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PAUL DEMPSEY (SOMETHING FOR KATE)
& Andrew McCubbin
Fri 4/7
TICKETS SELLING FAST
After spending the past three months writing and demoing new songs for his
first solo album (to be recorded later this year), Something For Kate front
man Paul Dempsey emerges from the studio with a swag of new material to play and the enviable depth of Something For Kate¹s catalogue to draw from. This show is not to be missed. Paul¹s previous solo shows have sold out in record time, soget in early for a rare chance to see Paul in such unusually intimate surroundings as tickets will sell out quickly.
Tickets $20 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.somethingforkate.com
www.myspace.com/pauldempseysolo
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WARM UP FOR WINTER # 2
Featuring DOOM & HOODRAT (Bang Gang DJ's)
& Yacht Club DJ's
Sat 5/7
TICKETS SELLING FAST
Cavaliers of club, barons of Baltimore, tramps of techno and hobos of house, Jaime Doom and Gus Da Hoodrat are two parts of Sydney party troupe The Bang Gang Deejays, and two of the finest party rocking DJ’s this or any other dimension has ever seen. Pioneers of the sound that’s come to be known as "dimensioneer dance", Hoodrat and Doom are trailblazing DJ’s completely unafraid of taking a trip into the murky waters of the sonic exploration, with complete disregard for acceptable club convention and what is commonly recognised as “good cricket”. Taking influence from current erectro-house, baile punk, minimal hechno, 90’s French horse, 80’s new wave and 70’s disco, these disc jockeys (without horses) not only pioneer new dimensions (with, or without horses), they also help the deaf 'n' disabled, the young 'n' restless, the mellow 'n' yellow and the aged 'n' agitated to discombobulate
into parallel universes.
Tickets:$15 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.banggang.com.au
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POP FICTION
Wed 9/7
Pop Fiction is Back! At the new time of 9.00pm, every Wednesdaythe new and inproved pop culture trivia will give you a chance win CD's & Concert Tickets.Free pizza and jugs before from 7pm.
FREE ENTRY
www.myspace.com/karovapopfiction
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THE RED SUN BAND
& The Greasers + Sianna (Love Outside Andromeda)
Thur 10/7
After a conspicuous absence from the touring scene that once defined them, theredsunband are back. Having disappeared to record the follow-up to their debut album, theredsunband are soon to return to the haunts they occupied for two solid years on the extensive travels that supported that release. Since the release of their very first singles "Pavement", "Sleep Forever" & "Devil Song", theredsunband has consistently traded on bringing their songs to an audience in the live domain. Such is their commitment, that by the end of their last national tour, they were practically living out of a 1976 Bedford Van. Now, with "Like An Arrow" & "The Eagle" gracing the airwaves, theredsunband are back to do what they love best, celebrating their re-emergence with their first headline tour in over two years.
FREE ENTRY
www.theredsunband.com
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PAPERHOUSE
(Album Launch)
& Special Guests Neon Love
Fri 11/7
Tickets:$8 or $20 with CD
www.myspace.com/paperhousetheband
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SNOWMAN
& Baseball
Sat 12/7
Some bands lead, and some bands follow.Snowman are one of the special acts who just go their own way for better or for worse and hope they spark people's interest. The new album “The Horse, The Rat and The Swan” is an ambitious maelstrom of tribal beats, scything guitars and lush keys held together in an uneasy marriage purely by ambitious vision. Snowman take “The Horse, The Rat and The Swan” on the road in Australia throughout July, and are thrilled to take fellow sonic terrorists Baseball with them as special guests. It will be Australia’s only chance to see Snowman as they relocate to the UK indefinitely in August
Tickets:$12
www.thesnowmanempire.com
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NICKY BOMBA
& Vorn Doolette
Thur 17/7
Tickets:$12
www.myspace.com/nickybombasolo
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THE SKYBOMBERS
& Calling All Cars
Fri 18/7
Skybombers released their debut single “Always Complaining” and it was immediately added to JJJ radio in May. The song debuted #1 on the AIR singles chart and #23 on the ARIA physical sales chart. More airplay has followed on the NOVA network as well as an ATB add on MMM Melbourne. A US Tour with legendary LA punk rockers X and shows with the Foo Fighters in May were thrown in for good measure. Their debut album was released in early June to rave reviews. “Take Me To Town” (recorded in LA with producer Rick Parker – BRMC, Dandy Warhols, Von Bondies) perfectly captures what the Skybombers are all about – being young and having a good time in the city! It’s twelve songs of high energy, carefree rock and roll that borrows as much from the sixties garage bands as it does point to the future. It’s fast, it’s fun, it’s feverish – it’s the way rock’n’roll is supposed to be. Skybombers hit the road in Australia in July with special guests Calling All Cars before theyreturn to the US and Japan in August/September.
