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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS…

DINOSAUR JR (USA)
Sat 11 March & Sun 12 March - Sold out!

THE MISFITS (USA)
1st Show - Sold out! Thursday 16 March
2nd Show - Just announced! Monday 13 March (Labour Day holiday)

CLUTCH (USA)
1st Show - Sold out! Fri 17 March
2nd Show - Selling fast! Sun 19 March

THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY (SWEDEN)
Sun 9 April
Swedish quartet, The (International) Noise Conspiracy return to Australia. Their most recent album ’Armed Love’ is the bands third full length release and was produced by Rick Ruben. The band have been described as “rocks most politically radical band’ and have a reputation for putting on very high energy live shows. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $39.60+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.internationalnoise.com

END OF FASHION
Fri 19 May
End Of fashion have recently played both The Falls Festival and The Big Day Out as well as fitting in a short trip to France and the South By Southwest music festival in Texas. The band is now bringing their live show back to Melbourne. End Of Fashions single ‘Oh Yeah’, from their debut self titled album, recently came in at number 8 on the Triple J hottest 100. Guests: The Cloud Room (USA) + Van She. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.endoffashion.com

IAIN MOSS and JON STEVENS
Sun 30 April
Two of Australia’s highest selling male performers hit the road together an historic double-header concert tour in the wake of the release of their respective Liberation Blue acoustic albums. From Iain Moss expect Chisel greats, platinum singles from his Matchbook era, new songs, relics from Hendrix and Creedence and whatever else arises from this modern guitar giants’ wealth of musical expertise. From Jon Stevens you can expect the all the hits from his Noiseworks legacy right through to his solo album of last year, ‘Ain’t No Life for the Faint Hearted.’ Special guests on the night is The Choirboys, who are also set to release their Liberation Blue CD, ‘Big Bad & Acoustic.’ Guests: The Choirboys. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

THIS WEEK…

Wed 1 March
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE (CANADA)

Fri 3 March
COMMISSIONER GORDON - last ever show

Sat 4 March
ED KUEPPER & JEFFREY WEGENER featuring PETER OXLEY

GIG GUIDE

Wed 1 March
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE (CANADA) 2nd show
Due to popular demand Toronto indie-rock band Broken Social Scene will play a second show at the Corner Hotel. The band has just released their new self-titled album, which is out now through Shock Records. Guest: New Buffalo. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $42+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.arts-crafts.ca/bss

Fri 3 March
COMMISSIONER GORDON – Final ever show
After almost a year of obscurity, Melbourne Ska Heavyweights Commissioner Gordon have finally decided to call it a day. They play their final ever show alongside Mr. Coffee and The Ska Vendors. The new DVD ‘Live at the Corner Hotel’ will be available on the night. Doors: 8.30pm
$10 at the door

Sat 4 March
ED KUEPPER AND JEFFREY WEGENER featuring Peter Oxley.
Ed Kuepper, the one time Saints guitarist/songwriter and band leader for post-punk giants the Laughing Clowns, and Wegener, the original drummer for The Saints and only other mainstay along side Kuepper in the Clowns, reunited after a 20 years sabbatical earlier this year to perform the live soundtrack to a series of avant-garde films by New Zealand film maker Len Lye. Former Sunnyboys bass player Peter Oxley has now joined the pair adding a new dimension to a rich catalogue. Guests: Matt Walker & Ashley Davies. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $23+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Tues 7 March
MMF (Music Managers Forum)
Members (MMF, AIR) 6.30pm free entry – Non-members 7.30pm $5 at the door.
www.immf.net

Wed 8 March
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE (USA) & JOHNNY IRION (USA) + THE WAILIN’ JENNYS (CANADA)
Granddaughter of folk legend Woody, Sarah Lee Guthrie performs with partner Johnny Irion. The pair recently played together at the Port Fairy Folk festival garnering stellar reviews. Joining them fro this show is The Wailin’ Jennys who were also a hit at Port Fairy and are at the top of the North American roots scene with their standout harmonies and mix of traditional and original songs. Guests: Chris Wilson & Sarah Carroll. Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.sarahleeandjohnny.com

Fri 10 March
ASH GRUNWALD
Australian blues and roots legend, Ash Grunwald returns to the Corner to play one show only. Ash had a busy 2005 touring overseas, picking up ARIA nominations for his ‘Live At The Corner’ album and also winning ‘Album Of The Year’ at the Australian Blues Awards. Ash is working on a new album to be released later in 2006.Guests: Blue King Brown. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.ashgrunwald.com

Sat 11 March & Sun 12 March – Sold out.
DINOSAUR JR (USA)
Sold out!
www.dinosaurjr.com

Monday 13 March – Labour Day holiday
THE MISFITS (USA) – 2nd show just announced!
Legendary punk band, The Misfits announce a second and final Melbourne show due to popular demand. The band celebrated 25 years in 2001 and the current line-up includes founding member Jerry Only, Dez Candena (Black Flag) and Robo (Black Flag). Guests: Casino Rumblers. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $39.60+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.misfits.com

Wed 15 March
KOSHEEN (UK)
Kosheen return to Australia for the first time since their massive shows with the Big Day Out in 2002. The group were the biggest selling dance act that year and their single ‘Hide U’ from the debut album ‘Resist’ became a worldwide hit earning them a multitude of awards. Darren Decoder and Markee Substance provide the drum & bass and electronic undertones, which are fused seamlessly with the soulful vocals of singer Sian Evans. This intimate club show will include a DJ set from Darren Decoder and Markee Substance (Kosheen DJ’s) playing a unique blend of house electro and breaks, before being joined by Sian to road test new material as well as performing their classics. A new Kosheen album is due in 2006. Guests: Mr Jigga + DJ Murat. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.kosheen.com

Thurs 16 March
THE MISFITS (USA) – Sold out!
Guests: Casino Rumblers + No Idea. Doors: 8pm
Sold out!
www.misfits.com

Fri 17 March (Sold out) & Sun 19 March (Selling fast)
CLUTCH (USA)
Clutch are known the world over as America’s hardest working and hardest touring rock band and their new album Robot Hive/Exodus is the witness and the proof. This is their first tour of Australia. Guests: Fort + Pillow (Fri) & Peeping Tom (Sun). Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
http://www.pro-rock.com/

Sat 18 March
FULL SCALE
Full Scale return to Australia with their metallic hardcore edge following an extensive touring stint across the USA. The band has a new bassist, Ben Brennan (Seven) and will be supported on the night by local rockers, Hinge. Guests: Hinge + The White Room + Self. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.fullscale.com.au

Thurs 23 March (on sale Mon 27 Feb)
“ROCKPOOL” feat NERVOUS WRECK + COLOUR TV + RINCON + AUTO FOCUS
’Rockpool’ has been assembled to showcase Oz’s premiere unsigned talent at major live venues on a regular basis. The Rockpool staff will work with the acts to encourage promotion and promo techniques, to aid the building of fanbases etc. Rockpool organisers will invite labels, publishers, bookers, promoters, touring agents etc to the showcases to view what we consider to be the creme de la creme of aussie talent. Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets $8+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Fri 24 March
WILD TURKEY cd launch
Melbourne trio Wild Turkey are launching their new studio album “Devil Ridin’ Shotgun” at the Corner.
The CD features new original Roots and Rockabilly songs and has a bonus video clip on the disc (CDRom). “Devil Ridin’ Shotgun” is distributed by MGM and the disc will be on sale on the night! Guests: Speed Demons + The Exotics + Perfect Sin. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Sat 25 March
TZU
TZU bring their own brand of hip-hop back to the Corner. The band have recently released their second album, ‘Smiling At Strangers’ which sees a radical shift from their sample and drum machine based first release. On ‘Smiling At Strangers’ the group utilise drums, bass, guitars, keyboards and a string section as well as the production skills of Magoo (Regurgitator/Butterfingers). Guests: The Red Eyes + Diafrix. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tzu.com.au

Sun 26 March
DAN WARNER
Dan Warner and his band play a rare hometown show where he will play his new CD, ‘A Likeness Of You’, in its entirety. The night will also feature all the Dan Warner favourites. Guests: Horse Stories. Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.danwarnermusic.com

Tues 28 March
MIKE TRAMP (USA)
Former White Lion frontman, Mike Tramp plays his first Melbourne show in 16 months. Mike has been busy working on a new album, has put together a new band and has just returned from a tour of the US and Europe. Mike will be available for photos and signings after the show. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $24.20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.miketramp.com

