THURSDAY 17TH MAY 2012

JUGULAR

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Door Tickets: $5.00 (if available)

Stupidly careening works of tone burn holes through the lace of your fancy collar, visuals of alien scenes, grim portraits, chaotic swirls of colour, the folk sounds happy and makes you sad, the electronic makes your chest buzz but fills your head with an oddness of lyrics, an vigorous and sweaty bunch will posses your imagination with a lashing beat and a wavering voice. A haggard cry goes out and the Blues rock rolls and gets you thrashing beneath the dim lights.

Jugular will ever so wholesomely commence these situations with the grace of an Arctic cat, Ten Mountains will bring the Blues, The Moltens the Punk, Sean Thomas will start the acoustics, the Gizzards the Electronic based cocktail known as circuit bent concept swamp pop and Public Housing will produce a burning noise to scour the loose hope from your insides then shrug it off, walk in circles a minute and continue into the rain.

The rain will save us all. Bring a work of art to add the walls of the Fly if you like. It's five dollars on the door to help us develop our nights with new gears. Eat, drink and be jolly.

FRIDAY 18TH MAY 2012

CHRIS JAGGER ATCHA!

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $50.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $55.00 inc BF (if available)

Chris Jagger (brother of Mick Jagger) is an extremely talented songwriter and a skilful vocalist. He and his band Atcha! will be releasing their latest album, ‘Act of Faith’, along with Chris’s new solo album ‘The Ridge’ to coincide with their Australian tour in May 2012.

Spearheaded by Chris’ charisma and wry wit, Atcha! presents a highly original mix of rock, growling blues, R&B, country, Cajun and funk.  The band has been described as ‘top notch Cajun-flavoured R & B’ (Time Out) and Chris is an irrepressible performer.

Over the years Chris Jagger’s Atcha! have established a reputation as  kings of the British roots scene. The band includes multi-instrumentalist Charlie Hart (ex. Pete Brown, Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance), drummer Malcolm Mortimore (ex Ian Dury,  Frankie Miller) and the talented bassist and guitarist/producer Jim Mortimore.

‘Act Of Faith’ features contributions from Chris’ brother Mick (an intriguing duet on DJ Blues), Sam Brown (great vocals on Got me where you want me), Dave Gilmour (sparkling guitar on It’s amazing what people throw away and Junkman) and Billy Jenkins (brilliant on the ironic Everybody party).

This isChris’s sixth album, following two cult recordings for Davis Geffen in the 70s and the acclaimed album Atcha which established the musical direction which Chris is still pursuing today. He is also a journalist and has presented music shows on the BBC and on U.S. radio.

SATURDAY 19TH MAY 2012

YABU BAND

WITH JAKE AND THE COWBOYS & JOHN BENNETT

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $18.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $21.50 inc BF (if available)

Yabu Band is one of Western Australia’s most successful and respected Indigenous acts. Their highly acclaimed album “Gundula – We Dance” is recognised as a landmark Indigenous album and won a Deadly award in 2009.

Don’t miss the unique experience of the Yabu Band in concert as they take you on an extraordinary journey with songs about their people, the land and deep respect for their culture.

Yabu Band are touring nationally to promote their powerful new single “Petrol, Paint & Glue”; a song about the desperation of Indigenous youth affected by substance abuse and its appalling impact on Aboriginal families and communities throughout Australia.  The song is an emotional plea for help.

Yabu Band is supported by special guest, John Bennett; a singer-songwriter from the Kimberley who has won the WAMi Indigenous Song of the Year in 2011, APRA for song of the year and was nominated for Male Artist of the Year at the 2011 Deadly Awards.

This is a must see show.

SUNDAY 20TH MAY 2012

STAGE FRIGHT

OPEN MIC IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  6.00pm

6.10PM – 6.30PM - Robert Zielinski
6.40PM – 7.00PM - Keir Nicoll
7.15PM – 7.35PM - Jennifer
7.50PM – 8.10PM - Seeds of the Sea
8.35PM – 9.05PM - Splinta
9.30PM – 10.00PM - Rubbertime

FREE ENTRY!

If you would like the chance to perform in front of a crowd, then look no further than Stage Fright, Open Mic in The Fly Trap

Open to all musical styles, solo, duos & bands, Stage Fright is sure to be the freshest open mic in Fremantle.

