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Metanola Theatre Presents Malcolm Hill – Album & Book Launch – 6 March

Metanoia Theatre presents

 

PLINTH

 

MALCOLM HILL


Album and Book Launch

 

8pm Friday March 6th

Mechanics Institute Theatre

Cnr Sydney Road and Dawson St Brunswick

Malcolm Hill launches his new book ‘PLINTH and other stories’

and his new album ‘Fingers’.

Featuring live readings from PLINTH and other stories by  Melbourne Arts luminaries –

  • award winning actor Caroline Lee
  • playwright & poet Kieran Carroll
  • rock star and artist Caroline Kennedy

&

  • cryptic rock voyager Dave Graney

 

Followed by

Malcolm Hill & This Is The Show

Launching their new CD ‘Fingers’

 

 

PLINTH and other stories is drawn from the life of the former Wild Bohemian. Some stories are true, some are almost true and some are complete fiction.  “Evocative”, “whip crack sharp” and often hilarious storytelling set in the inner city arts and music underbelly.

 

FINGERS

Malcolm Hill’s solo album Voir Nights won the prestigious Narnie award on 3RRR’s BLB program for Album of the Year. 2015 will see the release of Malcolm Hill’s new release ‘Fingers’ backed by his band This Is The Show.

 

 
 
From the story ‘Plinth’ in ‘Plinth and other stories’ by Malcolm Hill:

            “I won’t play on the floor. I won’t play on the carpet of the front bar of a pub. I  must have a stage, a platform, whatever you call it. I will not have some old Anzac drunk wandering through my James Brown splits or Iggy Pop wrestle with mic stand routine; won’t have real estate agents from South Melbourne chatting on  phones obliviously walking through my high wire balancing act of tension, emotion and F Diminished shuddering grand finale! I won’t play on the floor. I must  have my stage, my Rostra, my Plinth! “
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Harbour Agency Presents Skyscraper Stan and The Commission Flats Debut Album Launch Tour – ‘Last Year’s Tune’

Just got into the swing of 2015? Let troubadour rock and roll legends Skyscraper Stan And The Commission Flats take you all the way back to 2014 with the launch of Last Year’s Tune, the band’s spectacularly long-awaited, Pledge-funded debut album. To celebrate, Stan and the Flatties will be launching the album at the venerable Port Fairy Folk Festival before heading off around the countryside to bring the wicked goodness of Last Years Tune to all.

Recorded at Melbourne’s Woodstock Studios and mastered in New York City by Greg Calbi, Last Years Tune is 11-track’s worth of Stan Woodhouse’s finest songwriting. Evocative, heart-felt and totally good fun, Last Year’s Tune will get your troubadour rock and roll on like no other album of this year, last year or any year at all.

Get your piece of the Skyscraper Stan And The Commission Flat’s pie on the following Last Year’s Tour dates:

6-9 March 2015  |  Port Fairy Folk Festival |  Port Fairy, VIC

Wednesday 11 March | Railway Friendly Bar | Byron Bay, NSW

Thursday 12 March |  Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall | Brisbane QLD

Friday 13 March | The Pier | Port Macquarie, NSW

Saturday 14 March | Lazy Bones Lounge | Marrickville NSW

Friday 20 March | The Illawarra Brewery | Wollongong NSW – Skyscraper Stan and Oskar Herbig duo

Saturday 21 March | The Commercial Hotel | Milton, NSW – Skyscraper Stan and Oskar Herbig duo

Sunday 22 March | Birdhouse Bar | Wagga Wagga NSW – Skyscraper Stan and Oskar Herbig duo

Friday 27 March | Sooki Lounge | Belgrave VIC

Saturday 28 March | The Gasometer Hotel | Melbourne VIC

Saturday 4 April | Grace Emily | Adelaide, SA

Sunday 5 April | The Loft | Warrnambool VIC 

Here’s what Sydney Morning Herald had to say about ‘roots revellers’ Skyscraper Stan And The Commission Flats:

“Some came to hear established chart-toppers but most dipped their toes into unfamiliar waters too. QMF has a knack of introducing the “next big thing” as it’s about to break. Adelaide rapper Tkay Maidza has made serious waves since launching last year. Fans lined up waiting for others to exit as the packed Pavilion heaved to her beats. The historic Vue Grand Hotel was similarly cosy during gigs by Charles Jenkins and roots revellers Skyscraper Stan and The Commission Flats. Festival director Andrew Orvis noted plenty of buzz around the latter – a  typical QMF revelation.”

