Corner Hotel
CUSTOM KINGS (album launch)
*Archer & Bow 9pm *Owl Eyes 9.45pm *The Fearless Vampire Killers 10.30pm *Custom Kings 11.30pm til 12.30am*
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Fri 10 Sep
Guests: The Fearless Vampire Killers, Owl Eyes, Archer & Bow
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 Custom Kings return with a brand new album ‘Great Escape’. The new album saw the band stepping out of the "bedroom" and into the legendary Sing Sing studios for a two-week recording session, working with long-time collaborator and producer Steven Schram (Little Birdy, Little Red). ‘Great Escape’ showcases a burgeoning ‘Kings sound that will treat fans to more sublime musical journeys and intelligent, whimsical story telling but also some more driving moments that channel late 60’s/early 70’s California and early 90’s US indie pop. |
‘The Take Action Tour’ feat. ATTACK ATTACK! (USA) with PIERCE THE VEIL (USA) and DREAM ON, DREAMER
*State of East London 9pm *Dream On, Dreamer 9.35pm *Pierce the Veil 10.25pm *Attack Attack! 11.20pm til 12am*
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Sat 11 Sep
Guests: State Of East London
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 Presented by Destroy All Lines, Hopeless Records, Mistake Clothing, SPA, Blunt and killyourstereo.com ‘The Take Action Tour’ will feature headliner Attack Attack!, in addition to Pierce The Veil and Dream On, Dreamer. Hopeless Records, through its non-profit organization Sub City, raises funds and awareness for youth involvement in charitable action. This year the tour will once again spotlight ReachOut.com, an Australian youth service aimed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Australian young people. 10% (excluding GST) of the cost of each ticket sold is donated to further this cause, making each person attending the Take Action Tour an active participant in making the world a better place. |
‘The Take Action Tour’ feat. ATTACK ATTACK! (USA) with PIERCE THE VEIL (USA) and DREAM ON, DREAMER – TICKET & 2CD PRE-ORDER
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Sat 11 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $51.69+BF |
For $9.99 on top of your standard ticket price, you can pre-order the 2CD ‘Take Action Volume. 9’ compilation! Featuring 25 unreleased and exclusive tracks from some of the hottest bands in the scene including Bring Me The Horizon, All Time Low, Set Your Goals, August Burns Red, Taking Back Sunday, 3OH!3 and many more...In addition to the 10% of your ticket price (excluding GST) already being donated to ReachOut.com, Hopeless Records and Sub City will donate a further percentage of CD sales to the charity. For more info and full track listing, visit to: www.myspace.com/hopelessrecordsaustralia |
‘The Take Action Tour’ feat. ATTACK ATTACK! (USA) with PIERCE THE VEIL (USA) and DREAM ON, DREAMER – Under 18’s Only Show Matinee Show
*State of East London 12.45pm *Dream On, Dreamer 1.20pm *Pierce the Veil 1.55pm *Attack Attack! 2.45pm til 3.25pm*
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Sun 12 Sep
Guests: State Of East London
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Presented by Destroy All Lines, Hopeless Records, Mistake Clothing, SPA, Blunt and killyourstereo.com ‘The Take Action Tour’ will feature headliner Attack Attack!, in addition to Pierce The Veil and Dream On, Dreamer. Hopeless Records, through its non-profit organization Sub City, raises funds and awareness for youth involvement in charitable action. This year the tour will once again spotlight ReachOut.com, an Australian youth service aimed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Australian young people. 10% (excluding GST) of the cost of each ticket sold is donated to further this cause making each person attending the Take Action Tour an active participant in making the world a better place. |
‘The Take Action Tour’ feat. ATTACK ATTACK! (USA) with PIERCE THE VEIL (USA) and DREAM ON, DREAMER – Under 18’s Only Show Matinee Show – TICKET & 2CD PRE-ORDER
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Sun 12 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 12.30pm $51.69+BF |
For $9.99 on top of your standard ticket price, you can pre-order the 2CD ‘Take Action Volume. 9’ compilation! Featuring 25 unreleased and exclusive tracks from some of the hottest bands in the scene including Bring Me The Horizon, All Time Low, Set Your Goals, August Burns Red, Taking Back Sunday, 3OH!3 and many more...In addition to the 10% of your ticket price (excluding GST) already being donated to ReachOut.com, Hopeless Records and Sub City will donate a further percentage of CD sales to the charity. For more info and full track listing, visit to: www.myspace.com/hopelessrecordsaustralia |
