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FEATURED NIGHTS
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Casino Rumblers
07/03/10 @ Mojos Bar
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Yves Klein Blue
14/03/10 @ Mojos bar
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the Mess Hall
25/03/10 @ Mojos Bar
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Horrorshow
27/03/10 @ Mojos Bar
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Mailout Soundtrack
This weeks mailout soundtrack comes from Pantha Du Prince. Click on the interior of government house to hear some of his tunes!
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Live reviews with Lyndon Blue
MIle End at the Republic
THE HORROR SHOP: MILE END & LIKE JUNK @ THE REPUBLIC, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12
I remember first hearing about The Horror Shop in mid two-thousand-and-eight and feeling a bone-tingling anticipation. It seemed like somewhere in Perth was actually biting the silver bullet and hazarding something decisively different, something deliciously spooky and grubbily glamorous, an all-night monster mash that, while offering all the neon hazy crowded clamour of a dance club, actually featured live bands. A clanging chasm of steel strings, boots and shrieks, East Perth’s answer to Soho’s Batcave. I have no idea if this is how it turned out because, for reasons I can neither remember nor comprehend, I never made it to The Horror Shop nights back in their days at SHAPE. But when I heard tell that The Horror Shop would be creeping back into Perth, it seemed only reasonable to get my spook on.
I climb the steep crags of the stairwell, a jagged terraced tongue lolling from the rectangular mouth of The Republic. There, one is met with glowing nude-torso-mannequins and stripper poles and it’s more ‘Rocky Horror’ than anything else, but that’s ok. I recede into the mist, the dude with the cowboy hat and the poodle wanders in and, before long, I’m being handed a vial of bubble mixture by a member of opening trio LIKE JUNK, emblazoned with the band’s name, so as to produce soapy orbs during their set. A small gesture in itself, perhaps, but indicative of the band’s endearing ethic and aesthetic; they are not content with banal adequacy, instead seeking to lace every stale skeleton with Christmas lights and gold threads. You can hear it in their music, too. Minimal punk leaking venom and asphyxiated by feedback, it remains accessible, but is
uncompromising. Little things can make all the difference, and in Like Junk’s case, the little things ferry them from forgettability to being a band with one fucktonne of presence and another of promise.
One dimly-lit alley stroll later and I was knee-deep in MILE END. I’d last seen them supporting Brian Henry Hooper in August and, though they’d put on a fine display, tonight it was like they’d been injected with a fresh batch of lemon zest, a few good pints of je ne sais quoi. Each note and slam bam seemed invested with greater purpose, confidence and electricity; Frizzymopped frontman Dean Anthonisz writhes and wails like his arse depends on it while bassman Cam hines bops ferociously back and forth like one of those drinking bird toys (only funkier). The juggernaut “Rumblefish” storms forth, an angry, hypercaffeinated axolotl with one leg shorter than the others, while the suave, hurtling ‘Vet’ races through the clouds sounding like a track that was omitted from ‘In Rainbows’ but oughn’t have been. The Radiohead comparison
is inevitable, undeniable, and not necessarily regrettable, but ultimately Mile End sound like Mile End; and that’s heady, intense, epic, swirling, tenebrous and melodic.
This particular Horror Shop may not have been the intoxicating Hameresque sensory orgy I’d dreamed of a couple of years ago, but perhaps that was too much to ask, especially as the event begins to settle into its new loft home. More important right now than admittedly delightful ghoulish gimmickery is that bands have decent venues to in which to play and that music lovers have decent venues in which to see and hear them. With the harrowing demise of the Hydey, The Republic is one of a few venues helping to mitigate the tribulation thus befalling the local music scene. Its sound system, purported by some to be dubious, held its own impressively well, relaying the colossal tones of even Mile End with admirable clarity. The tin-roofed, peculiarly decorated space seems somewhat at odds with the grim chic of what The Horror Shop, by rights, ought to be. But in its way, it works; at any
rate it’s an awful groovy start.
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Steady Eye with Tahlia Palmer
high heels and the apocolypse
I generally don’t wear high heels. The only pair I’ve ever owned that I actually wore were bright yellow, and became completely scuffed up the second time I wore them out. And the only reason I wore them was because I had a silly urge to make my boyfriend at the time drool a little bit. Because that’s what high heels do to men. I’ve seen it.
I’m a tom boy by nature, and if I’m planning a big night, I have a trusty pair of beaten up jungle boots that serve me very well for these occasions. Rain? Puddles? Not a problem with these babies. Dancing for hours? Even better. One cannot effectively dance their hearts out in a pair of 3 inch or higher heels. Even walking in heels is difficult. I think I’ve given up on the whole heel thing for this stage of my life. It’s just not for me, unless of course, I want to be an uber-babe for a night. Usually though, just being a normal babe is okay with me.
