EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB Gigs
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOW (USA) with Mick Turner
Sun 13 Jan 2008
Was $37.50+bf
Last here in April 2006, and before that in January 2002, Low return this time to perform material from their back catalogue, including their latest album ‘Drums and Guns’. As usual, audiences can expect the trademark intensity of a Low performance counterbalanced by the gorgeous harmonies of husband and wife team Alan Sparhawk (guitar) and Mimi Parker (percussion). Matt Livingston completes the trio playing bass and pump organ. Don’t miss Low, live, this summer.
$30+bf
Doors 8.00 / $40 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.chairkickers.com
NEIL HAMBURGER (USA) with DR EL SUAVO and Umlaut
Thu 17 Jan 2008
“America’s Funnyman” Neil Hamburger returns for an unprecedented 15th tour of Australia, breaking a record previously set by the Village People. From appearances at the Big Day Out, Livid, The Falls Festival, and even Homebake, to 26 shows in the US and UK with Tenacious D, to low-paying nightmare gigs at condemned nightclubs and sickies’ birthday parties, Neil has enthralled and depressed crowds worldwide. Joining in the gags and magic tricks will be Dr El Suavo, who has had a year to remember touring nationally with the legendary dirty funkster Blowfly and the incredible Secret Chiefs 3!
$20+bf
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/americasfunnyman
TRANS AM (USA) with special guests
Sat 9 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
From their scattered possibilities comes the surging probability of Trans Am. A transcendent body of sound and surgical persistence survives in the theatre of their critically received new album Sex Change. Nathan, Phil & Seb ride in on a conspiracy of the gods, anoint the confused, and cut it up in an all-scar variety show. From one obscene strategy to the next, they stitch together their operation of patterns…
On sale Mon 24 Dec
$25+bf or $30 at the door if still available
www.myspace.com/transbandspace
THIS WEEK
THE RE-MAINS with Chris Wilson
Thu 20 Dec 2007
Doors 8.30
After simmering at home in the Byron Bay hinterland, The Re-Mains return for another epic showdown. The Re-Mains have been recording a new album and touring through the balmy North Coast to prepare for the event, sure to shake the rafters of the venerable hotel. It’s been a challenging year for the accident-prone outfit, but in 08 they’re heading out on a Canadian tour with a brand new line-up and a brand new album, with the US, Japan and eastern Europe in contention. Expect savage banjo onslaughts, songs about seedy Nimbin dealers, and a shedful of shambolic good times. ‘Othello’s P-76’ is out now.
At the door only
$12 at the door only
www.re-mains.com
WENDY RULE’S ‘Midsummer Night Fairy Party’ with The Black Swans Of Trespass
Sat 22 Dec 2007
Doors 8.30
The shortest night of the year is always alive with magic, and this year is no exception as local musical Priestess Wendy Rule joins forces with the bluegrass whirlwind of Black Swans of Trespass to host a Midsummer Night Fairy Party. The East will be transformed into an otherworld of Ritual and Magick, with Wendy’s cinematic soundscapes shimmering with layers of cello, vibraphone, and shamanic percussion. World renowned, Wendy is a unique fixture in Melbourne’s live music circuit, blurring the line between ritual and performance. Join the Fairies, Elves, Goblins and other magical folk of Melbourne for a night of frivolity and festivity. Dust off your wings and don your finery - prizes for best costumes!
$16+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.wendyrule.com
GIG GUIDE
THE RE-MAINS with special guest
Thu 20 Dec 2007
Doors 8.30
After simmering at home in the Byron Bay hinterland, The Re-Mains return for another epic showdown. The Re-Mains have been recording a new album and touring through the balmy North Coast to prepare for the event, sure to shake the rafters of the venerable hotel. It’s been a challenging year for the accident-prone outfit, but in 08 they’re heading out on a Canadian tour with a brand new line-up and a brand new album, with the US, Japan and eastern Europe in contention. Expect savage banjo onslaughts, songs about seedy Nimbin dealers, and a shedful of shambolic good times. ‘Othello’s P-76’ is out now.
