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.
Aerials
Where? Yah Yah’s, 99 Smith Street, Melbourne
When? 7:00pm, Friday 9th Oct
Why? Fresh from supporting adrenaline rockers Dead Letter Circus, Brisbane’s Aerials are set to unleash their sophomore EP, Restless, their most accomplished effort to date, and they’re going to do it the only way they know how – by hitting the road for what’s sure to be some unforgettable gigs.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook event
Gay Paris
Where? Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
When? 12:04pm, Saturday 10th Oct
Why? You know Gay Paris as one of Australia’s hardest-working as well as hardest-rocking bands. Well, now it’s time to see what all that fuss has been about by getting your backside to the Cherry Bar this Saturday. It’ll be good ol’ fashioned Aussie rock and roll in a venue synonymous with just that.
Tickets & Info: $12, Facebook event
Yowie #3
Where? The Foundry, 228 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
When? 8:00pm, Thursday 8th Oct
Why? Billed as a “GHETTO HARD HOUSE DANCE PARTY ” that’s been so-called “curated” by SEZZO SNOT, this is the only party you’re going to want to hit up in the Fortitude Valley this Thursday. The lineup will feature Air Max ’97, fresh from touring Asia/Europe earlier this year and supporting MikeQ in September, as well as Simo Soo, Madboots, and Scraps.
Tickets & Info: $5 before 9pm/ $10 after, Facebook event
Glass Skies
Where? Crown and Anchor, 196 Grenfell St, Adelaide
When? 9:00pm, Saturday 10th Oct
Why? After spending the last few months recording, touring, and supporting the likes of Regurgitator, King Gizzard, and Holy Holy the boys in Glass Skies are finally releasing their 2nd EP, Fly On, Children. Come celebrate the launch of this exciting new local release at the Crown and Anchor this Saturday.
Tickets & Info: Facebook page
The Sand Dollars
Where? Ding Dong Lounge, 18 Market Lane, Melbourne
When? 8:30pm, Friday 9th Oct
Why? The Sand Dollars will be taking their steamboat on its maiden voyage up the East Coast in September spreading the love one gig at a time. These four gunslingers will be taking their lively jams up to Sydney, Brisbane and Coolangatta, and finishing up in Melbourne.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Halcyon Drive
Where? Shebeen, 36 Manchester Lane, Melbourne
When? 8:00pm, Friday 9th Oct
Why? Innovative indie rockers “Halcyon Drive” have had their heads down of late – writing and recording a follow up EP to their debut “Cruel Kids” and reworking their already formidable live show. Catch them this Friday when they unveil new songs and their new live lineup.
Tickets & Info: $9, Facebook event
OAF 8th Birthday
Where? Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street, Sydney
When? 7:00pm, Saturday 10th Oct
Why? Can you believe it’s been 8 years since OAF opened it’s doors? No one anticipated that what started in October of 2007 would still be kicking it just as strong 8 years later, but you don’t have to be a fortune teller to come celebrate with the likes of Steve Smyth, Papa Pilko & the Binrats, Smaal Cats, and more.
Tickets & Info: Facebook event
