Performing the same repertoire of traditional jigs, reels and songs as the popular 5-piece, Erin Trio aims to paint a more subtle picture. With the acoustic approach of guitar, fiddle and voice, the trio strips it all back to reveal the raw simplicity of Irish storytelling. Add the stirring rumble of bodhran and you’ll be taken away along the rocky road to Dublin, or to the rolling mountains of Mourne …
… Thrill to the fiddle,
swoon to the song,
& enjoy the ‘Craic’
with ERIN …
Erin have performed at over 80 venues in the Hunter region in their ten year history, a tribute to their broad appeal.
With member backgrounds as diverse as jazz, folk, heavy metal and classical, Erin transports the Celtic tradition (eg The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, Steeleye Span) into the new millennium, together with a hint of the Irish contemporaries (U2, The Pogues, Sinead O’Connor & The Corrs).
In early 2003 Erin released a self titled album. This was followed up in 2008 with their second release, “Let’s Toss This Salad“, an acoustic album of traditional and jazz pieces performed by the Erin Trio. Let’s Toss This Salad was recorded under the watchful eye of Newcastle based producer Gareth Hudson in late 2007.
Throughout March 2008 Erin travelled around rural NSW and Victoria as part of a successful two week tour to launch the Salad album. On this tour they performed 13 shows in 14 days including numerous appearance at the Port Fairy and Yackandandah Folk Festivals.
The video below shows the band performing the ballad Gypsy Davy at the 2008 Yackandandah Folk Festival. The band undertook this tour as a 5-piece, enlisting the help of Chris Davidson on druns and Todd Johnson on bass.
The 2010 St Patrick’s day performance will mark exactly ten years since their first ever live show, held at the Lass O’Gowrie Hotel on March 17, 2000.
So get yourself along to MJ Finnegans this St Patricks day for a dose of great Irish music.
From the Hunter Valley to the Pilbara and Back Again
Raised in the working class town of Cessnock, NSW with a Celtic heritage, Kieran Glasgow comes with an honest and down to earth approach to his music. Kieran’s live performance showcases his talent as a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Drawing on his Celtic roots and contemporary musical training Kieran Glasgow’s sound is well crafted, warm and polished in the vein of Paul Kelly and Troy Cassar-Daly but with an edge reminiscent of Ryan Adams.
Glasgow’s new album “Harvesting Time” was released in January 2009. His songwriting and performance is always engaging and this album is no exception.
Kieran is a qualified plant mechanic by trade, but at age 19 with his apprenticeship complete, Kieran did a complete turn around and headed south to study music.
Since then Kieran has also worked as a support worker for people with a mental illness and true to his Celtic roots has even peeled potatoes for a living in Ireland. This of course has given him some great stories and quite diverse repertoire.
Kieran’s previous EP “Broad” was released in 2007 with the single and video clip “Wasn’t Just The Drugs” receiving radio airplay and programming on the ABC’s Rage. It was also added to SBA Music’s “Indignation” compilation and Nightlife’s video distribution.
He was also a featured vocalist on the Australian feature film “Em 4 Jay” directed by Alkinos Tsilimidos and was producer/project leader of a compilation CD entitled “Blossom” which consisted of poetry, songs and storytelling from disadvantaged people around Sydney’s inner west.
Kieran has been touring his solo show solidly around Australia, most recently completing a tour of over 120 gigs and covering 6 states. Highlights included the 2009 Queenscliff Music Festival, 2009 Adelaide Fringe Festival, 2009 Darwin Fringe Festival, 2009 Tamworth Country Music Festival, and 2009 Yackandandah Folk Festival. Kieran has also become a favorite on ABC Local Radio right across the country. As winner of the Vanguard Newtown Band Competition, Kieran performed at the 2007 Peats Ridge Festival and the 2006 Surry Hills Festival.
After a whirlwind 12 months trekking around some of Australia’s most remote town’s and highway’s solo musician Kieran Glasgow returns with a bunch of shows in the hunter valley, some crazy stories and a new album.
“I’ve always wanted to see more of this country but I had been really dedicated to pursuing my music. It hadn’t occurred to me that I could tour some of Australia’s more isolated places and still progress with my music career. I was based in Sydney for a while but growing up in the Hunter gave me an appreciation for the land and the working class. I think that’s why I relate to people living in regional towns.”
Many of Sydney’s best soul, blues and country musician’s played on “Harvesting Time” as well as being recorded, mixed and mastered by former Sony engineer Michael Lynch who has worked on recordings by Ryan Adams, John Butler and Pete Murray.
