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Daz Chandler - Daniel Kitson

August 25th 2008 05:47

Quite a good deal of out and out fun from hostess with the mostess; I like to call her Dazzle, but really it's Daz Chandler doing her usual wonderful best interviewing a comedian notorious for being difficult to interview.

Notice he (Daniel Kitson) is delightedly streaming out all sorts of insightful insights into himself as a natural chap rather than living up to the oft uber serious reports that suggest he hates being interviewed.

Great work!!

More of Daz Chandler's work can be heard by going to the podcasts at Sydney's 2SER FM, one of the greater sized and resourced community radio stations in New South Wales, Australia.

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The Temper Trap

August 18th 2008 12:18

T H E T E M P E R T R A P
SWEET DISPOSITION SINGLE LAUNCHES

Respected Melbourne four piece The Temper Trap return to the live front to celebrate the release of their latest single, Sweet Disposition, taken from their forthcoming debut album. Recently recorded in Melbourne with esteemed UK producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) the record’s rich and sophisticated soundscapes are nothing short of epic.

The band have emerged from the recording session as a tight knit creative force, producing a dynamic single that is a giant leap from their earlier EP of two years ago and undeniably delivers on all of their promise.

The single launches are the beginning of a massive twelve months ahead for the boys with a busy summer touring schedule of festivals and overseas shows confirmed.

The Temper Trap will have a limited edition 12" available at these shows with remixes from such underground luminaries as Curtis Vodka (Bjork, Silversun Pickups, Kid Sister) and Pocketknife (Spank Rock, David Bowie, Feist, Sufjan Stevens) for this release.

TOUR DATES:

Sat Sept 20 – The Toff - Melbourne

Sun Sept 21 – The Toff - Melbourne

Thu Sept 25 – Oxford Art Factory - Sydney

Fri Sept 26 – ANU Bar - ACT

Thu Oct 2 – Troubador - Brisbane

Fri Oct 3 – Sound Lounge - Gold Coast

Sat Oct 17 – Rocket Bar - Adelaide

Tickets on sale this Friday August 23

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NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD

July 24th 2008 00:44

MATURE CONTENT

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BEATS WORKING Tour Dates

July 23rd 2008 04:22

BEATS WORKING
ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES

Best way to describe Beats Working? Spontaneous, orchestrated, brilliant, yet unpredictable!

If you don’t know who Beats Working are, they are a fresh new band that take the definition of hip hop to a whole new level, attracting the attention of industry heavyweights and record labels as well as building a solid local following.

Beats Working is a musical collaboration between Handsome Dan, (Dan Leaver) JB aka 1 (James Branson -previously Kid Confucius), with MC Mullut, (Tullum Delaney) and DJ Helmy (Tim Helmy) who have been feverishly brewing in a basement in the hills surrounding Coffs Harbour since early 2007.

Taking inspiration from a diverse range of artists such as Oz hip hop stalwarts like The Hoods and the Herd, to American pioneers like The Roots and Gnarls Barkley, through to the whole spectrum of pop music such as The Beatles and Goldfrapp. Beats Working are constantly crossing genres blending hip hop with a few cheeky samples that even Mum remembers.

Set for release on July 30 through Obese Records, the band’s debut, Harbour Drive, is set to take them to a whole new national audience. Across 14 magnificent tracks, Beats Working create a sound that is instantly recognisable, setting funk, soul, and pop on a collision course with ambitious lyrics, solid string and brass sections and dynamic arrangements. They are lyrically clever covering numerous aspects of life like parties, women, highs, lows and everything that encompasses the life of a twenty something in Australia. Musically, Beats Working have developed their own patented sound that nods its roots in traditional Aussie hip hop (Mad Sip and Exercise) but isn't afraid to be different and expand its versatility and potential; a la mashed up experimental soul (The Piece, One More Reason), orchestral hip hop (Confessions of a Mallrat, Devil's Food) and even some alternative country and rock (first single Hey Lena with guitarist Phil Emmanuel). Previous Triple J single, Exercise has already shown potential, being shortlisted from 250 entrants, in the top 5 of the wotnext.com competition, a nationwide initiative led by Kram from Spiderbait to search for Australia's top unsigned talent.

