darebin music feast 2012 program

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20 Sep - 7 Oct 2012www.musiceast.com.au


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All inormation in this program was correct at the time o printing. The Darebin Music Feast cannot be held responsibleor any changes ater this date. Why not visit www.musiceast.com.au and double-check the event details?

The Darebin Music Feast acknowledges that our events take place on the land or which the Wurundjeri people and their orebearshave been custodians or many centuries and on which Indigenous Australians have perormed age-old ceremonies.

Darebi Msic Feast Sowriters Award Sposors

Thaks to

Design by Hoo

Art Installation by Lisa Frankland

Photography by Sonia Mangiapane

Major Parter Prit Media Parters Media PartersRadio Media Parter


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RaSiah Devchief executive,DaRebin city cOuncil

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2012Darebin Music Feast. The Music Feast is designedto celebrate our local culture. Council is committed

to celebrating Darebins culture, diversity, historyand identity. The Darebin Music Feast is a joyouscelebration o our rich and vibrant city lie andacknowledges the diverse communities within our city.

In 2012 the Darebin Music Feast and MelbourneFringe Festival embark on an IndependentMusic Partnership. The partnership sees thetwo estivals combine orces to promote

Melbournes vibrant independent music scene.I would like to take this opportunity to givesincere thanks to Melbourne Fringe Festival.

I would also like to thank Yarra Trams, LeaderCommunity Newspapers, Beatmagazine,Jellis Craig Real Estate and Melbournes Childor their generous support o the estival. Theestival would not be possible without you.

This years musical menu once again presentsa smorgasbord o artistic options rom a rangeo venues across Darebin. On behal o Council Iam pleased to present the 2012 Darebin MusicFeast. I encourage everyone to get out there,get involved and enjoy this unique event.

cRaig ROgeRSfeStival DiRectOR

Chinese philosopher Mencius once said thati the king loves music, all is well within theland. In 2012, all is well, because everyoneloves music and the Darebin Music Feast has

returned with a stellar line-up and a programwith over 180 events or the whole community.

It is a pleasure to welcome you to an eventwhich has or many years now acknowledgedand encouraged innovation, debate and risk-taking while supporting the large number oproessional and amateur musicians as wellas the many live music businesses in Darebin.

In 2012 the Darebin Music Feast is veryexcited to launch a new program calledMusic Feast or Kids. Its real bands,with real music, and it will be real un!Experience awesome live music atthese kid-centric school holiday gigs.

I would like to take this opportunity to thankand acknowledge the numerous venues,

event producers and artists involved in thisyears event. I would also like to thank YarraTrams or their commitment to music and thearts. On behal o the Darebin Music FeastI once again encourage everyone to orgetthe diet because its now time to east.

vaneSSa pigRummanageR aRtS,cultuRe & venueS

There must be a thousand estivals inMelbourne. But Darebin Music Feast is oneo the rare ones the perect combination

o great local talent, a thriving village o livemusic venues, a ercely loyal local audienceand the intoxicating beginnings o Spring.

What a heady mix! In 2012, the Music Feastyet again oers you a stunning selection omusic or all tastes and ages, in all mannero venues, at all times o the day. Theressimply no excuse not to get amongst it.

We are particularly pleased this year to beworking in partnership with the largest estivalo independent arts in Victoria, Melbourne FringeFestival, as their Independent Music Partner,giving Music Feast artists much broader exposureto larger audiences all across Melbourne.

Many thanks to all our partners, sponsors,supporters and artists who have joined us this

year. Without you, the event wouldnt happen.But in equal measure I want to thank thewonderul team in Arts and Culture at Darebinwho pour their passion or supporting localartists into this unique event. Were lookingorward to enjoying it with you in 2012.


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8fOOt felix

A east, eh?! Well give you aeast alright! A east or the earsand eyes and maybe even thebelly a little seaaring are to

tempt you landlubbers o theshores o High St and into ourship o dreams: The 8Foot Felix!

21 September, 8.30pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $7 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

aDam RuDegeaiR

Adam Rudegeair is a Melbourne-based keyboardist and songwriter.Adams rst album Transmogrifywas released in 2004 and eatured

ten original jazz and unk tunes.A second ull-length album,Bayou Tapestry, is a swelteringgumbo o New Orleansinspiredgrooves, psychedelic synthsand voodoo percussion. Adamscurrent line-up includes JustinAshworth and Chad Blaster.

29 September, 10pm Purple Emerald Lounge Bar 349 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 9482 7007 Tram #86, Stop 33

aetheRRachel Samuel, ant cOnnelly,luke WOOD anD tRavelaRt Dance cOmpany

An evening o music and danceeaturing Rachel Samuel (cello), Ant

Connelly (sitar, synth, guitar), LukeWood (shakuhachi) and the dancerso Travel Art Dance Company.

21 September& 5 October, 8pm

Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote $15 ull / $12 conc(tickets at door)

[email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

alanna & aliciatWO in a faDO Webb

Folky-jazzy twin sisters Alanna &Alicia bring their sweet harmoniesand ne original songs to the

estival, where they will host anexciting night o eclectic music.Featuring the multi-instrumentalist,looping, beat-boxing songwriter MalWebb and the beautiul PortugueseFado singer Carolina Cordeiro withLeni. Great choice or closing night!

7 October, 7.30pm

Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 Ph: 9482 4577 Tram #86, Stop 32


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alexiS nicOle &the miSSing pieceSpluS aliSOn feRRieR

Alexis Nicoles olk-roots, alternativeand gypsy usion songs are inspired

by social observation and Alexisspassion or cultural intricacies.London-born Alison Ferrier presentsa unique and inspiring collection ocountry, olk and blues infuencedby mountain music, pre-warblues and Western swing.

21 September, 7pm

The Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury $15 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 41

the alive anDgigging ROaDShOWmichelle chanDleR,chlOe & SilaS, chRiStinagReen, Dean haitani,Stax the DiDgemananD ZOltan almaDy

The Alive and Gigging Roadshowis presented in a roundrobinstyle ormat with singer-songwriters all collaboratingon stage together as they oertheir songs to the audience.

6 October, 7.30pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote $25 ull / $20 conc Ph: 9428 2884 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

alWan

Alwan are a sublime trio romMelbourne playing Turkish, Arabic,Persian and Sephardic music.Featuring beautiul vocals, haunting

oriental instruments and ery drumsolos. A convincing Melbournetriowith plenty o interplay andimprovisation (RN, The Planet).

7 October, 9pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $10


anaRchy in themuk #2: melbOuRneukulele kOllectiveSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Following the smashing success

o Anarchy in the MUK #1, theMelbourne Ukulele Kollectivereturn to bop, mosh and pogo theirway through the halls o Brit pop,rock and punk. From Damned toDusty; Cure to Clash; Beatles toBlockheads! God save the uke!

5 October, 7.30pm

Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $15 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31


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anDReW nOlte anDhiS ORcheStRa

Equipped with vintage instruments,stylish attire and lavishorchestrations, Andrew and the

boys will transport you throughtime back to 1926 an era wherethe wireless was king and movieswere silent. Dress in your bestvintage attire and come down tohear what made the twenties roar!

27 September, 9pm Open Studio

204 High St, Northcote $10 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

anDy JanS-bROWn

Andy Jans-Brown is still fyinghigh on the success o his debutdouble album Letting GO!, romwhich the single Dressed in a

Womans Clothes reached numberone on the triple j UnearthedIndie Chart. Andys songs havebeen described as easy to listento without being easy listening.The lyrics and melodies will moveyou and youll nd yoursel tappingyour oot and singing along.

28 September, 8pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

anDy WeaR

Andy Wears alluringly understatedindie songs (The Thousands,January 2012) are highly personalaccounts o both the minutiae and

grand narratives o lie and allthat lies between. His musicalpursuits coexist (sometimesuncomortably) with his work asboth a visual artist and theorist.See http://www.andywear.net/Home/Music_Sampler.html.

25 September, 9pm

Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

the animateD muSeumOf expeRimentalStupiDitySuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

The museum has it all, rom

improvised orchestral punk music tokick-boxing perormance poetry, avant-garde puppetry, and an all-dancingand all-singing act o surrealistaardvarks. Combining live music withcomic perormance, spoken wordand lm, The Animated Museumshowcases some o Melbournes mostinnovative perormers and musicians.

26 September and 3 October, 8pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $13 ull / $9 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27


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anna SmyRk anDthe appetiteSviDeO launch

Dramatic olk-pop band AnnaSmyrk and the Appetites launchthe video or their latest single,Theres a War. Exploring themeso love and war, the video presentsevocative images o army boots,ball-gowns and the alleywayso the northern suburbs. Supportrom Elephant Eyes. www.annasmyrkandtheappetites.com.au

21 September, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $10 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

aSh naylORanD fRienDSSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Hailed as one o Australiasgreatest guitarists, Ash Naylor

is the charismatic rontman orAustralian pop and roll institutionEven. Hes played guitar alongsidethe likes o Paul Kelly and withthe Rockwiz Orkestra. A talentedsinger-songwriter, Ash is joined byrockin balladeer Rick Swaney, andevocative storyteller Ruth Katerelos.

