In this issue: Art of Sleeping launching new EP in Melbourne, Esther Holt launches her debut EP, Tina Arena returns for two performances in Melbourne and Sydney, Counterfeit Tribute Night: Top Ten 90s and more!
Art of Sleeping EP launch in Melbourne
Brisbane’s Art of Sleeping are getting ready to launch their new EP ‘Like a Thief’ in Melbourne tomorrow night. Head down and show your support towards local Aussie bands!
Tuesday November 27th | Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
With Vance Joy and Neda
Esther Holt launches her debut EP 'Countless Verse'
Esther Holt has finally branched out from being in the indie-folk group Snowy Belfast and is now ready to launch her debut EP called Countless Verse.
For your chance to hear Esther and her band singing songs off Countless Verse for the first time, head down to the Ding Dong Lounge on the 15th of December.
Saturday 15th December | Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
With Tessa and the Typecast
Tina Arena comes back to Australia for two performances in Melbourne and Sydney
Earlier this year, Tina Arena performed at three sold out shows in Melbourne, and four sold out shows in Sydney. Now, Tina Arena will be returning next year for another two shows in Melbourne and Sydney.
Anthony Callea toured alongside Tina Arena at her previous shows, and will be joining her once again. Her band will also join her again, along with an orchestra led by Nicholas Buc.
Tickets on sale 9am, Friday 30th November
Ticket prices from $99 - $147 *transaction fees apply.
Tuesday February 12th 2013 | Hamer Hall, Melbourne
www.ticketmaster.com.au // 136 100
www.artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183
Tuesday February 26th 2013 | State Theatre, Sydney
www.ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 139 588
Counterfeit Tribute Night: Top Ten 90s
Counterfeit Tribute Night is back for their twenty-seventh night! This time they’re playing tribute to the 90s! There will be 14 acts, featuring performances by: Hilsden, Wand Erection, The Seizure Procedure, Rex Havoc Banned, Mineral Trupenfridge, Ununseptium, Come Up Smiling, The Blarney Stoners, MC Krimmy, DuChamps Child, Through a Glass Scarlet-ly, Bella Voltaire, The Fanny Scratchers and Cassady Maddox.
They will be paying tribute to songs by; Nirvana, RATM, Spice Girls, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Midnight Oil, U2, Silverchair, Lenny Kravitz, REM, Coolio, Radiohead and more.
Saturday December 1st | Lansdowne Hotel
Cnr City Rd & Broadway, Chippendale
FREE ENTRY / 7pm
$5/$10 bar bites and street food till 10pm
Rick Fights launches 'Fights'
Rick Fights will be launching his debut Fights on December 8th, and will be supported by a buffet of local talent, such as; Fig, Martyr Privates, Kitchen’s Floor & Bust.
Saturday December 8th | The Primitive Room, Spring Hill
101 Leichardt St Spring Hill
With Fig, Martyr Privates, Kitchen’s Floor & Bust
Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark playing at Espy
DJ Nu-Mark was a member of Jurassic 5, but since their breakup in 2006, he has been venturing off on his own adventure. Nu-Mark has appeared in several documentaries, and on several TV shows such as David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson.
DJ Nu-Mark is known for using children’s music toys to contribute to his DJ set, and if you head to the Espy Gershwin Room you’ll get to see him as he works his magic.
Saturday December 29th | Espy Gershwin Room
With Psyde Projects, Low Budget and Ms Butt
FREE ENTRY
The Cuban Brothers return to the Espy
The Cuban Brothers consist of Miguel Mantovani, Archerio Mantovani and Kengo San. Born in the prime time of the seventies, The Cuban Brothers are ready to blow you away with their live show.
Did I mention it’s free? Because it totally is. So put on your dancing shoes, get ready to boogie.
Friday January 4th 2013 | Espy Front Bar
With special guests
FREE ENTRY
Mustered Courage at the Workers Club
Melbourne’s very own Mustered Courage have spent the year playing at major festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster and Wintermoon, just to name a few.
The boys took a break from the stage so they could finish recording their sophomore album in October. Mustered Courage will now be performing at The Workers Club and sharing songs off their forthcoming album.
Joining Mustered Courage will be John Flanagan & the Begin Agains, and the Drooling Mouths of Mephis.
Bring your flannel and get ready for a day filled with some killer bluegrass tunes.
Sunday December 16th | The Workers Club
Doors 1:30pm
$10 ENTRY
Dust Tones 7th Birthday Celebration
Dust Tones are celebrating their 7th birthday, and are inviting you to come celebrate with them!
DJ Kentaro will be headlining the celebration, alongside Mike Who, Typhonic, Frenzie and Bentley. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate everything that’s come out of Dust Tones over the past seven years.
Sunday December 9th | Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets $25 +bf
www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/dj-kentaro-jp/61932
Flyying Colours First Headline Show
Flyying Colours will be doing their first headline show, and you’ll be able to catch it this weekend; Saturday December 1st at Yah Yahs in Melbourne. With a killer line up and free entry, you can’t go wrong.
Saturday December 1st | Yah Yahs, Melbourne
With Warmth Crashes In, Ovals and The Laughing Leaves
8pm // FREE ENTRY
Grinspoon playing at The Gov
Earlier this year in September, Grinspoon released their seventh studio album Black Rabbits. Now it’s time for them to tour again in celebration!
Grinspoon will be playing shows around Australia for Big Day Out 2013, and will be coming back in March to give ‘Black Rabbits’ the recognition it deserves. Don’t miss out on getting tickets!
March 21st 2013 | The Gov, Adelaide
With special guests
Tickets: $35 + bf
Doors open at 7:30pm
www.moshtix.com.au // www.thegov.com.au // www.venuetix.com.au
Cordrazine return for one show only
Cordrazine are coming back for one show only! Last year Cordrazine released the long awaited sophomore album Always Coming Down, which was a decade after their first album!
Seeing as this is their only show, tickets will no doubt sell out before you know it. After this special show, you may not get to see them for many years to come, so don’t miss this opportunity.
Thursday December 20th | Northcote Social Club
Tickets: $20 + bf // www.northcotesocialclub.com
$25 at the door if available
Doors open at 8pm
The Stax on Soul Xmas Party
The Stax on Soul Revue Band had brilliant success at previous events, they’ve continued to keep their groove and work together. The band consists of Matt Green, Grant Cummerford, Brendan MacMahon, Peter Punk, Danny McKenna and Dynamo Horns. Special guests for the Christmas part includes local talent from Melbourne such as Kylie Auldist, Suzannah Espie, Wayne Jury, Ian Collard and more.
Book now for this funky festive special!
Saturday December 22nd | The Flying Saucer Club
Tickets: $30 + bf (reserved seats) // $23 + bf (general admission // $25 (door sales)
Bookings: www.flyingsauceerclub.com.au // 03 9528 3600
Doors open at 7pm for dinner
Doors open at 8pm for show
Show starts at 8:40pm
