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Live Reviews with Lyndon Blue
PIKELET @ LITTLE CREATURES LOFT, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15
So I sauntered down the brine-bitten boardwalk and past nodding turquoise keels, my hunger perhaps unwisely satiated by a banana fritter, eventually carried by the bracing salt-zephyr into a room perched snugly atop a brewery. The candlelit beer-filled dome, a warm and darksome port for some most seaworthy sonic skiffs.
In the band’s first official performance, fresh-faced ERASERS ventured along endless trails of primeval drum grooves, layered sparingly with guitar-loop triplets, simmering synth drones and bleak monotonous vocals recalling the desolate chant of Melbourne’s Fabulous Diamonds. The sound betrays a pious fixation upon minimalist rhythmic motif and its meditative capacity; melody, though lingering, takes a back seat. Erasers’ most striking piece however was their most drastic departure from this formula: a rippling pool of loop-based ambience over which pattered the amplified sound of singer Rebecca’s typewriter – evocative, eerie, and daring. If there’s any concern, it’s that the band seems to be trying to sail into super challenging waters whilst still finding their sea legs; music so exposed and rhythm-centric demands precision of the highest
degree – but ambition is an admirable thing, and before long these minimalist mariners will no doubt have rubbed out the minor inaccuracies in their sketch.
FELICITY GROOM soon drifted along with naught but a guitar, an autoharp and barrel-loads of talent and charisma. Her first tune, performed solo, embarked with the delightfully cheeky line “I won’t bite/unless you want me to,” – which rang true of the whole performance, carefree and congenial, but sinking its teeth in at just the right moments to conjure a hefty swagger. The distinctive guitar work of Andrew Ryan formed the perfect accompaniment, near-crumbling electric-crackle mists on the horizon, while the lambent vocal of Groom shone through – often in duet, as per their wonderfully irreverent ‘anti-love song' fine boy stay.
The ship of sound now moored for a time at RABBIT ISLAND. I thought I’d seen this lady enough times to get a pretty good idea of what she does, but tonight blew my preconceptions (favourable as they were), completely out of the water as might a deep-sea torpedo. An a cappella overture of typically candid, cute and colloquial lyrics was suddenly looped into rapturous oblivion and joined by the frantic and immaculate drum-and-glockenspiel genius of Matt Maguire (Schvendes/Adam Said Galore/Tucker B’s). Electric guitar and organ additions allowed Ms. Amber Fresh to burrow into a wider ambit of tonal colours, while the last song – purely looped vocal harmonies – can only be described as sublime.
Sublime’s just one of a novellas’s worth of words you could fling at the ensuing set by Melbourne’s Evelyn Morris, aka PIKELET. Alighting on the loft stage with a casual demeanour, she wasted no time in displaying her mastery of the loop pedal. Building unorthodox backing patterns with microphone taps, hand claps, guitar plucks, slide-whistle, cascading 8-bit synth and pounding floor-tom, Morris slowly and seamlessly builds layer upon layer of mellifluous instrumentation until there stands before you a glimmering emerald castle of sheer aural pleasure, the turret atop which is a ghostly velvet voice. The technological calculations are practical genius, but moreover, songs like ‘New Zeal’ reveal Pikelet’s unbelievable prowess as a songsmith, crafting pop tunes of an unconventional but strangely timeless quality. Indeed, Pikelet could easily have made a
career out of playing folky songs on a guitar or piano, but her mind-cogs clearly spin in far too wild a manner for such pursuits. Morris closed the show with the charming thankyou song ‘A Bunch’ before a loftful of enthralled Pikeleteers demanded an encore (she graciously obliged). It’s a sad thing, for Perth-folk at least, that this prodigious talent, whose music is even sweeter than her namesake, must dash so soon back to eastern lands. Hers is a harmonic harbour you could gladly berth your brain-boat in for a very long time indeed.
 
Steady Eye with Tahlia Palmer
“Ben Lee. Your thoughts?”
I have posed this question via various internet mediums in the hopes of figuring out why the Australian singer/songwriter is as popular as he is.
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting to receive much of a response. As far as I know, not many people I know have listened to Triple J since skip hop (Australian hip-hop) took over the airwaves, and this is where Ben Lee gets his air time.
Much to my surprise, my friends and acquaintances expressed myriad generally negative responses. Very quickly too, and very heatedly, with no option for debate; it ranged from disappointment to wanting him dead. These attitudes follow in every internet forum I have read on the subject. No one likes Ben Lee anymore.
“Most grating fluff in recent history.”
