Entertainment News

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
THE DRUMS (USA) with special guests (Splendour Sideshow): JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE FRIDAY
Dubbed ‘New York’s official coolest new band’ by NME, The Drums herald a return to the simplicity of the mind-invading catchiness unique to good, solid, guitar-pop songs. Having spent the best part of last year performing in New York, the band are now heading to Aussie shores for the first time, and will bring their chirpy, whistle, stop/start ditties to the East after their appearance at the sold out Splendour In The Grass festival.
Mon 2 August 2010
www.myspace.com/thedrumsforever

NICK WILLETT (USA) with The Starliners and DJ Mohair Slim: THIS WEEKEND - ON SALE NOW!
Think Dean Martin, with a touch of Elvis and a hint of Jackie Wilson - Nick Willett’s sound is a mixture of Rock n’ Roll, Gospel, Country and Western, Rockabilly, early pop and RnB from eras past. Set to take the stage at the East this weekend with support from Melbourne friends The Starliners and DJ Mohair Slim, this is sure to be one night that will have the crowds dancing!
Sun 6 June 2010
www.myspace.com/nickwillettaustralia

ZOOPHYTE with The Happy Endings, Tom Tuena and Kate Gogarty (NSW): SUPPORTS ANNOUNCED - ON SALE NOW!

It’s been a busy twelve months for Zoophyte, taking an indefinite hiatus to explore and redevelop their sound, and the results could not be more exciting. Undoubtedly more upbeat and sounding bigger than ever, the rockier Zoophyte have finally found their sweet spot, and are set to catapult fans into a brand new stratosphere with their show at the East this June.

Sat 26 June 2010

www.zoophyteband.com

PARADES (album launch) with BELLES WILL RING, Geoffrey O’Connor (Crayon Fields) and Great Earthquake

In an expansive and ambitious haze of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings, Sydney art-rockers Parades are set to launch their debut album ‘Foreign Tapes’ this weekend at the East. With the release of their first video for single ‘Loserspeak In New Tongue’ already featured weekly on Rage and Video Hits, Parades are fast attracting scores of fans for their ethereal, sweet sound. Featuring Jonathon Boulet, Dan Cunningham, Tim Jenkins and Michael Scarpin, Parades will be joined at the launch by Crayon Fields’ Geoffrey O’Connor and Melbourne band Great Earthquake.

Fri 4 June 2010

www.myspace.com/parades

THIS WEEK:

FLAP! with THE BAND WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Thu 3 June 2010

www.myspace.com/weflapon

PARADES (album launch) with BELLES WILL RING, Geoffrey O’Connor (Crayon Fields) and Great Earthquake

Fri 4 June 2010

www.myspace.com/parades

CLOSURE IN MOSCOW with Secrets In Scale and Qlayface

Sat 5 June 2010

www.myspace.com/closureinmoscow

NICK WILLETT (USA) with The Starliners and DJ Mohair Slim

Sun 6 June 2010

www.myspace.com/nickwillettaustralia

NEXT WEEK

KESHIE (EP launch) with special guest

Thu 10 June 2010

www.myspace.com/keshiemusic

THE GUILD LEAGUE with Tessa and the Typecast and Oh Pep!

Fri 11 June 2010

www.myspace.com/theguildleague

THE BREAK (includes members of Midnight Oil and Violent Femmes) with Digger & The Pussycats

Sat 12 June 2010

www.thebreak.net.au

JOSH OWEN BAND (album launch - two sets) with Hailey Calvert (QLD) (Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Eve)

Sun 13 June 2010

www.joshowen.com.au

GIG GUIDE

MANTRA (album launch) with Mata & Must and Class A

Fri 28 May 2010

Doors 8.30
Melbourne rapper Mantra is set to launch his acclaimed debut album on May 28th at the East Brunswick Club. Touted by fans and artists as one of the best in the game, Mantra released ‘Power of the Spoken’ in March to widespread notice - including landing Triple J Feature Album. Fresh from touring nationally with Urthboy, Mantra’s electric live show features DJ Wasabi with support acts to be announced shortly. Don’t miss this!
At the door only

$18 at the door only
www.myspace.com/mantrahiphop

STAR ASSASSIN (Single Launch Tour) with Brothers Crossing, The Circle and Chaos Radio

Sat 29 May 2010

Doors 8.00
2009 proved to be one chaotic yet defining year for four piece alternative rock act Star Assassin. After releasing their debut album ‘Bleeding to the Circle’, the boys spent the better part of the year cementing new drummer Mike White, splitting with independent record label Vemma Records and writing a stack of new material for their forthcoming album ‘Revelations’, set for release in November. The year ahead is shaping up to be no different for these boys, with the release of their emotionally charged, head thumping new single ‘Sickness’ to iTunes and a seven show promotional tour along the east coast of Australia.
$15+bf

$20 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/starassassin

RICHMOND FONTAINE (USA) with Robert F. Cranny - SELLING FAST!

