East Brunswick Club Gig Guide
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
ABBE MAY & THE ROCKIN’ PNEUMONIA with Brian Henry Hooper
The ‘Hawaiian Disease’ EP is a rollicking and inventive blues rock release that will make you dance and blush at the same time!
Come to The East and see if you can withstand the fever…
Sun 21 June 2009
www.myspace.com/abbefuzz
THE SMALLGOODS (single launch) with Grand Salvo
Support just added! The sublime Grand Salvo joinsThe Smallgoods as they launch their brand new single.
Thu 25 June 2009
www.myspace.com/thesmallgoods
THIS WEEK
NATHAN GAUNT (WA) with Luke Watt and Emma Heeney
Thu 4 June 2009
www.myspace.com/nathangaunt
LABJACD (Words Out Tour) with Papa Chango and Saca la Mois DJ
Fri 5 June 2009
www.myspace.com/labjacd
HEIRS (album launch) with The Night Terrors, Agonhymn and Bronze Chariot (S.A.)
Sat 6 June 2009
www.myspace.com/heirs
UMLAUT (album launch) with The Barons Of Tang and Easier Question (Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Eve)
Sun 7 June 2009
www.myspace.com/umlautbarmckinnon
GIG GUIDE
CLAYMORE (two sets) with Bhantre
Fri 29 May 2009
Doors 8.30
Forget everything you ever thought you knew about Celtic rock bands, because Melbourne-based outfit, Claymore, defy all expectations. This enigmatic band of multi-instrumentalists not only manages to combine traditional elements of Celtic music, but they take that passion and soul and rock it right into the 21st century. They write beautiful original Celtic compositions, and even lend their style to some power rock classics, all with an Irish and Scottish twist. This will be Claymore’s final Melbourne show before they head off on their latest tour overseas to Europe.
$12+bf
$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.eastbrunswickclub.com
GO GO SAPIEN (album launch) with Silver City Highway and The Frowning Clouds
Sat 30 May 2009
Doors 8.30
Since forming in 2006 as THE GREAT APES, these Melbournian Psych-Popsters have consistently delivered steaming hot serves of synth-infected garage to ravenous Victorian rock connoisseurs. After 3 years of honing their (cosmic) craft alongside international and local rock-roll luminaries , the newly renamed, GO-GO SAPIEN prepare to launch their debut album ‘Merman’, via an audio-visual extravaganza at the East Brunswick club.
At the door only
$12 at t
www.myspace.com/ilovethegeegees
NATHAN GAUNT (WA) with Luke Watt and Emma Heeney
Thu 4 June 2009
Doors 8.00
Last year, Nathan Gaunt released his ambitious Sci-fi Western album, ‘See Ya Later, Space Cowboy’, which fused musical genres steeped in Americana with Japanese Manga themes. It features guest performances from members of both Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crows’ bands. Nathan will showcase songs from his previous albums, along with previewing some new material, at the East. Catch him while he’s in town.
$10+bf
$12 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/nathangaunt
LABJACD (Words Out Tour) with Papa Chango and Saca la Mois DJ
Fri 5 June 2009
Doors 8.30
PBS presents LABJACD, a monster 9 piece band that’s been working Australia’s dance floors and festivals since 2005. Known for their powerful sound and a guns blazin’ live set they have won loyal fans and respect wherever they’ve performed. LABJACD are now touring their second studio album “Words Out”. Whilst thematically darker and more overtly political than their earlier material, this album will still bump your speakers like a lowrider on nitrous. For this show only they will be inviting some special guests to perform as a 13 piece, recreating some of the big sounds heard on “Words Out”.
$12+bf
$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/labjacd
HEIRS (album launch) with The Night Terrors, Agonhymn and Bronze Chariot (S.A.)