All performers wishing to be involved should register their interest with Justine at stagefrightopenmic@gmail.com or phone 9430 5976

Places will fill up fast, so be sure to register now!

MONDAY 21ST MAY 2012

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $13.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $15.00 inc BF (if available)

Monday Night Live at the Fly Trap – Perth just got a whole lot more awesome!

Straight from the entertainment capital of the world… (Perth!), Teaboy Productions brings to you Monday Night Live at the Fly Trap!

Their first show saw a packed night of fun and jocularity at the inaugural extravaganza of MNL, housed in the Fly Trap at Fly By Night Musicians Club in Fremantle. 

The 70s-tastic set, combined with cabaret style table and chair seating, interspersed with couches and seating lifted from old movie theatres brought a cosy atmosphere to the show, with the audience experiencing the talents of marvellous guests: Perth's own international funny man Zack Adams, the story-telling genius of Andrea Gibbs from Barefaced Stories, the musical thrill of Opera Box performing a scene from Puccini’s La Boheme, and the forever-lovely sisters from Perth band Blanche Dubois. 

Visit the FaceBook page for pics from the first Monday Night Live at the Fly Trap! - http://www.facebook.com/mnlatft

The intro clip to Monday Night Live at the Fly Trap can be seen here –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7kqdkVySM8&feature=youtu.be

Don't be the only person on your street to miss this one

WEDNESDAY 23TH MAY 2012

TOBY

LIVE ACOUSTIC RECORDING

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  7.00pm

Presale Tickets: $30.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $35.00 inc BF (if available)

Toby's first show back in Freo after a huge International tour. 20 shows in Holland, Germany and Switzerland, and also 10 Canadian shows...

Toby will be joined on stage by the amazing Joel Plymin on sax and flute (all the way from Melbourne) and also Fremantle's own Jean-Guy on harmonica. Plus there will be extra special guests on the night!

Toby's last show at the Fly Trap sold out in just one week, so grab your tickets now!

This is going to be a very special night where you get the chance to see Toby perform her more folky/emotional/ballad style songs.

www.tobymusic.com.au

THURSDAY 24TH MAY 2012

THE LONG MARCH

WITH HEY HURRICANE

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  7.00pm

Presale Tickets: $10.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $10.00 inc BF (if available)

The Long March was formed late 2008 by founding member Anto. The band has seen a busy year to date with countless shows. They took out first prize in the Gozzy Rock 2012 this year & are currently in pre-production for the follow up to their 2008 self titled album which sold more then 500copies.

The Long March have definitely matured in their songwriting & bring a very tight, unique but emotive live sound.

Hey Hurricane formed in late 2009 by Jack & Joseph. They took out third prize in the Gozzy Rock 2012. They recently released their first EP along with a debut video clip. Being 10 years younger then The Long March the outfit bring a very strong vocally driven, hook filled Indie/Pop sound that is beyond their years. Hey Hurricane are destined for great things.

The two bands will be supported by Lynda Smyth & The Borrowed Few an acclaimed Perth folk outfit.

This is going to be a big night. Don't miss out!

FRIDAY 25TH MAY 2012

SPOONFUL OF ROOTS

JUSTIN WALSHE FOLK MACHINE, THE SEALS, THE LAMMAS TIDE & JNR. BOWLES

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  7.00pm

Presale Tickets: $10 for RTRFM subscribers and $15 for the general public from www.rtrfm.com.au

Door Tickets: $15 for RTRFM subscribers and $20 for the general public (if available)

RTRFM presents Spoonful of Roots - a two stage roots rockin' blues and folk spectacular

RTRFM's Spoonful of Roots returns this year with a bang! hosting 8 local bands at 2 of Fremantle's most iconic music venues on one night, Friday 25th May.

Get your blues fix at the Norfolk Basement with the Murder Mouse Blues Band, Hootenanny, The Hips, and Mick Parker, and have a rootsy folkin’ good time in the Fly Trap with the Justin Walshe Folk Machine, The Seals, The Lammas Tide and Jnr. Bowles.

SATURDAY 26TH MAY 2012

PERTH INTERNATIONAL

BURLESQUE FESTIVAL

GLITTER, GARTERS & TEASE

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $45.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $50.00 inc BF (if available)

The Perth International Burlesque Festival presents a huge showcase of Glitter, Garters & Tease! Featuring a spectacular array of performers from around the world and Australia. Get ready to be dazzled and entertained by these very talented handpicked artistes!