As such, I have concluded that Ben Lee is not popular, so much as merely well known. No one I’ve spoken to actually likes him as a musician, actor (although I do like Rage in Placid Lake quite a bit), or even a human being. He’s residing somewhere on the edge of vaguely respected (whether it is because they liked one song he wrote years ago, or because he was dating a pretty attractive Hollywood actress for a while, I am unsure) and ignored because he’s shit, but it is generally accepted that he will be a part of Australian music until he dies. Even if no one is buying his records.
“Australia's tallest midget?”
So let’s trace this “respect” thing back to the beginning.
Ben Lee’s band, Noise Addict, was signed to Steve Pavlovic’s label, Fellaheen Records, when our Ben was a mere 16 years old. Pavlovic was a bit notorious for being awesome, mainly due to an association with the Seattle grunge scene. Getting Nirvana to Australia at a pivotal point of their career is something worthy of respect.
“Forget Sarah Jessica Parker, Ben Lee looks like a foot.”
So this badass dude signed cute little Noise Addict, and everyone went ga-ga for these kids with their quirky pop mentality and little cherub faces who toured with Sebadoh.
Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and Mike D (Beasties Boys) helped out too, and released the band’s records in the United States. Tick one for respect for context over music appreciation.
“Noise Addict was his only good stuff. Everything else sucks.”
These days, there are two Ben Lee fan clubs on the internet, but neither have more than 30 members. I went to his Myspace page, and while he has over 74 000 “friends” it would appear that no one cares to make any comments on his page beyond self promotion. To top it all off, I tried to have a look at his official website, but Firefox won’t let me view the website because it poses a risk to my computer.
“Part of this site was listed for suspicious activity 4 time(s) over the past 90 days.”
Very, very fitting. I find it suspicious that all his film clips have interesting/cute ideas but are rarely well executed. After all this time, you’d think he’d have at least one awesome filmclip. Or maybe someone was checking tour dates in those 3 months… Even the internet knows that idea is laughable.
“Indescribable hatred.”
In 2007 he got some less than interesting musicians to work with him on some stuff, namely Mandy Moore and Benji Madden (Good Charlotte). I don’t think anyone gives a shit. He just keeps digging his own grave, getting more and more smug and annoying while continuing to write increasingly easy to listen to, sickly sweet, shallow pop tunes. This is evident by the amount of his songs that have been used in advertising. He has been writing TV jingles since “Awake is the New Sleep”, and he’s probably getting paid a whoooooooooooole lot of money for it.
He seems not to have had a fanbase in Australia for a long time, which is why he is concentrating his efforts elsewhere. Dumbing down his already uncomplicated music even further, to reach that big ol’ cash cow that is the United States of America. Classic move, easy if you’ve had the right connection since you were 16, totally boring to hear about.
I was expecting my dislike for the guy to motivate me to write another 50 words or so, something is holding me back… disliking people you don’t know personally is really very, very fun on occasion, but when the person is so bland you can’t envisage finishing one more sentence about him… I’m bored. I choose to end this story now.
“Faggot. Sorry”
Against the Beat @ Mojos Bar
Saturday, November 21, Against the beat a show to raise awareness for stopping violence in relationships against women is taking place at Mojos Bar. Five of WA’s hottest female-fronted bands will be using their music to fight for women’s rights when they perform on the night. Against the Beat will showcase Boom! Bap! Pow!, Miche Suite, The Belle Ends, Tree and Oh! You Pretty Things
while raising awareness of Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women Campaign. The gig is part of the 2009 ARTillery Youth Arts Festival which aims to educate and inspire young people to take action on human rights issues. Entry is $15 from 8pm.
Majorminor
ONLY EIGHT MORE SLEEPS : )
Saturday, November 28 at Mojos Bar the inaugrual Majorminor Festival shall be held! Running from midday the art rock indie rock festival of established and emerging artists includes bands, DJs, projectionists and BBQ during the day and night. Bands playing are Pond, French Rockets, Injured Ninja, Jimmy Stewart, Chatesy LaRouge, Carbuncle, Turn, the Silents, Rabbit Island, Pex and Craig McElhinney. DJs include Gemma Pike, Traianos, Andrew Sinclaire and Tamya Desouza-Mealy
. Paul Kaminski will be projecting walls with exclusive visuals. Tickets for this show will only be available on the day at the door. Entry is $12 from 1pm show runs till 1am!
Charity Rock Fest
(ARVO 12-4pm) Sunday, November 22 at Mojos Bar features Tracksuit, Offbeat Antics, Fools Of April and Luke Dux all playing to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy. Entry is $15 from 12pm show runs thru until 4pm.