Wed 29 March
HARRY MANX (CANADA)
Harry Manx is an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depths of classical Indian ragas. Harry’s new album ‘Mantras For Madmen’ is out now through Shock. Doors: 8:00pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.harrymanx.com

Thur 30 March
BOMBA
Bomba are Australia’s funkiest dance/reggae band, recognised around the globe for their energetic live shows and passionate performances. Joining them for this ‘Nuclear-Free Australia’ fundraising show is Blue King Brown + The Josh Owen Band. Doors: 6.30pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Fri 31 March
FAKER
Faker bring their ‘Love For Sale’ tour to the Corner as part of their nationwide jaunt throughout March and April. The band recently played at both The Falls Festival and The Big Day Out. The tour coincides with the digital release of the single ‘Love For Sale’ available on the iTunes website from March 12. Guests: Van She + The Valentinos + Children Collide. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.faker.com.au

Sat 1 April
CRIMSONFIRE cd launch
A huge night of progressive power metal arrives at the Corner on April 1. Melbourne band Crimsonfire has released their debut album, which has been well received both locally and internationally. Featuring a plethora of awesome reviews, Crimsonfire are renouned for their dynamic live show. Joining them on stage and back by popular demand will be one of Australia’s elite progressive metal bands “Voyager” (W.A). Metal at its finest. Guests: Voyager. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.crimsonfire.com.au

Sun 2 April
BOUNCING SOULS (USA)
American punk rock legends, The Bouncing Souls return to Australia. The band has recently released “Bouncing Souls Live”, a live double disk featuring a definitive collection of old and new Bouncing Souls tracks. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.bouncingsouls.com

Thurs 6 April
DUTCH TILDERS AND HIS BLUSICIANS
More details soon. Guests: The Slide Devils. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.dutchtilders.com.au

Sat 8 April
MORPH cd launch
Australian live dance music act, Morph launch their new album ‘Sound and Motion.’ Morph contain influences from funk, trance, breaks, house and jazz all played totally live. Morph’s 4 members use bass, drums, samples, synths, keyboards, flute, sax, and didgeridoo to create a cacophony of sound through progressive textural layering and artful beat manipulation. Guests: Le Phat. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.morphmusic.org

Sun 9 April
THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY (SWEDEN)
Swedish quartet, The (International) Noise Conspiracy return to Australia. Their most recent album ’Armed Love’ is the bands third full length release and was produced by Rick Ruben. The band have been described as “rocks most politically radical band’ and have a reputation for putting on very high energy live shows. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $39.60+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.internationalnoise.com

Tues 11 April
HOTHOUSE FLOWERS (IRELAND)
Legendary cult Irish band Hothouse Flowers return to Australia for Bluesfest 2006 held in Byron Bay. The band who have been together since 1984 have a worldwide cult following and their mix of rock’n’roll and Irish folk has made them one of Irelands biggest groups. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $47.30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.hothouseflowers.com

Wed 12 April
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS (USA)
After selling out every show on their Sept 2005 tour, The Mountain Goats return to Australia. The band have built a strong and loyal following with ‘main-man’ John Danielle’s perfectly-framed narratives and imaginative lyrics. Look out for The Mountain Goats special Australian Tour EP available to coincide with the tour. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.themountaingoats.net

Fri 14 April
NEVILLE STAPLE’S SPECIALS (UK)
Neville Staples, the face of legendary UK ska outfits the Specials and Fun Boy 3 returns to Australia this Easter with a best-of live set that he has been touring throughout Europe, Japan and the US. Credited with changing the face of UK music, Neville has worked with such legends as Elvis Costello, Sting, David Byrne and Ali Campbell to name a few. With a new LP, ‘The Rude Boy Returns’, that features collaborations with Mick Jones (The Clash) and Rat Scabies (The Damned), Neville is keeping the spirit, attitude and style of his previous bands well and truly alive! Guest: Bluejuice + The Ska Vendors. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $40+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.nevillestaple.co.uk

Sat 15 April
ZEKE (USA)
American Punk Rock legends ZEKE make a long awaited return to Australia for the second time in their career. The band has toured in the past couple of years with the likes of Iron Maiden, Korn, Slipknot, Suicidal Tendencies, Methods of Mayhem, X, the Misfits, the Dammed, Motorhead, and Nashville Pussy. Back to being a brutal 4 piece, ZEKE will deliver tracks from all their classics, including “Kicked in the Teeth” & “Dirty Sanchez” (Epitaph), “Death Alley” (Aces and Eights) to their latest ‘til The Livin’ End” (relapse). Presented by Blunt magazine. Guests: The Nation Blue + The Blacklist + Jed Whitey.
Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.zekeyou.com

Fri 21 April
THE HERD
The Herd return to Melbourne for their first headline show in 5 months. In that time the band have become one of the biggest hip-hop acts in the country with their latest album ‘The Sun Never Sets’ being a Triple J feature album, a J award nominee and number 29 in Rolling Stone magazine’s best albums of 2005. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.elefanttraks.com

Tues 25 April – Anzac Day holiday
ADRIAN BELEW & BAND (USA)
Adrian Belew, long time member of King Crimson and The Bears is bringing his mighty guitar and superb live performance to the Corner. As a stunt guitarist, Adrian has long been the weapon of choice by artists as diverse as Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa and many more, playing on a long list of recordings from some of the world’s best loved artists. His guitar wizardry has earned him a reputation worldwide and he is coming to Australia to showcase his two new cds - the Grammy nominated “Side One” & his latest release - “Side Two.” Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.adrianbelew.net

Sat 29 April
FRANCOIZ BREUT (FRANCE)
Acclaimed Gallic chanteuse Francoiz Breut is returning to Australia in support of her recently released third album ‘Une Saison Volee.’ Last time around audiences were spell bound by Breut’s sultry vocals seamlessly interwoven with Boris Gronembergers rich guitar textures. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $36+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
http://francoiz.breut.free.fr

Sun 30 April
“6 Strings and the Works Tour” featuring IAIN MOSS and JON STEVENS
Two of Australia’s highest selling male performers hit the road together an historic double-header concert tour in the wake of the release of their respective Liberation Blue acoustic albums. From Iain Moss expect Chisel greats, platinum singles from his Matchbook era, new songs, relics from Hendrix and Creedence and whatever else arises from this modern guitar giants’ wealth of musical expertise. From Jon Stevens you can expect the all the hits from his Noiseworks legacy right through to his solo album of last year, ‘Ain’t No Life for the Faint Hearted.’ Special guests on the night is The Choirboys, who are also set to release their Liberation Blue CD, ‘Big Bad & Acoustic.’ Guests: The Choirboys. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Sat 13 May
THE WHITLAMS
The Whitlams return to the live circuit and release their sixth studio album, a 2-disc set “Little Cloud and the Apple’s Eye” which will be released nationally on 19th March 2006. It features a variety of songs written during Tim Freedmans time in New York in addition to his usual musings on his home of Newtown. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $23+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thewhitlams.com

Fri 19 May
END OF FASHION
End Of fashion have recently played both The Falls Festival and The Big Day Out as well as fitting in a short trip to France and the South By Southwest music festival in Texas. The band is now bringing their live show back to Melbourne. End Of Fashions single ‘Oh Yeah’, from their debut self titled album, recently came in at number 8 on the Triple J hottest 100. Guests: The Cloud Room (USA) + Van She. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.endoffashion.com

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

KOSHEEN (UK)
Wed 15 March
Kosheen return to Australia for the first time since their massive shows with the Big Day Out in 2002. The group were the biggest selling dance act that year and their single ‘Hide U’ from the debut album ‘Resist’ became a worldwide hit earning them a multitude of awards. Darren Decoder and Markee Substance provide the drum & bass and electronic undertones, which are fused seamlessly with the soulful vocals of singer Sian Evans. This intimate club show will include a DJ set from Darren Decoder and Markee Substance (Kosheen DJ’s) playing a unique blend of house electro and breaks, before being joined by Sian to road test new material as well as performing their classics. A new Kosheen album is due in 2006. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.kosheen.com

BOUNCING SOULS (USA)
Sun 2 April
American punk rock legends, The Bouncing Souls return to Australia. The band has recently released “Bouncing Souls Live”, a live double disk featuring a definitive collection of old and new Bouncing Souls tracks. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.bouncingsouls.com

TZU
Sat 25 March
TZU bring their own brand of hip-hop back to the Corner. The band have recently released their second album, ‘Smiling At Strangers’ which sees a radical shift from their sample and drum machine based first release. On ‘Smiling At Strangers’ the group utilise drums, bass, guitars, keyboards and a string section as well as the production skills of Magoo (Regurgitator/Butterfingers). Guests: The Red Eyes. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tzu.com.au

