FRASER A. GORMAN By Lachlan Bryan
Fraser A. Gorman might look like a young Bob Dylan, but at least on debut album Slow Gum he sounds a little more like a young Lou Reed. Gorman has been quietly making a name for himself in Melbourne for a handful of years now, his name popping up in all the right places and his two previous releases, 7 inch Book of Love and the Fraser A. Gorman EP garnering praise from all the right people. Those who’ve been following the meteoric rise of Courtney Barnett (see pages 6-7) might take particular notice of Gorman. Fraser is signed to Milk! Records, the independent label started by Barnett back in 2012 to release her debut EP I’ve Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris. Gorman’s lyrics may be inward-looking, but his voice is raggedly uplifting and his band sounds genuinely joyous. It’s music for folks that miss the chaotic, indulgent but extremely pop-savvy sounds of the early 70s – and are also a little partial to the fashion sense. Victorians can get a taste of Fraser A. Gorman at his upcoming album launch shows at The Gasometer Hotel in Collingwood on Friday 17 July and The Barwon Club in Geelong on Friday 24 July.
HIT Productions
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AUSTRALIA DAY
Choreography by Rafael Bonachela, Alexander Ekman and Larissa McGowan
Saturday 15 August, 8pm
Thursday 27 August, 8pm
“10/10 – Sydney Dance Company has never looked stronger, sexier or more playful than in this thrilling triple bill.” Sun-Herald
Warning: Includes strobe lighting, smoke machine and coarse language.
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Tickets: Member $40, Full $51, Conc $47, U30 $30, Group 10+ $42 Duration: 105 minutes, incl. interval Advanced / Open Dance Workshop 14 August, 5pm | Ages: 16+ years | $15
WHAT’S ON
Photograph: Peter Greig
Sydney Dance Company
The Australia Day committee is gearing up to put on the town’s biggest party – but will the day be fair dinkum after all? A thoroughly modern ripper of a comedy written and directed by Jonathan Biggins. Warning: Contains strong language and adult themes. Recommended 15+ years.
Tickets: Member $43, Full $48, Conc $45, U30 $30, Group 10+ $45 Duration: 120 minutes, including interval
03 9784 1060 thefac.com.au Tickets:
Principal Theatre Partner Frankston Arts Centre is a Business Unit of Frankston City Council
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