Keyword results: Bands
What:
The Medics
When:
Fri Mar 5, 8pm
Where:
The Troubadour, 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
How much:
$12
Description:
The Medics are best described as Queensland's own infant Radiohead. Emerging as a band to watch in the freakishly talented ever-growing pool of great music coming out of our fine state. The band is touring their This Boat we Call Love EP, which was produced by Mark Myers of Middle East fame.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Easy on the eyes
What:
Graves Launch Party
When:
Fri Mar 5, 9pm
Where:
Elsewhere, Level 3, 23 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
How much:
Free
Description:
Ladies and Gentleman and everything else in between (as in limbo or purgory or wherever), wake up! You are invited to the first ever ‘Graves Party' at Elsewhere this Friday night. Graves claims to bring you 'a night of fun and debauchery, giving each and everyone one of you a chance to party until the grim reaper tells you time is up' (not that we actually mean you will die, let's just say the grim reaper is the sun coming up, K?) Entertainment will be provided by Comic Sans and Tenticle as well DJ sets from Tropics.
Event: Bands & DJs
Stimulus: Girls girls girls
What:
Washington 'How to tame Lions' Tour
When:
Sat Mar 6, 8pm
Where:
The Troubadour, 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
How much:
$15
Description:
Washington brings her teasing melodic self back to Brisbane this Saturday night. Yes, that's right, if you didn't already know, this leading lady used to be a Brisbane local. Washington have just played a swag of summer festivals and are sounding very tight. This tour is your last chance to catch them before they head off to the States for SXSW.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Moonbeams
Description:
Remember Fans, sorry how could you forget? Fans is punching back in with favourites party crackers Villains of Wilhelm and Deep Sea Arcade (launching their latest single). The music has always been rather good, but lets face it, we're all there for the party and the Fans DJs are bringing it.
Event: Club night
Stimulus: dance shoes
What:
Brisbane Sounds Showcase
Where:
The Zoo, 711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Sat Feb 27, 7.30pm
How much:
$18 and it's a fundraiser!
Description:
Six Brisbane Bands have joined forces to raise money to help take the fine music we make here in BNE to the world. In this massive showcase event The Gin Club, The Cairos, Grand Atlantic, The Coalition Crew, Lion Island and Dirtybird will razzle dazzle the stage. The best part each band has the opportunity to cover a song from another Brisbane band from an era of their choice.
Event: Fundraiser
Stimulus: Benefit gig
What:
Health
Where:
The Step Inn, Cnr of St Pauls Terrace and Brunswick Sts
When:
Thurs Feb 25, 8pm
How much:
$30
Description:
Health sound damned cool. Closed eye, swaying cool, like what the Stone Roses might have sounded like if they came to life in 2010 instead of 1980-whatever it was. The drums are nice and loud and simple, with yelping guitars and synth washes drifting along with the help of droney vocals.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: dance shoes
What:
100 Bad Guys with Swords
Where:
Cubbyhole, 235 Edward St, Brisbane City
When:
Fri Feb 19, 9pm
How much:
$5
Description:
What do you get when 40% of the Rocketsmiths boys decide to take start a side project dance band, 100 Bad Guys with Swords that's what. Inspired by dance party noise bands, the likes of Does it Offend You, Yeah? and Death from Above, 100 bad guys plan to tear the Cubby Hole apart. If nothing else it will be ‘interesting' to say the least.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Chaos
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