Kristy Cox launches her second Nashville recorded bluegrass album ‘Miles & Timezones’ at The East along with a spectacular line-up of acoustic artists. Originally from South Australia, Kristy recently showcased her new songs at the Americana Music festival in the USA after gaining 3 top 10 radio hits in the Australian Country scene in 2010.
Joining her for the first time in Melbourne is International hit songwriter, Jerry Salley. A Stellar bluegrass singer, and seasoned performer, Salley has had songs recorded by everyone from Elton John to Loretta Lynn. Along with Carl Jaskson & Larry Cordle he recorded a track for the ‘Louvin Brothers Tribute - Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’ which won a Grammy in 2003 for Country Album of the Year.
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MONDAY 27th DECEMBER
SCREEN SECT: THE HIT (Stephen Frears, 1984)
A huge influence on films like Sexy Beast, Frears’ lean, claustrophobic gangster tale stars Terence Stamp as an informer and retired criminal whose past catches up with him in the form of two hitmen, the world-weary John Hurt and his hot-blooded apprentice Tim Roth. Brilliant, Pinter-esque minimalism and menace.
Doors 7pm
TUESDAY 28th 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.
Doors 8.00pm
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MONDAY 6th DECEMBER
SCREEN SECT: HURTSVILLE!
Probably best known for having an extraterrestrial explode spectacularly from his chest in Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien, we think it’s high time to take a look at some of the career highlights of John Hurt, an incredibly versatile character actor, whose CV is a rich and varied feast of intense, iconic and idiosyncratic roles.
7pm / Upstairs
TUESDAY 7th 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.
Doors 8.00pm
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I AM KLOOT (UK) with special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY!
Following the release of their new album ‘the Sky at Night’, the first of theirs to be released in Australia, Manchester’s I Am Kloot has announced a string of dates across the country. Prolific performers, the band has toured around Europe, America and parts of Asia, and are known for their abundant stage presence and witty lyrics.
Thu 17 Feb 2011 8:00pm
www.iamkloot.com
THE VERLAINES (NZ) with SONGS and special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY!
Flying Nun fans rejoice! Legendary Dunedin band The Verlaines are on their way to Australian shores and will be stopping in at the East in January with special guests Songs. The Graeme Downes-fronted outfit formed in 1981 and endured several line-up changes before going on an extended hiatus in 1997. After reuniting in 2003 the band are back and ready to hit up Australian audiences.
Fri 28 Jan 2011 8:30pm
www.theverlaines.com
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After playing a sold out Falls Festival later this year Australia’s favourite modern funk/ soul band THE BAMBOOS are playing the Prince Bandroom Friday 14th January 2011 in celebration of their 10th anniversary! In this time the band have toured Australia and Europe, played the countries best festivals, released 5 albums, topped the charts and always deliver a fun, high energy show.
THE BAMBOOS will be joined on stage with special guests ELECTRIC EMPIRE and DJS PIERRE BARONI, KANO, ENNIO STYLES and CHRIS GILL. Tickets are available here.
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Saturday 2nd January
Vaughn and Young
Mordialloc Sports Club 9.00pm
Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th January
Gary Young Solo
Eighty One 3.00pm
Berwick
Saturday 9th January
Billy Miller
Mordialloc Sports Club 9.00pm
Sunday 10th January
Rusty Nails - New Residency
NightHawk 7.30pm
Mentone
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In these recessionary times when the GFC is biting heavily into the entertainment booking industry, GoDirect Entertainment.com.au the online booking entertainment service is helping more and more artists get more gigs.
People looking to book entertainment with the need to save money, and still fulfil their entertainment requirements for their event or function, are increasingly turning to the GoDirect Entertainment website. It is very easy to use, and a quick response is guaranteed.
Its free to list for all performers and musicians who must be able to handle their own online bookings.
Once they accept the enquiry, a small lead fee is payable, its cheap, quick and effective. If they cant do the gig - costs them nothing.
A win-win for all users… www.godirectentertainment.com.au launched in March 2007 now proven to be a recession buster.
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