Mouthzoff #13

PowerMouth Entertainment presents

Issue 13 – April 2014

Public Enemy Billy Bragg Stonefield Dallas Frasca MOJO BURNING Producer on Producer

BABY ANIMALS

Q&A with Suze DeMarchi GIG GUIDE PLUS SUNNYBOYS SOCIALS / GARAGE GOSS / GIANT

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Inside 4 Rockin’ For The Homeless

24 Easter Bunnies

5 Ask Abby

25 Sheppard

Redcliffe braces itself

Maintaining band dynamics

It’s all about the rabbits... in conversation

26 MOJO Burning

8 Sound Advice

30 MouthZoff Sunnyboys

Bruce Heath

35 Brisbane’s Crowbar

Regular writers Jae Salmon Sonic Edwards Randy G Abby Skye Angie Everingham Ben Knight Cat Anderson Matt Gleeson Mike Roberts Peter Muldoon Ian Pix Matt Thrower Dave Rowlands Bruce Heath

35 Orphaned Land

General Manager Abby Skye

Stoner/blues festival in review

Choosing the right mic Pt1

10 Roku Music Interviewed

social

Were you there?

32 Melbourne Ska Orchestra

11 Lior - live review

and Madeleine Peyroux

Laid back and sedate

Live reviews

12 Baby Animals

34 Damien Dempsey

Q&A with Suze DeMarchi

An Irish Billy Bragg?

14 Live’n’local Caught live

Venue spotlight

16 Darren Middleton Interviewed

Live review

17 Allthingslost

18 Public Enemy

36 Garage Goss 38 Producer on Producer

21 MouthZoff Talks To...

40 CD Reviews

22 Billy Bragg

42 WhatZon 5 pages of gigs to catch

Featured artist

Sonic Boom vs Stuart Stuart

Burning up the HiFi

April round-up

Amy from Stonefield

The Bard of Barking - live

Business Manager Wayne Ficnerski Photographers Ben Knight Gary Howard Brett Linsley Greg Elkenhans Hi Nrg Studios Bob McGahan Geoff Norris Bruce Heath Lauren Brodie Founder Randy G

WINNER! Congratulations to CRAIG MEYER who won Lachy Doley’s new CD in last month’s Facebook giveaway

Art direction & layout Mike Roberts Sub-editor

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Rock’n’Roll’s grand dame

Managing Editor Ben Knight

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On the cover: Suze DeMarchi Pic: Jez Smith (supplied)

Editor’s letter This thing is getting real. Have been getting a heap of interest from everywhere around Brisbane to feature all kinds of cool stories about the Brisbane music scene. There are going to be some big movements over the next few months to get our website humming and giving access to more people, which means we will be digging deeper into the world of the Brisbane music community. Some amazing gigs this month with Public Enemy killing it at the Hi Fi and old

school craziness with The Sunnyboys and Billy Bragg at the Tivoli. Congrats has to go to the dudes from Beats Cartel for putting on amazing show with Mojo Burning. This is what we want to see more of and sure it will be back bigger and better next year.

Oh and don’t forget to catch the coverage of Amy Findlay from Stonefield and Dallas Frasca, amazing interviews with two of the greatest ladies in Australian rock.

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OUTHZOFF Magazine in a proud supporter of this year’s Rockin for the Homeless. Ben Knight caught up with organiser local rock legend, and front man of Team Utopia, Dan Zero to chat about this year’s event. The venue will be the Bramble Bay Bowls Club on Sat 5th April.

“A group of bands got together last year to help the people of Bundaberg who lost a hell of a lot in the floods. We decided to hold an annual event and here we are.” The group call themselves ‘Club Shambles’ and use music to bring people together and work towards better outcomes for people in need.”

Rockin’ for the homeless will be the biggest event in Redcliffe for quite some time. People from as far as Newcastle have booked tickets and the local response is nothing short of amazing.

The day will showcase the best of Brisbane’s hottest Acts including Hill 60, Team Utopia, Jukebox Heroes and many more. Ex AC/DC front man Dave Evens will be headlining the Event with 20 acts on 2 stages over 12 hours with a support crew of over 90 volunteers.

“I think is essential for all mankind to help each other out. Most humans have that instinct and when the power of many is combined the results are

don’t accept cash donations).

The Rockin for the Homeless event is supported by MouthZoff Magazine, Bendigo Bank (Margate Community Branch), McDonalds Redcliffe, Our Village, Mileyinc Property Services, Ambers Realm and Bramble Bay Bowls Club, Bundaberg Rum and the Redcliffe Community.

The event day will feature not only a great show, but over $5000 worth of raffles will be up for grabs, along with special auction items, including a Reg Mombassa original work. very satisfying. Music is universal and brings souls together, however when they are helping the needy it has a much larger power.”

Dave Evans got involved after a chance meeting on Club Shambles 99.7 Fm. “We are fans of each others music and follow what the other is doing on faceclamp. When we were planning the event we came across many hurdles and Dave stepped up and came to the party….and now here we are”.

The best (and most rocking) way to support this event is to buy a ticket.

“We will sell out so please don’t leave it for the last minute”. You can also make a donation to the Rockin for the Homeless at any Bendigo Bank (they

For more information check out the event website: www.rockin4thehomeless.wix.com/2014 Or contact Craig Miley (Community Manager) on 0422 039 544 MouthZoff is giving away a chance to win a dinner for two with Dave Evans at the Mon Komo Hotel. Simply log onto the MouthZoff facebook page and like or share the Rockin for the Homeless thread by the end of April 3 for your chance to have dinner with a legend.

Ask Abby with ABBY SKYE

How do I maintain good dynamics in my band?

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NLESS you’re accustomed to making music with someone you really, really dislike (I really don’t know how Sting and Stewart Copeland did it all those years), you may have your own stories of a band mate briefly transforming into a banshee or Kanye West and know just how much it can affect a band’s mojo. I once joined a group that put forward some of the most amazingly beautiful and complex compositions I’d ever heard and worked with them for two years to record a CD, only to conclude at the end of it I was never, ever going to get along with the guitarist, ever. We had a great sound, a great product and had all worked really hard, but I sadly had to walk away because something was missing – in that case it was common courtesy.

There are a number of delicate factors that can cause a ‘disturbance in the force’ - from miscommunication of critical information and plans; differing visions/goals; clashing creative opinions to delicate egos and money/ business matters. Things can turn ugly astonishingly easily, especially when money is involved in a creative endeavour. How does your ‘ship’ operate? Is there a ‘captain’? Is it a registered business, or do you get together for jams on weekends? Keeping an open book with people about your strategies and intentions is a great way to avoid clashes that grow from simple misunderstandings. For instance, if you’re rolling along a path that doesn’t suit a band member’s long-term goals, or offers insufficient reward, you may find yourself dealing with avoidable issues.

The vibe in my band is consistently awesome, even though I run it as a

need a regular roster of gigs, or are they happy to go with the flow? Just having a basic grasp on the hopes and expectations of each individual band member will help to make sure it stays awesome for everyone, long term.

2. Where is the group headed and how will you get there? What projects will you work on and how will you promote them when they’re done? What are the band’s short and long term goals and – most importantly – is everyone on the same page? Don’t be afraid to put things on paper, whether it’s emailing around the list of goals you scratched down at practise or drawing up an agreement between the parties if things are serious. Fewer questions = fewer future problems.

Pic: Brett Hotchkins

business and effectively remunerate the musos and crew as contractors.

There are a number of reasons why it suits me to do it this way – so there are no arguments over who should pay for expenses, who has the ‘final say’ or whether we should sign with a record company or not, to name a few.

Because I’ve been up-front with every band member from the very beginning, there are few questions and thankfully, no blues. It really is all about making music and it’s undeniable that the audience see and feel that we’re genuinely having a blast on stage. I mean, that’s what it’s all about, right??

So, what are the things to consider when monitoring dynamics?

1. What does everyone want? Do they have their sights collectively set on signing with Sony and travelling everywhere by private jet? Do they

3. How are people being rewarded for their input? I personally like to pay our musos well and give them a good feed every time we rehearse. Remuneration is obviously not always monetary – pay close attention to what you doing for/ giving to your band members so they know just how much their contribution is valued. If everyone is loving being involved and is stoked with what they get in return, you have a solid, happy and reliable band.

4. Pay attention to how everyone interacts with each other. If new members come on-board, give them time to find their feet and be honest in your feedback. If you start to notice any friction, determine if it is a personal clash or a professional one. If it’s a misunderstanding, clarify it. If you’ve given it a solid shot but it’s just not working, rip the Band-Aid off, but do it kindly. Tackle things head on rather than letting them grow into a monster.

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Dallas Frasca

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T WOULD be hard to find anyone so dedicated to the world of rock and roll than front-woman Dallas Frasca. Dallas is the singer, guitarist and songwriter for the band which bears her name. Their career kicked off in 2006 when they won Triple J’s Light Your Fuse competition. Since then that have gone on to win a swag of awards including a third place for their song All My Love in the AAA category of the International Songwriting Competition.