In under 12 months, Beats Working have built a strong and loyal fan base in Newcastle and the North Coast, headlined their own shows from Coffs to Thredbo and impressively supported the best Oz hip hop business such as The Herd, Casual Projects, Nikkita & The Tongue, Pegz & DJ Bonez, Scott Burns & A-Love. The band also played at ‘the sold out, Groovin The Moo Festival (Maitland, April 2008) alongside Katalyst, Resin Dogs and The Presets.

While some bands may prefer to specialise in one sound, the musically ambitious collective of Beats Working take it a step further. Whether dishing up an energetic live set or wafting through your home stereo their quick- witted rhythms and rhymes are guaranteed to make you bounce!

“Blending a clever mix of upbeat influences, they’re set to join the growing ranks of Aussie beat-meisters to successfully assault mainstream charts… sharp beats and rhythms that make a bee-line for the central nervous system…Original and imaginative…” (Forte Mag #427)

Beats Working debut album, Harbour Drive, in-stores July 30 through Handsome Records/Obese Records

Upcoming Shows:

21 – 25 Jul - Schuss Bar, Thredbo

27 Jul - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle w/ Drapht, Thundermentals, Scott Burns & Mathmatics
15 Aug - Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour

29 Aug - Uber, Brisbane w/ Drapht

6 Sept - Revolver, Melbourne w/ Spit Syndicate

13 Sept - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle w/ Spit Syndicate

19 Sept - UTS Loft Bar: Proper 11, Sydney w/ Dialectrix, Killa Queenz & more TBA

10 Oct - Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour

25 Oct - Village Fair Festival, Bathurst

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Black Francis in OZ

July 21st 2008 09:36

BLACK FRANCIS
GIVING AUSTRALIA A HAND IN 2008

It's rare for a musician to hold an influence in the music world for over twenty years. It's rare for a musician to excel as frontman in one of the most respected bands of all time, and solo artist in their own right. But Black Francis has, which is why it gives The Frontier Touring Company great pleasure to confirm that Black Francis will headline shows in Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne this September/October - his first in over a decade.

This tour will see Black Francis perform in support of his two most recent releases; 2007's Bluefinger (out now through Shock) and 2008's mini-album Svn Fngrs (out now through Shock). Boisterous and meticulous, Bluefinger and Svn Fngrs have announced to the world that Black Francis' songwriting and performance skills are as potent as ever.

Bluefinger - speculated to be the material originally ear-marked for the Pixies' new record - sees Black Francis at the top of his game. Dutch artist Herman Brood - the man widely considered to be the epitome of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll - is heavily referenced through the album, continuing Black Francis' penchant for expressing his unique take on the world.

Of the album, the NME gushed: The unlikely, ghoulish inspiration of a dead Dutch pop star has forced Pixies' frontman Frank Black into making his finest album since the demise of his influential '90s alt.rockers.

Bluefinger marks an artistic rebirth for the king of quiet/loud Mojo

On Bluefinger, it sounds like the Pixies' fantastic reunion shows have allowed Black to finally shed his ambivalence about rocking out. So he does. Rolling Stone

Bluefinger is the best overall solo record Black has released in a long time Pitchfork

It's been over a decade since Black Francis last played headline shows in Australia. Tickets to see Black Francis play as part of the Pixies in 2007 sold out in a frenzy. You don’t need svn fngrs to figure out what the equation will be in 2008.

Tickets are on sale Wednesday 30 July.

Pre-sale tickets will be available from noon AEST Monday 28 July.

Please head to Frontier Touring for further details.

