Saturday 5th May 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Three couples, Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll, Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel, Jeff Raglus and Vicki Gaye Philipp will perform

Three couples from the Surfcoast area, variously members of bands such as Crown of Thorns, The Junes, The Black Sorrows and Weddings Parties Anything, each with their own dazzling set of unique music but all linked by the shared strands of blues based folk, rock and country.

" These shows have a special magic that can only be due to the unique chemistry of a musical couple. "

Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll

Chris is one of our finest vocalists and harmonica players. Fronted the "Crown of Thorns" and has performed with anyone who's anyone in the Australian music scene. Chris's stage presence, killer voice and raw talent will leave you enthralled. Sarah Carroll. Singer, songwriter and guitarist. A country/pop bandleader in her own right, Sarah has just released her third studio album "Home and Heart". Sarah's character, humour and passion shine through in every performan

Saturday 21st April 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Join Tim and the band as they bring you a show rich in the art of gentle, beautiful songs.

With a live show that is breezy and nostalgic, characterised by skilful instrumental restraint and gentle sailing melodies, Tim Guy will play the Palais this April following the release of his fourth album.

A true drifter, he has roots across Eastern Australia, Papua New Guinea and more recently New Zealand, and will visit scattered venues up the eastern seaboard with his distinctive sound and his band in tow, telling stories through melody, harmony and a craftsman's way with words.

With a collaboration-rich history, Tim's previous albums include 2004's alt-country release Blazey, and 2007's low-fi gem Hummabyes, which were both received to high acclaim on the NZ music scene and featured many prominent guest musicians - notably Bic Runga, who went on to produce Blazey on her own label. The much celebrated radio-friendly album Big World was released in 2010 and accompanied by a multi-city European tour.

As

Saturday 7th April 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Emmy Bryce

Melbourne born singer / songwriter Emmy Bryce is a welcomed fresh face to the folk/pop world. She boasts an amazingly quirky upbeat persona and soulful nature that flows throughout her music. Her songs are a blend of catchy pop melodies and ideas mixed with beautiful acoustic instruments and vocals. Her influences include Angie Hart, Jewel, Regina Spektor, Coldplay, Billy Joel and anything off Broadway!.

No matter how noisy the venue, when Em starts to sing, silence takes over. People stop to listen. Her voice is angelic, pure, and soulful. She has total control of her instrument and she passionately tells her story with each note, with each facial expression. Performing live is where Emmy excels; the audience is never left disappointed and always left wanting more. She is a rare find..

Kate Vigo

With her next musical mission Kate Vigo continues her cosmic journey through and outside of genres, calling upon her uncanny non-linear perception of time that allows her to see everything th

Saturday 31st March 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Her sensual, athletic voice knows no boundaries, nor does the subject matter of her stories. Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the

international folk circuit. A superb multi-instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, steelbody slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano) as well as an award-winning songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more. Her mix of powerful songs ranging from sassy bottleneck blues to lilting ballads to swing jazz to raunch and roll (as well as her hilarious storytelling) makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience, on stage and on disc.

Born in San Francisco and raised in Haight-Asbury during the 1960's, Kristina's

approach to music and life was formed by that environment of vital cultural

expression, social activism and diverse musical influences. She now calls Venice

Beach, Los Angeles home but rarely sees it from touring ten months a year.

Her 11th recording 'Quiet Blue' hit th

Friday 3rd February 2012

Town Hall Hotel, 326, King St, Sydney, NSW

Garry David, The Walk On By, Gravel Samwidge First Friday at the Townie ~ February 3rd features the mighty return of Garry David,

joined by Sydney's favourite post-punk lovelords The Walk On By and Brisbane's Gravel Samwidge. The fun kicks off at 9pm with FREE ENTRY

get more info & RSVP on FACEBOOK

Thursday 2nd February 2012

Annandale Hotel, 17 Parramatta Rd, Annandale

Briscoe, Video8, Capitol, Sepora, Jack Colwell & the Owls Cadence Commotions is happy to present five great local artists, Thursday 2nd February at the Annandale Hotel.

