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FEATURED NIGHTS
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mental powers launch
20/03/10 @ north perth bowls club
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the Mess Hall
25/03/10 @ mojos bar
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Cim Ciaru
26/03/10 @ Mojos Bar
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urthboy
23/04/10 @ Mojos Bar
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Mailout Soundtrack
This weeks mailout soundtrack comes from otouto. Click on the power line tower to hear some of their tunes!
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Live reviews with Lyndon Blue
DIRTY PROJECTORS @ THE ROSEMOUNT, SATURDAY MARCH 13
About half an hour into the their most recent longplayer, the Dirty Projectors’ braindaddy Dave Longstreth exclaims from within a plaited canopy of harmonies: “I wanna remake the horizon!” It sounds pretty ambitious. For mere mortals, that is. One gets the impression that a guy like Longstreth could probably do it five times over before breakfast - if not alone, then with a little help from his friends. About half a minute into this evening’s proceedings, I’m reminded that sometimes, when there’s just too much talent in one goddamn room, the intangible essence of it all has no choice but to squeeze its way out of the sub-ether. Thence it manifests itself as a sort of glowing goo that flies at you like a custard pie, leaving you gaping in disbelief like a dumbass startled deer. Saturday night, the pies came thick and fast.
The first pie was a PIKELET, a lone but infinitely delectable dessert served as entrée. Evelyn Morris, to whom the tasty moniker belongs, is not only Australia’s most formidable one-woman-band, but frankly, one of the country’s best musicians. “Woah there!” I hear you squawk, “She’s good, but that’s a big call!” Well, it’s true. Pikelet is a new kind of virtuoso; not in a fiddly jazztacular or clinically classical way; she is a maestro of loop pedal precision, of texture, harmony, the art of building the perfect pop song from the ground up, single-handedly, in real time. The tones of toy-like instruments (little creaky Casios, slide whistles, household percussion) trickle like rainwater through Morris’ gadgets, halving or doubling in time, coalescing into velvetine constellations of sound seraphically adorned with her
warm whispy voice, self-harmonizing, darting like dragonflies. Songs about supernovas and how many bugs one eats in their sleep unfold with the splendour and innocence of a picture book. As usual, Pikelet concluded with the charming thankyou song ‘A Bunch,’ a stratospheric choral march into a hope-gilded horizon. There are people trying to do what Pikelet has mastered, and most of them are lucky if they get halfway there.
I was already feeling sky-high when the six Dirty Projectors launched ‘Ascending Melody’ and carried me further up with it, into the cool mountaintops where fleeting notes and rhythms danced like mayflies, quickly evanescing in a spectactular flurry. Imagine you’re walking along minding your own beeswax, when suddenly a heap of hitherto unseen sprinklers turn on and, oscillating like wild, begin spraying you fiercely at irregular intervals. This is akin to a Dirty Projectors show except that, rather than cold, stale water, you’re instead doused in crisp erratic drum and bass syncopations, complex African-influenced guitar, stellar vocal arrangements and songwriting that twists and weaves through countless corners of the imagination. If they recall anything, it’s first and foremost Talking Heads – fourth tune in, ‘Knotty Pine,’ was
co-written with David Byrne himself – as well as afrobeat and, vocally at least, contemporary r&b. But their extraordinary synthesis of influences is too unique to really be described as anything beyond ‘Dirty Projectors.’ This is a band that has carved out a truly distinctive sound and honed it impossibly well; speaking to singer/guitarist Amber Coffman after the show, she mentions innumerable hours of vocal rehearsals to perfect techniques such as ‘hocketing
’ – and it shows. (She also mentions a gig the band played in a cave cut into a mountain in Sweden with a skate park next to it – how badass is that?) The set rolls on blissfully with highlights in their bewildering Black Flag reinterpretations, Angel Deradoorian’s goosebumps-on-yer-goosebumps feature tune ‘Two Doves,’ the unmistakable ‘Cannibal Resource’ and the magnificent pre-encore closer ‘Useful Chamber,’ with its groovy melting keys, stunning chorales and rocking ‘Bitte Orca!’ refrain.
