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Call us nostalgic and a stroke sentimental, but we are a mighty big fan of the Christmas stocking here at X-Press. But it appears stockings are well and truly out this Christmas… well and truly off anyhow! The pop-diva Christmas album certainly isn’t a new phenomena – Barbra Streisand has been wrapping her tinselled tonsils around those Silver Bells since Santa retired his pterodactyl and handpicked Rudolph to light his way. Now Christmas has always had a whiff of romance about it – snuggling up by the fireplace with Mrs Santa, a mug of warm spiced
liquor and some wildly expensive chocolate with aphrodisiac properties, long after the tiddlywinks have gone to bed… oh sorry, wrong hemisphere. Anyhow, we’re losing track. The point is, dear reader, who put the sex in Santa? Since when did the Christmas album become an aural raunchfest? Mariah Carey may have the gift of the gob (you dirty sods, we are referring to her rather extraordinary vocal range) and can rattle out Oh Santa! better than your average Tuesday night karaoke star. But who thought it’d be a good idea to have her half-naked – save for a precariously draped red silk dressing gown – wrestling a Santa hat from a dog in the album sleave of her latest Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You? Don’t get us wrong, we love a good ol’ raunchy album sleave – encourage them in fact – but why do cash-strapped record execs have to go and pornify Christmas? Why can’t they take Mother’s Day instead? Cougars are all the rage! Or what about the Queen’s Birthday? Okay, maybe not. Maybe the Christian faith has finally caught onto the ‘sex sells’ advertising mantra, but there’s just something not quite right about Jessica Simpson bellowing O Come O Come Emmanuel; as she does on her Yule Tide album Happy Christmas. Thankfully (hallelujah!) Susan Boyle has kept it clean on her new Chrissy album The Gift; but the way things are going she could well be pulling a Beth Ditto on us by Christmas 2011. We’ll leave you to ponder that one… Now, time to dust off New Kids On The Block’s seminal 1989 Christmas album Merry, Merry Christmas and reflect on the true meaning of the occasion: PRESENTS! As Jonathan, Jordan, Joey, Danny and Donnie so eloquently put it; Have A Funky, Funky Xmas… _JULIAN TOMPKIN
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Heavy metal icons Disturbed are out on the road with their rather massive Music As A Weapon 2011 tour and are now set to bring it to WA. One of the most successful heavy metal bands around today, Disturbed have sold over 11 million albums globally and are one of only three bands in music history to have four consecutive releases debut at #1 on the US Billboard Top 200 album chart. Since the band’s formation 15 years ago, Disturbed have had three platinum albums in Australia and a strong fourth contender in their latest offering Asylum, which debuted at #2 on the ARIA Album Chart. Joining them on the trail of destruction are none other than metalcore greats As I Lay Dying, and you will find them at Burswood Dome on Wednesday, April 20. Tickets for this all-ages mega metal-thon go on-sale to the general public at 9am Friday, November 26, through ticketek.com.au.
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The Mad Dog himself, Joe Cocker is returning to Perth! Joined by Mr bad-to-the-bone George Thorogood and Aussie greats Diesel and The Dingoes, the show will truly be An Evening On The Green to remember, at Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth. Not only is Cocker one of the most successful and popular singers of the last four decades, he is also one of music’s most loved and respected artists. This Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winning artist has 21 studio and four live albums under his belt, his unmistakable bluesy soul voice a musical trademark in its own right. With hits such as You Can Leave Your Hat On, Unchain My Heart, Up Where We Belong,The Letter and You Are So Beautiful, after 40 years in the game Cocker remains one of rock’s pre-eminent survivors and a must-see live performer. The show takes place on Saturday, February 19, at Sir James Mitchell Park South Perth and is a fully licensed event. Tickets go on-sale Friday, November 26, through ticketmaster.com.au.
In their first national tour in more than three years, punk rockers Good Charlotte are returning to our country for a bunch of all ages arena shows for their Cardiology Australian Tour. Cardiology is Good Charlotte’s fifth studio album and features the ARIA Album Chart Top 10 single Like It’s Her Birthday along with Sex On The Radio. The Madden twins and their band mates graced Australia last in October 2007 with their heavily tattooed and totally bold, energetic live performance. Joining them this time round will be Australia’s very own Short Stack and Boston’s Boys Like Girls. Catch these superstars on Friday, April 15, 2011, at Burswood Dome. Ticket presales begin today, Thursday, November 19, and end Sunday, November 21. See ticketek.com.au for further details. Rip it.
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Hola, guess what? Roots, reggae, soul and world beats is what this coming New Year’s Day is all about. The Fremantle Arts Centre is putting on a show which will allow you to soak up the sun, laze about and enjoy the first day of 2011 and witness some glorious music only a few feet away. Get sunkissed up with multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd’s deep and funky roots tunes. Joining him will be sweet reggae artist Grace Barbe, DJ Phil Cooker and DJ Paul Gamblin to keep the dance floor pumping and spirits high. It’s all happening on Saturday, January 1, 2011, from 5.30-10pm. Tickets on sale Friday, November 19, from Mills, Planet, Live Clothing and heatseeker.com.au. Xavier Rudd
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Dear X-Press, I loyally pick up a copy of X-Press every Thursday morning from the Esplanade Busport, quickly flick through Reactions and then to the back for Tour Trails and the Gig Guide. In the past couple of months it seems the Reactions page may have turned into an
vague stare and a comment about a Blondie tribute band. That is, Blondie or whatever other dated former glory that the confused feel the need to baste in irony, just to feel better about themselves for five minutes and be part of whatever it is they think is important. You should thank the stars that there is such a clear difference between them and you, Ern - I do, I bask in it everyday. But agreed, it isn’t enough, not for me. Especially when you consider the power at every person’s fingers in 2010; to be able to search and understand the world, where we came from and perhaps even work up an idea of who we actually are. There’s always diamonds in the rough though, the tragedy is that they get drowned out by some awkward moment in a You Tube clip or another excruciating tour by some thrombotic act like The Living End (who should do quite well out of irony in 15 years, funnily enough). It’s beyond pathetic, really, and it always will be, just so long as people allow their friends to blame something else and keep moving ‘that way’. Here’s one for you: is the wheel retro…? Idiots...
I wanted to shoot through a kudos to Ern Malley (Reactions #1239) for the note last week about the backward slide into mediocrity that the Reactions section offers us, as the window into the casual X-Press readers’ mind. I’m afraid if you ask most under 27 these days about The Night of Broken Glass - or any other example of the deplorable behavior of human kind of the last 200 years, you’d get some Michael Via Email
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Five years on from the critically acclaimed She Will Have Her Way compilation, it’s time for the menfolk of Australian music to pay tribute to the Finn brothers. He Will Have His Way: The Songs Of Tim And Neil Finn features some of the biggest names in Australian music all putting their own spin on songs, with Paul Kelly, Angus Stone, Glenn Richards, Chris Cheney, Oh Mercy, Art Vs Science, Philadelphia Grand Jury, and many more. Get your entries in to win a copy!
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Hailed as one of the brightest stars of contemporary music, Sufjan Stevens is an accomplished musician indeed, which is why his show at the Regal Theatre on Thursday, February 3, sold out soon after tickets went on sale. To keep his fans happy, Stevens has just signed on to do a second show at the Regal, set to go down on Friday, February 4. If you love Sufjan Stevens don’t miss out on this final chance to score tickets to his Perth show. Get yours today via Ticketek.
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Festivity season is upon us and if you’ve been into David Jones in the last four months, you probably already know. King Tito’s Dirty Disco is having a special pre-Christmas edition featuring Sydney’s upcoming rockers Cabins. If you haven’t already seen Cabins feature greatly at The Rosemount this year then you will be in for a treat. Their mix of folk sounding lullaby surf tunes along with beautiful rock is something not to be missed. Making it even more festive will be the merry band of Dirty DJs, including Lightsteed Buda, Azwon, Cooker, Sparklehaus, Frankie The Disco King, FKN Midas, Perthquake, Joe Mac and Grubby. It’s all happening on Friday, December 10, at The East End Bar, Fremantle. Get down from 9pm. Tickets are on sale through heatseeker.com.au, Mills, Planet and moshtix. com.au. Get merry!
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Watch out adults, because from Friday, November 19, ’til Sunday, November 28, the streets of Perth will be overrun with little tackers thanks to the Awesome Festival. With events set to take place across the CBD, expect ankle biters to be out in force, participating in projects that span genres such as theatre, street art, dance, music, media and film. There are workshops, performances and interactive experiences to be had,including events such as Levity III – an inflated, coloured labyrinth; Cup Rock Perth which will see wire fences transformed into vibrant art displays; and Untrained, a dance show with a difference. There’s way too much good stuff on for us to list it all; to get the full rundown on what’s on and when, head online to awesomearts.com and let the fun begin!
RTR’s annual summer dance shindig is here again. Seriously Sound System hosts a stellar line-up including the glistering beats of Chrism, dancehall roots and blues fun times from The Empressions, electric pop from Rooster Police, Zeke-vs Kit Pop, Assembly Line, hip hop spectacle Stoop Fresh and Mace Francis Orchestra. And that’s not all. To get your feet shuffling and dancing, RTR’s Full Frequency hosts Micah and Ben Mac will be spinning some tunes along with drum ‘n’ bass rocker Shock One, Rok Riley and Ben M, Massive Trav, Ben Taaffe, Nic Elliot and Latin beats from the El Ritmo crew. Early bird tickets are $10 for RTR subscribers and $15 for general peeps. Tickets available from rtrfm.com.au until this Sunday, November 21. Join in the mayhem on Saturday, December 18, at Hyde Park. Yes, you want to.
After many long nights of performances from WA’s best up and coming acts, judges of the Stagebound competition have finally made up their minds about which local bands will make it onto the big stage at Southbound (and pocket $5,000 worth of equipment and $700 worth of studio time, to boot!). Drum roll please! And the winners are the always affable Goodnight Tiger and mighty popular The Brow Horn Orchestra. Congratulations to both bands, who can now boast that they’re on the same line-up as Interpol, Public Enemy, The Rapture and Joan Jett! It doesn’t get much better than that! The folks at Southbound are also pleased to announce the return of the much loved Coconut Club, a chillout space where punters can get down with eclectic, banging beats. A range of awesome DJs will get behind the decks at Coconut Club, including the likes of Charlie Bucket, 2 Fat DJs, MC Amani, Boogieman and many more. For the full rundown on all things Southbound, check out southboundfestival.com.au.
Paul Kelly may well be an old school musical troubadour but that certainly doesn’t mean that he’s a technophobe, with the artist having just released a How To Make Gravy app. Bringing to life his music in a new dimension right in the palm of your hand, the app is a must-download for any diehard fans. If you prefer to see the magic and majesty of Paul Kelly in the flesh rather than on your iPhone, be sure to head along to his A To Z tour, which is set to take place in the Astor Theatre from Wednesday, December 8, ’til Saturday, December 11. Tickets for these special shows are available in one, two, three or four night packages; which means that you can pick and choose or head along to all the shows. Tickets are on sale now from PaulKelly.com.au.
SIDESHOW RAT
Yep, did your jaw just drop when you read that? Ratatat as in THE Ratatat are going to be hosting a sideshow on top of their Big Day Out 2011 performance. Woohoo! Having rocked the world with their live, electric and chaotically bending disco flutter, they are heading to us finally. Hailing out of Brooklyn, the electronic duo consisting of Mike Stroud and Evan Mast have been busy touring about Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Malaysia on the wings of the LP4 release. They’ve had sold out tours across the US and have collaborated with Kid Cudi. Trekking about Europe touring at the moment before a doing a UK tour with Vampire Weekend, the boys have announced they’ll be doing a special sideshow on Monday, February 7, at Capitol. Tickets go on sale from Monday, November 22. Get them from moshtix.com.au, BOCS, 78 Records, Mills and Planet.
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San Diego born and bred, Nathan Williams – aka Wavves – shot to prominence in 2009 when, much to his amusement, two lo-fi punk rock albums he recorded at his parents’ house were rapidly embraced as ‘the next big thing’ by bloggers worldwide. In 2010 Wavves released King Of The Beach; an ambitious recording complete with Williams’ sunshine melodies. Now the slacker king heads down under, playing The Bakery on Friday, March 11. Tickets are on-sale now through heatseeker.com.au.
XZAKT IN DA HOUSE
If you like anything to do with hip hop then this is your show, yo! Australia’s biggest players in the hip hop scene are putting on a massive extravaganza. Hailing for Albany way, Xzakt is noted as Australia’s #1 hip hop lyricist. Xzakt went on to team up with MCs Knowledge Bones and Bjah & Chile, performing around Australia. He’s now collaborating with turntable master of Downsyde fame, DJ Armee. His Live The Lyrics CD launch will be supported by Dazastah of Downsyde, Dialekt, DSC, Pantheon Vangaurd, DJ Armee and DJ LStreet. Daniel Dawson will also be performing live with Xzakt. Head down on Saturday, December 4, to the Rocket Room from 8pm to join in the buzz. Tickets $15 presale on the door. Grind that.
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Their name may be confusing but Return To Forever’s music certainly is not. Regarded as one of the best jazz-fusion groups of all time, the men behind Return To Forever are getting back together for a series of shows across this fine land of ours next February. With 25 years experience under their belts, Return To Forever will step into the spotlight at the Riverside Theatre on Wednesday, February 9, promising a jazz concert the likes of which Perth has never seen before. Tickets for this special Perth show go on sale at 9am on Tuesday, November 30, via Ticketmaster.
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With the temperature soaring and no sign of rain clouds on the horizon, this week is the perfect time to experience the majesty of the Live At The Quarry season at the picturesque Quarry Amphitheatre. If you haven’t already secured tickets for tonight’s Lior show (Thursday, November 18), fear not because a handful of tickets will be available for purchase on the gate. Grab yourself some snacks, some mates and a picnic rug and head to the Quarry for a night of mesmerising music featuring tracks from Lior’s latest album Tumbling Into The Dawn. For information on who’s playing and when, head to liveatthequarry.com.au.
Having established himself as one of Australia’s most highly credentialed musicians with over 25 recording credits to his name, Brian Henry Hooper has now unleashed his latest album Trouble. Produced by the great Mick Harvey (The Bad Seeds) and with guest appearances by Spencer P. Jones, J.P.Shilo, Charlie Owen and Penny Ikinger, the album not only smacks of Australian rock royalty but crosses into a reminiscent taste of the late ’80s and early ’90s Australian underground movement, combined with a deep influence of 70s Lou Reed and David Bowie. As a one-time member of both Kim Salmon And The Surrealists and The Beasts Of Bourbon, Hooper returns to WA with his new swag of songs, playing Thursday, November 25, at Llama Bar; Friday, November 26, at The Den; and Saturday, November 27, at The Norfolk Basement.
The budding musicians that make up the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra are chomping at the bit to travel to Victoria next year where they’ll perform as the headline act at the Youth Music Bands Festival. Before they can hop a plane though they need your help to cover the cost of the trip, so they’re hosting a Send WAYJO Packing fundraising concert to do just that. Make a bee-line for the Perth Jazz Society at the Charles Hotel on Monday, November 29, to witness a spectacular show performed by WAYJO musicians aged 14 to 25, who will take centre stage to show their home town exactly what they’re made of. Tickets are available on the door on the night, for more info call WAYJO on (08) 9471 1950.
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LIGHT THAT DOOBIE
Their moniker may cause youngens to think that they’re just weed smoking hippies, but this couldn’t be further from the truth in the case of The Doobie Brothers. One of the most popular pop/rock acts of the glorious 1970s, The Doobie Brothers have a string of hits to call their own, which they’ll bust out on Tuesday, March 22, when they grace the stage of the Burswood Theatre. Be sure to head along to catch renditions of classic tracks such as Black Water and Listen To The Music. Tickets for this one-night show are on sale now from Ticketek. Australia’s highest circulating Street Press
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JOSH FOX Environmental Prisoner A few years back, New York state resident Josh Fox was approached by a natural gas company who offered the cash-strapped theatre director a lucrative $100,000 to explore his family’s estate for underground gas reserves. Fox’s instincts told him that the deal was too good to be true so he began researching and, within no time, discovered a dirty secret that the gas companies were doing their darndest to cover up. Led by Halliburton, gas companies were (and still are) utilising a dangerous type of mining technology – called hydraulic fracturing – to reach natural gas reserves deep below ground level. What they didn’t (and still don’t) want the world to know was that to reach said reserves, they were (and are) pumping water contaminated with toxic chemicals into the ground, resulting in widespread illnesses and pollution. Outraged that a company was allowed to get away with such behaviour, Fox picked up a camera and set out across America to meet with people who had signed on the dotted line and allowed hydraulic fracturing (or ‘fracking’ as it’s commonly known), to take place on their properties. What he discovered is nothing short of horrifying, which he documents in Gasland, the most important and shocking piece of film to hit big screens in years. As shown in Gasland, people across America are falling ill from drinking water contaminated as a result of fracking, suffering from acute migraines and in some cases, even losing their senses of taste and smell. Terrified residents are even able to light the water straight from their taps on fire – proving without doubt that their lifesource has been contaminated. Ahead of the film’s release in Australia this Thursday, November 18, Fox caught up with X-Press to talk about fracking and to warn our nation of the terrifying effects this form of drilling has on the landscape and the people and animals who call it home.
Josh Fox playing banjo in the Gas Fields near Pinedale, Wyoming
Perhaps the most shocking part of Gasland is when you reveal that the Bush administration exempted the natural gas industry from the safe drinking water act (which all other industries are subject to) – has anything been done to overturn this decision in the time since the film’s release? As the film shows, there was a Frack Act that was gaining support but then the Republicans took the House back over so that By EMMA BERGMEIER doesn’t bode well for the future of it. I haven’t Are you still based in the Delaware River had any updates since the election. We’re all hoping that some of this process, which is Basin area? Yep, and also in New York City which madness, will change and there’s huge support for this in America. There are hundreds of is close by (well, not that close). thousands of people who are active in the Has fracking started taking place in your movement and millions who are aware of it. So the film has certainly done its job that way. part of the world yet? The sad story is that although we’ve been able to fend them off to a large degree So your story with the gas companies started there are still exploratory wells which have in 2006 when you received their letter, what been permitted in my area. So there are some was it that made you want to pick up a of them going in and they’re not allowed to be camera and document your experiences? Well I’m a theatre director and fracked but they can still be very problematic whatever project I’m most interested in at the and we’re all very worried about that. time is basically what my company does. I’m in What kind of response have you had since a very lucky position of having that as my job. I always have three or four different projects that the film was released in America? It’s been really divisive. There are I’m looking into and this was one of those that those who are ver y concerned and are became increasingly important. This is kind of a behind the film and then there are those solo project for me so I’ve had to step away from people who really want to drill because they being the artistic director of my company for the want the money. This has really ripped apart last six months so that I could focus on this. It’s my instinct to work on whatever is communities that were formerly close and created a war in a lot of areas. When you have happening in my life and making a documentary something as incredibly destructive as this but was the best vehicle for it. There may be others – with a PR machine behind it that says ‘no it’s not I may write a book, I may make a sequel, and I’ll destructive’ then you have the means for real certainly be using this idea for projects on the stage. This was one of the projects that I was problems. You would think that they would be working on and it just so happened to become against it but here’s the thing, a lot of people a huge priority because my house was on the don’t have a lot of money so money has line. In starting out, it was like ‘wow, this is become very persuasive. The film has reached a lot of people something that could be a really big deal’ because who were on the fence but then there is this it had all the elements there – once you start industry smear campaign out against the to realise who was involved and what they had film; so it’s become a debate. A project that been doing in America for eight years before the was done by two or three people who were film. There were two sides to the coin – the dedicated to a certain sense of journalistic integrity and reporting has now become this environmental groups and concerned citizens Hollywood thing and that makes it easier for saying ‘look at what this fracking actually is’ and the gas company saying ‘everything is fine; you’re them to attack it. Have any of the natural gas companies made contact with you? Oh yeah, all the time! They perpetually attack Gasland, attacking me and my credibility and the people in the film. Some of this has even happened in Australia – gas companies are issuing ‘fact sheets’ which are actually just smear documents saying ‘this is not going to happen the way it did in the United States’ – but of course that’s what we heard in Pennsylvania and New York, they said ‘this isn’t going to happen the way it did in Texas’. Of course it’s exactly the same plan. So things like that are levied by their PR department and I bet that the PR department doesn’t even know whether they are liars, they just write spin. Spin is the polite way to put it. They don’t contact me; they prefer to take potshots from behind the press agency that they hire. They said that we were just cherry picking and that these are isolated incidents so we put out a challenge to them to take us to the towns where there’s drilling so that we can see what’s going on and they have not answered that challenge because there are no places where drilling is going on where there isn’t contamination taking place and there are huge problems. 16
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heard of political prisoners, well these people are environmental prisoners, people whose homes have been destroyed and they can’t move because they don’t have the finances. Some people have taken the option of moving out of the home they spent 40 years building and living in a one bedroom trailer 50 miles away. Considering the scope of the issue it’s Others are saying ‘we’ll try to find a rental’ but surprising that nobody picked up on it earlier. they can’t because their whole neighbourhood I was amazed by that too. I think that has been taken up by drillers from Texas. one of the reasons why it was starting to get media attention was because it was coming to Like America, Australia has huge natural New York and Pennsylvania, to areas which were gas reserves; do you have any advice for not traditional oil and gas producing areas, areas Australians to help prevent fracking taking place? where there were a lot more people involved. First of all, it’s a really bad idea! We I can’t imagine it was easy talking to all these don’t need more gas, we need less gas. We people whose lives have been ruined or at don’t need more coal, we need less coal. We least negatively affected by fracking – what need less of all those things and in a hurry. If you’re cold in the morning you don’t just go kind of a toll did it take on you? Some things are upsetting at the and set fire to your bedroom because by the time – you feel really sad as if you’re about to end of the day, you won’t have a bedroom. break down – but, at the same time, it’s better That’s literally what we’re doing. There are than doing nothing. Sometimes you meet some alternatives to doing this. of your best friends by going out and having a good time, other times you meet your best “EVERYBODY IS ON friends by going through something together, so THE FENCE GOING the people in this film are very dear to me. I stay in contact with a lot of them and that means ‘WELL, DO WE MOVE that we’re doing something together and that’s a good feeling. OR STAY AND FIGHT going to make a lot of money and it’s going to be safe’. So somebody was lying and I had to figure out who that was and I had to tell this story. This film really found you… Yeah, it totally found me. I never had any intentions to make a documentary.
How are the people you spoke to in the film coping these days? I would love to be able to report that anyone felt like they were better off… All the folks out in Wyoming, their health is getting worse. The good news is that the EPA came in and started doing testing and showing that there were clearly all these chemicals in the water and they’re doing a very in depth investigation. However, Lewis Meeks, the guy who has a big moustache, his water (the turpentine smelling water) was rerouted back to his house and his wife has had to have nine sinus operations and they have no sense of smell left. You walk into their house and you get dizzy, so they’re in really bad shape. Everybody is on the fence going ‘well, do we move or stay and fight when standing and fighting means we might die or our kids might get sick’. So they’re environmental prisoners. You’ve
WHEN STANDING AND FIGHTING MEANS WE MIGHT DIE OR OUR KIDS MIGHT GET SICK’. SO THEY’RE ENVIRONMENTAL PRISONERS. YOU’VE HEARD OF POLITICAL PRISONERS, WELL THESE PEOPLE ARE ENVIRONMENTAL PRISONERS”
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BLONDIE
Hearts On The Grass Despite having a swag of iconic songs in their repertoire, when BlondiekickofftheirAustraliantourinKingsParkonWednesday, November 24,andThursday,November 25,they’ll be in a similar position to any of the hip young New York bands still emulating their New Wave style, writes DAVID CRADDOCK. Late last year Blondie began recording Panic Of Girls, their first album for seven years. And, like any artists worth their salt, they’ll be sure to want to convince fans of the worth of their newest material. “It’s kind of way overdue,” guitarist, founding member and one-time Debbie Harry squeeze Chris Stein laughs. “Kids kept me busy. I have two little girls that are five and six so that took up that period, just getting that stabilised. Now they’re old enough that I can get back to work full time.” While a global release date for Panic Of Girls has yet to be announced, Stein is happy to reflect on recording the album with Jeff Saltzman (The Killers) and young New Jersey producer Kato Kahndwala (Drowning Pool, The Pretty Wreckless). New guitar player Tommy Kessler also threw his hat into the ring as a writer on some new tracks, but Stein says diehard Blondie fans shouldn’t be too surprised by the direction of the album.
“Sonically I don’t think it’s radically different,” he says. “There may be aspects of it that are different, but I think stuff always ends up sounding a little bit like us just by the nature of the people. “Musically the band’s not a kind of dictatorial thing; everybody puts in their two cents. I would feel uncomfortable if everyone didn’t have something to contribute, something to kick in. Maybe there are people who are aggressive and sure of themselves and happy to dictate to a bunch of musicians but I’ve just never felt comfortable doing that.” Australia, and in particular Molly Meldrum, is often credited with kicking off Blondie’s career when in 1977 the hat-loving TV identity mistakenly played their single In The Flesh instead of single X-Offender. While the event may have looked like a mistake at the time, Stein says he has an inkling that Molly’s hiccup was deliberate. “In retrospect I wonder if it really was a
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mistake or he just had a canny eye for what was going to be successful and that was just a good cover story,” he says. “His official story was that he played the b-side of the single but I think he just knew that a more punk edged song wouldn’t work at the time.” Perth too, holds a special place in Stein’s memory as the first city Blondie ever played on their debut Australian tour in 1977. On that outing the band were met with riot-like scene after a
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cancellation in Brisbane, but 33 years on you’d image their double-bill appearance with The Pretenders in Kings Park will be a more civilised and slick affair. “There are organisations that spend all their time dealing with people on rock ‘n’ roll tours now,” Steins says of the efficiency of modern touring compared with the band’s first overseas exploits. “Whether they be caterers or sound companies or whatever, it’s not as much of a wild ride as it used to be. I remember when we went down [to Australia] the first time, John Denver had preceded us and in every fucking town we went to it was like John Denver month! Every time we asked for a piece of equipment, another amp or something, it’d be like ‘John has it’.” Along with Debbie Harry, Blondie will return to Australia with a line-up including two core members in Stein and drummer Clem Burke. However, since they were last here five years ago, a key part of the Blondie puzzle has disappeared – the iconic New York punk club and Blondie stomping ground CBGBs.