A night of alternative pop, sexy grooves, indie rock and electro, featuring:

Briscoe, Video8, Capitol, Sepora and Jack Colwell & the Owls. Doors open at 7:30pm with just $10 entry!

get more info & RSVP on FACEBOOK

Thursday, 29th March 2012

229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 5PN

The Experimental Pop Band return after a lengthy hiatus to promote their brand new album 'Vertigo' with a short string of shows including a headline appearance at 229 The Venue in central London. The Experimental Pop Band The Experimental Pop Band were masterminded in the mid 90s by brilliant songwriter and engaging live performer Davey Woodward

Davey had previous success as the lead-singer of Indie/Pop band The Brilliant Corners who were a major part of the vibrant Indie music scene of the 80's

‘Vertigo', the band's new album, is electro pop at it's best, with its catchy British/Pop melody mixing with electronic sounds and keyboard bass lines

The first single ‘Little Things' features Boho elements with beautiful brass alongside Davey's signature vocals and clever lyrics

The Experimental Pop Band have, so far, had an interesting history, to say the least, from Davey accidentally knocking Nico of The Velvet Underground down a flight of stairs when he supported her band in London, to their fi

Saturday, 10th March 2012

229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 5PN

Legends of the original UK Punk/New Wave scene Vic Godard & Subway Sect return for their first headline show of the year in London with a band featuring original members and Paul Cook from The Sex Pistols on drums. Vic Godard & Subway Sect In 1976, Godard formed Subway Sect with three other fans of the Sex Pistols at the suggestion of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, who wanted another band for the line-up of the 100 Club Punk Festival

Despite their inexperience, Subway Sect made a successful debut at the festival and were taken on by Clash manager Bernie Rhodes

They appeared with The Clash on the White Riot Tour in 1977 and released their debut single, "Nobody's Scared"/"Don't Split It", in March 1978

While recording their debut album at Gooseberry Studios, Rhodes suddenly fired the entire band except for Godard

Only one track from the album's recording sessions, "Ambition", was released by Rough Trade records; the single was a major hit on the alternative charts

Godard re-formed Subway Sect in 1

Thursday 26th January 2012

Secret Parkside Location in Alexandria (soulofsydney@gmmail.com)

SOUL OF SYDNEY: Free Australia Day Block Party Picnic/BBQ #5 SOUL FUNK DISCO HIP HOP & DAY TIME HOUSE VIBES Thursday Jan 26 2012, 12pm - 8pm New Parkside Location (Email soulofsydney@gmail.com for location info) Soul of Sydney & Our House Sydney will be hosting another special family friendly AUSTRALIA Day FUNK Throw-down picnic to celebrate Australia Day in the right kind of fashion, with good friends, outdoors, enjoying the sunshine and with DJ's playing REAL music.. in the right environment. Come join us for a family friendly picnic in the sun shine as DJ's are on rotating playing everything from James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, Masters At Work, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Dilla, Larry Levan, Sade, Jill Scott & Frankie Knuckles just to name a few. Real Music, Real People Enjoying in a family friendly outdoor environment. Soul of SYdney DJ's Soul of Sydney DJ'S, PHIL TOKE, MICHAEL ZAC, EADIE RAMIA, C MAN,EDSEVEN, TERRY A, Our House Sydney & Soul of Sydney Present:

SOUL OF SYDNEY: Free Australia Day Block

Tuesday, 14th February 2012

The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, AL1 3LD

Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention is celebrating its forty-fifth anniversary as one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene. Fairport Convention This year's Winter Tour will feature songs from Fairport's most recent studio album, the critically acclaimed Festival Bell

But the band has a vast repertoire to draw on and this concert will include favourites chosen by audiences as well as the new material

There will also be an opening set from gifted singer-songwriter Kieron Goss

Fairport Convention features Simon Nicol on guitar and lead vocals, Dave Pegg on bass and backing vocals, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and lead vocals, Ric Sanders on violin and Gerry Conway on drums and percussion

The band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport's groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'

Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music an evening

Saturday 14th January 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs,

JOE BLACK TRIO WITH DAN ROLLS JOE BLACK TRIO WITH DAN ROLLS Joe Black Trio began performing their fusion of gypsy jazz and world folk-rock in mid-2010 and recently released their self-titled EP. The band has performed at The Ellington Jazz Club, Nannup Music Festival, KULCHA and Fremantle Arts Centre and can be spotted at semi-regular gigs in Fremantle and Subiaco.

Band members Julia Watson (violin), Ellen Paynter (double bass) and Holly Norman (percussion/vocals) met through the Western Australian classical music scene and nowadays the group's sound mixes shredding violin and sultry vocals with deep dark bass and explosive percussion. All tunes in the band's repertoire have been arranged by the group and live performances always include new improvisations over the gypsy-caravan-esque musical material.

The band cites New York-based fusion outfit Absolute Ensemble and formerly Brisbane-based Doch Gypsy Orchestra as major influences, and jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Madeleine Peyroux influen

Wednesday, 22nd February 2012

The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, AL1 3LD

Be prepared to have your ears blown clean off! Fisherman's Friends English folk music has enjoyed a renaissance in the last decade, especially in the West Country

Now, after their success at the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, these Shanty men of Port Isaac are out on the road to delight and enthral audiences with their voices in an incredibly rousing and joyful set of Shanties and Cornish folk songs

The authentic sound of the shanty can be heard loud and clear via the mighty, brawny chorale of The Fisherman’s Friends.

