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FEATURED NIGHTS
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dirty projectors
this saturday 13/03/10 @ Rosemount Hotel
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the Mess Hall
25/03/10 @ mojos bar
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Horrorshow
27/03/10 @ Mojos Bar
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old crow medicine show
29/03/10 @ Mojos Bar
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Mailout Soundtrack
This weeks mailout soundtrack comes from Phace + Misanthrop. Click on the toy train to hear some of their tunes!
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Live reviews with Lyndon Blue
ERASERS & GHOST OF 29 MEGACYCLES @ THE MOON, SUNDAY MARCH 7
What the herring does one do on a Sunday night? It’s a peculiar time of the week; You’re saying toodle-oo to the weekend, delivering it a jocular slap on the back, saying, with little consolation – “see you in five days!” And then you sit back, twiddle your thumbs and await the inevitable, obnoxious arrival of Monday: it will storm through the door as you snooze, blowing one of those party-hooter things, and sneeringly exclaim “Guess who!”
So Sunday night takes on the characteristic of a sort of desperate, dragging limbo, an uneasy purgatory in which one claws at those last slippery threads of freedom. Unless, of course, something presents itself as a diversion – and thanks to The Moon, the One Trick Pony series on the first Sunday night of each month guarantees a diverting diversion indeed.
The intriguing task of providing a soundtrack to limbo was first passed to ERASERS, who were in fact tonight, just one ERASER, with guitar-and-gadgets man Rupert Thomas giving a solo performance. Caged within an electronic control panel, Thomas established an endless road of rich droning sawtooth synth before gradually releasing onto it any number of retrofuturistic, meandering vehicles. Translucent, slow-motion bicycles chimed their bells of crisp, icy guitar; weaving cars hummed dozens of drifting mechanical reveries, disappearing around corners, encircling the block, and reappearing in precise repetitive patterns. Between segments a voice from some unseen loudspeaker would issue an anonymous address. The whole thing glowed with the aimless, eerie but beautiful languor of suburbia; complimented in sinister fashion by scenes of unsettling cult film ‘Gummo’ projected onto
linen on the back wall. Soothing and cinematic, the set took pains to ensure it didn’t suffer from the absence of two band members – if there’s any criticism, it’s the same as of the group as a whole - the sound recalls a touch too closely the influences it channels, and though altogether enjoyable, is yet to carve out a definitive stylistic identity.
The Ghost of 29 Megacycles is proving, from what I can gather, to be a charmingly enigmatic group: the few shows I’ve seen them play have been wildly different, ranging from tech-savvy sound-art to exotic unplugged jams and now tonight, concealed by animal masks, the trio set out to perform none other than the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack. How this decision was reached is beyond me; all I know is that the concept is awesome – the fruition thereof, even better. This is an alternate reality in which Patrick Swayze shares a grubby flat with Kevin Shields, where Jennifer Grey eschews the mountain resort in favour of hazy psychedelic happenings in dark, resounding warehouses. The soundtrack is reimagined via distorted guitar, thick bass, understated garagey drum thump and spatterings of distant vocals, ultimately sounding something like Galaxie 500 but even reverbier. The
undeniable highlight is ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life,’ which transposed into a sedate hurricane of cavernous fuzz ends up sounding like an early 90’s shoegaze classic. It’s worth recording, it was that good.
With a beaming carafe of Moon Goon and two serene but intriguing acts in which to immerse oneself, Sunday night at One Trick Pony certainly proved to be a quality alternative to Sunday night at home, reading the nutritional information on a bag of slivered almonds, or Sunday night trapped in a lift, counting the eyelets on your shoes. Of course, Monday soon came, grabbed me by the ears, gave me a wedgie and threw me out the door, but I was contented in the memory of the preceding evening. The ‘Pony is always worth a ride.
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Steady Eye with Tahlia Palmer
Golden Plains - Meredith Amphitheatre March 6 & 7
This weekend, at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, the 4th annual Golden Plains music festival was held.
