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Goodgrooves

August 28th 2010 02:49
REGROOVED in conjunction with GOODGROOVE Records is fast becoming one of the most popular and truly worldwide events smashing shows in the UK, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Ibiza, Melbourne, Perth, & New Zealand. With the launch of REGROOVED Worldwide in Mach 2009 in Australia we have gone from strength to strength and are launching the first Australian tour that will feature Qdup Foundation (US, QDUP RECORDS), Slynk (GOODGROOVE RECORDS) & Paul Master (GOODGROOVE RECORDS) playing in Sydney, Jindabyne, Gold Coast & Brisbane over 3 weeks. This is one tour not to be missed.

QDUP FOUNDATION (U.S, Goodgroove & Qdup Records) America's funky Breaks production trio Qdup Foundation have made their mark on the NuFunk sound. After dropping top selling releases on Bombstrikes, Goodgroove, and their own Qdup Records labels over the past few years; the boys have set forth an assault of ass shaking remixes over the course of 2009. Have remixed for the like of Fort Knox Five, Nappy Riddem, Basement Freaks, Danny Massure, Tal M Klein, Normski, and Ursula1000: Qdup have secured themselves a spot of as one of the most in demand artists for remixing friends of the funk. Their productions have gained massive support and play's from Ali B's Kiss Fm Show (UK) as well as NSB Radio (UK) and Tripple J Radio (AUS). Along with the air play support, Qdup's tracks have been getting caned in clubs and festivals by the likes of A-Skillz, Fort Knox Five, Krafty Kuts and Ursula1000 among others.



A seasoned DJ with over 14 years experience behind the decks, Jason Brown AKA Jayclue (1/3 of Qdup Foundation) knows how to rock the dancefloor. His DJ Sets showcast the same range of funky tunes and tempos that have influenced them over the years. Often known to move seamlessly mashing up hip-hop to mid-tempo funk and soul, breaks, dance-hall, reggae, disco, house and even funky DnB, Qdup's DJ Sets showcase this wide range of party rocking tunes and tempos aimed straight at the dancefloor.

CLICK SOUNDCLOUD FOR FREE MIXES & TUNES

SLYNK (Brisbane, Goodgroove records)

Things really started to explode for 24 year old Slynk after releasing his debut EP earlier this year with UK based record label 'Goodgroove'. With full support from some of the world's most respected vinyl slingers including: A Skillz (Fingerlickin'), Fort Knox Five, Freddy Fresh Worldwide, Craig Charles (BBC 6Music), DJ Moneyshot (Solidsteel) and more, it sold like hot funky vinyl cakes and topped the Juno sales charts for weeks. This landed him gigs interstate and a spot at The Fractal Forest stage at Canada's biggest funky breaks festival, 'Shambhala' where he played alongside breaks heavy weights Nick Thayer, Fuzzbox, Boogie Army, Smalltown DJ's and more. Now branching out from Goodgroove, heÂ’s released a remix on Pigballs Records and 2 more tracks on the Manmade Feature Funk series topping the Juno charts again. These releases have been a long time coming and most of Slynk's reputation stems from his inventory of unreleased and unsigned bootlegs that are highly sought after by DJs across the planet.


PAUL MASTER (Gold Coast, Goodgroove Records)

DJ Paul Master is renowned for his Funk & Jazz mash ups of
Breaks, Hip hop and DnB. With over 10 years experience playing dance floors and now as manager of Regrooved Australia, Paul has had the opportunity to work along side some of Australia’s and the World’s best Producers and DJ’s including Krafty Kuts, Mo’Horizons, Fdel, Nickodemus, Nick Thayer, Mooqee and Featurecast.

Since he launched Regrooved in March 2009, Paul has worked hard to develop this night in conjunction with Goodgroove Records UK, to become the biggest funk clubnight in the world with events now held in Australia, NZ, Canada, Italy, Brazil and the UK. He is now signed with Goodgroove and continues his efforts to take Regrooved around the world.

In addition to his work with Goodgroove, Paul plays in the ‘Rephrase Live and the Action Figures’ show alongside Rephrase playing at Festivals and Major Club nights across Australia as well as monthly residencies in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Paul has also branched out into booking and works with the ‘Blah Agency’, which together have brought out Mooqee, Featurecast and Qdup.

Most recently he won the inaugural 2010 Smirnoff Promoter Grant and launched the first Serato Audio Visual dedicated night. He also celebrated 2009 NYE headlining an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SYDNEY FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
at Melt, 11 Kellett St, Kings Cross
With Local Support from
REPHRASE, FRENZIE, MATHMATICS, D-FUNK, SAYWHUT?!
9:00pm till Late
$15 Entry

JINDABYNE SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
at Banjos, 1 KOSCIUSZKO RD, Jindabyne
9:00 till Late
FREE ENTRY!

GOLD COAST FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER
at Swingin Safari, 2945 Surfers Paradise Pde, Surfers
8:00pm till Late
$10 Entry

BRISBANE SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
at X and Y, 648 Ann St, The Valley
9:00pm till Late
FREE ENTRY!

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Meredith Music Festival 2010

August 28th 2010 00:58
The 20th Meredith Music Festival
December 10, 11 and 12, 2010.

At the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre
on the Nolan Farm, Meredith, Victoria, Australia.

Everything You Need To Know is at www.mmf.com.au and the line up is below, with links and clips.

The 20th Meredith: Grand, Pirate and Fun.

DIRTY THREE
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The band that let their evocative sonic emotions whirl around amongst the ghost gums in 1994, transported us to a whole new sphere in 1997 and let it all out inside The Hundred Year Storm at The Supernatural Amphitheatre in 2004. Helping celebrate the 20th Meredith festival, loved and respected all over the world, Melbourne band, The Dirty Three.

WASHED OUT
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Early last year, Ernest Greene moved home to his parents' orchard in rural Georgia, USA, began making bedroom records and releasing them for friends on cassette. Before long music fans worldwide were salivating at tracks like 'Feel It All Around' and the so-called Chill-wave sound that Ernest had pioneered. Washed Out is all about songs concerning youth and summertimes.

" .. sounds blurred and woozily evocative, like someone smeared Vaseline all over an early OMD demo tape, then stayed up all night trying to recreate what they heard." It's as languid as they come and you can feel it all around yourself on Friday Nite.