FAKER
Fri 31 March
Faker bring their ‘Love For Sale’ tour to the Corner as part of their nationwide jaunt throughout March and April. The band recently played at both The Falls Festival and The Big Day Out. The tour coincides with the digital release of the single ‘Love For Sale’ available on the iTunes website from March 12. Guests: Van She + The Valentinos + Children Collide. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.faker.com.au

THIS WEEK

Wed 15 Feb - selling fast! - TEGAN & SARA (CANADA)
Thur 16 Feb - THE RESIGNATORS - CD LAUNCH
Fri 17 Feb - COMEBACK KID (USA)
Sat 18 Feb - COMEBACK KID (USA) - Under 18 afternoon show
Sat 18 Feb - “RAKAJU NIGHT” feat. KING MARONG (GAMBIA) + LAMINE SONKO (SENEGAL) + more..
Tues 21 Feb - THE NECKS (TWO SETS)

GIG GUIDE

Wed 15 Feb
TEGAN AND SARA (CANADA)
Known for their timeless songwriting and hilarious onstage banter, Tegan and Sara return to our shores for their third Australian tour. Touring non-stop since the release of their album ‘So Jealous’ in 2004. Tegan and Sara have sold out venues across the globe and are releasing their first full-length DVD entitled ‘It’s Not Fun. Don’t Do It’ in March 2006. Guests: Iron On + Sparkadia . Doors: 8pm

Tickets $27.50+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.teganandsara.com

Thurs 16 Feb
THE RESIGNATORS CD launch
Melbourne band The Resignators bring their brand of ska, punk rock and soul to the Corner to launch their brand new EP ‘You Got Me Thinking.’ Guests: The Vaginals + Spent Shells + King City Seven. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.myspace.com/theresignators

Fri 17 Feb
COMEBACK KID (CANADA) - OVER 18′S
Comeback Kid return to Australia after a massive 2005, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in Punk and Hardcore including Rise Against, Strung Out, Terror and Bane, as well as releasing their highly acclaimed Victory Records Debut Wake The Dead. Guests: Her Nightmare + Carpathian + Samsara. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $24+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.comeback-kid.com

Sat 18 Feb
COMEBACK KID (CANADA) - UNDER 18′S
Comeback Kid return to Australia after a massive 2005, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in Punk and Hardcore including Rise Against, Strung Out, Terror and Bane, as well as releasing their highly acclaimed Victory Records Debut Wake The Dead. Guests: Her Nightmare + Carpathian + Pro Team. Doors: 12:30pm
Tickets $24+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.comeback-kid.com

Sat 18 Feb
‘Rakaju Night’ featuring LAMINE SONKO (Senegal), KING MARONG (Gambia), KARAMBA CISSOKO (Senegal) plus more…
‘Rakaju Night is an explosive night filled with African Rhythm and dance celebrating Gambian Independence day. Other performers include Ziggi Diagne (Senegal), Jali Buba Kuyateh (Senegal), Aliou Sylla (Guinea), Mandy Keita (Mali) + Grant Swift. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.laminesonko.com

Tue 21 Feb & Wed 22 Feb
THE NECKS – two sets
One of the greatest cult bands in Australia, The Necks, return with their improvised jazz / avant garde sound. Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums) and Lloyd Swanton (bass) conjure a chemistry together that is difficult to pigeonhole. Featuring lengthy pieces which slowly unravel in the most intoxicating fashion, frequently underpinned by an insistent deep groove, the Necks live shows are renowned the world over.
Doors: 8pm.
Tickets $27+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thenecks.com

Fri 24 Feb
CANDLE RECORDS 2006 CONCERT featuring THE LUCKSMITHS, GIRLS FROM THE CLOUDS, DARREN HANLON, THE SMALLKNIVES, ANTHONY ATKINSON, RICHARD EASTON, THE GUILD LEAGUE and ROB CLARKSON.
Local Melbourne label Candle records hold their annual concert featuring some of the labels biggest names over one huge evening. This year’s line-up features The Lucksmiths (first show in Australia since April), Girls From The Clouds, Darren Hanlon, Richard Easton, The Guild League, The Small Knives, Rob Clarkson and Anthony Atkinson. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.candlerecords.com.au

Sat 25 Feb
AGAINST ME! (USA)
Fat Wreck Chords Against Me! return to our shores to promote their latest album ‘Searching For A Former Clarity’, out now through Shock. Smoke free. Guests: The Disables + A Death In The Family + Mutiny. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.againstme.net

Mon 27 Feb
“The Two-Timing Tour” featuring Les Savy Fav (USA) + The Hold Steady (USA) + Thunderbirds Are Now! (USA)
Les Savy Fav return to the Corner this time joined by fellow New Yorkers, The Hold Steady (US) and Detroit darlings, Thunderbirds Are Now! (US). Les Savy Fav “Inches” is out now on Popfrenzy Records. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $34+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.lessavyfav.com

Tues 28 Feb
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE (CANADA) Selling fast!
Toronto indie-rock band Broken Social Scene tour Australia for the first time. The band has just released their new self-titled album, which is out now through Shock Records. Guest: New Buffalo. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $42+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.arts-crafts.ca/bss

Wed 1 March
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE (CANADA) Just announced!
Due to popular demand Toronto indie-rock band Broken Social Scene will play a second show at the Corner Hotel. The band has just released their new self-titled album, which is out now through Shock Records. Guest: New Buffalo. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $42+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.arts-crafts.ca/bss

Fri 3 March
COMMISSIONER GORDON – Final ever show
After almost a year of obscurity, Melbourne Ska Heavyweights Commissioner Gordon have finally decided to call it a day. They play their final ever show alongside Mr. Coffee and The Ska Vendors. The new DVD ‘Live at the Corner Hotel’ will be available on the night. Doors: 8.30pm
$10 at the door.

Sat 4 March
ED KUEPPER AND JEFFREY WEGENER featuring Peter Oxley.
Ed Kuepper, the one time Saints guitarist/songwriter and band leader for post-punk giants the Laughing Clowns, and Wegener, the original drummer for The Saints and only other mainstay along side Kuepper in the Clowns, reunited after a 20 years sabbatical earlier this year to perform the live soundtrack to a series of avant-garde films by New Zealand film maker Len Lye. Former Sunnyboys bass player Peter Oxley has now joined the pair adding a new dimension to a rich catalogue. Guests: Matt Walker & Ashley Davies. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $23+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Tues 7 March
MMF (Music Managers Forum)
More details soon.
Members (MMF, AIR) 6.30pm free entry – Non-members 7.30pm $5 at the door.
www.immf.net

Wed 8 March
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE (USA) & JOHNNY IRION (USA) + THE WAILIN’ JENNYS (CANADA)
Granddaughter of folk legend Woody, Sarah Lee Guthrie performs with partner Johnny Irion. The pair recently played together at the Port Fairy Folk festival garnering stellar reviews. Joining them fro this show is The Wailin’ Jennys who were also a hit at Port Fairy and are at the top of the North American roots scene with their standout harmonies and mix of traditional and original songs. Guests: Chris Wilson & Sarah Carroll. Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.sarahleeandjohnny.com

Fri 10 March
ASH GRUNWALD
Australian blues and roots legend, Ash Grunwald returns to the Corner to play one show only. Ash had a busy 2005 touring overseas, picking up ARIA nominations for his ‘Live At The Corner’ album and also winning ‘Album Of The Year’ at the Australian Blues Awards. Ash is working on a new album to be released later in 2006.Guests: Blue King Brown + Jaimi Faulkner. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.ashgrunwald.com

Sat 11 March & Sun 12 March – (Sat sold out / Sun selling fast!)
DINOSAUR JR (USA)
For the very first time, we here in Australia are to be blessed with a visit from one of the most pivotal bands of our time and, in their original form: J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph. Dinosaur JR is regarded as laying the groundwork for alternative rocks commercial breakthrough with their revolutionary detours into free-form noise and melodic soloing melded with Mascis’s laconic whine. Tickets $45+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.dinosaurjr.com

Wed 15 March
KOSHEEN (UK)
Kosheen return to Australia for the first time since their massive shows with the Big Day Out in 2002. The group were the biggest selling dance act that year and their single ‘Hide U’ from the debut album ‘Resist’ became a worldwide hit earning them a multitude of awards. Darren Decoder and Markee Substance provide the drum & bass and electronic undertones, which are fused seamlessly with the soulful vocals of singer Sian Evans. This intimate club show will include a DJ set from Darren Decoder and Markee Substance (Kosheen DJ’s) playing a unique blend of house electro and breaks, before being joined by Sian to road test new material as well as performing their classics. A new Kosheen album is due in 2006. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.kosheen.com

