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Steady Eye with Tahlia Palmer
Whiskey is the world’s favourite brown liquor. I don’t drink it very often, but I can see the appeal… it hits you hard, straight in the belly and burns the throat, and is good at intoxicating. My editor told me he was under the impression that the first whiskey was invented to help monks digest rancid meat. So I did a little digging (and one little taste test, no eating rancid meat though) to find out if this was the case.
Both the Scottish and Irish claim to have invented the first whisky. Some experts on the topic say it could have been the Welsh, although these experts also happen to be Welsh in origin. The name “Whisky” was coined by an English king, as a bastardised form of “uisce beatha”, which, translated from Irish Gaelic, means “water of life”, the same as “aquavitae”, which is the term the Greeks used to describe their liquors. Funny how these things work out. Everyone loves booze.
Distillation was first brought to Europe between 1100 and 1300, but who actually brought it over is a topic of debate. The process was first invented by the Babylonians, and was slowly refined and spread through various civilisations. It was used for the making of perfumes and pure alcohol, which was originally used for medicinal purposes, much like we use it today. But I suppose somewhere along the line, someone got some in their mouths, swallowed it, and realised they were WAY drunker WAY faster than when they drank their measly beer. The word spread fast, and it was indeed monks who taught the process to each nation they visited all those years ago. Spread the love of God, spread the process of making a stronger booze… So much escapism!
However, Northern Europe was not climatically equipped to grow the grapes needed for wine distillation, as was being taught to them, so they used barley instead, and thus, Whiskey was born. So while it is safe to assume that Irish monks probably did eat the occasional gross piece of meat, and that it was difficult to digest, the evidence suggests that this was not the true reason whisky was created.
That being said, whisky is well recognised as having medicinal properties, especially as far as the digestive tract is concerned. It has been used to treat ailments such as indigestion, flatulence and stomach cramps, and even has loads of anti-oxidants. One can definitely draw the conclusion that the monks who invented whisky would have quickly discovered these helpful properties, and used them to their favour, ie: drinking a little after each meal to aid digestion. Perhaps that is where the tradition of a “nightcap” came from? In my mind, I head an English accent saying that phrase. And the English went mad for whisky when they had their first little sipple. I like the thought of that happening.
So there you go. Whisky’s pretty awesome. In the words of this guy:
"It sloeth age, it strengtheneth youth, it helpeth digestion,
it cutteth fleume, it abandoneth melancholy, it relisheth the hart, it lighteneth the mind, it quickeneth the spirites...
...truly it is a souveraigne liquor, if it be orderly taken."
(Raphael Holinshed, "History of Ireland", 1577)
 
Live reviews with Lyndon Blue
'ONE TRICK PONY' @ THE MOON, SUNDAY DECEMBER 6
The day had already yielded as many delights as could justly be expected of it. Helter Skelter, Golden Staph, Grim Fandango, a brand new incarnation of Sex Panther and a gingerbread house at number 208 had ferried us across the warm languor of this Sunday afternoon. Now I found myself comfortably parked on a mission-brown settee, half-lit, flanked by mismatched vintage décor, carafes and toothsome nosh. Knives, forks, glasses clinked and cordial ping-pong banter ricocheted about the restaurant’s cozy posterior. Little did the Moon’s wining and dining patrons know what they were in for; indeed, who could have forseen the evening that was to ensue?
The night began – as so many great things, like hang-gliders, trigonometry, and catering sandwiches, do – with Triangles. In one corner is David Egan (of Carbuncle, Closer Encounter) – in the adjacent, Amber Fresh (Rabbit Island), and at its apex, a misty kaleidoscope moving in slow motion. Permeating the Triangles soundscape are the respective hallmarks of both artists – Egan’s chasm-echo vocal drones and penchant for rhythmic loops and spiraling melodies; Fresh’s minimalist bent, idiosyncratic voice and winsome arrangements; but the totality is dreamier than the sum of its parts, as if the whole lot were emanating from a conch shell. Perhaps it was the nocturnal warmth, the sherry, the doughy lunar enclave, but amidst the drifting triangular ambience I was lulled into a sweet reverie. I gazed deeply into my trio of dips. It took a trio of tacos to
snap me out of it.
