Q&A
GIG GUIDE
B CARDAMONE How do you feel Melbourne Music Bank will best benefit your goals? It would provide me with opportunities that were never available due to lack of funds and lack of knowledge. If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I’m going to say Madison Square Garden and put that into the universe. If you are headlining a show at Madison Square Garden, your music must be doing alright. What do you love the most about making music? It’s like a different way of conversing. Who is your favourite music artist and why? Amy Winehouse, every word she sang and note she played was true.
BLISTER FESTIVAL
IMOGEN SPENDLOVE
THE FAUVES
HARTS Karova Lounge, Ballarat. 8:30pm. $25.00.
THE MANE EVENT - FEAT: THE VAUDEVILLE SMASH + DEEP
MORE Fox Hotel (collingwood), Collingwood. 8:30pm.
HEAVY & HAMMERED II - FEAT: AYA AYA + BASKET OF
STREET SOUL + NICK BARKER & THE HEARTACHE STATE + MORE
ALLYSHA JOY Charles Weston Hotel, Brunswick. 6:30pm.
MAMMOTHS + BLACK JESUS + MORE Tote Hotel,
Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong. 12:30pm. $28.60.
AMARILLO + AYLEEN O’HANLON + RICH DAVIES + ANTHONY
C H A PE L O FF C H A PE L After her debut at the Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Imogen Spendlove has continued to prove that age isn’t always a barrier. Aged at a young 16 years, Spendlove has already attracted a fan base of over 8000 subscribers and 7.5 million hits on YouTube. See what all the fuss is about when she brings the sass to Chapel Off Chapel on Saturday October 8. Tickets via the venue.
T H E WO R K E R S C LU B The Fauves are celebrating the 20th anniversary of album Future Spa this year, so on Saturday October 8 they’ll be playing the masterpiece in full at The Workers Club. The original cassette included classics like Dogs Are The Best People and Self Abuser, which have achieved a rare, cult status. Enjoy a slice of rock history from 8.30pm. Tickets on sale now through the venue.
THE E VE LYN The Evelyn is turning it up on Saturday October 8 for the Blister Festival ± a celebration of sweet, sweet metal. The second instalment has seen the lineup explode with an additional ten acts, which includes Dreadnaught, Mason, Envenomed, Truth Corroded, Annihilist and stacks more. Tickets are $20 on the door at 6pm.
THE FOX SOUNDTRACK - FEAT: ELLIE YOUNG + JOSIE SMART +
Why do you think it is so difficult to break into the international music circuit? I actually think it’s easier today. In the past you had to have a major label backing you to be heard. Now anybody with a computer can be heard.
Collingwood. 3:00pm. $21.45.
THE SCREAMING JETS Gateway Hotel, 8:00pm.
ATKINSON & THE RUNNING MATES Bella Union Bar, Carlton.
I WANNA BE ADORED - FEAT: KIDS AT MIDNIGHT Stone Hotel,
UFOMAMMUT + MONOLORD Max Watt's, Melbourne. 8:00pm.
8:30pm. $12.00.
Fitzroy. 9:00pm.
$65.30.
BRIAN HOGAN Drunken Poet, West Melbourne. 3:00pm.
How do you perceive the music industry today? It’s evolved so much that the old methods have almost become extinct. The internet has put power back into the artist’s hands.
INVISIBLE THREADS + LEVITATING CHURCHES Post Office
ANDREA KELLER TRIO Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 8:00pm.
CHRIS WILSON & SHANE O© MARA Caravan Music Club,
Hotel, Coburg. 6:00pm.
DR CRASK & HIS SWINGING ELIXIR The Luwow, Fitzroy.
Oakleigh. 8:00pm. $23.00.
JUNIOR FICTION + THE GIRL FRIDAS + PISS FACTORY + PEARL
8:00pm.
DAVIES WEST Wesley Anne, Northcote. 8:00pm. $10.00.
BAY Grace Darling Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm.
HAYDEN MITT QUINTET Uptown Jazz Cafe, Fitzroy. 6:00pm.
HEY GRINGO Retreat Hotel, Brunswick. 5:00pm.
LOCALLES + SMOKE RINGS + CROSSFIRE HURRICANE Yah Yah's,
JACKIE BORNSTEIN + TWO GUITARS Open Studio, Northcote.
