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12 minutes ago
The Brothers Grimm
Thursday, 23rd May 2013
Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

Brothers Grim began six years ago when James and Matt Grim (Australian Guitar Player Magazine's 'Guitarist To Look Out For' in 2011) began writing songs inspired by the dusty blues music they grew up listening to, but driven with the intensity and excitement of the rock n'roll bands that informed their youth.

To fuse these elements of old and new - think Australian heavyweights like Chain, The Loved Ones, Rose Tattoo and Beasts Of Bourbon with a healthy twist of rockabilly swagger - the Brothers enlisted Hellbent Revelators drummer Stephen Devlin, infamous for his dynamic style, and the welcome double bass talent of Dominic Lindus who's thunderous approach and ability to combine complicated slap with subtle traditional blues playing made him the perfect candidate.

Once the line-up was solidified, BGATBM's self-branded 'Sex-Voodoo-Delta-Blues-Abilly' was cemented in an exciting musical concoction often described by journalists as 'dangerous'. Atop that fire-y foundation, Brothers Grim And The Blue Murder's built a smouldering live reputation that engages dedicated punters with a combination of blush-worthy charm, razor sharp wit and explosive performance.

After three years of constant touring - following a sold out launch for their debut LP A Year To Forget [2011] at the legendary Corner Hotel - and sell out shows up and down the east coast, Brothers Grim earned their reputation as a well-oiled touring hybrid blues machine through loads of sweat, even more swagger and not a little swooning.

Currently recalibrating from a recent Rock It Festival appearance alongside The Black Keys, and the debaucherous tour for single 'Been A While' - Brothers Grim And The Blue Murders are warming up at Westcoast Blues & Roots, where they'll share stages with legends Robert Plant, Iggy Pop and Ben Harper, before heading out on the nationwide tour of their new 7 track EP Roll It In.




12 minutes ago
TM Media presents: NIHL/ QLAYE FACE/ STONE REVIVAL/ PISTEN BROKE/ MANNIK
Saturday, 8th June 2013
Revolver

Mannik..Four piece band from Northern Victoria, Australia. Testosterone fuelled, laced with catchy, addictive riffs, angry at 'the man' and more metal than your grandmas kettle..PistenBroke, Remember back to those great days when Rock 'N' Roll was about Marshall stacks, Jack Daniels and tattoos? Well Pistenbroke have brought it back for you.. Stone Revival, Heavy Stoner Bluesy rock from Melbourne:
If you take a listen to the last track and single 'Freezing' you'll get a pretty good idea of why you should be checking these guys out!...Qlayeface are one of the bands you unexpectedly find yourself hooked onto... there's no doubt about it. It smacks you with wicked tempo changes, intoxicating vocals, and prancingly aggressive guitar riffs. Nihl are here to Headline this one with there style of unique sounds. Come along and rock Revolver Bandroom!


Doors 8pm

Tickets $12 presales/ $15 on the door




12 minutes ago
Owen Campbell
Thursday, 27th June 2013
Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

With buzz from his packed showcases in Los Angeles, and having recently completed his second album - titled "The Pilgrim" - with legendary producer, Mark Opitz, talented Sydney-based singer/songwriter Owen Campbell has announced that he will embark upon a national tour.

Regional audiences caught a glimpse of what's to come fromCampbelllast month, when he supported Diesel in Victorian and NSW venues, and the response was such that Owen will take his band on the road, with the intention of reaching fans in every capital city and surrounding areas.

Owen has toured extensively throughout his career, including international festivals, this is his first national headline tour, encompassing Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide, Wagga Wagga, Geelong, Wollongong and Byron Bay, with more to be announced.

Owen enjoyed extraordinary success in 2012, with his debut album titled "Sunshine Road" spending over ten months in the Australian iTunes Blues Charts, twice reaching the No. 1 position and achieving Top 10 status in the ARIA charts as well as charting in the Top 5 in five different countries.

Owen Campbell was a finalist in last year's season of "Australia's Got Talent".




12 minutes ago
Billions Australia presents ABBE MAY - KISS MY APOCALYPSE NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR
Saturday, 22nd June 2013
Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

This is a filthy record. "Pop" is a filthy word. Abbe May does not care if you are offended by the lack of guitars in this album. She says "Kiss My Apocalypse".

