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If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd
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World Premiering at MIFF, this vibrant homage to Melbourne’s thriving music scene features appearances by and interviews with Jen Cloher, Kirin J Callinan, Courtney Barnett, Client Liaison and scores of local stars.
Bringing together Lynyrd Skynyrd’s surviving members with priceless archival interviews and footage, this doco – the first endorsed by the band – reveals the untold story of a wild brotherhood and the birth of a new genre of rock.
Based on the autobiography of taboo-busting, alcoholic cartoonist John Callahan, the dynamic, life-affirming new film from Gus Van Sant stars Joaquin Phoenix, Jack Black, Rooney Mara, Beth Ditto, Kim Gordon and an unrecognisable Jonah Hill.
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Prince’s rare 1987 concert film returns to the big screen for this special MIFF event at The Astor. Don your purplest paisley threads and join Fee B-Squared for a dance party in the foyer afterward.
In this visually extraordinary Cannes award-winner, legendary provocateur Gaspar Noé delivers an ecstatic orgy of sex, drugs and 90s club music that re-establishes his credentials as modern cinema’s most incisive and inventive observer of humanity’s animal darkness.
A poetic, contemplative film about the influential composer who helped birth electro and hip-hop, who’s collaborated with Iggy Pop, Youssou N’Dour, David Byrne and Cyndi Lauper, who’s won Oscars and even written Nokia ringtones.
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Contents 18
Freedom Day Festival Music
Editor’s note
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News
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Arts Guide
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Punk
With Abbey Lew-Kee While our ~Editor Extraordinaire~ Gloria has been off enjoying a well-deserved Splendour getaway (look out for her front line review on page 36 by the way), I’ve moved chairs in the office to bring this week’s edition of Beat across the line. A true pleasure and privilege, especially given what a brilliant issue we’ve got lined up for you. Most notably comes our Beat Eats section. Nestled right in the middle you’ll find our picks for choice eateries around Melbourne, from fine organic purveyors Aunt Maggie’s to certified barbeque lords The Que Club, right up to the eclectic wonder that is The Dandenong Market. Choosing from the smattering of options we’re so blessed to have within our city is no easy task, but don’t worry, baby boy Beat’s got your back. We did the work for you. Gracing the cover comes the gems behind RVG who are coming to WinterWild, while if you flip a little further you’ll also find chats with those bringing you the likes of Adelaide Guitar Festival and Freedom Day Festival. So whether you’re nursing post-Splendour blues or just downright Splendour envy, here’s to Beat 1636 washing some of that away, and as always, providing you with the next round of things to lap up. Dig in.
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News Live N Local Festival Announces 2018 Program Live N Local are wrapping up the last of winter with a jam-packed program over eight-days of live music. From Saturday August 25 until Saturday September 1, there’ll be a huge range of genres from local favourites and up-and-comers, including HVNCOQ and Tanya George. There’s a special all-ages gig featuring Woodes, Eilish Gilligan and Poppy Rose, plus development programs for aspiring musos wanting to work on their skills and make some connections. The festival kicks off with Beat at the Bowlo, featuring Hexdebt, Househats, Psycholabel, Alice Skye and Kill the Darling at Middle Park Bowls Club. Visit the Live N Local website for program details and tickets.
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After ten years of live music out in the hills of South Gippsland, The Hills Are Alive Music and Comedy Festival is bringing the party to Richmond. You’ll be able to catch The Bennies, BATTS, PLANET and Danielle Walker and more in this full-day affair, going down in partnership with the beloved Corner Hotel. As the sun goes down, Hill’s DJs will help you shimmy into the sunset with a silent disco, while you can munch away on food truck offerings and enjoy a cheeky pint. There’s limited numbers for the event, so hop onto Eventbrite to snag a ticket. Hills City goes down at The Corner Hotel on Friday September 28.
A feast for your eyes and ears, The Experiment will sync two cities together with over fifty musicians, DJs, painters and visual artists. The event will be taking place in Melbourne and Auckland simultaneously, streamed live to each city. The Melbourne event features live art installations by Hayden Allen and Ember Fairbairn plus a hefty handful of live musicians and DJs like Stephen Brooks, Touchwood, Kovac, Phoebe Gardner, and more, that are set to keep kicking for ten hours straight. The Experiment is a free event, happening on Friday August 3 at Tattersalls Lane’s Section 8.
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Announces solo tour alongside acoustic EP Almost a year after the release of her self-titled fourth album, Jen Cloher has burst back onto the scene with a new EP and the announcement of her first solo shows. The EP Live at the Loft and Loew’s showcases the utter brilliance of Cloher’s songwriting, in its usual raw and sophisticated manner. She’ll be touring Australia in the coming months, stopping in Melbourne on Thursday October 4 and Friday October 5 at Melba Spiegeltent. Tickets are available from Jen Cloher’s website.
Announce final shows after mammoth career To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their classic album S. F. Sorrow, R&B and psych heroes The Pretty Things will be playing a one-off show at the Thornbury Theatre on Saturday October 6. It comes after 55 years of live performing for the group, who have cemented themselves as icons of the genre. It’ll mark one of the final shows that they play before they hang up their boots at the end of the year. Joined by The Sand Pebbles and The Electric Guitars, it’s set to be a special one.
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Adelaide Guitar Festival Delivers Biggest Lineup Yet It’s the four-day festival curated by internationally renowned Australian guitarist Slava Grigoryan coming into Adelaide next month. Packed with heaps of events and shows spanning across acoustic, blues, rock, jazz and more, the Adelaide Guitar Festival will feature an impressive array of guitar masters from across the globe. Catch performances from Abbe May, Albert Lee, the Aurora Guitar Ensemble, Heath Cullen, Kelly Menhennett, the Turner Brown Band and more, when they head to the South Australian capital from Thursday August 9 until Sunday August 12. Check out more details on the Adelaide Guitar Festival on page 17, and find tickets via the festival website.
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Clowns Drop new single and announce Australian tour dates The band not bound by genre, known for blending punk with psych, garage, and power pop elements, Clowns have added a new single to their repertoire. ‘Freezing In The Sun’ serves as a taste of what’s yet to come from the band, featuring jangly guitars juxtaposed with politically fuelled lyrics of discontent. Clowns have also announced they will be touring Australia to promote the single later this year, with support from VOIID. They’ll hit The Corner Hotel on Saturday October 6, and you can grab a ticket via the Damaged Music website.
Eskimo Dance Bringing grime’s biggest tour Down Under Eskimo Dance is the epitome of UK grime, and is bringing its original and influential grime wave event to Australia. The Godfather of grime, Wiley, is headlining the debut event, joined by the likes of Lethal Bizzle, Devlin and P Money, to name a few. Get amongst it on Wednesday October 24 at the Forum Theatre, with tickets available via the Eskimo Dance website.
Yarraville Record Fair
Melbourne’s premier record fair is back, bigger, better and bolder than ever With traders coming from Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong and Melbourne, the Yarraville Records Fair is the annual record lovers event not to be missed. There’ll be around 30,000 LPs, CDs and 45s to dig through, plus an array of merch and memorabilia up for grabs, while there’s also the chance to snag a super bargain with their “Buried Treasure” offering from 3pm. It’ll see all the traders bring out their previously hidden crates, which could include anything from $5 bargain bins to half-price specials, to highly collectable rarities. The 2018 Yarraville Records Fair goes down from 11am on Sunday August 5 at The Yarraville Club.
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Announce new single and tour Perth’s Almond Soy have lifted the lid on their new release ‘Silhouette’, which comes with the announcement that they’ll be taking it on tour in August too. The new track sheds light on the multi-dimensional talent of the group, with a beat driven ‘80s essence and lyrics of teenage lust and loss featuring throughout. This follows their debut EP Social Misfit that spawned hits ‘I Could Be the One’ and ‘Happy Ever After’ when it dropped earlier this year. To see it all live, catch their Melbourne show on Saturday August 18 at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar. BEAT.COM.AU
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Queenscliff Music Festival Lift The Lid On Second Lineup Announcement The Queenscliff Music Festival has added more names to their already massive lineup. First on the list is ARIA awardwinning rock and vocal powerhouse Dan Sultan, alongside infectious neosoul jazz and experimental hip hop UK outfit China Bowls, and reggae rising star Mike Love, hailing from the US. Further additions include UK singer Ben Ottewell, and electrifying guitarist Bombino who join the already-announced banquet of superstars including Courtney Barnett, Kasey Chambers, Sarah Blasko, The Whitlams and Fraser A. Gorman. Queenscliff Music festival runs from Friday November 23 to Sunday November 25 and you can find more details on the program via their website.
Harmony
Tia Gostelow
Melbourne’s Harmony have just released their third album Double Negative – their first in four years, and the follow up to 2014’s Carpetbombing. Led by singles ‘Indifference’, ‘Fatal Flaw’ and ‘I Love You’, the album is chock full of natural acoustics captured in majestic hi-fi, plus occasional white noise eruptions that contrast the harmonic chorus. You can catch them launch their new release on Saturday August 11 at The Tote, with tickets via the Oztix website.
Currently touring with the Rubens,Tia Gostelow continues her massive year with her own debut album Thick Skin, plus the announcement of a headline tour. She’s been on the support bill for both Ball Park Music and San Cisco, so getting her own gig is quite a big deal for the singer. You can catch her at the Northcote Social Club on Saturday October 13. Thick Skin is out on Friday September 21.
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The ultimate tour bus adventure now runs twice a year If you’ve ever dreamed about hitching along on a tour Almost Famousstyle, then this unique event is for you. A Hitch To The Sticks takes 50 bold adventurers on a three day adventure with celebrity hitchhikers, secret gigs, campfire jams, bus sing-alongs, legendary escapades, Ned Kelly hideouts, Aboriginal artefacts and a hell of a lineup. Hosted by rock legend Dallas Frasca, this ride leaves Friday October 12 for North East Victoria. To reserve your seat on the bus go to the Hitch To The Sitcks Website.
The Australian blues musician to be celebrated by friends In tragic news for the music world and those who know and love him, Chris Wilson has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Friends of the Australian blues musician have rallied together to throw a benefit for Wilson and his family, with musical guests Barb Waters, Barry Palmer, Steve Lucas, Finn Wilson, Keri Simpson and Ash Davies to perform on the night. Come down to the Corner Hotel on Friday August 24 to show your support for the icon and his family, and celebrate his stellar career. Tickets are available via the venue website with proceeds going to the Wilson clan.
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The Windsor Hotel hosts the acclaimed art event SPRING1883 is returning to Australia’s grand heritage hotel, The Hotel Windsor as part of Melbourne Art Week. Running from Wednesday August 1 until Saturday August 4, the event sees 24 galleries showcasing the best contemporary art from Australia, New Zealand and the USA in the iconic Melbourne hotel. Various levels of The Windsor will be open to the public, allowing them to explore and discover something new in every room. There are also VIP packages for art enthusiasts on offer, giving exclusive preview access to the exhibition and the artist after party. Head to The Windsor Hotel’s website for more details and to book tickets.
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Keep warm in Brunswick Town Hall this weekend with over 60 boutique stalls at the Winter Sisters’ Market. Artisans on show include jewellery from BoldandStriking with original printed art on treated aluminium, Latina Treasures’ Columbian inspired handcrafts and The Little Joys’ wooden beaded pieces. Clothing from Peak Athletica, Over Easy and Kumo will be available, as well as kids clothes, handmade puppets and homewares, reusable food wraps, five star quality accessories and, of course, food. The Winter Sisters Market will takeover the Brunswick Town Hall from 10am-4pm on Saturday July 28. Free entry.
Irish funny-man Jimeoin is heading up the Thursday night comedy club this week, joined by Joe White and Cait Johnson, plus more to be announced. Head down to the European Bier Café at 120 Exhibition Street on Thursday July 26 for your comedy fix. $12 entry.
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The first solo exhibition by Melbourne artist Samantha Sederof, Pretend I’m Not Here is an exploration of objectivity. Held at Brunswick East’s Mr Wilkinson Bar, Sederof ’s art captures portraits of people she knows, through work or her personal life, in conversations where she told them to ignore her presence. The resulting paintings show the relationship between an unseen artist and her subjects, and the almost unattainable invisibility one has when attempting to capture someone. Opening night is Thursday August 9 at 6pm, but you’ll have until Monday August 20 to check out these personal works.
A Melbourne girl makes her way in the world. Lip Service is the smash-hit play that focuses on the rise of Melbourne cosmetics queen Helena Rubinstein alongside legendary entrepreneur Elizabeth Arden. It’s the battle of the cosmetics industry and their story of achieving success in a male dominated world. Lip Service has sold out shows in London and Sydney, and is now on show in Rubinstein’s home town of Melbourne. Catch one of the last three shows at The Lawler, Southbank, as performed by Melbourne Theatre Company from Thursday July 26 to Saturday July 28.
Playwright Emilie Collyer won plenty of accolades for 2015’s Dream Home, and now she’s back, with a tale of rivalry in a suburban netball team. The play explores themes of female competition, unity and individuality, through the story of Cass – an outsider who refuses to conform to the team’s rules – despite wanting to fit in. Collyer assembled an all-female creative team for the production, and has made sure to represent a diverse range of women, casting actresses of all ages and abilities in the hopes of dispelling the myths of “female perfection”. You can catch the Contest at the Northcote Town Hall until Saturday August 4.
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The story of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden
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Since its inception, the independent, DIY spirit of punk rock often took its form in the record companies set up to the un-releasable and un-commercial music. Completely disrupting the status quo of the release of records by major record companies, the now vast array of independent labels – often established and run by the bands themselves – are an essential element of the release and promotion of punk rock music worldwide.
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Initially started by Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn as an electronic component company in his teens, Ginn rebranded his company in 1978 to release the band’s debut 7” Nervous Breakdown. The label quickly branched out from Black Flag’s hardcore punk to become arguably the most defining independent label of the 1980s, with numerous iconic bands filling out its roster. KEY RELEASES:
Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime Husker Du - Zen Arcade Black Flag - Nervous Breakdown KILL ROCK STARS
Primarily serving the punk and indie-rock scene of the American Pacific Northwest, the label is also notable for releasing many key records in the early 1990s riot grrl scene. Quickly expanding into eclectic territory, encompassing everything from post-hardcore to spoken word, the label remains one of the most important and best curated of the 1990s to now. KEY RELEASES:
Bikini Kill - Pussy Whipped Elliott Smith - Either/Or Sleater-Kinney - Dig Me Out EPITAPH
Epitaph released the best selling independent album of all time (1995’s Smash by The Offspring), yet deals with its fair share of criticism for becoming larger and more successful than many punk fans were comfortable with. Riding the pop/skate punk explosion of the 1990s, the label which was initially formed by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz to release the band’s own music, was truly one of the most influential labels of the 1990s.
The Internet have finally reunited for their fourth record, Hive Mind. Released on Friday July 20, the 13-track LP is a reminder of how far the R&B outfit have come since their birth as a group, over a joke made by Odd Future member, Left Brain. When asked by a reporter where he was from, the artist responded “I hate when people ask me that, I’m going to start saying I’m from the internet.” This idea amused the now vocalist and front-woman Syd, and inspired the name for the band. After their Grammy-nominated album Ego Death, Hive Mind is a superb return, following a three-year hiatus to pursue solo projects. Boasting a light-hearted and live-band vibe, the album features jazzy, ‘70s inspired chords, slinky bass lines and fuzzy guitar feels, all led by the silkysmooth storytelling of Syd, and occasional help of guitarist Steve Lacy.
What’s this? Sydney’s got a festival with an experimental arts edge to it? Yup – what exactly experimental sound and visual arts festival Soft Centre is doing in Sydney I’m not sure, but it’s back for its second year this September and the lineup looks pretty cool. It might even be worth a trip north for. For the first time ever the man behind quintessential UK label Planet Mum, Mike Paradinas aka µ-Ziq, is making his way Down Under. He’s an interesting character and seems to have an endless supply of pretty incredible unreleased music that he made in the ‘90s – in fact an EP he recorded in ‘95 just came out on Madrid’s Analogical Force label. It’s the kind of bizarro IDM that’d make Richard D James grin maniacally. Also on the lineup is local audio-visual mastermind Robin Fox, grim beatmakers Friendships, local techno madman Harold and tons more. It goes down at the Casula Powerhouse on Saturday September 22.
Lauryn Hill
In just under a month, American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill’s acclaimed 1998 record, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, will celebrate its 20 year anniversary. Known best for her vocals in The Fugees, Hill’s pregnancy and personal circumstances became the catalyst for the debut album, which took the music world by storm; combining R&B, hip hop, soul and reggae genres with a female view on life, love, vulnerability and God. Today, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill still holds a crucial place in the music industry; with the album being sampled by artists like Kayne West, Cardi B, J. Cole, Method Man and Blu + Exile. Just this year, hip hop giant Drake sampled Hill’s hook from the track ‘Ex-Factor’ to create ‘Nice for What’ off his new album, Scorpion. In response, Hill remixed Drake’s hit track live at New York’s famous Apollo Theatre, performing a freestyle over the Canadian artist’s beat.
Tim Sweeney
This Friday July 27 there’s a monster party happening at Francis28 in the city, as it’s time for Tim Sweeney’s yearly pilgrimage to Melbourne. The beloved Beats In Space NYC radio show host/DJ has had an affinity with Melbourne for as long as I can remember; Melbourne DJs are frequently heard on his show as they pass through New York (most recently Toni Yotzi) and crowds always show an appreciation when he visits here. Sweeney’s been doing the non-profit radio show for 18-years now, how wild is that? Backing up his crate-digging house and disco/boogie selections will be local legends Andee Frost, Otologic, Merve and DJ Jnett. Yowzer. Kicks off at 10pm.
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The Offspring - Smash NOFX - Punk In Drublic Bad Religion - Suffer ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES
Founded by Dead Kennedys’ frontman Jello Biafra, Alternative Tentacles made a mark on the punk scene by not only releasing the now classic albums by Dead Kennedys, but paying extra attention to the weirder side of alternative independent music, considered out-there by even liberal punk rock standards. Personally curated and overseen by the eclectic tastes of Biafra, Alternative Tentacles has consistently brought music to the world that may have completely slipped through the cracks. KEY RELEASES:
Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables NoMeansNo - Wrong Wesley Willis - Greatest Hits Vol 1
Imbi The Girl
This week’s artist spotlight is on Imbi The Girl, who has just released a moving new single, titled ‘Swell’. The Sydney artist burst onto the scene with her honest, thoughtprovoking tracks, ‘Acidic’ and ‘V.I.P’. Now, after a huge 18-month’s of performing at Listen Out, Groovin’ the Moo, Festival Of The Sun and more, ‘Swell’ is a unique storytelling project which combines honest and unfiltered lyricism with a unique blend of electronica, R&B and hip hop. Imbi The Girl’s music so far has navigated a number of important conversations, including drug use and its stigma, sexuality and identity, as well as dealing with anxiety. Providing the Australian rap scene with a breath of fresh air, the artist believes education and guidance on the finance and business side of the industry is crucial for up and coming musicians.
