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.
Crepes + Sleep Decade
Where? The Gasometer Hotel, 484 Smith St, Collingwood, Melbourne
When? 7:30pm, Tuesday 2nd Feb
Why? When the weather is good, the roff is open and the bands are slaying, there’s literally no better place to hang than the Gaso’s band room and lucky for you Deaf Ambitions, Mother Nature and the Gaso have delivered all three elements for night one of Deaf Ambitions’ curated Tuesday night series. Kicking off the four week residency are local favourites Crepes, Sleep Decade, ZIG ZAG and Mallee Songs.
Tickets & Info: $8, Facebook event
Sui Zhen
Where? The Foundry, 228 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
When? 7:30pm, Thursday 4th February
Why? This Thursday Melbourne’s very own Sui Zhen will be playing a very special show as part of the all killer no filler ongoing YOWIE series. Having released her stunning LP Secretly Susan last year, the electronic pop artist has been winning hearts and audiences across the world. If you’re in Brisbane pop in to this event on Thursday and witness first hand why.
Tickets & Info: $5 – $10, Facebook event
Ayla
Where? Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street, Sydney
When? 7:30pm, Thursday 4th February
Why? For those uninitiated Ayla released her debut single ‘Wish I Was’ early 2014, which quickly gained full rotation on triple j radio, coming in as the 15th most played song of the year on the station. Since then she’s been touring, writing and dropping killer releases. This Thursday she’ll be dropping pop the OAF fresh from Woodford Folk Festival. Kick off your weekend early.
Tickets & Info: $8.50, Facebook event
Kitchen People
Where? The Bird, 181 William Street, Northbridge, Perth
When? 7:30pm, Saturday 5th February
Why? Perth legends Kitchen People recorded another album a few weeks ago and they now need the money to press it. This Friday they’ll be playing a bit of a fundraiser show alongside Mining Tax and Regular Boys to help raise some dosh. If you’re in town go help ’em out!
Tickets & Info: $5, Facebook event
Dead City Ruins
Where? Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Saturday 5th February
Why? After a massive Australian tour, local rockers Dead City Ruins will return to their home away from home, Cherry Bar, AC/DC lane to throw an epic end of tour party. Joined by their good mates Devil Electric and Two Headed Dog it’s set to be a cracker of a night.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook event
Laneway After Party
Where? Cats Rocket Bar & Rooftop, 142 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 8pm, Saturday 5th February
Why? To help you with your FOMO and post-Laneway blues the crew at Cats are throwing a very special Laneway after party this Saturday night with shuttle buses! With resident djs Sno Drop, Xavier, Acey and Michael/Jordan this should help ease the pain.
Tickets & Info: $15, Facebook event
