Archive for January, 2011

DISCO INFERNO – A 70’s DISCO TRIBUTE

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

DISCO INFERNO – A 70’s DISCO TRIBUTE

After sell out performances in 2010, Earl Cole and Chelsea J Gibson are back at the fabulous Bouchon Bistro for their first dinner show of 2011. Together with the Inferno dancers, they are going to boogie oogie oogie to the sound of the 70s with the floor show ‘Disco Inferno’.

With spectacular costumes, funkalicious dance moves and a stunning light show, Bouchon Bistro will become the best disco in town as Cole & Gibson cover the music of ABBA, Earth Wind & Fire, The Jacksons, Barry White, KC & the Sunshine Band, Gloria Gaynor, Tina Tuner, The Village People and more.

The cost per person is $110 inclusive of a sumptuous three course dinner. A group booking discount of $100 per person is available for tables of 6 or more. Table reservations can be made by contacting the venue on 9387 3898. Bookings are essential as seating is strictly limited.

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BEARDYMEN

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

BEARDYMEN

Together for over four decades, legendary Texan trio ZZ Top are stopping by Perth on their Australian tour. Set to take in Perth Motorplex in Kwinana, the trio of guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill and, the only guy in the band without a beard, drummer Frank Beard play on Saturday, April 23. With classics like Legs, Gimme All Your Lovin, Sharp Dressed Man and heaps more in their repertoire, this will be a blues and rock show not to be missed. The only thing that would make it sweeter is if they busted out the drag races for this event! Tickets go on sale tomorrow from Ticketmaster.

ALPHA MALES

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

ALPHA MALES

Since releasing his solo album, Strange Tourist, last October, Gareth Liddiard has played solo shows around the country leaving audiences enthralled. With the album recently being released on double gatefold vinyl, The Drones’ frontman has plotted another tour around the country, this time with his former bandleader, Dan Kelly, in support. Kelly also had a big 2010 with his album Dan Kelly’s Dream picking up plenty of acclaim. This raw and stripped back show takes in The Bakery on Saturday, April 2. Tickets are $25 plus BF from nowbaking.com.au.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Art fans will get a sneak peek at what the next generation of creative minds have to offer this lovely State of ours come Saturday, January 29, when the Art Gallery Of WA opens the doors to Year 12 Perspectives, an annual exhibition featuring work from WA’s most promising high school graduates.

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ALOE ALOE

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

ALOE ALOE

The hottest soul act in the world right now, Aloe Blacc is heading our way. Aloe Blacc is probably best known for his highly successful hit I Need A Dollar which became the theme song for Mark Walhberg’s latest TV show, How To Make It In America.

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WRAPPER’S DELIGHT

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

WRAPPER’S DELIGHT

2010 was an amazing year for The McClymonts. Their second album, Wrapped Up Good, debuted at #2 on the ARIA charts, achieved gold status after 10 weeks and three of their singles topped the country charts. To top it off, they even picked up the ARIA Award for best country album and now they’re nominated to five Australian Country Music Awards. They’re heading to WA and will play at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, March 30; Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on Thursday, March 31; Burswood Theatre on Friday, April 1; and Queens Park Theatre in Geraldton on Saturday, April 2. Tickets from the venues.

I SEE RED

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Perth’s newest venue, the Red Hill Auditorium, will play host to some of our nation’s most loved musos come April when the inaugural Songlines concert takes over the picturesque location for a celebration of music on ANZAC Day. Featuring sets from Crowded House’s Neil Finn, iconic Aussie singer/songwriter Paul Kelly, plus solo artists Lior and Ben Merito, Songlines promises to be a thoroughly patriotic affair, so don’t delay, get your tickets now from redhillgigs.com.au, Oz Tix, 78’s, Mills or Planet.

MACHINE GUNNING

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Abbe May Mother Machine Gun will play solo this Friday, January 21, at Indi Bar and will then hit up Mojo’s on Saturday, January 22. On Friday, the rocking goddess will be supported by Rachael Dease and Jill Bill. Amber Fresh and Polly Medlin will support for the Saturday gig. These will be the last shows before May launches her next single Design Desire which fans will be able to preview this weekend. Join in the celebrations from 8pm for either show. Tickets available on the door.

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X-PRESSIONS

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

X-Press read with interest WA Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan’s opinion piece in WA’s daily newspaper this week, proselytising his objection to the development of Perth’s bar culture.

Offering up his hide as a ‘wowser’, O’Callaghan tripped over the usual statistics – alcohol consumption is on the rise and Northbridge is to blame – in a dash for his final destination: that we’re all drunkard philistines who can’t tell out left foot from our liver, especially after a night on the tiles!

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FELA GOOD CINEMA

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Theatre devotees will head in droves to Luna Cinemas on Saturday, February 5, and Sunday, February 6, for a very special screening of Fela! as part of the National Theatre Live initiative. Bringing groundbreaking performances from British theatres direct to the people of Perth via the big screen, the initiative is now in its second season, having screened in 22 countries previously.

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