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Greyhound Hotel
1 Brighton Rd, St Kilda. Ph 9534 4189

Tue 28 March
Public Bar: Fame Trivia. Free, 8pm
Smartypants types and people who have retained random and previously useless bits of information can have their 15 minutes of Fame - every Tuesday night, free from 8pm @ The Greyhound Hotel.

Wed 29 March
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w King City Seven, Skeleton Keys + Trough Lollies. Free, 8pm
Seven piece outfit The King City Seven have taken rock combined with fast-paced pop-punk, fused it with a diabolical horn section and have created a sound that is exciting, energetic and explosive. Defining their style as ‘hardcore pop’ – a title most suiting – The King City Seven are definitely not your average band. They perfectly mould catchy choruses, intense rhythms, vigorous, melodic horns and their awe-inspiring stage presence into a true spectacle. The King City Seven are bringing their energetic live show to The Greyhound, and with the release of their new EP ‘Breathing down your neck’, are sure to blow you away. www.thekingcityseven.com

The Skeleton Keys are a diverse yet cohesive rock outfit with a hard edge, energy aplenty, all delivered with a rock attitude and sense of humour. Playing their first gig in 2004, the band proved to be strong, entertaining and had a captivating interactive dynamic on stage. The next 12 months produced ambitious songs like ‘Ain’t It Cold, Ain’t It Dark?” And ‘Fashion Statement’, diversifying their sound while maintaining a rock solid backbone. They are poised to make even greater moves in 2006. www.myspace.com/theskeletonkeys

Trough Lollies have an old School punk rock sound, very English, compounded by there English singer. They have been compared with The Spazzys, Vice Squad, Bad Religion and X-ray Specs. They play for fun, and often have a better time on stage than the crowd. They have built up a following around Melbourne, Ballarat and Geelong. www.myspace.com/troughlollies

Thur 30 March
Bandroom: Comedy w Steve Bedwell, Paul Brasch, Troy Kinne + more. $12 / $8 from 8pm.

The talent of Steve Bedwell is tremendous - he’s been a television host, a radio personality, a producer, a director, a ARIA nominated recording artist, an author and a very funny comedian. Catch him perform where it all began - on stage. He’s joined by Paul Brasch, Troy Kinne and more @ The Greyhound, Thursday March 30 from 8.30pm.

Fri 31 March
Bandroom: Jagger’s Banquet + The Solar Rivals. $6, from 8.30pm

As a lead up to the coming Rolling Stones tour, the Greyhound is presenting Jaggers Banquet, Australias most authentic Stones show. Jaggers banquet base their show on the freewheeling Stones tours of the early 70s when they were at their peak as a live act. Come and celebrate the music of the greatest rock n roll band in the world, and get a taste of some brown sugar. It’s only rock n roll but you’ll like it! This Friday 31st March at the Greyhound Hotel St Kilda with support from The Solar Rivals.

Sat 1 April
Public Bar: Large Number 12’s. Free 9pm
Bandroom: The Drag Show. Winner of 5 Rainbow Awards. $10 from 8pm.

Large Number 12s are Chris Harrington guitar and vocals, Wes Harrington guitar and vocals, Cal McAlpine Drums, Mick Robbins Bass and Charlie Owen Lead Guitar. The band play pretty much all original material, all songs composed and arranged by Chris and Wes, with some covers, the more unusual songs by Dylan, Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Small Faces. The band also does songs by local songwriter mates like Spencer P Jones, Billy Miller, Ian Rilen & Jed Starr.

2005 saw the band release a live C.D. recorded at The Pint on Punt. It was met with both kudos and criticism for its warts and all approach, (i.e. no over dubs) but every-one agreed the songs were strong. 2006 will see the Large Number 12’s re-enter the studio to do some more recording, plus do some touring, including gigs in Adelaide and Sydney. This is the band’s first gig for 2006, and they are ready and raring to go.

Sun 2 April
Public Bar: Mrs Wainright, free from 5pm + BBQ from 4pm
Bandroom: Kooky Karaoke with Fred Negro + Fred P Farlowe. Free, 8.30pm

Mrs Wainright’s quad A side single ‘Deadmans Pocket’ comes complete with video clip to whet your appetite. Later, the full feast. But, for now, quake to the mystery of ‘Deadmans Pocket’, swoon to the lovesick ‘Dreams are Soft’, ponder the brat in ‘Story Writer’ and feel the power of ‘Oh Louis, My Louis’. Mrs Wainright worked with Mick Thomas (Weddings, The Sure Thing) and Craig Pilkington (Killjoys, The Sure Things) to deliver smart pop from a trio of experts. See for yourself when Mrs Wainright return to The Greyhound for a lovely Sunday afternoon of sweet sweet music.

Coming Soon
The Christinas, Race The Fray + Happy Plastic 5/4
Twin Lizzy + Pile Driver 7/4
P-Tex 8/4
Doug Mansfield + The Dust Devils 10/4
The Exotics 15/4
Maurice Frawley + The Hard Yards 16/4
Darkshine, What A Day + Intrepid 21/4
The Hybernators 22/4
War Pigs + Stormbringer 23/4
Hard Drive Bluegrass Band 23/4
The Mercy Kills, Brutal Pancho + Dead Cowboys 28/4
Ian Rilen + The Love Addicts 29/4
The Slim Whittle Show 30/4

1 Brighton Rd St Kilda.Ph: 9534 4189

Wed 11 January
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Mustard Harvey, Doggy Paddle Scandle + Mesh Radio . 8pm, free entry.

Jagermeister - the drink that launched a thousand parties, continues its support of all things new and fresh in Australian music. This week Mustard Harvey, Doggy Paddle Scande and Mesh Radio hit their straps and showcase their sounds. From 8pm, entry is free.

Thur 12 January
Bandroom: COMEDY 8pm, entry $12/8.
Greyhound Comedy is proud to present the wit, the charm and the whimsy of Lawrence Mooney, Christine Basil, Daniel Towns + Troy Kinne. Next week sees the return, by popular demand of Dave Hughes ($20 entry) with Chris Franklin and Hung Le also returning soon.

Fri 13 January
Bandroom: ROCK AND ROLL WRESTLING with The Hybernators. 8.30pm $10

The Main Event: Steve Frost + Mad Dog vs Crackerjack + Flex
Match 3: Brave Dave vs Lee Starr
Match 2: Jay Andrews vs Cletus (Deliverance anybody?)
Match 1: 69′er vs Mike Manson

The Hybernators formed in 1998 in Melbourne and began to knock out a manic blend of pub rock mixed with 70’s punk, 50’s rockabilly and metal. The crowds are always entertained with punk rock ballads and a bullwhipping stage show. The band features Antman Connelly on Guitar; Anton Smith on Bass; Richard Keenan on Vocals and Pete Hayden on Drums.

Prominent shows within Melbourne and regional areas, plus treks interstate have widened the band’s exposure and has resulted in the release of their second EP “The Bullwhip Yard.” This new EP showcases how the band has matured into a diverse, hard driving gut busting four piece who are ready to tear up Australia and the rest of the world. In the meantime, catch the Hybernators as they storm the stage for Rock N Roll Wrestling’s return. www.hybernators.com

Sat 14 January
Public Bar: Ian Rilen and The Love Addicts, 5pm, free
Bandroom: The Drag Show. Winner of 5 Rainbow Awards. 8pm, $8.

For three decades, clutching only a bunch of street-level songs and a weathered bass or six-string guitar for protection, the mercurial Ian Rilen has been an indestructible figure on the Australian music scene with legendary outfits such as Rose Tattoo and underground heroes X. He’s now charting his own unique musical path, with solo shows and gigs fronting his raw yet melodic long-time band, The Love Addicts. www.ianrilen.com

Sun 15 January
Public Bar: Prayerbabies (5pm, free) + BBQ, 4pm.

Bandroom: KOOKY KARAOKE w Fred, Steve + guests, free 8.30pm.
Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

The Prayerbabies got country, blues, gospel, and oddments at marked prices. they got sillies, they got spine-chillies and they don’t dilly-dally or get none too frilly; they’ll bust your heart and you’ll dance on the pieces, then you’ll laugh ‘em back together, which is handy, praise jee-sus! www.prayerbabies.com

Fred n Steve keep the karaoke tradition alive and kickin, with prizes galore, helpful contestant feedback, plus witty commentary and sparkling repartee - don’t miss it. It’s Idol with soul; Survivor with song, and no holds barred.

Coming Soon:
Fame Trivia Returns 17/1
Comedy with Dave Hughes 19/1
Ancient Man, Zahlu + The Alchemists of Sound, Lugosi 20/1
The Vagrants 21/01
Harddrive Bluegrass Band 22/1
Comedy with Chris Franklin 26/1
The Exotics 28/1
Son Of A Gun 29/1
Comedy with Hung Le 2/2
The Quarrelmen 3/2
Large Number 12’s 4/2
Doug Mansfield + The Dust Devils 5/2

1 Brighton Rd St Kilda.Ph: 9534 4189
Wed 14 December
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Lelu, My Left Boot + Drake 8pm, free.
Lelu are a three-piece eclectic electric outfit out of Melbourne, with a distinct sound formed from three players waiting, watching, and dicing like a drunken chef on a late night cook-up. With influences from Bowie, Dinosaur Jr, and Kashmir, their blend of rhythm and melody will enter your nervous system, throw your mood, and wake you up to the happenings left of the brain.
Their self titled debut e.p was recorded at the foot of the Victorian Alps in Benalla, between freezing conditions, merry midnight adventures, and fearing for their life at the local (see Deliverance, Wolf Creek), the e.p shows where they’ve come from, what they do, and where they will go… www.lelu.com.au

My Left Boot are a Melbourne based band consisting of 4 male bi-ped mammals, whose music welds 60s and 70s rock and psychedelia to a frame of strong melodies and high energy. Coming together after a chance meeting at a late night kebab outlet, My Left Boot’s live act flows seamlessly from the quiet and trippy to a heavy, brain enslaving rock.