Be proud that you are witness to the biggest event in the WA Burlesque Calender!

SUNDAY 27TH MAY 2012

THE RETRO MARKETS

Open:  12.00pm – 4.00pm

$3.00 Entry Fee On The Door

As part of the Perth International Burlesque Festival, Sugar Blue Burlesque & The Fly By Night presents The Retro Market.

Catch spot performances by some of the fabulous artistes of the festival, enjoy a cup of tea and treats in the Parlour during the Retro Tea Party.

Pick yourself up a retro treasure at one of the many stalls, including Vintage clothing & replicas, antique jewellery, shoes, Burlesque wears and lots of Retro collectables! There will also be door prizes throughout the day.

SUNDAY 27TH MAY 2012

DR SKETCHY’S ANTI ART SCHOOL

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  6.30pm

Presale Tickets: $15.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $15.00 inc BF (if available)

The First Annual Perth International Burlesque Festival brings you a special Dr Sketchy’s!

Dr Sketchy's is the Art Class your mum doesn't want you going to!

Life Modelling by stunning Burlesque queens and circus performers. The most beautiful and bizarre come out for the purpose of furthering your art work.

Our model this month is On Tour from London, Starlett Billie Rae!

Billie Rae, Internationally renowned burlesque dancer and fire performer, hailed as 'a shining star of vintage burlesque' with her unique twist on the decadent dance form, Billie Rae has graced many stages of the world such as Milan, Paris, New York and even China. Previous clients have included Louis Vuitton, Perrier Jouet  and Illamasqua plus many more. With her performances drawing inspiration from vamps of the 20s, art and theatre, Billie Rae's unrivalled artistic flair leands itself to many forms, performing classic acts as well as delving into the realms of the avant garde, circus and even macabre. This Bohemian starlet is not be missed!

Our manic lady hunchback Shigor will be there to host you through the evening. She’ll celebrate almost any artwork by showering you with lollies accompanied by ridiculous dancing. Be prepared to get dragged into hands on art and trivia battles with excellent prizes!

Easels are welcome up the back and remember to bring drop sheets if you are doing some flamboyant ink or paintwork. As always the bar is fully stocked to help loosen that creative mind of yours!

With Squiggles from the Dr Sketchy Crew

http://www.drsketchyperth.com.au/

THURSDAY 31ST MAY 2012

LIZ STRINGER

'WARMTH IN THE DARKNESS' ALBUM TOUR 2012

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  7.00pm

Presale Tickets: $18.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $23.50 inc BF (if available)

Acclaimed Melbourne songwriter Liz Stringer returns with her fourth album, ‘Warm In The Darkness’, a barnstorming melodic ride, which bursts out of the gates without conceding any of the emotive storytelling at its heart. Back in the saddle are Stringer’s long-time band mates Adam May and Tim Keegan, along with more recent addition, Van Walker.

Stringer has turned up the heat since her last release, the self-played, non-amplified, ‘Tides of Time’, and alchemised the songwriter’s subtle art with the amplified swagger of a rock band that means business. Brass and keys abound on these explosive songs that import echoes of Americana into the modern Australian landscape and paint something truly reflective of the great southern land. The album is a joyful, guitar-laden homage to the great pop-rock traditions, and is clearly Stringer’s most confident and accomplished album yet.

Special guest on the night will be Van Walker.

FRIDAY 1ST JUNE 2012

HARRY MANX

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $53.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $55.00 inc BF (if available)

The legendary Canadian Blues Guitarist and Singer Songwriter, HARRY MANX, last here in 2010, returns to our shores in 2012 for a series of guest appearances at some of our best known music festivals. This will be followed by a national tour in May and June that will see him play at the Fly By Night.

Harry Manx has spent years fusing eastern musical traditions with the blues, switching effortlessly between conventional guitars, harmonica, and banjo and the decidedly different Mohan veena, a 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx Indian mentor, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Manx is often referred to as the Mysticssippi Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East and West music together and therefore, creating musical short stories that wed the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.

Over the last 10 years, Harry Manx has released 11 Albums and has garnered a room full of awards including, seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and has won CBC Radios, Great Canadian Blues Award, in 2007.

His most recent accomplishment was receiving yet another Juno Nomination for Blues Album of the Year, for his release, Bread and Buddha in 2010. Harry's newest album ISLE of MANX has just been released and he describes it as being the Desert Island Collection; its an album of 15 songs, chosen by Harry, that reflect his musical journey.