20 September, 8pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $20 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

balcOnytvmelbOuRne: DaRebinmuSic feaSt eDitiOnSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

BalconyTV is a daily online

music show that eatures liveperormances rom over 30balconies around the world.Founded in 2006, it hasproduced over 7000 episodeseaturing independent andmajor acts including The Script,Mumord & Sons, Biy Clyro,Temper Trap, Jessie J, YoungThe Giant and Matt Corby.

20 September 7 October Free www.balconytvmelbourne.com

banDa alvORaDa

Banda Alvorada is a Melbourne-based group playing Brazilianmusic. With rst-class musicianshipand showmanship, they

bring you a vibrant, colourulatmosphere and catchy, upbeatsounds. Banda Alvorado deliversa unique taste o Brazil in apunchy, amazing live show.

26 September, 9pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote

$10 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31


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the big thingS tOuRtuka (thunDamentalS),elleSquiRe, DailymeDS pluS mORe!

Thundamentals MC Tuka says or himit all starts with a sample, hook or

concept beore something big beginsto grow. This theme runs throughhis solo work, which he will bebringing to this action-packed hip-hopshow also eaturing perormancesrom Ellesquire, Daily Meds, TrueVibenation, Loose Change, SketchThe Rhyme and Reverse Polarities.

22 September, 7.30pm Northcote Social Club 301 High St, Northcote $17 + $3 booking ee www.northcotesocialclub.com Tram #86, Stop 32

bOhJaSS, glORy b,lO-ReS, Damien elliSbanD anD eDel plaStik

Bohjass in association with Bar303 present a cracking line-up o

Melbournes nest jazz, soul andcontemporary musicians playingall original tunes or your listeningpleasure. From the 60s-inspiredjazz-rock o Daniel Bratess EdelPlastik through Bryson Mulhollandssuperb soulul Glory B to the hard-hitting ree jazz o Tim PledgersBohjass, this will be a night o

truly inspired music making.

6 October, 6pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

the bOmbaSticS

The Bombastics utilise the talentso Melbournes most accomplishedmusicians and perorm some othe greatest soul, unk, jazz, dance

(and even a little rock) musicever written. You best pack yourdancing shoes, keep your fuids upand bring your A game becausewhen you come and check outThe Bombastics you can be sureo one thing: its gunna be on!

22 September

and 5 October, 10pm Purple Emerald Lounge Bar 349 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 9482 7007 Tram #86, Stop 33

the bOn ScOttSacOuStic ep ReleaSe

Melbournes avourite olk-popact, The Bon Scotts, are releasingan exciting acoustic EP eaturing

rarities and B-sides. Only 100copies will be available and anscan only get their hands on oneat the show, ree with entry! Jointhem or a night not to orget.

6 October, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote

$20 at the door Tram #86, Stop 32


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a celebRatiOnOf cOuntRylipStick anD SpuRS, flOWeRfROck n fiDDle anD SpecialgueStS high StReet bellS chOiRSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Jenny Taylor is returning withAustralias premier country choir,Lipstick and Spurs. Entertaining,unny and beautiul, they singand dance through countryclassics and ne Australiana,now with a new repertoire.A truly inspiring night!

20 September, 7.30pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $15 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

citRuS Jam

Citrus Jam sets sail or The GoodRoom at Bar Nancy with thewhole new chaotic Shredtacularlive show, an epic and rather

crazy experience o acoustiedmetal with ultimate pirateshred! Not to be missed!

22 September, 9pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632

Tram #86, Stop 27

a cOmmOn thReaDthe gallant tReeSanD caRly feRn

The Gallant Trees (Joel Stibbardand Chris Chinchilla) and CarlyFern come together or a night o

music, sewing, stitching, knittingand needlepoint an all-inclusiveExtravaganza o Craty MusicalTheatre! Featuring mystery guests,this will be a night to remember.

27 September, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $10 at the door Tram #86, Stop 32

cOntRaDance paRtycOntRaDitiOn

Contradancing is a sociable danceactivity that has become hugelypopular with all age groups in

recent years. Even beginnerscan enjoy their rst evening ocontradance because they learnthe small number o movesrequired through interacting withmore experienced dancers.

30 September, 7.30pm Northcote Uniting Church

251 High St, Northcote Entry by donation [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32


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DamOn Smith

Songwriter Damon Smith,accompanied by The QualityLightweights, crats tunes that aredisarmingly candid and inviting.

Theres a sense o intimacy, ahint o sass, and more than ahint o the real man behind hissongs. Damon will strum, pick andscream his way through his liveset until someone is admitted tohospital with a broken heart.

27 September, 8pm


Danny WalSh banneD

Since his rst gigs at The ThornburyLocal, Danny Walsh has takenhis original blues-meets-countrysongs rom Copenhagens caes

and Irelands pubs to estivalso Port Fairy and the ringes oEdinburgh. Now, in 2012, he returnsto the venue with his band andhis debut album, Rolling On.

22 September, 9pm The Thornbury Local 635 High St, Thornbury

Free entry Ph: 9495 0341 Tram #86, Stop 37

DaRebin muSicfeaSt SOngWRiteRSaWaRD gRanD finalDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

Some o Melbournes nest

songwriters will compete or theprestigious Songwriters Award,judged by a distinguished panelo high-prole local musicians.Previously won by notable actsincluding Jordie Lane, Sal Kimberand Ben Mason, the awards havebecome a recognised launch pador new talent in the local scene.

7 October, 2pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 8470 8593 Tram #86, Stop 31

DaRebin muSicfeaSt SOngWRiteRSaWaRD Semi-finalSDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

Darebins top songwriters

battle it out in two excitingsemi-nals. Glimpse the nextbig thing as entrants vie or aspot in the Songwriters AwardGrand Final. Two evenings ullo the exciting songwritingtalent Darebin is amous or.

25 & 26 September, 7.30pm

Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 8470 8593 Tram #86, Stop 31


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DaRebinSOngWRiteRS guilD

Come and see what happens whena bunch o musicians get together,egg each other on and listen to each

other. Nurturing but not precious.A great event or networking andcoming out o the musical closet.

23 September, 3.30pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote Entry by donation www.303.net.au

Tram #86, Stop 32

De la calle

Electric Cumbia is an outt romMelbourne with members romAustralia, Argentina, Chile andColombia. Cumbia is one o

the many Caribbean rhythms.It originated on the Colombianand Panamanian coast and isnow an important and popularstyle throughout Latin America,in many regions remainingmore popular than salsa.

6 October, 9pm

Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $10 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

the DeanS play SOulSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Modern Melbourne soul bandThe Deans play their own brando original sweet, unky soul

music rom their sel-titled album.Special guests rom the Koori, souland world music scene will sing60s classics linking Motown toMelbourne while backed by TheDeans powerhouse rhythms.


Death RiDeS a haRleymR aDRian Whyte album launch

With chineSe hanDcuffS

At just 24 years o age, Mr AdrianWhyte has already shared thestage with nearly every psychobilly

band to set oot in Australia overthe last decade. In his new album,he combines his enthusiasm orrockabilly guitar pickin with his darkbut oten humorous songwriting.Adrian is joined by Chinese Handcus,a Melbourne three piece whodeal in dynamic soundscapes thatare both eclectic and intense.

29 September, 8.30pm Tago Mago 744 High St, Thornbury Free entry www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40


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DecibelS RecORDSaRtiSt ShOWcaSemanSiOn alaSka anDDOminique. SuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Darebin City Councils Decibels

Records program is a youthdevelopment initiative, providingyoung people with practical industryexperiences in establishing, runningand being signed to an independentrecord label. See Decibels Records2012 artists launch their new EPsat this special showcase event.


DiffeRent cultuReS,DiffeRent vOiceSSpectRummulticultuRal chOiR

The Spectrum Choir brings togetherelderly migrants rom the Assyrian/

Chaldean, Chinese, Vietnamese andFilipino communities. The choir wasormed in 2006 and the singersages range rom 55 to 85. Thechoirs repertoire includes traditionalsongs in several languages, aswell as popular avourites suchas I Still Call Australia Home.

5 October, 3pm Darebin Intercultural Centre 59a Roseberry Ave, Preston Entry by gold coin donationto Spectrum MRC

Ph: 9496 0246 Tram #86, Stop 49

DingOS baby:a tiSSue! kOmiSSaRkabaRetSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Tonight exposed: bizarre links

between baby Azaria and baby Aussieallegedly stolen by a sheep! Withsearing reportage, Komissar Kabaretollows this Indigenous Bogan ashe is thrown into a post-apocalypticdreamtime ater a head-on witha bus load o dysunctional DinkyDi Aussies on the road to Uluru.

24, 25 & 26 September, 8pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $20 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

DRu anD theintentiOnS

Dru and the Intentions is the stagemoniker o R&B and rock musicianDru Chen. Ater releasing the

You Just MightEP and touringin Brisbane and Singapore toglowing reviews, Dru has movedto Melbourne to begin workingon his next release. ExpectMotown-inspired arrangements,passionate rhythms, soululsongwriting, topped o withDrus trademark soaring vocals.



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the DufRaneS anDcOlD iROnS bOunD

Cold Irons Bound are a our-piecerock n roll band with a knowingdash o country rock and pop.