The band features the incredible chameleon like vocals of Matt Chapman with rock solid backing from the rhythm section of Scot Aird and Liam Cuffley, layered with powerful desert scorched guitar by Daniel Firth. The group have just independently released their debut EP “Season of the Time”, featuring live favourites and recorded at the legendary Hothouse in St Kilda. January will see them touring the East Coast , whilst the new year hosts huge potential for the group. www.myleftboot.com.au

Drake are a four-piece that are making their presence felt on the stage with their combination of foot stomping rockers and harmony driven ballads. Drake are: Carl Russo vocals guitar, Nic Lam guitar vocals, Michael Cini bass vocals and Katrina Di Tomasso drums vocals. Major influences include the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Faces, the Dandy Warhols and Radiohead. After six months of honing their original songs, Drake recently completed a demo with renowned reggae/roots producer and musician Nicky Bomba.

The live demo captures the diversity of the band, as they seamlessly move from the intense ‘Strawman’, to the warm ballad ‘Audrey’. It is this diversity which sets them apart from other one dimensional bands, whose songs all seem to sound similar. Drake’s catchy melodies and guitar hooks mesh perfectly with the commanding groove of the bass and drums. If you ain’t tapping your feet after one listen, you need new shoes.

Thur 15 December
Bandroom: COMEDY w Oliver Clark, Des Dowling, Dave County + Dana Katz $12/10. 8pm.

Fri 16 December
Bandroom: Jagger’s Banquet with DJ Tony Biggs (RRR). 8.30pm. $5
Jaggers Banquet have life easy - all they have to do is play the songs of the greatest rock and roll band of all time. The music of the Rolling Stones is simple, yet full of hidden depth and meaning. Their live show is minimal, but captivating. This is why so few cover bands try doing this kind of show.

Jaggers Banquet are well known Melbourne muso’s and Stones maniacs. They pride themselves on recreating the looseness and energy of a Stones event. It is not a lookalike gimic. It’s a sounds like, grooves like show full of classics. “Extremely close to the real thing, but with a big St Kilda sensibility about it” - James Hound Dog Young.

RRR DJ Tony Biggs is special guest, and will keep the classic rock and roll tracks pumping. The night has been put together as a hello to the Greyhound’s new bookers Paddy Chong and Kaos.
Entry is $5, and doors open at 8.30pm.

Sat 17 December
Public Bar: P-Tex Christmas Party with Dan Warner and other special guests, free 9pm.
Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm. Winner of 5 Rainbow Awards.
Tired of waiting at home roasting your chestnuts? Sick of waiting for Santa to fill up your stockings before he goes up your chimney? Of course you are!

So this is Christmas and what have we done? We’ve got P Tex playing a fabbo Christmas show on Sat 17th, that’s what. Thrill as Al-G sings the entire “Jesus Christ Superstar” a capella! Laugh as Bern, Mick and Al-B try take on the Three Wise Men!! And weep as Maz sings “The Little Drummer Boy”!!!

Or not. Chances are it will be lots of twang & rock and feature special guests like The Harrington Brothers from the Large Number 12s, Dave Moll, Ian Rilen and Dan Brodie guesting with the boys from P Tex on some very special numbers. Perhaps a version of “I Saw P Tex Kissing Santa Last Night”, “The First Noel (Gallagher)” or even “Deck The Guy Whose Name Is Holly”.

Who knows? So come all ye faithful, come one and all to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus and get plonkered with P Tex at the Greyhound Hotel - the hotel where everyday is Christmas!

The Drag Show has just taken out 5 Rainbow Awards:

Drag Show Of The Year
Best One Night Venue
Costume Designer Of The Year
Drag Diva Of The Year
Jan Hillier Entertainment Hall Of Fame (Paris)

Come see what makes The Drag Show sparkle.

Sun 18 December
Public Bar: The Maryhillbillies, 5pm, free.
Bandroom: KOOKY KARAOKE w Fred, Steve + guests, free 8.30pm.
Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

Scott Richardson buggered off from Mary Hill, Scotland to realize his life long dream - start a good time country band with a bunch of blokes who aren’t Scottish, and return home the prodigal son. After terrorizing the U.K. country charts with their album “Meet” The Maryhillbillys are
to tour Scotland and the U.K. in January and will play one last show at the Greyhound, Sunday 18th December at 5pm before they leave. Pop in and see them, the folk in the Northern Hemisphere reckon they’re Grouse!!

Tue 20 December
Bandroom: Private Function

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Coming Soon
* Jager Presents From December, 28th Mansion + Days Of Red - 21/12
* Greyhound Comedy Christmas Party with loads of special guests - 22/12
* Fuck Fucks Christmas Party with Gut & The Hybernators - 23/12
* The Budgie Smugglers - 24/12
* Jager Presents The Scissor File, Spectacle + Illumini - 28/12
* Wayne Deakin, Marty Lappan, Adam Vincent + more - 29/12
* Steve’s Birthday - Violent Mood Swings, Ian Riley & The Love Addicts, Maurice Frawley + The Hard Yards, Dancing Girls + BBQ - 29/12
* Twin Lizzy + Pile Driver - 30/12
* The Drag Show’s Annual New Years Eve Party - 31/12

1 Brighton Rd St Kilda.Ph: 9534 4189

Wed 23 November
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Blue Sunshine Minds, Light The Night Sky + The Callers 8pm, free.
Blue Sunshine Minds are 4 individuals who would prefer to listen to the timeless rock ‘n’ roll of the Beatles and Stones and the psychadelia of the school of Anton Newcombe than be content with the latest indie fad finally got it together in early 05. The garage noise that quickly evolved into recordable sounds caught the attention of Damian Gibson, bass-player for Melbourne rock and rollers, The Gear, after he heard some 4-track home demo’s. This resulted in a four song demo being recorded at Hothouse Studio’s in Melbourne. The Columbia demo shows the bands variety of musical influences from shoegazing britpop to the Beatles and the rock ‘n’ roll of the Stones, to the droning psychadelia of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and My Bloody Valentine but is only the tip of the cosmic iceberg that is Blue Sunshine Minds.

Light the Night Sky has just released their debut single Eating the World for Breakfast. Formally known as q, Light the Night Sky’s music is original alternative rock and roll with some electronica, a la Dandy Warhols, Death in Vegas etc.

Light the Night Sky is a duo consisting of Ben Wundersitz and Stephen Hughes. Friends from high school, the two started making music together seven and a half years ago. The last two years has seen the band take to stage. To help them perform the music live, Ben and Stephen have enlisted the support of a female vocalist and a drummer. Light the Night Sky is hungry to release their first album shortly after Eating the World for Breakfast.

After playing together in the past, Simon White (guitar/vocals) and Tony Dee (bass/vocals) recently met up and formed The Callers. Christo (drums/vocals) then completed the three piece line-up. In the 6 months that they have been together, they have started playing several live gigs in Melbourne. Some examples of The Callers influences are The Stranglers, Toy Love, Magazine, Joy Division and The Jam. They have created a unique, raw and original style.

Thur 24 November
Bandroom: GREYHOUND COMEDY 8pm - $12/8.
Dave Grant, Marty Lappan, Oliver Clark + John Burgos
Dave Grant is one of the most popular and versatile live stand up comics performing in Australia today. Dave’s high energy and rapid fire delivery is matched by few in the industry, making him a crowd favourite.

After more than 15 years in the industry, Dave Grant is a sought after performer on both the corporate scene and the comedy circuit. Dave has performed throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA including the famed “Improv” Comedy Club in L.A. He has consistently performed in national comedy festivals, for which he has written and performed one-man shows including the acclaimed “MAN” series. In 2004 Dave Grant was awarded the prestigious TREV award for the Best Comedian.

Fri 25 November
Bandroom: Lexi’s Curfew (QLD) Animal Johnson, Ben Smith Band + Borne, 8.30pm $8

Lexi’s Curfew is a 4 piece Port Douglas/Cairns cutting edge rock band who have supported Machine Gun Fellatio, Spiderbait, 28 Days, Shihad, Regurgiator, Jebediah, Something For Kate, The Butterfly Effect and The Living End.

Best described as between INCUBUS, SEVEN DUST, AUDIOSLAVE & A PERFECT CIRCLE, these acts reflect the guys whole attitude towards there peers and audience, which is evident and stands out on there live charismic performance. They write great songs that are honest and motivational. There true love for music stands out on there overwhelming stage show, from lead singer JASON HALL’S backflips to thunderous bass by STEWIE screaming electric guitar/vocals by MARCUS and keeping it all together LUKE on drums and backup vocals.