Kieran plays lapsteel and acoustic guitars as well as harmonica and foot percussion in his solo show. His sound is well crafted, warm and delivered in the vein of Paul Kelly and Troy Cassar-Daly but with a folk/blues edge resembling Jeff Lang. The gigs will feature songs from the new album as well as some original interpretations of artists from Johnny Cash to Jimmy Hendrix.
Kieran will be performing a number of shows in the Newcastle region in early 2010:
March 2, 2010 – 12PM – Newcastle, NSW – Newcastle University – Shortland Courtyard
Emerging Newcastle roots rock band, Benjalu are excited to announce their first headlining appearance on home turf for 2010.
The Price of Wales Hotel in Merewether, one of the band’s favourite venues to perform, will play host to these local larrikins for their homecoming show on Friday the 19th March this year. They will share the stage with the amazingly talented Kim Churchill, fresh from appearances at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, with support from locals and new kids on the block Little BlaK Dress.
Benjalu have received great recognition in their short musical career, in fact the attention they’ve garnered thus far has been way above their expectations. Having released their second, highly-anticipated EP ‘Waterwalls’ last year, the boys have been on the road constantly, playing anywhere from Far North Queensland, to Far South Victoria, and everywhere in between.
Despite having only been together as a band since March 2006, these local lads from Dudley have impressed music aficionados across Australia with their distinct fusion of folk, blues, jazz and contemporary rock. They’ve bagged a few awards along the way with their original music and atmospheric live shows. Most recently, Benjalu cleaned up at the ABC 1233 Newcastle Music Awards, taking out Best Young Talent and the Blues & Roots category also.
Benjalu have spent the last two years touring solidly, performing countless shows as they clicked over the kilometres up and down the east coast highways. They are hoping to find some time in their already heavlily booked 2010 to lay down their debut full-length album release.
‘Waterwalls’ features eight tracks with drums and bass recorded live, giving the CD a more flowing feel. The tracks vary from funky rock to folk and roots, showcasing both new tracks and songs that have been popular at the band’s live shows. The title track ‘Waterwalls’ presents catchy guitar licks, a thumping rhythm section and expressive vocal delivery, perfectly relating to the lyrics, which relay the build up of strong emotions and their effect on life. Another of the stand outs, ‘So High’, features funky guitar, a catchy chorus and a rockin’ jam out of clarinet and guitars. Other highlights include the CDs’ opener ‘The Lie’ (recently receiving JJJ airplay), ‘Grey Old Man’ and Benjalu’s oldest song, ‘Java’. ‘Waterwalls’ was produced by Ian Pritchett (Angus and Julia Stone, The Beautiful Girls) and was released on May 29 last year to a huge home crowd at The Brewery, Newcastle.
Benjalu have shared stages with music luminaries such as The Beautiful Girls, The Sleepy Jackson, and Josh Pyke. Kate Miller-Heidke, Jon Stevens, James Reyne, Dann Hume (Evermore), Rogerthat, and Paul Greene.
They’re looking very forward to sharing their music with their hometown fans, friends and family at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Merewether on Friday the 19th March from 8pm. Tickets only $10, available from the band or from the venue on the night.
They say that the only constant in life is change. The shifting career of Amy Vee is no exception. Beguiling solo performer. Electric popster. Virtuosic rocker. In 2010, Vee will come full circle, her talent stripped bare on a captivating acoustic release called Sleeping Dogs Lie.
Amy Vee began her musical life as a solo writer and performer, eventually forming the musical collective The Virtues. Through natural evolution Amy Vee and The Virtues became a rock band, with their singer putting down her acoustic guitar in favour of an electric.
Ears took notice and Amy Vee and The Virtues became hot property on the live circuit, touring hard and garnering awards, from the 2005 MusicOz Artist Of The Year to a nomination for an LA Music Award. Her vocal work with Groove Terminator would see her tour Australia in support of Moby.
But in late 2008, Vee felt an instinctive pull toward her original sound – the soft introspection of timeless folk music. Deciding to “shake things up a bit”, the songwriter decided to distance herself from The Virtues’ sizzling, electrified approach and wrote a collection of solo acoustic songs. Recording a series of demos and taking a tour of Canada, Vee was ready to share her changed direction and recorded five tracks in the studio of Newcastle-based producer Gareth Hudson.
The resulting work, Sleeping Dogs Lie, is a gentle, drifting collection that unravels further with every listen. The instrumentation is minimal, yet no less absorbing. Vee’s lyrics carry themes of the necessity for change, even if that means personal sacrifice. It’s about seeing the positive influences in the world around you and embracing them.
