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.
Dear Plastic
Where? Shadow Electric, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne
When? 7pm, Saturday 5th March
Why? Some of our Melbourne faves Dear Plastic are gearing to launch their new single ‘Zero’, from the forthcoming EP Heaven Machine. With support from fellow local champs Lisa Salvo and Mondegreen it’s going to be an absolute corker of a night.
Tickets & Info: $10 +b/f, Facebook event
HEAVY Warehouse Party Vol. 2
Where? Ink Lane, North Melbourne
When? 7pm, Saturday 5th March
Why? The crew behind HEAVY are proud to announce the second installment of their summer warehouse series (though technically it’s autumn, but who cares). Featuring one of the best party line ups we’ve seen in 2016 so far: Harvey Sutherland, Habits, and Young Spice – this one Saturday night party that’ll be hard to beat.
Tickets & Info: First release tix $15 +b/f, Facebook event
Shining Bird
Where? The Chippendale Hotel, 87-91 Abercrombie St Chippendale, Sydney
When? 7:30pm, Saturday 5th March
Why? Fresh from winning the FBi SMAC Award for ‘Song Of The Year’ for their latest single ‘Rivermouth’ Shining Bird have been playing a run of shows through February and March – the most recent of which includes a lil visit to The Chippendale Hotel. The guys are on fire at the moment so if you haven’t caught them inaction just yet you definitely don’t want to miss this Saturday.
Tickets & Info: $12 +b/f, Facebook event
LK Mckay + World Champion
Where? Cats Rocket Bar & Rooftop, 142 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 9pm, Saturday 4th March
Why? Starting the month right L.K. McKay aka Tkay Maidza’s producer and DJ playing on stage and launching his brand new hit single ‘Tip Toe’ along with support from World Champion and Art vs Science. Wow Adelaide look at you bringing the party!
Tickets & Info: $12 +b/f, Facebook event
Moistoyster
Where? Mojos Bar Fremantle, 237 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle
When? 8pm, Saturday 5th March
Why? WA garage psych/ noise pop crew Moistoyster are about to celebrate the release of their new EP and it’s set to me a ripper of a night. featuring The Kramers, The Spunloves, and Kitchen People on sharing the bill – Freo it;s time to party!
Tickets & Info: $5, Facebook event
Purple Plush Revolver
Where? Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
When? 7:30pm, Friday 4th March
Why? One night only tribute to the musical legacy of Scott Weiland featuring songs from Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver and performed by Dellacóma Rio, Nick Casalini, Tommy Sunset, Nick Trajanovski. It’s set to be a very special night for a very spacial man.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook event
The Keepaways
Where? The Brightside, 27 Warner St, Brisbane
When? 9pm, Friday 4th March
Why? Legends the Keepaways recently released their self-titled EP. To celebrate its release, they are throwing an EP launch party with their mates from Sydney SEIMS and dope Brisbane acts Edith Thomas Furey and The Halls at one of Brisbane’s best live music venues, The Brightside. Winner!
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
