Melbourne band Blackchords, whose frontman has been off soaking up a bit of Parisian bohemia for the past six months, will return this week for a month of shows around their hometown to show off tracks from their forthcoming debut album, due for release next year.
Blackchords have been humming around the Melbourne music circuit since 2005, but the closing stages of 2008 look set to be when the band finally makes its mark. After recording and releasing their first single, Broken Bones, in 2006 - and then its video clip, which was entered in the St Kilda Film Festival to much acclaim, the only independent act to do so - and signing to Dust Devil Music last year, a debut full-length album is nearly in the can, and anticipation is at an all-time high - not the least of which with the band itself.
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Touring a world of rips and riffs, board under one arm, guitar in the other, Donavon
Frankenreiter heads to the East Coast for a series of intimate shows this summer.
Joining Donavon are his tour band Craig Barnette (Drums), Charles Brigmond (Keyboards),
Matthew Grundy (Bass/Guitar), and Peter Winders (Guitar).
Born and breed in California, the Laguna Beach local lives the fantasy life many dream of,
successfully mixing his three loves - family, surf, music.
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Richard Frankland and The Charcoal Club are throwing a party to celebrate 5 years together at the East Brunswick Club on Wednesday December 3. It will be a big night with the band featuring songs from their new album Hearts Full Of Rust (due out in 2009).
Special guest for the show will be the wonderful Kavisha Mazzella who has performed regularly with The Charcoal Club of late – so expect a huge encore! It will be a great opportunity to catch up with Richard and the band before all the Christmas madness sets in.
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Monday 3 “SIN” (Service Industry Night)
Music Style: Dare to SIN with Melbourne’s biggest service industry night. Playing Top 40 and commercial tunes
Band: RUSSELL ROBERTSON from 11pm
DJ’s: MC Dean T & DJ Jono Earle
Time: 9.30pm- late
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Cover Charge: Free Entry to service industry & emergency services personnel (I.D Required)
All other: $10 Entry | $5 Guest List with plenty of crazy competitions and giveaways.
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ANDY COWAN
New Capers Friday December 5, Dinner/Show
Bookings essential: 9819 1797
crn. Burwood Rd. and Power St., Hawthorn
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THURSDAY 30th OCTOBER – SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2008
www.fusionatcrown.com.au
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Thursday 30 “RHYTHMALISM”
Special Guest: Chico & Chase Baker
Music Style: Start your weekend early with RnB and Urban grooves and some of Melbourne’s best DJs featuring special international acts.
DJ’s: Damion De Silva, Funkmaster Rob, A-Style, Ever, Dean K
Time: 9.30pm- late
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Cover Charge: $15 general/ $10 guestlist
Drink Specials: $5 Basics & $3 pots 9:30pm– 11:30pm
Enquiries: 9426 0800 or guestlist@restless.com.au
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A THING FOR KATE…@ The Prince of Wales,
Thursday, November 27th
Some of Australia’s top musicians, including Paul Kelly, Tex Perkins, James Reyne, Nick Barker, The Fauves, Ella & Jesse Hooper, Vika & Linda Bull and more are banding together to play a very special show at the Prince Bandroom on Thursday November 27th.
The gig is being held to help raise money for their dear friend and music industry veteran Kate Bentley, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Money raised will help assist Kate’s fight against and recovery from cancer, a disease, which affects so many people.
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