“MUSICALLY THE BAND’S NOT A KIND OF DICTATORIAL THING; EVERYBODY PUTS IN THEIR TWO CENTS. I WOULD FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE IF EVERYONE DIDN’T HAVE SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE, SOMETHING TO KICK IN. MAYBE THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE AGGRESSIVE AND SURE OF THEMSELVES AND HAPPY TO DICTATE TO A BUNCH OF MUSICIANS BUT I’VE JUST NEVER FELT COMFORTABLE DOING THAT.” The club closed in 2006, with Debbie Harry playing on one of the closing nights before the venue was slowly vacated to make way for a John Varvatos clothing boutique. But despite a little part of Blondie and New York’s heart and soul now missing, Stein doesn’t sound the least bit nostalgic or concerned. “There’s always a lot of music coming out of New York and the American music scene is still moving ahead,” he says.“Everyone’s trying to meet the challenges of the digital age and the fact that you can make music so cheaply now is changing a lot of aspects of what music is in general. The way things sound on the radio – everything’s changing a lot. “I listen to more modern R&B on Kiss FM here than I do rock and indie rock type stuff. I hear a lot of great hip hop stuff on the radio now.There’s a lot of great modern music, also a lot of crap. But there’s always been a lot of crap in America, and also a lot of great stuff going on.”
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THAT 1 GUY Pipe Dreamer
Have you heard of that guy? The one who plays a seven foot tall Magic Pipe? Also know as Mike Silverman, American musician That 1 Guy is playing at Fly By Night on Wednesday, November 24, with a new Magic Pipe and a new album, Packs A Wallop. He discusses both with JOSHUA HAYES. Some musicians earn acclaim for developing innovative approaches to existing instruments. Silverman went one better by inventing his own instrument – a massive, harp-shaped contraption called The Magic Pipe. Classically trained and tiring of his work as an in-demand double bass player in the 1990s American jazz scene, Silverman built his first Pipe from plumbing pipes, wires, bass strings and guitar pick ups in 1999. “When I built the very first pipe I had a deadline; I booked a gig and I thought ‘this is going to be done for this gig’ and I worked right up until the hour before the gig, and it was great because I brought it to the gig and I played and it wasn’t amazing, but it worked,” he says. With prodigious musical talent, a quirky sense of humour and his new instrument, Silverman’s unique sound soon drew attention. Working as a one man band, he released his debut Songs In The Key Of Beotch in 2001, followed by The Moon Is Disgusting in 2007. “I like playing with other musicians, I like the feeling of playing with a really good drummer and grooving with them, but I felt there’s something so liberating and freeing about playing by yourself,” he says. “It’s a lot more work, and it’s a lot more challenging, but at the same time it allows me this freedom to take the music wherever I want. It’s a good trade off for me.” Silverman even found himself in the mainstream consciousness when his song Buttmachine from The Moon Is Disgusting was played on season three of television show Weeds (incidentally, and a tad surprisingly for someone who created an instrument called The Magic Pipe, Silverman says he doesn’t inhale).
Meanwhile, he continued to develop his instrument. Silverman recently finished building the third incarnation of The Magic Pipe, which took almost a year, and says it is his most refined yet.
“WHEN I BUILT THE VERY FIRST PIPE I HAD A DEADLINE; I BOOKED A GIG AND I THOUGHT ‘THIS IS GOING TO BE DONE FOR THIS GIG’ AND I WORKED RIGHT UP UNTIL THE HOUR BEFORE THE GIG, AND IT WAS GREAT BECAUSE I BROUGHT IT TO THE GIG AND I PLAYED AND IT WASN’T AMAZING, BUT IT WORKED.” “It moves easier and plays a lot better and sounds a lot cleaner, but it’s definitely in the details,” he says. “I’m still trying to catch up with the other modern instruments out there, because this thing was initially built out of plumbing pipes.” He built his newest Magic Pipe with the help of New Mexico machinist Danny Price, who also contributed to NASA’s
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Phoenix Mars Lander. Working from the design of the first Magic Pipe, Price carved each component of the new instrument out of raw aluminium. “I’ve gone so far with this project that I wanted to not compromise anything,” Silverman says. “I feel like I’ve gotten to a point in my career where I’d like to make it as good as it can be.” Through that career he has been a regular visitor to our shores, although his upcoming show will be his first in Perth in two years. He is touring to promote his new album Packs A Wallop!, which was released earlier this year and saw Silverman taking a new approach to recording. His earlier effor ts consisted of songs that he had written and road tested in front of live audiences. For Packs A Wallop!, Silverman spent three and a half weeks living in an Atlanta studio, built inside an old house, writing and recording an entire album from scratch. “It was really fun because the songs had a very fresh energy to me, because it was all ideas that I was coming up with in the moment,” he says. “I feel like it’s the best way to make a record; it’s a much more honest way of expression. Because it was
the opposite way of doing it, it forced me to think of things differently and it just kind of turned my creative process on its head a little bit, which I think I needed.” The album was produced by Billy Hume, a country musician who also worked in the studio mixing some of southern hip hop’s biggest names, including Lil Jon, the Ying Yang Twins and David Banner. This meant Hume had a very strong understanding of low bass frequencies, which hadn’t been used much in Silverman’s music. “It was nice to work with somebody that understood that stuff on a level that I hadn’t before,” he adds. Silverman scheduled his studio time right before he was due to set off on tour, giving himself a very tight timeframe to work within. This, in turn, fuelled his creativity. “I’ve always been super bad at finishing things,” he says. “I’m really good at starting things, I’m always full of great ideas, but I never finish any of them. I need deadlines. “It frees you from so many burdens of the process, because it forces you to make quicker decisions, and it forces you to make decisions, and cut to the meat of the project and do what’s only necessary, and it feels really good.”
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GWAR Divine Comedy Masters of metal and lords over Earth, the mighty Gwar are finally coming to control the will of humanity down under after more than a quarter of a century of destruction. Making their debut appearance in Perth as part of the No Sleep Til Perth lineup at Arena Joondalup on Sunday, December 12, frontman Oderus Urungus tells JESSICA WILLOUGHBY about the trials and tribulations of being a scumdog of the universe.
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So after 25 years of being the bringers of gore, torture and amoral humiliation – are Earth’s only openly extraterrestrial heavy metal band Gwar any closer to their ultimate goal of inciting the total destruction of humankind? “Actually no,” states frontman Oderus Urungus. “You see, it’s a fine line between craving the adulation of your fans and, at the same time,
burying your axes in their skulls. Plus I’m generally a self-conscious person, so I love being the centre of attention. And humans love to fuck and create babies. I don’t want to kill babies man! They are so cute! So on one hand I am a mass murderer but I also need the human race. And who’s going to worship me if I don’t have you?” Touché. Instead of the apocalypse, the unconquerable galactic battalion of rage that is Gwar decided to make more music. Celebrating their two and a half decades with last year’s Lust In Space, they kept the ball rolling with their self-produced latest effort – Bloody Pit Of Horror. Released last week, the album spins the tale of the 1965 Italian horror film of the same title – breathing life into its villain, the crimson executioner. “You know what, the executioner’s pretty pissed at us,” Oderus explains. “Because we didn’t give him any credit on the album. I mean, he’s kind of an irritable person anyway. We invited him out on tour with us before, but he was so horrible that we’d never do it again. He just vibed everyone out, harassed the groupies and gave away all our official merch (laughs). It’s fucked, because I am always bitching about people taking stuff for their own gain – then I go and steal a title from a movie for our album. But it is such a great title, languishing a movie that probably nobody has ever heard of. I just hope it turns people to that whole acid-drenched side of Italian cinema that’s so great.” But, in true scumdog fashion, they put their own twist of how the title was defined. “We actually had to try and define exactly what a bloody pit of horror was,” Oderus says.“Whether it was a slam pit. Or a zombie-theme, where there is a feast of heads and arms and sinew. Or if it was just the filthy recesses of my wind. So we went and created an elite group zombie warriors who serve scumdog and invade outer space. So sick of sexy teen vampires and werewolves; it was time for the zombies to step up.”
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ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES Rush To Relax
NOFX. Lagwagon. Swingin’ Udders. No Use For A Name. Face To Face. The freakin’ Foo Fighters. They’re some of the biggest names in punk rock and, in one case, one of the biggest bands in the world. And they’ve all got something in common: all of them have members in one of the silliest bands to have ever graced the stage,Me First And The Gimme Gimmes.AndtheyplayNoSleep Til Perth at Arena Joondalup on Sunday, December 12. LIAM DUCEY reports. Me First And The Gimme Gimmes are just about the ultimate party band. Take Fat Mike (NOFX), Joey Cape (Lagwagon), Spike Slawson (Swinging’ Utters), Chris Schifflet (No Use For A Name, Foo Fighters), Dave Braun (Lagwagon) and, occasionally, Scott Schifflet (Face To Face) and Eric Melvin (NOFX). Combine liberally with booze, other noxious substances and mix with any random genre of music, be it country and western, showtunes or lounge classics.The results are always hilarious and
surprisingly outstanding. They’re clearly a band that likes to have a good time, all the time. So much so, according to Cape, that their practise sessions can be surprisingly brief. “When we do rehearse, which is never, it’s very rare,” Joey Cape says on the phone from San Francisco.“We can play half of a song, not even finish it, and everybody’s playing it wrong and Mike say ‘Oh that was cool, how much longer do we have to do this?’. That’s the first song. That’s Mike. He can’t be bothered. It’s something I kinda love, and hate, about him. Mostly hate. But it’s perfect for this band. He’s pretty fucking lazy. “He’s already been telling me that he’s going to rest for a few songs, so luckily NOFX are playing and Eric Melvin will be there. He’s so lazy, it’s kind of annoying.” As excited as Joey is to be coming back to Australia – they’ve never had a bad time here, allegedly, but you suspect they’ve never had a bad time anywhere – Australian fans have even more reason to be excited, with the release of an Australian tour EP full of Australian covers. Or at least that was what was supposed to happen. “We recorded a bunch of Australian stuff and we were going to put it out before we came over,” Cape explains, “but we’re being lazy and lame and we didn’t get it done. So maybe next year. “We didn’t do Crowded House and we didn’t do Midnight Oil. That’s probably not great but I don’t think any of the songs would work out. But I’m not going to tell you what we did because I’m not even sure I’m supposed to be talking about it; but nobody told me not to and it doesn’t matter because it’s not coming out until after the tour anyway.”
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NOFX Clown And Out San Francisco punk band NOFX will be in town again for No Sleep Til Perth at Arena Joondalup on Sunday, December 12. BEN WATSON spoke to the group’s songwriter,bass player and singer Mike Burkett. It shouldn’t come as a big surprise to anybody who has followed NOFX’s trajectory that ‘Fat’ Mike Burkett is not a particularly enthusiastic interviewee. He has, after all, spent the majority of the 16 years since the band’s breakthrough album, Punk In Drublic, avoiding them like the plague. “You know that’s a good question,” he responds when asked why he’s talking to street press. “I don’t fucking know! I stopped doing interviews because I got sick of them and started doing interviews [again] for political reasons. And… I don’t fucking know dude. I just started doing them again. I still don’t like them, that’s for sure. I don’t like to talk about myself generally, and I think most of the questions I’m asked are pretty boring.” Unlike most of his colleagues in the music industry, even in punk rock, he seems not the least bit interested in actually promoting what his band is doing. Short, blunt and to the point, he has to be pushed to elaborate on anything. It’s 5pm on Sunday in Los Angeles and Burkett is not pumped. This is not a happy interview. And of the upcoming No Sleep Til run of dates, he has very little to say.
“I can’t wait to play with The Descendents,” he says quickly. “And I can wait to play with Megadeth. I could wait my whole life and not play with Megadeth, and be very happy.” He is also looking forward to returning to Australia again.“Sure, it’s the best country in the world,” he says matter-of-factly. “I like the weather, and very nice people. And it’s very… well, at least Sydney and Melbourne are, very liberal cities. And shit, what’s not to like? Except for the insects. And snakes…” But the sombre air really hits home when conversation turns to the United States. Burkett’s political fire was publicly ignited during the presidency of George W. Bush, whom he famously rallied against by organising pro-voting lobby groups and liberal activism within the punk community—an act not seen in punk rock since Billy Bragg’s (far more leftist) Red Wedge movement in the UK in the mid-1980s. When asked about the current state of affairs, however, Burkett sounds completely defeated. “[It’s] pretty… pretty crappy,”he says.“It’s fucked, dude.We live in a fucking Christian country. It sucks. What can you do? It doesn’t matter who’s
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president. I mean, the world would have been a better place if Bush never got elected, for sure. But now that he’s fucked everything up, it’s like… what the fuck can you do? This country is fucking full of religious fanatics. It sucks. “There’s still tonnes of Christians in California, but California at least is a pretty liberal state. Right now no one knows what the fuck they are, because everyone’s so freaked out that our economy is so bad. So when you’re losing your house—you’re on the street—you’re not a Democrat or a Republican, you’re just desperate. You vote for anyone who you think is going to help you.” But what of Obama’s recent health care reform? “Well, it’s better than nothing,” he says. “If you’re a kid you can get medical coverage. But there’s loopholes… whatever! I mean shit, we’re
one of the greatest countries in the world and a lot of our shit is terrible; still, our medical system is fucking a hell of a lot better than Brazil or whatever, you know… all the Third World countries. It’s just not as good as it should be. If you have a heart attack [and] you go to the hospital they will take care of you. They’re not going to let you die. [But] if you need a serious cancer operation—you need treatments—then you’re probably gonna die. “I mean, our country’s fucked. Our country is fucking over. The world is on a downhill slide. Everything’s gonna get worse everywhere.” 2010 is clearly not the greatest time for Burkett. He’s recently divorced his wife Erin after 17 years of marriage. He famously, and very publicly, exposed his demons to a gob-smacked crowd at Texas’ South By South West back in March. Dressed up in his Cokie The Clown character, he told shocking stories about his past, including his hand in assisting his mother’s voluntary euthanasia, doing drugs at his father’s funeral, a former housemate’s suicide, and, most disturbingly, watching powerlessly as a young fan was dragged away to be raped.
“IT’S FUCKED, DUDE. WE LIVE IN A FUCKING CHRISTIAN COUNTRY. IT SUCKS. WHAT CAN YOU DO? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO’S PRESIDENT. I MEAN, THE WORLD WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER PLACE IF BUSH NEVER GOT ELECTED, FOR SURE. BUT NOW THAT HE’S FUCKED EVERYTHING UP, IT’S LIKE… WHAT THE FUCK CAN YOU DO? THIS COUNTRY IS FUCKING FULL OF RELIGIOUS FANATICS. IT SUCKS.” It’s fair to say that this man has some issues to work through, but he hasn’t entirely lost his sense of humour. The most famous part of the SXSW performance saw Burkett apparently feed a bottle of tequila to the crowd which was contaminated by his own urine. Burkett reveals the contamination was faked. “Well, I did pee in a bottle,” he says. “But what I fed to the crowd was the bottle that we switched. But it was all done live, and no one seemed to catch it. Pretty funny. I think people wanted to believe it. “A lot of people got pissed, but if you don’t piss people off for doing a practical joke then you doing something wrong. And I thought it was interesting how the whole piss took over the whole show, because the show wasn’t about that at all.”
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STICK TO YOUR GUNS
Hope And Glory Straight from the OC, melodic hardcore kids Stick To Your Guns have done a helluva lot of growing up over the past seven years. JESSICA WILLOUGHBY chats to drummer George Schmitz about their recently released fourth LP, The Hope Division, ahead of their upcomingshowatAmplifierBar nextWednesday,November24.
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THE MISSION IN MOTION Safety In Numbers Sydney’s The Mission In Motion are a band that thrive on hard work.With two well-received EPs under their belts, the quintet are about to hit the road in support of their debut album Somewhere Safe. GEORGE GREEN caught up with guitarist Kenny Griffith ahead of their HQ and Amplifier shows this Sunday, November 21. If you needed to know just how hard working The Mission In Motion are, it’s about 9pm (WA time) when X-Press spoke with guitarist Kenny Griffith.That’smidnightSydneytime,andGriffith is just getting in the car and heading home from tour rehearsals. “The tour kicks off tomorrow up in Newcastle, so we’ve just rehearsed for longer than
usual to get everything tight for the show,” Griffith laughs.“We all live an hour away from one another, so I’ve got a pretty decent drive ahead of me.” After spending the past few years building a solid reputation in the Australian music scene with their The Window and A Curse, A Calling EPs, Somewhere Safe is just as much a statement as it is a record. Albums are normally twice as long
as EPs but, as Griffiths explains, there’s a little more to it than that. “So much more goes into an album that I wasn’t really aware of before we started,” he says. “We spent a lot more time with the songs in pre-production and recording, but there’s also the smaller elements that you don’t normally think of. We got a publicist, and we worked on different aspects of our live show, and how we could translate the melodies live. “I think it’s very easy for bands to write melodies that they might be able to hit in rehearsals or the studio, but this time around we were conscious of writing melodies we could take on the road. I think we tried to stretch ourselves before, whereas now we’re making sure that we’re writing songs we’re going to be able to nail after being on the road for three or four weeks.” A major contributor to The Mission In Motion’s success has been their willingness to learn from their past experiences. Many bands fail to rectify their shortcomings, but Griffith speaks like someone with insight well beyond his years. As he explains, the band puts more thought than usual into their band because, let’s face it, it is a business. “We’re spending a lot more time on other aspects that aren’t specifically playing music,” he admits. “Like I said, we got a publicist to help push the album and we’ve organised tour managers, sound guys, banners and backdrops – the things we never even thought about before. “It used to be just about us getting in a van, rocking up at the venue and playing, but there’s so much more that goes into it. We’ve definitely stepped things up in that sense, but I’m really happy with our musical progression. I’m pretty stoked with how the album came out.”
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“I don’t know when it became a popular trend to praise ignorance,” Stick To Your Guns skinsman George Schmitz talks broadly about the theme behind their latest effort, The Hope Division. “I believe there is still a faction of people who opt for tolerance. I place a lot of faith in humanity; we just have to start taking responsibility now.” It is an interesting concept that drove the men behind this Orange County quintet to their fourth studio album. The belief there is an actual “division of hope”, dubbed by frontman Jesse Barnett himself, where people choose to love instead of hate. Quite the double-edged portrayal of human nature, in both its best and worst facets, this LP has gone as far as being noted as the “Guns’ manifesto” – according to Schmitz. “I feel that this record conveys all the ideas that motivate this band best,” he explains. “It targets the hard issues that are close to this band. Speaking out against child abuse, animal rights and generally seeking ways to become a better person – it’s all on this record. And I do agree with Jesse’s pattern of thought. Some Kind Of Hope is really the centre of the idea of this release; it sums it all up in a neat little package.” And, for an outfit with a notoriously positive outlook, the past two years have been a test. Reverting to their original home at Sumerian Records, after a brief stint at Century Media, making the move to two new producers in Andrew Berlin and Jason Livermore and solidifying their line-up can do that to a band.
“I FEEL THAT THIS RECORD CONVEYS ALL THE IDEAS THAT MOTIVATE THIS BAND BEST... SPEAKING OUT AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, ANIMAL RIGHTS AND GENERALLY SEEKING WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON” “It feels incredible to finally be at the stage we are now,” Schmitz says. “We’ve been subject to a lot of member changes over the years, not due to inner turmoil but just because we started so young. I look at Ronnie (Friesen, guitarist), our latest addition, as the saving grace of this band. This is the most solid we’ve ever been. And, in regards to what happened with Century, it just made sense to head back to Sumerian because our needs weren’t being met. They made all these grand promises for our last album (Comes From The Heart, 2008), but when push came to shove they didn’t follow through. I think if you aren’t as big as say Suicide Silence or Behemoth you kind of get swept under the rug, unfortunately.” Australia’s highest circulating Street Press
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FEMI KUTI Stay Positive Femi Kuti, eldest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, is playing at The Bakery on Friday, November 19, with his 14 piece band The Positive Force. He speaks with JOSHUA HAYES. Since forming The Positive Force in 1989, Femi Kuti has continued his father’s work of using music to address the social ills blighting his native Nigeria. Femi was born to Remi Kuti, Fela’s first wife, in 1962 in London, where Fela was studying music. The family soon moved to Lagos, where Femi grew up. Remi soon left Fela, taking Femi with her, although he would eventually return to live with his father in the Kalakuta Republic – a commune run by Fela that included his live venue The Shrine. “In ‘78 I left school to join my father because he thought I should quit school to focus on music,” Femi explains. He joined Fela’s new group Egypt 80 a year later as a saxophonist, and soon worked his way up to the role of assistant bandleader. In 1984, when Fela was locked up by the Government on a spurious charge of currency smuggling, Femi took leadership of the band. This experience proved invaluable and, when Fela was released two years later, Femi was ready to set off on his own. “I wanted to leave; I was very angry that there was no attention being paid to my mother, and I thought I had to be there for my mother,” Femi says.“He [Fela] was angry; he thought I should stay to develop more as a musician. I thought I had enough experience.” Father and son wouldn’t speak for five years, eventually reconciling when Fela attended
Femi’s maternal grandmother’s birthday and invited him back to The Shrine. They would remain close until 1997, when Fela died of AIDS-related complications. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, celebrated 50 years of independence just over a month ago. A succession of coups meant that most of those years were spent under military rule. During this time Nigeria generated trillions of dollars exporting oil but corruption and government mismanagement meant that most Nigerians saw their quality of life steadily worsen. Fela’s indignant songs about these issues resulted in countless arrests and beatings through the ’70s and ’80s.
“AS A YOUNG PERSON, I KNEW WHAT COMMERCIAL MUSIC WAS ABOUT; I KNEW AFROBEAT COULD BE COMMERCIAL, I KNEW I COULD BREAK BARRIERS IF I COULD TAKE ALL THAT POWER OUT OF THIRTY MINUTES AND PUT IT INTO FIVE MINUTES. I THOUGHT I COULD MAKE AFROBEAT EXPLODE.” Although Nigeria has been under democratic rule since 1999, Femi says that little has changed.“We’re still facing the same problems since the ’70s; for instance no electricity, no water in many places, bad education, bad roads,” he says, adding that he thinks next year’s election is unlikely to change anything. Femi continues to use The Shrine as a channel for speaking directly to his fellow Nigerians. Last year the Nigerian Government tried
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to shut down the venue, but quickly demurred after international backlash. In recent years The Shrine has benefited from performances by international artists like Hugh Masekela, Erykah Badu and Akon. However, Femi is effectively restricted to playing at The Shrine when in Lagos because other venues are wary of incurring the Government’s wrath for supporting his music. Femi is touring to promote his new album Africa For Africa. It was recorded in the Lagos studio where he recorded his first album No Cause For Alarm? in 1989. After years of recording in Europe, Femi decided to return to the Lagos studio, despite its ancient, dilapidated mixing desk, regular power cuts, backup generator unable to power the air conditioners and a schedule dictated by security (Femi says it was dangerous to be out in Lagos after midnight). “When I’m recording in Europe, when I’m singing about no electricity and I’m comfortable recording, I don’t seem to be able to feel the emotions I want,” he explains.“So this time around in Lagos I was, I think, able to put all the emotions and anxiety that I wanted on the album.” Femi and The Positive Force have taken Afrobeat in new directions, incorporating elements of hip hop and collaborating with artists
such as Mos Def, Common and Jaguar Wright. Another significant change was making songs more concise; Fela’s shorter compositions came in around the 10 minute mark and, in his later years, songs could stretch out to 45 minutes as he attempted to evolve Afrobeat into African classical music. “I lived with this music all my life, so I know it quite well and I could explore, I could be very adventurous,” says Femi. “As a young person, I knew what commercial music was about; I knew Afrobeat could be commercial, I knew I could break barriers if I could take all that power out of 30 minutes and put it into five minutes. I thought I could make Afrobeat explode.” And Femi comes to town as Afrobeat appears to be starting to explode. Bands such as New York’s Antibalas have introduced the genre to a whole new generation of listeners, as have home-grown acts such as Perth’s Askari Afrobeat Orchestra and Melbourne’s Public Opinion Afrobeat Orchestra. But the biggest sign is Fela!, a highly acclaimed musical based on the life of Femi’s father. The show is currently in London, after an award winning run on Broadway, and Femi says the next stop will be Nigeria. Fela would be proud.
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WEEZER Death To False Metal
HELLOGOODBYE Would It Kill You?
Universal
Rocket Science Ventures
There was once a time when Weezer only had two albums and it seemed like that’s all we were ever going to get from Rivers Cuomo and company. Who would have guessed that they’d be dropping three releases in three months at the end of 2010 including their b-sides and rarities album Death To False Metal? Classic indie pop opens the disc with Turn Up Your Radio along with Autopilot sounding like classic 1994-era Weezer with their trademark self-deprecation and big singalong choruses. While Blowin’ My Stack and I’m A Robot are essentially the same songs about mundane day to day life, the rather emotional Losing My Mind is probably the closest they’ve ever come to matching their classic emoinspiring anthems on Pinkerton. But it’s the rockier moments that make Death To False Metal the most listenable Weezer album in over a decade with the Nirvana channelling late-‘90s gems Everyone and the college rock sounds of Trampoline, not to mention a cheeky cover of Toni Braxton’s Unbreak My Heart, leading the way to a surprisingly satisfying listen.
Although it has been four years since Hellogoodbye last awed the music world with their pop-synth melodies on debut record Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!, time has not worn down the Californian outfit’s sound, flaunting musical erudition throughout every one of their 12 brisk, neatly constructed tunes on sophomore release Would It Kill You? Crafting flirtatious vocal melodies rarely falling back on the novelty of their lyrics, which remain delightfully twee throughout, the quartet interpret Afropop rhythms and mock-Baroque strings with resourceful pluck, swathing their brass, keys and dirty guitars in pilfered bells and whistles (including a fantastically toe-tapping ukulele solo on Thoughts That Give Me The Creeps). Still, the fact that this debut basically has two moods—perky (as on lead single When We First Met) and kinda-blue-but-still-perky (as on Find Something To Do) — puts Hellogoodbye in slight danger of sounding like an indie rock river cruise band. Hellogoodbye seems to understand where quirk ends and decent songwriting begins, and ultimately proves a worthy addition _MATTHEW HOGAN to the talented outfit’s catalogue. _JENNIFER PETERSON-WARD
VARIOUS ARTISTS Come And Get It: The Best Of Apple Records
PINK NASTY Pink Nasty Independent
Apple Records/EMI
Sara Beck (aka Pink Nasty) is best known to Australian fans as the waif like figure who sang harmonies the last time Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy toured Australia and accompanying live album Wilding In The West. Her third album Pink Nasty finds her throwing her Austin roots at the indie-pop genre. With role models like Oldham and her potty mouthed rapper brother, Pink Nasty knows well how to play between the territory of sensual and sexual. The guitars are given a bigger voice this time out giving Pink Nasty more grunt and muscle without trading any of the singer’s understated verve. Pink Nasty plays the role of lover whether it be unrequited, jilted or indifferent with equal grace. Songs like Nag, Nag, Nag and Spilt The Diff are mid tempo delights where she excels, while Sandstorm Temper chugs along to offer a counter. It is when dealing with subject material close to her heart that she hits paydirt and Sex Kinda Smells is a clear contender for pop song of the year. You are never too far away from a memorable melody on Pink Nasty, and it remains a mystery as to why Pink Nasty is a criminally underappreciated artist.
