NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
An evening with MARY GAUTHIER (USA - 2 sets): JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY
Alt-country singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier exploded onto the scene in 1999 following her self-released sophomore effort, ‘Drag Queens in Limousines’. Having blown away audiences at the East earlier in the year, Mary is set to return this December following her appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival for an intimate evening performing two sets.
Thu 2 Dec 2010 8:30pm
www.marygauthier.com
PARADES (NSW) and ERNEST ELLIS (NSW) with special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY
In an expansive and ambitious haze of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings, Sydney art-rockers Parades are set to return to the East this November, with good friend Ernest Ellis. It’s been a busy year for both bands, with each releasing debut albums and undertaking busy touring schedules. Don’t miss your chance to see these two great bands back-to-back on one special night.
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Thursday 26th August
THE CLOSE
THE CITYSHAKEUP (QLD)
ASSEMBLE THE EMPIRE
BROADWAY MILE
It takes a brave band to head from the sunny climes of the Gold Coast to the cold din of Melbourne in late August but the CityShakeUp bring some hot rock with them as they barnstorm Pony Thursday August 26. They have a song called ‘Hell Yeah We’re Gonna Party Tonight’. What more info do you need? These guys rock. Joining them for a night of messed up madness INCLUDE THE CLOSE, ASSEMBLE THE EMPIRE and BROADWAY MILE. Bring it.
8:00pm
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
THE HOLIDAYS (NSW - album launch) with Papa vs Pretty and special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE FRIDAY!
Sydney foursome The Holidays’ debut album ‘Post Paradise’ may have been a long time coming, but it has categorically been worth the wait. The first two singles, ‘Moonlight Hours’ and ‘Golden Sky’, hinted at the exciting musical re-birth this band has taken over the past 18 months, yet do not exclusively define the depths of this blissful musical journey. Now, on the eve of its release, the band are set to hit the road, launching the album across the country with support at the East from friends is Papa Vs Pretty.
Fri 22 Oct 2010 8:30pm
www.myspace.com/theholidays
CRAYON FIELDS with Darren Sylvester and Hit The Jackpot: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY!
Melbourne pop romanticists Crayon Fields are set to head back to the USA for the second time this year. The fine folk of New York City, Austin and LA have had more opportunities to see Crayon Fields this year than their own hometown homies. In a bid to rectify the imbalance, Crayon Fields will be playing a special Melbourne headline show at the East with support from Darren Sylvester and Hit The Jackpot. Expect some new songs amongst well loved favourites from ‘All The Pleasures of the World’ and ‘Animal Bells’.
Fri 1 Oct 2010 8:30pm
www.myspace.com/thecrayonfields
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Tickets on sale NOW for:
The Meanies (Last show before Europe): Saturday 14 August
Seagull (Album Launch): Friday 20 August
*Tickets on sale soon: THE SPLATTERHEADS: Friday 17 September
See below for more info!
**THIS WEEKEND**
**Tickets on sale NOW! The Meanies (Last Show Before Europe!)
+ Useless Children + Cabin Fever + Seedy Jeezus
Saturday 14 August
Fresh from celebrating 21 years of gnarly rock and roll action, the Meanies have been busy stuffing their rucksacks for another tour of Europe but not before one more kick arse show at the Tote, the bands spiritual home for over the last two decades.
It was at the esteemed Collingwood venue where booker Roderick “Wally” Kempton took a shine to a snotty punk band that opened for Intoxica one Friday night in May 1989. Six months later Kempton was playing bass in The Meanies and the classic Meanies line-up was solidified.
Over the next twenty years the Meanies led by the charismatic ‘Link’ McLellan became a local cult sensation. Aided by some choice supports including Nirvana/Pearl Jam, many all-ages gigs and a relentless local and national touring schedule, The Meanies evolved into a national independent punk rock phenomenon. It hasn’t stopped.
Joining them on this special night of punk rock mayhem will be the awesome Useless Children back from a US jaunt as well as Cabin Fever and Seedy Jeezus.
So chuck on your flannel and chuck on your Chucks. The Meanies are back at the Tote. Saturday night. August 14. Yeah!
$16+bf/$20. Doors 8.30pm.
www.myspace.com/therealmeanies
www.myspace.com/uselesschildren
www.myspace.com/seedyjeezus
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Thursday 19 th August
CABIN FEVER
IGOYA
APE IS APE
SPACE GHOST
Thursday night sees four bands building from garagey noise pop to frenetic hardcore. CABIN FEVER recall the early glory days of the birth of American hardcore such as The Germs and Black Flag. They’re followed by IGOYA, who play an original mix of hyperactive chaotic rock and upbeat old school punk, with a touch of prog and new wave. APEISAPE sound like Black Sabbath, the Birthday Party and Pink Floyd in a blender and then drank with a Sonics and a 13th Floor Elevators chaser. Last of all is SPACE GHOST, ready to inflict their particular brand of nineties-laced noise-pop on live audiences, with catchy guitar melodies and songs about girls & school.
9:00pm
1am tunes by: SLOW DANCE / FREE
Friday 20 th August
DIRTY F (EP LAUNCH)
DEATH VALLEY BAND
CLAVIANS
CHICO FLASH
It’s been an easy road for Melbourne’s young grime punk rockers DIRTY F. In less than a year, their unexplainable bond has churned out high-energy shows and music that has now been documented on their debut EP WASHED UP. Set to be launched on the 20 August at Pony Bar, this liquor fuelled barrage will see them at their very best, with freakin’ awesome support from good pals and arse-kickingly good bands Death Valley Band, Clavians and Chico Flash.
9.00pm
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Brace for added metal mayhem as the ‘very special guests’ for all Australian and New Zealand
Metallica dates are now confirmed!
Lining up for all September dates are Fear Factory and The Sword. Lamb of God and Baroness complete
the ferocious October-November bill.
FEAR FACTORY, currently tearing through Europe with their Fear Campaign Tour, entered the metal
scene with a crushing debut, 1992’s Soul Of A New Machine. Combining the intensity of death metal with
the harshness of industrial influence, Fear Factory set a new standard in extreme music, a standard they
continue to bear to this very day. Albums include Demanufacture, Obsolete, Digimortal, Transgression
and this year’s Mechanize.
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JONNEINE ZAPATA (USA) with special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE NOW!
Considered one of the most exciting, intense and compelling artists to emerge from the Silverlake scene in Los Angeles in many years, Jonneine Zapata is an extraordinary live performer and is now set to hit Australian shores with her full band for the first time in October. Having just completed a tour with Mark Lanegan’s Soulsavers and drawing rave reviews and garnering comparisons with everyone from PJ Harvey to Jim Morrison, this will definitely be one of those tours where in years to come you’ll be able to say ‘Yes, I saw her first shows here in Oz!’
Sat 9 Oct 2010 8:00pm
www.myspace.com/jonneinezapata
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