emerge as an important solo artist. His debut album Matchbook, released in August 1989, entered the charts at No 1 and remained there for three consecutive weeks. It stayed in

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the Top 10 14 185,000 h T 1 ffor 1 4 weeks, k selling lli more than h 185 85 000 0 copies. i This had to be followed up with a tour – and a massive one at that! 25 weeks on the road bought out the hordes of Chisel faithful and a group of new fans. The following year he took his tour across the seas to Europe. Touring again to sold out venues.

The latter half of the 90s saw Mossy change direction again, he began to embrace the blues voice he was gifted with. Mash that with the hard rock component of his guitar prowess and you had a ballsy hard rock, with none of the sheen of the big budget recordings we were used too.

Moving into the 00s Mossy began to toy with changing up the sounds, more jazz influences, using special guests such as James Morrison and Margaret Urlich adding colour to striking new interpretations of familiar songs, including Flame Trees and Choir Girl.

That brings us basically up to date with Ian Moss. Now allowing his guitar work to take a back seat while he concentrates on singing – which is the focus of his lastest album Soul on West 53rd that features fresh takes on classic soul songs from the likes of Sam Cooke, Al Green, Otis Redding and Levi Stubbs. This is another bold venture from Moss that will certainly turn heads. When audiences hear the power and excitement of this album it will reinforce what Ian Moss has to offer as a vocalist of repute.

If you, as I, have fond memories of Mossy and would like to see the man in person, he will be appearing, solo acoustic, at the Hallam Hotel, November 27th 2014.

Full details at www.hallamhotel.com.au

MELINDA RANSOM

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INTERVIEW

a e s l e h C e e h G c M YOUNG SURFER GIRL DELIVERS DEVELOPERS SOME SWIFT BACKHAND STEEZE! NAME: Chelsea McGhee AGE: 22 Hometown: I grew up in St. Andrews Beach and now live in Sorrento.

FAVORITE SURFERS: Sally Fitzgibbons, Slater and Fanning.

FAVORITE SURF SPOT: Backyards, Snatches and Gumboots.

SOUNDS: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Tracy Chapman, Bob Marley, Lorde, Michael Buble, INXS, Groove Armada I love a bit of everything really, no specific genre.

GOALS: Well I have just become a qualified Health/PE and Humanities Secondary Teacher so I’m very pleased with accomplishing that!

My aim as a teacher is to engage students with relevant and interesting knowledge that they can use in their everyday lives. My ongoing life goal is to be rich with happiness and share that with others.

PEARL: Chelsea, you organised a big recently yesterday to help save Point Nepean Quarantine Station from development and had a great turnout.

What can you tell us about the campaign?

McGHEE: The Red Alert Picnic at Point Nepean was organised in very minimal time as we found out that a 99-year lease of a large area of Point Nepean was about to be secretively signed over to a property developer. As National Parks are everyone’s land; the organisers of this event feel very passionate about not allowing one individual to have the rights to make changes to such a pristine area. The support from the public was overwhelming; it was so amazing to see how many people love the nature, history and land of Point Nepean so much.

PEARL: What are the details of the plans for Point Nepean?

McGHEE: The development plans propose a 108 room 5 star luxury hotel, geothermal hot springs, wellness spas, glamping tents, health centres and retreats, restaurants and cafes for those who can afford it and who are allowed access. I am very passionate about stopping this as I can see the many

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issues that it will cause. I can also see that there are many ways that such a beautiful area can be used to make money so that maintenance can occur. The heritage buildings can be made into accommodation or unpowered camps sites, with hundreds of families enjoying them as at the Wilson’s Prom National Park for a minimal cost. The proposed development is inappropriate and will restrict access that we as the public should have. I’m a surfer, fisher, hiker and lover of our coastline, like many others on the peninsula we know we can enjoy our land by simply going for walks, breathing in the fresh air and swimming in the salty water, there is no need for indoor pools and pathways made through woodland areas.

The simplistic nature of Point Nepean is what draws people to visit all year round.

PEARL: What does Point Nepean Park mean to you?

McGHEE: Point Nepean to me is historical, beautiful and natural and is a place that needs to be maintained in a way that does not harm its current aesthetics. It’s somewhere I ride my bike, go for walks and witness amazing animals of all types.

It’s somewhere I would love to take my children in the future and continue to make memories with my friends and family.

PEARL: What can PEARL Magazine readers and the general public do to show support and protest against the privatisation of Point Nepean National Park?

McGHEE: The public have been sending emails of concern to Premier Napthine and Ryan Smith the Environment Minister. I encourage ALL to have their say. Contact them; contact the radio stations and newspapers to stop this unacceptable, damaging development. Add the ‘Save Point Nepean’ Facebook event page, it has details of people to contact and even though the event has happened, updated information about what will happen next will be posted.

Stay tuned for information on our progress and how you can help. The more volunteers the better!

Interview: Eddie Wearne/Shed Nine

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INTERVIEW

Hayley wilson PEARL: What’s your favorite skate park and why?

WILSON: My favorite skate park is Venice Beach, California because they have a bowl section as well as a street section. The bowl is really smooth and that’s what makes a great park!

NAME: Hayley Wilson AGE: 12 SPONSORS: Simply Skateboarding HOMETOWN: Mansfield, Victoria PEARL: How long have you been skateboarding for what got you into it?

WILSON: I started skateboarding at the age of 6 and I got into skateboarding when mum and dad went shopping and gave me $10 to spend on something at a variety store. I bought a small skateboard and hopped on it as soon as I got home. I have been hooked ever since.

PEARL: You have racked up some pretty impressive results in skateboarding events including beating a whole bunch of boys in open division events. What’s been your favourite comp victory so far?

WILSON: Probably when I entered Volcom’s 2014 “Wild In The Parks” event and took out the girls division in the Melbourne heat. The heats have been held over 12 months right across New Zealand and Australia so I can’t wait for the Grand Final in Sydney.

PEARL: There are a lot more girls getting in to skateboarding now. Why should other girls choose a skateboard over a scooter or other sports like netball etc?

WILSON: Skateboarding is a challenge and even though you are competing against others you are also competing against yourself to see how many new and difficult tricks you can land. Girls should choose skate boarding as there are many different types of skating- street, vert and bowl and each time you find a new park there are new tricks to learn. And you can skate all year round!

PEARL: Who are some of the other girls in skateboarding that you look up to and we should look out for?

WILSON: Poppy Olsen is currently the bowl riders Australian champion for her age group (she is 14) and I look up to her to see how to get better at my bowl and vert skills.

PEARL: I hear you also skate Vert. At what age did you first drop a vert ramp and what tricks can you now do or are attempting to do on vert ramps?

WILSON: I first dropped the Vert at Monster Skate Park in Sydney at the age of 8 and at the time I was the youngest girl in Australia the drop into the Monster Vert. I am getting higher over the coping and I am attempting a 540.

PEARL: Lately you have also taken up snowboarding. Did you find it pretty easy considering your skateboarding back ground and do you plan on being the next Torah Bright?

WILSON: It was very easy to get the hang of snowboarding and living in Mansfield meant that I started boarding at about the same age as I started skateboarding. This winter I went to school on Mt Buller where we had snowboard coaching from 8am-12noon and school from 1pm until 5pm. We spent a lot of time in the terrain park and with my skateboarding background it was fairly easy to learn tricks on the park. Torah Bright is amazing but skateboarding is more my thing. I would love to represent Australia at that level.

PEARL: What are your current and future goals in skateboarding?

WILSON: I am aiming to get to the X Games and would love to skate with all the pro skaters. I hope to spend some time at Camp Woodward one year and maybe qualify for some competitions in the US. PEARL: Thank you for time Hayley and is there any one you would like to thank or say hi to?

WILSON: I would like to say thanks to my mum and dad as well as my big brother Liam who give me heaps of support and drive me around the country for competitions. My friends Kai Symonds and Annie Lawson are awesome too.

MITCH STA

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NOVEMBER 8th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: Mansfield Skate Park (Skateboard, BMX) 15th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: Yarravile Skate Park (Skateboard, BMX) 22nd North Western Skate Park Series/Location: Bacchus Marsh Skate Park (Skateboard, BMX) 29th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: Deer Park Skate Park (Skateboard, BMX)

DECEMBER 6th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: King Lake Skate Park (Skateboard, BMX) 7th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: Taylors Hill Skate Park (Skateboard, BMX) 13th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: River Slide Skate Park (Skateboard) 13th North Western Skate Park Series/Location: Ramp fest (BMX)

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 Poor Form to the café owner on the Gold Coast who sold me a chocolate-cherry slice with a pip in it. I nearly broke my tooth on the thing, which would have completely ruined my holiday.

Unimpressed, Frankston

 Poor Form to Dr. Shazzam for his discriminatory policies. My friends and I showed up with low blood sugar and were rudely turned away. Can’t law-abiding Ooompa-Loompas expect access to decent healthcare these days? Luckily the girl in the chemist mistook us for children and gave us all lollypops. Doompadeedoo.

Glowbo and the gang, Chocolate Factory

From tiffs and turmoil to good blokes and great moments, tell us about the good and bad stuff happening around town. Email ‘Simon’ at goodformpoorform@pearlmag.com.au with your story!

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 Poor Form to Mr Smartypants-CoolangattaCafé-Man. It’s a good thing I didn’t save your cherry death-slice for the plane 30,000 feet above sea level is no place for a medical emergency. You’ll hear from my lawyers.

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 Good Formto that holistic healer dude, Dr. Shazzam. That lion milk and fungus crap feels awesome, eh - really releases the stiffness in my phantom limb.

Hamish Doulton, Rosebud

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 Poor Form to the young lady in the chemist who asked me if I was pregnant. I have been feeling nauseous and dizzy lately, and I do have a rather large tummy, but I am quite clearly an 85-year-old man.

Lance Humpingbum, Mt. Martha

Like our major Australian Supermarkets, some folks get a little overzealous and premature with their Halloween celebrations.

In the case of the sleepy Californian town of Wasco, residents started to experience their own horror of Stephen King’s It well before the dedicated night of fright.

Since the start of October, residents began reporting sightings of a clown, wandering the streets late at night, usually loitering in car parks and carrying a dozen coloured balloons.

Traumatising much?

Apparently it all started with one guy and an Instagram

MOR PEN BREWERY

 Poor Form to the Victorian tourist who called my café to complain about a cherry pip. For one thing, madam, I gave the cake to you, free of charge, for your daughter to eat on the plane journey home. I pity the poor girl, but sadly the fact that you appropriated your child’s cake to sate your own rapacious appetite does not surprise me – I have after all, had the displeasure of watching you eat breakfast. I saw you slurping our maple syrup straight from the jug, and our barista has since informed me that you were stuffing yourself with leftovers from the adjacent table (he has taken stress leave for the rest of the week, and the syrup jug will be boiled overnight).

Jeff Knight, Coolangatta

account (@wascoclown), however widespread sightings indicate copycats were inspired to join in on the terrorizing.

Some of these copycats have seen Wasco Clown’s ridiculous level of creepiness and decided to raise him to the extreme by carrying weapons and chasing residents.

Although nobody has been harmed by clowns so far, Police have indicated that they will make arrests on the matter.

Ahhhh ‘merica!

TIL HEGGIE

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“3 PIECES OF ADVICE FOR MEN ABOUT WOMEN” This Month Sometimes I feel sorry for the male of the species.

It must be so hard navigating oneself around the way a female’s mind works, that you all must be exhausted. So here, take my metaphorical hand and let me share with you a few handy tips when communicating with your lady friend, to ensure you step on less metaphorical landmines in the future.

NO.1 When a lady is telling you about how ridiculous her boss is, or how her colleague, Trudy, was being an obnoxious (insert rude word here) today. Simply nod and agree. Yes that Trudy is a complete (insert rude word here) isn’t she? Your lady is not telling you these things because she thinks she was unreasonable to expect her boss to give her a two hour lunch break, just because the meeting finished early. She is telling you these things because she wants you to blindly agree with her, so my dear reader, blindly agree and let that little thing called logic float out the door. If you want to gain brownie points, offer her a short foot rub, why, you ask?

Because you feel terrible that your lady had a lousy day at work and has to coexist with morons.

Oh, she won’t forget that anytime soon. You’re welcome.

NO.2 This, you already know. Or you should, but your brain keeps forgetting. When you ask a woman where she would like to go to dinner, and she responds, I don’t care. She does care. A woman

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always cares. So you deciding to take her to ‘Jakey’s Sports Pub & Diner’, is not something she’s interested in. Well if she is, I’d be marrying her immediately. When a woman says she doesn’t care, she may or may not have a specific restaurant in mind, but she is expecting the decision made, to please her significantly. So choose the restaurant wisely, if you know she likes that French place you went for her birthday last year, take her there. If she’s a Maccas gal, take her there. And if you bum up the entire ‘choosing a restaurant process’ you can apologize profusely and offer her a foot rub.

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NO.3 The last and most important advice I can give you is this. And it will be hard to hear. Remember I am doing you a public service, I’m giving my knowledge freely, to you, male reader. At this moment in time, when I write this very article a group of angry woman with pitchforks are waiting outside my home, blind fury etched in their faces, due to me sharing these illicit home truths with you. But as I said before I feel pity for you lovely sods, so here it is. The most important advice is…you are always wrong. Ah. No. Stop. Stop that thought. Say no more. I know it’s hard to accept. But you are always wrong. Believe me. It will change your life once you accept this truth. Because the three sexiest words in the English language are, you were right.

You’re welcome.

ALEXIS COLLIER

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A LEFT OF CENTRE LOOK AT ALL THE RIGHT THINGS, WITH KOG

When I first heard Ed Sheeran on the radio a few years back, I thought to myself, ‘oh god, here we go, another acoustic guitar wielding, singer-songwriter, who’ll make two mopey albums about heartbreak before disappearing into the music wilderness’. But my view on this has changed. Sure, he’s only released two albums, but I have a feeling he’ll be around for a lot longer.

His sophomore release, X, has the makings of a guy who knew what he was doing. In the modern music market, your second album is the only real chance you get to say ‘Hey, I’m not gonna make the same album every time, so don’t expect me to’. If you can hang on to your audience after you

change things up, then you’re on to a winner. The best example of this in recent years might be Justin Timberlake’s follow up to his solo debut Justified - Future Sex/ Love Sounds. Sure, you can argue he had an established audience, but there was something heroic about a pop star actively changing his sound in the bid for creative legitimacy. Luckily for him, he pulled it off.

The danger for an artist like Ed Sheeran is that if you make a second mopey album, like James Blunt or Damien Rice, (remember him! Apparently he has a new album coming out) your record company and your audience pigeonhole you. While at first your record company might feel at ease with the fact that you’ve taken the safe and bankable option of repeating yourself, your audience while initially at ease with you, will get bored of you. If you’re willing to look, you’ll realize that music has never been as diverse as it is in 2014. The appetite of the modern music listener has never been more eclectic. If your first album was a huge success, it’s because you were ‘on trend’, by the time you release another one, you many not be. But that’s not the reason to change. Your tastes as a music listener evolves over time, so why shouldn’t a

musician’s.

So what did Ed do? He worked with Pharrell Williams (isn’t everyone) and made the collaboration his first single. Sing, has a groove that Jay Z would have used on his Black Album and as Pharrell himself put it “He’s a singer-songwriter and now he’s got them dancing. Show me the last time that happened.” The great thing is, he knows what he is, and he isn’t pretending to be some chest beating, alpha male with his own fragrance line. His latest single Thinking Out Loud, may end up being the most successful track on the album. It’ll probably be the most used first dance song by every bride and groom over the next 12 months. So if you haven’t heard it yet, you probably will.

Sheeran has done all the right things to set himself up for the next 10 years. Stay tuned, this guy is just getting started.

Kog Ravindran is a writer, occasionally sings for Melbourne band, The Scarecrows and currently has his debut solo EP Barricades out in the world. Find out all about him at facebook.com/Kog4music or check him out on Triple J Unearthed.

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BRING ON THE

BUSKFEST Coming early November, the inaugural Rosebud Buskfest will hopefully become an annual busking competition held through the streets of Rosebud.

The brainchild of local musician Heidi Luckhurst, who has worked alongside Rosebud Chamber of Commerce to make the event a reality, the event will feature 30 performers, mainly musicians, competing for the coveted first prize of $1000 cash.

