In this issue: Demian, Clever Austin & Kirkis debut gig at The Workers Club, Dune set to launch single in Melbourne and Sydney, Mr. Maps out on short tour and more...
DEMIAN, CLEVER AUSTIN & KIRKIS DEBUT SHOW AT THE WORKERS CLUB
If rhythm’s your thing, get down to The Workers Club and check out the debut shows of Demian, Clever Austin and Kirkis. These bands feature some of Melbourne’s best musicians, including players from Hiatus Kaiyote and Gypsy and the Cat.
Thursday, July 19th
The Worker’s Club, Melbourne
Tickets: $7
DUNE “SHOESTRING” SINGLE LAUNCH SHOWS
Melbourne singer song-writer Dune will be releasing her debut single “Shoestring” at the end of July and is celebrating it with two special launch gigs in August. You may know Dune better as Jade MacRae, known for her work with The Sleepy Jackson and Phrase.
Thursday, 30th August
The Workers Club, Melbourne
Tickets available via: www.theworkersclub.com.au or (03) 9427 9198
Friday, 31st August
The Beresford Hotel, Sydney
Tickets through: www.merivale.com.au/upstairsberesford or (02) 8313 5000
MR MAPS TOUR AND RELEASE SPLIT 7” WITH HUNZ
Brisbane math-rockers Mr. Maps have released a split 7” with mates Hunz, featuring new tracks from both! It’s a great idea and it sports the sounds both bands are renowned for. To celebrate the record, Mr. Maps are heading down the east coast for a few shows.
Sydney
Thursday, 5th July @ FBi Social, w/Collarbones
Friday, 6th July @ Sabotage Club Night
Brisbane
Friday, 20th July @ Judith Wright Centre, w/Hunz
Saturday, 11th August @ Tym's Guitar's (in-store - all-ages)
Melbourne
Thursday, 2nd August @ T.B.C.
Friday, 3rd August @ Gasometer w/Hazards of Swimming Naked
IAMLOVEPROOF “ATACAMA” SINGLE LAUNCH SHOW
International Songwriting Competition finalists iamloveproof are launching their new single “Atacama” at The Workers Club next month! With heavy 90s vibes running through their tunes, iamloveproof are a great new band to be keeping an eye on! If you’re in Melbourne on the 12th, why not get down and check them out?
Thursday, 12th July
The Workers Club, Melbourne
KILL CITY CREEPS HEADLINING THE VANGUARD
Kill City Creeps are going to be playing their reuniting headline show in Sydney in August! Celebrating the return of their keys player, the show at The Vanguard will be the band’s first headline gig in some time. Kill City Creeps are going to be supported by Peep Tempel and The Harlots from Melbourne, both bands who are currently enjoying successes on radio at the moment.
Saturday, 11th August
The Vanguard, Sydney
Tickets: $8.00
Doors: 7:00pm
CASINO RUMBLERS, BATFOOT! & NUDIST COLONIES OF THE WORLD
Three smashing bands are set to perform at the Townie in Newtown next week – if you’re into psychobilly, punk and some dirty rock fun, this is one for you. Casino Rumblers, the psychobilly rockers out of Sydney will be leading the night of debauchery, followed by punk octet Batfoot!, who’ve just released their debut record. Rounding out the bill is Nudist Colonies of the World, bringing some melodic punk tones to the mix.
Friday, 6th July
Town Hall Hotel, Newtown
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 9:00pm
RIVER OF SNAKES, THE WALK ON BY & SPACE TICKET AT THE LANSDOWNE
It may be scheduled for Friday the 13th, but don’t let superstition get in the way of you and some live tunes! The Lansdowne will be showcasing three bands in noise-punk act River of Snakes, Sydney post-punk rockers The Walk On By and the grunge styles of Space Ticket. Another free show, what more incentive does one need?
Friday, 13th July
Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 8:00pm
COUNTERFEIT ACOUSTIC: WOODY GUTHRIE TRIBUTE NIGHT
Cadence Commotions presents the 24th Counterfeit tribute night, celebrating the 100th birthday of the legendary Woody Guthrie. 12 acts including Subtle Vagrants, Foxtrot and The Sweet Jelly Rolls will be covering the troubadour’s songs from the afternoon into the night.
Sunday, 15th July
The Green Room Lounge, Enmore
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 5:00pm
LIME CORDIALE LAUNCHING DEBUT EP AT THE STANDARD
Sydney based quartet Lime Cordiale have finished recording their debut EP Faceless Cat and to celebrate, are launching it at The Standard in July! The band a renowned around Sydney for their energy and switch up of many pop styles, spanning many different genres; the gig is set to be an electrifying launch for the band!
Saturday, 7th July
The Standard, Sydney
Tickets: $10.00/$15.00 through www.moshtix.com.au
GEORGIA FAIR RETURNING TO THE STANDARD WITH FULL BAND
Georgia Fair have been impressing audiences all over recently, after scoring the national support slot on Lisa Mitchell’s recent Heavenly Sounds church tour. Next Friday, the band are returning to the stage for a special headlining show at The Standard – if you weren’t able to catch them over the past few months, make sure you get down there to check them out!
Friday, 6th July
The Standard, Sydney
TWERPS ANNOUNCE MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY SHOWS
Twerps will be bringing their loveable pop stylings back to Australian after huge bout of touring in the US, including a run of shows at SXSW. Since they’ve been home, Twerps have been hiding out in the studio working on their new material, some of which they’ll be showcasing live at these special gigs. The band have invited Peak Twins, Full Ugly, Bushwalking and The Stevens to support them at these gigs, making each bill most definitely an exciting night of music to look forward to!
Friday, 3rd August
Tote Hotel, Melbourne
w. Peak Twins + Full Ugly
Tickets: $14.00 + bf through www.oztix.com.au
Doors: 8:00pm
Saturday, 4th August
Tote Hotel, Melbourne
w. Bushwalking + The Stevens
Tickets: $14.00 + bf through www.oztix.com.au
Doors: 8:30pm
Saturday, 11th August
Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
Guests TBA
Tickets: $14.00 + bf through www.moshtix.com.au
Doors: 8:00pm
