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Our Grapevine offers quick news bytes on the local South Australian music scene. From label signings to chart action, band break-ups to gig triumphs, find out what your fave SA band has been up to lately.
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"local acts band together for beyond blue"Genre: Indie, Pop/rock Published 2 September 2010 |
Mark Linkous (aka "Sparklehorse") took his own life on 6 March 2010 and was known to suffer from depression. A small group of Adelaide/Melbourne musicians have organised a tribute night to pay homage to Mark Linkous with proceeds from the event to go to beyondblue: the national depression initiative. On 24th September 2010, Hawks of Alba (Triple J Unearthed winners, pictured), The Sea Thieves, Alarm Birds, 20th Century Graduates, Quiet in the Lab!, and Cheer Advisory Council will be playing songs from all 5 Sparklehorse albums (including "Dark Night of the Soul" the collaboration with Danger Mouse - released July 2010) at the Jade Monkey. Depression is one of the most common of all mental health problems. One in five people experience depression at some stage of their lives. Depression can affect anyone – and the event organisers/musicians hope to raise awareness that there is help available.
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"mammoth logic primed for parklife"Genre: Electronica, Rock Published 2 September 2010 |
Put your hands together for SA's Mammoth Logic, who along with Strange Talk from Melbourne, Teleprompter from Brisbane, Convaire from Sydney, and Unearthed high finalists Blud from Perth, will be hitting the main stage at Parkilfe in their hometown city courtesy of triple j unearthed! See what the fuss is about and catch Mammoth Logic's Adelaide CD launch this Friday 3 September at Rocket Bar. You can also win one of their CDs in Music SA's Contest Corner, and don't forget to check out our 'Feature Artist Article' on the duo as well. (We have good taste, don't we?).
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"brillig bond with labelmates"Genre: Acoustic, Alt. Country, Americana, Folk, Gothic, Pop Published 2 September 2010 |
Murder balladeers Brillig return to the Wheatsheaf on Saturday 4th September for a superfuntastic FREE show with their Black Rain labelmate pals Dandelion Wine (VIC). Fresh from an extended European tour and many months in Berlin, Dandelion Wine last played a show with Brillig in Prague & Berlin last year, and are celebrating on the 4th by launching their new LP 'All Becompassed By Stars'. Meanwhile, Brillig will be debuting a new song that they've co-written with SA folk legend, Soursob Bob. It's their first songwriting collaboration, and it's a doozy about deer, and death. Brillig are also holding a special raffle for a chance to win a spot in their upcoming video clip, which will be filmed at the Grace Emily Hotel soon. If you win, you'll join the closed set of the shoot as a member of the 'bar punters cast', and enjoy the *tough* job of propping up the bar at the Grace, drinking Coopers & other assorted beverages, sea-shantying it up to Brillig's track 'The Old Captain', and appearing in the clip - the band's first in a lonnnng time. More info TBA on the night, and you have to be present to win.
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"feast your eyes on this chance!"
Published 2 September 2010 |
Feast is a major event on the festival calendar in South Australia. It is a truly international event from 13 - 28 November, bringing performers from all over the world and attracting visitors from near and far. The theme for 2010 is 'Our Place'. This theme explores the notion of 'our place' the home, and also examines the idea of what is 'our place' the queer place, in the wider community and modern day society. Feast is always looking for volunteers, and not just during the festival. Roles that volunteers engage in include:
- Office work
- Venue hosting including front of house, information booth and merchandising
- Bar service and runners
- Operations including some production, bump in and bump out
- Driving
- Artists services
- Other tasks as requested
The majority of volunteer roles and tasks occur in the lead up to and during the festival, however some roles operate year round. For example, Feast has a talented band of office volunteers that volunteer their services year round, generally for one day per week. If you are interested in volunteering in the Feast office please email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@feast.org.au. If you want to know more about the festival visit the official website.
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this just in...Published 2 September 2010 * Gloria Cantata Motet in Kent Town * SA Folk Centre Quiz Night |
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If classical is your bag, you won't want to miss “Gloria Cantata Motet”, a concert of sacred music from two ages.The combined talents of award winning choir, Cantamus, and two well known soloists: Tom Flint, bass and Samantha Mack, soprano, together with an ensemble of eminent professional musicians performing works by Bach, Poulenc and Kodaly, will ensure that, “Gloria Cantata Motet”, will be one of the most memorable concerts experienced in Adelaide. The venue for the concert at 4.30pm Sunday 26 September is the neo gothic Wesley Uniting Church, Kent Town, a building famous for its wonderful acoustics and ambience.