They were up against more than 16,000 entries, and judges included Ozzy Osbourne, Tori Amos, Tom Waits and Basement Jaxx.

Her songs and band are her life and she lives and breathes the industry.

Which may be the reason why fans (including John Butler amongst many of the music community) helped to raise almost $22,000 for their recent crowdfunding campaign that will enable the band to record and release their new album Love Army due out mid-2014.

She says, “ The really awesome thing about what we do is being able to create music that we want to make. We have no one looking over our shoulder, dictating what sort of songs we should

sented with many of the present issues we are facing in this country.”

be writing, we will never fall into trends in fear of ‘not being played on the radio’, we create art that we are channelled and born to nothing otherwise and because we know at the end of the day, we have you guys that help us”.

Dallas explains the force behind the new record. “We have a number of themes throughout Love Army, but our new single Lizard Boy is a politically charged beast and the collective consciousness of the entire band aligned.

We decided to release ‘Lizard Boy’ a little earlier than we planned, as it is so relevant about our current political climate. This song is a voice for the people, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like we are being misrepre-

I had the pleasure of seeing the band at last year’s Mitchell Creek Rock and Blues Festival. Dallas has a lot of respect for the organisers which again see her back at the event in September.

She says “Mitchell Creek has a really special vibe and we were honoured to be a part of this unique festival. There was the biggest bonfire I had ever scene glowing on the horizon as we drove into the festival, smack bang in the middle. After our show, the music kicked off around the bonny - all night, old school style… I think the core vibe of a festival comes down to the organisers, it resonates, there are some good ones behind this one. Looking forward to coming back again this year.

They head out on the road this week to celebrate the impending album release with their ROCK F#@KING ROLL tour.

Catch them at the Alhambra Lounge 25th April.

IAN PIX http://www.dallasfrasca.com/tours Dallas Frasca tour dates

listen to Lizard Boy https://soundcloud.com/dallasfrasca/lizard-boy

Pics: Ben Knight

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Sound Advice

by PETER MULDOON

Choosing The RighT MiCRophone - paRT 1

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HOOSING the right microphone is a key element to recording music as the wrong choice could have profound effects that can’t always be corrected later. There are so many microphones available today that purchasing one becomes a little overwhelming. Large studios will usually have a stockpile of microphones from which they can play around with until they find the right sound, but unfortunately not many of us have the luxury or budget for this. So how do you know what microphone is right for you? Given the complexity of this question this article will be broken into two parts. Part 1 will discuss the different types of microphones most commonly used for music production, while Part 2 will delve deeper into the gamut of choosing the right microphone.

The short answer for this question is that the right microphone choice depends on its application - what you plan to use it for. To understand what we mean by this we must first understand what microphones actually do.

The human ear is an astounding organ.

As humans we can hear from 20Hz up to 20kHz (20,000Hz) and from as quiet as 0dB up to 130db, otherwise known as the threshold of pain. No microphone can match the human ear, but they attempt to capture what we hear as best as they can. Some do this better than others and it is the differences in how they capture what we hear that ultimately results in the use of their application. There are many types of microphones in use around the world within different disciplines, but in the world of music production there

are three prominent types - dynamic, condenser (aka. capacitor) and ribbon.

Dynamic microphones are the more affordable of the three types. They work great on very loud sources, but the quality of what they capture tends to diminish after about 16kHz. This results in a fatter sound, making them perfect for applications such as drums, guitar amps and live vocals. The most popular examples of dynamic microphones are the Shure SM58, Shure SM57, Sennheiser e906 and Sennheiser MD421.

Condenser microphones on the other hand tend to have a greater high end and transient response up to 20kHz. They are more accurate and therefore sound more neutral, making them best for capturing instruments with subtle nuances. Unfortunately this makes them more expensive than dynamic microphones and unlike dynamics, condensers require 48V phantom power.

You will find that there are both small and large diaphragm condensers, but what’s the difference? Small diaphragm condensers are usually more direct and pick up a truer sound. They tend to record frequencies more evenly, making them better for strings and instruments where you want to capture detailed sound. Large diaphragm condensers tend to pick up wider noise and signal, making them better for close miking.

They have a warmer or more flattering sound and can be more susceptible to the proximity effect. This is where the lower frequencies are amplified the closer the microphone is placed to the source. The further away the microphone gets the less the lower frequen

cies are captured. In other words, a singer with their lips right up on the microphone is going to record much more low end than if they were standing on the other side of the room.

Some popular examples of condenser microphones are the sE Electronics sE1a (small), RODE M5 (small) RODE NT2-a (large), AKG C414 (large) and Shure SM7B (large).

Ribbon microphones are at the higher end of the spectrum and therefore the most expensive. They get their name from the way they are constructed.

There is a super thin conductive strip inside of them placed between two magnets and this strip or “ribbon” vibrates back and forth as the sound hits the microphone. This configuration results in them having the purest and warmest sound of all three microphone types. Ribbon microphones can easily be damaged when dropping them or running phantom power to them, but some modern ribbon microphones are now built with the need for phantom power. If you are unsure, it is always best to check the user manual. A few examples of ribbon microphones are the Audio Technica AT4081, SE Electronics R1, Royer R-121 and Beyerdynamic M160.

So these are the three prominent microphone types used for music production, but we have only just scratched the surface! Next issue we’ll discuss polar patterns and frequency charts, and look at a few examples of popular microphone choices for various instruments.

AT4081

SE R1

Royer R-121

Beyerdynamic M160

Shure SM58

Shure SM57

Sennheiser MD421

Shure SM7B

RODE M5

Sennheiser e906

RODE NT2a

AKG C414

ROKU MUSIC Interview by MATT THROWER

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Not content with releasing a brilliant new album Collider, the band is also embarking on a truly epic tour that takes in all corners of the country and a whole bunch of regional dates too.

I catch up with guitarists/vocalists Donovan Miller and Innez Tulloch, bassist/vocalist Jody Gleeson and drummer Tom Roche in the long, narrow beer garden of West End’s Boundary Hotel where jugs of beer are shared and the yet-to-be-unlocked mysteries of band chemistry are discussed. And they ARE mysteries – The Kinks couldn’t stand each other and created magic. Roku Music also create magic. And yet….

“I don’t think we’ve had one band fight,” marvels Tom. The rest of the band thinks about this for a moment and eventually all murmur in agreement.

“Yeah, this line-up is working really well together,” Donovan enthuses. “We started out as a duo, just Innez and I, and we recorded the album with a

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different drummer. Once we got the current line-up, it just made sense to re-record the whole thing with the four of us. Also, I really like the feel Tom gives these songs as a drummer.”

mixed to the front and there’s a hypnotism to the song’s mantra-like delivery, interrupted by a quick blast of churning heaviness and howled, Slint-esque vocals from Donovan.

This was a luxury the band could afford, largely thanks to an equipped home studio. Though, as Donovan admits amongst much band laughter: “It was both good and bad because we weren’t working against the clock but sometimes we’d go to record and just get drunk instead.”

“We’ve changed our direction a lot since then,” Innez observes. “Before we ended up with the current line-up, a lot of the songs came from me and Donovan experimenting.”

For an album that owes a great deal to the voluminous swoon of My Bloody Valentine or Slowdive, it’s an admirably diverse set of tunes, where floating melodies collide with anything from grinding bass to sound loops to John Bonham-esque drums. There’s an appealing rawness to the group’s sound, which the band largely attributes to budget – but on the other hand, it might also be because Roku Music simply like to rock.

Bassist Jody manages to blend the savage and the sweet with her grinding, propulsive four-string pulses and co-vocals with Innez that give a ghostly beauty to the songs.

Early Innez-Donovan recordings such as You Never Change provide a contrast to the swelling majesty of much of the material on the new album. In this earlier piece, the guitars are reliably

“I don’t do as many vocals these days, either,” Donovan adds. “Probably because I just prefer female singing! I just really feel we’ve found our sound now.”

Following what Innez has admitted has been a “logistical nightmare”, Roku Music are touring the country, including a visit to many regional areas.

“We all grew up in regional towns, and we always got really excited whenever a band would come to play,” says Innez, explaining the decision to play these non-capital areas.

“And it’ll be the first time we’ve ever been on a tour of this size. I’ve never had an experience like this, so I’m just so excited,” adds Jody.

Collider is available on vinyl/download through Sonic Masala Records. Roku Music wind up their mammoth tour on Saturday April 19 at The Underdog. For the rest of the band’s tour dates, visit www.facebook.com/Rokumusic

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LIOR The Old Museum PIC: LAUREN BRODIE

Reviewed by MATT THROWER

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INCE Lior Attar (better known by his first name) came upon the Australian music scene some nine years ago, he quickly gained a reputation as one of our better “men with acoustic guitars”. His far-reaching yet unforced vocals and wistful, nostalgic lyrics made him a firm favourite in indie-folk circles and the packed Old Museum illustrates that people are still enchanted by his approach to music.