Thurs 16 March
THE MISFITS (USA)
Legendary punk band The Misfits return to Australia playing songs from all their classic albums. The band celebrated 25 years in 2001 and the current line-up includes founding member Jerry Only, Dez Candena (Black Flag) and Robo (Black Flag). Doors: 8pm
Tickets $39.60+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.misfits.com

Fri 17 March (Sold out) & Sun 19 March (Selling fast)
CLUTCH (USA)
Clutch are known the world over as America’s hardest working and hardest touring rock band and their new album Robot Hive/Exodus is the witness and the proof. This is their first tour of Australia. Guests: Fort + Pillow (Fri) & Peeping Tom (Sun). Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
http://www.pro-rock.com/

Sat 18 March
FULL SCALE
Full Scale return to Australia with their metallic hardcore edge following an extensive touring stint across the USA. The band has a new bassist, Ben Brennan (Seven) and will be supported on the night by local rockers, Hinge. Guests: Hinge. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.fullscale.com.au

Sat 25 March (on sale Mon 13 Feb)
TZU
TZU bring their own brand of hip-hop back to the Corner. The band have recently released their second album, ‘Smiling At Strangers’ which sees a radical shift from their sample and drum machine based first release. On ‘Smiling At Strangers’ the group utilise drums, bass, guitars, keyboards and a string section as well as the production skills of Magoo (Regurgitator/Butterfingers). Guests: The Red Eyes. Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tzu.com.au

Sun 26 March

DAN WARNER
Dan Warner and his band play a rare hometown show where he will play his new CD, ‘A Likeness Of You’, in its entirety. The night will also feature all the Dan Warner favourites. Guests: Horse Stories. Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.danwarnermusic.com

Wed 29 March
HARRY MANX (CANADA)
Harry Manx is an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depths of classical Indian ragas. Harry’s new album ‘Mantras For Madmen’ is out now through Shock. Doors: 8:00pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.harrymanx.com

Thur 30 March
BOMBA
Bomba are Australia’s funkiest dance/reggae band, recognised around the globe for their energetic live shows and passionate performances. Joining them for this ‘Nuclear-Free Australia’ fundraising show is Blue King Brown, Josh Owen, and Dane Tucquet. Doors: 6.30pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Fri 31 March (on sale Mon 13 Feb)
FAKER
Faker bring their ‘Love For Sale’ tour to the Corner as part of their nationwide jaunt throughout March and April. The band recently played at both The Falls Festival and The Big Day Out. The tour coincides with the digital release of the single ‘Love For Sale’ available on the iTunes website from March 12. Guests: Van She + The Valentinos + Children Collide. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.faker.com.au

Sun 2 April (on sale Mon 20 Feb)
BOUNCING SOULS (USA)
American punk rock legends, The Bouncing Souls return to Australia. The band has recently released “Bouncing Souls Live”, a live double disk featuring a definitive collection of old and new Bouncing Souls tracks. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.bouncingsouls.com

Tues 11 April
HOTHOUSE FLOWERS (IRELAND)
Legendary cult Irish band Hothouse Flowers return to Australia for Bluesfest 2006 held in Byron Bay. The band who have been together since 1984 have a worldwide cult following and their mix of rock’n’roll and Irish folk has made them one of Irelands biggest groups. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $47.30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.hothouseflowers.com

Wed 12 April
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS (USA)
After selling out every show on their Sept 2005 tour, The Mountain Goats return to Australia. The band have built a strong and loyal following with ‘main-man’ John Danielle’s perfectly-framed narratives and imaginative lyrics. Look out for The Mountain Goats special Australian Tour EP available to coincide with the tour. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $33+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.themountaingoats.net

Fri 14 April
NEVILLE STAPLE’S SPECIALS (UK)
Neville Staples, the face of legendary UK ska outfits the Specials and Fun Boy 3 returns to Australia this Easter with a best-of live set that he has been touring throughout Europe, Japan and the US. Credited with changing the face of UK music, Neville has worked with such legends as Elvis Costello, Sting, David Byrne and Ali Campbell to name a few. With a new LP, ‘The Rude Boy Returns’, that features collaborations with Mick Jones (The Clash) and Rat Scabies (The Damned), Neville is keeping the spirit, attitude and style of his previous bands well and truly alive! Guest: The Ska Vendors. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $40+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.nevillestaple.co.uk

Sat 15 April
ZEKE (USA)
American Punk Rock legends ZEKE make a long awaited return to Australia for the second time in their career. The band has toured in the past couple of years with the likes of Iron Maiden, Korn, Slipknot, Suicidal Tendencies, Methods of Mayhem, X, the Misfits, the Dammed, Motorhead, and Nashville Pussy. Back to being a brutal 4 piece, ZEKE will deliver tracks from all their classics, including “Kicked in the Teeth” & “Dirty Sanchez” (Epitaph), “Death Alley” (Aces and Eights) to their latest ‘til The Livin’ End” (relapse). Presented by Blunt magazine. Guests: Zeke + The Nation Blue + The Blacklist + Jed Whitey.
Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.zekeyou.com

Fri 21 April
THE HERD
The Herd return to Melbourne for their first headline show in 5 months. In that time the band have become one of the biggest hip-hop acts in the country with their latest album ‘The Sun Never Sets’ being a Triple J feature album, a J award nominee and number 29 in Rolling Stone magazine’s best albums of 2005. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.elefanttraks.com

Tues 25 April – Anzac Day holiday
ADRIAN BELEW & BAND (USA)
Adrian Belew, long time member of King Crimson and The Bears brings his solo show to Australia. Adrian was a musician of choice for David Bowie, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa and many more, playing on many recording from the world’s biggest artists. Adrian is a multi instrumentalist and solo artist in his own right having released several albums since 1982. His guitar wizardry has earned him a reputation worldwide. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.adrianbelew.net

Sat 29 April
FRANCOIZ BREUT (FRANCE)
Acclaimed Gallic chanteuse Francoiz Breut is returning to Australia in support of her recently released third album ‘Une Saison Volee.’ Last time around audiences were spell bound by Breut’s sultry vocals seamlessly interwoven with Boris Gronembergers rich guitar textures. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $36+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
http://francoiz.breut.free.fr

Sat 13 May
THE WHITLAMS
The Whitlams return to the live circuit and release their sixth studio album, a 2-disc set “Little Cloud and the Apple’s Eye” which will be released nationally on 19th March 2006. It features a variety of songs written during Tim Freedmans time in New York in addition to his usual musings on his home of Newtown. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $23+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thewhitlams.com

THIS WEEK

Sat 7 Jan THE SHINS (USA) sold out

GIG GUIDE

Sat 7 Jan - SOLD OUT
THE SHINS (USA)
The Shins return to Australia for their third tour and to play at the sold out Falls Festival. Guests: The Brunettes (NZ). Doors: 8.30pm
www.theshins.com

Thurs 12 Jan UNDER 18!
RUFIO (USA)
Californian emo / pop-punk quartet return to Australia to promote the release of their latest album ‘The Comfort Of Home.’ The album is out now through Shock Records. Guests: Tiltmeter + Ashade Apart. Doors: 12.30pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
rufio.isaband.com

Thurs 12 Jan OVER 18!
RUFIO (USA)
Californian emo / pop-punk quartet return to Australia to promote the release of their latest album ‘The Comfort Of Home.’ The album is out now through Shock Records. Guests: Tiltmeter + Armageddon Sky. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
rufio.isaband.com

Sat 14 Jan
THE MARK OF CAIN
The Mark Of Cain is touring again after an absence from the live circuit. The band will be road testing some new songs to be included on their 2006 album. Guests: My Disco! + Grey Daturas. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tmoc.com.au

