Perth Music

The time has come for the final WAM Song of the Year call. 5pm Monday August 7 is deadline and you can submit entries up until then at your local post office or the WAM office – Level 1, 58 James Street Northbridge.
All the details, entry forms and Frequently Asked Questions are available from http://wam.asn.au or by calling 9227 7962 (1800 007 962 for regional WA).
There is over $30,000 in prizes to be won including a Grand Prize of 3 days recording and pressing of 500 CD’s! Choose from the categories of Pop, Jazz, Country, Rock, Heavy Rock/Metal, Urban, World & Folk, Blues & Roots, Electronic/Dance, Mixed Bag, Love, Gospel and School Aged entries and get your song in now – entries close August 7! There are also prizes for Indigenous and Regional Song of the Year drawn from entrants in every category.You never know who is going to win WAM Song of the Year. It may be a songwriter about to make international waves, like Damian Crosbie from The Panda Band. His 2005 winning entry made it into the triple j Hottest 100. It could be a 16 year old from Boddington like Lauren Brede, who had her recording and performance career kick-started in 2004! Whoever you are, you have a chance to win industry recognition and great prizes by entering WAM Song of the Year. Do it!

Good Luck!

Colours of Skin

A Dazzling display of percussion and groove with the infectious energy of Blue Shaddy.

Venue:Kulcha
1st Floor, 13 South Terrace, Fremantle
Show Date: 4 August 2006

Experience an array of world rhythms as three of Perth’s most renowned percussionists- Kanchana Karunaratna, Vicki Ramakrishnan, and Arun Satgunasingam- get together for one night only at KULCHA.

Accompanied by infamous Blues ‘n’ Roots brothers, Jim and Belly McClelland from Blue Shaddy.
Expect a dazzling display of exotic beats with the infectious energy of Blue Shaddy.

Tickets:
$14 door, $12 pre-sale, $10 Members
To pre purchase tickets visit www.kulcha.com.au

The Rosemount and The Amplifier were packed this weekend with the two huge metro semi finals of the Next Big Thing competition. 16 fantastic acts turned the local original music scene upside down proving their mettle, but only 4 could be chosen as state finalists to compete in this weekens State Final!!
Congratulations to all the bands that played and a special huge congratulations to our metro state finalists!!…

MINK MUSSEL CREEK
Rising from the ashes of the Electric Blue Acid Dogs, Mink Mussel Creek draw upon a wide range of influences including King Crimson, Boris, Ride, Jethro Tull, Iggy and the Stooges and the Brian Jonestown Masacre, but that’s left to be demonstrated on stage! Contact Jodie Reagan on 0419219011 or management@thekilldevilhills.com

STREETLIGHT
Streetlights amalgamation of musical tastes and influences gave shape to the sound they collectively desired. With the insecurities of genre cohesion behind them, Streetlight allowed nothing but their musical passion to shine through as they nestled themselves in the Perth hills and wrote their debut release throughout 2004. Contact Chris James on 0439913442 or
streetlightbookings@hotmail.com

75 LAYDOWN
In mid 2005 Seventy Five LayDown came together with a vision of bringing a combination of hard edged music with an old school country feel to the Perth music scene. Their collective influences range from punk rock to metal and hard rock. Contact Lee Mayrene 0408 950 075 lee_mayrene@hotmail.com

HOOPERS STORE
Whilst certainly under the influence of groups such as Mogwai, The Mars Volta and Sigur Ros, ‘The Store‘ bring much that is their own to the sound that is ultimately more concerned with ambience and mood than anything else. Contact Chris Sorgiovanni on 0419929883 or sorge@arach.net.au

The NBT competition will culminate in two huge gigs this weekend. The Regional semi-final features heat winners from all over the state, the two regional winners will join the four metro winners plus a wildcard for the State Final.
The stakes are high and the heat is on!!!

REGIONAL SEMI-FINAL: Friday 28th July, Swan Basement North Freo
Theresa Hillhouse (Karratha), The Flaming Sheilas (Albany), Tangled Thoughts of Leaving (Mandurah), Gemma Stacey (Margaret River), The Second Rule (Bunbury), MJ (Esperance), Bartlett (Geraldton)

STATE FINAL: Saturday 29th July, The Rosemount
Mink Mussel Creek, Streetlight, Hooper’s Store, 75 Laydown, the 2 winners of the regional semi-final & 1 lucky wildcard.