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Want to flex your musical knowledge for a great cause? Then head over to the SA Folk Centre for their quiz night on Saturday 11 September. It's a mere $12 per person for what's sure to be a frenetic and fabulous evening. You can even BYO nibbles, and the bar will be open of course. Bookings are essential: 08 8354 4606
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"bee in it to win it with the fridays"Genre: Acoustic, Rock, Roots Updated 30 August 2010 CLICK HERE FOR FULL BEE POSTER #2>> Spot the Bee Date #2: Friday 3 September 2010, 9pm |
Now here's an innovative idea from local acoustic rock/roots duo The Fridays - they are running a 'Spot The Bee' contest with your chance to win a copy of their new EP, Woh Oh. How it works: the band will send out some early clues on selected Mondays where their pal 'The Bee' (pictured) will be lurking in the Adelaide CBD on the subsequent Friday. The first couple of people to 'spot the bee' that Friday will get free copies of the EP and the gals will play a short acoustic set at the location. The second bee outing is 9pm this Friday 3 September, with the following clue:
"The wino leans against the Purple wall, go inside, climb the stairs, the horned animal is making the poor bee very scard; but he is the fridays biggest fan, find him for a free cd and you'll get to see the band."
The last Spot the Bee date after this one is 10 September, with the next clues posted next Monday. The Fridays' EP itself will be released in Melbourne on 17-20 September, and then in Adelaide on 29th October. See you back *right here* next week for the first clue!
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"the huckleberry swedes hunt for a huckleberry hero"Genre: Alt. Country, Americana, Roots, Soul Published 18 August 2010 |
The Huckleberry Swedes have a massive show at Jive on Friday the 27th of August with special guests Todd Sibbin & The Opposite Ends, which will be your very last chance to catch them for quite a while - it's also the final show featuring the current line-up. Yes, that’s right folks. Bass player Sam Willoughby is leaving to follow his dreams (and family) around the world. After travelling over 75 000 kms together around the country over the last couple of years, the band will miss him greatly, but they will be constantly reminded of him by the seemingly indelible imprint he left on the seat of the van. So the final shows are gearing up to be one massive long farewell party, with the Jive show also serving as the launch for Sam’s new solo album. He will perform a special intimate set to start the night. The Hucks & Sam cordially invite friends, family and fans along. It’s not all bad news though, as the band would like to announce the hunt to find the ‘Huckleberry Hero’ who will replace Sam. Could it be you?? Budding replacements should come along to one of the shows to catch the Hucks in action, and see if they think they have what it takes to fill those shoes. The right hero is vital, as the band are currently cooking up new songs for their next release and hunting for a new publishing and recording deal to continue their plans for world domination. So come to one of the shows and introduce yourself (not during the gig though), or click through to the "hero page" on their website.
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"cal williams jr's lessons from the sea"Genre: Acoustic, Blues, Folk Published 18 August 2010 |
Cal Williams Jr is launching his latest album entitled 'All That I Learned From The Sea' at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Saturday 28 August. This is Cal’s second album release since his return from touring the UK and Europe in 2006. Cal’s first album ‘Morning Star’ won the 'SA Roots and Blues - Album of the Year' and 'Blues Underground USA - Best Australian Blues Album' in 2009. Geetar Records believe ‘All That I Learned From The Sea' will be just as successful. Cal will be performing with his full band on the night and will also be joined by special guest, Emily Davis. It promises to be an awesome night of sweet folk and blues with some of SA's premier artists. Follow/Friend Music SA to get the breaking news on your chance - coming soon - to win a copy of the new LP (find the links at bottom of page).
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"she said you rocking the shades"Genre: Pop/rock Published 18 August 2010 |
Pop-rockers She Said You are officially immortalised on film now, thanks to the stylish work of local filmakers extrordinaire Nima Nabili Rad and Daniel Principe, along with their Camera & Production Crew, pals Anth, Joe, Waz, Ross and all the extras, locations and The Dream Theatre Rehersal Rooms. Feast your eyes on the clip for 'Dark Sunglasses' on (where else?) YouTube, and spread the word. The band is currently back in the studio laying down some new tracks and is itching to play them live very soon.