LITTLE RED
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They first fed us their slice of joy at Meredith in 2008 and they'll serve up more again in 2010. LITTLE RED the effervescently irrepressible party outfit of the highest order says a few tracks off their new record were written specifically for Meredith. These top-flight musicians express themselves through a terrific realm of music and deliver with panache, unifying a sense of simply irresistible fun. Little Red will steep you in classic R&B, garage, doo-wop and rock'n'roll possessed of a thoroughly modern spark.

GIRLS
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For the first time on these fatal shores we present Girls. Based around the songs of Christopher Owens, who was raised in the Children Of God cult. While there, Christopher was not allowed to listen to music from outside the cult, but was allowed to watch movies from which he absorbed music like Queen and Guns 'N' Roses. Girls' album is an "overflow of expression", as Owens could do whatever he liked on the album without worry for boundaries. It's been called a masterpiece, and the masters/mistresses themselves will play Saturday 11 December 2010 blossoming.

NEIL FINN
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The realisation of a long-held dream will Happen on Saturday Evening. One of the most recognised songwriters in the recent history of modern music and frankly one of the most talented humans walking this Earth will take to the stage for a rare and very special Solo Performance to help mark The 20th.Yes, the extraordinarily gifted Neil Finn will be there in The Supernatural Amphitheatre - armed with little more than a guitar and a legendary songbook. From his time in the incredible Split Enz, through several acclaimed solo albums, the two 7 Worlds Collide projects, and of course Crowded House, Neil Finn has written some of the world's favourite songs.

Graciously accepting our invitation to perform solo with maybe just a guest or two on the night, this will no doubt be sublimely wonderful as the sun sets on the Nolan Farm in December.

THE CLIPSE
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Brothers Pusha T and Malice were born in the Bronx and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their following is cult but deep and strong. They are known as hip hop's meanest, smartest duo; as rap's reining poet laureates (many of their legions of fans consider them the greatest duo ever to touch microphones, no less). Three of their four albums are produced entirely by beat making heroes The Neptunes, and are considered by many to be that genius-production-duo's finest works. Hell Hath No Fury is one of only five albums in the history of music to score XXL/5 stars from hip hop bible XXL. The gritty, street realism of their lyrics is something to behold in amongst banging hip hop and some pop hooks. All the way from the mean streets of Virgina Beach to the Australian bush. This is a coup de Art. Do not miss. Late Friday Nite.


CUSTARD
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This will be Custard's first show in Victoria in over ten years. They last played Meredith back-to-back in 1997 and 1998; that was post- Apartment, Pack Yr Suitcases and I'm Alone, and right about Anatomically Correct and Music is Crap, but pre- Girls Like That Don't Go For Guys Like Us, I Feel Like Ringo etc.
Rather than try to explain the brilliance, the quality song writing, the obtuse catchiness, the hilarity and the general bonhomie that is Custard, I urge you to set aside ten minutes to watch this link HERE.



SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS
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Prepare yourself for an epic dance-a-thon. If the world had a backing band, this would be it. If the world's backing band required the ultimate front person, they got it. All the way from Brooklyn New York City, via 1964, it's the thick funk and soaring soul of SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS. Party machines don't get built any better than this. The new album "I Learned the Hard Way" drips with a warmth and spontaneity rarely found since the golden days of Muscle Shoals and Stax. Sharon's raw power, rhythmic swagger, moaning soulfulness, and melodic command set her firmly alongside Tina Turner, James Brown, Mavis Staples and Aretha as a fixture in the canon of soul music. "Once you get moved by the Spirit, you just gotta let it out and share it with the people," Sharon says. And share it she does.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT
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Recently, the King of Psychobilly had something along the lines of what he calls an epiphany. He's noticed that some of his funnier, country-tinged songs were his biggest crowd pleasers. Welcome to Laughin' and Cryin' with the Reverend Horton. A trip back to a time when outlaws wrote songs about being without a pot to piss in, psycho ex-boyfriends, expanding beer guts and deadbeat girlfriends that spend your pay check faster than you can say Lone Star. Friday Night


PANTHA DU PRINCE
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Pantha Du Prince has taken minimal techno a step further. He claims: music slumbers in all matter; any sound, even silence, is already music. The mission, then, must be to render audible what is unheard and unheard of: black noise, a frequency that is inaudible to man. Black noise often presages natural disasters, earthquakes or floods; only some animals perceive this "calm before the storm." His new album thru Rough Trade is based on field recordings and improvisations in the Swiss Alps; it balances precariously on the slippery threshold between art and nature, between techno and folklore. That lends it a certain spectral and intangible aspect. Nature and technology become indistinguishable, all authenticity evaporates. Not unlike DanielF. Galouye's novel Simulacron-3, adapted for television by Rainer Werner Fassbinder under the title Welt am Draht, it leaves the question of what is artificial, what is real, unanswered. Nature as a simulacrum. Although the music goes beyond the conventional techno format in a variety of ways, the dramaturgy always remains intelligible and physically captivating.


C.W. STONEKING
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Curious as Alice through the looking glass, C.W. Stoneking draws influence from pre-war blues, jazz,1920's calypso, folklore and personal experience to produce his unique original songs, accompanying himself with National Reso-Phonic guitar and tenor banjo, and brass band the "Primitive Horn Orchestra". His songs range from lonesome field holler blues, to hokum blues duets, to full blown jungle epics. He began playing the guitar at the age of 11, and performed in bands from age 13. From age18 (1907) C.W. performed mostly pre-war acoustic blues styles working mainly as a guitar player. In 1917 C.W. moved from Sydney to rural Victoria (Naroghid) and then in 1997 to Melbourne and began performing as a solo blues guitarist/singer in the 1920's style. In 1918 he formed a band, The Blue Tits which consisted of double bass, clarinet and mandolin with C.W. on guitar and vocals. Cut a long story short - here we were.


EL GUINCHO
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Tropicalia of Capricorn Rising, right on the frilly-flowered Cusp. El Guincho is the recording alias of Spanish musician Pablo Daz-Reixa, from the Canary Islands. He rose to prominence with the intoxicating psychedelic rush of his album Alegranza! ("Joy"). His musical style, influenced by a broad range of artists like Animal Collective and the astonishing Os Mutantes, makes fantastical use of sampling and incorporates elements of Afrobeat, dub, Tropicalia and rock and roll as The Guinch achieves what he himself has described as "space-age exotica". Ole, sputnik.

THE HEATWAVE
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London's premier purveyors of dancehall. "We love this music. We want to tell everyone about it". The Heatwave equals huge tunes and quickfire mixing brucking out and people banging on the ceiling for reloads. A radio show on London's number one pirate station. Dancehall remixes you'll Know. The biggest UK bashment sound in the world. The sound that ties together Jamaica and the UK. Whether you call it dancehall, bashment or ragga, when The Heatwave touch down it's a madness: pure hype and energy. A carnival. They show how dancehall is the root of jungle, garage, grime, dub step and funky. The Supernatural Dancehall.