Sun 15 Jan afternoon (under 18) & Sun 15 Jan evening (over 18)
“TO DIE FOR BOYS OF SUMMER TOUR” featuring PARKWAY DRIVE + EVERGREEN TERRACE (USA) + CARPATHIAN + THE GETAWAY PLAN.
This summer sees 4 of the hottest punk and hardcore bands teaming up for the “To Die For BOYS OF SUMMER Tour!” Fresh off their debut album tour for ‘Killing with a Smile’, Parkway Drive team up with Evergreen Terrace, Carpathian and The Getaway Plan. After wowing Australian audiences on their debut tour in 2004, Evergreen Terrace will be showcasing tunes from their latest album on ‘Sincerity’ plus all the oldies and goldies from their extensive back catalogue. Carpathian will also be showing off new tracks on this tour, and then head into the studio shortly after to record their debut album for Resist Records. And relative newcomers The Getaway Plan will no doubt build on their reputation for a blistering live show on the ‘Boys of Summer’ tour. Doors for under 18’s open at 12.30pm & doors for the over 18’s open at 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.destroyalllines.com

Sun 22 Jan
“Articulating Space - festival of exploratory music” featuring PITA (Austria), JIM DENLY / AMANDA STEWART (Syd), FRANCIS PLAGNE, BRETT DEAN / ERKKI VELTHEIM, BOTBORG (Bris), PATERAS / BAXTER / BROWN, JEFF HENDERSON (NZ).
For three days in January, the Corner Hotel will be transformed into a no holds barred forum for the outer limits of instrumental and electro-acoustic performance. Combining the finest Australian practitioners of sonic experimentation alongside some esteemed international guests, 18 acts in total will take the stage and bend, pummel and stretch ears into unexplored territory. Call the box office for discounted 3-night festival pass. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.anthonypateras.com

Mon 23 Jan
“Articulating Space - festival of exploratory music” featuring CHRIS ABRAHAMS (Syd), CAROLYN CONNERS / JEFF HENDERSON (NZ), SEAN BAXTER / MATT SANDERS (Bucketrider/Damaged), XAVIER CHARLES (France), ROBIN FOX / PITA (Vienna), ROD COOPER/ TIM CAITLIN / ANTHEA CADDY (NC)
Call the box office for discounted 3-night festival pass. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.anthonypateras.com

Tues 24 Jan
“Articulating Space - festival of exploratory music” featuring TONY BUCK / XAVIER CHARLES (France), DALE GOREFINKEL / ROBBIE AVENAIM (Syd), DAVID BROWN / NATASHA ANDERSON / JAMES WILKINSON, BETA ERKO (feat MC Vulk Makedonski), CLAYTON THOMAS / CLARE COOPER (Syd), OREN AMBARCHI / MARCO FUSINATO / BRENDAN WALLS (Syd)
Call the box office for discounted 3-night festival pass. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.anthonypateras.com

Wed 25 Jan (on sale soon)
SHOCK RECORDS PRESENT… ‘ROCK FOR RELIEF 2’
After the huge success of last year’s Tsunami Benefit, Shock Records presents another benefit show with some of Melbourne’s finest musicians. Full line-up and ticketing to be announced soon!
www.shock.com.au

Sat 28 Jan
WARAKO MUSICA
Internationally acclaimed Congolese music maestro PASSI JO returns to The Corner Hotel with his band WARAKO MUSICA, playing a seductive blend of African Rumba and Soukous, Salsa, Caribbean and Cuban rhythms. Guests: Kenny Lopez + Irie. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.warakomusica.com

Wed 1 Feb
THE MAGIC NUMBERS (UK)
London’s The Magic Numbers are in town for the 2006 Big Day Out and play their only Melbourne headline show at the Corner. The bands self-titled album is out now. Guests: Youth Group + Riff Random. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $49.50+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.themagicnumbers.net

Thurs 2 Feb
SLEATER-KINNEY (USA)
Oregon all-girl punk rock trio, Sleater-Kinney, return to Australia to play the 2006 Big Day Out. The bands latest album ‘The Woods’ is out now. Guests: The Grates + Baseball. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $38.50+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.sleater-kinney.com

Fri 3 Feb
“BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY SHOW”
The annual Bob Marley Birthday celebrations continue again this year featuring Stick Mareebo, Pappa Dalton, Teck, Rugged, Jesse I, Ras Crucial, Damajah, Sista Itations, Vida Sunshyne. Doors: 9pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Sat 4 Feb
RAISON D’ETRE + BRIGHTER DEATH NOW (SWEDEN)
Sweden’s ‘Cold Meat Industry’ is the most recognized and respected dark ambient / cult industrial record label in the world. For the first time three of the labels biggest names visit Australia complete with collaborative side projects and some of Australia best industrial acts supporting. Guests: Bocksholm + Shinjuku Thief + Manticle. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.coldmeatinoz.com

Sun 5 Feb
BRIGHTER DEATH NOW + DEUTSCH NEPAL (SWEDEN)
Sweden’s ‘Cold Meat Industry’ is the most recognized and respected dark ambient / cult industrial record label in the world. For the first time three of the labels biggest names visit Australia complete with collaborative side projects and some of Australia best industrial acts supporting. Guests: Atomine Elektrine + Frozen faces + Isomer. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.coldmeatinoz.com

Wed 8 Feb
LULO REINHARDT (GERMANY) plus MAURICE D’ABRUZZO AND FRIENDS.
Lulo Reinhardt, grand-nephew of world-renowned gypsy-jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, is appearing with Sydney-based singer, songwriter and musician Maurice D’Abruzzo, whose latest CD via MGM distribution “Cool Threads” has received excellent press reviews. The two electrifying guitarists will take a musical journey through latin, funk, gypsy and jazz. Doors: 8.00pm
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Fri 10 Feb
BOB LOG III (USA)
Direct from Tuscan Arizona via the Meredith Music festival, Bob Log III brings his psychotic paced surf rock back to the Corner. The one-man band sold out his last Corner show and recently won over the 2005 Meredith crowd as this years “mystery guest.” Doors: 8:30pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.boblog111.com

Sat 11 Feb
BLUE RUIN (reunion show)
20 years since the release of their debut album, “Such Sweet Thunder”, Melbourne band, BLUE RUIN return from a ten year hiatus to promote the album’s re release with a one off show at The Corner. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Sun 12 Feb (on sale mon 9 Jan)
THE LAST WALTZ - An All Star Tribute
Sydney musician Jason Walker and his ace backing band The Last Drinks will be anchoring a 30th anniversary tribute to The Last Waltz. Performing the music of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Emmylou Harris, and The Band, The Last Drinks will be joined on stage by a range of Sydney and Melbourne talent including members of Youth Group and the Sarah Blasko Band, Perry Keyes and members of Spurs for Jesus, Eva Trout and the Astro Tobasco horns. Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Wed 15 Feb
TEGAN AND SARA (CANADA)
Known for their timeless songwriting and hilarious onstage banter, Tegan and Sara return to our shores for their third Australian tour. Touring non-stop since the release of their album ‘So Jealous’ in 2004 Tegan and Sara have sold out venues across the globe and are releasing their first full-length DVD entitled ‘It’s Not Fun. Don’t Do It’ in March 2006. Guests: Iron On + Sparkadia . Doors: 8pm
Tickets $27.50+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.teganandsara.com

Fri 17 Feb
COMEBACK KID (CANADA) - over 18’s
Comeback Kid return to Australia after a massive 2005, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in Punk and Hardcore including Rise Against, Strung Out, Terror and Bane, as well as releasing their highly acclaimed Victory Records Debut Wake The Dead. Guests: Her Nightmare. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $24+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.comeback-kid.com

Sat 18 Feb
COMEBACK KID (CANADA) - under 18’s
Comeback Kid return to Australia after a massive 2005, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in Punk and Hardcore including Rise Against, Strung Out, Terror and Bane, as well as releasing their highly acclaimed Victory Records Debut Wake The Dead. Guests: Her Nightmare. Doors: 12:30pm
Tickets $24+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.comeback-kid.com

Tue 21 & Wed 22 Feb (on sale Mon 9 Jan)
THE NECKS
One of the greatest cult bands in Australia, The Necks, return with their improvised jazz / avant garde sound. Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums) and Lloyd Swanton (bass) conjure a chemistry together that is difficult to pigeonhole. Featuring lengthy pieces which slowly unravel in the most intoxicating fashion, frequently underpinned by an insistent deep groove, the Necks live shows are renowned the world over.
Doors: 8pm.
Tickets $27+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thenecks.com

Fri 24 Feb
CANDLE RECORDS 2006 CONCERT featuring THE LUCKSMITHS, DARREN HANLON, THE SMALLKNIVES, ANTHONY ATKINSON, TIM OXLEY, THE GUILD LEAGUE and ROB CLARKSON.
Local Melbourne label Candle records hold their annual concert featuring some of the labels biggest names over one huge evening. This year’s line-up features The Lucksmiths (first show in Australia since April), Darren Hanlon, Tim Oxley, The Guild League, The Small Knives, Rob Clarkson and Anthony Atkinson. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.candlerecords.com.au

THIS WEEK

ALVIN ‘YOUNGBLOOD’ HART (USA) with FIONA BOYES Thurs 27 October
ELECTRIC SIX (USA) Fri 28 October - Selling fast!
THE WHITLAMS Sat 29 & Sun 30 October - Selling fast!
MAGIC DIRT + AIRBOURNE Mon 31 October - Cup Eve
NO USE FOR A NAME (USA) Tues 1 Nov - Cup day holiday
RAY LAMONTAGNE (USA) Wed 2 Nov

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

CORNER ANNIVERSARY SHOWS
To launch the Corners new 2nd level, celebrate 10 years of great shows and mark the beginning of a new era at the venue we’re celebrating with four very special shows. We’ve asked some of our favourite Australian acts to headline at these shows. They are bands that have been with us for our time here and played the venue before they have moved onto bigger things. Tickets will sell out so book early… check www.cornerhotel.com for details and on-sale dates…

Mon 28 Nov: “THE KINGS OF MOOMBA…??”