1974AD (Nepal)
*The Hades 8pm *1974AD 9pm til 11.30pm*
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Sun 12 Sep
Guests: The Hades
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 1974AD is a premier rock band from Nepal. They play fusion of traditional folk music and western rock, blues and jazz using a combination of native & western instruments. They have also established themselves as great performers and have performed live concerts in many countries. 1974AD was the first Nepali band to perform live in Australia in 2004 and they are back to rock once again! |
‘RMIT School of Creative Media’ presents BLACKCHORDS, COTTON SIDEWALK and SENDER
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Tue 14 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 7.30pm Guests: TBA
TICKETS $10 AT THE DOOR |
RMIT's Music Industry and Audio Visual Students present the MAVIS project, a night featuring three of Melbourne's most up and coming alternative rock bands, Blackchords, Cotton Sidewalk and Sender. RMIT students will be filming and recording all bands on the night for the creation of a live DVD and punters are invited to join the fun. The MAVIS Project has been running for several years and is an opportunity for students to apply their skills in recording, live sound, filming, event planning and staging in a professional setting using industry standard equipment. Having already held a number of smaller events the gig at the Corner will be the culmination of a year of planning and two years of study. |
BUCK 65 (Canada)
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Thu 16 Sep
Guests: Pluto Jonze + Valery Gore
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 Buck 65 returns to Australia with his latest collection of songs - ‘20 Odd Years’, to be released in a series of digital mini albums this year. Buck 65 combines elements of hip-hop, blues, roots, rock, country and folk music and has become one of the most enduring artists on the international hip-hop scene. |
WASHINGTON (album tour)
SOLD OUT!
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Fri 17 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.00pm $18+BF Guests: Dan Kelly (solo) + Winter People + Scott Spark (solo) + Respect DJs
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 Washington release their debut album “I Believe You, Liar”. Washington’s travelling musicarnival will include very special guests Dan Kelly (Solo), Winter People and Scott Spark – with the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. DJ’s offering up a nightly dose of classic Motown and soul hits to get the party started in each city. |
CALLING ALL CARS (album launch)
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Sat 18 Sep
Guests: Numbers Radio + Young Revelry
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 After spending the past year playing bridesmaid to iconic local rockers such as AC/DC, Cog, The Butterfly Effect, and Grinspoon, Melbourne’s own three piece excitement machine Calling All Cars will be donning their best suits and ties and heading out in fine style on their first national headline tour to officially launch their debut album ‘Hold, Hold, Fire’. |
KATCHAFIRE (NZ)
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Sun 19 Sep
Guests: The Red Eyes + Lady Banton DJ set
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 New Zealand’s hottest roots reggae band, Katchafire, return to The Corner. Formed 10 years ago, this eight-piece band of Maori descent have 3 highly acclaimed albums ‘Revival’ and ‘Slow Burning’, ‘Say What You’re Thinking’, and a fourth to be released this year. Katchafire team up with Melbourne’s Dub/Reggae monster band The Red Eyes for this show. |
WASHINGTON (album tour) 5th show by popular demand!
SOLD OUT!
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Tue 21 Sep
Guests: Winter People + Scott Spark (solo) + Respect DJs
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 Washington announces a fifth show following all four previous Corner shows selling-out in lightning speed. The fifth show will make history, breaking the record for the most tickets sold in a single tour rolling through the Corner. The Washington juggernaut surpasses the record previously held by Lisa Mitchell, Mick Thomas and The Hilltop Hoods in past years. |
WASHINGTON (album tour)
SOLD OUT!
