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Lyndon Blue an overview..
It’s that time of year again, Cool Perth Nightingales. The yule log is blazing on the hearth and the fat man with the jazzy red getup is combing his beard, polishing his sleigh, stuffing his sack. ‘Tis the season for feasting until you pass out or grog-guzzling until your great-aunt Gladys’ company seems enjoyable, whichever comes first; it’s also a time to sit back and, under the shade of your cracker-begotten papercrown, reflect on the twelvemonth that’s passed. So as this fateful year wraps itself up, gift-like, let’s peer into the oozing brandy-custard vat of memory and enjoy some timely festive reminiscence.
As sure as Garfunkel’s a Jew, two-thousand-and-nine has been a corker of a year for Perth music. The town has somehow continued to churn out one spiffing act after another, and creating a shortlist of the year’s highlights in local music has been trickier than a tramful of magicians. But there have been those bands and moments which, like those many-hued bulbs upon a plastic pine, simply glow with an exceptional vibrance.
In the post-rock postbox we received a parcel of premium proportions from fruity prodigies Apricot Rail. Their self-titled debut album offered a sophisticated, lush and uplifting journey through bucolic landscapes and chiming, contemplative melodies, resplendent with expansive instrumentation. The record’s abundant finesses were intensified in their few precious Perth performances this year – including a stellar album launch, and a delicious set provided in support of local legends Tucker B’s.
Rocking an equally dreamy boat, but one instead cloaked in darkness and fog, These Shipwrecks continued to concoct their haunting brew of atmospheric, droning song-jams. At times carefully structured and at others tumultuous, the group’s live arrangements of crunchy guitars, rich seeping organ, molten cello and a stormy rhythm section have never ceased to compel.
Perth’s had talented soloists pouring out of its ears, only to refill those orifices with tremendous tunes: from the monolithic yet fragile starscapes of Craig McElhinney, to the intimate songsmithery of Rabbit Island and Felicity Groom, to the tantalizing bluesy swagger of Hayley Beth, Abbe May and Div Craft.
Milling about the left field we’ve witnessed the likes of Carbuncle, Wind Waker and Mental Powers go from strength to strength – all of whom, one expects, we’ll hear a lot more from in both live and recorded capacity in the coming year, along with promising newcomers like Erasers.
Despite any Yuletide over-indulgences, we need not worry about getting as weighty as such hulking beasts as apocalypse-funk hellions Cease (whose recent ‘Cicada’ album is one of the year’s definite triumphs), mercurial pair Frozen Ocean, titan riff-eaters Atolah or the downright fucking colossal Drowning Horse, who quite possibly delivered the heaviest performance I saw all year.
Down the punkier end of the stocking we were spoiled for choice - whether you favoured the ever-outrageous Bible Bashers, the intelli-pop infectiousness of Project Mayhem, fresh-faced garagey arrivals Golden Staph or the dalkeithcore loer-fi riots of Taco Leg, there was something to satiate your ravenousness for raucousness.
Perth remains a hub of scrumptious psychedelia and while Tame Impala were flying the flag around the world, the likes of French Rockets, The Silents and Pond also kept the rainbow broth bubbling – the latter’s ‘Psychedelic Mango’ album launch early this year remains a simply legendary evening. Not once have I seen the Pondsters fail to elicit a mighty dance party. They are a portable funk-potion, a veritable shit-hot groove salad.
And yet – hark! Such as the years go by, so do I find myself approaching the end of this recapitulation and with so many glaring omissions. There’s likely a dozen or more bands with whom I feel a similar deep emotional, spiritual, erotic bond; it’s been far too mellifluous a year to squeeze everything into a single word-pudding.
More important than listing every good band or performer in town is acknowledging the splendid diversity and plentitude of talent that continues to appear like so many gifts mysteriously left in fireside stockings. It’s equally important we continue to proffer the milk and cookies of enthusiasm.
What mystic, what shaman dare predict what the cosmic Santa of music will bestow upon us in two-thousand-and-ten? Old venues vanishing, others back from hibernation, groups forming and others parting ways, fresh albums, tours, parties, jamborees, bands flitting about the country like snowflakes in the breeze? – only time will tell.
Until then, Cool Perth Persons - ! Thankyou for casting your peepers thuswards - do have a safe and rejuvenating Christmas - and one darned funky-ass motherbeast of a new year.