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"vote for vinylpalooza "Genre: All Published 18 August 2010 |
Want to have some *fun* on election day? Rock along to Vinylpalooza on Saturday 21 August (and Sunday 22 August) 10-5pm at 214 Wakefield Street, City - in the gymnasium of Christian Brothers College. You'll find 40 traders with 100 tables of stock to browse through, and a third of this stock coming from interstate traders. Vinyl records are highlighted at this event, but there will also be a vast array of CDs, DVDs, concert merchandise, music books & magazines, memorabilia, sheet music and much more. Both new and secondhand items will be available for purchase - rare collectibles, bargain re-issues, new releases and more - something for every music fan. There's something for everyone, and you'll have a chance to win a USB Turntable, plus there’ll be a low bid auction running for an Apple I-Pad! Register on-line at the official website. Live funky DJs will provide the music on Saturday, MERE THEORY (pictured) and STEERING BY STARS give exclusive performances on Sunday, plus a sausage sizzle both days. And how's this for convenience? There will be a Polling Booth for voting at the school on Election Day. Local shops attending include Clarity Records, clinic116, Electric Vintage Records, Mr V Music, Rerun Records & Photography, Rocktherapy CDs & Records and Wax Museum Records. Vote 1 for music.
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this just in...Published 18 August 2010 * New Crusin' exhibiton locale |
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The music industry bids adieu to Immedia's Phil Tripp, who has less than 100 days until his retirement on his 60th birthday after 40 years in music. It's been 23 years since he started publishing the Music Directory and 15 years for TheMusic.com.au portal, and as he says, "all things must come to a close." The 45th edition of his 'industry bible' publication, the AustralAsian Music Industry Directory (AMID) will be coming out on September 1 and will be his last. Immediate are selling the title to another publisher (TBA), and will be getting rid of all stock of previous issues as well as closing their office before November 18. In addition, they'll be closing their Music Business Books and Overseas Directories online and mail order bookstore which currently has 50 titles in stock, so once they're gone, they're gone. Visit the Immedia website for incredible discounts, and pass on your best wishes.
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A quick update on the 'Crusin' exhibition, first mentioned on 23 June - Nick from The Molting Vultures and his lovely partner Rose now bring their hot collection of surf-punk art for sale to the charming upstairs gallery at the Grace Emily Hotel, from Tuesday 24th August. To celebrate, The Saucermen are also playing after. Sweet!
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"gemini downs let the fun loose on ep"Genre: Pop Published 12 August 2010 |
Sweet pop group Gemini Downs are thrilled to be launching their new EP on the rather spooky date of Friday 13th August, at the Jade Monkey with pals, Todd Sibbin & The Opposite Ends and The Scarlet Ives. The EP was recorded at a friend's place - Dave Gully - who the band describes as "a very brave man." Having never heard their music before, he agreed to open his home to them to record. Not only did he insist that they not pay cash, but thankfully he's partial to the odd Coopers Pale Ale, so cartons became currency and off they went. (Music SA suspects that local bands will be beating a path to his door now that that arrangement has been announced!). The EP is a mixed bag with six tracks, all written and performed by brother/sister combo Sean and Jessica Braithwaite along with saxophonists Lauren Fowler and Scott Woollett. A track called 'From Darwin' has already made headlines up north, with its theme of getting over a broken heart by immortalising her pain in song. After just two weeks online, three of our tracks ended up in the Triple J Unearthed Chart Top Ten. Apparently the "most fun song to record" was called 'Crazy', whereby the band wanted to amp up the silliness and rocked up at Dave's place armed with a whole bunch of toys, including bells and rattles for percussion, plus squeaky dog toys, party horns, cap guns and a whoopee cushion. Listen for the balloon being played in the bridge... Joining the live lineup for the CD launch will be Dan Fernie-Harper on drums and Michael Jenkins on double bass, so get along and support some great emerging local talent!
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"very jane = very busy"Genre: Acoustic Published 12 August 2010 |
Very Jane have been taking a break from performing to concentrate on some other projects including writing new songs, producing & recording other artists’ work and making a baby (due beginning of October)! There are a couple of shows coming up however, and if you are in the Barossa for Gourmet Weekend (Aug 21st- 22nd) you can catch Very Jane performing at St Hallett Wines from 11am-4pm on both days. Joined by Steve Flemming (bass), Ron Vanderzwan (drums) and special guest vocalist/guitarist Darren Wotton. Very Jane will be performing at this year’s Adelaide International Guitar Festival (Nov 25th- 28th), supporting Lisa Miller at The Space Theatre (Adelaide Festival Centre) on Friday, 26th November 2010. For more details and bookings check the official festival website. Currently, Very Jane are recording some new material in the hope of releasing an E.P. before the Guitar Festival show. Watch this space for more news.
