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Click on the gaffa'd up Ferrari brake lights for this week's emailout soundtrack courtesy of King Cannibal - check the track aragami style - Wohhww.. well, what are you then? what are ya? Hussle Hussle at Mojos Bar "Cinnamon" EP launch at Devilles. Necromancing Jungle Boogie Party at Love Saves Fridays The Lucksmiths play Mojos Bar this weekend! Jack On Fire launches the Stranger Cain Album The Cutting Edge Australia Does Not Exist Scitech After Dark - Adults Only The Terminal Asphyxiation of Peter Pick-Pocket Jack On Fire play Mojos this weekend! Abundance Diode, ColourVision andTonecrush at Hyde Park Hotel The Moon Sundays Wide Open Mic at Mojos Perth Jazz Society Relaxo at Mojos Bar. Going Solo Fremantle Blues and Roots Club at Mojos. Japan plays with some of Perth's most cosmonautical musical experimentalists! Little Creatures Loft Tropicana Monster Magnet(US) with The Devil Rides Out iNFeCTeD 'crawlspace remastered' + remixed re-release / CD Launch Come Hither Noise <<<< Click the image to the left for this weeks soundtrack to the mailout. If you know someone who may be interested in receiving COOL PERTH NIGHTS, please forward this email, or get them to sign up at our website, www.coolperthnights.com	Steady Eye ...the careful insights of one Tahlia Palmer. Melbourne has a population of Grey-headed flying foxes that I haven’t seen yet. Apparently they only live 3.2 kilometers in a north east direction from my house. You’d think I’d have seen them by now. They used to live in the Royal Botanic Gardens, but the 20,000 strong family kind of messed the place up a bit. Destroying plants that were planted a long time ago by some noteable person or something, you know how it goes. So instead of killing a chunk of the group, which was the government’s first idea, (I know, wtf?) they moved them out to the suburbs. I’ve been reading into it, trying to figure out how they did it, but I still have no idea. Something to do with cages? But surely that wouldn’t work; they’d just fly back wouldn’t they? Secret government/environmentalist magic I suppose The bats aren’t exactly native to Melbourne. They decided to call the city home in the early 80’s. They have always been seasonal visitors, but one year a bunch got left behind during winter, they found a reliable food source, and within 20 years, BANG, big ol’ ‘splosion of little winged rats that loved their new city as much as the humans who move here from all over the country. Once winter is over and the bats come out of their torpor (new word to add to the vocabulary; torpor is a short-term state of decreased physiological activity. Wow!), I hope I’ll see many of them. The view from the smoking-window in my apartment is very pretty as it is; if groups of bats started to fly across the sunset… I think I might lose my shit. I’ll be taking notes and doing more research to help me decide if it is worth smuggling a few of them into Western Australia. Interesting factoid in relation to Grey-headed flying foxes: as their population in Melbourne increased, so did Melbourne’s culture of awesome, at approximately the same rate…The Birthday Party disbanded around the time flying foxes settled in Victoria. Which led to the formation of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Which helped Nick kick the junk habit…everything has been coming up Nick once the bats came to town. Something to keep in mind. Lyndon Blue live reviews.. BOWLS CLUB BONANZA @ NORTH PERTH LAWN BOWLS CLUB, SUNDAY AUGUST 9 The regulars shot bemused glances over their pint glasses at the swelling clumps of raggedy youths. Yes, the Sunday sun trickled warm through silvery clouds, the leaves danced sleepily on their boughs and the bowls rolled smooth on the manicured green; but these delinquents, with their tattoos and their guitars and their silly haircuts - they were sure to sabotage the serenity any minute now. And yes, it happened when a band called Taco Leg severed the smoldering silence as a bread knife might a fresh scone. Taco Leg trade in