Sat 6 June 2009
Doors 8.30
Heirs crawl from a dark place. The tenebrosity of the Old Testament. The murkiness of addiction. A movement of oppressive instrumental power, cyclic ritualism and bleak hallucinogenic revelation. Drawing from Michael Gira and his Swans legacy and the sledgehammer riffs and industrial pummel of Godflesh, Heirs’ incense shrouded low-end incantations and reverb-soaked noise strip bare the needless excesses of post-rock and heavy metal in favour of something much more concise and affecting. A lurching, drugged-out spectre - holding solace in one hand, and vengeance in the other.
At the door only
$12 at the door only
www.myspace.com/heirs
UMLAUT (album launch) with The Barons Of Tang and Easier Question Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Eve
Sun 7 June 2009
Doors 8.30
Bar McKinnon, former sax player from San Francisco’s seminal Mr. Bungle, is primed and ready to bring his specific brand of cartoonish, pop inspired tunes to the world with his new Melbourne-based outfit: Umlaut. Featuring the radio single, ‘Atlas Face’, co-written and performed by former Mr. Bungle front man and music heavyweight Mike Patton (Faith No More, Fantomas) Umlaut’s debut self-titled album is whimsical, eccentric, dark and like nothing you’ve ever heard before.
$13+bf
$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/umlautbarmckinnon
ASTRONOMY CLASS with Thundamentals, Sir Robbo (DJ) and host The Tongue
Fri 12 June 2009
Doors 8.30
Astronomy Class will be hitting the road in support of their new record ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’. The album sees producers Sir Robbo and Chasm build on their signature reggae and blessed hip-hop sound, while dipping deeper into the sweet soul of Motown’s yesteryear. Celebrate the International Year Of Astronomy with style by seeing this great outfit live at The East.
$15+bf
$18 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/astronomyclass
Y-LOVE & DIWON (USA - live and DJ set) with Curse ov Dialect and Mista Savona DJ/MC
Sat 13 June 2009
Doors 8.30
Direct from New York, the latest hip-hop revolution, Y-Love: having played with Lou Reed, Idan Raichel, DJ Spooky and Matisyahu, the acclaimed MC arrives on our shores to deliver explosive rhymes in English, Aramaic, Arabic, Hebrew and Latin. Y-Love’s music, informed by his conversion to Hasidism, explores social justice in a damaged world. For one night only, Y-Love will perform tracks from his debut album ‘This is Babylon’, and killer new tunes, backed by his multitalented collaborator, ethno-electric maestro Diwon, who will follow with a DJ-only set, spinning sounds of the Semitic underground.
$22.50+bf
$25 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/ylove
THE FUMES (NSW) with The Protectors and Claude Hay
Fri 19 June 2009
Doors 8.30
First there was the new single ‘Python for a Pillow’, which The Fumes threw at radio as they jumped on a plane to go overseas touring Toronto, LA, New York and Japan, including their showcases at SXSW in Austin. As they land back in Australia their new album ‘Sundancer’ is about to arrive. Don’t miss this incendiary two-piece live at The East.
$15+bf
$18 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/thefumesoz
‘Dave Browne Benefit’ feat. TARAMIS, CLAUZ, ANGEL OF DEATH, ALARUM and POOR EXCUSE
Sat 20 June 2009
Doors 8.00
Australian metal legends Taramis reform for a one off show to commemorate the passing of drummer David Browne, R.I.P. Also appearing on the night will be Dave’s former band Clauz, , thrash pioneers Angel of Death, Melbourne’s own Alarum, and the local blues team of Poor Excuse. Also featuring a special guest appearance from Liz (ex- Amethist). All proceeds donated to the Browne family.