Sun 30 May 2010

Doors 8.00

Formed in 1994, Portland, Oregon’s Richmond Fontaine are lauded by critics around the world for their fresh take on Americana/Alt-Country. With eight albums under their belt, the newly released ‘We Used To Think The Freeway Sounded Like A River’ (out now through Nonzero) features 14 songs about heartache, love, and loss, and is considered to be their finest record to date. Written while the band were on a year long hiatus, following the sudden death of guitar/vocalist Willy Vlautin’s mother, the new album showcases Vlautin’s storytelling at his very best. Richmond Fontaine will be joined at the East by Sydney-based musician Robert F. Cranny, known for his collaborations with Sarah Blasko, with whom he has co-written and co-produced two albums.
$20+bf

$TBC at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/richmondfontaine

FLAP! with THE BAND WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Thu 3 June 2010

Doors 8.30

Melbourne audiences may have noticed a distinct lack of Flap! in the air so far this year. Their unique brand of quirky-sass-sweet-nostalgia-jazz-fun has been sorely missed. Since their last local gig in November Flap! have been traipsing all about the country with their cheekily charming music, recently completing a regional Victorian tour. Not a moment too soon, they are back in Melbourne presenting a massive double-header with The Band Who Knew Too Much. An early-winter warmer and your last chance to see Flap! until the spring, so come and have a boogie and a beer at the East.
At the door only
$15 at the door only
www.myspace.com/weflapon

PARADES (album launch) with BELLES WILL RING, Geoffrey O’Connor (Crayon Fields) and Great Earthquake

Fri 4 June 2010

Doors 8.00

Parades are a young art rock band from Sydney who wisely choose to create their own music with no outside input or interference. Featuring Dan Cunningham, Tim Jenkins, Michael Scarpin and Jonathan Boulet - Parades’ debut album ‘Foreign Tapes’ is expansive and ambitious; a haze of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings. Drum media aptly described the band, who create their “homely tunes in a Garage in Sydney’s Northwest”, as having “an ethereal, expansive sound that is sweet and understated”. The band have already played Homebake and Field Day, toured the east coast with Gomez and attracted attention at radio with their earlier single Dead Nationale. They will be joined in June at the East by Belles Will Ring and Geoffrey O’Connor (Crayon Fields)

At the door only

$12 at the door only
www.myspace.com/parades

CLOSURE IN MOSCOW with Secrets In Scale and Qlayface

Sat 5 June 2010

Doors 8.30

Melbourne progressive rock band Closure In Moscow have announced their ‘Singularity Tour’ and will be playing headline dates right across Australia. With support from good buddies, Secrets In Scale and Young Heretics, Closure In Moscow will tour all capital cities before jet setting back to the US for the massive ‘Vans Warped Tour’. The ‘Singularity Tour’ follows hot on the heels of a recent mini tour which saw Closure In Moscow play packed out shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth…the success of which provided the impetus for the run of dates the band are now embarking on in support of their debut album ‘First Temple’.

$15+bf

$20 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/closureinmoscow

NICK WILLETT (USA) with The Starliners and DJ Mohair Slim

Sun 6 June 2010

Doors 7.00
Hailing from the southern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Nick Willett’s captivating period vocals have taken him through various parts of the US and to some of the best known festivals on the European Rock n’ Roll circuit. Best described as a mixture of Rock n’ Roll, Gospel, Country and Western, Rockabilly, early pop and RnB from eras past, Nick is a true showman who draws from the musicians before him whilst always striving to be his own man. He can attack a song with the force of a freight train, or treat one with delicate tenderness. Supporting Nick at the East are Melbourne’s own The Starliners, a legendary band who haven’t played together for a number of years but who are reuniting for this special ‘One Night Only’ performance.
$29+bf

