Tag: "The Evelyn"

Echo Drama
0 Comments. 69 Views. Posted 17 May 2013 @ 11:05am.
Echo Drama are a powerhouse Melbourne nine-piece band smashing out a solid fusion of dub/reggae/hip hop music. Drummer and founder of the band Jeremy Schiftan and vocalist number two Alex ‘Sinks’ Sinclair muse on their plans for world domination (and the logistics of organising nine freaking band members) but first they’re just enjoying there current Tuesday night residency at The Evelyn. ... Read More
sleepmakeswaves Announce 2013 Australian Tour
0 Comments. 94 Views. Posted 15 May 2013 @ 10:53am.
Sydney post-rock proponents sleepmakeswaves have revealed a mammoth string of headline dates, hitting Melbourne town this July. The shows follow a massive year in 2012, which saw them tour Australia, the US and Europe; and even an ARIA nomination for their debut album …and so we destroyed everything. Read More
Q&A: Skyways Are Highways
0 Comments. 256 Views. Posted 10 May 2013 @ 1:29pm.
Define your genre in five words or less: Sunshine punk.   Tell us about the last song you wrote. I'm writing a song about the moon. It’s kind of a cage for broken hearts and it gets heavier and heavier until people notice, then it sinks so low that people go break it open. The Earth turns to ice, stops spinning and drifts away into the stars.   If you could travel back in time and show... Read More
Seattle
0 Comments. 639 Views. Posted 2 May 2013 @ 11:27pm.
A first release and first ever gig is always an exciting time for the members of a young band, and that is exactly what is about to happen for this Melbourne-based pop-rock act. Although the band has been around in a slightly different form and under a different name for a few years, the entity known as Seattle only formed early this year. They are launching their debut single at their first ever... Read More
Q&A: Vincent
0 Comments. 78 Views. Posted 30 Apr 2013 @ 1:04pm.
Names: Daryl and Tom.   Define your genre in five words or less Modern progressive alternative rock… yeah.   When’s your next gig and with who? We're launching our first ever single and video on Friday May 3 at the Evelyn Hotel with some great bands. Dear Plastic who have a great chilled electronic vibe, The Nest Itself who make moving instrumental music, and... Read More
Q&A: Leez Lido
0 Comments. 412 Views. Posted 3 Apr 2013 @ 8:07pm.
What's your genre? Indie-rock.   What’s your sound? A Leez Lido set engulfs you with a barrage of distorted and melodic rock sounds. Addictive.   Who are you musical Influences? Soundgarden, Magic Dirt, the Chillies.   Tell us about some gigs you've played: Leez Lido have been gigging regularly across Melbourne for 18 months including The Gershwin Room, The Brunswick Hotel, The... Read More
Tehachapi's Last Ever Show
0 Comments. 143 Views. Posted 13 Mar 2013 @ 2:53pm.
One of Melbourne's favourite foursomes, Tehachapi, will be calling it a day after four years of psychedelia. Taking to The Evelyn's rooftop, Laura, James Anthony and Kosta, will be celebrating their successes and saying goodbye with the help of some sonic pals, including Matt Kelly who will be providing his own string quartet for the occasion. Strangers From Now On and Amanita will also be... Read More
Q&A: Electric Horse Vs These Four Walls
0 Comments. 163 Views. Posted 12 Mar 2013 @ 1:52pm.
Jason from Electric Horse asks Stephen from These Four Walls 1. Have you guys toured Australia before, who was it with and what was the best show? We had the chance to jump the ditch to Australia and test the waters in 2010 and toured a few dates with a rad Melbourne based band, Bellusira. There was this venue just out of Sydney called The Fitzroy where we were crammed so tightly on the stage,... Read More
Q&A: Ildiko
0 Comments. 434 Views. Posted 18 Dec 2012 @ 12:46pm.
Define your genre in five words or less: Variations on folk noir.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? People usually say something along the lines of sad music for sad people. We are changing our name to Bloodhound next year.    Do you have any record releases to date? What are they? Where can I get... Read More
Q&A: The Primary
0 Comments. 323 Views. Posted 12 Dec 2012 @ 8:36am.
Define your genre in five words or less: Nasty, noisy, dreamy pop.   What can a punter expect from your live show? Energy, electrical shocks and general dorkiness. Plus noise.   What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed? To actually get off their tukkas and do the hard yards. You will not get places by sitting around and the quick solution is never the good solution. And... Read More