As if The Beatles hadn’t had enough of an effect on the musical landscape of the ‘60s, they decided to found their own record label in 1968. Come And Get It is a collection of selected recordings from the first five years of Apple Records. The 17-year-old folk singer Mary Hopkin was plucked from a TV talent show, and her Joan Baez inspired tunes are well represented here with Those Were The Days and Goodbye. You can see why the bawdy King Of Fuh by Brute Force tickled John Lennon enough to see it released here. It shows the broad scope of Apple. The Iveys were Pete Ham’s short lived band that predated Badfinger and their minor hit Maybe Tomorrow is still a cracker. Badfinger are also given an airing through the McCartney penned Come And Get It and the sombre George Harrison-assisted Day After Day. There was no shortage of names to grace the Apple stable with James Taylor and former Ronette Ronnie Spector making impressive appearances. The Best Of Apple Records is a must for all fans of music from the era, come and get it indeed. _CHRIS HAVERCROFT
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SPOKES Everyone I Ever Met
CEE LO GREEN The Lady Killer
Counter Records
Warner
Sometimes it all just makes sense. Such is the case with England upstarts Spokes, and their debut longplayer Everyone I Ever Met. Whilst the music industry may be lamenting (and some celebrating) the slow decay of the album format, it’s releases like this that remind you that – like oil paintings to art or featurelengths to film – there is no grander statement in music as the full-length record. Taking the best elements of indie guitar (sound-checking names such as Built To Spill and Broken Social Scene) and weaving it oh-so-delicately with the folk grandeur of acts such as Fleet Foxes and the northern sombreness of fellow Mancunians Elbow, Spokes offer a truly palpable swathe of brooding indie gems on Everyone I Ever Met; sweeping in its breadth and beauty. Following on from 2008’s acclaimed mini album People Like People Like You, Everyone I Ever Met is equal parts earnest and confident, and deserves a place on the record shelf of every tragic indie romantic. You’re truly going to love this one. _JULIAN TOMPKIN NON-DROWSY
Praised to the skies and played into the ground, the smooth, soulful voice of Cee Lo Green has permeated the headphones of millions of listeners worldwide thanks to the universal success of his former outfit Gnarls Barkley’s single Crazy in 2006. However, Crazy aside, it’s taken over 20 years for the former Goodie Mob rapper to come up with a true solo hit that ruled the charts, although it appears that all he needed was a soulful voice and repeated swearing set to a jaunty tune. The resulting Fuck You (or the more polite incarnation Forget You – depending on which radio station you’re tuned in to) to an ex-girlfriend and her new lover is a ballsy kissoff song in the best tradition. Indisputably the biggest southern hip hop hit since Outkast’s Hey Ya!, unfortunately this strong contender for single of the year stands as an anomaly on an otherwise unremarkable R&B record. Containing one splendid track, a few decent offerings and a couple of complete duds, for long-term fans of Green’s idiosyncratic soul mash-ups, The Lady Killer will likely satiate. However listeners expecting Green to conjure the same immediate wow-factor as on Fuck You are likely to be sorely disappointed by an album that is, in the end, simply more filler than killer. _JENNIFER PETERSON-WARD
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OUTERNATIONAL CREW Youth Inna Di Booth Mixtape (Volume 1)
TENNIS myspace.com/tennisinc
Independent
This â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mixtapeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a compact disc) from Perth based hip hop and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Afro dancehallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mob Outernational Crew comes with a warning, repeated throughout: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The beats and lyrics in this mixtape can be very habit-forming.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Habitforming, perhaps not; but arresting, thoughtprovoking, and downright enjoyable, certainly. Youth Inna Di Booth is an underground project, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be any kind of hip hop aficionado to appreciate these 14 tracks. Packed full of catchy choruses, and relentlessly danceable beats; this release is urgent, street-wise and cerebral, but it also has wide appeal. Say what you will about globalisation, releases such as this highlight the advantages of an interconnected world: the central protagonists have personal links as far and wide as Germany and Tanzania, but the crew is based here in Perth; and there is a definite political emphasis from Africa. No matter your background or political persuasion, there are at least a handful of classics on this compilation. Tracks like Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Share, Steppinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and Run This African State Of Mind are going to stick in your head, dead set. Put this in your car, and crank it.
If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re digging on the lo-fi sounds of Best Coast and Wavves and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering where you should get your next fix from, without resorting to buying a broken guitar and Casio keyboard from Cash Converters and doing it yourself, then the answer is simple: Tennis. Set to open for indie stalwarts The Walkmen in the US, this duo made up of a married couple create stark jangly tunes and will release their debut album Cape Dorey early next year. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also recently signed to Fat Possum Records, who have been nice enough to bring us The Black Keys and Band Of Horses in the past. Marathon is their best effort to date with and features an organ that takes you back to tracks by Percy Sledge while the smooth female vocals are reminiscent of the effortless sweetheart sound that comes from Zooey Deschanel in She & Him. Key Track: Marathon _MATTHEW HOGAN
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REEGURGITATOR REGURGITATOR R Unit myspace.com/regurgitators
THE VASELINES Sex With An X Sub Pop/Inertia
Birthed out of the C86 clan from Glasgow, The Vaselines made a splash with their ragged yet charming songs about smutty boys and girls. After a couple of well received singles, The Vaselines split up during the week they released their debut album. The intervening years has seen them covered by Nirvana and inspire the latest bunch of lo-fi kids, so why not reform 21 years down the track to make a second album Sex With An X? Not only is Sex With An X the long awaited reunion for Eugene Kelly and Francis McKee, but for this outing The Vaselines have been fleshed out with members from Belle & Sebastian and the 1990s. The band poke fun at the idea that they may be flogging a dead horse with Ruined before they move into an area that they are more comfortable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; being sleazy and lewd. Mouth To Mouth is cheeky and My Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bigger Than Your God is vintage Vaselines. I Hate The 80s is the most twee that The Vaselines have been since Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lips and is the stand out here. The years have been kind to The Vaselines and they return better than ever. Sex With An X is a world full of wrong wrapped up in a whole lot of pleasure.
The recent release of The 100 Best Australian Albums may have unlocked many a fierce opinion on the subject, but included are some albums that almost everyone can agree on; and Regurgitatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1997 non-PC pop masterwork Unit is one of those albums! Tu-Plang, the Brissy three-pieceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1996 cross genre mash up of a debut, made them royalty in Australian indie rock circles; one of the defining alternative releases of the decade. But the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gurge werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready to surrender to the pantheon of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;coolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; just yet. Nope, they wanted to take it all the way to the top of the charts, and did with a little help from that oh-so-dirty word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! Drenched in dinky pop hooks, indie smarts and a hint of retro electronica, Unit was a sugar-coated hyperfest of pop anthems from start to finish.Today it remains the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boldest statement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; taking the cool police head on, and enlisting a couple of hundred thousand new fans in the process. Aussie alternative rock was never going to be the same again.
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JAMIROQUAI Rock Dust Light Star Mercury/Universal
It must be difficult being Jay Kay, leader of multimillion selling outfit Jamiroquai (I mean that seriously, by the way). Aside from the massive country pile and the collection of gas-guzzling vintage cars, he does have to deal with a core of obsessive fans who greet every attempt to mature or change his groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinctive sound with howls of â&#x20AC;&#x153;heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lost the groove!â&#x20AC;? After the so-so reception of his last album, Dynamite, and the severing of his contractual ties to Sony, Kay seems to have holed up in his mansion, plotting the best way to return to form. Rock Dust Light Star, Jamiroquaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new album, has been rapturously received by most of his fans. Bizarrely, though, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much a return to form of is bestknown singles, but an album of jazz-funk throwbacks thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to sound like the hazily misremembered sound of his earlier work. Rock Dust Light Star has more in common with the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maligned but hugely popular A Funk Odyssey than it does with any of their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;classicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; records, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big old congeries of funk licks, disco strings, and unthreatening beats matched with Kayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinctive vocals. _CHAD PARKHILL
Occasionally Hollywood does deep satire well, skewering its own machinations and the institutions that help prop it up. Of course while it does, audiences flock to Transformers and Jackass, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the poor US reception to The Jonses fool you. In the age of branded editorial and product placement everywhere we look, the ultimate aspirational advertising is to plant a fake family (led by fake parents Demi Moore and David Duchovny) in a suburb of consumer/ influencers, tool them up with the latest and greatest of everything and let the spendingdriven one-upmanship ensue. Or, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not in the mood for such nuanced subtlety, you could go for the sledgehammer fight flick Ong Bak 3, the latest in the trilogy starring Muay Thai fighting sensation Tony Jaa, this centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successor to Bruce Lee. What this guy can do in mid air, upside down and to a room full of goons defies belief and yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all done without wires, a stunt double or (much) CGI. Of course, as with most martial arts legends (Jackie Chan, Jet Li), as soon as they stop swinging and start â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;actingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the whole thing falls apart. Thankfully Jaa, as writer and director this time, knows youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not there to see Olivier, and he gives you what you expect with both fists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and various other extremely destructive body parts too.
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NEVER DULL IN NORTHBRIDGE The City Of Perth Northbridge Festival returns this November with a brilliant program that is sure to tickle the senses. The heart of the city will come alive for eight days from Sunday, November 14, ’til Sunday, November 21, offering music, culture, food, theatre, entertainment and much more, all free and all for your enjoyment. The new addition to the cultural area, the Northbridge Piazza, on the corner of James and Lake Streets, will act as festival headquarters for the eight-day event. The Festival will take to Northbridge’s many nooks and crannys with a complete cultural program including film screenings, lunch time acoustic performances, Taoist Tai Chi demonstrations and more, catering for all walks of life and perfect for the whole family. The Piazza and Cultural Centre will bring to you a musical feast with a full weekend of tunes from Friday, November 19, ’til Sunday, November 21. Check out some of Australia’s finest musical talent, including Blue King Brown, Operator Please, Miami Horror, Urthboy, The Basics, The Holidays, Jonathon Boulet, Sampology and Skipping Girl Vinegar. Representing our fair city is a bucketload of local talent, including Young Revelry, The Joe Kings, Split Seconds, The Brow Horn Orchestra, King George, Wolves, Boom! Bap! Pow!, Cal Peck And The Tramps, Wolves At The Door, The Sun Orchestra, Mister & Sunbird, Carl Fox, Seams, Ruby Boots, The Big Old Bears, Timothy Nelson & The Infidels, Minute 36 and Miche Suite. The Big N will also host a band competition, across three Northbridge venues on Thursday, November 18, where bands will battle it out to open the Piazza stage on Saturday, November 20. The winner will also receive $500 for their efforts! Host venues are the Universal Bar, Elephant & Wheelbarrow and The Shed The full program of entertainment and cultural events can be found at northbridgefestival.com.au.
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TOP NORTHBRIDGE FESTIVAL PICKS CAN WA FESTIVAL OPENING EVENT 3pm - Sunday, November 14 Northbridge Piazza Make your way to the Northbridge Piazza to witness the Northbridge Festival being kicked off in style with dance, music and documentaries on Sunday, November 14. Kicking off with a Welcome To Country by Janet Hayden, the opening event will also see performances from dance troupe Dooram, followed by screenings of documentaries about community events.
THE BIG SKATE November 14-21 James Street Celebrating all things skate, The Big Skate will see shopfronts on James Street decorated with incredible skate photographs by Luke Thompson, followed by a skate demo in front of the James Street Stage at 1pm and 3.15pm on Saturday, November 20.
THE ONE THING MUSIC QUIZ 7.30pm - Thursday, November 18 The Brass Monkey Think you know everything there is to know about music? Well then Mr/Mrs SmartyPants, you better head on down to The One Thing Music Quiz, which will prove once and for all who knows the most about music. Expect lots of laughs, great food and drink and fierce competition. Entry is free.
THE BASICS 10pm - Saturday, November 20 Northbridge Piazza Strongly rumoured to be calling it a day in the near future due to drummer Wally De Backer prepping his second album as Gotye, there’s plenty of reasons to see The Basics at the Northbridge Festival. The Melbourne trio have just issued their latest album, entitled /ð ’bæz t / (or The Basics spelt phonetically, if you’re keeping score at home), online for free and it features a rendition of the New Kids On The Block classic, You Got It (The Right Stuff ). The album is also available in a super limited edition CD/vinyl pack, so you might want to get down to Northbridge and bug the boys personally until they sell you a copy. Last year, the band had a hit with album Keep Your Friends Close, and you can be sure they’ll be revisiting that and its hit With This Ship this weekend.
JONATHAN BOULET 6pm – Sunday, November 21 Northbridge Piazza Keeping himself very busy recently as the drummer behind Sydney indie heroes Parades, Jonathan Boulet is perhaps better known for his solo material. Set to kick off an east coast tour for his latest single You’re An Animal next month, the Northbridge Festival has snagged WA an early preview of the new material, which is sure to be the soundtrack of your summer – just like he was last summer with his infectious A Community Service Announcement. Heck, Boulet even has a fan in Kanye West, which means he must be better than George W. Bush.
WINDOWS ON WILLIAM November 14-21 William Street Featuring 22 artists and 22 superb Northbridge retailers, Windows On William is an annual exhibition that sees local creatives making over the window spaces of traders residing on mighty William Street. Like what you see in the windows? Then pop inside and grab yourself a free print to take home!
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As part of the annual Northbridge Festival, filmmakers are invited to gather at the Northbridge Piazza for Pollinate, a forum and screening that will explore the art of the moving image. Featuring guest speakers such as Amy Broadfoot, Yvette Coyne, Rikki Lea Bestall, Kenta McGrath and Tim Barretto, the panel discussion will address topics including how to launch a career in film while being based in WA. This free event will kick off at 5.30pm, followed by screenings of local films at 7.30pm. Interested parties can find out more at propel.org.au.
From the ashes of the much loved New Rules For Boats comes Split Seconds, a band with a pure pop heart and a nod to their Australian forefathers The GoBetweens and The Triffids. Headed up by Sean Pollard and featuring a swag of local heroes backing him up, the band has won supports for Cloud Control, Sally Seltmann, Wagons, Little Red and more. Be sure to listen their catchy pop tune Bed Down for a taste of their goodness.
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SAMPOLOGY 9pm – Friday, November 19 Northbridge Piazza
THE BROW HORN ORCHESTRA 6pm – Friday, November 19 Northbridge Piazza There is simply no downtime for The Brow Horn Orchestra right now. Currently one of Perth’s busiest bands, this plus-sized hip hop troupe are still reeling from taking out the Next Big Thing competition less than a year after being crowned WA Campus Band Competition champions. Currently in the midst of a residency at the Indi Bar, The Brow are one of the highlights of the electronic and hip hop-heavy Friday night, which will also see multiinstrumentalist Lyndon Blue pulling double duty, as his Seams follow at 7pm. As The Brow’s star continues to rise, they also appear alongside Jessica Mauboy at the Wanneroo Show on Saturday, November 20, in what will be their ‘debutt’ appearance in the northern suburb.
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Hailing from Brisvegas is a rapidly rising beatsmith and he’s been known to add a visual element to his DJ sets resulting in what he calls a ‘Super Visual Smackdown’. Taking a bunch of footage from TV, movies, the internet and beyond, Sampology creates a live audio visual smorgasbord using two turntables, a drum machine and some very special mixing software. With a fan in Peaches, Sampology’s first single as a producer, Back On The Drums, has been a smash, even hitting the top of the Juno charts. Add that to appearances at Parklife and Good Vibrations and you’ve got yourself a certified party starter.
FELICITY GROOM 9pm – Saturday, November 20 Northbridge Piazza There are few acts in WA right now that have the same amount of buzz as songstress Felicity Groom. Recently coming off a national tour in support of Tame Impala and The John Steel Singers, Groom has also received Triple J radio play with her infectious single Treasures. Finders And Keepers is her latest single and it’s out this month. The track is a taste of her upcoming debut album and its colourful video is quickly racking up views on YouTube.
BOOM! BAP! POW! 7.15pm – Sunday, November 21 EPRA Wetland Stage Fronted by the sassy Novac Bull, Boom! Bap! Pow! is a band designed get you dancing as they hark back to the Motown sound with their blend of pop, rock and soul. Recently releasing the No Pleasing EP, the title track is off their hotly anticipated upcoming sophomore album that was recorded with Forrester Savell, a producer who’s best known for his work with heavy hitters Karnivool and The Butterfly Effect but does have a few soulful skeletons in his closet having produced one of Human Nature’s Motown records. Get your dance on with Boom! Bap! Pow!
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THE MUSTANG BAR For 11 years now The Mustang Bar, located in the heart of Northbridge, has provided wild nights for pub goers, groovers and sport fans alike with a distinct American flavour with a focus on sport and quality live entertainment. There are band double billings on the weekends with a swing; rockabilly early on Fridays and Saturdays, followed by Perth’s favourite commercial cover bands and DJs ’til late. Live entertainment seven nights a week ensures something for everyone including a big salsa night on Tuesday and live original, local and national acts on Thursday, all with no cover charge. The Mustang Bar presents one of the widest ranges of imported beers, wines and liquors in town, plus live and exclusive sporting events all year round with unmatched audio and visuals for the true sports fan. Great function packages are available for any occasion along with your own private area if required. The US style Diner is open over lunch and dinner with a selection of burgers and snacks. Find out what’s on and when at mustangbar.com.au. The Mustang Bar is located at 46 Lake Street in Northbridge.
TIMEZONE Timezone is Australia’s best known family entertainment centre and has been part of the Northbridge entertainment mix for 16 years. If you like playing the latest arcade games, winning prizes and meeting your friends for a great night out then Timezone has always been the place to go in Northbridge to play. Fun for the family before or after a meal with the kids, or for couples and friends, Timezone has something exciting and offers great value for all! There are a heap of games to choose from at Timezone, and a variety of value options to make your visit the most fun for the least amount of money. If you’ve got time to fill before meeting up with your friends check out the Timed Play Packs which include unlimited play on a range of fantastic games starting from as little as $15 for half an hour. Or if you’re serious about your fun and like a particular kind of game try one of the Game Bundles. Choose a Ticket Bundle if you like to win Powertickets – Timezone has bundled up 15 ticket games for $15 - $1 a game! And you can exchange Powertickets for fun prizes. Whatever way you choose to play you can be sure you’ll get value for your money. Timezone is located at 31 Lake Street in Northbridge (opposite the Piazza). 36
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MINT A fresh and unique night club situated right in the center of Northbridge, Mint has been a very popular destination for party people over the last three years. It is un-pretentious, fun and has a very kitschy yet homely feel. Once inside take advantage of the function priced drinks from the bar or indulge in an array of fabulously decadent cocktails, all prepared by Mint’s friendly and professional staff. With eye catching interior decor, resident DJs laying down a smorgasbord of tunes consistently being a sure-fire crowd pleaser, this intimate venue has plenty to offer you and your friends. If you are looking for a safe, fun night where you can dance ’til your feet are sore then Mint is your candy. This summer Mint will host the best parties to Perth, including a New Year’s Eve spectacular not to be missed. Find out everything there is to know about Mint online at mintclub.net.au. Mint is located on the corner of Lake and James Streets in Northbridge.
RISE Rise has been a Northbridge icon for just over 11 years now. During that time the club has set the standard for a new feel of partying in Perth. Gone are the intrusive bars and miniature dance-floors, Rise is a club specifically designed for dancing. The whole room is centered on a massive dance-floor with huge podiums, a world-class sound system and a lighting rig that redefines the phrase full on. It’s all about the music, it’s all about the dancing, and that’s why Rise has become the phenomenon that it is. Rise caters to a variety of musical tastes with trance, drum ‘n’ bass, dub step, hardcore and hardstyle. The introduction of three new nights this year - Resonate, Ourstyle and Ascension - will ensure that you will have something to dance to on any weekend at Rise. This summer Rise is set to blow the minds of Perth punters with some huge events, hit up rise.net.au for details. Rise is located at 139 James Street, Northbridge. Australia’s highest circulating Street Press
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THE BAKERY The Bakery is back. Sorely missed by the discerning amongst Perth’s culture vultures, fashionistas, IT kids and musos with serious taste, Artrage’s year-round home is once again pumping out the good-stuff, serving it hot and fresh from The Bakery oven weekly. This Northbridge Festival weekend behold the big heart grandeur of Femi Kuti And The Positive Force on Friday night. With his 18 piece band, this will be one of the must see musical experiences of the year. On Saturday night, pop in for a wiggle of your skinny white jeans and lick up some dance floor ice-cream with Muscles. It’s the only Perth show on his national tour, and the best place to be once Operator Please finishes their set out on James Street and the party moves to The Bakery. If you haven’t visited The Bakery since she reopened, you’re in for a treat. After a year closed for a very massive re-build you’ll be impressed with the results. The ‘red square’ courtyard is a made from towers of red shipping containers. Filled with ‘drift-wood’ furniture, old-school couches, astro-turf bum pods, and covered with a circus tent roof, it’s one of the most relaxed places to chill this summer whilst enjoying the sounds, even if it is all red. The new inside performance space is the best sounding room in Perth, and both the inside and outside bars now feature your favourite brews served ice-cold from the tap. For the latest and the greatest in live music, art and other tasty cultural offerings and to stay in the loop, log on at nowbaking.com.au The Bakery is located at 233 James Street in Northbridge.
THE VOODOO LOUNGE The Voodoo Lounge emerged from the Northbridge scene as a surprisingly different bar and club to what the West Australian public had come to expect. At first it was tagged as a ‘strip club’ but within one year when the venue’s ‘lead pole dancer’ went on to win the world pole dancing championship and go onto to star in Cirque Du Soleil (Las Vegas) and the sheer volume and unique characteristics of the their special events, everyone was forced to do a double take. This room has now become the leading light of live cabaret and diversified adult entertainment Australia wide, to the point where it took out the 2010 Adult Industry Award for Best Gentleman’s Club and Overall Entertainment Venue. Before midnight it is a little blokey with strip tease and erotic dance, but after midnight the approach changes to ‘not-in-your-face’ pole dancing, burlesque and circus acts, which has made this room one of the most popular female friendly and mixed couple bars in the city. Expect queues on nights with special events and do not be surprised to rub shoulders with touring rock stars, acts and celebrities who invariably end up dropping in there for a drink whenever they are performing or touring the ‘Nanny State’. The Voodoo Lounge is located at 174 James Street in Northbridge. 38
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THE ROCKET ROOM The Rocket Room belies its external appearance. When you first arrive, you may think that this late night bar (open til 3.30am) caters just to heavy metal crowds, although, upon stepping through the doors, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that this is not the case. With the sharp clean lines of this renovated room, the friendly staff, the signature handmade Tasmanian Oak bar and the range of music being played, you quickly learn why it has become Perth’s #1 live music venue. Head in to the Rocket Room on a Wednesday for Cheers inspired fun where the booze and food are cheap and everybody knows your name. Dance the night away with SideFX who will keep the venue pumping late into the night. The first Thursday of every month at Rocket Room features Perth’s premier Hip Hop night Launch. With a revolutionary concept, Launch helps new artists get a leg-up in the industry. Friday night is devoted to original music then on Saturday nights, the after midnight show features Perth’s most popular glam rock band Kickstart. The small cover charge and the emphasis placed on memberships (Rockers and Rockettes) has seen this room emerge from almost anonymity to recognition on the full Australian music circuit. The Rocket Room is the ideal place to catch up with friends and lovers when you have had enough of the crush, thrust and in your face attitude of the ‘meat markets’. The Rocket Room is located at 174 James Street in Northbridge.
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AZURE @ DEVILLE’S Azure Entertainment and Lady Velvet Cabaret are gearing up to present an extraordinairy cabaret variety show – Fantasy Paris! Join the folks at Azure for a fantasy evening of French cabaret, stunning circus arts, parisian dancers, hula hooping and contortion, soothing songbirds, sensual burlesque, fire performances, crazy boylesque and much much more on Sunday, December 5. With a line-up boasting some of the city’s finest performers, you’ll be seduced, amazed, entertained and tantalised by talents you never knew existed as Azure brings the Moulin Rouge right to your door! Delicious food and drinks will beavailable from the bar, with a special Lady Velvet cocktail on offer! If you missed out on the last sold out show, then be sure not to miss this one! Prizes for best dressed are on offer, so come in your favourite fantasy or French costumes and have your photo taken by the roaming paparazzi. Tickets for this special show are on sale from the venue. Deville’s is located at 3 Aberdeen Street in Perth.
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that is open from Thursdays to Sundays with a focus on all things Australian. Always up for a good time, the folks at The Shed pride themselves on good vibes and great parties, making it a must visit for anyone heading in to Northbridge. With several areas to book out for functions both fully private and semi private catering for between 20 and 800 people at a time, The Shed has cemented itself as a well known function venue for all occasions. There are some exciting events lined up at The Shed over the coming summer months and the foam parties will be back by popular demand. Join The Shed’s Facebook at ‘Shed Northbridge’ and keep abreast of all the upcoming events and specials available to facebook members. The Shed is so proud of Northbridge and how it has thrived through so much adversity over the past few years; its vibrancy attracts thousands of party goers weekly making it the best entertainment precinct in WA. Northbridge has always been the place to be seen and meet up with friends; it has the best choice of venues, restaurants and public transport. The whole precinct oozes atmosphere and vibrancy and comes alive at the weekends; its popularity has grown over the years which has led to more businesses and venues opening up to contend with the throngs of people that flood to the area every week. Find out everything there is to know about The Shed at the-shed.com.au. The Shed is located at 69-71 Aberdeen Street in Northbridge. www.xpressmag.com.au
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BRASS MONKEY The Brass Monkey Hotel is the home of Northbridge! A three story, federation style hotel which houses seven bars, a spacious courtyard, restaurant and retail liquor outlet and Northbridge’s best balcony, The Brass Monkey is a WA icon. Whether you choose from the 22 beers on tap, the large selection of premium packaged drinks or a drop of wine, or food from three different menus; it’s all there for you! If variety is the spice of your life then you’ll be pleased to hear that every week the Brass Monkey offers great meals and entertainment specials. Head in on Tuesdays to snag a pizza and a large beer for just $15 and stay on for the Australian Poker League later in the evening. Pop into the Brass Monkey on Wednesdays to make the most of the $13 steak and chips combo, followed by comedy in the Glass House. Thursdays are burger day at the Brass, grab yourself a burger and a beer for $15 then stay on for The One Thing music quiz. Kick back at the Brass on a Friday with a local DJ behind the decks. Just want to relax? Treat yourself to a lovely drop of wine at The Grapeskin Wine Bar and Cellar, which was established to provide more than just the standard collection of faddish food, minimalist design and trendy wines. The Grapeskin is the new benchmark for premium style, ambience and service, offering a range of quality wines for wine enthusiasts, regardless of their level of viticultural savvy. Have you tried The Brass Grill Lounge? It’s located on the first floor, flanked by the James and William Street balconies with each balcony creating an alfresco feel with excellent views of the cultural diversity Northbridge has to offer. The Brass Grill Lounge menu offers a variety of dishes in a value for money price range. Entrees range from $6.50 to $16.50 and mains from $17 to $42.50 and all desserts are priced under $7.90. The menu offers a diversity of lighter meals, seafood, steaks, meat-free and chef’s signature specials. The Brass’ kitchen team is determined to only use fresh local produce, creating food with flavour. For those who like to mix it up, the menu changes regularly, ensuring that produce used is of the highest quality and the dishes are kept appropriate to the seasonal changes. The Brass Monkey Hotel is located on the corner of William and James Streets, in Northbridge.
