VOODOO LOUNGE
INDI BAR
Saturday, January 21, local indie rock staples Sugar Army are set to charm their audience with a handful of new material and a brand spanking new five piece line-up. On Sunday, January 20, Gold Coast-based world music band A French Butler Called Smith will win over local music fans with their energetic Gyspy folk tunes – it’s always a dance off with these lads, so bring your dancing shoes.
MUSTANG BAR
Combining a shared passion for full-tilt boogie, heavy psychedelia and classic rock‘n’roll, Datura pull no punches when it comes to delivering a sound heavy on riffage and decibel cracking volume. With influences ranging from Sunbury-era Aztecs and Lobby Lloyd’s Coloured Balls to Fleetwood Mac and Yardbirds, you can expect a four-to-the-floor assault on both ears and speakers this Thursday, January 19.
THE ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB
Remember the movie Old School? Well this Friday, January 20, you can catch all the messy action live and in-person at the Voodoo Lounge’s Rock‘n’Roll KY Jelly Wrestling Championships. Instead of using the traditionally favored frozen jelly, competitors will be coated in KY Jelly, liberally applied by the “Official Greasers”. The girls will go at it hammer and tongs and every rule of lady-like behaviour soon goes out the door (along with what vestiges of clothing they ever possessed).
YA YA’S
Local psych-rockers The Witness will join forces with post-funksters Stereoflower and alt-rockers Antelope this Saturday, January 21, for an epic evening of original live music at Ya Ya’s. After the bands have finished strutting their stuff, The Saturday Night Social continues with The Kings of Cheese set to slip on some dance floor classics which will have you dancing the night away. Entry is $8 on the door.
MOJO’S BAR
A huge week at the Ellington kicks off with the launch of local contemporary guitarist Rick Webster’s new album tonight, Wednesday, January 18. Then, having made a great impact on the UK music scene in recent years, Grant Windsor (UK) is back for an exclusive show on Thursday, January 19. Finishing the week off in style, Analisa Bell is set to charm jazz lovers with Strange Fruit, a Billie Holiday tribute show, on Sunday, January 22. Check out ellingtonjazzclub.com.au for the weekly show schedule.
On Friday, January 20, Gold Coast-based world music band A French Butler Called Smith will take to the stage to showcase tunes from their recently released EP Eating Crow. Mojo’s is giving away two double passes to two lucky lovers of people called Smith, email mojos@coolperthnights.com with “Eating Butlers” in the subject line to win. Also, weekly Mojo’s nights scheduled for this week include Wide Open Mic Night on Monday, January 23, and Fremantle Blues and Roots Club Night on tonight, Wednesday, January 18.
THE SHACK
BRASS MONKEY
The Brass Monkey will be putting on one hell of a party come Australia Day Eve (Wednesday, January 25). Come down and enjoy the free event, which will feature an “Aussie Made” fashion show, cool giveaways, live entertainment, $15 rump steaks and $7.50 Kopparberg Ciders. On Australia Day, the Triple J hottest 100 will be counting down from 11am so get down quick to secure a seat and soak up the awesome Aussie atmosphere.
PADDO
Tonight, Wednesday, January 18, the Paddington Ale House’s Paddo POW sees John Prosser, Hostile Little Face and Still Frame Mind taking the stage. Tunes kick off at 8pm and entry is free.
A new and exciting bar called The Shack has opened at 418 Murray Street, Perth. A live and vibrant bar, it’s blue lighting and drop-down projector screen play a range of music from all eras. An awesome selection of food and drinks are also on offer, with unique fruit cocktails served in their own fruit shells, $7 beer, wine and spirits all day and fresh gourmet burgers and salads all made onsite to order, with specially blended herb chips to die for. The Shack has a very unique feel to it and a laidback atmosphere – simply put it “brings the beach to the city”.You’ll also find entertainment most nights - Tuesday night comedy with live comedians, Thursday caters for backpackers; Friday and Saturday are always a full house and new Sunday sessions are set to feature live shows and entertainment. So come on down and celebrate “a toast to the coast” with the fine folks from The Shack.
SUNNY SUNDAYS The Left Bank Sunday, January 15, 2012 The sun shines brighter at the Left Bank on Sunday afternoon when punters gather to wind down their weekend before the dreaded working week. As the sea breeze blows in, the Left Bank is the perfect place to catch up with friends with a bevy or two. Make the Left Bank your Sunday session destination.
Bianca & Megan
Mairead & Stephen
Sam & Jackie
Sam & Katie
Monique, Wayne & Sophie
Photographs by Matt Jelonek
Pip, Chloe & Ash
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