Dear Stalker
0 Comments. 488 Views. Posted 22 Nov 2012 @ 10:31am.
Melbourne-based grunge-pop three-piece, Dear Stalker, have only been together for a couple of years but in that time, they’ve honed a unique (and appreciated) sound through their take on the dirge of early ‘90s grunge. Their latest single, Whole Other Kind, has been described as an exploration of desperation, death, love and lust and takes the band down a darker path than previous... Read More
Merri Creek Pickers
0 Comments. 623 Views. Posted 8 Nov 2012 @ 2:44pm.
With folk having taken pride of place for a while now, its friendly cousins alt-country, blues and Americana are creeping their way into the popular realm more and more. Melbourne’s Merri Creek Pickers take those musical cues and drench them in a wash of psychedelic fuzz creating something all of their own. Enjoying the revival in popularity of their quirky, niche, countrified genres, banjo and... Read More
Q&A: Cooper Street
0 Comments. 331 Views. Posted 25 Oct 2012 @ 1:04pm.
Define your genre in five words or less: Alternative pop/rock.   Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like? Well, we have heard a few things but I guess the cliché answer would be that people really need to head out to a show and decide for themselves: everyone has a different interpretation.   How long have you been gigging... Read More
That Gold Street Sound Hit The Evelyn
0 Comments. 700 Views. Posted 11 Sep 2012 @ 1:59pm.
That Gold Street Sound, a local Motown-style funk, rock and soul band, have announced a headline show at The Evelyn. The show will celebrate the launch of their debut single/video Get Up.   Special guests on the night will be Lyndal Barry & The Apollos and The Seven Ups. Read More
Q&A: The Naysayers
0 Comments. 366 Views. Posted 6 Sep 2012 @ 7:05am.
Describe your sound in five words or less: Garage rock/blues/mod/punk.   What can a punter expect from your live show?  Punts. Also a band. In tune-ish.   Why should everyone come and see your band?  When they see our band they will come.   When are you releasing your EP?  On Sunday September 9 at The Evelyn, Fitzroy! With the Morning Night (WA), The Velvets (QLD),... Read More
My Echo
0 Comments. 455 Views. Posted 4 Sep 2012 @ 11:49am.
Rock-punk newbies My Echo have been frolicking around the country playing the support role to an impressive number of genre-predecessors. Opening for Bodyjar and King Cannons as well as touring as part of Trial Kennedy’s Final Shows tour has enabled the band to reach audiences far and wide with their energetic live show as well as honing their skills under the bright lights. The New Approach... Read More
Coolies For Schoolies Fundraiser
0 Comments. 370 Views. Posted 30 Aug 2012 @ 6:19am.
Music is often used as a means to raise awareness and funds for the underprivileged. This is where we find ourselves with an ambitious group of year 12 students hailing from De La Salle College. Using music they are attempting to raise money in order to travel to India and help build houses for the disadvantaged. We quizzed organiser Nathan Phillips.   When’s the gig and with who? Our... Read More
THEY
0 Comments. 594 Views. Posted 22 Aug 2012 @ 9:05am.
THEY, Melbourne’s latest hard rock band battling their way through the ranks, have waxed and waned in enthusiasm over the three years they’ve been together but things have always falling back into place from the inside and now looks set to come together on the outside. Vocalist Xavier Holland, admits that the road hasn’t been easy but that THEY are ready to take on every opportunity they’re given... Read More
Q&A: Sarah Eida
0 Comments. 442 Views. Posted 17 Aug 2012 @ 7:34am.
Define your genre in five words or less: Alternative blues, dirty dark folk.   How long have you been gigging and writing? I have been gigging and writing for 14 years but all together I have been playing music for 21 years.   What has been your favourite gig you've played to date? Probably July 1 this year at the Brunswick hotel performing with my band the Garden of EiDA. The event... Read More
28 Days
0 Comments. 422 Views. Posted 31 Jul 2012 @ 11:36am.
28 days have seen it all ­­– ultimate highs (through a host of national and global tours and a solid level of notoriety in the Australian punk/nu-metal scene), coupled with devastating lows (the death of their drummer, Scott Murray, in 2001) and now the band have settled into what bassist Damian Gardiner describes as a “well-paid hobby.” While audiences were led to believe the band broke-... Read More