DJ HARVEY & DJ GARTH

From Cambridge, Harvey has a cult following the world over and is influential in bringing the disco/garage/house sound from America to the UK. A graffiti bomber and member of the gang which went on to take the name, TDK (Tone Deaf Crew), Harvey's crew gained notoriety as TONKA Hi Fi. He forged his reputation as an eclectic programmer of music, throwing outlandish, sometimes weekend-long, parties. Should be right at home then.

DJ GARTH
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Garth has been an icon in San Francisco nightlife for...20 years, playing a key role in sustaining the flames of conscious hell raising that existed there in generations past. He sorta did the reverse of Harvey, bringing UK Sound System culture to the Left Coast and Heartland USA, touring it in a '47 Greyhound bus whose previous owners were a gospel choir. Ever the DJ's DJ, he stays true to the original art form playing all-vinyl sets the planet round, turning out parties upon request. Party on Garth?

SALLY SELTMANN
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"Heart That's Pounding" re-introduces Sally Seltmann, previously best known as New Buffalo. Sally is the award-winning Australian songwriter behind albums "The Last Beautiful Day" and "Somewhere, Anywhere'. "I felt like it was time for me to stop hiding behind a stage name. I had success as a songwriter with Feist's '1234' and that made me believe in myself as a songwriter." New album resounds with confidence, megawatt melodies and an energising joy. She was listening to songs like 'Eternal Flame' and 'Manic Monday', "I wanted to create songs with a classic radio sing-a-long feel." She also draws inspiration from the David Lynch classic Twin Peaks and Nina Simone. Hers are modern folk songs and they'll resonate primetime Sunday.


THE DEAD SALESMEN DUO
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It's very fitting, you see...this duo played The Very First Meredith way back in1991. Can't remember how that came about but someone knew them, and they said they'd do it, even though 'Meredith Music Festival' meant absolutely zero to anyone then. Aunty was 'young' then and remembers it like yesterday - the forthright young musicians struck a chord. They played Saturday, Ryda on acoustic and Hap standing up drumming and singing, then memorably struck up an impromptu sing along on Sunday with members of the crowd that spilled on and off stage all day, as glorious ad hoc fun. Actually, that's what 'Sunday at Meredith' is still based on, that feeling of having Been Thru Something the night before, then luxuriating in the glorious aftermath of an epic. Wonderfully, there's video of them at the first Meredith. But way beyond sentimental reasons, they're here because they're brilliant. Plaintive, emotive songs played with verve and sincerity and sung with a world-stopping natural honesty. 'Wendouree' is a half-lost Australian gem. The Dead Salesman Duo hasn't played for more than a decade, and we really appreciate them playing at The20th. See you at the 40th then the 60th fellas?



THOSE DARLINS
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Those Darlins are not of Nashville. They write their own songs, record in NYC with Vampire Weekend's producer, and talk convincingly about female empowerment, music history and egalitarian ideals of performance and business. In practice, they are rockers. In the backyard of their suburban house, littered with musical instruments and cast-off whiskey bottles, they stick wires in the spindle holes of old LPs, hang them from the magnolia tree, and shoot them with BB guns. They're good shots. "Patsy Cline for the punk era," New York Times. "In a world of emo-boys and reluctant band leaders, Those Darlins, country-punk pals from Murfreesboro, Tenn., had a comically leering sexuality and the kind of abandon that seems scarce these days." Whether or not they're the embodiment of Patsy Cline, or the latest in a series of rockabilly acolytes intent on reinventing rock'n'roll, they're absolutely not reluctant on any level. Sundae.

THE FIELD
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What do you add to a Friday Nite that already has the dynamism of Washed Out, Reverend Horton Heat, The Clipse and Little Red? A. Mind-bending avante-gard electronica from Stockholm, I would imagine. Anyone with a track called 'I Have The Moon, You Have The Internet' gets a foot in my door. Thumbnail: The Field's ability to sample the familiar into something new combined with a deep adoration for the shoe gazer rock of Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine served to inspire a new fusion of ambient and techno. The Field becoming a cult favourite amongst bloggers, then "From Here We Go Sublime" in 2007 shattered all expectations. According to Meta critic it was the "best reviewed album of 2007". Together with John Stanier of Battles on percussion and band mate Dan Enquist on bass, the new record manages to show a lighter side, with some parts having a near modern classical feel that seems to herald a new era for fans of Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Half full.

BROADCAST
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The fabulous Broadcast finally delight Australian fans by coming to this country for the very first time in their fifteen-year life. They're from Birmingham UK, they've(brilliantly) made three albums plus a recent collaboration with designer The Focus Group which was named Best Record of the Year by experimental music bible The Wire. They reference 60's proto-electronica, warm analog tones, poppy melodies, beautiful harmonies; their aesthetic is a combination of their love for film, library music and electronics with psych-pop colour. Broadcast have always had fans among other musicians, including Flying Lotus, Tim Gane from Stereolab, Grizzly Bear, Atlas Sound and Dangermouse, and no doubt a big bunch of local musicians too.

JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD
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I've come to love JEFF The Brotherhood. At first there was something just a bit odd in the delivery of their good time rock'n'roll that weirded me out a bit. But now I dig them big time. They are odd but damn they is cool creative cats and they sure do make good fun rock'n'roll music. JEFF The Brotherhood is Jake and Jamin Orrall, two brothers that play three guitar strings and a minimal drum kit and thereby manage to distil rock to its primal essence. They grew up in Tennessee making music and trying to have a good time. Since then they've played anywhere from house parties to rooftops, backyards, bars and art galleries and released their own records, tapes, comic books and home made videos. They've been labelled "krautpunk", "psychedelic grunge" and "noise pop" drawing comparisons to bands like Hawkwind, Wipers and early Sonic Youth. Their "we'll play anywhere" attitude and frenetic live shows have earned them legendary status. Anywhere =12.7 kms WNW of township of Meredith. I love you, man.


