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There are a heap of one off gig announcements happening all around the country this week, with the likes of Das Racist, Shadowqueen, Iowa, Kitchen's Floor, Jonti, Gold Fields and much more all hitting the stages in various bars and venues. There is also the return of the highly popular Women of Soul nights happening at the Cherry Bar!
WOMEN OF SOUL
The Women of Soul residency is returning to the Cherry Bar in Melbourne for four exclusive shows during the month of February. These special nights will feature some of Australia's finest soul vocalists including Kylie Auldist, May Johnston, Shirley Davis, Karen Morales and special guest appearances by Chelsea Wilson.
2nd February
Kylie Auldist - Florelie Escano - Clairy Browne
9th February
May Johnston (Deep Street Soul)
Christina Arnold (The Perfections)- Lisa Faithfull (Soul Safari)
16th February
Shirley Davis - Talei Wolfgramm- Karen Morales
23rd February
Milan - Candice Monique - Karen Morales- Alphamama
With Special guest appearing each week Chelsea Wilson
Featuring Deep Street Soul as house band
And resident DJs Pierre Baroni and Vince Peach
Women of Soul. Thursday nights in February at Cherry Bar AC/DC Lane. Doors 8pm $10
SOUND KAPITAL
A special one night only showcase of Beijing's music underground will be on at the Carriageworks in Sydney this Friday, February 3 as part of the City of Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival! Featuring projections by Matthew Nederhauser and Live Performances from AV Okubo, Nova Heart and Xiao He.
For more information on each of the artists, as well as a chance to win one of five double passes to the event head over to http://www.theaureview.com/competitions/win-one-of-five-double-passes-to...
Friday 3rd February 2012 at Carriageworks, Sydney
Projections by Matthew Nederhauser
Live Performance by AV Okubo, Nova Heart and Xiao He
SHADOWQUEEN
The female fronted three piece from Melbourne town, Shadowqueen will be celebrating the independent launch of their debut single "Don't Tell" at the Espy this Thursday February 2. The band have toured with the likes of The Butterfly Effect, Shihad and Floating Me amongst others.
Thursday 2nd February 2012 at Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda.
Band on stage at 10.00pm sharp.
no Cover Charge.
IOWA
Channelling the ghost of J.Mascis himself, lo-fi fuzz trio IOWA will be busting out their bigmuff pedals and unleashing their latest single "Panic Attack" upon unwary punters at The Tote on Wednesday, February 22. The band are obviously big fans of 90's grunge and indie bands likeDinosaur Jr, My Bloody Valentine and Mudhoney and it shines through in their music. If that sounds like your cup of tea then don't miss out.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at The Tote, Melbourne
with Damn Terran and DJ Luke D (PBS)
Doors 8:00pm - $6 at the door
CHICKS WHO LOVE GUNS
After winning over legions of fans both here and abroad, Chicks Who Love Guns will be playing their first headline show in Sydney on Friday February 3. The band has just finished playing at the Sydney Big Day Out as well has receiving airtime on College radio stations around the United States, they are also soon to be supporting The Cairos on their Australian Tour.
Friday 3rd February 2012 at The Standard, Surry Hills
with Danger Dannys and Sativa Sun
Tickets $10 at the door
RDIO LAUNCH @ CHATEAU RDIO
Vice Magazine are getting into the online radio business and to celebrate are throwing a massive party at the Beach Road Hotel in Bondi. The event will be full of amazing artists including Das Racist, Canyons, Alpine, Collarbones, Jonti and more. There is also DJ sets from Laneway legends Twin Shadow and Austra.
Saturday 4th February at Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
To get you name on the door, head on over to rdio.vice.com
GOLD FIELDS
Synthy, dance-punkers Gold Fields will be delivering their pulsing electro rhythms and catchy hooks for one night only to celebrate the launch of their new music video 'Holy No' at the Beresford Upstairs on Thursday, February 9. They will be joined by special guests Elizabeth Rose and The Holidays DJ's.
Thursday 9th February at The Beresford Upstairs, Surry Hills
tickets are free, all you need to do is register at www.vmusic.com.au (limited tickets available)
LAUGHING OUTLAW RECORDS SHOWCASE
Laughing Outlaw Records will be proudly showing off four of their newest label additions at the Annandale Hotel this Sunday, February 5. The lineup includes recent FBi indie artist of the week Edward Deer, Blue Mountain's very own Charlie Horse, psych-poppers Wilding and singer-songwriter James Thomson. These four freshman will be followed by Laughing Outlaw veterans, Jamie Hutchings and His Cohorts.
Sunday 5th February at The Annandale, Sydney
Tickets $10 + bf , $12 door
more info: http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=2981
POLITICALLY INCORRECT
As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a incorrect evening will be happening at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy. After two successful warm up shows, a host of Australia's finest comics, including Chris Wainhouse, Chris Franklin, Steady Eddy, Rhys Nicholson, Ronny Chieng and Bev Killick will be pushing the boundaries with a raw and edgy assault on political correctness.
29 March - 15 April at The Evelyn Hotel
Tickets from www.ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 660 013
SONGS THAT LUX TAUGHT US
Brisbane's original Twin Peaks themed bar, Woodland, will be paying homage to Lux Interior of the legendary Cramps on Saturday, February 4. All your favourite Cramps' hits will be belted out by Newcastle's Gooch Palms, local "supergroup" Gorehounds and Wollongong's very own Mother & Son.
Saturday 4th February at Woodland Bar, Fortitude Valley
$6 Doors Open at 9pm
KITCHEN'S FLOOR
After releasing their highly succesful sophmore LP 'Look Forward to Nothing' on the legendary Siltbreeze Records, Kitchen's Floor have become a rare sight in their hometown of Brisbane these days. So to support their good buddies Loose Grip's latest 7" offering, the band will be playing a one off show at Brisbane's other Twin Peaks themed bar, Black Bear Lodge on Tuesday, February 7. Joining them will be Brisbane punk super group Greg Boring and the recently reunited Dollface.
Tuesday 7th February at Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Tickets $8 at door or presale special of $5 at http://tickets.oztix.com.au/
Door open 7pm
