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EVENTS

WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE FURTHER AHEAD ONGOING

FEATURED NIGHTS

Fisherman Style Bob Marley Birthday Bashment

05/02/10 @ Mojos Bar

the stabs (vic)

26/01/10 @ Mojos bar

Kill Devil Hills

30/01/10 THIS SATURDAY!! @ MOJOS BAR

the Dirty Projectors

13/03/10 @ Rosemount Hotel

Mailout Soundtrack

This weeks mailout soundtrack comes from My Brightest Diamond as their new remixed EPs out in stores at the moment are beautiful. Click on the whale to the left to hear some of their tunes!

Live reviews with Lyndon Blue

Camera Obscura in Perth

CAMERA OBSCURA & SLOW CLUB @ AMPLIFIER BAR, MONDAY JANUARY 25

Remember that Rice Bubbles ad? A raging river of surging cereal grains; beaming friends afloat in a stream of snap! Crackle! Pop!
Paddling into Amplifier bar’s darkened chamber – or, in the inifinitely cooler latin, its ‘camera obscura’ – it was Rice Bubbles all over again – the snap! of snare drum, the crackle! of guitar-twang wrung from dusty amps and the smooth, wholesome pop! of two exceptionally mellifluous groups hailing from the globe’s northernmore lines of latitude.

Just as everything sounds cooler in Latin, everything sounds brilliant in the kickass Sheffield accent, as purveyed by the charming duo of Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor, together known as Slow Club. Theirs is an impossibly endearing brand of pop; decidedly lo-fi in a way so uncontrived that to use the term feels dirty. Like two friends jamming on a paisley couch on your verandah, it’s intimate and earnest, but never amateurish; apart from a barbarously out-of-tune guitar in the opening number, everything about Slow Club’s set was slick and refined. Their delightful northern drawls blend effortlessly into crispy floating harmonies darting playfully and evocatively over simple, sixties-coloured guitar/drum arrangements. After nearly being set ablaze in their perth accommodation, the pair were in impressively impeccable form; between rollicking bash-alongs (‘It Doesn’t Have To Be Beautiful) and glittery, aching ballads sucked through a nineteen-forties timewarp (‘Sorry About The Doom,’ ‘There Is No Good Way To Say I’m Leaving You,’) Slow Club show all the commitment, charisma and creative power of a band with a phenomenal journey ahead.

If there’s an accent to rival Sheffield’s is Camera Obscura’s Glaswegian brogue. Now in their fourteenth year of existence, the band was a well-oiled machine, and summery, floral indie-pop seeps out of their pores; inflected with a chipper Mersey beat and endlessly palatable songs, their music doesn’t leap out at you but rather takes a dainty and fetching position amongst the wallpaper. Similarly to Perth’s own Autumn Isles, Camera Obscura suffer only from perhaps sounding a little too nice – there’s very little to break up the steadily frolicking but restrained tunes, resulting in many tracks melding into one large, nebulous but nevertheless quite tasty pastel blob – like rice bubbles left in milk for just a tad too long. Having well and truly won the bobbing throng over with their cheery tones and between-song pinings for haggis, the quintet were welcomed back for a winning encore; their final number gradually grinding to a halt, met with fierce applause.

Ale flowed and the good vibes hung palpably in the toasty air, now freshened by the cool audio-breezes of British pop splendour – and so passed one of the tastier late-night breakfasts you could hope to scarf down.

Steady Eye with Tahlia Palmer

Earlier this month, while in Perth, I was fortunate enough to be involved in two very fun, very different musical events: going to Southbound with Tame Impala, and staying with members of Melbourne bands Bone and The Beat Disease for their Perth tour. Many photos were taken, many jokes were made, and a lot of fun was had. I’m a very lucky girl.

I’ve been following the Tame Impala/Mink Mussel Creek/Pond boys around with a camera for a good 4 years now. Anyone who has seen a Pond show lately will know why I’m fascinated by these guys. The first time I saw Mink Mussel Creek, I realised that they had something incredibly special, and decided I need to document them as much as possible. So I did. And now that Tame Impala are touring nationally, they graciously allow my camera and I unrestricted access to their shows in whichever city we are both in at the same time.

When I found out I was going to Southbound, I was very pleased. When I found out there was no camping involved, that we would in fact be staying in a chalet near the beach, I was very, very pleased.

So as with every event I attend like this, I was snapping constantly. One afternoon, everyone was a little bored, so a few people made a fort out of the bean bags supplied in artist’s area backstage. I have some incredible photos of Felicity Groom diving through the air onto said fort. I got a free meal, saw Paul Dempsey, made fun of Paul Dempsey behind his back, and spent most of the time very relaaaaaaaaxed with my psychedelic musician buddies. On the way home, we stopped at a truck stop for some fresh fruit, saw Paul Dempsey again, made more fun of Paul Dempsey, ate our fruit and went back to the city.