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Wed 22 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.00pm $18+BF Guests: Winter People + Scott Spark (solo) + Respect DJs
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After 3 sold out Corner shows, Washington announces this 4th Melbourne show. All the previous shows have sold out in record time so be quick for tickets! |
WASHINGTON (album tour)
SOLD OUT!
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Thu 23 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.00pm $18+BF Guests: Scott Spark (solo) + Winter People + Respect DJs
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Washington release their debut album “I Believe You, Liar”. Washington’s travelling musicarnival will include very special guests to get the party started in each city. |
WASHINGTON (album tour)
SOLD OUT!
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Fri 24 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.00pm $18+BF Guests: Winter People + Scott Spark (solo) + Respect DJs
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Washington release their debut album “I Believe You, Liar”. Washington’s travelling musicarnival will include very special guests to get the party started in each city. |
SILVERSUN PICKUPS (USA)
SOLD OUT!
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Tue 28 Sep
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.00pm $36.30+BF Guests: TBA
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 The Frontier Touring Company is proud to announce Silversun Pickups will be performing a one night only, exclusive headline show at The Corner Hotel. They return to our shores next month as Birds of Tokyo’s special guests and are also due to play Gosford’s Coaster Festival, however this headline show will be exclusive to Melbourne. |
RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS (USA) + CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN’ MALCOLM (USA)
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Wed 29 Sep
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 Bluesman Lightnin' Malcolm teams up with drummer Cedric Burnside (grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside) for this blues extravaganza. Malcolm, a reckless live performer, has lived and breathed music his whole life, playing with many of the greats and forging his own slashing, rhythmic style, with deep soulful vocals. Special guest for the show is none other than Rick Estrin and The Nightcats! |
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (USA)
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Thu 30 Sep
Guests: Cardinals + Hallower
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 In the first months of 2009, The Devil Wears Prada entered the studio with producer Joey Sturgis to record their third full length album and Ferret Music debut, ‘With Roots and Above Branches Below’. The Devil Wears Prada’s music is possessed of equal parts slithering metal riffage meshed with plush rock passages, peppered with a barrage of synth sounds and harsh to melodic vocals. Alternative Press regarded the album one of the most anticipated albums of 2009. Now, after a Headline US tour, tour dates in Russia and a spot on the Warped Tour, The Devil Wears Prada comes to Australia in support of Parkway Drive and play the Corner Hotel for their only headline Melbourne show. |
CLOUD CONTROL
SOLD OUT! – Extra show due to popular demand Tuesday 5 October!
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Fri 1 Oct
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $17+BF Guests: Deep Sea Arcade + Seekae
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 Having just completed a triumphant run of dates in the UK, a performance for uber cool website ‘Black Cab Sessions’ and a powerful performance at England’s coolest boutique festival ‘Secret Garden Party’, The UK love continues with a freshly inked deal with Infectious Records, home to local super novas The Temper Trap and indie heroes Local Natives. The love for Cloud Control continues on home soil too with the band being listed in the first round of J Award Nominations for Album Of The Year. The four piece also got to show their wares recently at Splendour In The Grass Festival and were marked as a Splendour highlight. All this action is a cause for celebration and as such Cloud Control will be hitting the road for a full national tour with two of Sydney’s most promising acts, Electronic Whiz Kids Seekae and Psych Pop Maestros Deep Sea Arcade. |
FRENZAL RHOMB
SELLING FAST!