At the door only
$12 at the door only
www.re-mains.com
WENDY RULE’S ‘Midsummer Night Fairy Party’ with The Black Swans Of Trespass and special guest
Sat 22 Dec 2007
Doors 8.30
The shortest night of the year is always alive with magic, and this year is no exception as local musical Priestess Wendy Rule joins forces with the bluegrass whirlwind of Black Swans of Trespass to host a Midsummer Night Fairy Party. The East will be transformed into an otherworld of Ritual and Magick, with Wendy’s cinematic soundscapes shimmering with layers of cello, vibraphone, and shamanic percussion. World renowned, Wendy is a unique fixture in Melbourne’s live music circuit, blurring the line between ritual and performance. Join the Fairies, Elves, Goblins and other magical folk of Melbourne for a night of frivolity and festivity. Dust off your wings and don your finery - prizes for best costumes!
$16+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.wendyrule.com
HITMEN (NSW) with The Shimmys and The Lazys
Fri 28 Dec 2007
Doors 8.30
Derivative, but undeniably spirited, the Hitmen left a lasting mark. Formed in the late 70s with roots in the groundbreaking Radio Birdman, the Hitmen clearly influenced dozens of bands that followed in their wake, peddling a mix of metallic pop, Detroit rock, re-vamped ‘60s standards, and a wide range of originals. There have been threatened Hitmen reformations, all to no avail – until now! Call it what you like, there’s no doubt that history, good fortune and destiny have conspired to deliver the cleanest, most pre-determined Hitmen line-up since 1981, drawing together five men who have truly earned their rock ‘n’ roll commissions. Johnny Kannis, Chris Masuak and Tony Robertson all return, now joined by Tony Jukic (Johnny Kannis Explosion) and Murray Shepherd (Screaming Tribesmen and brother of original member Brad). This is truly the next generation of Hitmen!
$27.50+bf
$33 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/hitmendtk
BUILT TO SPILL (USA) with Khancoban (XMAS SALE – ONE WEEK ONLY)
Tue 1 Jan 2008
Was $44+bf
Built To Spill, the enigmatic US based guitar-led quintet, make their Australian debut this summer as special guests of the Falls Festival. The band has carved out a niche for themselves via the release of six acclaimed studio albums (including their latest ‘You In Reverse’) and one soaring live album. They’ve been described as ‘melding Neil Young with Dinosaur Jr and Television-esque guitar wig-outs and melodic pop gems.” For one week only, fans of Low, Caribou, The Pipettes and Built To Spill are in for an extra treat, with announcement of a limited xmas sale, where all tickets purchased will receive a 20% discount. The offer will stand for a limited time from Wed 12 December until close of business Tue 18 December, before reverting to a full price ticket, and is exclusive to tickets purchased from The East.
$35.20+bf
Doors 8.00 / $48 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.builttospill.com
THE PIPETTES (UK) with Little Red
Wed 2 Jan 2008
Doors 8.00
The Pipettes, UK’s contemporary answer to the US girl group sounds of the sixties (Shangri-Las, The Teddy Bears, The Honeys et all) make their Australian debut this summer. The female trio (backed by all male band The Cassettes) are probably best recognised in Australia for their radio-hit ‘Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me’ although the knowledge is sure to increase with the release this week of their debut album ‘We Are The Pipettes’ and second single ‘Pull Shapes’. The Pipettes are the sound of summer: breezy, pop and glorious fun.Be part of the excitement when they tour Australia this summer.
$37.50+bf
$40 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.thepipettes.co.uk
DARLING DOWNS with special guests
Fri 4 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
More details soon
At the door only
$18 at the door only
www.myspace.com/kimsalmon
THE 45’S (WA) EP launch with Red Rivals (TAS), Screwtop Detonators and The Slaughterhouse Five
Sat 5 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
The four young men of The 45’s have set the music scene ablaze with their hard hitting, polished brand of rock n’ roll. Regulars on the infamous Perth market, The 45’s recently released debut self titled EP has been received with much anticipation in their home state. But it is The 45’s live performances that are the highlight. “Looking and sounding like the Kings of Leon on speed” was one reviewer’s take. Now, hitting the road with Triple J Unearthed Winners Red Rival, the garage rockers take on the East Coast’s finest in what will be a run of shows not to be missed.
