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SMOOTH DIAMOND

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

SMOOTH DIAMOND

He is the guiltiest of guilty pleasures; a man who makes your mum blush while she’s shaving her legs, and he’s coming to Australia – Neil Diamond! Yes folks, the legendary balladeer will be bringing his guitar and sequinned jackets Down Under next year. In his first Australian tour in seven years, he will be rocking out at the Perth NIB stadium on Tuesday, March 29, for one night only. Expect all the sing-a-long classics including Cracklin’ Rosie, Love On The Rocks and Sweet Caroline. Tickets are available from ticketmaster.com.au. Tickets go on sale from Tuesday, November 9.

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HOT MUFFIN

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

HOT MUFFIN

Spark up the reefers and the deep fried pineapple rings because roots’n’reggae festival Raggamuffin has just announced their line-up for 2011 and it’s a doozy! The stellar bill includes; Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, The Original Wailers, Ky-Mani Marley, The Black Seeds and The Red Eyes and hits Fremantle Oval on Wednesday, January 26. With international performers like Mary J. Blige and legend Jimmy Cliff, this show is bound to be a bong-tastic ripper. So jump onto ticketmaster.com.au from Wednesday, November 3, to nab tickets.

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NOTHING BETTER THAN BEAUFORT

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

NOTHING BETTER THAN BEAUFORT

Set to hit the streets of Highgate, Northbridge and Mt Lawley on Saturday, November 27, the inaugural Beaufort Street Festival will bring together food, fashion, art and music for a day of fun in the sun that will pay homage to one of Perth’s main cultural hubs. Home to icons such as the Astor Theatre, The Queens Hotel, The Flying Scotsman and Planet Video, Beaufort Street is one of Perth’s oldest thoroughfares and is loved by more hipsters than you could poke a fixie frame at.

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X-PRESSIONS

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

X-PRESSIONS

The world lost someone special this week – an icon, a maverick, an iconoclastic marvel of the 20th Century! It’s with hearts sodden with sadness that X-Press farewells a great inspiration and companion: RIP The Walkman.

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OH DANIEL

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

OH DANIEL

The JD Set has all the ingredients for a great gig: sublime location (Rottnest), great headliners (The Living End) and great booze (Jack Daniels). In a unique line-up twist, the sour mash boys give the public a chance to vote for which local band will support The Living End. Bands vying for the support slot include Fare Evader, The Moderns, The Snowdroppers and Good Little Fox. Voting runs for two weeks from Monday, October 18, at thejdset.com.au. The gig will be held at The Rottnest Hotel on Sunday, November 28, from 3-10pm. Fire onto thejdset.com.au for tickets.

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IN THE CAN

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

IN THE CAN

The Bakery has always showcased the best in avant-garde music and they have secured another cracker in Damo Suzuki. The Japanese artist improvises alongside performers he calls “sound carriers”; a group of talented local and international musicians. With a different backing band each night, no two performances are ever the same, making for an exhilarating and unique event for the audience. The Japanese warbler achieved cult status with improvisational Krautrock band Can on their classic albums, Tago Mago, Future Days, and Ege Bamyasi. Damo Suzuki will hit The Bakery on Friday, November 12. Jump online to secure tickets at nowbaking.com.au.

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RAMIREZ TO ROCK YA SOCKS

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

 

RAMIREZ TO ROCK YA SOCKS

MOS Clubbers Guide Spring Tour is kicking off this weekend. To get your disco feet dancing will be D. Ramirez, Anna Lunoe, John Course and Shazam. Yes, all in Perth in one place! D. Ramirez, also known as Dean, has an impressive trail of awards, including Best Remix and Best Producer in DJ Magazine 2007 and Player Of The Year in iDJ for 2006. He’s currently revisiting Max Linen’s Soulshaker, which is already been dubbed as one of the most awesome tunes to hit Ibiza this summer. D. Ramirez is a fan of Wehbba, Pirupu and Sebastien Leger and is pumped for partying it up with Perth peeps. “I was in Australia for New Year and it was awesome,” he tells X-Press. “I know exactly what to expect from them; they are all generally quite mad and up for it – great fun!” Get your disco pants on and head to Villa this Friday, October 29. Tickets $38.95 + booking fee and on-sale now from moshtix.com.au and Transit Clothing stores.

 

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NEW AND IMPROVED

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

NEW AND IMPROVED

Don’t be boring and stay in on New Year’s Eve drinking mulled wine with your gran, get out and party at The Rosemount Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Fiesta. The crew down at the Rosie have announced a killer line-up of Perth’s biggest and best for the ultimate festive party. Bands performing include Red Jezebel, Will Stoker And The Embers, Sons Of Rico, Simone And Girlfunkle, Emperors and Split Seconds. Doors open 6pm and tickets are available from heatseeker.com.au.

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CLEAR AS CRYSTAL

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

CLEAR AS CRYSTAL

Get ready to lock away any crystal-ware you may own because Italian opera star Cecilia Bartoli is headed down under and those pipes of hers could smash through just about anything. With over 20 years experience and 10 million album sales under her belt, Bartoli is an accomplished performer who has delighted fans and critics alike over the course of her career. Perth will finally get to witness the magnificence of a Bartoli concert on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, when she takes to the stage of the Perth Concert Hall with musical accompaniment by Sergio Ciomei. Tickets for this special show will go on sale at 9am on Monday, November 8. Bookings can be made through BOCS.

 

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DARK ’N’ STORMY

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

 

DARK ’N’ STORMY

Metal necromancers Darkest Hour will be crawling out of the shadows to play at Amplifier bar on Sunday, January 9. The Washington D.C. outfit have been on the go since 1995, wowing fans with their fusion of punk and metal. Notable releases include 2000’s Mark Of Judas and 2005’s Undoing Ruin. Supporting the US band will be Carnifex, who peddle dark and abrasive death metal. Tickets are available from moshtix.com.au from Friday, November 12.

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