Tickets:$7
www.myspace.com/skybombers
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KAROVA LOUNGE 4th BIRTHDAY WEEKENDER
Thursday 24th July
DUKES OF WINDSOR
& Special Guests
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets:$10 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.dukesofwindsor.com.au
Friday 25th July
Perfect Reason
& Talent Squad + Guest DJ's
Tickets:$8
Saturday 26th July
I Am Spartacus & Neon Love
+ Yacht Club DJ's
More Details Soon....
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TRIAL KENNEDY
& Special Guests
Fri 1/8
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets:$10 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.trialkennedy.com
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HORSELL COMMON
& Special Guests
Fri 8/8
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets:$12 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.myspace.com/horsellcommon
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LITTLE RED
& The Holidays + Andy Bull
Thur 14/8
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
With the imminent release of their debut album, Melbourne outfit Little Red has just announced their first headlining national tour. August and September sees the harmonically gifted quintet take their feel good sounds from coast to coast touting tunes from their debut long player Listen To Little Red which is out on the 28th of June.Since they first appeared on the live circuit a year or so ago, Little Red have played at nearly every music festival in the country, and with just about every band you'd care to mention, but most of us were waiting patiently for the day when we could listen to Little Red in the comfort of our own conversation pits. Recorded with producer/engineer Steven Schram and released on the band's own Hooch Hound Records, Listen To Little Red polishes up the band's live favourites and adds some fine new sounds to the catalogue.
Tickets:$12 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.myspace.com/LittleRedmusic
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MUPH & PLUTONIC
& Raph Boogie + Bonez
Thur 21/8
‘...And Then Tomorrow Came’ is the career defining, highly anticipated 3rd full-length album from acclaimed Melbourne duo Muph & Plutonic, released on OBESE Records July 19, 2008. To celebrate the release, Muph & Plutonic announce their national tour through August, September & October. In the last 18 months Muph & Plutonic have extensively toured taking in some of Australia’s premier music festivals including Big Day Out, Falls Festival, Golden Plains, Kiss My Grass, Pyramid Rock and Triple J’s ‘AWOL’ Karratha, WA gig, alongside Powderfinger and The Grates. The Obese Block Party in May 2008 was the introduction of the new Muph & Plutonic DJ, the one and only DJ Bonez – Muph & Plutonic’s set was a definite highlight on the tour – leaving audiences hollering for more! ...And Then Tomorrow Came is a rock solid album that showcases Muph & Plutonic’s versatility and prowess. Each track is handled with finesse that will carry over to live performances on their 30 date national tour throughout August, September and October. Joining Muph & Plutonic with DJ Bonez on the Triple J presented tour will be special guests The Grouch and Eligh (US) and Raph Boogie
Tickets:$15
Available from http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.muphandplutonic.com
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ROCKET SCIENCE
& Special Guests
Sat 23/8
Rocket Science return with a brand new album “Different Like You”. Over three albums the band has created some of the most exciting sounds in Australian music with a live show that lesser bands would die for and a swag of killer tunes that have made a firm indent on the public psyche. After the release of the third album “Eternal Holiday”, the band had to battle a number of setbacks including Roman’s coma and Paul’s broken leg, but the members of Rocket Science (rounded out by the relatively injury free Kit and Dave) pulled together and without even a record label to call home, self produced an amazing riposte to those who thought the band may be finished!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets:$12 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.rocketsciencerock.com
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MAGIC DIRT
Sat 30/8
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Australian rock royalty Magic Dirt, are about to release their latest labour of love, a brand new album ‘Girl’ produced by Lindsay Gravina at Birdland Studios and packed full of the sonic punch that the band is famous for. Many of the songs on the new album have been road tested at their live shows over the last 12 months and are a mix between instant ‘hits’ and blistering wall of sound barrages.
Tickets:$16 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.magicdirt.net
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BIRDS OF TOKYO
Wed 24/9
TICKETS ON SALE SOON
To celebrate the release of their breathtaking new album, Universes, Birds Of Tokyo have announced a huge 24-show national tour. After selling out every show of their ‘Silhouettic’ single tour in May, The Universes Tour presents an opportunity to those who missed out and to those who couldn’t get enough. Birds Of Tokyo are renowned for their heartfelt, interactive and amazingly energetic live shows, with eager punters lining up hours before doors open to ensure they score a front-row position. Lead man Ian Kenny (named by Beat Magazine as “Australia’s premier vocalist”) centers the act tightly with his intense and passionate performances. The Universes Tour will be no different. Less than 18-months after their stunning full-length debut, Day One, Birds Of Toyko are ready to present their breathtaking sophomore album, already spawning the sure to be timeless tracks Silhouettic and (new single) Broken Bones, Universes was independently recorded and produced in Australia by the band and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, The Cure, Pearl Jam) in North Hollywood. The album has an incredibly unique depth about it. It is set for an independent release on July 5 with distribution through MGM.
Tickets:$20 + b/f
Available from New Generation, Karova Lounge
& http://karovalounge.oztix.com.au
www.birdsoftokyo.com
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