 
The Fancy Brothers and Fall Electric Duo
Right in the eye of the festive storm, them bastards of bluegrass, The Fancy Brothers continue their summer residency on the last Sunday of the Month at Fremantle's X-Wray Cafe this Sunday Dec 27 with special guests the Fall Electric Duo.
Live Music from 4pm. DJ later.
Entry is free.
Mojos New Years Party!
Thursday, December 31, New Years Eve at Mojos is the King Brown Records opening night as a local hip hop promotor, record label and soon to become record store. Presented by founder Verdikt the night boasts a line up consisting of the 32 Crew showcase, Freekstyles and Perth’s youngest up and coming artist Complete. 32 Crew consists of founder Smiley plus Verdikt, The Apprentice, LSD and Soma, local perth artists who have joined to help build up the local scene. This event will be held once a month for 2010 showcasing local talent, holding open mic nights and giving local artists a chance to get up and show their stuff. Doors Open 8pm-2am, $25 tix available from Mills Records, Planet Video and www.heatseeker.com.au
Check the facebook event page here!
Tickets for this one via this link!
Ritz at the Loft NYE
Thursday, December 31st Ritz at the Loft NYE will be a night unlike any other! It’s a 30’s-40’s theme party happening in the two rooms that will be a soirée of immensely fun proportions.
Earl Cole will perform Sinatra tunes and a few other classics from the era & Darling Buds of May, Perth’s premier 40’s era jazz diva band, will also be appearing at the party.
Fremantle celebrity DJ Paul Malone has an exclusive swing, bop, jazz and swing influenced house set prepared & DJ Moogy, record collector extrodinaire, will select rare tracks from the era throughout the evening.
Complimentary 40’s era cocktail food will be on offer at the start of the night so get down early if you want the whole experience!
This all happens in the Loft entertainment building alongside and part of the Little Creatures brewery 40 Mews Road Fremantle harbour.
Early bird tickets selling fast are $35+BF and are available from this link. Very limited door sales will sell out early. Doors for this one off event are opening at 6pm.
Fisherman Style reggae party on New Years Day
Fisherman Style the most reliably fun and authentic regae party is happening on New Years Day, January 1st from 4pm-1am at Mojos Bar, North Freo. Come down for 9 hours of WA's best Reggae and dancehall, Soundsystems, Djs, MCs and singers.
Expect to see, hear and chill with Earthlink Sound, Future Soundz, Herbaliscious and Sabata Sound plus Flex, PLatinum Galore, Capn K, DJ Sorted and Munchie Man.
Sound Sytem will krank in the beergarden from early and plenty of BBQ food will be on offer in the arvo. Rum and CD giveaways will make certain the first dat of 2010 is a lucky one for many!! Event has free entry before 4pm and is $10/$5 concession tix can be sought on the door on the day from 6 until late!
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Grace Barbe band at Mojos Bar
Thursday, December 24, Grace Barbe band
will perform their last show in WA for 2009 with a bang at Mojo's Bar in North Fremantle. Head down for some awesome afro-Kreol, reggae and all things funky and tropical with very special guests on the mic and on the decks to celebrate a massive year 2009 who’ve got some reggae classics up their sleeves just for the night, so let's make this a party to remember! Here's a taste: Buffalo Soldier, Master Blaster, Is This Love, Cherry Oh Baby, Jamming, Stir It Up, Waiting In Vain!! This event is up to its last batch of pre-book tickets so get there early, this event will sell out! Entry is $15 from 8pm.
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Jungle all the Way
Shape
Thursday, 24 December
Drum & Bass/Dubstep Christmas Eve Party!!
More Info here!!
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Boxing Day Knockout at Mojos Bar!
Saturday, December 26, sees the Boxing Day Knockout hit Mojos Bar! The stage will be set up like a boxing ring and bikini clad women will announce each act like the rounds of a boxing match. Super heavy weights Project Mayhem are up for the three way headline title fight with king hitters the Painkillers and the light on their feet Cal Peck and the Tramps. Also appearing in the ring are Raw Nerve, the Igniters,
Blazing Entrails, Mile End, Cat Black, the Velvetines
and hardly feather weights but brand spanking new to the scene the Love Junkies. DJs in the courtyard Courtney from Sin, Travis from Isolation and Tyranny from club Seal will keep the party on its toes. Expect the Mojos BBQ to be sizzling snaggers for all those hungry. Tickets will be available for $15 on the door from 3pm.
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Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia last gig of her December residency at Mojos!!
