OUT ON THE WEEKEND Expands to Brisbane

August 26, 2014

Introducing a celebration of Americana music to Brisbane

weekendFollowing the successful announcement of the inaugural Melbourne OUT ON THE WEEKEND event at Seaworks Williamstown, we are pleased to announce that it will now be heading to Brisbane this October.

A celebration of Americana music, fine booze and great food, OUT ON THE WEEKEND is the vision of Love Police head honcho and member for the Australian Advisory Board for the Americana Music Association, Brian “BT” Taranto.

OUT ON THE WEEKEND is coming to The Brightside and will feature artists over two stages inside the venue and adjacent car park. Starring at the Brisbane event is:

Nikki Lane * Robert Ellis * The Delines * Jonny Fritz  *Emma Swift * Halfway * Paddy McHugh * Warren Earl Band

Music for your mouth will be provided by Brisbane’s own slice of Americana, Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall. Recently named winner of Gourmet Traveller’s Bar of The Year Award, keep an eye out for their famous po’ boys, popcorn shrimp and mini corndogs.

Out on the Weekend Brisbane
12:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday 26 October 2014
The Brightside, 27 Warner St Brisbane QLD

Tickets $49 (inc. all fees) on sale now from www.oztix.com.au
Doors 12.00pm.
This is an 18+ event.

For full event information head to
www.outontheweekend.com.au
www.facebook.com/outontheweekend
www.twitter.com/ootwfestival
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World premiere breathes new life into Australia’s original black protest album

July 23, 2014

Painted-ladies (Duplicate)Australia’s first black protest songs written in Bathurst Gaol more than 40 years ago are set to be dramatically revived by the next generation of Indigenous artists in a world premiere concert at Brisbane Festival.

The Painted Ladies project has reworked The Loner album created by Aboriginal music pioneer Vic Simms in 1973. He made the classic record while serving time in Bathurst Gaol for robbery, at a time when prisoners were protesting living conditions. He originally traded cigarettes for a guitar before starting to write songs about his life and the injustices he saw around him.

Simms will join emerging singer-songwriter Luke Peacock, Brisbane rock group The Medics, and a range of guest artists for a passionate musical collaboration at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts on 19 and 20 September. The two no-holds-barred concerts will include a new version of The Loner and an accompanying documentary in a powerful live-music experience.

Brisbane Festival Artistic Director Noel Staunton said the strong friendship between Simms and Peacock meant none of the musical and historical importance of the songs had been lost.

“The Loner was created in extraordinary circumstances andhas rightly gone on to inspire many musicians over the last 40 years,” Mr Staunton said.

“Now, thanks to some of Australia’s most talented contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, Brisbane will be able to experience the latest incarnation of this compelling classic. The concert will be a feast for the eyes and the ears, and proves great songs can stand the test of time.”

Brisbane Festival is an initiative of the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council and runs from 6 to 27 September 2014. For more information visit brisbanefestival.com.au.

  • WHEN: Fridays 19 & Saturday 20 September, 7:00pm
  • WHERE: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Fortitude Valley
  • DURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • TICKETS: $25 adults | $23 concessions
  • BOOKINGS: Judith Wright Centre 07 3872 9000 or visit brisbanefestival.com.au

WE ALL WANT TO update..

July 1, 2014

the-end-posterSo this month at camp WAWT has been about rehearsing our new songs; we have a lot of them. It’s been hard work, but we’re getting there, we’re gonna have album #3 in the can by the end of this year, it’s pretty exciting.

To celebrate, and to get out and shake loose just a little we have 2 more small shows to announce, they’re both a bit different: west side, north side to begin with, plus I’m sure we’ll all wear different clothes and throw a few jazz chords in where you’re least expecting them. Here goes:

WEST-SIDE 

Tim and Skye had a killer double-set at Padre recently, lots of covers, lots of mixing it up, it was fun. So they’re doing it again.

The End
73 Vulture St West End
Tuesday June 15th, 8.00pm. Free entry.
FB event here

cardiganNORTH-SIDE 

We’re doing 3 sets at this super-slim ultra-hip uber-northside Friday night hot-spot! Forget the valley, get yourself to the alley. This one will be great, by all accounts the venue is fantastic.

Cardigan Bar
Seymour St, Sandgate
Friday August 8th, 8.00pm. $5.00 entry.
FB event here