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Live Reviews with Lyndon Blue
YOU AM I @ FLY BY NIGHT MUSICIANS’ CLUB, THURSDAY OCTOBER 29
I was a fly on the wall by nightfall, yawning above me the arched hangar-ceiling and refracted a hundredfold in my fly-eyes the room’s cordial décor; its grand hanging golden faces, smiling with calm repose; the jungle-plants adorning the bar-wall; the dangling parasols, stars and luminous scarlet cylinder lampshades that lit the glimmering path to rock.
From behind a mighty curtain blew a hyperactive four-piece typhoon - The Novocaines is their title; classic, ballsy garage rock is their trade. Everything about this bunch is tight: from their flawlessly raucous musicianship to their crisp song structures and form-hugging apparel. The emphatic battering-ram pummelfuzz of ‘Lately’ commences the Caines’ siege of your mobile body parts – a journey that races along a trail of irrepressible riffery, steel-solid drumming, howling vocals and occasional glimpses of Lou Reed-esque melancholy. Though one does wish that frontman Corey Marriot would occasionally concentrate more on singing than springing about like a bug in a frying pan, and, he really must give the dangly earrings a miss. I appreciate the androgyny vibe, but they do him no favours.
If effeminacy’s not your cup of tea, then The Kill Devil Hills are likely your espresso: here are five burly gentlemen whose mothers you had better not disrespect. It’s beards, singlets, brawling distorted guitars and a roisterous momentum as exemplified in vicious new single ‘Cockfighter’ - rock and roll with an embargo on bullshit is the order of the day. That’s not to say the Kill Devil Hills’ meat-and-potatoes can’t have some sonic garnish – and when the tremulous fiddle of Alex Archer arrives on the scene, it soars through the fog like the plaintive ghost of a hawk. Arguably their most memorable tune remains the slow-plowing ‘Drinkin’ Too Much,’ whose four-chord progression is the sort of thing one assembles in their first week of playing guitar; this simplicity is its strength, creating a sincere, accessible canvas
for its anguished but infectious lyrics.
Now my bluebottle wings were abuzz, for soon to emerge were a band who, from what I can gather, are incapable of putting on a bad show. There’s a certain je ne sais quoi, some kind of special gene, a damned enchanting quality to them that’s kept them kicking for so long – and it’s immediately palpable when frontman Tim Rogers appears, in a bent akubra and unbuttoned flannel shirt, to straddle the stage like an obedient stallion. While his banter was garbled absurdity (“You are all clones! Clones are good at fucking! I am a flannelette god! Let’s be dreadful!”) the band’s musical effort was totally coherent; loud, sweaty, visceral and intelligent, the group’s straightforward tonal palette nicely trimmed with splashes of feedback and wailing organ. From subtler numbers that showcase Rogers’ witty, pensive lyrics to outright
rollickers like ‘Gunslingers’ and a marvellously grooving cover of 1910 Fruitgum Company’s ‘Indian Giver,’ there wasn’t a moment at which you could doubt the conviction and jollity of the four You Am I lads. It’s a marvel well worth beholding, and in the instance that you were kept you from attending, the whole show’s getting a replay tonight. In ‘Givin’ Up and Getting Fat,’ Rogers declares he ‘Should give up/ Get fat/ Forget the fucking romance.’ But witnessing the band in action, you don’t have to spy his tongue planted decidedly in cheek to know that none of those things are, by any stretch of the imagination, on You Am I’s to-do list.
 
Steady Eye with Tahlia Palmer
Tahlia is curently compiling a study on the effect that Summer has on the amorous behaviour of human beings. Steaming!
Mukaizake CD Launch announced!
Yesss! Friday, December 11 at Amplifier Mukaizake will be launching Unknown Knowns through Hidden Shoal Recordings. Hear the first single on the Hidden Shoal site here
Supports for this fine evening will be announced next week!
Clark of Warp records plays Perth - date announced!
{Move} and Cool Perth Nights proudly present Warp Records most notorious sonic explorer - Clark - live and direct from the UK.