“I’ve seen a lot of changes in myself – personally and musically, internally and externally. Some only minute, others quite profound. This new recording represents me acknowledging and accepting these changes,” explains Vee.
There is an inherent honesty in Sleeping Dogs Lie that can be heard in Vee’s personal revelations. One example is the final track ‘Fall To Zero’. “I think ['Fall To Zero'] is really about that fundamental need that we all seem to have to find a kindred spirit. Not necessarily a partner or a soulmate in the romantic sense… just that desire to be understood and respected and to have one’s thoughts and beliefs reflected back. I wrote this song during a time when I was feeling a bit lost and I think you can hear that longing in there,” explains Vee.
This restlessness finds its way into the song ‘Borrowing From Thieves’. “This song is about being comfortable with knowing that sometimes the things you want aren’t meant to be yours,” explains Vee. “It’s told through the story of two people who share an incredible bond but the paths of their lives mean they can never truly connect. By the end of the song, they’ve acknowledged the relationship for what it is – and never will be – and moved on.”
2010 will be an affirming year for Vee, as she takes the songs of Sleeping Dogs Lie to live audiences around Australia and the UK, with only her voice, lilting acoustic guitar and occasional use of live loops, percussion and melodica as her weapons of choice. While an artist’s future is never predictable, one thing is for certain. Vee is welcoming change.
Take your seats & hold on tight for the take off of The Dread Sky’s debut CD release!
Prepare to be blown away by The Dread Sky’s debut self-titled album release, to be officially launched at the end of February this year. With a national album launch tour in the final stages of planning for this Summer/Autumn, The Dread Sky are more than excited to be touring off the back of their brand-new, solid-as-hell release.
Blending the joyous arrogance of 70’s punk and the drama of early British metal, with an underlying notion of evolved social conscience, The Dread Sky’s debut album is indeed true to this unique sound, setting this outfit aside from the others. With cheeky, Beatles-esque lyrical content, strong instrumental compositions and a wellproduced sound, this is a must-have album for your collection.
This extremely rare and hardworking band comprises three musically-obsessed gentlemen hailing from Newcastle, NSW, with two-thirds of the band actually spending a lot of time in the air.
“Myself and Neale (Brain, guitar & backing vox) are ex-military pilots, so we tend to spend a lot of time in the air and overseas. Much of the material on this release is based on that lifestyle”, explains Jerry (lead singer & bassist), “We’ve recently been debuting the CD in LA when we’re on layovers there, so that’s given us a good lead-up to our Australian tour!”
Co-produced by Gerling’s Burke Reid, mixed by Presets producer Scott Horscroft, mastered at 301 Studios by Steve Smart, with artwork by the ARIA award-winning team at Debaser, this album is set to turn heads and prick up ears across the country.
With all their hard work behind them, this explosive trio are itching to get on the road and launch this rockin’ 11 track album. Highlights from the album are aplenty, with lead track “The Pilot” proving to be an ironically catchy tune, “Mary Of Sirius” a Bowie-esque definite single, eerie ballad-type track “Snomen” a killer and “Maria’s” groovin’ melody and interesting theatrics.
The Dread Sky album is now available through iTunes, cdbaby.com and selected independent record stores.
Be sure not to miss The Dread Sky as they jet across the nation this Summer/Autumn!
The Dread Sky will be performing at several locations around newcastle as part of their album launch tour:
Newcastle based metal band Kindred have recently finished recording their latest CD “Ignite The Machine“.
The CD was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordstrum and Shane Edwards. Nordstrum and Edwards have produced and mixed some of the best Metal and Hardcore in the world including bands such as In Flames, Soilwork, Opeth, Arch Enemy and many more.
In June 2008 Kindred signed with Waterfront Records, MGM Green and JMC and shortly afterwards released their debut EP “Exordium”.
Last month Kindred recorded the video clip for the single “No More Praise” at Fox Studios, Sydney. The clip was filmed by the well know director Jay Johnson (Linkin Park, Warners and Universal).
Kindred have also been invited to tour South Australia and Victoria with Melbourne band Tread who have just released their cd “Rise from Silence”, Kindred will also be supporting Sydney metal band Daysend on their National tour.
Kindred will be supporting Daysend in Newcastle at the Cambridge Hotel on Friday, March 19.
“Ignite The Machine” will be made available for purchase at all major music outlets including JB HIFI, Sanity and many independent outlets through MGM Australia and Waterfront records international. The CD and tracks will also be able to be purchased for download through iTunes internationally.