Just before they boarded a plane to the USA The Living End were crowned Kings of the Jack Live Music Awards, when they were granted four awards out of their six nominations. The Jack Awards, the band received (voted for by the public) included; Andy Strachan for Best Drummer, Chris Cheney for Best Male performer and they took out Best Live Band and Best Live TV Performance. Needless to say the punter popularity for these lads continues with a very healthy uptake with tickets sales roaring along for their Australian All States of Emergency tour since it went on sale last week.

‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ the band’s current and fourth single from the new State Of Emergency album was the number three most added to radio last week. Be sure to check out this week’s music TV shows to catch a viewing of the new and very cool 1950’s styled clip which was shot on location in Sydney before the band shot off to the USA.

A reminder that the forthcoming Australian All States Of Emergency tour for The Living End will take place in most states during school holidays and kicks off in WA on August 31st, moving on into South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, the Northern Territory, Queensland and the ACT throughout September and October.

Tickets for The Living End ‘All States of Emergency’ tour are on sale now with dates to follow:

THE LIVING END ALL STATES OF EMERGENCY – SPRING 2006 TOUR

with special guests :
END OF FASHION (on all shows)
plus Red Riders* (* except WA TAS and NT)
ON SALE NOW (from all outlets and via online links thru www.tpa.net.au)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Thu Aug 31 – Wintersun Hotel, Geraldton WA (over 18)
Fri Sep 01 – Metro City, Perth WA (over 18)
Sat Sep 02 – 3 Bears Bar, Dunsborough, WA (over 18)
Sun Sep 03 – Metro City, Perth WA (All Ages / Unlicensed)

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Thu Sep 07 Leisure Centre, Port Lincoln SA (All Ages/ Unlicensed)
Fri Sep 08 – Westland Hotel, Whyalla SA (over 18)
Sat Sep 09 – The Shores Complex , West Beach (Adel) SA (over 18)
Sun Sep 10 – The Shores Complex, West Beach (Adel )SA (All ages / Unlicensed)

NEW SOUTH WALES
Tue Sep 12 –The Rock Bar -Edge Hotel, Buronga NSW - near Mildura (all ages/lic )

VICTORIA
Wed Sep 13 – Latrobe Uni , Bendigo VIC (over 18)

TASMANIA
Fri Sep 15 – Albert Hall, Launceston TAS ( all ages / lic)
Sat Sep 16 – City Hall, Hobart TAS (all ages / lic)

VICTORIA
Tue Sep 19 – Civic Centre, Wodonga VIC (all ages)
Wed Sep 20 – The Palace, Melbourne VIC (under 18)
Thu Sep 21 – The Palace, Melbourne VIC (under 18)
Fri Sep 22 – The Palace, Melbourne VIC (over 18)

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Sat Sep 23 – Bass in the Dust , Alice Springs NT ( all ages / lic Festival )

QUEENSLAND
Tue Sep 26 – Brother’s Leagues Club, Cairns QLD (all ages/lic)
Wed Sep 27 –Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville QLD (all ages/lic)
Thu Sep 28 – Mackay Ent Centre, Mackay QLD (all ages/lic)
Fri Sep 29 – Great Western, Rockhampton QLD (all ages/lic)
Sat Sep 30 – Brother’s Sports Club, Bundaberg QLD (all ages/lic)
Mon Oct 02 – Kingaroy Town Hall (all ages)
Wed Oct 04 – Logan Ent. Centre, Logan QLD (all ages)
Fri Oct 06 – Seagulls Leagues Club, Tweed Heads, NSW (all ages/lic)
Sat Oct 07 – The Arena, Brisbane QLD (over 18)

NEW SOUTH WALES
Sun Oct 08 – Showgrounds, Coffs Harbour NSW (all ages)
Mon Oct 09 – Ent. Centre, Newcastle NSW (all ages/lic Concert )
Tue Oct 10 – Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford NSW (over 18)
Thu Oct 12 – Big Top Luna Park , Sydney NSW (all ages / lic concert)
Fri Oct 13 – Shelly’s , Wollongong NSW (over 18)
Sat Oct 14 – Shelly’s, Wollongong NSW (under 18)

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Sun Oct 15 – Royal Theatre, Canberra ACT (all ages / lic concert)

For its fifth consecutive week, Eskimo Joe’s third album, ‘Black Fingernails Red Wine’ holds its position in the Top 3 of the Motorola ARIA Album Chart. Their hit single of the same name has moved up to #6 on the Motorola ARIA Singles Chart and is currently #2 on the Motorola ARIA Digital Track Chart.