Harmonies are at the ore, with slideguitar and blues harp in support.Rounding o the night are TheDuranes, a collaboration betweensongwriter Aaron V Allen and theDurane brothers, who are backin Melbourne with their guitars,Hammond organs and mandolins.Album due out Summer 2013.


ecStaticSOunD ciRcle

Ecstatic Sound Circle uses thedevotional bhakti practice ocommunally singing the wisdoms

o many cultures. A cross-culturalmix o songs and chants thatencourages a sense o community,and strengthens the bond born incoming together to share a song.

4 October, 7pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote

$10 at the door Ph: 9428 2884 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

el bOliche De SimOn

A tango night to rememberwith one o Australias premieretango bands, El Boliche deSimon. Led by Simon Palomares,

best known or his extensivecomedic career, which takes himregularly to Argentina where heindulges his passion or tango.

30 September, 9pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $15


an evening Withi vagabOnDi

Enjoy the sassy and evocativesounds o traditional Italy servedwith tastings o casalinga Italian

ood a perect combo!

5 October, 7.30pm Darebin Intercultural Centre 59a Roseberry Ave, Preston $15 (show and ood) Ph: 0413 526 902 www.ivagabondi.com.au Tram #86, Stop 49


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eveRybODy talkSabOut the WeatheRlaSSe maRhaug (nORWay),ORen ambaRchi pluS mORe

Headlining this show is Norwegiannoise musician Lasse Marhaug,

who records under his own nameas well as with numerous othergroups. His experimental-noisestyle is catalogued extensivelythrough hundreds o recordingsand several internet archives.

20 September, 7.30pm Northcote Social Club

301 High St, Northcote $12 ull / $10 conc www.northcotesocialclub.com Tram #86, Stop 32

the feiSty feaStytRaSh banDDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

The Feisty Feasty Trash Band ismade up o people rom the Darebin

community who have come togetherto make music out o hard rubbishand trash rom around the house.Led by Chris Lesser, this band is sureto put the bang back into the bin.Perorming on 7 October as part othe Songwriters Award Grand Final.

22 September, 7.30pm

and 7 October, 3.30pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 8470 8458 Tram #86, Stop 31

fiOna claiRe inWhat if

New rom singer-songwriter FionaClaire, What I... is the story oa pessimistic optimist. Intimate,

unny and gorgeous, Fiona demandsa genre all her own its olk-pop-cabaret! Reviewers describeher as enthralling, clever andengaging (Buzzcuts, Herald Sun).

23 September, 9pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote

$15 at the door Tram #86, Stop 32

flauteRhOuSe 3

This instrumental jazz trio delvesinto global favors o Latin jazz andcalypso, bringing a new approachto old-time swing and inectious

New Orleans unk. Hypnoticgrooves support gorgeous solosas Flauterhouse 3 consistentlypush the boundaries o what canbe done sans chord instruments.


Free entry [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 3


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flying SauceR teRROR

Richard crats soaring acousticballads and bittersweet pop,reminiscent o his heroes ElliottSmith and Nick Drake. Lyrically

diverse, his seamlessly constructedwork paints pictures o love,regret and human nature, catchingthe ear while at the same timedelighting with unexpected twistsand turns. (Giles Field, http://www.acebook.com/pages/Flying-Saucer-Terror/162306513860308)


fRee Jam SeSSiOnSfOR beginneRmuSicianS Of all ageSWenDyS muSic ReSeRvOiR

So you can play just a bit and wantto experience making music with

others? Then come to our reejam session with your instrumentand be prepared to give it a go.All instruments accepted, butplease, no advanced players!

23 September, 3.30pm& 6 October, 4.30pm

Wendys Music Reservoir 730B Plenty Rd, Reservoir(located inside Grays Piano World)


fReeZa all-ageSevent: theDaRJeelingS pluSSeven yeaR itch anDgOlDen bROWnSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

FReeZA, Darebin City Council andLittle Wing Productions present aspecial all-ages event, launchingthe debut EP rom Melbournesavourite indie pop sweetheartsThe Darjeelings with supports romSeven Year Itch and Golden Brown.

6 October, 7pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $10 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

fReingeiSt

Conjuror o sounds that draw uponthe deepest and darkest, highestand lightest, arthest and astestand the closest and innermost

reaches o the human experience.Freiengeist uses tribal beats,foating guitars, loops, voice andsynth to create soundscapes.

4 October, 8pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc

Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27


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fRilly knickeRSJaZZ banD

Frilly Knickers have perormed atnumerous jazz estivals, includingBarham Jazz Festival in June

2012. The band members havebackgrounds in jazz, cabaret, bigband, blues and country music, andwill entertain you with hot tunesand great rhythms or dancing.

29 September, 4pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote

$15 www.wesleyanne.com.au Tram #86, Stop 32

fun With bRaSS:WinDJammeR bRaSSenSembleS

The Windjammer Brass Quintet andthe MelBones Trombone Quartetpresent a program thats a little bitclassical, a little bit jazzy, a little bitpoppy, and thoroughly enjoyableby a wide range o listeners.Some audience participation willensure that everyone goes homewith a spring in their step.

29 September, 3pm

Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 at the door Tram #86, Stop 32

funk buDDieS pluScaptain gROOve

New Orleans is known to mostpeople as the birthplace o jazz. Aspop music took over the rest o the

world, New Orleans bands were stilldoing their thing. This back-to-basicsbrass-driven unk spawned a wholenew generation o bands, includingthe Funk Buddies. The Funk Buddiesare an eight-piece New Orleansstylestreet unk band rom Melbourne,playing original music, along withgreat tunes by great artists.

28 September, 8pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

the fuRbelOWS

Furbelows: To decorate with arufe or founce. The Furbelows areKelsey James, Lisa Salvo and IdaDuelund. These three ladies are

joined by musicians o their choiceto bring you ballsy, sultry, three-partharmony old-school jazz to makeyou dance and sigh all night.

2 October, 9pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $5



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gabRiel lynch:lOSS, but hOpe

Following on rom his resoundinglysuccessul our-month tour oAustralasia, beloved independent

troubadour Gabriel Lynchdelivers a bouquet o songsthat tackle the themes o ailureand redemption. Lynch is bestknown or his sophisticatedyet accessible approach to olkand pop music. Simon Phillipsand Tom Tuena support.

29 September, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $10 Ph: 9482 1333 Tram #86, Stop 32

gaynOR cRaWfORDpReSentS kRyStleWaRRen (uSa)

Enigmatic and gited olk-jazz-soulsinger and songwriter KrystleWarren is returning to Australiato support Ruus Wainwright andwill headline this show o her own.Compared with Nina Simone andAretha Franklin by various pressoutlets, theres something alluringlyamiliar about Krystle Warren.

27 September, 8pm

Northcote Social Club 301 High St, Northcote $40 + $3 booking ee or $50on the door i available

www.northcotesocialclub.com Tram #86, Stop 32

giRl inteRpReteD 2012SuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Girl Interpreted returns in 2012,bringing together Auslan sign-language interpreters and antastic

musicians rom Darebin andurther aeld. This years line-upincludes Lucie Thorne, Mojo Juju,Georgia Fields and Tracy McNeil.See incredible lyrics come to liebeore your very eyes (and ears)in the lush Thornbury Theatre.

22 September, 8pm The Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury $22 standing room / $27limited reserved seating

www.thethornburytheatre.com Tram #86, Stop 41

gODDeSS gROOveS

Goddess Grooves celebratesemale musicians. Hear the callo indigenous artist Jessie Lloydsrich tones, eel the rhythm o

Emma Walls dynamic guitar, belulled by the romantic melodieso Alison Ferrier and be movedby the passionate tones o RuthKaterelos. One warm night osong, laughter and spirit.

28 September, 8pm Wesley Anne

250 High St, Northcote $15 Ph: 9482 1333 Tram #86, Stop 32


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gOlD gull

Gold Gull are an inner-cityMelbourne-based band o our whoperorm an eclectic array o originalscomprising guitars, bass, drums

and piano. They are in the midsto producing their second album,o which a sample, along with theentire rst album, can be heard athttp://goldgull.bandcamp.com/.

2 October, 8pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote

$10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

gRayS pianO WORlDanD muSicRaft

Get down to Grays Piano Worldthis Saturday or another wonderulPiano Choir rom Wendys Music a

chance or players o all abilitiesand ages to have a group lessonon orty dierent pianos at once.Therell be arts and crat rom pianobits, and showbags or the kids.

6 October, 12 noon5pm Grays Piano World 730 Plenty Rd, Reservoir 3073

Free entry www.grayspianoworld.com.au www.wendysmusic.com.au Tram #86, Stop 53

gRayS pianO WORlDOpen WeekenD

Plenty Road houses three antasticmusic businesses: Grayss PianoWorld, Wendys Music and

Broken Wind Instruments. Meetthe people behind Darebinstalent. Grays are opening theirhuge showroom or a meet ngreet. Therell be chances to playdierent brass and woodwindinstruments, and Wendys Musicis running a piano choir.

