Slowly Slowly will be coming all the way from Melbourne to promote their second album, “St. Leonards”, described as a lyrically dense snapshot of lead singer Ben Stewart, showcasing his particular gift for storytelling through the art of song. Check them out as they play at the UC Hub on Friday from 7 pm, along with Jacob all the way from Wollongong and Canberra’s very own songsmith Azim Zain.
Soundscapes is on again this Thursday, with my favourite noise band of all time Speed Ball playing live at Smith’s Alternative, with Low Flung and Adelaidethegirl, from 9:30 pm. Also on Thursday one of Australia’s biggest hardcore bands, Deez Nuts, will be taking the stage at MOLO Live, along with Imprisoned, Underminer, Autumb and Kid Presentable.
If you’re a big fan of heart-achin’ country music then you cannot miss The Black Horses playing with The Dreamlanders at the Austrian Australian Club, starting from 7:30 pm on Friday. Meanwhile at The Phoenix, it’s Rocktoberfest, with a solid line-up for the night including Slow Dial, Organic Mechanic, AxiomaticT and Dalmacia from 8 pm. And over at Transit Bar, Listener will be bringing their unique brand of Talk Music, playing with local bands Lefty and Signs & Symbols. This weekend is looking big already, and I haven’t even gotten to Saturday yet! Check out more details below!
Wednesday 3rd
- Classical Capers w/ special guest Katie Cole @ Smith’s Alternative, 7- 9 pm
- Zoltan Fecso “Shimmer Raga” album launch w/ Reuben Ingall and Marlene Claudine Radice @ Gorman Arts Centre, 7 pm start
- Lachlan X. Morris w/ Plastic Plants and The Burley Griffin @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start
- Smith’s Varietal #132 feat. MC Matt Lustri: John Burgess, Coolio Desgracias & Housemouse, Sophie Brissenden and Eadie Newman @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:30 pm start
- Church of Misery w/ Witchskull, Sumeru, DAWN and Lucifungus @ Transit Bar, 7 pm start
Thursday 4th
- Stephen Cummings @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm
- As I Destruct “From Fear To Oblivion” LP tour w/ Chasing Nimbus, Clarity of Chaos and Reign of Terror @ The Basement, 8 pm start
- Deez Nuts w/ Imprisoned, Underminer, Autumn and Kid Presentable @ MOLO Live, 8 pm start
- Outer Rhythm feat. Mista Nige plus guest deejays @ The Basement, 8 pm start
- Soundscapes #26: Low Flung, Adelaidethegirl and Speed Ball @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:30 pm start
Friday 5th
- Temtris w/ Mattersphere, Katana Cartel and Taliesin @ The Basement, 7 pm start
- Bonnie Kay & The Bonafides @ Harmonie German Club, 7 pm start
- Slowly Slowly w/ Jacob and Azim Zain @ UC Hub, 7 pm start
- The Black Horses and The Dreamlanders @ Austrian Australian Club, 7:30 pm start
- RocktoberFest: Slow Dial, Organic Mechanic, AxiomaticT and Dalmacia @ The Phoenix, 8 pm start
- Set Mo “Stamina Session” tour @ MOLO Live, 8 pm start
- Listener w/ Treehouses, Signs & Symbols and Lefty @ Transit Bar, 8 pm start
- Garrett Kato “Take It Slowly” tour @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:30 pm start
- Quix @ Mr Wolf, 10 pm start
Saturday 6th
- Justine Clarke – Silly Songs tour @ Canberra Theatre Centre, 10 am & 12 pm
- Richard Perso @ Old Canberra Inn, 2 – 5 pm
- Snake Oil Preachers @ Smith’s Alternative, 3 – 6 pm
- Daylight Slosh Night: Blarkay, Parrots with Piercings, The Narcissists, Nick & Ned, Hymmnn and The New Party @ The Phoenix, 6 pm start
- Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute show by Chilly Willy w/ Nirvana and Chris Cornell tributes @ The Basement, 7 pm start
- Chris Pickering and Jackie Marshall @ Smith’s Alternative, 7 – 9 pm
- Peach Lane “House Party” single launch w/ India Sweeney, Boroky and Rach Armstrong @ Polish White Eagle Club, 7:30 pm start
- William Crighton & Gawurra “Trigger of Truth” tour @ The Street Theatre, 7:30 pm start
- Aunty Donna “The Album Tour” @ MOLO Live, 8 pm start
- The Kujo Kings w/ Rumblr and The Wumpaz @ Transit Bar, 8 pm start
- Hello Tut Tut @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:30 pm start
Sunday 7th
- Sunday Jazz Jam @ Smith’s Alternative, 1:30 pm start
- Ocean Alley w/ Young Monks @ UC Refectory, 7 pm start
Monday 8th
- Monday Melodies w/ Canberra Shanty Club @ Old Canberra Inn, 7 pm start
- The Ganesayers @ Smith’s Alternative, 9:30 pm start
Tuesday 9th
- Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour starring William Hall @ Canberra Theatre Centre, 8 pm start
- Johnson Dreyer Lockett Trio @ Smith’s Alternative, 8:30 pm start