Sydney Opera House by arrangement with Gaynor Crawford presents
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Mexican guitar heroes Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Sydney with their virtuosic mix of speed-metal heroics, Flamencan instrumentals and for the first time, in collaboration with prodigal Latin jazz pianist Alex Wilson. Hailed by critics as ‘one of those acts you have to see to believe’, Rodrigo y Gabriela promise an evening of jaw-dropping musical mastery and mind-boggling genre bending, veering between pin-drop intimacy and rhythmic ecstasy. Theirs is a soundscape that traverses not only the organic musical roots of their Latin heritage but pays joyous homage to their own musical heroes, the likes of Led Zeppelin and Metallica to Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix.
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Monthly Archives: October 2012
FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 – Tickets On Sale!
Future Entertainment announced that FMF 2013 tickets will be on-sale from noon in your local market today – Thursday 18th October 2012. After an overwhelming response to both our pre-sale and the announcement of our almighty 2013 line-up (that quite literally left our website cactus) FMF tickets will be officially on the market from midday!
This year, we’ll be offering plenty of ticketing options so, for all of our amigos planning to attend the Future Music Festival, listen up! This is for you…
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Take Us To Vegas release new single and film clip ‘Apparently It’s Frowned Upon’
If there was a class for new bands looking to build huge amounts of buzz in as short a time as possible Take Us To Vegas (TUTV) would make perfect teachers. They have picked up over 17,000 new followers on Twitter in the last few months and have doubled their amount of likes on Facebook. Today they have released their new single and film clip “Apparently It’s Frowned Upon” and just upon one listen you can tell that this band is about to take over the airwaves. (Check out the video below)
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King Kong – Live On Stage – Melbourne 2013
Five years in the making, KING KONG will feature a cast of more than 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, and a team of puppeteers who will bring to life one of the most technologically advanced puppets in the world – a one-tonne, six-metre tall silverback gorilla.
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Hailey Calvert – ‘Geography’ CD Launch @ The Zoo, Brisbane – 14 November 2012
Hailey Calvert – ‘Geography’ CD Launch @ The Zoo, Brisbane – 14 November 2012
Owning a sound described as vibrant and honest Folk/Blues, this Australian has been giving charismatic performances at home and around the world, and people have been taking notice.
Growing up in a small mining town could have been musically limiting, but lucky for Hailey; her dad was a fan of artists like Eric Clapton, Archie Roach and The Police. With time spent passively listening to such legends, a kid’s interest in singing could be sparked.
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Photo Gallery – Clave Contra Clave 2012 – Melbourne Heat
Photographer: Jose Eduardo Cruz
Photographer: Jose Eduardo Cruz
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Live Review: Cannibal Corpse, Psycroptic, Disentomb, Entrails Eradicated @ Metro Theatre, Sydney – 6 October 2012
Words and Pics: www.hoskingindustries.com.au
Australian death metal fans generally aren’t quite as lucky when it comes to high-profile gigs like their brethren who enjoy less-heavy strains of metal. You could probably blame the state of the music industry for the lack of international death artists all the way over here to our little patch of dirt in the middle of nowhere.
Therefore it’s a testament to the talent, determination and endless road miles put in by death metal legends Cannibal Corpse that Aussie fans have had the luxury of seeing the band live on our shores no less than three times in the last 10 years. However, despite the surprising regularity with which we have been able to enjoy Cannibal Corpse’s punishing live show, tonight’s gig at Sydney’s iconic Metro Theatre is no less special for it. The fact that the band is being supported by three Australian death metal acts tonight just adds to the impact.
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Live Review – Clave Contra Clave 2012 – The Melbourne Pavilion, 13 October 2012
Written by Jose Eduardo Cruz
Last week in Brisbane the sleeping giant was awakened and it began to walk and feel its surroundings. This week in Melbourne that giant danced all night and drew a line across the sand to identify the level which must be reached in order to earn the title of Clave Contra Clave 2012 winners.
Competing on the night were Bahia, Quarter St. Orquesta, Perle Conche, Das Chos, Peligro and San Lazaro. A healthy crowd witnessed all bands put on an exceptional event. This week the panel of judges was once again filled with Australian music royalty. Cesar Rodriguez (guitarist from Blue King Brown) also lent his support to the national competition by forming part of an expert judging panel.