Inspired by a life on the waves and a sleepy little coastal existence, benjalu’s tunes draw influence from many diverse styles, such as early jazz and blues, roots and today’s modern acoustic contemporary musicians.
Despite only playing together since March 2006, Benjalu have impressed music aficionados across Australia, winning numerous awards for their original music and their warm live shows. In 2006 the band took out the annual YouthRock awards: they were also named by MUSICOZ as one of the top 10 School bands within Australia: and they took out the prestigious TAFE Newcastle Music Week award for the Open School Section.
Benjalu’s radio–friendly tracks were further honoured at YouthRock awards, when the band were given an additional award by fellow Novocastrians Silverchair, recognising their strong and original song-writing talents.
2008 saw the boys driving the highways and dirt roads of Australia, playing two to four gigs a week, clocking up over 130 shows throughout the year finished up the year with a sold out show at Prince Of Wales Hotel Merewther.
Benjalu has extended their touring reach and kept up the pace in 2009. Throughout the year they supported numerous high profile bands including as The Badloves, Paul Applekamp, Diesel, The Living End, Children Colide, Beccy Cole and Jon Stevens. They received two awards at the 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Awards. They recorded and released their second EP titled ‘Waterfalls’. They performed at the 21st birthday celebrations of the Youth Rock competition and graced the stages of the Peats Ridge Music Festival. In total they performed over 120 shows all across South-Eastern Australia. They finished 2009 in style, supporting The Living End on New Years Eve at Queens Wharf Brewery.
Below is a summary of the band’s achievments throughout 2009. Included for context is a complete list of gigs they played.
Early 2009 – Relentless Touring
Throughout early 2009 Benjalu toured extensively throughout eastern Australia:
Friday January 2 – Crescent Head Country Club – Crescent Head
Saturday January 3 – Manning Point Bowling Club – NSW
Sunday January 4 – Amble Inn – Corindi Beach NSW
Tuesday January 6 – Chilli Lounge – Grand Hotel – Wyong NSW – With Bonjah – ($10 On Door Thanks)
Thursday January 8 – Sussex Inlet Tavern – South Coast NSW
Friday January 9 – Lakeview Hotel Merimbula NSW
Saturday January 10 – Railway Hotel – Bunyip Victoria
Sunday January 11 – Long Board Surf Cafe – Dromana Victoria
Wednesday January 14 – Torquay Hotel – Torquay Victoria
Friday January 16 – Gordon Hotel – Portland Victoria
Saturday January 17 – The Globe Hotel – Deniliquin NSW
Sunday January 18 – Albion Hotel Albury NSW
Thursday January 22 – Great Southern Inn – Eden NSW
Friday January 23 – Air Raid Tavern – Moruya South Coast NSW (small Door Charge $10) Doors Open At 7pm
Saturday January 24 – Hornsby Inn – NSW (across The Road From The Westfield Shopping Centre On The Corner)
Sunday January 25 – Prince Of Wales Hotel Merewether & Guest Paul Appelkamp Under 18’s Adult S/vision Upstairs
Monday January 26 – Australia Day Festival – Mean Fiddler Hotel – Rouse Hill NSW – Australia Day Festival – Merrylands Oval – Merrylands NSW
Friday January 30 – Bangalow Hotel Bangalow NSW
Saturday January 31 – Railway Hotel Byron Bay -
Thursday February 5 – Sand Bar – Mildura Victoria
Friday February 6 – Lake Wallace Hotel – Edenhope Victoria
Saturday February 7 – Commerical Hotel – Horsham Victoria
Sunday February 8 – Kincraig Hotel – Naracoorte – South Australia ($10 Entry Thankyou)
Thursday February 12 – Meningie Hotel – Meningie South Australia
Friday February 13 – Louisiana Tavern At Elizabeth South Australia
Saturday February 14 – Loxton Hotel -($7 Ticket At Door) Loxton South Australia
Sunday February 15 – Cornwall Hotel – Moonta South Australia ($10 Entry Thankyou)
Thursday February 19 – Streaky Bay Hotel – Streaky Bay – South Australia
Friday February 20 – Commerical Hotel Cowell – South Australia
Saturday February 21 – Seabreeze Hotel – Tumby Bay South Australia
Sunday February 22 – Coffin Bay Hotel – Coffin Bay South Australia
Friday February 27 – Northern Star Hotel Hamilton – Free Entry Supporting Rogerthat.
