Live Music: The Bedroom Philosopher, The Boat People and Pinky Beecroft and the White Russians

Words and pictures: Betina DaleSaturday, 28th August It was still early in the evening and a sizeable crowd were gathering in the warm embrace of the Troubadour. An eclectic mix of punters lined the walls and covered the front floor, sitting, taking in the atmosphere. While setting the perfect mood for the evening was none...

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New Show Announced: Ball Park Music at the Troubadour

Headline show – Thursday, September 2 – The Troubadour With the runaway success of the single ‘iFly’ (you know the one: “I f**king love you, I think you’re pretty), Ball Park Music’s profile is certainly going from strength to strength. The six-headed pop collective has been pricking ears with their lively...

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[Me] and Black Bear Woods entice eyes at the Troubadour

Words: Leah Holdsworth Picture courtesy of Black Bear Woods The Troubadour seems like such an easy place for me to find myself on a Friday evening. The venue seems to attract bands that both enthrall the audience, and create an intimate feel. And Friday just one week past, I found myself in the presence of two such...

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Boy and Bear blow away the Troubadour

Friday June 11 Words and pictures: Kate Scantleton I was not at all surprised to find out that Boy and Bear playing at the Troubadour tonight had sold out. For a fairly new band onto the (national) scene, it seems they are making their way quickly and easily. And for good reason. Tonight, there was a perfect array of support acts...

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Liddiard and Salter. Oz music at it’s best.

Words and pictures: Kate Scantleton Thursday, April 15 2010 I was appalled when I walked through the doors of the Troubadour tonight and saw a less-than-sold-out crowd… or so I thought. It turns out Brisbane actually does know good music when it hits them. Or at least some do. The partnership of Brissie boy Ben Salter (The Gin...

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