Peninsula Lounge Gigs
GIG GUIDE
Thu 1 May
AMPHETAME
After some relaxed writing sessions on Venice beach between Dani Raushi and Crutey (Full Scale) the melodic/rock outfit AMPHETAME was spawned. Over the last 3 years, the band have befriended and been inspired by Full Scale, The Butterly Effect, Thirsty Merc and Karnivool. Guests Fading Hour, Best Wishes and Amirala.
$10 at the door 8pm.
www.myspace.com/amphetame
Fri 2 May
SARA STORER
Over three albums, including the multi Golden Guitar winner ‘Beautiful Circle’, Sara Storer has shown herself to be this country’s pre-eminent chronicler of life in the bush. Her new album ‘Silver Skies’, carries on a tradition of uniquely Australian songs from the rural heartland, with electric guitars and drums adding a powerful sense of foreboding to her tale of an imagined conversation between a farmer and the land he is being forced to leave.
$21+bf or $45+bf dinner & show at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.sarastorer.com.au
Fri 9 May
THE GOOD TIME PARTY BAND
Friday the 9th of May will be a huge deal for Melbourne rockers the Good Time Party Band as they play their first ever Mornington Peninsula show. Half the band grew up on the Peninsula, and while they have since jumped ship to Melbourne to chase rock star dreams, playing a home show is something they’ve long dreamed about. If you like kissing booths, chair breaking and music that punches you in the face whilst feeling you up, this is a show for you. the Good Time Party Band will be supported by Peninsula mates White Like Heat, the Filthy Hearts and Alpha Remedy.
$12 at the door 8pm.
www.thegoodtimepartyband.com
Sat 10 May
SPECTRUM (two sets)
Everybody loves Spectrum’s legendary number one hit, ‘I’ll Be Gone’ (Someday I’ll Have Money), and original Spectrum members, Mike Rudd and Bill Putt, form the nucleus of the present-day Spectrum. Their ‘other’ band, Spectrum Plays The Blues, has released two very impressive blues albums, and Mike & Bill play intimate loungeroom versions of their varied repertoire.
$17+bf or $42+bf limited Dinner & Show at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.spectrum.com
Thu 15 May
THE PANICS
It’s been an amazing year for The Panics. Not only did ‘Cruel Guards’ debut in the Top 20 of the ARIA charts, it earned the band the 2007 J Award for Triple J’s Album of the Year and standout single, ‘Don’t Fight It’, a place in the Top 10 of the Triple J Hottest 100 and high spinage on stations across the nation.
$20+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.thepanics.com.au
Saturday 17 May
CONTROVERSY (80’S & 90’S HITS LIVE - three sets)
Controversy are a powerful and interactive live 80s band covering the greatest party anthems, rock hits and dance music from the 80s & 90s - a reason to party, discover your inner rock star and offer a night you’ll never forget. Hear the hits from artists such as Madonna, Prince, INXS, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Queen, Rage Against The Machine, Bon Jovi and U2 in this stunning visual performance.
$10 at the door 8.30pm.
www.controversymusic.com.au
Thu 22 May
FAKER
Already renowned for their energetic live gigs, Sydney band Faker have recently given fans further reason to talk with the success of their current hit single ‘This Heart Attack’ - so it’s with great pleasure that we bring you more good news with the announcement of this headlining tour. With guests Grafton Primary & Violent Soho.
$25+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/fakertheband
Fri 23 May
IKARII
After the successful release of their debut EP ‘Crash Burn Hold Tight’ earlier this year, the Mornington Peninsula’s favourite music making machine IKARII is back! Since the release IKARII has received a tonne of support from Triple J and fans alike. This time the boys will be joined by Sydney band Envy Parade as part of their National EP tour, as well as the splendid lads from Goodnight Combat Fighter and fellow rockers Talk Show Host! plus Envy Parade (NSW).
$10 at the door 8.30pm only
www.myspace.com/ikariirock
Sat 24 May
THUNDERSTRUCK (The Australian AC/DC Tribute Show) with Dark Room (The Angels Tribute)
More details soon. Doors 8.30
$15+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace..com/thunderstruckaustraliancdshow
Thu 29 May
THE VASCO ERA
More details soon. Doors 8.00pm.
$12+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/thevascoera
Fri 30 May
WHITLEY
Whitley is returning home after a six week tour of America and stint supporting The Panics, Josh Pyke & Tristian Prettyman (USA) to undertake his first major headline show since the release of his debut album ‘The Submarine’. “With husky vocals, Jose Gonzalez-style guitar, lashings of Sufjan Stevens-esque Banjo and haunting piano, Whitley is a revelation.” Yen Magazine. Guests Howie Day (USA) and Seagull.