It’s a nice, sedate evening with theatre seating while Lior himself is in gently humorous form, delivering funny anecdotes between songs and road-testing a bunch of tunes from his brand new album “Scattered Reflections”. He’s

also gentlemanly enough to throw in some old favourites, but the audience responds with great warmth to the new material as well.

From long country drives to observations of the child’s imagination, Lior writes songs that everyday people can relate to. This is perhaps why even previously unheard material is instantly embraced by the people here tonight.

Musically, it’s a surprisingly adventurous and diverse experience. Perhaps too easily written off as just a dude with an acoustic guitar, tonight’s set boasts lush and intricate arrangements. He is accompanied on stage by a keyboardist, guitarist, bass player

and two drummers, one providing the essential rhythm of the song, the other adding textural percussive touches of tambourine and orchestral tom rumbles. Lior’s vocals range from ethereal falsetto to a honeyed James Tayloresque delivery, while the music behind him shimmers in a blend of folk-jazz and atmospheric rock influences.

Sure, this is a polite night out by any measure – a perfect show to take your girlfriend or boyfriend to, but the diverse age range shows that Lior’s songs clearly connect with all kinds of people. As a non-fan simply out to review a gig, they connected with me, which is solid evidence of Lior’s gift.

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COVER STORY

FAST FACTS

1. At age 16 DeMarchi’s first job was at the Rural and Industries Bank in Perth as a teller, She hated maths and hated that job. Her next job was in a clothes store where she spent most of her time wishing customers would not walk in.

2. DeMarchi is devoted to her beagle named Rocco which came with her from Los Angeles to Australia in 2009 despite the $5000 customs charge. Husband Nuno Bettencourt was meant to follow Demarchi and Rocco but instead decided to take the opportunity to end the couple’s 15 year marriage. The couple officially separated in 2009 and divorced in 2013, they have two children between them; Bebe and Lorenzo.

3. DeMarchi’s first band was named Photoplay.

4. A legal dispute in the 90s prevented DeMarchi from recording

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by Animals Q&A with SUZE DeMARCHI In the midst of their mammoth Feed The Birds Part II tour, Baby Animals’ mesmerizing frontwoman took some time out to answer some questions for MouthZoff. By ABBY SKYE You must have missed performing - how does it feel to be back on stage and how has Australia received you?

It feels great to be playing! I have been trekking thru the Himalayas for the past 6 years and it feels really good to be wearing pants again.

It is great to be free and to make music with your friends.

What has been the stand-out show for you this year?

All our shows are standouts but the one we played on top of Niagara Falls, to celebrate George Clooney’s birthday, would have to be the highlight.

What sparked the reunion? (sorry - you must get asked this all the time!)

Greed, revenge and the desire for World domination sparked the reunion.

How has the ‘flavour’ of your music changed over the years?

The flavour of our music hasn’t changed at all over the years. We have always played a pretty wide variety of styles.

What did it take to repair your voice?

I had to rely heavily on a #24” Gangley Wrench but other than that rest and speech therapy!

Who is the ‘glue’ in your band?

The glue in the band comes from four friends who respect each other both personally & musically.

who visits Afghanistan as part of forces entertainment and gets shot out of the sky by a heat-seeking missile. We have had interest from Disney.

What are your thoughts on Australia’s music industry?

I don’t tend to think about the music ‘industry’ too much. Most of the people I have met in the ‘industry’ don’t play a musical instrument. Funny, huh?

I like to play the guitar, write songs and do gigs with my friends.

Has there been a low-point in your career?

No - there haven’t been any low points!

What are you working on right now?

Do you think Australia are in with a chance at this year’s T20 World Cup?

We are currently writing a ‘Rock Opera’/ double album about a band

Australia has always had a World-Class Badminton squad......

d ever since then she has disliked the music industry.

made them famous in the early 90s.

In 2001 DeMarchi unknowingly escaped death when she cided to change her original travel plans from September 11 to flight a few days earlier. Had she have kept to her original flight ans she would most certainly have died on impact with one of e World Trade Centre towers.

8. DeMarchi speaks openly about her dislikes and criticisms of the music industry which have been instrumental in the decision to produce their latest album independently.

Also in 2001 it was rumoured that DeMarchi may become the ad vocalist for INXS replacing Michael Hutchence who died in 97. The deal never went ahead.

9. The self-titled debut album for the Animals was released in September 1991 spent six weeks at number one on the ARIA charts and then went eight times platinum, becoming the highestselling debut rock album. It held that honour for twelve years until Jet took it over.

In 2013 Baby Animals recorded their first rock album in twenty ars titled This Is Not The End. The single release from the bum titled Email clearly demonstrates that Baby Animals still ve what it takes to deliver the four on the floor rock sound that

10. At the 1992 ARIA Music Awards Baby Animals won in the categories of Breakthrough Artist Album, Breakthrough Artist Single and Album of the year, with nominations also in the categories of Single of the Year and Song of the Year for Early Warning.

HALFWAY Pic: Ben Knight

Mick Medew & The Rumours Pic: Hi NRG Studios

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KINGS OF THE SUN Pic: Hi NRG Studios

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THE TROTSKIES Pic: Mike Roberts

HEAVY ROLLER Pic: Hi NRG Studios

MAMACHAIR Pic: Brett Lindsley

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Darren Middleton IAN PIX talks to the former Powderfinger star on the eve of his The One Thing solo tour Tell me about your tour...

support and encouragement basically... though in the end self belief has to come from within in order for it to be real and convincing... and I discovered that after a while. It’s not an ego thing, it’s confidence. There’s a big difference.

Well its about to start basically...but the leadup to it, the rehearsals have been really really good. It’s a challenge but one that is worth it on a personal level.

What are the main differences in being an independent solo artist compared to that of being in a band?

Being in a band for so long do you find yourself craving collaboration, or are you enjoying the time to sit with your own thoughts during the creative process?

The amount of work you need to do, behind the scenes... In previous bands, there were people...many people who handled all the off-stage organising, promotion, pressing, media organising etc etc...being solo, I have to have a handle on it all... and that also brings with it a deeper understanding and appreciation for others working their arses off in this industry.

I love collaboration, every project has some form of collaboration, unless it’s you and you alone for every button push, note played... decision made. I think the main thing I find is that essentially I’m in charge of the final decisions... it rests on my shoulders, but I love having people and friends involved.

Do you think you had to start from the beginning moulding a new image or was this something that carried over from being in a well-known band?

Life in general really. I like to observe.

I think for this record I was really looking within my own life at the time and it’s reflected in the songs... next record... Who knows?

I’ve found that having Powderfinger attached to my name opens doors... a little, but essentially I have to win people over from scratch. I was not the lead vocalist in Powderfinger, so people don’t ‘know’ my voice, even though they may know a lot of our history and songs. It’s certainly been challenging, but the feedback is genuinely positive and unweighted with my past accolades.

You have previously talked about the difficult process in becoming a lead singer. Have you had people help out with this process?

Friends have given me a lot of

Do you have other influences outside music that influences your songwriting?

What’s next for Darren Middleton?

Well, I’m going to see how touring feels again, though I’m going to love it as much as I did when I first started...

I’ve also started some mentoring programs, scoring for TV and film and a little more producing I think.

Anything you’d like to mouth off about?

The current political control of our country... bloody hell. Give us something to believe in!

Darren plays the Soundlounge on the Gold Coast on April 4, and The Jubilee Hotel in Fortitude Valley on April 17.

http://www.darrenmiddleton.com/

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FEATURED ARTIST:

Allthingslost Who is Allthingslost?

Can you explain your writing/creating process?

A 19 year old Producer/Vocalist from Brisbane with a little help from the band for performances.

The songwriting process has vastly changed for each song created, and I think the spontaneity has formed a critical element for the music being created. Whenever I have tried to structure this process the result is often quite thin and unnatural, so this organic approach to songwriting really allows the music to be authentic.

How long have you been performing/recording?

Allthingslost has been around for nearly two years, but only recently I have brought in other members and begun collaborating to help the music find its feet.

How do you describe your sound?

For the upcoming EP the music has generally stayed within the Electronic bracket, but with an intimate feel that stretches out towards Hip-Hop and Experimental.

Best gig you have performed so far and why?

Easily performing at Valley Fiesta last year as one of the winners in the Local Love competition!

The Brisbane music scene is….

Hopefully evolving, especially the electronic/experimental music scene.

Wouldn’t it be nice…

If I had some chocolate. https://www.facebook.com/allthingslostmusic https://soundcloud.com/allthingslostmusic Hold You Down (Single) released on 31st of March. http://allthingslostmusic.bandcamp.com/

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RGUABLY the most important hip-hop act of all time, Public Enemy have not let age mellow them. In fact, they seem set to party even before the show begins, with one of their entourage hyping up the crowd, inviting us to download a free PE track and getting into call-andresponse antics during the brief sound check just before the curtain opens.

At the start of the set, Chuck D gives props to support acts Ghana-born, Canberra-raised Citizen Kay (most known to Triple J listeners for his party anthem Raise Your Glass) and Brisbane crew Impossible Odds (their tune Hey People is politically-charged, atmospheric and articulate).