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METRO CITY Metro City Concert Club has been the leader in live entertainment since its illustrious An exhibition showcasing some of Western Australia’s most creative designers and artists. Western Australian Museum – Maritime Victoria Quay, Fremantle museum.wa.gov.au/beyond-garment Beyond Garment is presented by the Western Australian Museum and Perth Fashion Festival with support from the Department of Culture and the Arts
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opening many years ago. The prominent Roe Street building is regarded as one of Australia’s best entertainment complexes, boasting three levels, nine bars, great viewing terraces, amazing lighting and formidable sound. With all this, it is difficult to find a better live entertainment venue in Perth making Metro City the chosen venue for many promoters and artists. In the past it has seen some of the biggest international and local acts in the industry, including Snoop Dogg, Andy C, Ice Cube, Toto, Paul Van Dyk, Armin van Burren, Carl Cox, Pendulum and world leading events such as Ministry of Sound, Godskitchen and Gatecrasher. Be sure to log onto www.metroconcertclub.com to find out what this remarkable venue has to offer. Metro City is located at 146 Roe Street in Northbridge.
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Perth’s premier entertainment destination just keeps on getting better. Take a wander down the newly refurbished William Street and you’ll discover art galleries, funky fashion boutiques, specialty shops, live music venues and cheap eats springing up everywhere. Next year, The State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will open, adding even more energy to the revitalised Cultural Centre Surrounding streets keep on reinventing themselves too. You’ll discover a huge array of cafes and restaurants
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offering food from every corner of the globe. Come evening, the mood changes with live music drifting out of the pubs and wine bars, while the aroma of sizzling food will entice you take a seat amongst the lively alfresco scene. To top things off, you can enjoy free movies, Wi-Fi access and live performances at Northbridge Piazza, on the corner of William and Lake Street. So come and experience all that Northbridge has to offer. After all, summer is the perfect time to get a little colour.
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The Newport Hotel will be enveloped in a cloud of chalk dust tonight Thursday, November 18, when Culture Clash takes over for an evening of art, music and everything in between. Measuring 14.4 metres in length, a blank chalkboard will be decorated by 15 local artists who will utilise liquid and sidewalk chalk to create a spontaneous mural. As artists draw and paint, local acts The Chemist and The Panda Band will take to the stage to provide the perfect soundtrack to this creative explosion. Get in on the fun by making your way to the Newport at 2 South Terrace in Fremantle. Entry is free. Chalk creation by Tom Dowling
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Ex-pat Perth comedians John Conway and Michael Workman will once again grace the stages of Perth comedy clubs this (and next) month as they return home with plenty of tall tales, new material and mounds of dirty laundry. Set to take in Lazy Susan’s Comedy Den on Sunday, November 21, and Sunday, December 5, 12 and 19, the boys’ Summer Holiday shows are set to be extremely memorable, with Conway and Workan promising to improvise their way from A to Z with help from fellow funnyman Josh Makinda. Tickets are only $8 and are available on the door upstairs at 292 Beaufort Street in Highgate; Shows start at 7.30pm. Lucky Oceans will perform at A Concert To Save Lives
T h e We s t A u s t r a l i a n j a z z community will rally together next Thursday, November 25, for A Concert To Save Lives, a fundraising musical spectacular boasting performances from some of jazz’s biggest names. Set to invade the Ellington Jazz Club from 7.30pm, the concert will be MCd by Peter Holland, with sets from Lucky Oceans, Natalie Gillespie, Dave Brewer, Victoria Newton, Graham Wood, Paul Pooley, Simon Jeans, Ben Van der Wal, Ric Eastman and Matt Willis. All money raised from ticket sales will go straight to the folks at Youth Focus, so don’t delay, book today on (08) 9228 1088 or online at ellingtonjazz.com.au.
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If big swells and the smell of salt water put a smile on your dial then be sure to pop in to the city this Sunday, November 21, for the inaugural West Coast Deus Vintage Surf Swap Meet, a gathering of collectors, fans and industry legends. Taking place from 10am onwards at 1000 Hay Street in Perth (behind designFARM), the Swap Meet will pay homage to the world of surfing with posters, magazines, fashion, art and collectables. All profits from this event will be donated to the PMH Foundation so dig deep, grab your surfing memorabilia and cruise on into the West Coast Deus Vintage Surf Swap Meet.
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If you’re a WA based artist looking for a space to exhibit in 2011 then you’re in luck because the folks at Kulcha are currently on the hunt for creative types to utilise their Fremantle space for exhibitions, performances and installations. A fairly large space, Kulcha is located in the heart of Fremantle on the South Terrace coffee strip, making it the perfect place for a variety of exhibitions. There are no fees associated with hiring the space but a 25 per cent commission fee applies to all artwork sold during the exhibition. To register your interest or to find out more, email Jessica at admin@kulcha.com.au or head online to kulcha.com.au.
HERE COMES THE SUN The Bird was packed to the brim with fashion fans last Wednesday, November 10, when Celebrate The Sun, a fundraising fashion show, took over the venue to raise money for Beyond Blue. A slew of talented local designers created garments for the event, which are now available for purchase via a silent auction on Facebook. To get in on the auction action, search for Celebrate The Sun on Facebook and start bidding!
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The Audreys play at Friends Restaurant on Thursday, November 25; at the Fly By Night on Friday, November 26; and at Settlers Tavern in Margaret River on Saturday, November 27. Bookings can be made through the venues. Two time ARIA award winning band The Audreys have a new lease on life. Taasha Coates and Tristan Goodall have put their difficult second album behind them and have assembled a fresh set of faces to make up their touring band. When talking about the change in personnel in the band Coates explains what happened to their predecessors by assuring all that “they didn’t just fall down the back of a couch”. “It happened naturally and over time. It’s been two and a half years since we have made a record so that is a long time to expect a band to sit around waiting. It has always been the way that the two of us [Coates and Goodal] are the core of it. It makes some things easier – like making decisions. I have just started dating someone who is in a five piece band and he is telling me stories and I don’t miss that shit.” When the band set out to record their second album When The Flood Comes in 2008, The Audreys fell into the cliché of the difficult second record. Coates used to make jokes about the phenomenon of how sophomore releases can be awkward to make before she went into the studio, and then when it happened to The Audreys she had to own up to her nightmare and tell people. With that experience well behind her Coates prepared for their third album Sometimes The Stars by backpacking through India. “I used to do a lot of backpacking before I started the band, and then of course you do lots of travel in a band. I had always travelled with the band and it had been music related somehow. I just wanted to do some travel that had nothing to do with music. India is pretty intrepid travel, so it is not like you are lying by the pool with plenty of time to think. You are sitting on a train squished in with 20 other people and some goats.” With Sometimes The Stars having only been in stores for just over a month it is exciting times indeed for the folk rockers. Coates and Goodall road tested some of the latest material when they toured as a duo down the east coast earlier in the year, but they are looking forward to making their way over to Perth to show off the tunes from Sometimes The Stars. “This one was a lot easier to make,” reflects Coates on Sometimes The Stars. “We took a lot longer so there wasn’t that time pressure. Because we had lost our band we felt that we could approach each song differently. Instead of having to use the band all the time, we had the flexibility of keeping the song just guitar and voice and then throwing in some piano accordion for example. We could build it up really slowly, it was good fun.” The band again teamed up with producer Shane O’Mara who Coates credits with being responsible for The Audreys’ sound. Coates says that The Audreys were in danger of being a pretty daggy folk band when O’Mara first heard them. He offered them advice on what the outfit needed to change but also what sounds they should keep. “After first working with Shane we went on the road and we though ‘shit how are we going to do this?’ so he has been really influential. This third record was really fun because it was mostly Tristan, Shane and myself in the studio most of the time and we just all really get along and have similar ideas and tastes. It was just a really great energy.” Touring shows is where the band feel they excel. Such was the band’s immediate success that from early days The Audreys were thrust onto festival bills in spite of the restrained and often delicate sound. Coates insists that no matter what the venue, you have to try to remain the same band – a skill that The Audreys took some time to perfect. “We had one record so we had 12 songs and we were initially on these festival stages with much louder bands. We were like ‘holy fuck, play louder play louder’. After a while we just learnt to do what we do and to trust festivals to put us on in the right spot and on the right stage. We had to find our confidence to do that early on.” Half a decade along The Audreys are a band who are comfortable in their own skin and the path they are travelling. It hasn’t always been an easy but Sometimes The Stars is proof they are on the right track. “That early exhilaration of being in a band is something you don’t feel again, but something else takes its place. I really loved making this record because it was our third record and I felt really confident as a singer and songwriter because of the last five years. It was a different experience again.”
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WILD TARGET Assassin’s Creed
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Directed by Anton Corbijn Starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli, Thekla Reuten, Johan Leysen In terms of pure narrative, there’s not a lot of fresh earth being turned in The American, but it stops short of being a hopelessly clichéd and by-the-numbers thriller thanks to a consistent mood of icy European detachment and a beautifully nuanced performance by star George Clooney. Clooney is the titular Jack, a compromised professional assassin hiding out from Swedish hitmen in picturesque rural Italy. While he waits for word from his handler (Leysen) that the coast is clear, he busies himself with the make-work task of building a rifle for another assassin (Reuten), but can’t help but be drawn into both a friendship with local priest Father Benedetto (Bonacelli), and a tentative relationship with prostitute Clara (Placido). And so the steely killer learns to appreciate the subtle simplicity of a normal life, but the forces arrayed against him are drawing ever closer. It’s not the most original of story structures. However, director Corbijn, a renowned photographer who made his feature debut with the acclaimed Ian Curtis biopic Control, brings such a restrained and careful sensibility to the proceedings that it’s easy to forgive the hackneyed trappings of the plot. Corbijn draws heavily from French New Wave cinema, most obviously Jean Pierre Melville’s seminal Le Samourai, but mixes in influences
from Japanese cinema as well, particularly the works of Takeshi Kitano, to create something with its own intangible flavour. The American is an opaque film which demands that we pay attention to its minimal dialogue and short, elliptical scenes in order to draw out any real meaning. Corbijn frames each shot perfectly, isolating his characters against stunningly beautiful but strangely distant backgrounds, giving us a bleak but graceful portrait of loneliness, sorrow, and self-imposed alienation. This is echoed in Clooney’s excellent performance. Clooney is a character actor trapped in the body of a movie star, and he does his best work in dark, cerebral fare like this and Stephen Gaghan’s Syriana. Here, he is a paragon of focus and control. His character is a man at odds with himself, his murderous pragmatism at odds with his desire for a richer, more connected existence, and Clooney communicates this internal schism effortlessly, eschewing excessive dialogue for a strippeddown, minimalist portrayal. While Corbijn’s artistry lifts the material above its generic roots, its Clooney’s closely observed performance that really makes the film worth watching. It’s a shame, then, that Corbijn and Clooney just couldn’t escape the shackles of their genre. The film falters at the climax, flailing for a meaningful ending and coming up with an action sequence that is at odds with the preceding film, reducing a near-classic to a near miss. While still an elegant and captivating piece of cinema, The American falls noticeably short of what such talented and idiosyncratic creators are capable of.
doesn’t fare so well. Emily Blunt is apparently Directed by Jonathan Lynn Starring Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert supposed to come across as kooky and Grint, Martin Freeman, Rupert Everett, carefree, but instead reads as manipulative and Eileen Atkins self-absorbed. Grint, who sadly will be seen as Ron Weasley until the day he dies, plays Tony There’s a doctoral thesis waiting to be written as perpetually frightened, confused and callow, about our cultural obsession with professional and he serves no real purpose in the film, either killers. There’s just something about them that in terms of narrative or comedy. It’s essential pushes our buttons. We love that shadowy for the plot that Victor spares these two, but figure with the silenced gun, we love the they’re such annoying characters that you find professionalism, the elegance, the moral code yourself wishing he’d popped a bullet into the that, although far beyond the norms of regular pair of them to spare us their presence for the society, is rigidly adhered to and ruthlessly rest of the film. enforced. Think of all the films that centre on Likewise, Martin Freeman’s sadistic the hitman with a heart: Leon, Grosse Point villain fails to convince, mainly due to the fact Blank, Pulp Fiction, La Femme Nikita, In Bruges... that he’s, well, Martin Freeman; and Rupert the list goes on. Everett is great as Freeman’s calculating Well, here’s another one, and although employer, but is sadly under-utilised. The film it’s not a patch on the movies listed above, Wild Target, a British remake of the French farce does garner more goodwill, however, due to Cible Emouvante, does have a certain charm, Eileen Atkin’s turn as Victor’s murderous mother, mainly thanks to the formidable Bill Nighy. Louisa, who displays a greater penchant for Here he’s hereditary hitman Victor Maynard, a killing than her conscience-stricken son. Atkins meticulous, mannered murderer carrying on brings a fine sense of refinement to the role, as the family tradition, but beginning to doubt well as pinpoint comedy timing, and her scenes his role in life as middle age and loneliness take with Nighy are the best of the film. Sadly, that isn’t really saying much. On their toll. The inevitable complications and moral crises come in the form of con artist Rose the whole. Wild Target is a great character and (Blunt), a would-be victim whose life Victor a robust premise, mired in a subpar film. The spares, along with that of hapless witness Tony platonic ideal of Nighy-as-hitman is a beautiful (Grint). As is the way with these films, Victor’s one, but it didn’t survive translation into the employers move swiftly to correct the error real world, and the artefact we’re left with is so of Victor’s ways, sending rival killer Ferguson much less than what it obviously could have been. Go rent Grosse Point Blank again instead. (Freeman) to balance the books. While Nighy is in typically top form as the cultured assassin, the rest of the cast _TRAVIS JOHNSON
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Ten voices at the forefront of Mexican cinema join together to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Mexican revolution. This multi-faceted and energetic compilation expresses the historical moment which still echoes in today’s society. Made up of 10 short films, Revolucion analyses through the eyes of the directors what is the revolution today and what it means to the young minds of Mexico.
Andrés travels from Oaxaca to Tijuana to cross the US border. Things don’t result as planned and he has to stay in Tijuana, working in a grocery store. There, he meets Elia, Cata and Asensio. What Andres finds in Tijuana makes him think more about what he’s about to do. Norteado deals with the illusion of what the United States represents for those who decide to cross the border searching for a better life.
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The Hola Mexico Film Festival returns to Cinema Paradiso from today, Thursday, November 18, to Wednesday, November 24. For the full program and tickets head to holamexicoff.com. Mexico is a country which incites hotblooded passion – a land which piques all of the senses. It’s also a country at war with its own identity: the proud and ancient land, the sun-soaked playground for sozzled US college students and now, sadly, the murder capital of the world. But while Mexico’s drug tradefuelled murder toll for 2010 nears 9,000, the country lives on – slightly damaged but far from doomed. And so, it seems, does the country’s film industry. Now in its fifth year, the Hola Mexico Film Festival is a celebration of film from the other side of the border. Why Hollywood imperialism continues to muffle much indigenous cinema worldwide, Mexico consistently throws up films that match the best in global cinema – with Oscar nominations, Camera d’Or gongs and acclaim from far beyond the dusty frontiers of its evocative landscape. Featuring 20 films, 2010 is the Hola Mexico Film Festival’s biggest program to date – traversing new features, documentaries and a tribute to Mexican film legend Carlos Carrera. “I want to show that we are five years old, and fortunately for us the film industry in Mexico keeps doing amazing films,” Festival Director Samuel Douek explains. “We have an amazing array of films to choose from for the program and so we managed to pick some of the best films coming out of Mexico – the top 10 definitely. We also wanted to do a big program, and I think we managed to do that.” Fuelled on Latina hot-blood and passion, the weighty program features some of the most affecting cinema in recent years; amongst them Revolucion (an all-star tribute to the Mexican Revolution told through 10 short films), Pecados De Mi Padre (Sins Of My Father; a moving documentary from the perspective of Juan Pablo Escobar, the son of the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar) and Ano Bisiesto (Leap Year, the Camera d’Or winning debut by Australian born, Mexican based Michael Rowe). “I think it’s very real,” Douek says of the trademarks of Mexican cinema.“Mexican films manage to come across as a real story even if they are fiction – they are believable and raw. “We have very beautiful and clever films that show both sides of Mexico,” he concludes of both the good and bad of the country. “But at the end of the day my job here is to bring good art – good film. Whether they are going to speak of the violence of Mexico is not on my concern list; I want the best quality of filmmaking. I try to stand aside of political and social issues and simply look for amazing film.”
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Pablo Escobar, the most notorious and brutal drug lord in Colombia’s history, was gunned down in 1993. After his father’s death, Juan Pablo Escobar fled to Buenos Aires, changed his name and assumed a new identity to escape his father’s dubious legacy. For the first time since Escobar’s death, Juan comes forward to tell his father’s story. With heartfelt honesty, he recounts what it was like to grow up loving a man whom he knew was his country’s #1 enemy. Seeking to heal wounds decades old, Juan Pablo requests to meet with the sons of two celebrated political leaders who were among his father’s hundreds of victims. Pecados De Mi Padre (Sins Of My Father)
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ARJ BARKER Talk The Talk Flight Of The Conchord’s funny man Arj Barker will be mak ing us laugh and think in his stand-up show Let Me Do The Talking, on at The Regal Theatre in Subiaco from Thursday, November 25, ‘til Saturday, November 27. Bookings can be made through Ticketek. A comic’s mind is prone to unscheduled flights of fancy and creative spasms. Arj Barker’s is no exception, and after a few minutes of conversation the right side of his brain is aflame with ginger pubes and jacuzzis. “I would probably be more comfortable in a hot tub with Conan O’Brien than David Letterman,” Barker says. “I chatted a lot more with him when I was on his show and he’s kind of more of a regular guy and pretty down to earth. Letterman was always very nice, but brief, and he would only really speak to me after my performance when he would walk up and say ‘Great job Arj’. I never felt like I was really chatting to him; he’s not a jerk or anything like that, but I think I would have more to chat to with Conan in a hot tub.” Long before hot tubs and US talk shows, Barker was honing his stand-up skills on the cobblestone streets of Scotland. In 1997, Barker won the coveted Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. The gong kick-started a career that would gather momentum as the decade unfolded. Appearances on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and The Marijuana-Logues followed, while in Australia Barker became an adopted comedy son gracing Thank God You’re Here, Rove, Spicks And Specks, Good News Week, The 7pm Project and Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation. Nowadays the San Franciscan is a seasoned comedy performer who, at 36, is perhaps at the zenith of his pant-wetting abilities. “My new show is really diverse; I talk about everything from hotel towels to the secret agenda of the Illuminati. There’s also a section on how reptilian shape-shifters are trying to enslave humanity. Somehow I manage to link these things together in a very, deep and heavy show. It’s ultra-topical in the sense that it’s about what’s really going on, not the hand puppet stuff you read in the papers. That’s not what’s really happening in the world and I expose that
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shit in my show. If people are ready to deal with me exposing the hidden agendas of the elite then they should come along.” In Let Me Do The Talking, Barker effortlessly blends abstract reveries with devastating one-liners. It is a potent mix that combines the philosophies of Eddie Izzard with the belly laughs of Rodney Dangerfield. Ultimately, it is a show that will appeal to both the intellect and the funny bone. But for Barker, jokes are the nucleus of the show. “I write a bunch of jokes and then when I’m ready to do a show I put them in the most sensible order I can think of. Then it sort of gels together and becomes a fully-fledged entity. If you have solid jokes you can change direction and go off on tangents. In this show I have three or four sections that dovetail well into each other. But at a core level it has to make people laugh.”
“MY NEW SHOW IS REALLY DIVERSE; I TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM HOTEL TOWELS TO THE SECRET AGENDA OF THE ILLUMINATI. THERE’S ALSO A SECTION ON HOW REPTILIAN SHAPESHIFTERS ARE TRYING TO ENSLAVE HUMANITY.” Early in his career the IndoEuropean funny man was influenced by cult US comedians: “Some of my favourite comics are Midge Hedberg, who’s sadly left us but had some great jokes, and Louis C.K. who has his own show in the States and is a phenomenal stand-up. Out of the Australian comedians I really rate is Greg Fleet. In general though I’ve never been super obsessed with one comic hero, and I don’t watch a heap of stand-up anymore because I don’t want to be influenced too much by other acts.” In 2004, the Californian comic seemed destined for mainstream success
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when NBC offered him a starring role in the sitcom Nearly Nirvana. But the rushes were disappointing and show creator Ajay Sahgal replaced Barker in the lead role. Significantly, the show never aired. “At the time I was disappointed, but I didn’t blame myself entirely because I didn’t think it was a particularly good script or very funny. I remember thinking this isn’t something I would watch. So when I was let go it was a mixture of disappointment and an undeniable sense of relief. Maybe I wasn’t prepared to be the centre of a network sitcom because I that time I hadn’t done a ton of acting. But I bounced back well from it and I think my role in the Flight of the Conchords suited me much better.” In Conchords Barker played ‘Dave’, an idiot savant whose reflections on life were both hilarious and woefully inept. The HBO show was a worldwide cult success and introduced Barker to a new global audience. But in 2009 after two seasons, and to the
disappointment of thousands of die-hard fans, the show creators Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie decide to shelf the series. But Barker is cautiously optimistic about a resurrection: “I wouldn’t rule out some sort of one-hour reunion special. But everyone’s really busy; Jemaine is getting roles in major films and Bret is working on the music for the new Muppet film. I thought they could do another season and move the show to LA with a different backdrop and more sunshine. I mainly thought that when I was getting up a 5am in the freezing cold,” he chuckles. A n d, f i n a l l y, a f t e r y e a r s o f meticulous research and erudite teachings, the funny man has grasped the essence of Australian culture. “Australians love jokes about turds. I think all audiences love poo jokes because we all have to deal with that…” _STEPHEN POLLOCK
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VISUAL ARTS New Awakening, Kidogo Arthouse, Bathers Beach, Mews Road, Fremantle. In New Awakening, local landscape photographer Ricardo Da Cunha will present spectacular prints captured over the last 12 months at home and overseas. Each image depicts natural scenes that contain no evidence of human intervention, in Ricardo’s quest to present a body of work that demonstrates how awe inspiring our unblemished natural world is. Exhibition is on display for one night only on Saturday, November 20, at 6.30pm. Vision Of Hope, Turner Galleries, 470 William Street, Northbridge. An initiative of the Rotary Club of Crawley, Vision Of Hope is an art exhibition set to raise badly needed funds for the Vision Of Hope Refuge, a place that offers safety, education and a home for displaced girls in Zambia. Featuring creations by Priscilla Geldenhuys, Nyani Quarmyne, Muchiri Simons, Kwabena Danso, Alia Leadabrand and Monika Hackl, the exhibition will be opened in style with performances from African dance troupes. Tickets for this special fundraising exhibition are on sale from trybooking.com/6159. Exhibition opens on Friday, November 26, at 5.30pm. Independent Of Time, The Slaughterblouse, 451 Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley. Perth artist Jodee Knowles will present her home-town with a solo exhibition this month, featuring haunting portraits that explore the darker side of existence. Themes common in Knowles’ work include transience and fragility, and this will be Perth’s last chance to see her creations in the flesh with the artist planning to relocate to Sydney in 2011. Exhibition runs ’til Saturday, November 27. Sea Temples, Greenhill Galleries, 6 Gugeri Street, Claremont. Glints of gold and silver leaf, subtle oils on canvas depicting Balinese temples, the ever-changing light of tropical skies, glistening waters and silhouetted volcanoes… the centerpiece being a large carved temple door; are all components of Shaun Atkinson’s dramatic exhibition Sea Temples. In what could be called his ‘Bali Oeuve’, Atkinson has taken a new direction, encompassing all that the Island Of The Gods has to offer. Exhibition opens on Friday, November 19, and runs ’til Saturday, December 4. Where I Was, Free Range Gallery, 339 Wellington Street, Perth. Where I Was is an unusual and eclectic exhibition built around ubiquitous digital technologies, that focuses on the way some artists collect and document the objects and experiences they encounter in their daily lives. Artists use whatever technologies are at hand to undertake this process. Eleven local and interstate creators have contributed a set of digital photographic images from their individual ‘collections’, which reflect their process and the language of their practice. Exhibition opens on Wednesday, November 24, at 6pm and runs ’til Tuesday, December 7. Gather Round Me And I’ll Draw You A Story, John Curtin Gallery, Building 200, Curtin University, Bentley. Lee Mansbridge’s Gather Round Me And I’ll Draw You A Story draws on the subjective and intimate gathering and recording of unofficial narratives to develop a personal system of storytelling. This two-part body of work, depicted through paintings and sculptural works, is the story of the Maori people of Parihaka, who resisted the invasion of their settlement by Europeans in the 1800s and the tragedy that ensued. Exhibition runs ’til Friday, December 10. Four Painters, Perth Galleries, 92 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle. Bringing together a small group of artists and friends with surprisingly cohesive styles, Four Painters features the works of R J Dorizzi, Giles Hohnen, Chris Hopewell and Jeremy Kirwan-Ward working within the genre of non-representational painting. R J Dorizzi reveals a refined and delicately coloured geometric sensibility, while Giles Hohnen revisits a looser, more painterly approach to abstraction. Chris Hopewell weaves collage into calligraphic, gestural mark-making and Jeremy Kirwan-Ward builds on a body of work that utilises translucent veils of free-flowing paint. Exhibition opens on Friday, November 19, at 6pm and runs ’til Sunday, December 12.
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Doorways, Little Creatures, 40 Mews Road, Fremantle. Intrepid photographer Nic Peterkin will present his first solo exhibition Doorways this month, with all proceeds raised from the sales going to the charity Hope for Children. The organisation helps children orphaned by AIDS in Ethiopia - a nation that features in the exhibition alongside Cuba, Iran, Nicaragua, Italy, Russia, Nepal, and Mongolia. The vibrant and textured shots show absorbing characters and the doorways in their lives. Exhibition opens on Tuesday, November 23, at 7.30pm.
Tama Ma, Dolphin Theatre, UWA, Stirling Highway, Crawley. Tama Ma follows the autobiographical story of dancers Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete as they travel from boyhood to manhood delving into their love, life, joy and sorrow. The five-part cyclic tale starts with their birth, explores their connection to Whanau (family) and Iwi (tribe), their ideas of identity as mature Maori men, and ends at the gates of heaven. Claudia Alessi and Alexandra Harrison will support Tama Ma with Twisting The Straight Line, which will see the two women navigate a precarious line discovering unexpected twists and turns. Season opens on Thursday, November 25, and runs ’til Saturday, November 27. Bookings can be made through trybooking.com/GEQ.
Complete Burning Away, PICA, James Street, Northbridge. In early October 2008, Natascha Stellmach was the most Googled artist in the world thanks to her exhibition, Set Me Free, which invited volunteers to join her in smoking the ashes of dead rock star Kurt Cobain. Stellmach never revealed how she obtained the ashes and held no interviews, instead her press release to 200 selected journalists ignited a media-hype that spread across 58 countries. If the smoking of the ashes was the final act – then Complete Burning Away is the epilogue. Complete Burning Away boldly interrogates the public ownership of celebrity figures and the nature of truth, sensation and the mechanisms of mass media. Exhibition runs ’til Sunday, December 19.
