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.
Jeffers Limit
Where? The Workers Club, 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Mebourne
When? 8pm, Thursday 31st March
Why? After a solid year of writing, recording, and fine-tuning their sound, Jeffers Limit are set to release their debut EP. Joining them on the night will be old mates Truly Holy, FigureHead and Romeo Moon (solo). This is set to be an intimate evening of nothing but great local music, so pop in.
Tickets & Info: $8, Facebook
Marcus Whale
Where? FBi Radio, 44-54 Botany Rd, Alexandria, Sydney
When? 9pm, Thursday 31st March
Why? It’s fair to say that Marcus Whale is quickly becoming one of this couture’s most prolific (and fascinating) musical talents. Between performing with Collarbones, as Scissorlock, and in Black Vanilla he’s now due to release Inland Sea, his debut album under his own name, in June 2016, performing at FBi studios as part of the always incredible Ears Have Ears program, this is a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to catch an Marcus in action. Don’t miss it.
Tickets & Info: FREE, www.fbiradio.com
Mangelwurzel
Where? Babushka, 742 Newcastle Street, Leederville WA
When? 8pm, Friday 1st April
Why? Melbourne party starters Mangelwurzel are popping west to throw a special party tour to introduce their long awaited, debut album Gary to the ears and hearts of the nation. They’ll also be bringing Melbourne, Perth and Freo mates Kirkis, Doctopus, Spaceman along for the ride – it’s gonna’ be a wild one.
Tickets & Info: $15+bf, Facebook
Zii
Where? The Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Mebourne
When? 8pm, Friday 1st April
Why? Last year saw the official introduction of exciting new hip hop talent Zii to the music world. Following on from the incredibly positive release of his singles ‘Belief’ and ‘This is Afrika’ he’s now back and ready to tear apart the Evelyn stage to celebrate his EP Through These Eyes. He’s quickly becoming one to watch so don’t miss the action this Friday.
Tickets & Info: $13+b/f, www.evelynhotel.com.au
As A Rival
Where? Cherry Bar, 103 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Saturday 2nd April
Why? To help celebrate the release of the band’s debut album By Design, local rockers As A Rival have been slogging it out on the road playing a run of shows along the east coast of Oz, including city and regional venues since earlier this year. It’s now time for the crew to come back home for one last drink before hopping back on the road for more dates later in April.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook
Green Buzzard
Where? The Foundry Brisbane, 228 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
When? 8pm, Saturday 2nd April
Why? Sydney quintet Green Buzzard are fast becoming loved by their ever growing coterie of devotees for cutting every last natural deposit of melody, fuzz and intelligence out of rock n roll. They’ve just dropped a new single and to celebrate they’re popping by The Foundry this Satdee’ night. If you’re in Brissy get on it.
Tickets & Info: $14.80, Facebook
Cats Vs I Oh You & Green Buzzard
Where? Cats, Rocket Bar & Rooftop, 142 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 9pm, Friday 21st April
Why? It’s been a while but Adelaide’s party loving folk at Cats are teaming up with I OH YOU Records again and this time with one of their latest signings, Green Buzzard headlining. Currently on tour (see one listing above) the band have a new single and are geared up to blow the roof off every possible venue in the country.
Tickets & Info: $12, Facebook