March 2009 – In The Studio Recording The ‘Waterfalls’ EP
Throughout March 2009, Benjalu hit the studio to record their EP Waterfalls. The EP features eight tracks with drums and bass recorded live, giving the CD a more flowing feel.
The tracks vary from funky rock to folk and roots, showcasing both new tracks and songs that have been popular at the band’s live shows. The title track ‘Waterwalls’ presents catchy guitar licks, a thumping rhythm section and an expressive vocal delivery, perfectly relating to the lyrics, which relay the build up of strong emotions and their effect on life. Another of the CDs stand outs, So High, features funky guitar, a catchy chorus and a rockin’ jam out of clarinet and guitars. Other highlights include the CDs’ opener The Lie, Grey Old Man and Benjalu’s oldest song, Java, which was recorded outside at night, capturing nature at its best.
‘Waterwalls’ was produced by Ian Pritchett.
April/May 2009 – Local Touring and Finalising The EP
Benjalu performed a series og gigs relatively close to home throughout April/May 2009 while they finalised the mixing and mastering of their ‘Waterfalls’ EP. The EP was released on May 29 2009 at Queens Wharf Brewery, Newcastle.
Friday April 3 – Melodica Concert All Ages Youth Arts Warehouse Gosford
Saturday April 4 – Youth Rock Celebrates 21 Years- Starts 3pm (benjalu At 7pm) Event Finishes 10.30 $15 Door
Thursday April 9 – Crescent Head Country Club – NSW Easter Long – Weekend
Friday April 10 – Annandale Hotel Sydney With State Radio & Fisherking (door Charge)
Saturday April 11 – Laurieton Hotel – Laurieton NSW
Sunday April 12 – Lennox Head Tavern NSW – Lennox Head Further Details TBC
Wednesday April 22 – Round House Sydney Uni -(unsw – Beer Garden) Outdoors
Thursday April 23 – Armidale Club – Armidale ($5 Entry Thankyou)
Friday April 24 – Albert Hotel Tamworth
Thursday April 30 – The Brass Monkey- At Cronulla Supporting Paul Applekamp $14 Door (duo Acoustic)
Friday May 1 – Sussex Inlet Tavern NSW
Saturday May 2 – Penrith RSL Club – NSW With The Badloves + More TBC ($20 + Booking Fee)
Sunday May 3 – Bateau Bay Hotel (central Coast NSW) – Bateau Bay
Friday May 29 – Waterwalls Ep Launch – The Queens Wharf Brewery Newcastle – Nickson Wings At 10pm
June – Lizotte’s Newcastle Grand Opening
On Tuesday June 2, 2009, Benjalu played live at Lizotte’s Newcastle grand opening, sharing the stage with Diesel, Deni Hines, Beccy Cole and Jason Lowe.
Benjalu performed 3 of their songs in front of a packed venue and showed why they’re a band on the rise. Watch a sample of their performance in this video filmed & produced by Total Recall Films.
‘Waterfalls’ Spring Tour
Benjalu toured extensively around regional NSW to promote their Waterfalls EP. From June 2009 the band played 63 dates in a five month period, covering much of NSW and the ACT in the process.
Friday June 5 – Albion Hotel – Albury NSW
Saturday June 6 – Long Board Surf Cafe Dromana
Sunday June 7 – Globe Hotel – Deniliquin NSW
Thursday June 11 – The Pub – Bendigo Victoria ( With The Rockstsmiths, The Smoke) $6 On Door Thanks
Friday June 12 – Torquay Hotel – Victoria
Saturday June 13 – Powerhouse Hotel – Yallourn Victoria ($5 Tix On Door Thankyou)
Sunday June 14 – Elwood Lounge (duo Acoustic)- Elwood Victoria
Tuesday June 16 – Steyne Hotel – Manly NSW (acoustic 3 Piece Tonight)
Wednesday June 17 – Lizottes Live & Cookin At Lambton NSW Door Charge One Jonathon – Jason Lowe
Friday June 19 – Sussex Inlet Tavern NSW
Saturday June 20 – Northern Star Hamilton NSW Benjalu Full Show As Marty Simpson Unable To Play (free Entry)
Thursday June 25 – Belmore Hotel Maitland NSW
Wednesday July 8 – Jax Bar – Canadian Hotel At Mt Eliza Victoria ($7 Tix On Door Thanks)
Saturday July 11 – Long Board Surf Cafe Dromana Vic
Sunday July 12 – Private Function Mt Eliza – Victoria
Thursday July 16 – Armidale Club – Armidale NSW – Benjalu Live From 8pm ($5 Tix On Door)
Wednesday July 22 – EP Launch Lizottes C/coast $13.50 Supported By Kim Dewar All Ages With Adult
Saturday August 8 – The Oxford Tavern – Wollongong With Dimity Claire & The Bleeding Hearts
Friday August 14 – Lass O’Gowrie Hotel Wickham – With Vamp, Sketching Coto And Opei
Saturday August 15 – Lizotte’s Lambton – Benjalu Acoustic Supporting – Jon Stevens
