Welcome Release - Brisbane Scene - CD/DVD

February 3rd 2010 14:31

In one of the most exciting collaborations to grace the stage in years, Canadian turntable masters Kid Koala and Dynomite D team up with former Wolfmother crew Chris Ross and Myles Heskett to create a psych/heavy-rock-drenched project The Slew.

The Slew’s album ‘100%’ is out now through Ninja Tune/Inertia.

Kid Koala proudly presents The Slew Live featuring a hefty six turntables with Chris and Myles from Wolfmother on bass and drums. Hitting up major capital cities across Australia in May, it’s rock turntablism like you’ve never seen it before.

Four and a half years ago, Eric San (aka Kid Koala) and Dylan J. Frombach (aka Dynomite D) started working on a rock record. The pair, who met on the Beastie Boys tour in 1998, had been approached to soundtrack a documentary feature film. The film was eventually abandoned, but with Mario Caldato (longtime producer for Beastie Boys) on board for mixing, San and Frombach were already deep into the psych rock-influenced score and there was no turning back.

Teaming up with Chris Ross and Myles Heskett – the former rhythm section of Grammy Award-winning band Wolfmother – The Slew set out to put together a full-blown rock band experience to do justice to the material in a live setting. And justice was served: The truly excessive six turntables, drum, bass, keyboard and wall of amps that made their way across North America this October made for a full-on raw, pummeling rock experience. The Slew bring attitude back to the turntable unlike anything you’ve ever heard.

Presented by Handsome Tours, triple j, inthemix.com.au, 3D World, Beat and Scene Magazine

Kid Koala Presents The Slew: Live
Six turntables meets the Ex-Wolfmother Rhythm Section

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2010

Wednesday 5 May 2010
The Zoo, Brisbane
Tickets online from the venue and Oztix. In stores at Rockinghorse Records (City), Kill The Music (City), Butterbeats (City & Valley), Bombay Rock (Townsville), Cooly Hotel (Coolangatta), Disasterpiece (Southport), Gooble Warming
Presented by triple j, inthemix.com.au and Scene Magazine

Thursday 6 May 2010
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets from Metro Theatre Box Office; 02 9550 2990 or Online, and Ticketek
Presented by triple j, inthemix.com.au and 3D World

Wednesday 12 May 2010
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets from Corner Box Office (57 Swan St Richmond 12-8 Mon-Sat), ph. 9427 9198 or online www.cornerhotel.com. Also available at Polyester Records (City & Fitzroy store)
Presented by triple j, inthemix.com.au and Beat

Friday 14 May 2010
The Rosemount, Perth
Tickets from Heatseeker, Moshtix and 78 Records
The Slew are also appearing at Groovin The Moo Festival nationally.
Check www.groovinthemoo.com for more details

The Slew’s album ‘100%’ is out now through Ninja Tune/Inertia.

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Posted By: David Jobling - Category: Welcome Release, Live, Sydney Scene, Melbourne Scene, Brisbane Scene, Perth Scene, Australia National , CD/DVD

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Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia

January 10th 2010 03:56

Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
Touring Australia & New Zealand
from March 2010

Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010. One of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field, Al Di Meola’s dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars is unmatched, extending to fluid arpeggios flying at breakneck speed and beautiful, slow vibrato-laden melodies.

The tour commences in Perth and extends through NSW, Queensland, New Zealand, Tasmania, South Australia and ACT. Provocative and enchanting, Al Di Meola’s intriguing union of complex rhythms, lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmonies ensures an unforgettable aural sensation.

Known for his guitar mastery, Al Di Meola has twenty one recordings, three gold albums and has recorded and played with a number of illustrious names including Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Santana, Luciano Pavarotti, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Chick Corea, Steve Winwood, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jaco Pastorius, Les Paul, Jean Luc Ponty, Steve Vai, Milton Naciemento, Egberto Gismonti, and many more.