PERFORMANCE The Deep Blue Sea, Playhouse Theatre, Pier Street, Perth. Hester is a woman who loves too much. Captured by the devastating depth of passion she feels for a younger man, she risks everything by turning her back on her safe, loyal husband, and very comfortable lifestyle, to move in with Freddie. Set in a seedy boarding house, against a backdrop of a bleak post war London amidst a fascinating crosssection of residents, we follow Hester and Freddie’s struggle to survive the nature of their relationship. Season runs ’til Sunday, December 5. Bookings can be made through BOCS.
MUSIC Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys, November 20 Ellington Jazz Club; bookings via ellingtonjazz. com.au. Steve Tallis and The Jezebel Spirits, November 24 Ellington Jazz Club; bookings via ellingtonjazz. com.au. Genevieve Lacey, November 29 Government House Ballroom; bookings through BOCS. John Williamson, November 30 Live At The Quarry; bookings via liveatthequarry. com.au. The Poor, December 4 Charles Hotel; bookings through BOCS. Christmas With The Andrews Sisters, December 11 Subiaco Arts Centre; bookings through BOCS. V Capri, December 11 Charles Hotel; bookings through BOCS. Adam Brand, December 12 Quindanning Tavern; bookings through BOCS.
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Lomovember, 104B Murray Street, Perth. Hosted by the lovely folks at Pigeonhole, Lomovember is an annual photography exhibition that features 100 top notch, lowfi images taken by Perth Lomographers. Set to raise funds and awareness for Movember, Lomovember promises to be colourful, fun and aesthetically awesome. Don’t miss out on the good times on opening night when The Elysian Winter and Tusk will perform and prizes will be awarded for the best images. Exhibition opens on Friday, November 19, from 7-11pm, and runs ’til Sunday, November 21. Gallery is open from 11am-5pm.
D.I.Y. Disaster Movie, Blue Room Theatre, James Street, Northbridge. Sticking (mostly) to the rules of all great disaster movies, D.I.Y. Disaster Movie (performed by local actors Damon Lockwood and Sam Longley) will create a brand new cinema classic before your very eyes. The audience will get to choose who - of the disaster film character clichés - dies in the most elaborate and horrible way (excluding the dog and cute kid, of course); and who will save the world from certain annihilation. No improbable or ridiculous world disaster is out of bounds – these lads can tackle anything. Season opens on Wednesday, December 1, and runs ’til Saturday, December 11. Bookings can be made on (08) 9227 7005 or online at blueroom.org.au.
week-long acting workshop for acting up! Intensive Yr 10, 11 & 12 students 17 - 21 Jan 2011 This exciting and informative school holiday program offers acting, improvisation, movement and voice studies taught by members of WAAPA’s acclaimed Acting staff. The participants will also work with experienced industry professionals to create a self-devised performance piece. At the conclusion of the course, the students will present their performances on stage in front of family and friends in WAAPA’s Roundhouse Theatre. An information session run by WAAPA staff and students will answer questions about the WAAPA courses on offer and the realities of pursuing a career as an actor.
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The local fashion industry made a bee-line for The Bird last Wednesday, November 10, for Celebrate The Sun, a fun and fabulous fashion show raising funds for Beyond Blue. Designers such as One Fell Swoop, Joveeba, Tu, David &/Or Billy and Generics created one off items for the event, which were then sold off via silent auction. In an effort to raise as much cash as possible, organisers of Celebrate The Sun have extended the silent auction, keeping the bidding alive via their Facebook group until this Sunday, November 21. If you weren’t able to make it along to the event, just jump onto Facebook and check out the awesome designs, then bid on your favourites.
Next time you’re laden down with cute accessories, divine clothing and stellar stationary from a shopping expedition at Pigeonhole, rest your weary feet at Cabin Fever café and gallery, the latest addition to the constantly growing Pigeonhole family. Launched last Friday, the cosy Cabin Fever café in the Bon Marche Arcade is the perfect place to take a break, put your feet up and indulge in some tasty treats after a spot of retail therapy. Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city streets with a cup of tea and something sweet, as you peruse the wares of local artists hanging on the wooden walls. Head in to Cabin Fever before Friday, November 26, to check out All Of This Will Be Yours Some Day, a fantastic group exhibition featuring work by the likes of Sean Morris, Creepy, Brooke Bobride, Eveline Tarunadjaja, Anneke DeRooik and Kate-Anna Williams, who also curated the show. Want to know more? Keep up to date with all things Pigeonhole at pigeonhole.com.au/news.
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It’s not easy to find cosmetic products that leave your skin looking fresh and flawless but thankfully the folks at Ebony And Ivory Cosmetics have developed a brand new line that promises to do just that. From primers to powders and everything in between, EI Mineral Cosmetics are designed to suit a range of skin types, and expert make up artists in store at 25 Barrack Street in Perth can help you find the perfect products. If your skin is deliciously dark, head in to Ebony And Ivory to get your hands on Black Opal Cosmetics, which are specifically designed for men and women of colour. From skincare to cosmetics, the Black Opal line is affordably priced and addresses the specific skin care needs of those with darker skin. Find out more by heading in to Ebony And Ivory in the heart of Perth City, or by jumping online to eihair.com.au. _EMMA BERGMEIER Friends Of Couture at Planet
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The folks at Planet Clothing are mighty excited about the upcoming Beaufort Street Festival so they’ve arranged a special ‘Get Your Claws Out’ sale where shoppers can bag items at up to 50 per cent off! Pop in to Planet (on the corner of Beaufort and Walcott Streets in Mt Lawley) between Monday, November 22, and Sunday, November 28, to make the most of the bargains, which include designs by Friends Of Couture, One Teaspoon, Route 66, Fair Ground, State Of Georgia, Finders Keepers, Style Stalker, Digby & Iona, plus plenty more. Whether you’re hunting for a summer festival outfit, some fresh denim or an early Christmas present or two, be sure to pop in to Planet to make the most of the festivities.
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If the sight of a room full of vintage goodies makes you coo with delight then you won’t want to miss out on this weekend’s huge Polka Dot Vintage Market, which promises more frocks, suits and retro accessories in one place than Perth has ever seen before. Taking place at the Claremont Showgrounds from Friday, November 19, ’til Sunday, November 21, from 9.30am-4.30pm daily, the Market boasts more than 300 vintage stalls which will sell off a range of pre-loved items, including clothing, home wares, jewellery, craft and much more. To celebrate the upcoming Market, X-Press has a $100 gift voucher to giveaway to one lucky shopper; to be in the draw, email win@xpressmag. com.au with ‘Polka Dot Vintage’ in the subject line. Australia’s highest circulating Street Press
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After withstanding almost a decade of internal turmoil, label trouble and an extended prison sentence for one of the group’s members, Cleveland hip hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have unified with their latest album and current The World’s Enemy tour. JOSHUA HAYES speaks with Anthony Henderson, AKA Krayzie Bone. Through a career spanning two decades, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have encountered hardships that would have caused most hip hop acts to fade into obscurity or simply call it a day. Despite this, the quintet comprising of Henderson, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone and Flesh-n-Bone have been as busy as ever touring since releasing their latest album Uni5: The World’s Enemy earlier this year. This, no doubt, is largely due to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s unique style. Developed in Cleveland, where they formed in 1991, the group combines double time rhymes and a knack for harmony. Not only would one expect such harmonies from a gospel or acapella group but their lyrical content sits comfortably with gangsta rap which is refreshing and has seen their rise to stardom. After getting their break in 1993, when they auditioned for Ruthless Records founder Eric ‘Eazy E’ Wright (a man with an eye for talent, bringing together Dr. Dre and Ice Cube to form N.W.A. and later signing the Atban Klann, who eventually evolved into the Black Eyed Peas) backstage at a show in their hometown, the group quickly released two classic albums; 1994’s Creepin’ On Ah Come Up and 1995’s E. 1999 Eternal. The latter boasted the group’s breakout single Tha Crossroads. The song, which achieved platinum status twice in the United States and won the group a Grammy Award, was dedicated to Wright, who died of AIDS related complications in 1995. Continued Page 58
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AN ABSOLUT MUST Hold up everyone! Get your glitter, sequin and everything else that shimmers prepared for next weekend because a bunch of sick DJs and party starters will be getting you bouncing and bopping about as they hit the decks at The Sapphire Bar for the Absolut Glimmer Party Once Only Tour. UK master Jack McCord, Mind Electric, Kenny L and Ritchie G along with other special guests will be pumping out the tunes. You’ll be able to watch on as local street artists battle it out in the Absolut Art Wars and art work from photographer Murray Fredricks will be on display. Get and down next Saturday, November 27. Doors open 9pm and what’s better- you’ll get an Absolut Glimmer cocktail upon arrival. Yeow! Remember, be absolutely responsible kids.
MAINROOM THURSDAY
PASHA’S KITCHEN, The Big Man cooking up Meaty Beats.
FRIDAY
TIME TUNNEL BRINGS you champion tunes from Rok Riley, Joe 19 And Guests
SATURDAY
TRANSMISSION Perth’s essential pre club night for discerning music lovers bringing you indie, electro, rock, punk & club classics with Andrei Mazz 8pm Free Entry
SUNDAY
$10 PIZZA & PINT SPECIAL with Nathan J, Chris Wright and The Nisbit.
WEDNESDAY
UNI-QUE $10 jugs kicks off at 8.30 with Devo & Jamie Mac
Lady Of Trance: Jan Johnston
JAN JOHNSON ON THE RISE If you listen to dance music, you probably would have heard the high flying voice of Jan Johnston at some point shrilling through your eardrums pleasurably. If not, well then here is the perfect opportunity. Ascension takes place this weekend and Johnston, the first lady of trance music will be there in good form. Having worked with the biggest names in the business such as BT, Paul Van Dyk, Chicane and Tiesto the big legend himself, this UK star is not to be messed with. Dance the night away with her this Saturday, November 20 at Rise, Northbridge. Tickets are $10 before 11pm and $15 after 11pm. Tickets are only available on door from 9.30pm. Don’t miss it.
SUMMADAYZE SHOWREEL COMP Do you use your video camera? Are you quite the gun when filming? Then ahoy, this is your dream, do you hear? Mellen Events is giving techno wiz types and general music lovers the opportunity to create your own Summadayze promotional video. The video has to be based around Summadayze Music Festival and you can be as creative as you like, just don’t do anything dangerous. We’re talking puppetry, animation, whatever floats your boat. Entries have to be between 30-90 seconds. But never mind that, if you enter, you will be in the running to receive an absolute cracker of a prize pack: a double VIP pass to Summadayze which includes free food and bevies, killer views of the stages, a 32 inch LG Netcast HD TV, a Nokia N8 Media Phone, $100 worth of Bigpond music vouchers and that’s only a small taste. The winning video will be screened at Perth Summadayze 2011! To find out how to enter visit mellenevents.com.au. Dare you!
Absolute party starter: Jack McCord
DEFECTORS (UP-STAIRS)
THURSDAY HongKong Palace DJ’s
COWBOYS + INDIE KIDS The latest and greatest pumping Indie, Electro, Pop, Rock & Post Punk. Put on your dance shoes and hit the floor. 8PM Free Entry
FRIDAY
SUITE BEATS FOR THE END OF THE WEEK! or the end of the week! Disco, House, Funk & Breaks with residents Micah & Sharif Galal + guests. Kick off the weekend in the comfort of Defectors and the sounds of the Beat Suite. Fridays 9pm – 1am.
The Brow Horn Orchestra
FUNK IN DA HOUSE
SATURDAY
DJ Sgt Slick
LUCID DREAMING PRESENTS a night of house/ Deep House/ Disco/ Tech House “FORE” Free Entry and all kicks off at 9pm.
SUNDAY
“BACK TO MONO” Perth’s essential Free”N”Funky Sunday Sesh. Rare Groove, Ska, Rocksteady, Dub, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Afro Beat. With Dj’s Gareth Richardson, Ted Schlechte & Death Disco’s Anton Mazz. 5pm Free Entry
GET SLICKED UP Melbourne DJ and producer Sgt Slick, also known as Andy J is coming to our town. That’s right kids, in association with one of Australia’s leading club labels; Vicious, Slick will be hitting up Perth. He has been indulging in the world of clubs and club music, DJ’d all over the country, run a record label, hosted a national radio mix show, won ARIA awards and mixed top selling CD mixes. Phew, that’s quite the big achievement. So whether you’re finished exams or half way through them or even just want to catch this mesmerising king of the decks, get down on Wednesday, November 24 to the Newport Hotel for a luurvely cheap student night and guess what, it’s free entry!
GET YOUR BOOTY TO BOUTIQUE THURSDAY
DAN CROOK Get Pants.Wear Pants. Walk + 3 International artists 8pm
FRIDAY
SONIC VELVET SATURDAY
PINEAPPLE RECORDS FREE ENTRY FEATURING. KILLER INDUSTRIES, EGGCHAN, YARHKOB, PURGE + AUDIT DOORS OPEN 8PM.
MONDAY
ARCADE VELVET a weekly showcase of old-school gaming delights
TUESDAY
ROCKABILLY DANCING LESSONS with Holly Doll. Tuesday Nights 7pm-8:30pm $10 holly@hollydoll.com facebook.com/rockabillydancing
Bar Open has a new night everyone. It’s fresh like a freshly squeezed orange. And it’s called Boutique Fridays. It started last week and saw both levels filled with sexy Perth clubbers. It’s the new thing, it’s hot, did we mention it’s fresh? Recruiting national and international masters on the decks is what Boutique Fridays is going to be about and this coming Friday is no exception. Launching straight into it will be New York City’s finest party rocker DJ Kartoon Kidd. He is well known in good old NYC for played at parties hosted by Playboy, MTV, WWE and the Los Angeles Lakers just to name a few hot shot ones. He has also worked with Rihanna, Akon and the one and only Sean Paul. Catch what is bound to be a hard-hitting party this Friday, November 19, at Bar Open.
Listen up everyone. The Funk Club is celebrating turning seven years old. What better way to do this than have seven full days of partying? Indulgent? No way. Kicking off this Friday, November 19 upstairs at the Leederville Hotel will be party mayhem disco rockers Boys Boys Boys. They’ll be joined by The Brow Horn Orchestra for this Opening Party. And if that isn’t enough to convince you to go along, there are going to be party hats, decorations, games and lolly bags! Yeeeeeeah! The funk partying will continue throughout the week across a variety of venues about Perth and will conclude on Friday, November 26 at the Closing Party. To find out what funk you can indulge in throughout the week, head to funkclub.com.au for more info.
MOS THE ANNUAL PARTY IS HERE! If you haven’t already seen or heard dance floor dominator Tommy Trash’s ridiculously amazing remixes which have earned him an ARIA Award nomination for Best Dance Release, caused a frenzy on Myspace and Youtube as well as outselling Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi on 3 Mobile then you are behind baby! Not only will Tommy Trash be gracing Perth’s dance floors once again for the Ministry Of Sound The Annual Tour but he’ll be joined by hot property producers/ DJs Hook N Sling who are FYI, admired by the likes of Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto and David Guetta for their smashing of tunes on the club charts. Having remixed Calvin Harris, Fedde Le Grande, Miike Snow, Miami Horror and Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, these guys are hot to trot. Mind Electric and Chiari will also be making an appearance. There is actually no reason to miss this. Get down from 9pm on Friday, December 10 to Villa to witness this spectacle. Tickets $25 plus booking fee on sale now. Head to moshtix.com. au, Mills, Planet, Rokeby Records or Live Clothing stores. This is going to go off!
DJ HAVANA HITS PERTH Do you watch The X-Factor? No? Well it doesn’t matter. Australia’s #1 female DJ, DJ Havana Brown is coming to Perth. Having released her fifth instalment of her successful compilation series Crave Vol 5 which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Urban Chart and #3 on the ARIA Compilation chart, she’s headed for WA. She’s become a familiar face on the social and fashion circuits and has supported some of the world’s biggest pop acts including Pussycat Dolls, Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Catch this sexy lass on Saturday, December 4, at Metro City. See metroconcertclub.com.au for more details. Do it pussycats.
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BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY VARIOUS CHROMEO Carl Cox at Space: The Revolution Continues Business Casual Safehouse Big Black Cox is back with his annual birthday Ibiza party mix. He’s been celebrating his birthday on the island for the last nine years, and his Tuesday Revolution nights at Space, were again one of the biggest parties of the summer, with Yousef, Nic Fanciulli and Umek residing alongside Cox. On this two disc mix, Cox features some established producers, whilst keeping it fresh with plenty of new talent, showcasing some tunes off his recently resurrected label, Intec Digital. CD1 is fairly laidback, hovering under the 130bpm mark, with some chunky, funky house grooves from Gui Boratto, Steve Lawler and The Bass Soldier. Technasia’s stuttering Esperance blends into Cox’s own re-rub of his big track, Family Guy, before winding things up with Yousef’s 1000 Pictures. CD2 picks up the pace with a tougher, clubbier mix, featuring a liquid blend of tech house and pulsing acid beats, invoking visions of a smoky, sweat soaked dancefloor, awash with lasers. Highlights come from Peter Kruder, Carl’s own storming remix of Moby’s Walk With Me and Jon Rundell’s mix of Gilles Peterson’s Latin fused gem Arroz Con Pollo. Lucca’s Boy From Ipanema is a wicked wonky workout and Fanciulli serves up a superb remix of Loco Dice’s Definition. Perhaps lacking that special energy of a Cox live set, it’s not quite on par with his recent GU mix, but still a solid selection of tunes that represent where the big man is at the moment.
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Modular Recordings Universal Music Australia Don your stone-washed jeans, check your Swatch, step into the DeLorean and transport yourself back to the ‘80s. In the driving seat are Canadian duo (I know, two driving seats, but stick with me on this one) Chromeo and blasting out from the stereo is their long player Business Casual. Right from the opening, electro-funk boogie bassline and vocoder vocals of Hot Mess to the album closer Grow Up, which sounds more and more like Huey Lewis & The News on every listen, it is uncanny how much this album is an immediate reminder of the high pants, fashionable era that was the ‘80s. Ever y track seems to per fectly reproduce the era, with prototype drum machine snares and hi-hats, emotive synths and electric guitar breakdowns. But you know what, I kinda like it. The pulsating groove of You Make It Rough could be the tune that’s playing in a Miami club when Crockett and Tubbs step in to confront the gangster owner. Don’t Turn The Lights On is a definite highlight with its rolling Chaka Khan bassline and catchy chorus. Admittedly as the end draws near and the tempo slows down, the tunes do start to grate and J’ai Claque La Porte and The Right Type are bordering on the evil genre that is soft rock. So initially a fun ride, but after a while you may be clamouring to get back to the future where teased hair and neon clothing aren’t the be all and end all. ANDREW NELSON 3/5
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Special Ed aka Ed Colman has been spinning records and producing beats since the tender age of 14. After receiving his first pair of decks, his intrigue and enthrallment for music and its production flourished. “I was always fascinated in the ways that you could mix certain tracks together and from there I wanted to know more about how the actual tracks were put together. I was growing up in London and would search out every recording studio I could find and try and get my foot in the door. “I managed to get into several studios and was lucky enough to work with some of the greatest producers and engineers of that time.” Colman has risen to become one of the world’s most renowned DJs and producers. After playing all around the UK, he relocated to Australia where he has found himself working with a multitude of superstars, along with holding residencies at clubs nationwide and hosting some of our country’s most popular party radio shows. Colman is revered for his slick and stylish approach to DJing, receiving critical acclaim for his diversity and consistency as a performer. He says it is all about getting people to dance. “That is always my main aim; I love to see my music allowing people to have a good time. I take all of the tracks I plan to use and create my own edits of them so they work exactly how I want them to on the dance floor. “I basically just want to ensure I can give everyone a really solid party when they come and make sure it’s a night that they’ll love and remember.” Recently chosen to handpick and mix one of the staples of an Australian summer party,
Bone Thugs -N- Harmony In addition to their close connection with Wright, they were one of the few acts to collaborate with deceased legends Tupac Shakur (on Thug Luv, from the group’s 1997 double album The Art Of War) and Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace (on Notorious Thugs, from his album Life After Death – also a double album released in 1997). Bones Thugs-N-Harmony’s problems began with their 1997 double album release The Art Of War. Bizzy Bone began missing tour dates, the first in a series of issues that eventually led to him being kicked out of the group years later. In 2000, not long after the release of their fourth album, BTNHResurrection (and last to go platinum), Flesh-n-Bone was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and probation violation, eventually being sent to prison until 2009. Despite these setbacks, the group continued releasing music for a loyal, and significant, fan base. However, even with production from the likes of Swizz Beatz, Akon and DJ Toomp on 2007’s Strength & Loyalty as
well as collaborations with The Game, Will.I.Am and Mariah Carey, the group were unable to reach the commercial success or critical acclaim their earlier work saw them achieve. But the future is looking brighter now. With Flesh-N-Bone being released from prison, Henderson says that he took this as a sign that the timing was right to bring Bizzy back into the fold and get the entire group back together. “There were some differences, but we got all them ironed out to make some good music,” he says. “There were a few differences that we all had; you know what I’m saying? But it wasn’t nothing that couldn’t be worked out.” Earlier this year the group released Uni5: The World’s Enemy, the first album to feature all five members since BTNHResurrection, on their independent label BTNH Worldwide. The album has been well received by fans, although Henderson isn’t happy with Warner Brothers handling of the album’s distribution. “I feel like they could have done a whole lot more than they did, there was a lot of promises that were made before, when we first signed and while we were working on our album that they didn’t live up to,” he says. Despite this, fans have been excited to see the reunited Bone Thugs-N-Harmony live, and the group has been touring regularly since all five members were back in the fold. Henderson says local punters can expect a lot of energy and a lot of good music from their upcoming performance. As Bone Thugs-N-Harmony approach two decades in hip hop, Henderson says that the group have matured through the numerous challenges they have faced and overcome and is thankful for their longevity. “We’ve been blessed we’ve been able to maintain, still be in the game,” he says. “I feel very good, we’ve had a great time getting back together and getting back in the studio and working on music, you know, it brought back a lot of memories, we had a lot of good times, it was a nice atmosphere,” says Henderson, before noting that the group’s reunion is a positive move for their long-time supporters too. “Got to give the fans what they want to see.”
The name Fenech Soler has steadily been taking over airwaves around the globe for the past year. TYSON WRAYtalkstoBenDuffyoftheBritish outfit from Northamptonshire who have been producing their own blend of electro tracks underpinned by pop sensibilities.
Special Ed Colman has implemented his impeccable track selection and superb mixing skills to create this season’s instalment of Wild Summer 2011. “It’s basically just full of all the hits of the summer. It’s got everything from Katy Perry and Yolanda Be Cool to Faithless and Calvin Harris along with a couple of tracks I’m predicting are going to go crazy this summer. “It’s got a really nice uplifting vibe throughout the mix, it’s perfect for a Sunday evening with a few beers, pre-drinks before a big Saturday night out or even a full on house party. It’s versatile and fun and can work in almost any situation,” he shares excitedly. “I think it’s fantastic... There’s something for everyone in there; it’s going to please all of the people who are fans of the more commercial side of dance music but also those who are into the more underground side as well.” Along with the Wild Summer album tour, Colman has other projects on the go too. “I’m going to be working on more mix compilations and I’ll be putting more work into my radio shows to ensure they become even bigger and better,” he pauses, “I’ve got one of the best jobs in the world and I really hope I can continue it for as long as I can.” WILD SUMMER 2011 OUT NOW
After several years of persistent work, 2010 has proved a breakthrough year for the group with the release of their self-titled debut album and a slew of critically acclaimed performances around the globe. “To a lot of people we’re a new band and we’ve just released our debut album, but it’s actually been a good three years of wanting to be in band together and working with Fenech Soler being our main project. “We’ve worked really hard at going out and playing as many shows as we could to get our name out, along with releasing a few singles on some independent dance labels,” Duffy reflects. “Our first move within the music industry was helped by Alan Braxe. He discovered us on MySpace and really liked a track we had written called The Cult Of Romance and went on to release it on his label Vulture. “So obviously with a name like Fenech Soler and having our first single released on this cool Parisian label, we got introduced to the music scene in London through Paris, a lot of people actually thought we were a French act. I didn’t mind that though, I quite liked the mystery,” Duffy laughs. “We also had a lot of success working with Groove Armada who gave us another platform to promote our music,” he reveals. After constantly refining their live performances over the past four years, 2010 beckoned the opportunity for Fenech Soler to showcase their talents to a global audience which Duffy says holds great importance for the band. “ Fu n n i l y e n o u g h , i t s e e m s i n contemporary music, investing a lot of time into
Good Vibrations: Vibrations: Fenech Soler live performances and ensuring you sound really good doesn’t seem to be a priority. “Some bands in the UK- it’s fine for them to sound messy and have a really raw approach but for us sounding good live has always been a key essential,” explains Duffy excitedly. “There’s more keyboards than guitars, we’ve got a lot of synths on stage but we do really love a lot of rock bands and the energy they bring to performances so we do try and emulate that, mixing that whole rock aesthetic with our electronic sounds,” he continues. “I know that’s been done a lot of times in the past but for us it’s all about being really tight on stage. We’re also a lot heavier when we play live compared to on record, we’ve got a lot of heavy bass, really dancey parts and we really enjoy mixing up tracks to be different than that are on record.” On the eve of their debut Australian tour, Duffy has his own expectations and anticipations that he happily shares. “We like to think we’ve got a pretty good knowledge of the Australian electronic scene. We really like the whole Modular sound, guys like the Presets who we’ve got to tour with a lot in the UK and Cut Copy. They’ve told us great things about the scenes and crowds down in Australia and we’re really looking forward to coming down and ripping it up.” FENECH SOLER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ GOOD VIBRATIONS CLAREMONT SHOWGROUNDS www.xpressmag.com.au
BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY VARIOUS CHROMEO Carl Cox at Space: The Revolution Continues Business Casual Safehouse Big Black Cox is back with his annual birthday Ibiza party mix. He’s been celebrating his birthday on the island for the last nine years, and his Tuesday Revolution nights at Space, were again one of the biggest parties of the summer, with Yousef, Nic Fanciulli and Umek residing alongside Cox. On this two disc mix, Cox features some established producers, whilst keeping it fresh with plenty of new talent, showcasing some tunes off his recently resurrected label, Intec Digital. CD1 is fairly laidback, hovering under the 130bpm mark, with some chunky, funky house grooves from Gui Boratto, Steve Lawler and The Bass Soldier. Technasia’s stuttering Esperance blends into Cox’s own re-rub of his big track, Family Guy, before winding things up with Yousef’s 1000 Pictures. CD2 picks up the pace with a tougher, clubbier mix, featuring a liquid blend of tech house and pulsing acid beats, invoking visions of a smoky, sweat soaked dancefloor, awash with lasers. Highlights come from Peter Kruder, Carl’s own storming remix of Moby’s Walk With Me and Jon Rundell’s mix of Gilles Peterson’s Latin fused gem Arroz Con Pollo. Lucca’s Boy From Ipanema is a wicked wonky workout and Fanciulli serves up a superb remix of Loco Dice’s Definition. Perhaps lacking that special energy of a Cox live set, it’s not quite on par with his recent GU mix, but still a solid selection of tunes that represent where the big man is at the moment.
