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JEBEDIAH @ MOJO'S, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16
By the time I got to Mojo’s, a humming serpent of bodies was stretched along Queen Victoria Street, reluctantly unfurling alongside antique shops and off into the darkened horizon. It was truly astonishing. And yet, understandable, upon spotting the band-name chalked excitedly under ‘Wednesday’ on the East wall: Jebediah are the legendary phoenix of West Australian rock, sometimes burning themselves into temporary extinction only to rise again in a rejuvenated inferno. I joined the vast queue; before I was anywhere near the door, the show had sold out, so I went home and played checkers alone. No, I lie, I was granted entry so as to transcribe the experience; no one wants to read a review of my solo checkers ventures, although I might add, they are riveting as hell and often very close contests.
Placing their shimmering broken bottle-glass fenderchime guitar across a landscape of rhythmically jouncing chocolate squares were The Leap Year. If they sound like any particular leap year, it’s probably 1996, maybe 2000 – these gentlemen certainly summon a certain classic indie-rock sensibility, harking back to the golden age of loud, watercolour electric cardigan-core. Despite an occasionally awkward collective demeanour and a sound prevalent since Modest Mouse, The Leap Year created a spiffing soundtrack to the forty or so minutes they inhabited.
Who’s afraid of the big bad dominant-seventh chord? Not The Preytells, who unashamedly rekindle a twangy pop retrospectacle from the musically astute brains behind their thick-rimmed retrospectacles. The result is a charming bouquet of sublime harmonies, naïve beat grooves and rousing hooks that went down smooth like elderflower cordial after a grueling game of checkers. If the dynamic lost some momentum towards the end, they thrust it right back up with the final tune. The Preytells’ debut LP is being launched next Saturday and I dare say it would be worth a spin or nineteen. (I am in no way affiliated with The Preytells). (Seriously).
I think most Perthites of a certain age feel a certain affiliation with Jebediah, though. I fondly recall sitting in year eight maths class, rendering their egg-and-crossbones logo in permanent marker on my file. That’s the sort of band they are, able to incite youthful ardor because they exude it themselves, from their blazing beak to their torrid talons. Perhaps frontman Kevin Mitchell needed to do the pansy folkster Bob Evans thing, but it’s nice to see him reunited with the three other raucous, charismatic quarters of Jebediah, brandishing his gaffa-taped jaguar with Aussie-flag strap, fitting for a band so markedly but unassumingly Australian.
Time has yet to sap the marvels of classic tunes such as ‘Animal,’ ‘Please Leave,’ ‘Monument’ and ‘Harpoon,’ thick with the power of their trademark riffery and peg-on-the-nose vocal, evoking the sweaty sunscreen smell and grass itch of sweltering Big Day Out moshpits, and all delivered with boisterous perfection – except ‘Leaving Home,’ in which Mitchell completely fucked up that weird half-bar, and they had to start again, but they simply laughed it off endearingly. That the audience were satisfied with the band they’d lined up for was evident in the way they passed drinks through the crowd to the band, and the way they jumped about, and the way they sang along as if belting a team anthem. Jebediah’s long-term popularity hasn’t led them to accrue any kind of rockstar pomposity (thanks Esky Joe) –
this majestic phoenix still comes across as a bunch of friends hell-bent on fun-having, as at home at a local pub as a national festival stage. Flame on!
 
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! The next chance you have to enjoy Simone and Girlfunkle is on September 27 at the Newport with Russian Winters and Boys Boys Boys. Their myspace
Steady Eye
For the last 6 months I have not had the best of times. And today, I’m going to blame it on the weather.
It started in March, with the drive from Perth to Melbourne. I couldn’t wait to be in the middle of nowhere with the boy I love, looking up at a sky filled with more stars than I’ve ever seen before. The goofy, clichéd dreams of a romantic idealist.
But that dream was quashed, because every evening of the drive, the sky was overcast. It was not a romantic drive. It was stressful, exhausting, and sometimes terrifying. I like to think that if the milky way wasn’t covered by clouds, I certainly would have been in a better mood, and more willing to keep my driver relaxed. And then we could have had a nicer time. Clouds suck. Worst incarnation of water ever.