JAMES KENYON + BRENDAN WELCH + SLOW DANCER Toff In
What sort of impact are you hoping your music will make on listeners/other music artists in the world? I want to inspire people and send them to a magical place, which is the same impact my favourite artists have on me. B CARDAMONE is a finalist in Melbourne Music Bank 2016. Head to bankofmelbourne. com.au/melbmusicbank/ to cast your vote.
Fitzroy. 8:00pm. $11.44.
5:00pm. $10.00.
Town, Melbourne Cbd. 7:30pm. $12.00.
MAYDAY PARADE Arrow On Swanston (clean Comedy Hub),
KATCHAFIRE Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights.
JOHN ST. PEETERS Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury. 7:00pm.
Carlton. 8:00pm.
8:00pm.
PANDORAS - FEAT: KIRSTY WEBECK + DJ KINKY + DJ BOOTS
LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank.
Reverence Hotel, Footscray. 7:00pm. $20.00.
2:00pm. $69.00.
PSEUDO ECHO + NO STAIRWAY Musicland, Fawkner. 7:30pm. $25.00.
KAIRO
RETROMAX Ascot Vale Hotel, Ascot Vale. 8:00pm.
JOE MUNGOVAN & REILLY FITZALAN
TH E GRAC E DA R LI NG H OT E L The Grace Darling are hosting two singer/songwriters for a double headline show on Saturday October 8. The indie side of things will be taken care of by Joe Mungovan, with Byron Bay’s Reilly Fitzalan taking the reins for the alt-folk. Doors swing open for all at 8pm.
TEN THOUSAND
CHER RY BAR If you’re yet to see Melbourne psych-rockers Ten Thousand, now is the time to get enlightened. On Saturday October 8 they’re storming into Cherry Bar, set to stun punters with yet another loud and raucous show. They’ll be joined by furry friends With All The Animals and Bear The Mammoth. Doors 6pm, tickets $12.
DISCO PUPPETS + THE BRAVES + BIG VOLCANO + TERROR
T H E B.E A S T Kairo ± meaning peace in the Mandiko language ± are bringing the rich flavours of Senegalese sounds to The B.East on Saturday October 8. Through a fusion of Afro beat, reggae, jazz and traditional West African rhythms, Kairo share the beating heart of mother Africa through music. Enjoy free music from 9.30pm.
LOOP LOUNGE SATURDAYS - FEAT: DJ TROPICAL BREEZE Loop, Melbourne Cbd. 9:00pm.
KINGFISHA
N ORTHCOTE SOCI AL CLUB Reggae fans rejoice ± Kingfisha are in town with their new album Offered It Up. Saturday October 8 will see the outfit shaking a few tail feathers down at Northcote Social Club. Expect plenty of bass, dub and party times. Supports are local dub collective Kooyeh and reggae soul outfit Dub Princess. Doors 8.30pm, tickets $20.
ROLLING STONE LIVE LODGE - FEAT: DRAUGHT DODGERS + THE
MICHELLE NICOLLE QUARTET Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne
CASANOVAS + KIT WARHURST Workers Club, Fitzroy. 1:00pm.
Cbd. 8:30pm. $25.00.
$10.00.
MIRIAM WAKS + JOE RUBERTO TRIO Bennetts Lane Jazz Club,
$65.00.
ROLLING STONE LIVE LODGE - FEAT: THE FAUVES + THE
Melbourne Cbd. 8:00pm. $25.00.
KARAOKE WITH ZOE Customs House Hotel, Williamstown.
FAVOURITE GAME Workers Club, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $25.00.
PHILA PARA Prince Public Bar, St Kilda . 6:00pm.
9:00pm.
SATURDAYS ROCK - FEAT: RIFFINERY Royal Hotel (essendon),
QUARTER STREET Open Studio, Northcote. 9:00pm. $10.00.
KINKY FRIEDMAN + NELSON + LITTLE JEWFORD + MICKEY
Essendon. 10:00pm.
RENEE GEYER Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick. 8:00pm.
RAPHAEL St Kilda Memo, St Kilda. 8:00pm. $47.00.