6am At The Garage
If the line to Tim Sweeney is stretching around the block and you’re running out of patience, do not fear, Melbourne’s got you. Around the corner on Friday at Hugs&Kisses, 6am At The Garage are chucking a party with a few of their “favourite little devils”: Mousse, DJ Camov, Barry Sunset and Common Romance. 10pm ‘til very, very late. Also in the city, Local Knowledge Radio is taking their first dive into throwing a club night at The Sub Club. On board to kick it off with some sub-heavy booms are Butter Sessions alumni Turner Street Sound, Interstellar Fugitives, DJ Mum and Will GR + Roy Mills. Kicks off at, you guessed it, 10pm. Party on. BEAT.COM.AU
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RVG BY HOLLY PEREIRA
Melbourne’s RVG have certainly come a long way since recording their debut album at The Tote. The thrice released album entitled A Quality of Mercy, took the band overseas for the first time this year, and has arguably cemented them as one of Melbourne’s most cherished musical acts. Speaking from her London hotel room, the band’s songwriter Romy Vager is dismayed to see a double-decker bus go past her window, a sight she never thought she’d get to see while on tour with a band. “Most bands in Melbourne don’t expect to start playing gigs in Europe or the UK,” she says, following up by dryly quipping, “I think we barely even expect to play gigs in Brisbane.” RVG is short for the Romy Vager Group, and much like the Patti Smith Group, in which the band’s name pays homage, a commanding woman stands front and centre. Vager performs with a passion that leaves those on the receiving end completely spellbound. The combination of her highly emotive lyrics and the band’s post-punk sound transports their audiences to bygone eras, and comes at a time when the most exciting music being made comes from LGBTQIA+ communities. What may be a surprise to many is that Vager quickly threw together the band – consisting of Reuben Bloxham, Angus Belle and Marc Nolte – in order to play a show. Their immediate dynamic was a sign that they were on to something good, and the rest, as they say, is history. A Quality of Mercy was recorded in the summer of 2016 and has just seen its second re-release via Fat Possum Records. “So many things in my life have changed drastically since I first started RVG,” Vager says. “I was a very different person at the beginning of the band; I hadn’t come out as trans which was a big thing. Looking at it now, even my voice has changed a lot. But I really believe in this album. It 16
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was always recorded as an album for us, our friends and the people who were coming to our shows. No matter how far it travels it will always be ours.” Now that they’re establishing an audience overseas, Vager fondly recounts a time on their last European tour when the band were approached on the street. “We played this show in Italy with Shame and it was great, but we just kind of walked away and were like ‘That was fun’. The next day we were sitting outside in a café, and this couple came up to us and had a record they got us to sign. Things like that kept happening which propelled the whole tour for me. Just these little special moments of people really appreciating it.” It took going overseas for Vager to realise that the band’s sound is synonymous with what’s happening within Melbourne musically and culturally, with touring helping her to recognise what distinguishes the local scene from anywhere else in the world. “I don’t really know anywhere in the world where we could make this music,” Vager says. “The rest of the world wouldn’t let these conditions happen in a way – they wouldn’t let a trans woman make this sort of very strange, indie-pop album with three cis boys and have it be a big thing in that community. I feel like it’s quite unusual that the Melbourne community have embraced it, but they’re really great for that. “When you’re a musician in a local scene you can’t help but sound like your community,” she continues. “When you’re an Australian making music you sound sarcastic and a bit jaded, and then all these qualities come together to make all the bands we see on a regular basis. It’s our thing and it makes sense to
us, and sometimes when you transplant it somewhere else it can be weird.” The band will return to Australia to play the WinterWild Festival in Apollo Bay, something they initially gravitated towards given its uniqueness compared to a standard pub gig. “One thing I really like with this band is that we do special things, like playing in an old theatre,” Vager says. “We’re playing in a quite old theatre for WinterWild, and that usually generates a very special atmosphere for us, a special energy that you don’t get anywhere else. I think the festival will be quite moody, dark and quirky which is all of the things I’d like to apply to myself. So I think it’ll be very fun. “I’m very excited to play with Adalita too, she’s a very big hero of mine. When I was in my early teens, bands like Magic Dirt were the only time you saw a female fronted rock band that was very popular. It’s really fucking incredible that we’re playing with her.” What ultimately feels fundamental to RVG is the emotional release you gain from their music. It’s a release not only felt by their audience, but the band as well. With so many performers playing almost mechanically, it’s incredible to see a band truly giving it their all. “You don’t want it to get easier,” Vager says. “I want our shows to be confrontational and for it to be hard. We want to make it real. These songs are about being a flawed person, so there is that element there that is very crucial. The thing that makes me feel like it’s cathartic is when I feel like I’m having an impact on people. We’re changing people’s misconceptions a lot of the time, challenging people.”
“It was always recorded as an album for us... no matter how far it travels it will always be ours.”
RVG will perform at WinterWild’s Death weekend. WinterWild will take place in Apollo Bay across two weekends – Death from Friday August 10 to Sunday August 12, and Birth from Friday August 24 to Sunday August 26.
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Beat’s Guide to Adelaide Guitar Festival BY GRETA BRERETON
Heading to South Australia to pay homage to the humble guitar? Make sure to put these events in your planner. If you’re a guitar lover headed to the Adelaide Guitar Festival next month, then you’re in for a treat. From Thursday August 9 to Sunday August 12, the versatile instrument will be celebrated through a variety of performances, workshops, exhibits and talks, in a packed program bursting with talent. Whether you’re a rock fan, acoustic lover, jazz aficionado or blues enthusiast; there’s something here for everyone. Here are our picks from this year’s program, as well as some other iconic music venues to visit while you’re in town.
Tommy Emmanuel and Friends
Aussie guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel will be joining forces with Spain’s Javier Gonzalez and Nashville’s Richard Smith for a night of acoustic wizardry. Known for his complex finger picking technique, Emmanuel has been playing the guitar for nearly sixty years, and heralds Chet Atkins as one of his greatest influences. With 27 studio albums and nine ARIA’s under his belt, this is your chance to catch one of Australia’s most prolific acoustic guitarists live in action. Festival Theatre, Thursday August 9
Albert Lee
This year’s program is littered with guitar greats, including none other than the UK’s Albert Lee. From Eric Clapton and Emmylou Harris, to Joe Cocker and The Everly Brothers, Lee has worked with plenty of big names in music over his long and fruitful career. He’s a master of the electric guitar, and is as comfortable shredding to rock’n’roll as he is playing the softer sounds of Americana and country. At 75 years old, Lee’s an impressive performer who still gives the young guns a run for their money. Festival Theatre, Saturday August 11
Kaki King
Even if you aren’t familiar with the name Kaki King, this is one performance you won’t easily forget. She’ll be bringing her multimedia show A Neck Is A Bridge To The Body to the Adelaide Guitar Festival for the first time, combining dynamic playing techniques with stunning visual art. An array of textures, skins, and imagery will be projected onto her guitar as she strums through her setlist, resulting in a unique audio-visual experience. It’s sure to be a sensory overload. Dunstan Playhouse, Saturday August 11
Derek Gripper
Marc Ribot
Tom Waits, Laurie Anderson, Robert Plant, Elvis Costello – these are just a few artists that American composer and collaborator Marc Ribot has worked with across his 40-year career. He’s a genre-bending chameleon whose music has covered a range of styles, from jazz and experimental Cuban, to no wave and rock. Diverse and prolific, Ribot is something of a living guitar legend, with a catalogue of 25 solo albums and numerous collaborations. This is your chance to bask in the greatness of a true pioneer. Dunstan Playhouse, Sunday August 12
Jive
While you’re sticking around for the four-day festival, try to catch a gig at Jive on Hindley Street. There’s always something going on at this former theatre, which hosts a mixture of local and international acts. You’ll be able to catch LANKS, The Babe Rainbow, Gretta Ray or Movements if you’ll be around during August, plus resident DJ Craig, who spins indie tracks every Saturday night after the live bands have wrapped up. Check out their website to see what’s coming up. 181 Hindley Street
Abbe May and Clam Jam
Festival Finale
The Grace Emily Hotel
Clarity Records
Abbe May is a formidable female presence in the Australian music industry, not one to shy away from hard-hitting subjects and open expressions of sexuality. Known for her poetic and insightful lyricism as well as her talented guitar playing, May has scored herself 19 West Australian Music Awards, as well as ARIA and AIR award nominations. Her music is gritty, soulful and raw, with hints of rock, electronica, blues and gospel littered throughout, displaying her versatility as an artist. She’ll be joined by local band The Limpettes, for a night celebrating Adelaide’s fierce females of guitar. Adelaide Festival Centre’s Twelve Bar, Saturday August 11
This is one of the most historic and iconic live music venues in Adelaide, having been around since 1893, when it was known as The Launceston. The live music stage was built in 1998 when the hotel got its current name, and since then has hosted a bevy of well-known musicians including Dave Graney, Old Man River, Holly Throsby and Paul Kelly. There’s bands on pretty much every night of the week, with Mondays reserved specially for Billy Bob’s BBQ Jam – an open mic night in which anyone is welcome to get involved. Make sure to pop into this pub for a taste of Adelaide’s music history. 232 Waymouth Street
This year’s festival will finish with a bang thanks to a night of stellar musicians. South Africa’s Derek Gripper will be there, he’s a unique performer known for his adaptation of West African kora music (designed for a 21-string harp) to acoustic guitar. He’ll be joined by Brazil’s Chrystian Dozza, as well as China’s Beijing Guitar Duo and Australia’s Grigoryan Brothers, who will be joining forces for a collaborative quartet. Rounding out the night will be Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble, the Aurora Guitar Ensemble and the Adelaide Guitar Festival Orchestra. Festival Theatre, Sunday August 12
If you’re a sucker for old-fashioned CD or vinyl, then put Clarity Records on your Adelaide itinerary. Located in the CBD, Clarity Records is the brainchild of Matt and Laura Horvath, who opened the store to help fill the hole in Adelaide’s independent music scene. They stock a huge range of CDs, vinyl and other merchandise from around the world, with a particular focus on supporting independent bands and local musos. There’s a listening station instore so you can try before you buy, but the best way to choose something is to have a chat to the staff; trust us, they know their stuff. 60 Pulteney Street
The Adelaide Guitar Festival runs from Thursday August 9 to Sunday August 12, at various locations in the city. Head to Adelaide Guitar Festival online more information on the full program and to purchase tickets. This article is proudly sponsored by City of Adelaide, in partnership with Beat Magazine. Head to cityofadelaide.com.au/winter to check out more winter activities.
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Freedom Day Festival BY ZACHARY SNOWDON SMITH
Baker Boy
“From little things, big things grow” – anyone who’s been to a union march knows the words to the song by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody. The iconic protest song narrates the 1966 Wave Hill walk-off, in which 200 Gurindji Aboriginal workers went on strike against the degrading conditions and low wages imposed by British ranchers. This event marked a turning point for Aboriginal Australians, and is celebrated five decades later in a festival that brings together Aboriginal communities with out-of-towners for three days of music, education and celebration. “The Gurindji people are incredibly proud, and they want to keep the story alive,” says Festival Director, Phil Smith. “Fundamentally, some of the same struggles for self-determination and for rights are still relevant today. This is an opportunity to celebrate that and to look towards a future in unity. It’s fundamentally a celebration of the courageous and visionary men that took that stand against oppression.” The Freedom Day Festival is held in the remote community of Kalkaringi, about nine hours out of Darwin. Normally, Kalkaringi and the neighbouring community of Daguragu claim a population of about 750, a number that rockets into the thousands during the festival weekend. The 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off drew crowds of 5,000, who set up campgrounds in the nearby countryside. “It’s a huge challenge to pull this off in a remote community,” Smith says. “They’re quite sleepy little towns in a way, but there’s also a lot of community development and activity going on.” The 2016 program featured the likes of Gurindji alt-rocker Dan Sultan and rapper Remi, as well as Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody; authors of the ubiquitous protest song. Headlining this year’s festival is Baker Boy – a Triple J Hottest 100 artist whose lyrics incorporate Indigenous languages rarely heard on Australian airwaves. “[Baker Boy] has taken the Australian music world by storm, and he’s got ties to the Gurindji people,” Smith explains. “He mixes a fusion of Yolngu language and English language with electrifying dance. That’s the kind of thing that gives a bit of a cultural twist, and the younger generation are certainly excited to have him visiting.” 18
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For visitors who prefer an acoustic twang to a bass drop, there’s Warren H. Williams, the ARIA-nominated country singer responsible for Magic Coolamon, the first Central Australian Indigenous musical. Other noteworthy acts include singersongwriter Robbie Mills, rockers Lajamanu Teenage Band, Indigenous Music Hall-of-Famers Sunrize Band and Rayella – the Northern Territory pop act called “powerful, direct and fun” by Brian Ritchie of the Violent Femmes. With the help of talented musical acts to draw in bigger crowds, the Freedom Day Festival could become an annual event, Smith says. “The community’s trying to keep this amazing Australian story alive by having a quality festival every year, with headliners every year,” he says. “We’re building it up to be an annual event. That’s the vision.” Of course, music is only part of the Freedom Day Ceremony. Visitors will also have the chance to follow in the footsteps of Vincent Lingiari, leader of the Gurindji community at the time of the walkoff. A ceremonial reenactment of the walk-off is performed in celebration of the accomplishments of Lingiari and others, and the cooperation between Aboriginal workers and white unionists during the strike. The festival’s opening ceremony will feature traditional dance and song, followed by guest addresses by Gurindji elders who participated in the 1966 action, and by senior Federal and Territory politicians. The ceremony is meant to celebrate the improved status of Aboriginal Australians and commemorate the hard-fought Wave Hill strike.
An array of Karungkarni painting, wood carvings and cultural artefacts will be on display during the festival, as will the footy skills of local youth. Friday August 24 will pit the Gurindji Eagles against visiting teams in two AFL matches, while Saturday August 25 will be devoted to basketball, with the opening of a new multi-purpose court and a women’s exhibition match between the Gurindji Eagles and the Lingiari Legends. “The mob have been playing footy for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, in their own way,” Smith says. “The mob just love it.” The rest of the festival weekend will be taken up with movie screenings, music and dance workshops and a forum on the treaty issue. Amenities in Kalkaringi will be basic but will include toilets and showers, and shouldn’t pose a problem for anyone who likes camping, says Smith. He hopes that this year’s Freedom Day Festival will boost tourism to these communities and help showcase the positive side of remote Aboriginal life. “We want people to experience the proud Gurindji heritage and living culture,” he says. “More broadly, the Gurindji people want to keep this amazing, nationally significant story alive. The story’s taught in school curricula. It’s got iconic songs written about it. This is another way to do that, and to use it as a showcase of the regional tourism vision which can generate social and economic opportunity for the Gurindji and others living in the lower Victoria River District. It’s part of a bigger picture.”
“Some of the same struggles for selfdetermination and for rights are still relevant today. This is an opportunity to celebrate that and to look towards a future in unity.” Freedom Day Festival will go down in Kalkaringi and Daguragu, Northern Territory, from Friday August 25 until Sunday August 26.
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BEAT EATS WINTER EDITION With our food offerings being as bountiful as they are, deciding where to eat out can be an overwhelming task in this city. So we thought it best to assemble a little guide for our trusty Beat readers, highlighting an array of haunts across Melbourne for you to sink your teeth into. From veganfriendly Mexican to un-Italian Italian and a barbeque-lovers dream, there are plenty of choice cuts in here for everyone. Dig in, folks.
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Benny Burger
The Benefits of a Benny Burger
430 LITTLE COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE & 95 SWAN ST, RICHMOND & UBER EATS BENNYBURGER.COM.AU | WRITTEN BY CHRIS SWAN
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Benny Burger was born out of a simple idea: to use the amazing produce that is available right at our doorstep in Australia, unlike so many other fast food restaurants in the country who lack fresh ingredients. Dismayed at seeing so many eateries disrespecting the provenance of local produce, the impact their practices have on the environment and the health of their customers, Shannon Bennett launched Benny Burger, the ethical burger. Teaming up with Justin James, the executive chef at Vue de Monde, they set out to create a menu that focused on three key factors: being sustainable, ethical and of local origin. “We have a mindset of what’s ethical and sustainable. What’s local and what we can get organic. All these words and titles, they mean something, but at the end of the day we want to find a product that tastes really great, that’s been treated with the best practice from start to finish and leaves the smallest footprint on the environment,” James says. “We love using products that are treated with the same idea we have of creating this really tasty burger and knowing where each and every one of them comes from”.
Ethical and sustainable aren’t exactly the words that come to mind when you think of a burger, however Benny Burger is working hard to change all that. They boast the motto “the ethical burger”, utilising organic, sustainable, ethical, and most importantly delicious ingredients to create an exciting twist on the traditional burger.
Benny Burger are making small changes to help sustainability, but it’s making a huge difference. Sourcing their ingredients from top-notch local farmers means less transportation fuels, and a smaller depletion of natural resources, resulting in a stronger ecological balance. They work hard to maintain the highest ethical standard in the production of their burgers, believing the best animal welfare and quality control standards results in a great taste. “If you have the best products, you’re already half way there to making a great burger,” James explains. “To stand out you have to do everything yourself,” he continues, and at Benny Burger they’re going above and beyond to create a better option. “At the end of the day, we’re not trying to claim burgers and fries are healthy for you, but if you have an option where you know your food has been ethically and sustainably sourced, using the best possible products, why would you go anywhere else?”
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Located on Little Collins Street (as well as a location in Swan Street) you can’t miss Benny Burger. With navy signage lit up in white neon, the restaurant really stands out in this part of the city. It’s simplistic in its look but still manages to have a flare that’s all it’s own. Floor to ceiling glass windows with shining steel and marble isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think “burger place”, however it’s totally in line with their product – all class. Marble slab tables sit outside the entrance, able to comfortably seat parties of six, with heaters overhead to warm eaters on cold winter nights. Inside a polished wood bench runs along the window, lined with stools offering a place for the lone eater or smaller groups. They offer more of a relaxed dining experience, so booking a table isn’t a necessity. Tunes play in the background adding to the light atmosphere, consisting of funk and soul with a splash of modern pop, providing a great soundtrack while you eat and converse (there’s also no wifi, meaning you can leave your phone alone and enjoy your meal). The open plan kitchen allows you to watch your meal being made fresh, and that’s the key word here. All of the ingredients used in Benny Burger are sourced from local, organic and sustainable farmers. Their buns are made fresh daily from Burnham Beaches bakery in the Dandenong Ranges. The beef is a 9+ marbled Wagyu from Blackmore, some of the best beef in Australia. The fish is line caught fresh from the waters of North Queensland and
they use organic spuds from Gembrook. One of the only palm oil-free burger cheeses going around, Benny Burger’s cheese is made specially for them from Schultz Organic Dairy, too. It even won Best Australian Cheddar at the International Cheese Awards. Provenance is a priority at Benny Burger and you can truly taste the difference. The fresh milkbuns are unbelievably soft (with gluten free options available at no extra cost) and unlike other burgers you find nowadays, it’s not greasy and doesn’t fall apart as you eat it. The marbled beef damn near melts in your mouth, and it’s not crammed with spices or any additional flavours, as they’re confident enough with their product to let it sing for itself. The fries are crisp and tasty, made from only three ingredients; potato, oil and salt, however it’s the simplicity of this that makes them delicious. Vegetarians and vegan options are also available with a beetroot and chickpea patty or a salad burger bowl option, eliminating the bun and adding a new spin on the traditional burger taste. There’s a selection of wine and beer available, including their own Pale Ale, made specifically for Benny Burger by Coburg Brewery. You can also help yourself to a free mineral water or grab some sauce for dipping your chips, available in cardboard dipping bowls and glass or paper cups, further adding to the sustainability of the restaurant. Benny Burger is a healthier, ethical spin on a true classic that is one of the most delicious burgers you’re likely to find in Melbourne.