Chuck is passionate in his call for Australians to support their nation’s hip hop.

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Then he, co-rapper Flavor Flav, up of drums, guitar and bass p the HiFi for the next two-and-a men in marine outfits provide m moves. I’m sure I’m not the on and Flavor, now in their fifties, My fears are swiftly quashed. tive self, dropping rhymes like a mountain, while Flavor is the Chuck’s testifying.

Having donated his trademark Of Fame (into which PE were in may not have one of his most f Flavor we know (albeit more lu past). He still runs through the

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v, DJ Lord and a full band lineproceed to raise the roof off a-half hours, while two gentlemilitaristic choreographed nly one wondering if Chuck will still be able to bring it.

Chuck is his usual authoritabooming testaments from e perfect hyperactive foil to

like a 10 year-old on a sugar rush and delivers his signature jams 911 Is A Joke and Shake Your Booty with glee, the latter number including ladies from the audience busting moves on-stage.

clock to the Rock & Roll Hall nducted last year), Flavor famous props, but it’s still the ucid and measured than in the e audience and leaps about

The group also prove that hip hop can rock, with Lord’s turntablism and howling samples blending effectively with crunching band riffs and solos. It’s a cacophonous, uplifting and triumphant night of entertainment.

MATT THROWER

Throughout the night, we’re basically given a 101 in classic hip hop, with Welcome To The Terrordome, Don’t Believe The Hype, Bring The Noise, Can’t Truss It, By The Time I Get To Arizona, Shut Em Down and Fight The Power sounding as powerful and relevant as they ever have.

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talks to Amy Findlay from STONEFIELD

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F YOU’VE listened to Triple J at all over the past 3 or 4 years, you’d have most likely heard of Stonefield, the band of 4 sisters who play a style of rock more associated with the late sixties than the twenty-teens. They won the Unearthed High competition back in 2010, and since then have gone from strength to strength with single and EP releases, tours (including an invitation to play Glastonbury in 2011), and the release of their debut album last year.

MouthZoff caught up with Amy Findlay from the band ahead of upcoming shows in Queensland in April.

Stonefield are currently touring their latest single ‘Love You Deserve’, and Amy tells me that the tour has been pretty good so far, with the shows to date being quite spaced out although the frequency is ramping up with 4 shows this week and next.

“The tour has been interesting,” she says, “with the album tour, now this one, the shows are getting better and better; more packed and more people knowing the words.”

With things getting busier and bigger

for the band, I ask how things are going with juggling their educations.

Only the youngest Findlay sister, Holly, remains at school and has chosen to complete her education on an extended time-line and by distance education.

Even then, Amy tells me, it’s been difficult to set a routine, especially when exciting things are going on such as while they were in the studio recording.

Darrawiet Guim, in an area of country Victoria recently ravaged by bushfires.

While on the subject of sisters and family, I ask how things go in an environment where your sisters are also your work mates. Unsurprisingly, Amy tells me that while they are all pretty close, things can get awkward for the crew when conflicts do arise, though it’s rare. Generally they are able to put the sister things to one side, and deal with only band issues when it’s a band matter, but of course there are times when those boundaries blur. That said, the sisters obviously share a close bond and hang out together a lot.

Looking forward, there are more shows planned for Stonefield including a trip overseas and an upcoming headline slot at the Mitchell Creek Rock and Blues Festival in the Sunshine Coast hinterland in September. Sooner than that, though, Stonefield will rock Oh Hello in Fortitude Valley on Thursday 24th April.

“We have lots in common”, Amy says, “I can’t imagine anyone else I’d want to be in a band with.”

Although Amy has been living in Melbourne, home for the girls is still

“It was pretty scary”, Amy tells me, “we had to evacuate with the dogs and whatever we could take with us. Mum and Dad stayed.”

Fortunately for the Findlays, while the fire did ravage their farm, it stopped before it reached the house and sheds.

“That’s my favourite part of being in a band,” Amy says as we wrap things up, “playing live. The best bit: fun, energy, good times.”

Stonefield play Oh Hello on Thursday 24th April, the Beach Hotel Byron Bay on the 25th, and the One Way Street Party (part of the Surfers Paradise Fest) on the 26th.

CAT ANDERSON

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Billy Bragg Review by CAT ANDERSON

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T’S a full house tonight at the Tivoli, with the faithful out to support the Bard from Barking and, for the first time in ages, a full band with him.

Tonight’s support is singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett who is a great fit style-wise for supporting Bragg, with her narrative songs and vibrant electric guitar. The energy of her performance – just a young woman and her guitar without a backing band – allows the clever songwriting to shine. Despite the crowd being older than her usual demographic, Barnett’s set impresses and wins her even more admirers.

After a short break, Bragg and band take the stage to huge applause and open with an older song, Ideaology, before launching into a song from his new album Tooth and Nail. The entire set is a mix of songs from across Bragg’s 30-year career, with Bragg saying that since his first album ‘Life’s a Riot with Spy vs Spy’, the real achievement is being able to keep people interested in what he has to say. And going by the noise in this room when he says this, the people are definitely interested!

His band for this tour includes a pedal steel guitar, which adds a more authentic sound to the newer songs and especially those from the Mermaid Avenue albums, where Bragg and Wilco set music to the words of Woody Guthrie. The band provides an excellent backdrop to Bragg’s songs, and in a nice contrast, go off-stage for the middle third of the set. This gives scope for some vintage Billy Bragg plus guitar and the almost-obligatory audience participation, with To Have and Have Not and The Milkman of Human Kindness being particular standouts. I’ve always thought that it must be a rush for a

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songwriter to hear a happy crowd sing their words back, and going by the expression on Bragg’s face, this seems to be the case.

As is Bragg’s wont, the set is also interspersed with commentary ranging from current political issues, to selfdeprecating comedy, to the rise of New Thatcherism. Bragg pays tribute to a couple of his political heroes who have recently passed: Bob Crow and former UK politician Tony Benn and amusingly dedicates ‘Accident Waiting to Happen’ to Andrew Bolt. Gina Rinehart rates a mention as well, but sadly, not a song dedication.

Regardless of one’s own feelings on artists using the stage as a platform to a paying audience, which so often smacks of bombast and sensationalism, Bragg manages to rise above that speaking as he does so clearly from the heart. This is a man who’s always worn his politics on his sleeve, but more than that, has always been able to articulate exactly why it is so important to be mindful that cynicism is the greatest enemy. Still, it’s an empowering message and one I found myself applying

then and there when I had to stop myself wondering just how many of the fists in the air during ‘There is Power in a Union’ actually belong to a union.

But quite apart from the politics, Bragg is first and foremost a musician and a storyteller, and that is where tonight’s show shines. There are the quieter moments, most notably for me the gorgeous Tank Park Salute, as well as energetic crowd sing-alongs, including Sexuality. There are tributes to Jay Bennet from Wilco with a gorgeous version of California Stars; Kirsty MacColl during a rousing version of ‘A New England’ and not forgetting Woody Guthrie himself, with the guitar that “kills fascists”. As has almost become tradition, he closes with Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards. Anything else would simply not do.

This is a group of musicians at the top of their game, and the crowd have every every word and note.

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E A S T E R

It’s Easter and MouthZoff thought it would be nice to do something a little Eastery by bringing you Rabbits. Not the furry cute animal but the word Rabbit as it is used in the music scene to name bands and music related products. Rabbits seem to be a popular creature amongst the music fraternity, so here are a few Easter bunnies for your enjoyment and cuddles...

By JAE SALMON with MIKE ROBERTS

B U N N I E S

Their website: http://rabbitradio.com.au/

talks to

Sheppard George Sheppard from

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T THE time of these questions being put together, your new single Geronimo is about to be released - describe the band’s mood at this exciting time. Any nerves?

We are all very excited! We’ve been very busy for the last year juggling our time between recording our debut album and touring, so for us to be able to finally share some of our new work is really exhilarating. We were all a little bit anxious about what the reactions would be like from our fans as Let Me Down Easy is a tough song to follow, but so far it has been taken very well by the radio audiences and we look forward to it being released on the 21st!

Geronimo has had some early radio play - what’s the reaction been like?

They’ve been incredible! We have had so much support from commercial radio. They seem to share our eagerness to deliver new Sheppard tunes to our listeners, which is a HUGE leg up for us, and we can’t thank them enough.

This release is also very exciting because we get to show off a new side of Sheppard which will hopefully keep the old fans happy, while at the same time winning over some new ones!

What has life been like for Sheppard since the success of Let Me Down Easy?

It’s been very busy. The success of Let Me Down Easy took us from second to fifth gear, so to speak. We have been to some exotic places and played some incredible festivals with some amazing international artists - and we’ve been in the studio for months now working on the debut album.

How long had the band been working together before that song caught on?

Amy and I began as a duo in 2009.

It was more of a hobby at that point, and it wasn’t until 2011 that we really started seeing potential in our songs.