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Modular Recordings Universal Music Australia Don your stone-washed jeans, check your Swatch, step into the DeLorean and transport yourself back to the ‘80s. In the driving seat are Canadian duo (I know, two driving seats, but stick with me on this one) Chromeo and blasting out from the stereo is their long player Business Casual. Right from the opening, electro-funk boogie bassline and vocoder vocals of Hot Mess to the album closer Grow Up, which sounds more and more like Huey Lewis & The News on every listen, it is uncanny how much this album is an immediate reminder of the high pants, fashionable era that was the ‘80s. Ever y track seems to per fectly reproduce the era, with prototype drum machine snares and hi-hats, emotive synths and electric guitar breakdowns. But you know what, I kinda like it. The pulsating groove of You Make It Rough could be the tune that’s playing in a Miami club when Crockett and Tubbs step in to confront the gangster owner. Don’t Turn The Lights On is a definite highlight with its rolling Chaka Khan bassline and catchy chorus. Admittedly as the end draws near and the tempo slows down, the tunes do start to grate and J’ai Claque La Porte and The Right Type are bordering on the evil genre that is soft rock. So initially a fun ride, but after a while you may be clamouring to get back to the future where teased hair and neon clothing aren’t the be all and end all. ANDREW NELSON 3/5
GOIN’ WILD
CULT OF ROMANTIC ELECTROPOP
A definitive player on the Australian party scene and a DJ of international acclaim and success, TYSON WRAY talks to Special Ed about his origins, finesse behind the decks and his approachtocreatingthesoundtrack for this coming summer.
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Special Ed aka Ed Colman has been spinning records and producing beats since the tender age of 14. After receiving his first pair of decks, his intrigue and enthrallment for music and its production flourished. “I was always fascinated in the ways that you could mix certain tracks together and from there I wanted to know more about how the actual tracks were put together. I was growing up in London and would search out every recording studio I could find and try and get my foot in the door. “I managed to get into several studios and was lucky enough to work with some of the greatest producers and engineers of that time.” Colman has risen to become one of the world’s most renowned DJs and producers. After playing all around the UK, he relocated to Australia where he has found himself working with a multitude of superstars, along with holding residencies at clubs nationwide and hosting some of our country’s most popular party radio shows. Colman is revered for his slick and stylish approach to DJing, receiving critical acclaim for his diversity and consistency as a performer. He says it is all about getting people to dance. “That is always my main aim; I love to see my music allowing people to have a good time. I take all of the tracks I plan to use and create my own edits of them so they work exactly how I want them to on the dance floor. “I basically just want to ensure I can give everyone a really solid party when they come and make sure it’s a night that they’ll love and remember.” Recently chosen to handpick and mix one of the staples of an Australian summer party,
Bone Thugs -N- Harmony In addition to their close connection with Wright, they were one of the few acts to collaborate with deceased legends Tupac Shakur (on Thug Luv, from the group’s 1997 double album The Art Of War) and Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace (on Notorious Thugs, from his album Life After Death – also a double album released in 1997). Bones Thugs-N-Harmony’s problems began with their 1997 double album release The Art Of War. Bizzy Bone began missing tour dates, the first in a series of issues that eventually led to him being kicked out of the group years later. In 2000, not long after the release of their fourth album, BTNHResurrection (and last to go platinum), Flesh-n-Bone was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and probation violation, eventually being sent to prison until 2009. Despite these setbacks, the group continued releasing music for a loyal, and significant, fan base. However, even with production from the likes of Swizz Beatz, Akon and DJ Toomp on 2007’s Strength & Loyalty as
well as collaborations with The Game, Will.I.Am and Mariah Carey, the group were unable to reach the commercial success or critical acclaim their earlier work saw them achieve. But the future is looking brighter now. With Flesh-N-Bone being released from prison, Henderson says that he took this as a sign that the timing was right to bring Bizzy back into the fold and get the entire group back together. “There were some differences, but we got all them ironed out to make some good music,” he says. “There were a few differences that we all had; you know what I’m saying? But it wasn’t nothing that couldn’t be worked out.” Earlier this year the group released Uni5: The World’s Enemy, the first album to feature all five members since BTNHResurrection, on their independent label BTNH Worldwide. The album has been well received by fans, although Henderson isn’t happy with Warner Brothers handling of the album’s distribution. “I feel like they could have done a whole lot more than they did, there was a lot of promises that were made before, when we first signed and while we were working on our album that they didn’t live up to,” he says. Despite this, fans have been excited to see the reunited Bone Thugs-N-Harmony live, and the group has been touring regularly since all five members were back in the fold. Henderson says local punters can expect a lot of energy and a lot of good music from their upcoming performance. As Bone Thugs-N-Harmony approach two decades in hip hop, Henderson says that the group have matured through the numerous challenges they have faced and overcome and is thankful for their longevity. “We’ve been blessed we’ve been able to maintain, still be in the game,” he says. “I feel very good, we’ve had a great time getting back together and getting back in the studio and working on music, you know, it brought back a lot of memories, we had a lot of good times, it was a nice atmosphere,” says Henderson, before noting that the group’s reunion is a positive move for their long-time supporters too. “Got to give the fans what they want to see.”
The name Fenech Soler has steadily been taking over airwaves around the globe for the past year. TYSON WRAYtalkstoBenDuffyoftheBritish outfit from Northamptonshire who have been producing their own blend of electro tracks underpinned by pop sensibilities.
Special Ed Colman has implemented his impeccable track selection and superb mixing skills to create this season’s instalment of Wild Summer 2011. “It’s basically just full of all the hits of the summer. It’s got everything from Katy Perry and Yolanda Be Cool to Faithless and Calvin Harris along with a couple of tracks I’m predicting are going to go crazy this summer. “It’s got a really nice uplifting vibe throughout the mix, it’s perfect for a Sunday evening with a few beers, pre-drinks before a big Saturday night out or even a full on house party. It’s versatile and fun and can work in almost any situation,” he shares excitedly. “I think it’s fantastic... There’s something for everyone in there; it’s going to please all of the people who are fans of the more commercial side of dance music but also those who are into the more underground side as well.” Along with the Wild Summer album tour, Colman has other projects on the go too. “I’m going to be working on more mix compilations and I’ll be putting more work into my radio shows to ensure they become even bigger and better,” he pauses, “I’ve got one of the best jobs in the world and I really hope I can continue it for as long as I can.” WILD SUMMER 2011 OUT NOW
After several years of persistent work, 2010 has proved a breakthrough year for the group with the release of their self-titled debut album and a slew of critically acclaimed performances around the globe. “To a lot of people we’re a new band and we’ve just released our debut album, but it’s actually been a good three years of wanting to be in band together and working with Fenech Soler being our main project. “We’ve worked really hard at going out and playing as many shows as we could to get our name out, along with releasing a few singles on some independent dance labels,” Duffy reflects. “Our first move within the music industry was helped by Alan Braxe. He discovered us on MySpace and really liked a track we had written called The Cult Of Romance and went on to release it on his label Vulture. “So obviously with a name like Fenech Soler and having our first single released on this cool Parisian label, we got introduced to the music scene in London through Paris, a lot of people actually thought we were a French act. I didn’t mind that though, I quite liked the mystery,” Duffy laughs. “We also had a lot of success working with Groove Armada who gave us another platform to promote our music,” he reveals. After constantly refining their live performances over the past four years, 2010 beckoned the opportunity for Fenech Soler to showcase their talents to a global audience which Duffy says holds great importance for the band. “ Fu n n i l y e n o u g h , i t s e e m s i n contemporary music, investing a lot of time into
Good Vibrations: Vibrations: Fenech Soler live performances and ensuring you sound really good doesn’t seem to be a priority. “Some bands in the UK- it’s fine for them to sound messy and have a really raw approach but for us sounding good live has always been a key essential,” explains Duffy excitedly. “There’s more keyboards than guitars, we’ve got a lot of synths on stage but we do really love a lot of rock bands and the energy they bring to performances so we do try and emulate that, mixing that whole rock aesthetic with our electronic sounds,” he continues. “I know that’s been done a lot of times in the past but for us it’s all about being really tight on stage. We’re also a lot heavier when we play live compared to on record, we’ve got a lot of heavy bass, really dancey parts and we really enjoy mixing up tracks to be different than that are on record.” On the eve of their debut Australian tour, Duffy has his own expectations and anticipations that he happily shares. “We like to think we’ve got a pretty good knowledge of the Australian electronic scene. We really like the whole Modular sound, guys like the Presets who we’ve got to tour with a lot in the UK and Cut Copy. They’ve told us great things about the scenes and crowds down in Australia and we’re really looking forward to coming down and ripping it up.” FENECH SOLER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ GOOD VIBRATIONS CLAREMONT SHOWGROUNDS www.xpressmag.com.au
REDSHAPE
MYSTERIOUSLY MASKED Emerging from the shadows of dark techno in 2006 was the enigmatic Redshape. TYSON WRAY chats to him about his unmistakable sound which has seen him sky rocket to become one of contemporary techno’s most mysterious producers.
A lot has transpired since last month’s edition, and while interest rates have been a focal point for the economy, the most interesting news in the world of dance music has been the announcement of the 2010 DJ Mag Top 100 results. While many trance acts lost ground in the poll including Andy Moor and Roger Shah, many have blossomed. One in particular, was Gareth Emery, jumping to seventh place. His album Northern Lights and list of high profile shows worldwide have helped push him further into the limelight. The biggest news, however, was trance ambassador Armin Van Buuren taking out the #1 spot for the third year in a row. With his recent album release Mirage and A State of Trance 500 show only around the corner, he is definitely one to watch when he appears in Perth for Summadayze 2011, which takes place in January. Internationally renowned vocalist Jan Johnston will be joining Perth’s best trance and progressive DJs at Ascension this Saturday, November 20. Johnston, best known for her collaborations with BT entitled Flesh and Remember, has worked with some of the biggest names in dance music. Having lent her vocals to artists including Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk and Chicane on tracks such as Close To You, she has been heard by millions of listeners worldwide. Joining Johnston on stage at
Ascension includes GT Watson, Illuminor and myself to name but a few. With a limited number of tickets available on the door, make sure you head down to Rise early to ensure you don’t miss out. For those who have not yet heard nor seen, this year’s Stereosonic lineup will feature the iconic trance brand Cream at each stop on the Australia wide tour. While commonly associated with Creamfields, the Cream stage will host international trance acts including Giuseppe Ottaviani, Sied van Riel and Aly & Fila. Perth listeners will be pleased to see Ottaviani back after a long absence from Perth. Having released a number of tracks since he was last here for Stereosonic, his GO! live show will bring a breath of fresh air to the stage. Whether he is producing under his collaboration guise Cosmic Gate or his own artist name, Nic Chagall is certainly a talented man. This month’s tune of the month is a remix by Chagall of the beautiful track Let Go by Aruna with Mark Eteson. The track brings Chagall’s unique sound to the Anjunabeats release, and is sure to be one of the biggest tracks over the upcoming summer period.
DJ Mag names #1: Armin Van Buuren
Those wanting to listen to Let Go and more of the latest trance and progressive tracks can download my monthly show The Jason Creek Podcast from iTunes or from jasoncreek.net.
KNOWLEDGE MUSIC AND BOOMTICK PRESENT Stereosonic heats up: Redshape The Reshape projects began when the mysterious man behind the red mask, Redshape himself, decided it was time to start something new. Having happily toured about Europe DJing, Redshape started producing tracks sent to Rush Hour for distribution and was then put in contact with Delsin, who offered to release his tracks through his label. Redshape’s tracks received praise for their jagged brand of Detroit-style electronics juxtaposed against modern techno influences. It was the rapid rise to prominence that lead to his most defining and renowned visual aesthetic, his mask which protects his anonymity. “The first gigs I was offered were actually some of the same clubs I had been playing in Europe months beforehand, I didn’t want them to know it was me playing so I decided to make it anonymous,” he says. “I ended up choosing to wear the mask and afterwards decided to keep it. With the internet and technology these days it’s extremely hard to keep your identity a secret, I don’t want people to know who I am so they don’t have any pre-conceived notions about my music. “Wearing the mask at first was just a practical solution but it grew into being an artist alter ego for who and what Redshape is, it’s a ritual which is now very important to me,” Reshape explains. Th e c o n t i n u a t i o n a n d g r ow t h of Redshape’s productions has seen his sound progress further into the realms of formidable yet undefinable techno, drawing influence from fellow artists as well as a passion for creativity and originality. “When I produce, I am always trying to be creative, that’s the most important thing. I don’t want to make something that somebody has already done in the past or produce a track that’s too similar to something I’ve already done,” he explains before continuing. “It’s like painting a picture, really. I start doing something then take time to stop and listen to it to see if it moves something within me. “I use around 60 per cent of analogue instruments in my productions. The reason is it’s easier to form ideas as you have a real physical presence within your music, being able to feel the instruments, push buttons and turn knobs. It’s really important.” Redshape has his own philosophy and methodology which he uses when approaching a performance, having learnt his skills from listening to the DJ sets of Jeff Mills, Derrick May and Claude Young. “Their turntablism within the techno house scene and the energy they could convey to the crowd is what I try to do and what I’m still trying to perfect,” he explains solemnly. “The crowd is really important to me, as I wear the mask I take it very seriously. If it doesn’t really work or I can’t connect with the crowd, which doesn’t happen often thank god, I can’t really perform.” REDSHAPE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 @ STEREOSONIC CLAREMONT SHOWGROUNDS Australia’s highest circulating Street Press
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THURSDAY 18/11 Newport – Culture Clash - The Chemist / The Panda Band Folks, if you haven’t been paying attention to the JJJs then you probably wouldn’t have noticed that The Chemist, AKA, the gloriously good dark pop psyched four-piece hailing from your town have been getting some serious airplay. They were runners up in the pretigious Next Big Thing Competition and now they are taking to the stage at the Newport this weekend. Oh yeah! And if you can’t make this bound to be amazing spectacle then head along to Amplifier on Saturday night because they ’ll be joined by Perth’s indie-pop boys Split Seconds and swirling symphonic indie-pop band Sun Orchestra to kick off the eve for their Lullabies And Other Lies Tour. Get on down tonight from 7pm onwards and enjoy some great drink deals too. There’s even ping pong and Redskin flavoured drinks. Bakery - Australian Poetry Slam 2010 Broken Hill Hotel – Fixed Bird – Skipping Rope Party- / DJs Selekt / Lenny Clancy’s (Canning Bridge) DJ Righteous Club Bayview –Hush- Sox Draw / Maxwell Club Marakesh – DJ Simon Cottesloe Hotel - DJ Shots / DJ Andy M Dolce – Max well/Damian John/Hippo Club Eve - DJ Tony Allen Flying Scotsman ( Velvet Lounge) – Dan Crook Fl y i n g S c o t s m a n ( M a i n Room) – Pashas Kitchen Flying Scotsman ( Defectors) – Cowboys / Indi Kids Leopold Hotel - DJ Riki / Roger Smart Liquid Nightclub – DJ Buda / Dj Nino Brown Mustang – DJ James MacArthur Paddy Hannans – Dr Bogus / Crazy Craig
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FRIDAY 19/11 Funk Club – Opening Party – Boys, Boys, Boys / The Brow Horn Orchestra Get your funk on dudes. This Friday, November 19 says it all upstairs at the Leederville Hotel. Funk Club is turning seven years old, still a little bebeh but alas, it’s a reason to celebrate! Over the years, bands like Cat Empire, The Herd, Bamboos, Charlie Bucket, The Typhoons and The Funk Club House Band just to name a few have all passed through the club’s doors. In honour of Funk Club’s accomplishments over the years, a week’s worth of partaying is going to be happening. Kicking off the week will be party smashers and dance kids Boys Boys Boys and The Brow Horn Orchestra live. With lolly bags, hats and decorations on offer, you would be a party pooper to miss it. Mojo’s - The Wilderness/ The Love Junkies/ Hunting Huxley/ The Deep River Collective Do you want to see some rock blues? Well get your butt down to Mojo’s this Friday night. Local boys The Wilderness are headlining a ripper lineup which includes some of Freo’s luurrvely fresh bands. Punk rock and edgy Love Junkies will be hitting up the stage, having played at One Movement Festival and held impressive results in
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Next Big Thing Competition; you won’t want to miss them. They are quite beautiful, literally. Joining them will be visual jungle rockers Hunting Huxley and the psychedelic blues kids Deep River Collective. Doors open 8pm.Entry is $10. Do it! Shape – 12 Planet / Reso Do you like dubstep? Then you will want to participate in this fuelled ferocity that is 12th Planet. With drum ‘n’ bass going off originally under the name of Infiltrata, 12th Planet has changed his name and has a new sound. 12th Planet aligned himself with Smog, Media Contender, HARD, and his own club night Dubtroit. There is going to be some serious deep frequencies taking place as UK Reso who’s wild electronic producing has caused an uproar already around the world. With his tech-basslines and neontinged images flying about through his post apocalyptic beats, this is not going to be tame. So if you’re feeling game, get on down to Shape this Friday night. There are limited tickets available at shapebar. com.au for $25 or just pay $30 on door. Don’t be lame kids. Ambar – Paradise In Bali After Party – Utah Jazz / Ragga Twins / Bungle Bar Open- Boutique Fridays Bakery – Femi Kuti / The Positive Force Broken Hill Tavern – DJ Nick Alexander Capitol – DJ’s All Night Carine Glades Tavern - DJ Abstar Clancy’s (Canning Bridge) DJ Jimmy-Mac Como Hotel – DJ Gazz Deville’s – Madam Devilles Pageant / Mondon Inferno DJs Double Lucky – DJ Adam Kelly / Cee Eve – DJ Don Migi / Skooby Flying Scotsman ( Velvet Room)- Sonic Velvet Fl y i n g S c o t s m a n ( M a i n Room) – Time Tunnel - DJ Rok Riley/ Joe 19
Flying Scotsman (Defectors) – Micah / Sharif Galal Geisha – Martin Buttrich High Wycombe – Fill In Da Gap Hipe Club - DJ E-Funk Library – JUS HAUS /The Pearly Whites/ Yon Jovi / Scott D /Time Travel Agent / Deadvents /Mickey Juice / Meow (Metric) Liquid Nightclub - DJ Klar55 / DJ Jewel / DJ Stevie M Lakers Tavern – Fresh Fridays - DJ Dooey Manhattans - Georgi Kay Stella Donnelly / Blue Finish Merriwa Tavern – DJ Real McCoy Mint – Club Retro – Chris McPhee Mustang- Swing DJ / DJ James MacArthur Norfolk Basement - Illy / 360 / Bentman & Sipn / Chekd & Cortex / Escape Artists NormaJeans–DJPhil Oxford Hotel – Recliners Paddy Hannans – Crazy Craig Paramount - Flyte /DJ Morgan/ DJ Jordan Principal Micro Brewery – DJ Simon Queens Tav – DJ Rueben Rise – Hard Wars Episode XVI – Rousa/ Hutcho/ Pace/ Whiskey/ Grin/ Rowdy/ Koppi/ Animalist/ ST/ Ravis/ Reaktor/ Rinski/ 911/ Delaney Rocket Room - DJ Jessica_Kill Rubix – Gene Bourne/ Kenny/ Riki Sapphire Bar – SuperFly The Clink – DJ Jinx The Deen – DJs Birdie / DJ Surge / DJ Nano The Eastern – DJ Midfield The Generous Squire - DJ anaru The Saint - DJ Jordan The Queens – DJ Rueben The Shed – DJ Glenn 20 Tiger Lils – Paul Malone / Joby / Alex K The Vic - DJ Durra We m b l ey H o t e l - D J Funkybottoms Windsor – Dj Riki and Ray Woodvale Tavern – Dr Bogus Victoria Park Hotel – DJ Melvin
SATURDAY 20/11 Bakery – Muscles /Cassian/ Purple Sneakers DJs Do you like ice-cream? Yes you do, don’t lie. Get on down to see electric piano disco boy Muscles heat up the dance floor with his popping tunes. He did it at Groovin The Moo in Bendigo last year and despite a little fan mooning the crowd from above, he kept his shit together. Muscles will be joined by the Purple Sneakers DJs and if you haven’t already heard their double CD compilation mix then you are in for a treat. They are a touch of indie, a touch of dance and a touch of JJJ tunes in store for you. Join in the fun this Saturday, November 20 at The Bakery. Ice cream is gonna save the day! Villa – Pharoahe Monch / Jean Grae/ Fdel / Charlie Bucket There is no way you will want to miss this. Hip hop legend Pharoahe Monch will be gracing zee Villa this weekend. With his complex, tonguetwisting, rapid-paced rap flavour, you will want to get on down. He has philosophical narratives and craz y sexy stories that make for some of the best rhymes you will have ever heard. Monch has collaborated with Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes and our very own Hilltop Hoods. Joining him will be Jean Grae, also known as Da Easter Bunny. She’s worked with Ground Zero and works as a solo artist and producer. Get yourselves down to Villa this Saturday, November 20. Doors open 10pm Tickets are $45 plus booking fee. Available from moshtix.com.au, Planet and Mills. Do it! Ambar – Blend/ Philly Blunt/ Prizzy/ Mono Lisa/ Ben Mac Amplifier – Eddie Electric / Illy / 360 / Bentman & Sipn / Chekd & Cortex / Escape Artists Basement On Broadway – DJ Ricky
Broken Hill Tavern – DJ Nick Alexander Capitol –Death Disco DJ’s Capitol (Upstairs) - DJ Ryan Captain Stirling - DJ Dano Clink- DJ Cheese Club Bay View – VIP Saturdays – DJ Ryan Deville’s – Burger Kings / DJ Jo 19 Double Lucky –DJ Saxon / Sardi Eurobar – Roger Smart/ DJ Raci Eve – Eve DJS Flying Scotsman (Defectors) – Lucid Dreaming Flying Scotsman (Main Room) – Transmission – Andrei Maz Flying Scotsman (Velvet Lounge) - Killer Industries/ Eggchan/ Yarhkob/ Purge / Audit High Road Hotel – DJ Simon High Wycombe – DJ Matt Hipe Club - DJ E-Funk Leederville - DJ Loco Ren Library – DJ Jimmy Phatz / DJ V icktor /DJ Gareth Richardson Liquid Nightclub - DJ Klar55 /DJ Stevie M Mint – Pop Life – Darren Briais Mojo’s - DJ Grubby Mullaloo Beach Hotel – DJ Danny Mustang – DJ Rockabilly / DJ James MacArthur Newport - Gravity Niche – Frankie Button / Cee / Jonny Zimber Norma Jeans – DJ Darren Onyx - DJ Kayper Oxford Hotel – DJ Sequeria Paramount –DJ Meezy / DJ Jordan Q u e e n s Ta v - G a r e t h Richardson Rise – Jan Johnston / Jason Creek/ Illuminor/ Travis Eddy/ JT Yo!/ GT Watson/ Avesta/ Milanov/ Joshua Higgins Rocket Room - DJ Brett Rowe Rubix – Kenny L/ Delaney Sail & Anchor - Balcony Beatz / DJ T-MAC. South St Ale House – DJ Jay Soverign – DJ Jinx Tiger Lil’s –Adam Kelly/ Charlie Bucket
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The Brighton (Upstairs) – Micah/ Kill Dyl/ eSQue The Deen - DJ Birdie/ DJ JJ/ DJ Tony Allen The Generous Squire –Late Night Sessions - WiG Music The Saint – DJ Anaru The Shed – DJ Andyy The Whistling Kite - DJ Craig The Vic - DJ Benny Chill Victoria Park Hotel – DJ Melvin Villa - Pharoahe Monach / Jean Grae Windsor – DJ Ray Woodvale Tavern – DJ Real McCoy
SUNDAY 21/11 Bar Orient - DJ Dred Bird - Sir Thomas / Mel Hall Carine Tavern – Micah /Fiveo /G Martin Captain Stirling – DJ Jay Clink – DJ Tony Allen Club Bayview – DJ Pete Euro Bar – DJ Flex Eve – DJ Birdie / MC Jex Flying Scotsman (Main Room )- Nathan J / Chris Wright / The Nisbit Flying Scotsman (Defectors) - DJ’s Gareth Richardson/ Ted Schlechte / Death Disco’s Anton Maz Manhattans – Josh Ramsay/ Naomi & Dani Mojo’s - Shoesmith Ensemble / The Idea/ Mr Harold Mullaloo Beach Hotel – DJ Kenny L Mustang - DJ Rockin Rhys Paddo -DJ Riki Players Bar - DJ-Udas Queens Tav- DJ Rhys Rosemount – Get Wet – Defyre / Proximity Effect / Stiltz Rubix – The Rotation – Krule/ Dazz K/ Untertone/ Lyndon The Cott - Cott Sessions The Saint - DJ Anaru The Shed – DJ Andyy The Wembley – Deckeclectic – DC/ Boogie/ Ad_Lustre
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Bar Orient - DJ Lyndon Bird - Cain Rose Up (Steven King) Short film + Lacey Burswood Dome Summerbeatz feat- Flo Rida/ Jay Sean/ Soulja Boy/ Travis McCoy/ Stan Walker/ DJ Nino Brown Eastern Hotel – Jon Edwards High Road Hotel - DJ Matty J High Wycombe - DJ Ricky Hipe Club – DJ Roger Smart Mustang Bar – DJ Surge / DJ Nano The Cott (Upstairs) –Maxwell/ DJ Jus Haus/ Damian John Victoria Park Hotel - DJ Melvin
WEDNESDAY 24/11 Basement On Broadway – Damien John/Angry Buda/ Maxwell/Headayke Captain Stirling – WhiteLabel C l a n c y ’s ( Ap p l e c ro s s ) – Upbeat – DJ Andy Connections - DJ’s Joby / JJ / Rueben Dusk – Blackbelt/ Aswon Eurobar – Wild Wednesdays DJ iPod/Ben Pettit Eve – DJ Don Migi / Skooby Gold – Slick/ Adroc Hipe Club – DJ Roger Smart Mint – Open House - DJ Chris / DJ Matt Manhattans – The Weapon is Sound / Paulo Gonzales / DJ Killer Bee Mustang – DJ Giles Newport Hotel – DJ Tom / The Chad Niche - DJ Frankie Button Paddo - Ben Merito The Clink – DJ Jinx The Deen - DJ Zelimer / DJ Viper & DJ Benny T– Zone 1 The Queens – Wriggle on
Illy T h u r s d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 8 @ P r i n c e O f Wa l e s B u n b u r y, Friday, November 19 @ Norfolk Basement, Saturday, November 20 @ Amplifier Bone Thugs N Harmony Friday, November 19 @ Metro City Martin Buttrich Friday, November 19 @ Geisha Fema Kuti/ The Positive Force Friday, November 19 @ The Bakery Bungle, Utah Jazz & Ragga Twins Friday, November 19 @ Ambar Pharoahe Monach / Jean Grae Saturday, November 20 @ Villa Jan Johnston Saturday, November 20 @ Rise Summerbeatz feat. Flo Rida/Jay Sean/ Soulja Boy/ Travis McCoy/ Stan Walker/ DJ Nino Brown Tu e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 2 3 @ Burswood Dome
DJ Havana Brown Saturday, December 4 @ Metro City Sets On The Beach Vol 1 Feat. Bag Raiders/ Tim & Jean/ Flight Facilities / Cassian/ Carlie Bucket / Philly Blunt S u n d a y, D e c e m b e r 5 @ Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre Gorillaz Monday, December 6 @ Burswood Dome Cyantific Friday, December 10th @ Shape Bar NEW
King Tito’s Dirty Disco Feat Cabins Friday, December 10 @ The East End Bar Cut & Paste- Micro-Festival feat. 6s & 7s/ Felicity Groom/ Diger Rokwell/ The Panda Band / Naik/ Kip Pop / Zeke / Tomas Ford / Mathas Saturday, December 11 @ The Bakery Drapht / Optamus Saturday, December 11 @ Villa NEW
Kraymon Saturday, December 11 @ Ambar
COMING UP Futurebound Friday, November 26th @ Shape Bar Santiago/Bushido Friday, November 26 @ Ambar DJ Krush Saturday, November 27 @ Villa Stereosonic 2010 – Tiesto/ Carl Cox/Robyn/Major Lazer/ Sebastian Ingrosso/Benny Benassi/Wiley/Ricardo Villalobos/Infected Mushroom/ Jeff Mills/Afrojack + more S u n d a y, N o v e m b e r 2 8 @ Claremont Showgrounds Turbulence Friday, December 3 @ Railway Hotel Krafty Kuts Friday, December 3 @ Villa Act Yo Age Friday, December 3 @ Ambar Whippersnappers Saturday, December 4 @ The Bakery
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Cuban Club 2011 feat. Bat Raiders / Arrested Development/ DJ Micah/ Sambalicious / Will Udall/ Andy Sadler + more Saturday, January 1 @ The Flying Squadron Yacht Club, Nedlands Club Paradiso feat. Digitalism/ Sebastian Leger + more Saturday, January 1 @ Salt On The Beach Baked NYE feat. Fly Lotus / Hudson Mohawke / Gaslamp Killer + More Saturday, January 1 @ The Bakery Southbound 2011 feat. Public Enemy/Bliss n Eso/Peaches (DJ set)/Yacht Club DJs/A-Trak + more Saturday, January 1 – Monday, January 3, 2011 @ Sir Stewart Thee Oh Sees / Sabre Tooth Tigers / Astral Travel Saturday, January 8 @ Amplifier
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Wire Tuesday, January 25 @ The Bakery Raggamuffin 2011 ( Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, The Original Wailers, The Black Seeds, Ky-Mani Marley , The Red Eyes + More Wednesday, January 26 @ Perth Fremantle Oval Good Vibrations 2011 feat. Faithless /Phoenix/ Sasha/ Nas/ Damian Marley/ Cee Lo Green/ Kelis/ Ludacris/ Erykah Badu/ Friendly Fires/ Miike Snow/ Fake Blood/ Rusko/ Sidney Samson/ Janelle Monae/ Mike Posner/ Yolanda Be Cool + more Sunday, February 20 @ Claremont Showgrounds Future Music Festival feat. The Chemical Brothers/MGMT/ Mark Ronson/Pendulum/Dizzee Rascal/Leftfield + more S u n d a y, M a r c h 6 @ A r e n a Joondalup
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Breakfest feat. Plump DJs/ Freestylers/Freq Nasty/Kid Kenobi/MC Shureshock/Rico Tubbs/Atomic Hooligan/Far Too Loud/Soul Of Man + more Sunday, December 26 @ Belvoir Amphitheatre Origin NYE 2010 feat. Chase & Status/Subfocus/High Contrast/ Nero/Spor/16Bit/Breakage/Evol Intent + more Friday, December 31 @ Belvoir Amphitheatre Summadayze 2011 feat. Erol Alkan/ Chromeo/ Armin Van Buuren/ David Guetta/N.E.R.D/ Bob Sinclair/ Wolfgang Gartner/ Rivastarr/Miami Horror/Yuksek/ Aeroplane + more Saturday, January 8 @ Supreme Court Gardens
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This week sees WA’s one and only Abbe May return to the Indi Bar on Wednesday, November 24, with the first show of her Mammalian Locomotion single tour with support from Cal Peck & The Tramps and Ruby Boots, this is sure to be a cracker! If you are into surprises, this Sunday, November 21, has a secret headliner playing, head down for your lucky dip, you won’t be disappointed!