unashamedly inelegant garage guano. Bare danelectro twangs trundle crudely over punky beats of stilted staccatos; then, piled atop this raw mound, are mostly tuneless recitations. Some of these are subtly witty; others plainly ridiculous (‘We are Taco Leg/We are Taco Leg/We are playing in a band’) – in all cases, there’s an air of self-deprecation and a sense of awkwardness akin to a year eight date. There are those who will maintain that they could feed their dog burritos and a recording of its consequent flatulence would exceed the listening pleasure they’d obtain from Taco Leg – I can’t write anything that will sway the view of suchfolk. But to assess this band on traditional criteria – technique, tightness, poise – is like judging the quality of ice cream on how well it fuels your car. It’s just not the target; while most are bowling for the jack, the ‘Leg’s balls are biased another way entirely. The many luminous reflections of the mirrorball soon orbited over Shock! Horror! who purveyed a sort of distillation of everything recently trendois – from bleak, minimalist post-punk, to quasi-tribal percussive psychedelia, and glitchy, synth-centric, hollering new wave. None of these things are bad, and neither are Shock! Horror!, but through cynical goggles they could be seen to transmutate into the mighty hipfrog, hopping about in the infinite sonic lake from one lillypad of cool to another. Their tongues, too, seemed not quite dexterous enough to snag complete control over their ideas: micro-korgs and effects aplenty are grand if successfully employed, but the set was fraught with technical uncertainty. It’s a shame – this bunch are very close to being great – they simply require the time, courage and vision to forge something that is truly distinctive and less of an amphibious amalgamation. From Mexican limbs, frogponds and a sizzling barbeque we fly to Bermuda, which I feel is a great name for a band. A promising start – a sort of carnivale instrumental leading into some vivacious punk merriment - but alas! Unlike the Bermuda triangle, they didn’t drive the compass wild – they pointed north and continued on course throughout, eventually losing interest despite remaining formidably tight and buoyant. A pleasant – but largely forgettable – rock and roll ear-meal. Finally it was time to party on the transcendental plane with Astral Travel, who occupy an almost impossibly perfect juncture between unpretentious accessibility and original, inventive songcraft. Within their silken indie rock tapestry, the vital thread is the spellbinding voice of singer Amber Gempton; eschewing the ubiquitous female vogue of singing in hushed, childish tones through pursed lips, she instead throws her mouth open wide to unleash a powerful yet delicate folky vocal that you want to put in a box to hear all day and night. Gempton is the best singer in Perth. Period. If you live in this city, and you’re a fan of Vivian Girls, and you haven’t seen Astral Travel, you may as well have been stabbing yourself in the eye with a red hot fucking fork because they are similar, but way better. The mantric whirling mirrorball reflected a million times our expressions of enraptured glee, and the regulars shot bemused glances over their pint glasses at our glimmering ghostly spirits as they rose up, up, far above the green and out into the star-strung skies! Darn kids! Simone and Girlfunkle The glorious harmony vocal wonder that are Simone and Girlfunkle have been recording and are making material that can easily be described as gorgeous and ornate towers of tunesmithery.. or even.. gushing rivulets of song! Check them live yourself Friday August 21 at the Velvet Lounge with My Magestic Star and Turn! After this show the next chance you have to enjoy Simone and Girlfunkle is on August 27 at the Norfolk Basement, which is a support spot for the last Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke August residency set. Keep an ear and an eye on the Funkle... Their myspace Stems last ever shows at Mojos Bar! Yes Conceive of it! believe it grieve it