Animal Johnson Jam sessions are an institution of share house parties and a rite of passage for budding musos. If you can’t keep the attention of a room full of your pissed mates then what hope have you got. It was at one such party in the Adelaide hills where Dave (Watkins, drums) first met Jeb (Cardwell, guitar and vocals). After finding out they both shared a passion for 70’s rock they became fast friends.

In late 2003 they decided to put their own band together. They didn’t plan to be a duo, but after being offered a support slot to Chris Wilson - the 2 of them played, and liked the sound, and Animal Johnson was formed.

Their sound has a hard edged, straight ahead rock groove to it, and the strength of their demo and live gigs saw them invited to perform at the 2004 St Kilda Festival and 2005 Australian Music Week. In May this year, they released their debut CD.

The sultry, smoky sound of Ben Smith’s whisky voice wafts through the air during Australian Music Week. The audience is listening, mesmerised and engaged in Ben’s storytelling journey. Eyes closed, the crisp chords of the guitar guide the melodic and soulful song. Welcome to the evocative musical world of Ben Smith.

He achieved the “first ever clean sweep” at the 2004 Australian Music Week (AMW), winning both the acoustic category and best song overall in the AMW Maton Song Contest plus taking out the ABC/DIG Radio Showcase Prize. Ben has since shared stages with many Australian and world-renowned acts; Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, Renee Geyer, John Cleary, Tommy Emmanuel, Pete Murray, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, Robert Cray, Thirsty Merc, The Angels…to name some.
Ben’s debut CD, a self-titled solo acoustic album, received rave reviews and will soon be followed up with an upcoming EP, to be released by ABC Music.

Sat 26 November
Public Bar: Mother. Free 9pm.
Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.
Everybody loves ‘em - Mother is a four piece band from Melbourne. Over the past 10 years the band has rocked around the country delivering a show not to be missed!
As well as playing in Mother the four members have been consumed with their own original projects including Tanya Cavanagh’s Blush, Josie Jason and the Argonauts, L.I.C.K., Velvet Volkswagen, Kind of Pluto. The girls have also performed with many other artists and projects such as: ‘Hair’ – the National Tour, Bachelor Girl, Moby, David Jones, The Nudist Funk Orchestra, Spencer P. Jones, Cicus Oz, The Jaynes and Chocolate Starfish to name a few…

Mother have a unique way of performing rock covers that is highly refreshing and entertaining. Whether you enjoy the music of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepelin, Ozzie Osbourne & Status Quo or not, you will find this show very, very enjoyable. ….Oh, and another thing……THEY ROCK!

Sun 27 November
Public Bar: Suzannah Espie & The Last Word, 5pm, free.
Don’t miss Suzannah Espie & her band The Last Word in their final week of her Sunday arvo residency at The Greyhound. Her new album A Few More Days is a beauty, and the crowd has been getting into the swing of their live show. www.suzannahespie.com

Bandroom: KOOKY KARAOKE w Fred, Steve + guests, free 8.30pm.
Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

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Coming Soon
* Dave O’Neil + Bev Killick - 1/12
* The Detonators + Intoxica - 2/12
* The Vagrants CD Launch w Ben Mitchell + Pedro - 3/12
* Harddrive Bluegrass Band - 4/12
* Winterun - 9/12
* Ian Rilen + The Love Addicts - 10/12
* Rosie Hayden + The Slidewinders - 11/12
* P-Tex Christmas Party - 17/12
* Comedy Christmas Party with very special guests - 22/12
* F*ck F*cks Christmas Party with Gut & The Hybernators - 23/12

GREYHOUND HOTEL
1 Brighton Rd St Kilda.Ph: 9534 4189

Wed 9 November
Public Bar: Pool Comp. $1, 7.30pm.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Dialysis, Forthcoming + Remember. 8pm, free.

Dialysis are a four-piece outfit hailing from the Mornington Peninsula. They’re a strong upcoming rock act currently making waves on the local circuit. With a sound that stands up as individual and unique, yet reminiscent of some rock greats, Dialysis have combined a range of heavy rock styles to create a union of aural harmony. Also on stage are local outfits Forthcoming and Remember.

Thur 10 November
Bandroom: GREYHOUND COMEDY 8.30pm - $10/7. (doors 7.30pm)
Chris Bennett, Mark McConville, Mike Sheer and Jimi Limatos

Greyhound Comedy has settled in nicely to its new Thursday nite spot, and this week features the fabulous Chris Bennett as the headline act, with Mark McConville taking on the hosting duties. Next week Fleety and CJ Fortuna return, with Dave Grant headlining and Marty Lappan hosting on November 24.

Fri 11 November
Bandroom: The Five Venoms & TBA. $6, 8.30pm
The Five Venoms bring their guitar slinging antics to the Greyhound on Friday 11th November along with special guests. With their first EP soon to be released, now is a great time to see this Melbourne act whist they remain relatively underground.

Expect an outstanding stage show from The Five Venoms including breakneck speed solos, classic anthems and some great, new-fashioned rocking out! New EP on the way

Sat 12 November
Public Bar: The Gammarays. Free 9pm.
Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

Don Ely was the guitarist with Tsunami Surfsuckers, Speedking, The Shivers, Podunks in the ’90s. To catch up with the New Millenium, he caught up with Andrew Kentler on bass from Sydney Popsters Glide, Michael Hedge on drums from the legendary Hoss and Moler, and Chris Doherty on organ from John Brown’s Body and local industrialists Bride of the Atom. Together they formed The Gammarays delivering, in their own words GODDAMN FREAKING SUPER INSTRUMENTAL PSYCHO SURF TUNES.

Sun 13 November
Public Bar: Suzannah Espie & The Last Word (all Sundays in November). 5pm, free.
Bandroom: KOOKY KARAOKE w Fred, Steve + guests, free 8.30pm.
Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

Suzannah Espie’s recently released new album, A Few More Days showcases a voice that is at once smooth as a Southern Belle’s taunt and strong as an iron-bar fist, and her new band The Last Word features the talents of Dave Folley on drums (The Killjoys), Andrew Ogburn on piano (Adam Simmons Quartet), Graham Franklin on bass and Dean Schulz on guitar.

Catch up with Suzannah every Sunday in November, from 5pm @ The Greyhound Hotel. www.suzannahespie.com

Coming Soon
* Greg Fleet, CJ Fortuna + more - 17/11
* Jager Hotshots - 18/11
* P-Tex - 19/11
* Dave Grant, Marty Lappan + more 24/11
* Lexis Curfew (Qld), Animal Johnson, Ben Smith Band + Borne - 25/11
* Mother - 26/11
* The Detonators + Intoxica - 2/12
* The Vagrants CD Launch w Ben Mitchell + Pedro - 3/12
* Harddrive Bluegrass Band - 4/12

GREYHOUND HOTEL
1 Brighton Rd St Kilda.Ph: 9534 4189

Wed 2 November
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w The Need, Tread + Unit Shifter. 8pm, free.

Tread’s rock solid drive and live force is stand-out in every performance. A Tread gig is not for the faint hearted and will not be soon forgotten. Featuring singer Scott Lathwood, rhythm guitarist Tim Burns, drummer Adam Swoboda, bassist Cam Wilkins and guitarist Steve Christo. The band recorded a self-titled EP in March of this year. www.treadrock.com

Unit Shifter are a heavy grunge-rock 3-piece currently building a name for themselves in Melbourne on the back of their debut recording The Fallen ep and their high-powered live shows. www.unitshifter.net Also on the bill is The Need - www.theneed.info

Thur 3 November
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: GREYHOUND COMEDY 8.30pm - $20. (doors 7.30pm)
Dave Hughes
MC Dave Williams
Mark Pengilly
Dave County
John Burgos
Monty Franklin
Tom Siegert

Fri 4 November
Bandroom: GUT, Cold Harbour & Faspeedelay. $6, 8.30pm

It’ll be a GUT Wrenching Good Time at the hound on the 4th November. With The Ox on vocals making the transition from the wrestling ring to the stage, GUT will be unleashing some monster tunes to get you pumped for a slamming good night. GUT is raring to go after a short break and with Gary Mansfield on guitar, Glen Burns on bass and Shane Byrnes on drums. Be prepared for an onslaught of rock mayhem.
St.Kilda based band Cold Harbour play a unique blend of sonic soundscapes, classic blues, garage rock and spaghetti western themes. They are influenced by bands such as The Scientists, The Bad Seeds, The Cruel Sea, Death In Vegas and Josh Hommes’ Desert Sessions as well as classic composers Morricone and Montenegro. www.coldharbourband.com

Faspeedelay are a 3-piece instrumental rock band from Melbourne. They have played a small number of shows around town at venues such as The Espy + Pony. Recently Faspeedelay developed some new material that has a stronger emphasis on contrast, atmosphere and “swells/dips”.

Sat 5 November
Public Bar: Ian Rilen & The Love Addicts. Free 9pm.
Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

For three decades, clutching only a bunch of street-level songs and a weathered bass or six-string guitar for protection, the mercurial Ian Rilen has been an indestructible figure on the Australian music scene with legendary outfits such as Rose Tattoo and underground heroes X. He’s now charting his own unique musical path, with solo shows and gigs fronting his raw yet melodic long-time band, The Love Addicts. www.ianrilen.com

Sun 6 November
Public Bar: Suzannah Espie & The Last Word (all Sundays in November). 5pm, free.

The beautiful Suzannah Espie begins her month long residency at the Greyhound this week.