Watch Chief for some extra dirt on Skyscraper Stan And The Commission Flats:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdGFsH8eFw8

More information:

Web: www.skyscraperstanandthecommissionflats.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyscraperstan?fref=ts

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/skyscraperstanandthecommissionflats

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10th ANNIVERSARY GREAT SOUTHERN HUNTER S. THOMPSON WAKE – CHERRY BAR – SAT 28 FEB – 2 – 6.30 PM

Greetings,
To commemorate the decade since his death, the 10th Anniversary Great Southern Hunter S. Thompson Wake will be held at Cherry Bar on 28 February from 6.30pm.
Upon receiving news of  Dr Thompson’s departure on 20 February 2005, the now notorious first wake in the Southern Hemisphere was quickly arranged and held in Melbourne at Cherry Bar.  It featured readings from Thompson’s greatest works, a machete grapefruit rum concoction, cigarette filter surprises and several other items and incidents that are now only whispered of in hushed tones by those who attended.
Make your way down to AC/DC Lane on the afternoon of Saturday February 28 to pay your respects to our most admired counter-cultural literary icon. Featuring readings from Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan, The Age Shortlist Editor Martin Boulton, Herald Sun Rock City scribe Mikey Cahill, editor of The Cliteratti Club Karen Conrad, STACK magazine editor and Triple RRR presenter Jonathan Alley and David Langsam, arts writer, Steadman expert and editor of Biotech Daily.  MORE TBA.
MCd by RRR favourite Tony Biggs, tunes spun by DJ Max Crawdaddy and live music provided by Kim Volkman.
You will also be invited to solemnly indulge in a BBQ and Paintball Shotgun Art.
Venerated Thompson illustrator Ralph Steadman has personally donated 3 prints for auction especially for The Wake, with all proceeds going directly to Support Act Ltd.
Reverential entertainment guaranteed.
Plus the regulation one minute of silence.
$12 entry.
See you there.
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Ritzland Records Presents Ray Danes Second Single ‘Run To You’

 

‘Run To You’ debuted in Australia on 26 January on Channel 11 in an episode of ‘Neighbours’. The same episode will air in the UK in February. The song tells the story of the on again – off again love affair between ‘Daniel Robinson’ (nephew of the classic evil character Paul Robinson and son of Kylie Minogue’s character ‘Charlene’) and the hopelessly blonde ‘Amber Turner’. Daniel is desperately hoping Amber will come back to him, hence the ‘Run To You’ reference.

Ray said, “I’m really excited to have my own music featured on Neighbours! It’s such a popular TV show both in Australia and internationally and has been running for 30 years. I’m looking forward to seeing what scene the song features in. I hope everyone loves it!”

Ray Danes lives in Cairns and gigs frequently in the local music scene. Ray launched single ‘Falling’ at the Grace Darling in Melbourne in 2014.

The son of a piano teacher, Ray inherited his mother’s ear for music. A natural performer with a gift for narrative, Ray was spotted by Ritzland Records. Although early in his career, Ray was promptly encouraged to share his music with a wider audience by taking on management services. So far, Ray has.supported Ash Grunwald and won a slot at The Tablelands Folk Festival where he recorded the film clip for Van Jam.

Ray was signed to Mushroom Music Publishing in 2015.

In his spare time, Ray enjoys his unique status as a Ranga (only 2% of the world’s population are natural redheads), practicing Judo and playing his guitar.

Ray will release his debut album later this year.

Follow Ray on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RayDanesMusic
Follow Ray on YouTube: www.youtube.com/RayDanesMusic

Follow Ritzland Records:

https://www.facebook.com.ritzlandrecords 
www.ritzlandmusic.com
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Merry Xmass! Here’s to a perfect life-work balance in 2015! xox kc

Dearest Revellers

I hope you are all enjoying a break and much fantastic family/party time!

We have been getting all merry like xmas here at pr headquarters for the past week or two and want to thank you for our best business year ever and all the excellent gigs, beautiful art, fine fashion and sexy projects to work on!

Here’s our annual Christmas greeting:

This year for the media, 2014 was all about the butt. Asses were everywhere, as far as they eye could see! Asses were in politics (as ever, holding office!), in sport, in the arts! Asses were working! Asses were twerking! Asses were all about that Bass! Nicki Minaj’s Ass did things so crazy mothers around the world turned the television off to prevent premature education of their children! Asses were breaking internets! Why not?

So here’s a fond farewell to the ass-end of 2014 and let’s raise a toast to an absolutely ASStastic 2015!

Be safe, Have fun, Play nice!

See you next year.
xox kc

 

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Three more chances to catch the mighty Glenn Tilbrook in Oz!

 

Friends,

Squeeze’s iconic frontman is here for this first time since 2007 for a tour of Oz with his brand new studio album, Happy Ending, on limited edition vinyl, CD, and digital bundle.

His final show in Melbourne is tonight at The Caravan Club and then he heads off to Brisbane and the Gold Coast for two more shows.

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, get online and get em now.

He sounds better than ever!

