Gigs in all states This Month:
Tuesday 2 October
The Forum (Melbourne)
Wednesday 3 October
The Forum (Melbourne)
Thursday 4 October
Soundlounge @ Currumbin RSL (Gold Coast)
James Hotel (Launceston)
122 York Street LAUNCESTON Tickets $13 + bf from the venue, Mojo Music &
www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 8pm
Anu Bar (Canberra)
Cambridge Hotel (Newcastle)
Peninsula Lounge (Melbourne)
Hippo Lounge Bar (Canberra)
Support from special friend PJ Wolf. For any details on this show contact staff at the designated venue.
The Loft (Warnambool)
Celebrating the release of their latest single When We Lost Faith In Everyone (Especially Middle Aged People) from their J Award nominated album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, The Vasco Era team up with Sydney 2 piece blues rock explosion The Fumes for a 24 date national tour.
Thebarton Theatre (Adelaide)
Friday 5 October
IWAKI Audiotorium (Melbourne)
The Oxford Art Factory (Sydney)
Dooley's Hotel (Brisbane)
Q Music *Big Sound* Independent Music and Showcase summit 2008. The Andi and George Band are heading up to meet more musicians and friends in tropical QLD!
The Nash (Richmond)
Free entry
Jive Bar (Adelaide)
Celebrating the release of their latest single When We Lost Faith In Everyone (Especially Middle Aged People) from their J Award nominated album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, The Vasco Era team up with Sydney 2 piece blues rock explosion The Fumes for a 24 date national tour.
Northcote Social Club (Melbourne)
The Tivoli (Fortitude Valley)
Republic Bar (Hobart)
www.republicbar.com 299 Elizabeth St, NORTH HOBART Tickets $20 + bf from the venue (03) 6234 6954 & www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 8pm
The Heritage Hotel (Woolongong)
Jive Bar (Adelaide)
Saturday 6 October
The Oxford Art Factory (Sydney)
The Palais (Hepburn Springs)
The Wesley Anne (Northcote)
Description:A intimate special solo show at a cute little venue not far from the shire! 250 high st, Northcote. w/ special guest - Austin. Tix $6 at door.
Governor Hindmarsh (Hindmarsh)
www.thegov.com.au 59 Port Rd HINDMARSH Tickets $20 + bf from The Gov (08) 8340 0744 www.thegov.com.au Venue Tix (08) 8225 8888 www.venuetix.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 8pm
The Northern Star Hotel (Newcastle)
Great Northern Hotel (Byron Bay)
Jive Bar (Adelaide)
Celebrating the release of their latest single When We Lost Faith In Everyone (Especially Middle Aged People) from their J Award nominated album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, The Vasco Era team up with Sydney 2 piece blues rock explosion The Fumes for a 24 date national tour.
The Espy (Melbourne)
Jive Bar (Adelaide)
The Republic Bar (Hobart)
Sunday 7 October
The Sandbah Cafe (Torquay)
Playing solo. From 2pm till 4pm. Book a table now to avoid disappointment.
Ph: 5261 6414. 21 Gilbert St, Torquay.
The Annandale (Annandale)
The Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Lizotte's Restaurant (Kincumber)
Monday 8 October
Albury Performing Arts Centre (Albury)
Tuesday 9 October
Canberra Theatre (Canberra)
Wednesday 10 October
RSL (Fairfield)
The National Hotel (Geelong)
RSL (Rooty Hill)
Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Northcote Social Club (Melbourne)
Thursday 11 October
Wollongong UniBar (Wollongong)
Civic Theatre (Newcastle)
Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
Northcote Social Club (Melbourne)
Wllers of Kangaroo Ground (Kangaroo Ground)
Ross Wilson bringing you all the hits from Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, in a new acoustic format.
Golden Vine (Bendigo)
135 King St BENDIGO Tickets $15 from the door on the night Doors open 8pm
Beach Hotel (Byron Bay)
The Henty (Portland)
Friday 12 October
The Troubador (Brisbane)
The Nash (Richmond)
Free entry
Council Club (Wangaratta)
www.councilclub.com.au Murphy St, WANGARATTA Tickets from the venue or Dislocation (03) 5721 4594 or www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 8pm
The Globe (Fortitude Valley)
The Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Dorset Gardens Hotel (Croydon)
After a well earned, and altogether too short break, the man who can’t make a comeback because he’s never been away is back on the road for a few very special shows before he embarks on the first national tour for 34 years of his other band, Daddy Cool.