22 & 23 September, 12 noon5pm Grays Piano World 730 Plenty Rd, Reservoir 3073 Free entry www.grayspianoworld.com.au www.wendysmusic.com.au Tram #86, Stop 53

gRiZZly Jim laWRie

Fresh rom behind the kit orEagle and the Worms latest EPtour, Grizzly Jim Lawrie gets backto what he does best: singing

sweet songs to sweet people.Come see this unique songwriterin the cosy surrounds o TheGood Room at Bar Nancy.

23 September, 8pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc

Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27


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gRuntbucket anDlOS neutRinOS

Los Neutrinos are a semi-acousticband playing a mixture o originalmaterial and cover versions.Following Los Neutrinos are thehugley talented Gruntbucket, aswampy psychedelic uzz combo.Gruntbuckets second album SongsFrom An Empty Roomhas beengarnering nation-wide praise, andThe Australianattests that the bandhas been sent down to rescueguitar music, to elevate swaggerover glamour and grit over glitter

5 October, 8.30pm Tago Mago 744 High St, Thornbury Free entry www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40

hanDS acROSS theWateR: ealey anDtyeRS With fRienDSSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

This will be the culmination o

two days o shared music making.Hear music rom local perormersWendy Ealey, Moira Tyers andNeil Robertson in concert withthe Te Toa Matoa group o artists,who are spending September inMelbourne working with ellowartists o varying disciplines.

24 September, 7.30pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote Entry by gold coin and donationswill go to the Te Toa Matoa group


i manage my muSicSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

I Manage My Music is a day-long workshop or sel-managedmusicians. Youll hear rom

established artists and industrypractitioners oering creative ideasto help move your music projectorward in a way that is achievable,sustainable and nancially realistic.A useul workshop no matterwhether youre just starting out orhave released music previously.

6 October, 9am5pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $200 www.imanagemymusic.com Tram #86, Stop 31

impeRSOnatORSbuRleSque night:buRleSque atthe WeS

Burlesque behaving boldly! Puttingthe BURL back into BURL-esque,

these talented tricksters bringyou a night o delectable yetdaring burlesque and cabaretwith a twist! Featuring tributes toMarilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn,Slash, David Bowie, MJ, DianaRoss and Elvis! A show sure totitillate and tease the senses.

30 September, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $22 www.wesleyanne.com.au Tram #86, Stop 32


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itS time:vincentS chaiRSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Vincents Chair draw on a paletteo jazz, olk and pop. Inspired

by Joni Mitchell, Sting, andPat Metheny, Its Time is ashowcase o their original songseaturing guitarist Hugh Stuckey,violist Karen De Nardi, singer-songwriter Kathie Renner andwith Thom Mann on percussion.


Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

ivanhOe SchOOlOf muSic

The Ivanhoe School o Music oersspecialised instruction in a rangeo instruments as well as clinics

on subjects such as songwriting,recording, music theory andimprovisation. Come and listento an aternoon o great music.

30 September, 2pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote Entry by donation

www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

JameS macaulaySneW OlD JaZZ banD

New Orleans revivalist jazz andthe primitive mysticism o bebop,rom heart-in-the-basket blues

to jump-tempo swing. Blisteringsoloists on top o burnin rhythm,eaturing avourites rom Louis,Duke, Jelly Roll and originals tomove your hips and rattle your guts.



JuDe peaRl

A night o mesmerising, tantilisingand remarkable music. Anevening not to be missed.

6 October, 10pm Purple Emerald Lounge Bar 349 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 9482 7007 Tram #86, Stop 33


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Julia SanDel anDthe uccelliniSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Songs o little birds (uccillini)is music by some very talented

young vocalists and songwritersrom Darebin. Guided by and withperormances rom Julia Sandel,this will surely be a night totreasure. Their songs will captureyour heart and uplit your spirit.Come and share in their fight.

3 October, 8pm


kate mulqueen

Equal parts cabaret, olk andheartbreak, Kate Mulqueen isa local singer-songwriter whohas taken the northern suburbs

by polite yet quirky storm. Herweapons o choice are ebony, ivory,irony and melody. She will cutthrough your skin and curl herselaround your still-beating heart.

23 September, 6pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote

$10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

kel Day

Outside o her retro girl-groupThe Nymphs, Kel Days namehas been reappearing aroundMelbourne as a solid songwriter

and perormer. With a wry senseo humour and an archaic twisto tongue, Kel gives a nod to apre-modern sense o romanticism a dark, oten bewildering, butbeyond all beautiul place. Aplace rediscovered at Bar Nancyduring the Darebin Music Feast.


kickin the b at 303:cOOkin On 3 buRneRS

Jake Mason, Lance Ferguson andIvan Khatchoyan will get you baked,broiled and ried as well as steamed

up with their very unky and deepsoul grooves. The Leslie will bespinning and the tone wheelsin the mighty vintage B3-styleHammond organ will be grindingto the music rom Australias nestHammond organ players, with theirhighly acclaimed rhythm sectionsand surprise guest musicians.



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kickin the b at 303:tim neal tRiO

A long-established Hammondplayer in Paul WilliamsonsHammond Combo, Tim Neal willbe joined by Simon Pattersonand Konrad Park. Tim will takeyou on a journey o all the greatHammond players whose infuenceshe has drawn rom, includingJimmy McGri, Jack McDuand, o course, Jimmy Smith.

27 September, 8pm

Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

kickin the b at 303:Ollie mcgill anDthe genie

The Cat Empires multi-keyboardplayer Ollie McGill will mount themighty Hammond organ, joinedby two ellow Cats, bass playerRyan Monro and drummer Will Hull-Brown. They will not play traditionalHammond trio tunes, nor will they playthe Cat Empires repertoire. They willstrike out in a modern, improvisationaldirection. Who knows where theywill end up, but the journey will be

one o intrigue and excitement.


kimba anD Ryan

An anathema to the digital ageo music, this winsome duo areocused on the sound in theroom and the heart o the song.

Joining Kimba and Ryan are theGin Remedy band, eaturing athree-piece horn section andoriginal bebop arrangements.



kinShip ShOWcaSeSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Join Sun Hyland, Jshwa, Mattriks,Rachel by the Stream, Even Dawn,Woodlands and more on a journey

through easy-groove reggae vibesinto nu-olk, electronica, hip-pop jazzloops and intricate beats n wompytreats! Brought to you by TheKinship: making music sustainable.

29 September, 10pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote

$10 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31


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kleZmeR WORkShOpSWith eRnie gRuneR

Learn East European Jewishtunes on violin, fute or a relatedC instrument. New old tunes,and some rom Michael Alpert,London Klezmer Quartet and CaScheherezade. Ernie klezmerddles with Klezmeritis, BohemianNights and The Klezmer Trio, andstudied in New York, Krakow andMontreal. www.erniegruner.com


Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote $20 ull / $15 conc [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

klub muk: melbOuRneukelele kOllective

Now in their seventh year at303, Klub MUK marches on intothe uture with brave heartsand ukuleles in abundance! Therst and only open uke night inMelbourne! Over twenty acts! Twosongs max! Bring your little axeand be part o the spontaneousbrilliance that is Klub MUK. Proudlybrought to you by the MelbourneUkulele Kollective Australiasrst (and coolest) ukulele group.

2 October, 7.30pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote Free entry www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

kunataki

A our-piece ensemble dedicated toexposing some o South Americasmost exquisite sounds withinolkloric traditions. It consists o a

journey into enlightenment throughimitating sounds rom the vintageto modern styles o traditionalmusic, and by understanding thecultural diversity within someSouth American cultures.

6 October, 5pm Open Studio

204 High St, Northcote Free entry [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

laDy biRD

Lady Bird met while studyingmusic together at NMIT. The bandis inspired by the moody soundso late 40s early 50s jazz. Led

by Paul McIver on guitar, thesmall-group ormat allows eachrhythm section player to branchout and explore their ideas reely.

22 September, 5pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote Free entry



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laZybOneS tROmbOneJaZZ gROupWinDJammeR bRaSS gROupS

LazyBones our trombones, rhythmsection and singer will have youtapping your oot and smiling with

recognition at songs you may notexpect to hear. Beautiul balladssung by Jennier Lee and up-tempo tunes eaturing young starEric Budd will leave you wantingmore rom a swinging band.

7 October, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $10 at the door Tram #86, Stop 32

lebOWSkiS pReSentpRime pluS theJameS laRRycaRteR quaRtet

Prime began its lie in mid-2011,a product o common unspoken

musical aspirations betweenScott McConnachie (saxophones)and Ren Walters (guitars). Overtime a renement and amiliaritydeveloped, but the unexpected, theunanticipated, the transormativeis constantly sought.


lebOWSkiS pReSentlebOWSkiS &SOmethingWeknOW

Enjoy this evening o great music.

1 October, 8pm

Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $8 www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

letteRbOx muSicShaDOWS With vicfaRRell, meRRy pRainanD RichaRD JeffRey

Acoustic olk singer-songwritersnever looked so enchanting.

Songwriters Vic Farrell, MerryPrain and Richard Jerey perormtheir beautiul, lightheartedsongs in conjunction with thebreathtaking shadow puppetso Letterbox Music Shadows.