Heeled shoes were first invented by the ancient Egyptians. Way back in 1000BC, butchers were wearing elevated shoes so as to not step directly in the blood and offal that was all over the floor. At some point, someone decided that the upper-class should wear heels during ceremonies and such, and so it became fashionable to do so. Elevated above the lower class, charming. In Greece and Rome, theatre actors would wear shoes of differing heights during performances to denote a change in class or status between characters.
Since then, fashion has gone through many waves of heel heights and styles. The last 60 years has potentially been the most successful for the high heeled shoe, as they’ve become both more in demand and more affordable. It’s obvious why they’re so popular: these ridiculous, painful shoes work wonders for a woman’s figure. They make the legs look long and shapely, tuck in the tummy, lift the bottom, make hips sway. If walked in correctly of course. They make a woman look sexy and confident, even if they don’t necessarily feel it.
But then there are the health risks. I haven’t been able to find any set figures, but I’m sure there are hundreds of cases, of not thousands, a year in which women injure themselves badly while walking in high heels. Twisted ankles would be most common, but I’m also imagining arm and wrist injuries, knee injuries, head and even spinal. That is going purely on cases where they fall over, but the list of things that can go wrong with prolonged heel wearing is even more brutal. Deformed feet, back problems, shoulder and neck weirdness… it all sounds way too shit to bother with. But then again, the ill effects of smoking definitely outweigh the good ones, and I smoke a lot, so I have no right to judge.
I can’t see heels ever really fading in popularity. Unless the apocalypse comes, then all the ladies left will have no choice but to wear flats as we pick through the rubble to find food and shelter. Although, I’m sure that by the time we sort our shit out and have something that resembles a functioning society again, there are going to be some badass babes who prance around in giant leather heeled boots and carry guns and shit… Oh man. I kind of want to be that badass babe. I could totally pull that off, all covered in dust and war paint and rocking some killer heels…
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WEDNESDAY February 17
THE BUMP PAPER CHAIN SHOWCASE #2
upstairs at bar open
More info HERE.
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Going Solo at the Moon late night café
the moon's on william st just out of northridge
Wednesday, February 17, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Rawshark, Mark Wearing and Lee Yoresh. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
fremantle's busiest and most consistent blues club..
Wednesday, February 17, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club is at it again delivering some of the best blues and roots music Fremantle has to offer. Playing are the New Charlatans, Justin Walshe Folk Machine and Dave Robertson and Marie O’Dwyer. Entry is $10/$5 for members from 8pm.
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THURSDAY February 18
the Fix
jazz night at the Moon Cafe
A whole crew of ace jazz musicians have been jamming at the Moon for years now. The night is very chilled out and the playing i exceptional. Entry is always free to the moon.
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Pivot
Pivot at Beck's Music Box feb 18!
The first Australian band ever signed to illustrious Warp Records UK, Pivot are insinuating themselves into the upper echelons of experimental electronic-infused pop. On this night their set will include songs from their highly anticipated new album.
Price: Standard $40.50/Friends $37
Book: http://perthfestival.com.au/pivot
Join Pivot's Facebook page.
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The Atlas Mountains plus special guests at Mojos Bar
Thursday, February 18, the Atlas Mountains those pathos infused indie rockers headline Mojos Bar. Supporting on the night are Wolves at the Door and Cameron Avery. Entry to this one is $8 from 8pm.
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FRIDAY February 19
Dilip and the Davs plus special guests at Mojos Bar
Friday, February 19, at Mojos is the Prenup gig with acts due to play Nunnup the weekend after. Get it? Good! Catch Dilip and the Davs, the Hussy Hicks, Mike Develta and a Beggars Second! Entry to this show is $10 from 8pm.
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Simone and Girlfunkle
oh gosh those harmonies!
Friday, February 19 Simone and Girlfunkle appear back on the scene at the Norfolk along with the Veescars! The funkle have been hiding away tweaking their recordings and are now ready to ramp things up to a midyear launch!
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GLITTER WOMB
After a summer honeymoon Glitter Womb is back and raring for another night of Born again Disco, Pre-natal soul and embryonic electro-funk at Perth's most youthfully rebellious club, THE REPUBLIC. We will also be featuring some sensual backing from the sax-offender Jacky Doepel.
At the helm will be; Bastian's Happy Flight aka FKNMIIDAS (Let's make shadows), Cluedo Pierres (aka Petrosex), Mickey Juice (The Bump).
