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Maiden voyage Stephen Bisset caught up with Sean Cook from Newcastle indie-punks Maids to find out just what they have in store for 2014.

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Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star cast in this hilarious comedy caper that has its sights set on lampooning the US credit crunch fiasco. A luxury condo manager (Stiller) leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire gets away with the perfect crime, the unlikely crew of amateur thieves enlists the help of petty crook Slid (Murphy) to steal the 20 million dollars.

Big Scary Thursday, March 13 • Manning Bar, University of Sydney Union It’s been a big year for Melbourne duo Big Scary since the release of their celebrated sophomore album ‘Not Art’ in late June.

‘Not Art’ reflects the band’s development and maturity as it expands musical spheres with its authentic blend of gentle piano, trembling guitar and vocals and hip-hop production.

It’s no surprise, then that, ‘Not Art’ has attracted much attention and praise, scoring them two ARIA nominations for ‘Breakthrough Artist’ and ‘Best Independent Release’ as well as a handful of noms for the 2013 Australian Independent Record Awards. The album continues to show its influence, receiving a nomination for the 9th Australian Music Prize.

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It may’ve taken way longer than it should have, but two of the biggest action stars in the history of celluloid, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, are together at last and the result is just as you might expect. Machismo overload. Stallone stars as Ray Breslin – the world’s foremost authority of prison security. After analysing every high security prison and learning survival skills so he can design escapeproof prisons, he's framed and incarcerated in a master prison he designed himself. Here, Breslin meets Schwarzenegger’s German terrorist Rottmayer and the pair but pool their brawn to escape the unescapable.

Silly but fun.

Guided By Voices Motivational Jumpsuit Out Now While ‘Motivational Jumpsuit’ may not be the most impressive album in indie-rock heroes Guided By Voices canon, it is certainly the best since their 2010 reunion.

There is a lot of ground to be covered here, but Bob Pollard and co do it at a fantastic speed. With 20 songs clocking in at just 38 minutes, ‘Motivational Jumpsuit’ skips effortlessly from the rough psychedelia of ‘Evangeline Dandelion’ to the lurching and swaggering rock of ‘Planet Score’. As per usual, Pollard’s creative foil Tobin Sprout provides much of the albums “sweet spots” - most notably the super catchy ‘Record Level Love’. If you are familiar with some of the GBV classics like Alien Lanes, Mag Earwhig or Bee Thousand, you’d know that a Guided

By Voices album is chock a block full of swirling indie rock anthems but tempered with intriguing musical interludes.

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somehow, everything seemed to just come together.”

Anyone that has seen Maids live will know that one apt word to describe their set is “big” and Cook said that one of the main focuses of the band was to replicate that “bigness” when it came time to hit the studio. To that end, they enlisted the services of Lindsay Gravina [The Living End, Roland S Howard, Cosmic Psychos] to oversee production duties who, well and truly sprinkled even more sonic heaviness over proceedings.

Now that the band are well-and-truly up and running, Cook said they were looking to get another release out this year and, given the changes to songwriting approaches, you can expect the next release to be even bigger.

“Yeah, we’ve been thinking quite seriously about getting something out this year so we’re refining ideas at the moment – we’re probably looking to record a couple of songs and release a single, hopefully by August at the earliest,” he said.

“Before we started touring a lot, most of the songs were written as a band, but now it’s more of a case of each of us coming up with stuff then taking it to the band and we’ve all gone through different pathways in terms of what influences us which will definitely show up on the new stuff – ideas and structures are changing all the time, which is really exciting.”

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heir self-titled debut EP may’ve been out and doing its thing for a while now, but if recent shows for Newcastlebased four-piece Maids are anything to by, there’s still plenty of life left in the kinetic, sludgy and riff-heavy slab yet.

“Yeah, it’s been great – we’ve been super busy,” drummer/singer Sean Cook told TE. “We started off the year playing a massive New Years show with DZ Deathrays, Step Panther and Chicks Who Love Guns which was awesome and we’ve just done a quick run up to Brisbane andn one to WA which was great.

“We’ve found that as we’re going back to these places that our fanbase seems to be growing and everything is seeming a little more concrete now which is just awesome.

Despite only being a band for the past two years, the boys – Cook, Matthew James (guitar), Nathan Berryman (guitar) and Dylan Thomas (bass) met as young tackers in primary school but it wasn’t until post-high school that their musical visions aligned.