receive it Attend it!!!! Oh Mercy play Mojos Bar! Oh Mercy: The Privileged Woes Tour After saturating the nation’s airwaves with the tracks Seemed Like a Good Idea, Lay Everything On Me and Get You Back, harmonically sublime Melbourne quartet Oh Mercy are hitting the road this October to celebrate the release of their debut album Privileged Woes. Featuring the song writing talents of Alexander Gow and Thomas Savage, Oh Mercy work from a blueprint that references the likes of The Go-Betweens and Television to deliver a unique sound that has struck a resonant chord with listeners around the country. Gow and Savage create intelligent pop music that envelops the listener, leaving a glorious indelible mark on the soul. Presented by Triple J’s Home & Hosed, JMAG, and Street Press Australia, Oh Mercy will cover the length and breadth of the country throughout October delivering the tracks from an album that is destined to become an instant Australian classic. Joining Oh Mercy on all dates will be Washington. Tickets go on sale from August 14. Oh Mercy’s Privileged Woes is out through Casadeldisco on the 21st of August Thursday 8 Oct – Mojo’s, Fremantle Moshtix: 1300 GET TIX (438 849); www.moshtix.com.au www.posse.com Tim Rogers plays in North Freo Wednesday August 19! Yes!! It's incredibly true. Catch Tim Rogers presented by the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club at Mojos Bar Wednesday August 19. Supports on the night are the robust and charming Seth Lowe and the outlandish Max White. Get tix here!!!! Entry kicks off at 8pm. Jebediah play first WA show in a billion years! Yes!!! Gosh!!! It's going to be held at Mojos Bar on September 16!! Entry is a bikini sized $15 and there will be no presale tickets so get there for 8pm start because this will sell out quicker than a Harpoon could pierce and then tug at your heart!!! Click on their pic to get to their myspace! RTRFMs Radiothon runs August 21-August 30 In the lead up to Radiothon 2009: Bring the Noise, (August 21 to August 30) RTRFM 92.1 continues to provide the strongest alternative to commercial and government radio in Perth. RTRFM has a sharp focus on local music, niche programming and independent thought. And continues to be a beacon of integrity in a media landscape dominated by large corporations and lowest common denominator broadcasting. RTRFM need your help to continue to fight the good fight. http://www.rtrfm.com.au/

	Hussle Hussle at Mojos Bar Friday, August 14, Hussle Hussle will slam Mojos Bar once more. Scorching the Hussle Hussle stage this month are 4 piece electro rockers Tantrixx.. leading lady Tan Ti'En positively sizzles as she delivers edgy raps and hooks over the bands bold, new wave electro beats..Premier Paperchain dj/producer Naik is set to mash some original bass pumpin' prog hop on his trusty laptop.. Rythm Infinit takes it up a few bpm, mc'ing a hundred words a minute, with a voice like honey, this lady makes the room bounce! Dj Simmo T 's exciting ability to cover a broad and delightful spectrum of bassline music ensures that even the most hardened two left footers in the room bust moves..and vinyl junky, the Mad Hatter, takes us down memory lane with some party starting, old school, classic hip hop. $10/$7 conc. 8pm til 1am. Wahoo specials all night.
	"Cinnamon" EP launch at Devilles. Devilles Pad Friday August 14 Cal Peck and the Tramps like to blend blues, country and rock n roll together to create their sound. In the year since their debut, the Tramps have received a lot of praise from the local media, have already received a ton of airplay off the strength of their promotional demo and all the while have kept their ever growing audience on the dance floor. The debut EP “Cinnamon” captures all the booty shakin’, foot tapping goodness from their live shows in one short and sweet recording session. Catch them live and get yourself a copy at Devillies Pad on August 14th!
	Necromancing Central TAFE Showcase Gallery Friday August 14 Necromancing is an exhibition by Harry Hummerston. More info-check out the facebook.