Followers of this crucial UK artist, and those of you with a healthy dose of curiosity when it comes to new directions in dance music ought feel very lucky to be able to experience Clark for his very first Australian live set performance. Having released 6 EPs and 5 LPs to critical acclaim through the Warp records imprint, Chris Clark - on the tail end of a tour through Europe’s capital cities and on his way to the Spectacular Warp20 showcase in Tokyo - is set to be in very fine form.
Friday, November 6, at The Republic on the corner of Wellington Street and Shafto Lane in the city; this venue has limited capacity for such an outstanding artist and that’s the way it should be!
Support comes from Dave Miller of Pivot (Warp records), and pysch-beat-freak Naik (PaperChain); having recently released his debut LP ‘In The Shadow of Thunder Mountain’ this performance should not be missed. Plus, DJ Ben Taaffe making strategic {move}s and Petro Vouris bringing some Love to close the night off!
Tickets on sale through heatseeker.com.au, available at Planet, 78s and Mills from Tuesday October 20. Very limited tickets will be available on the door on the night of the show from 9pm. Be very ready to get your Clark on..
buy tickets here!
check his tunes here!
Tomorrow night! Halloween party at Mojos Bar
Yepp it's time to fill the car with petrol before you head out with your costume on as...
The Chevelles
The Jayco Brothers
Brodie Owen
and MC Belly Lugosi
Star in the HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH at MOJOS.
As well as a lot of alliteration there will be killer tunes and prizes for the best dressed Halloween Hipsters!
Entry is $10 from 8pm.
the Words CD launch
Friday October 30 the Words launch their EP We don't dance very well at Mojos Bar! Supports include Luna Parade, Good Little Fox and Rainy Day Women. THese guy salways put on a great show and they have a massive mob of folllowers so get down early before it sells out.
Fall Electric
Fall Electric play with Selk Hastings and the Bone Singers at Norfolk tonight!!! October 30. Fall Electric having played the Power Out show run by One Trick Pony a few weeks ago were quite inspired by the trio performance so Oct 30 will feature the Trio, Tristen Parr, Stina Thomas and Andrew Ryan. The next four piece Fall Electric show will be November 7 with 11th He reaches London, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving and Mystic Eyes.
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Tentative Resonance
Spectrum Project Space
Friday, 23 October till Sunday, 01 November
An exhibition by Nathan Peake and Bess Williams
More Info?
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Little Creatures Loft
Friday week, October 30, while at the Little Creatures Loft enjoying all the little things that make the venue such a big success catch Boom! Bap! Pow! Felicity Groom, Simone and Girlfunkle and Trent Williams. Entry to this show is $8 from 8pm.
the facebook!
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Simone and Girlfunkle
Catch this glorious duo in with extra muso's as they're showcasing their band sound tonight October 30 at Little Creatures Loft with all the acts mentioned on the very silly poster above : )
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CAPITAL CITY 'Keep It Stupid, Sucker' album launch
Amplifier
Saturday, 31 October
Capital City will be releasing their new album Keep It Stupid, Sucker on Saturday, October 17.
The follow-up to 2007’s debut Bad Money has, like its predecessor, been produced by Dave Parkin at Blackbird Studios, and will be released on WAMi award-winning local label Good Cop Bad Cop. Check out the band’s myspace to hear the new track I’ll Never Get Outta This Girl Alive.
The release date of the new album coincides with the band’s performance at the One Movement Festival. Catch Capital City on the Perth Esplanade along with Frankmusik, Sarah Blasko, Whitley, Scribe, Wolf and Cub and many more. See www.onemovementmusic.com for full festival info.
The official album launch party will happen at Amplifier Bar on Saturday October 31 and feature special guests The Scotch Of St. James along with Sydney garage-rockers The Shake-Up (last seen in Perth with Rocket Science) and the debut performance from Emperors, the new project for ex and current members of Genghis, Faith In Plastics and Kill Teen Angst.
Tickets are $10 + BF presale from Planet Video, Mills Records, Star Perth, www.heatseeker.com.au and www.moshtix.com.au, on sale Thursday September 10.
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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.
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.
the facebook!
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The Moon Sundays
This Sunday, November 1, the One Trick Pony consortium present Ghost Drums plus Rabbit Island at the Moon Cafe. Entry is free and it kicks off at 8pm.
the facebook
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Scarecity launch at Mojos Bar
Sunday, November 1, Scarecity launch their EP Stealing Clouds. The night features Screaming life, My Mad Flow and Birth of a Hero supporting. Entry is $15 from 6pm and this includes an EP!
