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.
Soul In The Basement
Where? Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
When? 7pm, Thursday, 19th November
Why? Thanks to Melbourne Music Week Cherry Bar is throwing a very special Soul in the Basement Session. Featuring Kylie Auldist, Fulton Street and Funkadelic Side! Plus the almighty Soul DJs of Cherry Vince Peach and Pierre Baroni spinning original soul 45s til late, head along and get a dose of the best Aussie soul in the home of Aussie rock n soul.
Tickets & Info: FREE, Facebook event
The Horns Of Leroy
Where? The Catfish
When? 6pm, Sunday 22nd November
Why? Quickly becoming one of the city’s most loved small venues The Catfish in Fitzroy is celebrating it second birthday this weekend, and s a special gift to you they’ve curated an absolutely killer weekend of free shows. If you can only make one night of the festivities don’t miss Horns Of Leroy on Sunday night int the Catty’s front bar. The brass band crew will be playing from 6pm – so grab a beer, a cheesesteak and enjoy some New Orleans funk and Soul.
Tickets & Info: FREE, Facebook page
Jeremy Neale + Methyl Ethel
Where? Mojo’s Bar, 237 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle
When? 8pm, Sunday 22nd November
Why? Having recently released his impressive new EP titled Let Me Go Out In Style Jeremy is now on the road bringing his famous live show across the nation. Featuring support from local heroes Methyl Ethel and The Spunloves this is an absolute corker of a show, all for only $10 – get on it!
Tickets & Info: $10, www.mojosbar.com.au
Danksgiving
Where? The Brightside, 27 Warner St, Brisbane
When? 8pm, Thursday, 19th November
Why? As the festive season approaches The Brightside joining forces with The Friendzone and CONTROL to bring you an evening of fine dining and entertainment. They’ve been mulling over some ideas to present to you and we have a lot in store for their first annual Danksgiving celebration. Known for curating killer line ups and parties the Friendzone crew will not disappoint – Brissy folk get along and kick off the silly season right.
Tickets & Info: $5-$15 Facebook event
Pronto
Where? The Record Crate, 34 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
When? 6pm, Friday, 21st November
Why? Garage scuzz rockers PRONTO are one of Melbourne’s most underrated crews. Having released their self-titeld LP recently they’re now celebrating by taking the team to Sydney for a show at The Record Crate. Featuring Ghastly Spats, Tim and The Boys, Dry Finish as supports this is set to be an evening of nothing but rock n roll psyched out greatness.
Tickets & Info: $5, Facebook event
Warmth Crashes In
Where? Ding Dong Lounge, 18 Market Ln, Melbourne
When? 9pm, Saturday 21st November
Why? Local favourites Warmth Crashes In recently released their new LP and it’s time to celebrate! Once described by one of our writers as “My Bloody Valentine covering the Top Gun soundtrack” the psych dream pop trio are ready to show you why they’re been touted as one of Melborune’s most exciting acts.
Tickets & Info: $12+b/f, Facebook event
Blashki
Where? Revolver Bandroom, 229 Chapel St, Prahran, Melbroune
When? 8pm, Wednesday, 18th November
Why? After a killer performance at St Kilda Festival 2015, Melbourne’s Blashki prepares to launch his debut single, ‘Four Leaf Clover’ at Revolver Upstairs on November 18. Backed by Casper Zazz and Children of the Sun, and for only $10 it’s set to be a killer hump day treat. Head along!
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Lost Cosmonaut
Where? Crown and Anchor, 196 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
When? 8pm, Friday, 20th November
Why? Local legends Lost Cosomonaut are launching this debut album this weekend and to celebrate they’re recruiting Tork and Sons Of Zoku for the ride. Gaining a loyal fan base thanks to their energetic brand of heavy rock the hometown heroes are definitely worth catching in action. Kick your weekend off right SA brothers and sisters!
Tickets & Info: $15, Facebook event