$TBC at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/nickwillettaustralia

KESHIE (EP launch) with special guest

Thu 10 June 2010

Doors 8.00
Reminiscent of the streets of Ghana, West Africa, Keshie is a unique combination of songwriters from Melbourne who are giving Afro grooves their own little Aussie twist. Meeting unknowingly in 2007, three of Keshie’s members were thrown together to perform a Zimbabwean inspired pop song by founding member Alena Schneider. After this performance, the spark was ignited, the idea for the band emerged, and it was back to the work shed. Throughout 2008, Keshie worked on defining their musical style; to stay clear of the orchestrated singer/songwriter feel and focus on writing in the style of festival music, with the same vibe that both percussionists in the band experienced whilst studying traditional drumming in West Africa. Since then Keshie have been blessed to be able to play venues such as The Queen Victoria Markets, Bar Open, Veludo, The Horn, Central Club Hotel, Yackandandah Folk Festival, Foodbowl Music Festival, Renaissance Festival, SheppARTon Festival, World Vegan Day at The Abbotsford Convent, and of course at the East Brunswick Club. All in all, no matter where they go the band always have one goal; to bring positive, high vibe music back into peoples lives and get them shaking what their Mamma gave them!

At the door only

$10 at the door only
www.myspace.com/keshiemusic

THE GUILD LEAGUE with Tessa and the Typecast and Oh Pep!

Fri 11 June 2010

Doors 8.30
Led by former Lucksmiths lead mouth Tali White, local super group The Guild League are back for one of their rare live shows. The band have been cranking out their indie-rock-folk since 2001, and have produced three fine albums including the most recent ‘Speak Up’. With members drawing from all quarters of the indie mafia, they remain as once quoted ‘the favourite band you may not have known you had’.

At the door only

$14 full price / $12 concession at the door only
www.myspace.com/theguildleague

THE BREAK (includes members of Midnight Oil and Violent Femmes) with Digger & The Pussycats

Sat 12 June 2010

Doors 8.30
The Break is riding high on a sonic wave and they’re turning on new fans and familiar friends as they roll out their unique contemporary sounds in live rooms around the country. Think classic surf rock meets spy-fi psychedelia and you’ll get a grip on their brand of surf rock. Following a stand-out performance at Byron Bay’s Blues Festival and a brief run of packed out shows with mates The Hoodoo Gurus, this exciting new surf rock outfit is set to pack up the kombi for a series of headline shows along Australia’s eastern seaboard throughout June and July. As they continue to celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Church Of The Open Sky’, the three founding members of Midnight Oil and band mate Brian Ritchie from Violent Femmes are musicians at the top of their game. With rolling toms and reverb on full throttle, Messrs. Hirst, Moginie, Rotsey and Ritchie are all set to take music lovers on a trip to the outer limits of surf, beyond the break, in a high octane performance that is powerful, dynamic and a whole lot of fun.

$25+bf

$30 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.thebreak.net.au

JOSH OWEN BAND (album launch - two sets) with Hailey Calvert (QLD) (Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Eve)

Sun 13 June 2010

Doors 8.30
Three years in the making, Josh Owen Band’s stunning debut studio album, ‘The Long Way’, is set to be released on the fully independent Right On Records label through MGM at the East Brunswick Club. With a dynamic personality, impressive stage presence and an endless soul stream within, Josh Owen, along with one of Australia’s foremost young drummers Jason Heerah and the insanely funky bass of Luke Hodgson have created a masterpiece of Josh’s trademark slow-burn soul. Add in the incredible talents of multi-instrumentalist maestro Dorian West and we have a captivatingly diverse and compelling musical experience blurring the boundaries of Reggae, Jazz and Soul. The Josh Owen Band’s album launch will feature two sets by Josh and the boys, firstly an acoustic set featuring the amazing percussion and backing vocal talents of Jason, then the night will be capped of with a traditional rockin’ reggae and soul set from the band in full electric flight. Joining the Josh Owen Band at the East will be the incredibly talented guitarist and singer, Brisbane’s Hailey Calvert.