$18+bf
$20 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/taramis1
ABBE MAY & THE ROCKIN’ PNEUMONIA with Brian Henry Hooper
Sun 21 June 2009
Doors 8.00
Hawaiian Disease affects one in every four band members! Usually the drummer but not always so. Blues siren Abbe May and her explosive band the Rockin’ Pneumonia have it bad! The ‘Hawaiian Disease’ EP is a rollicking and inventive blues rock release that will make you dance and blush at the same time! Come to The East and see if you can withstand the fever…
$10+bf
$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/abbefuzz
‘Kick the Vendor - JMC Academy Showcase’ featuring Tropical Gordon, Avenue, The Gems, Clockwork, Strangers in Silhouettes and Vermillion Goldfish
Tue 23 June 2009
Doors 7.30
JMC Academy of the creative industries will be hosting ‘Kick The Vendor’, it’s annual midyear showcase of work done by students of the school. Six bands will play the night away at the East Brunswick Club, with music film clips being shown on the big screen, and stay tuned for what other zany infotainment will be incorporated into the night by the schools management students.
At the door only
$7 at the door only
www.eastbrunswickclub.com
THE SMALLGOODS (single launch) with Grand Salvo
Thu 25 June 2009
Doors 8.00
Combining a variety of organic folk and pop influences with their own distinct flavours, The Smallgoods return to warm hearts and minds in the midst of a Melbourne winter. If sweet harmonies, inventive arrangements, and songs that instantly connect are your thing, then don’t be anywhere but The East on this night.
$10+bf
$12 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/thesmallgoods
THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING with Cuba is Japan and A Dead Forest Index
Fri 26 June 2009
Doors 8.30
More details soon
At the door only
$12 at the door only
www.myspace.com/tiycs
SCREAMFEEDER (QLD - performing ‘Kitten Licks’) with Midget (NSW) and Sounds Like Sunset (NSW)
Sat 27 June 2009
Doors 8.30
‘Kitten Licks’ still tops many peoples’ top Australian albums of all time lists, and the band still holds a special place in the hearts of Australian music fans who came of age during the frantic and exciting days of the mid 90s. Screamfeeder will play the entire ‘Kitten Licks’ album, as well as selected b sides. Along for the ride will be 90s heavyweight indie gods MIDGET. Both bands were part of the explosion of Brisbane noise-makers who dominated the touring and live scene back when indie rock was king.
$18+bf
Door entry TBC if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/screamfeederrock
LUCY’S CROWN (single launch) with The Sissies & Sluts Theater Company
Thu 2 July 2009
Doors 8.00
Lucy say “Do I scare you??!!?” Lucy say “Here’s a tissue would you like me to wipe away your dribble?!” Lucy say “It’s you! Not me! I’m not the one!” ‘Not the one’, the debut single from Lucy’s Crown, will be launched lasciviously this night. So will you if you attend. Butoh-ful dervish Lucy will be joined at the oh-so-hip by the saucy, salacious, seditious, schlocky, splodgy, skanky, swaggering showoffs Sissies and Sluts Theater Company, live in surround sound! One night only. Don’t miss out. Your friends will tell you about it.
$10 at the door only
www.myspace.com/lucyscrown
SAN LAZARO (single launch) with Agency Dub Collective and The Putbacks
Fri 3 July 2009
Doors 8.30
Back after an extended break, Melbourne’s best loved latin lunatics are back with more mambo, more salsa, more percussion, more horns and more new material than you can describe in two languages. ‘La Chimera’, a 21st century take on the classic ’son cubano’ style, is the first single from their second album due this November. San Lazaro bring the rhythms and forms of a musical style which was born in Africa and raised in the Americas to the streets and airwaves of Melbourne, and anyone with ears and feet will immediately understand why.
$12+bf
$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/boogalusanlazaro
ME & THE GROWNUPS (single/tour launch) with special guests
Sat 4 July 2009
Doors 8.30
Since forming in 2006, Me & The Grownups have created a new and indefinable sound with their unique blend of folk-pop and classical music. The Grownups’ first two albums have seen them develop an acoustic sound that dramatically extends what is possible from the guitar-violin-voice combination. They launch their new EP ‘My Perfect Storm’ in this first show of their whirlwind national tour.