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SATURDAY February 20
The Atlas Mountains, The Growl and Clinton Oliver
The Norfolk Basement
Bespoke Touring is proud to bring The Atlas Mountains, The Growl and Clinton Oliver together for one night of awesome music on Saturday 20th February at the Norfolk Basement .
More info here
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Brother B's 40th
happening at mojos!
Saturday, February 20, this party features DJ’s playing relaxo party tunes all night to the wee hours. Catch sets from Boogieman Crack, Paul Gamblin Vs Big Ear Chad plus Pauley Fatlace. Tickets have sold very well for this event and it will sell out on the night! Doors open at 8pm.
Private Parties! Wanna make Mojos yours? Andrew is taking bookings for July onwards now: 0408 934 256
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Arts Martial EP Launch at amplifier bar
Arts Martial are a tight, punchy four-piece rocking/pop-roll group from Perth. They burst onto the Perth music scene "with an energetic and electric live act, solid songs and ‘infectious’ stage presence" to take out the highly regarded Next Big Thing title in late 2009. Fresh off the Big Day Out stage, they will launch their debut EP "Silhouette" at Amplifier on February 20 alongside The Scotch Of Saint James, Emperors and Ruby Boots.
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Relative Apparel Launch
Ezra Pound
Doors open at 6pm, entry $10 at the door.
Check out the facebook event here.
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SUNDAY February 21
Seth Sentry (Vic) plus special guests at Mojos Bar
Sunday, February 21, Aussie Hip Hop superstar Seth Sentry (Vic) plays Mojos Bar. This man’s tune the Waitress Song scored number 31 pozzie in the Js most recent hottest one hundred and he’s touring like a loved mad man. Catch locals Dome Sunset and Simmo T opening up for him . Entry is $15+bf via heatseeker.com.au or $20 on the door at 6pm doors.
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Sundays at the Moon
French dudes playing Django Rheinhart influenced tunes.
Sunday February 21, amazing live acoustic guitar act Echoes of Django play at the Moon. These guys are heavily influenced by Django Rheinhart and perform music of that era with immense passion! THey'll start at about 8pm. Entry is free to the moon..
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Jamboree for Jocelyn
Jamboree for Jocelyn is a fundraising event for a good friend of Perth's music community, Jocelyn Bartlem. Last year Jocelyn suffered life changing spinal injuries that have put her in financial and physically tough times.
Jocelyn is positive, beautiful and vibrant young woman with a love for life, her friends, family and Perth. Jocelyn has touched the hearts of all that have had the privilege of meeting. Even in this tough situation Jocelyn has maintained her positivity and out going personality.
Now it’s our turn to help Jocelyn, as she faces some financial challenges in face of on going treatment and rehabilitation.
Cut & Paste, The Community and Sundaes at The Rosemount are throwing down a mini day festival on Sunday February 21 to raise as much money as we can for Jocelyn on her way to recovery.
Jamboree for Jocelyn features Perth’s finest live-acts and DJs taking over both inside and outside the Rosemount Hotel in full effect. All artists have donated their time and Cut & Paste will be donating all the profits from Sundae to the cause.
Courtyard - Outside
4-5pm: Charlie Bucket
5-6:30pm: Micah
6:30-8:30pm: King John Ill x Aarrom Wilson
8:30-10pm: Deph One
Rosemount - Inside
5- 5:45pm: Stoop Fresh
6- 6:45pm: Mathas
7 - 7:45pm: Injured Ninja
8 - 8:45pm: Diger Rokwell
9 - 9:45pm: Naik
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Monday February 22
Perth Jazz Society @ The Charles Hotel
SUE BLUCK
Monday 22 February 2010 @ 8:00pm
Admission Members $10 Student members $5 Non members $15
JOYOUS JAZZ from a Diva!
Sue Bluck started her musical journey on piano and trumpet at a very young age and is now acknowledged as one of WA’s finest jazz and blues singers along with her piano and compositional skills, earning her the respect of her peers and audiences alike.
As a founding member of the Jazz Divas and the vocal group Birdland, Sue has supported many visiting artists including, James Morrison, The Commodores and Jose Feliciano amongst countless others. Her latest venture was the launch of her second CD ‘Tune Into My Station’ late last year, that received rave reviews. Tonight some of the tracks from the CD will be featured.
One of Sue’s special guests will be the outstanding jazz and blues guitarist, Dave Brewer. Dave began playing with Perth Blues band The Elks and after moving to Sydney, joined the Soul/R&B band The Dynamic Hepnotics. Throughout the 1990s Dave’s primary focus was the band Mighty Reapers which released five CD’s with the Rufus Records label, as well as playing many performances throughout the East Coast.
