The RiotACT Gig Guide (25 April - 1 May)

My Pet Ant will be playing on Saturday night at The Phoenix from 8 pm, opening for The Ians. Photo: Supplied by My Pet Ant.

Featured in the RiotACT Gig Guide this week are My Pet Ant, an electric folk duo featuring Henderson Miller and Scoob McGoon, whose work is self-described as “makin sweet music for your earholes.” Check them out at The Phoenix on Saturday night as they open for the Ians, as well as Kilroy, Nic Cage & the Bad Seats and H.

Groovin The Moo is on this Sunday at UC starring the likes of Baker Boy, Paul Kelly, Ball Park Music, Grinspoon and loads more. But if you can’t make that, there is a whole lot more happening in the nation’s capital including a big punk night at Transit on Thursday with Hack the Mainframe and Sketch Method, a TRANS-Atlantic Friday Night Fiesta at the Phoenix featuring the sounds of cumbia, tropical and Caribbean, as well as Dan Sultan at the Canberra Theatre on Saturday night. There is so much happening that I am way past my word limit – check out the listings below!

Wednesday 25th

• Scott Cook and Corin Raymond @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm
• The Creepshow w/ The Resignators and Sewer Sideshow @ Transit Bar, 7 pm start
• Ill Natured LP launch tour w/ Unravel, Panic Burst, Shock Treatment and Bloodmouth @ The Basement, 8 pm start
• Massive Sherlock, The Filthy Darlings and Spaceman Africa @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start
• Smith’s Varietal #117: MC Michael Fairlamb w/ TBA @ Smith’s Alternative, 9.30 pm start

Thursday 26th

• Wayne Kelly Trio @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm
• Destruction @ The Basement, 7 pm start
• Groovin The Moo launch party w/ East Row Rabble and Brass Knuckle Brass Band @ Capital Brewing Co., 8 pm start
• Hack The Mainframe w/ LAST, Sketch Method and BDSM @ Transit Bar, 9 pm start
• Canberra Mod/Soul Weekender @ Bar Rochford, 9 pm start
• Ben Salter @ Smith’s Alternative, 9.30 pm start

Friday 27th

• Chase The Sun @ Harmonie German Club, 7 pm start
• Animal Hands album tour w/ The Mercy Kills @ The Basement, 8 pm start
• Rumblr w/ The Chesterfield Band, The Postmasters and Neon Violence @ Polish White Eagle Club, 8 pm start
• TRANS-Atlantic Friday Night Fiesta w/ DJ Dede Da Cruz @ The Phoenix, 9 pm start
• Canberra Mod/Soul Weekender @ Makeshift, 9 pm start
• Zackerbilks @ Smith’s Alternative, 9.30 pm start

Saturday 28th

• Old Canberra Inn Record Fair @ Old Canberra Inn, 9 am start
• Gypsy Jazz Project w/ Cameron Jones Trio @ Smith’s Alternative, 1 – 4 pm
• Little Georgia w/ Jack Biilmann @ Smith’s Alternative, 4.30 – 6.30 pm
• Dan Sultan @ Canberra Theatre Centre, 6.30 pm start
• Pete Wild & The Only Ones w/ Mary Webb @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm
• Doctor Goddard and The Filthy Darlings @ Transit Bar, 8 pm start
• Canberra Mod/Soul Weekender @ Makeshift, 9 pm start
• Clare Bowditch @ Canberra Theatre Centre, 8 pm start
• Outer Rhythm – Saturday Session @ The Basement, 8 pm start
• The Ians w/ Kilroy, Nic Cage & The Bad Seats, My Pet Ant and H. @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start
• Swamp Fat Jangles @ Smith’s Alternative, 9.30 pm start

Sunday 29th

• James Bennett @ Old Bus Depot Markets, 10 am start
• Groovin The Moo 2018 @ University of Canberra, 10.30 am start
• Canberra Mod/Soul Weekender @ Makeshift, 1 pm start
• Sunday Jazz Jam @ Smith’s Alternative, 1.30 pm start
• Mick Daley w/ Jason Recliner @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm
• Toast w/ Sanpo Disco @ Bar Rochford, 8 pm start

Monday 30th

• Harry Carman and Big Kahuna w/ Naked Scientist, Palace Revolution, City of Sand and Spike The River @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start
• Capital Club @ Smith’s Alternative, 9.30 pm start

Tuesday 1st

• Old Timey Tuesday @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 pm start
• KaraokeLove Tuesdays @ Transit Bar, 7 pm start
• RIXE w/ Enzyme, Shock Treatment and Dicky Birds @ The Phoenix, 7.30 pm start

Check out our Gig Guide for upcoming world-class live music showcasing local talents, Australian artists, and international musical acts at some of the best venues in the country. Find out about the latest gallery and exhibition openings, new restaurants, all-day cultural events, family-friendly activities, and so much more. There truly is something on offer for everyone, no matter what tastes and interests you have.

Our What’s On page details the shows, events, and activities taking place over the coming days. We make it easy to plan your week, with all of the vital information in one place: when, where, who, and why.

So, get your diary ready and start making plans. It’s time to explore Canberra’s lively events calendar, and get the most out of life in our wonderful city.