In this issue: The Crump Cake Orchestra are set to play at the Nexus Centre in Adelaide, the Espy will play host to an array of fabulous tribute gigs, The Cherry Poppin' Daddies will be making their way to The Gov and more!
CRUMP CAKE ORCHESTRA PLAYING NEXUS CENTRE IN ADELAIDE
Bringing their hot and funky grooves through Adelaide in October is the Crump Cake Orchestra! The 18 piece funk/hip-hop big band is set to create a buzz around town like no other when they present “Beat Feast” at the Nexus Centre on October 6. The Crump Cake Orchestra burst onto the Adelaide scene during the 2012 Fringe Festival to rave reviews and the good times have just kept rolling since their debut appearance!
Saturday, October 6th
Nexus Centre, Lion Arts Complex, Adelaide
Tix – http://www.crumpcake.com/beat-feast.html // $15 on the door
FREE TRIBUTE BAND SHOW AT THE ESPY IN OCTOBER!
Avid fans of Cold Chisel are in for a treat next month when Melbourne-based tribute band Gold Chisel in the Gershwin Room! The band takes punters on a full musical journey that will have the room singing along and dancing to all of Chisel’s hits. Supports are in the form of Basketcase, a three-piece Green Day concept band and Van Hagar, a Van Halen tribute act.
Friday, October 5th
The Espy, Melbourne
FREE ENTRY
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES SET TO PLAY AT THE GOV IN ADELAIDE
The original kings of ska rock and roll are returning to The Gov! The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies will be returning to the Adelaide venue for another round of high energy shows this November. Supported by Adelaide’s own swing and rockabilly bands Lucky Seven and The Satellites, this line up of fabulous music is sure to pump the crowd up and get every head bopping, and everybody shaking.
Sunday, November 4th
The Gov, Adelaide
Doors – 7:30pm
Tix – www.moshtix.com.au // www.thegov.com.au // www.venuetix.com.au ($46 + BF)
MISS LITTLE LAUNCHING NEW SINGLE IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY
The amazing Miss Little is set to launch her new track “Years” in both Sydney and Melbourne over the coming week! The artist has been described as a ‘breath of fresh air’ amongst the latest batch of singer-songwriters and has been building quite the loyal following with her unique and fun music. Supports for the “Years” single launch shows come in the form of April Maze, Brian Campeau and Brendan Maclean.
Thursday, September 20th
FBi Social, Sydney
w/ April Maze, Brian Campeau
Doors – 8pm
Tix - $10
Wednesday, September 26th
The Grace Darling, Melbourne
w/ April Maze, Brendan Maclean
Doors – 8:30pm
Tix - $10
MANHATTAN JINX, VALIANT JONES & BEFORE THE AFTERMATH AT THE ED CASTLE
Manhattan Jinx have recently released a debut album which was received warmly and in October, the band will be bringing these much raved about sounds to the stage at The Ed Castle. Playing alongside the likes of Valiant Jones, who are fresh from launching their debut record Departure, and Before The Aftermath, this is definitely a rock gig not to be missed!
Friday, October 26th
The Ed Castle, Adelaide
GEORGIA FIELDS FOR OCTOBER SINGLE LAUNCH AT THE EMPRESS HOTEL
Following on from her sold out gig at The Famous Spiegeltent, Georgia Fields has returned with a new single in “Snakes & Ladders”. In celebrating the release of the single, Fields will be playing an official launch gig at The Empress Hotel next month with her band. Elephant Eyes and Major Chord will be support Fields and co on the night!
Saturday, October 6th
The Empress Hotel, Melbourne
Doors – 8:30pm
Tix - $15
DICK DIVER RETURNING TO SYDNEY IN OCTOBER
Melbourne’s Dick Diver will be returning to Sydney for his first show in the city for 2012 next month, headlining a packed bill of local favourites at FBi Social. The Melbourne four piece have produced some seriously exciting and rare music in a blend of 70s punk, scratchy 90s indie rock and just about everything else to be associated with both genres. They will be joined by Bed Wettin’ Bad Boys, Beef Jerk and Yard Duty.
Saturday, October 13th
FBi Social, Sydney
Doors – 8pm
Tix - $12 on the door
CMX (COMMIX) PERFORMING AT THE SHAPE BAR IN PERTH
Anyone who was listening to electronic/drum and bass music in 2007 will remember the release of Commix’s debut record, Call To Mind. The Cambridge duo’s place in drum and bass history was assured from the opening bars of the record and from then, their status as electronic producers to be watched was confirmed. Now, with a new sound and their sophomore album in the works, Commix are taking the next step in musical maturation; changing their name to CMX, the duo is promoting a new style of music, less reliant on samples and the familiar drum and bass formula.
Thursday, September 19th
Shape Bar, Perth
Tix – www.shapebar.com.au or $15 on the door
BIG DADDY KANE PLAYING THE ESPY ON FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Big Daddy Kane, the New York MC who undisputedly defined the term ‘lyricist’ in the world of hip-hop will be coming to Australia in October! The artist, along with many other things, became known for his innovative live performances and his writing partnership with Biz Markie. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled golden age rappers, Big Daddy Kane is sure to put on one hell of a show!
Thursday, October 4th
The Espy, Melbourne
Tix – www.espy.com.au ($49 + BF)
SWANS PERFORMING AT THE CORNER HOTEL NEXT FEBRUARY
Seminal New York no-wave band Swan will be back in the country in February 2013 for All Tomorrow’s Parties, and have announced a headlining show at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne to accompany their appearance at the ATP event! Although the show is still a while off, this is expected to be massive, so make sure you secure your tickets ASAP!
Friday, February 15th
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS SINGLE LAUNCH AT THE WORKERS CLUB
The Fearless Vampire Killers will soon be launching their new single “Mexico” down the east coast; the first track from the band’s forthcoming sophomore LP, “Mexico” is an upbeat song documenting ‘the neglected desire of a fading man to travel to his childhood dreamland’. Check the band showcasing the new material and no doubt some other tasters from the second record at their show at the Workers Club in October!
Saturday, October 6th
The Workers Club, Melbourne
Doors – 8:30pm
Tix – www.theworkersclub.com.au
THE RETURN OF THE VOODOO SHEIKS THE FLYING SAUCE CLUB IN SEPTEMBER
Joe Camilleri and John McCall are joining forces for a big band extravaganza set to blow your minds with ‘The Return of the Voodoo Sheiks’! The old school rhythm and blues big band will explore the blues side of jazz as it mixes up a brew of Louis Jordan and Stray Cats with a bit of mystery in there as well to keep you dancing the afternoon away!
Sunday, September 23rd
The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick
Doors – 3pm
Tix – www.flyngsaucerclub.com.au // $20 on the door