At the door only
$12 at the door only
www.myspace.com/the45sperth
SHOOGLENIFTY (UK) - two sets
Thu 10 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
Scotland’s own Shooglenifty are at the forefront of Celtic folk/fusion, with their trademark combination of superb musicianship, ensemble cohesion and inventiveness. One of the most innovative bands of recent years, Shooglenifty has a well-deserved global reputation for a fantastic show. Their energised, contemporary music and the impressive resumes of these accomplished musicians have lead to several record-breaking albums over the last few years. Most members of the band come from the Highlands of Scotland and have a style that has been described as “acid croft”. The band’s release ‘Troots’ is out now.
$30+bf
$32 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/shooglenifty
‘Don’t Look Back’ concert – LOW (USA) performing ‘Things We Lost In The Fire’ with Mick Turner
Fri 11 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
This will be a very special ‘Don’t Look Back’ performance of Low’s 2001 classic album, ‘Things We Lost in the Fire’. Low are no stranger to this concept having performed the same album in London back in 2006 to an overwhelming response. As usual, audiences can expect the trademark intensity of a Low performance counterbalanced by the gorgeous harmonies of husband and wife team Alan Sparhawk (guitar) and Mimi Parker (percussion). Matt Livingston completes the trio playing bass and pump organ. Don’t miss Low, live, this summer.
$37.50+bf
$40 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.chairkickers.com
LOW (USA) with Mick Turner
Sat 12 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
Last here in April 2006, and before that in January 2002, Low return this time to perform material from their back catalogue, including their latest album ‘Drums and Guns’. As usual, audiences can expect the trademark intensity of a Low performance counterbalanced by the gorgeous harmonies of husband and wife team Alan Sparhawk (guitar) and Mimi Parker (percussion). Matt Livingston completes the trio playing bass and pump organ. Don’t miss Low, live, this summer.
$37.50+bf
$40 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.chairkickers.com
LOW (USA) with Mick Turner (XMAS SALE – ONE WEEK ONLY)
Sun 13 Jan 2008
Was $37.50+bf
Last here in April 2006, and before that in January 2002, Low return this time to perform material from their back catalogue, including their latest album ‘Drums and Guns’. As usual, audiences can expect the trademark intensity of a Low performance counterbalanced by the gorgeous harmonies of husband and wife team Alan Sparhawk (guitar) and Mimi Parker (percussion). Matt Livingston completes the trio playing bass and pump organ. Don’t miss Low, live, this summer. For one week only, fans of Low, Caribou, The Pipettes and Built To Spill are in for an extra treat, with announcement of a limited xmas sale, where all tickets purchased will receive a 20% discount. The offer will stand for a limited time from Wed 12 December until close of business Tue 18 December, before reverting to a full price ticket, and is exclusive to tickets purchased from The East.
$30+bf
FI CLAUS single launch with Four Hours Sleep and Sophie Koh
Wed 16 Jan 2008
Doors 8.00
Launching her iTunes single “I’ll Be Spending”, Fi Claus stages the fun pop rock at the heart of her new self-titled outfit (in contrast to former folk duo Gorgeous) with “sweet sounding and quirky vocals” dancing through outstandingly catchy, intelligently simple verses and choruses over bright telecaster guitar. Make sure you start 2008 with the captivating energy of the girl Beat Magazine called “a beguiling new voice in Australian pop” …and come early to be treated to a rare solo set by Sophie Koh, and glimpses of Fi guesting on violin with Four Hours Sleep featuring local greats Bill McDonald (Paul Kelly, Lisa Miller, Frente) and Stephen Cummings. A truly amazing night, that could only occur in this fabulous city.
