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Hot on the heels of a run of blistering jam-packed shows at the Big Day Out and support slots for those dapper Swedes The Hives, the Spazzys are set to hit the road for one last run of dates before they head overseas.

With their brand new single My Boyfriend’s Back all over the radio and video shows and a stellar ARIA chart debut of #29 nationally this week, the girls have decided to keep the momentum going and rock out for you, as a thank you to all the Spazzy-faithful. Playing all the favourites from their debut album Aloha! Go Bananas plus more, the Spazzys “Boyfriend” tour will be nation wide and supported by Melbourne band, Osterberg.

This is your last chance to dance with the Spazzys for a while, so don’t miss out! My Boyfriend’s Back (featuring x2 live songs) is in stores now.

Check the Spazzys out at the following venues and dates:

Fri 11-Feb Melbourne Evelyn Hotel ­ Melbourne Single Launch

Tues 22-Feb Newcastle Newcastle University

Wed 23-Feb Wollongong Oxford Tavern

Thur 24-Feb Canberra Green Room

Fri 25-Feb Sydney Spectrum ­ Sydney Single Launch

Sat 26-Feb Newcastle Cambridge Hotel

Thur 3-Mar Ballarat Karova Lounge

Fri 4-Mar Loxton, SA Loxton Hotel

Sat 5-Mar Adelaide Enigma Bar

Thur 10-Mar Belgrave, VIC Ruby¹s

Fri 11-Mar St Kilda Gershwin Room, Espy

Sat 12-Mar Geelong Barwon Club

Sun 13-Mar Perth Rockit Festival

More WA dates to be announced soon.

An Exhibition & Auction of Autographed Posters
from
The Continental, Melbourne (1993 to 2001)
at
The Artery
87 Moor Street Fitzroy
Exhibition: Tuesday 1 - Saturday 12 March 2005
Gallery hours: Tuesdays 10am–10pm
Wed to Sat 10am–11pm / Sundays Noon–10pm
Auction: Saturday 19 March – 2pm sharp
at
Fitzroy Town Hall
Registration begins 12noon

The late great Continental (entertainment venue) once located in Prahran, remains unrivalled in Australia’s live music scene. Opening in the June of ’93, it wasn’t long before the Conti, as it became affectionately known, gained international acclaim. The Conti hosted hundreds of gigs and a promotional poster was created for almost each one.

Designed by artists Graham Barker and John Bleaney, the posters soon became a Continental trademark. Owners Mario Maccarone and Mario DePasquale (also of Marios Café) were exact in their desire to create a venue that was stylish and respected. That ethos, and the breadth of talent through the doors, is reflected in this poster exhibition.

With the Continental’s closing some years ago it was now time to find new homes for the posters. An entire autographed collection has been donated by the Marios for auction and all proceeds go to help Triple R settle into their new home in Brunswick. It’s an extraordinary list of national and international performers that spans many years and it’s all up for grabs. Get your hands on a piece of music history to hang on your wall and support community radio too.

Go to www.rrr.org.au for catalogue details
Check out the Artery from 1 to 12 March to view this fabulous collection
(some framed - some not)
Gallery enquiries contact Zola Affley on (03) 9415 9200 e: www.theartery.com.au