$15+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.whitleymusic.com
Sat 31 May
FRANKENBOK with Nothing, Death Audio, Dialysis and Untruth
Frankenbok, after a long break from playing live shows, is touring to promote their last year full release, ‘Murder of Songs’, and the latest release, ‘The Last Ditch Redemption’. With years of playing with some of the most recognized metal bands in the world,Frankenbok, with the new line up, will deliver the hard punching beats that will make your neck sore. Supporting Frankenbok on their Victorian leg is Melbourne’s most spoken about newcomers, Death Audio. With only a single released, their song has been played constantly on the majority of metal radio stations. Death Audio’s aim on this tour is to promote the band before a release towards the end of the year.
$12 at the door 8.30pm
www.myspaace.com/frakenbok
Sun 1 June
NEIL MURRAY + LIZ STRINGER
Neil Murray is one of Australia’s most respected singer/songwriters and has enjoyed a solo career since 1989 and released seven albums. His work doesn’t shy from social commentary, nor is he preoccupied with it. His art is driven by a sense of conscience, justice and honesty. For Neil Murray, any truth gained - no matter how bad - is always liberating. Neil Murray first appeared in the early eighties as a founding member of the Warumpi Band. In 1995, Neil Murray was awarded the APRA song of the year for “My Island Home”.
$20+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.neilmurray.com.au
Fri 6 June
CHRISTINE ANU with DENI HINES
In a first, Christine and Deni will perform together, sharing their hits and favourite songs, and yes there’ll be some special duet performances as well. Both Christine and Deni will be performing songs from their recent releases ‘Acoustically’ (Christine Anu), ‘Water For Chocolate’ & ‘The Other Woman’ (Deni Hines) plus all their hits from ‘Island Home’ to ‘Aint No Sunshine’, from ‘Sunshine on a Rainy Day’ to ‘Son of a Preacher Man’, and much much more. Christine will release a new album mid 2008. Deni will have a new single out in April and commence writing and recording later this year for a new album in 2009.
$25+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.christineanu.com.au
Sat 14 June
JEFF LANG with Kara Grainger (dual album launch)
Singer-songwriter Jeff Lang has built up a reputation for startlingly original performances, working without a set list, allowing the unique energy of each night to shape the songs. While Lang will talk of his admiration for the elemental blues of Skip James, the raw gospel of Blind Willie Johnson, the devastating guitar work of Jimi Hendrix, the masterful slide guitar of Ry Cooder, and the sublime songwriting of Bob Dylan and Richard Thompson, comparisons to these artists fails to paint an adequate picture.
$17+bf or $42+bf dinner/show at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.jefflang.com.au
Fri 20 June
LAURA ep launch
Laura return for their first shows of 2008. Laura have had an extremely busy past six months with the release and national tour of their live album ‘(Re)Capitulate’ in November last year, the Japanese release of their critically acclaimed second album ‘Radio Swan is Down’ in December and the past three months spent writing and recording a release for US label Elevation. It’s this release titled ‘Yes Maybe No’ that the band will be launching at these shows right before they head off to tour Japan the following week.
$10+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/lauranoise
Sat 21 June
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION (Guns ‘n’ Roses Tribute Show)
GUNS -N- ROSES tribute show… APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION” was one of, if not the most influential album of the late 80’s early 90’s, and for each of the five members of this awesome tribute act, it was this album that defined their own careers as musicians. Forming out of respect, this band came together to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the release of “Appetite for Destruction”, and the response was overwhelming. GUNS -N- ROSES fans came from every corner of Melbourne, with their hair high, dressed up and ready to party, and they were not disappointed.
$15+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.coverbands.com.au
Thu 10 July
STRUNG OUT (USA) with NO USE FOR A NAME (USA)
Two of the greats of Californian punk rock, Strung Out and No Use For A Name, will be taking in as many cities as they can squeeze into one month this July when they embark on the ‘Strangers in the Outback’ tour! No Use for a Name have no idea what to expect, but Strung Out are no strangers to our far flung corners, having played over 50 shows here with Frenzal Rhomb back in 2001. Doors 8.00pm.
$35+bf on sale Fri 2 May at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.strungout.com
Tue 12 Aug
PETE MURRAY
After 2 years off the road in Australia, Pete and his band are itching to get back on the road and with his new, more upbeat songs, these shows are not to be missed! ‘Summer At Eureka’ is out in August. Doors 7.30pm.
$39.95+bf on sale Tue 20 May at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.petemurray.com
Peninsula Lounge
475 Moorooduc Hwy
Moorooduc 3933
5978 8955
www.peninsulalouonge.com.au