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Sat 2 Oct
Guests: Backyard Surgeons + Stranglehold
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 The first weekend in October is sacred for the people of NSW, for it is the weekend of the final rugby league clash of the year, the weekend where the strongest of the strong face up against each other in a pummel to the end, in a majestic battle to decide... f**k this, we’re going to Melbourne. Look, if we’re going to have to watch a bunch of half-cut musclemen rubbing their faeces up against the windows of nightclubs, then they may as well be attractive Melbourne people. Come to the Corner Hotel, Saturday October 2nd to see Frenzal Rhomb, the least sporting band in Australia in the state that gives the least shit about NRL. |
EXODUS (USA)
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Sun 3 Oct
Guests: Frankenbok + Subtract (NZ)
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 Exodus first gained huge notoriety in the international underground scene as a result of the tape trading community. By 1983, the band line-up included guitarist Rick Hunolt and bassist Rob McKillop and had inspired the likes of Metallica, Testament, Death Angel, and Vio-lence. Exodus’ debut, the immortal, must-have, undisputed thrash classic ‘Bonded By Blood’ was released and a vast tour with Slayer and Venom propelled the band into a household name. Eight albums later, Exodus still remain at the top of their game, and are on their way to smash Australian and New Zealand for their first headlining tour in these parts of the globe! |
CLOUD CONTROL
Extra show due to popular demand! - SELLING FAST!
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Tue 5 Oct
Guests: Seekae + Alpine
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Having just completed a triumphant run of dates in the UK, a performance for uber cool website ‘Black Cab Sessions’ and a powerful performance at England’s coolest boutique festival ‘Secret Garden Party’, The UK love continues with a freshly inked deal with Infectious Records, home to local super novas The Temper Trap and indie heroes Local Natives. The love for Cloud Control continues on home soil too with the band being listed in the first round of J Award Nominations for Album Of The Year. The four piece also got to show their wares recently at Splendour In The Grass Festival and were marked as a Splendour highlight. |
TODD RUNDGREN (USA)
SELLING FAST!
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Wed 6 Oct
Guests: TBA
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 Todd Rundgren was hailed as a new pop-wunderkind, following the release of his paradigm shifting album ‘A Wizard, A True Star’ in 1973. A record light years ahead of its time with its intensely amusing and sometimes confusing mixture of totally out there tunes which sits easily next to all time classics like ‘Pet Sounds’ and ‘The White Album’. 37 years later, ‘Wizard’ continues to inspire legions of contemporaries from Hot Chip and Daft Punk to Simian Mobile Disco. Fans can expect to see the prog-rock innovator, guitar genius and consummate singer/songwriter take the stage and perform a range of songs from throughout his career in an infectious and dazzling performance, resplendent with Rundgren’s ever-irreverent and tongue-in-cheek schtick. |
GYPSY & THE CAT (album launch)
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Thu 7 Oct
Guests: TBA
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 After playing the main stage at Splendour in the Grass, plus supporting The Strokes and Foals on their Australian tours, Gypsy & The Cat will be back in Australia next month to play the national Parklife festivals plus their own shows on the ‘Time To Wander’ tour. Currently being spun on radio across the country, ‘Time To Wander’ is a taste of the Melbourne duo’s debut album GILGAMESH, to be released in October. |
PAUL DEMPSEY ‘Solo Acoustic Show’
SOLD OUT!
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Fri 8 Oct
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $30+BF Guests: TBA
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 Currently residing in New York City, where he maintains a hectic touring schedule whilst also writing for the new Something For Kate album, Paul Dempsey was delighted when asked by old touring buddies Powderfinger to return home briefly to join them for a selection of shows on their last ever Australian tour. In direct response to the huge number of requests to add his own shows, Paul is delighted to announce that he will play a very special solo acoustic Melbourne performance. This show will demonstrate once again why Paul Dempsey is considered one of this country’s finest and most original songwriters. |
ZEP BOYS
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Sat 9 Oct
Guests: Six Hours
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 The Zep Boys are a remarkable story from their inception right up to the current day. Playing songs from immortal band Led Zeppelin, they’ve been around for over 20 years. Their very first gig was a sell out and continuing success has followed the Zep Boys as they’ve perfected their craft facing some audiences of over 50,000 people. Their story is simple. Play the music right and keep them coming back for more, no gimmicks no spin just pure entertainment and it continues to this day. The band has developed its own unique persona. It has never impersonated the characters and personalities of Led Zeppelin but chooses instead to just play the music and be themselves. The Zep Boys are now regarded as an institution and have become part of Australia’s music history. |