The Fly by Night is ecstatic to welcome back the amazing talent of Harry Manx to our humble stage this June.

SATURDAY 2ND JUNE 2012

ERIC BOGLE & JOHN MUNRO

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $48.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $49.50 inc BF (if available)

In a career spanning over 35 years, numerous tours of the USA, Canada, The British Isles, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Eric Bogle and long time music collaborator John Munro make a welcome return to WA late May and Early June 2012.

Veteran Singer/Songwriter Eric Bogle has delighted audiences worldwide with song like “ And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda “ “ No Man’s Land “ “ Now Im Easy “, Leaving Nancy and many more. His songs have been recorded by, Joan Baez, Donovan, The Poques, Mary Black, Slim Dusty, The Furey’s and others.

Eric has already retired from overseas touring commitments and is slowly reducing his workload. Be sure you don’t miss Eric and John on this short tour of WA.

SUNDAY 3RD JUNE 2012

ASH GRUNWALD

Doors Open:  7.00pm

Presale Tickets: $29.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $30.00 inc BF (if available)

The release of his brand new album Trouble’s Door is the solidification of two years of change for Ash Grunwald personally and a reflection as well of the shifts in the world around us. Since 2010’s award-winning album, Hot Mama Vibes, Ash Grunwald life has been sizzling. After years of surfing the arctic waters of Victoria, Ash bundled up his two main ladies – his beautiful wife and cheeky daughter – and headed north to the warmer shores of NSW. His track ‘Walking’ played a starring role in the Hollywood movie Limitless, new friendships were formed with Kram from Spiderbait and Vika and Linda Bull and a new home with a new home studio were built, from which was birthed his brand new album Trouble’s Door.

In the new songs, Ash – along with his good pal and dubstep sideproject partner, Fingers - has created his most internal album to date, one that found life through the fiery breath of injustice; the frustration of severe political and environmental mismanagement ‘It's some of my most personal songwriting,’ Ash says of Trouble’s Door. ‘I had just done a benefit gig to stop coal seam gas mining.  There were other issues going on at the time, you can take your pick really, and it occurred to me that our system just doesn't work.  We are experiencing the result of rampant unchecked capitalism.’

Trouble’s Door is a novel, full of many colours and much food for thought, what pieces you take from it will be reflective of you. All that’s being asked is that when this time you shake your booty, you shake your booty for change.

THURSDAY 7TH JUNE 2012

DAISY CLOVER

IN THE FLY TRAP!

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $15.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $18.50 inc BF (if available)

Up and coming local artist, Daisy Clover is proud to announce the launch of her debut self-titled EP in The Fly Trap.

Originating from the Southwest corner of WA, Daisy Clover takes her 60s folk inspired pop sounds to the people, setting them free with her sweet vocal melodies and empowering them with driving guitar riffs and emotive build-ups. As a true flower child, she takes her songwriting inspiration from experience of travel and love, the beauty of nature and world injustices.

Backed with a new band, a solid debut EP and an encapsulating new video clip for single “Devil Woman”, Daisy Clover is set to take on the WA music scene in 2012.

The Fly Trap will be embezzled with an eclectic showcase of young female talent with special guests Julz Evans, Jessica Morhall and Jade Stevens.

A free CD is included in the ticket price! Get yours now!

FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 2012

TANK 7EVEN

WITH POLLY MELDEN & RYAN WEBB

IN THE FLY TRAP

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $15.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $15.00 inc BF (if available)

Riding a wave of recognition and festival gigs galore, Tank 7even, on the eve of recording their second album, “Stories of love, loss and art”, are bringing their Indie Country Folk sounds to the city.

Driven by the lifelong musical passions of Gary Dobbin, Tank 7even is a 4 piece folk/ country/acoustic/rock band, an intricate mesh of ages, instruments and melodies. Comprising two adults, two kids, six instruments, (four instrument cases) and a pile of simple, passionate stories about life, you will find their unique style of storytelling, compelling.

This eclectic ensemble embody a folk spirit that knows wherever I lay my hat is home.  From the wheatbelt to the big smoke and lots of places in between, Gary, brother-in-law Geoff, kids Franca (16) and Bill (13), tell the stories of place and heart we all long to hear.