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ORIGINAL MUSIC NIGHT “Saturday night is all about the rock and roll this week at J.B. O’Reilly’s! Twisted Cowboy will be getting the place jumping from 8pm so get ready to party like only J.B.’s knows how”.
Catch The Caballeros, Dischordians, Ask The Question, Dome Sunset and Sam Perry joining forces for a night of diverse and fresh live music this Saturday, November 20. Doors open 8pm and entry is $10.
NEWPORT
Wednesday, November 24, the Newport is holding an extra special event for the loyal Wednesday night followers. All the way from Melbourne, to make you throw your freaking hands up is ARIA Award winning DJ Sgt Slick. Come in this Wednesday for free pizza from 7:30pm til 9:00pm, famously cheap midis all night long and free cover as usual.
Kaki King
FLY BY NIGHT
This Thursday, November 18, You Am I return to the musical spotlight with the next exciting phase of their impressive career, and what better way to do it, than with a new label, a brand new album. On Saturday, November 20, South West Souls’ four residents play original vinyl that will have you dancing your socks off all night with an across the board mix of Motown, Northern Soul and Modern Soul. Then on Sunday, November 21, Kaki King finally gets a chance to bring her new album Junior to the Fly along with her US band consisting of Dan Brantigan and Jordan Perlman.
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THE PADDO
Don’t miss the weekly line-up of local bands playing each Wednesday at the Paddo. On Wednesday, November 24, come see Prita Grealy, Lucy Peach, Alex Lewinski and Georgia Koval start at 8pm and as always, it’s free entry!
Reaper’s Riddle, Mudguts and Prioners Of Faith hit the Railway Hotel this Friday, November 19, for a night of good ol’ pub rock. Doors open 8pm, and entry is $10.
JB O’REILLY’S
Saturday night is all about the rock’n’roll this week at J.B. O’Reilly’s! Twisted Cowboy will be getting the place jumping from 8pm so get ready to party like only J.B.’s knows how.
Friday November 19
CIVIC HOTEL
Reaper’s Riddle, Muduts & Prisoners Of Faith (8pm, entry $10)
Saturday November 20
Blazin’ Entrails
Pokkets Of Resistance, Paltiva, Jellybred & Spitfires Indian (8pm, entry $8)
ROCKET ROOM
Sunday November 21
Tank 7even (album launch) with special guests Traffic Stoppers & Mike de Velta BEER GARDEN SHOW (5-9pm, $5 entry)
Get your rock on this Saturday, November 20, with Blazin’ Entrails’ EP launch. These rockabilly cats know how it’s done! Their fast beats and punk guitars will have you groovin’, and your face will be ripped off with Chainsaw Hookers providing support as well as The Order Of The Black Werewolf and Lucille to open the night up.
Join the cabaret revolution this Friday, November 19, in the Backroom for the The Cabaret Junkies Burlesque show debut and fabulous live music by Perth band Swing Co-Pate. On Saturday, November 20, in The Den, heavy metal band Lord are playing along with Pale As Ashes, Empires Laid Waste and Devastator. Doors 8pm both nights.
MOJO’S
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ALE TALE JB O’Reilly’s Friday, November 12, 2010 Named the biggest seller of Guinness Australiawide in both 2008 and 2009, JB O’Reilly’s provides a unique traditional Irish experience right here in Perth. Head on down to JB’s to indulge in a delicious pub meal, including a hearty Guinness pie with mash and pea sauce, which can be washed down with something tasty from the impressive selection of scotch and whiskeys on offer.
Railway Hotel Sunday, November 14, 2010 Daniel, Elizabeth & Kevin
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LOVELY LISA LISA MITCHELL / Georgia Fair Quarry Amphitheatre Thursday, November 11, 2010 When it comes to outdoor music venues in Perth, it’s pretty hard to top the beautiful Quarry Amphitheatre. A picturesque space that seems to have been custom designed b y M o t h e r N a t u r e j u s t fo r l i ve m u s i c performances, the Quarry is the perfect place to kick back with a picnic basket, a glass of vino and some delightful tunes, which is exactly what this reviewer did last Thursday for Lisa Mitchell’s Live At The Quarry performance. As the sun set over the limestone cliffs and the temperature began to plummet, Georgia Fair waltzed onstage adorned in skinny leg jeans with long locks a’plenty, playing contemporary Australian ballads that would certainly give Paul Kelly a run for his money. Completely at ease on stage and without a hint of pretention, the Georgia Fair boys delivered a set full of sweet
folky sounds with a hint of country twang, reminiscent of Mumford & Sons. With Triple J already hammering Georgia Fair’s singles, expect big things from this up and coming four piece. After a brief interval that allowed punters to get their picnic dinner on, the lovely Lisa Mitchell took centre stage without any fanfare, joined by a keyboardist and some of the lads from Georgia Fair. Sporting a fresh pixie haircut that made her look all the more diminutive, Mitchell launched her set with a downbeat folky number full of her trademark breathy vocals, which have won over the hearts of many Australian music fans. Delivering a mix of old and new tracks, Mitchell traversed her way through twee indie pop and slower, more contemplative numbers, showcasing her ability to write simple ditties and more haunting, atmospheric tracks. Radio favourite Oh Hark! had frozen toes tapping under blankets, and other popular singles such as Coin Laundry and
STOP DREAMING, START TALKING GARETH LIDDIARD Fremantle Arts Centre Friday, November 12, 2010 It must take huge balls to stand up and say, in the courtyard of the Fremantle Arts Centre no less, that Luke Steele is the biggest – nay the only - dickhead in Australian music. But then again, Drones frontman Gareth Liddiard ain’t exactly a wallflower. From the moment he strode out on to stage – leather jacket, flannel, a mop of hair and a tall glass of whiskey he refilled at least once – you knew he wasn’t going to pull any punches if he wanted to say
something in particular. This, in a way, makes him the perfect subject for the first instalment of Fremantle Arts Centre’s 2010 Sonic Sessions. Liddiard’s work with The Drones has put him on a pedestal as probably the most important artist Australia has, and with his solo album Strange Tourist just released, who wouldn’t want to ask the man about his life and his music? He can be a notoriously prickly customer, which probably has more to do with the fact he won’t abide fools than any real bile, but in the relaxed setting he was in fine form. Which is also a handy way of
LACED WITH BLISS
The Deep River Collective (photo: Sammy Granville)
THE DEEP RIVER COLLECTIVE / Datura / Black Board Minds Amplifier Bar Friday, November 12, 2010 After undergoing months of recording and leaving the name ‘Laced Affair’ behind, local psych-rockers The Deep River Collective took to the stage at Amplifier last Friday evening to release their latest EP, Lost Control (Long Ago). Coming off a mix between the White Stripes’ bluesy insouciance and Oasis’ cockneyed swagger, the freewheeling vitality of local indie-rock quintet the Black Board Minds suitably warmed up the audience, filling the room with the monster riffs and unsubtle blues of an endearingly blue-collar band. Next up were wonderful, denim-clad throwback Datura, whose familiar LennonAustralia’s highest circulating Street Press
by-way-of-Jagger template predominated a joyfully old-fashioned rock’n’roll set heavily inspired by classic rockers from Rubber Soulera Beatles through to early-70s Stones. While Datura is not an outfit trying to reinvent the wheel – in fact, they barely give it a polish – for listeners who get a kick out of glorious, ragged ‘new old rock’n’roll’, these local blokes may well be considered essential. Later in the evening, passers-by could have easily mistaken psych-rock quartet The Deep River Collective for some classic stoner outfit from last century (or even Tame Impala a little closer to home) as they served up an accomplished example of modern day psychedelica that simultaneously chilled spines and liquefied thoughts, capturing the drug-addled essence of the ‘60s and ‘70s with guitars that led ears past normal aural boundaries and drums that tethered punters to conscious planes with hypnotically precise rhythms. Veering from stuporous, chiming chants to a maelstrom of movement with no visible join, the creeping menace of titular tune Lost Control (Long Ago) stood-out as a highlight in their thoroughly solid set, as the quixotic quartet’s harmonious and cohesive vision found lead singer Duncan Strachan’s magnetic vocals ably supported by Sean Thomas’ versatile drumming, James Dolin’s keyboard-driven echoes, Luke Gaynor’s growling basslines and a few extraneous guests who contributed ritualistic bongo rhythms. Whilst there are certainly a lot of other bands traversing a similar reverb-soaked path these days, The Deep River Collective’s natural ability to enhance their musical ideas with first-class arrangements marks them as a cut above the majority of their “psychedelic groove rock” peers. Although taking in elements of grunge, shoegaze and psychedelica, the talented outfit’s sound arguably owes most to post-rock, and while lengthier tracks Phase Jam and Pipedream felt like they could descend into epic hour-long jams, their loud, uncomplicated bass maintained a steady rock beat throughout the work, saving the musicians from delving into the hippier-thanthou pretension that makes so many of their peers sound weak and studied. Sonically dense and utterly propulsive, Friday’s show was a brilliant window into what local punters can expect from an outfit bound to be one of 2011’s most hyped local bands.
Red Wine Lips had some brave (and probably boozed) punters up and dancing. During the course of the evening Mitchell moved from just vocals to acoustic and electric guitar, seeming most comfortable when she had an instrument in front of her. When her hands were free, the young singer looked uneasy, wrapping the mic cord around and around her arms, which, at times, distracted from her performance. From this reviewer’s perspective, Mitchell is at her best when performing short and sweet melodic pop songs; she knows how to nail a melody and her more upbeat material is a lot more memorable than her slower, contemplative fare. Finishing her set behind the piano with no other instrumental backing, Mitchell won over the hearts of all in attendance, promising a new album full of fresh tracks in the coming year. Lisa Mitchell (photo: Lisa Businovski)
saying that the man charged with the task of interviewing Liddiard, ABC radio presenter Lucky Oceans, ain’t no fool. In fact, the success of the Sonic Sessions relies enormously on his ability to interact with the guest. Musicians literally have to do a shitload of interviews in the wake of a new release, and if Lucky didn’t have the skills he has, it would be easy for Liddiard or anyone else for that matter to fall into ‘interview mode’, which would make these shows about as boring as bat shit. Oceans was able to elicit tales of why Liddiard gave up on the saxophone – “I listened to Coltrane and just gave up, I was never going to be that good” – and why he took up punk rock – “my sister bought me Black Flag tape, and I just went ‘fuck I can play this!’.” and why Bob Dylan needs to pull his fucking head in. And why Taasha Coates from The Audreys is a bit shit – “She looked at us and asked, seriously, ‘Who is Neil Young?’, I mean, come on.” It also helps that as a musician,
_EMMA BERGMEIER Oceans is top notch. The man has won Grammys and his accompaniment, tonight on lap-steel, helped flesh out Liddiard’s songs. And what songs they were. Putting aside for a moment the 15 to 20 minutes of chit-chat between songs, the seven tracks Liddiard delivered tonight were mesmerising. Opening with Shark Fin Blues – a song Liddiard says he’s played so much he often finds himself wondering if he’s left the stove on in the middle of it – each of those seven songs, especially the cuts from his new album, had the small audience absolutely transfixed. The highlight of the set was easily Did She Scare All Your Friends Away?, a song that’s damn near 12 minutes long but seemed to pass in an instant. I’ve never seen an audience so glued to just one guy with a guitar. The discussion was entertaining, but the music was understatedly fucking brilliant. _LIAM DUCEY
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Crowded House (photo: Michael Wylie)
CROWDED HOUSE Sandalford Winery, Swan Valley Sunday, November 14, 2010
An array of chequered picnic rugs blanketed the grassy green grounds, as the sun worked its magic on the overnight damp and the ambling tunes of much-loved Kiwi/Aussie ‘80s outfit Crowded House provided the perfect soundtrack for an outdoor summer concert at the gorgeously lush Sandalford Estate in the Swan Valley. Leading the latest incarnation of the thinking-person’s pop-band through a two-hour, 20-song-strong set, affable New Zealand native _JENNIFER PETERSON-WARD Neil Finn offered up Crowded House chestnuts
and delved deep into new material from their recent Intriguer album, dabbling generously in older tracks without pandering too heavily to the hits. Greeted with an almost rapturous amount of applause, a testament to their loyal and devoted fan base, from the opening notes of the excellent I Feel Possessed, from 1988’s Temple Of Low Men, the band ripped through their set with a perfectly placid energy which stayed consistent throughout. Cozy, comfortable and familiar, without being boring, Finn alternated between acoustic and electric guitar and piano, frequently coaxing the audience into mass sing-alongs on muchloved classics, ebbing on slower songs like Fall At Your Feet and Don’t Dream It’s Over, Weather With You, Four Seasons In One Day, and cresting on faster numbers, including the show-ending Better Be Home Soon. But while it was these Crowded House standards that the audience came to hear, Finn and co. seemed determined to educate fans with liberal lashings of the second album of their post-reunion incarnation. A jingle-jangle amalgam of psych-pop, folk-rock, and chillwave, with just the slightest hint of rollickin’ cowpunk thrown in for good measure, their performance completely erased the distinction between Crowded House’s early power-pop material and their later more psychinfluenced tunes – a distinction that has been somewhat divisive among fans and critics, and which once seemed impossible to resolve. But if these two sides of the band once seemed fairly neatly divided on studio albums, the live setting helped the talented outfit collapse them completely, with iterations of new songs excelling in wooing the crowd in favour of Finn’s jammy, experimental interpretations. Showcasing a surprisingly deep and ridiculously rich canon of loser anthems (Saturday Sun), dark ballads (Amsterdam), odes to romantic doubt and suspicion (Archer’s Arrow), frenzied barnstormers (Inside Out) and gorgeous, piano-led pure-pop ditties (Twice If You’re Lucky), their new tunes – much like the old – were all written and played with generous humour and genuine exhilaration. As Finn himself has attested on many occasions, since 1987 it has no longer been about a string of singles or hits, but an ongoing career. If tonight’s stellar performance is an indicator – on this form, Crowded House can easily continue to do what they’ve pretty much done for the last quarter of a century: entertain and enlighten, like only this dearly loved band can do. _JENNIFER PETERSON-WARD 67
X-PRESS FITS BEST Dearest X-Press readers, You may have noticed a bit of a flurry of local music editors ever since Mike Wafer opted for an early retirement at the start of the year, but the time for revolving doors is over. After spending the best years of my life over at the competition, I’m finally writing for X-Press – while it’s the first time I’ve been published under my own name in here, it’s certainly not the first time I’ve been published in here. Um, apologies for the Gumby-related dinosaur versus dragon dissection (Prickle breathed fire) and the Johnny Cash Live At San Quentin debacle among others, Mr Wafer – hopefully some other young upstart pays me the same respect in the years to come. Local Music Editor, Matthew Hogan
LISTEN UP
Having recently completed their debut album Are You Listening, local rockers Baby Jane are set to launch a special pre-release version of the album at the Civic Hotel this Saturday, November 20. There will only be 100 copies to this unique version of the album printed, so be sure to head on down to the show. The band’s supported Sebastian Bach and Paul Dianno and the album was mixed by Michael Wagener (Alice Cooper, Metallica), so be prepared for some balls to the wall heavy rock! They also play the Prince Of Wales next Saturday, December 4.
DOWN TO THE RIVER
Fresh from picking themselves up a very nice X-Press review for their headlining appearance at Amplifier last week, the recently renamed Deep River Collective are not ones to rest. Tonight, Thursday, November 18, they support Felicity Groom at a Movember benefit at the Norfolk Hotel and tomorrow, Friday, November 19, they play alongside The Wilderness, The Love Junkies and Hunting Huxley at Mojo’s.
HUNKA HUNKA BURNING HEART
The bad thing about last century is how there wasn’t any bands willing to mix Elvis with Motown. Well that’s all changed thanks to Perth heroes the Burger Kings. The lads will be playing a double set of Elvis gems plus a selection of originals this Saturday, November 20, at Devilles Pad.
BLAZIN’ ENTRAILS From D20
With their debut EP set to drop this we e ke n d, B l a z i n’ E n t r a i l s f r o n t m a n Caleb Merrey tells of his intriguing path leading to its release. It was August last year in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s infamous D20 ward when Merrey’s long standing battle with mental illness and his music aspirations came to a head. An undiagnosed issue since he was a teenager, the guitarist and frontman says a concoction of prescribed drugs lead to a creative streak that saw the birth of his horror rockabilly three-piece. “ They misdiagnosed it;” the ironically named Merrey begins. “I was pretty much a guinea pig and they were feeding me full of SSRIs and they then had an adverse effect, which led to a psychotic episode, so I had to go back in. The thing was, the more sick I got, and I didn’t realise it because I wasn’t on a conscience level – I didn’t realise how I was acting or how I was being with people close to me, the more creative I was and the more obsessed I got with writing and performing. I was doing good shows, but I was absolutely off my nut.” At one of these shows, the Entrails picked up management and Merrey couldn’t believe his luck. “ When the crux finally came and I had to be hospitalised, I got out and then I did a gig at the Swan Basement and Adam [Hall of 2Fast4Love Music] saw our show and wanted to manage us and I couldn’t believe, in hindsight, because I was heavily medicated and due to go back into hospital, but he must have seen something that he liked. “ S i n c e t h e n , I ’ ve g o t i n t o t h e medication and just accepted that this is what happens inside my head and music has to be part of everyday life just to deal with it,” Merrey reflects. “Me and a million other people in this country alone deal with it every single day. A lot of those people are creative and that’s how you deal with it. From my experience, no one ever wants to go to a place like that.” Luckily for the frontman’s fragile mental state, he found the ideal setting to
record; Max Ducker’s Cellar Sessions. “As soon as we got to Max’s, it was a great old vibe and it sounded brilliant,” enthuses Merrey. “He got us and he’s an Albany boy like myself. All four of us are country bumpkins and we just got along great. We got a hillbilly vibe on tape and he had his dogs hanging around and I basically almost lost my last job just by nicking off from work and going to his house and doing
take upon take. It was really just a good fun atmosphere to have and I’ll definitely do it again.” Fresh from supporting Fireballs last weekend, the band launch their self-titled EP this Saturday, November 20, at the Rocket Room with help form the Chainsaw Hookers, The Order Of The Black Werewolf and Lucille from 8pm. _MATTHEW HOGAN
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Emperors
UNLOCK THE VAULT
If it’s an all-ages show you’re after this weekend, then Boorogoon’s The Vault is the place for you this Saturday, November 20, from 6.30pm. This free event will see Triple J Unearthed winners Emperors headline proceedings along with Zaardvark, Fantz Copz and Fat Jackal. Be sure to get on down not only to encourage the City Of Melville YAC to put on more free all-ages shows, but also to correct the spelling of half the bands!
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The Joe Kings
BIRTHDAY KINGS
Returning home having completed their first national tour to rave reviews, blues heroes in the making The Joe Kings take to Mojo’s this Saturday, November 20, in a double header with King George. Both bands will be celebrating birthdays with Joe Kings member Jack Stirling hitting 21 and Scarlett Stevens reaching drinking age at 18, which is surprisingly young for such a veteran of the scene. James Teague and Goodnight Tiger support. $15 from 8pm.
ROCKALYPSE NOW!
Be wary if you’re heading down to the Rosemount Hotel tonight, Thursday, November 18, because there’s going to be a Rockalypse. With cheap jugs and ‘Rocktails’ on offer, you’ll be able to drown your sorrows before you realise that a Rockalypse is actually significantly different from an apocalypse. Instead of getting stoned to death by a bunch of horsemen, you’ll be rocked back to life by Loose Unit, who are fresh from their Greater Numbers single launch, plus Brutus, One Thousand Years and Blackwater Station for $8 from 8pm. Earplugs recommended.
FUNKY MONKS
The righteous people at the Funk Club are celebrating their seventh birthday with seven days of funk. The weeklong celebration is launched this Friday, November 26, upstairs at the Leederville Hotel with Boys Boys Boys! and The Brow Horn Orchestra playing live. Other highlights include the Beachside Party with Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics at Ocean One Bar,Scarborough on Saturday,November 20;and the Funk Vs Rock soccer match at 2pm on Sunday, November 21, at Banks Reserve, Mt Lawley.
Abbe May
DO THE LOCOMOTION
After a trip to New York to make the film clip to her latest single Mammalian Locomotion, Abbe May is back at home and ready to show off her new Brooklyn accent on her five date WA tour. Along with her band, May hits the Indi Bar with Cal Peck & The Tramps and Ruby Boots on Wednesday, November 24; Mojo’s with The Fags and Kirk Special on Thursday, November 25; Amplifier with Hootenanny, Goodnight Tiger and The Clits on Friday, November 26; the Prince Of Wales with The Words and James Hall on Saturday, November 27; and the Dunsborough Tavern with Rebecca Coe on Sunday, November, 28. Head to YouTube to go roller-skating in NYC.
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Self-proclaimed‘wuss-rockers’Papertrail return from an extended lay-off this Friday,November 19,at the Swan Basement.With a collection of new songs, new stories, but the still the fun-loving attitude, they’ll be joined by Danielle,Rachel & Henry Climb A Hill and your headliners for the evening,Indiana. All this for a mere $5 from 8pm.