At The Heads (Barwon Heads)
The Karova Lounge (Ballarat)
Roxy Hotel (Parramatta)
Saturday 13 October
Rics Cafe (Brisbane)
The James Hotel (Launceston)
University of Canberra - UCU Bar (Canberra)
The Globe (Fortitude Valley)
The Palais (Hepburn Springs)
www.thepalais.com.au 111 Main Rd Hepburn Springs Tickets $15 concession + bf & $18 general public from www.moshtix.com & www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 7pm
Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
Morruya High School (Morruya)
Sunday 14 October
Workers Club (Revesby)
The Republic Bar (Hobart)
Supreme Court Gardens (Perth)
Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Great Northern Hotel (Byron Bay)
X-Wray Cafe (Fremantle)
Monday 15 October
Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Tuesday 16 October
Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Tivoli Theatre (Fortitude Valley)
Wednesday 17 October
The Corner Hotel (Richmond)
Tivoli Theatre (Fortitude Valley)
The Basement (Sydney)
Album launch of Shadow Wine and Truth Lilies!
Also playing Charelton Hill and Anthiny Snape
Thursday 18 October
Peninsula Lounge (Moorooduc)
www.peninsulalounge.com.au 475 Moorooduc Highway (cnr Eramosa rd), MOOROODUCTickets $22 + bf from the venue (03) 59 788717, www.peninsulalounge.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 8.30pm
Prince of Whales (Bunbury)
Albany Town Hall (Albany)
The Annandale (Annandale)
Byron Entertainment Centre (Byron Bay)
The Corner Hotel (Richmond)
Fowler's Live (Adelaide)
EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB (EAST BRUNSWICK)
EP LAUNCH with special guest
After much anticipation, Lydia Phillips and her talented band will be launching the EP 'Hibiscus January' and performing a heap of new sassy songs to keep you grooving all night.
Doors open 8pm. Tix are $10 + bf - book at www.eastbrunswickclub.com - or $12 at door if still available.
Check out www.lydiaphillips.com.au or www.myspace.com/lydiaphillips to see what all the fuss is about.
TheTivoli (Fortitude Valley)
Prince Of Wales (Melbourne)
Friday 19 October
Bunbury Entertainment Centre (Bunbury)
James Hotel (Launceston)
Republic Bar (Hobart)
Celebrating the release of their latest single When We Lost Faith In Everyone (Especially Middle Aged People) from their J Award nominated album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, The Vasco Era team up with Sydney 2 piece blues rock explosion The Fumes for a 24 date national tour.
Karova Lounge (Ballarat)
Hyde Park Hotel (North Perth)
The Dunsborough (Dunsborough)
Sharks Club (Southport)
The Annandale (Annandale)
Caloundra Music Festival
http://www.caloundramusicfestival.com.au/
Myaravale Music Festival (Myaravale)
The Corner Hotel (Richmond)
www.cornerhotel.com 57 Swan St, RICHMOND Tickets $20 + bf from Corner Hotel 9427 9198, www.cornerhotel.com , Polyester 9419 5137 & www.theatlasagency.comDoors open 8.30pm
James Hotel (Launceston)
Celebrating the release of their latest single When We Lost Faith In Everyone (Especially Middle Aged People) from their J Award nominated album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, The Vasco Era team up with Sydney 2 piece blues rock explosion The Fumes for a 24 date national tour.
The Woolshed (Ballarat)
The Nash (Richmond)
Free entry
Saturday 20 October
Corner Hotel (Melbourne)
Venue TBC (Cairns)
Peninsula Lounge (Moorooduc)
The Hopetoun (Sydney)
Western Port Hotel (San Remo)
161 Marine Parade SAN REMO Tickets $15 + bf available from the venue 03 5678 5205 & www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 8pm
The Zoo (Fortitude Valley)
Apollo Bay Hotel (Apollo Bay)
Metro Theatre (Sydney)
Capitol (Perth)
The Palais (Hepburn Springs)
Settler's Tavern (Dunsborough)
Republic Bar (Hobart)
Sunday 21 October
Republic Bar (Hobart)
The Tivoli (Fortitude Valley)
The Zoo (Fortitude Valley)
Republic Bar (Hobart)
Celebrating the release of their latest single When We Lost Faith In Everyone (Especially Middle Aged People) from their J Award nominated album Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, The Vasco Era team up with Sydney 2 piece blues rock explosion The Fumes for a 24 date national tour.
Bombay Rock (Townsville)
Newport Hotel (Fremantle)
Fremantle Arts Centre (Fremantle)
Peninsular Lounge (Moorooduc)
Tuesday 23 October
The Metro Theatre (Sydney)
All Ages!!!
