Entertainment News

For one night only … Friday, 11 April 2008 … Prince Bandroom, St Kilda
The Harlem Dukes present
Stax soul legend EDDIE FLOYD (USA) with THE BAMBOOS

Don’t miss Eddie knockin’ out the hits he wrote and recorded for Stax records from 1965 on, including ‘Knock On Wood’, ‘634 5789′, ‘Raise Your Hand’ and ‘Big Bird.’ A CD sampler will be heading your way if you’re a presenter and would like to play a track on your show.
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The Dirtbombs Tote and East Brunswick shows have both sold out, leaving loads of fans still desperate for a chance to witness the band SPIN Magazine rates as one of the ten best live acts on earth…
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THE JAY REATARD LABOUR DAY BBQ: 4PM MONDAY 10TH MARCH AT THE TOTE
Jay Reatard’s highly anticipated tour of Australia is just around the corner. With nothing short of rave reviews (including Triple R’s album of the week) for his debut album ‘Blood Visions’ sweeping the nation, it’s time for a taste of his legendary live show!
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROOT (ex-TISM) with KERRI SIMPSON & THE PRODIGAL SONS with special guest
Thu 20 Mar 2008 (Good Friday Public Holiday Eve)

Like sour grapes and humble pie, like train stations and tears good bye, like Wayne Carey and the FBI - some things just go together. The spine-tingling voice of Kerri Simpson and the rockin’ rapier poetry of ROOT! come together in a sensational double bill to thrill your heart and tickle your mind. Kerri Simpson’s single-malt voice is a Melbourne treasure. With her crack sidemen, The Prodigal Sons, her raw soulful roots sound will arrow straight to your heart. She brings an inimitable, rough-hewn authenticity to this storming double-bill. ROOT! bring something altogether else. Formed just last year around the man who (allegedly) was the voice of TISM, ROOT! look like a bunch of seasoned country rockers, but their stage show is completely and utterly riveting. Part bar-band, part stand-up, part poetry-reading, ROOT! take you off in all directions, with figurehead DC spending most of his time in the audience.

$16+bf - On sale Mon 25 Feb
www.myspace.com/kerrisimpson
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At the end of 2007 we shed a tear as we bid farewell to Fitzroy’s World Famous Rainbow Hotel. An institution in Melbourne’s live music scene and the national blues and roots scene, it was a significant loss for artists and punters alike.

Now, at the beginning of March 2008, we can rejoice because, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rainbow Hotel is back in business!
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Fri 7 March
BRITISH INDIA
Since launching their successful debut album Guillotine in July 2007 Melbourne 4-piece British India toured Australia for 3 months playing sold out rooms and raking up 45 headline shows. ‘Guillotine’ which features the singles ‘Tie up My Hands’, ‘Black & White Radio’ ‘Russian Roulette’ and ‘Run The Red Light’ was nominated for the prestigious J Award and the single ‘Tie Up My Hands’ reached No 1 on the JTV charts. To top of an amazing year the boys picked up the gong at the 2007 AIR Awards for ‘Most Outstanding New Artist’ and performed blitzing live sets at ‘Homebake and Pyramid Festivals. Further good news came in the form of an invitation to play on the national Big Day Out 2008.
Tickets $17+bf available at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/britishindia
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GOTYE SECOND SHOW
Wed 20th February
DOORS @20:00
THE BASICS
$27.50 + bf
Lunatic Entertainment presents
GOTYE (intimate and solo)
with special guests The Basics
at the Prince Bandroom on Wednesday 20th Feb
Tickets $27.50 + booking fee from Polyester, Missing Link, Greville, Prince of Wales public bar (12 noon - 10pm, 7 days), phone book 03 9536 1168 (credit card only, 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri)
Doors 8.30pm
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