HOSS
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Hoss is one of the best rock bands this country has produced. Powerful, tough, natural-sounding rock 'n' roll with a brain as well as a rump. They don't make videos, they don't play very often (took them 15 years to go to Perth), they don't compromise, and as far as I can tell they don't care; they ain't careerist. Being a rock band and making rock music is as far as it needs to go, that's the endgame, and that box is well and truly ticked. Fronted by Joel Silbersher (who had a RRR show and wrote God's My Pal before he was old enough to vote), Hoss started in the late 80s, and played Meredith in 1992, '93 and '96; Joel also played as Melonman in '94, as Joel Silbersher and Charlie Owen in '95, and as Tendrilsin'98 and '99. When Meredith moved to a new site in 2002, Hoss was the band invited to open it. Now, they will close The 20th.

RAT VS POSSUM
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It was good right from the Start, absolutely inspired neo-tribal bliss and shambolic, shouty freak outs" and got Attention "You almost want to keep them as a private secret, yet also feel a civic duty to graffiti their name across town because Melbourne needs to know how good this band is" and then it Evolved "...joyously experimental, infectious and unique" and Now it's something really remarkable "...songs of tribal sounds, psychedelics, great rhythms and heaps of yelling, animal style" and it's Happening "this is one tribe I am more than happy to be cannibalised by." Friday. "Dan Kelly wished he was 21 and living on acid and baked beans again at the Rat vs Possum gig." - Dan Kelly's facebook status.

CLOUD CONTROL
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Cloud Control make really good pop - clever and informed, sure, but more importantly: entirely danceable. It's of a quality and style that would have seen them rise to the top of the pops in any era of the past half-century. Their track 'Gold Canary' was recently chosen by UK voters as Single Of The Week on BBC6's Rebel Playlist, and influential British music website Drowned In Sound awarded it 'Single of the week'. Superb. I'm not going to make any obvious jokes about Meredith weather and 'Cloud Control'. Am I?


COMBO LA REVELACION
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Combo were first booked to play Meredith in 1995. It was a wet, grey day, there had been a stack of rock bands playing, and these sharp-dressed Peruvians had to be repeatedly assured that their seemingly incongruous presence among a crusty flanneletted bunch on a Victorian farm would be received positively. Our advice to them was to not speak one word of English on stage. They got up, got going, the sun came out, a giant conga line instantly formed and a 15-year annual residency was borne.

They've only missed one Meredith since, in 2005, a move about as popular as Coke changing its formula. We salute you, Jorge, Moses and friends, thanks for all the joy you've given Meredithians over the years (at last count Combo had been booked to play 478 weddings on account of Meredith). Summer Lovers Annual Fling.

CITY OF BALLARAT MUNICIPAL BRASS BAND
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The City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band follows the traditional English brass band format, which is distinct from other types of band combinations such as military, concert, or symphonic. To maintain the unique distinctive sound that only a brass band can produce, woodwind, reed and stringed instruments are not used. Difficult marches such as The Scindian, The Arabian, The Cossack etc. were some of the marches the band played. During the first half of the 1950s, the band was considered to be the level of any marching band in Australia. Huge crowds would assemble at their prestigious performances. 2010 might see history repeated. They play Saturday morning at the stage after a heralding march around the Amphitheatre. Stirring.

THE FALL LEARN
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Not kidding. The Fall! Music's ultimate mavericks will be in Australia for the first time in... 20 Years. If you know The Fall, nothing more needs to be said. If you aren't familiar with any part of their tumultuous 34-year career, you might click the above links to gain the tiniest insight into The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall. "They are always different, they are always the same" - John Peel's favourite band. "One of the bands to see before you die" - Q Magazine. The Fall have had well over 30 different line-ups so far, but at the centre always is the NME God-like Genius Award for Services to Music winner Mark E. Smith. The latest album, "Your Future Our Clutter" is triumphantly magnificent. They are still mighty, spiky, urgent and fpunky live. In fact Mark E. Smith says this is "the best line up of The Fall". They've had a profound influence on a million bands yet nobody sounds like them. They are the ultimate pirate outfit, doing whatever they want, defying all logic and convention. "Post-punk" doesn't scratch the surface. Is there anything more punk than The Fall? Below details are not for publication.

Tickets on sale September 7 at select stores, then September 9 online at www.mmf.com.au.


The 20th Meredith Music Festival At the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre on the Nolan Farm, Meredith, Victoria, Australia. December 10, 11 and 12, 2010. Everything You Need To Know is at www.mmf.com.au

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PEATS RIDGE 2010!

August 27th 2010 02:08
Proudly presented by triple j, The Drum Media, Faster Louder & Eco Voice
PEATS RIDGE 2010!

What happens when you put thousands of smiling people in a beautiful valley, over a three day period, showcase music, arts and culture across 9 stages and bring in the New Year…
Peats Ridge Music Festival


PEATS RIDGE!

Peats Ridge is a festival that has been described as a ‘sensual explosion’ (novafm.com.au), ‘colourful and memorable’ (pagesonline.it) and a ‘musical circus’ (Reverb). Last year saw 10,000 patrons, filled with enthusiasm and excitement, ascend on the valley and with glowing reviews, it was a shining success enjoyed by all.

The largest camping festival over the New Year period, in NSW, Peats Ridge is a Sustainable Arts & Music Festival. It has proven to be a fresh, creative and innovative melting pot, where people can celebrate in a friendly and relaxed festival environment.

With a music line up that boasts pieces of many musical pies, for everyone to savour. The Festival always delights punters with big names acts and also surprises, with up and coming musical talent to be discovered.

The 2010 instalment promises to be everything brilliant that has been offered in previous years and much more… So without further ado, let’s unleash the first of the musical magic that will grace some of the 9 stages at Peats Ridge 2010.

Angus & Julia Stone * Trentemøller (Live) [DENMARK] * Built to Spill [USA] * Freestylers [UK] * Kate Miller-Heidke * Shout Out Louds [SWEDEN] * The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker [USA] * Born Ruffians [CAN] * Lightspeed Champion [UK] * PVT * Decoder Ring * The Audreys * The Break * Washington * Cloud Control * Jonathan Boulet * Freq Nasty [UK] * Space Invadas * The Jezabels * Dan Mangan [CAN] * Thundamentals * Steve Poltz [USA] * Joel Plaskett [CAN] * King Tide * Horrorshow * Watussi * Parades * Big Scary * Spit Syndicate * Belles Will Ring * Kim Churchill * THE Chemist * The Gin Club * Tom Fun Orchestra [CAN] * Carmen Townsend [CAN] * Matt Barber [CAN] * Chase the Sun * The Lovetones * THE E.L.F * The Seabellies * McCartney * The Delta Riggs * Holly Martin * Spooky Land * Alter Ego Mania * Dereb the Ambassador [ETHIOPIA/AUD] * The Strides * plus the triple j Unearthed Winner and loads more artists to be announced. Stay tuned…

If you are looking to feel the bass, Peats Ridge are very happy to announce the ‘DUB SHACK’ is returning. The stage that became known as ‘the dub monster’ in 2009, is set to pound yet again. Our three favourite Sydney crews Foreigndub, VOID and Western Synthetics, will be returning to bring you the best that the dubstep, drum n bass and dub scenes have to offer.