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STICK TO YOUR GUNS 23 YMCA HQ
NARROGIN 24 Amplifier REVHEAD (British India, MM9 and SUMMERBEATZ more) ( Akon,Flo Rida, 19 – 21 Narrogin Jay Sean, Soulja Boy, Travis McCoy, LORD 19 Rocket Room Ciara, Stan Walker, 20 Civic Hotel DJ Nino Brown) 23 Burswood Dome PHAROAHE MONCH, JEAN LEONARD COHEN GRAE 20 Villa
24 NIB Staduim
18 Mustang 19 Prince Of Wales 21 Newport
JESSICA MAUBOY THAT 1 GUY, MR 20 Wanneroo PERCIVAL Showgrounds
24 Fly By Night
GARRY PUCKETT
A DAY ON THE GREEN (Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, Diesel, Tex Perkins, Dan Sultan and more)
AN EVENING ON THE GREEN (Blondie, The Pretenders, Little Red, Adalita)
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24 -25 Kings Park
THE BASICS 21 Norfolk Basement
COMING UP
KAKI KING
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19 Regal Theatre
FEMI KUTI 19 The Bakery
EDWARD MELLO 19 Kulcha
BONE THUGZ N HARMONY 19 Metro City
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21 Fly By Night
MISSION IN MOTION 21 YMCA HQ (Early) / Amplifier (Late)
MANIC STREET PREACHERS 22 Metro Freo
PHRASE 25 Rocket Room 28 Newport SHIHAD 25 Prince Of Wales 26 Rosemount Hotel 27 Indi Bar 28 Mojos ROB SNARSKI 26 Velvet Lounge 28 Mojo’s
THE AUDREYS 25 Friends Restaurant 26 Fly By Night 27 Settlers Tavern BEAUFORT STREET FESTIVAL (The Brow Horn Orchestra, Split Seconds, The Tigers, Umpire, Naik, Boys Boys Boys!, 6’s and 7’s, Boom! Bap! Pow!, Hootenanny, Felicity Groom and more) 27 Beaufort Street JOHN FARNHAM, ROSS WILSON, RICHARD CLAPTON 27 & 28 Kings Park THE LIVING END, GYROSCOPE, THE OWLS 28 Hotel Rottnest STEREOSONIC 2010 (Tiesto, Carl Cox, Robyn, Major Lazer, Sebastian Ingrosso, Benny Benassi, Wiley, Ricardo Villalobos, Infected Mushroom, Jeff Mills, Afrojack and more) 28 Claremont Showgrounds JOHN WILLIAMSON 30 Quarry Amphitheatre
DECEMBER JOHN WILLIAMSON 1 Quarry Amphitheatre SALLY SELTMANN 1 Fremantle Arts Centre ASH GRUNWALD 2 Mojo’s 3 Royal Palms Resort 5 Indi Bar TURBULENCE 3 Railway Hotel MAMA KIN 3 Fly By Night WHOLE LOTTA LOVE 3 Burswood Theatre PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY, HOWL 1 High Road Hotel 2 Prince Of Wales 3 Capitol 4 Settlers Tavern 5 Newport
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Rolo Tomassi, December 8, Capitol THE POOR 3 Pace Road Tavern, Medina 4 Charles Hotel JACK JOHNSON, TEGAN & SARA, ASH GRUNWALD 4 NIB Stadium BROADCAST, SEEKAE, PIKLET 4 Capitol A. WALLACE 4 Kulcha 5 Third Gallery 6 The Bird BAG RAIDERS 5 Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre THE LEMONHEADS, THE CANDLES 5 Rosemount GORILLAZ, DE LA SOUL, LITTLE DRAGON 6 Burswood Dome LINKIN PARK 7 Burswood Dome REEL BIG FISH, AQUABATS 7 Capitol TUJIKO NORIKO 7 The Bakery BON JOVI 8 Subiaco Oval THE BOUNCING SOULS, HOT WATER MUSIC 8 Rosemount ARCHITECTS, COMEBACK KID, ROLO TOMASSI, THIS IS HELL 8 Capitol CLARE BOWDITCH 8 & 9 Quarry Amphitheatre PAUL KELLY 8-11 Astor Theatre CUSTOM KINGS 8 Manhattan’s 9 Norfolk Basement 10 Malt Bar Dunsborough
Me First & The Gimme Gimmies, December 12, Arena Joondalup CABINS 10 East End Bar MICK THOMAS 10 Norfolk Basement 11 Ravenswood Hotel 12 Oxford Hotel THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS 10 Amplifier 11 Mojo’s COERCE 9 Prince Of Wales 10 Norfolk Basement 11 Rosemount THE EAGLES 10 NIB Stadium JEZ MEAD, LANIE LANE 10 Dunsborough Tavern 11 Prince Of Wales GUNS N’ ROSES, KORN, SHIHAD 11 Perth Motorplex DRAPHT 11 Villa MICK THOMAS 11 Ravenswood Hotel MY DISCO 11 Amplifier 12 Mojo’s GOTAN PROJECT 12 Perth Concert Hall NO SLEEP TIL (Megadeth, NOFX , Parkway Drive, Frenzal Rhomb, Alkaline Trio, Dropkick Murphys, Gwar, Frenzal Rhomb, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes, Suicide Silence and more) 12 Arena Joondalup HUMAN NATURE & WASO 12 Kings Park SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS 12 Fremantle Arts Centre
Kaki King
KAKI KING
Returning for her first trip to Australia since the release of her fifth album Junior, American guitar hero Kaki King takes in the Fly By Night this Sunday, November 21. King will be joined on stage by her band, which features Jordan Perlson on drums and Dan Brantigan on whatever he can get his hands on. Junior is perhaps King’s most acclaimed work to date and anybody who saw her at Southbound at the start of the year will know this performance is not to be missed. AmpFest winners Goodnight Tiger support.
LEONARD COHEN
As you could tell by our little cover last week, we’re quite excited about Leonard Cohen returning to town. After a 25 year absence from touring Australia, he played an awe-inspiring sell-out show at Sandalford Winery last year and less than two years later, he’s back. Do not miss this twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of history’s most profound songwriters on stage backed by a very impressive band, including his frequent collaborator Sharon Robinson. He plays at NIB Stadium next Wednesday, November 24.
El Guincho, December 17, The Bakery
EKKLESIA, THE DEAD WILL TELL 13 YMCA HQ 14 Rosemount ESCAPE THE FATE 14 Capitol REVEREND HORTON HEAT 15 Rosemount EL GUINCHO 17 The Bakery U2, JAY Z 18 & 19 Subiaco Oval MUSE, BIFFY CLYRO 19 Steel Blue Oval TOMMY & PHIL EMMANUEL 20 Burswood Theatre BREAKFEST (2 Live Crew, Plump DJs and more) 25 Belvoir Amphitheatre ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 31 Salt On The Beach ORIGIN (Chase & Status, Sub Focus, High Contrast, Nero, Spor, Erol Intent and more) 31 Belvoir Ampitheatre
RATATAT 7 Capitol DON MCLEAN 9 Burswood Dome RETURN TO FOREVER 9 Riverside Theatre ST JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL (!!!, The Antlers, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Beach House, Blonde Redhead and more) 12 Perth Cultural Centre ROY AYERS 12 Beck’s Music Box THE UNTHANKS 13 Beck’s Music Box GWILYM SIMCOCK TRIO 15 Beck’s Music Box THE BOOKS 16 Beck’s Music Box MAYER HAWTHORNE & THE COUNTRY 16 The Bakery ROXY MUSIC, MONDO ROCK 19 & 20 Leeuwin Estate Winery AN EVENING ON THE JANUARY GREEN (Joe Cocker, CUBAN CLUB (Arrested George Thorogood, Development and more) Diesel, The Dingoes) 1 Flying Squadron Yacht 19 Sir James Mitchell Park Club South Perth CLUB PARADISO GOOD VIBRATIONS (Digitalism, Sebastian (Faithless, Phoenix, Sasha, Leger and more) Nas & Damien Marley, 1 Salt On The Beach Kelis, Yolanda Be Cool and THE 3RD ANNUAL NEW more) YEARS DAY CONCERT 20 Claremont (Xavier Rudd and more) Showgrounds 1 Fremantle Arts Centre SOUTHBOUND (Klaxons, KOOL & THE GANG 20 Perth Zoo Interpol, The National, MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Hot Hot Heat, Cold War Kids, Paul Kelly, Joan Jett 21 Beck’s Music Box & The Black Hearts, Public DAME KIRI TE KANAWA & WASO Enemy and more) 1-3 Sir Stewart Bovell Park, 25 Kings Park Busselton BUILT TO SPILL MARCH 4 Rosemount Hotel THEE OH SEES TIM MINCHIN 8 Amplifier 4 & 5 Kings Park SUMMADAYZE (David MICHAEL BUBLE, Guetta, Armin Van NATURALLY 7 Buuren, N*E*R*D Erol 4 & 6 Sandleford Winery Alkan, Chromeo and FUTURE MUSIC (Chemical more) Brothers, MGMT, 8 Esplanade & Supreme Pendulum, Dizzee Rascal, Court Gardens Mark Ronson and more) DARKEST HOUR 6 Arena Joondalup 9 Amplifier SOUNDWAVE (Iron JON SPENCER BLUES Maiden, Queens Of The EXPLOSION Stone Age, Slayer, Primus, 13 Rosemount Slash, Rob Zombie, HEALTH Stonesour, Sevendust, 14 The Bakery Avenged Sevenfold and EMMURE 16 Cockburn Youth Centre more) 7 Venue TBC (early) / Amplifier (late) KESHA OWEN PALLETT 7 Challenge Stadium 22 Fly By Night GANG OF FOUR STING 8 The Bakery 22 Sandalford Winery WAVVES, BLEEDING WIRE KNEES CLUB 25 The Bakery 11 The Bakery RAGGAMUFFIN 2011 ( Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, RIHANNA Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, 12 Burswood Dome The Original Wailers, The USHER,TREY SONGZ Black Seeds, Ky-Mani 15 Burswood Dome Marley and more) CHRIS ISAAK 26 Fremantle Oval 16 Kings Park MARK SEYMOUR & JAMES DOOBIE BROTHERS REYNE 22 Burswood Dome 27-30 Live At The Quarry, NEIL DIAMOND Amphitheatre 29 NIB Stadium KENNY ROGERS 29 Lake Karrinyup Golf APRIL Course THE SCRIPT 2 Challenge Stadium FEBRUARY GOOD CHARLOTTE, MISFITS SHORT STACK, BOYS LIKE 1 Rosemount GIRLS A DAY ON THE GREEN 15 Burswood Dome (INXS, Train, Baby DISTURBED, TRIVIUM, AS I Animals) LAY DYING 3 Kings Park 20 Burswood Dome SUFJAN STEVENS 3 & 4 Regal Theatre BIG DAY OUT (Tool, MAY Rammstein, Iggy & The MAROON 5 Stooges, Primal Scream, 1 Burswood Dome Wolfmother, Deftones KYUSS LIVES MIA, Lupe Fiasco, Die Antwoord, Birds Of Tokyo 11 Capitol and more) JOE BONAMASSA 6 Claremont Showgrounds 23 Perth Concert Hall
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ASTOR THEATRE Peter Helliar BAR ORIENT Simon’s Open Mic BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ Ben Pettit BENNY’S Adrian Wilson BOTANICA Bluebottles BROOKLANDS TAVERN Celebrations Karaoke COMO HOTEL Greg Carter DEVILLES PAD John Madds Karaoke DOUBLE LUCKY Damon Stone CIVIC HOTEL (The Den) Open Mic Night ELEPHANT & WHEELBARROW Gun Shy Romeos ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB Mace Francis Orchestra Rafael Karlen Elliot Hughes FENIANS Pearce Ward FLY BY NIGHT You Am I FUSE BAR Nathan Gaunt HARRY’S BAR Camacho HIGH ROAD HOTEL Quiz Night INDI BAR Open Mic Night JB O’REILLY’S Rhys Wood KINGSLEY TAVERN Chris Murphy LEGENDS Bill Chidgzey MANHATTAN’S A Beggars Second Matt Cal That Velvet Echo MARRI PARK TAVERN Open Mic Night MARKET CITY TAVERN Ben Court Noisy Poppy Karma FX MERRIWA TAVERN Good Karma MOON & SIXPENCE Bob & Clem MUSTANG MM9 Opia The Reserves NEWPORT HOTEL The Chemist The Panda Band NORFOLK BASEMENT Felicity Groom Wolves At The Door Deep River Collective PADDO Ben Merito PADDY HANNANS Dr Bogus Crazy Craig PADDY MAGUIRES Limerick Lads ROSEMOUNT Loose Unit Brutus One Thousand Years Blackwater Station ROSIE O’GRADY’S (Northbridge) Bill Chidgzey ROSIE O’GRADY’S (Fremantle) Clayton Bolger SETTLERS TAVERN Gordy Andrews Memorial Concert
The Wilderness, Friday at Mojo’s
Loose Unit, Thursday at the Rosemount
LEOPOLD HOTEL James Wilson MANHATTAN’S Georgi Kay Stella Donnelly Blue Finish MARKET CITY TAVERN Ben O’Connor Murray Melville The 3rd Q FRIDAY 19.11 MERRIWA TAVERN AMPLIFIER Bullzeye The Chemist MOJO’S Split Seconds The Wilderness Sun Orchestra The Love Junkies BALLY’S BAR Hunting Huxley Copy Cat The Deep River BALMORAL Collective Kate Gilbertson MOON & SIXPENCE BAR ORIENT Upfront Easy Tigers MOONDYNE JOES BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ The Happy Cannibals Dylan Hooper MOUNT HENRY BELMONT TAVERN TAVERN Good Karma Full Circle BENNY’S MUSTANG Faces Adam Hall & The BENTLEY HOTEL Velvet Playboys Better Days Cheeky Monkeys BIRD NEWPORT The Growl Milhouse Dogtown NORFOLK Sonpsilo Circus BASEMENT BLACK BETTYS Illy J Babies 360 BURRENDAH TAVERN Bentman & Sipn Keith McDonald Chekid & Cortex COMO Escape Artists Tip Top Sound NORTH FREO BOWLS CAPTAIN STIRLING The Bloody Ramblers Rhyme & Reason Rhondas Organ CARLISE HOTEL Kevin Lim Andy Cap Blaze NOVOTEL VINES CIVIC HOTEL (The RESORT Den) Acoustic Nights Ill Vision OLD BAILEY TAVERN Thirty3 Victims Zenburger Blunt Force Trauma PADDO Kimura Gun Shy Romeos CIVIC HOTEL PADDY HANNAN’S (Backroom) Blue Gene Kitty & The Cabaret Crazy Craig Junkies Burlesque PADDY MAGUIRE’S Show Debut Spritzer Swing Co-Pate PARAMOUNT COTTESLOE BEACH NIGHTCLUB HOTEL Flyte Open Mic PLAYERS BAR CRAIGIE TAVERN (Mandurah) 11:11 Damien Cripps Band DUSK PRINCIPAL MICRO RedStar BREWERY ELEPHANT & Chris Murphy WHEELBARROW RAILWAY HOTEL Darren Reid Reaper’s Riddle ELLINGTON JAZZ Muduts CLUB Prisoners Of Faith Natalie Gillespie REGAL THEATRE Cristal Phillips Garry Puckett ESS BAR ROCKET ROOM Krakatinni Brothers Lord FENIANS Psychonaut Tom Haron & The Clan Noctis FUSE BAR Nexus Groove Karaoke SideFX (Late) FUNK CLUB ROSIE O’GRADY’S (Leederville Hotel) (Northbridge) Boys, Boys, Boys Dublin Rogues The Brow Horn ROSIE O’GRADY’S Orchestra (Freo) GLENGARRY TAVERN HI - NRG Crocodile Rock ROSEMOUNT HOTEL GREENWOOD HOTEL You Am I Riddum Shak Young Revelry HALE ROAD TAVERN The Novocaines Entourage ROTTNEST HOTEL HIGH ROAD HOTEL Jamie Powers Entourage SAIL & ANCHOR INDI BAR Retriofit Vdelli SETTLERS TAVERN JB O’REILLYS Barrel House The Healys SEVENTH AVE BAR KINGSWAY TAVERN Groovetime Jon Sandosham SUBIACO HOTEL LEGENDS Lady Penelope Fenton Wilde SOUTH ST LEFT BANK ALEHOUSE Bumpy Johnson Robbie King Karaoke SOVEREIGN ARMS David Fyffe SWAN LOUNGE Live Acts UNIVERSAL BAR Off The Record WANEROO TAVERN Keith McDonald
ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB The Accumulated Gestures Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys ESS BAR Glen Oliver FENIANS Shanks Pony FLY BY NIGHT Motown, Northern & Modern Soul GREENWOOD HOTEL Hotplate Heaven HIGH ROAD HOTEL Fuse INDI BAR Toby INDIAN OCEAN BREWING COMPANY Rhyme & Reason JB O’REILLY’S Twisted Cowboy KINGSLEY TAVERN The White Lines LEFT BANK Raggi Man LEOPOLD HOTEL Greg Carter MANHATTAN’S Arts Martial The Spitfires Trigger Jackets MOJO’S The Joe Kings King George Goodnight Tiger James Teague MOON & SIXPENCE Millhouse MOONDYNE JOES The Freo Mob MOUNT HENRY Aaron Woolley MUSTANG The Rusty Pinto Combo SATURDAY 20.11 The Damien Cripps Band AMPLIFIER NEWPORT Illy Gravity 360 OCEAN ONE BAR Skrypcha Odette Mercy & Her BALMORAL Soul Atomics The Recliners PADDO BALLYS BAR Cheeky Monkeys Tip Top Sound PADDY HANNAN’S BAR ORIENT Decoy Better Days PADDY MAGUIRE’S BAR 120 Skinny Lane Flyte BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ PARAMOUNT Felix Chris Murphy PLAYERS BAR BIRD J Babies Sean O’Neil PRINCIPAL MICRO Pharmacy Sneaky Weasel Gang BREWERY Billy & The Broken BLACK BETTY’S Lines Red Star BROKEN HILL HOTEL RAILWAY HOTEL Pokkets Of Resistance Howie Morgan Paltiva Project BURSWOOD CASINO Jellybred Spitfires Indian Courtney Murphy & RAVENSWOOD Murphy’s Lore CHIME RESTAURANT HOTEL Hide Away Amanda Timler ROCKET ROOM CIVIC HOTEL Blazin’ Entrails (The Den) Chainsaw Hookers Lord The Order Of The Pale As Ashes Black Werewolf Empires Laid Waste Lucille Devastator Kickstart (Late) CIVIC HOTEL ROSEMOUNT (The Backroom) The Caballeros My So Called Life Dischordians Ask The Ragdoll Question Baby Jane Dome Sunset Stone Circle Sam Perry COMO HOTEL ROSIE O’GRADY’S Tip Top Sound (Northbridge) DEVILLE’S PAD Blue Gene Burger Kings ROSIE O’GRADY’S ELEPHANT & (Fremantle) WHEELBARROW Flavor Gun Shy Romeos
STAMFORD ARMS Lixy SWAN BASEMENT Indiana Papertrail Rachel & Henry Climb A Hill Danielle SWAN LOUNGE Higgs Boson The Branson Tramps Pigeon Nosey Parker SWINGING PIG Neil Colliss Barcode THE BALMORAL Shawne & Luc THE BOAT Mod Squad THE DEEN Adrian Wilson THE EASTERN MIDLAND The Damien Cripps Band THE GATE Mike Nayar THE SAINT Threeplay THE SHED Kickstart UNIVERSAL Retriofit VELVET LOUNGE The Silent World The Wire Forest Andrew Sinclair Ron Pollard Quintet VIC PARK HOTEL Ivan Ribic WEMBLEY HOTEL Dean Charles WOODVALE TAVERN Dr Bogus
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MOVEMBER BENEFIT: Felicity Groom + Wolves at the Door & Deep River Collective. Doors open 8pm. All proceeds to CanTeen.
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LIVE HIP HOP… ILLY on tour with special guests 360, Bentman and Sipn, Chekid and Cortex plus Escape Artists.
20th NOV
Closed - private function
21st NOV
ON TOUR: The Basics with special guests Split Seconds and Katherine Tree Rollins. Doors 7.30pm.
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Toby, Saturday at the Indi Bar SAIL & ANCHOR The Bluebottles SETTLERS TAVERN The Chemist STANFORD ARMS Parker Ave SUBIACO HOTEL Off The Record Fred Grigson 5 SOUTH STREET ALEHOUSE Paul Daly & The Heavy Hitters SWAN BASEMENT Pigeon The Salt Mr Chance SWAN LOUNGE Blunt Force Trauma Cold Fate Archaic Jupiter Zeus SWINGING PIG Zenburger THE BOAT Mod Squad THE EASTERN MIDLAND Jamie Powers THE GATE Ben Pettit THE SAINT Threeplay THE SHED Huge THE WANNEROO Groovetime THE VAULT Emperors Fat Jackal Fantz Copz Zaadvark UNIVERSAL Soul Corporation VERNON ARMS TAVERN (Baldivis) Darryn WANNEROO TAVERN Tod Woodward WANNEROO SHOWGROUNDS Jessica Mauboy WOODVALE TAVERN Mod Squad Slim Jim & The Phatts
SUNDAY 21.11 AMPLIFIER Mission In Motion Valencia Ladies & Gentlemen BALLY’S BAR Greg Carter BALMORAL Cranky BELMONT HOTEL Damien Cripps BENTLEY HOTEL Adrian Wilson BIRD Sir Thomas Mel Hall BROKEN HILL Nathan Gaunt BROOKLANDS TAVERN Dom Zurzolo CAPTAIN STIRLING Benjamin Glynn COMO HOTEL Chris Murphy The Select Few CHARLES HOTEL Weekend Warriors COTTESLOE BEACH HOTEL Tourist CRAGIE TAVERN Barry Gee FLY BY NIGHT Kaki King Goodnight Tiger FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys
The Healys, Sunday at The Shed
GOSNELLS HOTEL Chris Gibbs HIGH ROAD HOTEL Flyte INDI BAR The Reserves Secret National Headliner INDIAN OCEAN BREWING CO Retriofit JB O’REILLY’S Original Music Night KALAMUNDA HOTEL Justin Kutylowski KINGSWAY TAVERN Skye Fitzgerald LAKERS TAVERN Jamie Powers MANHATTAN’S Josh Ramsay Naomi & Dani MOJO’S Shoesmith Ensemble The Idea Mr Harold MOON & SIXPENCE Acoustic Inc MUSTANG Pete Busher & The Lone Rangers NEWPORT MM9 Opia Serial Killer Smile NORFOLK BASEMENT The Basics PADDO Paperfly Crash Compass Stunning In Red Mystery Guests PADDY HANNANS Peace, Love & All That Stuff Crazy Craig PRINCIPAL MICRO BREWERY Wildflowers PUBLICAN BAR Open Mic RAILWAY HOTEL Tank 7even Traffic Stoppers Mike De Velta REDCLIFFE ON THE MURRAY Jonny Taylor ROSEMOUNT Open Mic ROSIE OGRDAY’S Big Ears SAIL & ANCHOR The Recliners SETTLERS TAVERN Dave Mann SEVENTH AVE BAR Mia & Good Company SOUTH STREET ALEHOUSE Blackhart Strangelove SOVEREIGN ARMS Ivan Ribic SUBIACO HOTEL Bernadine Grigson Solo STAMFORD ARMS The Midnight Collective Claudette Mckelvie SWAN BASEMENT AstroPig Latch Key Kids Milky Magnets Tessa Davis SWAN LOUNGE The P-Whack Express The Seals Paper Thin The Dark Rooms SWINGING PIG Nat Ripepi THE BOAT Courtney Murphy
THE CABIN SMALL BAR Nicky T THE EASTERN HOTEL The Bluebottles THE GATE Better Days The Other Guys THE SAINT Howie Morgan Project THE SHED The Healys Renegade VICTORIA PARK HOTEL Clayton Bolger WANNEROO TAVERN Damien Cripps WOODVALE TAVERN Cherry Acoustic YMCA HQ Mission In Motion
MONDAY 22.11 BAR ORIENT James Wilson CHARLES HOTEL Monday Night Twang METRO FREO Manic Street Preachers MOJO’S Open Mic Night MUSTANG Marco & The Rhythm Kings PADDO Gang Of Three SPICE LOUNGE Courtney Murphy THE DEEN Plastic Max And The Token Gesture
TUESDAY 23.11 BAR ORIENT Mick Nayar BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ Red Beret BENTLEY HOTEL Better Days BROOKLANDS HOTEL James Wilson BURSWOOD DOME Summerbeatz Flo Rida Jay Sean Soulja Boy Akon Ciara Travis McCoy Stan Walker DJ Nino Brown CAPTAIN STIRLING Prita Grearly CHARLES HOTEL Nasty Dogz Barrelhouse The Big Old Bears COTTESLOE BEACH HOTEL The Mad Agents Pounds Of Dave ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB The Helix Trio ESS BAR Norbert’s Karaoke FENIANS Chris Gibbs IMPACT BAR Open Mic Night LAKERS TAVERN Jamie Powers MANHATTAN’S The Weapon Is Sound Paulo Gonzales MOJO’S Michael Swann Prita Lee Jones
Chasing The Ninth, Sunday at Amplifier Bar MUSTANG Danza Loca Salsa ROSIE OGRADYS Big Ears SUBIACO HOTEL Lady Penelope SPICE LOUNGE Courtney Murphy THE SAINT Howie Morgan Project VICTORIA PARK HOTEL Tip Top Sound WANNEROO TAVERN Keith McDonald YMCA HQ Stick To Your Guns
WEDNESDAY 24.11 BALLY’S BAR Steve Hepple BLACK BETTY’S Audacity BENNYS Adrian Wilson CAPITOL Stick To Your Guns Time Has Come Trainwreck Renegade Make Them Suffer Saviour DOUBLE LUCKY Jack In The Box ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB Steve Tallis The Jezebel Spirits FENIANS Cranky FLY BY NIGHT That 1 Guy HALE ROAD HOTEL Fenton Wilde INDI BAR Abbe May Ruby Boots Cal Peck & The Tramps INGLEWOOD HOTEL Ella & Scott Bourne JB O’REILLY’S Open Mic Night KINGSLEY TAVERN Chris Murphy
LEFT BANK Benjamin Glynn LUCKY SHAG Howie Morgan MANHATTANS One Tiger Down Angie Jones MOJO’S Miche Suite Nathan Kaye MOUNT HELENA TAVERN Open Mic Night MUSTANG The Fix NIB BANK STADIUM Leonard Cohen OLD BAILEY TAVERN Norbert’s Karaoke PADDO Prita Grealy Lucy Peach Alex Lewinski Georgia Koval PADDY HANNANS Threeplay PADDY MAGUIRES Rattlin’ Bog ROCKET ROOM Side FX ROSIE O’GRADY’S (Northbridge) David Fyffe ROSEMOUNT From Deep Within No Mistake Montage Of Jesus The Decline SAIL & ANCHOR Songs In The Green Adrian Wilson SETTLERS TAVERN Open Mic Night SWAN LOUNGE Sirens Of Sound Kayne Ginger & Browne THE MOON CAFÉ Mitch love Junky Sean Deep River Collective Bruno Hand Stands UNIVERSAL Strutt Ses Sayer
Blazin Entails, Saturday at The Rocket Room
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three powerful synthesisers in the palm of your hand to create and modify sonic textures used for chords, melodies and bass lines as you see fit. Jam-packed with tools, you can create and save sequences and complete songs and you even have a whopping range of 50 plus drum kits at your disposal plus an XY touch control interface for expressive control of key parameters. If you’ve been waiting for years to be able to do your own version of Radiohead’s Everything In Its Right Place, then the wait is over! A true testament to just how easy it is to make sweet music these days, the Akai Pro SynthStation 25 retails for a mere $269. A series Akai Pro Aka SynthStation 25 of videos have popped up on YouTube showing SynthStatio just how simple it is to use the SynthStation, so The advantage of using a SynthStation check them out and them go fiddle around with that can be used with an iPhone and iPod Touch one today! is you can compose on the go and connect to The Akai Pro SynthStation is currently recording and sound reinforcement systems. As for the App itself, sold separately available at The DJ Factory for the less than on iTunes and on sale now for $2.49, you get recommended retail price of $249.
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