Sunday, December 27, Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia plays the final installment of her Sunday residency at Mojos Bar. Supporting this time around will be Kevin Smith and The Seven Storey Jumpers plus Will Stoker and The Embers. Entry is $10 from 5pm
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No. 1
Connections Nightclub
Sunday, 27 December
Check it out here!!
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The Moon Sundays
Sunday, December 27, Andrew Weir will turn into a octopus that appears to have only two arms but sounds like it has sixteen. He will apply this octo power upon six strings in the name of one love. Gosh! This will start at 8pm and entry is always free to the moon!
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Wide Open Mic Night at Mojos Bar
Monday, December 28, 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 Jack Stirling and booked 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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Bohemian Shorts
Bohemia Outdoor Cinema, Princess May Park, Fremantle, Australia
Wednesday, 16 September till Monday, 28 December
Facebook Event
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Demi Monde and special guests at Mojos this Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 29, special new band Demi Monde are having their end of year bash at Mojos Bar. Also playing this fine night are Squid and Annette. Entry to this show is $5 from 8pm.
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The Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
Wednesday, December 30, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club is at it again delivering some of the best blues and roots music Fremantle has to offer. This time around it’s the New Years Eve Eve with special performances from two immensely talented, fun and entertaining acts. Catch Dilip and the Davs the Freo party band that play blues, reggae and funk plus Mellifluous from down south who are destined to become very well known in the Metro area during 2010. Entry is $10/$5 for members from 8pm.
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Going Solo
Wednesday, Dec 30, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Tim Nelson, Luke Dux and Will Stoker. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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399 Bar NYE Open-House Party
399 Bar
Thursday, 31 December
Our own little 399bar has been open every day for over six months from first thing in the morning till as long as they'll let us, warming your hearts and bellies and really...making friends.
We want to host our friends in our best form this coming year and what better way to start off than inviting you over to ours on New Years Eve. We'll have it all ready for you to breeze in, sit wherever you like and dash your cares.
Forget about mowing the lawn, washing the dog and finding extra chairs, here's a home we prepared for you!
We'll even do the dishes!
Walk down the William St hallway to your favourite loungeroom, dip into the punchbowls, or chat with us to pre-empt a fantastic year of new tastes by trying something fresh and new.
Im sure you guys can make great cocktails at home, but let us take that off your hands! Relax!
Our fancy boys and pretty ladies will be cooking you a special barbecue - bangers, chicken, and prawns, and some eggplants or turnips from our favourite Italiafro heart-throb Sebastiano next door.
We might even make a trifle.
ALL our dear DJs will be putting in time to feel the vibe and make the music suit the glee.
Put on your favourite dress, or a shirt that makes you smile and let us carry that smile into 2010.
This is an easy one friends, hugs all round!
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Funk Clubs NYE Countdown!!
Salt on the Beach
Thursday, 31 December
Check out the Facebook Event here
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Manor NYE Party!!
The Manor
Thursday, 31 December
DJ's Selekt, Diger Rokwell, Kit Pop, Sour, Ad Roc, Paper Plane Project (live), Charlie Bucket, DJ Manchild, MC NFA (1200 Techniques) and a surprise special guest.
Check out the Event here
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Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School
Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School is held monthly at the Burlesque Lounge, on a Wednesday evening for a little mid-week fun!
Dr Sketchy's also runs Life Modelling Workshops for those interested in learning how to be a life model, as well as special events, so visit the Dr Sketchy website at www.drsketchyperth.com.au
BYO art supplies (eg: sketchpad, drawing materials, etc.) Basic art supplies are available for purchase at the door.
Follow this link to see the times and dates
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Projection Bombing Perth
Perth somewhere (TBA thursday)
Follow this link!!!
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Carl Fox's Album Launch at Mojos Bar!!
Saturday, January 2, at Mojos Bar see’s the launch of Carl Fox’s debut album Chunky Rainbow. Carl will be playing with a 5 piece band for this one off exclusive night. Supports include Luna Parade, Knoe FM and Alphanumeric. Entry is $10 from 8pm.
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Hand Stand For Ants plus Special Guests at Mojos Bar.
Sunday, January 3, is a good ole fashioned night featuring bands that rock! Come and enjoy Hand Stand For Ants, The Love Junkies, 7 Years and Sounds Like Bears. Entry is $5 from 6pm.