At the door only
$10 at the door only
-
www.myspace.com/ficlaus
NEIL HAMBURGER (USA) with DR EL SUAVO and Umlaut
Thu 17 Jan 2008
Doors 8.00
“America’s Funnyman” Neil Hamburger returns for an unprecedented 15th tour of Australia, breaking a record previously set by the Village People. From appearances at the Big Day Out, Livid, The Falls Festival, and even Homebake, to 26 shows in the US and UK with Tenacious D, to low-paying nightmare gigs at condemned nightclubs and sickies’ birthday parties, Neil has enthralled and depressed crowds worldwide. Joining in the gags and magic tricks will be Dr El Suavo, who has had a year to remember, touring nationally with the legendary dirty funkster Blowfly and the incredible Secret Chiefs 3!
$20+bf
$23 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/americasfunnyman
CARIBOU (CANADA) with special guests (XMAS SALE – ONE WEEK ONLY)
Sat 19 Jan 2008
Was $35+bf
Caribou has toured Australia three times before; as a solo act in 2001 and as a three piece in 2003 & 2005. This time, however, Caribou, aka Dan Snaith, will be touring as a four piece, allowing him/them the luxury of fleshing out the full band sounds as heard on his latest (and greatest) album ‘Andorra’, live. Recorded almost entirely by himself, ‘Andorra’ features some 670 tracks all pieced together in Caribou’s basement studio. The end result is an electro-psychedelic masterpiece that draws on influences as disparate as The Zombies and Four-Tet, and sounds both real and conjured, yet organic and natural. For one week only, fans of Low, Caribou, The Pipettes and Built To Spill are in for an extra treat, with announcement of a limited xmas sale, where all tickets purchased will receive a 20% discount. The offer will stand for a limited time from Wed 12 December until close of business Tue 18 December, before reverting to a full price ticket, and is exclusive to tickets purchased from The East.
$28+bf
Doors 8.30 / $38 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/cariboumanitoba
ANNE McCUE with special guest
Thu 24 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
More details soon
On sale Mon 24 Dec
$18+bf or $20 at the door if still available
-
www.myspace.com/annemccue
EDWARD GUGLIELMINO (QLD) with Carry Nation (QLD), Lucien Simon (TAS), A Friend Of Mine, Sundown and/or Last Stand
Fri 25 Jan 2008
Doors 8.00
More details soon
At the door only
$10 at the door only
-
www.myspace.com/edwardguglielmino
MICK HART (NSW) with special guest
Sat 26 Jan 2008
Doors 8.30
It’s been a big year for Mick Hart with his new signing to French label Besides and the worldwide release of his fourth studio album ‘Finding Home’, as well as supporting Van Morrison at the famous Olympia in Paris, a huge tour with John Butler Trio in France and Germany and continuous touring in Europe, Japan and Australia. Summer 2008 will see Mick back on local soil touring the new release. ‘Finding Home’, Mick’s acoustic masterpiece, was written and recorded in France and is out now.
On sale Mon 10 Dec
$12+bf or $15 at the door
-
www.myspace.com/mickhartmusic
DEVASTATIONS with special guests
Sat 2 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
More details soon
On sale Mon 24 Jan
$15+bf or $18 at the door if still available
-
www.myspace.com/devastations
MADVIOLET (CANADA) with special guest
Thu 7 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
After a busy year touring extensively all over the globe, Madviolet return once again to Australia to dazzle audiences with a stage show they will never forget. The internationally acclaimed Canadian duo (Brenley MacEachern & Lisa MacIsaac) are renowned for their humorous and emotionally charged performances, extraordinary guitar and fiddle abilities and, in particular, their stunning folk country vocal harmonies. Together they have toured the world non-stop for over six years, and produced two albums. The most recent album ‘Caravan’, features songs written in Byron Bay after their 2005 tour, others co-written with Ron Sexsmith, and a veritable who’s who of the music world, including Clare Kenny (Indigo Girls), Fiachna o’ Braonain (Hothouse Flowers) and Julian Wilson (Grand Drive).