“stuffed with ludicrously catchy melodies” — Mojo Magazine * * * *

Tonight at The Spotted Mallard in Brunswick East

Tomorrow at Caranvan Music Club in Oakleigh

As half of the iconic songwriter team Difford and Tilbrook of beloved pop legends Squeeze, Glenn Tilbrook has written some of the most enduring pop classics of ’80s UK New Wave with such global hits as “Tempted” and “Pulling Mussels (From the Shell).”

With more recent performances in the States on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Live from the Artist’s Den, Squeeze has proven itself to be relevant and enduring as new generations of fans discover the band’s incredible songbook.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Tilbrook is back — ducking and diving, bobbing and weaving — with his fifth non-Squeeze album, Happy Ending, available now digitally and as a limited edition vinyl through www.glenntilbrook.com,  iTunes and Amazon.

Inventive, witty and stuffed with a twinkling treasure trove of brand-new melodies, Happy Trails proves that the man’s musicality and sense of craft are as fresh and energised as ever.

Visit Glenn at www.glenntilbrook.com to order a copy of ‘Happy Endings’ or come and buy one at a show near you and get it signed on the night!

Don’t miss Glenn playing songs old and new at these tour dates!

Fri 12th Dec   Caravan Music Club, Melbourne, VIC

TIX AT http://www.caravanmusic.com.au

 

Thur 18th Dec Hotel LA, Brisbane

 

Fri 19th Dec Miami Tavern, Gold Coast

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A.J. STEEL PREMIERES DEBUT SINGLE ‘DROWNING ON DRY LAND’ IN SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW – 20 NOVEMBER @ MR BOOGIE MAN!

 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a studio musician at the top of his game live. Melbourne singer-songwriter A.J. Steel premieres debut single Drowning On Dry Land in his one-night-only solo acoustic show at Mr Boogie Man
Drowning on Dry Land is a moving and evocative track mixed by ARIA and Golden Guitar Nominated Producer/Mixer/Engineer Jimi Maroudas. Maroudas has worked with Pete Murray, Kimbra and also Eskimo Joe on their ARIA No #1 album Inshalla.
Drowning on Dry Land tells the story of a common struggle – the unseen fight beneath the calm surface to stay afloat.
Afer a stint in the military, Steel headed to Melbourne with nothing but a rolled up mattress and a duffle bag.
“I’ve always been inspired by the power of a song.” Steel says. “I love the poetic magic that happens when the lyric and melody marry, letting the listener visit unfamiliar spaces in their heart.”
Steel hand-built and installed recording gear at ‘Steel Mill Studios’, otherwise known as the dining room at his suburban Melbourne home.  Drums were recorded at good friend and drummer Stephen Allred’s home in Ballarat using a small mobile recording setup. Steel’s loungeroom and hallways were also used as studio space. The hallway offered especially good acoustics for the guitars.
Drowning On Dry Land took seven months to make its way down the twisting creative pathway, from the initial stages of writing, re-writes and multiple recordings and arrangement changes, 
Previous releases from A.J. Steel include 2009 EP Satellites and Cars. Single Slow Down was added to high rotation on Radar Radio and also featured on Fox FM’s Radar Artist in ‘Australian Made’. Slow Down was also added to Fox’s syndication network of over 4million subscribers Australia-wide.
For more information on A.J. Steel’s solo acoustic show at Mr Boogie Man on 20 November 2014 see:
Purchase Drowning On Dry Land via iTunes:
Keep in touch
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The National Evening Express launch ‘This Ain’t Real’ at Whole Lotta Love on 28 November!

The National Evening Express will roll into Brunswick East on 28 November to launch their debut single ‘This Ain’t Real’ at Whole Lotta Love in Lygon Street!

 

A gritty mix of garage band and dirty blues, The National Evening Express will suit those who dig MC5, The Stooges and The Cramps.

 

The Melbourne based 4-piece features a mix of experienced Australian and New Zealand players whose influences merge and meld, bubbling into a full fever pitch when they perform live.

 

“This song was written in one afternoon of beer fuelled happiness to encourage you to Let Your Rock Out,” says lead singer and guitarist Sandro.

 

Here’s an early review for the single:

 

The National Evening Express – This Ain’t Real

 

You might recall the story of the Masters’ Apprentices third-greatest song, ‘Undecided’, which they made up on the spot in an early recording session and which much to their surprise (and without their knowledge – until they heard it on the radio) was selected by their record company to be their first single. They heard it in the car driving to a gig and got a surprise.

‘This Ain’t Real’ is ‘Undecided’ in the 21st century. Powerful, primitive, apparently tossed off yet plugged into an ancient theme of desire and demand. …

 

Textured, epic and propulsive, the song has a lurid vividness few could resist.