29 September, 8pm The Thornbury Local 635 High St, Thornbury Free entry Ph: 9495 0341 Tram #86, Stop 37


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lieutenant Jam pluSfieRce milD anD theWilD cOmfORtS

Lieutenant Jam is an ironic indieband with a rich mosaic o soundthat ranges rom the chill-out tune

to raging rock about overthrowingthe system. Joining them are therootsy and inectious Wild Comorts,with their nice, crisp country-rock.And to make matters sweeter, FierceMild will unkaze it up with theirpsychedelic take on classic rock.All the ingredients or an awesome

stew are brewing or this gig!


little miSS Rhythm:a tRibute tO RuthbROWn, queen Of R&bWith Diana WOlfe,aliSOn penney & banD

Award-winning blues artists

Alison Penney (Sydney) andSweet Felicia (Melbourne) joinMelbourne blues singer DianaWole to pay tribute to the musicand lie o Little Miss RhythmRuth Brown, the US singer whopioneered the 1950s R&B sound.

28 & 29 September, 8pm

Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote Seats $15, standing room$18 (+ booking ee)

At the door: Seats $20 ull /$15 conc, standing room $12

www.moshtix.com.au Tram #86, Stop 32

little Sing

Little Sing provides a space wherethe younger members o ourcommunity can come togetherand build condence in a sae

and energising environment. LittleSing celebrates and nourishes themusical spirit o children andperhaps even their parents, too!

26 September, 11am Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote $10 per amily

Ph: 9428 2884 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

liZanne RichaRDS

Lizanne Richards (ormerly LadyGrey) will showcase new materialrom her orthcoming debut album.Expect a soulul evening lled with

rhythm and blues alt-olk tunesdelivered with intensity and sass.The highly anticipated album hasbeen produced by ARIA-awardwinner and guitarist Shane OMara.Visit www.lizannerichards.com.

7 October, doors open at 8pm Wesley Anne

250 High St, Northcote $10 Ph: 0425 789 360 Tram #86, Stop 32


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the lOSt clOgpReSentS: lOSt intRanSnatiOnSSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

The award-winning Lost Clog, a

tongue-in-cheek perspective oLithuanian olk music. Songs drawon themes o gate-crashing owls,talking horses, perils o making homebrew, perils o drinking home brewand the impending demise o onesvirginity. World music with latitude.

23 September, 8pm


lOt 56 v WaylOn JOeS

The Waylon Joes trio will showcasetracks rom their debut CD and diptheir lid to their country heroes.Laden with a catalogue o original

country, blues and ol style rock nroll, Lot 56 deliver heartelt tales olove, loss, good times and cycling.

21 September, 9pm The Thornbury Local 635 High St, Thornbury Free entry Ph: 9495 0341

Tram #86, Stop 37

magnuSSOn &WilSOn quaRtet

This prolic duo goes back over15 years in groups such as Festa,SNAG, Assumptions, and the JulienWilson Trio, alongside their rolesin ensembles led by internationalartists Mike Nock, Charlie Haden,Josh Roseman and Barney McAll.The M/W quartet will perormtunes rom their New York recordingKaleidoscopic, which eaturedpianist Barney McAll, drummer JimBlack and Bassist Mark Helias.


mal Webb

Vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentist and looping, beat-boxing songwriter Mal Webb singshis songs about all manner o stu,

using all sorts o vocal techniques,guitar, slide trumpet, trombone,chromatic harmonica and a looprecording pedal called Derek. Itsa lip to lung journey through thephysics, physiology and phrivolityo all the sounds a ace can make.Youre a reak! (Ani DiFranco)

25 September, 7.30pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote Entry by donation www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32


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matt glaSS @WeSley anne

Matt Glass kicks o yourevening in the ront bar o theWesley Anne with his brand oblues-inused roots music.

28 September and 6 October, 6pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote Free entry [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

the mayOR anD i:tRent mccaRthyanD gueStS

Join comedian Trent McCarthyand guests or a political musicalcomedy based on real events that

couldnt possibly be true. Eat,drink and delight in the miracleo democracy, with classic songslike Getting to Know You, ShallWe Debate? and Shall I TellYou What I Think o You?

5 October, 7.30pm The Old Fire StationCae Gallery

378 High St, Preston $25 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 49

melatOnin pluSSpecial gueStS

Dont miss this opportunity toboogie to one o Melbourneslegends o dub. Melatonin playsa blend o sur-jungle reggae andelectro swing to challenge yourmind and shake your butt. Fresh tothe Feast with a pumped up buncho booty-shakin tracks, Melatoninssignature reggae eel has just beengiven a shot o jungle, sur andunky break beats. Come dig it.


meliSSa main banDpReSentS lOve it, lOStit, DRunk it, fOunD itvaRiety cabaRet

The Melissa Main Band presentsLove it, Lost it, Drunk it, Found it,

cabaret tales o romance, loss,vice and ortune, in the sumptuousVelvet Room. The evening beginswith an open mic variety hour (toperorm, book via email) ollowed byperormances by the award-winningsongwriter and special guests.

4 October, 6.30pm

The Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury $10 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 41


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melODy mOOn

Melody Moons Bjork-esquevocals capture the heart and lendit to daring cello lines, powerulharmonies, tinkles o ukulele and

sweeping bursts o trumpet. Herlatest release, Carried Away,is gaining national acclaim andradio airplay around the country.More honest and groundedthan her peers. (The Dwar)

2 October, 9pm Bar Nancy The Good Room

61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

melting pOtSOngWRiteRS feaSt#1: fiRSt cOuRSe

Every Sunday, Melting Potpresents Songwriters in theRound. For rst course we serve

you a Songwriters Feast #1: localsongwriting group (Hannah Aceld,Simon Kerr, Melissa Main, HeidiMcDermott, Timothy Slater andRose Wintergreen) share theirsongs, stories and tips or startingyour own songwriters gang.

23 September, 2pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $8 www.meltingpotonline.com Tram #86, Stop 32

melting pOtSOngWRiteRS feaSt#2: SecOnD cOuRSe

Every Sunday, Melting Pot presentsSongwriters in the Round. For oursecond course, well serve you our

Songwriters Feast #2: six o ournest Darebin songwriters (TBA).www.meltingpotonline.com

30 September, 2pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $8 www.meltingpotonline.com Tram #86, Stop 32

mikey maDDen

Mikey Madden is a guitarist,singer and songwriter living inMelbourne. Mikey cut his teethwielding guitar or alt-country

power-pop underdog heroes TheVandas beore uriously striking outon his own with three-piece rockcombo Gruntbucket, whose latestalbum Songs From An Empty Roomwas described by The Australianashaving been sent down to rescueguitar music, to elevate swaggerover glamour and grit over glitter.



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mOnkeyS piRate,the animatORS, anDJOSeph maiReaD anDthe tigeR lilly blueS

Seven-piece roots band MonkeysPirate deliver everything rom

monster unk to urban poetry,bop-shoo-wops to sea shanties,tribal chants and beyond. Alsoperorming on the evening will bethe epic atmospheric rock soundso The Animators and the chilledolk rhythms o Joseph MaireadAnd The Tiger Lilly Blues.

5 October, 8pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $12 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

the mOnthSSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Thirty days, 720 hours, 43,200minutes, 2,592,000 seconds, 518,000breaths. Contemporary classical

meets jazz meets minimalism, andintersects text. A journey through12 lunar cycles with composerAmadis Lacheta on piano, ShannonBirchall on bass, Callum GFroereron trumpet, Andrea Keeble on violin,Niko Schauble on percussion andGerald Frape providing narration.

22 September, 2.30pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $25 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

mRS hemingWaySuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Mrs Hemingway is Helen Begley,Carolyn Connors and Rose TurtleErtler. These seamstresses o

song bring their gorgeous voices,instruments and crat to stitchtogether a magical evening oentertainment. But wait, theresmore Bring your crat projectsand head-torches to knit and shinealong to Mrs Hemingways songs.

27 September, 8pm


muSic feaSt fORkiDS: aSantiDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

Real bands, real music, real un!Experience awesome live music

at these kid-centric school holidaygigs. Feel the rhythm o the drumsand experience captivating,energetic dance movements.Explore the power and passiono Asanti Dance Theatre.

5 October, 11am and 1pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall

189 High St, Northcote $13 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31


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muSic feaSt fORkiDS: flap!DaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event


at these kid-centric school holidaygigs. Tap your eet to the amazingsounds o Flap! Not to be missed.

6 October, 11am and 1pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $13 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500

www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

muSic feaSt fOR kiDS:the ShiveRing timbeRSDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event


at these kid-centric school holidaygigs. For countried, nautical olk,The Shivering Timbers are not tobe missed. Frenetic rhythm guitar,trickling mandolin and wood-chopdouble bass all roll on a locomotiono drums with grassy plucked banjo.

4 October, 11am and 1pm


muSic feaSt fOR kiDS:the SunShine SiSteRSDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event


at these kid-centric school holidaygigs. The Sunshine Sisters entertainand enlighten audiences withresh songs, sweet harmonies andinectious rhythms. They perormto celebrate the Australian rootsculture and bring to light thecreative singer-songwriter art orm.