At the door only
$15 full or $12 concession at the door only
www.myspace.com/meandthegrownups
VICTORIA WILLIAMS and VIC CHESNUTT (USA) with Natalie D-Napoleon & Andre Hooke (Khancoban)
Thu 9 July 2009
Doors 7.30
Finding inspiration in nature, inanimate objects and things unseen, Victoria Williams has been crafting her unusual brand of folk music in the wilds of Southern California for nigh on twenty years now. Her songs have been covered by musicians from all over, from Lou Reed to Lucinda Williams. Since releasing ‘Sings Some Ol’ Songs’ she’s been touring extensively with kindred spirit M Ward. Most people don’t see the wonder in dirt and filth, or the humour in the often cruel machinations of the world, but Vic Chesnutt does. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, he’s spent much of his career reflecting on the darker corners of life, often aided on his amazing albums by a rotating cast of musicians including members of Lambchop, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra. Since last years brilliant ‘Dark Developments’ album collaboration with fellow Athenians Elf Power and The Amorphous Strums, he’s taken to the road again touring his particular take on beauty and living.
$40+bf
$45 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/victoriawilliams
ALL INDIA RADIO (album launch) with special guests
Fri 10 July 2009
Doors 8.30
2009 is the 10th anniversary of All India Radio and to celebrate the band will launch their new album at the East. The album ‘A Low High’ marks a return to the lush, atmospheric, and instrumental territory of their earlier work. Guests on the album include Graham Lee (The Triffids) on pedal steel and some evocative ambient sounds from the legendary Ed Kuepper (The Saints and now new member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds).
$10+bf
$12 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/allindiaradio
DJ DEXTER, MISTA SAVONA (7” singles launch) & GRRILLA STEP with DJ Declan Kelly
Sat 11 July 09
Doors 8.30
More details soon
$20+bf
$22 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.myspace.com/djdexteroz
YANA ALANA & THE PARANAS (In Concert) with Roadkill Rodeo and Town Bikes
Thu 16 July 09
Doors 8.30
More details soon
On sale Tue 9 June
$12+bf or $15 at the door if still available
www.myspace.com/paranas
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY with special guests
Fri 17 July 09
Doors 8.30
More details soon
At the door only
$10 at the door only
www.myspace.com/adeathinthefamily
THE BARONS OF TANG with THE BEARDS (S.A. - album launch) and THE WOOHOO REVUE
Sat 18 July 09
Doors 8.30
Adelaide folk-rockers The Beards bring their custom made Beard Love to town to launch their new album ‘Beards, Beards, Beards’. They return triumphant to Australia from their appearance at the 2009 Alaskan World Beard and Moustache Championships. They’ll be joined by The Woohoo Revue, who will apply a rock n’ roll blow torch to Balkan gypsy tunes. Theirs is music for celebration- for dancing, drinking, and forgetting about tomorrow. The Barons of Tang will also form part of this night of great music and beardy goodness, only at The East.
At the door only
$10 at the door only
www.myspace.com/thebaronsoftang
[Me] with The Tiger & Me and special guest
Fri 24 July 2009
Doors 8.30
More details soon
On sale Mon 1 June 09
$10+bf or $12 at the door if still available
www.eastbrunswickclub.com
GUILD OF DESTRUCTION (album launch) with Destruktor, Order of Torment and Belligerent Intent
Sat 25 July 09
Doors 8.00
More details soon
At the door only
$10 at the door only
www.myspace.com/guildofdestruction
FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET (album launch) with special guest
Sat 8 August 09
Doors 8.30
Possibly Australia’s only indie rock band string quartet, FourPlay have taken everything they love about music and blended it to make a cocktail of sounds any music lover can appreciate. They launch brand new album ‘Fourthcoming’, a wide-ranging selection of covers and a number of innovative group compositions, at The East.
On sale Fri 5 June
$22+bf or $25 at the door if still available
www.myspace.com/fourplaystringquartet
EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB
280 Lygon Street (Corner Albert St)
Box Office Phone: 03 9388 9794
www.eastbrunswickclub.com