Playing throughout the morning from 10am – 1pm, buskers will be located outside shops and cafes all the way from Jetty Road through to the town centre, with another group located outside Rosebud Plaza and around the shops at the corner of Boneo Road.

The panel of three judges consists of vocalist Michael Moss, who’s performed with acts like Billy Joel, AC/DC and Jorn Farnham, revered Australian film & television actor and man behind the Peninsula Short Film Fest, Steve Bastoni and PavMusic owner and PEARL columnist Ian Pav. Their decisions will be based on the originality, talent and crowd appeal of the

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LOCAL ROOTS buskers, with all three judges having plenty of experience across the many disciplines of buskers set to perform.

The Rosebud Buskfest will take place on November 8, with two categories to be judged; the Under 14s and main category featuring a vast array of ages in both solo and band format.

Winners will be announced at the RoseGPO Hotel at 2pm on the day, with those luckily judged to take away prizes including a full production package, singing lessons, performance gigs and cash.

Make sure to head down to Rosebud and check it out first hand on the day.

Local Mornington band President Roots are so excited about their new album that they are playing three shows in a row at well known venues across the Peninsula on November 14, 15 and 16.

The Heritage, GPO and Baha supply the stage as the folk-rock group provide us with tunes from their latest release Late Night Radio. The new album sees the band evolve from its alt-country -Americana beginnings into a more sophisticated, soulful sound which was recorded in Blairgowrie and finetuned in America and the UK. Their fourth record release sees them team up with Hilton Melder, as part of a fine brass section, backwards guitar soloist Chris Stockley and local legend Lisa Bard in an album that targets a specific period of the 70s. Simon, Pete, Greg and Tony wanted to evoke memories of their

collective early childhoods from 1972-75 which was a golden age of some amazing music by artists like JJ Cale, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan and Van Morrison.

The guys continue their great work on this album following up previous record Feelin’ Fooled which hit the airwaves in 2012 and was one of the most played on community radio in that year. With a great local following, the group wanted to be on their A game as they wrapped up a chapter in the bands history that has earned them a lot of recognition.

So, fans of rock and roots, scratch that itch and enjoy a variety of tunes with President Roots and their latest album Late Night Radio, released November 1.

For more info go to presidentroots.com.

SIMON BURKE

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LIVE & LOUD!

In a huge coup for Pier Live and The Pelly Bar, Rusty and the boys from Electric Mary will team up with recently reformed 80s/90s group Defryme for a massive double bill not to be missed.

2014 is a year of celebration for Electric Mary. After an incredible ten years that has been highlighted by tours alongside the likes of Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Judas Priest and Deep Purple, a collection of albums and EP’s and an ARIA Top 100 single, Electric Mary are back with a new EP, The Last Great Hope, and they intend to spend the year celebrating all that is rock n roll, the way it used to taste!

Following a crowd-funded Pozible campaign which raised over $15,000, the band are back on the road alongside locals Defryme. Originally formed in 1989 in Frankston by Michael Richardson and Quinn Gardener-Kane, the band’s first 1994 album, Purekiller, debuted at #3 on the national ARIA chart and lead to a string of ARIA Top 100 singles including a cover of LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out and Defryme originals God Inside A Man, Purekiller and the crossover track Sanity, all receiving significant radio support from both triple j and commercial radio stations such as Triple M. They’re now back with a fresh perspective and a

new bunch of songs mixed in with their favourite legacy hits.

Catch the two acts on Thursday December 4 at the Pelly Bar, Pier Live, with tickets $22 available from Ticketmaster and the venue. Doors Open from 7pm, and for more info visit www.pierlive. com.au

SWINGIN’ SUNDAYS Coming your way this November at Daveys Hotel is a legendary line up filled with all your favourite local artists. Sunday Soultrain is bringing back all the big names in live blues, soul and rock and roll from 3pm each week.

Four piece blues and soul outfit Blues Mountain, the hugely popular Andrea Marr, guitar virtuoso Geoff Achinson and the most rockin’ swing band on the planet Dirty Boogie provide a massive hit of entertainment at Daveys, with a whole lot more to come.

Then, in a move that is sure to please locals, one of the most exciting performers in Australia will take to the stage. Melbourne blues rock legend Phil Para returns to Sunday Soultrain on a regular rotation from December 14 and will no doubt showcase some of the distinctive guitar talents that has earned him a likeness to Jimi Hendrix.

Phil is sure to inject energy

into any crowd he plays in front of and little wonder, with his remarkable degree of showmanship and skill.

He has been a musician since the age of 9 and this shines through in accurate and inspirational portrayals of greats such as Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray and Carlos Santana to name a few.

So join Phil and the gang on rotation for Sunday Soultrain every Sunday at Daveys

Hotel, 510 Nepean Hwy Frankston from 3pm. Entry is free.

Also make sure to checkout Fluid Fest this month, featuring Matt Bradshaw, Scott Hunter Duo and bluesman Rob Papp, as well as a host of great Australian beers, ciders, wines and bourbon.

Visit www.daveys.com.au SIMON BURKE

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Heritage Tavern & Restaurant

GET READY FOR

Set on 2 acres of garden space in a 1930’s house, the Heritage Tavern embodies the ambience of a gentler era.

SHED ROCK #5

IN 2015

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• Reasonably priced meals with plenty of slow cooked options.

including headliners Phil Manning and Eric Lee Beddingfield (USA), as well as Electric Mary, Dirt River Radio , King of the North and more. You can kick back and enjoy the countryside, fresh air, great tunes and a few cool drinks before sleeping under the stars.

Shed Rock #5 is set for February 7, 2015, with early bird tickets available for $40 and a discount available for bookings of 10+. Visit www.trybooking.com/105885 to grab yours and for more details visit www.shedrockmusicfestival. Organisers are also taking expressions of interest from sponsors and local businesses as passionate about supporting local talent and events as Turk and the team. Interested parties should email shedrockmusicfestival@outlook.com

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Live music Fri 6.30–9.30 & Sun 3-6.

3059 Frankston Flinders Rd, Phone: 5983 2597 (Balnarring 3918 opposite the Balnarring Shopping Centre)

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Just as the festival season heats up with some big events, so too are some more local events announced, with local roots/ rock festival ‘Shed Rock’ now entering it’s fifth year with a February 7, 2015 date confirmed.

The event is the brainchild of Turk Tresize (aka. Mr Shed Rock), starting as a small event for fellow musicians and friends at his farm, 50kms south east of Melbourne in Cannons Creek. After two tumultuous festivals in 2011 battling the weather, the last two events have been all about “keeping it real and raw, and rockin’ out in the sun,” according to organisers.

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and performing to a monster crowd of 10,000+ punters at Lowlands festival in The Netherlands.

Just weeks later, the venue is excited to present Alaskan bred, Portland based indie legends Portugal. The Man to the big stage on November 29 from 9pm, in conjunction with Corona Extra who are back with yet another monumental free national tour to ease you into summer. Performing venues across Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, the band will play selections from their seven studio albums of the chorus driven, harmonic, psychedelic indie-pop that’s proved hugely popular at festivals and gigs worldwide; most notably songs off their latest, Evil Friends, produced by Danger Mouse (U2, Gorillaz, The Black Keys).

The Westernport also sees red-neck country/blues/roots identity 8-Ball Aitken and local soul/blues sensation Alex Bowen perform as well through out the month.

For the full list of gigs and information, visit www.thewesternport.com.au

ANOTHER HUGE ROSEBUD NYE ON THE CARDS act, breathing new life and energy into the Australian and international corporate and entertainment venue market.

The first of its kind to have a female DJ as part of the regular lineup, the band boasts the best players from across Melbourne with Lead singers J’aime Holland (previous Big City Beat Frontwoman) and Steve Simmons (previous PEAN Frontman) collectively with 4,200 gigs between all of the members, on both national and international stages.

Alongside Hit Nation will be the perennial party-starters,

Superfly DJ’s, set to count down the biggest trax from 2014, as well as all your favourites! It all starts from 9pm, with doors open at 8pm, a free BBQ all night and free Koppaberg or Cartlon Dry on arrival!

It’s set to once again be the biggest New Years Eve on the Peninsula. Tickets are $50, available from the venue and if you grab yours before December 28, you could win 2 x Tickets to Soundwave and NYE drink cards, so book yours now by calling 5950 0300!

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With November and the Cup Carnival underway, it’s pretty much the start of Summer, and for many on the Peninsula there’s no better proof that the warmer months are here than the long stretch of caravan and camper laden Point Nepean Rd, stretching from Dromana right down to Blairgowrie and beyond. Come New Years Eve, each year, many of the tourists and locals alike turn to one of the landmark party nights of the year at The Rosebud Hotel, always offering amazing specials, a packed dancefloor and great entertainment lineup!

This year, 2015 will be welcomed with Melbourne’s biggest live band experience ‘Hit Nation’, Australia’s freshest new

he Westernport Hotel has established a reputation over the last 12-18 months as one of the few venues down south to offer premier live music touring acts, up close and person in a regional setting.

With their regular revolving catalogue of blues and party bands including local larrikins Olly & Scuzzi and the likes of The Hornets and Jimi Hocking, the Westernport stage will welcome both Aussie and International acts to its stage in November, with a large percentage of the shows free entry!

Friday November 14 sees indie-folk favourites, The Pierce Brothers, come to town on their Northern Lights Tour.

Freshly back on our shores, the duo are celebrating their international success with their largest Australian tour to date, with dates planned right through to the end of the year promoting their lates EP, The Night Tree, released earlier this year. A humble beginning busking on the street has paved the way for the brothers to become the hardworking, international touring artists they are today, selling out shows in Melbourne’s Shebeen, London

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SEYMOUR & SPIBY Continuing in the vein of recently successes with Katie Noonan, The Australian Queen Tribute Show and the Absolutely 80s Show, the Grand Hotel in Mornington is proud to present two of Australia’s most enduring songwriters and performers, together on the same bill, right here in our backyard again.

Mark Seymour is internationally regarded as one of Australia’s best singer/songwriters.

Since making his name as the lead singer of Hunters & Collectors, Seymour has enjoyed a stellar career as a singer and acoustic guitarist, as well as composing film scores, writing and performing music for theatrical productions and acting. He reached Australian rock cult status throughout the 80’s and 90’s as the lead singer for Hunters & Collectors, performing around the world as the rollicking eight-piece funk ensemble.

When in 1998, Seymour decided he’d done all he could as the front man of Hunters & Collectors, he plunged into the unknown, finding himself alone on stage with just an acoustic guitar. In going solo, Seymour discovered a new and refreshing intensity in his voice that he believed he lost in the band.

Mark Seymour’s subsequent five solo albums, each of which has been highly successful,

still bare the raw, emotional hallmarks of his writing for the landmark Hunters & Collectors album, Human Frailty.

Last year saw the release of his latest album Seventh Heaven Club, the second with his brilliant new band The Undertow, featuring Cameron McKenzie on Guitar, John Favaro on Bass and Peter Maslen on Drums. A passionate, intense vocalist, Seymour continues to draw a strong crowd and form an indelible part of Australia’s musical songbook.

Extensive touring still powers the lifeblood of his musical existence, with the forthcoming show at The Grand Hotel sure to include many Undertow and Hunters & Collectors favourites.

The evening will also include one or two Badloves songs, with former frontman Michael Spiby announced as the solo acoustic support.

Mark Seymour & The Undertow play The Grand Hotel in Mornington on November 28, with acoustic support Michael Spiby. Pre-sale tickets are available from the venue for $40, with 3-course dinner and show packages available as well for $80. Doors open 7:30pm, with support on at 8:30pm and Mark Seymour on from 9:30pm.

For all the details, visit www.grand.net.au

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Now, some 25 years since his breakthrough single Never Gonna Give You Up burst onto high rotation radio and gained No.1 status in 25 countries worldwide, Rick Astley is coming to our shores to show Australian audiences what he’s been up to since, as well as belt out his late 80s/early 90s hits.

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Peninsula fans will get the chance to see one of the most well known pop stars on the planet in a rare Australian performance of hit songs and memories at the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday November 28. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the venue, with doors opening at 8pm. For more info, head to www.chelseaheightshotel.com.au

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Australian blues legend Lloyd Spiegel has toured relentlessly for the past 20 years, quite literally growing up in the music scene and touring the world while most kids were at school. This upbringing has resulted in a unique story and a life-long connection to the blues making Spiegel almost a veteran in his early 30s.

Now one of the most influential blues artists and most respected guitarists in the country, Spiegel was recently named in Australian Guitar Magazine’s list of the top 50 Australian guitarists of all time, with his years of hard work gifting him the honour of a Cole Clark Guitars ‘signature model’. With a current national tour underway to promote the release before launching in the USA, Japan and Europe, many on the Peninsula would know Spiegel well from his local venue and festival appearances. There’s one thing about Lloyd, though; you’re sure to be blown away each and every time.

Spiegel will be performing with Tim Burham in duo format, with an evening of die-hard blues promised and not to be missed. Tickets are available now from the venue for $20, but be quick as they’re selling fast.

November has plenty in store for live music lovers, with Dan Palamara (ex-Killjoys), Blackwater Riff, Gary Watling Trio, Rooted In Rock and more heading down to the picturesque Dromana surrounds of Hickinbotham Winery. Find the venue at 194 Nepean Hwy, Dromana. For more info or to enquire about the cellar door or restaurant/functions, visit www.hickinbotham.biz

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Returning for its second year, November 16’s Fluid Fest at Daveys in Frankston will again showcase great Australian beers, ciders, wines and bourbon, as well as offer up an equally appetising live music menu for the day, from 11am.

Kicking off the day will be one of the Peninsula’s most well known and loved blues/jazz performers, Rob Papp, who has 40+ years of experience in the local and international music scene.

Having studied under the likes of Robin Ford and recorded with the late great Tommy Tedesco, Papp has spent many years passing his knowledge on to the youth of the Peninsula, teaching at Blue Note College of Music in Frankston and performing around town solo and with his band ‘Blueshead’.

Following Papp will be Daveys regular favourite Matt Bradshaw, who has been performing Sundays in recent times and played last year in a duo format for the inaugural festival. Bradshaw began his music career just after high school, quickly being whisked away overseas to tour as a lead vocalist/guitarist for three years and over 1000 gigs. Having travelled in the same circles – and often performed alongside – acts like UB40,

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America, KISS, John Farnham, Jon Stevens and more, he’s also got eight CD releases to his credit as well as a publishing deal with Sony music. A born entertainer, he’ll set the perfect mid-afternoon live music vibe, alongside the festival festivities.

Rounding out the day will be Scott Hunter Duo, otherwise known at times as ‘Round Town’. Along with duo partner Lukey ‘Harpo’ Kehoe on harmonica and vocals, Hunter’s guitar/stomp box blues and roots style has always ensured full dancefloors and discerning music lovers are both satisfied. Able to inject energy as well as craft distinctly unique versions of covers classics, the two have only recently reunited after eight years of solo performance each and are ready to bookend the Fluid Festival with a bang.

Each act will be performing at least two sets, with Rob Papp starting at 11am, Matt Bradshaw playing from 2pm and Scott Hunter Duo taking the stage at 5pm.

Don’t miss the Fluid Festival at Daveys Hotel, 510 Nepean Highway, Frankston on November 16.

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FALL The new album Fall for M.E.Baird is unashamedly personal, dark and plaintive.

The songs express loss, grief, the intangibility of memory and the fragile nature of the mind when faced with despair. The album directly responds to the loss for M.E.Baird of four family members in three years, one the result of a brutal bashing.

However, the album is tempered by an elegant love devotion, Always Tuesday the lead single and a chance encounter with a naked swamp siren pensively delivered as Angel By The Lake. Musicians on the recording were Andrew Wrigglesworth, Laura Coates, Roger Bergodaz, Matiss Schubert and Lucy O’Grady. The work as a whole is the result of the talents and commitment of these amazing individuals.

Recorded, co-produced and mixed by musician/producer Roger Bergodaz at Tender Trap Studios, Melbourne.

Matt Baird comes to The Yarra Hotel, Johnston Street Abbotsford on November 21. 8pm. Free Entry

THE SPACES IN BETWEEN Be prepared for a slow seduction with the tender reverie of Matt Glass with his new album The Spaces In Between. The Spaces In Between is an album of urban stories about love lost, love re-born, separation and hope. It is Matt Glass’ voice that rises above and disarms you, with warm, arresting and resonant vocals akin to the late Jimmy Little. Produced by Fraser Montgomery, The Spaces In Between is an honest album of a man’s innermost longings. Songs that are at once soulful and bittersweet, vulnerable and uplifting, Matt Glass’ sound evokes the likes of Josh Pyke and Whitley, shifting effortlessly between folk and alt-country. With the songs and showmanship of a true folk troubadour and a voice to die for, don’t miss out on catching this indie artist on the rise.