It was wet. Super wet. I had read the weather forecast in the days leading up to it, and knew it was going to be wet, but I didn’t actually know what that meant. NEVER WEAR THICK SOCKS WHEN IT’S RAINING AND YOU HAVE HOLES IN YOUR SHOES. It’s the worst.
Now, I know you are waiting for a run down and critique of the bands that played over the two days. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?) I am still in no way recovered enough to write an interesting music review, so I’ll get straight to the point and list the bands that were the best to watch and why.
Monotonix: They set up their instruments in the middle of the crowd, two members crowd surfed while playing/singing, then the singer climbed up on the kick drum, which was lifted into the air above the crowd. Fucking badass. Their music isn’t really anything mind blowing; it’s pretty fun I guess, but their beauty definitely lies in the performance. If you ever get a chance to see them, DO IT. You’ll be smiling to yourself about it for days afterwards.
Wooden Shjips: I was in all kinds of a bad state when they played at 1pm on the Sunday. Munching my delicious calamari (oh man, the food stalls at this festival were varied, cheap and generally pretty good quality), I sat on a hill and spaced out to their chilled psychedelic drone. The repetitive bass lines calmed my shaken, sleep deprived nerves, and at the time, it seemed okay that I didn’t get off my ass and walk the 50 metres down the hill to actually watch them. I’m kicking myself now of course, because they were the reason I wanted to be there in the first place, but in that moment, it didn’t really seem so important, you know?
Gaslamp Killer: 2:30am, Monday morning, this long haired crazy man on stage drops Black Sabbath’s Sweet Leaf, which just happened to be the exact riff I’d been craving to hear for at least 10 hours. I drop to my knees, with my hands raised to the sky in the shape of claws, and scream “YESSSSSSSSSS”. A few minutes later, he’s mixing Radiohead with Aphex Twin. I could not contain myself for the whole of his set. It was fucking GOOD.
Pavement: I was, uhhh… beginning to feel my mind expand… when they played, and for a minute I thought I was 15 again, without the teenage angst bit, and could remember the moment I received my first mix-tape from a boy in California and my heart was all pumping and I thought I was going to explode with happiness.
Tame Impala: I’m totally biased with these boys because they’re like brothers to me, and I always grin like an idiot when I see them. They had an incredible audience response, and I was proud as punch.
Midnight Juggernauts: I really don’t like anything about this band’s music, but they were good to watch for two reasons. One, I had hung out with the drummer the night before, and given how messy we all were, I was extremely impressed with how hard he was going at the drum hitting. Two, during the last song, the singer climbed into an inflatable boat and went crowd sailing while the drummer and bassist kept playing. It was a big crowd. I was drunk. When he got back to the stage, he said “That was fucking awesome”, and it was the funniest thing ever. I also kind of enjoy watching people have THE BEST TIME EVER, and there seem to be a LOT of Midnight Juggernaut fans, so that was pretty good.
Golden Plains was completely unlike any festival I have ever been to. It was so… relaxed. I highly recommend making your way there next year. I’m sure the line-up will be just as good. Maybe better. I definitely want to go again. I’ll just make sure I have proper gumboots and a mattress next time. SEE YOU THERE CAMPERS.
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WEDNESDAY march 10
Going Solo at the Moon late night café
Wednesday, March 10, at the Moon the artists playing the Going Solo night will be Jimmy Stewart, James Teague and Kim MacDonald. This week the artists will go on at 8pm. Entry to restaurants is always free!
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Pomo Oz LAUNCH
Fremantle Press & Planet Books invite you to celebrate the launch of a new book by Niall Lucy ...
POMO OZ: FEAR AND LOATHING DOWNUNDER
Launched by John Kinsella.
Live music by Adrian Hoffmann.
Friends and strangers welcome.
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Fremantle Blues and Roots Club
fremantle's busiest and most consistent blues club..
Wednesday, March 10, 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 Kniki, Neddy (Usa) and Mat Cal. 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 11
Dennis Nona - Muluka Pyban (Passing Down)
United Galleries
Dennis Nona is an exceptional Torres Strait Islander artist producing extraordinarily innovative work, and is widely acknowledged as one of the most important indigenous artists working today.