A few days later, I was still sleeping in whoever’s bed is not being taken by the owner at Carbuncle Dave’s and Pond Nick’s house. I’m having a lovely time chilling in Middle Earth, until the serene vibe is shattered by two dust covered cars arrive outside, full of stinking, sweaty people who drove for 38 hours from the other side of the country.

“EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!” was the noise I made as I ran out to the car. “MY BONES ARE HERRRRRE”. The Beat Disease was there too, but it’s harder to make a cute joke about their band name. Wife beaters and cut-offs abounding, they pour into Dave and Nick’s backyard, with two cartons of beer waiting for them. Stories were told, so loudly, so passionately, about testicles and pissing in bottles and recreating their EP cover on the edge of a cliff- all very manly, all very rock. I realised that this was exactly the event I needed to help my transition from my uber-relaxed Perth lifestyle, to my perhaps more hectic lifestyle in Melbourne.

The Beat Disease was the first band that Bone fell in love with after their relocation from Perth, both musically and personally. They have a similar attitude towards the music scene (cynical), human beings (cheeky), song writing (dark). While Bone are influenced by Shellac, The Beat Disease are more influenced by The Birthday party, but the differences in style work neatly when they play one after the other. Their shows at Mojos and 208 were full of high energy, sweaty boys throwing themselves into each other, and a blood nose. Which is a very similar experience to when these guys play in Melbourne, with other bands in their cluster of badass: Teenacher, Smurfinger, Dozers and Mr. Blister (all worthy of myspace research).

By the end of that weekend, I was more than ready to get on that fucking plane. It’s good to be back. Then, less than a week later, I receive a text message letting me know I have a door spot waiting for me at Pond’s show in Melbourne. It's all on again!

WEDNESDAY January 27

Fremantle Blues and Roots Club

Featuring Cactus and the Crow tonight

Wednesday, January 27, 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 Cactus and the Crow, Seth Lowe and Mike Develta. Entry is $10/$5 for members from 8pm.

Going Solo at the Moon late night café

brendan from kill devil hills plays this night!

Wednesday, January 27, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Rick Bryant, Brendan Humphries and Craig McElhinney. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!

Oak and Ivy

This night is a total cracker

check the facebook..

THURSDAY January 28

Diverse plus special guests at Mojos Bar

Thursday, January 28, King Brown Records presents a local hip hop showcase night featuring Diverse, Complete, Verdikt, Smiley and Wolverine. Entry to this show is $5 from 8pm.

Art Addicts Party

hit me up with some rich textures!

Thursday, 28 January
Come and celebrate the start of 2010 with PICA!

Enjoy entertainment by the VOLTAIRE TWINS with their unique synth-pop, supported by BRASH & SASSY and mixed in with DJ CHARLIE BUCKET - all in the expansive space of PICA's Central Gallery.

Participate in LIVE ART INSTALLATIONS by some of Perth's favourite contemporary artists.

Be among the first to see what PICA has in store for 2010.

Ticket price includes delicious snacks from the Flying Canape and complimentary drinks from AD HOC, FERAL BREWERY and WILD SWAN.

You will also go in the running to win some awesome door prizes!

TICKETS: $25 for Art Addicts
$65 for others (includes a 2010 Membership)
BOOKINGS: Through PICA http://www.pica.org.au/join/
If you're already a member - call PICA on 9228 6300

FRIDAY January 29

Dilip and the Davs play Mojos this Friday

A whole lot of dancing will be going on..

Friday, January 29, is the Freo party night. Playing this evening of rambunctious dub and reggae grooves will be Dilip and the Davs, Blow, Eva McGowan band and Nugget. Entry is $10 from 8pm

Give Way

up the top of William Street..

Mixtape Gallery-454 William St Northbridge.
Mixtape Gallery presents ‘Give Way’ a group show featuring seven talented artists from around Australia.
Paul Ikin, Kate-Anna Williams, Sam Knest, Daevid Anderson, Kareena Zerefos, Sean Morris, Natasha Sim.

Get your copy of the latest Zine from Sam Knest, ‘The Lonesome Crowded West / Colouring Book’ available one night only, exclusive to Mixtape.

Along with the standard tipples The National Handbag’s Ginger Beer is available on the night!

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Nicky Jam

Friday, 29 January, Fly By Night.

