In this issue: X to perform their final show at the Espy, Soul of Sydney announce winter edition of their Block Party series, Bits of Shit launch vinyl at Yah Yahs, Pharcyde hits up the Espy for 20th anniversary show and more!
FINAL X SHOW AT THE ESPY
The Espy is hosting one hell of a farewell party for punk rockers X this month. The band, having formed in 1977, has enjoyed quite the successful career, but now has decided to call it a day. It’ll be a night of memories and stories; an evening full of great music to say goodbye to.
Friday, July 20
The Espy Front Bar, Melbourne
FREE ENTRY
GODFATHERS OF FUNK BLOCK PARTY/BBQ IN SYDNEY
Soul of Sydney is back with another great block party to warm up a cold Sydney winter arvo. Taking over the inner city courtyard and laneway, the block party will be dropping some great funk and soul beats, courtesy of a stellar line-up of artists. Check it out!
-All Souled Out DJs (Stephen Ferris and Graham Mandroules)
-Superbreak
-Phil Toke
-Queen Shirene D’Silva
-Soul of Sydney DJs
-Juzzlikedat
-Edseven
-C-Man
-Michael Zac
-Edie Ramia
Sunday, July 22
Inner City Indoor/Outdoor Courtyard (1min from Central)
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 12pm
BITS OF SHIT FREE SHOW AT YAH YAHS
Bits of Shit are playing their first gig in two months at Yah Yahs in preparation of the release of their sweet vinyl release! The gig will also feature the musical stylings of Batpiss and Bad Vision, two bands who’ve been wreaking an equal amount of havoc all over the shop in Melbourne town.
Saturday, July 14
Yah Yahs, Fitzroy
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 8pm
THE PHARCYDE’S 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW AT THE ESPY
The upcoming tour of 90s hip-hop icons Pharcyde is one that’s hotly anticipated and if you’re in Victoria in August, your chance to see the duo is going to be at The Espy! The special audio/visual performance is set to be a memorable one indeed and if you’re wondering where you can get tickets to this show, read on!
Thursday, August 23
Gershwin Room, The Espy, Melbourne
Tickets: $45 +bf through www.espy.com.au& Oztix
TESSA & THE TYPECAST SYDNEY PREVIEW SHOW
After enjoying much success last year, Tessa & the Typecast are back after a few months’ break to unleash their brand-new sounds in Sydney. Known for their contagious live performances, the band’s new material presents the collective in a more developed and matured headspace that is going to want to make you dance!
Friday, July 13
Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 6pm
SKRYPTCHA MINDFUL ALBUM LAUNCH AT THE WORKERS CLUB
Skryptcha’s sophomore album Mindful is one that’s looking to feature some of the artist’s best material yet. Featuring plenty of guest artists including Obese Records label-mates lly and Spit Syndicate, Mindful is a hybrid of a record that Skryptcha can’t wait to share with you all. He’ll be launching the album at a special gig at The Workers Club next month, check it out!
Saturday, August 4
The Workers Club, Melbourne
Tickets: $12
Doors: 8:30pm
RELAX WITH MAX RETURN TO THE ESPY
The Melbourne institution that is Relax With Max is back at the Espy every Sunday in July! The 12-piece band led by Max Vella has been playing to capacity venues through town for ages now and for the rest of the month, they’re calling the front bar of the Espy home!
Every Sunday in July
FREE ENTRY
NAOMI BRAUN ALBUM LAUNCH GIG AT THE TOFF
Melbourne singer songwriter, Naomi Braun, will be launching her new album Through the Devils Wood this month, supported by well-known London producer and hip-hop artist, Lotek. Having drawn comparisons to Portishead and Santigold, Braun’s impressive vocals and mixture of musical genres is reflected greatly on this record; to see the material performed live at The Toff is going to be a perfect way to be introduced to the artist if you’re new to her game.
Thursday, July 26
The Toff, Melbourne
Tickets: $15 on the door
TAKE 40 ANNOUNCES SPECIAL ADAM LAMBERT LIVE LOUNGE GIG
After shooting to fame on American Idol, Adam Lambert has been wowing audiences around the world ever since with his vocals and ultra-glam stage shows. Take 40 has announced that the singer will be in Australia in August for a special gig for the Take 40 Live Lounge, presented by Debit MasterCard. Fans will get to experience Lambert up close and personal, with not only a performance scheduled, but a Q&A session as well. Only 300 tickets are available to this show, so if it’s your thing, get your mitts on them quick!
Wednesday, August 22
The Standard, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Tickets: $40 inc GST (limited to 4 per person)
Doors: 6:30pm
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BIG OLD BEARS EP LAUNCH AT MOJO’S RECORDS
The second, self-titled EP from Perth band Big Old Bears is the culmination of two years’ hard work, and they’re ready to launch it later in the month! Support acts on the night come in the form of SEAMS, High Hopes, Rabbit Island/Will Stoker and Peter Bibby.
Friday, July 27
Mojo’s Bar, Perth
Tickets: $10 entry // $15 with an EP
Doors: 8pm
HAYDEN CALNIN EP LAUNCH AT THE WORKERS CLUB
Busy singer songwriter, Hayden Calnin, will be performing a headlining gig at the Workers Club in August to celebrate the launch of his EP, City. The record, due for release on the 20th of July, features material crowds would’ve seen the artist perform as he travelled the country supporting the likes of Matt Corby, Gossling and Mat McHugh recently.
Friday, August 24
The Workers Club, Melbourne
Tickets: $12 // $10 + bf through https://corner.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/729/HaydenCalnin
Doors: 8:30pm
OH MERCY’S “DEEP HEAT” AT THE GOV
It’s been almost a year since The Gov has hosted Alex Gow and his slick serenades, so it’s the establishment’s pleasure to announce that they’ll be hosting Oh Mercy when they stop by Adelaide in October on their Deep Heat tour! It’s a highly anticipated tour and if you’ve seen the band before, you’ll know they definitely bring the goods as a live act as well as they do on record.
Thursday, October 11
The Gov, Adelaide
Tickets: $20 + bf through Moshtix
Doors: 7:30pm