Kiss My Apocalypse is unashamedly sexual and would almost be romantic if it weren't for the vitriol. The product of two summers, the album was created over 18 months of experimentation with producer Sam Ford and a Mellotron in a little studio in Perth, Western Australia.

The album follows 2011's AMP-nominated masterpiece "Design Desire". A heavy, guitar drenched experimental rock record which opened international doors and cemented Abbe May as one of Australia's most lauded female artists.

"Design Desire was a deliberate trip into 70's psychedelia and an intentional marrying of that with reverb drenched enya-esque 80's vocals, ' said Abbe. "I'm bored with standard rock. I'm bored with the standard 'cool'."

Design Desire spawned four singles including Mammalian Locomotion which prompted MTV US' Nic Harcourt to write "Abbe May plays a scorching guitar- she is the fucking shit" and influential blog Popmatters to proclaim "Abbe May is set to destroy the entire rock world". The dark, yet unmistakable pop fusion of the album achieved a near clean sweep of four star reviews and led to national tours and inclusion on some of Australia's biggest festivals including Big Day Out, Pyramid Rock and Meredith.

Kiss My Apocalypse is a completely different animal. Minimal guitars. Maximum synth driven doom pop. It's as if the vocals took over while the guitars were passed out in the bathroom.

"Pop is sexy when done well and it's incredibly difficult to do it well if you try too hard, " said Abbe. "We wanted to get away from music that took itself too seriously. I'm so tired of this whole shoe gaze - it-cost-a-lot-of-money-to get-a-haircut-that-looks-like-i-haven't-brushed-my-hair-in-months type sh*t. "Artists" in denial that they are basically just entertainers. Being an entertainer is more meaningful if you ask me. It's not such a selfish pursuit."




12 minutes ago
Daniel Champagne
Sunday, 9th June 2013
Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

I'm a 23-year old Singer, Songwriter and Guitar player originally from the South Coast of NSW, though I call anywhere home now. I picked up some music from my dad when I was five and since I left school and went on the road it's taken me on some pretty amazing adventures.

I've now performed all around North America, The United Kingdom, Europe and of course Australia...many times. Including some massive festivals such as our own Woodford, Byron Bluesfest, Port Fairy Folk and Falls. I've also had the honour of touring and sharing stages with some of my big heroes and inspirations such as Lucinda Williams, Judy Collins, INXS, John Butler and my all-time favourite Kelly Joe Phelps. 

I released my first full length album 'Pint Of Mystery' in 2011 and have just finished work on the follow up - It's called 'The Gypsy Moon (Volume 1) I'm extremely proud of it, very exited/nervous for everyone else to finally hear the songs and will put it out on an Australian tour this April/May/June and then North America from July. I really would love you all to check it out, get the free download, share it with some friends and let me know how it all sounds to you? 

That's what I've got to say...Here are some very kind things that people have written about me over the last few years...

"Today I saw the Future of Folk! - Festival goers flocking in their thousands towards the main stage to witness the young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper at the evening's end."
Firefly Column, USA

"Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy that plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art."
BW Review, New Zealand

"The superb talent of Daniel Champagne can't be explained by mere words; it must be seen to be believed."
FasterLouder, Australia

"There's a reason Champagne has an amazing reputation as a live performer."
Timber And Steel, Australia

"Australia's best young guitarist"
IFC President, Australia

"An amazing rising talent."
Rhythms Magazine, Australia




12 minutes ago
The Audreys
Saturday, 8th June 2013
Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

To label The Audreys as just another roots-folk band would be a tragic mistake.Taasha Coates should have been a nightclub singer, crooning like Lena Horne before a starstudded crowd at the Cocoanut Grove in 1950's Los Angeles. Tristan Goodall, on the other hand, would probably choose to be reborn as a member of Crazy Horse rocking out Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere in 1969.The Audreys is the common ground where these two extremes collide and, extraordinarily, coalesce.

Taasha and Tristan's musical partnership has endured plenty over the last ten years -
countless miles on the road cooped up in vans; hundreds of shows (from tiny dives to the
world's biggest festivals); a series of immeasurably talented band members; crippling writer's
block; relocations between Melbourne and Adelaide; three albums, each of which won an
ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album (which has to be some kind of record!).