“Yeah we all went to the same primary school together and after high school we all played in various bands and then,

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elbourne rock and roll twopiece, The Stiffys, are heading our way in support of their second EP ‘We Are Groovy Boys’.

The boys are still riding high on a huge national tour last year in which they supported ‘Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job’ star David Leibe Hart and after some time off filming and selling exercise vids on Ebay they are champing at the bit to hit the road again.

“Our manager says that we have too much time on our hands and we have to get back out on the road for our own

safety,” bass player Jason Leigh said.

The new record is an unexpected turn for the previously erection-based duo, who decided to record in a professional studio (Melbourne’s Sing Sing) for the first time and expand their thematic content.

“This is the first time we’ve ever had a record in the shops before and we’re really excited because the ladies will probably know all the words to our songs,” drummer Adam Stagg said.

Catch the Stiffys at the Great Northern Hotel on Saturday, February 22.

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hey’ve been called Australia’s premier rocksteady reggae outfit (although they prefer to be labelled as the third best rocksteady band in Bondi) and if you’ve caught one of King Tide’s many memorable performances in Newcastle, you’d know that this descriptor couldn’t be more apt.

The band are heading our way again for what promises to be a night of thick grooves at the Small Ballroom and frontman Tony Hughes said the proposition of playing Newcastle was always an enticing one.

“We’ve always loved playing Newcastle it’s just such a great music city and you people really know how to show us a good time – hopefully we can return the favour.

Since forming eight years ago to fill a “roots music night” at a Bondi hotel, the band haven’t looked back with four albums and an ARIA nomination under their belt – not to mention slots at such festivals as Womadelaide, Ragamuffin, the Great escape, Peats Ridge and Sub Sonic.

“Yeah, I was playing in another band and after that wrapped up the guy that booked the bands at the beach Road Hotel in Bondi asked me to get something together for a roots mousic thing they were running on a Thursday – just when I thought I was out they pulled me back in,” he laughed.

“I basically got together some grooves I liked, sent them out to everyone in the band and said ‘see you at the gig’ – the rest as they say is history.

It may’ve been a while since King Tide layed down any wax – with their last studio album ‘Roots Pop Reggae’ dropping in 2009, however, Hughes said the band were having too much fun playing live at the moment.

“It’s a completely different energy onstage to what it’s like in the studio,” he said.

“I’d even say that we’re two different bands – in the studio everything is a lot more thought out even though we record as live as possible, but onstage it’s more about the feeling – and it’s that feeling that we just love.”

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Lights Camera Action this week Everyone’s favourite pig shooting outback psychopath, Mick Taylor, is back.

If you caught director Greg McLean’s first instalment you will know that, once again, the outback is sure to become a place of unabashed horror as yet another unwitting tourist becomes a target for the crazed Mick.

This film is not for the feint of heart.

Based on the bestselling true story of heroism, courage and survival, Lone Survivor tells the incredible tale of four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralise a high-level alQaeda operative who are ambushed by the enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Faced with an impossible moral decision, the small band is isolated from help and surrounded by a much larger force of Taliban ready for war. As they confront unthinkable odds together, the four men find reserves of strength and resilience as they stay in the fight to the finish. Mark Whalberg stars alongside Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and Ben Foster.

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With films like ‘Being John Malcovich’, ‘Adaptation’ and ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ under his belt, no one could accuse Spike Jonez of thinking inside the creative box. The same can definitely be said for his latest outing ‘Her’ – a postmodern love story that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. This admittedly slow, almost dreamlike but still totally engaging film tells the story of Theodore Twombley (Joaquin Phoenix) - a writer suffering with depression and acute lonliness since the breakup of his marriage.

Twombley, who works as a letter writer, lives vicariously through the lives and loves of his clients until he buys a new computer operating system called OS-1. “It’s not just an OS, it’s a consciousness”, the ad states and Twombley quickly bonds with his OS Samantha (Scarlett Johansson) and they eventually fall in love. At it’s heart, ‘Her’ is a `slightly detached and totally subtle rom-com that is also peppered with a subtle social satire on humanity’s dependence on devices. This is a truly amazing film.

Dallas Buyers Club [Rated MA] Reviewed at Tower Cinemas, Newcastle by Amelia Parrott

Nebraska

After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks he's struck it rich, and wrangles his son into taking a road trip to claim the fortune.

