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The Annandale plays host to a tsunami appeal this Sunday January 16, organised by 78 Saab, their management Fade, and the venue. Kicking off at 4pm, the day will feature performances from 78 Saab, Sarah Blasko, The Mess Hall, Theredsunband, The Morning After Girls, The Devoted Few, Toby Martin (Youthgroup) and DJ duo The Byrds of Paradise (Kirileigh and Jess). The line-up will chosen at random on the day. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Oxfam Community Aid Abroad Appeal.
The Curse Of Company is a new Sydney band featuring a backbone of Dave Rennick (Dappled Cities Fly), Jack Ladder (Expatriate), Tom Wallace (Red Riders), with a pile of other vocalists, guitarists, pianists. The folk-country outfit performs its debut show on Thursday January 20 at the Hopetoun Hotel.
The Northcote Social Club is the new venue for Mat Everett, former owner of the legendary Punters Club in Fitzroy. Mat spent over two years searching for the perfect location to set up a club to continue the Punters tradition in a new space. The venue funnily enough is located at 301 High St, Northcote. Opening the venue is Augie March, who perform over two nights on Friday Jan 28 and Saturday Jan 29. For more information visit www.northcotesocialclub.com
The Beautiful Few has released its new album, If you change your city... you're sure to change your style..., on Big Rig Records. In support of the release the band hits the road this January, supported by Sydney bands Box Freezer Romance and Whopping Big Naughty. Further details »
The Whitlams is currently recording its sixth studio album with J. Walker of Machine Translations. The process sees Tim Freedman and J. Walker co-writing some tunes for the album. The album is due for release next August on Black Yak Records through Warner Music.
Tim Reid begins the year with a farewell, playing his last dates before heading overseas: Saturday 22nd Jan - The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne, VIC w/ Jen Cloher & The All About Mes, Gorgeous; Saturday 5th February - The Vanguard, Newtown, NSW w/ Paul Greene.
Wave Aid a major concert event with over eight hours of music to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday January 29th from 2.00pm – 10.30pm, raising funds for the tsunami victions. The event will feature performances from Silverchair, Nick Cave, Midnight Oil, Powderfinger, Missy Higgins, Finn Brothers, The Waifs, John Butler Trio, Pete Murray and Kasey Chambers. Tickets go on sale Monday January 17 for just $58 plus booking fee from Ticketek. All profits will go directly to Oxfam, Care Australia, Unicef, and Australian Red Cross, to assist them in their work to help the victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami disaster. For more information visit www.waveaid.com.au
2UP launches its debut album, Player's Club, in Melbourne and Sydney during late January. March will see dates in Melbourne, Mildura and Adelaide. The album is out now on Village Idiot / Creative Vibes. Further details »
The Cops hit the road this January and February, with dates as part of the Big Day Out, St Kilda Festival, and supporting the Donnas and Blondie. The band's debut album, Stomp On Tripwires, is out now on Love Police Records and Tapes. Further details »
The Sound Platform after five years, three EPs, and five bass players, has decided to call it quits. The band will be performing its last show on Friday January 21 at the Old Bar, Johnston St, Fitzroy. Supports for the night will be The Rumours, Blue Is Hope & DJ Alley Of The Dudes.
The Espy in Melbourne plays host to tsunami relief benefit on Friday January 21. Performing on the night will be Tim Rogers, Rocket Science, The Beige Visitors, 67 Special, Cannon, guest DJs including Mark from Jet, plus more to be announced. Tickets are $20 on the door and all proceeds go to CARE Australia.
Art Of Fighting hits the road this February and March for a national tour. This coincides with the release of the four track tour single, titled Come Round & Show Me, lifted from the album of last year, Second Storey. The single is accompanied by three previously unreleased tracks, including a live version of the title track, recorded for Triple J's Home and Hosed programme last year. Further details »
Live@Subs hits the road this January for an east coast tour, hitting Sydney, Byron Bay, Brisbane, The Sunshine Coast and Melbourne. The Melbourne four-piece's new EP, Holiday in Japan, is due for release this February. Further details »
New Buffalo aka Sally Seltman is set to take her solo show on the road for her very first headline tour over February and March. Performing tracks from her critically acclaimed debut album, The Last Beautiful Day, she will be joined by US performer Little Wings aka Kyle Field. Further details »
Kisschasy has gone into pre-production mode for its debut album, to be recorded in Sydney with Phil McKellar during February. This will be followed by mixing of the album in Seattle with Barrett Jones. The first single is slated for a June / July release.
Seascapes Of The Interior has parted ways with long time drummer and recording engineer Wayne. The band is on the look for a new drummer, but in the meantime performs a special show without a drummer on Friday January 14 at The Rob Roy Hotel, Fitzroy. Supports come from Sydney's Greenland, Cam Butler plus DJ Yama (Snap Crakk).
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