Bells and Whistles @ the Zoo’s 17th birthday

Words and Pictures: Kate Scantleton Friday December 11 The valley is hot, steamy and pumping with people and music. It’s the holiday season. Everyone is out, as there’s no time like the summertime to hit the dance floors, drink up and just be downright Aussie. This was somewhat the case last night as the Howling Bells hit the...

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Skunkhour back in action after 8 years of silence

Words and Pictures: Kate Scantleton Tuesday December 8 Skunkhour are a band that during their time and beyond have been severely under-rated, with such visionary sounds beyond their time. This was made apparent at the Tivoli tonight, watching the reformed band after an 8 year silence, and witnessing the ways in which this music has...

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Salmonella Dub hit the Hifi

Words: Leah Holdsworth Picture: Courtesy of Salmonella Dub Saturday November 28   Salmonella Dub is a band that sure has good word of mouth. Branded as a band that defies the label of yet another alternate Roots group, at the Hi Fi in West End last Saturday evening Salmonella Dub sure showcased a splendid blend of roots and...

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Regurgitator’s Rockshow hits the stage

Thursday November 26 2009 Words: Leah Holdsworth Picture courtesy of Barry Schipplock Regurgitator has a reputation of pure rock and roll. Never a band to evade controversy or downplay their own sense of vitality, Regurgitator burst onto the music scene with bravado and glee. With songs like “I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I...

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Jezabels EP launch with SONGS @ the Clubhouse

Saturday November 28 2009 Words and pictures: Kate Scantleton I am a very picky gig-goer when it comes to venue. Normally, I steer well-clear of any place that will be full of rude, selfish and uncaring-when-it-comes-to-music members of the general public. Walking into the Clubhouse, this is EXACTLY what I was expecting, being a...

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