We arrived in Melbourne, and were met with the onset of winter. After the amazing summer I’d just had in Perth, I was not prepared for this shit. It was a little early I thought. By late April there was fuck-all sun, and when it did decide to shine, I was cooped up in a little burger shop, feeding fat people and hating myself for 15 dollars an hour.
So winter was here. I bought umbrellas, but lost or broke each one in under a week. After the fifth one was thrown in the bin, I gave up and resigned myself to the drizzle, deciding to instead save the money and buy a decent pair of shoes so my feet would stop getting soaked.
That didn’t happen, and I’m not sure why. But as a result, I was sick through most of winter. I may or may not have had swine flu, and I may or may not have helped spread it through Melbourne by not taking days off work.
Then I moved into a converted warehouse loft. This was very exciting. I’d quit burger flipping, found a great job in a dive bar, moved into my dream home… but living with two other people in a space designed for a couple meant that we didn’t have conventional bedrooms. We actually didn’t have bedrooms at all, but levels, and I was on the bottom, the garage level. The giant garage door would rattle in the wind EVERY FUCKING NIGHT because winter is windy, and I was an idiot for being so living-space-naïve. We lived there for a month. For three weeks I was sleeping with ear plugs. I don’t know many people who have done this for an extended amount of time, but it’s not very pleasant. Especially when they don’t block out all the sound, so you can still hear the rattling, and you fall asleep only when you’re so fatigued that your body
shuts down. That’s not a rejuvenating sleep.
Winter is something of a buzz kill, and I was especially affected by the sogginess this year. So when I remembered that spring comes after winter, I was all: “OH YEAH. SUN’S COMING OUT SOON, EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT WITH THE WORLD”.
And the sun did come out. For one glorious day, it was a bright, warm 23 degrees Celsius. “THANKYOU SEPTEMBER” I cried, “EVERYTHING IS INDEED ALRIGHT WITH THE WORLD”. And then the sun fucked off again. Then it came out a little bit. And now it’s gone again. My moods have been so brutally affected by this, I can’t believe it. I even bought myself flowers today to cheer myself up, but then I had to run in the rain to catch the bus, then walk the 5 minute walk from the bus stop to my house, and my flowers got pretty wet, and so did my clothing, but luckily my roasted chicken was fine, and then I ate heaps of skin and looked at the flowers and I felt just a tiny bit better.
If this season doesn’t live up to it’s name and spring the fuck up already, I’m going to punch someone. I don’t quite know what I expecting when I moved here, but I definitely hadn’t thought it through properly. I think I want to live in Spain next winter. I wonder what Spanish music scenes are like? Hot and sweaty I hope…
Justin Townes Earl plays one W.A. metro show
Yep the son of Steve Earl is playing a sideshow to his appearance on September 27 at the Wave Rock Weekender.
Catch him on Monday, September 28 at Mojos Bar!
tickets for this show here
his tunes here
Stems last ever shows at Mojos Bar!
Saturday, October 3 sees the first in a run of final WA shows for legendary Australian rock band the Stems. Oct 4 during the day from 12 there's a matinee show and capping off this run all at Mojos Bar will be a show on that Sunday night. Get your tickets and further details thru heatseeker
get tickets here..
Fall Electric – play first show since god knows when!
Yes! Saturday, September 26 Fall Electric play the Rosie with the legendary line up; Pete Guazzelli, Tristen Parr, Stina Thomas and Andrew Ryan! Trust that this is a rare occasion, don’t ask why, just trust that it is and don’t miss it. The show is with masterclass WA pop band the Preytells who are launching their debut album Flood Songs / June Songs. Fall Electric wish Preytells every fortunate opportunity with this new album and want anyone who’s slightly curious about either band to come down and support! Also playing are underground faves Mile End and Carbucle. Get your tickets on the door on the night.