Tank 7even will be supported by their very talented friends Polly Medlen and Ryan Webb, both award winning singer songwriters.

www.reverbnation.com/tank7even

SATURDAY 16TH JUNE 2012

NADEAH

‘VENUS GETS EVEN’ ALBUM TOUR

WITH SUPPORT FROM KING WASABI

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $35.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $40.00 inc BF (if available)

Nadéah is the Australian singer who moved to Paris, bewitched the French music scene, joined the Nouvelle Vague juggernaut and is now set to tour her home country with an impressive debut solo album. In France she’s known for her TV appearances, her sold-out gigs and as a festival favourite, including this year’s Le Printemps de Bourges. Her album has sold more than 15,000 copies – not bad given it’s both in English and by an Australienne.

Nadéah’s songs are steeped in fantastical imagery but also tell autobiographical stories of the Australian who, born to immigrant parents (her mother is Indian, Portuguese, English and Serbian, her father Italian), was never able to stand still. She set up her first band, The Lovegods, in England with a French guitarist whom she met while busking in Paris. Spotted by the highly influential station Radio One, they were booked to open for the likes of Nick Cave and Franz Ferdinand. After two independent albums, the band wrapped and Nadéah moved back to Paris.

Needless to say she brought her guitar along. Here Nadéah met future collaborators such as the classical conductor and composer, Nicola Tescari, and the visionary muso behind Nouvelle Vague, Marc Collin. He invited her to collaborate on the Hollywood Mon Amour project, then to join Nouvelle Vague for their third album and world tour. On stage she previously resembled rock tigresses PJ Harvey and Juliette Lewis, but she just as easily slipped into the role of femme fatale, seducing audiences with other people’s songs.

Like any traveler, Nadéah has plenty of stories to tell when she comes home to Australia. Only her stories are her songs – surprising, fiery, moving, unforgettable. Her motto has always been, “Whatever happens, make something good of it”. On Venus Gets Even, she’s made something great.

SATURDAY 23RD JUNE 2012

BUSTAMENTO

THE INTREPID ADVENTURES TOUR

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $28.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $33.50 inc BF (if available)

One of Australia’s busiest and highly respected musicians Nicky Bomba has jumped on his musical boat again to deliver a party filled island adventure with his new band BUSTAMENTO.

The forthcoming album entitled "Intrepid Adventures to the Lost Riddim Islands", finds Nicky sourcing both classic and rare tunes whilst writing a whole swag of new songs in keeping with the form, covering the Calypso, Mento, Early Reggae and Ska styles.

Recorded using old school techniques by award winning engineer Robin Mai and produced by Nicky Bomba, the songs were played live to capture the chemistry of the band which has existed in many different forms for over 15 years.

Nicky recently received the highly prestigious Music Fellowship Award from Australia Council and this album is one of many planned under that banner. As conductor of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, drummer for the John Butler Trio, leader of Bomba and now with BUSTAMENTO, the next couple of years spell an exciting time in his musical journey.

FRIDAY 29TH JUNE 2012

GUITAR GODS V

3 KINGS & A QUEEN

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $23.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $28.50 inc BF (if available)

Following their tradition of presenting the best of WA guitar, Guitar Gods will be staging the fifth concert in the “Guitar Gods Behaving Badly” series at the Fly By Night Musicians Club in Fremantle on Friday, June 29th 2012.

Guitar Gods V – 3 Kings and A Queen, introduces a stellar line-up of rock royalty to knock the socks off the most discerning concertgoer, and is an event not to be missed.

 The man behind the legendary Ice Tiger, Graham Greene will be opening proceedings with his instrumental power trio, playing tracks from his solo albums Club Voodoo and Leap Of Face. Those who know Graham will be expecting the pyrotechnic guitar wizardry for which he has received national and international acclaim.

Graham will then be joined by Guitar Goddess Annemieke (of Talon and Siren fame) for a set by Adelaide–based US expat Jac Dalton. The 7 piece Jac Dalton Band features all WA musicians who will be playing tracks from the Melodic Rock album, Icarus. The twin guitar attack of Annemieke and Graham guarantees guitar fireworks aplenty.

A true icon of the metal and power rock scenes, Jamie Page will be taking the stage with his band, BLACK X (with Matt Williams on vocals), to slay the masses with his mastery of the instrument. Fans of Trilogy and Black Steel will know and love some of the songs featured in his set and will be treated to new material from Project X.  The rest will receive a lesson in the metal alchemy for which Jamie is revered.