One of reggaeton's most prolific artists, Pina Records affiliate Nicky Jam has collaborated over the years with a long list of performers, including superstars such as Daddy Yankee and RKM & Ken-Y, and he has also released plenty of solo material as well, including popular albums such as Vida Escante (2004) and The Black Carpet (2007).

Heaps more info if you follow this link!

Lacey

Distractions Single Launch. Friday January 29 at Amplifier with Arts Martial and The Frighteners.

SATURDAY January 30

Kill Devil Hills play Mojos Bar!

at Mojos Bar with friends!

Saturday, January 30, the masters of dirge rock, those oozers of swagger the Kill Devil Hills play Mojos Bar. The mighty Kill Devils are then getting in a plane and playing a dozen shows on their Another Joke, Another Ransom tour all across the East Coast. Very fresh supports on this night include the Fags, the Love Junkies and the Moonlight Wranglers. Entry to this show is $15.

Motown, Northern & Modern Soul

4th Anniversary Show!!!

Saturday, 30 January. South West Soul have been bringing their passion for soul music to the Fly by Night Musicians Club since January 2006 and with it’s fantastic friendly atmosphere, great dance floor & sound system young & old alike are returning time after time captivated by this music phenomenon. Come and see for yourself & experience a night of music that will capture the nostalgia of a scene that has spanned 40 years and 12000 miles.

South West Souls’ four resident DJ’s, TONY ‘TBONE’, ‘SUZIE CUE’, BARRY ‘MR MOTOWN’ and ‘DJ’ DENNY play original vinyl that will have you dancing your socks off all night with an across the board mix of Motown, Northern Soul & Modern Soul.

Doors Open: 8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $10.00 from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $10.00 (if available)

SUNDAY January 31

The Veescars are having a Big Day In at Mojos Bar

THree ace local pop bands!

Sunday, January 31, the Veescars are having a Big Day In at Mojos Bar. Supporting will be The Morning Night and The Joe Kings. Entry to this one is $10 from 6pm.

Monday February 1

Wide Open Mic night at mojos bar

Freo's biggest Monday!

Monday, February 1, 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.

TUESDAY February 2

The Acoustic Café at Mojos Bar

Echoes of django are really worth checking!

Tuesday, February 2, the Acoustic Café night returns to Mojos Bar. Playing this month are A Beggars Second, Echoes of Django, Seth Lowe and Mitch Becker. Entry to this night is $5 from 8pm.

FURTHER AHEAD

Going Solo at the Moon late night café

Wednesday, February 3, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Tracey Read, Joel Barker and Dom Coyote. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!

Fremantle Blues and Roots Club

fremantle's busiest and most consitent blues club every wednesday..

Wednesday, February 3, 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 Martine Locke from the Velvet Janes, Eva McGowan Band and Kim MacDonald. Entry is $10/$5 for members from 8pm.

Bermuda Bike Rally #2

THis was huge last time - make it huger! (grammer haha)

Sunday, 31 January
Hyde Park • Claremont Pool

Check it out here.

the Stabs

play MOjos Bar Saturday February 6!

check the facebook!

Little Creatures Loft

One of Grace's last show in Perth before setting off to record!

February 12, Little Creatures Red Room reopens for 2010. Playing will be Felicity Groom in the four piece mode. Also playing will be Vorn Doolette and Grace Woodroofe. Entry will be $15 from 8pm.

Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke

THis night felicity groom band will present their more vicsous rock side

Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke (viscous show) play the Rocket Room with Vorn Doolette (SA) on Saturday Feb 13 featuring the Fags in the opening support spot. Entry to this show is $15 from 8pm.

Re-Fix at the Castle

Wednesday, 3 February. At The Castle-Cnr Newcastle Street & Stirling Street.

Want more info? Click here.

Waitangi Day @ The Rosemount Hotel

KIwi as!

The Rosemount Hotel proudly presents a celebration of all things from the Land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand on its national day Waitangi Day, Saturday 6 February.

Check the facebook.

Proletariate - 'Covered in Bruises EP' Launch

in a couple'a weeks!

The Proletariate will be releasing their debut EP 'Covered in Bruises' with some of Perth punk and hardcore's best up and coming bands. Come down and support, or just have a beer with us.

Feb 19th - YMCA HQ (AA) w/Mandalay Victory, Vanity, Bridge The Gap
Feb 20th - Civic Hotel (18+) 2 stager w/ Mandalay Victory, Suffer, The Decline, Death Grenade, The Creepers, & Blazin Entrails

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.

ONGOING

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.

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 to be announced!

more details www.fotofreo.com

BACK TO WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE FURTHER AHEAD ONGOING

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