3 October, 11am and 1pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $13 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

muSic fOR the SOul:cOSmO cOSmOlinO

Be uplited by Cosmo Cosmolinosmusical energy together withgentle refections on lie andspirituality in our contemporaryworld, Chalice style.

7 October, 5pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote Entry by donation (suggested $10) Ph: 9428 2884 [email protected]

Tram #86, Stop 32


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the muSicianSaccOmplice pReSentSbeginneRS muSicJam fOR aDultS

The Musicians Accomplice providesmusical rst aid or the musically

uncertain, lost and disheartened.Bring something that makes anoise (perhaps a long-neglectedinstrument or anything else thatmakes a reliable sound) and comealong to a beginners music jamor adults! Some instrumentsprovided or early arrivals.www.musiciansaccomplice.com

22 September, 3pm Obeats Music Cae 589 Gilbert Rd, Preston $5 donation [email protected] Tram #112, Stop 47

the night befORetOmORROW Withtea anD cake!

The Night Beore Tomorrow isa great band sitting sometimescomortably and sometimes

awkwardly between the styles oVelvet Underground, Billy Joel,The Slits and The Shaggs! Adoringans have likened them to ChineseNirvana and early Skyhooks.Join them with a selection ocakes and tea! www.myspace.com/nightbeoretomorrow

7 October, 2pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 0414 346 436 Tram #86, Stop 32

nmit ORiginal banDS:nmit peRfORmingaRtS DepaRtment

Perormances will highlight aselection o some o the bestoriginal bands that NMIT has to

oer. The show will also includespecial guest appearances bythe NMIT choir perormingoriginal student compositions.

21 September, 1pm Yarra Edge Music Centre NMIT Yarra Bend Rd, Faireld Free entry Ph: 9269 8947

nmit SOngWRitingcOmpetitiOn final2012: nmit peRfORmingaRtS DepaRtment

The nalist o the NMIT PerormingArts 2012 Songwriting Competition

will present a selection o originalsongs. The nalists have beenchosen rom across all programsin the department. The audiencewill participate in choosing thewinner o The Peoples ChoiceAward at the end o the show.

20 September, 1pm

Yarra Edge Music Centre NMIT Yarra Bend Rd, Faireld Free entry Ph: 9269 8947


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On being:kiRSty mORphettpluS Special gueStS

Join three songwriters as theyshare their orays through lie andbeing, and into song. As an in-the-

round perormance ormat, artistswill share their own experiencethrough songs and open thespace or discussion, creating acloser connection to each otherand the being that links us all.

22 September, 3pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote $8 at the door Ph: 9428 2884 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32

Opa!

With screaming horns and earth-shaking rhythms, Opa! brings theunettered sound o the Balkans toMelbourne. This is as close as youwill get to the real thing withouthaving to fy halway around theworld. You will, however, be fyingor the duration o their shows.

30 September, 8pm Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $5

www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

ORkeZtRa glaSSObaShalDe

Orkeztra Glasso Bashaldeis an inclusive communityorchestra with a repertoire thatcovers klezmer, Balkan, Greek,

Macedonian, Rom and MiddleEastern music. The orkeztra willperorm several o conductor KarenKyriakous own compositions.

23 September, 5.30pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote


papeR cRanefeatuRing canaRy,manchOiR, liSa SalvOanD tOm kline

On the rst Friday o each month,a lovely little gig at the Wesley

Anne takes place by the name oPaper Crane. Its a amily-riendlyevent eaturing our exceptionalmusicians and a picnic theme.All welcome. Free homemadecupcakes and cookies or everyone.

5 October, 8pm Wesley Anne

250 High St, Northcote $10 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32


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papeRS gOt talent:gaRy fRieDmanpRODuctiOnS

Be mesmerised as you witnessa world o paper unold in thehands o Gary Friedman and his

team o musicians and animators.Look out or the twist in the taleas the paper and music take youon a haunting journey o memory,betrayal, love and victory.

20 September, 8.30pmand 23 September, 7pm

Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $15 www.puppetrynews.com Tram #86, Stop 32

paulie bignell & thethORnbuRy tWOanD cORal lee &the SilveR ScReam

Coral Lee & The Silver Scream puttheir own spin on things with an

up-tempo, late-40s jump bluesR&B band. The music shouts witha steam-train rhythm, seductivevocals and gritty guitar picking.Then theres Paulie Bignell & TheThornbury Two, with their energeticamalgam o traditional rock nroll, blues, rockabilly and country.


peteR cOmbe:album launch

Peter Combe is the original Kingo the Kids in Australian music.His timeless songs have beenentertaining children (and adults) or

over 20 years. Much-loved classicssuch as Spaghetti Bolognaise andNewspaper Mama have earnedhim three ARIA awards. Childrenwelcome to attend matinee iaccompanied by a parent.

4 October 7.30pm and5 October, 1.30pm

Northcote Social Club 301 High St, Northcote $23 + $3 booking ee /Matinee $16 + $3 booking ee


play like a giRl: muSic,WOmen, inSpiRe, play!

Play Like A Girl is Melbournesonly open mic, jam session andnetworking event specically orwomen musicians. Special guest

is award-winning blues pianist andsinger-songwriter Alison Penneyrom Sydney. Alison perormsrom 7.30pm to 8pm then womenmusicians can perorm up to twosongs each, through to 10pm.

26 September, 7pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote Gold coin donation Ph: 9482 1333 Tram #86, Stop 32


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pOp (up) muSicDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

Keep your ears peeled or greatlocal music in the most unlikelyplaces. I you are listening, you will

hear it. Find it when you least expectit in random spaces and publicplaces. Check out the Darebin MusicFeast acebook page or hints!

20 September 7 October Various locations Free Ph: 8470 8593

the pOpeS aSSaSSinS

The Popes Assassins came intoexistence through immaculateconception. Thats right, olks;they appeared magically one dayout o the loins o a virgin withinstruments in hand ready to rockn roll. Spiritually infuenced bya variety o rock and pop genres,The Popes Assassins have createdtheir own unique musical voicethat is raw, energetic and poetic.

3 October, 10pm


pReSchOOlmuSic With thelittle muSOS:WenDyS muSic ReSeRvOiR

Free session or preschool childrenand their parents. Join us as we

sing, dance, shake, tap and playour way through a wonderul 30minutes o musical un. Be preparedto join in with contemporary, worldand traditional childrens music andsample our little musos program.

22 September, 12 noonand 6 October, 12.30pm

Wendys Music Reservoir 730B Plenty Rd, Reservoir (locatedinside Grays Piano World)


pRieSteSSa pluSbeth knightS

Priestessa is a unique singer-songwriter who captures multi-dimensional soundscapes throughwords and music. The music

perormed is a perect mixture oelectronica and olk. Consistingo raw drum patterns with catchydream-like piano ris, plus guitar,ukelele and elegant sonic cavesto ll the spaces created by hereortlessly beautiul voice.



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pRieSteSSa at thethORnbuRy theatRe

Priestessa presents her latesttwist on the electro olk genrewith teasers rom unreleasedalbum Breaking Patterns. Her

set will be supported by BlueMountains cowboy Jshwa,Americana journeyman Lee Stoutand Irish soul enchantress CathieClinton. The night will behold otherspecial guests prophesying aneclectic and memorable night.

28 September, 8.30pm The Thornbury Theatre 859 High St, Thornbury $8 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 41

pROJectaRtDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

See Carbie Warbies musicphotography projected on the southwall o the Northcote Town Hall

during this years estival. Nightlyrom sundown (except Friday 28September, which eatures imagesor the Decibels Records ArtistShowcase and Release Launch).

20 September 7 October From sundown Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall

189 High St, Northcote Free Ph: 8470 8458 Tram #86, Stop 31

quang Dinh

Acclaimed Melbourne-basedsongwriter Quang Dinh singssongs inspired by the VietnamWar, Leonard Cohen, CharlesBukowski and his own personalmadness. He brings with him aspecial knack or breathing energyand inspiration into even the mostmundane aspects o lie with anoccasional hint o pop sensibility.

22 September, 8pm Bar Nancy The Good Room

61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

the RabalthaZaRS

The Rabalthazars are a trioconsisting o Felix Calibre onHammond organ, Phil Adgemison drums and Jake Johnson onsax, and regularly eaturing guestmusicians. The Rabalthazars playa mix o blues, groove and souljazz to create a unky, low-down,soul-satisying experience.

23, 30 September and7 October, 4.30pm

Purple Emerald Lounge Bar

349 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 9482 7007 Tram #86, Stop 33


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Rachel by theStReam: ep launchSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Merging a nostalgia or classicjazz melodies, 90s pop hits

and a prociency or on-the-fylooping rarely witnessed in a livesetting, Rachel by the Stream isnotorious or her high vibin liveshow and resh song-writingstyle. The launch o Smooth LikeButteris sure to rock your boat!

3 October, 7.30pm


ROckShOW

This year Rockshow goes acousticand has relocated to a new venuein Reservoir: Edwards Place. Themusic is as varied as the artistswho perorm there and include allthe major styles, genres and eras.So come on down and samplesome great live acoustic music!