All of the ingredients used in Benny Burger are sourced from local, organic and sustainable farmers.
Trippy Taco
Paying Homage to the Flavours of Mexico and California
234 GERTRUDE STREET, FITZROY | TRIPPYTACO.COM.AU WRITTEN BY KLEO CRUSE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HOLLY HAWKINS
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We sit down with owner/director, Simon Fischer, to talk about his inspirations. How long have you been a chef and what you led you down that career path? I’m not a chef, I’m a passionate cook and have been passionate about tacos since my first real exposure in California and Mexico in the ‘90s. Nobody is a chef at Trippy Taco. I just teach people how to make my recipes. What makes the restaurant you work at special? So many things as I’ve been doing Trippy Taco for 18 years now in different incarnations. I would say that at the end of the day, it comes down to a combination of our food, the amazing crew, the physical space and of course, our incredibly loyal and amazing customers.
With the popularity of Mexican restaurants throughout Melbourne, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, but Trippy Taco is a cut above the rest. They’ve been providing quality vegetarian and vegan Mexican street food-inspired delights from their Northside location for over a decade, and more recently from their Southside brother in St Kilda. The cool little Gertrude Street shopfront is a short trip from the bustling corner of Gertrude and Smith Streets in Fitzroy. Trippy Taco’s aesthetic is best likened to the cosy and pleasantly garish dining room at your nonna or abuela’s house. Amber coloured stained glass, lace doilies, and burnt orange and forest green tiles embellish the place, while chill, low-key beats play in the background. It’s easy to tuck yourself away in the comfortable, retro furniture while you feast yourself senseless on a selection of vegetarian and vegan Mexican fare. The eatery is bright, vividly coloured and buzzes pleasantly with life. The venue is also fully licensed, with an array of alcoholic beverages for every palate, or if that’s not your style, then perhaps indulge in one of the many flavours of Jarrito sodas. First up we tried the taco combo – one with flavourful tofu – ideal for somebody who wants ample flavour without the meat – and the second with classic Mexican black beans. The tacos were
nestled in soft tortillas, and finished off with a slaw of fresh, crisp carrot, beetroot and a squeeze of lime that livened it up perfectly. The taquitos were a crunchy alternative, filled with a bean mixture and fried to a moreish perfection. They were smothered in lashings of guacamole and salsa, and served with a simple side salad of greens. For dessert we were treated to my personal favourite: Trippy Taco’s phenomenally good churros, dusted in cinnamon and icing sugar. The batons of goodness are marvellously crisp on the outside, and pillowy soft on the inside. The accompanying chocolate sauce was so delectably rich, cocoa-laden and creamy, I honestly couldn’t tell that it was vegan. Trippy Taco will forever hold a place above the scores of other Mexican street-food restaurants that have cropped up across Melbourne in the past decade, with its two central locations catering to those on either side of the Yarra River. It serves genuine, tasty and uncomplicated food, the staff are incredibly friendly and the décor is delightfully kitsch.
It serves genuine, tasty and uncomplicated food, the staff are incredibly friendly and the décor is delightfully kitsch.
What is your signature/favourite dish to prepare? Tacos of course – doesn’t matter which kind. Mainly because we make our tortillas fresh to order, there’s really something special about a tortilla fresh off the hotplate. Tell us about your menu. What makes it special/different? Trippy’s is not (and never has been) easy to categorise which makes it unique, although perhaps frustrating to some. We don’t claim to be authentic, but have lots of authentic elements. To be honest, I’ve never even felt comfortable categorising it as Mexican. I’m not Mexican; Trippy Taco is really an homage to the flavours and experiences of my time being a surf/taco bum in California and Mexico. We’ve never taken ourselves too seriously. It’s fun, lots of people like it, but it’s not for everybody.
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Pizza Religion 12-18 CLAREMONT AVE, MALVERN | PIZZARELIGION.COM.AU WRITTEN BY MONIQUE COURTNEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY BARTLETT
ASPARAGUS
Roasted Asparagus, Goat’s Curd, Caramelised Onion, Walnuts, Egg, Truffle Oil
MEATBALL
Pork and Veal Meatball, Tomato, Basil, Pecorino, Balsamic Glaze
PUMPKIN
Roasted Butternut Pumpkin, Pesto, Goats Cheese, Toasted Almonds
There’s no doubt that Melbourne is awash with fine pizza purveyors, yet there’s one brand making sure that everyone knows their name by keeping one step ahead of the pack. Taking delight in doing things differently, Pizza Religion are determined to make sure that they are always bringing new things to the table, literally. GARLIC PRAWN
Prawn, Confit Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Basil, Lemon
LAMB
Pulled Lamb Shoulder, Olive Tapenade, Oregano, Tomato, Feta
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According to Pizza Religion’s co-owner and manager Matt Hunter, being different and making your own way is the key to thriving as a restaurant in the saturated space of Melbourne. So much so, Hunter says that the menu at Pizza Religion isn’t even Italian. The brand is a far cry from the traditional Italian trattorias and ristorantes found in the likes of Lygon Street. The dishes at Pizza Religion are like nothing you’ve ever seen or tasted. Of course, the stock-standard Margherita, pepperoni, and garlicand-herb options are still all up for grabs, and the kids’ menu consists of the classic Hawaiian pizza and cheese pizza; but the real goldmine is in the more unique menu items: braised beef cheek pizza, pulled lamb shoulder pizza, spiced chicken with Pico di Gallo pizza – the list goes on. According to Hunter, the inspiration for new pizza creations comes from “whatever tastes good; if I’m having a meal at a restaurant and I like it, I chuck it on a pizza to see how it works”.
The most popular pizza on the menu is the braised beef cheek. The beef is braised for 18 hours before being paired with truffle oil, cauliflower purée, caramelised onion, and gremolata on top of the most delicious pizza base you’ll ever taste. Try this beauty after downing a starter of lamb ribs in a chilli glaze and then wash it all down with an Aperol spritz – there's a little Italian influence on the menu, after all. The restaurant itself is open, spacious, and filled with light. It’s got nooks and crannies cosy enough for date night, while still having enough space for big groups, so you can bring your nonna and the rest of the famiglia along. There are also three other Pizza Religion locations – Armadale, Geelong and Elsternwick – so no matter where you are, you’re never too far from a prosciutto pizza with roasted pear, gorgonzola, basil, and truffle oil. That sounds like a win to us.
The dishes at Pizza Religion are like nothing you’ve ever seen or tasted.
Dandenong Market CLOW ST & CLEELAND STREET, DANDENONG | DANDENONGMARKET.COM.AU WRITTEN BY CHRIS SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS AYTON
What’s On at the Market
Tell us about the Dandee Donuts Eating Competition. What inspired the idea and how long has it been running? Who should enter? Dandee Donuts are one of our most popular traders here at the market. We often hear “I could eat bags and bags of Dandee Donuts!” So we thought, why not find out? Who can stop at just one?” Last year, the winner Sven Pelman ate 20 hot jam donuts in four minutes – impressive stuff. We have partnered with Competitive Eating Australia for the event so we encourage professional eaters to apply. The Dandee Donut Eating Competition will go down on Sunday August 19. What does the Curry Food Festival bring to Dandenong Market? We’re the home to multicultural food and we want to show that curries aren’t just an Indian dish but rather there are delicious curries from cultures all over the world. We’ll have food trucks and stalls selling curries from Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mauritius, Africa and more. Head down to the Curry Festival on Sunday September 2. Tell us about the Full Moon Festival. What can we expect from the day? How is this year different to previous years? The Full Moon Festival is an awesome day of delicious aromas, authentic street food and awe-inspiring live performances. This year we will have an Acrobatic Dragon Dance performed by a team trained from the International Singapore Dragon Dance Competition Team. The Full Moon festival is taking place on Sunday Setember 23.
If you’re seeking that authentic market experience outside of Melbourne’s CBD, then look no further than Dandenong Market. Known as the “cook’s market”, Dandenong Market is a mecca of fresh produce and delicious cuisine that has been serving the south-east for over 150 years. Making your way through over 200 market traders, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a souk or hawkers market with fresh produce in every direction. When you arrive at the centrepiece of the facility, the Market Square, you’ll discover the true treasure of the market – a multicultural hub offering authentic tastes from around the globe, cooked fresh from homemade recipes. Nestled within the centre of the food stalls, there’s ample seating, offering tables of varying sizes to accommodate those looking to sit down and enjoy their meal. Strings of bulbs hang from the roof, giving the sense of a true outdoor market. Make no mistake though – this place is open, come rain or shine. With a variety of vegetarian and vegan options available, The Soup Factory is perfect for a cold winter evening, offering delectable soups served in a fresh homemade bread bowl. The rich pumpkin with sweet potato and coriander is hearty, but light and full of flavour. It’s complimented by the fluffy fresh bread it comes served in, making it a unique twist on a classic winter favourite. For those seeking a bolder flavour, there’s Sikat Pinoy, offering Filipino street food with a rich BBQ
taste. Sri Lankan curries at the Hawkers Food stall bubble devilishly away in clay pots, their sweet aromas wafting throughout the market (complete with potato and chickpea options). There are plenty of dessert options, too, making the market a sweet tooth’s heaven. There are freshly baked Dutch poffertjes (small, fluffy pancakes served with all the traditional toppings) and authentic crêpes from Pardon My French, drizzled with Nutella and served with fresh strawberries and banana. It’s not just delicious street food on offer at Dandenong Market anymore, with the newly opened outdoor area, The Terrace, serving as the home for the Market Tavern – providing quaint, outdoor-seating, and offering beer, wine and pub grub. Illuminated by fairy lights and heaters overhead, the mulled spiced wine will surely warm your cockles on a cold winter night. Dandenong Market is truly a bustling hub of the local community. While it’s always busy, it’s never packed. The hum of busy eaters and shoppers comes from all corners of the market, without being so loud that it drowns out conversation. It’s surely one of the only places in Melbourne you’re likely to find 156 nationalities offering authentic and enchanting cuisine under the one roof.
The hum of busy eaters and shoppers comes from all corners of the market, without being so loud that it drowns out conversation.
Tells us about Dandenong Market’s huge range of world street food. You can indulge in freshly-made gözleme, Melbourne’s best Mauritian dal puris or authentic Sri Lankan kotthu roti, then wash it down with freshly-crushed Thai sugar cane juice. From churros to chaat, burek to banh mi, and kibbi to kranskies, Dandenong Market has the perfect dish for you. What else is there to explore at Dandenong Market? Our visitors are supporting small, family businesses, rather than filling the pockets of large multinationals. For example one of our traders, Maria Dhinojwala, is a graduate of RMIT Fashion Technology who sells a beautiful range of Indian formalwear that she designs. There’s also Joza Hart, who sells honey made from 600 of his own beehives that are located throughout the country, and then there’s Melina’s Bakery and Larder, run by fifth generation baker and pâtissier Melina Longhurst. BEAT.COM.AU 23
Aunt Maggie’s Keeping it Friendly
72 GLENFERRIE RD, MALVERN & 188 GERTRUDE ST, FITZROY & 7 LYGON COURT SHOPPING CENTRE, 380 LYGON STREET, CARLTON AUNTMAGGIESORGANICS.COM.AU | WRITTEN BY KLEO CRUSE Outside In
Tell us about the namesake, Aunt Maggie. There was one aunty who regularly cooked and provided, and enjoyed feeding the extended family and that’s where the inspiration came from. Everyone needs an Aunt Maggie’s. There are a few stores, did you ever think it would blow up beyond one small store? Not a week would go past without someone asking, “can we open up here, can we open up there?” Because it’s just a family operation, there’s a limit to what we can physically do. We like to be in and around the stores. They’re personal, they’re real, they’re not franchised, there’s no big corporation.
Have you noticed a difference in attitude towards food in the time the stores have been open? It’s definitely changed. One of the sparks behind Aunt Maggie’s was that there was a time not that long ago where 90% of people knew where their food had come from and they knew somebody directly – family member, friend – who lived on a farm and who grew things. So the whole idea behind Aunt Maggie’s, and the recent interest in food, is people just rediscovering that connection. What’s your favourite comfort food? I think I like just a good old-fashioned, simple pasta dish. I’m awesome at making gnocchi, that’s my forte – with sage and burnt butter. I like that idea of something simple, three or four ingredients max. Do you have any tips on affordably eating healthy? Buy bulk, and as few unbranded products as you can. And buy in season. When it’s in season the growers, farmers, retailers need to sell the produce, which means it’s cheaper.
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Aunt Maggie’s vegan high tea is bringing a cheeky dose of English opulence to suburban Melbourne. The organic grocery store and café have lovingly curated the perfect Sunday indulgence – a high tea fit for the Queen that comes vegan friendly and freshly made from high quality products. Held once a month during the winter and every fortnight during the summer, it has proven to be highly successful and popular. Served in traditional English style – an array of gorgeously and lovingly prepared cakes are arranged atop a dainty tiered cake stand. All of the food is prepared fresh by a loving and committed chef on the Sunday morning, to be indulged in later that very day. No expense in consciousness has been spared for vegans, with even so far as the delicate little cucumber and almond fetta sandwiches being vegan-friendly, all ready to be washed down with a refreshing (and healthy) kombucha mocktail. Aunt Maggie’s is a family affair owned by wife and husband team Mandy and Wayne. Today Wayne takes me through the stores’ plentiful shelves, pointing out the wonderful wares, all with a story of origin that warms the heart. Each detail of Aunt Maggie’s is well thought out; nothing is spared in creating an environment that – well – loves the environment. There’s olive oil pressed in Mount Zero that you can buy in a pre-filled bottle or bring your own to fill it up yourself, and soaps, crafted in the town of Yarck that smell of absolute heaven, and are created for different skin-types in mind. Everything at Aunt Maggie’s is served with the reassuring benefit of knowing that it’s nasty chemical free, and good for you. We stop by a stand where a jolly staff member is creating Aunt Maggie’s signature nut butters. Wayne kindly lets me taste one, saying playfully, “I
challenge you to find a better tasting peanut butter”. The peanut butter tastes like peanuts! Not overly salty, nor overly sweet. Aunt Maggie’s even has a florist. They supply chocolates created just up the road in Brunswick by Monsieur Truffle and they stock ready-made meals by We Feed You, also created in the heart of Melbourne. Into the kitchen we go, where the delicious foods served in their cafeteria are created. The air is rich with garlic and one of the chefs explains that it’s because they’re currently making Xinxim, a Brazilian curry, done vegan style. The kitchen shelves are packed with lovely spices, and another chef bustles past with a container of something labelled coconut bacon. She retrieves the container and kindly lets me sample this feat of modern cuisine. It is in fact a bacon alternative made of coconut. Smokey, delicious and fabulous in texture. The amount of care that goes into every corner of the Aunt Maggie’s stores is quite incredible. Wayne stops and has a long, friendly chat with a couple who express glee in being able to find bamboo underwear (environmentally sustainable, and extraordinarily soft). Towards the entrance are boxes for people to carry their groceries in – saving on a paper bag. Good, community-based, conscientious stores like Aunt Maggie’s are a remedy for big corporations churning out unsustainable products. Their investment on also being educational is refreshing, and most importantly, the products they stock are amazing.
Everything at Aunt Maggie’s is served with the reassuring benefit of knowing that it’s nasty chemical free, and good for you.
To book for the Vegan High Tea call the Carlton store on (03) 9349 4651
The Que Club 205-211 QUEENS PARADE, FITZROY NORTH | THEQUECLUB.COM.AU WRITTEN BY NICK MASON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE HILBURGER
The Inspired Barbeque-Lovers Paradise
Could you fill us in on the history of The Que Club? How did it come about? The Que Club basically consists of two couples – myself (Andrew) and Pam, and Dean and Dana – who form a competitive barbecue team, the Natural Born Grillers. It’s a competitive barbecue team that’s had a fair bit of success on the circuit and I guess due to the long distances travelled whilst competing, we spent too much time in a car. Hence, we came up with an idea to start a barbecue store that was everything that we love about barbecue in one place. We opened late in September 2017. Could you elaborate on the initial vision for The Que Club? What we wanted was a barbecue store that was completely different than anywhere on the globe. We’ve incorporated a barbecue store with a thriving café, a sought-after cooking school, together with fresh cuts of meat. So, everything that we love about barbecue is under one roof and everyone that works on the floor is an expert. We believe that when you come here, you’ll get the right advice the first time, with people that are just as passionate as you are.
The Que Club is a unique, multidimensional go-to hub for all things barbecue. The café could be considered the ideal entry point for most people, as diners are offered a glimpse – and a taste – of what The Que Club is all about. The café is open for lunch every day other than Monday, and dinner on Friday nights, while you’ll want to make time for a return visit, noting The Que Club’s rotating menu. The Pitmaster’s Plate with entrees makes for the perfect introduction, offering a complete picture of the barbecued brilliance that The Que Club has to offer. A key highlight of the entrees has to be the brisket, jalapeño and cheese croquettes; the spheres of molten, gooey deliciousness matched with smoked garlic aioli. Later, the saltbush lamb ribs with dill yoghurt are the cause for salivation, and the explosively-tangy, pickle-brined chicken wings prove particularly moreish. The sensational chopped free range Borrowdale pork also rates a mention. If you’re a ravenous meat eater with a love of all things barbecue, The Pitmaster’s Plate is the clear go-to option. Pleasingly, The Que Club goes above and beyond to provide an exquisite dining experience. When first brainstorming slogans, the minds behind The Que Club arrived at their core mission for the business: to help people barbecue better. Doubling as a retailer, the venue well and truly ticks that box, enabling inspired diners to forge their own path towards DIY barbecue deliciousness. The ingredients they combine in their flavourful dishes are available for purchase, with shelves of local and international products, as well as barbecue equipment at diners’ fingertips. If there’s a particular sauce or rub that
takes your fancy, you can grab it right there and then, and set about recapturing your experience at the venue. Of course, not everyone has taken Charcoal 101 or smoking classes, and some are more capable than others when presented with a barbecue. However, The Que Club has that concern covered too, incorporating a cooking school on location. It’s perfectly fine if you don’t fancy yourself the most capable cook, as the venue offers a rotating schedule of classes to people at all levels. And so, it wasn’t just a cute turn of phrase after all – here, you can quite literally enrol in Charcoal 101 and smoking classes. Through classes, the team delight in sharing the finer points of their expertise, offering up a blueprint to master the art of great barbecue. Overall, The Que Club is an impressive triple threat that sets a sky-high standard as a barbecue superstore, presenting a cafe, retailer and cooking school in one. The word that springs to mind time and again with the The Que Club is, simply, “inspired”. The venue itself, as a self-contained, multi-dimensional, barbecue-centric paradise, is an inspired concept. It’s ambitious and executed wonderfully. Importantly, though, as a diner, you feel inspired with every bite to not only return, but to try your hand at recreating their mouth-watering morsels for yourself.