Matt Glass’ Album Launch takes place at Some Velvet Morning, 123 Queens Parade Clifton Hill on November 15. Doors 7:30pm. Free Entry.

Info at www.mattglass.com.au

EUROPE CALLING This Victorian based 3 piece outfit unites the raw energy of foot-stomping rock and blues with bluegrass, alt-country, folk and world music sounds, providing the perfect backdrop for the band’s evocative, subtly layered storytelling. Fronted by singersongwriter Jed Rowe, the band fuses Rowe’s electric, acoustic and lap slide guitars with a rock-solid rhythm section in double bassist Michael Arvanitakis and drummer Michael DiCiecco. The band thrives on the energy of live performance and has performed at an ever-growing list of festivals including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Thredbo Blues Festival,.Their second album “The Ember and The Afterglow”, produced

by Australian roots music great Jeff Lang, has reached new audiences through national radio exposure on JJJ, ABC Radio National and community radio. After sitting on this news for almost a year Rowe is delighted to announce that he will be heading to Europe for his first overseas tour in Nov/Dec. Jed Rowe plays Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy Belgrave on November 7.

Doors 9pm. Free Entry.

Details at www.jedrowe.com

BROKEN BONES Guy Pearce will perform live for one night only in Melbourne to launch his debut album Broken Bones. With the first single Storm released, early reviews have been overwhelming positive, with critics and fans eager to hear more. A compelling repertoire of delicate ballads, funky laid back tunes and upbeat rock from an artist, who up until has kept the musical side of things under wraps. Special guests will be Indie Pop/ Rock act Dancing Heals and Launceston songstress Emma Anglesey.

Guy Pearce, Toff In Town, Swanston Street Melbourne, November 12. Doors 8pm. $40.

More info at www.guypearce.net

INNOCUOUS Innocuous will host its inaugural event as part of Melbourne Music Week 2014 - an open-air day party designed to showcase our city’s diverse and talented independent dance music community. Located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, the freshly revamped Somerset Place will play host to the block party style revelry – think palm trees, tunes, beers, and sunset. The performances won’t be your average DJ sets either; music will be sourced and performed

by Melbourne DJ collectives as a throwback to the key ideologies and styles that have defined dance music today.

Innocuous is a Melbourne based dance collective focused on hosting unique parties in unique spaces. Whether it’s a filthy house party or a boutique laneway event, we promise that no two Innocuous experiences will ever be the same. We recognise that Melbourne’s dance music scene is thriving, and pride ourselves on supporting it.

Innocuous Laneway Party. Somerset Place, Melbourne CBD. November 21 4pm till late www.innocuous.com music  arts  events  entertainment

CHINA CUP How do you write music that plumbs the depth of the human soul?

Who knows… well, James from Winter York knows, with words that make you question your own sanity.

Where most band’s try and impress by listing their influences and their credits to date, Winter York is happy to just play on – because nothing can speak louder than their new EP, and their latest single China Cup (although any comparison to The Cure or even Powderfinger is gratefully received).

Winter York – the best thing to come out of Melbourne since Dame Edna… and if you believe that, you’ll believe that Jack’s uncle is really Frank Woodley.

Winter York (HOWQUA support show) comes to Howler, 7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick on November 7. Doors 8pm.

Details at www.winteryork.com

ALIVE & ROCK’N Unique Melbourne indie pop rockers, Rudely Interrupted have announced the release of their new single, I Am Alive and new EP of the same title. In 2008, Rudely Interrupted became the first ever indie band to perform at the United Nations in NYC and have since become regulars on the global touring circuit, only recently returning from their thirteenth international tour which saw them perform with the eighty piece, Alberto Pio Orchestra in Italy and then over to the US to perform at the Twenty Wonder celebrations at the iconic Doll Factory in LA. Other key performances over the years include Laneway & Woodford Folk Festivals in Australia, NXNE Music Festival in Canada, Rock An Der Wabe festival in Germany, Spikes Asia Awards in Singapore and VSA Arts Festival in Washington DC and a spot on Australia’s Spicks and Specks to name just a few.

Rudely Interupted play Northcote Social Club, High Street Northcote on November 9. Doors 1:30pm. Matinee Show.

ADJUSTABLE VALUE Like travellers in a foreign land, Sons Of Rico arrived bearing a gift: a song. It is Adjustable Value, the story of one man’s tumble through his turbulent life told by one that is left stranded in the wake. This is reflected musically in the song’s somewhat unconventional arrangement which takes the listener from indie rock beginnings, to a dabbling in some strident guitar rock piggery, through whirling psychedelia, to an extreme pop highs, and then back again.

Truly a smorgasbord of every aural flavour Sons of Rico can dish out.

Sons Of Rico w/- New Gods & Sleepy Tea The Workers Club, Johnson Street Fitzroy November 27 Doors 7:30pm www.facebook.com/sonsofrico

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baha (Rye), Kinema c. 8:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Yellow. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays w DJ’s Damang & Benny Wa upstairs 9:00PM. Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P downstairs. 10:30PM Beaches (Mornington), Right Brothers. 9:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Over 28ʹs. 9:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Saturdays.

9:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Live Music. 8:00PM Davey’s Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Lukas Brock & Guilty Pleasure. 9:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans.

9:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays w Resident DJ’s. 9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Sound City 28ʹs. 9:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Kings of Oz. 9:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Sexy Saturdays.

8:00PM Pier Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), James Vincent. 7:00PM Rose GPO (Rosebud), The Warrains Trio. 8:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse.

7:00PM Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke w Andrew Hosking. 9:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), All Star Blues Band.

8:30PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), Timberwolf.

8:00PM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Acous c Sunday Sessions. 4:00PM Cerberus Beach House (Black Rock), Sunday Sessions. 6:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Sunday Sesh w Chris Doheny. 4:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Piano Man Duo. 2:00PM Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Sunday Soul Train w Andy Phillips & the Cadillac Walk. 2:30PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Sco y G. 3:00PM General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Caz & Guests.

3:00PM Heritage (Balnarring), The Jackson Four. 3:00PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Mamma’s Mountain Jug Band. 1:00PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Live Jazz.

2:00PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Live Acous c Sessions. 2:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Ray Sangster.

4:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Jenifer Lee Band. 4:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Cheeky Sunday Sessions. 2:00PM MP Brewery (Mornington), Carus Thompson.

2:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), James Vincent Trio. 1:30PM Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1:00PM Rumours (Mt Martha), Bennsong. 4:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Liz Bradley.

2:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Safari Motel. 2:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Lucky. 1:00PM

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1:00PM The Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie.

1:00PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), Olly & Scuzzi.

3:00PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), Bakersfield Glee Club. 5:30PM TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH Harba (Mornington), Harba Tuesdays w Live Music. 8:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia. 7:00PM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH Baha (Rye), Rock Trivia w Mr Charisma. 8:00PM Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9:00PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Trivia Night.

7:30PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Gods Trivia. 8:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Worlds Least Shit Trivia. 7:00PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 11:00AM THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH 2 brothers (Moorabbin), Simon Phillips. 7:30PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia.

7:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), Plugged in w Dawkins + guests. 8:30PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Karaoke & DJ Night. 8:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursdays.

9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Legends Karaoke Comp.

8:00PM Harba (Mornington), Neil Diamond Tribute Show.

7:30PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Trivia. 7:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music.

7:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Legends Karaoke.

7:00PM Somerville Hotel (Somerville), The Great Pub Quiz. 7:30PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH 2 Brothers (Moorabbin), David Huxtable. 7:30PM Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Rene Diaz. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9:00PM Beaches (Mornington), Single Income. 9:00PM Brass Razu (Mornington), Jessica Jade. 8:30PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Karaoke Kool. 9:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Fridays.

9:00PM Davey’s Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28’s.

9:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Fudge. 9:00PM Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Recep on the Musical. 7:30PM Frankston Dolphins Football Club (Frankston), Alberts Party People Karaoke. 8:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Shannon Noll. 9:00PM HasƟngs Club (HasƟngs), Night Moods. 6:30PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Lloyd Spiegel. 6:00PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Friday Wind Down w Live Music. 7:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Men of Leisure. 9:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Our House.

8:00PM MP Brewery (Mornington), Sarah Rzek. 2:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Jay McLean.

7:00PM Prince Bandroom (St Kilda), John Digweed.

9:00PM Rose GPO (Rosebud), President Roots. 9:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi.

10:00PM Sandbelt Hotel (Moorabbin), Faze Fridays.

9:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Karaoke. 9:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), Janine Reed. 7:00PM Social (Mornington), S lleto. 9:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Geoff Achison.

8:30PM Trims Restaurant (McCrae), Margaret Taeysha.

6:30PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), 2am. 7:30PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), Pierce Brothers.

8:00PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Diaman na. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays w DJ’s Damang & Benny Wa upstairs 9:00PM. Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P downstairs. 10:30PM Beaches (Mornington), Moodswings. 9:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Over 28ʹs. 9:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Saturdays.

9:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Live Music. 8:00PM Davey’s Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans.

9:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays w Resident DJ’s. 9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), SoundCity 28ʹs. 9:00PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Dan Palamara.

1:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Party Animals. 9:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Sexy Saturdays.

8:00PM Pier Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), James Vincent. 7:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse.

7:00PM Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke w Andrew Hosking. 9:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), June Newman. 7:30PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Zuutroy. 8:30PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), Olly & Scuzzi.

8:00PM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Acous c Sunday Sessions. 4:00PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), Shanakee. 3:00PM Cerberus Beach House (Black Rock), Sunday Sessions. 6:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Sunday Sesh w Chris Doheny. 4:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Dylan Boyd.

2:00PM Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Fluid Fes val w Sco Hunter Robb Papp & Ma Bradshaw. 2:30PM General Wine Lounge (McCrae), The Swamp Box. 3:00PM Heritage (Balnarring), President Roots. 3:00PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Jules Boult. 1:00PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Live Jazz.

2:00PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Live Acous c Sessions. 2:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Ray Sangster.

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Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Dirty Laundry. 4:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Cheeky Sunday Sessions. 2:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 1:30PM Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1:00PM Rumours (Mt Martha), Bennsong. 4:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Unplugged.

9:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Ian Duchesne. 1:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Tim Morrison. 2:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Dan Calabro. 1:00PM Steeples Mornington (Mornington), Paul Chox.

1:00PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), Olly & Scuzzi.

3:00PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), The Hornets.

5:30PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 1:00PM TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18TH Harba (Mornington), Harba Tuesdays w Live Music. 8:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia. 7:00PM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH Baha (Rye), Open Mic. 9:00PM Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9:00PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Trivia Night.

7:30PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Gods Trivia. 8:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Worlds Least Shit Trivia. 7:00PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 11:00AM THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 2 Brothers (Moorabbin), David Huxtable. 7:30PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia.

7:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), Plugged in w Dawkins & Guests. 8:30PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Karaoke & DJ Night. 8:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursdays.

9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Legends Karaoke Comp.

8:00PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Trivia. 7:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Chris Doheny Duo. 7:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music.

7:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Legends Karaoke.

7:00PM Somerville Hotel (Somerville), The Great Pub Quiz. 7:30PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Jam Sessions.

8:30PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21ST 2 brothers (Moorabbin), Simon Phillips. 7:30PM Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), James Vincent. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9:00PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), The Friday Fix w Robbo from 5pm. FriBay presents Live Band & Party Tunes downstairs w Resident DJ’s & guests upstairs 9:00PM Beaches (Mornington), A er Hours. 9:00PM Brass Razu (Mornington), Stacey Smith. 8:30PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Karaoke Kool. 9:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Fridays.

9:00PM Davey’s Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28’s.

9:00PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Chris Pe grove.

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9:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Fudge. 9:00PM Frankston Dolphins Football Club (Frankston), Alberts Party People Karaoke. 8:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Live Music. 8:00PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Friday Wind Down w Live Music. 7:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Karaoke Party.

8:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Rusty Nails. 9:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Our House.

8:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Bobcat.

7:00PM Rose GPO (Rosebud), Lorenzo & Rob. 8:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi. 10:00PM Sandbelt Hotel (Moorabbin), Faze Fridays.

9:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Karaoke. 9:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), Dean Sands. 7:00PM Social (Mornington), S lleto. 9:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Rossco & Maria.

8:30PM Trims Restaurant (McCrae), Mojo Pearls. 6:30PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), 2am. 7:30PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Club Tequila. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays w DJ’s Damang & Benny Wa upstairs 9:00PM. Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P downstairs. 10:30PM Beaches (Mornington), Shazam. 9:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Over 28ʹs. 9:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Saturdays.

9:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Live Music. 8:00PM Daveys Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Deck Bar (Frankston), Dj Lukas Brock & Guilty Pleasures. 9:00PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Budoir Burlesque. 7:30PM Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans.

9:00PM Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Blak Cabaret.

8:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays w Resident DJ’s. 9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), SoundCity 28ʹs. 9:00PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Rooted In Rock.

1:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Rockerfellers. 9:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Sexy Saturdays.

12:00AM Pier Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Joost.

7:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse.

7:00PM Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke w Andrew Hosking. 12:00AM Seaford RSL (Seaford), Sunny Hawkins. 7:30PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Ma Katsis. 8:30PM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Acous c Sunday Sessions.

4:00PM Cerberus Beach House (Black Rock), Sunday Sessions. 6:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Sunday Sesh w Chris Doheny. 4:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Ma Bradshaw.

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2:00PM Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Sunday Soul Train w Blues Mountain. 2:30PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Sco y Gardner. 3:00PM General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Diddy Reyes & Electric Larry. 3:00PM Heritage (Balnarring), The Detonators. 3:00PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Blackwater Riff.

1:00PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Live Jazz.

2:00PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Live Acous c Sessions. 2:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Ray Sangster.

4:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Wired.

4:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Cheeky Sunday Sessions. 2:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), James Vincent Trio. 1:30PM Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1:00PM Rumours (Mt Martha), Bennsong. 4:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Liz Bradley. 2:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Phil Para. 2:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), Paul Varney. 1:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Barefoot Bruce.

1:00PM Steeples Mornington (Mornington), Jason Dean.

1:00PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), Olly & Scuzzi.

3:00PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), Alex Bowen.

5:30PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 1:00PM TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH Harba (Mornington), Harba Tuesdays w Live Music. 8:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia. 7:00PM WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH Baha (Rye), Rock Trivia w Mr Charisma. 8:00PM Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9:00PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Trivia Night.

7:30PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Gods Trivia. 8:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Worlds Least Shit Trivia. 7:00PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 11:00AM THURSDAY NOVEMBER 27TH 2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Simon Phillips. 7:30PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia.

7:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), Plugged in w Dawkins + Guests. 8:30PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Karaoke & DJ Night. 8:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursday.

9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Ian Moss. 8:30PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Trivia. 7:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Chris Doheny Duo. 7:00PM Prince Bandroom (St Kilda), The Black Seeds.

8:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music. 7:00PM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Legends Karaoke.

7:00PM Somerville Hotel (Somerville), The Great Pub Quiz. 7:30PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH 2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Jame Forbes. 7:30PM Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), John Cosgrove. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9:00PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), The Friday Fix w Joshua

Andrew from 5:00PM. FriBays presents Live Band & Party Tunes downstairs w Resident DJ’s + Guests upstairs. 9:00PM Beaches (Mornington), Single Income. 9:00PM Brass Razu (Mornington), James Marris. 8:30PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Rick Astley UK. 8:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Fridays.

9:00PM Davey’s Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28’s.

9:00PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Chris Pe grove. 9:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Fudge. 9:00PM Frankston Dolphins Football Club (Frankston), Alberts Party People Karaoke. 8:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Mornington), Mark Seymour.

9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), Screaming Jets 9:00PM HasƟngs Club (HasƟngs), Leanne Sloan. 6:30PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Friday Wind Down w Live Music. 7:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Karaoke Party.

8:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), Midnight Disco. 9:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Our House.

8:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Joost.

7:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi. 10:00PM Sandbelt Hotel (Moorabbin), Faze Fridays.

9:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Karaoke. 9:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), John Zammit. 7:00PM Social (Mornington), S lleto. 9:00PM Somerville Hotel (Somerville), Funky Monks.

9:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Moody Spooks.

8:30PM Trims Restaurant (McCrae), Simon Trist. 6:30PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), 2am. 7:30PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke. 9:00PM Baxter Tavern (Baxter), In Like Flynn. 7:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays w DJ’s Damang & Benny Wa upstairs 9:00PM. Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P downstairs. 10:30PM Beaches (Mornington), Yo Mama. 9:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Over 28ʹs. 9:00PM ConƟnental Hotel (Sorrento), Con Saturdays.

9:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Live Music. 8:00PM Davey’s Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Lukas Brock & Guilty Pleasures. 9:00PM Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans.

9:00PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Live Music. 9:00PM Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays w Resident DJ’s. 9:00PM Hallam Hotel (Hallam), SoundCity 28ʹs. 9:00PM Hickinbotham (Dromana), Nick Charles. 1:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), The Burn.

9:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Sexy Saturdays.

8:00PM Pier Hotel (Frankston), SuperClub Saturdays.

9:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), James Vincent. 7:00PM Rose GPO (Rosebud), Mojo Pearls. 8:00PM Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse.

7:00PM Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke w Andrew Hosking. 9:00PM

Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Rockabilly. 9:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), Wayne Monger.

7:30PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Baron Franco.

8:30PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), Portugal The Man. 9:00PM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH Baha (Rye), Bringing Up The Kids. 3:00PM Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Acous c Sunday Sessions. 4:00PM Bay Hotel (Mornington), Movember Special Event w Live Acts & DJ’s. 3:00PM Cerberus Beach House (Black Rock), Sunday Sessions. 6:00PM Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Sunday Sesh w Chris Doheny. 4:00PM Cove Hotel (PaƩerson Lakes), Jason Dean.

2:00PM Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Sunday Soul Train w Andrea Marr Band. 2:30PM Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Sco y Gardner. 3:00PM General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Mike Erlington.

3:00PM Heritage (Balnarring), Safari Motel. 3:00PM Leaf & Bean Cafe (Mornington), Live Jazz.

2:00PM Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Live Acous c Sessions. 2:00PM MaƩy’s Bar & Bistro (Crib Point), Ray Sangster.

4:00PM Mordialloc SporƟng Club (Mordialloc), JoyRide.

4:00PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Cheeky Sunday Sessions. 2:00PM Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles.

1:30PM Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1:00PM Rumours (Mt Martha), Bennsong. 4:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Unplugged.

2:00AM Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Diddy. 2:00PM Seaford RSL (Seaford), James Vincent. 1:00PM Sound Bar (Rosebud West), Heidi Luckhurst.

1:00PM Steeples Mornington (Mornington), Dylan Boyd.

1:00PM Trims Restaurant (McCrae), The Usual Suspects.

12:30PM Westernport Hotel (HasƟngs), Olly & Scuzzi.

3:00PM Westernport Hotel (SanRemo), 8 Ball Aitken.

5:30PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 1:00PM TUESDAY DECEMBER 2ND Harba (Mornington), Harba Tuesdays w Live Music. 8:00PM Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia. 7:00PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3RD Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9:00PM Baha (Rye), Open Mic. 9:00PM Dingley InternaƟonal (Dingley), Trivia Night.

7:30PM Gods Kitchen (Mornington), Gods Trivia. 8:30PM Mordy Supper Club (Mordialloc), Worlds Least Shit Trivia. 7:00PM Winey Cow (Mornington), Benn Manie. 11:00AM

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FESTIVALS

BEYOND THE VALLEY If sporting headdress is your thing, then the Beyond the Valley Festival over New Year’s Eve just might be for you. From December 30, Phillip Island will be a flutter of musical talent, featuring the likes of Ball Park Music, Lurch & Chief, Peking Duk, The Preatures and the Midnight Juggernauts.

Will it surpass the legacy of Pyramid?

Get your tickets now and find out.

See www.beyondthevalley.com.au

FIRST ROUND OF FUTURE

...with Heidi Bond

HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS Promised to be “the most colourful day of your life” the November 8 celebration of different tones will be hard to miss next month.

Featuring electronic dance jams and general happiness, the Holi Festival of Colours is a worldwide effort to spread positivity and unity.

Held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, do not miss out.

WHO’S LINING UP FOR MEREDITH In classic grandiose fashion, Meredith organisers have promised the world for their three day festival, kicking off December 12. Deemed an “audio visual rollercoaster”, the artists featuring in the Supernatural Amphitheatre are the purest of pure with morality in check.

Check out the complete, phenomenal line-up at www.2014. mmf.com.au

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Finally the announcement we have all been waiting for – Future Music Festival 2015 has officially been launched with the announcement of headline artists.

Drake, Avicii, The Prodigy, Afrojack and Martin Garrix are on board, amongst a cohort of other electro-superstars for Melbourne’s instalment at Flemington Racecourse on March 8.

For more details see wwwfuturemusicfestival.com.au

HELP SEEK CHANGE Finding it difficult to implement change in your life? Well, the Festival of Change just may give you that much needed push. From November 7 – 9, over 150 free and interactive events and workshops over many sectors will assist any lost soul seeking difference in whatever aspect of life.

Check out more and change it up at www.festivalofchange.com.au

FE ST IV AL S & ev en ts caLe nda r

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival November 6 - 9, 2014 Bendigo (Various)

Falls Festival December 28, 2014 - January 1, 2015 Lorne (Various)

Beechworth Annual Celtic Festival November 7 - 9, 2014 Beechworth (Various)

Beyond The Valley December 30, 2014 - January 1, 2015 Phillip Island

One Electric Day Festival November 9, 2014 Werribee (Werribee Park)

NYE On The Hill Festival December 30, 2014 - January 1, 2015 Wonthaggi (Loch Village)

Australasian World Music Expo November 13 - 16, 2014 Melbourne (Various)

French Fest December 30, 2014 - January 1, 2015 French Island

Pyrenees Music Festival November 14 - 16, 2014 Pyrenees Region

The Hills Are Alive Fesitval December 30, 2014 - January 1, 2015 Loch Village, (The Farm)

Melbourne Music Week November 14 - 23, 2014 Melbourne (Various)

Let Them Eat Cake Festival January 1, 2015 Werribee (Werribee Park)

Face The Music November 15 - 16, 2014 Melbourne (Arts Centre)

Mornington Peninsula Jazz Sessions January 10, 2015 Mornington (Peninsula Community Theatre)

Scorcher Festival November 16, 2014 Brunswick (Brunswich Hotel) Phillip Island Jazz Festival November 21 - 23, 2014 Phillip Island (Ramada Resort) Strawberry Fields Festival November 21 - 23, 2014 Koonoomoo (On The NSW Border) Down On The Farm November 22, 2014 Balnarring (Emu Plains Racecourse) Earthcore Festival November 27 - December 1, 2014 Pyalong Queenscliff Music Festival November 28 - 30, 2014 Queenscliff (Various) Harvest n Graze Festival November 29, 2014 Bright (Howitt Park) Sonic Forge Festival November 30, 2014 Espy Hotel

MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL The Midsumma Festival, kicking off January 18, is an innovative and collaborative celebrating ‘Queer Arts and Culture’. Held over three weeks, the festival will feature a myriad of different opportunities, entertainment, the revered Pride March and much more.

To sign up, volunteer or for more general information see www. midsumma.org.au

with RACHAEL CAMPBELL

Film Festival December 3 - 7, 2014 North Melbourne (Arts House, Town Hall) Torquay Festival December 6, 2014 Torquay (Various) Stereosonic December 6 - 7, 2014 Melbourne (Showgrounds) Meredith Music Festival December 12 - 14, 2014 Meredith (Amphitheatre) St Kilda Foreshore Beach Festival December 20, 2014 St Kilda (Foreshore)

Mossvale Park Summer of Soul January 10, 2015 Mossvale (Mossvale Park) Unify January 10 -11, 2015 Gippsland (Tarwin Meadows) Red Hot Summer Tour January 11, 2015 Mornington (Racecourse) So Frenchy So Chic January 11, 2015 Werribee (Werribee Park) Frankston Waterfront Festival January 17 - 18, 2015 Frankston (Foreshore) Festival of Sails January 17 - 26, 2015 Geelong (Foreshore) Heavy Fest January 18, 2015 Melbourne (Hi Fi) Midsumma Festival January 18 - February 8, 2015 Melbourne (Various) Rainbow Serpent Festival January 23 - 26, 2015 Western Victoria (Rainbow Village) Sugar Mountain Festival January 24, 2015 Melbourne (Various & Forum Theatre) Beechworth Music Festival January 24, 2015 Beechworth (Madman’s Gully Amphitheatre) Mornington Peninsula Australia Day Festival January 26, 2015 Across Peninsula (Mornington)

bayside & mornington peninsula

Mark Seymour

Celebrating it’s 10th year, Between the Bays has now firmly established itself as Mornington Peninsula’s best annual music festival over the summer, each year playing host to some of Australia’s most well know and loved artists as well as local up and comers.

Over the last decade, the likes of Hoodoo Gurus, Tim Finn, The Basics, Lior, Custard, The Fauves, Ooga Boogas, Daryl Braithwaite, The Bamboos, Passenger, Tim Rogers, Jordie Lane, Justine Clark, Angie Hart, Diesel, Blackchords, The Black Sorrows, Rebecca Barnard, Mental As Anything, Dan Kelly and many more have graced the Penbank stage.

Since it’s inception in 2005, Between the Bays has offered music lovers an

James Reyne

10 YRS FOR BETWEEN THE BAYS IN inexpensive festival experience with an all-inclusive community feel, with all proceeds raised by Between the Bays going to Penbank School’s partnership with the Wugularr School in Beswick, remote Northern Territory, helping the children at the Wugularr School reach their full potential.

For 2015 and the 10th anniversary of Between The Bays, the festival invites back favourites James Reyne, Mark Seymour, Custard, Combo La Revelcion, Indigenous Hip Hop Projects, The Billabong Boys and for their first ever BTB appearances Melbourne acts Wagons and Sweet Jean.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate 10yrs at a truly special local festival on Saturday February 28, 2015, at Penbank School, Rickards Road, Moorooduc. Tickets are onsale now via www.betweenthebays.com.

Left Wagons

In this age of over-priced, over-crowded corporate events, it can be rare to find little gems. This November, you’ll be able to head to Emu Plains to catch a little festival with a big heart and a huge lineup; Down On The Farm Festival.

First staged in 2012 as a fundraiser for Matt Westons’ Cosmic Psychos documentary film Blokes You Can Trust, this event started as basically a private party in a paddock. The party was so great, it seems, that they did it again in 2013. Now the secret is out, and this year Down On The Farm has opened its gates to the public.

The Psychos are recognized as having had a significant influence on the so-called Seattle grunge scene of the early ‘90s including the likes of Pearl Jam and Mudhoney. Since the release of the documentary they have attracted a new generation of fans as well as other bands, which is one reason this new festival already boasts such a strong line-up . If you’re heading down, expect to catch acts like Warped, Drunk Mums, Cosmic Psychos, Bad//Dreems, Sun God Replica, Powerline Sneakers, Child, Miss Destiny and Modesty.

It’s just the kind of gig that bands love to play as the event is organised by people who are passionate

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about Australian music - many of them volunteers and exists for no other reason than to celebrate the music. The crowd is limited to 1200 in order to provide great views and sounds for all, so get in quick.

Down On The Farm takes place November 22 at Emu Plains. Camping is available at Balnarring foreshore, with shuttles running to and from the festival. For all the details visit www.facebook.com/downonthefarmmusicfestival.

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NOVEMBER 2014 Hot Dub Time Machine (Forum Theatre).

Fri Nov 7 Pierce Brothers (Corner Hotel). Fri Nov 7 Shihad (170 Russell). Fri Nov 7 Mariah Carey (Rod Laver Arena). Fri Nov 7 Joe Satriani (Palais Theatre). Sat Nov 8 Holy Holy (Northcote Social Club). Sat Nov 8 Thelma Plum (Corner Hotel) Sat Nov 8 Katchafire (The Hi-Fi). Sat Nov 8 Yeo (Shebeen Bandroom). Sat Nov 8 Ronn Moss (Palms at Crown). Sun Nov 9 Pierce Brothers (Corner Hotel). Sun Nov 9 Ronn Moss (Corner Hotel). Wed Nov 12 Guy Pearce (The Toff In Town). Wed Nov 12 Flight Facility (Forum Theatre). Thu Nov 13 Ash Grunwald (The Hi-Fi). Thu Nov 13 Ms Murphy (The Toff In Town). Thu Nov 13 Manchester Orchestra (Corner Hotel). Thurs Nov 13 & Fri Nov 14 Electro Swing Club (170 Russell). Fri Nov 14 Hilltop Hoods (Margaret Court Arena). Fri Nov 14 Daniel Lee Kendall (Shebeen Bandroom). Fri Nov 14 Gorguts (Northcote Social Club). Fri Nov 14 The Furbelows (Bennetts Lane). Fri Nov 14 John Digweed (Prince Bandroom).

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Sean Paul (Festival Hall). Fri Nov 14 Katy Perry (Rod Laver Arena). From Fri Nov 14 to Wed Dec 10 [8 shows] Toris Amos (Palais Theatre). Sat Nov 15 Frank Yamma & Radical Son (Shebeen Bandroom). Sat Nov 15 Neelix & Interactive Noise (Festival Hall). Sat Nov 15 Hiatus Kaiyote (The Hi-Fi). Sat Nov 15 Accept (Corner Hotel). Sat Nov 15 & Mon Nov 17 Vika & Linda Bull (The Toff In Town).

Sun Nov 16 Melbourne Ska Orchestra (The Hi-Fi).

Sun Nov 16 Jimmy Eat World (Forum Theatre).

Mon Nov 17 Yes (Palais Theatre). Tue Nov 18 Temple Agents (Prince Bandroom). Wed Nov 19 NOFX (Forum Theatre). Thu Nov 20 Prong (The Hi-Fi). Fri Nov 21 Altitude (Revolver Bandroom). Fri Nov 21 Paul Dempsy (Corner Hotel). Fri Nov 21 Kimbra (The Hi-Fi). Sat Nov 22 The Preachers (Forum Theatre). Sat Nov 22 Johnny Rollings (The Toff In Town).

Sat Nov 22 Yatch Club DJs (Corner Hotel). Sat Nov 22 & Sun Nov 23 Guy Pearce (The Toff In Town). Sun Nov 23 Trivium (170 Russell). Sun Nov 23 & Mon Nov 24 Ratcat (Corner Hotel). Tue Nov 25 The Smith Street Band (Corner Hotel). Wed Nov 26, Thu Nov 27 & Fri Nov 28 Andy White (The Toff In Town). Wed Nov 26 Broods (Forum Theatre). Wed Nov 26 Giraffage (Howler). Thu Nov 27 Millar Jukes & The Bandits (The Toff In Town). Thu Nov 27 The Black Seeds (Prince Bandroom).

Thu Nov 27 Violent Soho (170 Russell). Fri Nov 28 Dick Diver (The Hi-Fi). Fri Nov 28 Rick Astley (Palais Theatre). Sat Nov 29

THE WHO/WHAT/WHERE WITH TRACY MILLS Illy (Forum Theatre). Sat Nov 29 Husky (The Hi-Fi). Sat Nov 29 The Dead Daisies (Corner Hotel).

Sun Nov 30 Ella Hooper (The Toff In Town). Sun Nov 30

DECEMBER 2014 Jason Mraz (Palais Theatre). Wed Dec 3 Pantha Du Prince (The Hi-Fi). Thu Dec 4 Elaine Paige (Hamer Hall). Sat Dec 6 Sleep (Corner Hotel). Sat Dec 6 Ice Cube (Forum Theatre). Sat Dec 6 & Tue Dec 9 Kasey Chambers (Forum Theatre).

Sun Dec 7 Josh Wade (The Toff In Town). Sun Dec 7 & Tue Dec 9 The War On Drugs (170 Russell). Mon Dec 8 & Tue Dec 16 The Lemonheads (Corner Hotel). Tue Dec 9 & Wed Dec 10 James Holden (The Hi-Fi). Wed Dec 10 UB40 (Palais Theatre). Thu Dec 11 Cypress Hill (Forum Theatre). Thu Dec 11 The War On Drugs (The Hi-Fi). Thu Dec 11 Factory Floor (Howler). Thu Dec 11 Bjorn Again (Palms at Crown). Thu Dec 11 & Sat Dec 13 Damon Albarn (Palais Theatre). Fri Dec 12 Jay Brannan (Shebeen Bandroom).

