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.
Ciggie Witch
Where? The Union Hotel Newtown 576 King St, Newtown, Sydney
When? 8pm, Friday June 10
Why? Local faves Ciggie Witch will be launching their new album Classic Connection this coming weekend with special guests Black Springs, Zone Out and Greenwave Beth. If you haven;t had to opportunity to catch the endearing guitar pop crew in action we reckon you better may your way to The Union this weekend!
Tickets & Info: FREE, Facebook event
Venus Court + Head Clouds
Where? The Old Bar, 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Monday June 13
Why? Gold Coast-bred, Melbourne-based folk/pop duo Venus Court and indie rock outfit Head Clouds have announced they will embark on a joint tour this June to show homeland crowds what they’ve been up to this year. The two bands have released killer EPs and now it’s time for the guys to unleash them onto you, the Monday at The Old Bar! Pop in an celebrate the Queen’s bithday (any excuse for live music yeah?)
Tickets & Info: $5, Facebook event
Romeo Moon
Where? Yah Yah’s 99 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Friday June 10
Why? Experimental psych rock crew Romeo Moon are a Tone Deaf favourite. Last year the Melbourne band Romeo Moon have created one of the most stunningly understated local records we’d heard all year. Mixing dream psych with a krautrock rhythm, while keeping their focus on a ‘live’ ethos you need to see these quiets overachievers in action. You won’t regret it.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Lanark
Where? Amplifier Bar, 383 Murray St, Perth
When? 8pm, Friday June 10
Why?After a couple years in hibernation, Perth dreampop outfit Lanark – now a refined quartet after the departure of their keyboardist – returned with their luscious new single, Anywhere But Here, late last month. They’re launching it with a selection of like-minded, like-sounded matesthis Friday – the astro-loungey Shy Panther, chipper shoegazers Ah Trees and the dreamy, harmonious Childsaint.
Tickets & Info: $12, Facebook event
Rolling Blackouts C.F
Where? Rocket Rooftop, 142 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 9pm, Friday June 10
Why? Our Adelaide mates are kicking off the long weekend in style. This Friday sees Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Horace Bones and DRUID FLUIDS team up for a killer party at Rocket Rooftop which will feature triple j’s very own Tom Tilly on decks, it’s only 10 clams and it’s going to be a cracker.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Bootleg Rascal
Where? Woolly Mammoth 633 Ann Street, Brisbane
When? 8pm, Friday June 10
Why? To celebrate the release of their debut record Asleep in the machine and a gigantic debut tour of the U.S.A. with label mates Sticky Fingers, Bootleg rascal are back in OZ and coming back to Brisbane for one night only, the Friday – get there. No excuses.
Tickets & Info: $15+b/f, Facebook event
Cicadastone
Where? Cherry Bar 103 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Saturday June 11
Why? Local rockers Cicadastone are kicking the long weekend off in style with a blistering show at Cherry this Saturday alongside special guests. It’ll only cost $13! Pretty fair price to pay to experience your face being melted off if you ask us.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook event