Peats Ridge, is held in the beautiful Glenworth Valley an hour north of Sydney. A three day event, it has become a major part of the annual calendar.

Peats Ridge has proven to be world class in entertainment, experience and education. Recognised as one of the world’s leading sustainable events, the Festival is a winner of numerous national and international awards for environmental sustainability. A family friendly festival, Peats Ridge hosts an array of amazing music, arts performance and exhibitions, a focus on sustainable practices and education, a dedicated children’s festival, workshops, markets and much more.

*PEATS RIDGE 2010 – DEC 29 TO JAN 1 – GLENWORTH VALLEY, NSW*
Tickets will be available on August 19th

3 DAY SEASON PASSES: FAMILY SEASON PASSES: DAY PASSES:
ADULT (18 ) $295 bf 1 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $390 bf ADULT $125 bf
CHILD (6-12) $25 bf 2 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $670 bf YOUTH $40 bf
UNDER 6 FREE EXTRA YOUTH (13-17) $80 bf CHILD $10 bf



As Peats Ridge is an Over 18 event, Youth tickets can only be purchased as part of a Family Pass. Children and Youth are permitted entry to the festival only if accompanied by a guardian over 25.

All Season Passes include camping and festival entry from 29th December 2010 - 1st January 2011.

Tickets will be available through our ticketing partners Oztix. Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TICKET SALES CLICK HERE:
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ON THE PULSE FESTIVAL

August 24th 2010 01:50
On The Pulse

Saturday, October 23, 2010

FORTITUDE VALLEY PCYC & THE HIVE

All Ages and Drug & Alcohol Free

Doors 4.30pm
October brings new life to Brisbane's music scene with the birth of On The Pulse Festival featuring 15 punk, rock and pop artists performing across two stages on Saturday October 23 (2010) at the Fortitude Valley PCYC and The Hive.

Built entirely around the most promising unsigned or independently signed artists this country has to offer, On The Pulse promises an all age - drug and alcohol free event.

The Fortitude Valley PCYC and the Hive - both located in the hub of the Brisbane music precinct will play host to the On The Pulse Festival. The venue is already well aligned with the youth of Brisbane through its many musical, sporting and activities already staged at the facility.

Forming the 2010 line-up is: Finabah, Flicks, The Monstor Goes Rawrr, Burning Brooklyn, Words Versing Verses, Drawcard, Autumn Heartache, The City Shake Up, Cold and Need, Trashqueen, Bixby Canyon, Calais, Starting Sunday and more to be announced!

On The Pulse has been created not only to create a quality festival platform for our younger and growing artists, but also to present an exciting opportunity for young music fans to be introduced to new music and exciting new bands
- Festival promoter Marc Mancini.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010: FORTITUDE VALLEY PCYC & THE HIVE
All Ages and Drug & Alcohol Free

Tickets $25 and on sale now through

Oztix.com.au or phone 1300 762 545 or from Rockinghorse Records, Kill The Music & Sunflower Music

ABOUT THE BANDS

Finabah started out like many bands do - four kids bored with small-town summers, bashing out power chords in a backyard shed. Six years and over 500 shows later, Finabah have become one of the most recognised pop rock acts in Queensland rapidly building national profile.

Their latest EP release, ‘Sugarcoat’, has been a hit with old fans, new fans and industry alike. The most recent single “Everyone Jump (When They Tell You How High)” became a massive success with a #9 debut on the AIR Charts and #3 in the AIR Airplay Chart. The track was the #2 most added track to radio in Australia the first week of release and received high rotation airplay on NOVA, Triple M and B105 including a debut on the B105 HOT30 countdown at #21. No mean feat for a truly independent artist! Having played alongside acts from The Used and Rise Against, to Wolfmother and Spiderbait and more recently playing to over 30,000 people for the 2010 'Rock the Schools’ tour, these four musicians have come a long way since their humble beginnings.

Responding to a classified in Rave Magazine young singer/songwriter, Jake Wood completed the line-up that has become Bixby Canyon. After auditioning several vocalists Mitch Johnson (drums), John Jurkov (bass) and Brodie Pearce (guitar) had finally found the last piece of their puzzle, a vocalist with raw emotion and song writing abilities. After thumping away in a backyard shed, in the wilds of Spring Mountain, for the past six months this youthful four piece have melded their individual and shared influences into a unique blend of Indie Rock that tips its hat to Brand New, Jimmy Eat World, Manchester Orchestra, Green Day, and Nirvana.

There’s no punk rock breeding ground quite like high school. And from Clontarf High just north of Brisbane comes Autumn Heartache. This is not a punk band in that clichéd leather-jacket and mow hawk sense. Rather this is a rock band inspired by the attitude of bands that want to follow their own path, and have a great time in the process. Close mates, the band was born out a love for bands like The Living End, Green Day, The Used, The Getaway Plan, and Blink 182.

When you live in a boring, run down, Brisbane suburb there’s a only really couple of ways you can kill time. You can (A) steal cars, (B) sell dope or (c) play music... and considering that none of the band members know how to hotwire a car they chose option (C). TRASHQUEEN began bashing out loud distorted hard rock in late 2009 when Guitarist Sean Jackson and Drummer Wayne Jackson decided to recruit Nik Shulz to fill the position of bassist. Since then the band has been playing charismatic live shows around Brisbane and recorded a couple of tunes that just maybe worth checkin’ out.

Calais has that special ‘something’ - intangible, yet blatantly obvious at the same time. If you’ve seen them play live, you’ll know what we’re talking about. If you need convincing, then consider this. When Calais won Brisbane’s Rock School Challenge this year, they had only been playing together for just over a month. Six weeks to be exact. People who have heard their songs describe the band as a cross between the Kings of Leon and U2, but the band’s inspiration comes from spectrum of styles and ages, including Muse, Led Zeppelin and Karnivool to name a few. The band is planning to release new tracks later this year.

