Entertainment News

JUST ANNOUNCED:
SARAH BLASKO - Saturday 21 Jul & Sunday 22 Jul
BOMBA - Saturday 28 Jul
BOBBY FLYNN - Friday 3 Aug
BERTIE BLACKMAN - Friday 31 Aug
THE ORIGINAL ANGELS - EP LAUNCH - Saturday 1 Sep
JENNY MORRIS - Sunday 2 Sep

THE NEXT MONTH AT RUBYS:

MAGIC DIRT
Thursday 5 Jul
Magic Dirt return with not one but two albums. The twin sisters are here - Roky’s Room & Beast! Roky’s Room is the album Magic Dirt have long threatened to make. It’s the sound of amps blowing, strings breaking & electrical circuitry pushed beyond its limits. 11 tracks of screaming, howling guitars……there’s no room for drums or vocals on this one. The band teamed up with some of their favourite guitar terrorists & together they headed to Birdland Studios, plugged in & turned it way up. The songs don’t have names, they have numbers. Beast is the slightly more ‘adjusted’ sister. This is Magic Dirt in flat out, 4 to the floor rock & roll mode. Beast is a collection of 7 of the bands most intense psycho-drama workouts. While Adalita’s lyrics take you to some dark places & force you to take a look around, the band menace you with their dirtiest primal grind yet. Lyrically & sonically, this is the sound of Magic Dirt at its most focused. Tix $19.80 + bf and $22 at the door.

67 SPECIAL
Friday 6 Jul
Since the release of the debut album (The World Can Wait) in August 2005, 67 Special have been touring Oz consistently and recently spent 5 weeks in the studio recording with US producer Jacquire King (Modest Mouse, Tom Waits, Kings of Leon). The band took up residence at Mangrove Studios (1 hr north of Syd) living in isolation… away from the vices of city life. The only pleasures being copious amounts of weed, pina coladas and cabel TV. 67 Special will be releasing the new single in March 2007 and the spankin’ new album will be released in June 2007 through WarnerMushroom. Look out for video clips and new songs on the radio in the next few weeks. 67 Special will be gigging from February - right through to the date of our imminent death in a plane crash. With First Time Hookers & Artinem. Tix $12 + bf.

DEBORAH CONWAY
Sunday 8 Jul
Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier who have been making music together since the gold selling album ‘Bitch Epic’ in 1993. Many albums later their music has been in the charts, has been in the movies, the telly & living rooms everywhere. Currently they have turned their repertoire into a warm & woody performance of acoustic based music centred around their most recent release ‘Summertown’. A night of upbeat gems, dramatic ballads, lullabies and pop with country music being an almost unconscious influence with one Australia’s great female voices. Tix $22 + bf & $25 at the door.

OPEN STAGE BAND NITE
Tuesday 10 Jul
A kick ass selection of bands, singers and performers. This week for your musical delectation: The Chse, Orange Room and Guzzler. Come and play! Free entry. To play the main stage call: Cam 0401 916 800 or email: rubyslounge(at)yahoo.com.au

MACROMANTICS
Wednesday 11 Jul
Macromantics constructs rap labyrinth’s whose corners are peepholes into the world. Her style encapsulates the essence of emceeing as a voice, a message, and an instrument. She is a social and cultural commentator who uses the medium of rhyme to better understand both herself and the world at large. She spits fierce. Heads will roll. New music video for ‘Apple Crumble’ coming to a screen near you - Have it warm, served with berries. A new remix by super talented Bay Area producer, Trackademicks who turned ‘Moments In Movement’ into a head-nodable cruiser to contemplate life to. $10 + bf and $12 at the door.

BLUELINE MEDIC
Thursday 12 Jul
Blueline Medic have always been stuck in a strange place. They’re noted as being “too clever for their own good”, a nod to their mathematically precise punk-sourced arrangements, a penchant for an unconventional hook, and Donnie Dureau’s thoughtful, at times obtuse lyricism. Their recordings require effort and more importantly patience, each layer revealing itself in no one’s time but its own. New album 42:19 is no different- the third full length album from Blueline Medic. Drenched with their signature unabashed melodies and succinctly positioned harmonies, they have nailed an album of their very own classics while managing to extend their musical and production reach far beyond previous outings. Tix $12 at the door.

