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.
Warped and Flour
Where? Cherry Bar AC/DC Lane, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Saturday 16th April
Why? Two of Melbourne’s best local punk acts come together on the hallowed stage of Cherry Bar to do some thoroughly unholy things. Prepare your drinking arm and don’t expect to do anything productive on Sunday. This show will definitely be better than a punch in the face.
Tickets & Info: $13, Facebook
The Cactus Channel
Where? The Curtain 29 Lygon St, Carlton, Melbourne
When? 8pm, Friday 15th April
Why? 10 bucks on the door or free entry with a pint? Yes you read that correctly. No it’s not a trick. Soak up the unique soul for the soul from smooth instrumentalists The Cactus Channel before they hibernate in the studio for the winter with support from Masco Sound System and Frida.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook
Record Store Day w/ Deep Heat
Where? Blackwire Records 219 Parramatta Rd, Annandale, Sydney
When? 7pm, Saturday 16th April
Why? Post Punks Deep Heat new record is out on Poison City, and in true record store day tradition they eulogise their latest offering with an all ages gig at Blackwire Records. Headlining the celebration of Australia’s finest music purveyors with Shrapnel, Delivery Boys and Sleepy ensures a killer record store day for punks of every age demographic.
Tickets & Info: All Ages $10, Facebook
The Lulu Raes and Polish Club
Where? Cats 142 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 9pm, Friday 15th April
Why? Triple headliners this week at Cats in Adelaide, with The Lulu Raes touring a their new single ‘Infinite Paradise’, Polish Club’s ‘My House’ single launch and Elk Road smashing some new remixes. With resident Dj’s till the wee hours you’ll have no trouble staying up for this one.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook
Skegss
Where? Four5Nine 459 Fitzgerald St, Perth
When? 8pm, Friday 15th April
Why?After a few massive festival appearances Skeggs return to WA for a quickie tour, showing off their meandering new skater punk single Heart Attack, about a time a girl sucked Benny’s blood.
Tickets & Info: $15.30, Facebook
Hoodlem x Nico Ghost
Where? Howler 7-11 Dawson St, Brunswick, Melbourne
When? 9pm, Saturday 16th April
Why? For all of you hazy hip-hop lovers Hoodlem double down with Nico Ghost this Saturday night.This divisive blend of erratic pop slow jams and crisp experimental hip-hop is a perfect chillers night out. Stack GXNXVS and Alice Ivy on the bill and you’ve got a beautiful sampling platter of Melbourne’s emerging talent.
Tickets & Info: $10+bf, Facebook
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Habits
Where? The Foundry 228 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
When? 8pm, Thursday 14th April
Why? Melbourne’s Habits take their show on the road, injecting new cities with their self described ‘sad goth party jams’. ‘Flail yr arms’ or ‘tear up and sink into a never endin beat’ with help from special guests 100%, Madboots and Zeiiga…anything goes at this one.
Tickets & Info: $5, Facebook
Animus
Where? 24 Moons Bar 2 Arthurton Rd, Northcote, Melbourne
When? 7pm, Friday 15th April
Why? Celebrating the release of their debut EP last month are Animus, getting back on the touring bandwagon to parade their tracks to the hungry masses. With a huge list of supporting acts including The Deadlips, Manny Hax and Droopo this massive gig is a great opportunity to support local live music.
Tickets & Info: $5, Facebook