One of my Sydney friends, Jay Bovino, came up to Brisbane to write and play guitar with us. We continued to expand with the help of lead guitarist Michael Butler and drummer Dean Gordon. Our last addition to the band was our little sister Emma, who learnt how to play bass for the band. Since then we have been trying our best to develop our sound to the point where it’s now at with Geronimo.

How important was music to the Sheppard siblings growing up?

We have always been a music-loving family, even if the desire to pursue a career in music didn’t come till much later. This was instilled in us at an early age by our parents. We can all remember being woken up every morning for

school by the blearing tunes of Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, and the Beatles (not your average alarm clock), but no complaints here!

How is the debut album coming along?

The album is in the final stages of completion, we’re gearing up for the release later this year. We have been working closely with our producer Stuart Stuart [see story P38], polishing off the songs as best we can. It’s been great fun but we are excited to finally release our debut album and get back into touring.

What advice can you provide to other young bands trying to make an impact?

I know it sounds cliche, but just write, write, write. Write like crazy, and then write some more. You can be the greatest musician in Australia, but if you can’t write a good song, then you won’t get anywhere. Learn how to structure a good song with great melodies, catchy hooks, and lyrics that people can relate to. The first few songs you write will be terrible, but that’s ok! Please don’t be discouraged! The only way you can learn is from your mistakes - there’s no way around this - you will NEED to write bad songs for awhile. Eventually, as you learn, the good songs will start to take shape, I promise!

MATT THROWER

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OJO Burning at the New Globe Theatre was billed as an amazing event with twenty blues and stoner rock bands over three stages in the one venue – and it IS amazing!

We get the day under way with Brother Fox and their funky Djembe beats. They have driven from Tamworth to be here today which is much appreciated. Marshall Okell followed and I am particularly liking the quality of the lead vocals which have

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Review by JAE SALM almost certainly been created especially for singing the blues. Brisbane’s dynamic brother sister act Barefoot Alley go up against Electrik Lemonade who are a seven piece funk reggae ensemble featuring sax, keys and two lead vocalists. They are definitely going on my Must See Again list.

Mojo Burning is proving to be a delightfully well organised event. The acts on Main Stage perform with no competition from the other two stages which

means the whole crowd ge the night. While there are the acts at the Cinema Sta is very easy to walk from o see half of each act.

Lachy Doley performs on t ing us how to rock a keybo pleased by his energetic a performance. Lachy Doley

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ets together throughout time clashes between age and the Front Bar it one stage to another and

the main stage showoard. The crowd is well and musically brilliant y will be a name to watch.

Up next are local lads Deadweight Express and Sydney’s Big Blind Ray playing in the same time slot. Having seen the ever deluxe DWE a few times I opted for Big Blind Ray and was not unhappy with my choice. You had me at Harmonica, Ray but the lady drummer, dirty bass and wicked slide guitar, sealed the deal.

We are now four hours in and my appetite for blues and stoner rock is no where near satiated when

Wizzard Sleeve from Perth take the Main Stage to wrap us securely in their smooth, psychedelic style.

Brandon Wilks out front delivers his vocals in style holding a 55SH series microphone.

Bonez and Baskervillain now go head to head and while the Sydney siders are doing everything right in the sounds department, it is local boys Baskervillain who win my ears. These guys just get better and better every time I hear them. If you want to

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get in on the ground floor of a local psych pop group who destined for notoriety then jump on the Baskervillain express.

Christian Tryhorn who is Transvaal Diamond Syndicate, has been instrumental in getting this fabulous day together and is now doing the other thing he does best, smashing out dirty, gritty premium blues.

If you haven’t picked up a copy of the new album Estranged Blues you have a hole in your music collection that can be filled no other way.

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Cleveland Blues Pic: Ben Knight

On with the show and to assist in that, Tasmania has loaned us Guthrie today who are rocking the Front Bar while Hell and Whiskey are causing jaws to drop as stunned amazement sweeps their viewing collective. Hell and Whiskey’s main man plays guitar and harmonica while rhythmically kicking various stomp boxes at his feet.

The next Main Stage act are Frank Sultana and the Sinister Kids and they stand out to me because it is the first time today I have seen a female vocalist.

All good stuff from this ban for Cleveland Blues who ar Stage. I defy any rootsy blu tive thing to say about Clev Sassy Anna Lienhop of La B Front Bar crowd with their

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a few more bands to go pick to win in the ‘A New ey are heavy but fast paced pression. I see myself

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adding a bunch of their tracks to my playlist when I get home.

The Floors and The Royal Artillery were the last to compete for ears and my plan is to start with local favourites TRA and finish with the messy, fuzzy goodness of West Australians, The Floors. But alas the fun loving audience with TRA take their final opportunity to rock it up in the Cinema Stage by joining the Artillery on the floor level stage. No one or no equipment is hurt in the thronging, which may have, in part,

been due to yours truly and one of the many pivotal volunteers today, holding revellers back from tripping over fold backs.

Headliners The Fumes finish the evening in classic grunge blues style to a massive crowd of blissfully satisfied live music lovers. What an absolutely sumptuous event this has been. As soon as the tickets go on sale next year I’m buying mine straight up, there is no way I’m going to miss out on Mojo Burning 2015. And nor should you!

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HE Melbourne Ska Orchestra is exactly what it says on the box: an orchestra dedicated to playing ska music. Born of a world-record attempt several years ago, the MSO have been gigging around the traps for years, and recently got around to releasing a debut album.

Tonight’s show is somewhat unusual in that there is a support band. Because they are an actual orchestra, with anything up to 40 musicians on stage (tonight we think we counted 27), setting up after a support artist is fairly impractical. However tonight it transpires that most of the band, like the entire horn section, were delayed leaving Melbourne and at show time had yet to land in Brisbane.

Fortunately for the punters on the night, Nikky Bomba has something up his sleeve.

One of Nicky’s other bands – Bustamento – is made up of the MSO members present, so they whip up a quick set of calypso tunes that goes over very well, and ends with a rousing cheer on the announcement that the delayed flight has landed, and the remaining musicians are en route.

The horns enter the venue via the front door and snake their way through the audience, and it turns out to be just the beginning of the musical mayhem. The orchestra

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re clearly very tight musically, and just s clearly having one hell of a good time. he set is mostly originals drawn from the lbum, with some choice covers, including of course) The Specials.

vocalist, the ska-locator, an equally random appearance of a drum kit on stage followed by an incredible solo by Bomba (who used to be the drummer with the John Butler Trio), and some frankly hilarious photo ops.

But the real treat is the stagecraft. Led by Nicky Bomba, the brains behind the outfit who is ably abetted by pretty much everyody else, the crowd tonight are treated to he story of Dean going to Mexico in Spansh, coordinated dancing, random wanderng trombone players, a wonderful guest

The Melbourne Ska Orchestra went on stage late, and finished later, with nobody minding in the slightest. This was honestly one of the most joyous and entertaining shows I have seen in years, if ever. I’ll be heading along next time they’re back, and I strongly recommend that you do too.

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ADELEINE Peyroux is an American singer who spent her formative years busking on the streets of Paris. While her style is usually classified of jazz, bringing to mind Billie Holiday as she does, it really is as a reinterpreter of some of the great songs that she shines in tonight’s performance. Touring her latest album ‘The Blue Room’, which began as an homage to Ray Charles’ ‘Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music’, Peyroux and her band play an unusually civilised Tivoli, in that it’s a seated gig starting at an early hour.

Defined elsewhere as ‘genre-bending’, it is nevertheless the jazz influences that shine through in both Peyroux’s vocals and the band’s arrangements. Tonight, the band is augmented by three local musicians on violin, viola and cello. The set includes some frankly mind-blowing virtuoso instrumental solos from all musicians: drums, bass,

guitar, keys, Hammond organ and strings.

Peyroux is clearly comfortable performing, her stance relaxed although her stage banter takes a while to get going. But when it does, she proves to be both informative and amusing - giving insight into the songs she has chosen to play, and which she so clearly loves.

While I’d like to list some standout songs, the simple fact is the entire set from start to finish is immaculate, minor quirks notwithstanding.

Peyroux’s introduction of Randy Newman’s ‘Guilty’ describes the mood of both the album ‘The Blue Room’ and tonight’s show: “There are 3 types of songs in each culture: love songs, drinking songs, and the blues. This song incorporates all three” while heartfelt renditions of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird on a Wire’ and the set-closing Warren Zevon’s ‘Desperadoes Under the Eaves’ were highlights.

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MICK O’MALLEY’S IRISH PUB

Damien Dempsey

Pic: Wikipedia.com/ Jill Furmanovsky

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LTHOUGH his name may not be familiar to a great deal of Australian listeners, you can think of Damien Dempsey as something of an Irish Billy Bragg. Like Bragg, he has a no-frills everyman persona, and writes heartfelt folk-infused songs of politics and love. Unlike Bragg’s punkish honk of a voice, though, Dempsey’s vocals are more soaring and melodic, though he has a similar righteous rage at the heart of his material. Tonight, a largely Irish crowd gathers to hear Dempsey perform a range of material from nearly 20 years of performing. He’s also touring a double disc compilation of some of his most beloved songs, a healthy swag of which we hear tonight.