Shot in black and white across four states, Nebraska tells the stories of family life in the heartland of America. Directed by Alexander Payne (‘About Schmidt’) 'Nebraska' stars Bruce Dern, Will Forte, Bob Odenkirk and Stacey Keach.

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Since the 90s, Tom Hanks’ Oscar-winning performance in 'Philadelphia' has been regarded as the ultimate on-screen portrayal of the ravages of AIDS. While 'Philadelphia’s' release at the height of AIDS hysteria did much to humanise the deadly disease, it has taken 20 years for a film to be released that explores AIDS with the same impact. A front-runner at this year’s Oscars, 'Dallas Buyers Club' follows Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey), a homophobic, redneck sparky and rodeo-hustler who is diagnosed with AIDS. McConaughey is almost unrecognisable in this role. Gaunt, emaciated and haggard, his physical transformation is all the most astounding when you consider his previous major role in 2012’s 'Magic Mike' required he be peak physical condition playing a stripper. Both Jared Leto and McConaughey flex their acting muscles big time in this flick and while McConaughey may be in for a tough fight to pick up an Oscar, going up against the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the best actor category, Leto will surely pick up a gong as support.

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f you like your music of the middle of the road variety – where everything is mapped out in neat little versechorus-verse-chorus packages, then you may want to turn the page. If however, you prefer music to challenge your senses, then Sydney-spawned experimental jazz trio The Necks should be right up your alley.

To experience a Necks show is to experience something truly unique – without any degree of hyperbole. Before stepping onstage for a Necks concert, nothing is planned or discussed between the trio – they just walk on and start playing, with minimal rehearsal. The result is a truly mesmeric and visceral experience where the interaction between piano, drums and bass creates layers upon layers of

harmonics and sonic tension that have some wags labelling them as ‘trance jazz’.

It is this uniqueness that has piqued the interest of the likes of Brian Eno, Nick Cave and Michael Gira from New York noisemakers Swans.

“People have said what we do is indescribable but basically, we just walk out there, start playing and the music slowly unwinds almost moving along of its own accord –it’s almost as though we’re conduits for the music,” drummer Tony Buck told TE. “It’s all about the interplay between the three of us onstage and also between the music and the room, which is why we love playing venues like Lizotte’s because it just works so well.”

Buck added that while all three Necks have myriad side projects - Buck plays in Glacial with Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo,

as guitarist and drummer for Transmit and duos with Berlin-based pianist Magda Mayas and Ethiopian pianist Hailu Mregia, Swanton is band leader for legendary Oz jazz outfit The Catholics while Abrahams plays in Sydney-based trio Roil as well as many Berlin-based impro ensembles – it was the interplay between the three onstage and the trust that had built up between them over 25 years together that has kept him coming back.

“Yeah, I guess in a way playing with the Necks is cathartic because of the freedom involved,” he explained. “Given the innate trust that has built up between us, I would say that it is a very safe place for all of us to be – we are all very proud and very protective of what we do in the Necks and we’re really quite chuffed and amazed we're still able to do it."

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Rolling Thunder

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resh from a highly successful US tour Irish sensation Celtic Thunder are winging their way back to Newcastle in May with a brand spanking new show, ‘Mythology’, that promises to be their biggest and best yet.

‘Mythology’ is, without a doubt, the biggest undertaking of producer Sharon Browne’s and Musical Director David Munro’s careers to date.

An impressive and imposing stage resembling an ancient stone pathway drawn from Celtic lore will be constructed plus the use of dramatic effects via lighting and choreography.

‘Mythology’ recounts the history of the Celtic People, their legends, cultures and stories, showcasing the heritage of modern-day Celts and the influences from

TE is giving you the chance to win a Celtic Thunder prize pack including a double pass to the show as well as ‘Mythology’ CDs and DVDs. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost. com.au, with ‘Celtic Thunder’ in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, March 4. Winners will be notified by phone.

their Celtic past that make them who they are today. The show includes a mix of favourites, ranging from traditional Irish fare, to international hits as well as original compositions including ‘Voices’ written

by David Munro and world renowned composer Brendan Graham (‘You Raise Me Up’).

Celtic Thunder’s ninth album, ‘Mythology’ debuted at number one on the Billboard World Music Chart and both the CD and DVD have continued to dominate music charts since its release.

In Australia, the DVD debuted at number one on the ARIA DVD chart and remained on the charts for 25 weeks reaching gold status. With stats like that it is no wonder Australia has the largest Celtic Thunder following outside of the USA.