Sunday August 16 – Lizotte’s Lambton – Acoustic Benjalu Supporting Jon Stevens
Wednesday August 19 – UTS Glasshouse Bar Broadway Syd (university Of Technology) With Jordan Millar & The Question
Saturday August 22 – Bay Hotel/motel – Bonnells Bay NSW
Friday August 28 – Armidale Club – Armidale NSW ($5 On Door) Support TBA
Saturday August 29 – Lennox Point Hotel – Lennox Head NSW
Monday August 31 – Railway Friendly Bar Hotel Byron Bay Acoustic & Relaxed
Tuesday September 1 – Railway Friendly Bar – Byron Bay NSW – Acoustic Show
Wednesday September 2 – Koala Bar – Noosa Queensland
Thursday September 3 – Billy’s Hotel – Gympie Sunshine Coast Queensland
Saturday September 5 – Private Corporate Function
Wednesday September 9 – Charles Stuart University Campus Wagga Wagga NSW With Solver
Friday September 11 – The Area Hotel – Griffith NSW – Acoustic Night With Solver
Saturday September 12 – The Area Hotel – Griffith NSW With Solver (lets Party)
Thursday September 17 – Sydney Ep Launch At Raval The Macquarie Hotel Surry Hills NSW (acoustic) Supports $12
Friday September 18 – Sussex Inlet Tavern – NSW
Saturday September 19 – Holy Grail – Kingston At Canberra ACT
Sunday September 20 – Perisher Mountain (out Front Of Jax Nightclub) – Smiggins Hotel – Smiggins Hole Near Perisher (staff Function Invite Only)
Wednesday September 23 – Albion Hotel Albury NSW
Friday September 25 – Romanos Hotel – Wagga Wagga NSW
Saturday September 26 – Astor Hotel Motel – Goulburn NSW
Sunday September 27 – Old Manly Boatshed – Manly NSW ($5 Entry)
Thursday October 1 – Macquarie Hotel + Supports TBA – Port Macquarie NSW
Friday October 2 – Sawtell Hotel – Sawtell NSW
Saturday October 3 – Armidale Club – Armidale NSW $5 Door + Supports TBA
Friday October 9 – Laurierton Hotel – Mid North Coast NSW
Saturday October 10 – Crescent Head Country Club NSW
Sunday October 11 – Manning Point Bowling Club NSW
Thursday October 15 – Coachman Hotel /motel -parks NSW
Friday October 16 – Lithgow Hotel – Lithgow NSW Supports To Be Advised.
Sunday October 18 – Old Manly Boat Shed – Manly NSW ($5 Tix Thanks)
Thursday October 22 – Golden Sheaf Hotel – Double Bay Sydney NSW
Friday October 23 – The Tea Club Nowra NSW $10 Tix General Admission
Saturday October 24 – The Tea Club Nowra NSW Supporting Justin Carter $10 Tix
Sunday October 25 – Bateau Bay Hotel – Bateau Bay NSW (on Stage At 3pm)
Thursday October 29 – Home Tavern ( $8 Tix On Door)- Wagga Wagga NSW
Friday October 30 – Albion Hotel – Albury NSW
Saturday October 31 – Jax Bar – Mt Eliza Victoria Charity Function – Everyone Welcome Come Support
Wednesday November 4 – Armidale Club Armidale NSW + Support TBA ($5 Door)
Thursday November 5 – Macquarie Hotel Port Maquarie With Juke Baritone And The Swap Dogs & Marisa Mars
Friday November 6 – – Town Green Inn – Port Maquarie NSW – Support TBA
Saturday November 7 – Albert Hotel- Tamworth NSW
Sunday November 8 – Grand Junction Hotel – Maitland NSW
Saturday November 14 – Lock N Load Bistro – West End Brisbane Qld
Wednesday November 18 – Koala Bar – Noosa Head Qld
Thursday November 19 – Beach Hotel – Byron Bay NSW
Friday November 20 – Illawong Hotel – Evans Head NSW
Friday November 27 – Marlin Hotel – Ulladulla NSW
Saturday November 28 – Bay Hote/motel – Bonnells Bay NSW
Sunday November 29 – Old Manly Boatshed – ($5 Tix) Manly NSW
Wednesday December 2 – Lizotte’s – ABC Music Awards Showcase – Zoe K & The Money Shot, Mark Wells, Stick Up Kids $23
Friday December 11 – Sussex Inlet Tavern – NSW
Saturday December 12 – Great Southern Inn Eden – NSW
Sunday December 13 – Imperial Hotel – Bombala NSW
Friday December 18 – Lizottes Lambton Newcastle Supporting Jon Stevens – Christmas Party
Saturday December 19 – Crescent Head Country Club Crescent Head NSW
Sunday December 20 – Laurieton Hotel – Laurieton NSW
Tuesday December 29 – Peats Ridge Music Festival – NSW On Stage 1.30pm – Performing On " Phoenix Satge"
Thursday December 31 – Peats Ridge Music Festival – NSW – On Stage 2pm – Performing On "phoenix Stage"
Thursday December 31 – NYE! Queens Wharf Brewery Newcastle With The Living End And Children Colide – $66 +BF
What an amazing year of performances, over 120 in total. Along with several accolades at the ABC Newcastle Music Awards and the successful release of their second EP, 2009 was indeed a huge year for Benjalu.