He’s at his most searing in the charged epic Colony, critical of the British forces which brought repression to Ireland but also, and more provocatively, pointing a finger at the Christian traditions which forcibly wiped out the land’s ancient culture.

There are lighter moments too, such as the galloping singalong opener Negative Vibes, and tender ballads like New York paean Apple Of My Eye. Dempsey sings of Ireland old and new, from its pre-Christian culture to the fallout from the Celtic Tiger era (the years of

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MATT THROWER

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Every month MouthZoff profiles a live venue. This month:

SPOTLIGHT ON

Crowbar

243 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley Why should we be going to Crowbar?

We are the only venue purely dedicated to heavier genres.

What is the vibe?

Strong party vibe, feeling like you are 19 again seeing Rage Against The Machine at the Big Day Out. What should i drink?

Beer and whiskey, lots of it!

Acts to watch out for are…

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HOBBLE DAY 2014 FEAT. Arrows + Jamie Hay + Ceres + We Set Sail, Sydonia and many more. Come down for your dose of black metal, punk rock, doom, metal, indie or whatever amazing genre our specialist booking agents have tee’d up!

Tell us about your favourite memory from the bar.

Fuck, there is so many. Crowbar is not just a bar, its a venue and a family. We

sell out shows regularly and meet so many interesting characters from all around the world. Most recently would be sold out Violent Soho show, benefit for our good friend Paul Voge who recently lost one of the most important independent music stores in Brisbane.

Brisbane’s music scene is...…

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ORPHANED LAND / VOYAGER / ORSOME WELLES THE REV It’s a testament (no pun intended) to the freedom of expression Australia has compared with more oppressive parts of the world – here we have an Israeli band performing metal-fuelled versions of Muslim and Jewish prayers in a converted Christian church. There are no picketers or police – just a bunch of music lovers, getting into the unifying spell of Orphaned Land.

First, however, is a couple of wellchosen supports, Melbourne musicschooled hard proggers Orsome Welles and Perth’s Voyager, whose power/ prog metal blend is lashed with keytar.

When the latter’s medley of everything

from Haddaway’s What Is Love to Van Halen’s Jump causes much delight in the audience, it’s refreshing proof that the progressive scene is not without a sense of humour.

Which just leaves premier Jewish metal act Orphaned Land. Starting out as a death/doom band, the group’s sound increasingly adopted elements of progressive rock and, most notably, the folk music of the Middle East. All of which culminates in tonight’s performance, where pre-recorded string and choral parts meld perfectly with the group’s heavy metal attack. And, of course, we hear the band playing

scales and rhythms straight from the Israeli and Arab world. Highlights include the triumphant All Is One (also title track to their 2013 album), the epic The Kiss Of Babylon, the swirling chants of Sapari and a storming encore combination of Norra el Norra (Entering The Ark) and Ornaments Of Gold. As frontman Kobi Fahri reminds us, this is an Israeli band with fans of all faiths, including Islam – which, at least for a moment, gives one the confidence that the idea of peace and tolerance on this planet may not be all that far-fetched.

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Garage Goss THE IRON EYE

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The Iron Eye are three guys who are the masters of making the most astoundingly, weighty, voluptuous auditory sensations I’ve had the pleasure to hear. Their music sounds fat and beautiful like a Rubens nude. Slightly reminiscent of Queens of The Stone Age blended with the larger than life sound that Muse produce. Nick Lythall is unquestionably fabulous on the fret board and Antonio Mancini pounds the skins like a boss. I asked the guys if their band name might have been an implement that had some historical significance like the Iron Maiden did but they just laughed and said they just liked it because it sounded heavy and fleshy which is what they hoped their music sounded like; and it does. Keep a steely eye on their facebook page so you don’t miss the next show.

These guys are definitely worth the effort of removing the lounge cushion from your posterior. Definitely keep and ear out for The Iron Eye.

LE SUITS

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FLANGIPANIS

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Okay, so the Oxford dictionary can’t tell me what a Flangipani is which means we get to make up our own definition. Having followed this band for several years now I reckon a Flangipani is someone who is outrageously original, does their own thing, loves to have fun and writes funny smash punk tunes. If you think you could handle an evening with a bunch like that then you need to head out to a Flangipanis gig. These guys aren’t just hard playing funsters they are demonstrably talented too as they took out the number one spot in the 2013 Hot 100 of 4ZZZ. Good news is you can catch them soon with a couple of upcoming dates this month. You can pick up the ‘Panis at The Prince of Wales Hotel at Nundah on the 12th, Toowoomba on the 13th and Ric’s bar on the 16th. Get amongst their brazen abandon and revel in their wild antics all for your entertainment and enjoyment.

HELM

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I love it when I hear that local acts have taken their goods to other parts of our great State to represent our vibrant Brisbane music scene. That’s exactly what metal five piece Helm did when they toured the Queensland coast in support of fellow Brisbanites Dead Letter Circus for four nights between the 26 and 29 March to Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Gladstone respectively. I have no doubt Helm delivered shows that were measurable on the Richter Scale replete with massive guitar riffs and body stomping thump tracks. If you are a lover of metal done right and you haven’t treated yourself to a night of live Helm yet then May 23rd will be your chance with they play with Sydonia at the Crowbar. Be sure to prepare your neck well for head thrashing beforehand because that action is the unavoidable but pleasurable consequence of a HELM set.

Sonic Boom He started out like many musicians, gigging and messing around with a 4-track recorder; he produced the early recordings of The Veronicas, which lead to a US deal with Warner Music and international success; and now his work with Sheppard has garnered an Aria nomination for ‘Let Me Down Easy’ and across the board airplay for their latest single, ‘Geronimo’

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TUART Stuart is known around Brisbane as producer with a real passion for all styles of music. He has been playing guitar since age nine, started working with computer sequencers at age fourteen and by the end of high school was recording with a four-track.

While pursuing a career in advertising, he was gigging as part of a duo and by necessity, learned about sequencing midi tracks with 1 sequencer and 1 keyboard the hard way. By 22 he was a full-time musician and progressed to having his own studio on the Northside of Brisbane where many interstate artists travel to record.

A veteran user of Cubase, Stuart also isn’t a massive gearhead, preferring to really know the few items he does use, like the Joe Meek preamp that takes pride of place in his minimalist rack. His microphone collection is similarly tidy with a strong preference for Rode, with the NT2 usually working well for female voices and Classic for male voices. He also loves the sound of the UAD cards from Universal Audio and Waves plugins as he mixes his productions ‘in the box’.

His deal with Mushroom Records producing dance music eventually lead him to collaborating with other artists and later using his keen ear and multi-instrumental ability to produce other artists. Using these skills, he worked with The Veronicas from the ages of 15 or 16 and was instrumental (pun intended) in their rise to fame and subsequent work with renowned international hit-makers, Max Martin and Dr Luke.

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Talking about his wide taste in music and artists he works with, he says “I’m always

just trying to surprise myself… my approach is that I can’t stand still and keep doing the same thing.” It is this ethos that saw him start working with Sheppard in 2011.

Sheppard is a six-piece ‘alternative pop’ group from Brisbane, managed by industry heavyweight Michael Chugg. Made up of three siblings – George, Amy and Emma Sheppard, and three friends – Jason Bovino, Michael Butler, and Dean Gordon.

Their sounds that are reminiscent of a beach party have visited South Africa, the UK, India, Bali, and the US twice.

Platinum and Aria Best Independent Release nominated Let Me Down Easy, has been blasted on commercial radio and TV, and as George describes it, features ‘emotional , heartfelt lyrics of a man who has just had his heart broken, but it’s being sung to an incredibly catchy, happy sounding melody!’

Prior to working with Stuart, the band had a bad experience with a previous producer and had to scrap an entire album. This turns out to be a smart move, as Stuart explains, “Pretty much from the first song I realized that this was the best thing I’d worked on in ages…”.

The disparate influences of each of the production team of Jay, George and Amy with Stuart combine to make records that take it from the hipster to the suburbs - commercial indy that features group vocals, acoustic guitars, hand claps and infectious electronic rhythms.

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Early on, a typical workflow for production on a song would take a day, whereas now the perfectionist nature of the team can mean that they spend ten days and up to three versions of song that doesn’t even make the final cut.

The team worked on Let Me Down Easy in mid 2012 and made some pretty radical decisions early on – they banned snare drums in the production and only used hand-claps to contribute to the signature sound of acoustic guitars and group vocal lines.

They used a fairly typical workflow by starting with the demo and recorded the drum track (sans snare) to build the rest of the track upon.

The upcoming album is being whittled down from an initial list of 40 songs and is more detailed in its production, as can be heard in the new single currently being played across the board on B105. Stuart broke it down for me and shared what each of the 150 tracks added to the sound of the most requested song.

