Bar Open Gig Guide
Monday 7 th December
SCREEN SECT - Silent Running (Directed by Douglas Trumbull, 1972)
Trumbull, responsible for the (then) state of the art special effects in Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, helms this ecologically-themed sci-fi film, in which the last of the spoiled Earth’s forests survive on orbiting spaceships. A moving central performance from Bruce Dern lies at the heart of an increasingly relevant film. Essential viewing for fans of Duncan Jones’ recent ‘Moon’, for which it was an obvious source of inspiration..
Doors 7pm
Tuesday 8th December
MAKE IT UP CLUB
The Make It Up Club is committed to nurturing, presenting and promoting avant-garde improvised music and sound performance of the highest conceptual and performative standards, regardless of idiom, genre, or instrumentation. Whilst traditional forms of avant-garde improvisation are welcomed, MIUC programming policy gives priority to projects which challenge the boundaries of current musical trends and which are predominantly, though not exclusively, improvisational in nature.
This Week’s performers include:
- Eugene Ughetti (percussion), Peter Knight (trumpet) and Matt Gardiner (robotics)
- Candlesnuffer AKA, David Brown (solo guitar and concrete) CD Launch
- Matt “Skitz” Sanders (drumkit) and Sean Baxter (drumkit)
Doors 8pm
Wednesday 9th December
BIRD TRAPS
SHELLYS
TOM HALL (MELB)
JARED DAVIS
This Wednesday at Bar Open you’re gonna find a unique line-up of ambient and experimental sound. Newcomer Jared Davis kicks off the evening with his collagic pop excursions, followed by the varied instrumental improvisation of Tom Hall (Melb) and the immersive electronic haze of Shellys. The show will conclude with a set from Bird Traps, who mix baritone guitar, loops, nature recordings and haunting drones.
Doors 8pm / Free Entry
Thursday 10 th December
EL MOTH & THE TURBO RADS
CRYSTAL CARAVAN
This Thursday night at Bar Open you can catch El Moth & The Turbo Rads’ supported by Crystal Caravan, who are launching their Debut EP, which will give aninsight into their upcoming LP “Delirium”. El Moth & the Turbo Rads formed in late 2008 and since then have playedmany festivals, building up quite a reputation for deliveringtheir own style of reggae, funky psychedelic rock/bluesthat keeps people dancing all night. Crystal Caravan are aThornbury Psychedelic Rock/Blues group with music quite unlike anything around at the moment. Their music has a psychedelic intensity that rolls along, builds & allows you to let go & slip into the moment. All songs are consistently rich in their lyrical content and often touch on the subject of initiation and self-discovery in today’s society. They’ve been recording and playing festival gigs for the past 12 months, with recent appearances on both 3CR & RRR FM. Come down and see what the fuss is all about.
9pm / Free Entry
Friday 11 th December
MISTER AND SUNBIRD
THE FALLEN GENTRY
West Coast roots royalty, Mister & Sunbird, hit the East Coast in December to launch the digital release of their latest double album ‘Spirit Fingers’ and to wear out some dance floors en-route to Australia’s largest music event - Woodford Folk Festival…but not before they hit Fitzroy’s Bar Open this Friday. Their unique blend of 30’s swing, bluegrass, latin, ska and nostalgia will have you swingin like a rusty axe. Don’t miss Mister & Sunbird’s big band experience from the five multi-instrumentalist touring members, including baritone sax, percussion, keys & more. From busking in Barcelona to the big top - This year Mister & Sunbird took out first place at Sunset Events’ Breakthrough Competition, securing them a slot alongside some of the world’s hottest roots musicians at The West Coast Blues and Roots Festival. Then, on a roll, and amongst 500 entries, they scored Third Place and rave reviews in Perth’s most prestigeous band comp “The Next Big Thing”, making Mister & Sunbird one of Perth’s hottest acts. Come check ‘em out at Bar Open with special guests The Fallen Gentry!!!!
Doors 10pm / Free Entry
Saturday 12 th December
LANEOUS & THE FAMILY YAH
SIETTA
The “Loveable Tramp with the clamped, cramped fist in the air like he just don’t care”, Laneous makes grunty Rudeboy Soul and Croon Punk for the BackBeat Generation. Joined by the 4-piece Family Yah, the Monte Carlos of Brisbane’s assorted creams and the all singing, all dancing, all romancing Bird Fire Choir, Laneous sets stages alight with psychedelic hip hop fires. Laneous has become somewhat of an icon in Brisbane, playing a staggering number of shows and having recorded, toured and played with countless musical projects. Having dropped out of school at 15 to pursue music, he has proudly never worked a day job and never received a cent from the government…he’s been too busy making music to stand in a dole cue. Laneous & The Family Yah are renowned for their high energy and dynamic stage shows, which is helped along by the fact the band features one of Brisbane’s hottest rhythm sections. Catch this formidable live experience at Bar Open this Saturday night with special guests Sietta.
Doors 10pm / Free Entry
SAT ARVO RESIDENCY: DUB CLUB
Downstairs each Saturday afternoon Bar Open hosts the improvised collective Dub Club. The group’s line-up consists of various members from Melbourne’s jazz and reggae scene. With a consistently changing line-up and a variety of guests, punters can expect something different each week. Stylistically anything goes. Spacious dubscapes, four to the floor electronic odysseys, jazz rock and beyond. Perfect way to spend a summer’s Saturday evening.
downstairs / 5.00pm 7.00pm / Free Entry
Sunday 13 th December
SUN ARVO RESIDENCY: BLAK ROOTS
Combining some of the rarest vocal talent to hit our shores in recent times and an all original repertoire of soulful African Reggae tunes, Blak Roots is taking the reggae genre in Melbourne to new and higher heights. Led by African born vocal extraordinaire William Kadima, Blak Roots formed in early 2008 bringing together an eclectic mix of talented artists from some of the planets most exotic locations. Blak Roots have created a fresh and exciting musical brew that truly represents African Reggae music- a razor tight mix of driving reggae rhythms, refreshingly sweet vocals and African inspired harmonies. Come see Blak Roots as they settle in to the Sunday arvo residency at Bar Open for the month of December.
downstairs / 5.00pm 7.00pm free entry
COUCHING TIGER DJS
Downstairs 7pm ‘til late
coming up…
Thurs 17th Dec: THXMAS!! Children Of The Wave + Flying Scribble + Great Earthquake
Fri 18th Dec: The Snappers
Sat 20th Dec: Tarcutta + Winternationale + Ishwa
Wed 23rd Dec: Crystal Thomas
Thurs 24th Dec: The Snappers Xmas Eve
Thurs 31st Dec NEW YEARS EVE: King Marong & Afro Mandinko
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