Fri Dec 12 De La Soul (170 Russell). Fri Dec 12 Thy Art Is Murder (The Hi-Fi). Sat Dec 13 Ty Segall (Corner Hotel). Sun Dec 14 & Mon Dec 15 Ian Anderson (Palais Theatre). Mon Dec 15 Joan Armatrading (Comedy Theatre). Mon Dec 15 Nick Cave (The Plenary). Tue Dec 16 & Wed Dec 17 Phil Jamieson & Scott Russo (Corner Hotel).

Fri Dec 19 The Beatle Boys (Palms at Crown).

Fri Dec 19 Ben Folds (Hamer Hall). Fri Dec 19 & Sat Dec 20

Dead Letter Circus (The Hi-Fi). Sat Dec 20 Salt N Pepa (Forum Theatre). Sat Dec 27 Jon English (Palms at Crown). Wed Dec 31

JANUARY 2014 Above & Beyond (Sidney Myer Music Bowl).

Thu Jan 1 Cold War Kids (The Hi-Fi). Mon Jan 5 Black Lips (The Hi-Fi). Tue Jan 6 Tycho Live (The Hi-Fi). Thu Jan 8 Glass Animals (The Hi-Fi). Sat Jan 10 The 1975 (Festival Hall). Sun Jan 11 & Thu Jan 15 2Cellos (Palais Theatre). Thu Jan 15 Passenger (Palais Theatre). Sat Jan 17 & Sun Jan 18 The Vamps (Festival Hall). Sat Jan 24 The Kooks (Sidney Myer Music Bowl).

Sat Jan 24 Foreigner (Palais Theatre). Thu Jan 29 Kenny Rogers (Palais Theatre). Fri Jan 30 Eyehategod (The Hi-Fi). Fri Jan 30 Icehouse (Palms at Crown). Fri Jan 30, Sat

FEBRUARY 2015 Jan 31, Tue Feb 3 & Wed Feb 4 Chiodos (Corner Hotel). Sat Jan 31 Johnny Marr (Forum Theatre). Sat Jan 31 Ben Frost (The Hi-Fi). Thu Feb 5 Suzi Quatro (Arts Centre, Playhouse Theatre). Thu Feb 5, Fri Feb 6 & Sat Feb 7 Johnny Young, Normie Rowe & Colleen Hewett (The Palms at Crown) Sat Feb 7 Paul Simon & Sting (Rod Laver Arena).

Tue Feb 10 Laura Pausini (Rod Laver Arena). Fri Feb 13 Lamb (Forum Theatre). Sat Feb 14 One Direction (Etihad Stadium). Sat Feb 14 & Sun Feb 15 Roxette & Boom Crash Opera (Rod Laver Arena). Fri Feb 20 Guy Sebastian (Rod Laver Arena).

Sat Feb 21 The Eagles (Rod Laver Arena). Sun Feb 22, Tue Feb 24 & Thu Feb 26 Deltron 3030 (The Hi-Fi). Fri Feb 27

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NEW PRODUCTION STUDIO FOR Designed by a leading studio designer, constructed to the highest quality and consisting of a good-sized vocal/ instrument tracking room and large control studio room, this is the new hub of operations for Ian Pav/PavMusic.

On entering the security gates the grounds had a welcoming, secure and inspiring atmosphere.

Unfortunately on the day we were there it was pelting rain, but not a sound could be heard within the triple layered, double framed structure. Floors, walls and ceilings are all decoupled, insulated and with multi-layer surfacing (in fact behind the 2.8m high ceilings is 3 layers of Fyrcheck plasterboard, and studio walls around 300mm thick). Once inside, the soothing colour scheme and lighting gave us a comfortable feel, conducive to support the creative processes that will be undertaken here.

The Rosebud studio will facilitate Pav’s client needs from pre to post production and mentoring including: • Vocal, acoustic instrument and multi-track recording, overdubs and voiceovers.

• Mixing and mix assessment services.

• Song writing and arrangement activities& advice.

• Film, TV & contract composition & sound design projects.

• Admin, discussions and meetings.

Pav Music also caters large groups, bands & choirs off site for tracking before bringing project files back for post production and overdubs – keeping costs to the client down.

With 37 years in the music industry, Pav’s experience and expertise as a producer and mentor/adviser is well known along the eastern seaboard and peninsula participants will benefit greatly from the arrival of this new resident.

Pav Music has already made an impact on the local music community, as author of the series on production currently running each month in Pearl, donating recording time to the winners of The Voice of Frankston competition, cohosting a specific songwriting workshop in Frankston this month and will feature as one of the judges for Rosebud’s Buskfest in November.

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The Peninsula the music industry and is prepared to offer significant discounts off his normal production and mentoring/ advisory rates to Peninsula resident artists. So if you are looking for a producer, a complete production package, just need some tracking done, song or mix assessment, or someone to help guide you in your music career - we think you should definitely contact and consider Ian Pav/Pav Music. You can find out more about Ian Pav, PavMusic’s service offering or, arrange an appointment, through the website www.pavmusic.com.

ANDRE ALEXANDER

Established in 2008, the Australasian Worldwide Music Expo (AWME) has cemented itself as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier roots music industry conference and showcase event, held in Melbourne over four days each November. AWME provides a platform to foster stronger relationships between music industry associates by bringing together musicians, industry partners/representatives and festival audiences from all corners of the globe for four days of non-stop music, networking and conference sessions.

Attracting over 500 national and international music industry delegates (and growing annually) and with a diverse public festival program, AWME creates opportunities for artists from the region to market their product to Australian and international buyers whilst simultaneously offering a platform for local, interstate and international audiences to sample an incredible program of music from the region and from around the globe.

With Industry Development conference sessions, receptions and workshops featuring expert Australian and International guest speakers as well as live music showcases, this year featuring the likes of Ash Grunwald, Pete Murray, Benny Walker, Ms Murphy, Marlon Williams, Frank Yamma, Bonjah, The Pierce Brothers and heaps more across multiple venues in Melbourne’s CBD, there’s plenty to see and do over the few days.

AWME runs from November 13-16 at multiple CBD venues. Check all the details at www.awme.com.au

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We talked in the last article about mixing – using a professional if at all possible. If however you are going to do it yourself - use lots of commercial reference material (to gauge any compensation needed in your listening environment). Within the limited column space we have, I can’t get into all the detail of recording, mixing, spectral management/visualisation, or other areas mentioned, but am happy to talk to anyone on any aspect discussed in this article series if you contact me.

Anyway... Mastering. Is it necessary? Well it depends! As well as budget, it depends on the distribution medium (just digital or hardcopy as well). It can depend on the genre, the intended audience, and a number of other factors. For example...

• The more encoded, converted and compressed – the less nuances will be heard and maybe the less true mastering (other than loudness matching) will be necessary. Eg. If your audience is purely computer speaker, cheap bud listeners – then they will lose most if not all of the bottom end of your mixes • Similarly to the first point, If the end product is going to be converted, compressed and artefact effected for only low res mp3 distribution (eg mainly digital radio) then mastering may be a waste of time and just limiting could

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• Sometimes the mix can be so well done that the end result doesn’t need any/minimal tweaking (and with knowledge/experience, effects can be utilised on the stereo file to do that tweaking in house) • If purely demo promotional purposes, then probably the budget wont allow the cost of external mastering • Sometimes the mixing engineer/producer can also master to an acceptable level considering budgetary constraints.

However – if you are going for iTunes lossless master levels or hard copy CDs to sell in retail stores or, want the product to ‘compete’ with listeners against other commercial products, then you most likely need to get professional mastering involved. For something between $80-150 per track it is well worth it.

I have worked with great mastering houses that use only analogue gear, others who are mainly in the box and others who use a combination. All worked because they were chosen for: a. their knowledge of the genre b. they had great ears got the vision of what we were after c. had great rooms and what they heard/produced transferred (as much as can be) in any listening environment.

Cheers till next time.

With 37 years experience in the industry, Ian Pav is a producer, mentor and owner of PavMusic (studios and production). Now that his new production studio is finished, Ian is looking to work with clients around the Peninsula at a greatly discounted rate compared to his ongoing clientele around Australia & overseas. You can see more or contact Ian via www.pavmusic.com or learn more music industry business info thru his wordpress blog pavmusic.wordpress.com.

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ace the Music has announced its 2014 conference program, brimming with interesting topics, fascinating people and spirited conversations to encourage idea sharing across all levels of our music community.

Face the Music will open with a study of Australasian artists’ amazing success in infiltrating international markets this year. In I Come From A Band Down Under, the exciting phenomenon that has seen acts likes Vance Joy, Sheppard, Kimbra, Jezabels and Gotye all take the world by storm will be discussed and conference goers will speak with the people who work closest with success stories Lorde, The Presets and Courtney Barnett. What is it that has caused this tsunami of interest in Australasian music? How can other local artists strike while the iron is hot too?

In a conference first, Face The Music will feature an in-depth focus on The Living End, presented

by APRA AMCOS. All three band members, Chris Cheney, Scott Owen and Andy Strachan, are set to discuss the stories behind their

songs, their songwriting process, the highs and the ‘not so’s’ and what the future holds as they begin work on their seventh album. The Living End will be joined on stage by their highlyrespected, long-standing manager Rae Harvey.

To close Face The Music 2014, the team will bring back the pants-wettingly funny Splendour Forum Debate and pose the question: “Will there ever be another Elvis?” (Dylan/Madonna/ Nirvana/The Beatles/insert global trailblazing artist name here). Joining the 2014 Debate will be Pinky Beecroft, Cherry Bomb author Jenny Valentish, publicity maven Chrissie Vincent, writers Marcus Teague and Jess McGuire and R.I.P Society’s Nic Warnock.

The Face The Music Conference will also feature exclusive masterclasses, Q&As and group workshops from the industry’s finest. It all takes place at the Arts Centre, Melbourne, on November 14 & 15. Members’ ticket discounts are available from APRA AMCOS, Music Victoria, AAM, AIR and The Push. For the full lineup and ticket info, head to www.facethemusic.com.au.

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AT MIDNIGHT WE RIDE We Two Thieves (INDEPENDENT)

DANCEHALL DAYS The Beautiful Girls (INDEPENDENT)

RETRO DANCE Col Millington (INDEPENDENT)

LATE NIGHT RADIO President Roots (INDEPENDENT)

There’s a feeling a person gets when they’re hearing something different from anything you’ve heard before and perfectly executed. It starts at the back of the neck, and eventually spreads through their whole body; simultaneously warming you while making you shiver.

The Australian duo bring their own flair to the bluegrass blues/country/americana fusion, banjos and ukeleles with some amazing acoustic guitar. The sound is reminiscent of The Dixie Chicks, but there are so much variety on offer over the 8 songs released on this album it would be unfair to let the comparison go further.

The music itself has some of the best original arrangements heard this year, and those sliding harmonies could melt stone.

At Midnight We Ride is soulful experience for those of you after something away from the current rock or pop scene, this one is definitely worth your attention.

It’s been a while in between drinks for The Beautiful Girls, but their latest effort, Dancehall Days, is a concoction of funky soul and feel-good tunes.

Until My Kingdom Comes is jam of unrivalled bliss. It’s ambitious, provocative which isn’t exactly The Beautiful Girls you have come to know.

They are a reincarnation of sorts. A band that has gone away and once again reunited to add another skill to the list of things they can do. The track, Survival, is an example of this. It’s almost like something you’d hear at the club out partying. It’s an entirely different trumpet they’re playing.

Thematically, the album is quite heavy at times. These themes are hidden well with the accompanying reggae-style and thick techno-beats.

Col Millington has been a driving force in the Australian music scene since the 1960’s as a performer, songwriter, producer, musician, and sound engineer.

Retro Dance, his latest album, gives us a hint of the musical depth and breadth that Col has to offer, but, it is much more than that. It certainly captures the flare and excitement of 70s disco, but it transcends that era with more current sounds and utilizes more up-to-date recording techniques.

The songs very in style from Disco, R&B, Reggae, Salsa & Mambo, and you get the feeling you all ready know the songs because of there familiar sound from another time.

Col wrote and arranged all the instruments, parts, vocals and harmonies.

Find him on Facebook and get hold of this album.

President Roots have been around for quite some time, having produced some damn solid offerings. Nothing as cool as the latest album; Late Night Radio. From the get go, Drunken Man hits the nail on the head of what this band are all about, evoking the classic sounds of The Band, Van, and early 70’s cool.

First World Problem could easily be mistaken for any classic John Hiatt hit.

Soul souring backing vocals, and sexy horn lines makes it damn near impossible not to press the track back button and relive the song all over again.

Late Night Radio, and Lady Luck will assure the lads airplay on radio with the more pop orientated sound and grooves.

The rhythm section is tight, instrumentation of the keys, guitars, and horns simply divine.

Well and truly in my top ten.

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BROKEN BARRICADES (P rocol Harum)

April 1971 saw the release of British rock band Procol Harum’s fifth studio album Broken Barricades which featured legendary guitarist Robin Trower. The album opens with Simple Sister, which is one of five out of the eight tracks written by Gary Brooker (keyboards & vocals) and lyricist Keith Reid who provides all of the albums’ lyrics.

Right from the opening riff, expectations of what may follow become inevitable. All expectations are e exceded as Trower contributes some magnificent guitar work. Next up is the title track which is a moody piano dirge that seems somewhat trivial at first but does manage to give way to the impact of the more rocky riff laden Memorial Drive written by Trower and Reid. Luskus Delph is another piano ballad of minimal impact although it does provide the album with light and shade and is not at all out of place. It’s a bit like a strange tasting herb that actually helps define the dish.

Side two of the original vinyl album opens with Power Failure which is bound to get your curiosity amped up with a very strange but tasteful percussion solo which ends

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with a live audience cheering, slightly reminiscent of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper album. Song for a dreamer, written about Jimi Hendrix who had recently died, has a very haunting sound with Trower creating some dreamy, trippy guitar sounds similar to a blend of Pink floyd and Hendrix himself. Playmate Of The Mouth is another moody piano driven track which is augmented by some brass and guitar solos before launching into the final track, Poor Mohamed, which is another Trower composition in which he takes on the lead vocals and performs some really nice solos.

This final track definitely leaves you wanting more. Unfortunately this was to be Trowers’ last album with the band before opting out for a solo career ... and what a great album to go out on!

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Many people in the Bayside and Peninsula may not realize how lucky they are. As a ‘regional’ area, leading acts, productions and performances come to us. Without the big city entourage and fanfare, you can meet some of the greatest names of stage, page, screen and art scene. For instance, on opening night of the Archibald Prize at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery I was delighted to chat with two time People’s Choice winner, Vincent Fantauzzo, about his wonderful portrait of son, Luca (minded that night by wife, Asher Keddie, whose portrait he painted last year). At Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale I hit the trifecta at As We Forgive meeting Actor, Robert Jarman, Playwright, Tom Holloway and Director, Julian Meyrick.

A week later at the same theatre, I talked to powerhouse actress, Christen O’Leary after Bombshells having interviewed playwright, Joanna Murray-Smith for last month’s issue. Coming up soon, The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas brings two best-selling Australian authors to Frankston Arts Centre: Matthew Reilly and Thomas Keneally (who I interviewed as this month’s feature). What an honour to have them. Blak Cabaret and Reception: The Musical are sure to entertain at FAC while Frankston Theatre Group’s Whose Wives Are They Anyway? promises mirth at Mount Eliza Community Centre. The McClelland Sculpture Prize winner is announced this month too. Experience something in the arts. It’s good for you.

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LITERARY Living National Treasure, Thomas Keneally, AO, writes, speaks and thinks with the same intellectual vigour, wicked wit and well-informed political opinions as when he began writing in 1964. 50 novels and non-fiction titles later, not to mention plays, essays and scripts, the Miles Franklin and Booker Prize winner continues to put Australia squarely on the literary map. He’ll visit Frankston soon on his latest book tour.

PEARL: You originally studied for the priesthood, but changed course. Did writing prompt that change?

KENEALLY: No. It was just a crisis of faith and of energy. Writing my first book saved me from being a permanently marginalized figure and a lost soul.

PEARL: Having produced such a volume of historical fiction, what sparked your interest in history?

