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By: Ro | 22 July 2006 at 16:01 | |

Higher! Higher! Higher!

If you haven't heard of the Grates by now, I think it's about time you did. The backdrop of friday nights show was nostalgic of a 5th year old's birthday party, balloons and all (but without the cake). Pae was quite the gymnast, kangaroo, performer and vocalist that night. The enthusiasm and energy reminded me of the duracell bunny, or maybe it was those animal noises. It shows when you've been touring with We Are Scientists, the Go! Team and Sleater-Kinney (just to name a few). I remember a somewhat sedate Pae and a sick Alana, the last time I caught them and boy, have they come far. Photos from friday night are here:

By: Ro | 07 May 2006 at 18:51 | |

Death Cab

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 | |

(In a carny voice) Step Right Up.

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 | |

Yay! for Seven days!

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):

By: Ro | 16 April 2006 at 19:00 | |