Her recently released new album, A Few More Days showcases a voice that is at once smooth as a Southern Belle’s taunt and strong as an iron-bar fist, and her new band The Last Word features the talents of Dave Folley on drums (The Killjoys), Andrew Ogburn on piano (Adam Simmons Quartet), Graham Franklin on bass and Dean Schulz on guitar. www.suzannahespie.com

Bandroom: Open Mike Warriors 3 - 7.30pm, free
KOOKY KARAOKE w Fred, Steve + guests, free 8.30pm.
Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

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Coming Soon
* Chris Bennett, Mike McConville & more - 10/11
* The Five Venoms - 11/11
* The Gammarays - 12/11
* Greg Fleet, CJ Fortuna & more - 17/11
* Jager Hotshots - 18/11
* P-Tex - 19/11
* Dave Grant, Marty Lappan & more - 24/11
* Lexis Curfew (Qld), Animal Johnson, Ben Smith Band + Borne - 25/11
* Mother - 26/11

GREYHOUND HOTEL
1 Brighton Rd, St Kilda. Tel: 9534 4189

Wed 14 September
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Best Wishes, A Square Cut + Defrienemy. 8pm, free entry.

defrienemy ( de.FREN.uh.mee)
‘frienemy’. A friend who acts like an enemy.
A former friend masquerading as a current friend.

From mosh pits in youth infested stinky bars in the CBD to intimate settings in the Dandenongs, their music is welcomed by many. Defrienemy are setting the bar on post-modern rock, with an extremely diverse and universal sound, while firmly calling the eastern suburbs of Melbourne home. Together they’ve managed to blend influences such as Incubus, Qotsa, Nine Inch Nails, Grinspoon and Cog.

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Thur 15 September
Bandroom: Boneyard, Puppetman + Lucy’s Fire $5, 8.30pm
Boneyard range from rootsy to trippy to rock, used to playing long shows in and around Byron Bay. It’s intense, intelligent, somewhat in your face music, but with a smile. A bit g-love, a bit Sabbath, quite literally that dynamic range from mellow to metal, worth a look if you don’t expect marshmallow and saccharine and like to have some fun with thunder.”

Described as “psychadelic punk rock”, the intention of Puppetman’s music is to convey a truthful message within a musical framework that spans across intense guitar rock, ambient atmospherics, engaging melodies and swirling psychadelic sounds. Right, then. Delivered in intense and energetic live shows, Puppetman combines electronic and traditional rock music to create a truly unique experience for the listener.
LUCYS FIRE were formed in 2002 by members Rohan Way,someone who’ll go down as one of historys hardest hitting drummers, and Kai Koch, an amazing guitarist who blends traditional rock/metal guitar with his own futuristic views, out of a mutual interest in such rock/metal legends as Black Sabbath, Metallica, Corrosion Of Conformity, and Kyuss.Adding the pounding bass of Paul Seccull along the way they quickly wrote numerous original tunes and practised themselves into a tight, dynamic, potent force. After finding themselves such a unique vocal element in intense frontman Damian Edwards, Lucys Fire were ready to take on the world.

“THEY THUMP OUT A GREAT MIX OF KYUSS SABBATH AIC INSPIRED ORIGINALS WITH GREAT VOCALS BY BALLS TO THE WALL SCREAMER DAMIAN EDWARDS.LOOK OUT FOR THESE GUYS IF YOU LOVE HEAVY BLUESY GRUNGEY STONED OFF YER NUTTER ROCK N’ ROLL”- FRIED CAT FANZINE

Starting with there own backyard, Lucys Fire cut there teeth at Geelongs infamous Barwon Club, instantly proving themselves to be an intense wall of molten rock fury. Quickly establishing themselves as one of Geelongs premier rock bands Lucys Fire are still continuing to floor audiences today.

In 2003 Lucys Fire went into the studio to record an e.p. Proving just as formidable on disc as they were on stage they’re self titled recording was an outstanding success and turned out to be just what they needed to take there next step in writing the Lucys Fire chapter. A steady supply of gigs has kept Lucy’s Fire’s live show razor sharp and ready for any challenge ahead of them.

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Fri 16 September
Bandroom: Jager Hot Shots (Best of Jager Uprising) 8.30pm $10
Basil, Collusion, Nevereleven + Cloud City
The Jager Uprising helps new bands from around Australia get a foothold in the music business. Every week new emerging bands are showcased around the east coast of Australia. Playing the Jager Uprising has lead to bands getting major national and international supports, management offers and a much higher profile.

To celebrate this high profile music event the Jager Uprising will be presenting a special Jager Hotshots showcase at the Greyhound Hotel featuring Basil, Collusion, Nevereleven, and Cloud City. This event is more than just a gig but a showcase of Australia’s upcoming emerging bands and we will also have CD giveaways, Rock N Roll Dj’s and the usual great atmosphere.
Basil, from obscurity to ubiquitous in less than one year. Not the rag-tag shoe-staring mopers that defined indie-pop a decade ago, not even indie-pop but for the lack of a more suitable moniker, Basil are optimistic, confident, intelligent and ever so melodic. But it is not just melody for the sake of melody, but a sound intent on two things – making people move, and making people feel.

The tunes waft between optimistic guitar pop, to dirty, sexy rock. Luke’s keys vacillate between show piece and whipping boy. Rachael herself transforms from innocent girl-next door to vixen. When Jake attaches the Karate-Kid headband, pop makes way for rock, but both forms of the muse represent quality. Bill adds moments of odd and undefined, yet palpable, emotion.

Get ready for Collusion. Melbourne’s indie-pop, rock n’roll kids are here to rock your socks right off…so you will be dancing in your bare feet! Imagine the bastard love child of The Libertines, Rolling Stones, Oasis and Jebediah, creating some of the catchiest rock n’roll tunes you’ll ever hear. Mixing 60’s and 70’s rock n’ roll riffing with the catchy as ever melodies and wicked harmonies, Collusion produce some of the coolest tunes this side of Spain. If you have been needin’ a quick injection of booze, love and dancing, now is your big chance! The songs are hot, the band are hotter! Get out and see Collusion while they’re still legal!!!

Conquering new fans is what Nevereleven do best. Driving into your chest with power, passion and emotion, their infectious sound has the ability to get first time listeners nodding their heads, tapping their feet and most importantly – singing along. Over the last three years nevereleven have established a solid live reputation in a variety of venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Favourites amongst bookers, bands and fans alike, their hard work in the live arena has seen nevereleven’s loyal following build significantly and with every show it continues to grow.

The four members have been best mates for years, resulting in a tight musical bond that allows each of their vibrant personalities to shine through. This creative understanding combined with music to make the crowd go wild, gives nevereleven a spark and confidence that can’t help but rub off on you. Standing out from the crowd with their unique blend of rock and charm, nevereleven were tipped by Beat as one of five ‘Bands to watch in 2005’. www.nevereleven.com

For three years Cloud City has been developing a distinctive sound, instantly recognisable to the music. This strongly bonded quartet combines each individuals creative talent to weave a tapestry of strong melodies and harmonies, producing rock based grooves. The style of Sarah’s vocals and guitar playing have been likened to a female Jeff Buckley. A talented vocalist in her own right, she recently won $5000 in a Kareoke comp. Cloud City have played multiple shows in some of Melbourne’s top rock venues, and have also played a number of shows in regional Victoria. The power to capture the audience, with emotions and appeal is what Cloud City strives for. www.cloudcity.com.au

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Sat 17 September
Public Bar: The Drag Show’s 10th Birthday.
Bandroom: The Drag Show’s 10th Birthday.

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Sun 18 September THE BEST SUNDAY IN TOWN!
Public Bar: COUNTRY CAPERS
Maurice Frawley + The Hard Yards 5pm, free.
After 10 years and 3 albums with the Working Class Ringos, Maurice Frawley jumped ship to form The Yard Hands. The Yard Hands consists of Allen Brooker on Bass, James Williams on Guitar and Piano, Garrett Costigan on Pedal Steel and Bellmont Williamson on Drums.

The new outfit have played about a dozen shows and have a new album to be released in November. The album features 14 songs, more electric than the Ringos’ sound, but still slightly country in its sound and imagery. In the meantime, catch up with Maurice and his new outfit @ The Greyhound Hotel.

Bandroom: GREYHOUND COMEDY 6 pm - $10/$7.
Dave Callan
Dave Williams
Justin Kennedy
Dana Katz
Dean Eisenberg + more

KOOKY KARAOKE w Fred, Steve + guests
Free from 8.30pm.

Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

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Coming Soon
* The Minority EP Launch - 22/9
* The Hybernators, The Record Boys & Suki + The Devil - 23/9
* Violent Mood Swings - 24/9
* Son Of A Gun - 25/9
* Dave Grant, Chris Wainhouse + more 25/9

1 Brighton Rd St Kilda. Ph: 9534 4189
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WINTER WARMERS
- open fire place
- food now available
- Fame Trivia every Tues nite from 8pm, free.
- Open Mic Arvo 1st Sun of the month, 3pm, free.

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Wed 29 June

Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Spyhunter, Ambassador 77 + Dr Rocket
SPYHUNTER’s songs showcase the band’s ability to mix many styles in an effort to create one new and original sound. Combining elements of punk and rock and hard.core whilst still retaining their pop sensibilities, SPYHUNTER can appeal to many audiences.

