Loving live music isn’t just about attending music festivals and seeing an international artist’s massive arena show. Even the biggest of big-name headliners started in the trenches, on the sticky carpets and bandrooms of your local bars and pubs – which is exactly where you should be if you want to discover your new favourite band or venue. Here’s our picks for this week’s best local gigs from Aussie talent – from Perth to the East Coast – and all for the price of a good meal.
Bushido
Where? Ding Dong Lounge, 18 Market Ln, Melbourne
When? 9:00pm, Friday 29th November
Why? After electrifying the crowd at the recent Creepshow Halloween Festival, Melbourne trio Bushido play their first headline club show in six years for what is sure to be one epic reunion show this weekend. Joining them are Sydney’s up-front, raw, and very, very loud Self Is A Seed plus New Zealand ex-pats turned Melbourne locals Full Code. This killer line-up is not to be missed. If that’s not enough, there’ll be a Violent Soho DJ set as part of the late night party Black Night Crash.
Tickets & Info: $14.30, www.facebook.com & http://tickets.oztix.com.au
The Pink Tiles
Where? The Workers Club, 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne
When? 7:00pm, Sunday 30th November
Why? Melbourne’s indie popsters have recently returned from touring the US and are raring to perform to their homecrowd. This Sunday sees the sextet take to the Fitzroy stage, banging out their blissful jams like ‘Ordinary Girl‘. The band are super stoked to announce the healthy array of talented locals slated to support, including School Damage, Chook Race and Stink Lines. Just because it’s Sunday doesn’t mean you need to stay in.
Tickets & Info: $8.00, www.facebook.com & http://theworkersclub.com.au
Mammal Sounds Xmas Party
Where? Shebeen, 36 Manchester Ln, Melbourne CBD
When? 7:30pm, Friday 28th November
Why? Can you believe that today marks one exact month until Christmas? Neither can we, but it means there’s plenty of Xmas parties to indulge in, much like the happenings at Shebeen this Friday night. The huge Chrissy celebration will feature a stunning list of artists with Close Counters, Midnight Pool Party, ASDJs, Back Back Forward Punch, ASDJs Ardie, CLN, ASDJs Ardie closing out the evening. It’s going to be one hell of a night, but we must warn, you need to pre-purchase tickets as we’re certain this badboy will sell-out.
Entry & Info: $15.00, https://shebeenbandroom.ticketscout.com.au & www.facebook.com
You Beauty
Where? Goodgod Small Club, 55 Liverpool St, Sydney
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 29th November
Why? The legends behind the classic “sports themed” concept record Jersey Flegg are taking to their homeground of Sydney this weekend to deliver their rippling, jangle-pop tunes. Celebrating that their unique output is being being cut to wax, we spoke with the band as they detailed the top five athletes turned musicians. This weekend’s show will see supports from FLOWERTRUCK and Setec.
Entry & Info: $8.00 www.goodgodgoodgod.com
Teen Sensations
Where? Black Bear Lodge, 1/322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
When? 5:00pm, Saturday 29th November
Why? Local legends Teen Sensations have got the perfect Brisbane Saturday set out for y’all up north. Having dropped their spooky tune ‘Monster Beach Party‘ which of course sounds a little something like ‘The Monster Mash’ meets any Beach Boys track, the guys are hosting an afternoon and evening of surf-coast inspired pop jams, and it’s all for bloody free. They’ll be joined by Count Shaqula, The Dean, Kodak Beach and Chick City.
Tickets & Info: Free Show, www.blackbearlodge.com.au
Moses Gunn Collective
Where? The Brightside, 27 Warner St, Brisbane
When? 8:00pm, Friday 28th November
Why? Far out, for anyone lucky enough to be in Brisbane this Friday night, we’re hijacking your evening and directing you straight into the hands of Moses Gunn Collective. The local four-piece are celebrating the release of their gorgeously infections pysch-pop EP Morning Shakes, dig ‘Mary‘ as a little taste-tester. If seeing these talented dudes isn’t enough, you’ll well and truly be won over by their supporting pals, The Babe Rainbow, the dreamy trio responsible for the mystic ‘Secret Enchanted Broccoli Forest‘.
Entry & Info: $10.00, www.facebook.com & http://tickets.oztix.com.au
Late Night Hysterics
Where? The Causeway Bar, 243 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
When? 8:00pm, Friday 28th November
Why? Okay, first things first, listen to ‘Limerick‘. Not alike anything floating around the Aussie music scene right now, is it? The local Perth band are throwing a party in celebration of the release of this intergalactic electro meets dream-pop experience and they want you to join them. For a mere $10.00 you get to dig one of the most enticing and alluring acts bubbling from the constant hotpot of WA’s musical world, and in addition to this, They’re There and Apollo’s Sun will be supporting. Hell. Yeah.
Entry & Info: $10.00 http://crippenplace.com
Hideous Sun Demon
Where? Mojo’s Bar, 237 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle
When? 8:00pm, Friday, 28th November
Why? Western Australian dudes Hideous Sun Demon are itching to launch their latest 10-track record Sweat. The band revealed the sped-up stoner tune ‘Flex‘ to a sea of excitement and this Friday night they will light the North Freo stage alight. Getting things started Methyl Ethel, King Cactus, Skullcave and Henry Kissinger.
Tickets & Info: $10.00, www.facebook.com & www.mojosbar.com.au