Tues 29 Nov:”THE LONG NECKS…??”

Fri 2 Dec: SOMETHING FOR KATE

Wed 7 Dec: “MYSTERY ACT…??”

Thurs 22 Fri 23 & Sat 24 Dec – On Sale Wed 2 Nov

MICK THOMAS AND THE SURE THING – CHRISTMAS SHOWS
Mick Thomas And The Sure Thing return to the Corner to play their annual Christmas shows. These shows have become a tradition in the Melbourne music scene and a must for fans of Weddings, Parties Anything and any of Mick’s other projects. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mickthomas.com

Sat 17 Dec
SHAPESHIFTER
Shapeshifter play a rare headline show in Melbourne. Living up to their reputation for bringing the house down with sets of tight dancefloor d’n'b, peppered with jazzy undertones, they have been wowing audiences here and across the Tasman (where the band originated). Shapeshifter’s popularity is reflected in their latest hit LP release Riddim Wise (2004) which has gone gold in NZ. The night will also be Nutone (Hospital Records) Long White Cloud remix 12” launch party. Guests: Ladi 6 (Verse 2 / Fat Freddys Drop) + Gsan & Sean + Motive + Shi Kung. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.shapeshifter.co.nz

Sat 14 Jan – On Sale Wed 2 Nov
THE MARK OF CAIN
The Mark Of Cain visit the Corner after an absence from the live circuit. The band will be roadtesting some new songs to be included in their 2006 album. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tmoc.com.au

THE GIG GUIDE

Wed 26 Oct
ONE LITTLE INDIAN BAND COMPETION – ‘Garage to Glory’
Garage to Glory is not your traditional battle of the bands. Instead of having various ‘heats’, the judges have shortlisted the very best entrants to compete in the final held at The Corner Hotel. Bands will then battle it out in front of a panel of music industry professionals for an amazing array of prizes from some of Melbourne’s leading music retailers. All proceeds from this event go to The Lost Dogs Home, North Melbourne.
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Thurs 27 Oct
ALVIN ‘YOUNGBLOOD’ HART (USA) + FIONA BOYES – smoke free show!
Blues legend Alvin ‘Youngblood’ Hart visits Australia to play with Australia’s award winning blues woman Fiona Boyes. Hart won a Grammy award in 2005 for his contribution to the album ‘Beautiful Dreamer – The songs of Stephen Foster.’
Guests: Chris Wilson + Shannon Bourne. Doors 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mojomusic.com/alvin

Fri 28 Oct Selling fast!
ELECTRIC SIX (USA)
Eccentric rock/pop stars Electric Six return to Australia armed with a new album ‘Senor Smoke’, the triumphant follow up album to ‘Fire’ which spawned the hit singles ‘Danger! High Voltage’ and ‘Gay Bar.’
Guests: Midnight Juggernauts + Pharaohs. Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $36.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.electric6.com

Sat 29 Oct Selling fast!
THE WHITLAMS
The Whitlams return for their first national tour in two years. The band recently teamed up with producer J. Walker to record a new double album. The 2-disc set “Little Cloud and the Black Ice of Manhattan” will be released in February 2006. It is about fancy lovers, New York and a rodent. Guests: The Darling Downs + Jak Housden. Doors 8.30.
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thewhitlams.com

Sun 30 Oct Selling fast!
THE WHITLAMS
The Whitlams return for their first national tour in two years. The band recently teamed up with producer J. Walker to record a new double album. The 2-disc set “Little Cloud and the Black Ice of Manhattan” will be released in February 2006. It is about fancy lovers, New York and a rodent. Guests: Bertie Blackman + Modular Lounge. Doors 7.30.
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thewhitlams.com

Mon 31 Oct – CUP EVE
MAGIC DIRT cd launch plus special guests AIRBOURNE
Magic Dirt return from their recent sold out Sydney and Melbourne shows to launch their new album ‘Snow White.’ Joining Magic Dirt on the night is Airbourne who have just signed a record deal with Capitol records throughout the world. Guests: Modular Lounge + Rose Turtle Ertler + Dane Certificate. Doors 8.30
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.magicdirt.net

Tues 1 Nov
NO USE FOR A NAME (USA)
Manic punk rockers No Use for a Name return to Australia to celebrate the release of their new album, ‘Keep Them Confused,’ which is out now through Fat Wreck Chords. Guests: Horsell Common + Away From Now. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.nouse4aname.com

Wed 2 Nov
RAY LAMONTAGNE (USA)
Performing songs from his 2004 debut album ‘Trouble’, Ray’s distinctive raspy voice (often likened to that of Van Morrison and Tim Buckley) promises to entrance Australian audiences. During his recent US tour, he sold out shows coast to coast, his performances earning him a loyal following; a popularity not born out of radio or television hype but out of his ability to connect with his audience. Guests: The Hampdens (acoustic) Doors 8pm.
Tickets $27.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.raylamontagne.com

Thurs 3 Nov
PBS FESTIVAL OF SONG – HEAT 9
The last heat of the PBS fm’s Festival Of Song competition.
Free in the front bar. Doors 8-11.
www.pbsfm.org.au

Fri 4 Nov
DECODER RING album launch
Decoder Ring visit the Corner to launch their new album Fractions which is out now through Inertia. Guest: Expatriate + Screenings. Doors 8:30pm.
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.decoderring.com.au

Sat 5 Nov
‘TWISTERAMA’ feat Eddie Kirkland (USA)
‘Twisterama’ is an all star rock ‘n’ soul review featuring Eddie “Boogie Man” Kirkland and The Hawgs, The Exotics, The Duchesses, The Diddley Daddies, DJ Dingo, Mohair Slim plus more to be announced.
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.eddiekirkland.com

Tues 8 Nov
PBS FESTIVAL OF SONG – SEMI FINAL 1
PBS fm’s Festival Of Song competition reaches the semi finals.
$5 at the door. Doors 7pm.
www.pbsfm.org.au

Wed 9 Nov
PBS FESTIVAL OF SONG – SEMI FINAL 2
PBS fm’s Festival Of Song competition reaches the semi finals.
$5 at the door. Doors 7pm.
www.pbsfm.org.au

Fri 11 Nov
SCREAMING JETS
Legendary Australian band The Screaming Jets play the Corner to celebrate the release of their long-awaited live DVD ‘Rock On.’ This show is part of an extensive Australian tour that runs through October and November. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $25+bf. Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.screamingjets.com.au

Sat 12 Nov
TZU – album launch
Melbourne Hip Hop crew TZU launch their sophomore album ‘Smiling At Strangers.’ The first single from the album ‘She Gets Up’ is all over the radio and the bands live show is renowned as a non-stop party. Guests: Illzilla + Ghetto Fabulour DJ’s.
Tickets $13+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tzu.com.au

Tues 15 Nov
PBS FESTIVAL OF SONG – GRAND FINAL
PBS fm’s Festival Of Song competition reaches the grand final.
$5 at the door. Doors 7pm.
www.pbsfm.org.au

Fri 18 Nov
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group return to Melbourne riding high on the success of their latest album Skeleton Jar. The band have recently signed to legendary US label Epitaph and will be release throughout the US, UK and Europe this year. Guests: Bit By Bats + The Vandas. Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.youthgroup.com.au