“We really had a surplus of ideas…” as he explained the process, starting with the kick and acoustic guitar and continuing the layering with a surprising sound added to the rhythm of the acoustic guitar - knee slaps recorded by Jay and George. The acoustic guitars were recorded with one of his favourite techniques, a spaced stereo pair of NT2s while a number of the electric guitar parts had multiple effects including delay to give a spacey ambient sound.

A major difference with this song is that the band played the song live on tour before they had finished recording, whereas the songs are normally finished before the rest of the band come in and work out how they are going to replicate it live. And for that reason the electronic drums that were already laid down, were then augmented with live drums at the end and then mixed with predominantly room mics

and the occasional spot mic blended in for the snare.

The vocals were recorded in the vocal booth with the Rode Classic, while the group vocals and other hooks were recorded in various rooms for different sounds. One of these is the “bombs away” hook that particularly impressed Stuart.

The amount of layering and craft in these sessions is astounding and the end result is a catchy pop recording that contains enough subtlety and surprises to withstand multiple listens and is obviously proving popular across commercial radio, both here and overseas.

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April 2014 DATE ARTIST

VENUE suburb

2nd Asa Broomhall, Madi Lumsden, Holly Terrens Dowse Bar Paddington Sunday Blues Sessions w/ Ugly Graham National Hotel Toowoomba Mysteries of Eternity Queensland Conservatorium Griffiths South Bank Kylesa, Roku Music, Special Guests The Hi-Fi West End 3rd Mega Ogre, Blonde Tongues, The Jensens Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley

Against Them, Upsize, Desperate Days Beetle Bar Brisbane Harmony, Gentle Ben, Purpose Black Bear Lodge Fortitude Valley

Tropic Jazz Home Concert Charlston House Cairns Irish Club Open Mic Night Irish Club Hotel Toowoomba DJ Valdis Ric’s Fortitude Valley

A$AP Ferg, Guests The Hi-Fi West End

Baltimore Gun Club The Loft Chevron Island Daryl Braithwaite The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns Megan Washington The Rev Fortitude Valley

The Fratellis The Tivoli Fortitude Valley 4th Seals, Fox & Fowl Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley Faleepo Francisco, The Buzzbees, Hawkmoon, Dane Adamo Beetle Bar Brisbane

The Big Duo Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba

Armin Van Buuren Brisbane Entertainment Centre Boondal

Brewhouse Bash w/ Josh Lee Hamilton Band Burleigh Brewing Burleigh Heads

Justice Crew, Jae Waterford Conrad Jupiters Casino Broadbeach

A Secret Death, Safe Hands, Hope Drone, Travels Crowbar Fortitude Valley Livin On A Prayer, Chrome Dragon Hamilton Hotel Hamilton Ginger And The Ghost Miami Marketta Miami Guards Of May, Dollorosa, The Magnets,

The Hungary Mile New Globe Theatre Fortitude Valley

Jimi Beavis The Scratch Milton

Coisa Linda QPAC Concert Hall South Bank

Baby Animals, The Strums Racecourse Hotel Booval DJ Valdis Ric’s Fortitude Valley Surfers Paradise Festival Launch It!

Bombs Away, Chardy, Mobin Master, Tate Strauss, Orkestrated Surfers Paradise Beach Surfers Paradise Eddie Skiba The Barron River Hotel Cairns White Lodge, Slagroom, Karl Stefanovic’s Dog The Hideaway Fortitude Valley Glass Animals, Special guest The Hi-Fi West End

Charles Bradley The Hi-Fi West End

CC The Cat, One Dragon Two Dragon The Joynt West End Eddie Boyd & The Phatapillars, Morgan Bain, Liam Ward The Loft Chevron Island Darren Middleton The Soundlouge Currubmin RSL Currumbin

Bam Bam, Savo The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley SCUM RECORDS SHOWCASE The Underdog Fortitude Valley

Pete Murray The Venue Townsville St Lucia, The Griswolds The Zoo Fortitude Valley

Talia Mae Vibe (Indooroopilly Hotel) Indooroopilly

DATE ARTIST

VENUE suburb

Ngara & Band Zuri Bar Fortitude Valley 5th Baby Animals, The Strums Alexandra Hills Hotel Alexandra Hills

A Purple Heart, Cutloose Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley

Psych-high-way 2 FEAT. Bad Valley, Dreamtime,

The Baskervillans, The Cupcake Conspiracy, Yyles Beetle Bar Brisbane Rabbit, Faux Bandit, LSD Ratkings Beetle Bar Brisbane Morning Harvey, The Salvadarlings Black Bear Lodge Fortitude Valley Locky Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba

Bernadette Peters Conrad Jupiters Casino Broadbeach

Arrows, Jamie Hay, Ceres, We Set Sail Crowbar Fortitude Valley

Justice Crew, Jae Waterford Eatons Hill Hotel Eatons Hill

TRAINSPOTTERS PRESENTS Messrs, Fun Machine,

The Bright Young Things Grand Central Hotel Brisbane Guards Of May, The Hungary Mile, White Lodge Miami Shark Bar Miami Dezzie D & The Stongrayz Morrison Hotel Woolloongabba

Jackson Dunn, Luke Jenkins New Globe Theatre Fortitude Valley DJ Valdis Ric’s Fortitude Valley

Bam Bam Solbar Maroochydore Surfers Paradise Festival Launch It! The Angels,

Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite Surfers Paradise Beach Surfers Paradise Elbury, Fettler, Chambers The Hideaway Fortitude Valley Monster Magnet, King of the North, Fort The Hi-Fi West End Nick Warren The Met Fortitude Valley

Bree de Rome & Band The Scratch Milton Soula, Apollo & The Sun, Triplickit The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley Kate Miller-Heidke The Tivoli Fortitude Valley Mick Medew & The Mesmirisers The Underdog Fortitude Valley

BOSS SOUNDS “SIMMER DOWN SATURDAY SESSION”

with Various Djs The Underdog Fortitude Valley Look Lake, Jeremy Neale, Rolls Bayce The Zoo Fortitude Valley Iwrestledabearonce, Caufield Thriller Brisbane 6th Soldiers Of The Sun Dowse Bar Paddington

Justice Crew, Jae Waterford Nambour Civic Centre Nambour Exposed Competition Ric’s Fortitude Valley Surfers Paradise Festival Launch It!

Aunty Huhu, Bec And The Big River Trio, Diddly Squat, Glitter Gang, Jahsifik, John Johnson And The Johnsons Surfers Paradise Beach Surfers Paradise Iwrestledabearonce, Caufield, Deadlights,

Bayharbour, Revalations The Lab (All ages) Brisbane Kate Miller-Heidke The Tivoli Fortitude Valley 7th John Butler Trio, Emma Louise The Tivoli Fortitude Valley 8th THE BUG FEAT. The Willow Seed, 3 Miles From Texas New Farm Bowls Club New Farm Shifting Sands The Scratch Milton 9th Justice Crew, Jae Waterford Gladstone Entertainment

& Convention Centre Gladstone World Bar DJs Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley Unsought Duke, B For Bandit, The Pretty Fingers, Owen Van Larkins Beetle Bar Brisbane Sally Seltman, Wintercoats Black Bear Lodge Fortitude Valley

3 Inches of Blood Crowbar Fortitude Valley

Christopher Coleman Collective, Seavera Dowse Bar Paddington

The Moose, Sneeky Picnic, Astro Travellers The Zoo Fortitude Valley Far Away Stables X&Y Bar Fortitude Valley 11th Millions, Pilots, Chase City Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley

The Snatchetter & more Beetle Bar Brisbane Vintage Rock Box Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba

DATE ARTIST

VENUE suburb

Jimmy Tait Brisbane Powerhouse New Farm

The Winter of Reason Burleigh Brewing Burleigh Heads Killswitch Engage Eatons Hill Hotel Eatons Hill Yacht Club DJs Elsewhere Surfers Paradise

Justice Crew, Jae Waterford Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre Mackay

The White Tiger Cancer Benefit w/ Band of Frequencies, Travis White Trio, Anonymous Heroes,

Joel Myles & The Jetpack Academy New Globe Theatre Fortitude Valley Deadweight Express, Bare White Knuckles,

Junior Danger Ric’s Fortitude Valley Shaun Kirk, Lani & Lecia, Alisha Todd The Loft Chevron Island

Ball Park Music, Papa Vs Pretty, Holy Holy The Tivoli Fortitude Valley Grong Grong The Underdog Fortitude Valley

Caligula’s Horse, Echotide, The Orchard, Opus Of A Machine The Zoo Fortitude Valley

Talia Mae Vibe (Indooroopilly Hotel) Indooroopilly Ella Ferdinands Zuri Bar Fortitude Valley 12th STREET SOUNDZZZ The Missing, Junior Arcade, Un Dia Antes, Concreate Lips, more 4zzz Fortitude Valley Sixfthick + Guests Beetle Bar Brisbane One Eyed Pilots Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba Steve Frank, Rokwell, Darren Somerville, Electra & Fire Fiesta East Broadbeach Broadbeach