Recently exhibited at the Art Gallery of WA as part of the WA Indigenous Art awards, this is the first time the complete Muluka Pyban exhibition has been seen in Western Australia.
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MD Limited Edition #5
The Photography Issue
MD Limited Editions is a visual arts magazine released quarterly. Each issue of MD Limited Editions showcases work from emerging visual artists from graphic designers, photographers, artists, musicians, fashion designers, writers, and VJ's. MD Limited Editions 5: The Photography Issue will be launched at The Bird, Thursday March 11. March 2010.
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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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Fused at Soft Soft Loud
Fremantle Arts Centre
Want to know more? Follow this link.
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Cottonmouth anthology
launching March 11 at Bar 459 - aside the rosie
the facebook here
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Fyahwalk (NSW) at Mojos Bar
presented by the hapy herb shop
Thursday, March 11, Fyahwalk (NSW) play Mojos Bar. Straight from WomADelaide after playing rainbow serpent – Fyahwalk hit WA for their first west coast tour. Ocean Sounds their most recent album was released late last year and their second album after very well received Sunrise Red. The band are to play 3 sets so you’re all in for a great night. DJ Old Mate & Simon Kelly band will support. Entry is $12 from 8pm.
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Billie & Rose Mt Lawley VIP Night
Billie & Rose VIP Nights!
You and a friend are invited to join us at the Mt Lawley store from 6pm-8pm on Thurs 11 Mar to celebrate the arrival of the new Winter range including labels Antipodium, Beat Poet, Edit and Who Am Eye. There will be drinks, door prizes and a VIP discount on all your Billie favourites!
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After party! at The Blue Room
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WAM Presents: After party! at the Blue Room Theatre
The Blue Room Theatre Parlour hosts After party!; a series of live music performances over February and March as a preview to the upcoming 2010 WAMi Festival (19-23 May). Take in performances by Hayley Beth, Xave Brown, Ruby Boots and Josh Fontaine as you lounge or party in the Blue Room Parlour, Verandah and Bar.
Each After party! is part of The Blue Room’s “21 Summer Nights Program” and follows ‘The Thursday Set’, featuring WA music from a range of genres including indi rock, free form jazz and Middle-Eastern folk.
Get all the info by goinghere.
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FRIDAY march 12
Hussle Hussle at Mojos Bar
fishy style is theee monthly reggae party
Friday, March 12, Hussle Hussle Mojos Bar monthly many styles club night will fire up from 8pm. Playing this month are Wesley C, Simmo T, Buried In Damascus, Down South Crew, Rythm Infinit feat. Soda. Dubstep, Dance, Indie, Hip Hop and other forms of bassline music all mashed into one stinking hot night of merry making. Entry is $10 and the night runs from 8 til 1am.
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Massive Attack at King's Park
totally sweet deal!
Massive Attack, the UK’s ‘trip-hop’ pioneers, bring their haunting and hypnotic fusion of hazy beats, dub, hauntingly soulful melodies and choice samples to Australia this March.
Founding members Robert Del Naja (3D) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G) will be joined on tour by vocalists Horace Andy, Deborah Miller, Martina Topley-Bird, and band members Damon Reece (drums), Angelo Bruschini (guitar), John Baggott (keyboards), Winston Blissett (bass) and Julien Brown (drums).
With special guest Martina Topley-Bird.
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Little Creatures Loft
uber uber extra extra talented local folk!
Friday, March 12, the Atlas Mountains will be performing at the Little Creatures Loft. These guys have a post rock approach to creating epic ballads and have over the past six months attracted quite a following. Also playing this night are superstars in the making Grace Woodroofe, Cam Avery and Davey Craddock. Entry to this night is $8 from 8pm.
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HAND IT OVA!!
"MANHATTENS BAR" 243 ALBANY HWY VICTORIA PARK
Go to the facebook.