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"300,000 downloaders can't be wrong!"Genre: Ambient, Electronica, Experimental, Pop Published 12 August 2010 |
Indie-electro-pop duo Happy Ghosts have just launched their latest EP, IT IS. The four new tracks take off with the indie-chic mantra 'It is', cross into the sonic flight of 'Love got lost' via the deep ambience of 'Any way' and culminate in the uplifting electro-funk of 'Music in the air'. Happy Ghosts continue their creative journey presenting truly original yet accessible music. Since forming in 2004 they have built up a large cult following, being well supported by community and college radio throughout the world. Their music is available for purchase throughout the internet and their albums have been downloaded more than 300,000 times! Happy Ghosts have produced a number of music videos and an hour long art film. All of these productions have been selected or shortlisted to screen at national and international film festivals. Check out their Myspace for details, and look for a review of the EP coming to Music SA soon.
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this just in...Published 12 August 2010 |
- As Music SA mentioned in late July in an Events Article, plans are under way for a Whyalla Musicians' reunion over Saturday and Sunday of the Easter long weekend in 2011 (April 23rd and 24th), to be held at the main lounge at the Westlands Hotel. This is a public event, and any profit made will be retuned to the Whyalla Community to a yet to be determined cause, organisation or need. The purpose of the weekend is to reunite as many of Whyalla's ex-bands, musicians and performers as possible to perform once again. As this is a difficult task, the organisers are also hoping they can attract individual members from different bands at the event (even if the full acts cannot attend). There is now a public Myspace page for the 2011 reunion, so you can keep up to date with how things are progressing. Word is that things are hotting up - even the bass player for Hush (an ex-Whyalla lad) indicated he’ll come back.
- The next Community Concerts @ Kent Town will be held at the Kent Town Uniting Church, on Wednesday 18 August 2010. Tickets are available at the door, and include a generous afternoon tea. Veteran organist Father Bruce Naylor, Vicar Choral at St Peters’ Cathedral, Adelaide, and guest organist at Kent Town teams up with 15 year old oboist Christopher Symons for this third Winter season concert at 2pm. Christopher is a student in year 10 at Concordia College, who studies oboe with Rosemary Stimson and has recently passed the Grade 7 examination in which he gained a distinction. He will be accompanied by Judy-Anne Symons. The restoration of Kent Town’s famous JE Dodd organ continues with the completion of the third manual due late in 2011. However, audience members will hear for themselves the effects of the current restoration from Father Naylor’s powerful two part program which will include works by Lemmens, Buxtehude, and Bach. Christopher's Oboe performance will include works by Ravel and Mendelsohn, Vivaldi and Bach.
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black knight bring out new bassist"Genre: Rock Published 5 August 2010 |
Black Knight have been laying low for a while getting their new bass player Kane Swensson ready to start gigging. (Ex bass player Langley has decided to move onto other things after 5 ½ years with the band, and they wish him all the best for the future). Launching straight into the action, the band debuted the new lineup at last night's National Campus Band Competition at The Ed Castle, but you can also cheer them on at Enigma on Friday (6 August) where they will share the stage with Loaded Leopard, Tabula Rasa and Bad Blood & Broken Bones.
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"db racks up 500"Genre: All Published 5 August 2010 |
Slaps on the back to local street press dB Magazine, who have reached a meritable milestone of 500 action-packed issues. Celebrating last night at indie haven Format Gallery, it was nice to see various photographers, artists, journos, editors and other behind-the-scenesters all enjoying the fruits of their hard work in bringing together a fortnightly industry staple. Grab your copy of this special 500th issue today, and here's to many more.
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"sweet new cd for the yearlings"Genre: Acoustic, Alt. Country, Folk, Roots Published 5 August 2010 |
Bound to bring a bit of extra brightness to this coming Spring, Adelaide roots/alt country duo The Yearlings will be releasing their fourth studio album titled Sweet Runaway (out on Mixmasters via Vitamin Records) on 9th of August. From the very first note, this twelve track CD emits their trademark sound - a strong sense of warm calm that embraces you like a long lost friend. Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson have been writing and performing together for nine years ever since their first encounter at The Tamworth Country Music Festival, together combining a sunset voice and a heart wood guitar to make a river of sound that has just the right amount of haunting. After years of touring, numerous music festival appearances, having their music selected for TV series (Claudia Karvan’s Love My Way), and recording withsome of the heavy weights of American Country such as legendary performer/producer, Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm), and members of NYC roots band Ollabelle, The Yearlings continue to show the depth and maturity of their music, and they will be hitting the road to share it with the country from September (see the touring article >>). Share in the sweet success locally at their launch on Friday 3rd September at the Promethean.