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Animal Collective play Capitol
Thursday December 17
With special guest Bachelorette (NZ)
Tickets through Moshtix or 1300 GET TIX (438 849) and Heatseeker
Stores: Star Perth, Mills Records Fremantle and Planet Video Mt Lawley Presented by triple j and Drum Media Perth
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DM3 at Mojos this weekend
Friday, September 18, DM3 headline Mojos Bar for a night of old school Power Pop. After performing what was said to be a one-off reunion with DM3 in May, Dom Mariani and co will return to the stage yet again to play an exclusive show with the Summer Suns, Joe Algeri and the 6’s & 7’s
. Formed in 1992, DM3 was a stalwart of the WA music scene, appearing at just about every venue available to offer up their pop stylings. Catch DM3 reminiscing and rekindling the magic! Tickets are available on the door. Entry is $15 from 8pm.
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My Majestic Star Single Launch
Velvet Lounge
Friday, 18 September
The first single from the new My majestic Star album "I haven't Got It In Me" is being released on Hidden Shoal Recordings on Tuesday, September 15. The single, titled "Crampling", will be available for free download from music.hiddenshoal.com
If you'd like to know more then go to the Facebook page.
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Little Creatures Loft
Friday week, September 18, while at the Little Creatures Loft enjoying all the little things that make the venue such a big success catch One Tiger Down, Bulletproof Gypsies and Kim McDonald. Entry to this show is $8 from 8pm.
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Threads @ free range gallery
free range gallery 339 Wellington Street
Friday, 18 September
Threads, a sound installation by Kynan Tan
Presented by Tura New Music as part of the 9th Totally Huge New Music Festival
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Pirate Party!!
Funk Club, Upstairs Leederville Hotel
Friday, 18 September
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Vintage Glamour Workshop - Women in Uniform Theme
The Burlesque Lounge
Saturday, 19 September
On Saturday September 19th Sugar Blue Burlesque together with Vintage Glamour Photographer, David Woolley will host a workshop/photoshoot which has a Women in Uniform as the theme, meaning there will be some costumes available to create this cheeky and pin up style! Plus professional posing tips and advice from David Woolley, who guarantees that he can make every woman look like a glamour puss!
Go to the Facebook page to see all of the details.
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The End
214 William Street Northbridge
Friday, 18 September
Curated by Jamie Macchiusi and Gemma Weston, The End is ultimately about what comes afterwards.
Go to the facebook event page if for all of the info.
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Totally Huge New Music Festival
ABC Studio, Studio 620
8.30pm Sat 19 September
The best of Totally Huge come together for a special national and international live broadcast from the Perth ABC Studios for Australia's New Music Up Late program.
Featuring Ensemble Offspring, Camilla Hannan, Thembi Soddell, TARAB, Ross Bolleter, Decibel and more…
The concert is hosted (in Perth) by New Music Up Late host, Julian Day.
New Music Up Late is the space in which to explore the amazing universe of contemporary music, be it a visceral improv set or a spacious meditation for orchestra, and Totally Huge delivers a classic mix of the new.
The program will be broadcast at 10.30pm EST and WST on ABC Classic FM and worldwide on the net.
www.abc.net.au/classic/newmusic ››
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Roger That @ Mojo's Bar
Saturday, September 19, Roger That outta sunny Queensland play Mojos Bar and launch their debut album the Deserts Call! The band have toured the world and are set to light up the stage along with support from super strong local supports the Witness, Red Shoes Boy and the Joe Kings. Entry is $10+BF online thru heatseeker.com.au or $15 on the door from 8pm on the night!
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Fashiontv Diamond Model Awards
Onyx Bar
Saturday, 19 September till Saturday, 17 October
For more info take a look at the Facbook event.
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Fergie (Excentric)
Shape
Saturday, 19 September
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Harlequin League Single Launch
Amplifier Bar
Saturday, 19 September
Adelaide indie popsters Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! will be main support on the night, while locals The Trevallys have opening honours.
Check out the facebook page for all of the details.
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The Blue Finish play Mojos Bar!
Sunday, September 20, the Blue Finish play Mojos Bar! The Jayco Brothers, Salv and the Troubadours as well as Helen Shanahan band. Entry is $5 and opens at 8.