KENEALLY: Some years ago I wrote a non-fiction book about the First Fleet trying to tell the story, not so much through officers and journalists, but through obscure people most history did not look at. I started with my wife’s great- grandmother, who was a convict in the 1830s. She’d stolen a bolt of cloth. I tried to get into the skin of individuals.

PEARL: As Australia’s most prolific and enduring author, how do you keep that fire burning?

KENEALLY: I find it easy. Something in writing gives me the greatest promise and the greatest satisfaction.

Writing has kept me young mentally because it’s an ageless experience. I only have one more volume of this history to write and then I’m a free man.

PEARL: With the recent passing of Gough Whitlam, I wondered how his support of the arts helped you as a writer?

KENEALLY: It helped us in the sense that he put up the money to turn the craft of writing into a respectable profession and to create a publishing industry.

He said to me once, “I knew that if I gave you guys a few dollars, I’d get it all back in revenue,” And he did. I don’t like the fact that people think supporting the arts is losing money. Supporting a writer supports publishers, booksellers, bookbinders, printers, etc. and adds to the literary culture of the country.

PEARL: Who are your favourite Australian writers?

KENEALLY: I like the poets a lot. I read a lot of poetry.

Then, of course, I like the formal canon, Peter Carey, Patrick White… I don’t read Australian literature systematically unless I’m writing about it.

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PEARL: Did your political passions inform your writing or did writing inform your political passions?

KENEALLY: I think the political thing. I grew up in a strange household of Irish descended working people who went to church and listened, but they also were extremely left wing in terms of social justice.

Politics, football and religion were the chief arguments at the dinner table.

PEARL: In the Australians series you chart history from a very personalized character perspective. How do you find these extraordinary people?

KENEALLY: Sometimes I just troll through learned journals, historical journals and political history looking for interesting people to illuminate an entire period of history. For instance, I wanted to look at early beauty queens of the 1920s and what they said about what was expected of women and the state of women. I found a learned article on this. Once you get into scholarship you’re half away. I read a lot of general history looking for exemplary people.

PEARL: If you could chose one work by which you could be remembered, which would it be and why?

KENEALLY: It would be my next novel. It’s a post-modern novel set in Napoleonic times. It uses metafiction and I intervene in the text as an actor. It’s has a connection to the Mornington Peninsula. The Briars was built by a man who’d know Napoleon as a little boy. I am writing about an English family that gets too close to Napoleon. The British government offers the man a government job, but they haven’t told him it’s in New South Wales. He becomes the first colonial treasurer. He was the father of the man who built The Briars.

PEARL: How would you characterize today’s Australian?

KENEALLY: I think we’re being artificially frightened on a number of fronts. We’re not as freewheeling and anti-authoritarian as in the old days. We are still subject to shock jocks and parrot politicians who play the race card and get us all stirred up. When it’s not wining points, they back off, but they’ve already sent the message of contempt and that’s not right.

Thomas Keneally speaks about Australians: Flappers to Vietnam at Frankston Arts Centre Tuesday, December 2 at 7 pm. Bookings 9784 1060.

ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS bayside & mornington peninsula

BEST SCULPTURE IN AUSTRALIA

McClelland Sculpture Park boasts the most significant and diverse collection of outdoor sculpture in Australia uniquely set over 16 hectares along a beautiful winding bush and grassland trail. Biennially, McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery offers the richest and most important outdoor sculpture prize in the country. The McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award, inclusive of emerging, mid-career and established artists, showcases the best in current sculpture practice across all styles and media.

Over 30 finalists have been chosen this year competing for the McClelland Award of $100,000 and a place amongst its permanent collection. The McClelland Achievement Award is $30,000 and offers its recipient a solo exhibition while the Frankston City People’s Choice Award gives $20,000 to its winner.

These awards support sculpture practice by directly awarding the sculptors themselves.

Judging this year’s award is Dr. Liz Kreijin, Assistant Director, Collection and Presentation from the Netherlands’ Kroller-Muller Museum recognized as one of the world’s premier sculpture parks. Dr. Kreijin has been keenly observing this award and exhibition over the years and is delighted to be judging.

Sunday, November 23, the winners of the McClelland Award and the McClelland Achievement Award will be announced. See all the finalists displayed along the sculpture trail and vote for your favourite at McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin. www.mcclellandgallery.com

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Who would have though such beauty could be found in everyday objects? The sort of craftsmanship that went into creating useful objects of yesteryear is not seen in today’s household wares. The marriage of creativity and utility has largely dissolved, but Peninsula artist Sharron Okines has brought it back through her stunning series of linocut prints entitled Kitchenalia.

Sharron’s award winning prints are a very personal journey. They are her way of connecting with the elders she didn’t get know because she moved from England as a child and didn’t get to spend time in the kitchens of her grandmothers and great aunts. This exhibition is both a tribute to and a construction of her imagined family history. Objects are imbued with imagined identity.

This year Okines was a finalist in the prestigious Silk Cut Awards and Inkfest, a biennial award exhibition in Cairns with Kitchenalia, adding to a long list of group and solo exhibitions from Melbourne to New York.

Impressive credits considering Okines only received her Diploma of Fine Arts (Chisolm Frankston) four years ago. She also paints and draws. Her work is held in Australian collections, including the National Gallery of Australia as well as overseas.

See Kitchenalia at Fig Tree Galley at The General Wine Lounge, 677 Point Nepean Highway, McCrae from Opening Night November 22 at 6 pm to December 20. View her work online at: http://sharronokines.weebly.com.

ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

Christmas at the Studio is a virtual smorgasbord of handmade craft and original art produced by a plethora of talented, mostly Mornington Peninsula artists. This two-day annual event is hosted by glass blower Leisa Wharington on the idyllic acreage of Tanglewood Estate Winery.

Sharing her mud brick studio with painter Julie Neikamp, once a year they open the barn gates allowing visitors view their studio and enjoy an family friendly arts market showcasing

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all manner of beautiful things from a wide range of talented artisans, some of whom create work exclusively for this event.

Don’t miss out on finding something truly unique and likely one of a kind just in time for Christmas on Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29 from 10 am to 4 pm at Bulldog Creek Road, Merricks North, but don’t rely on your GPS, just follow the signs.

ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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While we might be making news in Russia for all the wrong reasons lately, Russian commentator Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey has pointed out that there is another side to us, discovered via our TV exports, Neighbours and Masterchef. Bancroft-Hinchey said that Neighbours is the image that Australia wants to portray to the world; “a community-based family-oriented people helping each other out.” And proof that we actually live this comes from Masterchef, “because the judges are nice to the contestants and teach them instead of insulting them and making them feel inadequate.” It seems only fair that we return the favour and get to know the Russians better via a couple of recent films. There are excellent choices on offer this month at Russian Resurrection, Russian Film Festival, at ACMI from November 13-23.

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This comedy manages to perfect the bittersweet balance of nostalgia throughout. It’s a fun trip down memory lane into a present that is perfect, but not in a way that any of them would have thought.

The Fool screened at the Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland) in August to universal acclaim. An honest plumber is called to a job in a neighbouring district. He discovers major damage in an overcrowded sub-standard apartment block and realises the whole thing will collapse within 24 hours. He has to decide whether or not to raise the alarm in a place where corruption runs so deep that if you are honest or want to do the right thing, you are a social outcast.

This film draws you into the lives of these people from the first moment and it manages not to take sides as the drama unfolds. The soundtrack of Russian pop-metal fits the foreboding atmosphere of this film.

There are also the epic historical dramas that you would expect out of Russia or the abstract Chagall Malevich, based on the life story of painter Marc Chagall that is supposedly a work of art in itself. Find full details at www. russianresurrection.com/2014.

Penny Ivison writes monthly for PEARL on film & TV. If there’s anything you’d like to let Penny know about that’s happening in the Bayside or Peninsula area in 2014, you can email her at whattowatch@pearlmag.com.au. Or follow her on Twitter and Istagram @pipsicedtea.

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Memo to potential audience… Reception The Musical, voted Best Cabaret 2014 at The Melbourne Fringe Festival, is coming to Frankston Arts Centre. If you’ve ever worked in an office or just love a good musical cabaret, you’ll want to see this witty, captivating, hilarious show. music  arts  events  entertainment

Bethany, a permanent part-time receptionist at The Classical Music Academy, breaks the monotony of her work at the front desk managing customer service and stationery orders with wicked wit while singing from her swivel chair. Inspired by true stories, this comedy is honest, uplifting and original.

Written by two-time Green Room Award nominated writer/performer Bethany Simons, and leading Melbourne composer Peter de Jager, they have created a truly toe-tapping original score and a fun and funny night of cabaret. See this manic two-hander at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm.

Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au.

ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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NOVEMBER 2014 Interstellar (6TH NOVEMBER) Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain Love, Rosie (6TH NOVEMBER) Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Christian Cooke Let’s Be Cops (13TH NOVEMBER) Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle My Old Lady (13TH NOVEMBER) Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas The Drop (13TH NOVEMBER) Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini A Winter Rose (20TH NOVEMBER) Kimberly Whalen, Theresa Russell, Paul Sorvino The Captive (20TH NOVEMBER) Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part One (20TH NOVEMBER) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Housos Vs Fat Pizza (27TH NOVEMBER) Elle Dawe, Paul French, Taris Tyler Men, Women & Children (27TH NOVEMBER) Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ansel Elgort Nightcrawler (27TH NOVEMBER) Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton Serena (27TH NOVEMBER) Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Ifans Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (4TH DECEMBER) Bella Thorne, Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner

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When not presenting a serious drama, the amazingly diverse and able Frankston Theatre Group is brilliant at bringing out the laughs in a good comedy. What better choice than a farce by Michael Parker, a British playwright who reinvented British farce for American audiences? Ray Reid aptly directs a terrific cast in the madcap Whose Wives Are They Anyway?

In a nutshell, Ashley-Maureen Cosmetics has been sold and a new female C.E.O. is taking over. Two of its Vice Presidents, David and John, decide they’ll nick off for a golfing weekend away before their new boss arrives. They send their wives off to shop in New York.

They unexpectedly meet the new boss at the golf and country club where she quips, “No one who went golfing without his wife would ever work for me.” She insists on meeting their wives and they have

until dinner to ‘find’ them. Sexy club receptionist, Tina, is game to go along, but the only other choice is John to play David’s wife!

They try to pull off this deception with hilarious results. Tina gets drunk and can’t keep her clothes on, the hotel phone system fails, John’s quick-change gets too much and then their real wives arrive!

For a very funny fast paced farce, see Frankston Theatre Group in Whose Wives Are They Anyway? at Mt. Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Road, Mt. Eliza playing on Fridays and Saturdays, November 21, 22 ,28 , 29 and December 5, 6 at 8 pm or Sundays, November 30, December 2 at 2 pm.

Bookings: 1300 665 377.

ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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lak Cabaret is one song and dance you don’t want to miss.

Presenting a wildly entertaining and artistically diverse group of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander performers, this show features music, dance, comedy and poetry in the true tradition of cabaret, but with a delectable blak twist.

Malthouse Theatre’s Indigenous Engagement Officer, Jason Tamiru, A Yorta Yorta man, is the founder and producer of Blak Cabaret and Deadly Funny. Blak Cabaret brings together a killer cast of performers. MC Kylie Belling (The Sapphires) will wrangle the likes of such legendary talent as: Kutcha Edwards, Nikki Ashby, Bart Willoughby, Shiralee Hood, Deline Briscoe, Uncle Herb Patten, Den the Fish and the unstoppable Black Elvis.

For one night only… enjoy laugh out loud comedy, hear fabulous music, see cutting edge hip hop dance and listen to storytelling spoken word just itching to be heard in Blak Cabaret Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 pm at Cube 37 (Frankston Arts Centre).

Bookings: 9784 1060.

ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

BLAK BRILLANCE bayside & mornington peninsula

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN ARTS & CULTURE...

Your guide to Arts & Culture events on the Peninsula & Bayside in November • Send all listings to Andrea (Arts Editor) at artseditor@pearlmag.com.au

LITERARY ARTS AND ARTS LECTURES MORDIALLOC WRITERS’ GROUP Tuesdays at 8pm @ Mordialloc Neighbourhood House (Mordialloc) 9587 8757 mairi@ozemail. com.au SOUTHERN PENS Wednesdays at 1 pm @ Rosebud Library (Rosebud) Kaye 5985 6773 southernpens@live. com.au MORNINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP Fridays at 10 am & 7:30 pm @ Albert Street Community House (Mornington) 5975 4772 www. morningtoncci.com.au WRITER’S BLOCK MEETING Fortnightly on Saturdays at 10 am (November 1 & 15) @ Cube 37 at Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Contact: Fran 0438 890 217 or seagull25@optus.com.au FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS, PENINSULA BRANCH Third Sunday of the month at 1:45 pm @ Albert Street Community Contact House (Mornington) Contact: peninsulafaw@mail.com READINGS BY THE BAY Last Sunday of the month at 2pm Mordialloc @ Neighbourhood House (Mordialloc) 9587 8757 mairi@ozemail.com.au AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY TALK: ART, DESIRE & BEAUTY IN ANCIENT GREECE Friday, November 7 at 5:30 pm at Peninsula Community Theatre (Mornington) @ Peninsula Community Theatre (Mornington) morningtonpeninsula@adfas.org.au or www. adfas.org.au MATTHEW REILLY: AUTHOR TALK Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm @ Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au POETRY FOR PAGE OR STAGE POETRY WORKSHOP WITH ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Wednesday, November 19 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm @ Frankston Library Long Room (Frankston) Free, but bookings essential 9784 1020 THOMAS KENEALLY: AUTHOR TALK Tuesday, December 2 at 7 pm @ Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www. thefac.com.au LIVE N’ LOCAL READINGS FROM LOCAL WRITERS Thursday, December 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm @ Mornington Peninsula Library (Mornington) Free, but bookings essential 5950 1820 www. ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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VISUAL ARTS A CARING WORLD SHARES CHILDREN’S GROUP SHOW, THE BODY, THE LAND, THE MEMORY: YVONNE TORRICO, LEE GOLLER, CARMEN GROSTAL Until Saturday, November 11: A Caring World Shares; The Body, The Land, The Memory Opens November 8 from 2 – 4 pm with a meet the artists. Exhibition runs until Saturday, November 29 @ G3 Artspace, Shirley Burke Theatre (Parkdale) CUBE 37 GALLERY PRESENTS: SOUTHERN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS EXHIBITION Tuesday, November 11 to Thursday, November 20 @ Cube 37 Gallery at Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) 9784 1896 www.thefac.com.au HEATHLAND & WATER: ANNE FORWOOD, COLOUR ME CRAZY: BAYLEY HOUSE Until Thursday, November 13: Heathland & Water; Wednesday, November 19 to Thursday, December 18: Colour Me Crazy @ ARTrium Exhibition Space at Bayside City Council Corporate Centre (Sandringham) www.bayside.vic.gov.au FAC CURVED WALL PRESENTS: SABRA LAZARUS Until Saturday, November 15 on Curved Wall, Main Foyer @ Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GALLERY PRESENTS: THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE Until Sunday, November 16 @ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (Mornington) 5975 4399 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au OAK HILL GALLERY PRESENTS: LITTLE ARCHIES EXHIBITION, PENINSULA POSTCARDS EXHIBITION Until Sunday, November 16: Little Archies, Until November 28: Peninsula Postcards @ Oak Hill Gallery (Mornington) 5973 4299 www. oakhillgallery.com.au MORNINGTON LIBRARY FOYER EXHIBITION PRESENTS: MPRG FRIENDS STUDENT PORTRAIT EXHIBITION, ANNIE DOWD Until Sunday, November 16: MPRG Friends Student Exhibition; Friday, November 21 to Friday, December 19: Annie Dowd @ Mornington Library (Mornington) Enquires: Andrea Ebsworth 5950 1716 MCCLELLAND GALLERY PRESENTS: ALEX SETON: LAST RESORT, MAP 12: CHRISTOPHER LANGTON ‘THIS IS NOT A LIFESAVING DEVICE, MCCLELLAND SCULPTURE SURVEY & AWARD Sunday, November 16 to Sunday, February 8, 2015: Last Resort & ‘This is not a lifesaving device’; Sunday, November 23 to Sunday, July 19, 2015: McClelland Sculpture Survey & Award @ McClelland Sculpture & Gallery Park (Langwarrin) 9789 1671 www.mcclellandgallery.com DONNE DI SICILIA: WOMEN OF SICILY: “STITCH

BY STITCH” (ROSETTA PAVONE), ART NOW: BENTLEIGH SECONDARY COLLEGE

Until Thursday, November 20: “Stitch By Stitch” Opening Thursday, November 27 with a meet the artists from 6 – 8 pm: Art Now. Exhibition runs until Tuesday, December 2 @ G1 Gallery Kingston Arts Centre (Moorabin)

PENINSULA ARTS SOCIETY WORKSHOP WITH CATHERINE HAMILTON: OILS Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm @ Peninsula Arts Society (Frankston South) 9775 2640 www. peninsulaartssociety.org.au

MANYUNG GALLERY AT SORRENTO PRESENTS MIERTJE SKIDMORE’S GLOBAL INHERITANCE Until Thursday, November 20 @ Manyung Gallery (Sorrento) 9787 2953 www.manyunggallery. com.au.