Main Street Nightclub (Mackay)
Club Capitol (Perth)
Wednesday 24 October
The Zoo (Fortitude Valley)
Governor Hindmarsh (Adelaide)
City Hall (Newcastle)
Fowler's Live (Adelaide)
Thursday 25 October
Governor Hindmarsh (Adelaide)
Metropolis Fremantle (Fremantle)
ANU Bar (Canberra)
Karova Lounge (Ballarat)
Wollongong University (Wollongong)
The Espy Front Bar (St Kilda)
Kicks off at 8pm + free entry!
Capitol (Perth)
The Hopetoun Hotel (Sydney)
Princess Theatre (Launceston)
Lake Kawana Community Centre (Bokarina)
Albert Hall (Launceston)
Souths Juniors (Kingsford)
Club Capitol (Perth)
Great Northern (Byron Bay)
Johnson St BYRON BAY Tickets $15 + bf from the venue (02) 6685 6454, ABC shop Ballina, Music Bizarre Lismore & www.theatlasagency.com Doors open 9pm
Metropolis (Fremantle)
Newcastle University - Bar On The Hill (Newcastle)
Friday 26 October
Prince of Whales (Bunbury)
The Domain (Sydney)
Prince of Wales Hotel (Bunbury)
Sands Tavern (Maroochydore)
Plaza Parade MAROOCHYDORE Tickets $15 + bf from the venue (07) 5443 7944, Moshpit Music (07) 5479 2777 & Alleyway Music (07) 5471 7288 & www.theatlasagency.com Doors 8.30pm
Gaelic Club (Surry Hills)
Theatre Royal (Hobart)
Metropolis Fremantle (Fremantle)
Annandale Hotel (Sydney)
Forum Theatre (Melbourne)
The Pot Belly (Belconnen)
The Domain (Sydney)
Ruby's Lounge (Belgrave)
City Hall (Hobart)
Mona Vale Hotel (Mona Vale)
The Nash (Richmond)
Free entry
Metropolis (Fremantle)
Fremantle Village Market (Fremantle)
Saturday 27 October
Roxy Hotel (Parramatta)
Annandale Hotel (Sydney)
Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
Village Fair Festival (Bathurst)
The Zoo (Brisbane)
www.thezoo.com.au 711 Ann Street, The Valley, BRISBANE Tickets $20 + bf from Rockinghorse Records, Skinnys & www.theatlasagency.com, Doors open 8.30pm
The Fly By Night Musicians Club (Fremantle)
The Forum (Melbourne)
The Corner Hotel (Richmond)
Club Capitol (Perth)
Sunday 28 October
Sound Lounge (Currumbin)
Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Creek Rd CURRUMBIN www.thesoundloundlounge.com.auTickets $25 + bf from www.thesoundloundlounge.com.au Doors open 3pm
The Amplifier Bar (Perth)
The Brewery (Newcastle)
Oktoberfest Melbourne
http://www.melbourneoktoberfest.com.au/
Monday 29 October
Wave Rock (Hyden)
The Wave Rock Weekender.
October 19-21
Tuesday 30 October
Wrest Point Entertainment Centre (Sandy Bay)
Newcastle Civic Theatre (Newcastle)
Wednesday 31 October
Karova Lounge (Ballarat)
Tivoli Theatre (Fortitude Valley)
Wednesday 1 October
Slide (Darlinghurst)
AVA TORCH AND THE BOYBIRDS | Starring Amie McKenna
With a voice "as smooth as a swing in a hammock" John
Shand (SMH)
"Excellent" Jason Blake (Sun Herald)
"Adorable" Troy Lennon (Daily Telegraph)
More poised than pop but cooler than cabaret. Sweet
sounds of 60’s nostalgia blend with jazz, rock and
sparkling theatrical lyricism to make an effortless
Torch Pop sound! You must see this band, there is
really nothing like it. Flame-haired chanteuse Ava Torch (Amie McKenna recently nominated for a Sydney Theatre Award for the best performance by an actress in a musical!)fronts the set with "millisecond-perfect comic timing" (John Shand- SMH) delivering charming original material and unique takes on classic tunes.
The boybirds drive a punchy backup led by...
Jeremy Brennan on keys (King Casual, Altarboyz, Cabaret)
Stefano Caroleo on drums
Christian Young on bass (James Morrison Band, Jade
MacRae)
And stars of Guys & Dolls Andrew Conaghan and Luke Joslin
bringing dapper style to backing vocals.
