Death Cab for Cutie have announced their Australian sideshows and here they are:
14 July - Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC , $45 + bf To purchase tickets, click here.
15 July - Home (Rebel Rebel) Cockle Bay Wharf, NSW, To purchase please
visit the following ticket outlets: Rebel Rebel Faster Louder In the Mix Moshtix
17 July - Governor Hindmarsh, SA, $45 + bf ,Click here to purchase tickets.
18 July - Metropolis Fremantle, WA, $45 + bf, To purchase tickets click here.
20 July - The Zoo, Fortitude Valley, QLD, $45 + bf, To purchase tickets, click here.
Supports are still TBA.
Here is Expo' 86 from their album Transatlanticism.
Download Expo' 86
Rebel Rebel are really reeling in huge acts, so expect to see something big every saturday night without the trashy whores that usually invade that place. The punks are reclaiming ground. Here's the line up so far:
06 May - The Liars and the Shout Out Louds w/ supports Snowman, The Valentinos and Mercy Arms (Opening Night, so expect this to be sold out by then)
13 May - Crazy Penis, Spot and Pivot
20 May - Princess Superstar, JD Samson (Le Tigre) DJ set, Teenager, Theatre of Disco
27 May - Diamond Nights, Special International Guests TBA, Hell City Glamours, The Glass Age
15 July - Death Cab for Cutie, and more TBA.
Tickets are all from $31-47 are available here: Rebel Rebel Faster Louder In the Mix Moshtix
On other tour news ...
The beautiful Clare Bowditch is hitting a town near you in June, with supports: Dan Kelly & the Alpha Males. Clare will also play at Splendor.
Thursday 22 June - Karova Lounge, Ballarat, VIC, $15 (presale) - $18 (at door)
Friday 23 June - Fowlers Live, Adelaide, SA, $18 (presale) - $23 (at door)
Saturday 24 June - Republic Bar and Cafe, North Hobart, TAS, $15 (presale) - $18 (at door)
Thursday 29 June - Heritage Hotel, Bulli, NSW, $15 (presale) - $18 (at door)
Friday 30 June - Northern Star Hotel, Hamilton, NSW, $15 (presale) - $18 (at door)
Saturday 1 July - Gaelic Theatre, Surry Hills, NSW, $18 (presale) - $23 (at door)
Sunday 2 July - Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery, Lyneham, ACT, $20 (presale) - $25 (at door)
Thursday 6 July - Ruby's Lounge, Belgrave, VIC, $15 (presale) - $18 (at door)
Friday 7 July - Lounge, Moorooduc, VIC, $18 (presale) - $23 (at door)
Saturday 8 July - The Corner Hotel, Richmond, VIC, $18 (presale) - $23 (at door)
Thursday 13 July - Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany, WA, $20
Friday 14 July - Rosemount Hotel, North Perth, WA, $18 (presale) - $23 (at door)
Saturday 15 July - Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle, WA, $18 (presale) - $23 (at door)
By: Ro | 27 April 2006 at 10:09 | | 
It as if this year couldn't be any better, the 2006 lineup for Splendor in the Grass has been announced today and as Big Kev would say, "I'm Excited!" At the moment the first acts to be confirmed are Sonic Youth, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Scissor Sisters, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, The Grates, The Presets and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs! This can only mean one thing ... sideshow alley is gonna be buzzing again.
Currently, the Presets and the Grates have confirmed Australian shows before then and here they are:
The Grates with The Panda Band and I Heart Hiroshima:
28 April - The Corner Hotel, VIC, Sold out
29 April - UniBar, Adelaide University, SA, Sold out
3 May - Uni Bar, ANU, ACT
4 May - Uni Bar, Wollongong University, NSW, $12 (member) - $15
5 May - Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Sold out
6 May - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle West, NSW
10 May - Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW, $17.50
11 May - Coolangatta Hotel, QLD, $15
12 May - Tivoli Cabaret and Bar, Fortitude Valley, QLD
14 May - Sol Bar, Coolum Beach, QLD
The Grates are also supporting (probably the biggest act this year) The Arctic Monkeys on:
30 July -Metro City, Northbridge, WA, $64.35 (+ bf)
1 August - Thebarton Theatre, Torrensville, SA, $57.90 (+ bf)
2-3 August - Palace Nightclub, St Kilda, VIC, Sold out
5-6 August - The Arena, Fortitude Valley, QLD, Sold out
8-9 August - Enmore Theatre, NSW, Sold out
The Presets w/ numerous other DJs:
25 May - w/ Snowman, The Belle Ends, The Government DJs andModular DJs @ Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle, WA, $18 (+ bf)
26 May - w/ Snowman, EZ AZ, Silkie Krusher & the Sex, Van She DJs, DJ Kim, Turbosaurus, Dom, Modular DJs @ Bakery, Northbridge, WA, $20 (+ bf)
27 May - w/ Artax Mission, Louis, DJ Kim, Modular DJs @ Fowlers Live, Adelaide, SA, $20 (+ bf)
28 May - w/ Chromeo, Damage, Goebles DJs, Modular DJs @ Mona Vale Hotel, NSW, $18 (+ bf)
1 June - w/ Digitalism, Riot in Belgium, Cut Copy DJs, DJ Kim, Tony Avalanches, Modular DJs @ Prince of Wales, Bandroom, St Kilda, VIC, $30 (+ bf)
2 June - w/Digitalism, Hancock Basement, DJ Kim, Milkbar Nick, Mikah Freeman, Modular DJs @ Refectory, ANU, Canberra City, ACT, $18 (+ bf)
3 June - w/ Digitalism, Riot in Belgium, Dangerous Dan, Jaime Doom, DJ Kim, Modular DJs @ The Forum Theatre, Moore Park, NSW, $25 (+ bf)
8 June - w/ Digitalism, Kato, Kid Ka$h, Modular DJs @ Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle West, NSW, $18 (+ bf)
9 June - w/ Digitalism, Modular DJs @ Tivoli Cabaret and Bar, Fortitude Valley, QLD, $25 (+ bf)
10 June - w/ Digitalism, Damage, Goebles DJs, Modular DJs @ Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW, $18 (+ bf)
Just waiting for sideshows to be announced for the bands with the word yeah in their name.
