GIG GUIDE

SAN LAZARO (single launch) with Agency Dub Collective and The Putbacks Friday
3 Jul
Back after an extended break, Melbourne's best loved latin lunatics are back with more mambo, more salsa, more percussion, more horns and more new material than you can describe in two languages. 'La Chimera', a 21st century take on the classic 'son cubano' style, is the first single from their second album due this November. San Lazaro bring the rhythms and forms of a musical style which was born in Africa and raised in the Americas to the streets and airwaves of Melbourne, and anyone with ears and feet will immediately understand why.
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$12

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $15 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
ME & THE GROWNUPS (single/tour launch) with Coby Grant and St Hill Saturday
4 Jul
Since forming in 2006, Me & The Grownups have created a new and indefinable sound with their unique blend of folk-pop and classical music. The Grownups' first two albums have seen them develop an acoustic sound that dramatically extends what is possible from the guitar-violin-voice combination. They launch their new EP 'My Perfect Storm' in this first show of their whirlwind national tour.
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At the door only

  |   $15 full or $12 concession at the door only		 Doors 8.30
VICTORIA WILLIAMS and VIC CHESNUTT (USA) with Natalie D-Napoleon & Andre Hooke (Khancoban) Thursday
9 Jul
Finding inspiration in nature, inanimate objects and things unseen, Victoria Williams has been crafting her unusual brand of folk music in the wilds of Southern California for nigh on twenty years now. Her songs have been covered by musicians from all over, from Lou Reed to Lucinda Williams. Since releasing 'Sings Some Ol' Songs' she's been touring extensively with kindred spirit M Ward. Most people don't see the wonder in dirt and filth, or the humour in the often cruel machinations of the world, but Vic Chesnutt does. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, he's spent much of his career reflecting on the darker corners of life, often aided on his amazing albums by a rotating cast of musicians including members of Lambchop, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra. Since last years brilliant 'Dark Developments' album collaboration with fellow Athenians Elf Power and The Amorphous Strums, he's taken to the road again touring his particular take on beauty and living.
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$40

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $45 at the door if still available		 Doors 7.30
ALL INDIA RADIO (album launch) with Signal Hill (USA) and The Coralinas Friday
10 Jul
2009 is the 10th anniversary of All India Radio and to celebrate the band will launch their new album at the East. The album 'A Low High' marks a return to the lush, atmospheric, and instrumental territory of their earlier work. Guests on the album include Graham Lee (The Triffids) on pedal steel and some evocative ambient sounds from the legendary Ed Kuepper (The Saints and now new member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds).
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$10

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $12 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
DJ DEXTER, MISTA SAVONA (7'' singles launch) & GRRILLA STEP with DJ Declan Kelly - SELLING FAST! Saturday
11 Jul
Three of Melbourne's favourite rhythmic forces come together for a very special night. Throwing together their dynamic trademark mix of cultures, teeth rattling bass & booty shaking beats, don't expect to stand still for a minute as Dexter, Grrilla Step and Mista Savona (launching their 7 inch) band together to create an aural and visual experience only found in underground Melbourne. Also joining them on the night is DJ Declan Kelly.
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$20

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $22 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
YANA ALANA & THA PARANAS (In Concert) with Roadkill Rodeo and Town Bikes Thursday
16 Jul
She's irresistible. She's irrepressible. She's irrational; and she's out to conquer the world with her unique blend of cabaret and comedy. Joined by her hapless and under-appreciated band Tha Paranas, the talented all female act will present their queer cabaret, kooky comedy, and political poetry at the World Outgames in Copenhagen 2009. Before they head to Europe they will perform for Melbourne in concert, joined by The Town Bikes and Road Kill Rodeo. This is one night you'd be crazy to miss!
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$12