As if by magic the nearest obstructing tables and chairs disappear into the wings. The subsequent space is rapidly filled with bodies. Bodies abuzz with hot blood pumping, burning fiercely like jalapeños! Vocalist Andrew Murray faces his disciples like a t-shirted pope with dubious posture. Taco Leg have the decency to publicly apologize in advance to moonly meal-munchers – “sorry… sorry we’re so loud” – quickly followed by the delicious public indecency of covering side A of Black Flag’s 1981 Damaged album and inciting a restaurant riot. Before long human forms collide in a tangled orgy of destruction; we’re kids on a bent and rusted tricycle hurtling down a mountainside with a landslide behind us and a thorn bush up ahead. “I got a six pack, and nothing to do” – Murray wanders casually through the
café’s steaming circle pit, yelling a certain percentage of Black Flag’s lyrics in a monotone, and inventing plenty of his own – by now sweat is spraying like an oscillating sprinkler and it seems I’ve been bled on (badass!) “We’ve got, nothing better to do, than watch TV and have a couple of brews!” Limbs continue to fly like whips in all directions. Those who have seen Taco Leg perform will be able to envision the havoc. As ever – messier than Montezuma’s revenge, songs were forgotten and lyrics read off scraps of paper. “Fuck you! We’re punk rock… and that makes everything ok.” The tongue’s embedded in the cheek, but it’s sort of true: Taco Leg are definitely not about playing in time or singing in tune. They’re about good old fashioned chaos. A meteor had hit The Moon and left
one motherfucker of a crater. Bruised and damp with numerous types of bodily fluid, the throng were left hungry for more spicy little Taco Legs, even if they couldn’t quite say why: “Gimmie gimmie gimmie… I need some more! Gimmie gimmie gimmie… don’t ask what for!” It had been one hell of a Sundae, and if Triangles were the cherry on top – Taco Leg were fucking nuts.
Mukaizake CD Launch on the horizon!
December 11 Mukaizake launch their album Unknown Knows thru Hidden Shoal Recordings at Amplifier Bar.
Suporting on the night are the Preytells and Hang On Christopher Street.
Tickets available on the doo as of 8pm tonight!
Bachelorette outta NZ play Perth next weekend!
Friday Dec 18
Bachelorette, Pond & Benedict Moleta Band
(plus special guest DJs)
Mojos 237 Queen Victoria Ave, North Fremantle
$12 + bf through moshtix. More at the door if available.
Saturday Dec 19
Bachelorette, Carbuncle, Rabbit Island & Craig McElhinney
The Burlesque Lounge 267 William St Northbridge
$12 + bf through moshtix. More at the door if available.
Sweet deal!
Check her ace tunes here!
Marty Willson-Piper
Saturday, December 19, catch Marty Willson-Piper from the Church in an exclusive intimate and acoustic performance at Little Creatures Loft. Supporting will be Fall Electric in duo mode. Early bird tickets $20 are available through this link. Very limited tickets will be available on the door from $25 from 8pm.
Ritz at the Loft NYE
Thursday, December 31st Ritz at the Loft NYE will be a night unlike any other! It’s a 30’s-40’s theme party happening in the two rooms that will be a soirée of immensely fun proportions.
Earl Cole will perform Sinatra tunes and a few other classics from the era. Darling Buds of May will also be appearing at the party. Fremantle celebrity DJ Paul Malone has an exclusive swing, bop, jazz and swing influenced house set prepared and DJ Moogy
will select rare tracks from the era throughout the evening. Complimentary 40’s era cocktail food will be on offer at the start of the night so get down early if you want the whole experience! This all happens in the Loft entertainment building alongside and part of the Little Creatures brewery.
Early bird tickets $35+BF are available from this link as of Thursday, December 3. Very limited door sales will sell out early. Doors for this one off event are opening at 6pm.
Mojos New Years Party!
This will be a massive night of local Hip Hop stylings!
Check the facebook event page here!
Buy tickets for this one via this link!