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Simone and Girlfunkle
Simone and girfunkle play Mojos January 5 as a part of the Acoustic Cafe night! Also playing are Fall Electric (duo), Sean Pollard and Stu Orchard. Entry to this night is $5 from 8pm.
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HUSSLE HUSSLE
Friday January 8, Hussle Hussle kicks off 2010 in fine style with special guests Rayza, Tantrixx, Freekstyles plus residents Rythm Infinit and Simo T. This monthly night is a cross genre club night whereby it becomes very clear that Mojos is the most relaxed joint around and that the sound system kicks total ass. Entry to this night is $10/$7 from 8pm.
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Quantic (DJ set)
The Manor
Friday, 8 January
Quantic aka Will Holland the man behind Hundreds of releases under a variety of names such as, Quantic, The Quantic Soul Orchestra and the Limp Twins will be bringing his Enormous and extremely rare record collection to The Manor for his first ever dj set in Perth.
Spinning a variety of Deep funk, Hard hitting colombian salsa , Hip hop and Afro be prepared to be blown away by one of the worlds deepest
Tastemakers.
tickets $35.00 plus booking fee on sale from funkclub.com.au, heatseeker.com.au, planet and mills.
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Afrodisia @ Mojo's Bar
Saturday, January 9, Afrodisia makes for the most fresh party once more! This month features special guest DJ Manchild from Melbourne. Manchild has just released his debut 12" ep with his band "the public opinion afrobeat orchestra" who won the Triple J big day out competition and will be touring Nationally. The band is currently being hailed as one of australia's finest world music acts (behind the Askari's of course). Manchild will be spinning a selection of deep afro sounds collected from his recent trip to Nigeria. As always the "Askari afro beat orchestra" will be playing there diverse mix of nigerian afrobeat, ethiopean mulatu inspired grooves and beautiful originals. Also spinning on the night will be Dj Charlie Bucket with his deep collection of hard hitting afro beat dancefloor stompers. Expect the BBQ courtesy of the Ethiopian Café and Artifacts
crew. Entry to this night is $10 from 8pm.
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Bone CD launch at Mojos
Friday Jan 15!
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Mayer Hawthorne (stones throw) and Ladi 6 (NZ)
Funkclub
Friday, 15 January
The Mighty Mayer Hawthorne from Stones Throw Records comes to Town with his 7 piece band "The County" On january 15th 2010. The Detroit Born soul sensation is gracing our shores for the first time. Guaranteed to be the best Nu school Soul show of the year. Support comes from No Other Than "Ladi 6" From New Zealand. Last time she played in perth sold out pre-sale and people are still talking about her dynamic performance. Having performed with "Fat Freddies Drop" , Dj Vadim , Sepalot and many more Ladi 6 is destined to be the new voice of New Zealand Dub and Hip hop. For tickets and info check WWW.FUNKCLUB.COM.AU
See you on the Dancefloor.
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French Rockets / Injured Ninja - Split 12" Single and Music Video Launch
The Chapel Space
Saturday, 16 January
An otherworldly concoction of sounds and vision - a bold new project that has been steadily brewing deep within the sonic kitchens of Perth’s finest molten tone-generators FRENCH ROCKETS and INJURED NINJA is just about ready to be unveiled to the world. To celebrate, the bands graciously invite you to join them in a complete sensory experience at the NORTH PERTH CHAPEL SPACE on SATURDAY JANUARY 16th with a support from hugely missed Perth ex-patriots BONE. The event will feature ‘5D sound’, film/VJ projections and an intense state-of-the-art lightshow never attempted before in Perth.
In association with flourishing new Perth label HEARTLESS ROBOT RECORDS – ‘1x1 / IDDQD’ features an epic new single by each act, lovingly pressed onto glorious clear 45rpm 12 inch vinyl for your listening pleasure. 1x1 exhibits the finest foray into criminally hypnotic rhythms and compelling aural wonder that only the French Rockets can truly muster, while IDDQD is a totally pummelling noise-punk sonic attack that drags the listener deep into the atonal yet groovy realm of Injured Ninja.
Included with the record is an exclusive DVD featuring full-length videos for both singles – boundary-pushing surreal expeditions into visual accompaniment that most acts can only dream of. Professionally designed and produced by both bands with the help of the some of Perth's finest young talented film producers, the aural-based visual candy will have its
premiere screening before the bands perform, making the evening a truly unique event.
Audience capacity and copies of the vinyl are strictly limited for this performance so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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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
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