Perth Music

A new website service has just been launched to promote Australian musicians and entertainers.

A fresh concept in online entertainment booking, GoDirectEntertainment.com.au enables corporate and private event organisers to contact and book an act directly without any agent or middleman involved. Based on a pay per lead principle, artists only pay a small fee if they choose to accept a booking enquiry.

Each act listed on the site has a comprehensive bio and song list, and the ability to list up to 5 sound samples and a video clip – all the information needed for a website visitor to select an act that they feel is suitable for their event.

The GoDirect Entertaiment booking system gives flexibility and freedom not found with the traditional booking agent arrangement. For example,

* You decide which enquiries to accept.
* Have all the information on hand direct from the buyer.
* You decide on your fee. Negotiate direct with the buyer.
* Fee quoted remains confidential.
* No booking agency commission is attached, thus making your fee very competitive.
* Receive payment direct from buyer.
* Payment terms and conditions can be in your specified time and format.
* Permits you to promote special deals direct, one-on-one with buyer.
* Establish a business relationship with enquirer for future bookings.
* Receive Local, National and International enquiries.

How does it work?
A summary of each booking enquiry is emailed directly to the act immediately it is placed.

Should the act decide to accept the enquiry, a small fee ($10) is payable, and the full contact details are then supplied for the act to follow up. Should the act be already booked on the particular date, or not be interested for some other reason, they may decline the enquiry and no fee is payable.

This is proving to be a simple and cost effective method for bands and entertainers to receive well-qualified booking enquiries from sources that they would not normally be able to access.

The site’s audience is both corporate event organisers and the general public for private functions.

Additionally, the website is to be heavily promoted to pubs and clubs as a means of sourcing variety in the acts they book. It is thought that this will appeal particularly to smaller venues which generally prefer to book directly with the artist rather than via an agent.

Artist Applications
Applications are currently being sought from acts of all types that are able to supply professional quality bio material.

If you would like to know more, please visit GoDirect Entertainment Listings http://www.godirectentertainment.com.au/content/view/26/54/

Leena has announced that she is releasing her debut full length album at the end of the year with her first single due in September.  Having just returned from a whirlwind writing trip, Leena will be playing some Perth shows for a month before heading off on a 6 week national tour with Tom Cooney and Earl Gray.

Tour dates:
Sun 29 April 5pm- The Balmoral Victoria Park WA supporting Katy Steele (Little Birdy)
Thu 3 May 8pm- The Windsor South Perth WA
Sat 5 May 4pm- Sculpture Arts Festival @ The Boat Mindarie WA
Sun 6 May 5pm- The Balmoral Victoria Park WA
Thu 10 May 8pm- The Windsor South Perth WA
Sat 12 May 8pm - The Rosemount North Perth WA - FULL BAND supporting The Woodenelves CD Launch
Sun 13 May 5pm- The Balmoral Victoria Park WA
Thu 17 May 8pm- Clancy’s Fremantle WA - FULL BAND

East Coast Showcases
Fri 25 May 8pm- The Vanguard Newtown NSW
Sat 26 May 7pm- The Edinburgh Castle Melbourne VIC

National Tour With Tom Cooney (QLD) & Earl Gray (NSW)
Thurs 31 May- The Troubadour Brisbane 18+ QLD
Fri 1 June- The Chophouse Gold Coast 18+ QLD
Sat 2 June- Catholic Hall Bangalow AA NSW
Sun 3 June- Riverstone Café Bellingen AA NSW
Wed 6 June- Plantation Hotel Coffs Harbour 18+ NSW
Thurs 7 June- Northern Star Hotel Newcastle 18+ NSW
Fri 8 June- Brass Monkey Cronulla 18+ NSW
Sat 9 June- Sandringham Hotel Newtown 18+ NSW
Sun 10 June- Clarendon Guesthouse Katoomba 18+ NSW
Tues 12 June- Fairfield RSL 18+ NSW
Thurs 14 June- Hippo Bar Canberra 18+ NSW
Fri 15 June- Sodens Hotel Albury 18+ NSW
Sat 16 June- Bendigo Gaol AA VIC
Wed 20 June- Karova Lounge Ballarat 18+ VIC
Thurs 21 June- Limelight Lounge Geelong 18+ VIC
Fri 22 June- Wesley Anne Melbourne 18+ VIC
Sat 23 June- Wesley Anne Melbourne 18+ VIC
Sun 24 June- Grace Emily Adelaide 18+ SA
Wed 27 June- The Paddo Mt Hawthorn 18+ WA
Thurs 28 June- Norfolk Basement Fremantle 18+ WA
Fri 29 June- Hyde Park Hotel front bar Perth 18+ WA
Sat 30 June- The Balmoral Perth  18+ WA
Sun 31 June- Brighton Hotel Mandurah 18+ WA