Felicity Groom at the Nork soon!
Friday, November 27, Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke play the Norfolk Basement! Also playing are, ex New Rules for Boats frontman and songwriter Sean Pollard's new band Split Seconds and the inimitable Victorian Jimmy Stewart who's on tour! You can also catch Jimmy Stewart at 399 Bar on William Street from 7pm -this one off performance is described as a cocktail soundtrack set and will have free entry! If you know what's good for you we'll see you at both shows..
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Shooting From the Hip at Mojos Bar
Friday November 20, Shooting From the Hip features the Love Junkies, Blow, the Joe Kings, The Growl, Blackboard Minds and Oh! You Pretty Things play Mojos. With that much young talent in the place we're gunna be lucky if an orgy doesn't break out. Entry is $8 on the door from 6pm. Threateningly good times!
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Cease launch!!
Hyde Park Hotel
Friday November 20
Cease have been regularly jamming their unique brand of improvised stoner drone around Perth for the past 5 years.
They were recently involved in a collaboration with filmmaker Ben Stewart which documented their explorations into the possibilities of disused public spaces and investigated the boundaries of free performance in Perth.
Earlier this year they recorded 40 minutes of hypnotising, heavy-kraut drone with the help of up-and-coming sound engineer Jay Brandner. Months have been spent meticulously mixing and remixing the album to create a structured composition of hauntingly dark, intense jams, with a calculated sound most fans will be unfamiliar with from the more commonly free and improvised cease performances. The visual artwork was a collaboration between Andrew Britton and David Egan.
The album will be launched on Friday, November 20 at the Hydey, with support from Gutter Guitar (Pex), Atolah and Giant Tortoise.
Doors open at 8pm. Entry is $15 and includes the $15 CD.
Badminton Bandit is excited to present cicada, the first full length album by cease.
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Refract
Spectrum Project Space
Friday, 20 November till Sunday, 06 December
'refract' is an exhibition of installation and print media by Perth artists Andrea Wood, Eileen Whitehead and Naomi Hunter and is the culmination of the Edith Cowan University, School of Communication and Contemporary Art, Honours research program for 2009.
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Control retro / indie party
Bar Open
Friday, 20 November
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Umpire, 6s & 7s, smRts & Hang on St Christopher
Hyde Park Backroom
Friday, 20 November
Check out the Facebook event here
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The Ambassador From Everywhere 19
Hyde Park Hotel
Saturday, 21 November
More info?
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Against the Beat
Saturday, November 21, @ Mojos
the facebook!
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Extended Flash-back: Action Screen Series, Tatjana Seserko Exhibition
Kurb Gallery
Saturday, 21 November till Friday, 27 November
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Menilmontant live at bamBOO
bamBOO-Behind Luxxe Bar.
Sunday, 22 November
Check out the Event here
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>>THIS SUNDAY AT MOJOS THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE SHOWS<<
(EVENING 6-10pm) Sunday, November 22, Tijuana Cartel play their favourite Freo venue Mojos Bar! These guys always make a rhythmic frenzy amongst their smitten fans and this show starting at 6pm thru till 10 will be no exception! Supporting will be special guests?? Tickets are available from http://earth.net.au/tickets/ or on the door for $25 from 6pm – show will sell out get in quick!
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Sunday Record Hop
Upstairs Bar at the Flying Scotsman
Sunday, 22 November
If you're interested click here for all the details
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Fremantle Print Award 09
Fremantle Arts Centre
Friday, 25 September till Sunday, 22 November
Facebook info
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AWESOME Festival
Western Australia Museum and Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth
Friday 22-29th November
Follow this link for access to the Festival Program
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Entry Level
free range 339 Wellington St Perth
Friday, 13 November till Sunday, 22 November
Ben Waters and Nick Mahony present Entry Level, a collaborative installation, displaying a showroom of retro refuse and contemporary refusal. Based on their shared interest in a critique of museology and the mechanics of art exhibitions Entry Level showcases found entry objects, framing conventions and aspirational texts to produce critical images of ideals and lust.
The exhibition opens 6pm on 13 November 2009. Entry Level is showing at the Free Range Gallery, 339 Wellington St, Perth. Gallery open Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November, Friday 20 November to Sunday 22 November, between 2pm and 6pm.
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The Moon Sundays
This Sunday, November 22, Jon Mitchell from Mum Smokes out of Melbourne is playing at the Moon Cafe. Supporting will be Perth’s own mister magic Chris Cobilis. Show kicks of at 8pm and ntry is always free to the Moon!