THE VASCO ERA
Friday 13 Jul
Victorian 3 piece The Vasco Era has attracted a lot of attention with its raw, energetic rock-blues fusion. Pretty much every music festival worth its salt has hosted The Vasco Era. From Queenscliff to The Falls the trio has been all around the country. Joining the likes of previous winners Eskimo Joe, Jebediah, George and The Vines, The Vasco Era can add winning the 2004 Jim Beam National Campus Band Competition to their list of achievements. Run by the Australasian Association of Campus Activities, it’s the largest band competition in the southern hemisphere. “In the tradition of Ohio’s The Black Keys and Detroit’s The White Stripes, Melbourne now has a scrawny white boy blues group to call its own.” - Liam Houlihan, Melbourne’s MX paper. Bastardised full-tilt blues with a rock’n'roll attitude. With the Whiskey Go Gos. Tix $13 + bf and $15 at the door.

APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION - Guns and Roses Tribute Show
Saturday 14 Jul
“APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION” was one of, if not the most influential albums of the late 80’s, early 90’s and still today, and for each of the five members of this awesome tribute show, it was this album that defined their own careers as musicians. 2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of “APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION”, and will also see the release of the long awaited new GUNS N’ ROSES album “CHINESE DEMOCRACY”, with Guns N Roses having toured on that album in June. Making 2007 the most exciting and event filled year to date for this talented tribute show. Over the past 4.5 years this band has become one of the most reputable, and sort after shows through out Australia, they are known as one of the most authentic and outstanding tribute bands in Melbourne, playing such venues as Crown Casino, The Hi-Fi Bar, Monsters of Rock, also with tours interstate and overseas. With VAN HALEN Tribute “X-Halen”. Tix $15 + bf and $18 at the door.

RUBYS UNSIGNED BAND COMPETITION - SEMI FINAL
Sunday 15 Jul
The semi finals of our famous Unsigned Band Comp 2007. Who will be the lucky winner who scoops the pool of prizes Prizes include a Cole Clark guitar, recording time with Hillside Studios, and fine stuff from the Cameo Cinema, Ballistix, Walk in Wardrobe, KC’s Rock Shop, & Drum Power. Plus you get your pick of headliner supports at Rubys and untold fame & glory. Crowd voting, free pizza & chips, very cheap drinks & nice people. Flaunt it on a real stage, real PA, in a real venue. Want to play Talk to Jeffbo on 9752 5772 - Starts 8pm, Free Entry. Sun 15th July - Robot Invasion, The Missing, N4ncy H4z4rd and Katie.

OPEN STAGE BAND NITE
Tuesday 17 Jul
A kick ass selection of bands, singers and performers. This week for your musical delectation: Emma Kelly, 5 on the Glide, Sarah Eida and Idyllcrave. Come and play! Free entry. To play the main stage call: Cam 0401 916 800 or email: rubyslounge(at)yahoo.com.au

SARAH BLASKO
Saturday 21 Jul
Sarah Blasko is preparing to embark on the Amazing Things Tour, taking in rural and regional Victoria, NSW, North Queensland and the Northern Territory. Taking place throughout July and August, the tour will include numerous destinations yet to be visited by Blasko and band. After the success of her Autumn Theatre Tour, which saw her visit the major capitals with an eight-piece ensemble in tow, Sarah will go back to basics with a streamlined five-piece band focusing all the energy on her distinctive compositions. With TRUMPMANIS. Tix $22 + bf and $25 at the door.

SARAH BLASKO
Sunday 22 Jul
Sarah Blasko is preparing to embark on the Amazing Things Tour, taking in rural and regional Victoria, NSW, North Queensland and the Northern Territory. Taking place throughout July and August, the tour will include numerous destinations yet to be visited by Blasko and band. After the success of her Autumn Theatre Tour, which saw her visit the major capitals with an eight-piece ensemble in tow, Sarah will go back to basics with a streamlined five-piece band focusing all the energy on her distinctive compositions. With TRUMPMANIS. Tix $22 + bf and $25 at the door.