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"book yourself some phonatics"Genre: Electronica Updated 5 August 2010 |
House music producers, DJs, radio show hosts and party boys Phonatics have undergone some changes recently. They now have a new member, Uberjak'd aka Ben. He will be taking over with Mike, as the original other half of Phonatics, Anders, is going on a 2 year overseas journey. Does this mean Phonatics is over? They say, "Hell no, we're just getting started." Want proof? Check out their 3 promo tunes on their official website: Piper & Fernandez ft. Marvin Priest - Rockstar (Phonatics & Uberjak'd Remix), Lucky Date - Ho's & Disco's (Phonatics & Uberjak'd Remix), Starship Sailor - Take Me Down (Phonatics Remix). Also, the band is currently taking DJ bookings for the remainder of the year. If you are interested or know a venue interested get them to shoot an email to bookings@phonatics.com.au and the boys will get back to them with a press kit and more info.
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this just in...Published 5 August 2010 * SA J Awards nominee * Jude on the move
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Adelaide-girl-gone-global, Sia, has been announced as an early nominee for this year’s J Awards, for her We Are Born album. Stay tuned for more nominations to be revealed shortly.
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Songstress Jude Elliot is saying farewell and moving to Hobart to be with family, but she promises to be back in Adelaide often for cups of tea with dear friends, recording and gigs. She'll also be keeping busy writing her next album over the coming months under tall trees.
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"projected twin calling earth to world"Genre: Progressive, Rock Published 28 July 2010 |
Shaun Holton isn't your traditional artist. Essentially a one man band, the 24-year-old from Adelaide formed Projected Twin in late-2006. After spending his earlier years in bands, he says it became apparent that his frustration in having to please the other members in the band stemmed his growth creatively as an artist. "I had got to a point where I felt like I wasn't really given a proper opportunity to create music without having to worry about 3-4 other people's opinions or artistic flare being trampled on," said Shaun. So was the birth of Projected Twin that allows Holton to create 'band' orientated music as a solo artist. "I've always known what I wanted to hear. And beat boxing the drum part you hear in your head to your drummer doesn't often get the results you were aiming for. So I just hit sticks together and plucked strings until I started hearing the sounds I wanted to hear". After spending the most part of 2007 and 2008 performing full time all over the world including Oman, Thailand, Iraq, Indonesia and USA including a six-month residency at Dubai's Hard Rock Café, Shaun returned to Australia with a renewed focus to cement his own blend of rock in what is to be his debut album. The first taste of that was introduced in the form of debut single 'We Know It's True' which was made available for release on iTunes and quickly made its way into the top 50 charts of MP3.com.au and the top 5 of Triple J Unearthed! The single had already started to attract fans in America when world famous YouTuber Cory Williams and Ryan Cyr flew Shaun to Los Angeles to direct an accompanying music video. In 2009, Holton called the Adelaide Hills studio of XPM Productions home as he recorded and self-produced the tracks of Projected Twin's debut album titled 'Earth to World' - a process that's taken 2 years to complete and is to be the first of what Shaun hopes to be a 3-part story. 'Earth to world' is a 55 minute musical landscape with the majority of the instrumentation performed by Shaun Holton himself. Fast forward twelve months and Projected Twin's YouTube channel was abuzz with over one million viewers and the support of over 16,000 subscribers. To this day, Holton's YouTube channel stands as one of the top 20 Australian Music Artist channels of all time and residing within the top 50 Australian channels of all time. All this without the aid of a record label or management. "It's been the best thing I've ever done. I had always hoped but never expected to be in direct contact with thousands of people who can relate to what I create and present to them". So how does Projected Twin come alive on stage? "[The Audience] become a part of something. Live PT shows are like a conversation between the stage and the crowd. At one moment we're all having a good time, chatting away and then there is a connection, you could hear a pin drop during a broken down verse, the guitar is muted and I'm singing a line a capella. It's a great moment I've been lucky enough to share many times". Now in 2010, supporters around the globe are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Earth To World'. You could also win a copy in the Music SA Contest Corner - enter now!