Boasting airplay on FBI, Eastside radio & Australian Internet Radio and fresh from
appearances at the Sydney Food and Wine Fair, FBI
radio plays at the Sydney Opera House & four sellout
seasons at El Rocco Jazz cellar and Slide Lounge.
This is sophisticated pop for a sophisticated generation.
Join in Sydney's crush on all things cabaret and indulge with AVA TORCH AND THE BOYBIRDS.
Ava Torch & the Boybirds
One night only!
Slide
41 Oxford st Darlinghurst
On the Hyde Park end of Oxford St. Between Pelican & Brisbane St, and next door to Gloria Jeans Coffee.
To book call (02) 8915 1899
Or visit www.slide.com.au
www.myspace.com/avatorch
Thursday 2 October
Republic Bar & Cafe (Hobart)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Friday 3 October
Siroccos (Burnie)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Saturday 4 October
The Junction (Noosa Junction)
Jaleos Flamenco are a Brisbane based ensemble that celebrate the fire and grace of the flamenco. Andrew Veivers, Simone Pope and their group bring dazzling footwork, intricate rhythms and raw energy together in a concert that encompasses the ancient richness of the traditional and the virtuosity of contemporary flamenco music and dance.
@ The J Centre - www.thej.com.au or 07 5455 4455 for info, tickets, directions, location map and more.
$20 per person or $69 for 4. Tickets are available online, via phone or at the door.
7pm bar for 8pm start.
Licensed event.
Batman Fawkner (Launceston)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Sunday 5 October
The Lewisham tavern (Lewisham)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Wednesday 8 October
The Loft (Warnambool)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Thursday 9 October
Karova Lounge (Ballarat)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Friday 10 October
Ruby's Lounge (Belgrave)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Saturday 11 October
Moorooduc Peninsula Lounge (Moorooduc)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Friday 17 October
Torquay Hotel (Torquay)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Saturday 18 October
The Nash (Geelong)
"Fish out of Water" Australian Tour 2008.
Friday 24 October
Island Vibe Festival (Stradbroke Island)
The annual Island Vibe (formally Island Time) Festival is on again with another steller line-up featuring the likes of Katchafire, Ernest Rangling, Olmecha Supreme, Little Bushman, The Bird and many many more.
Check out http://www.islandvibefestival.com.au for more details.
Manning Bar, Sydney University
In an indie-saturated scene, Saving Grace is creating their own brand of folk with strings and acoustic instruments at the forefront. Bringing organic sounds and evocative lyrics to the Australian music scene since studying together at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Saving Grace is ready to launch their second EP.
Adrian credits their sound to a variety of influences: “Sam has been singing in choirs for 15 years. I have just finished my degree in composition analyzing experimental music. Amelia is involved in producing hip hop, Sonja loves all styles from gypsy to baroque and Rob was originally a jazz drummer.”
The second EP, produced and engineered by Sean Carey from Thirsty Merc, reflects a change in their song-writing. Although the folky elements of Saving Grace’s sound are still prominent in the second EP, people familiar with their music will notice darker themes and experimentation with ambiguous harmony, orchestration and structure.
A month after forming in 2005, the band reached the finals of the Sydney University Band Competition. Since then, they have played at Sydney’s top music venues including The Basement, The Vanguard, The Gaelic Theatre, and The Oxford Art Factory. The five-piece band has also played alongside artists such as Kate Miller Heidke, The Herd, Cloud Control, Melanie Horsnell, Bluejuice, and Peter Combe. Saving Grace has also toured the country, with the Adelaide Fringe being a highlight that received critical acclaim. These performances have garnered the growing popularity of the band and the anticipation for their second EP.
Manning Bar, Sydney University (Camperdown)
Saving Grace will launch their new EP 'Pages' on Friday October 24th at Manning Bar, Sydney University.
Produced and engineered by Sean Carey, this body of work delves deep into Saving Grace's unique sound - full of lush string arrangements, vocal harmonies and quality musicianship.
Tickets available at
http://www.moshtix.com.au/record.asp?lEventID=20795&caller=moshtix&
The Basics - The Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney (August 19th, 2008)
The Hopetoun hotel was alight with punter interest on a chilly winter’s Tuesday night as cherry-sweet Melbourne rockers, the Basics mingled with Sydney favourites, Cuthbert and the Nightwalkers. Soulshine’s Max Easton was on the scene to keep track.
5 Acts in The Arvo
It was clear from the outset these guys are the real deal and have all the tools to be the next big thing in WA rock.
True Live Unified
With their unique blend of hip hop, jazz and contemporary beats, True Live definitely made this music lover’s sun shine again.
Global Carnival 2008 
Michael Franti and Spearhead
One World Music