What’s In Store For Benjalu in 2010
Benjalu are not resting on their laurels. The band will continue their gruelling performance schedule throughout 2010 as they continue to promote their Waterfalls EP and win over new fans from all parts of Australia.
Throughout early January 2010 Benjalu will be playing a series of five events along the north coast of NSW before arriving at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on January 15.
Thursday January 7 – Grand Junction Hotel – Maitland NSW
Friday January 8 – Laurieton Hotel – Laurieton Mid North Coast NSW
Saturday January 9 – Illawong Hotel – Evans Head NSW
Sunday January 10 – Railway Hotel – Byron Bay NSW
Thursday January 14 – Macquarie Hotel – Port Macquarie NSW – Supporting Charlie Parr
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Friday January 15 – Longyard Hotel Tamworth NSW
Saturday January 16 – Armidale Club – Armidale NSW – Support Act To Be Advised
Sunday January 17 – Fitzroy Hotel – Tamworth
Sunday January 17 – West Diggers (SL) Club Tamworth With Chasing Bailey
Monday January 18 – Longyard Hotel With Marshall & The Fro
Monday January 18 – Imperial Hotel With Marshall & The Fro
Tuesday January 19 – Fitzroy Hotel Tamworth With Kim Churchill
Wednesday January 20 – Longyard Hotel With Marshall & The Fro
Thursday January 21 – Fitzroy Hotel Tamworth With Kim Churchill
Saturday January 23 – Fitzroy Hotel – Tamworth
February 2010
Benjalu also have a number of performances booked throughout February 2010.
For a complete list of their upcoming gigs visit their MySpace profile at myspace.com/benjalu.
Sunday January 24 – Royal Hotel Taree – Dual Show With The Do Pj Kevo
Saturday February 6 – Private Function
Wednesday February 10 – The Phoenix (Irish Pub) Canberra ACT
Friday February 12 – Torquay Hotel – Victoria ($5 Tix On Door Thanks)
Saturday February 13 – Private Function – Charity Cancer – Jax Bar Mt Eliza Victoria
Sunday February 14 – Elwood Lounge – Victoria
Thursday February 18 – Lizotte’s Central Coast Supporting Ross Wilson (founder Daddy Cool – Mondo Rock) 43682017 Tix
Friday February 19 – Lizotte’s Central Coast Supporting Ross Wilson Tix 43682017
Saturday February 20 – Lizotte’s – Newcastle Supporting Ross Wilson Ph Tix 49562066
Sunday February 21 – Lizotte’s – Newcastle Supporting Ross Wilson Ph Tix 49562066
For more information about Benjalu visit their website at www.benjalu.net.au.
Benjalu’s latest EP ‘Waterfalls’ is available on iTines.
After penning a folk song about time travel, Eighty found themselves amongst the finalists of the 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Awards Folk Category. Now this dynamic duo will perform their debut live set as part of the Independent Musos’ Network Christmas Party at The Lass O’Gowrie on Sunday, 13 December.
Eighty is the musical collaboration of Torrance Drummond and Alex Bird, who were ecstatic to be included in the finalists of the Folk category along with established local musicians such as Sarah Humphries, Daniel March and Benjalu.