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"reminiscent of woodstock at the cavern"Genre: Roots, Folk, Blues Published 28 July 2010 |
Will Kallinderis, The Wandering Minstels (pictured) and Cal Williams Jr are joining together to create a festive night of roots, folk, bottleneck blues and harmonicas. There’s a new sound sweeping Adelaide, reminiscent of the festival days of Newport and Woodstock, a peaceful lovin’ vibe across the city....it will culminate with performances by all three acts as part of ‘ROOTS FOLK BLUES’ in the groovy underground city venue ‘The Cavern’. Originally hailing from Canada, Will Kallinderis is a harmonica wailin’ aficionado who brings a groovy mix of roots, blues and reggae, bound to have you on your toes and dancing to his uplifting messages! Guitar, mandolin, harmonica, a stomp box and awesome harmonies- The Wandering Minstrels have a funky and energetic stage presence and lyrics to inspire your consciousness! This duo create a magical blend of the singer-songwriter style of the late '60s with contemporary folk, blues and roots. Three times winner of 'The South Australian Songwriter of the Year' and Bank's Music 'Best New Music U.K.' award winner, Cal Williams Jr, has recently completed his album 'Morning Star' to exceptional reviews. Witness a new era in folk 'n' roots and get along to the Cavern on Friday August 20th; tickets from www.dramatix.com.au.
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"gear up to ride into the sun"Genre: Psychedelic, Rock Published 28 July 2010 |
Transmission returns to the Ed Castle on Friday 30th July, featuring Ride Into The Sun, who are being touted as the next 'must see' band around Adelaide. After only 6 months together and a debut album in the pipeline, this post-psychedelic blues/rock band headline Transmission, with support by Dusty Adams and The Good Time 5 & All Night Girls. Since the temporary loss of Ride Into The Sun's guitarist Luke overseas, they have been madly practicing with a mystery guest guitarist... While the band wont divulge any information, we have it on good authority that this person is a major identity in the Adelaide music scene! Music SA won't spoil the surprise, but reckons that most Ed Castle regulars - and bands around town - will recognise this friendly mystery man. It's sure to be quite an event!
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"small stage, big soul, live cd"Genre: Various Acoustic & Rock Published 28 July 2010 |
Saturday the 31st of July will see 10 of Adelaide's top local acts assembled at the Grace Emily Hotel for a night of musical mayhem to launch the Small Stage, Big Soul Live CD. Back in February, Rockdog Productions brought together 12 hand picked local acts to play a series of live shows at the Grace with each night recorded for this live CD. Using little more than the house microphones and some portable recording equipment, the idea was to capture an honest snapshot of the live music scene in Adelaide by featuring acts from a varied spread of genres that are gigging around town in 2010. The end result is a 19 track nugget of audio gold featuring live original performances by Rocketbox, Militant Groove, Squeaker, Your Motive For, Andy Roberts, The Irresponsibles, Alicia Vega, Stu Daniels, ABlackwell, Ronnie Dean Experiment, Pete Wilson & Jeff de Boar. No money changed hands for the artists to appear on this CD. They donated their time to perform and Tonepot Audio Productions and Craig Lewis Audio Services donated their time to record, mix and master this disc with the performance fees from the venue paying for the pressing. All money made from this CD will end up directly in the artists hands - just the way it should be. The launch night will kick off with the acoustic acts from 8pm, and just after 10pm the bands will kick in. With just 5 minutes between sets, you'll never be waiting long for the next one. There will be plenty of live CDs for sale for just $10 on the night. Plus entry is free! Small Stage, Big Soul Volume 1 is proudly brought to you by Rockdog Productions, Tonepot Audio Productions, Craig Lewis Audio Services and Adelaide's home of live original music - Grace Emily Hotel.
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"show your support for vorn"Genre: Various Acoustic Published 28 July 2010 |
As mentioned in last week's Grapevine, local troubador Vorn Doolette was recently involved in a rather serious car accident. With "a residency at The Royal Adelaide Hospital, rather than at the Grace Emily Hotel", Vorn faces a long road to recovery. However, he has the support of many to help him every step of the way. The well-loved musician has inspired and delighted audiences all around Australia over the past few years; particularly in Adelaide. It is for this reason (amongst others, which will undoubtedly be shared), that on Sunday 8th August, a handful of artists - many of whom are close friends of Vorn – will take to the beautifully lit Wheatsheaf Hotel stage. They will sing for Vorn’s benefit - for the benefit of his head, health and heart. Joining the all-star line up of Cookie Baker, Gracewood, Tom West, Darling Street and Guillaume Soloacoustic, are a handful of young and upcoming musicians. Entry is $10 and from 4:30pm onwards there will be free face painting. All proceeds from the event will go towards providing Vorn with items and services necessary for his recovery. Suggestions on a special gift for him are also welcome. It should be a beautiful day, so come along and show your support.