Fisherman Style reggae party on New Years Day
Fisherman Style the most reliably fun and authentic regae party is happening on New Years Day, January 1st from 4pm-1am at Mojos Bar, North Freo. Come down for 9 hours of WA's best Reggae and dancehall, Soundsystems, Djs, MCs and singers.
Expect to see, hear and chill with Earthlink Sound, Future Soundz, Herbaliscious and Sabata Sound plus Flex, PLatinum Galore, Capn K, DJ Sorted and Munchie Man.
Sound Sytem will krank in the beergarden from early and plenty of BBQ food will be on offer in the arvo. Rum and CD giveaways will make certain the first dat of 2010 is a lucky one for many!! Event has free entry before 4pm and is $10/$5 concession tix can be sought on the door on the day from 6 until late!
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Hussle Hussle at Mojos Bar!
Friday December 11, Sydney’s Thundamentals (Obese Records) hit the Hussle Hussle stage on with supports from BYP, Paully P, Rythm Infinit feat. Soda, Simmo T and Prez Juan
. As individuals, all members of Thundamentals have paid their dues. Tuka fronts Sydney-based reggae/hip hop outfit Rumpunch, while Jeswon featured heavily on label mate Chasm's classic Beyond The Beat Tape. Tommy Fiasko and DJ Morgs have cut their teeth with their own productions, most notably Flasko's remix work for Dr Octagon and Arrested Developnment. Together, Thundamentals distinct talents combine to form one of the most exciting young crews to dawn on Australian hip hop. Entry is $15 on the door preales available from Mills for $12. Doors open at 8pm.
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Little Creatures Loft
Friday, December 11, while at the Little Creatures Loft enjoying all the little things that make the venue such a big success catch super pop sensible act the Morning Night plus the 20's american folk influenced Div Craft and the Big old bears and Ruby Boots who'll open up the show. Entry to this show is $8 from 8pm.
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Afrodisia at Mojos!
Saturday, December 12, Afrodisia strikes back! Askari Afrobeat Orchestra band play two sets. Special guests this month are One Africa who present vibrant percussion and dancing. The Ethiopian café and Aftifacts crew will be making their amazing African Kebabs on the night in the Mojos courtyard. DJ Charlie Bucket will be laying down classic and new wave Afrobeat plus High life and a bit of disco. Entry is $10
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Brash and Sassy 'No Milk For You' single launch
Norfolk Basement, Fremantle
Saturday 12 December
Following a spiritual awakening on a sabbatical in northern India, the granddaughters of Italo-pop-disco, Brash and Sassy are finally ready to unleash their long-awaited single, No Milk For You at the Norfolk Basement, Fremantle on Saturday 12 December 2009 at 8pm.
The single, the first from their EP to be released in early 2010, was recorded by Matt Giovannagelo at Underground Production Company and mixed by Lee Groves (Goldfrapp, Gwen Stefani, Bertie Blackman). The single includes remixes by BlueSky (Joshua Garden from Grafton Primary), The Transients and Tomás Ford. It will be available digitally on iTunes on 18 December 2009 (Independent/MGM).
For the first time ever, Brash and Sassy will also be launching their new extended live band comprising existing members Guy Kristos (keys) and Hønk Milmoe (guitar), plus introducing new members, Pedro Bosanova (bass) and John Grant (drums).
On the night there will be special guest performances from Simone and Girlfunkle, Tomás Ford, Guy Kristos on piano, Petrosex and Rex Monsoon. Tickets $10 at the door and the single will be available for sale on the night. Make sure you arrive early!
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UGLY: the dotdotdash magazine Issue 2 Launch Party
North Perth Town Hall
Saturday, 12 December
Go to the Facebook!!
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Ride for Change - Critical Mass Bike Ride!
PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, James St, Northbridge
Saturday, 12 December
Be part of Perth's biggest-ever mass bike ride!!
Meet at PICA (Perth Cultural Centre, James St, Northbridge) at 10am on Saturday 12 December.
Together, we will enjoy a short cycle tour - ending in a support ride for "Walk Against Warming" and action on climate change.
The ride will end with festivities in the park at nearby Russell Square. Along with shade and a well-earned rest, there'll be live bands, speakers, stalls and food!