Looking forward to more from this exceptionally tight outfit. – Heidi Berg, The Dwarf

 

The National Evening Express is:

 

Sandro  – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Matt  – Bass, Vocals

Andrew – Lead Guitar

Rikki  – Drums, Vocals

 

The National Evening Express will release their first studio album later next year so keep your ears open for it!

Visit them at:  http://thenationaleveningexpress.com.au

Video clip is here: http://thedwarf.com.au/album_review/20346/this-aint-real

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DIANA MAY CLARK – MEET ‘THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GIRL’ – SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER – DING DONG IN MELBOURNE

 

Established Melbourne-based Brazilian song interpreter Diana May Clark launches her debut original album ‘The Other Side of the Girl’ at what is sure to be an amazing and hypnotising album launch party at Ding Dong Lounge on Sunday 30th November. 

The much anticipated launch was previewed with two singles (‘Sunny Daze’ and ‘Blueprint’) as well as B-Sides and clips over the past 18 months. 

Diana established her interpretive credentials by way of two award winning recordings with Guitarist (now husband) Doug de Vries; her original band “The Sunny Set’ embraces pop and psychedelic styles with her love of Brazilian music into a new mix that is unique and instantly charming.
 
“From the get go, Diana May Clark & The Sunny Set’s music makes you wanna undulate. Not nod your head, not tap your toes nor click your fingers – you wanna move your hips… Later, you can lie on your back staring at the sky and let the sublime blend of voice and music take you slipping through time like sunshine through tree tops.  You’ll be needing a rest after all that dance floor action.”  Pat Monaghan (Basement Disks)
 
Refreshingly genuine, brimming with cool guitar riffs, film-noir ripe vocals and kicking grooves; 
Diana May Clark and the Sunny  Set are:
DMC – voice & keys
Doug de Vries – electric & acoustic guitars
Al Kerr – Drums, percussion & backing vocals

 

Maddie Weybury – Bass & backing vocals
(with special guests).
 

You can expect psychedelic melodies peppered with occasional Portuguese lyrics, film clips, and a rotating stage of talented musicians and dancers – don’t be afraid to dress with a 60s twist (you know you wanna!) and be ready to fall in love with Diana’s new sound!

 
Find all the event info, ticket link and check out her youtube clip for ‘Sunny Daze’ here:  http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/7011/diana-may-clark-album-launch-party.htm

SUNDAY – 30 November

Door open at 6:00pm, show starts at 6:30pm.

Presale tickets $20+BF or $25 on the door.

Make use of the fabulous ticket bundles on offer! Get a preorder copy of ‘The Other Side of the Girl’ with one ticket for $35, or two tickets plus a copy of the album for $50*. Purchases of four or more tickets in one transaction receive the discounted ticket price of $15+BF per ticket.

See you there!  DMCfinalLR
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TOMORROW!!! Mixed Prints POP up/Exhibition with Sara Thorn and Colin Sheppard opens 5-8pm!

Mixed Prints

Opening Wed 8th – Sunday 12 October at Fort Delta in the Captiol Arcade, 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Mixed Prints is a collaborative Pop Up/exhibition over 4 days between two Melbourne design icons – Sara Thorn and Colin Sheppard.

Mixed Prints POP Up/Exhibition will present different print techniques for cloth and fashion exploring screen print, batik and its interface with fashion.

Part exhibition, part pop up store; there will be rare limited edition clothing/home wares, jewellery to purchase in an art house context.

 

Sara Thorn Project

 

Sara Thorn designer, artist has been busy creating new exciting & original fashion & home wares across hand screen prints & handmade batik.

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Produced under the UNIQE BATIK by Sara Thorn label in Java…..Prepare for the batik Revival c/o textile nomad Sara Thorn!

Cushions crinkle silk scarves, crisp cotton shirts and oversize t-shirts will be available to purchase with an exhibition showing the processes of the mysterious batik technique. The pieces are quirky and interpret classic tropical iconography with a new pop ,sensual sensibility.
Sara Thorn Project is the new fashion label from Sara drawing influence from her earlier work in the eighties with Galaxy & Abyss. Bold ,graphic themes are juxtaposed with hand written spells and drawings of poodles with wings in a eclectic mix of hand screen prints on custom t-shirts, cat suits ,yoga wear and accessories .

 

doitbaby factory label are Colin Sheppard and Brett Gillespie.

doitbaby Factory is hand designed and hand screen printed. Every limited edition screen print is a unique wearable piece of art.

It is not mass produced, and does not threaten the environment; using 100% non toxic inks that are printed onto 100% certified organic cotton.
Every procedure in the making of these garments is carried out locally in Melbourne.

Colin has a history of hand painted sign writing and scenic art for both the home and the workplace. He works with Melbourne Theatre Company, painting sets and props in their scenic art dept. Brett has a Masters degree in Fine Arts – Printmaking.

 

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