ZEP BOYS
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Sun 10 Oct
Guests: Six Hours
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The Zep Boys are a remarkable story from their inception right up to the current day. Playing songs from immortal band Led Zeppelin, they’ve been around for over 20 years. Their very first gig was a sell out and continuing success has followed the Zep Boys as they’ve perfected their craft facing some audiences of over 50,000 people. Their story is simple. Play the music right and keep them coming back for more, no gimmicks no spin just pure entertainment and it continues to this day. The band has developed its own unique persona. It has never impersonated the characters and personalities of Led Zeppelin but chooses instead to just play the music and be themselves. The Zep Boys are now regarded as an institution and have become part of Australia’s music history. |
YACHT CLUB DJs ‘Demons Of Gymnastics’ Tour
2nd SHOW BY POPULAR DEMAND
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Thu 14 Oct
Guests: TBA
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 Having taken Australia by storm with their sold-out national tours and a string of festival appearances including Meredith Music Festival, Groovin The Moo and Splendour In The Grass, Ballarat bad boys the Yacht Club DJs unleash their Demons of Gymnastics Tour. Having already been announced on Fat as Butter, Falls Festival, Southbound and Sunset Sounds and showcase shows in New York and LA, Yacht Club DJs will sail into the capital cities to play a series of intimate shows before heading into the studio to record their debut release. |
STEALING O’NEAL
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Fri 15 Oct
Guests: TBA
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 After establishing themselves as one of the country’s leading pop/punk bands, Stealing O’Neal have now finally made it to the all important stage of releasing their long-awaited debut album ‘Don’t Sleep’. With a notoriously tight live show and charming personalities they have thrilled crowds into a frenzy, alongside acts such as The Used, The Ataris and The Getaway Plan. While hitting the road for their endless tour schedule, the band have also stopped in on a few widely respected Australian festivals such as Soundwave, Come Together and Pushover. With the release of a new album fast emerging, the lads have now announced that they will be hitting the road for the ‘Don’t Sleep Tour’, a whirlwind tour that promises to be their biggest yet! |
STEALING O’NEAL - Under 18s Only Matinee Show
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Sat 16 Oct
Guests: TBA
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After establishing themselves as one of the country’s leading pop/punk bands, Stealing O’Neal have now finally made it to the all important stage of releasing their long-awaited debut album ‘Don’t Sleep’. With a notoriously tight live show and charming personalities they have thrilled crowds into a frenzy, alongside acts such as The Used, The Ataris and The Getaway Plan. While hitting the road for their endless tour schedule, the band have also stopped in on a few widely respected Australian festivals such as Soundwave, Come Together and Pushover. With the release of a new album fast emerging, the lads have now announced that they will be hitting the road for the ‘Don’t Sleep Tour’, a whirlwind tour that promises to be their biggest yet! |
YACHT CLUB DJs ‘Demons Of Gymnastics’ Tour
SOLD OUT! 2nd SHOW DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND – Thursday 14 October
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Sat 16 Oct
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $18+BF Guests: Bleeding Knees Club
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Having taken Australia by storm with their sold-out national tours and a string of festival appearances including Meredith Music Festival, Groovin The Moo and Splendour In The Grass, Ballarat bad boys the Yacht Club DJs unleash their Demons of Gymnastics Tour. Having already been announced on Fat as Butter, Falls Festival, Southbound and Sunset Sounds and showcase shows in New York and LA, Yacht Club DJs will sail into the capital cities to play a series of intimate shows before heading into the studio to record their debut release. |
‘Louis Rowe Appeal Benefit’ feat. NICK BARKER, CHARLES JENKINS, KIM SALMON, BRIAN HOOPER, DAVE GRANEY and ASHLEY NAYLOR
MATINEE SHOW
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Sun 17 Oct
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 With over 100 albums between them, a swag of Aria’s, some classic hottest 100 hits, a heap of Top 40 chart toppers and more Big Day Out appearances than lost plectrums, this regal line-up features the crème de la crème of Australia’s record industry. Charles Jenkins, Nick Barker, Dave Graney, Kim Salmon, Ashley Naylor and Brian Hooper are banding together on this special Sunday afternoon to support fellow musician Louis Rowe in his fight against paralysis. |
AMY MEREDITH ‘Restless Tour’
SELLING FAST!
