Peninsula Lounge Gigs
JUST ANNOUNCED
GRAFTON PRIMARY Fri 7 Nov
THE GETAWAY PLAN Thu 20 Nov
CLAYMORE Fri 14 Nov
More info below
GIG GUIDE
Fri 26 Sept
SOPHIE KOH (album tour)
This will be a very special performance as one of Australia’s most recognisable indie artists, Sophie Koh, launches her much anticipated second album ‘All Shook Up’. Sophie has grown up a lot since she last toured Australia; her new album, produced by J Walker, is diverse, mature and defies all expectations. Just ask anyone who has witnessed Sophie Koh and band play in the past and they will tell you it’s a night not to be missed. With Grand Salvo and Jeff May. Doors 8.30pm.
$14+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/sophiekoh
Sat 4 Oct
THE YOUNG LOVERS
At a time when Melbourne punters seem to have two left feet, Young Lovers are bringing the remedy. It’s not that the punters can’t dance, more that they won’t. Either way, Mornington Peninsula’s very own Young Lovers are having none of it. Formed in 2006, Young Lovers are all under 22, and have already made waves supporting 1990s, British India, Youth Group, Children Collide, Little Birdy, The Cops, Jebediah to name a few. Their self-titled debut EP features the irresistible ‘Talking In French’ pop smash, and three additional gems, bound for dance floor glory.
$12+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/wearetheyounglovers
Thu 9 Oct
THE GRATES with The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers
The Grates’ lives shows have now become stuff of legend. Patience’s dancing style has its own patent, Alana’s smile is always infectious and John is the captain of the music-ship. You never know quite what to expect. Their upcoming new album ‘Teeth lost, Hearts Won’ is already getting young hearts a-flutter and The Grates are ready to give fans a coronary from excitement this looming show! Doors 8pm.
$32+bf on sale Fri 8 Aug at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/thegrates
Sat 11 Oct
ASH GRUNWALD (album tour)
Ash Grunwald is back with his most adventurous, exciting and accessible album yet; the highly anticipated full length studio release, ‘Fish Out Of Water’. The album, in stores late August, sees Ash collaborating with the renowned beats master Countbounce from well-known Australian hip hop outfit, TZU. The tunes range from swirling, lurching, raucous rocking tracks, to riff driven numbers with a hip hop vibe, a pulsating, grinding “dance track,” a Gospel-style song inspired by the Blind Boys of Alabama and an old school folk ballad. The album positively bristles with optimism, excitement and possibility.Guest Mick Hart. Doors 8.30pm.
$18+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.ashgrunwald.com
Wed 15 Oct
KEVIN BORICH, PHIL EMMANUEL and SMOKIN’ JOE
Virtuoso legends Kevin Borich and Phil Emmanuel are back … and they’re bringing with them a special guest for one truly amazing show! Two of the most well respected guitarists in Australian music history, Kevin and Phil need no introduction to the music-loving public. Their live shows across a combined half a century in rock have had audiences on the edge of their seats in awe… and now for one very special tour, they’re introducing the new blood of the Aussie guitar scene, Smokin’ Joe Robinson. The 17-year-old, who won talent contest Australia’s Got Talent this year, has been dubbed as a child prodigy, and hailed as one of the most talented up-and-coming guitarists to come out of the Oz music industry in decades. Don’t miss this extraordinary show by some of the best musicians in the Australian music industry today
$35+bf or $ 60+bf dinner/show at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.kevinborich.com
Thu 16 Oct
QUINN BAND with APRIL MAZE
Quinn is a lion standing tall and proud in the sunburnt Aussie musical landscape. Socially concerned, politically active, a humanist; he’s the kind disliked by corporations that exploit society to make money. “Life for me is about people coming together. And strangely enough, our modern-day lifestyles seem to be driving us apart. I think it’s deliberate, & I’m standing up and letting ‘em know that we want real change, and we’re not going to ask, we’re just going to take!” The Quinn band are touring nationally on ‘The Humpback Trail’.
$10 at the door 8pm.
www.quinnnet.au
Fri 17 Oct
SWANEE & THE FOREVER YOUNG BAND (Ex Coloured Balls/Chain)
When one speaks of great Australian singers/performers the name John Swan (Swanee) always comes to mind…his live shows are legendary…those lucky enough to have followed his career on the live circuit know what to expect….add that with the again legendary Trevor Young (singer/drummer) from the dearly departed Lobby Lloyd’s Coloured Balls and you have a fiery mix of classic rock. Guests The Forever Young Band and special guest. Doors Doors 8.30 or 7.00 dinner/show.