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Wide Open Mic Night at Mojos Bar
Monday, November 23, 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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Welcome to the Resistance
tiger tiger café
Monday, 23 November till Saturday, 28 November
pvi collective are seeking the services of a true revolutionary to join them in a guerrilla campaign on the streets of perth from nov 23 – nov 28th 2009.
If you want to know more click here to read on
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Perth Jazz Society @ the Charles Hotel
ME AND THE DEVIL BLUES - The legend of Robert Johnson and the Delta Blues
Monday 23 November 2009 @ 8:00pm
Admission Members $10 Student members $5 Non-members $15
This concert comprises the 2009 PJS commissioned work by Callum G'Froerer and Brett Thompson, featuring the voice of Sophie Brous.
ROBERT Johnson was born in 1911, died in 1938, and is arguably the most influential of all Delta blues musicians.
In a short, prolific life he created an incredible legacy of music.
`We aim to conjure up the spirit of Johnson, the landscape of his life and the Delta region in Mississippi,' wrote our composers in their PJS application.
`Our aim is to summon the dry heat of the southern air, the sound of work songs drifting along the breeze off the fields, the feeling of the harsh ground beneath one's feet, and the sounds of young Robert Johnson's guitar, full of joy, heartbreak, love, lust and pain.'
Me and the Devil Blues presents music influenced by Johnson's recordings and the music and surroundings that inspired him.
`We hope to blend original jazz compositions, pre recorded sounds from field recordings and of Johnson's recordings, and spoken word and storytelling.
`Robert Johnson's music is a perfect source of inspiration to create new music that is not just soulful, joyful, and heartfelt, but also a way to explore a music which was so pivotal in the development of jazz. Combining Johnson's music with modern jazz compositional techniques would be a fascinating culmination of two very distinct and strong styles. We hope to develop a new body of work that will be not only entertaining and exciting for the audience, but deep in levels of expression that could only be achieved through this unique union of two distinct styles.
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Glowing Monkey night at Mojos Bar!
Tuesday, November 24, is Glowing Monkey Mojos new band showcase night. Come and check out Demi Monde, the Moltens (former Bloods members), Modular Man and the Clock Strikes. Entry is $5 from 8pm.
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The Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
Wednesday, November 25, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Club is at it again delivering some of the best blues and roots music Fremantle has to offer. Headlining this week’s Blues Club night is the introspective tunesmith and pop poser in one Paul Greene (NSW). Supporting will be Melbourne based artist Jarrah Thompson and local troubador Mitch Becker! Entry is $10 entry $5 for members from 8pm..
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Going Solo
Wednesday, November 25, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Swoop Swoop, Lil Lionie Lionheart and Danielle MacDonald. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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Mat Gresham plays Mojos Bar
Yepp. Mister bloody wonderful, of the Australian roots folk scene, Matt Gresham plays Mojos Bar Thursday November 26. Entry is $10 from 8pm.
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Little Creatures Loft
Friday week, November 27, while at the Little Creatures Loft enjoying all the little things that make the venue such a big success catch 6s and 7s, The Autumn Isles and Tracey Read. This music on this night is blissed out guitar pop in the vein of the Shins and Neil Young from these emerging local Perth acts. Entry to this show is $8 from 8pm.
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Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke
Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke play the Norfolk November 27. Come and see this startling, soothing, powerful and delicate, intricate and effortless band while they’re still playing small rooms! Supports include the most charismatic man in the universe Jimmy Stewart (Vic). Openers the Growl will do it to ya from 8pm. Entry is $10 from 8pm
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My Majestic Star Album Launch
Hyde Park Hotel
Friday, 27 November
Injured Ninja, Shock Horror, Turn, My Majestic Star
Hidden Shoal Recordings presents ‘I Haven’t Got It In Me’ album launch.
For all the info on this event click here
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Shotguns and Makeup
Hellenic Centre, Northbridge
Friday, 27 November
The Atlas Mountains CD Launch/Film Premiere - ‘Here Lies Augustine Morelli’ /Daryle Newman Art Exhibition.
Click here for details
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An Oak Tree
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Jamie Jones
Shape
Friday November 27
More info
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Bloodstock II
The Hyde Park Hotel
Friday, 27 November
Featuing The Devil Rides Out, Chainsaw Hookers, Project Mayhem, The Floors, Black Buzzard, The Order Of The Black Werewolf, Scalphunter, The Creepers.
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Love of Diagrams
Play the Burlesque lounge and at Mojos Bar!
LOVE OF DIAGRAMS NOWHERE FOREVER Album Launch Tour visits Western Australia!!