By: Ro | 26 April 2006 at 19:32 | |
I should be at the Great Escape right now, but I'm not. However, I am still having fun, thanks to a bottle of wine and my favourite family/friend person who i know all my life.
Looking for something to do this week? Everyone should see Xiu Xiu (above) no reason needed. Well overwhelmed with international acts (see below):
17/04
The Mountain Goats, Death Mattel 8pm, Annandale Hotel, $33 (+ bf)
18/04
Tristan Prettyman, Carus, @Newtown, $30 (+ bf)
20/04
Beth Orton, 8.15pm, Enmore Theatre, $74
Xiu Xiu, Because Of Ghosts @ Hopetoun Hotel, $20 (+ bf)
21/04
Birds of Tokyo, Switchkicker, Flood the City 8pm, Metro Theatre, Transit Lounge, $12
Darren Hanlon @Newtown, $15 (+ bf)
Iron On, Wallspace, The Vandas @ Sandringham Hotel, Newtown, $8
Martha Wainwright, @ the Metro Theatre, Sold Out
22/04
Starky 8pm, Spectrum, Darlinghurst, $10
By: Ro | 16 April 2006 at 19:00 | |
Vals Therme (on the right), Originally uploaded by archigab To my fellow architecture students, those that have to design bathhouses, here's something to ponder about - a trip to Zumthor's Vals Therme in Switzerland. It would only cost US $250, presuming that's only accomodation, not entry into the baths. For more info see the link. If only ...
By: Ro | 09 April 2006 at 21:46 | |
Photos from Barneys Cremaster Series While flicking though numerous sites, Sydney has now got a decent architectural blog.
gravestmor is almost is an online equivalent to that of
Metropolis is to NYC. Anyway it directed me to a
trailer of what looks like an art piece for
MOMA or something. Starring Bjork and
Matthew Barney, two very unique artists and together form the stars in
Apple have numerous
trailors to have a look at.
By: Ro | at 14:20 | |
Before we boogie down to what's in and around ol' Sydney town, why isn't the Stones gig sold out?
The answer may well and truly be because:
(a) It's at Telstra Stadium, which is HUGE, and the acoustics ... aren't that great.
(b) The sale of tickets were a month before the gig. That and for a good seat in that darn stadium, you're looking at around the $150 mark.
(c) there are better things to do on a Tuesday night.
(d) all of the above.
12/04
Sigur Ros 8pm, @ Enmore Theatre, SOLD OUT.
13/04
The Beautiful Girls 7pm, @ Manning Bar, USYD
Damien Marley, Femi Kuti 8pm, @ Enmore Theatre, $74 (+ bf)
Hawksley Workman, Andy Clockwise 8pm, @ The Vanguard, $20
Clare Bowditch (she's supporting the guy who sings you're beautiful, you're beautiful, ... ) Hordern Pavilion, $78.75 (+ bf)
14/04
The Darkness, After The Fall @ The Big Top at Luna Park, Milsons Point, NSW, $71.50
Zeke, The Blacklist, Jed Whitey @ Empire Hotel, Annandale
And to no surprise, the Arctic Monkeys gig at the Enmore was sold out in MINUTES. They are however announcing a 2nd show.
By: Ro | 08 April 2006 at 14:55 | |
Here we go for this week's gigs:
6/04
Decoder Ring, Fourplay 7pm, Manning Bar (USYD)
7/04
The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Damn Arms 8pm, Annandale Hotel,$39.60 (+ bf)
The Casanovas, The Model School 8.30pm, Hopetoun Hotel, $15
Riff Random, The Mercy Arms, Teenagers in Tokyo 8pm, Spectrum, $10
8/04
Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, Cross Bred Mongrels, Roundhouse, $22 (+ bf) all ages
Here's one for those still lovin' their classic rock
Hotel California: The Eagles Tribute 9pm, The Basement, $22 (+ bf)
The most hyped-up band is coming to Oz and NZ. So to all the
Arctic Monkeys followers: THE TIX FOR THEIR SHOWS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY (7 APR). And any music buff would know that these would be the hottest tickets in town and that all of their gigs will sell out.
On another front, the
Yeah Yeah Yeahs album
Show Your Bones, would have to be my music highlight so far, this year. Notable songs wouls be Dudley (which sounds almost like a nusery rhyme melody), Way Out and Honeybear (I can see this track being played in Indie clubs. And you can dance to this song as well!).
And ...
I have joined the
Gibson Les Paul realm - it's almost heaven, but it's the realm where you feel like pulling off a Jimmy Page solo or one of Slash's riffs. It's a guitar that infects and inspires you that it becomes a material marriage - you just don't want to put it down. Here is more info at Gibson's
site. For some strange reason, music shops like
Allens and
Music City Sydney are dropping their prices for
Gibson (and
Fender) guitars. SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT! I certainly did.
By: Ro | 04 April 2006 at 20:19 | |