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Beatles Vs Rolling Stones
At republic
Direct from Melbourne for the second time comes Melbourne's Hottest indie rock night "MUSIC" where some of their best DJ's come together to bring you a tribute to two of the biggest bands in the world, this round its The Beatles Vs The Rolling Stones.
Check out the facebook
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SATURDAY march 13
Picnic records launch
at the bird
Saturday March 13.
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Optimo (JD Twitch UK 3hr Set)
at the republic
Saturday 13 March at The Republic cnr Shafto Lane and Wellington Street Perth.
$10 for members - $15 for non members, Door Sales Only.
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Afrodisia at Mojos bar
Tenth installment of this all singing and dancing beast of fun!
Saturday, March 13, Afrodisia turns ten. Don't miss this incredible night. Perths top world music event celebrates with a night of the most authentic Afrobeat highlife and afrodisco. As Always the world class Askari Afro Beat Orchestra will be running things along with Dj Charlie Bucket spinning proper Afro treats. Guest artists on the night will be Odei nmai, Afla and Ago from Ghana. They perform under the name Wala
and are an Amazing percussionist and Dancer group. Guarranteed to blow your mind. Expect Delicious Ethiopean food served by the Ethiopean artifacts cafe in hamilton Hill. see you on the dance floor. Entry is $10 from 8pm.
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Feast Your Eyes
Tum Tum Tree Lane & Sardine Fish Cafe present.... FEAST YOUR EYES!!!!!
Chill, drink, listen, watch and love.... The Laneway will come alive.......
The opening of the one and only FISH BOWL BAR in conjunction with a One night only Interactive Art exhibition showcasing WA's premier talent.
Ten amazing artists will be displaying their talents by
painting, sketching and spraying whilst at the exhibition, just so
you the can see how these creative kids really do it!
All details right here.
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Extortion 'Loose Screws' Album Launch
Civic Hotel
With Break Even, Suffer, Sex Panther, No Shelter (FINAL SHOW) and Helta Skelta.
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Araluen's Fremantle Chilli Festival
"Do you like it hot?"
The legen-dary Araluen Chilli Festival has come down the hill and will now be featured at the famous Fremantle Esplanade!
This is an event for Hot Chilli lovers, people who want a 'little' spice in their lives and for those who just want to broaden the horizons of their everyday meat and veg palates!
Come down to the Esplanade on either the Saturday from 12 to 6 or on the Sunday from 10 to 5... I'll be coming on the Sunday! There are lots of cooking demonstrations and tastings as well as music and entertainment! Don't forget to bring your wallet (to grab some of the yummiest gormet foods you will ever find, which you can't get in Coles or Woolies!!!) your hat and sunscreen, because it's not just the chilli's that burn, and of course your smiles!
For more info see http://www.esplanadehotelfremantle.com.au/index.festivalAndEvents.5618.html
THIS IS A PUBLIC EVENT SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE IT WITH WHOMEVER YOU LIKE! IT'S A WONDERFUL EVENT AND I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP MAKE IT BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER THIS YEAR!
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Dirty Projectors
play the rosie this saturday march 13
get tix here
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SUNDAY march 14
The Devil Rides Out to the Newport this Sunday
bangin hard rock at the newport
After holding their own in support of Clutch last week, The Devil boys now ride west to Fremantle this Sunday March 14th for a killer free show at The Newport. Joining them in a rock hard threesome will be 'Stagebound' winners The Siren Tower and cosmic booty shakers Bat Country. Doors open at 6pm and, yes you read right, entry is absolutely free.
The Devil Rides Out's brand new single 'Broken White Line' will be hitting radio in April, with the debut album to follow in June.
Check out the facebook
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Yves Klein Blue at Mojos!
Haha what a coup for mojos!