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CUBE 37 ART AFTER DARK PRESENTS: FEE MAHEY Until Saturday, November 22 @ Cube 37 at Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) 9784 1896 www.thefac.com.au

MORDIALLOC THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: BULLSHOT CRUMMOND Thursdays, November 13 & 20 at 8 pm, Fridays, November 7, 14 & 21 at 8 pm, Saturdays, November 8, 15, 22 ay 8 pm & Sundays, November 9 & 16 at 2:30 pm @ Shirley Burke Theatre (Parkdale) Bookings: www. mordialloctheatrecompany.com FAC AND BETHANY SIMONS PRESENT: RECEPTION: THE MUSICAL Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm @ Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www. thefac.com.au

GROMMETS, GRINDS AND GNARLY DUDES: SKATEBOARD EXHIBITION Until Sunday, November 23 September 28: @ Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre (Brighton) MANYUNG GALLERY AT MT. ELIZA PRESENTS JANINE DADDO’S WHIMSICAL BY NATURE & CHRISTABEL BLACKMAN’S ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE Until Sunday, November 23 @ Manyung Gallery (Mt. Eliza) 9787 2953 www.manyunggallery. com.au.

FAC & MALTHOUSE THEATRE PRESENT: BLAK CABARET Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 pm @ Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au FRANKSTON THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: WHOSE WIVES ARE THEY ANYWAY? Friday & Saturdays, November 21, 22, 28, 29, December 5 & 6 at 8 pm and Sundays, November 30 & December 7 at 2 pm @ Mt. Eliza Community Centre (Mt. Eliza) Bookings: 1300 665 377

DANCINGWITHLIGHT CHRISTMAS AT THE STUDIO Friday & Saturday, November 28 & 29 from 10 am to 4 pm @ Bulldog Creek Road, Merricks North. www.facebook.com/pages/Christmas-at-theStudio WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS: MONTHLY MANDALA WORKSHOPS 10 am - 5 pm on day of client’s choice @ Empowering Creations Healing and Art Centre.

Bookings: Irene 0407 543 186 irenechara@ bigpond.com ARTHAVEN SOCIAL PAINTING DAYS Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm @ Sages Cottage (Baxter) Bookings: Lorin 0412 660 495 or lorin@ arthaven.co.au IMPRO CLUB (IMPROVISATION/ACTING WORKSHOP) WITH CAROLE PATULO Saturdays from 1- 4 pm @ Southern Peninsula Arts Centre (Rosebud) Bookings: 5986 8204 www.southernpeninsulaartscentre.com ONE DAY BEGINNER’S PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA’S MANUAL MODES Sunday, November 9 from 10 am to 4 pm @ Sages Cottage (Baxter) Contact Sue Wellwood sue@wellwoodphotographics.com or 0419 679 510

FILM

MOVIEHOUSE AT KINGSTON ARTS CENTRE Wednesdays at 10:30 am on November 5 Thoroughbred (1936), November 12 Young Mr. Lincoln (1936), November 19 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), November 26 Gaslight (1944) December 3 The Optimists (1973)@ Kingston Arts Centre Black Box (Moorabin) Bookings: 9556 4440 or www.kingstonarts.com.au

Listings are at the discretion of the Arts Editor and based on information available at press time. Listings need to be brief and current. It may not be possible to fit everything in, but we’ll try if we know it’s on. Send information to: artseditor@pearlmag.com.au by the third Monday of each month. Advertisers are considered first for editorials. Ads in Pearl are inexpensive. Call 5906 5775.

PENINSULA ARTS SOCIETY DEMONSTRATION WITH ROBERT WADE: WATERCOLOUR Monday, November 17 from 1 - 3 pm @ Peninsula Arts Society (Frankston South) 9775 2640 www. peninsulaartssociety.org.au

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WITH ALIYAH STOTYN

INTERESTED IN PLANNING EVENTS?

BE THE PICK OF LIL FLICKS

Ever considered joining a Freeza committee? Well here’s your chance! The Bayside Freeza Committee, Boombox Events, is looking for new recruits to join their team in 2015. If you’re interested in being involved in planning youth events, graphic design, sound and lighting, or are looking to expand your skill base, then Bayside want you! The Committee meet on a weekly basis, organizing at least five events per year, including Summer Beach Festivals, music gigs, Battle of the Bands competitions, skate events, award nights, art exhibitions, a Halloween event and more!

Kingston Youth Services is running it’s annual Lil’ Flicks Short Film Competition this year, with the presentation night scheduled to take place in December. Lil’ Flicks encourages young people to create a family friendly 2-7 minute film on a topic or issue of their interest. These videos are then presented to an audience of family and friends, and are voted on by panel of Kingston Youth Services staff and young people. The winner will receive an offer for a film-making intensive, and the top 3 will receive gift vouchers. Awards will be presented at the screening on December 4 at the Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale.

Entries close on Friday November 7 at 5pm, so start filming!

For more information and to enter, contact Paul from Kingston Youth Services on 1300 369 436, or email him at paul.corb@kningston.vic.gov.au.

Head to www.facebook.com/ baysidefreeza to see what they’ve been up to, and if you’re interested in joining them, Drop an email to freeza@bayside. vic.gov.au.

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GET IN THE KINGSTON SKATE OF MIND

SAVE THE BEACHSIDE DATE

Kingston Youth Services and the Freeza committee, Fuse Productions, proudly present the annual Skate of Mind event.

This event will showcase the raw talent within the local youth community of Kingston, with skate, BMX, scooter, and blades competitions. Also on the day will be music, stalls, entertainment, henna body art, face painting, prizes, and a variety of food vendors. This free event will be held on November 15 at Sir William Fry Reserve, on the corner of Bay Street and Nepean Highway in Highett. This is a fully supervised, smoke, drug, and alcohol free event.

For more information contact Kingston Youth Services on 1300 369 436.

Save the date for Bayside’s second Beachside Youth Festival this summer, set to be bigger and better than ever! This Valentines Day, Green Point in Brighton will come alive with the melodies of big name bands, and the excitement of a festival atmosphere… all down at Green Point in Brighton.

Keep an eye out for updates on the Bayside City Council website, http://www. bayside.vic.gov.au/youth.

OPEN THE MIC LATE NOVEMBER

SWEAT THIS SUMMER Get fit this spring with Bayside City Council’s new summer fitness program. The fitness program will give young people, aged 12 and over, the opportunity to participate in a wide range of fitness activities, such as boxing, circuit, beach sessions, and much more.

This free program will run between 4:15 – 5:45pm on Wednesdays in Term 4, finishing up with the last session on December 3. These free sessions will be held at the Peterson Youth Centre in Highett.

For more information and to register, visit www.bayside.vic.gov.au/youth, or contact Bayside Youth Services on 9599 4622.

Get ready for the final Open Mic Night for 2014 with Bayside Freeza Committee’s, Boombox Events. On November 28, from 7pm to 10pm, the Brighton Town Hall will come alive with performances from local bands, soloists, comedians, ventriloquists, contortionists, and more!

“So far the response has been great, and we have seen some very talented young artists take to the stage,” says Emily, a youth worker with the committee. So don’t miss your last chance to enjoy the musical delights of some of Bayside’s most talented youth! There will be free tea, coffee and hot choccie on offer, and a canteen to purchase snacks. This is a free, fully supervised, all ages event that is strictly drug, alcohol, and smoke free.

For more information and to register, contact Emily at Bayside City Councils Youth Services on 9599 4622.

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BECOME A PORTSEA CAMP LEADER!

$125,000 investment in Hastings

youth programs

MPYS is excited to offer the opportunity for 20 young people to participate in FREE training to become camp leaders at the Portsea camp!

Details are: • 20 places available • 10th- 12th December 2014 (after exams and a great start to summer!)

• Great volunteering experience • Open to young people on the Mornington Peninsula aged 16-18 years and interested in the outdoor/recreation field.

Contact Laura on 5950 1666 or Nicola@mornpen.vic.gov.au to secure a spot!

For more information, please contact Seb Stewart on 8765 2626, 0405 963 361 or sebstewart@headspacefrankston.org.au

PENINSULA PRIDE

‘A safe, friendly and inclusive environment to be who you really want to be’ Weekly drop in groups for Same Sex Attracted & Gender Diverse young people and their straight allies in Rosebud and Frankston: • Rosebud under 18s – The YLounge Tuesdays 4-6pm • Frankston Under 18s – headspace Frankston Wednesday 3.30-6pm • Frankston 18-25s- Monash University Frankston Campus Thursday 4.30-7pm.

For more information, please contact Seb Stewart on 8765 2626, 0405 963 361 or sebstewart@headspacefrankston.org.au

The Victorian Coalition Government is investing $125,000 in Hastings to help young people develop skills, build confidence and make new connections for life after school. Recently, the Member for Hastings Neale Burgess announced the “iConnect 2” group in Hastings will receive funding to support a range of local initiatives for young people.

The “iConnect 2” program will build on the successes of iConnect that has been delivered across the Peninsula over the past three years by Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services. In addtition, a partnership with Advance, a community-based, registered training organisation, will see further youth engagement and delivery of localised community Initiatives that will be initiated and led by participants. iConnect2 will focus on six, individual themes with participants having complete ownership of the Initiatives pertaining to these themes. The chosen themes are: 1. Arts; 2. Workplace/Enterprise; 3. Health; 4. Environment; 5. Diversity; 6. Community.

The investment in Hastings forms part of the Napthine Government’s $12 million Engage program, where more than 100 Victorian organisations are assisting young people to make the most of volunteering and mentoring opportunities, helping them to develop wide-ranging skills for education, training and employment.

For more information visit www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

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MPYS WIN STATE WIDE AWARD! The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), in partnership with the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic), presents the READYS (Recognising Excellence Awards for Delivering Youth Services) for local governments, organisations and individuals working to make a difference in the lives of young Victorians.

These awards aim to recognise excellence in youth service delivery and youth work in Victoria and to celebrate the unique and innovative ways we work with young people across the State.

The team at Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services are humbled by the recognition and recognise that it is the combined effort of the passionate workers and community partnerships that come together which makes us proud of the quality service we can provide to young people on the Mornington Peninsula!

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TAKING THE ALTERNATIVE

OCEAN GROVE GOING STRONG

The boys in Ocean Grove have been fighting on this year with countless shows, tours and weekenders, the pressures been on and these locals boys are yet to crack. Since we caught up with them in May, OG have put themselves through a line-up change and have dropped some sneaky new songs in live shows, for all the information you need, we caught up with Dale Tanner again to give us the drop on what is going down.

It’s been 6 months since we had a proper sit down chat with OG, and so much has happened “The last 6 months have been pretty wild!” Tanner says, “We’ve really seen some hard work come to fruition with two national tours in that time, including the Faceless tour with Buried In Verona & Fit For A King, and also an International tour of New Zealand with our friends Advocates. The response we’ve had to the new music we’ve been putting out, especially our new single ‘Backbone’, has been mind-blowing. Just last weekend we played the Fight to Survive festival in Sydney, and the reception we received was very reassuring in regard to all the hard work we had put in to the past six months.” But the year can never be over for the ever energetic Ocean Grove, there’s never a break and they’re always going full throttle. This December OG will be hitting the road with arguably Australia’s heaviest act Graves on a national tour, touching down in places they’ve yet had the chance to play, most notably Perth. The boys are really amped for this tour. They’ve tested the waters already with Graves, having played numerous shows together, and the dynamic between the two bands promises to deliver something special come December.

Ocean Grove are in the midst of a line-up change, and unfortunately have lost the uniquely talented Matt Kopp from live shows but gained Hands Of Hope’s ex guitarist Mathew Henley, who had been filling in for Kopp on the road when he was unable to perform- Tanner says “. Chucking Matt Henley onto the line-up as rhythm guitarist has in ways tightened the screws on our live performance.

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confidence of delivering a solid live performance, with knowledge we’ll have someone to look to when shit hits the fan gear-wise. We do however make this change at the expense of Matt Kopp’s chaotic live antics and shrill live backing vocals, something I think we’ve all in ways had to compensate for in our own performances.” On the matter of backing vocals, Mr Tanner will be taking over full time for both heavy and clean backings.

Honestly its mind boggling that a band that came straight outta the Mornington Peninsula has played with such notable acts and still has so much more to come. Stays tuned for information on tours and keep active on Ocean Grove’s social networks- they always have something out there that’s worth nothing down.

24 HUNDRED STORE If you’ve been part of “The Scene” long enough you’ve definitely heard of the 24 Hundred Store, nestled away in Wangaratta Street Richmond 24 Hundred is a haven for all lovers of alternate music housing; vinyl records, band shirts and an array of miscellaneous band merchandise. Bringing the feel of an old school record store to the heart of the city 24 Hundred is run by 5 staff members including store manager Duane Jackson who was more than happy to give us a little insight to how the 24 Hundred runs. Jackson himself is a lover of 80s metal, NBA and NHL and an avid supporter of the Bulls and Blackhawks as well as being involved in the hardcore scene Jackson also plays in his own band.

24 Hundred was built out of an idea between Jackson and Jaddan Commerford (company owner), the office space had a void area of no activity and Jackson saw it as a perfect opportunity for a shop front. Perfectly housed in an ideal location hidden from the main street as a protection of a bombardment of walk ins that don’t know what goes on in store, giving the store a more exclusive feel, the exclusive vibe which keeps the scene alive today. With its grand opening in February the 24 Hundred store bought a party to remember with heavy hitting acts Motionless in White, Asking Alexandria and Hacktivist joining in the sware and pulling a huge crowd along. 24 Hundred are becoming well renowned for their parties and in store

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signings having had one of the biggest up and coming hip-hop acts Allday to having In Hearts Wake earlier this month.

So really what can you find at 24 Hundred? That honestly is a good question, I remember my first trip to the store, and it was full of everything I love, almost every band you can think of has merch there and it can get pretty overwhelming! My definite advice for a person making their first trip into the physical store, check out what you want on the website, because it is so easy to get distracted by the incredible amount of musical goodies. Have a look on 24hundred.net and plan what you’re going to get, then you can just ask the staff for some help, and trust me they’re always willing to help out, they have the best customer service down there and they’re always welcoming to everyone!

Second best bit about 24 Hundred? You can now pick up a copy of PEARL there!

If you want to know more about 24 Hundred and want to keep updated on their sales and in store performances, Follow them on Instagram (@24hundrednet) like their Facebook (www.facebook. com/24HundredNet) and definitely get yourself onto their mailing list to find out the cool stuff before it happens (available at www.24hundred.net). If any of you happen to head down have a quick chat with their staff and tell them Pearl sent you! bayside & mornington peninsula

HARDCORE HAND OF MERCY CALENDAR with Milli Ransom

NOVEMBER 14TH- AVERSIONS CROWN ‘TYRANT’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR W/MOLOTOV SOLUTION Brisbane extremists Aversions Crown are proud to announce the Tyrant Australian Tour, invading the nation this November with American deathcore sluggers Molotov Solution in tow. Check them out at Geelong Courthouse Arts (60 Little Malop Street, Geelong) 14TH- HAND OF MERCY ‘RESOLVE TOUR’ W/ VOID OF VISION & HELLIONS Since forming in 2007, Sydney hardcore band Hand Of Mercy have been impressing crowds across the world and sharing stages with some of the biggest names in their genre and this November they will hit the stage at Phoenix Youth Centre with Hellions and Void of Vision. Catch the boys down at Phoenix Youth Center (72 Buckley St, Footscray) and have a KB with the boys!