BLACK FRANCIS
AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008

Tickets on sale Wednesday 30 July

Sunday 28 September Metropolis, Fremantle

Moshtix 1300 438 849

Monday 29 September HQ Complex, Adelaide

Venue*Tix (08) 8225 8888

Wednesday 1 October Arena, Brisbane

Ticketek 132 849; Arena Online 1300 762 545

Thursday 2 October Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Ticketek 132 849

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LUCINDA Williams' new album

July 21st 2008 08:44

LUCINDA WILLIAMS NEW ALBUM
LITTLE HONEY
TO BE RELEASED BY LOST HIGHWAY ON OCTOBER 11

Lost Highway will release Little Honey, the new album from three-time Grammy Award-winner Lucinda Williams on October 11.

Little Honey is Williams' ninth studio album and easily her most eclectic in a recording career that began in 1978.

After 30 years of writing, performing and recording, Williams is in the middle of her most prolific period to date. In February of 2007, Williams released the Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed West. Just over a year later Williams returns with new sounds, familiar styles, new friends, renewed optimism and thought-provoking sentiment on Little Honey.

The 13-songs on Little Honey showcase all of the elements that have made Williams one of the most celebrated living songwriters. She revives the spirit of the delta on Heaven Blues, emanates beauty and heartache on The Knowing, duets with Elvis Costello on the classic mini-drama Jailhouse Tears, sings poetry atop subtle horns on the epic Rarity, and exudes the country blues on Circles And X's, which she wrote in 1985. Williams dives deeper into her rock roots than ever on tracks such as the album’s opener Real Love, the intense, raw power of Honey Bee and the grand crescendos of Little Rock Star, where she draws on her personal wisdom from experience in a sincere letter to younger artists who walk the fine line between success and self-destruction.

Little Honey was produced by Eric Liljestrand, who engineered Williams' West, and Tom Overby. Along with Costello, Little Honey features guest vocals by Matthew Sweet, Suzanna Hoffs, Jim Lauderdale, Tim Easton and the legendary Charlie Louvin. Williams is backed by her solid road band Buick 6, which includes mainstay Doug Pettibone on guitar, with David Sutton (bass) and former Eels' members Chet Lyster (guitar) and Butch Norton (drums). Keyboardist Rob Burger, who also played on West returns for the Little Honey sessions.

LUCINDA WILLIAMS – LITTLE HONEY - OUT OCTOBER 11

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Lamplight heading to Popkomm

July 20th 2008 12:15

LAMPLIGHT
FRIDAY AUGUST 15th at the
NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB
with JORDIE LANE and THE SPOILS

Lamplight the album was released by Lamplight the band, at the end of March at a sold out launch at Melbourne's Northcote Social Club, a few weeks later, the first single Ship in A Bottle reached # 1 on Triple J’s Unearthed Charts.

Next, Lamplight conquer performances in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney and begin to prepare for what will no doubt be their hometown show of the year on 15 August, to finish their Ship In A Bottle Tour.

While preparing for this cracker of a gig they have been invited to represent Australia at Popkomm, Berlin in October.

They are now also on standby to perform at Reeperbahn Festival and Iceland Airwaves Festival with the aim of taking it as far as they can this year - why not ? It seems to be their destiny.

Since the release of their self titled album just months ago, Lamplight have become one of the new Australian bands to watch, as they quickly continue to climb the music industry ladder.

Jump on the boat that Lamplight have created, and catch their last date of the Ship In A Bottle Tour (if you are in Melbourne).

Lamplight by Lamplight is out now through VITAMIN RECORDS

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ASH GRUNWALD

July 18th 2008 02:51

ASH GRUNWALD
FISH OUT OF WATER

NATIONAL TOUR

Ash Grunwald is back, all set to deliver his most adventurous & exciting release yet; the full length studio album FISH OUT OF WATER, in stores August 30. The album, which he collaborated on with respected beats master Countbounce from TZU features an exhilarating hybrid of musical styles, infused with beats and grooves, junkyard percussion, scorching riffs and Grunwald's trademark deep and strong vocal that is bound to impress and delight fans of quality music.