Since the release in 2012 of "Collected", a box set containing all three albums plus bonus
material, The Audreys have been hitting the road as a duo playing some beautiful venues
across Australia. Talented, warm and disarmingly funny, the pair delight and entrance their
audiences with grace and grit in equal measure. Come and see The Audreys play tracks from
all three of their albums (along with their signature quirky covers and a new song or two) at
The Speigeltent before they take off for the states to play South by Southwest.

www.theaudreys.com.au




12 minutes ago
Ash Grunwald + SCOTT & ANDY from THE LIVING END!
Thursday, 6th June 2013
Republic Bar & Cafe, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

Ash's friendship with Scott Owen - world-renowned bass-straddler for The Living End - developed quickly around the coal pit in Ash's backyard over many a soy sausage and a surf report. The two gent's wives would form their band Mr Cassidy and soon enough, the lads themselves, would stand side by side on the stage as well. And as things tend to do, one thing led to another, and soon The Living End's drummer Andy Strachan would take to the road with Ash too, playing a handful of highly-received festival shows to Melbourne and Perth punters, who were delighted and shocked to see the coming together of these seemingly unlikely three.

And if it weren't already unexpected enough...after a couple of rocking shows, Ash and his unforeseen band comprising two of Australia's most successful, rock musicians would end up in a studio together recording live to tape, the heaviest, banging-est version of Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy', known to man. Which of course, they would. Check 'em all out in the film clip:

 

'Crazy' film clip feat. Scott and Andy from TLE

 

Rather than let this sonic anomaly gather dust on none but the trio's own shelves of memory, Ash decided to send it out into the world - an aural totem of the spontaneity of life; and a cracking version of one of the world renowned bluesmen's all time favourite tracks.

 

'Crazy' single released as a free download NOW

via http://www.ashgrunwald.com/

  

And now they're taking it to the streets! Don't miss Ash Grunwald with Scott and Andy from The Living End tearing it up at a venue near you.




12 minutes ago
Today Network, Radar Radio, Channel V & MOG presents EVERMORE 'Hero' Tour
Thursday, 23rd May 2013
The Basement, 29 Reiby Pl, Circular Quay

Evermore have their music bus packed and are ready to roll out one of the biggest tours of their career.

A troubadour's journey around Australia to perform the songs from their brilliant new album 'Follow The Sun'. Evermore brothers Jon and Pete Hume start the tour in their adopted homestate of Victoria on 17th April before they make their way through enough music halls, band rooms and concert venues to reach anyone who has been loved the recent singles 'Hero' or 'Follow The Sun', any of the bands many career hits.

'Follow The Sun' was just released in October 2012, with the band debuting the new music at a string of stadium shows in support of Maroon 5 and then Matchbox Twenty. This 'Hero' tour will now be the first opportunity for fans to hear the triumphant new music on the bands own Evermore terms of a headline show.

Jon Hume said today, 'It's the first time in nearly four years that Evermore has toured Australia to this extent, it's long overdue! Peter and I are looking forward to playing this album live, along with the old favourites such as Running and Light Surrounding You, to audiences all over the country. We're visiting places on this tour that we've never been before!'

Internationally, the band have had some recent massive breakthroughs with the prestigious HBO Network selecting 'Follow The Sun' as the music bed for their 2013 new season TV prom that is running across North America. Dreamworks studio have also selected 'Follow The Sun' for the trailer of their forthcoming animated feature 'The Croods' for the US also.

The band will be heading to the US for shows in July, so the 'Hero' tour is the perfect place to see the band before we possibly lose them to allure of the North Hemisphere.

TICKET BUNDLE
In purchasing Evermore 'Follow The Sun' customers provide consent for their contact details to be provided to Universal Music in order to distribute the product.

An email will be sent from Getmusic within 14 business days of the purchase, with instructions on how to download the album. You will be required to login and/or join a 3rd party service to enable delivery.

Please ensure you check your spam folder.

moshtix are unable to provide information on the status of the digital downloads and physical product. For all enquiries please visit support.getmusic.com.au/getmusic

  

TICKETING INFO
Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and a 2 course meal
(entree & main, 4 choices for each)

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.