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this just in...Published 28 July 2010 * Killgirls Manager for JB Seed * Sweet Baby James & Rob Eyers Blues Charts * Allans & Billy Hyde Merger |
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Congrats to Daisy Brown, who manages Adelaide 5 piece The Killgirls. She has been on of the lucky managers across the country to be part of this year's JB Seed management masterclass. The Killgirls are gaining momentum having played to over 300 at Adelaide’s Parklife festival & picking up national airplay on Triple J. This synth heavy indie electro-rock band played to 40,000 people at Adelaide’s Fringe 2010 Opening Night Party with Art vs Science. Daisy can't wait to receive professional development that stretches her practice to further her band into new territories.
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Sweet Baby James & Rob Eyers have a special show this Friday, July 30 at the Wheatsheaf where they will be joined by John Earl Walker, a blues guitarist from New York who has been a revered mainstay on the NYC blues scene there many years and has been touring SA for the last few weeks. In fact, Jimi Hendrix (yes, Jimi Hendrix) after seeing John Earl said, "Man, that kid can REALLY play". Also, very exciting news, Sweet Baby James & Rob Eyers' new CD Double Voodoo Blues is No.1 this month on the Australian Blues Radio Chart! They are "thrilled, thrilled, THRILLED!!!" The Melbourne Age has this to say of the CD: "Floating questing notes in an expectant space. Not since the earliest days of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac have I heard someone pull this off so successfully". See for yourself at the Wheaty this Friday.
- With effect from yesterday (27 July), the Allans Music Group will be merging its business with the Australian Music Group, including Allans Music and Billy Hyde Music retail and online stores. The merger will bring together two of the most distinguished, long established and recognizable music retail brands in Australia – Allans Music and Billy Hyde Music, creating a national network of 30 stores that will be co-branded “Allans Music + Billy Hyde”. The network will include full line music showcases in major CBD locations as well as major suburban and regional stores nationally. Watch for these visible changes locally soon...
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"candice & nadinne are breaking it down at sa folk centre"Genre: Country, Country Pop, Country Rock Published 22 July 2010 |
Next Friday (30 July) is the official launch of Candice & Nadinne’s new album "Breaking It Down", and they invite you to let your hair down and have a fabulous night. The identical twins and country music duo will in fact be celebrating two great feats in their music career. As well as signing an exclusive management contract with Arts Management Consultant, Tamarra Latham, their first single ‘Breakin’ It Down’ from their brand new album is heading up the Country Music charts and receiving great reviews. You can get a $5 discount off the price of the LP when you buy a ticket to their launch at the SA Folk Centre. Danny Hooper will be supporting on the night, while the girls will enjoy a backing band consisting of Anthony Stewart, BJ Barker, Kevin Bergen & Rohan Austin.
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"high calibre acts celebrating an unsung hero"Genre: Acoustic, Folk, Roots Published 22 July 2010 |
Cal Williams Jr, Emily Davis and The Timbers return to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Saturday 24th July with their sublime Fringe performance- Shelter an Eric Bogle Tribute. After a successful season at the Church of the Trinity for the 2010 Adelaide Fringe Festival, these three talented acts have teamed up again to pay tribute to an esteemed influence, and highly prolific singer songwriter, Eric Bogle. Eric Bogle is an internationally recognized singer songwriter who resides in the humble suburbs of Adelaide. He was awarded an Order of Australia medal for services to the entertainment industry, and a Peace medal from the U.N. for his efforts, through music, to promote peace and racial harmony. However, he is relatively unknown in Australia. A collection of Adelaide musicians aim to raise the profile of this prolific and inspirational songwriter.
Shelter- An Eric Bogle Tribute, will feature performances of Bogle’s classic heart-wrenching songs of war, “And the Band played Waltzing Matilda” and “No Man’s Land” as well as his biographical comedy songs “Do you sing any Dylan” and “Little Gomez”. This show is destined to take you through every emotion. Emily, Cal and the Timbers each respectfully interpret Bogle’s works with their unique style, painting on blues, gypsy, cabaret and folk to a selection of well loved works. Their high energy group collaborations confirm that these three acts are a force to be reckoned with on the Adelaide circuit and beyond!
Emily Davis’ live performances are warm and inviting, drawing the audience in for an especially moving experience. Cal Williams Jr. is a prolific performer and one of Australia's finest blues guitarists. The Timbers give high energy enthralling performances which have led them to be one of Adelaide’s must-see live bands.
If you believe in the age-old saying “credit where credit is due” then purchase a ticket ($12/10) at the Wheatsheaf Hotel by calling 8443 4546 or at the door on the night and come along and help pay tribute to the brilliance that is Eric Bogle.