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Tour News – Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses Australian Tour – Oct/Nov 2012
Tex Perkins has shown us many faces over the journey.
Front man for the evocative soundscapes of The Cruel Sea and the hard edged pub rock of The Beasts of Bourbon, collaborator on the Tex, Don and Charlie outings, and compadre to Tim Rogers on the TnT project. More recently seen leading the Tennessee Four in a night of memorable music in his turn in the Johnny Cash musical The Man In Black, Tex is now back once again to the mysterious moody groove of Dark Horses, returning this October / November with a new LP, Everyone’s Alone and a select run of tour dates in support.
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Joe Robinson – 2012 Australian Tour Dates
Hailing from the tiny town of Temagog, on the Mid North Coast of NSW, guitar genius Joe Robinson has been wowing crowds with his playing ability since he was 13 – drawing praise and admiration from his industry heroes for his prodigious skills.
Still at the tender age of 21, yet now based in Nashville, Joe has a list of credentials that would make most musicians three times his senior envious. Playing stages at prestigious gatherings like Bonnaroo Music Festival; being named Best New Talent in Guitar Player Magazine’s Readers Poll and making the Top 50 Best Guitarists list in Australian Guitar to name a few.
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P!NK – More Shows Added To ‘The Truth About Love Tour’ 2013
Renowned around the world as one of the most dynamic live performers of her generation – and by far the most successful female touring and recording artist ever in the Australian market – P!NK’s 2009 Funhouse Tour was one of the biggest Australian tours ever.
Starting off as a 20 show run, overwhelming demand meant that the tour extended into a three-month stay, with P!nk eventually playing a phenomenal 58 sold out shows to more than 670,000 fans around the country. Funhouse broke Australian box office attendance records, reaching a staggering 17 sold out shows and 220,000 ticket sales at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, 12 stunning Sydney shows and 11 at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre.
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V8 Supercar: Tim Blanchard substitutes for Todd Kelly
Jack Daniel’s Racing announced today that Tim Blanchard would substitute for the injured Todd Kelly at the next three rounds of the 2012 V8 Supercar Championship, starting with the Armor All Gold Coast 600 on October 21st.
Kelly hurt his shoulder at a training camp prior to the Dick Smith Sandown 500 and after driving at Sandown he visited Dr Carl Le, the V8 Supercars medical officer.
He was then assessed by Dr. Shane Barwood, a leading shoulder specialist and surgeon, who recommended surgery, following the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1,000.
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Pyramid Rock Festival 2012/13 Announce Final Line-Up!
The explosion of party that is PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL just got a whole lot juicer with the additions of some huge names to lead revellers into the New Year. Prepare thyself, young disciple: the Pyramid shall rock you. Join us on the stupidly majestic Phillip Island cliffs, where sweet tunes echo over crashing waves and 2013 is heralded in under the stunning, clear and bright night sky.
From Melbourne, Phillip Island is only 17 hours walk, or alternatively, a casual two-hour drive. A more intrepid explorer might drive 10 hours from Adelaide or perhaps even 11 or so from Sydney. Why do people come from all the lands to this fine island, you ask? Thatʼd be for its mystical pyramid-shaped rock formation (magical sea castle to some) and the fresh seaside views – plus itʼs spacious, green, breezy and sunny. The perfect spot for a camping festival. Youʼll love it.
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Bluesfest 2nd Announcement: It’s all about the Blues & Roots!
It’s a fine blend of very talented up & coming, as well as acclaimed artists and bona fide Legends.
Peter Noble, Festival Director says:
“It’s what thousands of Bluesfest fans wait for every year and we have now gathered into one: A real Blues & Roots artist announcement and what a great one it is.
It’s very classy and I love it.
It is also fantastic to see the female artists taking a stand in this announcement with Joan Armatrading, Wanda Jackson, Mavis Staples, Bettye Lavette, Ruthie Foster, Shawn Colvin – and the incredible all female Gospel Group ‘Sweet Honey in The Rock’ included.
There is no greater star in Reggae Music today than World Music Superstar Jimmy Cliff – his voice is legendary – his career is at a high point with his incredible new album ‘Rebirth’.
We are so proud to present him at Bluesfest for the first time.
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