LIVE
2 - 8 JUNE 2011 live@drumperth.com.au
VOLTAIRE TWINS
ANIMAL INSTINCTS After a manic 12 months that saw their debut EP Cabin Fever explode on US college radio, a trip to New York and multiple Australian tours, Voltaire Twins return with their new single Animalia. They launch it and accompanying video Saturday 20 August with special guests Usurper Of Modern Medicine, Seams, Lily Rossen and Rex Monsoon. $15 from 8pm, with free copies of the single and video available.
RICHIE BRANSON
INDIGO KIDS
Original three-piece retro rockers The Branson Tramps take to the Rosemount Hotel stage Friday 19 August to launch their EP Thermo Sonic, supported by The Volcanics, The Old Croak and The Strobes. The EP manages to capture the diverse sound of the band across five tracks.
New-wave kids Place Of Indigo are back with some new tracks and a new line-up, playing The Bird Friday 19 August. The four-piece construct danceable indie rock songs with distinctive vocals and emotive instincts. They’re supported by Bastian’s Happy Flight and The Shallows. $10 from 8pm.
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The musical culmination of four creative forces, Engine Of Reason take in a range of eclectic styles, varying tempos and contrasting moods. They’ll be trying Thursday 18 August, at The Shed’s Uncovered original local music night, free from 7.30pm.
Kicking off at 7pm for a measly $5, Who What Wednesdays is on again at new home The Bird. CoolPerthNights brings you a line-up of rad performers including Reilly & Chris (7pm), New Erotic (7.50pm), BugHunt (8.40pm) and No Deadlines (9.30pm).
EURO CAFÉ Performing a sophisticated blend of bohemian jazz, originals and Euro-café favourites will be Trio Alegra & The Velvettes, launching their latest EP The Twilight Sessions. Join Eddie Staszak on accordian, Laura Mitchell on violin and Corrine Brokken on double bass, as they combine with the luscious three part harmonies of The Velvettes.
HURRICANE FIGHTER PLANE
HURRICANE FIGHTERS Forming a little over a year ago, Hurricane Fighter Plane are set to release their debut self-titled EP Saturday 20 August 2011 for all to hear. The launch party is going down Ya Ya’s, with the lads performing the EP live in its entirety, plus many other catchy upbeat favourites. They’re supported by folk-popsters Goodnight Tiger, with resident DJs Steed & Agent 85 filling the gaps for $10 from 8pm. Free EP on entry.
CIRCUS IN TOWN R’n’B/classical/soul/psych-rockers Sonpsilo Circus are lunching their new EP at The Bird, with support from desert rockers Puck, who’s raucous riffs kick-off the evening’s proceedings, followed by the fury and passion of grunge/blues trio The Love Junkies. The show starts at 8pm, $10.
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BELLES WILL RING
BELLES WILL RING FROM: Blue Mountains/Sydney, NSW Your sound: Semi-narrative modern folk-rock with scary reverbs and lots of harmonies and echoey guitars. Band’s name comes from? Liam’s imagination. Around since: The winter of 2005. Band’s worst gig ever and why? I think we’ve successfully erased the memory of our worst gig ever. But I’m pretty sure it would have been somewhere in the latter part of 2008. That was a dark time for the band. Band’s best gig ever and why? Our album launch at Good God last month. We hadn’t played that well in years, and the fans were really into it. Plus I think the music’s the best it’s ever been now, and that’s really satisfying to feel onstage. Best achievement? Crystal Theatre. If you could travel back to any gig in history which would it be and why? November 25 1976, Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco to see The Band’s Last Waltz. A lot of people would have died happily after that night. Fave hangover cure? Nurofen Plus, Irish Breakfast tea and Guitar Man by Bread. Fave Perth bands? The Blackeyed Susans, The Triffids, The Scientists, Tame Impala, and The Stems. Fave bands from your state? Rand & Holland, Caitlin Park, Knievel, The Holy Soul and Melodie Nelson. Biggest bands you’ve supported? Pulp, Broken Social Scene and Death Cab For Cutie. Our ultimate groupie would be…incredibly sweet but really, really annoying. Fame for your band would mean…having a “jukebox musical” made from our songs and funded by Cameron MacIntosh. So not sure how appealing fame really is. Any members play in other bands? We all play in other bands. Liam, Lauren and Joe are in Sister Jane, I’m in The Maple Trail. Liam and I often play guitars in other people’s bands too. Any releases out? Mood Patterns (LP, 2007); Broader Than Broadway (EP, 2008); and Crystal Theatre (LP, 2011) Any releases on their way? We’re planning a special surprise Christmas release, and a new album in 2012. More info: belleswillring.com. Next gigs: Leader Cheetah Tour: Wednesday 24 August, Boulevard Tavern, Joondalup; Thursday 25, Prince Of Wales, Bunbury; Friday 26, Amplifier, Perth; Saturday 27, Mojo’s, North Fremantle 34 • THE DRUM MEDIA 18 AUGUST 2011
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