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $15 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY with Arrows (QLD), Kill Whitey and The Cityscape Friday
17 Jul
Having spent April and May in the US touring alongside The Gaslight Anthem, A Death in the Family are back on home soil and gearing up for their first local headline show since their "Small Town Stories" national tour back in March. If melodic/ sonic punk-rock (a la Rival Schools, Archers Of Loaf, Leatherface) is your thing, don't miss seeing one of Melbourne's finest! They will also be joined by Brisbane indie-rockers, Arrows plus locals Kill Whitey and The City Scape.
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At the door only

  |   $10 at the door only		 Doors 8.30
THE BARONS OF TANG with THE BEARDS (S.A. - album launch) and THE WOOHOO REVUE Saturday
18 Jul
Adelaide folk-rockers The Beards bring their custom made Beard Love to town to launch their new album 'Beards, Beards, Beards'. They return triumphant to Australia from their appearance at the 2009 Alaskan World Beard and Moustache Championships. They'll be joined by The Woohoo Revue, who will apply a rock n' roll blow torch to Balkan gypsy tunes. Theirs is music for celebration- for dancing, drinking, and forgetting about tomorrow. The Barons of Tang will also form part of this night of great music and beardy goodness, only at The East.
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At the door only

  |   $10 at the door only		 Doors 8.30
TARCUTTA (album launch - with guest performance from Teeth & Tongue) and Radiant City Thursday
23 Jul
Warm your winter chills by the glow of all-analogue instrumentalists, Tarcutta, launching their debut, self-titled album. The home-grown Melbourne three-piece (guitar, drums, Hammond organ) recreate the power of their live recording live on stage with one or two surprises. Teeth & Tongue will join the band Tarcutta during their set.
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$10

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $12 or $20 (with CD) at the door if still available 		Doors 8.00
[Me] with The Tiger & Me, Ballistix (Drum Troupe), Bell Peppers (Burlesque Squadron) and Buttermilk Friday
24 Jul
Following the bombastic choir-riff-ridden single 'Working Life', Melbourne's fresh-faced rock-opera quartet [Me] blast their way around the country to tour their next one. The newby is called 'Westward Backwards' and [Me] will embark on a national tour named 'Eastcoast Forwards'. In Melbourne they torch the East Brunswick Club with beacons of support entertainment - The Tiger & Me, Buttermilk (with feature guests Hugo and Maggie), as well as the Ballistix drum troupe, and Bell Peppers the 10-piece burlesque dancing squadron.
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$10

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $12 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
GUILD OF DESTRUCTION (album launch) with Destruktor, Order of Torment and Belligerent Intent Saturday
25 Jul
Following the highly acclaimed debut release 'Into Oblivion' and a hectic live schedule, Guild of Destruction return three years later with their trademark Death-Thrash sound and a second, highly-anticipated album. Expect no compromise or unnecessary tricks. With demon speed and relentless force, the Melbourne four-piece present their most brutal work to date - 'We Are Vermin'. Catch the launch of this blistering demonic onslaught, only at The East.
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At the door only

  |   $10 at the door only		 Doors 8.00
DANANANANAYKROYD (U.K.) with Regular John Thursday
30 Jul
In the country for Splendour in the Grass. After already charming the UK, Europe and parts of the US into a revelry, Dananananaykroyd will be bringing their joyous, heady, heavy, and euphoric live show to The East. These rowdy Glaswegians are known for their dynamically-charged live shows, where their hyper energy, combined with two drumkits and shouty vocals, consistently twists the crowd into a frenzy. Expect to hear plenty from debut album 'Hey Everyone!'
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$38.50

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   door entry price TBC if still available		 Doors 8.30
THE REEFS (EP launch/farewell overseas show) with San Salvador, El Moth & The Turbo Rads and special guest Friday
31 Jul
After a series of powerful and energetic live shows in Melbourne and Sydney, The Reefs have landed themselves a massive slot on the 2009 Taubertal Festival in Germany. A Brunswick based band, The Reefs blend original Reggae, Prog Rock, and all out Jammin' to deliver an inexorable live show which is authentically mirrored on their record. As a release show for their very first record and also as a farewell show for their overseas trip, The Reefs will be headlining an awesome night which brings some of Melbourne's most energetic to share the stage. They will be supported by the wholesome goodness of San Salvador and El Moth & The Turbo Rads!
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At the door only

