Loving live music isn’t just about attending music festivals and seeing an international artist’s massive arena show. Even the biggest of big-name headliners started in the trenches, on the sticky carpets and bandrooms of your local bars and pubs – which is exactly where you should be if you want to discover your new favourite band or venue. Here’s our picks for this week’s best local gigs from Aussie talent – from Perth to the East Coast – and all for the price of a good meal.
The Tarantinos
Where? Yah Yah’s, 99 Smith Street, Melbourne / Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
When? 8:30pm, Friday 16th Oct / 8:30pm Saturday 17th Oct
Why? To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the release of the legendary Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction, The Tarantinos have teamed up with Cherry Bar and Yah Yah’s to bring you two action-packed parties over the weekend of Friday 16th and Saturday 17th of October.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook event
Breve
Where? Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne
When? 8:00pm, Friday 16th Oct
Why? The past 12 months have seen Melbourne three-piece BREVE evolve from the more languid realms of psychedelia to embrace an upbeat and experimental approach to their songwriting. See the band bring this new approach to the stage when they launch their new 7″ at the one and only Evelyn on Friday.
Tickets & Info: $12.25, Facebook event
Tully On Tully
Where? Shadow Electric, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, Melbourne
When? 7:00pm, Friday 16th Oct
Why? Summer is finally on our doorstep and to celebrate the oncoming warmth and mirth, Tully on Tully want to share with their fans their new video for the track ‘Miles Away’, which they’ll also be celebrating with a very special performance at Melbourne’s beloved Shadow Electric.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Anna Cordell
Where? The Vanguard, 42 King St, Newtown, Sydney
When? 7:00pm, Thursday 15th Oct
Why? See the artist that we said is responsible for “Some of the most moving and enthralling folk tunes we’ve heard all year.” Arguably one of Melbourne’s brightest emerging folk artists, Anna Cordell will be launching her new EP with a packed lineup featuring The Jam Jar, Sarah Belkner, and William Crighton.
Tickets & Info: $13.80 Facebook event
Woodlock
Where? Woolly Mammoth, 633 Ann Street, Brisbane
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 17th Oct
Why? Melbourne-bred folk rock trio Woodlock recently announced the release of their brand new single, an exciting new EP, and a massive national tour, which will see them hitting up venues around the country this October. Come see the chops that have turned Melbourne’s Bourke St Mall into a makeshift concert venue.
Tickets & Info: $15, Facebook event
Outlords
Where? Mojos Bar, 237 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle
When? 8:00pm, Friday 16th Oct
Why? The irreverent Outlords want to launch their new mixtape, Cowbaes, and they need your help. What do you have to do? Why, make your way over to Mojos Bar in North Fremantle this Friday, 16th October and bring just $10 with you to enjoy some great tunes with special guests and DJs.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
The Creases
Where? Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street, Sydney
When? 7:00pm, Thursday 15th Oct
Why? In celebration of their latest single, ‘Point’, The Creases recently announced a five-date headline tour around the country. The Brisbane four-piece’s stage skills will certainly be well-honed by the time the headline dates roll around, as they follow the band’s month-long tour with The Preatures.
Tickets & Info: Facebook event