12 minutes ago
AN EVENING WITH TODD RUNDGREN
Thursday, 25th July 2013
The Bridge Hotel, 135 Victoria Rd, Rozelle

A musical evening spanning four decades of hits with legendary musician, songwriter, producer and musical visionary Todd Rundgren.

A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren's 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and, most recently, interactive artist, Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music. This July Todd and his amazing band which includes keyboard master John Ferenzik (Jefferson Starship, Todd Rundgren), guitarist and former Guitar Player Magazine editor Jesse Gress, drummer Prarie Prince (The New Cars, The Tubes, Jefferson Starship) and on bass Kasim Sultan (Blue Oyster Cult, The New Cars, Utopia), will bring to life 40 years of amazing music to Australian audiences.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential `60's cult group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary Runt. But it was 1972's seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him 'Rock's New Wunderkind'. It was followed by such landmark LPs as The Hermit of Mink Hollow and the above mentioned A Wizard, A True Star, as well as such hit singles as I Saw The Light, Hello It's Me, Can We Still Be Friends, and Bang The Drum.

In 1974, Todd formed Utopia, an entirely new approach to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included Oops! Wrong Planet, Adventures in Utopia, and Oblivion. Along the way, Utopia combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that, for millions, defined the term "progressive rock."

Rundgren's myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meatloaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, and Hall And Oates. Rounding out his reputation as rock's Renaissance Man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp's 1989 Off-Broadway production of Joe Orton's Up Against It (the screenplay commisioned by The Beatles for what was meant to have been their third motion picture).

Early last year Rundgren performed his iconic 1973 album A Wizard A True Star in concert in its entireity for the first time ever, and recently did the same with a double bill: Todd & Healing. His latest two studio albums Todd Rundgren's Johnson, a collection of classic Robert Johnson songs, and reProduction, covers of songs Todd has produced for other artists. This summer he toured with Ringo Starr (for the third time).

Todd Rundgren will release his new studio album State on the Esoteric Antenna label via Cherry Red in May, 2013. State is Rundgren's 24th solo studio album (and that's not including the two albums he recorded with his first band The Nazz, and the nine albums he recorded with his band Utopia). Todd's latest musical vision is a fusion of rock, soul, r'n'b and electronica that is at once danceable, groundbreaking, spiritual, challenging and infectious.




12 minutes ago
The Radiators & Spy v Spy
Friday, 14th June 2013
The Bridge Hotel, 135 Victoria Rd, Rozelle

Two legendary Aussie pub rock bands together for one night only at The Bridge Hotel!

Despite the rigors of touring and the passing of years the spark and energy of The Radiators has not diminished. They continue to do what they do best - tour extensively, play an average of 150 times per year and delight the legions of fans both young and old who still flock to grab a slice of living Aussie Rock history, rocking the night away to the great catchy songs and classic hits that have made The Radiators a household name in Australia.

Prior to 1978 Brian Nichol was bass guitar/lead vocals and Fess Parker was lead guitar in "Big Swifty". At the same time Geoff Turner was bass guitarist with RCA signed "Twister". After the two bands performed together a couple of times "Twister" disbanded and "Big Swifty" decided on a change of musical direction. Times were changing and major advances had been made in the music industry so the two bands and their music styles merged and drummer Chris Tagg was added to the mix .

Brendan Callinan brought keyboards to The Radiators in 1979 and the individual members of the Band began their prolific song writing careers. By the time Chris Tagg left the Band in 1984 three albums had been released and The Radiators had been awarded Gold Records for "Scream of the Real" and "Up For Grabs". A little further down the track their Albums "Feel the Heat" and "You Have the Right to Remain Silent" scored double Platinum.

The Radiators was now an incorporated Company.

When 1990 rolled around Mick Buckley moved on, had overseas success and keyboardist Brendan departed. Drummer extraordinaire Mark Lucas signed up and it was decided thereafter to forego keyboards.

That was the lineup of the mighty Radiators in 1990 and so it remains to this day!

FAST FORWARD 35 YEARS TO 2013

Little did anyone realize back in 1978 that The Radiators would still be together, still hugely popular and still producing quality music with no signs of slowing down.

