ONLY_THE_SKY + Adam Page @ The Queens Arms

The Queens Arms presents ONLY_THE_SKY together with Adam Page on Friday Jan 28th. Only The Sky is one of Adelaide's newest bands, bringing together some of the finest musicians the city has to offer. Formed by guitarist James Brown (The Grand Szechuan feat. Riki Gooch, Kubrick, The Raucoustra, 1.1 Immermann) in mid 2010, Only The Sky is quickly cementing it's position in the local music scene, with well attended and explosive live shows.

Adam Page is at the forefront of a new and unique style of performing, recording live instruments into loop pedals and spontaneously composing intricate grooves in many different styles. Since launching his solo concept in 2006, Adam Page's looping show has become one of the most consistently popular and critically acclaimed live performances in Adelaide.

Don't miss this one! A great line-up at a great venue. And best of all, it's free!

ONLY_THE_SKY + Adam Page
The Queens Arms
88 Wright St, Adelaide
Fri Jan 28th
Music @ 9pm Sharp

Terepai Richmond w/ Adam Page, Lyndon Gray & James Brown

Terepai Richmond is in town! And he's doing a gig with us... How insanely rad. It's on Wednesday 10th November @ The Wheatsheaf Hotel, 9pm. Get down to see one of Australia's hippest drummers playing with some slack-jawed locals!

Terepai & friends
The Wheatsheaf Hotel
39 George St Thebarton
9pm
Tickets $10 @ the door
Don't be late!!

Läther. The next best thing to resurrecting Frank Zappa and having him visit Adelaide....

This Sunday at the Gov is one truly special event: local outfit Läther performing the music of Frank Zappa. Well not all of it - think of it as a live 'best of'!

The band is led by guitarist Tom Higgins. No no, I kid. Tim Hogan. This crazy man has tanscribed all of the material, which I think he could only have accomplished by entering Zappa's mind through his own Kaufmannesque track 7 and a half.

So Zappa fans, and fans of any good and interesting music should come along. Gig starts at 8pm sharp, tickets are $15/$20 on the door or you can book through venuetix or the Gov to make sure you get a seat.

As any Zappa fan will tell you: "You'll love it, it's a way of life".





















Läther
The Govenor Hindmarsh
Sunday 30th May
8pm
$15/$20

Jedi Day! May The Fourth Be With You...

Bahahahahahahahahaha.... I know you're laughing. You know a good (if a little cheesy) pun when you see one.

This Tuesday is May the 4th, also known as Jedi Day, and what better way to celebrate than with Adam Page and the Death Stars performing their musical tribute to the much loved sci-fi trilogy. (The original ones - like me, I don't think these guys count the newish 'prequels', with their superior technology, poor scripts and terrible casting...)

It only happens once a year, so be there early to secure your ticket. Otherwise you'll have to wait a whole year for the next one. Which is far, far away...



An aside. I have to mention the art work you casually glossed over in your excitment to scroll down the page. It is the work of the great James Fosdike, the creative force behind Visualante. Now THAT'S a pun, minus the cheese.

Adam Page & The Death Stars
The Promethean, 116 Grote Street
Tuesday 4th May
7pm
$15/20

The New Cabal @ La BohemeEVERY WEDNESDAY!FREE!wow!

For the past 9 months or so, original jazz quartet The New Cabal have had a Wednesday night residence at the quaint Parisian styled 'La Boheme' (on grote st, opposite the central market). The band is made up of the cream of Adelaide's jazz scene, with band leader Lyndon Gray (5 String Double Bass), Chris Martin (Keys), Chris Soole (Sax) and Kevin van der Zwaag (Drums). Having been a frequent patron of this fine event, I can say that each night is unique and that the repertoire is diverse and absorbing. The band plays music written by each of the members in more or less equal measure, so there's bound to be something for fans of any genre of jazz or contemporary music. The gig kicks off around 9pm and they finish off their second set at about 11pm, which makes for perfect mid-week (read: school night) listening! And it's free, which means more money left for some damn fine cocktails...


The New Cabal
La Boheme
36 Grote Street, Adelaide
Every Wednesday
9pm
FREE!

COMA Hipnote Sessions

On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each and every month, COMA (Creative Original Music Adelaide for long) host some mighty fine local talent. This happens at the Wheatsheaf in Thebarton - one of the best live music pubs in Adelaide (if not the whole wide world!).

There are 2 acts on at each event, with almost as much musical variety as the Wheatie has beer and whisky. And that's a damn lot! This week features a jazz heavy lineup, with the fusion driven 'Unbridled Sax Axe', and Adelaide expat Pat Thiele's Melbourne band 'Elbow Grease'.

Doors open at 8pm, cost is still only $8, or $5 if you are a COMA member. For more details visit www.coma.net.au

Elbow Grease/Unbridled Sax Axe
The Wheatsheaf
39 George St, Thebarton
Monday 19th April
8pm
$5/$8

Welcome!

Ok. It's time more people knew about the incredible live music scene Adelaideans have in their very own backyard. There are some really amazing things going on here at some fantastic venues, with more new artists and events popping up all the time.

This blog is designed to hip you to what's happening from week to week, including regular gigs, special events, great venues and artist profiles. All from a musicians perspective!

Stay tuned...