$20+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.swanee.com.au
Sat 18 Oct
IKARII with ROOK
Melbourne hard rock act, Rook, have created quite a name for themselves over the last 2 years. Their tight, heavy sound, layered with vocalist Forbes McKail’s consistently soaring and powerful melodies, has seen Rook rise from an impressive support band, to a headline act possessing a live show that rivals some of the countries best. Rook have been described as “one of the countries best kept secrets” by Beat Magazine editor Nick Snelling and the buzz is only building with their 2nd EP due for release in September. Produced by Tom Larkin (Shihad drummer / producer) and mixed by the very talented Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect, Full Scale) this much anticipated release will be launched in style with a massive 2 month EP launch tour throughout September and October. Don’t miss their EP launch at the Peninsula Lounge on Saturday October 18, supported by The City In Motion.
$10 at the door only.
www.myspace.com/rookband
Fri 24 Oct
YOUTH GROUP (NSW) with THEREDSUNBAND (NSW) with special guest
More details soon
$18+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/youthgroupmusic
Sat 25 Oct
ORANGE ROOM with THE VIOLET FLAMES with special guest
More details soon.
$10 at the door 8.30pm.
www.myspace.com/dialysis
Sat 1 Nov
BRITISH INDIA
Melbourne indie champions British India continue their ascent. They’ve sold out shows wherever they have touched down on the ‘Thieves Album Launch Tour’. A tight and cohesive album by a most promising and talented young rock & roll band, ‘Thieves’ debuted in the ARIA charts at #5 in its first week of sales, alongside Coldplay and The Living End, and came in at #1 on the AIR charts.
$22+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/britishindia
Fri 7 Nov
GRAFTON PRIMARY with The John Steel Singers (QLD), The E.L.F. and special guest
With their debut album ‘Eon’ out now and a national album launch tour wrapping up this weekend, Grafton Primary will keep their laptop, synths, drums, and keytar at the ready for the Parklife Festivals starting next week! Grafton Primary blew critics away and worked fans into a stage-invading frenzy at their own shows. Grafton Primary’s immense debut album ‘Eon’ is an album that plays on the themes of time and timelessness. The album explores past, present and future love with stunning lyrics and commanding synth lines that build layers of aural bliss and showcase Grafton Primary at their compelling best. Door 8pm.
$12+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/graftonprimary
Thu 13 Nov
SOMETHING WITH NUMBERS (album tour)
A dynamic live show is synonymous with Something with Numbers and fans across the country will be able to experience it first hand when the band take to the road for a national tour in support of their new album ‘Engineering the Soul’ which is released on September 6. Doors 8.30pm.
$18+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/somethingwithnumbers
Fri 14 Nov
CLAYMORE (two sets) with special guest
More details soon. Doors 8.30pm.
$20+bf on sale Mon 29 Sep at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.claymore.org
Sat 15 Nov
MAGIC DIRT
In support of their brand new album ‘GIRL’, Magic Dirt are gearing up for a massive 38 date national tour of OZ. With the help of a grant from the lovely people at Playing Australia Magic Dirt will play, for the very first time, such remote towns as Coober Pedy, Broken Hill, Mt.Gambier, Toowoomba and Esperance. It’s going to be a wild ride with a tour diary kept at all times so you can be witness to all the action as it unfolds.
$16+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/magicdirt
Fri 21 Nov
INK (EP launch tour) with Dialysis
Formed from the ashes of Jerk in early 2007, INK wasted no time putting togather a set of fresh songs and hitting the road. Showing a more hard rocking and melodic side than they did in their previous outfit, but losing none of the intensity or energy, saw INK quickly establish themselves as a popular live act with a world class live show.
$12 at the door 8.30pm.
www.myspace.com/inknet
Thu 27 Nov
LAGWAGON (USA)
Lagwagon, Santa Barbara’s pride and joy, are returning to deliver some Californian punk rock respite! Lagwagon are the original Fat band – the first band Fat Mike signed. They may have been belting out the hits since 1988, but maintain a sense of humour about their enviable longevity with the title of their latest offering “I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon”. Lagwagon have never strayed from the infectious blend of pop, hardcore and personal politics that we all found so endearing in the first place, and age has not wearied their punk rock souls. You’d be fricken nuts to pass up this opportunity to see them live!
$30+bf at the box office, 5978 8955 or www.peninsulalounge.com.au
www.myspace.com/lagwagon
Peninsula Lounge
475 Moorooduc Hwy
Moorooduc 3933
5978 8955