Wednesday 11th January 2012

lizottes dee why, 629 Pittwater Rd Dee Why, nsw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIf6j6BzrLI

Friday, 30th December 2011

Glasslands Gallery, 289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn

21+, Doors: 8:30pm, $12, TICKETS: http://ticketf.ly/srvop9

Wednesday, 8th February 2012

Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham Street, Manchester

Hey! Manchester is pleased to be working with Michael Weston King for the first time.

Michael Weston King is widely acknowledged as one of Britain’s finest singer songwriters. Admired by the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jackie Leven and the legendary Townes van Zandt (who recorded one of his songs), he draws his influence from a wide range of styles, from pop to folk, from country to soul, from gospel to blues. He is the former leader of British alt-country pioneers The Good Sons, with whom he made four critically acclaimed albums in a seven year career, which was celebrated by the double album, Cosmic Fireworks – The Best of The Good Sons (1994-2001). Mojo wrote: ‘The band who must rate as England’s very own Uncle Tupelo. A truly thrilling collection.’

For the past ten years he has been a solo troubadour, touring all over the world, performing with the likes of Nick Cave, John Cale, Roger McGuinn, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, America, Chris Hillman, Nils Lofgren, Ron Sex

Sunday 1st January 2012

Soul Of Sydney & Our House: Free Classic Funk, House & Disco Beachside Blockparty Picnic SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ's & Friends; PHIL TOKE, PHIL HUDSON, MICHAEL ZAC, EADIE RAMIA, QUEEN SHIRENE D'SILVER OPEN MIC, OPEN DECKS, OPEN FLOORS FOR YOU DANCERS SOUL OF SYDNEY FREE NEW YEARS DAY BEACHSIDE BLOCKPARTY Picnic

MUSIC POLICY: STRICTLY CLASSIC DAY TIME FUNK, HIP HOP, DISCO & HOUSE

LOCATION: BEACH SIDE / PARKSIDE LOCATION TBA

DJ;S:

SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ's + Friends;

PHIL TOKE,

PHIL HUDSON

MICHAEL ZAC

EADIE RAMIA

QUEEN SHIRENE D'SILVER

We have decided to putting another family friendly music heads throw-down picnic to kick off 2012 in the right kind of way.. with friends, out doors and with DJ's playing REAL MUSIC in the sunshine. Expect to hear classic cuts from James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, De La Soul, Masters and Work, Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan & Stevie Wonder just to name a few.

FREE ENTRY! Open Decks, Open MIC, Open Dancefloors, Family Friendly!

If you are interested in supporting, perform

Wednesday 1st February 2012Sunday 5th February 2012

119 Lamington Street New Farm Qld 4005

See all treasured elements of Tibet in Brisbane. Hear, learn and share. Tenzin Choegyal, Tashi Lumpo monks and many more. In its fourth year, the Brisbane Festival of Tibet offers five days of Tibetan culture where audiences can participate in Tibet's unique, philosophy, arts and way of life. The Festival celebrates Tibetan heritage, founded on the principles of compassion and non-violence, while addressing the issues which continue to threaten the future of Tibet. We are committed to ensuring the world heritage of Tibet is never lost or forgotten.

Monday, 16th January 2012

Powerstation, 33 Mount Eden Road, Auckland

Beirut have just announced their return to New Zealand for two shows in the new year. Last here in 2007 touring The Flying Club Cup album, they return to tour their latest album The Rip Tide.

Tickets on sale October 19th from Ticketmaster and Real Groovy for the Auckland show.

Read more: http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/more/NID/4194/Beirut-Announce-NZ-Tour.utr#ixzz1aZ4u4eqs

Saturday, 28th January 2012

Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

Sietta are an electronic soul duo from Darwin, made up of producerinstrumentalist James Mangohig and vocalist Caiti Baker.

Both experienced musical childhoods: Caiti travelled throughout Australia to blues and folk festivals with her blues musician father, absorbing dog-eared record collections stocked with Etta James, Memphis Minni and Aretha Franklin; while James sat on wooden church pews with gospel music soaring around him. Caiti spent her entire teenage years recording herself on her dads 8 track digital recorder, learning to sing by building harmonies over hip hop tracks; James learnt the bass, performing in numerous bands before honing his skills as a producer. The infl uence of soulful, spiritual music, helped shaped them: their upbringings bookended by a chance meeting in Brisbane in the mid 2000s, and the uncanny fact that they were both born in the same Adelaide hospital. Their fi rst offi cial release was a remix for TZUs Computer Love remix album, coming off the back of James r