It’s not so hyperbolic to suggest the Dirty Projectors are remaking the horizon already: reimagining something so desperately familiar as pop music to once again seem boundless, exciting, adrenalized, new and intelligent. Both the Dirty Projectors and Pikelet tonight dashed the myth that “indie pop/rock” capitalizes on amateurish rather than highly refined technical skills; and they did so without ever showing off. With this much talent in one room, it’s a wonder an audience fit in. Especially an audience inflated, balloon-like, with the air of so many gasps of wonder.
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Alright already and other rants
A Word from Martin Belt about daft P-Town bashing
So it's widely known that something in Perth Western Australia propels humans to create unique music which is gobbled up by eveyone everywhere. It's also the case that the visual arts community is rife with activity from photographers, to painters to multi media arts proponents. Also the case is the quality of wine and beer produced in the state. WA folk are active producing fresh and relevant cultural things, that's my point.
The number of night spots in terms of an immensely good array of restaraunts, the more recent proliferation of small bars and the subsequent night spot hubs which amass around these restaraunts and bars proclaims that there is also activity here.
In terms of architecture Fremantle has kept it's culture by simply not trying to change with every trend - to briefly speak metaphorically of some of the garish modenisations behind the heritage protected facades in the City of Perth - Perth thought rollerblading was a good idea and bought a brand new expensive pair, only roller blades went out of fashion as quick as they allegedly came in. I'd suggest that it's the cold, unfamiliar and at times innapropriate starkness which leads to the CBD being not very populated at night. That said the new small bars on the southern side of the CBD are really beginning to change the night spot status of this area.
On the whole cultural activity is high in Perth, be it cover bands and strip clubs or new media art exhibitions and emerging drone band launches there's always things actually going on. Why then is it still a likeable pursuit to bag Perth? How is it that the short This is Perth won the WA screen awards in the people choice category earlier this month? Everyone who watched [and liked it] had to reengage with the Dullsville arguments put to Perth as that's all that the film borrows in terms of content - which they seemingly accepted as ok to laugh at.
There are preposterously active people in this town whose pursuits never cease and there's a community of these people interacting in the established and emerging night spots around P-town. Yet it's films like this that win awards - what's wrong with SOME of the people here. I truly wish it was these folk that left to try out their lives in Melbourne - promoters of these Dullsville arguments really oughta leave rather than make incorrect videos that play on daft themes.
There's that old saying if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all - but then again there's that other one which is - he hit first! So this is Martin Belt building up to quite a rant prompting all negative creeps to get out of here and take their lowest common denominator propaganda with them!
Perhaps it's jaded lovers that like this kind of thing? This way they can justify hiding away from social environments in an effort to not meet other amazing people, which would then challenge their precarious and rather silly towers of monogamy - Martin Belt sounds like a jaded lover here! : )
ANYWAY, HERE'S MARTIN BELT'S MISSION FOR YOU
Next time someone is bagging Perth ask to them how they're going to rectifying the problem which they're highlighting. If they are simply trying to shoot fish in a barrel please inform them that a) their opinion is nostaligia and that it needs to be updated b) they are wasting their own time if they're being critical with no plan to use of these observations and by creating cultural alternatives & c) I Martin Belt mainly want you to tell them to piss off.
Perth is what you make it xxx
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WEDNESDAY march 17
Going Solo at the Moon late night café
Simone and Girlfunkle play tonight!
Wednesday, March 17, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Jimmy Stewart (vic), Simone and Girlfunkle (pictured right) plus Amanda Merzdan. 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, March 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 Kim MacDonald, Mitch Becker and Pats Irish Orgy. Entry is $10/$5 for members from 8pm.
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TW!ST
TW!ST returns with this new weekly wednesday-nighter upstairs at the Flying Scotsman. Deejays spinning vintage vinyl guaranteed to get the blood flowing to your feet. Featuring Agent 85 plus Special Guests.
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THURSDAY march 18
Fremantle Records at Mojos
Freo Rcds nights at mojos are always huge.
Thursday, March 18, Fremantle Records can’t keep any secrets! The latest talented cats they’ve let out of the bag are The Witness, Sugarpuss, The Reductors and Farthing Woods. Come get privy to all these special new bands as a part of Fremantle Records monthly Thursday night at Mojos Bar. Entry is $10 from 8pm.
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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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It's a Jungle Out There
pica
Perth - dates and times:
Where: PICA Performance Space, Perth Cultural Centre, James St. Northbridge
Date: Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th of March
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Full $30, Art Addicts $25, Conc $20
Further information: click here!
