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.
Wesley Fuller
Where? Ding Dong Lounge, 18 Market Lane, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Friday 7th Aug
Why? Paisley flared, curly haired whizzkid Wesley Fuller will be making his live band debut this Friday 7th August. Flirting with garage-pop, glam rock, new wave and freakbeat, Fuller has released a string of instantly catchy singles since launching his solo venture in January. He’s now backed by a band featuring some of Melbourne’s most exciting musos and ready to bring it to the stage – expect a party!
Tickets & Info: $11.25, Facebook event
Ngaiire
Where? Newtown Social Club, 387 Kingstreet, Newtown, Sydney
When? 7pm, Thursday 6th Aug
Why? Releasing her future-soul debut Lamentations in 2013 to leading to her first ever slot at Glastonbury and shows with Alicia Keys and John Legend, Ngaiire has left no genre unturned in her search for herself. She’s now bringing her new single ‘Once’ to Sydney. Co-written with Megan Washington and Paul Mac, and produced by Paul Mac and Jack Grace, ‘Once’ is about taking risks that turn into revelations: story of her life. Don’t miss what’s bound to be an incredible show.
Tickets & Info: $15+b/f, newtownsocialclub.com
NUN
Where? The Curtin, 29 Lygon St, Carlton, Melbounre
When? 8pm, Friday 7th Aug
Why? Kicking off the weekend in style Melbourne purveyors of the best underground rock, electro, punk and everything in between Psychedelic Coven present a psychotic night of rebel rock at The Curtin. Featuring Melbourne synth/goth/post punk legends NUN as well as Drug Sweat, The Rangoons (Syd) and Teuton all for $10 this is a can’t miss Melbourne event.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Hau
Where? The Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth
When? 8pm, Saturday 8th Aug
Why? Triple J mainstay Hau plays Rosemount Hotel this Saturday with support from his trusty DJ Crystal Diola. Locals Aslan, Natalie Mae, Marksman, Diger Rokwell and Empty w/ Strings wouldn’t miss this for the world – they’re all supporting. To add further spiritedness to the party this event will see part proceeds go to Oxfam for their Oxjam program. Good fun for a good cause.
Tickets & Info: $15+ b/f, rosemounthotel.com.au
You Beauty
Where? The Milk Factory 48 Montague Rd, South Brisbane, Brisbane
When? 8:30pm, Saturday 8th Aug
Why? Local favourites You Beauty follow last year’s Jersey Flegg album with another serious ear-tickler: ‘Illywhacka’, from their upcoming LP of the same name. The first single from You Beauty ‘s second record continues that upwards melodic thrust over a pumping backline. To celebrate its birth, the guys will be popping by The Milk Factory in Brissy with support from Thigh Master and Good Boy.
Tickets & Info: $12.25+b/f, Facebook event
Kira Puru
Where? Shebeen, 36 Manchester Ln, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Thursday 6th Aug
Why? Progressive soul pop talent Kira Puru will be launching her brand new single, and to celebrate she’s bringing her breathtaking live talents to Shebeen Bandroom. A seasoned performer, Puru has since clocked a colourful bevy of collaborators; Paul Mac, Illy, M-Phazes, Antony Partos, Dave McCormack, Urthboy, Mark Opitz and Paul Kelly among them so you know she can bring it.
Tickets & Info: $10+b/f, shebeenbandroom.com.au
JU CA vs CORIN
Where? 107 Projects, 107 Redfern Street Redfern, Sydney
When? 8pm, Saturday 8th Aug
Why? Ears Have Ears, FBi Radio’s award-winning soundtrack program brings you a night of electronic, instrumental and experimental music featuring musicians from Sydney and beyond. Headlined by Ju Ca aka the new alias of electronic producer and curator Justin Cantrell (rituals) and Corin aka the exploratory keyboard project of Sydney’s Corin, this is set to be one huge night of aural experimentalism.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Rin McArdle
Where? Jive Bar, 181 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 8pm, Saturday 8th Aug
Why? Having already played extensively alongside well respected international and Australian artists including Half Moon Run, The Cairos, Thelma Plum, Josh Pyke, Dragon, Emma Louise, Timberwolf, Diesel, Ian Moss, Tigertown and Tim Chaisson, Rin McArdle is fast becoming a familiar name within the local live scene, pop bt The Jive and se why!.
Tickets & Info: $12+b/f, www.jivevenue.com