On sale Mon 10 Dec
$15+bf or $17 at the door if still available
-
www.madviolet.com
TRANS AM (USA) with special guests
Sat 9 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
From their scattered possibilities comes the surging probability of Trans Am. A transcendent body of sound and surgical persistence survives in the theatre of their critically received new album Sex Change. Nathan, Phil & Seb ride in on a conspiracy of the gods, anoint the confused, and cut it up in an all-scar variety show. From one obscene strategy to the next, they stitch together their operation of patterns…
On sale Mon 24 Dec
$25+bf or $30 at the door if still available
-
www.myspace.com/transbandspace
ADAM FRANKLIN (UK) with special guest
Sat 16 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
More details soon
On sale Mon 17 Dec
$25+bf or door price to be advised if still available
-
www.myspace.com/toshackhighway
THE LUCKSMITHS with STILL FLYIN’ (USA) and special guest
Sat 23 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
More details soon
On sale Mon 24 Dec
$12+bf or $15 at the door if still available
-
www.myspace.com/lucksmiths
STARS (CANADA) with special guest
Thu 28 Feb 2008
Doors 8.30
For those who’ve been following the gleaming pop career of Montreal spawned quintet Stars – signed to seminal Canadian label Arts & Crafts – an Australian tour has been a long time coming. And now with the release of their fourth album, ‘In Our Bedroom After The War’, indie rock dreams will finally come true as Stars make their way here for the first time.
$33+bf
$38 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/stars
HANS THEESSINK (HOLLAND) – two sets
Thu 6 Mar 2008
Doors 8.30
Like others of his generation, in the early 1960‘s a love of the blues took hold of Hans Theessink, the man Bo Diddley described as “one helluva guitar player”, and it has not let go since. Hans is probably Europe’s number one blues export! Through his unmistakable guitar work, sonorous baritone voice and stage presence, Hans has become one of the most sought-after artists of the international blues scene – a modern day troubadour and entertainer who continues spellbinding audiences all over the world with his rich and emotional sounds. Latest album ‘Slow Train’ is out now.
On sale Mon 10 Dec
$18+bf or $20 at the door if still available
-
www.theessink.com
THE DIRTBOMBS (USA) with JAY REATARD (USA) with Ooga Boogas and special guest
Fri 7 Mar 2008
Doors 8.00
Detroit’s The Dirtbombs have a legendary reputation for their exciting live shows of soulful garage rock, and have returned to tour Australia to launch their eagerly awaited new album. Also playing is Memphis’ own garage punk veteran, Jay Reatard, who has steadily built a cult following from years of relentless touring across the US and Europe, culminating in this highly anticipated Australian tour! Supporting will be Melbourne’s own primitive garage cavemen, the Oooga Boogas, beating you with clubs and learning to make fire. The Dirtbombs’ ‘Dangerous Magical Noise’ and Jay Reatard’s ‘Not Fucked Enough’ is out now.
$35+bf
$40 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/dirtbombs
KATAKLYSM (Canada) with special guests
Sat 29 Mar 2008
Doors 8.30
The Kings of Northern Hyperblast, Kataklysm, wear the crown once more with pride. Their latest release ‘In The Arms Of Devastation’ is a monster album that strongly reaffirms the band’s pole position in the world of extreme metal, and shows the band at its best after a long journey of evolution since forming in 1991, through the folds of all things brutal, technical, extreme and, most of all, heavy. With the incredible international success of this, their eighth album, Kataklysm is at the top of its game and selling more albums than ever. Witness why Kataklysm is the number one Canadian metal export in the world… and after 15 years they are still kings!
$39+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/kataklysm
Jacqueline Dortmans
Music Co-ordinator
East Brunswick Club
EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB
280 Lygon Street (Corner Albert St)
Box Office Phone: 03 9388 9794
www.eastbrunswickclub.com