29 September, 7.30pm Edwards Place 4850 Edwardes St, Reservoir Free entry

SaROx

Sarox (sare-rocks) began writingmusic rom the age o 14, attachedhersel to the guitar and hasnever put it down since. Heavilyinfuenced by the grunge movement,she started a band called CloudCity, o which she is currently thelead singer-songwriter. Sarox andher blues-rock kick-to-the-throatpower vocals blends a soul-rockeel with a pop melodic drive.Songs come rom inspiration,experience, love, darkness and light.

20 September and 4 October, 9pm Bar Nancy The Good Room 61 High St, Northcote $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9486 4632 Tram #86, Stop 27

Saving cafe neRvOSa:ReDS unDeR the beDactiviSt cabaRet

The Reds present Saving CaeNervosa, the satirical musical tangojourney o a worldly bohemian cae

and its eisty emale entertainersrom 1940s to now. Survivingmurder and mayhem, they fextheir muscles on war, ake polliesand desperados, but take pity ondead pets and ordinary activists.

22 September, 4pm and27 September, 6pm

Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 Ph: 0413 595 265 Tram #86, Stop 32


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SecOnDhanDSOngS: ROaRhOuSemelbOuRne

Non-prot community arts groupRoarhouse Melbourne presentsSecondhand Songs, headlined

by Melbourne jazz trio Origami.An eclectic aternoon o music,spoken word and perormanceartists perorming tributes toartists who inspire them, as wellas showcasing original works.

7 October, 3pm Bar 303

303 High St, Northcote Free entry No booking Tram #86, Stop 32

SeeDy JeeZuS anDautO Da f

Auto Da F is the new projectrom singer and guitarist AndrewDalziell, drummer Lara Wilson andbassist Sam Fiddian. Headlining

the night are Seedy Jeezus,a loud, noisy, sexy, rocking,tripped-out, psychedelic, weird,morphed-up groove band withlotsa things that make ya tapya eet and spill ya beer.

21 September, 8.30pm Tago Mago 744 High St, Thornbury Free www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40

SeRi viDa

An only child, a Cancer, a sometimesmoody, otherwise conessional SeriVida has been throwing tantrumson stages across Melbourne sinceronting The Pang in 2009. The edgysongstress began writing musicin the connes o her bedroom,rom plunking notes on the oldebony and ivory to strumming thesturdy strings o an electric guitarto accompany her vocal prowess.

20 September, 8pm


ShliJvOvitZ ORkeStRa

Wild Balkan tunes rom Serbia,Romania, Bulgaria and Macedonia.This band is adored by localaudiences or their authenticsound and stage presencethat makes people go a littlebit crazy! Get in early becausethis band sells out ast!




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Sing anyWaySuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Led by award-winning directorCathy Nixon, the 40-strongBrunswick Womens Choir is

amous or inspiring passion andchange through songs o peace,love and justice. Sing Anyway isthe Darebin launch o the choirsth CD, showcasing an eclecticmix o songs including three byMelbourne composer Jennie Swain.

5 October, 8pm

Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $25 ull / $15 conc Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

Sing intO SpRing:aRcappella thechOiR Of amateuRRepeRtORy cOmpany

ARCappella, a top community choirin Melbournes north, invites you to

Sing into Spring at their annualshowcase. ARCappella isrenowned or its diverse repertoireo contemporary a cappella musicincluding show tunes, Aricanspirituals, pop and rock. Specialguest perormance rom ARCs recentmusical production o Jekyll and Hyde.

23 September, 2pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote $12.50 Ph NTH Box Oce: 9481 9500 www.northcotetownhall.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

SleepmakeSWaveS

With support slots or major actssuch as Karnivool, Boris, Mono andRussian Circles under their collectivebelt, and having just returned romtouring the USA and Europe insupport o their debut album, and so we destroyed everything,post-rock act sleepmakeswaveshave announced a national headlinetour, which includes this show.

21 September, 8.30pm Northcote Social Club

301 High St, Northcote $11 + $3 booking ee / $15at the door (i available)


SOfa SOul

Soa Soul play your avouriteacid jazz tunes. A great nighto music not to be missed.

28 September, 10pm

Purple Emerald Lounge Bar 349 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 9482 7007 Tram #86, Stop 33


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SOphie kOh anDfRienDS: WORlD SightDay benefit cOnceRt

Sophie and her all-star guests willbe jumping on stage or an eveningo live music in aid o World Sight

Day 2012. Proceeds rom tickets willgo towards Optometry Giving Sight,in support o the World HealthOrganisations global initiative toeliminate avoidable blindness byyear 2020. www.vision2020.org

7 October, 3pm Northcote Social Club

301 High St, Northcote $20 www.northcotesocialclub.com Tram #86, Stop 32

StaRt playing DRumS:a fRee WORkShOpfOR all ageSWenDyS muSic ReSeRvOiR

Struggling to get started on playingdrums? Wendys Music will show

you the easy steps to get started.Bring your stix i you have some! Allages welcome, rom ve years toseniors. Be prepared or some un!

23 September, 2pm Wendys Music Reservoir 730B Plenty Rd, Reservoir (locatedinside Grays Piano World)


StaRt playing guitaR:a fRee WORkShOpfOR all ageSWenDyS muSic ReSeRvOiR

Struggling to get started onplaying guitar? Wendys Music

will show you the easy steps toget started. Bring your guitar (ipossible) or contact us to bookone (i available). All ages on 23September, children only on 6October. Be prepared or some un!

23 September, 12.30pmand 6 October, 3.30pm

Wendys Music Reservoir 730B Plenty Rd, Reservoir (locatedinside Grays Piano World)


StuDiO SquiD liveRecORDing night

Part o a series o recorded nights atthe Wesley Anne aiming to producea live and local music compilationCD, eaturing many o Melbournes

nest olk and jazz artists. Thisnight will eature Khristian Mizzi(solo), The Tropea Project, MarielKoroibulu & The Harmonettes,and the Lauren Glezer band.

4 October, 8pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote $8 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32


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SupeR cOmeDycRaZy ShOWfeatuRing Ryan cOffey

The Super Comedy Crazy Show willmaintain silly amounts o comedyand crazy while drenching all

entering its sexual waterall witha hety dose o music. Potentiallyeaturing a game called Put themusic in the bucket, this show alsoincludes musical perormancesrom Ryan Coey, Luke McGregor,Matt Burton and many more.


Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote $10 www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32.

SuSy blueSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Quirky songstress Susy Blueconcocts a whimsical blend oshadowy cabaret olk. A nalist in

the Melbourne Music Prize and theDarebin Music Feast SongwritersAward, she will be accompaniedby her seven-piece band andjoined by colourul projectionsrom Darebin artist Belinda Suzetteor this special perormance.



SWimSuit live @WeSley anne

Swimsuit is an Adelaide bandmade up o ex-members o FionaBeverage and The MandelbrotSet. With a sound that takes

the twang o Calexico and thediscordance o Sonic Youth andmixes it with the melancholyo The Trids, the band alsoeatures inspiring emale vocals.

21 September, 6pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote Free entry www.wesleyanne.com.au Tram #86, Stop 32

t.J. quintOn

Brought up playing the guitar sincethe age o twelve, T.J. Quinton wasinfuenced by the musical stylingso Leo Kottke and Dylan as well ashis own athers songwriting. He

has perormed alongside artistssuch as Je Lang, Dallas Frascaand The Fumes and has perormedin estivals throughout Australia.



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tagO magOS battleOf the banDS

The rst three rounds o TagoMagos Battle o the Bands, whereyoung up-and-coming musiciansbattle over six rounds culminating

in a massive music estivallikegrand nal. The winner will play aour-week residency at Tago Mago.To register call 0402 345 615.

20, 27 September and4 October, 8.30pm

Tago Mago 744 High St, Thornbury Free www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40

taketina RhythmfOR evOlutiOnthRee-Day WORkShOp

TaKeTiNa is a process, capable oactivating the human and musicalpotential through rhythm. Led

by Tania Bosak with co-leaderChristina Giudici, this specialthree-day workshop includes aconcert and drumming meditationevening, and will guest eaturethe ounder o TaKeTiNa, ReinhardFlatischler. No music experiencenecessary. All welcome!

28, 29 and 30 September,10.30am6.30pm

Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall 189 High St, Northcote From $365 All details at www.bosak.com.au Tram #86, Stop 31

taleS, nightS anDWaltZeS: Zulya anDthe chilDRen Ofthe unDeRgROunDSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Zulya and the Children o the

Underground weave a unique blendo cinematic chanson that exploresolk traditions and jazz infuences.This concert will eature musicrom their last three albums. Comesee why this group won an ARIAin 2007 and continues to enchantlisteners around the world.


taSte Of inDiaSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Featuring both proessionalsand students having theoreticalconversations as well as demo

perormances to substantiate theacts and practices. In keepingwith the multicultural diversityo the City o Darebin, this eventwill also bring in a cross-culturalcomparison that will give theproject signicant relevance.




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taSte Of inDia:yOung talent inDianDance feStival

Featuring dierent Indian danceorms by young talents. Inkeeping with the multicultural

diversity o the City o Darebin,this event will also bring in across-cultural comparison. Dancewith live music to showcase theyoung talents rom Darebin.