	Jungle Boogie Party at Love Saves Fridays The Republic Friday August 14 SixThousand and Bourgeois Bogan presents… GET DOWN: LOVE SAVES FRIDAYS’ JUNGLE BOOGIE PARTY In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight…and this Friday night, he’s gonna leap upright, and disco dance ‘til sunrise… OK, so maybe a slight twist on the classic formula, but every lion worth his mane and every tiger worth her stripes will be at Love Saves Fridays’ JUNGLE BOOGIE PARTY this Friday night from 11pm! Gentlemen, unleash your inner wild ‘man’-imal, ladies, sharpen your Jungle Jezebel talons, and head down to Bar Republic from 11pm. Let ASH THE ALLIGATOR open his jaws and snap you into the warm heart of LSF, which will be specially transformed into a jungle for the occasion. Swing your way by vine to the bar, and sip the Amazonian flavours of our JUNGLE JUICE COCKTAIL, before immersing yourself in the smoky swamp of the dancefloor. Hippo-PETROSEX-mus will be on the decks playing exotic ‘70s disco hits, REXY the tropical MOONSOON will be in full spots rocking his killer instinct for great music, MATT JENKE (Thunderclaps) unleashes the thunderous jungle drums and BOY-CRAZY-STACEY goes tribal troppo. The sexy Love Saves Fridays DANCERS will emerge from behind the banana leaves at midnight with a routine to make Tarzan all hot and sweaty. Get out your fake furs, your spots, your stripes, your Adam & Eve vine leaf coverings, your twisted tendrils, exotic flower headpieces and pet snakes: the Jungle Gods give favour to those who dress ready to jungle boogie. WHERE: The Republic Bar, cnr Wellington St and Shafto Lane, Perth WHEN: Friday, August 14, from 11pm – ‘til late HOW MUCH: $5 on door MUSIC: 70s disco – DJS Petrosex, Rex Monsoon, Matt Jenke (Thunderclaps) & Boy-Crazy Stacey DRESS: Jungle/exotic theme
	The Lucksmiths play Mojos Bar this weekend! Saturday, August 15, the Lucksmiths play their very last show ever show in W.A. at Mojos Bar. The show has presales via oztix.com.au and have sold very well so far so get in quick! Supports for this momentous and sentimental night of great Aussi pop music are the Bank Holidays!! Entry is $25 + BF via Oztix or more if any tix left on door. Doors open at 8pm.
	Jack On Fire launches the Stranger Cain Album The Rosemount Saturday August 15 Perth expats Jack on Fire return to their coastal frontier roots to preach the Good Word of old time rock n roll and murky alt country. Matured under a miserable Melbourne sky since fleeing their distant western outpost in 2008, the forsaken sandgropers and their newly initiated east coast apostles yield a debut album Stranger Cain with guns out blazing and the devil nearby. Headed by the anguished murmur of lost soul and hardworking man Ben Blakeney, the Jack on Fire chain gang includes WA compatriots Samantha Wass, Dave Thirkettle-Watts and George Hyde sharing all manner of vocal and hollow-bodied tasks, along with Ross Goodale on drums. Sealing their fate and consummating their conversion to the other side is Melbournian addition Kelly Lane on violin They will be joined on the night by Schvendes, The Painkillers and Felicity Groom.
	The Cutting Edge The Hydey Saturday August 15 Nexus, Under the Influence, Enforce and Sins of the Father/ Doors/Entry: 8PM/$10
	Australia Does Not Exist The Kurb Gallery Saturday August 15 till Friday August 21 Australia Does Not Exist Art Exhibition Featuring James Mellon, Adam Janali, Diokno Pasilan and Katie West What shapes and constructs identity? Is there an elusive quality, a ‘national identity’, which binds us all as Australians? Do national identities ever have anything to do with cultural experience or are they more to do with a constructed image of a ‘nation’? Australia does not exist is an exhibition featuring Perth based artists James Mellon, Adam Janali, Diokno Pasilan and Katie West. The diverse range of mediums employed – photography, oil painting, drawing and print, mirrors the cultural diversity of the artists - an Afghan refugee, an Irish migrant, a Filipino migrant and an Indigenous Australian. The work of these artists reflects a contemporary Australian context whilst challenging the dominant perception of Australian ‘national identity’. The opening night of Australia Does Not Exist, commencing 6pm Saturday August 15th, will feature performances from Afeif Ismail Abdelrazig, Mar Bucknell, Paul Harrison, MiteyKo, and The Kurbist Gong Band. NB: If the art isn't enough to entice you, there will be free food and drink. Also please invite all of your facebook 'friends'.