At the door only

$15 at the door only
www.joshowen.com.au

‘Greens Benefit’ featuring MISTA SAVONA, ELF TRANZPORTER’S LO2’s FLeet and host MC EZB

Thu 17 June 2010

Doors 7.30
With both State and Federal polls on the horizon, this year is a big one for the Greens, who stand a great chance of winning marginal seats in Brunswick, Richmond, Fitzroy and Northcote. With the whole live music and violence issue still very much up in the air, the only way to sort this and many other problems is to get more Greens into parliament. They’re up against the big cash of big business, but with this benefit gig we can give a big boost to the local campaign for sanity in the houses of parliament, and for a fair dinkum fair go for local live music. So come along and fling the Greens a lobster to help them on their way. LO2’s FLeet, Mista Savone and EZB say jahbless. Be there in time for the welcome to country at 8pm and come do your bit for the upcoming elections; oh, and remember to dance your ass off while you’re at it!

At the door only

$20 at the door only

www.vic.greens.org.au/

HERE WE GO MAGIC (USA) with special guests

Fri 18 June 2010

Doors 8.30
Here We Go Magic’s inception in early 2009 brought together a group from seemingly disparate musical backgrounds. Formed by a series of chance encounters, overheard conversations and supernatural occurrences, the members of Here We Go Magic found immediate common inspiration in a collection of unique 4-track recordings created by pop-folk singer/multi-instrumentalist Luke Temple. Combining with Temple’s distinctively intimate vocals, Kristina Lieberson, Michael Bloch, Jennifer Turner, and Peter Hale form an enchanting beast that intertwines harmonies in a manner that is at once intuitive and highly developed.Since this initial spark the band’s creative momentum has been unwavering and after spending much of 2009 on successive North American and European tours with bands such Department of Eagles, Grizzly Bear, and The Walkmen they return with a new album ‘Pigeons’. With an impending international tour alongside New Pornographers and White Rabbits, and appearances at Glastonbury, Boonaroo and Pitchfork Music Festivals, Here We Go Magic will play just two shows in Australia. Don’t miss your chance to see Here We Go Magic’s debut Australian tour and be one of the first in the world to see ‘Pigeons’ live.

$41.25+bf

$TBC at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.herewegomagicband.tumblr.com

THE GIN CLUB (album launch) with EAGLE & THE WORM and Joel Silbersher & The Baggage Handlers

Sat 19 June 2010

Doors 8.30
Continually evolving from the traditional folk/country of their self-titled debut, The Gin Club’s seven-person songwriting roster has developed a unique and distinctive style, and has helped establish the band as one of Australia’s most exciting. From a ‘collective’ of around eleven people, The Gin Club live band now features seven permanent members, and whilst they defy easy categorisation, their music contains elements of acoustic folk, wide screen rock’n'roll, psychedelia, country, pop and more - all delivered with a distinctly antipodean flavour. The Gin Club will launch their fourth album ‘Deathwish’, featuring the single Rain, this June at the East with support from upcoming Melbourne favourites Eagle & The Worm.

$18+bf

$22 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/theginclub

INTERNAL NIGHTMARE (EP launch) with HUMONIC, CONTRIVE, Deliverance We Prey, Meticulous Despoilment (TAS) and Scar The Surface

Fri 25 June 2010

Doors 7.30
After a massive 2009 - which included an appearance on the ABC’s ‘Spicks and Specks’, more than 50 live shows and the recording/release of their self titled promotional disc - Internal Nightmare, armed with a brand new EP, are determined to destroy all in their path in 2010! Combined with a once-again stellar production, courtesy of Julian Renzo at Legion Studio Productions, and Internal Nightmare’s solid musicianship, this release will send shockwaves throughout the metal community - with its crushing intensity, massive hooks and huge lashings of groove! Internal Nightmare launch ‘Segregation’ in Melbourne at The East Brunswick Club on Friday 25th June with a huge line up, featuring friends Humonic, Contrive, Scar The Surface, Meticulous Despoilment (TAS) (First VIC shows - featuring members of Separatist/On Your Feet Soldier) and Deliverance We Prey.