The band is ecstatic to confirm that fellow West Australian, Bob Evans will join them for their last two shows in Perth and Fremantle…Perth pride at its finest!

In further exciting news, the Forum, Sydney show has SOLD OUT! A second show, on Saturday August 12, at The Forum, Sydney has been added to the tour and tickets are available now through www.eskimojoe.net.

Tickets are selling fast from www.eskimojoe.net and the usual outlets… Don’t miss this opportunity to see this incredible band in all their live glory.

Tour Dates:
Special guest: The Devoted Few
Wednesday July 26 Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour NSW
Thursday July 27 Newcastle University, Newcastle NSW
Friday July 28 Roxy Theatre, Parramatta NSW
Saturday July 29 Blacktown RSL, Blacktown NSW
Thursday August 3rd Wollongong University, Wollongong NSW
Friday August 4 University of Canberra, Canberra ACT
Saturday August 5 Lake Jindabyne Hotel, Jindabyne NSW
Wednesday August 9 Orange Ex-Services Club, Orange NSW - NEW SHOW!

Special Guest: Josh Pyke
Thursday August 10 Penrith RSL, Penrith NSW
Friday August 11 The Forum, Sydney NSW - SOLD OUT!
Saturday August 12 The Forum, Sydney NSW - NEW SHOW!
Tuesday August 15 The Arena, Brisbane QLD
Thursday August 17 Brothers, Cairns QLD
Friday August 18 Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast QLD
Saturday August 19 Buderim Tavern, Sunshine Coast QLD
Sunday August 20 Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay NSW
Friday August 25 Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC - SOLD OUT!
Saturday August 26 Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC - NEW SHOW!
Thursday August 31 Curly’s Bar, Hobart TAS
Friday September 1 Saloon Bar, Launceston TAS
Saturday September 2 Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA

Just Announced!! Special Guest: Bob Evans
Thursday September 7 Club Capitol, Perth WA
Friday September 8 Metropolis, Fremantle WA

The Next Big Thing Finals are on this weekend!!!!

That’s right the lucky 16 metro semi-finalists are playing two huge nights at Perth’s best venues this weekend!

If you haven’t been to an NBT gig yet, or you have been following the comp like a hawk, everyone knows now is the most exciting time of all, when the final 16 battle it out for only 4 places in the Next Big Thing state final!! For some dreams come true, for others hopes are dashed, but for Perth original music lovers a beutiful new world of amazing talent is opened in two fantastic shows and it’s all on this weekend!

The lucky winners who have gone through to be the Next Big Thing Semi-Finalists are….

Semi-Final 1 - Friday July 21st at the Rosemount
Russian Winters, Mink Mussel Creek, 75 Laydown, Fear of Comedy, Love in an Ambulance, The Birkenhead, Trash Madonna and the Neon Angels & Love You Not.

Semi-Final 2 - Saturday 22nd July at Amplifier
Nix, The Bullet Holes, Hoopers Store, The Colours, Streetlight, 8 Ball and Munchie Man (featuring Nic Reid), Matt Irvin, New Lost City

Then of course the following weekend culminates in the regional semi-final and
the state final!!!

Regional Semi final, Friday 28th July, Swan Basement North Freo
Theresa Hillhouse (Karratha), The Flaming Sheilas (Albany), Tangled Thoughts of Leaving (Mandurah), Gemma Stacey (Margaret River), The Second Rule (Bunbury),
MJ (Esperance), Bartlett (Geraldton)

STATE FINAL: Saturday 29th July, The Rosemount
Featuring winners from each semi final.

Formed in late 2004, this three-piece spent the first seven months of their alliance solely focused on building and fine tuning their repertoire. Stemming from their contrasting musical backgrounds spewed an energy driven, heavy alternative rock with emotive vocal melodies and an intricate rhythm section.In May ‘05 Nix recorded “Use Your Mind” and “Paranoia” as part of their initial demo at Blackbird studios. Gigging frequently since then, Nix have played with a broad spectrum of local artists and bands at many of Perths leading original music venues.

2006: Nix are currently recording their debut single Runaway. Working with mastermind Roland Lim @ Aussie Assault Studios, the 4-track single looks to have a launch and release scheduled mid-year. Check out the samples on their MySpace page and stay tuned.

Nix are Mark McEwen - Vox & Strings, Ryan Matjeraie - Vox & Bottom End, Jason Coleman - Drums