Sunday, March 14, Secret Service, VIllage Sounds and Bespoke Touring present: Brisbane’s sons of poetic rhetoric, Yves Klein Blue hitting Mojos Bar to muse About The Future as a part of their major national tour. Yves Klein Blue blew away any cobwebs that may have been lurking at Falls this NYE with fierce sets and a special cover of Love Is The Air that would melt any heart. The band join Franz Ferdinand on stage in March before boarding the Bacardi Express with La Roux. Yves Klein Blue live show is not to be missed. Yves Klein Blue will be joined by Cloud Control
and The Scotch of St James. Entry is $15+bf thru Moshtix and $20 on the door.
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Sundays at the Moon
mathasmatically correct
Sunday, March 14, the Co Lab jam band will jam out down beat grooves whilst Mathas and Galaga MC the evening. Entry is free and the acts kick off at 8pm.
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Lala Orange Yard Sale!
Ooh lala?
End of Season sale, NOTHING over $40!!! Girls & GUYS vintage clothing and accessories.
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'Expand Your Boundaries' III Contemporary Poetry Workshop
Mt Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Check out the event here.
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Monday March 15
Unplugged @ The Ellington
The Ellington Jazz Club
NORTH STREET MUSIC and SPACE SHIP NEWS co-present a totally new evening at The Ellington.
UNPLUGGED @ THE ELLINGTON is the first show of it’s kind at the venue, taking three emerging and leading Perth bands and putting them on an intimate stage to showcase their talent. Hear your favourite bands as you’ve never heard them before: raw, up close and unplugged!!
Check out the facebook!!
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OFF THE WALL EXHIBITION
Central Institue of Technology Showcase Gallery
Off The Wall is an exhibition showcasing photographic explorations on the theme of The Wall. It features works by a group of driven young photographers of vast vision and variety. Curating this group show is Natalie Blom and Krysia Cant, joint recipients of the Central Monart Scholarship.
All participants in this show have been or are currently students at Central Institute of Technology (Formerly TAFE). Through their years spent together in studying the art of image taking, delving into new and old techniques, film and digital, the group have grown close, striving to produce new and original works spurred on by the spirit and enthusiasm of their peers. Each view point is completely different and yet are somehow also aligned; something which can be said about both photo artist and their works.
The Wall is sometimes a place to express yourself but can also be a barrier that constrains. Images range from bold black and white prints through to striking colour digital prints this show presents to the viewer a myriad of surfaces, textures and experiences.
Gallery Hours: 12pm-3pm Monday to Saturday
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Wide Open Mic night at mojos bar
Freo's biggest Monday!
Monday, March 15, 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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TUESDAY March 16
Jimmy Stewart (Vic) at Mojos Bar
Jimmy looks like robert benini and sing like tom waits - do you have goos taste - or not!?
Tuesday, March 16, Jimmy Stewart (Vic) plays as a part of his Tuesday’s residency at Mojos! Also playing this night are Stu Orchard, Echoes of Django and Hand Stands for Ants. Entry to this very strong new Freo folk line up with Jimmy himself is $6 from 8pm.
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Analog to Digital 1
THis kicks off at 7:30 sharp
Furchick Enterprises presents
Analog to Digital
Scitech, Sutherland Street, City West, West Perth
7 pm Tuesday, 16 March.
Kynan Tan’s Installation and Scitech exhibits from 7 pm
More info at the facebook.
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FURTHER AHEAD
the Dirty Projectors
Play the Rosie Saturday March 13
Don't miss this.
get tix here
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Going Solo at the Moon
get your tables early for this one
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
The wednesday nighter rolls on!
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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Fremantle Records at Mojos
they've pulled together another show, which will be huge
happens Thursday March 18, featuring th witness, sugarpuss, the reductors and farthing woods
Check the line up and deets here
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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! http://www.rtrfm.com.au/events/107
Check the facebook for updates
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ONGOING
Aldas Art Gallery //
finishes this saturday
Exhibiting Caitlin Yardley and Tane Andrews
find out loads more here
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Jimmy Stewart at the Moon and some...
This man must be heard by all humans
Jimmy is playing each Tuesday at Mojos and each Going Solo Wednesday at the Moon throughout March - check the moon line ups on this poster>>
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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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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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