The Que Club is an impressive triple threat that sets a skyhigh standard as a barbecue superstore, presenting a cafe, retailer and cooking school in one.
Pam: That’s why we called it The Que Club, as well, because we want people to feel they’re part of a club, that they can come in here and feel welcome, whether they need to pick up some spare ribs or they want to come and have a meal or have a class or buy their next barbecue, whatever it is. We want everybody that comes in to have a really positive experience and want to come back and continue barbecuing. The Que Club is an ambitious venture. To what extent is it a measure of your passion for barbecue? Andrew: When we told our friends that we were starting a barbecue store that was going to have a café, a cooking school and a fresh meat department, they thought we were freakin’ crazy. Here we are eight months later and it’s thriving. We’re so superpassionate about it. We believe in what we’re doing and we believe in this style of cooking.
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A New-Age Menu Wrapped Up in Old-Time Class
Cabinet Bar & Balcony Outside In
11 RAINBOW ALLEY, MELBOURNE | CABINETBAR.COM.AU WRITTEN BY CHRIS SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESS PRESCOTT
What makes the restaurant you work at special? What makes Cabinet Bar so special is our huge base of regular customers. With our long-standing staff members we almost know everyone that walks up the stairs. What’s also special is that you can watch the sun go down and the passers below on Swanston Street, while you enjoy cocktails or wines from the carefully chosen list or a delicious meal. Tell us about your menu. A delicious tapas menu takes you through a range of tastes and side dishes to compliment any of our wines. You can enjoy an everchanging flatbread pizza menu, or just huddle over a warm mulled wine. With all our cocktails being named after our regulars customers – like our Lucy Loosey bar jar – filled with fresh strawberries, St Germain liquor, gin, mint and lime, you can work your way through, trying all our regular inspired drinks.
Tucked away in Rainbow Alley, behind Swanston and Little Collins, is Cabinet Bar & Balcony. A small doorway with a speakeasy vibe leads to a staircase littered with framed portraits of patrons (with a bunch of cocktails also named after their regulars).
Do you have anything special coming up in winter? All through winter we run our mulled wine, using the same recipe as when we opened over ten years ago. It’s made with a heavy Shiraz, dark rum, whiskey, fresh orange, lime and with plenty of spices. This is definitely a winter favourite, with just enough sweetness to warm you up on cold Melbourne days. We also run a $10 flatbread pizza special from 12pm-3pm between Monday and Friday (Wednesdays until 8pm), have $10 margaritas all day on a Monday, and have our daily happy hour from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (all day Tuesday).
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With ceiling fans spinning overhead, giant chalkboard menus and small wooden tables sitting on a tiled floor, this spot has a nice “old-timey” feel to it. Paisley wallpaper lines the walls decorated with hanging chairs, giving the venue a unique style all to itself. The look is complete with a wood-panelled bar occupied by polite, smartly dressed staff awaiting your order. Head up a few steps and you’ll find yourself on a wooden deck overlooking Swanston Street, perfect for after-work drinks or a laid-back evening amongst the treetops. It’s a modest but well-stocked bar focusing on cocktails and wine, with Orion beer on tap and an extensive beer and cider list by the bottle. Having celebrated their tenth birthday last year, Cabinet have found what they’re good at and perfected it. With bar jars, martinis and “not so sweets” taking up the majority of their drinks menu, you’re sure to find a cocktail to quench your thirst. They boast a delicious tapas menu, offering patrons a variety of tastes to compliment their drink choices. The halloumi sliders are beautifully
crumbed and cooked to perfection, topped with a fig chutney that gives an incredible sweet flavour against the salty cheese. They go down easily as a nice light snack. With four to a serve, they’re perfect for sharing - if you feel like giving one up. The Cabinet popcorn chicken is made with lean chicken pieces in a deliciously crunchy breading that’s prepared in-house. Served with lime and chilli mayo for that extra kick, it’s not greasy at all, with each piece being generous in size. They’re incredibly moreish and perfect for snacking while enjoying a drink in the sun. The flatbread range is for those seeking a bigger meal. Each option is made with fresh flatbread that stays soft even after being in the oven. They’re not overloaded with toppings, letting each ingredient stand on its own. With a variety of specials throughout the week and a regular happy hour, Cabinet is the perfect CBD spot to tie one on after work or relax with friends on the weekend.
They boast a delicious tapas menu, offering patrons a variety of tastes to compliment their drink choices.
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Mukka
Channelling All Corners of the Globe
365 BRUNSWICK ST, FITZROY | MUKKA.COM.AU WRITTEN BY REBECCA O’MALLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS AYTON
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What makes the restaurant you work at special? When you walk into Mukka, you can feel it’s got soul. We take pride in the diversity of our staff who come from Nepal, South India, Pakistan, Chile, the UK and Australia. Seeing the passion, the energy and hard work of the whole team towards a common goal is what makes working at Mukka a remarkable experience that is very special. What are your favourite ingredients to work with? It’s not an ingredient that you eat, but I love working with banana leaf; it’s like an eco-friendly version of foil. We use it in our banana leaf fish fry to seal in the flavour and juices. It releases an earthy aroma, is aesthetically pleasing and gives a warm feeling, like opening up a gift on Christmas day. Tell us about your menu. What makes it special/different? The chefs in the kitchen come from diverse backgrounds and as a result, Mukka’s menu has evolved to become as equally diverse. We don’t have a huge menu, because we want to give each item the love and attention it deserves. For example, our dosas are made from scratch; we grind the ingredients and ferment the batter in-house to bring fresh, real Indian food to our cult. In your opinion, what is the perfect three-course meal at your restaurant? There are many ways to mow the lawn but the easiest, quickest and most efficient way would be to say two words, “Feed Me”. We have a set menu option for Vegan, Vegetarian or Non-veg, which will ensure you’re well fed and satisfied by the end of your meal. This will include an array of Indian street food like samosas (veg/vegan), Bhel Puri (a Bombay street food), followed by perfect warming curries like Matar paneer, fluffy naan breads, ending with a dessert of your choice – but I personally would recommend Gulab Jamun. Do you have anything special coming up in winter? (special events/special menu additions). Last year on a cool sunny afternoon, we took our lively spirits and colourful kites to North Fitzroy’s Edinburgh Gardens in the celebration of freedom (Indian Independence Day), and we plan to do it all over again this year, on Sunday August 26. The day will start with two-for-one South Indian Thali at Mukka, followed by fun activities. We’ll be flying kites, playing carom board, munching on samosas and slurping on chai. Look out for updates on our Facebook and Instagram. 28 BEAT.COM.AU
Prateek and Aditya Dhawan are two brothers from Delhi, a city in the north of India known for its diverse cuisine. Together, they are the forces behind Mukka, which means ‘punch’ in Hindi slang – but in Fitzroy, it’s all about authentic Indian food. The brothers have developed a dining experience at the Brunswick Street restaurant reminiscent of their beloved homeland and the food of their youth. Mukka doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel. Rather, a melting pot of diverse yet authentic, home-style cooking is the dish of the day. A culture of collaboration has allowed the menu to draw culinary influence from many regions of India. The Dhawans’ mother stands at the helm of North Indian dishes, while a trusted South Indian chef injects culinary wisdom into Mukka’s southern specialities. Every item is lovingly crafted from scratch, packing one heck of a punch in flavour and aroma. In all its spiced glory, the dosa is a beloved allday staple in the south. Mukka serves this traditional brunch pancake wafer thin, with a vibrant medley of tangy sambar dal, potato curry and sweet chutneys, for a perfect balance of India’s cardinal flavours. The slow-cooked goat curry proves to be another of Mukka’s specialities. It’s succulent, soft and packed with taste. Care is taken to develop a maturity of flavour as the goat is cooked low and slow for a minimum of four hours. The meat literally falls off the bone. The banana fish fry – from Kerala, with love – is a favourite of Aditya Dhawan. A fillet of basa is lovingly marinated in a fresh blend of garlic, ginger tomatoes, green chillies and desiccated coconut. The highly flavoursome fish is wrapped in a banana leaf and fried to deliver a wildly aromatic standout dish.
Mukka’s commitment to catering for dietary requirements is commendable. The majority of dishes are gluten-free and vegetarian (if not vegan) friendly, with the brothers going the extra mile to ensure customers are catered for. The idiyappam, a South Indian and Sri Lankan speciality, delivers a ball of tangled noodles with a coconut-based, vegetable curry as an accompaniment. The Gobi 65 is another stellar choice – cauliflower is seasoned with lemon and pepper, then deep fried to create a mouth-wateringly fresh vegetable dish. True to form, the drinks menu treats us to a selection of cocktails with an Indian twist. Mukka’s Bloody Maharani adds a sprinkling of turmeric and celery salt to a classic Bloody Mary mix. The Mumbai Monsoon – dark and stormy – uses the iconic Indian rum Old Monk as its base spirit. You can even add a nip of alcohol to your lassi. The essence of Indian cuisine is also expressed in the restaurant décor. The space is small but perfectly formed – decorated by friends and family of the Dhawans, the venue showcases a bright and brilliant colour palate throughout. The Dhawan brothers have created an open and versatile space for friends and families to enjoy the soul of Indian cuisine. Mukka reminds us all why Melbourne loves Indian food - vibrant punches of colour, lashings of flavour, dizzying aromas and a warm, community spirit.
Every item is lovingly crafted from scratch, packing one heck of a punch in flavour and aroma.
Piggery Café 1 SHERBROOKE RD, SHERBROOKE | PIGGERYCAFE.COM.AU WRITTEN BY ZACHARY SNOWDON SMITH
Armed with their no-frills philosophy, Piggery Café is churning out exquisite simple fare. Melbourne’s menus are awash with edamame, bonito flakes, yuzu curd and other ingredients that have diners reaching for the dictionary. The Piggery Café, tucked away in the small community of Sherbrooke, 45 minutes outside Melbourne, is pushing back against excessive culinary fanciness with a rigorous and straightforward approach to food. “We’ve put together a very simple menu,” says Justin James, executive chef of the café. “What makes the Piggery the Piggery is that each product we use has been thoroughly thought out. Is it ethical? Is it sustainable? Is it local? Is it biodynamic? It’s not a trendy café where you’re going to order eggs on toast, and then the toast is made with beetroot powder. It’s simple, it’s food you want to eat and there isn’t any fluff.” Most of the Piggery’s produce is sourced from within a few kilometres of the café, from the farms and fields of Burnham Beeches. Much of the café’s vegetables are grown or gathered by Spurrell Foraging, who provide standard produce like artichokes, beetroot and carrots, as well as specialty items like wild seaweed, flowers and honey. Sourcing food locally means the Piggery’s menu must be revised periodically to suit what’s in season. “I will never, never get a tomato in winter,” James says. “We live in a world where people think they can have anything at any time, but that doesn’t mean we should have it. I believe in not overcomplicating things. I think it’s harder to do that. You need more creativity.” The Piggery’s cosy and casual ambience and selection of warming burgers and smoked meat
dishes make it well-suited to Victorian winters. The café’s shareable tarts and pies also lend themselves to chilly Melburnians on the way back from a rainforest walk. And like everything else, the Piggery’s desserts are seasonal, organic and free of unnecessary curlicues. Most popular on the Piggery’s menu are their smoked meat cuts. Victoria’s smoking ban hasn’t gone into effect in the Piggery’s kitchen, where an outsized smoker turns out hundreds of kilograms of pork belly, lamb shoulder and chicken wings, all infused with cherrywood smoke. The smoker was handcrafted by SC Smokers, manufacturers of Australia’s biggest barbecue, among other things. Chefs must arrive at 5am to stoke the smoker for items like beef brisket, which requires 12 hours of continuous attention to prepare. After the cherrywood imparts a dark, mahogany hue to the meat, it’s spritzed with an admixture of white vinegar, apple juice and sugar to keep it moist and to help set the tasty, caramelised “bark” on the outside. After spritzing, the meat is placed in foil and kept moist with beef stock, honey, butter or apple juice. An hour later, the beef brisket, pork belly or chicken legs are ready to be served up with pickles and slaw. Visitors can also meet the other residents of Burnham Beeches – namely, the 12 rescued emus responsible for laying the jumbo eggs served by the Piggery, the 20 alpacas that graze the Burnham Beeches trufferie and the pet pigs Bubble and Squeak.
When the Piggery fills up on weekends, the Benny Burger food truck is there to catch the overflow. With a menu influenced by the that of the café, Benny Burger offers dishes ranging from the familiar – standard beef, fish and chicken burgers – to the “Chang,” a Wagyu burger topped with beetroot relish, “Benny sauce” and a fried egg. “We have the same philosophy of quality ingredients and sustainable, ethical provenance,” James explains. “You can grab a blanket, sit on the lawn, enjoy a burger and let the kids run wild if you’re not willing to wait to get a seat at the café.” Diners who want to burn off a few kilojoules from their smoked brisket can take a shot at lawn bowls and croquet, with equipment free to use with a deposit. At the Piggery, lawn bowls isn’t just for seniors, says James – it’s proven a popular postprandial activity for families and couples. Future plans for the rustic countryside of Burnham Beeches are surprisingly grand: over the next three to four years, Piggery will be accompanied by a brewery, a second restaurant and possibly a dairy, says James. To draw in larger crowds, Burnham Beeches’ iconic Streamline Moderne mansion will be refurbished as a luxury hotel, where guests will be able to hunt truffles on the adjoining 500-tree trufferie, and later have their find professionally prepared for them. “My philosophy is to keep things simple,” James says. “Excellent execution and technique using the best produce are all you really need.”
“We live in a world where people think they can have anything at any time, but that doesn’t mean we should have it.”
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Thunder Road Brewing Company 130 BARKLY STREET, BRUNSWICK | THUNDERROADBREWING.COM WRITTEN BY ALEXANDER CROWDEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY WEAVELL
Just a stone’s throw away from the number 6 tram and the corner of Lygon Street and Brunswick Road, Thunder Road Brewery on Barkly Street might just be Melbourne’s most underrated brewery-come-bar. Licensed for up to 130 patrons with seating options inside and out, the venue can hold plenty without ever feeling over crowded. Set amongst a real working brewery, you really feel right in the middle of things. So much so, that every Sunday night after closure, the couches, chairs and tables get packed up, and during the week the couch you may have been enjoying a delicious cold pint of Brunswick Bitter on will be replaced by forklifts and pallets. The tables, chairs and ‘70s style sunken couches compliment the music. Normally reflective of the mood of co-owner Matt Evans, you can expect blues and rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s through to a Black Keys track from a couple of years ago. The music is great if you’re paying attention to it, but doesn’t steal focus either. You never feel as if you have to strain over your schooner to hear your friends. While the brewery was established in 2010, the space was introduced as a place for food and drink around 18 months ago, with current co-owners Sarah Russell and Matt Evans taking over last September. The couple have made unique events a focus, in order to set themselves apart from the increasingly saturated brewery-turned-bar market in Melbourne. On Friday July 27 they’re holding a Goldeneye tournament on Nintendo 64 to celebrate the launch of their Golden Ale. Any other time, the 64 has Mario Kart 64 and four controllers ready for you, should your evening take a competitive turn. 30 BEAT.COM.AU
Speaking of competitive, the first Sunday of every month there’s trivia in the brewhouse. But if you’re not into retro gaming or trivia, then the silent disco on Friday August 10 might appeal. DJs also take to the decks on most Friday and Saturday nights, playing exclusively on vinyl. While the brewery has been in operation for close to a decade, the space looks like it was opened yesterday, with everything, including machinery, looking immaculate. Being surrounded by genuine brewing equipment makes the space feel intimate, which is why it’s so popular for birthdays and functions. Although the venue takes small bookings for tables as well. Opening from 4pm on Fridays, with happy hour until 6pm, $7 pints no less, and from midday on the weekend, it’s perfect for afternoon beers, lunch, a night out or a casual Sunday sesh. Most people will know Thunder Road for its Brunswick Bitter, which makes up 60% of the brewery’s output, or the popular Collingwood Draught, yet there’s plenty more to try. Coming in pots, schooners or pints, they’re all reasonably priced when compared to the price of beer around Melbourne these days. A pint of Brunswick or Collingwood or indeed their fantastic additive-free Kitz’s Apple Cider will cost you just a tenner, while all other beers on tap are just $11. If want to try everything without getting a little messy by having a pint of everything, then a tasting
paddle might be your thing. You can sample three 110mL beers for $9 or six for $18. While beer is the calling card of Thunder Road and indeed any brewery/bar combo, saying it’s all about the beer is a disservice to the food on offer here. Chef Harry Stephens’ offerings have a little something for everyone, as he somehow manages to be a meat eaters dream while also boasting a menu that features a melting pot of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. The aptly-titled thunder nuts and the eggplant parma are highlights for those following a plant-based diet, however the carrot salad is a must-try for anyone, with roasted carrots combined beautifully with toasted quinoa, goat’s cheese and almonds topped with a sherry vinegar glaze. If you’re embracing your inner carnivore then the beef brisket bun is a popular choice; it combines slaw, American cheese and soft bun alongside the surprise ingredient of beetroot making for a memorable burger. The chicken and pork dimmies are also excellent, while there’s even their homemade potato crisps, which are perfect if you’re after something smaller. As for drinks, if you’re not a beer drinker, then don’t worry as Thunder Road offer plenty of wine and basic spirits too. Whatever your drink flavour, there’s something for you to wash down their fantastically curated menu with.
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INTERVIEWS
Scott Darlow
“I had a moment when I realised that life is really short and the only true currency we have is time, which you can’t replace.”