  |   $10 at the door only		 Doors 8.30
THE PAPER SCISSORS (NSW) with Ernest Ellis and Royston Vasie Saturday
1 Aug
With their brand new single 'Howl' just added to high rotation on JJJ, Sydney's The Paper Scissors have just announced the release of their 'Howl EP'. The earlier part of 2008 saw the band sell out a national tour with Bluejuice, be bestowed with the honour of being asked to program Rage, and somehow fit it all in between festival appearances at Parklife, The Playground Weekender and many more festivals and club shows to boot. A sweaty catharsis of energy and vitality, catch the live TPS experience for yourself at The East.
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$12

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $15 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
TURLEY with HUSKY Sunday
2 Aug
More details soon
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$10

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $12 (includes CD) at the door if still available		 Doors 7.30
DAVIDSON BROTHERS (album launch - two sets) with special guest Thursday
6 Aug
More details soon
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$17

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $20 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.00
ART vs. SCIENCE (NSW) with Hercules in NY and special guest - SELLING FAST! Friday
7 Aug
Following the announcement that festival favourites Art vs. Science have been added to the Splendour in The Grass and Parklife line-ups, the Sydney trio are set to hit The East for a sideshow of their own. The JJJ Unearthed winners have built up an impressive fanbase over the past year, thanks in no small part to the stomping, party-starting tracks 'Flippers' and 'Parlez-Vous Francais?' Their last tour completely sold out so grab your tix early.
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$15

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $18 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET (album launch) with special guest Saturday
8 Aug
Possibly Australia's only indie rock band string quartet, FourPlay have taken everything they love about music and blended it to make a cocktail of sounds any music lover can appreciate. They launch brand new album 'Fourthcoming', a wide-ranging selection of covers and a number of innovative group compositions, at The East.
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$22

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $25 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
ROGERTHAT (QLD) with special guests Saturday
15 Aug
Hairy stooges and touring fools Rogerthat are returning from an extensive international trip taking in Holland, the UK, France and Canada to mix their peyote and melt minds back in Australia. They will be crawling around on a national tour and hitting The East in support of debut album 'The Desert's Call'.
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$12

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $15 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
I HEART HIROSHIMA (QLD - single launch) with DZ (QLD) and special guest Friday
21 Aug
I Heart Hiroshima back on a country road... Susie, Matt & Cameron are finally coming back from their two month long trek across Europe and the UK. After forty shows across all quarters of the continent they shift perspectives back to homelands. In conjunction with the release of new single 'Shakeytown' - a prelude to their second album as currently being finalised by Andy Gill while the band is still in London - they will drive right back on the tour road and visit The East Brunswick Club.
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$10

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $12 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
THE CURRENCY (album launch) with special guest Saturday
22 Aug
Melbourne 'convict-core' band, a rollicking six piece orchestra that combines folk instruments with a fire cracker punk rhythm section boasting ex Living End drummer Travis Dempsey.
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$15

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $18 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
GUN STREET GIRLS (album launch) with special guests Friday
28 Aug
More details soon
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On sale Mon 6 July

  |   $12+bf or $15 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
DIAFRIX (album launch) with special guests Saturday
29 Aug
Direct from the support slot on the sold out national Bliss N Eso tour, Diafrix launch their stunning debut album at The East.
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$12

Tickets available from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online   |   $15 at the door if still available		 Doors 8.30
'Poison City Records Weekender' featuring SAMIAM (U.S.A.), Bodyjar, A Death in the Family, The Gifthorse (Q.L.D.) and Grim Fandango (W.A.) - LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE PLEASE PHONE BOX OFFICE 9388 9794! Saturday
19 Sep
Poison City Records is delighted to announce 'The Weekender' festival, taking place in Melbourne over September 18th - 20th. The East Brunswick Club will play proud host to the only show featuring San Francisco's iconic 90's-punk outfit, Samiam - making their first ever trip down under! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE ON 9388 9794.
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$30

  |   Door entry TBC if still available		 Doors 7.30
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