5 October, 7pm Preston City Hall 284 Gower St, Preston

$25 reserved / $10 Ph: 0421 903 357 Tram #86, Stop 49

tek tek enSemble

Tek Tek Ensemble createshybridisations o most o theworlds music, incorporating astartling variety o ethnographic andpopular genres. The encyclopaedic

repertoire o the ensemble Panamanian cumbia, Siciliantarantella, American garage soul,Indonesian dangdut, Mexicanranchera, Honduran calypso isencompassed by the strict yetsimple stipulation o danceability.

28 September, 9pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $15 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

ten gallOn heaDanD gReenS DaiRyangel enSemble

Alt-country band Greens DairyAngel Ensemble perorms originalsongs with a smooth crooner, a

torchy diva, bluegrass mandolin,Spanish guitar, swinging doublebass and country ddle. Ten GallonHead is Ben Mellonie, playing tunesthat range rom slow-dance countrylaments, absurdist swamp-countrytales, late-night sociopathic groovesand anything else that oozes orth.

30 September, 5pm Tago Mago 744 High St, Thornbury Free entry www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40

thiS DOeS nOtbelOng tO yOu!DaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

This does not belong to you! isa musical and social experiment.Search the streets and laneways oDarebin or random ukuleles placedor your pleasure. Pick them up,hold them, play them, love themand leave them or others to enjoy.How many will remain by the end othe Feast? Who knows. Supportedby Gallins Musicians Pro Shop.

20 September 7 October Various locations Free Ph: 8470 8211


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tihai3: nORth inDianclaSSical muSicSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

Tihai3 presents The Festival oIndian Classical Music at theDarebin Music Feast 2012. A veryinteresting concert at the Hub Venuewill eature the sublime music oIndia, crossing cultural boundariesand bringing together a uniquecollaboration between diverseperormers or the City o Darebin.



tim WOODZ anDthe DiRty ShOeSalbum launchWith aRty Del RiO

Maldon Minstrel AwardwinnerTim Woodz belts out rhythmic olk

music while captivating audienceswith his quirky humour, his eclecticcollection o songs and tales othe underdog. This album launchis a show not to be missed!

22 September, 7.30pm Wesley Anne 250 High St, Northcote


tOm fRyeR quaRtetpluS chRiS fRangOuSOunD theORyenSemble

Virtuoso guitarist Tom Fryer, astalwart o the Northcote music

scene, brings his re-breathingquartet to Bar 303 as part o theDarebin Music Feast. Tonightis week our o a monthlyresidency at Bar 303 that willshowcase material rom hisupcoming recording Dirty Math.

26 September, 8pm

Bar 303 303 High St, Northcote Donation www.303.net.au Tram #86, Stop 32

tReS cueRDaSanD RefleJOS

Tres Cuerdas are a vocal triosinging beautiul arrangements oPortuguese ado, Latin Americanolklore, swing classics and original

compositions. These three girls givean enchanting perormance, leavingyou only wanting more. Refejos arean incredible seven-piece band ledby Bonnie Smith, with musiciansrom Chile, Brasil, Argentina andNorthcote. They create an incrediblecombination o intoxicating Latinrhythms and haunting vocals.



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tRiO ciganka

Northern suburbs locals Trio Cigankaplay a mixture o heartelt Gypsy,Balkan, Greek and Arabic music.Featuring Amanda on clarinet,Will on oud and fute, and Cait on

piano accordion and darabuka.

5 October, 9pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote $5 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

up late With kate:Opening eventDaRebin muSic feaStSpecial event

Benn Bennett and riends bringtogether a selection o our nestmusic and cabaret perormersto reinterpret and pay tribute tothe songs o British artist KateBush. Featuring Rebecca Barnard,Wes Snelling, Tina del Twist,Yana Alana and Scott Edgar.

22 September, 8.30pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall


vaRDOS

Livewire violinist Alana Hunt shredsthrough seductive serenades andhurtling wedding dances chasedby Kirri (double bass), and Soa(accordion). Vardos have roamed

extensively through Eastern Europelearning rom Roma musiciansand perorming in Hungary,Switzerland, London, Berlin andthe Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

23 September, 5pm Open Studio 204 High St, Northcote Free entry [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 31

vauDeville SmaSh:Single launch

Vaudeville Smashs unique nouveauyacht rock sound eatures catchymelodies and harmonies, hooks andeet-tapping beats. Their songwriting

is steeped in the traditions o thegreat yacht rock masters but witha resh and thoroughly uniqueapproach. With their inectiousenergy and their uncanny knackor transorming a dance foor,theyve been leaving audiencesaround the country stunned.

29 September, 8.30pm Northcote Social Club 301 High St, Northcote $15 + $3 booking ee / $18at the door (i available)



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velvet cake gypSieS

Velvet Cake Gypsies musicalcompetence is matched by theirenthusiasm as they meanderthrough a diverse soundscape,incorporating tradition with

extemporaneous modern outbursts.The members personalities shinethrough in their perormances,creating inectious rhythmsand an atmosphere that theiraudiences cannot help butsing, drink and dance to.

28 September, 9.30pm The Thornbury Local 635 High St, Thornbury $10 ull / $7 conc Ph: 9495 0341 Tram #86, Stop 37

velvet cake gypSieS@ baR nancy

Velvet Cake Gypsies are aMelbourne-based ve-pieceplaying an exciting blend o Gypsy,swing, standard jazz, klezmer

and an eclectic assortment oother world music styles.


velvet cake gypSieS@ puRple emeRalD

Velvet Cake Gypsies are a Melbourne-based ve-piece playing an excitingblend o olk, klezmer, French gypsyjazz and an eclectic assortment o

other world music styles. The bandormed in 2006 and has since playedat venues across Victoria. With a line-up o vocals, clarinet, mandolin, guitar,double bass and violin, the VelvetCake Gypsies musical competenceis matched by their enthusiasm asthey meander through an EasternEuropeaninspired soundscape.

21 September, 10pm Purple Emerald Lounge Bar 349 High St, Northcote Free entry Ph: 9482 7007 Tram #86, Stop 33

the victORian tRaDeuniOn chOiR SingS

Come listen to and even join in withthe Victorian Trade Union Choir asthey celebrate the history o thelabour movement with songs about

social justice and the environment.

20 September, 7pm Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote Gold coin donation [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32


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vicuna cOat anDemOtiOnal baggagehanDleRS

Emotional Baggage Handlers andVicuna Coat are two prooundlyDarebin bands, hailing rom Preston

and Thornbury respectively. EBHssoulul vocal harmonies contain lyricsthat speak o love, loss, places, dogs,cats, motor cars and more. VicunaCoat oer up their slightly twisted,pretty olk, short shouty rock and asmattering o multi-instrumentals.

23 September, 5pm

Tago Mago 744 High St, Thornbury Free entry www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40

vikingOS pena

Vikingo De Jerez is a sel-taughtprodigy o the famenco guitar the vanguard o guitar artistry inAustralian famenco. His all-originalfamenco guitar compositions in the

Gypsy style have led to internationalrecognition, while his debut album,Buleriando, has led this localartist to international acclaim.


vOODOO SWampDaDDieS anD beWaRe!black hOleS

Sur, space and spy instrumentalistsBeware! Black Holes start theball rolling, ollowed by the

Voodoo Swamp Daddies, one oMelbournes best-loved bands,playing 60s garage, swamp stomp,sur and rockabilly. Itll be a nighto dancin, stompin and rockinwith a hint o psychedelia.

6 October, 8.30pm Tago Mago

744 High St, Thornbury Free entry www.acebook.com/tago.mago.7 Tram #86, Stop 40

Walking thelabyRinth:kiRSty mORphett

Join us as we Walk the Labyrinthamidst live music by KirstyMorphett, candles, incense and

the beautiul energy o our sacredcommunal space otherwise knownas Northcote Uniting Church-Chalice! We are all on our path,exactly where we need to be. Thelabyrinth is a model o that path.So come and walk your path.

23 September, 5pm

Northcote Uniting Church 251 High St, Northcote Entry by donation Ph: 9428 2884 [email protected] Tram #86, Stop 32


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WaR anD peace:SOphieS vOiceSuppORteD byDaRebin muSic feaSt

War and Peace eatures music asvaried as a motet by Josquin DesPres to a piece called One o Us,

with words by ex-Prime MinisterPaul Keating. Aboriginal resistanceto colonialism is movingly portrayedin The War Without a Name byMelbourne composer Bruce Watson.

4 October, 7.30pm Feast Hub: Northcote Town Hall


WaRRen hOWDen

Warren Howdens live showincludes solo guitar, fute beat-boxing and olk-roots vocals.With infuences as diverse asHermitude, John Butler and

Mal Webb, Warren presentsa unique style o perormance.The Thornbury Local provides aperect setting, with local beerson tap and a restaurant upstairs.

6 October, 9.30pm The Thornbury Local 635 High St, Thornbury Free entry Ph: 0432 492 296 Tram #86, Stop 37

the WOOhOO RevueWith 8fOOt felix

Balkan Gypsy brass band, roaring20s swing ensemble, Wild Westddle contest or a soundtrack orLooney Tunes and this barely

scratches the surace. Therea

darebin music feast 2012 program

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