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The Moon Sundays
After a winter hibernation of tropical matrimony, intercontinental exploration, trans-suburban migration and facial hair variations, those endearing bastards of bluegrass, The Fancy Brothers, strap their gig on for the first time in a long time at The Moon Cafe this Sunday September 20. They'll be performing 2 sets from 8pm for the unsuspecting free-entering pizza-eating public who happen across the firing line of these country-tinged gunslingers. Expect to see more of The Fancy Brothers in coming months as they bring the lost art of homespun bluegrass back to the people of Perth.
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Mathas - 10 Pound Hairless Sasquatch & Maxy Bills - Peace for Pieces launch.
The Flying Scotsman Upstairs
Sunday, 20 September
Also Starring Diger Rokwell, Flip, Arms in Motion and Deph One.\
For more on this event check out the facebook.
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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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Wide Open Mic at Mojos
Monday, September 21, 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..
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Perth Jazz Society
JENNY BARNES QUINTET
Monday 21 September 2009 @ 8:00pm
Admission Members $10 Guests $15 Student Members $5
AFTER graduating from WAAPA in 2005 Jenny wanted lessons with some of the vocalists who most influenced her. So she set about creating opportunities and they took her to New York and back, via Berlin and Lisbon over just 18 months.
Now she’s living in Melbourne where she plays a predominantly original repertoire with her quintet.
Jenny embraces the unique sounds of the voice while developing ideas, motives and soundscapes with her group. She is curious about space, breath and tone while creating a balance of free and articulated ideas.
Her fascination with the music of Theo Bleckmann, Ben Monder, Sidsel Endresen and Bjork is apparent, as she uses her voice as a word-free sound or in a lyric.
Josh Crothers, piano; Greg Benton, drums; Tim Jago, guitar; and Pete Jeavons, bass; accompany Jenny at the PJS.
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Hi'Helo and special guests at Mojos Bar.
Tuesday, September 22, Sophie Jane, White Ryen (Stephen White) and Isabel Quigley are all playing Mojos Bar. Then ending the night with a massive wall of sound will be Hi'Helo. Entry is $5 from 8pm.
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The Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
Wednesday, September 23. 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 Grant Walmsley, Max White and David Capper. Grant Walmsley is a Newcastle born and bred surfer, best known for his position as the founder and songwriter/guitarist of the legendary Screaming Jets. His latest quest sees him returning to his roots as singer/songwriter/guitar player, fronting his new band Grant Walmsley and the Agents of Peace. Entry is $10 entry $5 for members from 8pm.
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Going Solo
Wednesday, September 23, at the Moon the artists Going Solo include Jack William, Diokno and Andrew Ewing. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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Wagons and Lee Memorial play one off WA show in September at Mojos Bar
Friday, September 25, Wagons and Lee Memorial both out of Melbourne play Mojos Bar. Wagons having played Perth a handful of times are a familiar attraction. Lee memorial with be strangely familiar to Peth audiences as they feature one Karl Smith – yepp – Karl ‘Thermos Kardy / Sodastream’ Smith. Also playing on this fine evening will be Sean Pollard's new band Split Seconds as well as Haley Beth Tickets to this event are available thru heatseeker.com.au for $15+BF and will be available on the night at the door from 8pm.
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KIngtide play Mojos Bar
Direct from Sydney, Kingtide who have a seven piece live show. This will be King Tide's first ever WA show - the tide is in! Also on the night be there to enjoy the Grace Barbe full live show! Opening up will be Declan Kelly. Doors open at 8PM
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The Once Upon a Time in the West Tour
+1 Records present
The ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST... Tour
October 1st-3rd
Thursday October 1st - Players Bar Mandurah
BUY TICKETS NOW HERE
Friday October 2nd - Norfolk Basement, Fremantle w/ Luke Dux (solo)
BUY TICKETS NOW HERE
Saturday October 3rd - Amplifier Bar, Perth w/ Genghis
BUY TICKETS NOW
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EQUUS by Sir Peter Shaffer
His Majesty's Theatre
Saturday, 12 September till Saturday, 26 September
Sir Peter Shaffer’s seminal work is presented in Perth in startling new light for the first time in over thirty years. EQUUS rocked the conservative majority when it stampeded the London stage in 1973, prompting outrage and awe in equal measure. Today it remains as potent, confronting and astounding as ever.