"The Album we were waiting for from Melbourne's great white hope, ****"
Sat Nov 28 - The Burlesque Lounge, 267 William St Northbridge
w/ Astral Traval, Wind Waker, Frozen Ocean & Erasers
Sun Nov 29 - Mojos, 237 Queen Victoria Ave North Fremantle
w/ Umpire, smRts & Golden Staph.. a new band with members of Astral Travel, Jaws, Wales and Penetrating Stairs
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The Ultimate 80's Prom
Victoria Hall-179 High Street
Saturday, 28 November
More info here
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Summer Slaughter
Midvale Speed dome
Saturday, 28 November
Want more info? Click here.
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The Laneway Market! Freo's first Artist & Designer Market
Tum Tum Tree Lane Freo 130 High St. Freo
Sunday, 29 November
From Vintage Clothing & Hand-crafted Toys to Art and Hand-made Jewellery this is sure to be a great place to start your Christmas shopping, pick up a bargain or simply soak up the sunshine and listen to the live Gypsy band while taking in the multitude of talent on offer!
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Saved by the Bell Party
The Republic
Saturday, November 28
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Abbe May and the Rockin Pneumonia
Plays Mojos Bar each Sunday in December!
Shit doll would ya look at that...
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Pharoahe Monk
Villa Nightclub
Friday December 4
Check out the Facebook event
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Relative Issue 3 Launch
Ezra Pound
Saturday 5th December
To celebrate the depth of creative talent within our community, Relative host regular events that provide a forum for those with an open and creative mindset to congregate, celebrate, inebriate, and for the lucky ones amongst us procreate.
Come down and celebrate the launch of the Third Issue of Relative Magazine. The {MOVE} DJs will be spinning their finest, and the magazine will be available upon entry.
Local street artists will also be creating a large format piece live on the night. Doors open at 6pm, entry $10 at the door.
*Please note that there is a limited capacity so get down there early to avoid the line!
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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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Seriously Sound System 2009
Hyde Park, Vincent St, North Perth
Sunday December 20 Midday – 10pm
RTRFM’s massive dance music event Seriously Sound System returns for 2009 and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. We have hand-crafted a wonderful day of beats and pieces for your dancing pleasure, from midday to 10pm on Sunday December 20, in the luscious and leafy surrounds of Hyde Park, North Perth.
On the line up you will find live action aplenty, courtesy of Soul-Hop behemoth The Typhoons, Afrobeat, Highlife and Afro-funk all-stars The Askari Afrobeat Orchestra, Paperchain beat genius Naik, National Campus Band State Winner The Brow Horn Orchestra, Community producer and MC Mathas and award winning electro duo The Transients.
Plus on the decks for Seriously Sound System 2009 will be the DJ skills of Friday Full Frequency legends Dan the Man and Rok Riley, Monday Full Frequency’s Micah and Ben Mac, Community psych-hop maestro Diger Rokwell, Wednesday Full Frequency’s drum ‘n bass heavyweight Sardi, Trainwreckers Declan and Dr Gonzo, Mama Cass from Soulsides and Pocket Disco dynamo Rex Monsoon.
And your MC for the day will be our Breakfast beat juggler and part time carnie Peter Michael Barr.
This year we have an early bird ticket special. If you buy your tickets at http://www.rtrfm.com.au/events before November 20, it’s only $10 for RTRFM subscribers, and $15 for general admission.
After November 20, tickets will be $15 for RTRFM subscribers and $20 for general admission. Subscriber tickets will be available online at http://www.rtrfm.com.au/events and at RTRFM, 642 Beaufort St Mt Lawley. General admission tickets will be on sale from Mills, 78 Records, Planet, from the station and on the RTRFM website. Admission will be more expensive on the door on the day if available.
This is a licensed 18+ event and ID will be required on the door. There is strictly no BYO but bring a blanket and a picnic if you so desire. We will have delicious food for purchase on the day if you are feeling peckish.
Seriously Sound System 2009, Sunday December 20 in Hyde Park, brought you by The Town of Vincent, XPress, DC Productions, Drum Media, Coopers and your home of the beauty and the beats RTRFM 92.1
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Simone and Girlfunkle
Simone and Girlfunkle are taking some time off to record their debut EP! The next show for this vocal harmony super force is at Little Creatures on Sunday, December 20, with Catherine Traicos and the Holy Sea. Simone and Girlfunkle have also been booked in to record for the City of Perth’s Sound Bank project more on this soon!
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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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Click the image for this weeks soundtrack to the mailout.
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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