Guitarist, didgeridoo player, singer-songwriter, proud Yorta Yorta man, Indigenous activist and World Vision spokesperson Scott Darlow features in another cracking bill for the Melbourne Guitar Show this year. The Melbourne Guitar Show weekender showcases performances (including everyone from UK guitar legend Albert Lee through to local guitar champs Phil Manning, Nick Charles and Brett Garsed), demos, workshops and the opportunity to see, try and buy at the biggest guitar pop-up shop in the country. For Darlow – the dude behind 2016’s cracking cover of the Goanna classic ‘Solid Rock’ – it’s another opportunity to rep his community and be an agent of change. To say that Darlow is a passionate advocate is an understatement. While he’s played music since he was a kid, starting with the cornet in a Salvo band, he’s been using it for years as a conduit for a powerful message. When he’s not recording or touring locally and internationally, Darlow works a solid circuit of schools, prisons and juvenile detention centres, playing guitar and operating as a compelling demonstration of what’s possible. That said, Darlow admits to “shitting [him]self ” the first time he went into a detention centre. “It’s not a prison farm – these kids are in a three by four metre cell, with the sheets attached to a bench so they can’t hang themselves, there’s no toilet seat, a perspex window on the cell so the guards can see in at all
times, and they’re only let out from 7am to 7pm – it’s friggin’ brutal,” he says. Darlow is spurred on by a shameful statistic. “70 to 80 per cent of kids in prisons around the country are Indigenous and we only make up three per cent of the population,” he explains. “For me to be able to go in there and say, ‘I’m an Aboriginal person. I’ve played VFL football. I’ve played premierships. I’ve had radio hits with my music. I’ve been very blessed, but the thing I’m most proud of is that I finished year 12 and went to university’. It’s an amazing opportunity to do that. Even if I inspire one kid, it’s closing the gap.” You can see the pathway that’s led Darlow to this point. Starting out, Darlow was a high-school teacher down the surf coast for two years before his Dad died at age 57 from alcoholism, urging him to change paths. “When we buried him, I had a moment when I realised that life is really short and the only true currency we have is time, which you can’t replace,” Darlow says. “Life became about how best to spend my time, and I realised I wasn’t passionate about teaching kids English and music. I was just doing it to get paid. “So what was I passionate about? I realised I was passionate about my people, and I realised that music
is a great medium. So, I decided I’d go into schools and prisons, as an ex-teacher, and use my music to communicate with kids, talk about aboriginal culture and reconciliation. The focus became to challenge kids to consider who they want to be, and challenge them to be history makers.” Two and a half years ago, Darlow had cause to take stock again when he dropped a trailer on his middle finger and severed the top. While his finger was re-attached with plastic surgery, there was a fretful period where he queried whether he’d be able to play guitar again. Up to that point, Darlow’s interest in the musical mainstream had been minimal. “I had an epiphany lying in the hospital bed though that if I was a bit smarter and played the game better, I could make even more difference for my people,” he recalls. So, when he was released from hospital, he finished his record Sorry, which included recording ‘Solid Rock’ with Goanna’s Shane Howard. Afterwards, he was signed to Mushroom Publishing, scored a booking agent and the rest is history. “It feels like my life has changed totally ever since.” BY MEG CRAWFORD
Outright
“Community building through sharing our experience and our hurt, all while empowering one another, has just been a really useful avenue for me to develop as a person.”
You can’t stop Outright. You can barely even hope to contain them. The Melbourne hardcore band have spent the better part of the 2010s defying adversity, actively opposing fascism and injustice wherever they see it. The obstacles faced by the band, however, have been both internal and external. On the latter front, they’ve gone through a half-dozen lineup changes and, at one stage last year, found themselves without any guitar players. “After we recorded the LP [2014’s Avalanche], our old drummer left and we got Rory [Kelaart] in,” begins Jelena Goluza, the band’s lead vocalist and founder. “After a bit more touring, our guitarist Brad [Fulton] decided to pull out, and then Allan [Stacey] had to move on as well. Losing two guitarists in pretty quick succession obviously hindered things – it almost ended the band. It’s always a struggle to find the right fit, but I think we got pretty lucky with our new recruits.” The band ended up recruiting guitarists Joel Cairns and Lincoln Le Fevre to join the fold. While Cairns has a history in hardcore and punk bands from around the traps, it was Le Fevre’s inclusion that raised eyebrows – normally an altcountry singer-songwriter, some thought that the band were joking when they announced his entry to the band. “We thought he was joking when he asked to join,” Goluza says. “Rory was running a pub at the 32 BEAT.COM.AU
Scott Darlow will perform at the Melbourne Guitar Show, appearing in the Triple M Finale Jam on Sunday August 5. The Melbourne Guitar Show takes over Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday August 4 and Sunday August 5.
time, and Linc went there a lot. He was making small talk and asked about the band. Rory told him that we were still looking for a guitarist, and then Linc just went, ‘yeah, alright. I’ll do it.’ That was it. He ended up being great for the band – he’s got all the guitar skills required, and he’s a bloody sweetheart.” With the new lineup – completed by long-time bassist Brett Eitzen – Outright got to work on their second 7-inch EP, Holler. Comprised of four brandnew songs, the EP is a long-awaited comeback from a band that has never minced words. Among the lyrical subject matter for Holler is accountability, harassment, political instability and the rise of neofascism. “It boggles my mind we’re at this point again – that we’ve become so complacent,” says Goluza of the latter, which is addressed in the song ‘Defeat/Repeat’. “We had an entire fucking world war about this, and yet we’re at this point where we’re even entertaining these ideas again. Some of the images we’ve seen coming out of America, in particular, really angered and troubled me. I also wanted that song, in particular, to be a reflection on the left as a movement – how we have to remain vigilant. We can’t allow the normalisation of that sort of
behaviour purely because time has passed and we think everyone knows better by now.” If only by circumstance, Goluza is Outright’s only original member. The Wollongong-native formed the band in 2010 with I Exist’s Aaron Osborne and has overseen every incarnation of the band since then. When queried on what has motivated her to keep Outright going even with such a revolving door of members, she elaborates on the notion of art as means of catharsis. “Having that avenue is something that has really kept me going, I see the potential realised when we connect with other people,” she says. “I’m very connected to my community and my family and my relationships throughout my life, but there’s an essence to doing that through music that I can’t replicate through other parts of my life. Community building through sharing our experience and our hurt, all while empowering one another, has just been a really useful avenue for me to develop as a person. I feel like it’s how I contribute back to the people that inspire me and keep me going. There’s a real meaning in that, for me.” BY DAVID JAMES YOUNG
Outright will drop their new 7” Holler on their label Reason and Rage Records on Friday July 27. They’ll launch it at the Old Bar on Thursday July 26 with In Trenches as support.
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DZ Deathrays Can you believe it’s been ten bloody lovely years since Bundaberg-bred DZ Deathrays burst onto the scene? Armed with their unforgettable single ‘The Mess Up’ and the iconic tagline “Two guys, one bottle of Jägermeister, three mins” – they really stormed into our hearts. Now three albums, two ARIA Awards and ten years later, drummer Simon Ridley and Shane Parsons (vocals/guitar) are working on their bucket list and are about to embark on a massive anniversary tour, with the help of a slew of mates they’ve made along the way. “We wanted to celebrate and organise something where we could get friends from every town to come and jump on the bill and do what they can do,” Ridley says. To get the party started, mixtape masters Yacht Club DJs are reuniting for the cause for one night only. “Guy and Gaz are getting back together just for our Melbourne show,which will be really fun.They were the guys that we hung out with when we were first starting out. Back then they were touring just as much as we were,” he says. “We would always hang out at festivals and then we toured together – we love those guys.” Joining them for every date will be Canadian punk rockers PUP. “We’ve always been big fans of those guys – they were at the top of our list. Really, I just thought ‘I want to see PUP play every night, so let’s ask them’,” he says.
“We wanted to celebrate and organise something where we could get friends from every town to come and jump on the bill and do what they can do.” Also appearing as hand-picked guests at the Forum show will be the eloquent Ali Barter and Brunswick’s own Press Club. “We did a big South American tour with Ali, so it’ll be rad to catch up with her and Press Club – we played a little show with them down in Melbourne last year and that was heaps of fun, so it’s great to have them back on the bill with us,” Ridley says. Over the span of their career, the charismatic pair have earned respect and praise from their peers, as well as fans and critics alike. Yet even now, at the top of their game, Simon and Shane have remained humble despite sharing a stage with some of their musical heroes. “It was an amazing experience to play with the Foo Fighters a few times. It’s pretty wild because you get to see the big end of town, you know, which is the pinnacle of a musician’s career. They were always cool – plus they had killer catering,” he laughs. “Also, when we got to tour with The Bronx, that was awesome. When we first started the band, Shane and I wrote a list of bands that we really dug and The Bronx was at the top of the list of what DZs should be about,” he says. “So to actually become friends with those guys and tour with them – that was a dream come true.”
Now considered seasoned musicians in their own right, it’s no surprise that they’re often approached by up-and-coming talent to offer advice about life on the road. “We’ve been around for a while so it does happen, but I’m rubbish at remembering good advice, which is a terrible thing to be bad at,” he says. “Just keep going, that’s all I can ever really say. I mean, there’s a lot of luck – and talent plays a part – but so many bands that we started out with that were way better than us, would be killing it today if they just kept going,” Ridley says. “I think the only reason we’re where we are is because we just keep doing it. “We’ve also got a great team behind us, which definitely helps, but at the end of the day it’s kind of just an endurance race.” Following their own advice, DZ Deathrays show no signs of slowing down any time soon. “After these ten year anniversary shows we’ll get straight back to work. We want to try and put out another record next year. Lachlan [Ewbank, touring guitarist] is writing with us now which is really fun. So we’re trying to work towards that but we’re not really good at making targets,” he says. “So here’s hoping. BY NATALIE ROGERS
Regurgitator
“We realised there was a kind of theme of feeling anxious in the modern world… that’s why we called it Headroxx – it’s rock music about the brain, feelings and all that crazy stuff.”
Trying to predict longevity in the music industry is a futile pursuit; classic acts seemingly destined for lengthy stints drop quickly by the wayside, leaving workmanlike bands to chug along in prolonged mediocrity. Art-pop, post-grunge acolytes Regurgitator are approaching their 25th year and hardly fit either category; taking each oddball record and bizarro tour as if it’s their last. “If we knew we were going to last this long, we probably wouldn’t call ourselves Regurgitator,” bassist Ben Ely says. The band’s rise has continued to shock Ely, particularly their triple platinum 1997 breakout Unit, though it’s not hard to see why the band’s satirical rock-pop caught on. “When we started playing music, we were playing with really heavy intense bands and heavy lyrics,” Ely says. “He [Frontman Quan Yeomans] transposed those heavy lyrics to an early ‘90s pop guitar format. We realised the juxtaposition was quite funny; having intense sexual content and swear words in a song that sounded really happy and poppy.” Speaking ahead of their upcoming Life Support tour and their ninth studio album Headroxx, Ely thinks the balance with dedicated family lives has given the band a near permanent lease on life. Family life hasn’t toned down the band’s relentless idiosyncrasy however; if anything, Ely and fellow
DZ Deathrays will take their 10th Anniversary tour around the country in September, with support from PUP and more. They’ll hit The Forum on Saturday September 15.
iconoclast frontman Yeomans are consumed by a new kind of madness. “When we got together last year and played each other our demos, we realised there was a kind of theme of feeling anxious in the modern world [with] dealing with the pressures of family, kids, bills, trying to survive, environmental and political issues too. That’s why we called it Headroxx – it’s rock music about the brain, feelings and all that crazy stuff,” Ely explains. The double A side singles ‘Don’t Stress’ and ‘Light Me on Fire’ are duelling Ely and Yeomans compositions which illustrate the pair’s respective methods of dealing with stress. “Don’t Stress is the idea to not stress in a world where everybody is stressed out of their fuckin’ brain,” Ely explains. Conversely, ‘Light Me on Fire’s’ stream of consciousness mines the fuzzed out pop of former hit ‘I Wanna Be A Nudist’ with psycho digi-poetry. ‘Weird Kind of Hard’ however is by far the strangest composition on the record, attributed to drummer Peter Kostic, in the first song he has ever
penned for the band. Kostic’s demented falsetto is put to work in a track that Ween would have nightmares about. “Weird Kind of Hard’ came about because we were singing in the car on the way to a gig and for some reason we just started singing this song and we got Pete to make up the words, so it became Pete’s song. It came out in literally five minutes but because of that it’s my favourite track, it sounds like it just doesn’t give a fuck and I love it.” 2019 will mark a very busy period for the band with their official 25th anniversary tentatively promising the release of the children’s album, as well as plenty of special shows and releases. Whether Regurgitator will still provide material for radio shock jocks to denounce past that, Ely can only speculate. “Maybe we’ll start getting really vile,” he says. “When we’re 60, writing these horribly blowfly pornographic raps. Who gives a fuck, let’s go crazy, as Prince would say.”
Regurgitator will play Geelong’s Wool Exchange on Thursday August 9 with Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine and 170 Russell on Friday August 10 with Glitoris and The Stress Of Leisure. Headroxx is out on Wednesday August 1.
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Tumbleweed
“It didn’t really live up to any of our expectations. We were expecting our debut album to be this big, psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll freakout.”
Usually, getting on the line with a musician for a phone interview has them sandwiched between tour dates, travelling to the next show or gearing up for a big festival. When we spoke to Tumbleweed’s Richie Lewis, however, he’s caught up with something much more rock ‘n’ roll: picking the kids up from school. “I’ve got an 18 year old, a five year old and a nine month old,” Lewis says. “They’re great – you really get into a routine of sorts.” The band are embarking on a commemorative 25th anniversary tour, where they’ll play their seminal debut self-titled album in full. One of the stops on the tour will see the Wollongong band playing with Enfant Terrible – featuring none other than Lewis’ eldest daughter, Zoe. “We’re also playing together at Yours & Owls festival this year, which will be a blast,” he adds. “She’s found her own way into music, and she does it all on her own terms – I kind of think it’s in spite of the fact I do all this.” It’s fitting that the show will be somewhat crossgenerational – as Lewis has learned on this tour, that’s exactly what Tumbleweed shows have now become. It’s a 50/50 split between those that were going to see the band play back in the day and those that weren’t even born when the album came out. “It’s a great thing to see,” he says. “We played Brisbane just the other week, and we had quite a lot of interesting characters coming up to us after the show. The younger ones were so excited, and they’re always giving you the biggest reactions as you’re
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playing. The lifetime fans I have a lot of time for, too – we’re really fortunate and grateful that they’ve stuck with us for a big part of their lives. Now they’re bringing their kids along, too. I just love it.” Originally released in 1992, the eponymous record was a huge stepping stone for the band in terms of gaining a national profile. “It came off the back of what was a really productive year,” Lewis explains. “We’d been touring a lot – playing four nights a week, rehearsing on the other three.” For Lewis, however, it’s taken almost as many years to come back around and appreciate the record properly. “We were listening back to it for the first time in the Atlantic Records offices in New York,” he says, “and we all felt a little flat. It didn’t really live up to any of our expectations. We were expecting our debut album to be this big, psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll freakout. I think the next record [1995’s Galactaphonic] was a reaction to that, in a way.” Lewis attributes his cold initial reactions to a perceived lack of creative control, particularly in relation to the production of the record. “Doug [Coulson] was a real producer’s producer that really took the reins,” he says. “Having had so
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much control over the recording of our first few EPs, we weren’t used to having someone else in there. We were young and impressionable, and we just went along with a lot of the ideas that he presented just because we’d never done an album before. We definitely gave away too much control, and we wouldn’t do it that way again.” You may be under the impression that Lewis is not a fan of Tumbleweed, but his honesty is more to do with hindsight insofar as the creative process for the record was concerned. His view on the album has since softened, which came with the decision to reunite the band with its original lineup back in 2009. “It took me a long time to actually listen to it again,” he says. “It wasn’t until last year, when we were entertaining the idea of playing the record that I had to go back and give it a spin. It made me realise what a great record it actually was – and is. Learning to play it live again has made me appreciate it even more. There’s a real joy to it.” BY DAVID JAMES YOUNG
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Tell us about your new album The Good Whiskey Never Lasts. I went to Eastland Shopping Centre in 2016, and everything was different to the way I remembered it from when I used to go there as a teenager, growing up in Ringwood. This experience became ‘Lost Inside Of Eastland’, which is the first song on my album. It led me to reflect on some tumultuous events in my life over the past ten years, which in turn, provided further inspiration for songs. In that respect, it’s a bit of a coming-of-age record. How would you describe your sound and how did you come to it? I like music that tells a story, which is part of the reason I gravitated towards folk and country music growing up. The sound of Irish-folk legends, The Dubliners, had a big influence on my musical development. What was one of your formative musical experiences? While staying on my uncle’s farm in rural Ireland during the winter of 2007, I bought a little cassette Dictaphone and spent hours recording improvised guitar music and spontaneous songs. This experience showed me how important it is to make room for a creative workspace, and the value of keeping a record of all your ideas. What was the process for making this record? We recorded the album in two days live to tape with Myles Mumford at his studio Rolling Stock, in Collingwood. The band features great bluegrass and country players, which meant we didn’t have to worry about overdubs, so there’s a real immediacy to the album’s overall sound. Eddie Nuardo will launch The Good Whiskey Never Lasts at Some Velvet Morning on Friday July 27. He’ll also bring it to The Lost Ones in Ballarat on Saturday August 11 and Castlemaine’s The Bridge Hotel on Sunday September 2. You can grab his new album The Good Whiskey Never Lasts now via Bandcamp. EDDIENUARDO.COM
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Album of the Week (Warner)
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Make Time 4 Love (Chapter Music)
The Goon Sax are related to the Go-Betweens. By blood, yes, but in spirit and aesthetic also. It’s almost scary how well the trio’s romantic realism corresponds to that of their Brisbane antecedents. The band’s comparative songwriting panache is on full display here as thrumming acoustic guitars support a plainspoken account of adolescent growing pains. It gains a touch of grandeur from a swelling string section – straight out of the Go-Betweens playbook, but still capable of disrobing your prevailing naiveties.
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You Say (Milk Records) Busy bass playing tends to work better inside an otherwise lean arrangement. That’s the case on ‘You Say’, an upbeat garage rocker where melodic bass lines take the lead, ahead of scratchy guitar chords. The purposeful fiddling matches the accusatory tone of the verse lyrics, but the bass later calms down in order to spotlight the repeated vocal declaration, “I keep losing each time that I am choosing you.”
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La Di Da (Sony) In the three years since their last full length, the individual members of The Internet have all made a splash with a mixture of solo records, production work and featured guest spots. This could’ve created a too-many-cooks tension on their new collaborative work, but ‘La Di Da’ instantly erases that notion. It’s an expertly balanced work of sleek funk-R&B. Vocals alternate and rhythmic elements continuously unfurl, but it remains rich with intrigue and never becomes crowded. Bruno Mars could learn a thing or two about subtlety and pacing.
Golden Features
For Golden Features fans, the release of a fulllength album has been long awaited.
Rainbow Chan
Promises (Independent) People travel more than ever before and thanks to the internet we can talk to anyone, anywhere at any time. But this doesn’t make long distance relationships any more manageable. There are also more options at our fingertips and we’re collectively less patient. Rainbow Chan works through these sorts of concerns on ‘Promises’. And like the infatuation she describes, the electro-R&B number is immediately infectious; casually moving on just isn’t an option.
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Aussie music producer Tom Stell, who performs under the moniker Golden Features, has been dropping a spattering of EP’s and singles since his 2014 debut, but has finally released a ten-track record, and boy, is it a banger. We’ve been getting snippets of this album already, with tracks like ‘Falling Out’ and ‘Worship’ released earlier this year, offering a taste of what was to come. Sect throws the listener straight into the deep end, opening on the thumping bass and deep, robotic vocals of ‘Always’, carrying the explosive beats throughout the consequent tracks. The songs on this album take us back to the producer’s intense dance and deep house roots, more like 2015’s XXVI than 2016’s ‘Wolfie’ with Julia Stone. Tracks ‘Medicate’ and ‘Everything’ are particularly resonating dance tunes, tinged with those signature Golden Features auto-tuned vocals, with one or two lyrics permeating the songs. And that’s all you need when the drops are as good as they are – the kind that get your spine-tingling with satisfaction, especially when you imagine experiencing them live. About mid-way through you get some sort of interlude in the form of ‘Pyre’ – a slow burner that pulls back from the continual rolling bass and rave-style bangers. It breaks up the album which (at times) runs the risk of becoming repetitive. However, having said that, Sect manages to avoid this ever happening, with every song throwing in something fresh, instilling a new kind of excitement in the listener. It’s definitely something that was designed to be listened to with a pair of good-quality headphones, or a thumping stereo-system. Anything less would be an injustice, really. If you’re looking for something to get you going at the gym, pumped for predrinks, or drown out the world with some heavy bass – Sect is the album for you.