Sat 19 Nov
RIFF RANDOM album launch
Riff Random launch their long awaited debut album ‘In Space There Is No Sound.’ The band have had a hectic past 12 months, including touring the UK with Bloc Party and Mystery Jets and playing British institutions such as the Reading Festival and In The City. In Australia, the debut album is released in November on the seminal label Timberyard Records, who released the early singles for You Am I, The Scientists and many other great bands. Guests: Love Of Diagrams + Cut Copy + HTRK + Children Collide. Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.riffrandom.com

Tues 22 Nov
DANNY O’KEEFE (USA) plus Mike McClellan
Danny O’Keefe, one of the great American singer songwriters, best known for his song ‘Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues’, is making his first Australian visit in November this year, for a brief tour with Australian counterpart Mike McClellan. Guests: Mike McClellan. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $38+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.dannyokeefe.com

Wed 23 & Thurs 24 Nov
EMILIANA TORRINI (Iceland)
Hailing from Iceland, Emiliana Torrini makes her first visit to Australia with her band. Her latest album,’ Fisherman’s Woman,’ is an intimate and atmospheric collection of songs, sometimes sad, but more frequently imbued with a magical optimism that have whispered their way into people’s bloodstreams right from the first single, ‘Sunny Road’. Doors 8pm
Tickets $40+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.emilianatorrini.com

Fri 25 Nov
THE SAINTS
The Saints return to Melbourne to play the Corner. Fronted by Chris Bailey vocals, guitars, aided and abetted by long time associates Caspar Wijnberg bass and drummer Pete Wilkinson, with the addition of Marty Willson Piper on guitar, The Saints are back with a new album “Nothing Is Straight In My House.” Doors 8:30pm.
Tickets $18+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.saintsmusic.com

Sat 26 Nov
NILE (USA)
Relapse Records artist NILE have undoubtedly become the leading force in death metal. With four critically acclaimed albums, a few EPs and several world tours under their belt, the time has finally come to blast Australian audiences with their sheer savagery & phenomenal musicianship. The band’s long-awaited new album, Annihilation of the Wicked teems with the blasting extremity and epic arrangements that have become NILE trademarks. Doors 8:30pm.
Tickets $37+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.nile-catacombs.net

Sun 27 Nov
EFFIGY OF NOW cd launch
Effigy of Now are back after winning the state Jim Beam comp final. With momentum behind them, their debut album launch has arrived! Containing sounds of jazz, funk, rock, hip-hop, reggae and pure groove, the seven-piece line-up is launching their new album Sing Dance Love Play at the Corner.
Tickets $7+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.effigyofnow.com.au

Mon 28 Nov – On Sale Thurs 3 Nov
CORNER ANNIVERSARY SHOW 1 feat: “THE KINGS OF MOOMBA??”
To launch the renovations, celebrate 10 years of great shows and mark the beginning of a new era at the venue we’re celebrating with four very special shows. We’ve asked some of our favourite Australian acts to headline at these shows. They are bands that have been with us for our time here and played the venue before they have moved onto bigger things.
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.cornerhotel.com

Tues 29 Nov – On Sale Fri 4 Nov
CORNER ANNIVERSARY SHOW 2 feat: “THE LONG NECKS??”
To launch the renovations, celebrate 10 years of great shows and mark the beginning of a new era at the venue we’re celebrating with four very special shows. We’ve asked some of our favourite Australian acts to headline at these shows. They are bands that have been with us for our time here and played the venue before they have moved onto bigger things.
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Thurs 1 Dec (Under18s)
EVERY TIME I DIE (USA) Under 18’s only.
Every Time I Die visit Australia for the first time to celebrate the release of their new album, ‘Gutter Phenomenon.’ Strictly under 18’s show. Guests: Parkway Drive. Doors: 4.30pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.everytimeidie.com

Thurs 1 Dec (Over 18s)
EVERY TIME I DIE (USA) Over 18’s only.
Every Time I Die visit Australia for the first time to celebrate the release of their new album, ‘Gutter Phenomenon.’ Strictly over 18’s show. Guests: Parkway Drive. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $35+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.everytimeidie.com

Fri 2 Dec – On Sale Wed 2 Nov
CORNER ANNIVERSARY SHOW 3 feat: SOMETHING FOR KATE
To launch the renovations, celebrate 10 years of great shows and mark the beginning of a new era at the venue we’re celebrating with four very special shows. We’ve asked some of our favourite Australian acts to headline at these shows. They are bands that have been with us for our time here and played the venue before they have moved onto bigger things.
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Sun 4 Dec (Under18s)
MATCHBOOK ROMANCE (USA) Under 18’s only.
Matchbook Romance visit Australia for the first time playing songs of their successful breakthrough album ‘Stories and Alibis’ out now on Epitaph Records. Strictly under 18’s show. Guests: Behind Crimson Eyes + Trial Kennedy. Doors 8.30.
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.matchbookromance.com

Mon 5 Dec (Over 18s)
MATCHBOOK ROMANCE (USA) Over 18’s only.
Matchbook Romance visit Australia for the first time playing songs of their successful breakthrough album ‘Stories and Alibis’ out now on Epitaph Records. Strictly over 18’s show. Guests: Behind Crimson Eyes + Trial Kennedy.
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.matchbookromance.com

Wed 7 Dec – On Sale Wed 9 Nov
CORNER ANNIVERSARY SHOW 4 feat: “Mystery Guests??”
To launch the renovations, celebrate 10 years of great shows and mark the beginning of a new era at the venue we’re celebrating with four very special shows. We’ve asked some of our favourite Australian acts to headline at these shows. They are bands that have been with us for our time here and played the venue before they have moved onto bigger things. Line-ups coming soon.
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Fri 9 Dec
SPARGO cd launch
More details soon. Guests: Simon Imrei + The Basics. Doors: 7pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.spargomusic.com

Sun 11 Dec
MARIE WILSON album launch
More details soon. Doors: 7pm
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mariewilson.com

Wed 14 Dec
SONS AND DAUGHTERS (UK)
Glasgow’s Sons And Daughters bring their distinctive mix of rockabilly, folk, American country and punk to the Corner Hotel. Their debut album ‘The Repulsion Box’ is out now through Domino/Remote Control. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $38+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.sonsanddaughtersloveyou.com

Thurs 15 Dec
THE CHURCH (Acoustic)
Legendary Australian band The Church celebrate the release of their new album ‘el momento descuidado’ which is the latest addition to the Liberation Acoustic Blue series. The acoustic album sees the band re-invent many of their popular tunes and breath new life into some of the less heard gems of their career. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $30+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thechurchband.com

Sat 17 Dec
SHAPESHIFTER
Shapeshifter play a rare headline show in Melbourne. Living up to their reputation for bringing the house down with sets of tight dancefloor d’n'b, peppered with jazzy undertones, they have been wowing audiences here and across the Tasman (where the band originated). Shapeshifter’s popularity is reflected in their latest hit LP release Riddim Wise (2004) which has gone gold in NZ. The night will also be Nutone (Hospital Records) Long White Cloud remix 12” launch party. Guests: Ladi 6 (Verse 2 / Fat Freddys Drop) + Gsan & Sean + Motive + Shi Kung. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.shapeshifter.co.nz

Thurs 22 Dec – On Sale Wed 2 Nov
MICK THOMAS AND THE SURE THING – CHRISTMAS SHOW
Mick Thomas And The Sure Thing return to the Corner to play their annual Christmas shows. These shows have become a tradition in the Melbourne music scene and a must for fans of Weddings, Parties Anything and any of Mick’s other projects. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mickthomas.com

Fri 23 Dec – On Sale Wed 2 Nov
MICK THOMAS AND THE SURE THING – CHRISTMAS SHOW
Mick Thomas And The Sure Thing return to the Corner to play their annual Christmas shows. These shows have become a tradition in the Melbourne music scene and a must for fans of Weddings, Parties Anything and any of Mick’s other projects. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mickthomas.com

Sat 24 Dec – On Sale Wed 2 Nov
MICK THOMAS AND THE SURE THING – CHRISTMAS SHOW
Mick Thomas And The Sure Thing return to the Corner to play their annual Christmas shows. These shows have become a tradition in the Melbourne music scene and a must for fans of Weddings, Parties Anything and any of Mick’s other projects. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mickthomas.com

Sat 14 Jan – On Sale Wed 2 Nov
THE MARK OF CAIN
The Mark Of Cain visit the Corner after an absence from the live circuit. The band will be roadtesting some new songs to be included in their 2006 album. Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tmoc.com.au

THIS WEEK
MAN BITES GOD cd launch Thu 6 Oct
FAKER Fri 7 Oct
TIM ROGERS album launch Sat 8 Oct
KINEMATIC cd launch Sun 9 Oct