Tyga, Lazy J Mystique (The Arena) Fortitude Valley Greenthief Norville Hotel Toowoomba Yacht Club DJs Oh Hello! Fortitude Valley

The Spin Drift Saga Ric’s Fortitude Valley

Cloud Control Story Bridge Hotel Kangaroo Point

Pack Animals, F.T. Coker, Doom Mountain The Hideaway Fortitude Valley

Architecture In Helsinki, Worlds End Press The Hi-Fi West End

Claude Hay, Cass Eager, Kenny Slide The Loft Chevron Island

Copia, Trinatyde, Far From Paris The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley Idle Minds The Underdog Fortitude Valley

Justice Crew, Jae Waterford The Venue Townsville Lofly Hanger Night w/ Arundel The Waiting Room West End

Art Vs Science The Zoo Fortitude Valley

All Year Round, Set The Record, Here’s To Neverland, Skies Collide Upstairs 199 West End 13th Ball Park Music Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley

Ball Park Music (Under 18’s) Alhumbra Lounge Fortitude Valley

TRANSFORMER: A LOU REED TRIBUTE We all Want To, Desert Blues Cartel, Lola The Vamp, O Little Sister, Machine Age, Seavera Dowse Bar Paddington

Cloud Control Paddo Tavern Paddington

Boris The Blade The Lab (All ages) Brisbane 14th The Gin Club, Bandito Folk The Underdog Fortitude Valley 15th Suzanna Vega, Seth Lakeman Brisbane Powerhouse New Farm

THE BUG FEAT. The Toni Band, The Angela, Toohey Band New Farm Bowls Club New Farm Steve Earle & The Dukes, Kasey Chambers The Tivoli Fortitude Valley 16th Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepards, Special Guests Black Bear Lodge Fortitude Valley Darren J Ray City Golf Club Toowoomba Simon Watson, Alan Boyle, Lucinda Johnson Dowse Bar Paddington

Boy & Bear Mackay Entertainment

& Convention Centre Mackay Steve Earle Tanks Arts Centre Cairns

The Wailers The Tivoli Fortitude Valley

DATE ARTIST

VENUE suburb

Allen Stone, Special Guests The Zoo Fortitude Valley 17th Robot Child, The Royales, After Gryce, Superkaleida Beetle Bar Brisbane

Jason Singh Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich

Josh Rennie-Hynes, Sue-Anne Stewart Dowse Bar Paddington Kris Kristofferson Empire Theatre Toowoomba

Cloud Control Solbar Maroochydore

The Wailers Tanks Arts Centre Cairns

Blonde on Blonde, The Bacchanales, Waax!, Maids The Zoo Fortitude Valley

The Maids The Zoo Fortitude Valley 18th Tigers, Captives, Release The Hounds, Dead Joe,

Ash McIntyre 4zzz Fortitude Valley Greenthief Crowbar Fortitude Valley

CC The Cat Pacific Hotel Yaamba Kris Kristofferson QPAC Concert Hall South Bank Mark Sheils Samford Valley Hotel Samford Valley Harley Young, Go Go Fish, Katie Who, Tash Le Strange The Loft Chevron Island

Talia Mae Vibe (Indooroopilly Hotel) Indooroopilly 19th Jason Singh Breezes (Twin Towns) Tweed Heads

Berst Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba Kris Kristofferson Conrad Jupiters Casino Broadbeach

Buried In Verona Crowbar Fortitude Valley

Ben Morris & MC Losty, Rowan Panozzo, Rokwell East Broadbeach Broadbeach Greenthief Kings Beach Tavern Kings Beach Kreator, Death Angel, Malakyte The Hi-Fi West End

T. Williams The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley India Arie, Joss Stone The Tivoli Fortitude Valley Roku Music The Underdog Fortitude Valley 20th Cloud Control Cooloongatta Hotel Cooloongatta

Pat Tierney, Ben Whiting, Kaurna Cronin Dowse Bar Paddington Mackay Easter Fes - River Session Battle of the Bands Mackay CBD Mackay

Buried In Verona, Fit For A King, Feed Her To

The Sharks, Ocean Grove The Lab (All ages) Brisbane

Buried In Verona The Lab (All ages) Brisbane

T. Williams The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley

Boy & Bear The Venue Townsville 22nd THE BUG FEAT. Breain Brett, Robin Etter-Cleave, Sue Wighton, Ross Roache New Farm Bowls Club New Farm

Boy & Bear Pilbeam Theatre Rockhampton Morbid Angel, Special Guests The Hi-Fi West End Hunx & His Punx, Shannon & The Clams The Zoo Fortitude Valley 23rd MKTO, Taylor Henderson Conrad Jupiters Casino Broadbeach Sarah Collyer, Olivia Crick, Ben Eaton Dowse Bar Paddington

Boy & Bear Harvey Road Tavern Gladstone

Jake Bugg, The Creases, The Growl The Hi-Fi West End Micheal Franti & Spearhead, Nahko & Medicine For The People The Tivoli Fortitude Valley Ozomatli, Special Guests The Zoo Fortitude Valley 24th The Upskirts Alhambra Lounge Fortitude Valley Dive Demolition, The Grand Scheme, Leaven Beetle Bar Brisbane MKTO, Taylor Henderson Brisbane Convention Centre South Bank

Take Us To Vegas, Castles Billionaire Nightclub Brisbane

Paul Woseen (The Screaming Jets) Dowse Bar Paddington Dizzee Rascal Eatons Hill Hotel Eatons Hill Stonefield Oh Hello! Fortitude Valley

Bliss N Eso, Horrorshow, Seth Sentry Riverstage Brisbane

DATE ARTIST

VENUE suburb

Toxic Holocaust, Skeletonwitch, Metalstorm The Hi-Fi West End

The Trouble With Templeton The Old Museum Bowen Hills

Julian Clary The Tivoli Fortitude Valley Holy Fuck, Blank Relm The Zoo Fortitude Valley 25th Dallas Frasca, Battle Axe Howlers, Guests Alhumbra Lounge Fortitude Valley Down 311 Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba Nino Brown, Masta K, Mister P East Broadbeach Broadbeach

Baltimore Gun Club Prince of Wales Hotel Nundah

Take Us To Vegas, Castles Sands Tavern Maroochydore

Ben Salter, Bigstongbrute The Hideaway Fortitude Valley

Per Purpose The Underdog Fortitude Valley

Talia Mae Vibe (Indooroopilly Hotel) Indooroopilly

Bliss N Eso Virgin Australia Stadium Mackay 26th Oscar Key Sung Alhumbra Lounge Fortitude Valley Vintage Rock Box Brisbane Brewhouse Woolloongabba Social Holliganz, Rowan Panozzo, Darren Somerville, Fiesta Fire & Electra East Broadbeach Broadbeach Skid Row, Ugly Kid Joe, Dead City Ruins Eatons Hill Hotel Eatons Hill Kato Elsewhere Surfers Paradise Michelle Xen & The Neon Wild, Back Back Forwards Punch New Globe Theatre Fortitude Valley Dallas Frasca, Battle Axe Howlers Solbar Maroochydore

Boy & Bear, Patrick James Sunshine Coast Function Centre Caloundra One Way Street Party w/ Stonefield, CC The Cat Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise Street Pieces, Switchblade Suzie The Hideaway Fortitude Valley Vibesquad, Spoonbill, Schwarr, Bumble, Liam Niko The Hi-Fi West End

Pharoaoh Playground, Ham, Elliot The Bull The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley Elliot The Bull The Tempo Hotel Fortitude Valley METAL HEART FESTIVAL 2014 FEAT. 8 Foot Sativa, Frakenbok, Tria Mera, Demonfire, Aeon Of Horus, Vyrion, Chronolyth, Demodocus, 308, Upside Downside, Devonera, Defamer, Smoking Martha, Evil Eye, Stone Chimp, Mephistopheles, Asylum, Therein,

Tempest Rising, amd more The Tivoli Fortitude Valley Gazar Strips The Underdog Fortitude Valley

The Delta Riggs, Jakarta Criers The Zoo Fortitude Valley Divide & Conquer Thriller Brisbane 27th Holidays on Ice feat. Angie Hart Dowse Bar Paddington

The Delta Riggs, Jakarta Criers East Broadbeach Broadbeach

Boy & Bear, Patrick James Empire Theatre Toowoomba

Brad Butcher Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre Mackay D.O.A. Prince of Wales Hotel Nundah Exposed Competition Semi Final Ric’s Fortitude Valley

Take Us To Vegas The Lab (All ages) Brisbane Russian Circles, The Matador, theseashallnothavethem Crowbar Fortitude Valley 29th

THE BUG FEAT. Sarah Collyer, Laura Mulcahy,

The Renegade Gentleman New Farm Bowls Club New Farm 30th Sietta, Special Guests Black Bear Lodge Fortitude Valley Hailry Calvert, Ella Fence, Mitch King Dowse Bar Paddington Gloryhammer Norville Hotel Toowoomba KT Tunstall, Special Guests The Zoo Fortitude Valley

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