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Perth Jazz Society
PADDY FITZALLAN and FRIENDS
Monday 2 November 2009 @ 8:00pm
Tickets at the door: Members $10 Student members $5 Non members $15
STAR veteran Paddy Fitzallan (trumpet) is joined by Russell Holmes (piano), Phil Hatton (tenor sax/clarinet), Mike Wiese (baritone & tenor sax), Bill McAllister (trombone), Dijon Summers (bass), Rick Alderson (drums).
As you will hear, the hair may no longer curl, but he’s still blowing strong!
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Wide Open Mic Night at Mojos Bar
Monday, November 2, 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.
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Bears in the Night plus special guests play at Mojos Bar!
Tuesday, November 3, Bears in the Night play Mojos Bar. These guys have a atmospheric post rock sound kinda in the vein of Mogwai. Having rehearsed for the past year or so this will be the band’s debut performance. Supports include Sunny Roofs, Modularman and Craig McElhinney. Entry is $5 from 8pm.
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The Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
Wednesday, November 4, 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 the Joe Kings, a Beggars Second, Dylan Oliveri and the TN’s. Entry is $10 entry $5 for members from 8pm..
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Going Solo
Wednesday, November 4, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Swoop Swoop, the Robbery and Grace Woodroofe. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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Wednesdays at the Oak and Ivy
are crrrrazzy
link to their FB page..
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Neil Young November 5
Celebrating NEIL YOUNG @ MOJOs, North Freo
One of the 'Inspiring Songwriter Series' of concerts arranged by Heavenly Bookings. Talented local performers play songs by the Canadian bard and one or two of their own compositions. Opportunity to pay homage to an inspiring songwriter and also showcase some of the amazing talent we have in our town. $10 entry. Doors 8 pm - late
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Clark plays Republic November 6
Hahaha
Best fun!!!
Check the facebook!
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Fisherman Style
Mojos Bar monthly reggae night returns for November 6!
Swim out to the great barrier reefer!
check him facebook
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End Of Fashion play creatures Loft!
yeah it's true.. Friday, November 6, End of fashion are playing creatures Loft withGood Little Fox and Eunuch Schools.
their facebook fan page
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11th He Reaches London
Saturday, November 7, catch Eleventh He Reaches London, Fall Electric, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving and Mystic Eyes at Mojos Bar!! Entry is $10 from 8pm.
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Oliver Mann plays creatures Loft
This is happening November 13 and Benedict Moleta will be supporting.
Olivers voice is unlike any in pop music today and the natural reverberation within the Loft space will only tease out further it's rare qualities.
See all there!
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Pikelet plays W.A!
Yepp.
Catch Pikelet at the Burlesue lounge with Pond, Carbuncle and Chris Cobilis. Then catch her at the Quarry supporting Sarah Blasko (if you've already got tix for this one as it's sold out!) November 14 and at Creatures Loft November 15 w/ Rabbit Island, Felicity Groom and Erasers from 7pm. Seeya there dudes!
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Tourist
United Galleries
Thursday, October 8 till Sunday, November 15
Photography Exhibition-more details on the facebook event page
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Projector Bombing PERTH
OK people its on again...
we are going to project our drawings onto the streets of Perth.
This is for the greater good...
1. FUN
2. vibrate our city with light
3. promote graffiti
4. unite people
5. unshackle computers and projectors from the office
6. culture jamming
if you dont like it then please find a rock to hide under.
this project is not for profit and is self funded for your liberation...
so again heres the plan. we meet at undisclosed public location. We draw and animate buildings... take lots of photos, videos.. talk, conspire and plan other fun changes for perth. Go home, upload images and video and add new friends on facebook.
So as things change quickly... check this page on the day for the location. (should have a map up on 2nd Nov)
for more info on projector bombing in Perth...
www.grlaustralia.com
www.jerrem.com/notes/
the facebook!
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Fremantle Print Award 09
Fremantle Arts Centre
Friday, 25 September till Sunday, 22 November
Facebook info
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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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