21ST- TROPHY EYES ‘MEND, MOVE ON’ TOUR W/ ENDLESS HEIGHTS, LANDSCAPES & COLUMBUS After just announcing their upcoming debut full-length, Mend, Move On, which was released in Australia on October 31st, 2014 via Hopeless Records/Unified, the Newcastle lads in Trophy Eyes have announced they will be touring the nation with Endless Heights, Landscapes all the way from the UK and Columbus. Head down to Wrangler Studios (8C Whitely Parade, West Footscray) and check this show out.

23RD- ESPY ARTIST SHOWDOWN – FINAL The FINAL for the Espy Artist Showdown with a massive line up of amazing up and coming local acts on Nov 23rd, Our mates over at Cyprus will be on this mega line up invading your earholes with some progressive, experimental, fusion metal, be sure to chuck them a mention at the door! Event will be held at the Esplanade Hotel (11 The Esplanade, St Kilda) in the Gershwin Room.

Hand Of Mercy are going HAM and have so much new stuff to throw at you guys it’s ridiculous! New video, new album, new vocalist and a tour coming up! Personally I think the addition of Nick Bellringer as vocalist has given Hand Of Mercy a whole new edge and I’m really enjoying it, it’s like they’ve reinvented their sound, which makes me so much more keen to see them on tour later this month.

Hand Of Mercy’s sound is almost like Hundredth if they didn’t have cleans, which I quire like from them, which is saying something because I’m not a fan of constant screams, but something about Hand of Mercy’s new vocalist has made me love this grouchy type scream. The tour is touching down in Melbourne for a hefty 2 shows, so you pretty much have no excuse to miss this tour. There’s not much else I know personally so in search of some more stuff to tell you guys, I caught up with Dawson (Bassist) to find out everything you need to know about the tour and the new release!

Now first, quite obviously, on the new release, expect a new vocalist, if you haven’t already heard him and would like a cheeky lil sneak peek check out the music video for Desperate Measures, you might actually see yourself in the video, because I sure found myself

looking terrified at a show! The Desperate Measures music video features quite a lot of moshing and it looks intense, so being someone who doesn’t mosh myself, I asked for advice, Dawson says, “Stay on the edges for a bit and get a feel for how things are moving, it’s like when you play with a skipping rope as a kid, you check out how fast its moving and get a feel for it before you dive right in!” I don’t know about you, but it think this is pretty helpful advice, even though I’m still 100% terrified about jumping in the mosh!

So on the Resolve Tour you should be expecting the unexpected, Hand Of Mercy will be joined by Hellions and our home boys in Void Of Vison! I’m 100% recommending you head to these shows, if it was reasonable I’d encourage you to follow them around and go to all 17 shows- but that could be weird, so don’t do that, but what you should do to show the Hand Of Mercy boys some love is pick up some merch and their new album, which coincidently happens to be at my favourite store of all time 24 Hundred (http://www.24hundred. net/ )or of course at the merch tables on the tour!

Be sure to make this Melbourne show memorable to encourage the boys to come back to us, and get your tickets for the tour!

ONLY I THE DEVILS MUSIC (INDEPENDENT) “Only I“ dropped their first EP in March this year entitled The Devils Music these local rockers have thrown together some well noted genres to create almost an individual sound. The pop punk riffs accompanied with hardcore vocals are juxtaposed with powerful spoken word cleans making every breakdown more powerful than the last.

The most powerful song on this release has got to be the fifth track Brothers Of A Broken Home that is sure to become an anthem that plays on the heart strings. This powerful ballad cries out for the unity of those who feel alone and acts as a reminder that you’re never really solitary and there’s always someone there. This message truly hits home on the chorus of “We will never be alone, we’re all brothers of a broken home […]”

The third track Living (Til’ Death) is a clear-cut display of not only the vocal range of this band but also the creativity of the music, this particular track sounds a lot like Dream On Dreamers Downfall. This lyrical incantation hypnotizes the listener and resonates on a deeper level, this creative passionate display of local talent is worthy of some home town support for sure.

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his month I chatted with Reuben, who makes up one half of the delicious duo Peking Duk. The guys graced our airwaves in 2012 with a remix of Passion Pit’s Take A Walk, following this saw the release of tracks Way You Are, Feels Like and High (feat Nicole Millar) which has just gone double platinum. Their latest, Take Me Over (feat Ben from Safia) has gotten some great airtime and support from Triple J. Earlier this month the pair took home Best Dance Single at the Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards and have since been nominated for an Aria Award. With an album in the works for 2015, Peking Duk tunes are best served at high volume for maximum satisfaction.

PEARL: What’s on for the rest of the year?

REUBEN: Stereosonic is coming up… That’s going to be a fun tour. We’ve always dreamt of doing a full tour and now we are. After that, just keep making tunes, playing shows and try to start work on an album.

Find out more about Peking Duk via their Soundcloud page (www.soundcloud.com/ pekingduk) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/pekingduk).

JESSICA TAYLOR

PEARL: First of all, congratulations on the ARIA nomination.

REUBEN: Thanks, it’s pretty crazy hey. It was a huge surprise when we got told. We woke up in Ubud (Bali) after our show in Bali and I was overlooking a rice paddock (laughs) I was like hooly dooly!

PEARL: In February this year you guys released High (feat Nicole Miller) which got some massive air time on Triple J. Do you think this was the track that propelled you to where you are at now?

REUBEN: Yeah, I suppose that and The Way You Are, were massive milestone tracks for us. We were in the states when we first put out High and after a few weeks we got back to Australia and had a show in Perth and the difference between our gigs was phenomenal. Immediately every gig straight after that was more packed, there were more fans it was crazy.

PEARL: When you and Adam sit down and start writing music what inspires you?

REUBEN: Well I get super inspired by listening to entire albums, like at the moment Alt Jay and Little Dragon I’m In love with. I’ve also started listening to The Jimmy Hendrix experience again. Adam, I believe is getting super inspired by a bit of drake and the backing beats in his tracks, we are both inspired by Jai Pool. There is a lot of exciting music that’s inspiring us; we are very musically inspired by other music (laughs).

PEARL: Your latest track with Safia, Take Me Over has just been released it’s such a catchy feel good tune, how did you come to work together?

REUBEN: It started off as another song and it was a remix through an LA band. We tried making a sick remix and before we knew it we said the vocals we are remixing are pretty average and the label wasn’t that pumped about it. So we were like screw this, we ditched the vocals off the top and started thinking about new vocalists. I guess we were really big fans of the first two Safia songs so we reached out to Ben on Facebook, it was good news when we got a reply. He said you know let’s do this. We started jamming some melodies and then Ben sent over the chorus for Take Me Over, we were like yeah, this is it.

PEARL: Who else would you like to collaborate with in the future?

REUBEN: There is this chick Asha from France, even Aussies we would love to work with Meg Mac, Americans like Banks, Little Dragon, hooley dooley that would be good! The list is pretty endless but that’s all just girls I realised (laughs) guys would be cool as well.

PEARL: You guys are playing at Beyond the Valley music festival over New Years down at Phillip Island, have you ever been down there to Phillip Island before?

REUBEN: I’ve never been there before but I’ve heard there are penguins. This kid in Bali came to deliver breakfast to my room and he asked what country I was from. I said Australia and he asked if I had been to Phillip Island and I was like no, he said oh my dream is to go to Phillip Island and see the Casey Stoner (laughs).

PEARL: Will you be staying down there?

REUBEN: It’s a pretty busy period for us so it will be very in and out, but we will try to soak it up every step along the way as much as we can. Apart from that I definitely do want to go back and spend a few weeks at the island because I’ve heard its pretty amazing.

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BORIS BREJCHA, THE JOKER “High-Tech Minimal is the intelligent music of tomorrow.” Say Hello to German mastermind - Mr. Boris Brejcha. From a young age, he grew interest towards his father being a drummer in a band and his brother being a pianist – which taught him a few tricks of the trade. Shortly after he began with a few lessons in music school, which helped him a lot when he began producing electronic music.

At this stage he was into Hardcore, Rave, Trance and Techno music, the unique sound was growing at a rapid rate. “I was fascinated and had already in mind to produce this kind of music one day.” Since 2006 as a DJ, he has only played his own tracks, none others from any other producers. “Listening to me as a DJ is like an emotional Trip. I produce music like I feel in that moment… In the early age I really loved ATB and Kai Tracid, then later on a lot of Der Dritte Raum, they were just awesome in that time.”After 6 years of working with the label Harthouse, he has concluded there with his last album Feurfalter (Part 1 & 2). He has since embarked a new journey and has launched his own label, F*cking Serious.

“I was around 12 when I bought the Playstation 1 along with the music production program Music. From that day on I used all my free time to produce electronic music. I did not even meet my friends anymore in that time. The fascination was so big and I was so overwhelmed about all the things you can do with electronic music. For sure it was much more less then today with all this crazy synths and plugins. But I was young :-) and it was just incredible.”

The birth of the Joker Mask – a unique concept which would set him apart from the rest of the DJ’s out there. “I was thinking about my upcoming first gig, about Brazil and their carnival in Rio… Since then I used it almost every time. Nowadays, my fans know – Boris Brejcha is the Joker, and they like to see it. In the end, you can create a special atmosphere with that mask, the music and light. I like that combination.”

“There is no genre where you can put my music. I do not produce 100% Techno or House.

My music is different. It is like I am walking between underground and a bit of commercial because of my melodies. Due to my first releases being in the Minimal genre, I use that also in my tracks today… I wanted to give this genre a new name, a more modern name. The end result I came up with “High-Tech Minimal.”

Along with the already killer lineup… the local fellas from 100% and Bring The Noize Entertainment will be taking over the Future Perfect Renegade Floor from 3pm Friday to 3am Saturday Morning. Pop by and say Hello to artists such as: Steve Ward, Johnny Canik, Zac

Agwa, Alize, Red bull, The Incredible Artist Marlo, Sol Republic, Pioneer and many more. It came to the crunch and I was picked winner of the Wild Card DJ Competition for the Melbourne ‘Your Shot 2014’. As a result, I’ll be performing at one of the world’s biggest festivals Stereosonic 2014 in December. It was the best weekend in my career as a DJ so far, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

PEARL: Where can people catch you?

RILEY: I still am performing locally and you can catch me at my residency at Unique Thursdays in Frankston every week, as well as the Bay Hotel In Mornington and other appearances at Hidden Forest and Portsea Hotel.

RHYS RILEY: LOCAL PROFILE

FLANAGANS THURSDAY RACHEL WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY

NAME: Rhys Riley FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/djrhysriley INSTAGRAM: Horobin_rhysriley SPONSORS: Nena & Pasadena Clothing BOOKINGS: rhys.horobin@hotmail.com PEARL: Tell us a bit about yourself, Rhys?

RILEY: I’m 23 years of age living in Mornington. I first started DJ’ing just over two and a half years ago, teaching myself and entered my first DJ competition hosted by Seany B at the Bay Hotel Mornington. I was in a duo at the time and made it to the finals, finishing runner up. From then on, I fell in love with spinning music from behind a booth. There’s no better feeling than seeing someone smile as a result of what you’re playing.

It’s amazing.

PEARL: How has your career grown since that initial comp?

RILEY: Well, my main dream was to be in front of a big crowd and that’s now come true. I competed against over one hundred DJ’s, hand picked from YourShot Management out of 1000’s of applicants. Over a breathtaking two days, I was judged by the best from Onelove, 360Agency, Budweiser,

Depetro, Less Is Moar, Jiay Mills, Ben Mac, Robyn Gold, Rimmy, Nickelodeon, Clipping, Code Luke, Budha and Cheap Thrills. Providing you with everything from top-notch Deep House, Techno, Minimal & Psy-Trance.

“Earthcore last year was amazing.” Brejcha returns this year: dotting i’s, crossing t’s and ticking all boxes from the main floor on the Saturday morning, November 28 from 1:303:00am, www.earthcore.com.au for tickets or more information. Head to www.pearlhq. com.au to read the full-length exclusive Brejcha interview and for more info, visit www. borisbrejcha.de.

JESSICA TAYLOR / JIAY MILLS

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T R AC K RE VIE WS

WITH ANDERS JAEGER www.soundcloud.com/andersjaeger

YEARS & YEARS – Real Band trio ‘Years & Years’ out of London have put together one of the ‘catchiest’ and perfectly assembled pieces I’ve heard of the genre. This alternative sound is heading into this ‘new sound’ territory with its creative vocal hooks and its pop synths. It’s a song that you’ll want to hear again and again and you wont know what it is exactly that makes you want more, I guess that’s what makes a great song.

AUTRE NE VEUT – Counting This is one of the songs where the idea that everyone is equal seems ridiculous.

Arthur Ashin (Autre Ne Veut) is a creative genius; I couldn’t talk more highly of this track, its filled fluttering synths, scattered percussion and mind-boggling vocals that send an ecstasy like sensation. There is so much going on in this song but it just works. A simple conclusion for such a complex piece.

Sander Van Doorn B2B Oliver Heldens - This It came out of nowhere, the SVD x OH colab ‘This’ all of a sudden struck #1 in the Beatport Overall Charts, check it out and see why. The boys released a mixtape to accompany the release which depicts an electrifying hour of dance music’s hottest tunes from two of the most talented artists around. Sander Van Doorn and Oliver Heldens. It kicks off with a mighty underground sound as they hypnotizr you with a beautiful composition of deep tracks including everything from Chocolate Puma, Chris Count, and various edits and remixes from Oliver Heldens to shape this into an unforgettable hour you’ll want to relive over and over. www.soundcloud.com/oliverheldens/sander-vandoorn-oliver-heldens-this-original-mixout-now

Future Music

F*** U ALL THE TIME (Shlohmo Remix) – Jeremih Known for his dark/down-tempo style, Shlohmo does not disappoint with this remix of Jeremih. With its trap infused percussion and creepy synths, it really takes you on a journey; maybe to a place you wouldn’t show your mother… You can’t help but feel bulletproof listening to this track. It’s grimy and dirty and you love it. Filled with haunting vocals, it really is such a powerful song, Certainty a song that I’m glad to set to repeat as every time is better than the last.

SOLITUDE – Drew Hill I guess this is ‘Deep House’, or maybe its ‘chill-out’ or maybe its ‘Deep/Chill/Electronic/ House/Lounge?’. No songs these days seem to have simply one genre, and its great.

‘Solitude’ is such a great track I would simply label it as ‘nice’, you automatically are filled with a sense of calm, all of a sudden things like bills, work and studying don’t seem to matter because for the next five and a half minutes nothing matters but this perfectly executed bundle of sounds. If heaven was in music, I have a feeling this is what it would sound like.

EDEN – Ben Khan Not too much is known about the man going by the name ‘Ben Khan’ and I guess that correlates with his music, honestly not too sure what I’m listening to but I like it! I really like it. It’s a great example of the right sounds doing the right thing at the right time, everything about this song is on point. From the dark brass sound to the high-pitched ‘bird like’ vocal shouts and the groovy guitar riff, this song is for the ages. I would not be surprised if we start hearing this man on the radio anytime soon! Remember the name.

Festival

FIRST ROUND LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT DROPS

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CRUZE MORNINGTON

Every year, Future Music Festival up the game with a line-up of music’s biggest names. Late last month the national festival, with plans to tour Australia this coming February and March have delivered their 2015 monstrosity.

Rap superstar Drake heads the top of the bill with his full band setup. The Canadian visionary will be making his long overdue debut trip to Australia with Future Music festival. But wait, there’s more.

Back by popular demand, heavy handed Avicii will be returning back to Australia wielded with a whole new album full of tunes once the date rolls ‘round.

Future have also lined up two of electronic music’s best live per-

formers, The Prodigy will be coming to cause a ruckus as usual, along with the South African rap-rave innovators Die Antwoord making their much anticipated return.

If you haven’t already rang Nan and given her your suggestion for a Christmas present, make sure you also tell her that the lineup doesn’t stop there. Martin Garrix, Example, Signma, 2Chainz, Kiesza, Klingande, Robin Schulz, Nero, Gorgon City, Blasterjaxx, Bassjackers, Tchami, Carnage, Throttle, Cocoon, Sven Vath, Art Department, Apollonia, Yellow Claw and many more massive acts still to be announced.

Sunday March 8 at Flemington Racecourse. It’s a date. Head to www.futuremusicgroup.com.au for more info or to keep up to date with upcoming lineup announcements. Heck why not… tell Nan she’s coming too.

JIAY MILLS

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