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.

FLOWERTRUCK

Where? Shebeen, 36 Manchester Ln, Melbourne CBD
When? 8:00pm, Thursday 1st Oct
Why? Local legends FLOWERTRUCK have just released their debut EP Dirt and to celebrate they’re heading on a tour of the Australian East coast stopping in Melbourne on the 1st of October. Kicking off the tour will be this show at Shebeen with mates Crepes, Hollow Everdaze and Vista Point. Nothing short of an absolute cracker of a line up, get on it.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event

David Craft

Where? The Bird, 181 William Street, Northbridge, Perth
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 3rd Oct
Why? After quiet past six months, WAMi award winner David Craft is gearing up to release ‘Milked Out’ the first single from his upcoming sophomore EP. Recruiting band buds Rag n’ Bone, Rabbit Island and Ben Witt to form an impressive local line up, you won’t wanna miss Craft with his band launch the new track’s music video at The Bird this weekend.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event

Zefereli

Where? Black Bear Lodge, 322 Brunswick St, Fortituve Valley, Brisbane
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 3rd Oct
Why? Alistar Richardson aka Zefereli has been a busy dude! He’s been on the road this August, September and now coming October supporting Gang Of Youths on their epic Metro and Regional tour. While on tour he’s headlined shows in Brisbane, Sydney and now confirmed to perform at Memory Lane Festival alongside San Cisco, Stonefield, and Patrick James in October. He’s also launching his new EP this Saturday! Whoa, like we said busy guy.
Tickets & Info: $13.30, Facebook event

Flyying Colours

Where? Crown and Anchor, 196 Grenfell St, Adelaide
When? 8:00pm, Friday 2nd Oct
Why? After recently supporting legendary Johnny Marr (The Smiths) on his Australian National Tour, one of our favourite psych rock groups Flyying Colours are gearing up to tour in support of their killer EP ROYGBIV. As part of the tour they’ll be popping by the Crown & Anchor for a show this Friday – head along and start your weekend right Adelaide mates.
Tickets & Info: $10-$15, Facebook page

Fortunes + RaRa

Where? Workers Club, 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 3rd Oct
Why? Some of Melbourne’s best up and coming hip hop/electronic acts on the one bill on Grand Final night at the Workers Club. Cheap booze all night and guaranteed good times – need any more reasons? Nah didn’t think so.
Tickets & Info: $12, Facebook event

Holy Diver + Elm Street

Where? Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
When? 8:00pm, Friday 2nd Oct
Why? Cherry Bar is hosting a very special night celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Dio’s first live full performance of the album Holy Diver. Performed in full alongside a set of Dio classics by Melbourne Dio tribute collective band ‘Holy Diver’ (Aliz AJ, Adam Ryan, Angelo Pisano, Mick Ohara, Len Kopilas) they guys will be support by Elm Street. C’mon classic rock fans!
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook event

Hands Like Houses

Where? The Giant Dwarf, 199 Cleveland St, Redfern, Sydney
When? 5:00pm, Sunday 4th Oct
Why? The rad crew behind Indent, MusicNSW and Sydney Youth Music are throwing a massive gig with some of Australia’s most exciting and upcoming acts Hands Like Houses, Columbus, Fifth Dawn and Vanity Riots. Kicking off at 5pm, it’s all ages and only $10-$15, killer.
Tickets & Info: $10-$15, Facebook event

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