MAN BITES GOD
Wednesday 25 Jul
In the last year Man Bites God have recorded their third studio album, “Peppermint Superfrog”, rereleased their entire back catalogue onto iTunes,supported the Whitlams, released their latest video clips “Cubby House” and “Rock n’ Roll Lifestyle” on RAGE and prepared themselves for another national tour in support of their new album. They are now officially unstoppable. Frenetic and fun live shows have won the band popular and critical acclaim, whether touring the pubs, clubs, universities or festival circuits of Australia. Man Bites God recently completed a very successful Edinburgh Fringe Tour. Sellout shows, invitations to play London, the UK and the US next year. They sold every single CD they took over, received great reviews and were even invited to sing Down Under with Colin Hay in front of a huge crowd at Late and Live. “These guys are the business” Mick Molloy. combo with lyrics that are surreal, quick-witted and quickly delivered. They will be joined by acoustic pixies, Duckdive and the conspicuously brilliant The Adventure Spirit for a night of wonder and fun. See it or be haunted forever by demons of doubt. Tix $8 at the door.

BOMBA
Saturday 28 Jul
Bomba are Australia’s funkiest dance-reggae band, recognised around the globe for their energetic live shows and passionate performances. Led by the irrepressible master of groove and multi-instrumentalist, Nicky Bomba, the secret to Bomba’s success has always been their eclectic and righteous party blend of riddems, beats, dubs and funky soul. ‘If you are planning a beach party on a tropical island, or wish you were planning a beach party on a tropical island, this fine album will provide the ideal soundtrack as the potent smell of summer permeates every groove… ‘ Best live show in town. Tix $17 + bf and $20 at the door.

21 SUMMERS + NAZARITE VOW
Wednesday 1 Aug
Hailing from Sydney NSW, Memento Mori Promotions is about to launch their Melbourne operations in style, with some of Melbourne’s favourite local acts, as well as a killer interstate act sure to please any crowd. Rock gods “21 Summers”, hailing from Melbourne and crowd favourites “Nazarite Vow” from Adelaide will be double headlining a special show to kick start a series of shows over August which will see Memento Mori Promotions work at some of Melbourne’s more sought after venues, one of which being the Famed Ruby’s Lounge. With The Black & White + Arpejio. Tix $10 + bf and $12 at the door.

BOBBY FLYNN
Friday 3 Aug
In 2006 Bobby Flynn was hailed one of Who Magazine’s most intriguing people, and he had media and audiences alike debating his talent and presence on Australian Idol, and indeed his future. Some 8 months later Bobby and his band Omega III are proving critics wrong and fans right, by not only selling out shows but intriguing and entertaining audiences who have embraced his affectingly original style. In Idol Bobby broke down barriers with his determination to purely be himself - and he continues to do so. He is a great talent and has the ability to cross a range of genres with class and musicality. He is unsigned and proudly independent and is determined to carve out a successful musical career. July 2007 marks the beginning of the next exciting stage for Bobby and his band, as they embark on a national tour. ‘The Boy Had Trouble’ - Bobby Flynn Tour - July August 07. Tix $23 + bf and $25 at the door.

DRAGON
Sunday 5 Aug
Dragon are back, fronted by the legendary kiwi singer Mark Williams. This time around the band rocks its way through a long list of iconic songs that are part of the national estate. When you’re at a Dragon show you can’t help smiling and you can’t stop singing along with everyone else. The band started in 1973 and this line up is one of the best ever. Bass player Todd Hunter is the original member of Dragon and reformed the band after a much needed hiatus of 10 years. Along with Mark he is joined by Bruce Reid, an accomplished Canadian guitar slinger and drum wizard Pete Drummond. They all sing and you will too. Songs like ‘April Sun In Cuba’, ‘Are You Old Enough’, ‘Rain’, ‘Speak No Evil’, ‘Young Years’, ‘This Time’, ‘Sunshine’, ‘Celebrate’, and ‘Age Of Reason’ - which Todd wrote for John Farnham. Mark Williams sings each song in a way that is familiar but completely his own. Each song is a perfect encapsulation of it’s time and every night the band and the audience become as one and a cathartic good time is had by all. Tix $17 + bf and $20 at the door.

MORE THAN 4 WEEK AWAY:
DIESEL & Band - Sunday 19 Aug
BERTIE BLACKMAN - Friday 31 Aug
THE ORIGINAL ANGELS - EP LAUNCH - Saturday 1 Sep
JENNY MORRIS - Sunday 2 Sep