Who: Carlos Hopontopofus
Where: Adamstown RSL Club
When: Saturday February 2, 2002

ANTHONY Lee and his alter ego Carlos Hopontopofus, as most people would know him, sure can turn on a show. Hopontopofus performs a selection of up-tempo favourites complete with a dazzling light show. It demonstrates that Lee's ultimate self-adoring cabaret star really is 'the world's most fabulous man'. He comes complete with flamboyant costumes, hilarious stand up comedy and plenty of audience participation. Following a successful sell-out Christmas season at ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday January 30, 2002

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Who: Chi
Where: SJ's on Beaumont
When: Thursday February 7, 2002

AFTER funking up plenty of audiences all over Newcastle for the past three years, seven-piece outfit Chi is calling it a day. The group made the decision to split early this year after several members of the band decided to relocate around the country to pursue other projects. For something that began as a simple live band based on the jam ethic, Chi has grown into something much bigger on the local music scene. The group polished its sound through live performances rather than rehearsal ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday January 30, 2002

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What: Mayfirld Hotel's Battle of the Bands
Who: Stonemason
Where: Mayfield Hotel
When: Friday February 8, 2002

HEAVY metal act Stonemason is on the verge of the most important gig it has played in its short history. Since forming six months ago, Stonemason has made it to the finals of the Mayfield Hotel's Battle of the Bands competition. With its collection of melodic tracks and powerful vocals, the band has received the chance to win the first prize of $650 in Friday night's competition. Stonemason will be up against four other bands in the competition. Lead vocalist and guitarist ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 6, 2002

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What: Ska Trek Episode 5
Who: Rubix Cuba
Where: The Cambridge Hotel
When: Saturday February 9, 2002

THE best of ska from Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast will come together for the fifth instalment of Ska Trek at the Cambridge Hotel on Saturday night. Now a regular monthly gig, Ska Trek has begun to attract some big names from the ska music world to the event. Headlining Ska Trek Episode 5 is Rubix Cuba, which performs regularly at the show. It will be the first time the band has headlined Ska Trek and the show will act as a warm-up for the group before it embarks on a tour of ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 6, 2002

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Who: Kate Ballantyne
Where: Queens Wharf Brewery
When: Thursday February 14, 2002

SHE left The Brewery in October to give birth to her son Thomas but now she's back and looking forward to performing a special Valentine's Day show at the venue tomorrow night. Country star Kate Ballantyne began a fortnightly residency at the popular venue a year ago and has developed a large following. Usually performing at The Brewery on Friday afternoons, Ballantyne moved her performance forward for Valentine's Day. 'I usually do a fortnightly residency at the ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 13, 2002

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Who: 37
Where: Lucky Country Hotel
When: Friday February 15, 2002

YOUNG Newcastle group Thirty Seven have their sights set on the big time after they received national airplay on Triple J. The group's song Hoon was used in a gig at the Palais for youth suicide prevention, which the group said it was concerned about. Self-described as alternative rock, the band will also release a new single titled Elephant Song through independent record label Melody Line Records. A film clip to accompany the release of the new track is expected to be released by ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 6, 2002

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Who: Glue
Where: Queens Wharf Brewery
When: Friday February 15, 2002

WITH a powerhouse sound that captures the energy of popular rock music, Glue is the latest addition to the live scene in Newcastle. Performing rock tunes from artists such as Pearl Jam, The Living End, Grinspoon and Powderfinger, there is never a dull moment in the Glue's sets. The group is fronted by vocalist Tony Taylor who can recreate the sound of any rock band with his wide range of vocal styles. Taylor is joined by bassist Tony Hanna who is recognised for his work in Paper ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 13, 2002

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What: Vitalbeats
Who: DJ Shade
Where: PAN Building
When: Friday February 22, 2002

NEWCASTLE has produced many fine DJs over the years and this weekend 12 of the best will get together for a special homegrown gig at Vitalbeats. The gig will be the first for 2002 and will be held at the PAN Building in Auckland St. The gig will feature Vitalbeats resident DJs including Patsan, Mark N, Chris Calm, Kato and Richy Valenz and live act Electrofunk. Headlining the gig is special guest DJ Shade who will return to the place it all began 15 years ago. His talents have long been ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 20, 2002

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Who: Split Sound
Where: Hotel Metro
When: Saturday February 23, 2002

IT'S rare to find two performers who can recreate the big sound of a live rock band. Whether it be Powderfinger, Pearl Jam or Matchbox 20, it would take a lot of skill and a captivating stage show to recreate the music of such artists. One duo that can manage this is SplitSound. Made up of Ben Mingay and Paul Korber, SplitSound can become a fully sequenced or fully acoustic guitar duo. With emotive vocals and performance, SplitSound has had plenty of experience since it was formed ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 20, 2002

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Who: Chinchen
Where: University - Bar on the Hill
When: Tuesday February 26, 2002

HARD rock act Chinchen will help students at Newcastle University launch into the new year with a huge gig on Tuesday afternoon. The band will officially 'christen' the university's new outdoor stage when they share the spotlight with support act Irrelevant. 'We're playing the new outdoor stage at the uni and it's a bit of an honour, I guess. There's been a lot of good bands play out there, so that should be good,' Ben 'Dutchy' Holland said. ... read more >>

Source: TE Online - Wednesday February 20, 2002

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