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Splendour In The Grass 2018
North Byron Parklands Friday July 20 – Sunday July 22 For any first timer, entering the site at Splendour In The Grass can be somewhat overwhelming – they tell you the festival is big, but it’s hard to imagine just how big until you’re walking around, map in hand, trying to get your bearings. Once the festival layout was memorised, it was time to kick into the music – and the wonderful Didirri was a perfect way to begin. He charmed the almost-packed tent with his combination of sweet acoustic jams and some impressively huge guitar shredding, all topped off by his velvety smooth vocals. From a cramped BIGSOUND room, to a sold-out Corner Hotel, and now a packed out G W Mclennan tent at Splendour, it has been an absolute joy watching Stella Donnelly’s stardom explode. She’s still as endearing, hilarious and ridiculously talented as ever, only now there’s more people listening. This is perfect, because her message should be shouted from the rooftops. It was as if the entire festival had crammed on the hill for the first sunset set of the night – held down by DMA’s.As usual,the crowd size did little to faze the trio, performing with the nonchalance we’ve become so accustomed to. Their music seemed as though it was custom made for the outdoor amphitheatre setting – their breezy, Britpop-inspired tunes floating up the hill. A combination of their cover of Cher’s ‘Believe’and single ‘In The Air’were the clear favourites. Lorde is an absolute alt-pop queen, and from the minute she stepped out in all her 36 BEAT.COM.AU
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holographic-metallic glory it was hard not to be swept up in it. Not even a wardrobe malfunction two songs in could stop her force. Accompanied by back-up dancers that she joined from time to time, Lorde displayed the star she has become through a set filled with hit after hit. A surprise cover of Powderfinger’s ‘My Happiness’ went down a treat, but it was ‘Green Light’ that had everyone losing it. By Saturday morning the festival ground was already littered with weary faces and tired bodies, but by midday energies were right back up – at least in the packed out G W tent. Newcomer G Flip kept the crowd clapping and dancing along with her huge pop-meetsR&B tunes, even confidently picking up a guitar and getting behind the drumkit without missing a beat vocally. Clearly overwhelmed by the crowd size, give her a bit of time and she’ll have her live show locked down. Maria DeVita is an absolute force and WAAX were ready to tear the GW tent apart. Battling a less-than-ideal mix that threatened to flatten out their punchiness, their ferocity still couldn’t be tamed. With unusual and surprising covers and guests clearly the flavour of the weekend, WAAX brought Bernard Fanning’s ‘Don’t Wanna Be Left Out’ to the table. Is there a bigger band in Australia than Gang of Youths right now? If anyone was unsure, then the show they put on for the heaving amphitheatre crowd cemented the answer. From the opening chords of the wild ‘What Can I Do When The Fire Goes Out?’, to the groove of ‘Let Me Down Easy’, and the stunning ‘The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows’, their set was bursting with memorable moments. Dave Le’aupepe – ever the quintessential frontman – sauntered and danced around the stage,leading the crowd in one rousing sing-along after the other. GOY could be seen as a hard act to follow,
but Franz Ferdinand followed up with ease. ‘Do You Want To’ kicked things off in ideal fashion – frontman Alex Kapranos a hive of energy and buzz. You could feel things building, expectation growing, and then that all-toofamiliar riff rung out across the amphitheatre, with an extended intro for dramatic effect, and the crowd went into a craze. ‘Take Me Out’ was glorious to witness live. Fourteen years later, it still holds strong. Scottish synth-pop stars CHVRCHES changed the tune of the night, but they didn’t disappoint one bit. Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry delighted the crowd with amusing banter and a powerful vocal performance. Glistening in all their glitchy glory, the band put on a flawless performance, Mayberry’s vocals soaring throughout the amphitheatre. A surprisingly small but nonetheless absolutely stoked crowd greeted Albert Hammond Jr. Showing off his signature sass to some over-exuberant crowd members between joyful, upbeat tunes. His excitement bubbled over to not one, but two crowd entries. Watching him perform, it’s hard to forget the role he played in The Strokes, but in solo-mode it’s clear he’s become so much more than that history. Dean Lewis is a wonder to watch perform. His folky-acoustic-pop tunes were perfect for a middle of the day chill out. Littering his set with new, unreleased tracks between his biggest hits, there’s a lot of promise to look forward to when his album is finally released. Sing-alongs for ‘Be Alright’ and ‘Waves’ were huge, and his cover of Springsteen’s ‘Dancing In The Dark’ with Lewis Capaldi was a brilliant team up. Hockey Dad were welcomed by a heaving and hyped-up GW tent. The duo was raring to go and it was clear the crowd had been saving their energy for this moment. Bodies smashed together as Hockey Dad raced through their
set. A Tim Rogers ‘Purple Sneakers’ teamup sadly went over the heads of most in the crowd, but that didn’t stop Hockey Dad from powering through. Then it was time for the man everyone had been waiting for. And make everyone wait he did. As the minutes ticked on, the energy in the now bursting amphitheatre was electric. As soon as the Kung Fu Kenny introduction clip played out on the screens, the hype that had been building for the weekend threatened to explode. There we no clichés here, no theatrics in sight – it was just Kendrick Lamar doing what he does best, and damn is he good at it. With a set mostly filled with tracks from DAMN., ‘ELEMENT’ was an early highlight. ‘King Kunta’ saw 35,000 phones shoot into the air, but the ultimate highlight went to the double-dose of ‘HUMBLE’. First Lamar led the crowd through a completely a cappella version – fans not missing a beat – before he kicked the track into gear, performing the song again. He’s powerful, his message is vital, and here it was clear that there aren’t many, if any, that can do what Lamar does. BY GLORIA BRANCATISANO
The whole atmosphere – friendly, positive vibes all round. LOWLIGHT: Why are we still wearing Indian headdresses at festivals? C’mon! CROWD FAVOURITE: Couldn’t pick one if I tried. HIGHLIGHT:
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Superorganism
Corner Hotel, Thursday July 19 Unsurprisingly, the 800 capacity Corner Hotel was sold out, and as soon as the support act, Exhibitionist quit the stage after reaching a triumphant high point with ‘Being A Woman’, the crowd pushed forward as one. It’s been four years since Kimbra properly toured this country, and the New Zealand singer-songwriter and producer wasted no time in bringing us up to speed, effectively choosing to start the show with the recent DAWNfeatured single version of ‘Another Version of Me’. Kimbra approached the track with less subtlety than on her own album, extending her wails with vocal delays and even settling into an R&B groove once the kick drum came in towards the end. Though Kimbra was accompanied by two synth players – one of whom also held a guitar – it was difficult to tell who was doing exactly what at any one time on stage. Kimbra herself was clearly in control of the beats and her own vocal effects, which she controlled with a series of pads on either side of her microphone. This compact setup gave fluidity to the performance, lending the timings and delivery a natural flow. Songs from this year’s Primal Heart dominated the setlist, though every track seemed to have been slightly, or in some cases completely, remixed for the live show, which certainly kept things interesting. Dipping into her back catalogue with a nod to “The album that was recorded in Melbourne”, ‘Settle Down’ was also given a stripped back beats-and-synths treatment and sat convincingly alongside the newer tunes. She even snuck her verse from ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ in, as a wry acknowledgement of whence she came. Kimbra is surely one of the most thoughtful, quirky and original pop stars working today. The busy production that threatened to overwhelm
170 Russell, Sunday July 22 the performance in the first few songs was quickly mixed into place and from then on the vocal was supported by, rather than enveloped by, the production. Her voice was strong and pure, and although she does still tend to oversing and rely on its force at times, she has also learned to use its dynamism to great effect. Her intricate hand movements were mesmerising to watch and, along with her Michael Jacksonesque rhythmic vocal tics, seemed to be a part of her natural expression of the music. Picking up a guitar to perform a jazzsoul version of ‘Past Love’ she reminisced about when she used to live in Melbourne, performing “earnest songs” at Northcote’s Bar 404. She muttered “Oh damn!” when the audience politely reminded her that it was, and is, called 303. Primal Heart’s biggest pop numbers translated very well to the stage, with ‘Lightyears’ revealing itself as an absolute banger, and ‘Everybody Knows’ not far behind. One couldn’t help but wonder why Kimbra’s team had decided to choose a single night at a medium sized venue such as The Corner – one that they could easily sell out – rather than say, The Forum. Perhaps it’s because the long-awaited joint tour with Janelle Monáe is finally on the horizon? “It’s been too long, but I am coming back,” she announced for the second time of the evening. “Trust me.” BY ALEX WATTS
HIGHLIGHT: ‘Lightyears’. LOWLIGHT: Took
the venue a long time until they turned the air-con on, oh sweet relief. CROWD FAVOURITE: Have to ask them, pretty sure they loved it all.
Just a day removed from their set at Splendour In The Grass, Superorganism hit Melbourne’s 170 Russell with a quick yet memorable performance. With their show clocking in at just short of 40 minutes, the group wasted no time. The set consisted of their self-titled debut album in its entirety, with the track ‘Relax’ being the sole exception. Superorganism arrived on stage like a group of Satanists. Clad in multi-coloured rain coats, hoods on, holding up small bells. The collective took their positions and began with one of the singles from their album, ‘It’s All Good’. Primary vocalist Orono Noguchi was nonchalant and chilled as always. Band members Ruby, B and Soul provided backup singing and whimsical choreographed dancing throughout. Superorganism have shaped themselves as a sort of multimedia project. A carefully timed visual display and light show accompanied the band’s performance. Each track featured its own unique edited display, similarly styled to Superorganism’s “digital chaos” music videos. Flying whales, galaxies, auroras, iPhones and talking creatures that sing along were just some of the reoccurring motifs that popped in and out with the music. It came together perfectly and shaped Superorganism’s colourful technological persona. This is not a group concerned with the element of sound exclusively. Performances of ‘Nobody Cares’ and ‘Night Time’ followed, where the backup singers incorporated fruit shaped maracas. Orono turned around to the rest of the band – “cool, nice one guys, let’s play another one”. The rest of them simultaneously gave a thumbs-up and smile. They were starting to look more like an early ‘70s hippie cult. The crowd erupted to tracks ‘SPRORGNSM’ and ‘Everybody Wants to
Be Famous’, featuring a Nintendo 64 themed display. At this point someone in the audience offered Orono their shoe for her to do a shoey from. After reports that Orono protested drinking from a shoe during Superorganism’s set at SITG, fans at 170 Russell were adamant to lure her in. Orono took the fan’s shoe, sat her beer bottle inside of it and drank from it that way. A half shoey…for now. Superorganism closed with fan favourite ‘Something For Your M.I.N.D’, which saw the backup singers use oversized tambourines. Orono picked up a basket of fruit and began throwing pieces into the crowd. Nearly everyone close to the stage put their hands up for some, and Orono started taking orders – “you want an apple or an orange?” As the band finished and took their bows, the crowd continued to press Orono to do a shoey. The fan’s shoe from earlier had been sitting on stage the entire time. Orono picked up the sweaty sneaker, teased and hesitated for a moment, then poured the rest of her beer in and drank it. “Fuck you Melbourne”, she said as she promptly left. For what was a relatively short set, Superorganism made sure to pack it with plenty of treats. It’s clear the band are having the time of their lives coming off their debut release and want to share the fun with their supporters. BY DAVID CLASS
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performance. No bananas in the fruit basket. CROWD FAVOURITE: ‘SPRORGNSM’ and ‘Everybody Wants to Be Famous’. LOWLIGHT:
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Gig Guide Wednesday Jul 25 HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS
The Stragglers The Drunken Poet
Tassie trio The Stragglers are headed to The Drunken Poet for a low-key performance on Wednesday July 25. Fresh from a string of shows around the small island state, they’ll be bringing their ratbag blues and boozy folk tunes to the West Melbourne venue for free from 8pm.
KASSETTE - FEAT: MZRIZK + SLIPPERY SLOPES Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. POSTAL - FEAT: POST PERCY + DJ DAN SAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm.
HIP HOP & R&B DRMNGNOW + DANI SIB + ALLARA + MORE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $12.50.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC
Melbourne four-piece Above All will be hitting up The Rev on Thursday July 26, bringing their Foo Fighters-inspired sound with them. Joined by pop-punk band One Day Kings and powerhouse KÖDA, it’s set to be a big night. It all kicks off at 7pm, for a mere $10 on the door.
WINE CHEESE AND ALL THAT JAZZ FEAT: ADRIAN WHYTE TRIO The Moldy Fig, 7:00pm.
Melbourne nine-piece Echo Drama are taking to The Workers Club on Thursday July 26 to launch their newest single ‘Insanity’. The track is their first offering since 2013, so it’s well worth celebrating. Head on down and give the band a big ol’ congratulations. Snag a ticket for $15 at Oztix, and rock up at 8pm.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ALBERT HAMMOND JR. + CLEWS Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm. $55.00.
CRACKER LA TOUF + MOON ROONEY + THE GROGANS + BAD BANGS Tote
Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm.
DANDECAT + SWERVE & RAHEL + COF Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $7.00. JUMBO MAVIS + HARRIS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
MAGNOLIA - THE SONGS OF JJ CALE Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 7:30pm. $15.00.
MONK INFERNO + JIMMY HARWOOD + PAMELA STREET + SEREIN Workers Club,
Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.
PINK + THE RUBENS Rod Laver Arena,
Melbourne. 7:30pm.
TESS HANNAH + ASHTON TURNER + MONTANA Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.
Cam Gilmour The Moldy Fig
A writer and performer of musical comedy, Cam Gilmour is a touch of Tim Minchin – without the long red hair. His songs are about the ups and downs of life, which make them quite deep, but he throws in a hefty dose of joke-cracking to lighten the mood. Catch him play The Moldy Fig on Thursday July 26 at 9pm, for a night of free entertainment.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK BEN HOWARD Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 7:00pm.
$89.90.
DAVID DONDERO + DUSTY ANASTASSIOU + EMILY ULMAN Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm.
DION HIRINI + DANNY SPENCER Memo
Music Hall, St Kilda. 5:00pm.
GEORGIE CURRIE + WELL INTO WINTER + MATT ORTIZ Evelyn Hotel,
Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $5.00.
JOSHUA HEDLEY + LILLIE MAE Spotted
Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $42.95. KICKASS KARAOKE Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 9:00pm.
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THE BIG GIG - FEAT: JOE FORRESTER + JAMIE MACDOWELL + JADE CURRIE + RACHEL CLARK + CHRIS ALCOMA + SCOOBIE Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. THE STRAGGLERS Drunken Poet, West
Thursday Jul 26
Brunswick. 2:30pm, 7:30pm. $25.00. THE HANDLE BARS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. TIM MITCHELL Murmur Piano Bar, Melbourne. 7:30pm.
Echo Drama The Workers Club
Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Penny Black, Brunswick. 7:30pm. OPEN MIC NIGHT Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6:00pm. PINA Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:00pm. RENATO PAONESSA Catfish, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
303, Northcote. 7:30pm. BOPSTRETCH Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.00. DANNIE BOURNE Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm.
SAMBA ZAMBU + MAXX R + TAX EVASION Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. SKETY - ACAPPELLA SEXTET The Jazzlab,
CECIL TURBINE + JANE MCARTHUR + ZOLTAN FRECSO Gasometer Hotel,
Collingwood. 7:30pm. $5.00.
BOHJASS + JULIEN WILSON GROUP
Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $32.50. DIZZY'S BIG BAND Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 8:00pm. $15.00. ENSEMBLE PEREGRINE Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $39.00. JOHN MONTESANTE DECTET Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $25.00. LOUISA RANKIN QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $20.00.
8:30pm. $10.00.
8:00pm.
OPEN GRAND PIANO NIGHT Compass
Melbourne. 8:00pm.
DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - MUSIC OF MOVIES - FEAT: THE EMILIA QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club,
Above All + more Reverence Hotel
GREG CHAMPION + BRENT PARLANE + ROCKY & THE TWO-BOB MILLIONAIRES Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East.
HIP HOP & R&B CLUB PALISADES Carlton Club, Melbourne
Cbd. 8:00pm.
JAN KEN PON - OPEN MIC & FREESTYLE NIGHT Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Cbd. 8:00pm. $5.00.
NO FRILLS THURSDAYS Laundry Bar,
Fitzroy. 10:00pm.
SYCAMORE SESSIONS - FEAT: FLEXX + JALMAR + SKYE + ANDRE JEMAL + SOTA Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $10.00.
HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS 3181 THURSDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm. D.A.N.C.E - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm.
FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION TICKETS - FEAT: PIG&DAN Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 6:00pm.
GUERNS - FEAT: DJ CAMOV + MAGNETIC LOOPS + WINDTUNNEL + JOSH WAIN + BIG-MAC New Guernica,
Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.
MARA + R HUNTER + BLUETUNG Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm.
COLOURING CATS + MILKBAR COLLECTIVE + RICH YEAH Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.
Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $10.00.
ECHO DRAMA + THE STRANGER SUITE + BELOVE Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $15.00.
FROOT LUIPS + MUDPUNCH + DAYZED Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $10.00.
MARLON BANDO + MEAT + AMPON + GIRL GERMS Woody's Attic Dive, Collingwood.
8:00pm. $5.00.
MATT BRADSHAW Elephant & Wheelbarrow,
Melbourne. 9:30pm.
MICHAEL YULE The Moldy Fig, 7:00pm. MYRIAD DRONE + VIZIER + SLIKNITA Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.
NQR + FRAUDBAND + WINTERNATIONALE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm.
OUTRIGHT + FATALIST + IN TRENCHES + REMOVALIST + TIRED MINDS + BOUNDLESS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.00. PAPER TAPIR + ABBEY ROSE + HOLLOW DECEMBER Boney, Melbourne
Cbd. 7:30pm. $5.00.
STREAKERFEST - FEAT: WHITE VANS + SPIRAL PERM + PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS + GO GET MUM + MORE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm. $10.00.
THE DEAD PHARAOHS + ACE BRICKLAYING + THE MEESEEKS Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 7:30pm. $10.00.
THE SLINGERS + THE OH BALTERS + BAD BANGS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:30pm. THROWBACK - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. TINGY CELESTINO Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8:00pm.
TRULY HOLY - FEAT: RACHEL JAMESON & EDDY DILLON Edinburgh
ROSE CEREMONY - FEAT: NENAGH + SHER + MEGGY + LORI + MORE Hugs &
Castle, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
SIGNAL TO NOISE - FEAT: PETER BLAMEY + JANNAH QUILL + ROBIN FOX + NINA BUCHANAN Howler,
Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. $10.00.
Kisses, Melbourne. 10:00pm.
Brunswick. 8:00pm. $25.00.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ANDREA KELLER TRANSIENTS TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.00.
TURTLE WAVE + FRANJAPAN + FALCON CLUB + MAJAK DOOR John V + STRANGE HARVEST + EMBEDDED FIGURES + CELIAC Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford.
7:30pm. $8.00.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ANDY SWANN Transit, Melbourne Cbd.
6:00pm.
BRIAN EL DORADO & THE TUESDAY PEOPLE Bar Open, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. CARMEN SOUZA Bird's Basement, Melbourne.
8:00pm.
