THE BARBARELLAS TO REFORM FOR 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
The Barbarellas will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their inception by reforming for one show only at the Sandringham Hotel, Newtown, on Saturday 6th March, in support of Voodoo Lust.
Signed to Citadel Records in early 1990, the band hit the ground running with their debut 7” Dying Inside/ Forget About You. High rotation was immediately achieved on the Triple J network, which saw the live profile of the band soar.
The Barbarellas’ brand of punchy power pop/ rock was indelibly stamped on the Sydney music scene with the release of the ep "Fringe". Heavy airplay on Triple J for "Depression" saw "Fringe" peak at number two on the ARIA Independent Charts. Extensive touring with the likes of The Clouds, Ratcat, The Falling Joys, Died Pretty, and The Beasts of Bourbon followed.
The "Quit Skylarking" EP followed shortly after, amidst the usual bouts of touring the east coast, drinking way too much and enjoying life as a twenty-something. The prophetically-titled compilation Slumber was released in 1992, the same year the band called it a day.
The Barbarellas are incredibly grateful for Voodoo Lust’s invitation for one more run around the track, only the second time this millennium! Limited quantities of the long-out-of-print CD Slumber will be available on the night.
The Barbarellas are:
Eleanor Rodgers – Vocals
Jon Roberts – Guitars
Matt Galvin– Guitars, Vocals
David Keys – Bass
Peter Kelly - Special guest drummer
HUSKER DU MEMBER MAKES OZ DEBUT
American punk icon, Hüsker Dü’s Grant Hart is set to tour Australia for the first time this February playing songs from his extensive career, including takes off his exceptional new album “Hot Wax”.Grant Hart was one third of the legendary Minneapolis trio Hüsker Dü - widely hailed as one of the most important and influential US bands of the 1980s – and one half of the band’s crucial songwriting team (the other half being Bob Mould).
Recording for the legendary SST label, Hüsker Dü emerged from the burgeoning US underground hardcore scene at the dawn of the 1980s. As a truly ferocious musical unit Hüsker Dü garnered wide respect for their incessant touring and inventive, emotionally charged songwriting, which broke the mould of the then prevalent loud/fast/rules ethos of the punk scene. Grant Hart’s firm stamp on the music of post-punk America is assured.Following Hüsker Dü’s break up in 1987 Grant Hart has continued to pursue his musical and artistic vision. His records have been eclectic, subtle, thematic affairs. “Intolerance” from 1989 is widely recognised as a modern classic. Constant label problems have kept some of his finest work from wider availability and acclaim but Hart has emerged with his first record in ten years, the stunning “Hot Wax”.
“Hot Wax” was recorded largely as a one-man affair in Montreal and Minneapolis studios and features guests including members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion and Rank Strangers. Grant Hart has created an organic rock album using classic tools to make modern art, creating psychedelic pop/rock soundscapes loaded with strong melodies, vintage instrumentation and a style that he admittedly owes in parts to his devotion for his friend Patti Smith.GRANT HART AUSTRALIAN TOUR
FEBRUARY 2010
Wed 10 Feb – The Troubadour, Brisbane Tickets $33 + bf www.oztix.com.au - supports - Tim Steward (Screamfeeder) and Mad Macka & Pan Handler (Onyas / Cosmic Psychos)Thu 11 Feb – The Annandale, Sydney Tickets $33 + bf www.annandalehotel.com 9550 1078, www.custommade.com.au 1300 762 545 - supports - Simon Day (Ratcat), Tim Steward (Screamfeeder) and Blackie (Hard Ons / Nunchukka Superfly)
Fri 12 Feb – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle Tickets $33 + bf www.heatseeker.com.au, Mills Fremantle & Planet Mt Lawley
support - Adam Jone (Emperors)Sat 13 & Sun 14 Feb – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne Tickets $33 + bf www.northcotesocialclub.com & NSC box office 9486 1677 - supports - Sat 13/2 - Davey Lane (Pictures / You Am I) and Teeth & Tongue solo - Sun 14/2 - A Death In The Family and Black Is The Colour
AND SO THEY SAY...SPOKEN WORD IS BACK
Spoken word with a rock and roll twist seems to be the flavour of the Australian summer. Ex-Black Flag singer, solo artist and multimedia personality Henry Rollins is doing a national tour, while Celibate Rifles frontman Damien Lovelock and ex-AC-DC bassist Mark Evans will share stages in Sydney on their own mini-run.Rollins returns to Australia this April-May at the invitation of Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival. In addition to Sydney and Melbourne, Rollins will also be performing spoken shows in Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and making a dash across the water for shows in Wellington and Auckland:
HENRY ROLLINS FREQUENT FLYER SPOKEN WORD TOUR
April 15th & 16th: Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Town Hall
Tickets $50.85 (includes GST and booking fee, some transactions fees may apply) from www.comedyfestival.com.au , phone 1300 660 013 or in person at any Ticketmaster outlet.April 18th & 19th: Sydney Comedy Festival, Enmore Theatre
Tickets $54.60 (includes GST and booking fee, some transaction fees may apply) from www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au , phone (02) 9020 6966 or in person at the venue: 130 Enmore Road, Newtown and all Ticketek outlets.