The Devil Called Me A Liar, the first single from the album, is a live favorite for Grunwald, featuring a grappling guitar riff that arose out of a particularly productive jam session. Producer Countbounce's description of Ash is that he’s an enthralling riff writer.

Fans of Ash Grunwald will already be familiar with his strong sense of musical adventure, and with Fish Out Of Water he has truly let his hair down, pushed all the boundaries and let rip in a major way. The upshot? A career highlight. And further proof that this Australian performer is bringing blues and roots to a whole new generation.

Triple J seem to agree, adding the track to rotation, and coming onboard to co-present Grunwald's upcoming national tour, which kicks off late August in Darwin before heading to WA, and then across to the East coast thru September and October. Tickets on sale now.

FISH OUT OF WATER WILL BE IN STORES SATURDAY AUGUST 30

NATIONAL TOUR DATES

WED 20 AUG DARWIN FESTIVAL
THU 21 AUG DIVERS CAMP TAVERN With Saritah
Cable Beach, Broome Ph: 08) 9193 6066
Tix $20 presale from Chinatown Music 9192 1443 or venue $25 @ door if not sold out
Doors open 6pm

FRI 22 AUG
FLY BY NIGHT With Saritah 1 Holdsworth St, Fremantle Ph: 08) 9430 5976
Tix$20 bf presale BOCS Ticketing 78 Records or $25 @ door if not sold out Doors open 8pm

SAT 23 AUG
CHARLES HOTEL With Saritah 509 Charles St, Nth Perth Ph: 08) 9444 1051
Tix$20 bf presale BOCS Ticketing 78 Records or $25 @ door if not sold out Doors open 8pm

SUN 24 AUG
REDCLIFFE ON THE MURRAY With Saritah 41 Sanctuary Dr, Pinjarra
Ph: 9531 3894 Tix: $20 presale from the venue or $20 at door if not sold out Doors open 3pm

WED 27 AUG
FREEMASONS HOTEL With Saritah 79 Marine Tce, Geraldton Ph: 9964 3457
Tix: $20 presale from the venue / $25 @ door if not sold out Doors open 7pm

THURS 28 AUG
KARRATHA TAVERN With Saritah 22603 Bond Pl, Karratha Ph: 91444 4641
Tix $25 presale from the venue / $30@ door if not sold out Doors open 8pm

FRI 29 AUG
ESPLANADE HOTEL With Saritah
Marine Tce, Busselton Ph: 9752 3522
Tix $15 bf Blue 62 Records Busselton Ph: 9752 3522 / $20 @ door if not sold out Doors open 8pm

SAT 30 AUG

SETTLERS TAVERN

With Saritah

114 Bussel Hwy, Margaret River

Tix $15 bf Swell Sounds Margaret River Ph: 9757 2162 / $20 @ door if not sold out

Doors open 8pm

WED 3 SEPT

LIVE AT LIZOTTE’S

With Last Town Chorus

www.lizottes.com.au

Lot 3 Avoca Drive Kincumber

Tickets available from the venue (02) 4368 2017

Doors open 6pm

THURS 4 SEPT

WOLLONGONG UNI BAR

With Last Town Chorus

www.uow.edu.au-unicentre

Northfields Ave, WOLLONGONG

Tickets $15 bf for members, $18 bf for non members from Unicentre (02) 4221 8050, www.bigtix.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 7.30pm

FRI 5 SEPT

ANU BAR

With Last Town Chorus

Sullivan’s Creek Rd, ACTON

Tickets $20 from www.ticketek.com & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SAT 6 SEPT

METRO THEATRE (licensed all ages)

With Ray Mann Three & Last Town Chorus

www.metrotheatre.com.au

624 George St SYDNEY

Tickets $20 bf from www.metrotheatre.com.au and www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SUN 7 SEPT

THE BREWERY

With Last Town Chorus

www.qwb.com.au

150 Wharf Road, NEWCASTLE

Tickets $20 bf from www.bigtix.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8.30pm