CONSTANTINE XII + EMMA OVENDEN
Brunswick East. 7:00pm.
7:30pm. $29.00.
Labour In Vain, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. JUSTIN YAP BAND 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00. MATT GANIM Murmur Piano Bar, Melbourne. 7:30pm. NATHAN SLATER QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00. SKETY - ACAPPELLA SEXTET The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 7:30pm. $25.00.
TROY MCMILLIN + JOHN MONTESANTE QUINTET The Water Rat
Hotel, South Melbourne. 7:00pm. UNITED VOICES Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS ABOVE ALL + ONE DAY KINGS + KÖDA Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 7:00pm. $10.00. CADILLAC DRIFTERS Musicland, Fawkner.
BEN CARTER Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. HEY MAMMOTH + GEORGIA RODGERS + RAMA JORDON The B.east, HOLLIE MATTHEW Wesley Anne, Northcote. 9:00pm. $10.00.
JAMES MARK Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.
9:00pm.
JOSHUA HEDLEY + LILLIE MAE Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 8:00pm. $35.00.
LUKE PLUMB & THE CIRCUIT Open Studio,
Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00. MIMI GILBERT Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.
MUSICLAND OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm.
$5.00.
OPEN MIC NIGHT Sloth Bar, Footscray.
8:00pm.
PERSONS OF INTEREST Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:00pm.
SLIM DIME Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick.
6:30pm.
Friday Jul 27 JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ALEXANDER NETTELBECK QUARTET Lido Jazz Room, Hawthorn. 8:00pm. $25.00. ALMA ZYGIER QUARTET The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $30.00. ALYSON MURRAY Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $32.50. AMIN PAYNE + HARI SIVANESAN Night Cat, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. $15.00. BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Belleville, Melbourne. 9:00pm. CARMEN SOUZA Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.
CENTRE & THE SOUTH + KING RIVER RISING Open Studio, Northcote. 7:00pm. $10.00. FOREST DISCO FUNDRAISER - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS 303, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00.
JEN SALISBURY & MARK MORAND The Moldy Fig, 7:00pm. PR PROJECT The Moldy Fig, 9:00pm. RENEEDELAY Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. ROD PAINE & FULLTIME LOVERS Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm. SOUTHSIDE SOUL - FEAT: DJ LADY SOUL + DJ HEATA + THE SOUL TWINS + MORE Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin. 8:00pm. $5.00.
THE DANIEL MOUGERMAN QUINTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $25.00.
THE HOTTENTOTS (WITH BOB SEDERGREEN) Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $27.50.
THE OFFTOPICS + THE FIX UPS Brunswick
Mechanics Institute, Brunswick. 7:00pm. $15.00. THE OFFTOPICS Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Brunswick. 6:00pm. $15.00. THE RICHARD BUTLER QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $25.00. VIKA & LINDA BULL + J.R. REYNE Grand Hotel Mornington, Mornington. 8:00pm. $34.70.
HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS 6AM AT THE GARAGE + MOUSSE + CAMOV + BARRY SUNSET + COMMON ROMANCE Hugs & Kisses, Melbourne. 10:00pm. ANTIX/FIORD + DJ LILI JOY + DOAKES + MOUNT MIKE + LUKE LAWRENCE + MORE New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00.
BRIAN FANTANA + JAY RAMON + ROB ANTHONY + BOYBLEWE + FUNKY COL + MEL HALL + MORE Onesixone, Prahran.
10:00pm.
CHILADELPHIA FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS New Guernica, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm.
DJ ERNEY DEE Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9:00pm.
DJ NICHOLAS + VARIOUS ARTISTS Sloth Bar, Footscray. 9:00pm.
DOUBLE O - FEAT: LADY ERICA + DEREK MARTIN + WILL K Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00.
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Carlton Club,
Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.
FOOTPRINT - FEAT: AIRWOLF + MELL HALL + STASI + MONTY MCGAW + STEFANOS MAC + MORE Brown Alley,
Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. $15.00.
FORMATION - FEAT: DONNY + MORE Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.
FRIDAYS - FEAT: WARSAWYER + CLIFTONIA + BEN & LIL + MORE Carlton
Club, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm.
HIGH VOLTAGE - FEAT: RILEY GOWER + DJ TIBA + DIGITAL PLAYGROUND Boney,
Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm.
MI CASA - FEAT: SEAN GRIMES + MOE ALHOA + TIM LIGHT + SILVERSIX + DAMON WALSH Revolver Upstairs, Prahran.
11:45pm.
MORTISVILLE & FRIENDS + INCONTROL Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 9:00pm.
NORTHSIDE - FEAT: DJ JASON + DJ PAUL 24 Moons, Northcote. 9:00pm. $15.00. PEST KONTROL - FEAT: SCOTTY
PESTICIDE + ELLIOT OF MARCO + JAVI MORLEY + RYAN TAYLOR Boney, Melbourne
8:00pm.
SANUKA + UMARIYA + CHAPA Trak Lounge
THE DEAD MAGGIES + THE DRUNKEN POACHERS + WHISKEY DRAM + THE STRAGGLERS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $9.20. THE HOLLOW MAJORS + TRICK GYPSY + SOUND MOUNTAIN Workers Club, Geelong.
Cbd. 10:00pm.
Bar, Toorak. 10:00pm. $50.00. SG LEWIS + BLASKO Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $51.37.
SUNSHINE + TOM EVANS + BETH GRACE + WARSAWYER + KYRO'S BROTHER Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 7:00pm. THREE CREW THROWDOWN FEAT: SCOUTT + T-BONE + DJ N + SWITCHSTATE + STITCH Grumpy's Green,
Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
WONDERLAND LATE NIGHTS - FEAT: SAATSUMA + MARCUS & ISAAC Acmi,
Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. $30.00.
HIP HOP & R&B AFTER HOURS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. HAVANA FRIDAYS - FEAT: MC SEBA + MORE Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. LISTEN - FEAT: AGNES WHEELEN + KATERINA CAPEL + LAY THE MYSTIC + RACERAGE Fitzroy Pinnacle, Fitzroy North. 8:00pm.
MAJID JORDAN 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
PARTY & BULLSHIT FRIDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. RETAYNER + BIGS + SAMMY SCISSORS + JAY TING + PATRICK LUMES Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 8:00pm. $10.00.
RNB FRIDAYS CLUB - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.00.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS A CELEBRATION OF CHRIS CORNELL - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Bendigo Hotel,
Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00. ACTION SAM Elephant & Wheelbarrow, Melbourne. 11:00pm. AERIALS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00. AUTO-MASH DJS Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. BURIED FEATHER + PHLO Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. CAPTAIN SPALDING BAND Customs House Hotel, Williamstown. 8:00pm.
CHAPEL STREET SOCIAL CLUB - FEAT: PHATO A MANO + NAMN + MATT RADOVICH Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm. CLOSET - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 10:00pm. $15.00.
DEGREES OF SEPARATION + RIFF RAIDERS + MOONSHIFTER + EAT THE DAMN ORANGE Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 9:00pm. $10.00.
DYLANESQUE + DJ JONO ZWART Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:30pm. $25.00.
FANG - BLEAK MIDWINTER BALL FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Platform One, Melbourne.
9:00pm.
FURNACE & THE FUNDAMENTALS Max
Watt's, Melbourne. 8:00pm. $40.30.
GEORGE TRIMMER BAND Royal Hotel, Essendon. 10:00pm.
KINEMATIC Red Betty, Brunswick. 8:00pm. LAVA LAKES + THE HOT SPRINGS + MADELINE LEMAN + WASTED SUN Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $10.00.
NO STAIRWAY Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm.
$10.00.
PARTY ROCK Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm.
$10.00.
SWEATER CURSE + CANDY + SPIT Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.
8:00pm. $7.15.
THE IVORY ELEPHANT + COASTBUSTERS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.
A GYA NI OHI BILLO TIME - FEAT: KANWAR + PARMA + DEEP + KARAN Trak
Lilydale. 6:00pm. $10.00.
BIRD CONFERENCE Wesley Anne, Northcote.
Thornbury. 8:00pm. $14.80.
BOB SEDERGREEN & FRIENDS Lido Jazz
THE PARTY ANIMALS Hysteria Lounge, THE THIN WHITE UKES The Croxton, THERE'S A LOT OF IT GOIN' AROUND - FEAT: HANK WOOD &THE HAMMERHEADS + VANILLA POPPERS + STRAIGHTJACKET NATION + GELD + MORE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 6:00pm. $34.70. TOEHIDER + TROLDHAUGEN + THE IANS + COMEDIER Workers Club, Fitzroy.
8:00pm. $20.00.
WEST SIDE STORY - PERFORMED LIVE TO FILM Hamer Hall, Southbank. 7:30pm. $85.00. WHAT’S ON PRESENTS - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS + VARIOUS DJS Prince
Public Bar, St Kilda . 9:00pm.
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE BAR BIRTHDAY BASH - FEAT: WHITE SUMMER + WINTER MOON + BRENDAN & ESTELLE (FROM ECHO DEL TUSKER) + THE CIGARRILLOS + MORE Whole Lotta Love,
Brunswick East. 7:00pm.
YEAH DON’T CARE + PUBLIC HIGH + BAD BATCH + DEARTH + WILD CITY Woody's Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:00pm.
YOU WILL BE FOUND - FEAT: PETER RUTHERFORD + HEATHER FLETCHER + VARIOUS ARTISTS Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. 7:00pm. $49.00.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK AMIE GRISOLD Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 6:00pm.
BEN MASTWYK & HIS MILLIONS Gem Bar, Collingwood. 8:00pm.
DANE BLACKLOCK & THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER The B.east, Brunswick East. 9:00pm. DANIEL WAYNE SPENCER Catfish, Fitzroy.
EDDIE NUARDO + HONEYMOON BRIDGE Some Velvet Morning, Clifton Hill. 8:00pm. $15.00.
HONKYTONK ROCKERS Pascoe Vale Rsl,
Pascoe Vale. 8:00pm. $10.00. JUKEBOY EMMETT Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 8:30pm. JULIA JOHNSON Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $15.00. LUKE YEOWARD Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm.
OSBORNE WINTHER VALVE - FEAT: DVOŘÁK PIANO TRIO + BRAHMS PIANO TRIO Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $54.00.
STEPHEN GRADY Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.
THE TURNER BROWN BAND + ALISON FERRIER Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 9:00pm. $28.12.
TOM BROOKS DUO Compass Pizza, Brunswick
7:00pm. $15.30.
SLY WITHERS + PHIL WOLFENDALE + BAREFOOT BOWLS CLUB Yah Yah's, Fitzroy.
CLAUDIA JONES + CHINA BEACH
Belleville, Melbourne. 10:00pm. DJ MAMA DISQUO Wesley Anne, Northcote. 9:00pm. DJ THE KNAVE Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 9:00pm. DR CRASK & HIS SWINGIN' ELIXIR Clifton Hill Brew Pub, Clifton Hill. 9:00pm. ELLE T & THE DOCTOR The Moldy Fig, 7:00pm. FEM BELLING QUINTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $32.50. GATSBY'S VINTAGE JAZZ BAND Open Studio, Northcote. 5:30pm. $10.00. GEORGIA BROOKS SWINGTET Open Studio, Northcote. 2:30pm. $10.00. HERMETO MAGNÉTICO The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $30.00. HOT CLUB SWING Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 6:30pm. $32.50.
JAMES MORRISON & KATE CEBERANO
Hamer Hall, Southbank. 8:00pm. $59.00. LA NUIT BLANCHE Union Hotel (brunswick), Brunswick. 5:00pm. NELSON RUFATT The Moldy Fig, 9:00pm. OLIVIA CHINDAMO Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $32.50. QUINN KNIGHT QUINTET Bar Open, Fitzroy. 6:30pm. SHANTY TOWN Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.
SHOMEOPATHY + THE CB3 + MORE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.
SPYNDRIFT Open Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm.
PRESS CLUB + MOANING LISA + INTELLECTUALS Northcote Social Club,
9:30pm.
Room, Hawthorn. 8:00pm. $25.00. CARMEN SOUZA Bird's Basement, Melbourne. 7:30pm. $29.00.
Open, Fitzroy. 6:30pm.
DEVIL GOAT FAMILY STRING BAND Bar
Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 6:00pm.
RATHEAD + ZOMBITCHES + JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS + SPAWN Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. REWIND 80S Royal Hotel (essendon), Essendon.
6:00pm.
12:45pm.
DELSINKI Basement Discs, Melbourne Cbd.
POPROCKS + DR PHIL Toff In Town,
Northcote. 8:30pm.
Lounge Bar, Toorak. 9:00pm.
SLOW GRIND FEVER - FEAT: RICHIE1250 + MOHAIR SLIM + PIERRE BARONI + JIM DE LA HARPE Bar Open,
9:00pm.
East. 8:00pm.
Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC
8:30pm.
PINK + THE RUBENS Rod Laver Arena,
Melbourne. 7:30pm.
BIG DANCING SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. 9:00pm. ELECTRIC DREAMS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9:30pm. $20.00. KHOKOLAT KOATED SATURDAYS FEAT: DAMION DE SILVA + DURMY + MORE Khokolat Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION Z-STAR TRINITY + EMMA WALL & THE URBAN FOLK Baha Tacos & Tapas Bar, Rye.
Saturday Jul 28 HIP HOP & R&B ALIA RECORDS LABEL LAUNCH - FEAT: PANIA + KALI + DANIEL ELIA + DILARA + GRADI Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm.
$7.00.
Fitzroy. 10:00pm. $12.00.
$10.00.
THE ARTIE STYLES BAND Catfish, Fitzroy.
9:00pm.
THE BADLOVES + JACOBS RUN Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 8:00pm. $28.00. THE KING LOUIE COLLECTIVE + PPB LATE NIGHT DJS Prince Public Bar, St Kilda .
8:00pm.
THE MAGICAL MARMALADE MACHINE Royal Hotel, Mornington. 8:00pm.
THE MARK FITZGIBBON TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.
THE RONNY FERELLA QUARTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm.
THE ROOKIES The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 11:00pm. WEATHERBOARD HOUSE + TOM CARTOONIST + TSB 303, Northcote. 3:30pm.
$5.00.
HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS ACID SLICE 4 - FEAT: MITTONS SYNDROME + BITING EYE + DYLAB + C:1 Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. BOOGS + BRIAN FANTANA + JPA + RYAN HAYNES + JACKSON FOSTER + SAMMY DALE Tramp, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. CUPIDS CUT Fox Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. EAT THE BEAT - FEAT: AVES VOLARE + MATTEO FREYRIE + ETWAS + MATT RADOVICH + MORE New Guernica, Melbourne
Cbd. 10:00pm. $10.00.
GAS - FEAT: KYMAERA + ENTROPE + VIXEN Red Betty, Brunswick. 7:00pm. HOMEBASE 2.0 - FEAT: KODIAK KID +
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HOUSE PARTY - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Sloth Bar, Footscray. 7:00pm. JANK FACQUES Carlton Club, Melbourne Cbd. 11:45pm.
LAURA JEAN + GREGOR + TIME FOR DREAMS Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. MADAM X + RANSOM + LOTUS MOONCHILD + LAILA SAKINI + MORE
Hey Mammoth The B.East
Catch this all-girl acoustic trio launch their first ever single ‘Beverly Hills Polo Club’ at Lygon Street burger institute, The B.East, on Thursday July 26. The Geelong ladies will have you laughing along with their witty lyricism, as they sing the story of a particularly posh polo club. It’s a free event too, leaving you with extra money for a bev. Kicks off at 7pm.
Buried Feather The Post Office Hotel
Local acid-rockers Buried Feather will be giving fans a sneak preview of tracks from their upcoming album, Cloudberry Dreamshakeout, set for release later this year. With a Europe tour in the works, the guys are keen to test out their material live at home before taking it overseas. They’ll hit The Post Office Hotel on Friday July 27, with free entry and a 9pm start. Get on it.
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 10:00pm. $20.00.
MOLLY - FEAT: HEATH RENATA + JDG + ELIZA BRAYSHAW + ZAC BERETTA + MORE La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 9:30pm. $20.00.
MYTHOLOGY - FEAT: EMILY ROSEMAN + INGRID + RYAN BERKLEY + GRIFFIN + J HOOKWAY Boney,
Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
PONY SATURDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS La Di Da, Melbourne Cbd. 10:00pm. PRIMER - FEAT: MATT TYRELL + REV LON + ROBBIE NINE-0 + CASH + FREDDY GARDENS + ALEXANDER ETAH Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 11:30pm. RAW WAX / SUB COMMITTEE + JESS ZAMMIT + REV LON + RAW WAX + DJ KEEP CUP Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $5.00.
SAHAR Z + RICH CURTIS + DOPPEL HANDSDOWN + MORE Seven Nightclub,
South Melbourne. 8:00pm. $30.00. SAM KIDEL Ian Potter Museum Of Art, Parkville. 6:00pm.
SEENSOUND - FEAT: MEGAN KENNY + BRIGID BURKE + CISSI TSANG + ALICE BENNETT + MORE Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm.
SNACK ATTACK WITH DJ 2P Elephant &
This 19-year-old muso may be young, but he knows a thing or two about performing onstage. Sean “JukeBoy” Emmett hails from a small town called Kiama in New South Wales, and will be bringing his smooth mixture of roots and blues to The Drunken Poet on Friday July 27. As always, the show is free, with doors opening at 8.30pm.
Whole Lotta Love Birthday Bash Whole Lotta Love
Whole Lotta Love is throwing a threeday birthday bash, which kicks off Friday July 27 at 6pm. There’s a ripper lineup of acts on the schedule, including Sordid Ordeal, Winter Moon, Jemma Nicole and White Summer, to name a few. The whole weekend comes with free entry, so keep tabs on their Facebook page for set times.
Although he’s best known as a drummer (currently for hip hop duo Deathbeat), this is your chance to catch Melbourne’s Steve Tyssen performing tracks from his solo endeavors. Earlier this year he released a ten-track album which was written in ten days – the fourth addition to his list of solo records. Catch him at Charles Weston on Friday July 27 for this free show at 6.30pm. 40 BEAT.COM.AU
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7:30pm. $17.64.
LANEOUS + BASTARD AMBER The B.east, Brunswick East. 8:00pm.
LEGS ELECTRIC + BLACK ACES + ROCKIN' VOLTS Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar, North Melbourne. 8:00pm. $10.00.
MASKETTA FALL + WE SET SIGNALS + STEADFAST + SIXTEEN DAYS Royal
Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $20.00.
MORTIIS + REAPER + KOLLAPS + GREYTOMB + MILITARY POSITION Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $36.75.
NAT VAZER + ED REED & THE ADULT FICTION + HOWLITE Old Bar, Fitzroy. 4:00pm.
NEW WAR + JARROD QUARRELL + THE ANCIENTS Northcote Social Club, Northcote. 8:00pm. $15.00.
NO EXIT - THE AUSTRALIAN ANGELS TRIBUTE Hysteria Lounge, Lilydale. 6:00pm. $25.00.
PATRIZIA & THE GROOVE Ascot Vale Hotel,
Ascot Vale. 8:30pm.
PETE MURRAY Commercial Hotel (sth
Morang), Morang South. 8:00pm. $50.00. PINK + THE RUBENS Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. 7:30pm. PUTA MADRE BROTHERS John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 8:00pm. $20.00. SHOUT AT THE DEVIL Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 8:00pm. $30.00. SNOWY + TINKS + TAM VANTAGE Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $5.00.