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"adelaide screens in... adelaide"Genre: Indie Pop/rock Published 22 July 2010 |
"Adelaide" is an independent feature-film that takes an intimate look at a group of young Australians, each at their own turning points in their lives. Written by, directed by and starring Stephen Banham (aka the drummer in indie outfit No Through Road), "Adelaide" is the real deal, with some characters you'll recognise from your own circles.
There is Mick: our miserably lonely lead protagonist who stumbles through early sexual experiences looking for something to relieve his depression. Robbie: a suave young man torn between band commitments and a blossoming love affair. And Pete: a volatile figure, desperate to find fame so he can avoid a life-time of squalid living. Far from being an obstacle, the film's low budget serves to assist the realistic portrayal of a group of small-town hipsters, and their raw surroundings. "Adelaide" was made by people who have lived and breathed this life-style, and as a result this is not a film with a superficial veneer of glamour, but rather a warts-and-all trip into their world.
To launch the DVD, there will be a screening and live acts at The Metro on Friday 23 July. A casual film screening starts at 7:30, followed by performances by Frequent Seahorse (Vic), No Through Road, and Home For The Def. The DVD will be $10 and will also come with the soundtrack CD featuring the "kickarse bands in the movie (worth the cost alone)". Plus admission is FREE, so it's a true bargain. Catch the trailer on YouTube (featuring The Ballad of Douglas Kenney by No Through Road), and RSVP to the launch on Facebook. This event is also Music SA's Gig of the Week.
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"awesome sound level at headquarters studio"Genre: Electronica, Experimental Published 22 July 2010 |
Don't think there are enough live venues in Adelaide? Why not take matters into your own hands. Jason Sweeney (Panoptique Electrical) did... he is hosting the second in a series of music/sound events "Sound Level #2" at his own HeadQuarters Studio (15 Kingston Avenue, Richmond). This edition kicks off TONIGHT (Thurs 22 July) and features acoustic/synth/lappy noodler, Andrew Tuttle (aka Brisbane artist Anonymeye) and moody electronica man Marcus Whale (aka Sydney's Scissor Lock), joined by local droner himself, Jason Sweeney, in a warm and intimate night of sounds. It's $10 entry from 8pm, and drinks are by donation.
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this just in...Published 22 July 2010 * Whitmore Square Arts Fair * Adelaide Sax Pack * SA Acts at Big Sound * Vorn Doolette news |
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Here's one for you multi-talented artistic musos out there... The 7th Whitmore Square Arts Fair will feature the work of over 40 South Australian artists, as well as live music, fine food, and free art workshops for all ages. The fair offers a fun and interactive atmosphere that is ideal for promoting art, and the organisers encourage all artists to work on-site. City South Association is inviting visual artists, sculptors, textile artists, jewellers, photographers and furniture makers to participate in the 2010 annual event, which will be held in Whitmore Square (Adelaide) between 11am - 4pm on Sunday 7 November. Artists can set up their own approved 3m x 3m shelter for $50, or alternatively, a number of different undercover spaces are available for hire at subsidised rates, with 3m x 3m spaces costing $70. Artists and groups wishing to work together are welcome to share the costs of hiring larger spaces, and special rates are available to artists living in the Adelaide City Council area. Registration forms and additional information available from the official website: www.citysouth.org.au
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Brass is back, baby, with the Adelaide Sax Pack. After sell-out shows and a Best Music nomination at Adelaide Fringe 2010, saxophonists Adam Page, Tom Pulford, Mike Stewart and Jon Hunt present what they consider to be the best of The Adelaide Sax Pack. Their sophisticated and occasionally silly arrangements of not-so classic songs by John Farnham, Britney Spears, Toto, Madonna, The Proclaimers and Twisted Sister will surely put a smile on your face and a crimp in your hair. World famous in New Zealand, The Adelaide Sax Pack always puts on a fabulous show, full of surprises and terribly inappropriate costumes. Fun for the whole family, the show is this Saturday (24 July) at Nexus Cabaret. Book at www.venuetix.com.au
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As part of the Big Sound Music Industry Summit & Showcase, BIGSOUND Live brings an urban music festival to Fortitude Valley with six venues, including two outdoor stages, hosting 60 exciting acts across two nights, Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th September. Amongst the lineup are two SA acts, who will be shaking their thang for the industry folks: Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! and City Riots. A Triple J Unearthed band is yet to be announced - make sure you're in the running by entering now.
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Word has it that local troubadour Vorn Doolette met with an unfortunate car accident of late... details yet to be officially released, but spare a thought for his speedy recovery.