AMBASSADOR 77 have been performing their thumping live show to audiences far and wide, since 2002. The band released their debut EP “Transaction Approved” in March 2003. The disc featured 4 punchy rock tracks and was produced by David Carr (Antiskeptic). AMBASSADOR 77 ’s sound is defined by soaring guitar riffs and a pounding rhythm section. An acoustic backbone compliments their creative yet catchy melodies.

DR. ROCKETT is a four piece consisting of three former members of Melbourne’s own funk/rock outfit That’s What She Said. Adam (vocals), Tim (drums) & Jason (bass), now combine with long time friend and noted blues guitarist Dion, who has been playing solo & in bands around Melbourne. Together now for a year, Dr Rockett is pushing to create a new movement. And with a ‘no rules’ attitude they are pioneering a new stylistic flavour. From 8pm, free.

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Thur 30 June
Public Bar: The Vagrants

The Vagrants finish up their month of residency gigs tonite. Getting compared to Ben Harper, Black Crows, The Allman Brothers, Baby Animals, The Stones and Jack Johnson says a lot about how hard it is to categorize the music - but one thing’s for sure - it’s been going down a treat.

James Spitfire is the rhythm of The Vagrants. Renate Ludwig is the voice. Steve Cookie Iorio is lead guitarist and main songwriter. Gentleman Jim Rintoul on bass is the lead foot on the gas pedal. Peter G is the primal beat of The Vagrants. 9.30pm, free.

Bandroom: Brass Bed, Problem + The Kathematics

The BRASS BED began life in 1997 as a brass/bass-focussed group, brain-child of Stu Thomas (Kim Salmon & the Surrealists, Dave Graney, The Scientists, etc etc etc…) suurrounded by a floating international line-up of players.

It has been home to a string of talented performers, who pursue their own passions in Australia & elsewhere….Over time, the band has gravitated from being purely song-based to performing & recording soundtracks for underground film & art events….

The Bed have put out a few records (an EP, 2 LP’s, 3 single, 3 Picture Discs..) and have a DVD and a new LP in the pipeline, that crosses the boundary between trash and tango.
Where are we stylistically? Good question….Let’s imagine a 50’s ‘Crime Scene’ sound driven by a filthy lead bass. Add to the cocktail a jazz-punk/circus feel, double crossed with futuristic surf-gypsy-tango overtones & performed with a New Orleans funeral band mindset, and you’re getting close….

Problem sound like a cross between Celibate Rifles and The Pixies with Tom Waits on acid doing vocals. A 5 piece from Melbourne who formed in 2001 Problem released The Sweet Sound of Success in 2001, and have since featured on 2 other compilation albums.

Kathematics are back on the live scene and have been impressing audiences with their infectious pop teamed with an energetic live show. From 8.30pm, free.

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Fri 1 July
Bandroom: Synthetic Breed, 7 Minute Metal, Resistika + Clagg
7 MINUTEMETAL is a Death Power-Groove band based in Melbourne. With gut wrenching brutality and a groove that you can’t stop moving too,they will shock and amaze..

Joined with the mighty CLAGG - Slugg-Doom Masters that never fail too impress. Black Metal outfit RESISTICA,will blow your mind! This is one band not too miss. SYNTHETIC BREED - with pulsing poly-rhythms and psychotic blasts of biomechanical fury.these are the signature sound’s of synthetic breed. Entry is $6, 8.30

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Sat 2 July
Public Bar: Mother

CATHY RUTTEN Lead Vocals, JOSIE JASON Guitar/Vocals, CHRISTINE CARLEY Bass/Vocals and TANYA CAVANAGH Drums/Vocals combine to make up the MOTHER we all wish we had.

Mother have a unique way of performing rock covers that is highly refreshing and entertaining. Whether you enjoy the music of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepelin, Ozzie Osbourne & Status Quo or not, you will find this show very, very enjoyable. ….Oh, and another thing……THEY ROCK! Free, 9.30pm.

Bandroom: The Drag Show.
Divas, Disco, Glitter + Glorious Gowns $8, 8pm.

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Sun 3 July THE BEST SUNDAY IN TOWN!

Public Bar: OPEN MIC ARVO - 3pm
COUNTRY CAPERS w Harddrive Bluegrass Band

The Hardrive Blue Grass Band is Australia’s most traditional bluegrass band. Featuring high-lonesome vocals and great instrumentals from a traditional line-up that features banjo, fiddle/mandolin, guitar and double bass, their live performance and recent CD recording will give you a genuine taste of traditional bluegrass with an Australian theme. 5pm, free

Bandroom: KAOS COMEDY 6 pm

MC Wayne Deakin
Damir Hasic
Dave Thornton
Dave Evans
Terry North
Joanne Brookfield +
Lawrence Mooney

Entry $10/$7 conc. 2 for $10 with flyer (available around St Kilda)

KOOKY KARAOKE with Fred Negro, Steve Prictor. Free from 8.30pm.

Happy Happy Hours 5.30 - 7.30pm

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Tue 5 July
Public Bar: FAME Trivia Night - win prizes, free entry from 8pm.

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Wed 6 July
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Tokenview, Supercede + Upstream

TOKENVIEW is a 4-piece Sydney band going somewhere - and fast. They’ve shared bills with many profile Australian acts incl. Evermore, The Devoted Few, The Camels, The Tremors & Bluebottle Kiss. Tokenview have received national airplay on Triple J for the track Tug the Cape. They’ve been main support for Foo Fighters at their recent Sydney Metro show as a result of a personal invitation from Dave Grohl, who had heard their mini-album.

“Ok… did anyone see that f#*kin chick that was playing drums before me? I didn’t want to get up and play tonight…” Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) to Metro audience, 01/06/05.

SUPERCEDE released their debut EP, Burning Both Ends in December. Since then drummer Dootch, guitarist/vocalist Bradd Day and guitarist Paul Stanway have been joined by new bass player Stuart MacDonald

With the lineup secure again and the response to Burning Both Ends overwhelmingly positive, Supercede are bursting back onto the live scene with a handful of new songs to add to the set and a couple of months rest under their belts.

UPSTREAM is an original 4 piece hard rock band from Melbourne Australia who have been together for 2 years & in their current line up, have recently recorded our Demo/E.P. Over the past 9 months they have been performing at various venues throughout Melbourne & surrounding suburbs. Free, 8pm.

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Thur 7 July
Public Bar: Deco. 9.30pm, free.

Deco singer/songwriter Andrew Kentler is known for his work with the highly revered Glide and for playing bass in the Gamma Rays. In Deco, Kentler is joined by a slick live band performing an excellent set Australian rock’n’roll - check them out.

Bandroom: Canyon Aero + guests. 8pm.

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Coming Soon
* Backbone - 8/7
* P-Tex - 9/7
* Kaos Comedy - CJ Fortuna, Chris Franklin, Em O’Loughlin, Steve Lee, Tym Jeffrey,Clare Turner, Ky Tier + Jason Carstens - 10/7
* Swedish Magazines - 15/7

1 Brighton Rd St Kilda. Ph: 9534 4189
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Wed 20 Apr
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom:Jager Uprising w Kye Thomas & The Otherwise, Ben Mitchell, Paul Wesley 8pm free.

One Of These Days is the new 5 song EP for Melbourne singer/songwriter KYE THOMAS AND HIS BAND THE OTHERWISE. Main vocalist KYE THOMAS is a songwiter/producer/engineer who has been involved in Melbourne music industry since relocating from Adelaide in 94. Kye has also been playing solo and in various incarnations of The Otherwise periodically over the last ten years.

The live band THE OTHERWISE is a six-piece band including drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitars, piano & organ, and backing vocals. The players in the band are all great young players and really know how to perform. http://www.theotherwise.com/

Singer/songwriters as strong as PAUL WESLEY come along so rarely. The honesty and integrity with which he presents himself through his music, and the energy and emotion with which he performs live, demand attention. The first thing that grabs you is the strength and diversity of his voice: from his warm, breathy ballads to the strong emotive scream of his rockier pieces.

Paul’s debut recording, the EP titled oxygenate, provides a clear example of the diversity of his vocal abilities and song writing talents, from the heart-breakingly beautiful ballad ‘oxygen’ to the angst driven ‘believe’ and from the pop stylings of ‘three’ to the delicate wonder of ‘do you think’. Following its release oxygenate received good rotation on Triple J, featuring on the AusMusic show, and also had a good run on Austereo in Canberra.

With a gig resume involving performances everywhere from Melbourne to Cairns, Mildura to Mount Isa, and as far abroad as London and Paris Paul has learnt and developed his talents the only way he knows how: by getting out there in front of audiences. Looking forward, Paul’s plan is to keep working as a three-piece, find his audience, establish an identity and to test and develop new material for the next recording.

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Thur 21 Apr
Public Bar: The Cantaloupes. 9.30pm free.

The Cantaloupes play upbeat sounds from the lounge. An instumental group lead by drummer Paul Richards, The Cantaloupes deliver some of the coolest mood lifting tunes to suit everybodys booty,delving into the vaults of seventies coolness. Funky grooves with
bubbling melodies is what The Cantaloupes are about.

Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, James Brown, Herbie Hancock and other great artists from the era can be found on the set list.Catch the Cantaloupes at the Greyhound Hotel in St.Kilda on Thursday 21st April.