Travelling thousands upon thousands of kilometres up, down and across the length and breadth of this vast country, The Radiators have carved a niche in the annals of Aussie Rock history. They have headlined and shared the stage with other great Aussie acts such as AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, Dragon and INXS.

2004 saw the release of The Radiators' 25th Anniversary Album, a compilation of their most popular singles. While this Album sold well and had chart success, the boys were keen to try something new.
In 2008 their controversial single "Gimme Head" was re-recorded and remixed by The Cut in Sydney, and picked up by Melbourne Recording Company, Vicious. The single debuted at No. 25 on the ARIA Club Charts, quickly climbing to No. 9 in the first 5 days.

The new "Gimme Head" was snapped up by Australian Fashion Week and featured on their television advertisements shown on Channel 10.

Despite the rigors of touring and the passing of years the spark and energy of The Radiators has not diminished. They continue to do what they do best - tour extensively, play an average of 150 times per year and delight the legions of fans both young and old who still flock to grab a slice of living Aussie Rock history, rocking the night away to the great catchy songs and classic hits that have made The Radiators a household name in Australia.

Not bad for four boys from humble beginnings with big dreams and one wonders what this powerhouse band is capable of producing next.

THE RADIATORS - 35 years old and still going strong!

 

Spy V Spy are back, and after a handful of shows with new enlisted front man Dave Wilkins, are performing with a renewed energy!

Guitarist and Songwriter Michael Weiley, is quietly confident with Dave on voice. "These shows have bought back the faithful fan base along with new fans it is just fantastic! We are still performing the hits like: Sallie Anne, Hard Times, Harry's Reasons' 'Injustice', 'Credit Cards', 'Don't Tear It Down' and 'Mission Man' - they are all there!"

Spy V Spy was born in 1981 from the inner city squat of Sydney going on to be one of the most powerful live bands on the Australian Live circuit. They had loads of street cred and a politically tough attitude, which reflected on the Australian Music Charts for years. This resulted in their share of Gold and Platinum albums including A.O.Mod. T.V. Vers & Harrys Reasons and Top 10 Radio Hits such as 'Credit Cards' and 'Don't Tear It Down'. They are part of Australia's Music history




12 minutes ago
Les Karski Band
Saturday, 8th June 2013
The Bridge Hotel, 135 Victoria Rd, Rozelle

The name may not be familiar to all reading this, but I am sure you have heard of the bands he has created, the Hippos, the Bondi Cigars and more recently the Nervous Investors in WA. Les Karski is back with an axe to grind, for one night only at the Bridge.

Lez Karski has been the unique soul/blues guitar and vocal style of The Foreday Riders,  Hippos, Bondi Cigars,  Donkeys, and Nervous Investors. He's also the preferred sideman for visiting US Blues artists. The late great Johnny Johnson, Chris Cain,  Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne, Diunna Greenleaf, Barbara Blue and Kyla Brox have all chosen Lez as guitar man for their Oz tours. A regular at the Bridgetown and Narooma Blues festivals,  Lez played at the Byron Bay Festival with the Bondi Cigars and later with Johnny Johnson. He also represented Australia at Poland's 'Thanks Jimi' guitar festival while touring Europe with 'the Nervous Investors'. 'Dog Holiday' screened on ABC TV's 'Live at the Basement' featured Lez's songs performed with former Sydney band mates. Lez has just relocated from W.A. where he was a founding member of the Albany Blues Club and their house band,  'Mooseknuckle'. Now based in the Northern Rivers, he performs with his own 'Lez Karski Band'.




12 minutes ago
Tulahlah Launch "The Mule" W/ House of Laurence, Farrow
Friday, 28th June 2013
Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Tulalah (too-lah-lah) - six piece band consisting of five uber talented guys and one so, girl. Portraying folk sensibilities layered with jazz harmony and complex time feels. All members possess the ability to vocalize harmonies whilst mastering an array of different instrumentations. Love to crescendo tunes with a good old 'rock out' displaying passion for dramatic dynamic fluctuations. One may experience an emotional rollercoaster from tear jerking morbidity to an up tempo pop jig.