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FRIDAY march 19
Eddy Current Suppression Ring RUSH TO RELAX Album launch
Friday, March 19 at Amplifier Bar catch Eddy Current as well as former Perth residents Super Wild Hores and almighty wonder band Pond.
Get tickts here
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Democracy pres Kompakt 3 feat Dominik Eulberg live and Tobias Becker
Ambar
Check out the facebook here.
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Dilip and the Davs launch at Mojos Bar
Friday, March 19, Dilip and the Davs launch Whaddya reckon! Music to make you move, probably best describes this album of 10 tracks, recorded at local Swine Studios onto ‘old school’ 2 inch tapes for a warm analogue feel. While much rockier than previous releases, Whaddya Reckon has a range of genres including funk, reggae, ska and even a ballad, all done with clarity, power and style. Supporting on this fine evening are the Joe Kings and Eva McGowan band. Entry is $10/$15 with a cd from 8pm.
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SATURDAY march 20
Perth From Space
free range gallery 339 Wellington St
Fresh from his solo exhibition ‘oh +ve’ at the Perth Centre for Photography last October, Jackson Eaton teams up with brother Gene Eaton to present a new body of work exploring themes of identity and estrangement in the context of a coming home. Perth From Space is part urban landscape documentation and part intimate portrait study of some the more forgotten aspects of everyday life in the world’s most isolated capital.
More details here.
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Grenade Baby Lemonade single launch at Mojos Bar
what a strange band name! : )
Saturday, March 20, Grenade Baby Lemonade launch their single which is actually titled Grenade Baby Lemonade. These guys have sound a bit like the Lemonheads meets classic Perth Pop - that of the Stems – super sensible guitar pop. Super strong emerging locals support including Trigger Jackets, the Wilderness and Sugarpuss. Entry on this night is $15 from 8pm.
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'The Used Future' EP Launch
Use H3 tag to make a subheading
On Saturday 20th March Ali Towers in launching his new EP 'The Used Future' at bamBOO Outdoor Ampitheatre in Highgate.
Ali's band will feature a string quartet and will be supported by Tree and One Tiger Down!
Great bands, great night!
Tickets are available now at www.theusedfuture.com for $10 or at the door for $15.
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Scitech After Dark Adults Only
Scitech
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Scitech will be opening its doors to ADULTS ONLY on Saturday 20th March.
We will be adding a special touch to this event as we will be celebrating the science of food. Try some alginate caviar and check out the Supercool show where we will see what fun we can have with frozen food!
Tickets are $10 through BOCS - www.bocsticketing.com.au
(Booking fees may apply)
Or you can purchase at the door on the night for $14
Don't forget a valid photo ID for proof of age.
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Make Friend IV - A Portrait Show
Norfolk Basement Lounge
Make Friend IV - A Portrait Show.
The Make Friend series of exhibitions continues in March with a spectacular portrait show featuring some of this countries most exciting talent.
Accomplished Adelaide artist Jeremy Piert will join Melbourne based former local boy Eli Smith, the internationally renowned Matt Doust and emerging star Richard Healy on Saturday March 20th in the Norfolk Basement for Make Friend IV.
As with all Make friend shows this is a one night only event which brings sharp focus to the exhibition and means that there are no second chances.
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Petanque album launch
at the bird
After 10 years rattling around periphery of the Perth music scene Petanque are finally launching their first album "Songs To Help You Feel Better". It's been a long, wiggly road, but the damn thing is finally done and they'd be proud and honoured to have you all celebrate with them!
Also, this will likely be the last Petanque show ever, as songwriter Anton is relocating to Melbourne-town later in the year. Come along and say goodbye, and he'll try not to cry.
Helping out on the night are kind and lovely friends of Petanque Lil' Leonie Lionheart, Josh Fontaine and his 6s and 7s, and Burgers of Beef.
If you would like to check out the album and have a Last.fm account, you can listen here...
http://www.last.fm/music/Petanque/Songs+To+Help+You+Feel+Better
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SUNDAY march 21
Really Really Free Market
Hyde Park Stage Area, North Perth
More details HERE.
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VOIX DE LA VILLE
THE CASTLE
A performance platform created for performance artists, drag king/queens, cabaret, poets, clowns, magicians etc to showcase their latest work
Axe Girl ( direct from the U.K.)