Formerly known as 52 Flicks, Brisbane four-piece
Flicks have come a long way since forming in 2007 having played to thousands touring with Short Stack through North Queensland earlier in the year, signing a record label with Spitfire Music (home to COG) and now the release of their new single ‘Hayley’ – an ode to Paramore lead singer, Hayley Williams. Hayley was produced by Todd Morse (H20, The Offspring, Juliette Lewis) and Grant Wallis (Aneiki – Please to Meet You) chimed in with some string arrangements and the song began to take form. It was recorded at the Grove Studios in Sydney and was handed personally by the band to Hayley’s boyfriend Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory (who took it with no jealousy or animosity).

Since emerging onto the local Brisbane scene in late 2008, Burning Brooklyn have come a long way having released their debut EP ‘Where The Heart Stops’ in 2009 and more recently their current single ‘All About You’ earlier this year. The four-piece have also supported the likes of Haste The Day, Blessed By A Broken Heart and Fear Before.

When former Avalon Drive front man Damion Page paired up with guitarist Kevin Leggett in 2009, the Brisbane duo had no idea that this was the journey they would in fact take. Coming from varied music backgrounds, the pair experimented with different sounds and acoustics to create the original and organic sound of Words Versing Verses. Releasing their debut EP in May 2010, the band didn’t foresee their first ever live show to be a sell out – but that’s exactly what they did. Their live performance brings to life the soul of personal lyrics, and the intimacy of the bands acoustic core sound.

Formed in 2007, and combining former members of prolific bands Dr Octopus and The Vagrants, The City Shake Up has already become a Gold Coast icon. With over 25 years of stage experience between them, these 5 lads have set about making a name for themselves on a local and international scale. Having recorded their EP “Ticket to Pripyat’ in 2008, the boys have started work on a full length album, which is set to take the world by storm. Citing such rock, alternative and punk influences as Muse, Rise Against and the Foo Fighters, TheCityShakeUp have created their own unique heart pumping sound, combining mighty guitar riffs, heart-pounding rhythm and roaring, riotous vocals.

The twelve months from August 2008 were huge for Melbourne band Starting Sunday, having supported Bon Jovi on his Melbourne concert, became the first unsigned band to perform on an episode of Network Ten's 'Neighbours' in August [2008] which was broadcast throughout Australia and the UK, had sync placements throughout Channel 7's Beijing Olympic Games coverage [2008] and on Network Ten's Rove whilst ending the year with a special appearance at the 2008 ARIA Music Awards. Having supported bands including Behind Crimson Eyes (AUS), The Butterfly Effect (AUS), Dopamine (UK); a support slot on the Taste Of Chaos tour playing alongside bands including The Used, Rise Against, Aiden and the Gallows, and more recently joining Faker on the JD Set Tour in 2009, Starting Sunday are soon to unleash an EP twelve months in the making.

Brisbane four-piece Cold and Need formed in 2009 and have just finished recording tracks for their debut EP release which is expected to be released later this year.


The Monster Goes Rawrr has achieved a sound that takes electro-based rock to a new level. The quintet combines a diverse range of genres including powerpop, rock, dance, trance and electronica, while undeniably maintaining a pop-rock sensibility. With an energetic and professional stage show, The Monster Goes Rawrr is a band that catches both the eyes and ears of audiences. Since the release of their first single in July 2009, the band has accumulated over 500,000 plays and over 200,000 downloads on MySpace and Purevolume whilst also sharing the stage with international touring acts such as 3OH!3 (USA) and The Secret Handshake (USA), as well as numerous domestic acts including Closure In Moscow (Melb), Amy Meredith (Syd), Tonight Alive (Syd) and Heroes For Hire (Syd).

Extracting influences from artists such as Foo Fighters, Anberlin, Story of the Year, Saosin, Drawcard inject their own experiences and talent into a unique style which has been described as “new rock with all the sensibilities of catchy pop, but edgy enough to hold your interest”. To date the band secured a spot on the Taste of Chaos Tour, were involved in the FuelTV (AUS) “Mountain Dew Battle for Supremacy II” skate program, and were a featured band on Australia’s nationwide TripleM Radio with interviews and track rotation for the title track “Modern Rivalry”.

Having much success in Australia, they’ve also had a taste of it the States as well; with songs featured on MTV’s Real World-Road Rules Challenge, FuelTV (Fox Sports) and on Skratch Magazine’s Warped Tour compilation. On the road, DrawCard has paired up with Parkway Drive, Taking Back Sunday, Underoath, Thursday and Senses Fail.

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CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM

August 19th 2010 05:55
IT’S ON! DEMI LOVATO AND JONAS BROTHERS REUNITE FOR CAMP ROCK 2

SOUNDTRACK TO DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE

CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM



JONAS BROTHERS

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 17.

DEBUTS 3 ON BILLBOARD CHARTS

Demi Lovato and the multi-platinum-selling artists, the Jonas Brothers are featured on the soundtrack of the summer, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, set to rock into stores and online retailers on Friday September 17. The album features 15-all new songs from the movie, including three bonus songs (“Different Summers,” “Walkin’ In My Shoes” and “It’s Not Too Late”). Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premieres Saturday October 2 on Disney Channel.

After the tremendous success of the original Camp Rock in 2008, the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie catapulted Demi Lovato into a global star and pumped up the volume on the hugely popular Jonas Brothers. In addition, the Camp Rock soundtrack sold 2.5 million CDs worldwide, spent a remarkable 10 weeks in the Top 10 on the US Billboard 200 Album Chart, and peaked at #13 on the ARIA album chart in the same year.

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is a full out rock 'n roll musical that celebrates music, dance and the freedom of summer and reminds viewers to 'enjoy the journey.' This summer of fun opens on a high-pitched Camp Rock reunion. All the Camp Rockers have returned, eager to tune up and rock out but a glistening new camp across the lake, Camp Star, poaches Camp Rock's counsellors and may put Camp Rock out of business. Mitchie Torres (played by Demi Lovato) steps it up as she challenges the egocentric Camp Star to an end-of-summer performance duel - it’s on!

Nick Jonas commented, “In the first movie, music was part of it. This one - music tells the story.” Demi Lovato added, “In this movie there are several different kinds of music - and music is what drives ‘Camp Rock 2’.”