Bandroom: PBS’ NO FRILLS PRESENTS The Seedy Three, Alpha State + TBA free 8.30pm.

Alpha State is female-fronted metal from Melbourne, Australia. Taking a lead from epic metal outfits like Metallica, they band blend power and melody to produce emotionally diverse but always heavy music.

The band’s potent live shows feature both musical proficiency and exciting performances, and have secured them a solid underground following and a constant demand for gigs.
Alpha State’s first EP ‘Breath Away’ sold out its first pressing. Described by Bombshellzine as “energetic, heavy but still maintaining a catchy element” the band’s track “Circus” was the most downloaded track on the mp3.com.au heavy rock charts for three months, staying at number one during mid 2004. They’ve just released a new EP Out Of Here.

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Fri 22 Apr
Bandroom: The Hybenators, 1st Time Hookers + The Record Boys 8.30pm $5

The Hybernators return to their birth place The Greyhound Hotel (Cnr Carlisle & Brighton rd) in Sinful St Kilda to deliver a night of eyeball popping, bullwhipping Punk Rock and a whole lot of new material for the masses .

Special guests include those lads of sleazy rock The First Time Hookers and roughhouse rockers The Record Boys. Get ready for a night of flying libidos, torturous stage antics and heart pumping sin! Entry is $5. Door Prizes on the night, First band on stage at 9:30 pm Get ready for the Hybernators second E.P. ” THE BULLWHIP YARD” to be released in June.
For more info www.thehybernators.com or wwww.thefirstimehookers.com.au

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Sat 23 Apr
Public Bar: Jeannie Lushes & The Lubricators Free 9.30pm.

With their hot 50s feel for rockabilly/blues raw sound and a touch of commercial rock n roll this awesome fivesome have been playing to audiences all over Victoria. Coming into their 5th year, from clubs, bars, pubs, festivals, they leave patrons swingin, dancing and toe tappin.

With the dynamic vocals of Ms Lushes herself and her four dynamic ‘lubricators’, this energetic and full sound band is a must to see! With 80 years musical experience between them, all members have come together with their raw musical talents, which compliment the unique female vocals of this band.

Band members consist of : Jeannie Lushes (lead singer) John Boy(lead guitar), Roger(sax/back up vocals), Glen (upright/electric bass/back up vocals), Ben (drums/back up vocals).

Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

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Sun 24 Apr
Public Bar: Finger Pickin’ Sunday Sizzle w The Tijuana Bibles + The Spoils (duo) 4pm, free.

Melbourne’s newest super-group “The Tijuana Bibles” (made up of members from The Spoils, Double Agents & Dynamo) led by local “chicken-picker” Chris Russell return to the Greyhound Hotel Sun 24th April with special guests Sean Simmons & Bronwyn Henderson (from The Spoils).
The Tijuana Bibles have been described as Johnny Cash - AC DC with the Stones 68-72 period in the middle. Sean & Bronwyn will slightly stray from their usual set to play a mix of good ole country classics as well as new ones.

Bandroom: Karaoke free from 8.30pm.

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Wed 27 Apr
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Set Fire, Menace + Starvation Army. Free 8pm

SET FIRE is a creative three-piece hard rock group who are sick of electro beatniks and tired of retro rock and roll! SET FIRE combines heavy grooves, tense vocals, and melodic soundscapes with big drums.

Collectively influenced by a diverse range of groups such as: Tool, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, and Jane’s Addiction - SET FIRE is willing to perform during the vicious storm. Willing to brave the hottest nights and willing to embrace the vanguard aesthetic. In short, you can’t go wrong! www.setfire.com.au

With an average age of only 15, MENACE play way beyond their years and not only have pro equipment but play and sound like seasoned professionals. Formed in September 03, they mastered a repertoire consisting of hits by their favourite bands like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Muse, The Darkness, Rage Against The Machine - all the while writing their own originals.
MENACE will be recording at Rangemaster Studio’s with David Carr (Taxiride, Antiseptic, Kisschasy) producing and John Bosua (ex-AC/DC FOH engineer) engineering in April ’05 with an EP release to follow. With a rockin’ sound and songs in the tradition of their fave rock bands, the result is sure to be exceptional. www.menaceband.com

William Booth, founder of THE STARVATION ARMY once asked “Why should the devil have all the best tunes?”

THE STARVATION ARMY (three ex-Sugafiend members, one Catwalk Syndrome and one Blindfold member) are itching to get back on stage where they will give you your marching orders to rock out, dance, thrust, groove, jump and twist to their huge guitar solos. With a rhythm section that drives songs like a VRX, vocals that rival car alarms & a night at the opera, thanks to the influences of stoner rock, 80’s hair bands, metal thrashings, grunge plus jazz and on top of this they are giving away their EP to everyone who wants them.

This band will not be forced into one genre so forget the usual servings of soup and sandwiches, get out of your comfort zone and salute THE STARVATION ARMY for creating a new force on music. http://www.starvationarmy.com/

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Coming Soon
* Impossible Cinema - Thur Apr 28
* Bushido - Fri Apr 29
* The Gringoes - Sat Apr 29
* Swedish Magazines - Thur May 12

Greyhound Hotel
1 Brighton Rd St Kilda. Ph: 9534 4189
Press Release

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Wed 6 Apr
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w The Thiefs, The Fold + Inkerman. 8pm free.
Inkerman are Dave.H on vox & guitars, Dave.M on lead guitar, Brett on bass and Lee on drums. The band formed in 2003 based on their mutual love of good music. Through workmates and several ‘musicians wanted’ ads the right players were found and Inkerman was born.

Sound Rehearsal Studios in Moorabbin has seen the boys put in a solid rehearsal every Sunday for the past 1.5 years. The guys have also spent a bunch of time practicing/composing acoustically on weeknights. During this time they took a break for some overseas travel in 2004.

Since then, practice has resumed, gear has been upgraded and a rough demo has been recorded. Inkerman is currently recording their debut EP on their own and writing some new material. Inkerman’s sound can be defined as pop/rock with catchy melodies and strong lead lines. Their influences range from Jimmy Eat World and Motorace to John Mayer.

With groups of friends eagerly awaiting Inkerman’s live performances, 2005 will see Inkerman enter the live music scene and they’ll be there to stay!

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Thur 7 Apr
Public Bar: Tinted Lane. 9.30pm free.

Tinted Land was formed in2003 as all bands are, after a late night of drinking and piss talk between Pete (vocals/guitars) and Jase (guitars). After the exchange of a horrendous demo tape, further banter and a couple of jams with Pete, Jase and Itz (drums) it was decided to make Tinted Lane official. After a shaky 4 months with no bass player, Bryz joined the band and no one has looked back since.
Tinted Lane writes passionate songs and play from the balls. Unique vocal’s, powerful harmonies, blistering rhythm section and lively performances all combine to help Tinted Lane carry the torch for great Aussie rock bands. The band has recently finished recording a demo that captures the bands energy and great songs and are waiting to pay their dues to any punter who is willing to listen. So take your hand off your…. remote and check them out.

Bandroom: PBS’ NO FRILLS PRESENTS from 8.30pm.

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Fri 8 Apr
Bandroom: MELBOURNE METAL PRESENTS Anarazel, Veil Of Anguish + Black Bile. $8, 8.30pm

Attention spawns of Satan! That’s right demon child - I’m talking to you. Get ready to thrash around like a parasitic pirhana at feeding time when Melbourne Metal presents 3 of the meanest, dirtiest + loudest metal bands in town for a night of black mayhem. Grind hard kiddies.
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Sat 9 Apr
Public Bar: The Driver’s Eyes. Free 9.30pm. www.geocities.com/thedriverseyes

After short break from live performance to write and finish off new songs, The Drivers Eyes are looking forward to playing live again with a settled line up that is sounding the best to date, with the addition of Marty Stienecker on drums. With their debut album “Reckless Love” well established the band is hoping to have a new E.P ready for a May release. Catch the band this Saturday night at The Greyhound Hotel.

Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

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Sun 10 Apr
Public Bar: Finger Pickin’ Sunday Sizzle w Tijuana Bible + Far Underground . 4pm, free.
Bandroom: Karaoke free from 8.30pm.

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Wed 13 Apr
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Jager Uprising w Los Dominados, Magenta + Mindset. 8pm, free.

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Coming Soon
* Ride ‘Em Cowboys, Lady Peroxide, Generator + Shatterpoint - Thur 14 April

* Rock N Roll Wrestling w Ian Rilen & The Love Addicts + GUT - Fri 15 April
Match 1: Chuck E vs Crackerjack
Match 2: Stevie Cool vs Mad Dog
The Main Event: Mr Damage + Firestarter vs Mr Big + 69′er
MC: Jason Evo Evans

* Lustrum - Sat 16 April

1 Brighton Rd St Kilda. Ph: 9534 4189

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Wed 30 Mar
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w Adam Lane & The Furniture Incident & Schala. 8pm free.
Adam Lane & The Furniture Incident Adam is a 26 year old who hails from NZ, and who used to be the lead singer/lead guitarist in a band called Pentrix - a cross between Faith No More/ Audioslave/Incubus.

After seeing iOTA perform, Adam was blown away and hit by inspiration. He started writing material for solo gigs, and completed a CD with four original songs. The recording process was all pretty simple, just one microphone, a guitar a few percussion instruments and the love of music.