WED 10 SEPT

STATION RESORT

With Last Town Chorus

Snowy River Way, JINDABYNE

Tickets $15 bf from the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8.30pm

THU 11 SEPT

KINROSS WOOLSHED

With Last Town Chorus

47 Old Sydney Rd, THURGOONA

www.kinrosswoolshed.com.au

Tickets $18 bf from the venue (02) 6043 1155 & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 7pm

FRI 12 SEPT

THE HI-FI

With The Sunshine Band & Last Town Chorus

125 Swanston Street, Melbourne

www.thehifi.com.au

Tickets $20 bf from the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8.30pm

SAT 13 SEPT

THE GOV (Over 18 only)

With Last Town Chorus

www.thegov.com.au

59 Port Road, HINDMARSH

Tickets $20 from the venue (08) 8340 0744 www.venuetix.com.au, www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

WED 17 SEPT

O’DOWD’S IRISH PUB

www.myspace.com/odowdsirishpub

100 Williams St, ROCKHAMPTON

Tickets $15 bf from www.moshtix.com & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

THU 18 SEPT

MAGNUMS HOTEL

www.magnumshotel.com.au

366 Shute Harbour Rd, AIRLIE BEACH

Tickets $18 bf from the venue (07 4955 5444) & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 9pm

FRI 19 SEPT

BOMBAY ROCK

www.bombayrock.com.au

719 Flinders St, TOWNSVILLE

Tickets $18 bf from the venue (07 4724 2800), www.moshtix.com & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 7.30pm

SAT 20 SEPT

BROTHER’S LEAGUE CLUB CAIRNS

www.brotherscairns.com.au

99 - 105 Anderson St, MANUNDA

Tickets $18 bf from the venue (07 4053 1053), www.moshtix.com & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SUN 21 SEPT

ANDERGROVE TAVERN

www.andergrovetavern.com.au

64 Andergrove Rd, ANDERGROVE

Tickets $18 bf from the venue 07 4955 5444, www.moshtix.com & www.theatlasagency.com

Door open 6pm

THU 25 SEPT

HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN

With Mick Hart

Johnson St BYRON BAY

Tickets $20 bf available from venue (02) 6685 6454, ABC shop Ballina, Music Bizarre Lismore, & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 9pm

FRI 26 SEPT

THE TIVOLI

With Mick Hart

www.thetivoli.net.au

52 Costin St FORTITUDE VALLEY

Tickets $22 bf from www.ticketek.com

Doors open 7 pm

SAT 27 SEPT

THE COOLANGATTA HOTEL

With Mick Hart

www.thecoolyhotel.com.au

Cnr Warner Street & Marine Parade, COOLANGATTA

Tickets $20 bf via the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SUN 28 SEPT

SANDS TAVERN

With Mick Hart

39 Plaza Parade, MAROOCHYDORE

Tickets are $20 bf from venue (07) 5443 7944, www.moshtix.com.au, & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 7.30pm

THU 2 OCT

REPUBLIC BAR & CAFE

www.republicbar.com

299 Elizabeth St, NORTH HOBART

Tickets $20 from the venue (03) 6234 6954 & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

FRI 3 OCT

SIROCCO’S

64 Wilmot Street, BURNIE

Tickets $18 bf from the venue (03) 6431 3133, Collectors Corner Venue, &

www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SAT 4 OCT

BATMAN FAWKNER

35-39 Cameron Street, LAUNCESTON

Tickets $18 bf from The Venue (03) 63317222, Mojo music, & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SUN 5 OCT

THE LEWISHAM TAVERN

46 Scenic Dr, LEWISHAM

Tickets from the venue (03) 6265 8144

Doors open 3pm

WED 8 OCT

THE LOFT

With Mick Hart

58 Liebig St, WARRNAMBOOL

Tickets $18 bf (03) 55610995 & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

THU 9 OCT

KAROVA LOUNGE

www.karovalounge.com

Cnr Field and Camp St, BALLARAT

Tickets $18 bf from the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

FRI 10 OCT

RUBY’S LOUNGE

With Mick Hart

www.rubyslounge.com.au

1648 Burwood Highway, BELGRAVE

Tickets $18 bf from www.moshtix.com & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

