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STAR WARS TRIVIA
USE THE FORCE
You turned your brain to ‘Doh’ with their Simpsons trivia and cried for ‘Serenity now!’ during the Seinfeld edition. Now, Man Vs Bear trivia is back at Black Bear Lodge and giving you a chance to save the universe – or at the very least enjoy some midweek glory and drink specials – with their Star Wars trivia edition. Presented by Nick Banner, all questions will be answered on 11 Feb from 7pm. Register now and guarantee your team’s spot by heading to info@manvsbeartrivia.
THEIR OWN MEN
Local strummers Bandito Folk have ambled into the new year with a video for latest single Don’t Wanna Be Like You, a highlight from recent EP The Embankment, and they’re going to celebrate the work with their first show for 2014 at Black Bear Lodge, Thursday night. Adding to the occasion will be grand rock’n’roll types Drawn From Bees, not to mention the solo sounds of Dollar Bar bloke Dale Peachey. Get your tickets now via Oztix.
PAYNTING THE SKY
Fresh off tour dates with Aussie rock legends Icehouse, Michael Paynter is set to headline at Black Bear Lodge, 12 Feb, the prolific songwriter bringing his power-pop rock to the fore in celebration of forthcoming release, Weary Stars, which is set to land on 31 Jan. Having been on the road for the previous seven years, Paynter enthuses that he can’t wait for people to hear “the sweat, the tears, the failures, the wonderful experiences, the trial and the victories put into 12 great songs”. Be a part of the evening – purchase your ticket through Oztix for $18.
CHECKING IN ONCE MORE Following the postponement of their 2013 tour that was scheduled for October, Martha Davis & The Motels are set to thank all their loyal fans in style, with the Californian group – fresh from performing at iconic LA venue Whiskey A Go Go’s 50th anniversary – capping off their Australian run of dates at New Globe Theatre, 19 Mar. Head to Tombowler for tickets, with special meet and greet VIP packs also available.
GLISTENING ROCK
Brisbane blues favourites Transvaal Diamond Syndicate get a bit edgy and agitated if they’re away from the stage longer than a week; that’s why the trio are returning to their natural habitat of the road, bringing with them loud blues-rock in large servings. But these dates carry a bit more gravitas, with the group excited to finally be launching their long-awaited debut album, full of four years’ worth of blood, sweat and beers. Catch them at Lennox Hotel, Lennox Head, 7 Mar and as a part of Mojo Burning Festival, New Globe Theatre, 15 Mar.
Full of fire and fury, alt-rock trio Postblue are gearing up to release their debut fulllength I Hope They’re Praying For Me – partly inspired by a series of strange religious dreams guitarist/vocalist Riley McEvoy endured – and they’ve just been announced as the main support on the upcoming Luca Brasi tour. They join the Taswegians at Crowbar, 22 Mar and The Lab, 23 Mar (all ages).
LOOKING FORWARDS, LOOKING BACK
Written during and inspired by recent travels, Scattered Reflections is the fourth record from Melbourne songwriter Lior, an album that sees the 38-year-old finding more freedom with his craft and joy in his music. Hear these gorgeous tracks for the very first time when Lior performs with full-band on 6 Mar, Old Museum.
LEAVE IT TO THE LADIES Visiting our city for one weekend next month, The Dames are making their time north count, playing Queen Street Mall 21 Feb from 5pm and 22 Feb from noon, before heading to the Brisbane Powerhouse for a Sunday session, 23 Feb from 3pm. The duo – made up of Coral Snakes player Clare Moore and Kaye Louise Patterson – have just put a record together of “west coast sci-fi pop”, whatever that means. We’re sure it’s class though, so get along!
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CULT FOLLOWING
SKREAM
SKREAMADELICA
One-third of British titans Magnetic Man and one of the forefathers of dubstep as we know it, Skream is a legendary geezer, and returns to Australia for a run of headline club dates. Currently dabbling with a whole heap of new sounds – disco included – Oliver ‘Skream’ Jones will be bringing the noise of south London to the forefront when he plays Bowler Bar, 21 Feb.