John Meyer is an absolute legend of Australian rock and blues, having played in such bands as Rose Tattoo, Saracen, Matt Taylor and Fatty Lumpkin. Meyer influenced a generation of Oz guitarists with his playing and compositions, and will be presenting old and new material with a new band featuring the awesome vocal talents of Craig Pinkney.

These Guitar Gods will be unleashing the same dynamic power and entertainment value witnessed at the 2009 MIRC Concert held at Metropolis Concert Club.  It has been a long time since Perth has seen a guitar show of this magnitude. John, Jamie, Graham and Annemieke are at the top of their respective games, and the Fly By Night is set to be rocked big time by four guitar legends as they provide an insight into the depth of talent that has emerged from WA over the years. It bears repeating that this is one concert that is definitely NOT TO BE MISSED!

SATURDAY 30TH JUNE 2012

THE WINTER GET DOWN FESTIVAL

BLUE SHADDY, TOBY, FUNK CLUB HOUSE BAND, GRACE BARBE,

MATT GRESHAM, SIMON KELLY, THE AUGUSTINES, MITCH BECKER

& DILIP AND THE DAVS

Doors Open:  6.30pm

Presale Tickets: $40.00 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $45.00 inc BF (if available)

It's winter time, so cosy up and get down and dirty with some of Perth's finest music acts. The Get Down fest is the perfect way to celebrate our diverse and exciting local music scene.

With a line up jam packed full of goodness, The Get Down will have you busting a groove to a mix of funk, roots, reggae and blues. Headliners include Blue Shaddy, Toby, Grace Barbe, Matt Gresham and the Funk Club House band. This aural feast kicks off at 6:30 with 9 acts running through the evening. A line up like this speaks for itself so get in quickly. 

FRIDAY 6TH JULY 2012

ROBERT ZIELINSKI

WITH PHIL WALDREN & MICK DOHERTY

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $25.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $25.50 inc BF (if available)

Violinist Robert Zielinski hits The Fly By Night on July 6th with his haunting selection of traditional airs and electrically charged strathpeys, reels, jigs and original compositions. With a Special Appearance from Donegal’s Mick Doherty at 88 years old and accompaniment on bouzouki and guitar from Phil Waldron; this promises to be a one of kind night of spine-chilling acoustic music straight from the shores of Ireland.

This concert will celebrate the launch of Robert and Mick Doherty’s debut album “Out West.” The album was released at Fairbridge Music Festival this year, to an audience with standing room only. Mick Doherty is the nephew of Donegal’s legendary Johnny Doherty, and “Out West” is his debut album at 88 years old. It features 29 traditional tracks from Mick’s Donegal lineage, and a 12 page booklet surrounding his life and family. It was produced by the National Archive of Australia as a celebration of Mick’s life of music and the duo’s 25 years of friendship and playing together.  Irish Flute player Harry Bradley (As I carelessly Did Stray, The Night-Wanders Companion) “unreservedly recommended” the album, describing Mick Doherty’s music as “The true history of this Island” (Ireland).

Robert has spent 14 years exploring Ireland and its surrounding region and studying under some of the world’s most reputable traditional musicians. He has toured extensively throughout Europe and America and in the year 2000 he won Ireland’s Michael Coleman Traditional Fiddle Player of the Year Award.  A musician who learnt entirely by ear, Robert’s music is filled with a raw emotion and other worldly energy that never fails to hold its audiences captive. Photographer Paul Waite described Rob’s playing as “Transcendental...you know, hairs stand up on the back of your neck, eyes get all misty.” The release of “Out West” is the culmination of 25 years of research and study that have led Robert to the career he has today.

For more information visit www.robert-zielinski.com

SATURDAY 7TH JULY 2012

A CHANGE OF KEY

SONGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Doors Open:  6.30pm

Show Starts: 7.00pm

Presale GA Tickets: $28.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Presale Concession: $23.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $33.50 inc BF (if available)

Door Concession: $23.50 inc BF (if available)

Let the Gay and Lesbian Singers of WA entertain you with songs that changed the world. Great hits from John Lennon, Elvis, Judy Garland, Helen Reddy, Aretha Franklin, ABBA, Coldplay and more.

If it made you shake, rattle and roll or burn your bra, GALSWA will perform it.

“GALSWA rock!! One of the best choral concerts I've seen in a long time,” said the President of Voicemoves WA after our last concert.