The Volcanics serve up their debut album of white-hot, rock ‘n’ roll.

This debut album – recorded and produced by Lindsay Gravina (Jet, Living End) at his famed Birdland Studios – is 12 tracks of unbridled rock action and is available in stores Australia wide from 7 May.

Mixing Detroit motor city rock action with classic Aussie rock flavour this release will be one to add to your favourites list of 2007.

The Volcanics launch the record with a one off massive rock ‘n’ roll show at Amplifier Bar, Perth on Saturday 28 April with special guests The Fuzz, The Sure-Fire Midnights and The Jabberjaws.

To get a copy before it hits stores log onto www.outoftheloop.com.au to order.

Inspired by Perth bands such as The Victims and The Scientists as well as the classic rock sounds of The Stooges, MC5 and AC/DC, The Volcanics was formed in Perth’s back blocks in 2002 for the purpose of playing stripped down rock ‘n’ roll with no hype attached.

Local band Chelsea Lights are launching their debut single Nine Lives this weekend at Mojo’s Bar Fremantle with The Preytells, The Avenues (Acoustic), Good Little Fox and The Novacaines.  You can download the single for free at www.chelsealights.com.

Fogsongs Music Publishing has recently signed Travis Caudle - principal song writer for Perth band The Woodenelves to a worldwide publishing agreement.

After wrapping up the recording of the bands debut album Trips Between Worlds (produced by Tim Powles of the Church) in 2006, The Woodenelves finished the year with a coveted slot as the house band on ROVE LIVE. The episode was the last of 2006 and also featured U2 and Deni & Marcia Hines.

Earlier in 2006, the four-piece rock act took out two national songwriting awards for two tracks off the album – “A Little Bit of Me” won the rock/indie category and “What It Is” won the contemporary pop/dance category of the Australian Songwriters Association awards and flew to Sydney to take part in the awards ceremony.

As well as producing the album, Powles’ drumming prowess also features on the CD, as does the bass talent of Steve Kilbey. The album was mastered by Don Bartley in Sydney.

Travis said, “Having Fogsongs on board helping us as we launch our first album is a great support, and we’re really excited about it. It’s given me a chance to further concentrate on songwriting and gigging with the band as Marshall and Paul help look for new opportunities for us in new markets.”

Marshall Cullen MD of Fogsongs said, “Signing a Perth writer as talented as Travis adds the much needed WA location to our roster so that we now have writers signed in every state and Territory and as we are looking at strong US opportunities for The Woodenelves material I believe great things will come from our partnership – expect to see the boys on the East Coast sooner than you think.”

The album will be launched on May 12 at the Rosemount Hotel in Perth.

Release details:
The Woodenelves
Title Trips Between Worlds
Release Date May 7

For more info visit www.myspace.com/thewoodenelves or www.thewoodenelves.com

Ever wanted to be in your own Music Video Clip?

Perth songstress Claire Clarke needs you to feature in her new music video, Blur, to be filmed Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May!  It will be fun, crazy and chaotic!  The best part is that you will be on TV (Video Hits, Rage, Music Jungle).  Just e-mail mail@bluestonerecords.com.au if you want to join in the fun!