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Newcastle gets crafty Stephen Bisset

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overs of the amber fluid are in for a treat when the Newcastle Craft Beer Week gets underway this week.

The festival will kick off this Thursday at Newcastle craft beer Mecca, The Grain Store (pictured), with the official launch party. The launch will be a celebration of the talent of our local brewers Murray’s, Hunter Beer Co, Grainfed Brewing Co, Lovedale Brewery, Morpeth Brewery and Six String Brewing Co. $45 will get you canapés and two beers from each of

the breweries. Pouring a beer is an exact science, right down to the glasswear.

That’s why the Grain Store is also hosting a Spiegelau Glass masterclass, hosted by Csilla Swain of Spiegelau on Tuesday, February 25.

Also on the Tuesday, Jason Chesworth of Hunter Belle Cheese and as seen on Channel 7s ‘My Kitchen Rules’ will be hosting a beer and cheese session. The price of both sessions is $59 and also gets you a fourglass Spiegleau pack valued at $60.

Paul Mercurio will be on hand at The Grain Store on Thursday, February 27 for a beergustation dinner that will show-

matches beer to the food, is that people are appreciating the different flavours you get with craft beer.”

“Flavour-wise, there have been beers like Kent Brown and Tooheys Old that have been really popular in Newcastle that weren’t really popular anywhere else,” he said.“Newcastle was one of the biggest markets for these beers and I guess it’s because people in Newcastle have always had a more developed pallatte.

The Newcastle Craft Beer Week is on from Thursday, February 20 to Sunday, March 2. For more information and tickets visit newcastlecraftbeerweek.com

case the best regional and costal-based breweries. All produce will be sourced from each breweries respective area and matched with each beer. Finally, on Saturday, March 1, The Grain Store will once again host Paul Mercurio for a ‘Cooking With Beer’ six-course breakfast inspired

by Mercurio’s book of the same name.

There’s little doubt that the craft beer phenomenon has well and truly taken off in the Hunter region and Grain Store owner Corey Crooks said this was due to the fact that Novocastrians have always enjoyed their beer with plenty of flavour.

“What we’ve found, being a café that

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1. Spiegleau Glass Masterclass - Highlighting the enormous difference that quality glassware makes. Hosted by Spiegelau Australia.

2. Beer & Cheese Masterclass hosted by Hunter Belle Cheese. 6.30pm - $59

THU 27 FEB THE COAST & COUNTRY DINNER

Hosted by Paul Mercurio. Country, Bridge Rd, Moo Brew, Feral, Coast, Stone & Wood, 4 Pines, Illawarra. Showcase of our regional & coastal based breweries. We will be sourcing local produce from each brewers respective area & matching it with each brewers beer. 6.30pm - $88

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Take a run at the sun Stephen Bisset

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f you’ve caught Cronulla-spawned gypsy-ska rockers Caravana Sun doing their thing, you’d know that they are a pretty formidable live concern. Having gained a reputation for injecting a great deal of emotion and raw energy into their shows, it would make sense that they would want to recapture the spirit of what they do onstage for their latest and second album ‘Aya’ – even if it meant “nudingup” for their art.

“We definitely wanted to focus on a live sound for this record,” bass player Ant Beard told TE. “We knew exactly where we wanted to go with this one, so where possible we tracked as much of it as we could live so I really think we have captured what we do onstage with this record – we’re all really proud of it.

“Although Luke[Cara, frontman] was having a bit of trouble with a guitar solo on the title track so he decided to record it in the nude. I wouldn’t say that he was suffering for his art, but we definitely were.”

If ‘Aya’ is pricking up a few ears around the country – it is thanks, in no small part to the deep groove of the album’s second single ‘Gaia’ which Beard said was possibly the most accurate representation of the band.

“Yeah, that song was written around five or six years ago, but I really think it captures the essence of what Caravana Sun is all about – it’s definitely one track off the album that I could listen to every day.”

Certainly no strangers to the rigours of the road [the band are currently smack-bang in the middle of a huge 33-date tour] Beard said the pros of touring definitely outweigh the cons.

“This run has been absolutely awesome,” he said. “We’ve been back to a lot of communities where we started playing and we’re just over the moon with the reception the new tracks have been getting – it’s been great.

“In general, though, I just think we’re really fortunate not just to be able to tour around playing music, but also to make really good-quality friendships and share special experiences with people wherever we play.”

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