	Scitech After Dark - Adults Only Scitech Saturday August 15 For one night only Scitech will be opening its doors for adults only. This is a rare opportunity for anyone over 18 to experience Scitech without any kids! Revisit your childhood by exploring some exhibits from your past as well as our exclusive adults-only show “Science, I’ll drink to that!” and don’t miss out on the opportunity to ride our speeding Segway! Drinks and food will be available for purchase on the night.
	The Terminal Asphyxiation of Peter Pick-Pocket ISH Warehaus- 30 Coolgardie St 6005 Saturday August 15 ... at approximately 8:33 pm on August the fifteenth 1874, in a feeble attempt to conclude a cease fire that was intended to wind up dissolving finalizations in Somalia, Peter Pickpocket was terminally asphyxiated by what could only be described as a finishing touch in the name of the extraordinary traitor George Lazenby, and as such, unwillingly brought about the insurmountable end to ISH .. THE EVENING RECITAL BEGINS AT EIGHT THIRTY with BRING THE PAIN, 1900, FEILD OF SOUND, SOLAR BARGE and THE GHOST OF 29 MEGACYCLES POST ELEVEN O'CLOCK OCCURRENCES with PCJ, J TANNER, SON OF THE FATHER,VIKTOR STRICTLY BYO
	Jack On Fire play Mojos this weekend! Sunday, August 16, former West Aussies now tram riding Victorians Jack On Fire hit the Mojos Bar stage. These guys slap out swagger so thick you could wear it as a bullet proof vest. Yes. Supports include the Moonlight Wranglers and Mongrel Country so get ready for a whalloping. Entry is $10 from 6pm.
	Abundance HQ Skate Park Sunday August 16 "...Carla's photos make other photos look like dead babies, which are in fact just real dead babies!" - Bernadette Fang (Probe magazine) a·bun·dance (-bndns) n. 1. A great or plentiful amount. 2. Fullness to overflowing: "My thoughts . . . are from the abundance of my heart" Thomas De Quincey. 3. Affluence; wealth. This exhibition will showcase portraits and photographic experiments in the honest style that Carla is known for. With over 100 photographs being displayed, be prepare to immerse yourself in an abundance of colour and shapes. Keeping with tradition, everything is for sale and everything is cheap. Carla believes that art should be accessible to everyone. Please attend the opening event and help Carla celebrate this achievement. The Gallery is pretty new and is an all ages venue, so no alcohol will be served but please join the party after at a bar in Leederville (to be announced) and share in a bar tab! The show will continue for two weeks and will be open 7 days.
	Diode, ColourVision andTonecrush at Hyde Park Hotel The Hydey Sunday August 16 The return of avant-rockers Diode. Support from ColorVision, Tonecrush and the jukebox near the girl's toilets. $4 entry.
	The Moon Sundays Live music on Sunday’s at the Moon are a regular thing nowdays. Each week a different curator puts together local line ups from Perth’s underground and genre expansive local music scene. This Sunday, August 16th, catch the Kurbist Gong Band as a part of the Ad Hoc night. Runs from 8-10. Entry to the moon is always free!
	Wide Open Mic at Mojos Monday, August 17, 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 George, Julian Clarey, Elton John or Chopper Reid 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..
	Perth Jazz Society MARK FITZGIBBON TRIO with Pete Jeavons (bass) and Sean Phillips (drums) Monday 17 August 2009 @ 8:00pm Admission: Members $10 Student members $5 Guests $15 . Melbourne pianist Mark Fitzgibbon is currently based in Perth this year lecturing jazz piano at WAAPA . He has worked with many of the great names in jazz over the years such as Ronnie Scott , Lee Konitz, Charles Mcpherson, Scott Hamilton, Dale Barlow, Bernie McGann as well as his own groups and accompanied diverse vocalists such as Claire Martin, Chris Mcnulty, Dave Graney, Mark Murphy and Barbara Morrison . His playing is characterised by a lot of influences from straight ahead bop jazz and to free stuff and indie rock. He will be performing some original music, blues and bop influenced pieces. For more – go to www.perthjazzsociety.com/programme/#1797
	Relaxo at Mojos Bar. Tuesday, August 18, Relaxo features very special new band the Atlas Mountains as well as exciting up and comers Scarecity and Salv and the Troubadours. Entry is $6 from 8pm. the Facebook!