Participants need to be 18-25 years, Perth resident, drivers license.  A release form will need to be signed on the day of shooting.

The Next Big Thing is now calling for entries for the 2007 competition! With a total prize pool of over $70,000, the State winner receives a musician’s starter kit including recording time, CD production, artwork, distribution, performance, promotion, insurance and much more! Plus the chance to join the ranks of previous winners Streetlight, Snowman and John Butler. To grab an entry form, head down to the CD & DVD Launch Extravaganza at Amplifier on Saturday 21st April, or check www.nextbigthing.net.au for entry forms and details.Entries close May 18th.

NEXT BIG THING 2006 CD & DVD LAUNCH EXTRAVAGANZA!
FEATURING
STREETLIGHT
MINK MUSSEL CREEK
HOOPERS STORE
DEE DEE DUMS
SATURDAY 21ST APRIL @ AMPLIFIER

Doors open 8pm, first 50 through the door get a free compilation
CD/DVD, with more giveaways all night!

Bob Evans is hitting the road for an extensive run of dates, playing his first headline shows since 2006 and visiting some regions he’s never played before. Due to a variety of circumstances it’s been hard for Bob and his comrades to string a long tour together in Australia, but this time they saddle up for four weeks of dates and a little bit of white line fever. The “Sadness and Whiskey Tour” will coincide with the release of the song of the same name at radio, as well as a very special deluxe version of “Suburban Songbook” which will be instore for the start of the tour.

South Africa’s Farryl Purkiss with Victoria’s Machine Translations join Bob Evans and band as special guests.

Wed 13th June – Foundry, Cannington WA
Thu 14th June – Prince of Wales, Bunbury WA
Fri 15th June – Capitol, Perth WA
Sat 16th June – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River WA

Bob Evans ‘Suburban Songbook’ instore now through Capitol/EMI
www.bobevans.com.au www.myspace.com/suburbankid

On the eve of the album “Themata” being released in North America, Japan and Europe Karnivool are happy to announce a lightening tour of Australia. Karnivool are looking forward to making some beautiful, beautiful noise for you all. Tickets on sale now….

“This album is huge, a combination of multifaceted melodies, gritty guitars and spine fusing rock. Don’t take my word for it… just buy it”. 9/10 One Metal

“Hey this a kid from a small ass town in Wisconsin and i think themata is just about the best song ever its great i just got a huge system in my car and this song has been played over 100 times already for the reason that it is bomb well thanks for reading my e mail” Some Kid from a Small Ass Town in Wisconsin

Thu 7th June – Prince of Wales Hotel Bunbury
Sat 9th June – The Zoo Brisbane
Sun 10th June- Come Together Festival Sydney- Big Top Luna Park
Thurs 14th June- Hi Fi Bar Melbourne
Fri 15th June- Fowlers Live
Sat 23rd June – Capitol Bar Perth

For good times go to www.karnivool.com.au or www.myspace.com.au

Further dates have been added on the ESKIMO JOE ‘BEATING LIKE A DRUM NATIONAL TOUR’ and tickets go on sale today.

For Perth fans, your patience has been rewarded with the announcement of dates in your city.

Perth has the opportunity to see their hometown heroes, Eskimo Joe and Little Birdy perform on the newly announced date on Thursday May 29 at Metro City, Perth.

In further exciting news for fans, Eskimo Joe will be releasing a special edition of their triple platinum album, ‘Black Fingernails Red Wine’ on Saturday May 5. The bonus disc titled ‘Beating The Drum’ features SIX of the original tracks on the album remixed by the likes of Dexter ‘Beating Like A Drum’, Sneaky Sound System ‘London Bombs’, Teenager ‘New York’, P-Money ‘Comfort You’, Bumblebeez ‘Sarah’ and an incredible mash-up of ‘Black Fingernails Red Wine’ and ‘From The Sea’ from Nick Launay titled ‘Black Nails From The Red Sea’.

The ‘BEATING LIKE A DRUM TOUR’ tickets are on sale now from www.eskimojoe.net and the usual outlets.