Frankenbok To Play Four Victorian Shows
0 Comments. 866 Views. Posted 27 Jul 2012 @ 3:47pm.
Melbourne heavy metal band Frankenbok have announced a series of Victorian shows, including rural dates in Frankston, Bendigo and Ballarat. Frankenbok only just released their fifth album The End Of All You Know 2011, with this year marking the band's 15th birthday. Read More
Q&A: The Primary
0 Comments. 698 Views. Posted 3 Jul 2012 @ 12:27pm.
Name/Band: The Primary, and today we have Jules (vocals/guitars) and Gemma (bass guitar).   Define your genre in five words or less: Dreamy noise pop.   What do you love about making music? The ability to put yourself into the music, and putting your own stamp onto something creatively. Also, getting carried away at times, and forgetting about all the other stuff that comes with living... Read More
Playwrite
0 Comments. 865 Views. Posted 26 Jun 2012 @ 11:55am.
A residency at The Workers Club in June of last year set Playwrite up for a quick trajectory and the destination, at this stage, is unknown. Support for the UK’s Wild Beasts as well as locals Alpine and Geoffrey O’Connor followed swiftly and with their melody-drenched ambient rock sound, Playwrite are producing some damn sweet music. With melody layered over melody the six members take Grizzly... Read More
Heaven
0 Comments. 545 Views. Posted 20 Jun 2012 @ 12:59pm.
Adelaide was a damn busy place in the ‘80s. Long before Certified Wise smashed into various slithers of hip hop domination, Adelaide gave birth to some truly great rock bands and while Cold Chisel may have been their greatest export, Heaven gave them a fair run for their money. Drummer Joe Turtur speaks with fondness about the time the band had together and the motivations that have prompted them... Read More
Q&A: Kumar Shome
0 Comments. 716 Views. Posted 16 May 2012 @ 11:34am.
So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band? The bands’ name is Kumar Shome and The Punkawallahs. I am the frontman and lead guitarist. What do you reckon people will say you sound like?Generally they have replied our sound is a combination of jazz, rock and sonic psychedelics that gets you pumped.  What do you love about making music?The endless possibilities to... Read More
Twisted Sisters: Bands & Burlesque
0 Comments. 910 Views. Posted 11 May 2012 @ 2:05pm.
Many performance critics are guilty of making lazy, label-slapping generalisations, defining works with compounded titles and ‘exciting’ buzzwords. For whatever reason, burlesque is often a victim of these conjunctions: descriptions of the performances can rest on tired platitudes and new additions to the English language. Burlesque-noir? Neo-burlesque? Gorelesque? It’s a way of delving into the... Read More
Immigrant Union
0 Comments. 723 Views. Posted 8 May 2012 @ 11:49am.
  Though he’s been living in Australia for over two years now, Brent DeBoer can’t abscond from his hometown of Portland, Oregon. While the drummer for renowned jangle-psych outfit The Dandy Warhols certainly enjoys Melbourne as his adopted hometown, when it came time to record the debut full-length with Immigrant Union, DeBoer knew he had to return to Portland, one of the great music cities... Read More
Rhymada Vs Glass Empire
0 Comments. 2,911 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:10am.
Where did the name Glass Empire come from?   “It came out of Damo's subconscious, and we all thought it sounded fitting enough, so we took it. There were some pretty bad names on the list beforehand. That list has since been burnt and buried.”   Who are your favourite Australian bands at the moment?   “Karnivool are probably always going to be at the top of... Read More
Engine Three Seven Live at The Evelyn
0 Comments. 1,442 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Like something out of a movie, the journey of Engine Three Seven so far is a moving tale. A group of small-town boys move to the big city and, unperturbed by the bright lights and plentiful distractions, they quickly become one of Australia’s most promising up and coming bands...   A couple of years ago when I first met Engine Three Seven and saw them live, I was mesmerized by their... Read More
Seabellies Bashed In Melbourne
0 Comments. 1,140 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
Newcastle’s The Seabellies were bashed on the final night of a month-long residency at The Evelyn. After a celebratory dinner on a Saturday night, they were attacked on Brunswick Road by ten thugs with sticks and belts. Bass player Eddie Garven was taken to hospital for stitches on his forehead, singer Trent Grenell had cuts and bruises, while keyboardist Steph Setz had whip marks. Read More
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