Early in his career Al Di Meola was bestowed a Grammy, as part of Chick Corea’s Return To Forever. He has been voted World’s Best Guitarist several times by Guitar Player Magazine and has had sold out concerts across the world including Bulgaria and the United States.

Al Di Meola’s finds inspiration in music cultures across the world including sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Israel and the Mediterranean and in acoustic genres such as flamenco and the tango. The depth of his writing along with the soulfulness of his guitar expression have won this guitar virtuoso legions of fans worldwide, having played over many years to sell out shows across Europe, Canada and his native USA.
Of Di Meola, Guitar historian Robert Lynch said: “In the history of the electric guitar, no one figure has done more to advance the instrument in a purely technical manner than Al Di Meola. His total command of the various styles and scales is simply mind-boggling.”

Al Di Meola
with World Sinfonia
Australian & New Zealand Tour
MARCH & APRIL 2009

Perth Concert Hall
March 5
08 9231 9900

Sydney City Recital Hall Angel PlaceMarch 7
02 8256 2222
Bellingen Memorial Hall
March 9
02 6655 1522

Byron Bay High SchoolMarch 10

Enmore Theatre Sydney
March 12
02 9550 3666

The Basement, Sydney
March 13
02 9251 2797

Christchurch James Hay
BrisbaneMarch 15
136 246
Kuranda Amphitheatre
New ZealandMarch 16
1300 762 545

Auckland The Great Hall
March 18
0800 289 842

James Hay Theatre Christchurch
March 19
03366 8899

Wellington Opera House
March 22
04384 3840

Hobart City HallMarch 24
1300 762 545
Melbourne Hamer Hall
March 25
1300 182 183
Adelaide Her Majesty’s Theatre
March 26
08 8216 8600

Canberra Royal Theatre March 27
02 6243 5711

Newcastle Civic Theatre
March 29
02 4929 1977
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
March 30
02 8839 3399

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Posted By: David Jobling - Category: Welcome Release, Sydney Scene, Adelaide Scene, Melbourne Scene, Brisbane Scene, Australia National , CD/DVD, News, Qstage

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Holy Smoke Wigmore!

September 26th 2009 01:27

GIN WIGMORE TO TOUR HOLY SMOKE ALBUM WITH THE CARDINALS

Gin’s new album Holy Smoke featuring The Cardinals (as in Ryan Adams and….) has just been released to widespread acclaim. And now following their experience recording the album together at fabled Capitol Studios in LA, Gin is thrilled and proud to announce that Cardinals - Neal Casal, Jon Graboff and Brad Pemberton will be playing shows with her much closer to home.

I'm really looking forward to seeing and playing with Gin again. We had such a good time when we worked on the record… and it's high time for round two!
Jon Graboff

Neal Casal…‘Gin Wigmore's new album ‘Holy Smoke’ completely rips balls, and us Cardinal types are beyond stoked that we got to play on it. We're also out of our minds with joy that we get come to Australia and New Zealand to be in her band and play some rock n' roll for the fine folks there.’
And Gin’s reaction…’I have wished on the brightest star every night since leaving L.A that I would be able to work my magic in getting The Cardinals boys to come to my part of the world to play a few killer shows. And it has actually worked! They are coming! I'm that ridiculously excited I can't even sit still anymore’.

The shows promise a hefty dose of the ‘Holy Smoke’ album plus Gin’s earlier hits and who knows what surprises this combination will come up with in rehearsal! They will certainly be nights to remember.

Gin Wigmore with The Cardinals Tour Dates
Tickets on sale Monday September 28

TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELBOURNE
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, East Brunswick. PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2 THE ZOO, BRISBANE
www.thezoo.com.au or PH: 1300 762 545, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Butterbeats, Mosh Pit, Music Mania and Sunflower.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 GAELIC THEATRE, SYDNEYwww.moshtix.com

Click HERE to watch Gin's new video for Oh My
Gin Wigmore
Debut Album – Holy Smoke – Out Now

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Posted By: David Jobling - Category: Welcome Release, Live, Melbourne Scene, Brisbane Scene, CD/DVD, News, Qstage

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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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