$12+bf

$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/internalnightmare

ZOOPHYTE with The Happy Endings, Tom Tuena and Kate Gogarty (NSW)

Sat 26 June 2010

Doors 8.30
Emerging from Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs in 2004, Zoophyte are a high-octane four piece rock band, with a reputation as a fantastic live act. It’s been a busy twelve months for Zoophyte, taking an indefinite hiatus to explore and redevelop their sound, and the results could not be more exciting. Undoubtedly more upbeat and sounding bigger than ever - the rockier Zoophyte have received rave reviews from industry, crew and fans new and old. Having flirted with a variety of styles and sounds over the years, the boys and have finally found their sweet spot with 2010 set to catapult Zoophyte fans to a brand new stratosphere. Having circled Australia several times in 2007/2008 after the release of ‘Another Point Of View’, the revamped Zoophyte, featuring Cam Lee (Vocals, Guitar), Gilps (Bass), Rob Munios (Guitar, Vocals) and Elvis Aljus (Drums, Vocals) are eager to get back on the road and back in front of crowds. Listen out on the airwaves for new tunes coming your way soon!

$12+bf

$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.zoophyteband.com

DOG TRUMPET (album launch) with JVG Guitar Method

Thu 1 July 2010

Doors 8.00

To celebrate the release of their 5th album ‘River of Flowers’ Dog Trumpet, comprised of Reg Mombassa, Peter O’Doherty, Bernie Hayes and Jess Ciampa, will play their idiosyncratic meld of blues, country, pop, Irish folk and psychedelic rock and roll at the East. Peppered with electric slide guitar, dobro and mandolin, the new album casts off from the first song Mr Alcohol and Mrs Marijuana, weaving together themes of family history, memory, sex and mortality. Special guests on the night are the JVG Guitar Method featuring RRR’s Jon Von Goes, the RocKwiz Orchestra’s Mark Ferrie, Ashley Davies and Dale Lindrea.

At the door only

$15 at the door only
www.myspace.com/dogtrumpet

DEATH AUDIO with EYE OF THE ENEMY (album launch)

Fri 2 July 2010

Doors 8.00

More details soon.

At the door only

$12 at the door only
www.deathaudio.com

GANGA GIRI (single launch) with special guests

Sat 3 July 2010

Doors 8.30
Ganga Giri launches the first single from his upcoming album ‘Good Voodoo’. The single, ‘Bayami’, is an upbeat electronic roots fusion that features Ganga Giri on vocals with Gumaroy singing in Indigenous language. Ganga Giri is renowned across the world for his dynamic and exuberant live show. Having toured the USA, Canada, Bali, Portugal, Germany, UK, Spain and many other countries, performed at festivals such as Glastonbury, Joshua Tree and Vancouver Folk Festival, and having recorded with Peter Gabrielle in his Real World Studios, Ganga Giri has built a strong global following. Ganga Giri is excited to launch his new single at The East as the final show of his national tour. This show will also be the last before he leaves Australia on a 2 month tour through Italy, Germany, Canada and the USA.

$15+bf

$18 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.gangagiri.com

REGURGITATOR with Ouch My Face and World’s End Press - SELLING FAST!

Sun 4 July 2010

Doors 8.00
What is the latest? First, Quan relocates to Melbourne after 5 years in Hong Kong, then Ben also shifts to Melbourne after spending time in Turkey and Berlin. Same city, same time…what the hell is going on you ask? After a brief collision with contemporary dance exponent Gavin Webber for the late 2009 live music/dance project ‘Rockshow’, amid various solo explosions, Regurgitator have now found the time and space to invent some new tracks for 2010.They’ve set up some studios in rooms somewhere in the central city precinct and are ready to start work on album seven. All in the spirit of creativity. The only thing that drives their continued persistence, the thrill of composition and performance. The classic 3 piece with Quan, Ben and Peter are now back on the live trail…Follow the crumbs!

$20+bf

$25 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/regurgitators

THE SOFT PACK (USA) with special guests

Thu 8 July 2010

Doors 8.00
Civil Society are proud to announce the debut Australian tour of The Soft Pack. On the back of their self-titled debut album released March of this year (Pod/Inertia), and having conquered CMJ and SXSW festivals and toured with the likes of Phoenix, The Breeders, Wavves and Franz Ferdinand, California’s The Soft Pack are finally set to bring their signature no-frills blitz-kreig style of punk-infused pop to Australia. The Soft Pack - formerly known as ‘The Muslims’ - began as a collaboration of two friends, Matt Lamkin and Matty McLoughlin, and honed their sound with a spare yet fiery mix of guitars, drums and bass, with Matt’s pokerfaced singing style. Just in time for CMJ 2008, the pair recruited Dave Lantzman (bass) and Brian Hill (drums), and the new incarnation played a raucous 11 shows as part of the festival. Shedding their somewhat-controversial ‘Muslims’ moniker, that had unintentionally become a distraction; the group changed their name to The Soft Pack in December 2008. Despite the name change, the group has continued their prolific release of mp3s, sell-out vinyl singles and EPs, and viral videos, scoring appearances on Letterman in the process, amongst other things. Already garnering comparisons to the likes of The Strokes, The Velvet Underground and Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Soft Pack is rock and roll at its apex; distilled to its very essence. Civil Society is thrilled to welcome The Soft Pack to Australia for their debut tour. Don’t miss your chance to see rock and roll at its most raw, unrefined and exciting.

