Saturday September 8th at Albert Park Port Lounge Melbourne Vic Location - Port Lounge - Albert Park Yacht Club. Aquatic Drive Albert Park Lake Reserve Next to the Point Restaurant Rollup time: 7:30pm Cost $20 per head. $15 concessions Drinks from the bar at reasonable bar prices Melbourne’s best Turkish Bread & Dips provided on arrival, Finger Food provided in the interval. No extra cost.
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JUST ANNOUNCED:
EPICURE - Thursday 30 Aug
THE HOT LIES - ‘ringing in the sane’ Album Launch - Saturday 22 Sep
MAMMAL - Thursday 27 Sep
CORNERSTONE ROOTS - Wednesday 3 Oct
BIRDS OF TOKYO - Thursday 11 Oct
THE DRONES - Friday 26 Oct
DIESEL - Sunday 4 Nov
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“The Power of Song” - Weekly Monday 3rd September to Monday 15th October with Carmel Charlton
Have you ever wanted to write a song? Is there something that you feel strongly about? The power of a great song touches the heart and has the ability to move us in a way that words alone cannot do. Try your hand at lyric writing, melody, rhythm and hooks. Some of the topics include “Weaving a melody around the chords”, “Making lyrics fit the tune” and “Finding a title. If you play an instrument bring it along. Suitable for everyone from 15 upwards.
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THURSDAY 30th AUGUST
POPTARTS @ EUROTRASH BAR
18 CORRS LANE, MELBOURNE
Doors @ 8pm – entry $12 ($10 with Punter Pass)
THE KITES
SOPHIE RAYMOND
KIM DELLAVEDOVA
LIZ BRADLEY
PopTarts is a night of female-fronted pop bands and female songwriters…get it? ..tarts …pop? PopTarts started from an idea by singer/songwriter Amanda Easton and has been running successfully in Sydney at the Empire Hotel, Annandale for over six years. Now, with the blessing of Amanda, PopTarts South will be promoting the same initiative on Thursday nights at Eurotrash Bar, Corrs Lane, Melbourne.
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Sydney and Brisbane Matinee Shows Announced
In association with her October ‘Trash & Treasure’ Tour, Kate Miller-Heidke is pleased to announce two special ALL AGES Matinee performances. The shows will allow families and U18’s to experience the incredible voice and devastating live performances for which Kate has become renowned. Both shows will feature Kate and her band exclusively and will conclude with a signing / meet and greet session.
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Its official: this November will see indie popsters Brilliant Fanzine release their debut album ‘Then Monday Comes’ through Popboomerang Records. Recorded with the assistance of producer Simon Polinski (The Church and Tim Finn) throughout 2006, ‘Then Monday Comes’ references 60’s pop, rock, psychedelia, country, disco, trance and indie music’s finest.
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Anne Ridgway & Mothers of Intention + Bright Star Singer
*Anne Ridgway* is a contemporary singer-songwriter playing 6 and 12 string guitars.
A soaring pure voice and unusual, ambient tunings on 6 and 12- string guitar describe the music of Anne Ridgway. Her original songs are a collection of poetic and thought provoking ballads revealing the power of the human spirit in adversity and love combining lyrics exploring a variety of themes from the injustices of poverty and war to the simple joys of everyday living. The musical arrangements include acapella harmonies and strong vocal melodies enhanced by intricate guitar work and chord progressions, flowing violin sounds, anchored by the deep richness of a double bass.
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