The accomplished songwriters who contributed to the full out musical film and soundtrack include: Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan, Dapo Torimiro, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Jamie Houston, Adam Watts and Andy Dodd.
The following is a complete track listing from Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam:

1. Brand New DayPerformed by: Demi Lovato

2. Fire Performed by: Matthew “Mdot” Finley

3. Can’t Back Down Performed by: Demi Lovato, Alyson Stoner and Anna Maria Perez de Taglé

4. It’s On Performed by: Demi Lovato, Matthew “Mdot” Finley, Meaghan Martin, Jordan Francis, Roshon Fegan and Alyson Stoner

5. Wouldn't Change a Thing Performed by: Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas

6. Heart and Soul Performed by: Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas

7. You're My Favorite Song Performed by: Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas

8. Introducing Me Performed by: Nick Jonas

9. Tear It Down Performed by: Matthew “Mdot” Finley and Meaghan Martin

10. What We Came Here For Performed by: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Alyson Stoner and Anna Maria Perez de Taglé

11. This Is Our Song Performed by: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Alyson Stoner

12. Different Summers (BONUS) Performed by: Demi Lovato

13. Walkin’ In My Shoes (BONUS) Performed by: Matthew “Mdot” Finley and Meaghan Martin

14. It's Not Too Late (BONUS) Performed by: Demi Lovato

15. Rock Hard or Go Home Performed by: Iron Weasel


CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM SOUNDTRACK – OUT SEPTEMBER 17

CAMP ROCK 2 THE FINAL JAM PREMIERES ON DISNEY CHANNEL - OCTOBER 2


CAMP ROCK 2 THE FINAL JAM: EXTENDED EDITION - AVAILABLE ON DISNEY DVD & BLU-RAY - OCTOBER 20
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Men Aloud

August 19th 2010 05:44
MEN ALOUD


Welsh choral group Men Aloud was formed in 2000 and has had a wide and varied amount of success in their few short years. In 2003 they won the Male Choir category in the inaugural year of S4C’s Cor Cymri, Wale’s national televised choir competition.

In October of 2008 they shot to stardom after winning the UK’s largest ever choir competition to date, “Last Choir Standing”. Soon after they recorded their debut album over five days at AIR Studios in London and achieved gold status within the first week of sales.


10 Sept 2010 – CD DVD Launch
18 Sept 2010 – STVDIO Broadcast – Premiere




Not surprisingly, it went on to sell over a quarter of a million albums within the UK. MA appears regularly on network radio and television. Some broadcast highlights including the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, Radio Three Choir of the Year from the Royal Festival Hall and a performance on HMS Belfast for the BBC One New Years Eve Festival.

With two critically acclaimed sold out United Kingdom tours, a special performance for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, and a tour of the US planned for February next year, MA are eagerly looking forward to the international release of their live debut on CD and DVD with Men Aloud: Live from Wales.

Fresh from a hugely popular second UK tour, Men Aloud, a 20 man choir of Wales’ best voices are set to release their much anticipated, first-ever concert video, Men Aloud: Live from Wales on CD and DVD released by Denon Records and marketed by Universal Music in Australia. In stores from September 10, 2010, the 70 minute concert is also geared to air nationally on STVDIO in Australia this September 18 at 8:30pm. There will be subsequent broadcasts on STVDIO and also on Ovation in November.

Men Aloud’s live CD and DVD broadcast are produced in association with the BBC and filmed in the famous Wales Millennium Centre. The concert features a host of special guest performances by opera star Bryn Terfel, leading man of London’s West End and Broadway John Owens and international pop icon Bonnie Tyler.

Men Aloud have taken the UK by storm introducing thousands of fans to the centuries-old Welsh Choir tradition after being crowned “The Nation’s Favourite Choir” in 2008. The success of their outstanding victory on BBC1’s “Last Choir Standing”; platinum debut album “Only Men Aloud!”; and follow up album “Band of Brothers” awarded Classical Brit “Album of the Year”; has seen the group go stellar in the UK, and gained international recognition with a planned tour of the US in the mix for February next year.

Men Aloud’s musical director Tim Rhys-Evans brought the group together ten years ago. A classically trained singer and former musical director of the Welsh National Youth Opera; Rhys-Evans has shaped the progressive choir to push boundaries in classical music with exciting results.

“This concert is all about our home and the tradition I am so deeply passionate about - the Welsh male choir,” says Rhys-Evans. “From the very beginning our main aim has been to encourage and promote the old and much loved tradition of Welsh male vocal singing to younger audiences. Younger audiences can be introduced to this centuries-old tradition through the reworking of contemporary pop hits into a unique choir experience.”

“We’re so excited the concert will be reaching Australian shores for the first time – with the CD, DVD release and show being aired in September. And we really hope to be visiting soon!” he says.

Men Aloud have rocketed onto the classical scene with their unique repertoire of tracks that range from 17th Century classics to present day pop hits creating their own unique musical genre.


They are renowned for varied and progressive interpretations of songs not normally associated with all male choir groups. The men harmonise covers of contemporary hits from Tom Jones and Simon & Garfunkel to Broadway favourites from Porgy and Bless and Funny Girl.

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CAMERIMAGE 2010

August 19th 2010 03:24
CALL FOR ENTRIES TO
PLUS CAMERIMAGE COMPETITIONS


We have a great pleasure to inform that the selection process for the competitions of the 18th Edition of the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography

CAMERIMAGE 2010 has begun.

You can now submit your films and music videos.

CAMERIMAGE is the biggest international film festival devoted to the creation of a film image by the cinematographers. The aim of the competitions being a part of the Festival is to present films and music videos of high visual values. The presented works will be judged by panels of international Jury who will grant the winners our prestigious awards.

The Festival's program will include:

• Main Competition (fiction films)

• Student Etudes Competition (fiction etudes)

• Polish Films Competition under the patronage of Plus network operator (fiction films)

• Documentary Films Competition under the patronage of Discovery Networks Central Europe:
o Short Films - up to 60 minutes running time
o Feature Length Films - more than 60 minutes running time

• Music Videos Competition

Before submitting your entry, please read the Rules of the competitions available at our website. Film submissions can be done by filling out the following online entry forms:

Main Competition Entry - Deadline: 20th September 2010

Student Etudes Competition Entry - Deadline: 18 October 2010

Polish Films Competition Entry (Polish version only) - Deadline: 27 September 2009

Documentary Films Competition Entry - Deadline: 15 October 2010

Music Videos Competition Entry - Deadline: 20th September 2010

The entry will be accepted if the required materials specified in the Rules, accompanied by the Entry Number provided in the submission confirmation, are sent to the Organizer's address:

Fundacja TUMULT
"Name of the competition"
Rynek Nowomiejski 28
87 - 100 Torun
Poland


For any additional information please contact:
for Documentary Films Competition: oc@camerimage.pl">Dariusz Wyczolkowski, phone: 48 56 62 100 19 ext. 123, fax: 48 56 652 21 97
for Music Videos Competition - Kamil Horodecki , phone: 48 56 62 100 19 ext. 122, fax:
48 56 652 21 97

for other competitions - Daria Piskorz, phone: 48 56 62 100 19 ext. 106, fax: 48 56 652
21 97

We invite authors, filmmakers, producers, film schools and distributors to submit their films and music videos to the selection!