Strykermeyer
Glamour Puss
Ostin Torre
Iskra Valentine
Punk Rock Chic
Giselle
Modesty Env
Ash Baroque
Panache
Ashina
INSTALLATION: Anne Marie Therese
Check out group to preview musicians/performers
SOUNDS : Petrosex Rex Monsoon Enis D
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The Fags plus special guests at Mojos!
a big sunday starting early!
Sunday, March 21, sees a super strong local line up at Mojos. Come check the Fags, Louise Love and the Hates, Valiant and The Witches Promise. Entry is $10 from 5pm.
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Sundays at the Moon
make sure you catch echoes of django soon..
Sunday, March 21, the Moon presents Echoes of Django – who are absolutely brilliant. These guys, as the names suggests, wear the influence of Django Reinhardt on their sleeve and their performances are a blinding trail of fuck yeah. Entry is always free to the Moon..
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Hand Stands For Ants EP Launch
Railway Hotel
The amazing Fatigue and the Quirky DAVE are playing to support the opening of the HS4A EP Launch Perth tour!!!!
Come early as the licence is till 10 so the bands will start early.
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Monday March 22
Perth Jazz Society
At the Charles Hotel
FREDDIE GRIGSON QUARTET
Monday 22 March 2010 @ 8:00pm
Admission Members $10 Student members $5 Non-members $15
One of Australia’s finest guitarists, Freddie Grigson, will be performing with a trio of young titans - drummer, Sean Phillips, bassist, Karl Florisson, and on piano, Tal Cohen. Freddie has worked with numerous jazz luminaries throughout the years and is currently lecturing at the Jazz Department @ WAAPA. His seminal CD, Blue Zone that was recorded a few years ago, still packs a punch, as do his live performances.
Freddie's extensive influences range from jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins & Jim Hall to contemporary masters like Pat Martino, John Scofield and John Abercombie. He is an excellent example of the consummate musician – ‘taste, chops and imagination.’
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Wide Open Mic night at mojos bar
Freo's biggest Monday!
Monday, March 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 blondi, annie lennox, lad gaga or elton john your act is eagerly awaited! Entry is free.
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TUESDAY March 23
Justin Walshe Machine at Mojos Bar
a bunch of great musos on a tuesdee? Yepp
Tuesday, March 23, Justin Walshe Machine plays Mojos Bar supported by Jimmy Stewart, the Cannonels and Simon Marks. Entry is $6 from 8pm. Thanks love.
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FURTHER AHEAD
Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
The wednesday nighter rolls on!
Wednesday, March 24, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club is presenting the Breakthru competition. Playing are band yet to be determined through the various heats. The winners of this competition earns a spot on the West Coast Blues and Roots Festival. Entry to this make or break : ) night is is $5 members get in free from 8pm.
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In The Pines
Somerville Auditorium
Pines returns for 2010 and this year it will be held on Sunday May 2 in the amazing Somerville Auditorium on the campus of the University of Western Australia.
Early bird tickets are now available right here!
Check the facebook for updates
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Going Solo at the Moon
get your tables early for this one
Wednesday, March 24, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Jimmy Stewart, Davey Craddock & Jordi James. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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ONGOING
Sculpters By the Sea
Is on currently at cottesloe beach
This is happening until March 23!
It's better at night!
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SOFT SOFT LOUD 10
At Freo Arts Centre
Soft Soft Loud presents diverse and contrasting repertoire for an audience keen to enjoy different genres of music. It crosses boundaries between classical chamber, new music, electronic, jazz, blues and pop.
The series is distinguished by the enthusiastic and often unexpected collaborations between musicians of the highest calibre, who are inspired to deliver an engaging musical experience, defined by a true sense of occasion.
Soft Soft Loud combines a unique outdoor location with high production values to provide a quality listening and performance experience for musicians and audience alike.
Join us in March 2010 as Soft Soft Loud delivers another year of fine musicmaking that would comfortably reside on any stage worldwide.
Wynton Marsalis’ A Fiddler’s Tale
Thursday 18 March
Ensemble SECESSION
Thursday 25 March
Please visit fac.org.au for more information
Matthew Hoy
artistic director
Program Manager at the Australian National Academy of Music and former member of WASO.
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Exhibition opening at Pica
runs until early april!
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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