Tulalahs EP The Mule, is a culmination of tunes which best demonstrates their diverse and exciting sound as well as popular songs requested by their most avid fans. The Mule features songs vocally lead by both Bridie Cotter and Nick Roder as well as showcasing the talents of the other 4 members of the band through complex vocal harmonies and on their respective instruments. The EP was recorded in the budding home studio of Simon Hodson, mixed by the talented and impressively experienced engineer/producer Simon Cotter and mastered by the also experienced Simon Paul. This amalgamation of 3 Simons proves to be extremely successful with an impressive sound quality all round. The album artwork came to life via the talents of George Bendall. George has been their resident artist from day one and never fails to connect the music with her visual creations.

"well written songs and beautiful arrangements."

"Featuring immense talent...this is a band that you will see plenty more of" - Matthew Ware for Melbourne Music word press

"Quite how Tulalah have remained an unknown proposition is befuddling, and unlikely to remain the case for long."

"Clearly very accomplished musicians are one of the most imaginative combos around" - Andy Hazel for themusic.com.au

Stikki Roder - Guitar, trumpet and vocals

Andy Clarke - Guitar and vocals

Bridie Cotter - Vocals and gloc

Theo Conos - Tenor sax, ukulele, harmonica and vocals

Jesse Glass - Drums, gloc and vocals

Oliver Bannister - Double bass and vocals

www.soundcloud.com/tulahah

www.facebook.com/pages/Tulalah/250186558349948




12 minutes ago
RMIT Photoimaging Band Night ft. Skyways Are Highways, Velma Grove, Knitting For Gran, You Yangs
Thursday, 27th June 2013
Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

ADAMNOTEVE is once again presenting fundraising event at The Evelyn. The event is being held to raise funds for RMIT Photo Imaging students Graduation show at the end of the year. The students must self fund their graduation exhibition and is asking for the support of Melbourne's music community. Headlining the night is Indie Punk band Skyways are Highways with support from Roots band Velma Grove, Blues outfit Knitting For Gran and Garage band You Yang's.




12 minutes ago
Thando Single Launch W/ Bella & The Mellows, Tiaryn
Sunday, 23rd June 2013
Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

R'n'B vocalist Thando and her band are gearing up to set the Evelyn Hotel ablaze with the release of their debut single. Thando's sound infuses contemporary R'n'B with Pop, Rock, Jazz and Neo Soul to create a sound that is sure to get you off your feet.




12 minutes ago
Porcelain Pill EP Launch W/ Sleepy Dreamers, The Imprints
Sunday, 16th June 2013
Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Porcelain Pill are a Melbourne-based Indie Folktronica outfit consisting of Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Live Looping & Sequencing, and male + female vocals. Their live show incorporates emotion-filled songs with an experimental electronic twist. This very special Sunday Matinee show marks the launch of Porcelain Pill's debut EP. This is an event not to be missed. Fresh from the release of their stunning "Creatures EP, " Sleepy Dreamers will be joining Porcelain Pill with their lush Indie Folk sound. The Imprints have been wow-ing audiences across the country with their unique drums and looped violin style. If you haven't seen these two perform you're in for a treat.




12 minutes ago
Tijuana Cartel W/ Special Guests
Friday, 14th June 2013
Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Tijuana Cartel's new attitude seems to have had a positive effect on their musical direction. There is still plenty of the party flavour in the music but there is now a much more serious musicality and a quite sexy theme permeates the live sets. Each song flows seamlessly into the next and provides a groove that builds throughout their entire show. Tijuana Cartel have carved what is one of Australia most successful independent musical careers. They have spawned a sound that is truly unique and managed to convert a growing crowd into devoted fans. Their recent single release gained over 40, 000 YouTube hits in its first few days of release and the band have played at almost every major festival in Australia including a headline spot at Peats Ridge Festival over New Years. You can catch a glimpse of the new and improved Tijuana Cartel, at the Evelyn Hotel on Friday the 14th of June.

For a band that has been touring for so many years it seems amazing to hear new inspiration coming from such tour hardened musicians.

Various addictions and a fast paced life style were taking a toll on Tijuana Cartel. The boys from the band have reinvigorated themselves with a new outlook to music and new tracks to match.

"We'd almost forgotten about the music, " remarks Paul George, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist. "We got so caught up in this whirlwind of touring and late night antics that it was beginning to effect what we could achieve as musicians."