“It was a great surprise to make it to the finals, especially given that many of the other finalists have won ABC awards in the past. For something we recorded in my bedroom, our track Delorean has gone a long way already”, said Bird.
Drummond & Bird began their musical journey together in high school performing together on various projects. From 2007 Eighty have been active participants in the Sydney Eisteddfod Performing Arts Challenge in the singer/songwriter section, receiving highly commended and second place in 2008 and 2009.
Eighty is a new and exciting face in the Newcastle music scene. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this dynamic duo deliver their chilled, genuine, soulful tunes from 3pm on Sunday, 13 December at The Lass.
Who: Eighty
What: Debut set
When: Sunday, 13 December 2009
Where: The Lass O’Gowrie Hotel, 14 Railway Street, Wickham
CentreSection, Newcastle based alternative rock outfit, will unleash their second release, full length album Aesthetic, to rockin’ audiences across the nation this Spring/Summer.
Having only been together since 2007, CentreSection have been busy getting their hands dirty within their local rock scene; gracing the stage at Newcastle’s High Voltage Festival, supporting Bright Yellow and generally spreading their own sound to keen audiences across NSW.
Their brand new CD Aesthetic is CentreSection’s first venture into the LP world, seeing the three young men further define their dark, sophisticated and catchy tunes since releasing their EP Latency in 2008.
“The new record was done in only three days, which was a bit crazy”, remarks lead singer and guitarist Robb Ryan, “It is indicative of our sound though, we feel it captures the raw energy that we bring to our live shows”.
Aesthetic, which features 10 solid rock tracks, takes the listener on a roller-coaster of emotions, sounds and relentless honesty. CentreSection’s powerhouse recording effort was engineered with Colin Wright (Grant Walmsley, Polymorphia) and Dan Nash (Sarakula, Sketching Cato) and smashed out at Glebe Studios in Sydney earlier this year.
Aesthetic tunes are varied in style, with something for everyone and a common theme of emotive, thought provoking lyrics, solid drum and bass grooves and screaming guitars.
Definite, sing-along single “Centre Of The Earth” is reflective of early Grinspoon, but with a distinct CentreSection rockin’ touch. “How You Feel” gives an insight into the band’s more reflective side, showcasing lead singer/guitarist Robb Ryan’s strong songwriting skills and unique vocal style.
With their Aesthetic launch tour in the works for October/November this year, CentreSection are ready to leave a permanent footprint in the Australian music industry.
Catch CentreSection at their official Newcastle album launch on November 14th at the Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle West.
Other upcoming gigs in the Newcastle area include:
Newcastle-based musician Daryl Aberhart will celebrate his latest album, ‘Aussie Gold Volume 1′ at a launch on November 10 at Lizotte’s Newcastle.
The launch will feature a performance of tracks from the album by an 8-piece all-star band featuring Aberhart on keyboards and vocals accompanied by gifted musicians such as guitarist James Muller and master drummer Nic Cecire.
Over the years, Aberhart, an accomplished vocalist, bass player, composer and arranger, has appreciated many different styles of music from classical to metal, and punk to jazz. His latest release is an ode to legendary Australian acts such as The Church, Men At Work, Died Pretty, Cold Chisel and INXS, whose hit tracks have been given the special “Daz” treatment.
Aberhart has developed his own style throughout his work with pop/rock/folk trio Tribe of New and soul outfit Temple of Groove.
Not only will you have the chance to see these excellent musicians in action on 10 November, you will also have the opportunity to buy half price copies of ‘Aussie Gold Volume 1′, for only $10 a piece!
“I love it…too funky for words.” “Daryl is a truly gifted virtuoso on both piano and voice” – BILLY FIELD
“This is my new second favourite version of Come Said The Boy, and my new second favourite Come Said the Boy guitar solo! GROOVALICIOUS!!” – ERIC MCCUSKER (Mondo Rock)
Tickets are available from the venue and are $15.50 including booking fee.
Performing the same repertoire of traditional jigs, reels and songs as the popular 5-piece, Erin Trio aims to paint a more subtle picture. With the acoustic approach of guitar, fiddle and voice, the trio strips it all back to reveal the raw simplicity of Irish storytelling. Add the stirring rumble of bodhran and you’ll be taken away along the rocky road to Dublin, or to the rolling mountains of Mourne …
Raised in the working class town of Cessnock, NSW with a Celtic heritage, 
After a whirlwind 12 months trekking around some of Australia’s most remote town’s and highway’s solo musician Kieran Glasgow returns with a bunch of shows in the hunter valley, some crazy stories and a new album.
Newcastle-based musician 