April 21st: Cairns, Tanks Arts Centre *
$47.50 Adult, $42.50 Concession (includes GST and booking fee) from www.ticketlink.com.au , phone 1300 855 835 or in person at the Ticketlink Box Office, Sheridan Street, Cairns (no booking fee applies in person).
April 22nd: Brisbane, Powerhouse
Tickets $52.80 (includes GST and booking fee) from www.brisbanepowerhouse.org , phone 07 3358 8600 or in person at the venue, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm.
April 25th: Wellington, Paramount
Ticketing details TBA
April 26th: Auckland, Bruce Mason Centre
Ticketing details TBA
April 28th: Newcastle, Panthers
Tickets $49.50 (includes GST and booking fee) from www.moshtix.com.au , phone (02) 4926 6200 or in person at the venue, Cnr King and Union Streets and all Moshtix outlets.
April 29th: Wollongong, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
Tickets $51.70 (includes GST and booking fees) from www.ipac.org.au , phone (02) 4224 5999 ($1.10 booking fee applies) or in person at the venue 32 Burelli St, Wollongong
April 30th: Adelaide, Norwood Concert Hall
Tickets $53.10 (includes GST and booking fee) from www.venuetix.com.au phone (08) 8225 8888 or in person at any VenueTix outlet.May 1st & 2nd: Perth, Astor Theatre
Tickets TBC from www.bocsticketing.com.au, phone (08) 9484 1133 or in person at 78's Record Store and all BOCS outlets.Damien Lovelock first came to fame as the lead singer and songwriter for the Sydney hard rock band The Celibate Rifles. He currently hosts a weekly radio show, with former Socceroos captain Paul Wade and Les, on Sky Sports Radio, with his Dog, Pugsly. He is a Southampton Supporter.
Mark Evans was originally a guitarist, and was introduced to AC/DC at the Station Hotel, Melbourne, by his friend and the band’s roadie, Steve McGrath. At the time Malcolm Young was playing the bass in a four-piece line up but switched to guitar and Evans became the bassist.
Evans joined the band having learned all the songs to the original version of High Voltage overnight. He did not actually meet singer Bon Scott until the next gig. Evans’ first TV appearance with the band was on the Australian Countdown programme, in which they played “Baby, Please Don’t Go” (see Family Jewels). He also appeared in several promotional videos, including the “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” and “Jailbreak” film clips.
After the recording of Let There Be Rock, Evans experienced personal differences with lead guitarist Angus Young and was replaced by Cliff Williams. At the time, Evans stated, “Both me and the band are better for it.”Neither of the Young brothers has ever gone into any great detail of the split, but the CEO of Epic Records, Richard Griffiths, who used to work as a booking agent for AC/DC in the mid-1970s, has stated, “You knew Mark wasn’t going to last, he was just too much of a nice guy.” Evans’ last gig with the band was in Germany in 1977.
After his departure from AC/DC, Evans played in a number of bands including Finch and Contraband. He joined Heaven briefly in 1983 on guitar as a replacement for Mick Cocks but the group broke up almost immediately. He has been performing with ex-Buffalo singer Dave Tice for many years in various versions of his bands and he was a member of The Party Boys in the early 90s.When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that AC/DC were to be inducted in 2003, ex-members Mark Evans and Bon Scott were both on the list; however Evans’ name was later dropped without explanation. Commentators noted at the time that there was a strong case for his inclusion: of the 21 songs in AC/DC’s 2003 live show, eight were originally recorded with Evans.
DAMIEN LOVELOCK & MARK EVAN SPOKEN WORD:
24TH FEB
Notes, Newtown
with CHRISTA HUGHES ( MACHINE GUN FELACTIO)
Tickets here25TH FEB
Brass Monkey, Cronulla with KATIE COLL
Tickets here4TH MARCH
The Old Boatshed, Manly with TIN PAN ALLEY solo
MICK HADLEY AND THE OTHERS RETURN - DON'T MISS THIS!
Following their successful debut in October 2009 and in the wake of them scoring numerous picks for Top Ten Gigs from I-94 Bar contributors, the R&B powerhouse that is Mick Hadley (lead vocalist of 60s legends, The Purple Hearts) and The Others make a triumphant return on their East Coast R&B Circus Tour. Spurred on by an extended set list including all of The Purple Hearts A and B sides plus some classic ‘60s rhythm and blues rave-ups, this mighty quintet are ready to deliver some non-stop, get-down action. Here are what reviewers said:Next time a well respected band is doing what will be their last ever show in Sydney it’d be wise not to put The Others – basically the Thurston Howlers fronted by Mick Hadley from Brisbane sixties punk n’ blues killers, The Purple Hearts – on the same bill. In fact, no one should have to go on after them, period. Last week the poor bloody farewelling Stems had no choice. Hadley and co absolutely smoked with a great set by a crack band and a frontman who forty years on is still up with the very best in show. You missed it? But slit and cut not. They’re doing Melbourne and Brisbane shows next year.