Daniel Gonzalez, the band's percussionist and manager says, for him, playing in front of a few thousand people can be a nerve wracking experience. "I found a few tequila shots could settle the nerves, but now I'm planning on reaching new heights in my playing by practising sobriety."

"At least on stage!" he adds with a smirk.




12 minutes ago
Greenroom Canberra presents AIRBOURNE
Friday, 26th July 2013
ANU Bar, Level 1, Building 20, Union Court, Acton, ACT

Airbourne are finally returning home to give us a firsthand serving of their crazy, high energy and speaker blowing album Black Dog Barking

The band will kick off the tour in their home town of Warrnambool, before heading to Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney before they take the stage at Splendour in the Grass.

 

Airbourne are making multiple major festival appearances across Europe and the UK before they return to Australia, including slots at Rock Im Park, Rock Am Ring, Sonisphere, Metalfest, Novarock and Download and their own headline tours across the world.

 

Black Dog Barking follows a hugely successful run with their 2010 album No Guts. No Glory. After a busy year so far, with months of writing, recording and their own headline tour in the US, Airbourne are taking their music home, with a small Aussie tour as a first taster for the new album.

 

Airbourne are also confirmed to perform at the Metal Hammer Awards Golden Gods Awards in the UK on June 17, where they are nominated for Best Live Band. The band picked up a Golden Gods award in 2008 for Best Debut Album for Runnin Wild.

 

The video for first single from Black Dog Barking has also recently been unveiled. Live it Up - has all you'd expect from an Airbourne clip; fast cars, lots of Marshall amps, girls and of course rock n roll.




12 minutes ago
Greenroom Canberra presents sleepmakeswaves
Friday, 21st June 2013
ANU Bar, Level 1, Building 20, Union Court, Acton, ACT

Sydney ambient/melodic post-rockers SLEEPMAKESWAVES have announced a massive national tour for June & July. Taking in 6 states (and 1 territory) the 'and so we played everything' tour will take the band's epic and climactic live show around the country, in their only headline tour for 2013.

The shows follow a massive 2012, which saw them tour Australia, the US and Europe; and pick up an ARIA nomination for their debut album, "...and so we destroyed everything."

sleepmakeswaves' moving instrumental rock has earned them a dedicated following and supports with major acts including Karnivool, 65daysofstatic and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.

Their jam-packed international touring schedule follows the success of their debut album which has been featured on national and international radio including triple j, the BBC and 7 weeks on CMJ's Top 200. It was also named in year-end lists including Drum Media and Sputnik.

Most recently, the band have released a collection of remixes, featuring contributions from 65daysofstatic, Rosetta, Kyson, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving, Serious Beak, Atlantis, Glasfrosch and Klue. The album is cheekily titled "...and then they remixed everything"

with the remixes from Kyson & 65daysosfstatic featuring on Triple J, FBi, RTR, 4zzz, PBS and community radio nationwide.

The latest remix to hit radio is True Vibe Nation member Klue's funky breakdown of 'to you they are birds, to me they are voices in the forest' which features the epic track converted into a danceable jam.

The aptly titled '...and so we played everything' tour will also see sleepmakeswaves premiering a host of fresh new material, following intense writing sessions over the past few months. With alternating sets each night and a brand new light show, this will be the band's only Australian headline tour of 2013 and comes ahead of further international touring announcements - and then finally, the recording of their much-anticipated second album.

sleepmakeswaves '...and so we played everything' Australian tour June/July 2013

supported by TIME & WEIGHT, A DRONE CODA and THE IANS




12 minutes ago
Escape Syndrome - Album Launch
Friday, 14th June 2013
ANU Bar, Level 1, Building 20, Union Court, Acton, ACT

Hailing from Canberra, the hard hitting 4-piece are currently putting the finishing touches on their third release 'King Catalyst'. This EP will be the latest showcase of the group's ability to blend their trademark aggressive sound with intricate and catchy hooks.

After 7 years, countless shows, and hours upon hours of studio time, Escape Syndrome are just beginning to scratch the surface.

The group entered the studio in late 2011 to begin recording the EP, with the goal of creating a release that was comparable to their live shows.

"We went into the studio with the goal to create that same pure, all-out energy in our recordings that we dedicate to every live show. With King Catalyst I believe we have achieved this. We have this monster of a sound with a real raw element that you don't hear in a lot of today's heavily produced recordings", explains frontman Matt Faulkner.