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Fri 22 Oct
Guests: TBA
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 Amy Meredith are excited to announce their Restless Tour, following the huge chart success of their smash hit single ‘Lying’ and debut album ‘Restless’. The band released their debut album ‘Restless’ last week, and will soon be supporting Grinspoon around the country, before heading out on their own tour. Off the back of the two smash hit singles, ‘Lying’ and ‘Pornstar’, the band have toured non-stop supporting the likes of Cobra Starship, Stereophonics and Good Charlotte. The journey to album release has been a long one for the Sydney 5 piece; having spent the last 3 years gearing up for this moment and they are going to enjoy every second of it! |
THE MELODICS (EP launch)
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Sat 23 Oct
Guests: Jess Harlen + Strange Talk + Alba Varden + DJ Dfro
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 After their much celebrated debut album, '4D' in 2009, The Melodics are back with a new release ‘Paint Me Gold’ due out September. Bringing together a creative, energetic and original mix up of electro-rock and Indie Hip-Hop, the new offering sees The Melodics team up with renowned producers; Jan Skubiszewski (Jackson Jackson, Phrase), Russell Fawcus (The Temper Trap, The Kooks) and Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect). Now it’s time for a big fat launch to match their sold out album release last year. This being somewhat of a challenge considering the last launch included Taikos drummers, horn section, guest rappers, 3D visuals and a whole bunch of other ridiculous shite. Don’t miss out this time! |
RYAN MEEKING (single launch)
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Thu 28 Oct
Guests: The Verses + Eliza Hull + James Sidebottom + Tom Kline
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 Loaded with charisma, Melbourne based songsmith Ryan Meeking is a captivating story teller. His journeying songs have a powerful dynamic that often reveal shades of Jeff Buckley. These alluring tales come to life on stage with his band - a potent combination that will silence any noisy room. Fresh from Atlanta where they recorded the album with acclaimed producer Nick DiDia (Powderfinger, Rage Against The Machine), the single ‘We’re Still Saying Nothing’ is out through Warner Music Oct 8. The single is from their forthcoming album ‘Telescope’ out in 2011. |
HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY (album launch)
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Fri 29 Oct
Guests: Big Scary + Ball Park Music (QLD)
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 Hungry Kids of Hungary are proud to announce the release of their much-anticipated debut album ‘Escapades’ along with a national tour to celebrate. Since winning the Triple j Unearthed competition 18 months ago, HKOH have toured with local artists such as Philadelphia Grand Jury, Washington, Bertie Blackman and Little Birdy as well as festival appearances at Falls, South Bound, Sunset Sounds, Woodford, One Movement and Valley Fiesta, to name a few. Early 2010 was spent abroad with a jaunt to the States, as well as the UK where they delivered a stunning pair of sets at The Great Escape festival in Brighton. And now following the recent bout of sell-out shows on the Shady Haze of Winter tour, HKOH return to the road for their biggest headline tour yet! |
LIOR (album launch)
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Sat 30 Oct
Guests: Gossling (solo)
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 October 2010 will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Australian troubadour Lior with the release of his third studio album – ‘Tumbling into the Dawn’, on 1st October through Inertia. The album was written and recorded in numerous locations between his home town of Sydney and his current home address of Melbourne, and cemented his long time collaboration with producer Francois Tetaz. To celebrate the release, Lior will head out on a lengthy national tour this October! |
MOUSE ON MARS (Germany)
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Sun 31 Oct
Guests: Qua + Clue to Kalo
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 Mouse on Mars are either completely unknown or praised to the skies, either reviled or revered. So it goes with pioneers, and Mouse on Mars are indeed nothing short of pioneers of electronic music. As such, they were the first to spread the word abroad about Germany’s booming electronic scene. And Mouse on Mars chalked up successes in England, Japan and the US. There, as in Germany, they surprised us by refusing to conform to the prevailing cliché of nerdy electro-tinkerers. Mouse on Mars did its part to blur the dividing lines between rock and dancefloor, between song and track: all of a sudden, “anything goes” was the watchword of a new generation of music. |