$35.20+bf

$TBC at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.thesoftpackofficial.com

THE LITTLE STEVIES with special guests

Fri 9 July 2010

Doors 8.30

Melbourne folk-pop darlings The Little Stevies have built up an exceptional reputation as a must see live act, drawing keen, loyal, Little Stevie-loving fans wherever they go. Their charming songs, witty on-stage banter, unique style and overall uplifting aura are winning hearts throughout the Aussie music community. Along with their exquisite three part harmonies, myriad instruments in their repertoire, catchy hooks and irresistible pop melodies, The Little Stevies have a depth not often seen in artists so young. Their lyrics are a mixture of the personal and the profound; their songs are akin to your favourite stories put to music. The Little Stevies’ music is refreshing, sunny, endearing and possesses that rare quality that connects you to a certain song. You’ll be glowing once you’ve seen them play!

$15+bf

$20 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.thelittlestevies.com

THE DEAD SALESMEN with Glenn Richards (Augie March) - SELLING FAST!

Sat 10 July 2010

Doors 8.30
From a strange little acoustic duo to a four-piece with a harder edge, The Dead Salesmen emerged from the 1980s a much louder and stranger beast. A product of Ballarat’s infamous Bridge Mall Inn era, The Dead Salesmen enjoyed a decade in the sun before pulling up stumps at the start of the 21st Century. Just recently they bumped into each other at a friend’s wedding, followed it up with a Christmas show in Ballarat, and decided to re-release some of their work. And so to promote the re-release of their personal favourite ‘Jealousy’, The Dead Salesmen will reunite to play a special, one-off show in Melbourne. This special re-release of Jealousy will be available for the first time at the show, and features Salesmen favourites such as ‘The Anchor’ and ‘Hope’ (which was written about the Bridge Mall Inn) ‘Valentine’s Night’ and the title song ‘Jealousy’. The Dead Salesmen are thrilled to have Glenn Richards, of Augie March, joining them as their special guest on the night. Richards, a long-time fan and friend of the band, is known for his distinctive voice and sharp, literary lyrics. He has recently been composing for film and writing for his debut solo album, scheduled for release later in 2010.

$20+bf

$28 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/thedeadsalesmen

LEFT ON WELLINGTON (EP launch) with special guests

Sun 11 July 2010

Doors 7.30
More details soon

At the door only

$10 at the door only
www.myspace.com/leftonwellington

BLACK CAB (single launch) with Grand Atlantic (QLD) and DJ Jonathan Alley

Thu 15 July 2010

Doors 8.30
Melbourne psych rockers and concept kings, Black Cab undertake their first ever east coast tour this July to support new single ‘Sexy Polizei’, playing Melbourne’s East Brunswick Club on Thursday July 15th with special guests Grand Atlantic from Brisbane. The band’s 2009 album ‘Call Signs’ continues to receive accolades and was recently shortlisted for the 2009 Australian Music Prize. The new single is due out mid June with a new album expected later this year.

$12+bf

$15 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

http://www.interstate40music.com/

THE WILSON PICKERS (QLD - album launch) with Chris Altman and The Wolfgramm Sisters

Fri 16 July 2010

Doors 8.30
More details soon

On Sale Mon 7 June

$17+bf / $20 at the door if still available
www.myspace.com/thewilsonpickers

THE NATION BLUE with A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, Raised By Wolves and Following Sea

Sat 17 July 2010

Doors 8.30
Heaving forth like inbred cattle, The Nation Blue are dragging their rancid carcasses off the kill floor for a medium rare national run with fellow Melbournites A Death In The Family. After touring their fourth full length album ‘Rising Waters’ to critical acclaim, The Nation Blue have been coaxed out of obese hibernation and back into the void to celebrate the release of ADITF’s new 10″ EP ‘Origins’. Having employed various shades of grey over recent years, The Nation Blue are looking forward to presenting their blackest and most unrelenting tour to date featuring nothing but the choicest and most ferocious cuts from their long and illustrious back catalogue. Fresh from a recent tour with Perth rockers Gyroscope, A Death In The Family will release their follow up to 2009’s ‘Small Town Stories’ on June 11. ‘Origins’ consists of four new tracks to be released on 10′ vinyl and CD format, and as bonus material the CD will include a cover of Leatherface’s ‘Watching You Sleep’ and the out-of-print tracks from the 2007 Split with Manifesto Jukebox.

