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For the past five years, Matt Brady has put his heart and soul into making I Used To Skate Once the biggest party one can witness outside of a festival. The guy's dedicated, alright. Now on its sixth leg, IUSO doesn't stop gaining momentum each time around, with more artists participating each year.
It's ok if you're not in a band. Hey, most people aren't. But if you're telling me you're not in a band because you can't play anything, I will reach through this computer and slap you right now. You don't have to play an instrument to be in a band, you just have to play the songs. Songs are nothing more than two or three patterns repeated a couple of times each.
Sometimes an alias just makes sense. After all, how many starring 'tough guy' roles do you think Michael Caine would have won if he stuck with his childhood cognomen of Maurice Micklewhite? And how serious do you think pandrogynous body modification artist Genesis P-Orridge would have sounded if he'd kept the name Neil.
What:
Eddy Current Suppression Ring
Where:
The Zoo, 711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Thur Apr 8, 8pm
How much:
$22.75 + bf
Description:
After the rest and relaxation I am sure you all are going to enjoy over the Easter weekend, you'll be plenty eager to rush out for some Thursday night fun. On the road for their 'Rush to Relax' tour, Eddy Current Suppression Ring are happy to provide the entertainment. Their loud, energetic stage shows are the bands forte.
What:
APT Up Late with Kamahl and Scott Spark
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Bank
When:
Fri Mar 26, 5.30-9.30pm
How much:
$21.50 from QTIX
Description:
If you have ever stayed home from uni or work and indulged in daytime television, you will know the face and sultry sounds of Kamahl. Joining this illustrious voice for the very last 'Up Late' of the season is Brisbane's own Scott Spark. The event is also very close being to your last chance to see APT6 before it comes down, so if you haven't been yet - you best get to fulfilling your duties as the art loving public I all know you are.
What:
WTF have they done to Ric's
Where:
Ric's Bar, 321 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Thur Mar 25, 9.30pm
How much:
Free
Description:
Back in the day, you could almost guarantee that any given night at Ric's would be a good one. There'd be friends everywhere, great music and seemingly bottomless drinks. But times have changed and so has Ric's. Amidst the needed renovations, all that can be said is when you cover up the stains and putty up the holes, you also bury memories and start to miss the sticky floor.
What:
Delphic
Where:
The Hi-Fi Bar, 125 Boundary St, West End
When:
Thur Mar 25, 8pm
How much:
$35 + bf
Description:
Brought to you by the Modular Touring juggernaut, Delphic shouldn't even exist in 2010, their sound is so far set in the future, it is shiny, shimmery and totally brand new. Delphic present music that is the perfect mix of guitars, technology, abstract art, Russian film, literature and existentialism.
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