Adam has now started a 3-piece band called the Furniture Incident, with Adam on guitars/vox, Dan on bass and violins, and brad on Drums and percussion. Their sound is rootsy, with a few quirky hooks. They mix flamenco with blues, classical, rock making some weird fusion type thing, but still maintaining easy listening. Look out for another CD soon.

Schala was formed in 2002 amidst the resurgence of old-school rock. Their sound is built out of white noise and sonic guitar melodies. Shaped with incessant bass lines and stop-start-drum-parts, these fragments are all pieced together with vocal half-truths and abstract lies. Schala slots itself into the indie pop-rock niche as something borrowed, while offering something new.

Having laid down the initial tracks at Bakehouse studios with a RRR recording prize for their previous demo, Schala completed their latest recording in bedrooms and hallways, using laptops and ‘legal’ software. The output of this venture is their ‘Double A-Side’ demo, which has been produced to promote this Melbourne based band to Bars, Clubs, Record Labels and Promoters.

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Thur 31 Mar
Public Bar: Violent Mood Swings 9.30pm free.

The idea of a soul revue conjures up a tight-as-spandex non-stop polished dance show. If you removed all the adjectives from the previous sentence and popped in the words “rhythm and blues” and “mongrel element” you would have the Violent Mood Swings described to a T. See them at their home away from home, the Greyhound Hotel Public Bar.

Bandroom: Wasted Generation, Falsify & The Kathematics. $5 from 8.30pm.

Kathematics might not be the next pre-pubescent buzz band, but what they do have is a wealth of original, catchy, melodic pop tunes that cross the boundaries of age. Fronted by Kath, the band’s songs range from the best of Kath’s previous outfits KTV and Kill Krush Destroy, to brand new tunes as well.

Influenced by the late 70’s new wave/pop/rock/punk of acts like Blondie, Kathematics remain hard to pigeon-hole, as they possess an alternative leaning with commercial appeal. Kathematics are in the process of signing a record deal with small US label, Azimuth Records, and are looking at a new CD in 2005 which will be released in the states to College Radio.

Not to be missed - Kathematics, Falsify and Wasted Generation at the Greyhound Thursday 31st March. This high energy night of pop/rock is sure to please, with all 3 bands boasting a unique image and sound.

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Fri 01 Apr
Bandroom: Slackjaw, Kong & Spider Goat Canyon. $6 from 8.30pm

Mornington Peninsula 3 piece KONG have been building a strong following over the past 18 months with their full caffeine, balls to the wall brand monster rock. “Kinda like Tool on acid,” some one said. “How the fuck do they pull it off?” said some one else. What ever they sound like it’s some sort of mind bender best experienced live.

Drum Scene magazine described Spider Goat Canyon as “…akin to an eclectic jazz outfit thrown into a blender with the likes of The Melvins and Queens of the Stone Age…” and “…heavy but just as importantly, groovy, similar to the rock gods Black Sabbath.”

Spider Goat Canyon’s dedication to torrential performances and a ravenous work ethic have seen them capturing punters’ attention at over 50 shows in just over 18 months of existence. Their debut performance was executed after just 2 rehearsals. Though mostly improvised, the set had the crowd demanding an encore. www.spidergoatcanyon.com

Catch Spider Goat Canyon with Kong & Slackjaw @ the Hound - Fri April 1st.

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Sat 02 Apr
Public Bar: P-Tex. Free 9.30pm.

Born in a share house in downtown Windsor around ‘97, P-Tex borrowed each other’s guitars and discovered chords together - D-major, G-major and for some strange reason C-sharp diminished with a flattened 5th. And from that amalgam, the warm roots P-Tex rock sound was brought forth into a barely ready world.
That share house was good to the band. It had big rooms for loud rehearsing. It held lots of people for parties. And the verandah made an excellent, if slightly wobbly, stage over Chapel Street, should the need arise. P-Tex’s influences include Steve Earle (without time in the Big House), Wilco (without the rehab) and Dwight Yoakam (with the hair).

Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

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Sun 03 Apr
Public Bar: Finger Pickin’ Sunday Sizzle w Swampland & The Idle Hoes. 5pm, free.

Due to popular demand - we are now putting 2 bands on for the Finger Pickin’ Sunday Sizzles! This week it’s the hillbilly heaven of Swampland & The Idle Hoes - enjoy!

Bandroom: Karaoke free from 8.30pm.

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Wed 06 Apr
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w The Thiefs, The Fold + Inkerman. 8pm, free.

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Coming Soon
Tinted Lane - 7 April
Melb. Metal Presents Anarazel, Veil Of Anguish & Black Bile - 8 April
The Driver’s Eyes - 9 April
Rock N Roll Wrestling w Ian Rilen & The Love Addicts + GUT - Fri 15 April
Ch 31’s music show YARTZ w Bohemian Honey, The Divine & The Forgotten Ways - 29 April

Greyhound Hotel
1 Brighton Rd St Kilda. Ph: 9534 4189

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Wed 23 Mar
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w Infiniti, Air Raiders & Mordi. 8pm free.

Infiniti was formed in early 2002 as a 3-piece. Though many changes have taken place since the beginning, they are still writing guitar pop rock song’s with big melodies. Infiniti has been playing around Melbourne since forming in 02’ and recorded a five track E.P last year which enabled them to participate in Triple M’s launch pad. Currently they are engaged in more recording (pre production) for an Album that will be recorded in May of 05.’

Formed early 2004, Air Raiders are hitting the local scene with their party-infused punk-hardcore blend. Featuring members of Motion Faster, the raiders have come together to create a new sound. Taking elements of punk, rockabilly and good ol rock and roll, the boys have managed to land on a sound that is instantly recognisable, yet difficult to characterise. Elements of Fugazi and the Clash are there, as is the rock of the Foo Fighters, the groove of the Transplants and there’s even a touch of the International Noise Conspiracy.

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Thur 24 Mar
Public Bar: Stubble. 9.30pm free.

Stubble is a newly formed 6 piece rock band that encapsulates and celebrates the glory and power of Australian rock ‘n’ roll. It’s unique line-up of both male and female lead vocalists creates an aural and visual sensation that’s guaranteed to blow the roof off any venue.

In it’s short 12 month history, Stubble has released their debut EP “On The Drink Again,” which garnered strong airplay on community radio, conducted a successful promo tour “The Official Stubble East Coast Highway Tour 2004″ and is currently working on the DVD rockumentary of the tour.

Stubble’s profile in the Melbourne rock scene is growing fast on the strength of their dynamic live shows. Stubble is currently in the studio working on new material for an up & coming album release. With the Stubble pedal planted firmly to the metal this hard rockin’, fun lovin’, high octane rock machine is fully primed and ready to quench your thirst.

Bandroom: TBC Free 8.30pm.

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Fri 25 Mar GOOD FRIDAY
Bandroom: PUB OPEN TILL 11 - NO BANDS.

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Sat 26 Mar
Public Bar: Sons Of Lee Marvin. Free 9.30pm.
Just who are these rough-headed bandits that go by the guise of Sons of Lee Marvin?? Well I can tell you they scraped themselves up from the gutters and drains of the notorious rock ‘n’ roll cesspool that is Melbourne.

I can also tell you they write and play their very own self described “Post Marvin Gonzo Garage’n’Roll”, and that they take to this art form as a collective group of entertainers, mercenaries, rockers, rollers, sweat pigs, and self-destructing loose cannons among other fruitful identities and descriptions.

They do all of this at a level above and beyond that of the required duty, care and talent. They will give punters “sweet ear candy” to tap their toes and nod their heads to, whilst unleashing a very sly painful kick in nuts at the same time. Try shaking your hips in time to that while grimacing in the kind of pain that you’ll feel in your throat for days after the event.

Their identities are far from important, but for the sake you knowing, there is a core crux of four: Butch Midway – Stu Manchu – Knuckles O’Hara – El Lobo Loco. But that ain’t all, cause then there are the second tier cavaliers such as the Wayward Gun Cousin Trouble, Hank Hodson, Mud, Baron Van Lofthausen among others fighting their way up the ranks.

So in a very short nutshell, that is Sons of Lee Marvin – rough, dirty, mean, hurtful all rolled into one with a layer of charm to entice all forward.

Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

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Sun 27 Mar
Public Bar: Finger Pickin’ Sunday Sizzle w The Maryhillbillies 5pm, free.

Maryhill, Scotland, 1963, a Mr and Mrs Richardson gave birth to a bouncing 26 pound boy, named him Scott, and decided it would be best for everyone if they popped him off to a different hemisphere ASAP. Due to his meandering ways, Scott Richardson never found him self in St Kilda till 2002, whence he popped down the local boozer and signed up the first 5 reprobates who walked through the door, and convinced them to join him on his quest for good time country music that was a treat for citizens to drink and dance to.
The Maryhillbillys were formed featuring members of Sunshine Harvester, The Fuck Fucks, The Love Addicts and the Violent Mood Swings…strangers to country music but no strangers to the limelight.

“Meet” The Maryhillbillys is about to be launched in the northern parts of the world to critical acclaim and high rotation (just after the shipping news) on the BBC. 2005 sees the band preparing for their November European tour by playing some small but fun loving venues around Melbourne. Take the chance to catch up with them - there are 6 guys in the band so there’s sure to be at least one member you’ll want to fight and/or root.

Bandroom: Karaoke free from 8.30pm.