At the door only

$15 at the door only
www.myspace.com/thenationblue

THE HARD-ONS (album launch) with special guests

Fri 23 July 2010

Doors 8.30
It sounds ridiculous but right now the world needs a new Hard-Ons album. That’s right, in this era of downloading, social-networking and over-the-top consumerism, the world needs (as outrageous as this sounds) the new album from three shirtless middle-aged men who still play like they are the only band on the planet. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes and 19 songs, ‘Alfalfa Males Once Summer Is Done Conform Or Die’ represents a concise and compact look at the legendary and powerful Hard-Ons. With an epic and infamous disregard for popular trends and nice haircuts, the three quasi-virtuosos have unleashed their finest album. You may have noticed a disconcerting lack of irony, humour and originality in modern punk and metal. Look no further. The Hard-Ons ‘Alfalfa Males Once Summer Is Done Conform Or Die’ will leave footprints on top of your skull, yet leave you smiling! ‘Alfalfa Males…’ is at once a face-peeling, thrash-metal, slash-and-burn punk, brilliantly catchy power-pop album. This is the apex of a rare beast: a band that for a quarter of a century laughed at the mainstream and deliberately shunned it’ a band that gloriously does what it instinctively feels; paradoxically, a band that carefully and organically crafts its musical output with the utmost respect that it deserves.

$14+bf

$TBC at the door if still available

Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.hard-ons.net

LLOYD SPIEGEL (album launch)

Fri 30 July 2010

Doors 8.30
More details soon

At the door only

$13 at the door only

www.lloydspiegel.com

THE DRUMS (USA) with The Motifs

Mon 2 Aug 2010

Doors 8.00

Dubbed ‘New York’s official coolest new band’ by NME, The Drums have heralded a return to the simplicity of the mind-invading catchiness unique to good, solid, guitar-pop songs. ‘We love the 1950s,’ they say, ‘it was the beginning of basic pop music. They did it from scratch and pulled these amazing, timeless melodies out of thin air’. And The Drums, with their New Order-style trebly, melodic bass, Ventures-esque guitar songs about surfing, do exactly that. On stage their infectious energy manifests as near-lunacy, the band playing their chirpy, whistle, stop/start ditties with breathtaking mania. It’s no wonder that after only a year of living in NYC The Drums’ concerts became a weekly dance-party attended religiously by even the most cynical of music fans. Now it’s our turn, don’t miss The Drums for the first time on Australian shores this August!

$38.50

$TBC at the door if still available

Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/thedrumsforever

BAND OF SKULLS (UK) with special guest (Splendour In The Grass Sideshow) - SELLING FAST!

Wed 4 Aug 2010

Doors 8.00
Southampton’s Band of Skulls will be bringing their sultry, smooth, boy/girl guitar-driven ‘death by diamonds and pearls’ to Melbourne in August for sideshows to complement their maiden performance in Australia at the now Sold Out Splendour In The Grass. The threesome will make their way to the East Brunswick Club on August 4 to bring to life their rough, dirty blues, lo-fi guitar rock. Don’t let their quick rise to international recognition fool you - the three members of Band Of Skulls, Russell Marsden, Emma Richardson and Matt Hayward, know how to bring it!

$44+bf

$TBC at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.bandofskulls.com

CORDRAZINE (album launch) with special guests

Sat 28 Aug 2010

Doors 8.30
More details soon

$20+bf

$25 at the door if still available
Tickets on sale through The East PH: 9388 9794 (Tues & Fri 12-5pm only) or via the website (7 days a week) www.eastbrunswickclub.com

www.myspace.com/cordrazine

280 Lygon Street (Corner Albert St)

Box Office Phone: 03 9388 9794

www.eastbrunswickclub.com