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tues 18 Oct
CROOKED FINGERS (USA)
Former Archers of Loaf songwriter Eric Bachmann returns as Crooked Fingers. His 2001 tour with Something For Kate garnered great reviews and showcased his sumptuous and melancholic songs. Crooked Fingers latest album Dignity And Shame is out now through Pop Frenzy. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.crookedfingers.com

Fri 11 Nov
SCREAMING JETS - on sale Mon 10 Oct
The Screaming jets play the Corner to celebrate the release of their long-awaited live DVD ‘Rock On.’ Doors 8pm.
Tickets $25+bf. Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.screamingjets.com.au

Fri 18 Nov
YOUTH GROUP - on sale Mon 10 Oct
Youth Group return to Melbourne riding high on the success of their latest album Skeleton Jar. The band have recently signed to legendary US label Epitaph and will be release throughout the US, UK and Europe this year. Doors 8:30pm.
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.youthgroup.com.au

Wed 14 Dec
SONS AND DAUGHTERS (UK)
Glasgow’s Sons And Daughters bring their distinctive mix of rockabilly, folk, American country and punk to the Corner Hotel. Their debut album ‘The Repulsion Box’ is out now through Domino/Remote Control. Doors: 8pm.
Tickets $38+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.sonsanddaughtersloveyou.com

GIG GUIDE

Thurs 6 Oct
MAN BITES GOD cd launch
Man Bites God launch their fifth album, ‘The Popular Alternative’, at the Corner. The new album continues the bands satirical rock bent taking shots at societies sacred cows including the Catholic Church, the Army reserve and the music and sports industries. Guests: Deb Conway, Nicholas Roy + Dave Callan (JJJ) + Jane Vs World. Doors: 8pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.manbitesgod.com

Fri 7 October
FAKER
Faker return to the Corner to play songs from their debut album, ‘Addicted Romantic.’ The band has been touring extensively and has recently scored support slots with Hot Hot Heat and The Bravery. Guests: Red Riders + British India. Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $16+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.faker.com.au

Sat 8 Oct
TIM ROGERS AND THE TEMPERANCE UNION album launch
Tim Rogers and The Temperance Union launch their new double album ‘Dirty Ron/Ghost Songs’ which features 19 songs in total and brings Tim Rogers, Shane O’Mara, Stu Speed and Ian Kitney together again. Guests: Dan Kelly and the Alpha Males + Rob Clarkson + The Roys. Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $18.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.youami.net

Sun 9 Oct
KINEMATIC cd launch
Kinematic launch their new album ‘Time & Place’ at the Corner. The band has invited their friends Mark Sinton and Ben Birchall with their respective bands to join them for this afternoon show. Guests: Ben Birchall & The Corrections + Mark Sinton & The Maps. Doors 4.30pm.
Tickets $8+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.somersaultmusic.com.au

Thurs 13 Oct
TENPENNY JOKE album launch
Tenpenny Joke launch their debut album “Ambush On All Side” This is Tenpenny Jokes only show in town before heading up the East Coast to promote this album. Guests: The Rye Catchers + Rook + The Lovers. Doors 7:30pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.tenpennyjoke.com

Fri 14 Oct
CARUS AND THE TRUE BELIEVERS
Carus returns from a successful overseas jaunt to play his first headline show at the Corner. Carus recently sold out his Northcote Social Club solo show and this time round will be playing with his band The True Believers. Guests: Rob Sawyer + Yanto Shortis. Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.carus.com.au

Sat 15 Oct
BODYJAR album launch
Bodyjar return to the Corner as part of their ‘Call to Arms’ Tour, which will celebrate the release of their new self-titled album. The first single from the album, ‘Lights Out’ is all over the radio and Bodyjar’s punchiest single to date. Guests: The Spazzy’s + Forza Liandri + A Death in the Family. Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $16.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.bodyjar.com.au

Sun 16 Oct – smoke free show!
EDMUND RICE CAMPS – BENEFIT SHOW feat. PAUL KELLY, DEB CONWAY, THINGS OF STONE AND WOOD plus more
A fundraiser show for the Edmund Rice Camps which offer holiday programs for some of Victorias most disadvantaged children. The camps take place every school holidays and are staffed by young adult volunteers who provide care, supervision and sound role-modelling for participants on a minimum one to one ratio. This fundraiser show offers a great afternoon and evening of music featuring some of Australia’s biggest performers all donating their time to support the Edmund Rice Programs. Artists performing include Deb Conway, Jaimi Faulkner, Paul Kelly, Things Of Stone and Wood (duo), Dead Salesman (duo), Rob Clarkson plus more to be announced. Doors 5pm.
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.ercvic.com

Tues 18 Oct
CROOKED FINGERS (USA)
Former Archers of Loaf songwriter Eric Bachmann returns as Crooked Fingers. His 2001 tour with Something For Kate garnered great reviews and showcased his sumptuous and melancholic songs. Crooked Fingers latest album Dignity And Shame is out now through Pop Frenzy. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $20+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.crookedfingers.com

Fri 21 Oct
GYROSCOPE album launch - Over 18’s only
Gyroscope launch their new album ‘Are You Involved?’ The first single first single ‘Fast Girl’ is out now. Guests: Behind Crimson Eyes + Mere Theory + The Tall Poppies. Doors 8.30pm.
Tickets $16.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.gyroscope.com.au

Sat 22 Oct
GYROSCOPE album launch - Under 18’s only
Gyroscope launch their new album ‘Are You Involved?’ The first single first single ‘Fast Girl’ is out now. This is a Strictly under 18’s show. Guests: Behind Crimson Eyes + Mere Theory + Tiltmeter + Ashade Apart. Doors 12.30pm.
Tickets $16.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.gyroscope.com.au

Sat 22 Oct
JEFF LANG album launch
Jeff Lang returns to the Corner to launch his latest record ‘You Have To Dig Deep To Bury Daddy.’ Guests: Collards Greens and Gravy. Doors 8pm.
Tickets $15+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.jefflang.com

Sun 23 Oct
“THE CORNERSTONE” SKA TV BENEFIT FEAT IAN RILEN AND THE LOVE ADDICTS + THE EXOTICS PLUS MORE
This benefit also features The Exotics, Go Public, Deep Were All Drowning, The Drivers Eyes, Ian Rilen and the Love Addicts, Kate Bucks Psycho Action, The Reality Exit Strategy. Doors 6pm.
Tickets $12+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Wed 26 Oct
ONE LITTLE INDIAN BAND COMPETITION
More details soon. Doors 7.30pm
Tickets $10+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com

Thurs 27 Oct
ALVIN ‘YOUNGBLOOD’ HART (USA) + FIONA BOYES – smoke free show!
Blues legend Alvin ‘Youngblood’ Hart visits Australia to play with Australia’s award winning blues woman Fiona Boyes. Hart won a Grammy award in 2005 for his contribution to the album ‘Beautiful Dreamer – The songs of Stephen Foster.’ Guests: Chris Wilson + Shannon Bourne. Doors 8pm
Tickets $25+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.mojomusic.com/alvin

Fri 28 Oct
ELECTRIC SIX (USA)
Eccentric rock/pop stars Electric Six return to Australia armed with a new album ‘Senor Smoke’, the triumphant follow up album to ‘Fire’ which spawned the hit singles ‘Danger! High Voltage’ and ‘Gay Bar.’ The new album keeps the Electric Six flame burning and includes their live-favourite rendition of Queens Radio Ga Ga, their third single to enter the UK Top 20 and one that earned them mainstream daytime radio play right across Australia. Guests: Midnight Juggernauts + Pharaohs. Doors 8:30pm
Tickets $36.50+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.electric6.com

Sat 29 Oct
THE WHITLAMS
The Whitlams return for their first national tour in two years. The band recently teamed up with producer J. Walker to record a new double album. The 2-disc set “Little Cloud and the Black Ice of Manhattan” will be released in February 2006. It is about fancy lovers, New York and a rodent. Guests: The Darling Downs + Jak Housden. Doors 8.30.
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thewhitlams.com

Sun 30 Oct
THE WHITLAMS
The Whitlams return for their first national tour in two years. The band recently teamed up with producer J. Walker to record a new double album. The 2-disc set “Little Cloud and the Black Ice of Manhattan” will be released in February 2006. It is about fancy lovers, New York and a rodent. Guests: Bertie Blackman + Modular Lounge. Doors 7.30.
Tickets $22+bf Corner Box Office 12-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
www.thewhitlams.com

Mon 31 Oct – CUP EV