Murray Engleheart, Brag MagazineIf you’ve been paying attention you’ll know Mick as frontman for the legendary early ‘60s R&B movers, The Purple Hearts, who would be noteworthy enough if they were only a nursery for Australia’s first guitar god, Lobby Loyde. The Purps’ role in the annals goes beyond that, as they built a bridge between what was musically happening overseas and here and giving us the classic “Of Hopes and Dreams and Tombstones” 45. Tonight gives most people their first glimpse of Mr Hadley up close and personal…..And he grabs the big crowd’s attention from the outset…..You can accord him respect for being one of Australia’s original blues shouters but you should give him much more for still being able to deliver….Hadley has the dynamism of a frontman a third his age with a voice that’s weathered remarkably well….Mick Hadley and The Others were the act of the night.
The Barman, I-94 BarThis is the first opportunity I’ve had to see and hear the songs of The Purple Hearts ever since I worked with them on their reunion shows in 2006. Backing Hadley on this night was The Others…With these cats behind him Mick Hadley was giving it all he had at this show, as he raced through the set with the drive of a singer half his age, dancing with go go girls, rolling on his back and doing the ‘dead ant’ with his feet in the air…..I danced like a kitten on fire at this show.
Lori Lee, Robot InternationalMick Hadley and The Others at Notes in Newtown was the live gig of the year! Hadley of Brisbane ‘60s freakbeat maniacs, The Purple Hearts joined forces with members of The Booby Traps and The Crusaders for a killer set of Purple Hearts hits.
Steve Lorkin, Cool Charmers guitaristSo that's the story. Read the I-94 Bar interview with Mick Hadley here and make sure you grab a ticket:
Sydney
Friday 19th March
Notes, Enmore Road, Newtown
From 8pm
Special guests: The Booby Traps, The Unheard, The No Such Things
$15 pre-tix from OztixMelbourne
Saturday 20th March
The Gershwin Room, Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda
From 8pm
Special guests: Johnny Casino and the Secrets, The Booby Traps, The Breadmakers, The Frowning Clouds
$15 pre-tix from OztixBrisbane
Saturday 27th March
The Step Inn, Fortitude Valley
From 8pm
Special guests: The Booby Traps, Screamin’ Stevie’s Australia, The Sulphur Lights
On the subject of Australian tours, the is news just in that Dinosaur Jr has sold out their March 4th show at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, Feel Presents are proud to announce a second Corner Hotel show for Friday 5th March. Tickets are on sale now from www.feelpresents.com and the venue. Supports for both shows will come from Deaf Wish with openers Useless Children on the 4th and Teen Archer on the 5th.
2009 was the year Dinosaur Jr released Farm, their most critically lauded effort since 1988 ’s breakthrough effort, "Bug". Featuring all three original Dinosaur Jr members: J Mascis, Lou Barlow & Murph, "Farm" captures the energy of a band 20 years their junior backed by the superior songwriting skills of both Mascis and Barlow in what many believe to be one of the band’s finest works. Read the I-94 Bar review here.
Pre-grunge, pre-indie, pre-nurock, Dinosaur Jr are their own musical island. Bring your earplugs and get with the programme in March.
Thursday 4th: Melbourne, Corner Hotel - SOLD OUT
Tickets $48.00 + bf from www.feelpresents.com , in person at the venue or phone: 03-9427-9198
** NEW SHOW **
Friday 5th: Melbourne, Corner Hotel - ON SALE NOW!
Tickets $48.00 + bf from www.feelpresents.com , in person at the venue or phone: 03-9427-9198
Saturday 6th: Meredith, Golden Plains Festival (on-sale now)
Tickets available from 2010.goldenplains.com.au
Sunday 7th: Brisbane, The Lost Weekend Festival (on-sale now)
Tickets $160.00 - $220.00 + bf from www.thelostweekend.com.au , all Moshtix outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX
Wednesday 10th: Byron Bay, Great Northern Hotel
Tickets $40.00 + bf from www.feelpresents.com , all Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545
Thursday 11th: Sydney, Metro Theatre
Tickets $51.70 from www.feelpresents.com , all Ticketek outlets or phone 9550 3666
Friday 12th: Perth, Rosemount Hotel
Tickets $55.00 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au , 78's Record Store and all Moshtix & BOCS outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX
Saturday 13th: Adelaide, Fowlers Live
Tickets $48.60 + bf from www.feelpresents.com , all Moshtix outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX
Sunday 14th: Hobart, Moorilla
Tickets $35.00 bf from moorilla.com.au/boxoffice, in person at Moorilla 655 Main Road, Berriedale or Centretainment 53 Elizabeth Mall, Hobart or phone 03 6277 9900 or 03 6234 5998.