The latest single from the upcoming EP 'Shadows Part II' is a testament to this raw energy, and offers a great taste of things to come.

Supported by A CAYDELA LIE (Albury) and locals ZAWMBEEZ




12 minutes ago
sleepmakeswaves - '...and so we played everything' Australian Tour
Saturday, 29th June 2013
Cambridge Hotel

Sydney ambient/melodic post-rockers SLEEPMAKESWAVES have announced a massive national tour for June & July. Taking in 6 states (and 1 territory) the '...and so we played everything' tour will take the band's epic and climactic live show around the country, in their only headline tour for 2013.

The shows follow a massive 2012, which saw them tour Australia, the US and Europe; and pick up an ARIA nomination for their debut album, "...and so we destroyed everything."

sleepmakeswaves' moving instrumental rock has earned them a dedicated following and supports with major acts including Karnivool, 65daysofstatic and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. Their jam-packed international touring schedule follows the success of their debut album which has been featured on national and international radio including triple j, the BBC and 7 weeks on CMJ's Top 200. It was also named in year-end lists including Drum Media and Sputnik.

Most recently, the band have released a collection of remixes, featuring contributions from 65daysofstatic, Rosetta, Kyson, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving, Serious Beak, Atlantis, Glasfrosch and Klue. The album is cheekily titled "...and then they remixed everything" with the remixes from Kyson & 65daysosfstatic featuring on Triple J, FBi, RTR, 4zzz, PBS and community radio nationwide.

The latest remix to hit radio is True Vibe Nation member Klue's funky breakdown of 'to you they are birds, to me they are voices in the forest' which features the epic track converted into a danceable jam.

The aptly titled '...and so we played everything' tour will also see sleepmakeswaves premiering a host of fresh new material, following intense writing sessions over the past few months. With alternating sets each night and a brand new light show, this will be the band's only Australian headline tour of 2013 and comes ahead of further international touring announcements - and then finally, the recording of their much-anticipated second album.




12 minutes ago
The Red Paintings - 'You're Not One Of Them' Australian tour 2013
Thursday, 13th June 2013
Cambridge Hotel

Known for their incredible live performances, The Red Paintings are bringing an all-new stage show exclusively to Australia.

Based between Australia and Los Angeles, The Red Paintings are a five-piece orchestral art rock group (guitar, bass, drums, piano, cello & violin) who incorporate additional performance art features wherever possible. With elaborate staging, costumes, themes, painters and other artists, their shows combine sound and visuals to create a living canvas that stimulates the senses and minds of the audience.

Fresh from sold out shows across the US (as main support for popular punk group Mindless Self Indulgence) and the UK (with prog rockers The Pineapple Thief), as well as their own 40-date tour across the UK, Europe and USA, they now return to Australia off the back of their hit single & video for 'You're Not One Of Them' and the forthcoming release of their much-anticipated album The Revolution Is Never Coming.

The band is on the lookout for artists and human canvases to be part of their creative circus! Join them on stage painting to the music or offer your body to be painted. Email: artsubmissions@theredpaintings.com to submit 3 of your best artworks or your body, or check out www.facebook.com/TRPartistpage for more info and to see artworks created on tour around the world.

"TRP will change how you think about ANY live performance. They will take you on a journey into the future with a vibrant and visionary performance that is sure to impact your mind and senses alike!" - Time Off Magazine

"Their haunting lyrics and arrangements play games with your head until Stockholm syndrome finally creeps in. I couldn't blink, let alone tap my feet. By the encore I was totally f*cking mesmerized. These guys could have told me to have sex with the cigarette machine, and I would have, transformed out of all recognition." - Blunt Magazine

Video for 'You're Not One Of Them' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6NSmhxn9V0 Video for 'Streets Fell Into My Window' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=envyhuHX6n0  

Buy 'You're Not One Of Them' on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/youre-not-one-of-them-single/id632417624?uo=4

The Revolution Is Never Coming is out on June 7 through Bird's Robe Records/MGM

For more info, visit:
www.theredpaintings.com
www.facebook.com/theredpaintings
www.theredpaintings.bandcamp.com