	Going Solo Wednesday, August 19, at the Moon the artists Going Solo include Sean Pollard, Minute 36 and Dan Spriggs. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
	Fremantle Blues and Roots Club at Mojos. Wednesday, August 19, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club present Tim Rogers. Tickets are purchasable via www.ticketmaster.com.au This is the only show that still has tickets available in Tim’s W.A. visit so get in quick. Supports include Seth Lowe and Max White. Entry is $35 +BF or $30 for Freo Blues and Roots members online, or more on the door from 8pm.
	Japan plays with some of Perth's most cosmonautical musical experimentalists! Sensimilla presents: MIND MELTING ELECTRONICA FROM TOKYO, JAPANKOUHEI HARADA - his myspace! Hailing from Tokyo, Japan. Kouhei Harada combines live guitar playing and laptop re sampling through Max/MSP to create beautiful unpredictable sounds. In a special tour to Australia he will provide us with a special set blending his gentle songs with more wild live improvisation. At home he often performs as two piece SAWADA+HARADA (http://www.myspace.com/sawadaharada), who recently played as closing act at FAUST's 2007 Avantgarde music festival in Germany. Local Support to be provided by: RADARMAKER INJURED NINJA THESE SHIP WRECKS CARBUNCLE This all happens; FRIDAY August 21st @ Mojo's Bar 237 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle the facebook
	Little Creatures Loft Friday, August 21, while at the Little Creatures Loft enjoying all the little things that make the venue such a big success enjoy Oh you pretty things, KY Rumble, Heathcote Blue and magician Jon Madd. Entry to this show is $8 from 8pm. the facebook!
	Tropicana The Forrest Centre *Running till November* Perth's newest salsa party is here. Check out the Facebook for more information.
	Monster Magnet(US) with The Devil Rides Out Metropolis Fremantle Thursday, 10 September Tickets on sale now from: http://www.bocs.com.au, 78 Records, Mills Records & Planet More info on the Facebook page
	iNFeCTeD 'crawlspace remastered' + remixed re-release / CD Launch Hyde Park Hotel Saturday, 31 st October To celebrate the 15th anniversary of their seminal debut album 'crawlspace', West Australian metal pioneers iNFeCTeD have remastered it for re-release on Prime Cuts Music through Riot! Distribution in October. The 2009 version of 'crawlspace' features all new artwork and a brand new bonus track; an industrial re-mix of 'Assimilate' by Andrew Wright, the original producer of 'crawlspace' and newest member of the band on keyboards/samples. Presented by Western Front and Anger Management, the band will reunite to launch the album and perform it live at The Hyde Park Hotel Back Room, North Perth, on Saturday October 31st, 2009. Supports for the evening are: PSYCHONAUT NAILS OF IMPOSITION HUMAN EXTINCTION PROJECT JUPITER ZEUS (ex-Nebula / Moth) The event will be door sales only, with entry $15 or $25 with a copy of the CD. For more info on iNFeCTeD visit htttp://www.myspace.com/infectedaustralia
	Come Hither Noise Fremantle Arts Centre Friday, 31 July till Sunday, 20 September COME HITHER NOISE an exhibition of sound works 1 August - 20 September opening 31 July from 6:30pm to be opened by Chrissie Parrott, choreographer Mark Brown, John Conomos, Richard Crow, Ross Manning, Thomas Meadowcroft, Elvis Richardson, Sam Smith, Sriwhana Spong. Opening night co-presented with Love Is My Velcocity, featuring a collaborative performance by Chris Cobilis, Craig McElhinney, Traianos Pakioufakis. COME HITHER NOISE is an exhibition of sound works presented as part of the 9th Totally Huge New Music Festival, in association with Tura New Music, 10-20 September 2009 rsvp via email: rsvp@fremantle.wa.gov.au
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