A not-to-be missed event, an intimate drama of epic proportions, EQUUS uncovers our darkest secrets and deepest desires as Shaffer weaves a masterful thread through humanity, a thread that binds us all and draws us closer to the truth of who and what we really are. A psychiatrist is transformed by his patient, a boy is transformed by his passion and the waking world is transformed by our dreams.
WHEN: Previews: Saturday 12 September and Monday 14 September 2009
Season: Tuesday 15 to Saturday 26 September 2009
BOOKINGS:
Book at BOCS Ticketing on 9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au or in person at BOCS outlets
Teachers complimentary when booking groups 10+
Phone BOCS Groups 9321 6831
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pool (no water) by Mark Ravenhill
PICA
Friday, 11 September till Sunday, 27 September
WEST AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE!
An artist who has risen from obscurity to celebrity, invites her old friends to luxuriate by her new pool. They have struggled to make a living from the art world, while she has achieved international success. They are all back together once again and the party is in full swing. A horrific accident occurs to the hostess and pushes the group to make a bold decision. Could the famous artist lying in a coma become their greatest work of all? Is this their one chance for success?
Inspired by a true story, this shocking new play by British playwright Mark Ravenhill (author of Shopping and F**king) exposes professional rivalry, jealousies and the innermost thoughts nobody wants to confess.
Featuring The HotBed Ensemble: Arielle Gray, Natalie Holmwood, Jacinta John, Will O’Mahony
and Kazimir Sas
Director Adam Mitchell
Set & Costume Designer Alicia Clements
Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest
Sound Designer Ben Collins
“compulsively watchable” The Times
"Ravenhill’s work satisfies and disturbs on many levels” Curtain Up, London
Bookings: BOCS Ticketing, www.bocsticketing.com.au or 9484 1133.
Please note: pool (no water) contains strong language, smoking and drug references.
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Discordant Natures
Spectrum Project Space
Friday, 11 September till Sunday, 27 September
Discordant Natures is an exhibition of new installations by Spectrum Project Space artists-in-residence, Annie Hsiao-Wen Wang and Janet Carter. The installation works will explore the sense of discomfort and unease with which we deal with our bodies in contemporary culture.
Annie Hsiao-Wen Wang brings sculpture and objects into an ensemble of work that occupies the space with a disturbingly broken sense of presence. Using a seemingly uninteresting everyday object as the subject of her scrutiny (a pair of underwear), she raises questions on the discordant and fragmented way with which we approach our feminine body, sexuality and identity.
Janet Carter's work takes inspiration from queer and feminist theories of the body as 'Other', as objects, and as constrained, bound or disciplined by this 'Otherness'. This exhibition sees Carter's work take the form of an immersive installation combining sculptural forms created from bound inner tubes, and video works which illustrate the performed act of binding those 'bodies'.
Annie Hsiao-Wen Wang and Janet Carter are both Perth based emerging artists and will be completing a residency at Spectrum Project Space in August 2009. Wang's work has appeared in several exhibitions in Western Australia including her solo exhibition, Empathy, in 2005. She is an award-winning artist with works in the Edith Cowan University Collection, the Burswood Collection and private collections in Australia. She has also recently been awarded the prestigious Young Artists with Artitude prize. Carter's work has also appeared in several exhibitions, her most recent being an installation as part of this years Hatched at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.
Opening: 6pm, Friday 11th September, 2009
Gallery opening hours: Wed – Sun 2 - 6pm
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Abbe May plays Mojos Bar with the Joe Kings!
Yes!
It's happenig October 16!
Maybe it's true that rock and roll will save the day?
Stay tuned!
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New Beginnings
Free Range-339 Wellington St
Thursday, 3 September till Friday, 2 October
Free Range opens its new space in Perth with an exciting month of shows and performances, leading up to the launch party on October 9. Please join us at these fast, spectacular events and celebrate some of the best work our city has to offer.
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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
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Bohemian Shorts
Bohemia Outdoor Cinema, Princess May Park, Fremantle, Australia
Wednesday, 16 September till Monday, 28 December
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