SAT 11 OCT

PENINSULA LOUNGE

With Mick Hart

www.peninsulalounge.com.au

475 Moorooduc Highway, MOOROODUC

Tickets $18 bf from the venue (03) 59 788717 & www.theatlasagency.com

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The Grates “TEETH LOST, HEARTS WON”

July 17th 2008 04:57

THE GRATES “TEETH LOST, HEARTS WON” TOUR
With The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th ($32 BF)

THE GRATES ANNOUNCE OCTOBER TOUR

The Grates live shows have now become stuff of legend. Patience's dancing style has its own patent, Alana's smile is always infectious and John is the captain of their musician-ship. You never know quite what to expect, as Winter Wonderlands, party balloons and colorful capers fill the stage. Their recent Surprise Parties where the unusual locations weren't revealed until 48 hours before the show are testimony to the fact that The Grates never stick to the norm!

With their upcoming new album Teeth Lost, Hearts Won already getting young hearts a flutter ahead of its early August release, The Grates get ready to give fans a coronary with the announce of a major national tour throughout October.

The Grates welcome The Vasco Era as their main support for their October joyride. The Vasco Era's J Award Nominated debut album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside was a heady mix of delta blues and stomping rock & roll. With enough raw energy and howling vocals to keep up with The Grates, this Apollo Bay trio have fast gained a fierce live reputation. With new material coming up they’re sure to be one hot act!

The Grates also welcome The John Steel Singers to the fray as their energetic opener. Thanks to some sweet Strawberry Wine this Brisbane six-piece have been taking over the airwaves at Triple J and hitting the road for some heavy touring with the likes of Yves Klein Blue. Featuring an instrument swapping horn section and indie tunes you can dance to, The John Steel Singers are just the ticket to get this party started.

As a special treat for fans, The Grates will be offering special pre-order packs including an album, a ticket to the show and handkerchief with a limited edition Grates pillow case available on line from HERE .

Teeth Lost, Hearts Won, builds on the success of The Grates debut album Gravity Won’t Get You High which debuted in the Top Ten of the ARIA charts, earned them critical praise and numerous accolades and saw releases in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and NZ.

For their second album they teamed up again with Peter Katis (Interpol, The National, Mates of State), but this time they took turns in the driver's seat of production duties. On this album, The Grates have brought a depth and density to the songwriting, the lyrics are raw and poignant, the sonics more biting and aggressive. There's still that Grates spirit and vibrancy, but there is also more reflection and more sophistication of expression.

The raucous new single Burn Bridges is a rebel-rousing, hoe-down inducing little ditty of rock & roll pop is out now through iTunes. The new album Teeth Lost, Hearts Won is out on August 2nd through Dew Process/UMA. The Grates will be performing at Splendour In The Grass.

THE GRATES - TEETH LOST, HEARTS WON - TOUR
With The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th ($32 BF)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND: SANDS TAVERN, SUNSHINE COAST
Tickets from Oztix on 1300 762 545 or outlets: Sunflower Music, Music Mania, Moshpit Music, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats, Kill the Music

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD: THE ARENA, BRISBANE
Tickets from The Arena, , Oztix 1300 762 545 or outlets: Sunflower Music, Music Mania, Moshpit Music, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats, Kill the Music, Ticketek: 132 849

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH: COOLANGATTA HOTEL, GOLD COAST
Tickets from www.thecoolyhotel.com.au , Oztix 1300 762 545 or outlets: Sunflower Music, Music Mania, Moshpit Music, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats, Kill the Music

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH: THE GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY
Tickets from The Northern, Oztix 1300 762 545 or outlets: Sunflower Music, Music Mania, Moshpit Music, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats, Kill the Music

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th: 21 ARMS, BALLARAT
Tickets from Oztix 1300 762 545, UBSA (03) 5327 9450 and New Generation: (03) 53332444 / Student tickets $30 BF