Don’t miss this evening of music, fun & entertainment!

Please Note: Proof of concession must be provided at the door

WEDNESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2012

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH

MARK GARDENER (RIDE)

AND SPECIAL GUESTS JAE LAFFER (THE PANICS)

& SEAN POLLARD (SPLIT SECONDS)

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $53.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $60.00 inc BF (if available)

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ride's seminal shoegaze masterpiece “Going Blank Again”, Principal Entertainment are proud to present and acoustic evening with Mark Gardener performing classic Ride hits - including tracks from that most incendiary of 90s guitar albums – along with special guests Jae Laffer (The Panics) and Sean Pollard (Split Seconds).

Since parting ways with Ride in 1996, Gardener has released material as a collaborator in a project called The Animal House, which featured ex Ride band mate Loz Colbert, before exploring the acoustic side of his song writing as a live solo artist and then finally releasing his debut solo album These Beautiful Ghosts in 2005. Along with his various EPs and solo albums since, Gardener has worked as an in demand producer, mixer, film soundtrack artist and collaborator with the likes of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins), Dive Index and ex Melbourne psych rockers The Morning After Girls.

Jae Laffer is recognised as one of Australia’s finest songwriters; with his band The Panics he has crafted several albums worth of classic songs that embrace both stark intimacy and unapologetic grandeur.

The Panics ‘Cruel Guards” won an ARIA and Triple J ‘Album of the Year’. In the UK the album received rave reviews and the single “Don’t fight it” enjoyed high rotation across the nation; supported by national sell out UK tour.

Along with Sean Pollard from the Split Seconds, an evening with Mark Gardener and Jae Laffer promises to be an intimate and unique event that won’t soon be repeated and is destined to be talked about for years to come.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2012

BARRY ADAMSON

I WILL SET YOU FREE

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $43.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $46.50 inc BF (if available)

Barry Adamson was born and bred in Manchester's Moss Side on 11 June 1958. A bona fide outsider from day one, he sought refuge in comic books and costume. “I would often be seen age six or so, pedalling my bike; lolly stick in the spokes of the wheels to make the sound of an engine, dressed as Batman. Other times I would walk around as a 'Beatle', complete with black plastic wig”, Adamson bemuses.

His schooldays confirmed to him that he should absorb himself further into ideas of music, art and film. At the age of ten he wrote his first song, whilst in the following years Adamson would skip lessons and wait at home for the postman to deliver the latest Alice Cooper import from America. Home life was coated with the rhythms of Motown and Jazz. Roxy Music and David Bowie shaped his teenage years.

Adamson left school and shifted into graphic design. This was however short lived, and a life destined for the architect's drawing board was thwarted when Punk Rock exploded in the late 1970's which saw him pick up and learn the bass guitar overnight, so he was fit to audition for Howard Devoto's Magazine. “The world was yours, and music was one big open door that screamed, 'COME ON!”, enthuses Adamson. Magazine went on to record five albums and tour the world with discernible repute.

Adamson researched the life of his imagination further in the 80's by moving to London and hooking up with the now legendary Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. “Let's call this my black and blue period. The music, like me, was dark and unsettling!” he jokes. Adamson stuck around for three albums. All the while he was getting a taste for other instruments and a different kind of song structure, and like in his Magazine days, he was learning to put his ideas together for a new kind of album...

FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2012

PATRICK WOLF

INTIMATE ACOUSTIC SHOW

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $47.50 inc BF from the link below or phone* 9430 5976 (*Transaction fees apply)

Door Tickets: $TBC (if available)

Frontier Touring pre-sale Monday 21 May, 11.00am – Tuesday 22 May, 11.00am

Go to www.frontiertouring.com to become a member

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 23 MAY, 9.00AM

This September will see the return of charismatic performer Patrick Wolf to our fine shores for a series of very special acoustic performances.

The Frontier Touring Company is delighted to be bringing the incredibly talented Brit to Australia for a run of national shows which will see Wolf taking the stage playing grand piano, Celtic harp, dulcimer and more, he will be accompanied by one other musician on stage.

This year Wolf celebrates an impressive decade in the industry. Over his illustrious career Wolf has ventured into a number of diverse fields and exhibited countless talents, but it is as a performer and songwriter that he truly shines.

Don’t miss the sheer brilliance of Wolf’s impeccable musicianship when he visits Australia this September.

ERIC BOGLE WITH JOHN MUNRO