SNIVINTS FEST - FEAT: BLUE BALLS + UDDER UBDUCTEES +
$33.00.
MARSHALL OKELL & THE PRIDE Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy.
AUSTRALIAN KINGSWOOD FACTOR + MORE Brunswick Hotel,
SHIMMY SHIMMY #8 - FEAT: MOHAIR SLIM + LADY BLADES +
9:30pm.
Brunswick. 12:00pm.
MORE Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood. 9:00pm. $10.00.
MOONSHIFTER + COLD RED MUTE + COSA NOSTRA + BRUFIELD
NULLIUS + THE DEVOURS Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood.
SPIKE THE RIVER + AARON & MEGAN & CAT Old Bar, Fitzroy.
SÍNCOPA Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne Cbd. 7:00pm.
Whole Lotta Love, Brunswick East. 8:00pm. $10.00.
7:00pm.
3:00pm.
$20.00.
MOOSEJAW RIFLE CLUB Drunken Poet, West Melbourne.
DON HILLMAN© S SECRET BEACH Acorn On Forest, The Basin.
TEETH & TONGUE + GABRIELLA COHEN + TIME FOR DREAMS + DJ
SKYROKU Bar Open, Fitzroy. 5:00pm.
9:00pm.
7:30pm.
JEANIE Howler, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $20.00.
DRIVETIME COMMUTE + DISASTERS + UNCLE GEEZER +
TELEGRAM Yah Yah's, Fitzroy. 2:00pm.
SCOTT DARLOW + ABBEY STONE Penny Black, Brunswick.
HEADLOPPER + MORE Mr Boogie Man Bar, Abbottsford.
THE BADLOVES Satellite Lounge, Wheelers Hill. 8:00pm.
9:00pm.
4:00pm. $5.00.
THE BELAFONTES + LORIKEET + WILD MEADOWS + FURLONG
SELKI Wesley Anne, Northcote. 6:00pm.
ELLIE GOULDING Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. 7:30pm.
Old Bar, Fitzroy. 8:30pm. $10.00.
STEVE BOYD© S RUM REVERIE Catfish, Fitzroy. 9:00pm.
$86.35.
SNIVINTZ FEST
STU THOMAS PARADOX + WINTER SUN Tago Mago, Thornbury.
EMMA LOUISE + FRACTURES + GRETTA RAY Corner Hotel, Richmond. 8:00pm.
THE LOVE SLAPS
TAGO M AGO Tago Mago has got some frisky bands in store for your listening pleasure on Saturday October 8. The Love Slaps will be headlining the night, joined by The Crackwhores and Ute Root. It’s safe to say you’ll either be thrilled or offended, but at least it’ll be one to remember. Slide on in nice and early at 4pm. BEAT MAGAZINE PAGE 36
TH E B RU NS WI C K H OT E L The Brunswick Hotel are going all out with Snivintz Fest ± a huge day of music to suit every kind of taste bud. Not one, but two kinds of nuts will be on offer thanks to Blue Balls and The Balls. Joining them are some equally ballsy acts in the form of Udder Ubductees, Australian Kingswood Factory, Stoned to Death, Jerkbeast, Wing Attack Plan, Sexgrimes, Maniaxe, Three Quarter Beast, Beyond Contempt, The Fckups and more. It’s free entry, so lock it in for Saturday October 8 starting at 11.30am.
OCEAN ALLEY Baha Tacos & Tapas Bar, Rye. 7:00pm.
TEETH & TONGUE
H OWLE R Teeth & Tongue will take a bite out of Howler on Saturday October 8, as part of the tour for their newest release Give Up On Your Health. Known for combining everything from garage to disco, from folk to pop, Teeth & Tongue are sure to give you something to chew on. Tickets available via Moshtix, with doors at 8pm.
MELBOURNE’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE GIG GUIDE
9:00pm. $10.00.
THE VACANT LOT + RED RED KROVVY + WHIPPER + THE SHIFTERS Yarra Hotel, Abbotsford. 8:00pm. $10.00. THEM RUMBLIN© BONES + KATE ALEXANDER BAND Spotted Mallard, Brunswick. 8:00pm. $7.00.
WAS E. JAMES BAND Lomond Hotel, Brunswick East. 9:30pm.