Join us!!!


This year's edition will be held from 27 Nov trough 4 Dec, in the city of Bydgoszcz, in the center of Poland.


More information about Bydgoszcz can be found here:
or www.en.wikipedia.org
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An intimate life of Paul McCartney

August 16th 2010 14:43
FAB
An intimate life of Paul McCartney
Howard Sounes


In this authoritative biography, journalist and acclaimed author Howard Sounes builds the most accurate and extensive profile of Sir Paul McCartney, music's greatest living legend. Drawing on countless interviews, legal records and every other possible document, Sounes' meticulous approach and exhaustive research unmask the real man.

From the Beatle’s early childhood, right up until the present day, FAB delves deep, exposing the often dark reality behind Sir Paul’s consistently positive and relaxed public image. The book is full of new material and first time interviews, some with family members from the inner circle.

Among the hundreds of new facts to emerge are: details about Paul’s reaction to John’s death; quotes from Paul’s Hamburg girlfriend; his relationship with Bob Dylan and his surprisingly close relationship with the Queen; a very detailed account of his first marriage, with many new interviews with friends and relatives including Linda’s half-brother Philip Sprayregen quoted for the first time. There are stories of the friction in his family and with fellow Beatles and the sad story of Linda and Paul’s adopted daughter Heather plus anecdotes about their eccentric life in London, numerous drug bust stories; and revelations about his relationship with Yoko Ono and his drinking.

Although there have been previous biographies of Paul McCartney, none tell the full story as well as FAB.

Howard Sounes is well known as an authoritative biographer. His work on Rose and Fred West (Fred & Rose) sold nearly 300,000 copies and his biography of Bob Dylan (Down the Highway) revealed many things about Dylan that were previously unknown - including his second marriage! Sounes, originally a news journalist, also writes history and true crime. He currently lives in London.
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MADDY HAY

August 16th 2010 14:35
MADDY HAY
SMOKE IN THE CITY
Release date: September 16th 2010


Maddy Hay’s stunning debut album, Smoke in the City, already released to great acclaim in Europe, will be available in Australia from September 16. Fourteen rich and sultry songs are delivered in Maddy’s beautiful jazz tinged voice accompanied by lush string arrangements, piano accordion and a touch of the childlike glockenspiel. Her imaginative and unique compositions have both depth and vulnerability and spring from a great musicality, whilst melding genres from the past and present.

“As an infant I could hum before I could speak. I grew up listening to opera and classical jazz while dozing under my mother’s easel as she painted. I began violin lessons at the age of five and if I had behaved badly and was sent to my room, I would recline on my bed with my legs crossed and play boisterously until I was allowed out again.”

In a reverse of the normal career path for Australian artists, Smoke In The City was first released in Europe in 2009 where Maddy is signed to the legendary Sony / Columbia Records, and EMI Music Publishing and received considerable critical and popular success; including being play listed on radio 1 and radio 2.

Maddy wrote Smoke in The City when she was just 16, and at boarding school.

“I would spend every minute I had hidden away in a tiny dark room in the music building, escaping from life, to my preferred imaginary world. For me, at that stage, the song was about waiting to share my music with the world. And today it brings me great joy to be able to sing that, in front of a live audience.”

The album’s title track was one of three finalists in the International John Lennon Songwriting Contest. It also won the Kool Skool Awards winner of Best Original Jazz Composition in 2007, was a finalist in the 2005 National Musicoz Awards, and was shortlisted in the 2008 Australian Songwriting Contest and 2009 Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition.

The album was recorded in 2009 and produced by bass player Jonathan Zion, who has worked with artists such as Pete Murray and Ian Moss. On tour in the Netherlands with Pete Murray, Jonathan placed two tracks into the hands of Sony Netherlands Dave Toethuis, who fell in love with the music and Maddy’s career moved swiftly forward.

Now it is Australian music lovers turn. Maddy Hay will launch Smoke In The City at Toff in Town, Melbourne on September 16.
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TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON

August 13th 2010 04:09
A Wizard, A True Star
TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON
RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN OCTOBER 2010


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.

Chugg Entertainment today announce that the music pioneer that is Todd Rundgren will be making his welcome return to Australian shores in October 2010 under the moniker of Todd Rundgren’s Johnson; the double entendre name of which was derived from Rundgren’s tribute show to American blues impresario, Robert Johnson.

The tour begins in Sydney on Saturday 2nd October when Rundgren takes the stage at The Basement before heading south to the newly homed Great Southern Blues Festival at Bateman’s Bay on Sunday 3rd October, then onwards to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Wednesday 6th October.

In the early part of his career, Rundgren was hailed as a new pop-wunderkind, following the release of his paradigm shifting album ‘A Wizard, A True Star’ in 1973. A record light years ahead of its time with its intensely amusing and sometimes confusing mixture of totally out there tunes which sits easily next to all time classics like Pet Sounds and The White Album. 37 years later, Wizard continues to inspire legions of contemporaries from Hot Chip and Daft Punk to Simian Mobile Disco.

As a live performer, Rundgren has toured with the likes of Ringo Starr as part of his All-Starr Band, and as producer has worked with just about every rock staple from the New York Dolls and Meatloaf to Hall & Oates and Rick Derringer.

Fans can expect to see the prog-rock innovator, guitar genius and consummate singer/songwriter take the stage and perform a range of songs from throughout his career in an infectious and dazzling performance, resplendent with Rundgren’s ever-irreverent and tongue-in-cheek schtick.

Australian fans will have the chance of getting their copy of ‘Todd Rundgren’s Johnson’ at his headline shows. Rundgren’s latest album is currently unreleased in Australia so don’t miss your chance to receive your copy.

With a professional music career that has spanned over forty years, Todd Rundgren is rightfully dubbed a legend. Don’t miss your chance to see him take the stage.


TODD RUNDGREN’S JOHNSON TOUR DATES


Saturday 2nd October

The Basement, Sydney
www.thebasement.com.au or 02 9251 2797
Sunday 3rd October

Great Southern Blues Festival, Batemans Bay
www.bluesfestival.tv or 1300 369 882
Wednesday 6th October

The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com or 03 9427 9198


TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST, 9AM

For more information and samples of ‘Todd Rundgren’s Johnson’ go to:
www.chuggentertainment.com
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