‘SKA NATION’ feat. COMMISSIONER GORDON, CHRIS MURRAY (Canada), THE RESIGNATORS, LOTEK & THE REBEL HIFI (UK) and CHRIS DUKE & THE ROYALS
* Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday Eve *
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Mon 1 Nov
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 Ska music is made for dancing! In 2010 the Ska Nation festival continues the celebration of Jamacian influenced music into the 21st century with a 3 day festival finishing at the Corner Hotel with a massive lineup that includes COMMISSIONER GORDON, CHRIS MURRAY (Canada), THE RESIGNATORS, LOTEK & THE REBEL HIFI (UK) and CHRIS DUKE & THE ROYALS. Festival Pass Available for SKA NATION TWENTY 10 – Opening night @ The Evelyn Hotel Saturday 30th October from 8pm, Skabour Cruise Afterparty @ Cherry Bar Sunday 31st October from 8pm and Ska Nation @ the Corner Hotel Monday 1st November from 8pm. Click here for tickets. |
PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY
On Sale Friday 10 September
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Sat 6 Nov
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $17+BF Guests: Howl + Bearhug
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 Philadelphia Grand Jury return from 6 months in the UK/US for the ‘Save Our Town’ tour. The band who recently slipped back into the country to perform at Splendour In the Grass are back with the killer new single ‘Save Our Town’. They bring with them young punk upstarts Howl, as well as uber-pleasant indie kids Bearhug, who have just come off supports with Broken Social Scene. |
TED POLEY (USA)
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Wed 10 Nov
Guests: White Widdow + special guests
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 For the first time in Australia, Vagabond Entertainment in conjunction with ‘May The Rock Be With You’ presents Ted Poley. As the voice of Danger Danger and with a musical career spanning three decades, Ted Poley is regarded as one of the premier hard rock performers in the world. Now is your chance to hear Ted Poley, the voice of Danger Danger, at the Corner Hotel! He will be joined by Australian melodic rock sensations, White Widdow, who recently signed with the European label AOR Heaven for the release of their debut album due later in 2010. |
THE AUDREYS ‘Sometimes the Stars Tour’
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Fri 12 Nov
Guests: Nicholas Roy
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 ‘Sometimes the Stars’ the new album by The Audreys will be released on Friday October 8th on digital, CD and Vinyl formats. The album formed out of a long hiatus involving a backpacking trip to India, a card playing, tequila soaked LA trip and a focus back on the core of the band- Taasha Coates and Tristan Goodall. To celebrate, The Audreys will be taking their ‘Sometimes The Stars Tour’ across all Australian states. |
INGRID MICHAELSON (USA)
On sale Thursday 16 September
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Sat 13 Nov
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $39+BF Guests: TBA
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More details soon. |
SHIHAD
SELLING FAST!
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Fri 19 Nov
Guests: Trial Kennedy + Black Devil Yard Boss
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 They’re back! Hot on the heels of the sold out run of ‘Killjoy’ and ‘General Electric’ album shows comes news of Shihad’s national tour in support of ‘Ignite’ – their new album slated for a September 24th release through iconic rock label Roadrunner Records. Those in the know describe ‘Ignite’ as harkening back to many of the original raw elements of Shihad – the rumbling and slow spiralling heavy groove unfolding under the thick crackle of a duelling Telecaster and SG all underpinning Jon Toogood’s engaging vocal. Joining Shihad on the ‘Ignite’ tour to round out a smokin’ bill are Trial Kennedy and Black Devil Yard Boss (BDYB). |
JEFF MARTIN (Tea Party – Canada) with TEREPAI RICHMOND (DIG)
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Sat 20 Nov
Guests: TBA
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 Jeff Martin (The Voice of the Tea Party) and Terepai Richmond (DIG - Directions In Groove) are venturing out of the box to invoke the audiences through some new compositions with their unique styles that embrace a wide variety of influences from experimental, rock, jazz, and world music sources. Without a doubt, Martin and Richard stand as two of the great evocative musicians, and these compositions will be revealed in spectacular glory by this great collaboration for the first time. |
HOT WATER MUSIC (USA) with BOUNCING SOULS (USA)
SOLD OUT!