Keep an eye on http://rideforchange.wordpress.com for details about group rides heading in to PICA (including from Fremantle) -or email us at rideforchange.perth@gmail.com with details of your own group ride heading from another direction. And if you Twitter, follow us @rideforchange.
Looking forward to seeing you and your hot bike on December 12th!
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Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia begins her December residency at Mojos!!
Sunday, December 13, Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia continues her Sunday’s in December residency at Mojos Bar. Special guests in support this week are The Hayley Beth Love Affliction and Amber Fresh. Entry to this show is $10 from 5pm.
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Dr Barry Umenema & Shigor's Quiz Night III
The Burlesque Lounge
Sunday, 13 December
It’s Quizmas Time!! Sunday December 13th at The Burlesque Lounge brings us another championship of the brains in Dr Barry Umenema & Shigor’s Lab! On the Big Screen with Videos and Party Games!
Check it all out right here
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The PCP Christmas Show
PCP-Perth Centre for Photography
Friday, 4 December till Sunday, 13 December
Check out the Facebook
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Relative Fremantle Launch Party
The Davilak, South Fremantle
Saturday, 12 December
In addition to the City launch, Relative is stoked to announce our first Fremantle show to be held at the Davilak on the 12th December. This 2nd launch event allows those who can’t make it on the 5th at Ezra Proud, to come down and kick it in Freo.
Follow the link..
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Guerilla Laneway Exhibition
191 Murray Street Mall
Sunday, 13 December
Check it out here
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Owls in the Tress II
Cabin Fever-80 Barrack St (BON Mare Arcade)
Saturday, 12 December
Check it out
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Sundae
Rosemount Hotel
Sunday, 13 December
Naik, Ta-Ku, Diger Rokwell and Bad Weather.
Free Entry.
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The Perfect Artist
CIA Studios
Tuesday, 8 December till Sunday, 13 December
The Perfect Artist is a video portrait project that explores creativity: the people who create and what it means to be creative. The project is intended to be a national document of Australian artists, arts workers and administrators. It is also an open question to audiences and participants alike: What does it mean to make art, and what does art mean to us?
Check out the Facebook for more info.
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The Moon Sundays
Sunday, December 13, the Co-Lab jam band play the Moon café! Mathas and Able will MC and during the second set they will create a frenzy of intractivity with the audience – get loose and stay loose. Entry is always free to the moon.
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Wide Open Mic Night at Mojos Bar
Monday, December 14, performing at Mojo's for the Wide open mic will be a bunch of ambitious cats who will simply rock up on the night. This night is hosted by Jack Stirling and booked by Justin Walshe 0408 755 233. Justin and the crew that run the night love all kinds of performances. So whether you’re the new sammy davis junior, eddie izzard, brian ferry or ornette coleman your act is eagerly awaited! Here’s your or somebody you know(s) opportunity to perform live just call Justin. These nights kick off at 8PM with about four acts each hour till 12. Entry is free.
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Slip Slop Slappers and special guests at Mojos this Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 15, Slip Slop Slappers (otherwise known as ???), Hayley Beth, the Witness and Gloria. Entry is $5 from 8pm.
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The Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
Wednesday, December 16, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club is at it again delivering some of the best blues and roots music Fremantle has to offer. This week catch Kniki and her band supported by Eva McGowan band and Tessa Davies. Entry is $10/$5 for members from 8pm.
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Going Solo
Wednesday, Dec 16, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Jesse Woodward, Divcraft and Tom and Maynard from the Veescars. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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Wolves, Russian Winters and Special Guests
Rosemount Hotel
Wednesday, 16 December
This line up including Wolves, Russian Winters, One Tiger Down and Modular Man.
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Saritah plays loads of shows
As well as her December 17 show
at Mojos check all the other via
Saritah's myspace..
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Seminal Constellation +4
King Street Art Centre
Thursday, 10 December till Thursday, 17 December
Rethinking Perth City Inside Out
A selection of work by Dissertation and Third Year Interior Architecture Students suggesting future possibilities for the growing city.