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH: PENINSULA LOUNGE, MOOROODUC
Tickets from Peninsula Lounge Box Office: (03) 5978 8955

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: HI FI BAR, MELBOURNE
Tickets from The Hi Fi Bar: (03) 9654 7617, Missing Link (03) 9670 8208, Polyester (03) 9419 5137

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH: GOVERNOR HINDMARSH, ADELAIDE
Licensed ALL AGES Tickets from The Gov: (08) 8340 0744, Venuetix: (08) 8225 8888

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH: WOLLONGONG UNI BAR, WOLLONGONG
Tickets from Unishop: (02) 4221 8050, Redback Music: (02) 4229 6169, Big Tix /Student tickets $30 BF

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH: METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY
Licensed ALL AGES Tickets from (02) 9550 3666 or Metro Theatre Ticketek: 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH: CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
Tickets from Venue: (02) 4962 2459, The Rock Shop: (02) 4929 1856 or Big Tix

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD: PRINCE OF WALES, BUNBURY
Tickets from Venue: (08) 9721 2016

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH: SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER
Tickets from Venue: (08) 9757 2398

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH: CAPITOL BAR, PERTH
Tickets from Venue or outlets: Star Perth; Mills Fremantle; Planet Mt Lawley, & Moshtix

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Tamam Shud

July 16th 2008 05:37

Tamam Shud

Goolutionites and the Real People

The words tamam shud are taken from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and they mean: the very end. The band Tamam Shud were gigging around the East coast of Australia in the 1960’s and their music was heavily supported by film maker Paul Witzig who used much of their work in his ground breaking surf movie Evolution and others.

Newly released on CD for the first time Goolutionites and the Real People includes eight bonus tracks including tracks from the surf movie Morning of the Earth and a selection of live recordings from a gig at the Regent Theatre, South Yarra 1971.

The album is fresh and funky in so many ways. The line up over their relatively short life was: Lindsay Bjerre [gtr,vcls] 1967-72, Peter Barron [bs] 1967-72, Dannie Davidson [dr] 1967-70, Larry Duryea (aka Larry Taylor) [congas], Tim Gaze [gtr, vcls] 1970-2, Bobby Gebert [kbds] 1971, Richard Lockwood [sax, flute, clarinet] 1972, Nigel Macara [dr] 1970-72, Kevin Sinnott [dr] 1970, Kevin Stevenson [reeds] 1970, Alex 'Zac' Zytnic [gtr] 1967-70.

The band has obviously been influenced by 60’s musicians Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Doors and the whole San Francisco movement that discovered and popularized LSD, and their cover notes to this brilliant album aren’t afraid of saying so. Just one 76 minute session listening to Goolutionites and the Real People is likely to make you feel like you’re there, off your face and ready to hit the Uni Bar. It’s down right excellent!

Young cynics may hear it as music to destroy the planet by, but that’s not really the case. Australian youngsters in the 60’s and 70’s were just starting to protest against a lot of the darker things becoming obvious, including war, old growth forests, over population, the slaughter of whales and the mining of uranium… there were plenty of issues to protest against and a great willingness to create Australian experiences that were just as real and valid to the individual as the American or UK experience – thus – music that is honestly Australian but sounds like so many bands from far away in space and time. The lyrics are just as cutting now as they may have been back in the day – possibly more so because in so many ways this is a time capsule for Australian kids particularly to get a grip on what has come before them.

With so much diversity on the Australian music front these days, and the enormous influence of our multicultural society has had on the breaking out of new sounds it’s great to go back and hear something like this.

I highly recommend it to anyone who likes funky acid-rock with an authentic retro feel to it. One of the slickest and entertaining albums to come out for some time, Goolutionites and the Real People is a cracker!

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Posted By: David Jobling - Category: Welcome Release, Review, Live, Sydney Scene, Adelaide Scene, CD/DVD, News, Qstage

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