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Sat 4 Dec
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $43+BF Guests: Dave Hause + A Death In The Family
<Myspace> |
 Whispers of this tour started in April when Chuck Ragan brought The Revival Tour here and couldn't contain the news. Well it's true - the occasionally regrouped Hot Water Music will be touring Australia this December with the now 20 year strong, legendary Garden State punkers The Bouncing Souls! |
BOUNCING SOULS (USA) with HOT WATER MUSIC (USA)
Extra show due to popular demand!- SELLING FAST!
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Sun 5 Dec
Guests: Dave Hause + A Death In The Family
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Whispers of this tour started in April when Chuck Ragan brought The Revival Tour here and couldn't contain the news. Well it's true - the occasionally regrouped Hot Water Music will be touring Australia this December with the now 20 year strong, legendary Garden State punkers The Bouncing Souls! |
GIRLS (USA)
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Fri 10 Dec
Guests: TBA
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 Civil Society is proud to announce the debut tour of San Francisco’s hazy garage‐pop slackers Girls. One of the hottest buzz bands of 2009, Girls burnt their place in the blogosphere with their care‐free brand of garage pop, melding the sunny Californian melodies of Brian Wilson, the angular guitar‐pop of Elvis Costello, and the grungey spirit of their D.I.Y contemporaries (Vivian Girls, Japandroids, Wavves). In 2009, Girls presented their highly‐anticipated debut, ‘Album’ (out now on Pod/Inertia). |
PETER COMBE with ‘Crunchy Munchy VERY Sticky Xmas Band’ – FAMILY MATINEE SHOW – Kids Welcome
On sale Monday 13 September
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Sat 11 Dec
Corner Hotel
Doors: 1.30pm $15+BF |
Peter Combe performs two classic Christmas CDS including the songs ‘Happy Christmas to You’, ‘Baby Lying in a Manger’, ‘Star Shines Bright’, ‘Hang Up Your Stocking’, ‘Fear Not for I’, ‘Wake Up It's Christmas’, ‘Kangaroo Hop’ plus of course a 'sprinkling' of the old favourites like ‘Wash Your Face...’ ‘Juicy Juicy...’ ‘Spag Bol...’ ‘Newspaper...’ Chopsticks’. |
PETER COMBE with ‘Crunchy Munchy VERY Sticky Xmas Band’
On sale Monday 13 September
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Sat 11 Dec
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $22+BF <Website> |
Peter Combe performs two classic Christmas CDS including the songs ‘Happy Christmas to You’, ‘Baby Lying in a Manger’, ‘Star Shines Bright’, ‘Hang Up Your Stocking’, ‘Fear Not for I’, ‘Wake Up It's Christmas’, ‘Kangaroo Hop’ plus of course a 'sprinkling' of the old favourites like ‘Wash Your Face...’ ‘Juicy Juicy...’ ‘Spag Bol...’ ‘Newspaper...’ Chopsticks’. |
BUILT TO SPILL (USA)
On sale Friday 24 September
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Sat 1 Jan
Corner Hotel
Doors: 8.30pm $48+BF Guests: TBA
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Having made their Australian debut on 2008’s Falls & Southbound Festivals, Built To Spill return this summer for another round of festival activity, this time as special guests of both the Peats Ridge and Pyramid Rock Festivals. Over time, Built to Spill have developed an especially dedicated following - among them Matt Groening, who curated the May 2010 edition of the UK based All Tomorrow’s Parties festival. Groening invited Built To Spill to play alongside heavyweights: the reformed Iggy & The Stooges, Spiritualized, She & Him, Joanna Newsom, Deerhunter & others. |