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Appleblim
Shape
Friday, 18 December
Want more info? Click here
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Chatesy La Rouge
Friday week, December 18, while at the Little Creatures Loft enjoying all the little things that make the venue such a big success catch Chatesy La Rouge featuring members of Jebadiah and the Panics, Sean Pollards new band Split Seconds and the amazing finger picker, lyricist and woman with engrossing stage presence Seven Weapons. This music on this night is blissed out guitar pop in the vein of the Shins and Neil Young from these emerging local Perth acts. Entry to this show is $8 from 8pm.
I wanna check the facebook for this one..
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Real to Reel Recording Studio
278 William Street, Northbridge (next to the Butcher Shop)
Friday, 18 December till Wednesday, 23 December
Foodchain presents the Real to Reel Recording Studio
A free all-ages recording studio running from 278 William Street, Northbridge between 12-4pm.
Watch twelve bands record across six days, then download each day's tracks for free later that night from www.foodchainperth.com
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Jerry Fraser Oyster Shucker
399 Bar
Friday, 18 December
“Shucking an oyster with Jerry Fraser is the sort of experience that could make a woman blush”
It’s all to do with the delicate way he prises open the rough shell to reveal a perfect, plump, succulent oyster. It’s the way he turns what could be an awkward, ungainly and somewhat dangerous task into a sensuous, highly dramatic piece of yummy stuff.
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Swamp Thing
Coastal Shelf
Friday, 18 December
Go to the Facebook
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Unwrapped: Leederville
On the Grass, Leederville Tafe Campus, 196 Oxford St, Leederville
Saturday, 19 December
Get ready to fill your Christmas stockings with wonderful WA-made products from Unwrapped. Promoting the work of young and emerging designers, Unwrapped comes to Leederville for one huge day of shopping. No need to bother trawling the suburbs for mass-produced pressies - come and grab an original design from one of WA's rising stars. Not to be confused with the regular Oxford St markets, Unwrapped is on for ONE DAY ONLY and will be On the Grass, Leederville Tafe Campus, 190 Oxford Street - across the road from Luna Cinema.
If you have joined our facebook group, show up at 2pm with as many friends as you can and win an Unwrapped designer goodie bag!
Get to the facebook from here
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Simone and Girlfunkle
Simone and Girlfunkle are taking some time off to record their debut EP! The next show for this vocal harmony super force is at the Norfolk with Brash and Sassy December 12. After that catch S&G at Little Creatures on Sunday, December 20, with Catherine Traicos and the Holy Sea. Simone and Girlfunkle have also been booked in to record for the City of Perth’s Sound Bank project more on this soon!
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Seriously Sound System 2009
Hyde Park, Vincent St, North Perth
Sunday December 20 Midday – 10pm
Find out more and buy tickets here
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Animal Collective Australian Tour
All info right here!!
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Grace Barbe Christmas Eve show @ Mojos
Check all the details via facebook right here!
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Bohemian Shorts
Bohemia Outdoor Cinema, Princess May Park, Fremantle, Australia
Wednesday, 16 September till Monday, 28 December
Facebook Event
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Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia
Abbe May is playing at Mojos each Sunday in December. Doors will open at 5pm! These shows will be her last for a couple months while she records a new album in early 2010. Dec 6th catch Abbe w/ Jeff Strong, Div Craft and the Big old Bears. Dec 13th w/ Hayley Beth Love Affliction , Amber Fresh. December 20th w/ The Devil Rides Out, The Fags. Dec 27th w/ Kevin Smith and The Seven Storey Jumpers, Will Stoker and The Embers. Entry to these shows is $10 with tix only available at the door from 5pm!
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Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School
Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School is held monthly at the Burlesque Lounge, on a Wednesday evening for a little mid-week fun!
Dr Sketchy's also runs Life Modelling Workshops for those interested in learning how to be a life model, as well as special events, so visit the Dr Sketchy website at www.drsketchyperth.com.au
BYO art supplies (eg: sketchpad, drawing materials, etc.) Basic art supplies are available for purchase at the door.
Follow this link to see the times and dates
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Independent exhibitions and bands are welcome to submit events to andrew@coolperthnights.com
If you are representing a festival, launch, tour or venue please forward your budget and plans to wetpaint@coolperthnights.com
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