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Wed 30 Mar
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w Adam Lane & The Furniture Incident & Schala . 8pm, free.

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Coming Soon
Falsify - 31 Mar
Maeder, Kong & Spider Goat Canyon - 1 April
P-Tex - 2 April
Tinted Lane - 7 April
The Driver’s Eyes - 9 April
Ch 31’s music show YARTZ w Bohemian Honey, The Divine & The Forgotten Ways - 13 April

Greyhound Hotel
1 Brighton Rd St Kilda. Ph: 9534 4189

Red Hot Poker Dots ready to blow the hound down!
The Redundant Outhouse ready to burn what’s left!

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Mon 14 Mar
Public Bar: Shonkytonk. Free 8.30pm

Mr Fred Negro and his notorious associates show us the true meaning of Labour Day!

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Wed 16 Mar
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w Catwalk Syndrome, Pyramid & Young Love. 8pm free.

Hailing from the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Pyramid is an innovative four-piece rock band. Since formation in early 2004, they continue building upon the sounds of modern bands such as Radiohead, the Dave Matthews Band, Tool and Muse, while incorporating ideas long lost, such as those of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie.

“Blending soft and heavy into very dynamic, progressive rock, Pyramid are a ground-breaking four-piece who push musical boundaries and shatter the formula without fear.” - Beat Magazine, Feb 2005

Young Love once upon a time Gavan Younglove woke up in the middle of the night and rang Royce Younglove. Royce told him to ring back in the morning. so he did. then Gavan said “Royce, listen to this. Elvis spoke to me in a dream and said, ’start a band, a really good one’.” They tried their best.

The next night, in another dream, Elvis said, ‘Yeah alright. But don’t play too much electro-punk, i’ve given that job to others.’ Like young lovers they are inexperienced, but full of enthusiasm. They will steal your heart, despite moments of vitriol.

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Thur 17 Mar
Public Bar: Andrea Marr’s Blues Band. 9.30pm free.

Since 1999 singer/songwriter Andrea Marr has been performing live around the Melbourne blues scene delivering gutsy soulful blues to very appreciative audiences. Her first album “INHERITANCE” was released in December 1997 and she has just completed her follow up CD “SASSIFIED”. Andrea’s new CD will be released in June 2005.

Andrea is a seasoned performer who brings raw passion and real delivery to her music. She is a vocal coach offering individual and group sessions. Andrea won the 2002 Victorian Blues Artist of the Year in November Judged on her album Sassified.

Andrea Marr’s Bluestrain is a 5 piece Blues band that has been performing around the Melbourne Blues scene for the past 5 years. Andrea has surrounded herself with some of the best blues musicians around, this band takes you for a great ride! Features Andrea Marr – Vocals; Brian Strafford – Guitar; Mal Beveridge – Bass; Les Oldman - Drums & Daryl Roberts - Keys/Harp

Bandroom: NO FRILL’s Presents Kingbayler, Mickyfin & The Reverend Scream. Free 8.30pm.

Kingbayler are a three-piece outfit comprising a regulation line-up of guitar, bass and drums, with a penchant for belting out original tunes to anyone with ears. That’s most people.

The trio formed in early 2003, when drummer Mark Leahy (formerly of Just For Now) joined the existing duo of guitarist/singer/songwriter Paul Instance (Schneider’s Ape, Fallout) and bass guitarist Tim Cannon (not formerly of anything), who had been playing and crafting music together since their primary school days in the north-western suburbs of Sydney. After a succession of drummers who didn’t quite hit the mark, the new line-up clicked immediately, and thus, Kingbayler was born.

The band’s sound is described as a unique blend of funky, jazzy, melodic rock, inspired by the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Sting and the Police, Jeff Buckley, Guns n’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers…and of course the Beatles.

Mickyfin are a 4-piece hailing from Newcastle. The result? A band capable of groovin’ your sox off delivering progressive rock that’s as tight as you like. Complete rhythmic freedom within it’s own form.

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Fri 18 Mar
Bandroom: 84, Crashscene & Thee Psycho Delmatics. $5 from 8.30pm.

84 - Lead guitar struggling for air, drowning but fighting. It emerges victorious and exclaims its mastery over nature. Vocals that will push you into the deep recesses of an empty soul. And a rhythm section that pulses like an amphetamine-tempered heart.

This is 84 – a garage cocktail of blues, punk and late 60’s rock. Finding reflection in the stylings of the band are influences like the Doors, the Stones, Interpol & The Black Keys. At the same time, 84 strive in their work to maintain a strong sense of originality, intensity and musicianship.

84 have gained great experience supporting the likes of Digger & The Pussycats, Dallas Crane and Bluebottle Kiss at venues throughout Melbourne. Their 5 track EP Use Me, released in December 2004 marks the band’s first foray into the professional ranks.

Thee Psycho Delmatics is a tough, full electric Rock’n'Roll outfit with a penchant for smutty lyrics and primitive jungle rhythms, and have a reputation for wild, uninhibited live shows. Imagine Gene Vincent fronting AC/DC on acid and you start to get the picture - erotic, exotic and psychotic.

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Sat 19 Mar
Public Bar: Red Hot Poker Dots. Free 9.30pm.

Melbourne’s Red Hot Poker Dots have just returned from an extensive three month tour of the US of A, and they are champing at the bit to get back to playing to their loyal fans. Their US tour saw them play at many festivals, and venues such as Jinx - Savannah Georgia, Echo Lounge - Atlanta, Continental Club - Austin, Lounge Lizards - New Orleans, 40 Watt Club - Athens, Cal’s Liquor - Chicago, The Cave - Chapel Hill and CBGB’s - New York (to name a few), playing both headline acts and supporting the likes of The Supersuckers and Southern Culture on the Skids.

Expert connoisseur’s of Smokin’ Twistabilly Country Bop, The Red Hot Poker Dots consist of Ray Dee Ator (twanging geetar & vox), Lil’O’Dette (slap bullfiddle & vox), Billy Bob Rhubarb(mandolin, dobro & lead guitar), and Blind Dawg Walker (cowbell & swinging percussion).
The Red Hot Poker Dots perform a stage act you won’t easily forget. They are lively, old-school performers with big musical hearts, belting it out with grit and guts, possessing a camaraderie that most bands only dream about. These cowboys and cowgal will make you quickly forget your troubles and you’ll want to shake the dust offa ya boots in no time.

Embracing song themes such as dogs, Saturday nights, local cowboys, urban cowgirls, songs about songs, love going right and love going wrong, and killin’ & drinkin’, The Red Hot Poker Dots combine country, roots and rockabilly with flair.

Since forming in 1998, The Red Hot Poker Dots have played pretty much every juke joint in this land; toured US & Europe in 2003; and are regular Festival performers (St Kilda Festival, Jackson Street Festival, The Gympie Muster, The Festival Of Beers, Adelaide Fringe Festival etc). They have been crowd favourites at Tamworth Country Music Festival for the past five years.

Red Hot Pokers Dots…red, hot and ready to rip the roof off! For more red hot action go to www.redhotpokerdots.com

Bandroom: The Drag Show. $8, 8pm.

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Sun 20 Mar
Public Bar: Finger Pickin’ Sunday Sizzle w The Redundant Outhouse (Syd) 5pm, free.

The Redundant Outhouse Band are a Sydney furious 4-piece delivering deadly hillbilly holler, swamp swagger and cowpunk calamity.

“Slippery Dan” slides n’ rides the resonator guitar, over howling hellcat “Mamma Caz” and her loaded holsters of belting banjo and lethal lap steel. This hybrid hotpot is boiled black n’ blue by “Stretch Mchock” whose cracking contrabass and dynomite explosive boom bam shuffle & shudder.

They’ve paid their dues - having already supported the likes of The Johnny’s & The Escape Committee, and are down south to take part in the Frankston International Guitar Fest, as well as take over the ‘hound and make it howl with glee! They’ll be struttin’ tunes from their debut EP - Shake Hands With The Unemployed - 15 original sole slammin’ sizzlers.

These guys pack a punch, belting out frenetic blues like spits from the fire. One hell of band!

Bandroom: Karaoke free from 8.30pm.

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Wed 23 Mar
Public Bar: Pool Comp.
Bandroom: Indie Initiative w Infiniti, Air Raiders & Mordi . 8pm, free.

Infiniti was formed in early 2002 as a 3-piece. Though many changes have taken place since the beginning, they are still writing guitar pop rock song’s with big melodies. Infiniti has been playing around Melbourne since forming in 02’ and recorded a five track E.P last year which enabled them to participate in Triple M’s launch pad. Currently they are engaged in more recording (pre production) for an Album that will be recorded in May of 05.’
Formed early 2004, Air Raiders are hitting the local scene with their party-infused punk-hardcore blend. Featuring members of Motion Faster, the raiders have come together to create a new sound. Taking elements of punk, rockabilly, emo and good old fashioned rock and roll, the boys have managed to land on a sound that is instantly recognisable, yet difficult to characterise. Elements of Fugazi and the Clash are there, as is the rock of the Foo Fighters, the groove of the Transplants and there’s even a touch of the International Noise Conspiracy.

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Coming Soon

Stubble - 24 Mar
Sons Of Lee Marvin - 26 Mar
Mary Hillbillies - 27 Mar
Kong, The Swedish Magazines & Spider Goat Canyon - 1 April