6:00pm. $10.00.
TAPE/OFF + LIZARD QUEEN + LIFE STRIKE + MORE Gasometer Hotel,
Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $15.00.
SUSAN SCHUPPLI Ian Potter Museum Of Art,
Collingwood. 7:30pm. $10.00.
THE CELESTIAL GATHERING - FEAT: AEYEM + BROWNBEAR + CALY JANDRO + HAFNER + MORE 24 Moons,
Hall, St Kilda. 7:00pm. $35.00.
TOFF CLUB - FEAT: LORD HANS DC
$10.00.
Northcote. 10:00pm. $15.00.
Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 11:00pm.
TOP GIRL - FEAT: KAMO + SHELLEY + DAWS + TOP GIRL DJS Section 8, Melbourne
Cbd. 5:00pm.
UNICORNS - FEAT: JACK WILLIAM WILDE + RUBY SLIPPERS + CHASE PARADISE + BENI LOLA + INCONTROL Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS - FEAT: SIMON PAPARO + FRANCES CASTLEY + PAUL MASON & CHARLIE HEART Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1:00pm. $20.00. AC/DSHE - FEAT: AERIALS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $15.00.
BEN SMITH BAND Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy.
9:30pm.
BUSH FEST FUNDRAISER - FEAT: PORPOISE SPIT + HEARTS & ROCKETS + ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH + SCRATCH MATCH + DEAD END + DJ YES Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $10.00. CANDY & THE DEAD + ROCKAWAY BITCH Woody's Attic Dive, Collingwood. 8:00pm. EMILEE SOUTH Gem Bar, Collingwood.
9:00pm.
Steve Tyssen Charles Weston
East. 8:00pm.
SOUTHERN RIVER BAND + IMMIGRANT UNION + PHAEDO Workers
Parkville. 6:00pm.
FLUFF + REDRO REDRIGUEZ & HIS INNER DEMONS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd. 1:00pm.
GOOD FOR WEDNESDAY + THE DIECASTS + ALL HOPE REMAINS Workers Club, Geelong. 8:00pm. $10.00.
INXSIVE + TEMPERAMENTAL - THE DIVINYLS SHOW Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $20.00.
JUNGLE CUFFS + THE MIYAGIS + ORANGE ORANGE Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $10.00.
K-MART WARRIORS + THE DEAD
GEORGIE CURRIE & JAYDEN MICHAEL DUNNE Compass Pizza, Brunswick
Footscray. 8:30pm. $10.00.
KITTYSCRATCH + DAISY + RICEWINE + DEZ + TOM WALKER & THE SICK INDIVIDUALS Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
Wheelbarrow, Melbourne. 10:00pm.
SOOKI SATURDAYS - FEAT: THICK AS THIEVES + MORE Sooki Lounge, Belgrave.
JukeBoy Emmett The Drunken Poet
MAGGIES + QUINTON TREMBATH + THE DEAD PEASANTS Reverence Hotel,
THE BASHEVIS SINGERS Memo Music THE OUTDOOR TYPE + BEN WRIGHT SMITH Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 8:00pm. THE RIPCHORDS Keilor East Rsl, 7:30pm. THERE'S A LOT OF IT GOIN' AROUND - FEAT: HANK WOOD &THE HAMMERHEADS + THE DAKCAS + HYDROMEDUA + POWER + CIVIC + MORE Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 6:00pm. $34.70. TIME TO SHINE 2018 - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Arts Centre, Melbourne. 2:00pm, 7:30pm. $40.00.
TUMBLEWEED + EVEN + THE ELECTRIC GUITARS The Croxton, Thornbury.
JAMES ELLIS & THE JEALOUS GUYS + CANYON CALLERS + EMMA-BEE DANCE CLASS Spotted Mallard, Brunswick.
JOYCE YANG Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:00pm. $50.00. KRAKEN FOLK SESSIONS Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 3:00pm. MOOSEJAW RIFLE CLUB Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 9:00pm. SOUTHBOUND SNAKE CHARMERS
Pistol Pete's Food N Blues, Geelong. 9:30pm. ST. AUGUSTINE + LUKE DEVILLE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 2:00pm. $5.00. STEVE TYSSEN Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm. THE GLORIOUS NORTH Union Hotel, Brunswick. 9:00pm. THE SKA VENDORS Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. VELVET ARCHERS Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne. 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm.
Sunday Jul 29 HIP HOP & R&B DEJA VU SUNDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Co., Southbank. 9:00pm. HOT FUDGE SUNDAYS - FEAT: D'FRO + ILRESPONCE + MORE Lucky Coq, Windsor. 3:00pm.
HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS CHANGELINGS + COLOURWAVES + COCO BASILICO Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.
8:30pm. $10.00.
DAY SPA - CIRCUS FREAKSHOW FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Pawn & Co, South Yarra. 12:00am. $25.00.
GOLD HAUS - FEAT: EMILY ROSEMAN + MARLEY SWAIN + PHRASE + RUBES + WILLEM Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood.
4:00pm. $5.00.
LAURA JEAN + BABY + SUI ZHEN Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $24.19.
SUNDAY SOIRÉE - FEAT: ANYO + MATT RADOVICH + NO NAME NATH + LISTER COORAY & NIKKO + CAESIUM Section 8, Melbourne Cbd. 4:00pm.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ALL DAY FRITZ Open Studio, Northcote. 3:00pm.
BALKAN BRASS - FEAT: OPA! BATO + OPA SEKO Farouk's Olive, Thornbury. 7:30pm.
7:00pm. $34.70.
$10.00.
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. $10.00.
BIG BAND FREQUENCY Spotted Mallard,
$85.00.
BOOGALICIOUS Bar Open, Fitzroy. 6:00pm. CARMEN SOUZA Bird's Basement, Melbourne.
VULGAR BORN + THE VELVET ADDICTION + SOCIETY OF BEGGARS WEST SIDE STORY - PERFORMED LIVE TO FILM Hamer Hall, Southbank. 1:00pm.
BARBOD VALADI Dizzy's Jazz Club, Richmond. 7:30pm.
Brunswick. 4:00pm.
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE BAR BIRTHDAY BASH - FEAT: A GAZILLION ANGRY MEXICANS + AUSTRALIAN KINGSWOOD FACTORY + SORDID ORDEAL + EATER OF THE SKY + MORE
7:30pm. $29.00.
Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 6:00pm.
ESTEE BIG BAND Wesley Anne, Northcote.
YOU WILL BE FOUND - FEAT: PETER RUTHERFORD + HEATHER FLETCHER + VARIOUS ARTISTS Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. 7:00pm. $49.00.
ZEOLITE + XENOBIOTIC + ANNIHILIST + MUNT666 + AME NOIRE Reverence
Hotel, Footscray. 7:30pm. $10.00.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ANDY SWANN Transit, Melbourne Cbd.
5:30pm.
BENAUD TRIO Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 3:00pm, 6:00pm. $39.00. BRIAN CAMPEAU Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick. 5:00pm. EATEN BY DOGS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm.
DR CRASK & HIS SWINGIN’ ELIXIR Dan
O'connell Hotel, Carlton. 4:00pm.
EAMON DILWORTH QUINTET The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $20.00.
3:00pm. $10.00.
FORZA ITALIA SHOWBAND Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 7:00pm. $28.89.
GOSPEL SUNDAYS - FEAT: ANA WINANS + JOSHUA TAVARES + FRANCISCO TAVARES Howler, Brunswick. 2:00pm.
JESSE I Transit, Melbourne Cbd. 5:00pm. QUARTER STREET Night Cat, Fitzroy. 7:00pm.
$10.00.
SOUL STATION Open Studio, Northcote.
5:30pm.
THE 'JOHNNY CAN'T DANCE' CAJUN BAND Catfish, Fitzroy. 5:00pm. THE BAR AT BUENA VISTA - THE GRANDFATHERS OF CUBAN MUSIC Hamer Hall, Southbank. 8:00pm. $59.00.
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DJ Mama Disquo Wesley Anne
With a history in radio presenting and record collecting, DJ Mama Disquo knows a thing or two about spinning tracks. She’ll be hitting up Wesley Anne on Saturday July 28, bestowing attendees with an eclectic mix of soul, funk, dub, psych-rock, reggae and more. Head on down at 9pm for a free night of grooving.
Legs Electric Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar
‘70s inspired rock chicks Legs Electric are currently touring their new EP Two Sides, and are making a pit stop into Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on Saturday July 28 along the way. With local bands Black Aces and Rockin Volts along for the Melbourne show, it’s going to be a big night of heavyhitting tunes. The doors open at 8pm with a small, $10 cover charge.
Sunday Jams Barton Fink
Spend your Sunday arvo soaking up the sounds of blues, jazz, soul and funk at Barton Fink’s Sunday Jams this Sunday July 29. This week’s rotating roster of artists features Alex Fidel on drums, Tony Corsetti on bass, Caleb Fortuin with keys, Paddy Cautela on the guitar, plus Mercedes Curiosa and Pina Tuteri delivering the vocals. It’s open to anyone and totally free, so if you feel like having a crack on stage you can put your name down for next week. Kicks off at 4pm.
$25.00.
THE BRIDGE - FEAT: SPYNDRIFT + GEMMA TULLY & ADE ISHS Open Studio, Northcote. 2:30pm. $10.00.
VENTO-PIPA + JESSE WITNEY Open
Studio, Northcote. 8:30pm. $10.00.
VIKA & LINDA BULL + JAIME ROBBIE REYNE Memo Music Hall, St Kilda. 3:00pm.
$30.00.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS
$10.00.
BILLY MILLER Caravan Music Club, Bentleigh East. 2:30pm. $23.00. CHASE CITY Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 2:00am.
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Melbourne. 6:30pm.
Brunswick East. 5:30pm.
4:00pm.
HIP HOP & R&B SO IN2 U - FEAT: VARIOUS ARTISTS Ferdydurke, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. THE LYRICAL Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm. $10.00.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS CLONE OF TOM TOM TUESDAY FEAT: WATERFALL PERSON + DIVA FINGER + ROGUE WAVS Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm.
CREME DE LA FEMME - FEAT: FOREVER RENTER + BAD BANGS + LENA Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00. DIRTY RATS + VALLEY KING Cherry Bar,
MICHAEL MEEKING & THE LOST SOULS Standard Hotel, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. OPELOUSAS Cherry Bar, Melbourne Cbd.
Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
ROY PAYNE'S HILLBILLY BOP SAFARI
Tote Hotel, Collingwood. 7:00pm.
3:00pm.
MARTIN FRAWLEY + THE STROPPIES MYLK + WAX JAX & THE MIDNIGHT SNAX + UVA URSI Gasometer Hotel,
DECLAN FLOREZ + PANIA + DANIEL ELIA Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15.00. FEEL THE LOVE - MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CONCERT - FEAT: THE WINTERFRIENDS + GREG STEPS + JANE CAMERON + THE PHOSPHENES + MORE Wickers Club - Elsternwick Park Sports
Collingwood. 7:00pm. $5.00.
GOPHER BROKE - FEAT: QUINTON TREMBATH + JUST ASTA + GUTTERS GRR + JACOB THOMAS + ERIN WATKINS Last Chance Rock And Roll Bar,
THE STRAGGLERS The B.east, Brunswick
$8.00.
Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $9.23.
Club, Brighton. 4:05pm. $15.00.
North Melbourne. 7:00pm. HIJAZZ Post Office Hotel, Coburg. 4:30pm. JVG GUITAR METHOD Union Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.
KONG KORD + SUNKEN SEA + LEISURE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 8:00pm. $10.00.
MURPHY'S HARDWARE Labour In Vain,
Fitzroy. 5:00pm.
NOTHING BUT THIEVES + PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS
Forum Theatre, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. OPEN/MIC JAM NIGHTS Musicland, Fawkner. 7:00pm. PRESS CLUB + MOANING LISA Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $15.00. SEAN M WHELAN + KATE LUCAS 303, Northcote. 7:00pm. THE ORIGINAL DUO 170 Russell, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm. $33.74.
THE SOCKETTES + RHIA TARANTO + ALICE & HEATHER Bar Open, Fitzroy. 8:30pm.
East. 4:00pm.
TOBIAS HENGEVELD + THE MANNY FOX HANGMAN'S CLUB Old Bar, Fitzroy.
4:00pm.
TURBO + JOYCE PRESCHER Compass
Pizza, Brunswick East. 6:00pm.
Monday Jul 30 HIP HOP & R&B KILLER HERTZ + MORE Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $5.00.
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ANDREA KELLER'S FIVE BELOW The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $15.00.
THE DARYL MCKENZIE JAZZ ORCHESTRA (WITH MICHELLE NICOLLE) Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $30.00.
INDIE, ROCK, POP, METAL, PUNK & COVERS BAD BANGS + FULL FLOWER MOON BAND + SLEDGEHAMMER + THE FILLMORE BROTHERS Old Bar, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.00.
VISTA 400 + DEATH OF ART + HEDRON + TO AN END Workers Club,
CAM GILMOUR 303, Northcote. 7:00pm. $5.00. MONDAY NIGHT MASS - FEAT: TELEKENET + BITUMEN + POLISH + HEXTAPE Northcote Social Club, Northcote.
WE SET SIGNALS + BEYOND ROYAL + ONE MORE WEEKEND + BELL PARK
NIEUW MONDAYS - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:00pm. $3.00.
Wrangler Studios, Footscray. 2:00pm. $18.40.
Tuesday nights are usually uneventful, but they don’t have to be. Head to The Gaso this week to catch Melbourne four-piece Mylk, Uva Ursi and Wax Jax and The Midnight Snax for a pre-humpday boogie. Doors open at 7pm, and it’ll only set you back a measly $5.
KIM WHEELER Drunken Poet, West
Tuesday Jul 31
Gem Bar, Collingwood. 7:00pm. SIME NUGENT Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 4:00pm. THE DETONATORS Royal Hotel, Mornington. 3:00pm.
Fitzroy. 1:00pm. $5.00.
Mylk + more The Gasometer Hotel
Northcote. 6:00pm.
MAC SPRINGS Edinburgh Castle, Brunswick.
Collingwood. 5:00pm.
Collingwood. 6:00pm. $8.00.
Bad Bangs are back baby, launching their new single ‘Other Side’ at Old Bar on Monday July 30. Come check out the garage rockers, who’ll be supported by Full Flower Moon Band, Sledgehammer and The Fillmore Brothers. What better way to kick off your week? Starts at 7pm, with $10 entry on the door.
Kilda . 4:00pm.
JOE GUITON & THE SUICIDE TUESDAYS Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 4:00pm. JONATHAN DAVID SHAW Wesley Anne,
B.B. & THE BLIPS + NASHO + PHOTOGENIC + THE UV RACE + VAMPIRE John Curtin Hotel, Carlton. 3:00pm.
MASSACRE OF INNOCENCE + FRONTIER SEASON + SEDDON + CHASING THE VOID Bendigo Hotel,
Bad Bangs Old Bar
CHLOË VIOLETTE - FEAT: CHLOE VIOLETTE 303, Northcote. 4:00pm. $10.00. ELWOOD BLUES CLUB Prince Public Bar, St
LOST IN LOUISVILLE Lomond Hotel,
6:00pm. $10.00.
Make sure to catch Melbourne band Mac Springs at Edinburgh Castle for a laid-back weekend sesh this Sunday July 29. The trio will be setting up in the beer garden, delivering vocal harmonies, diverse songwriting and tight arrangements to soothe your hangover, or get you ready for the week ahead. Head on down at 4pm for an arvo of free tunes.
Hotel, Fitzroy. 4:00pm.
A+ + SPIT + CENTAUR LYNX Tote Hotel,
KÜNTSQUÄD + MURDERBALLS + HAND OF FEAR + SLACK ATTACK + I HAVE A GOAT Tote Hotel, Collingwood.
Mac Springs Edinburgh Castle
SPECIAL Sooki Lounge, Belgrave. 6:00pm. CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE Rainbow
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE BAR BIRTHDAY BASH - FEAT: LEGS ELECTRIC + AIMEE FRANCIS + JEMMA NICOLE + TH/EF + MORE Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 2:00pm.
YOU WILL BE FOUND - FEAT: PETER RUTHERFORD + HEATHER FLETCHER + VARIOUS ARTISTS Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. 4:00pm. $49.00.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS - FEAT: MICHELLE GARDINER + PAIGE SPIERS + PAIGE SMITH Customs House Hotel,
Williamstown. 2:00pm.
ALISON FORBES + SALLY-ANNE WHITTEN Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 3:00pm. ANNA SCIONTI Union Hotel, Brunswick.
8:00pm.
HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS STRUGGLE - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Lucky Coq, Windsor. 9:00pm.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK CHARLES JENKINS Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.
8:00pm.
DAVID DONDERO + SUSIE SCURRY Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 7:30pm. $10.00.
EARS WIDE OPEN - SIEGFRIED IDYLL - FEAT: MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Melbourne Recital Centre,
Southbank. 6:30pm. $35.00.
NOCTURNAL FEVER - WOMEN OF SIN - FEAT: DIAMONDS & THE BLUES
3:30pm.
Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $34.00. QUARTZ Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $39.00.
Hotel, Fitzroy. 2:00pm. $5.00.
$10.00.
ARLO HARLEY + WILLIAMS + WILKINSON & NIGHT + MAREYA Evelyn BANDBOOZLED - OPEN MIC BAND
ROBERT JOHNSON TRIBUTE SHOW FEAT: BOADZ Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm.
READY TO RISE - FEAT: OLIVIA MEG + DAISY SAMPSON + TYRANTS + FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS + EARL GREY BREAKFAST TEA + IVY STREEP Boney,
JAZZ, SOUL, FUNK, LATIN & WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE DENSITY Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 6:00pm. $39.00. GIANNI MARINUCCI TRIO The Jazzlab, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $20.00.
NOW. HERE. THIS - FEAT: BLUME + LØGØ + ELLE SHIMADA + MOSES CARR Toff In Town, Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $10.00.
THE SKELLINGTONS + QUADRIFID Open Studio, Northcote. 8:00pm. $12.00.
UNCOMFORTABLE SCIENCE - FEAT: LACHLAN MITCHELL + MORE Boney, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
HOUSE, ELECTRO, TRANCE & CLUB NIGHTS DUMPLINGS 'N' MASSAGE - FEAT: DJ MZRIZK Horse Bazaar, Melbourne Cbd. 6:00pm. HOSPO INDUSTRY NIGHT - FEAT: VARIOUS DJS Sloth Bar, Footscray. 7:00pm. OCEANWATTERS + PROSPECT + ARON Workers Club, Fitzroy. 7:30pm. $10.00.
ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ BLUES/FOLK HIGH BINDER + POCKET DEEP Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 7:00pm.
IRISH SESSION Lomond Hotel, Brunswick
East. 8:00pm.
NOCTURNAL FEVER - WOMEN OF SIN - FEAT: DIAMONDS & THE BLUES Butterfly Club, Melbourne Cbd. 8:30pm. $34.00.
PIANO KARAOKE WITH LISA CRAWLEY Compass Pizza, Brunswick East. 7:30pm.
REVOLVER RETURNS - OPEN MIC NIGHT Revolver Upstairs, Prahran. 7:00pm. THE MAC ROBERTSON GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank. 7:30pm. $20.00.
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