A founding member of The Catholics Dave toured nationally as well as two tours to Canada and one throughout Europe where the band performed at both the Montreal and North Sea Jazz Festivals. Since moving back to his home town, Perth in 2000 Dave has been playing regularly with Lucky Oceans, Jonathon Cope, Supreme Motown and the Sue Bluck Quintet as well as various local jazz and blues groups.
With Sue tonight is a stellar lineup of musical colleagues, Roy Martinez (electric bass), Dave Brewer (guitar) and the welcome return of drummer, Garry Howard - who has been living in Queensland for the past nine years. This will be a night of joyous jazz and blues. Don’t miss it!
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Wide Open Mic night at mojos bar
Freo's biggest Monday!
Monday, February 22, 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 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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TUESDAY February 23
The Shallows plus special guests at Mojos Bar
This will be a blinder!
Tuesday, February 23, the Shallows play Mojos Bar. On this fine evening special mystery band Tickety Boo and the Brown Brown Cactus + the Morbidsons + the Moltens. Entry to this show is $6 from 8pm.
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FURTHER AHEAD
Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
Wednesday, February 24, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club is at it again delivering some of the best blues and roots music Fremantle has to offer. Playing are the Hussy Hicks, Rosie Burgess and Neddy (USA). Entry is $15/$10 for members from 8pm.
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Going Solo at the Moon late night café
a whole bunch of storytelling dudes!
Wednesday, February 24, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Dilip, Mitch Becker and Emlyn Johnson. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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James Blackshaw (UK / Young God)
Rosemount Hotel
Meupe & Tura New Music present The Ambassador From Everywhere 21 featuring James Blackshaw (UK / Young God) Thursday March 4.
James Blackshaw (UK / Young God, Important), Mental Powers, Craig McElhinney, Jane Harris.
8pm / $15
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Blue Room Summer Song Series
the Going Solo night visits..
Catch Jimmy Stewart (Vic), Seven Weapons and Heathcote Blue Thursday, February 25 at the Blue Room theatre!
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Optimo (JD Twitch UK 3hr Set)
at the republic
Saturday 13 March at The Republic cnr Shafto Lane and Wellington Street Perth.
$10 for members - $15 for non members, Door Sales Only.
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ONGOING
Aldas Art Gallery //
Begins Feb 18 runs to March 13
Exhibiting Caitlin Yardley and Tane Andrews
find out loads more here
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Jimmy Stewart at the Moon and some...
This man must be heard by all humans
Playing at the Blue Room Theatre Feb 25 as a part of the Going Solo Summer Song Series with Seven Weapons and Heathcte Blue JImmy Stewart is then to play each Tuesday at Mojos in March and each Going Solo Wednesday at the Moon - check the line ups on this poster>>>
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Exhibition opening at Pica
Starts this FRiday
You are invited to the opening of three new exhibitions at PICA: Jeppe Hein, Sarah Elson and Grant Stevens.
Exhibitions run 12 February - 5 April 2010
Tuesday - Sunday 11am-6pm
More info here
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North Foto Freo Fringe
Begins March 20 - April 18
North Foto Freo Fringe will encompass venes in the North Freo hub those being Mrs browns, Mojos Bar, the North Fremantle Bowling Club and Harvest Restaurant.
The photographers exhibiting in the the spaces are Phil Tucak whose rides natures ripple exhibited at Mrs Browns is a beatiful and engrossing display of ripple effects of all manner as found in nature and captured wth a camera.
Amy Vinicombe and Lyle Branson exhibiting at Mojos Bar who distort photographs in the paper development stage of film photography amongst other analogue manipulations of the medium. Mihaila also exhibiting at Mojos Bar frames photographs in an unorthodox way as to present attractive shapes out of what is usually overlooked for instance who would have thought that a bass players forearm would juxtapose against the shape of a double bass almost sensually?
Bo Wong will exhibit at North Fremantle Bowling Club. Fremantle artist, Bo merges her background in architectural photography and contemporary photo-media practice in this exploration of sites of significance around Fremantle. The body of work include a series of suburban deli’s, houses donning Christmas lights and buildings previously inhabited by her ancestors.
Photographers exhibiting at Harvest incude Izabela Pluta (Sydney), David Jo Bradley (WA), Shane Hulbert (Melbourne), Juha Tolonen (WA), Nic Duncan (Regional WA), Christine Ko (Sydney) & Christine Tomás (WA)!!
more details www.fotofreo.com
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Street films in fremantle and perth!!
Wednesday, 27 January till Friday, 30 April.
Stay tuned for details of the where why and when's by checking out the facebook.
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