PEARL Magazine (Issue 26 - April 2014) by PEARL Magazine

WHERE THERE’S A Wil, there’s a Wiluminati

il Anderson is a figure of the Australian media landscape who needs little introduction. Making his mark though print, radio, online media, TV and stand-up, Anderson might well be the hardest-working man in Australian showbiz. While a detailed biography of Gippspland’s most famous export would read well, Anderson provides so much more as an interview subject, the quick-witted yet considered thinker engaging this journalist for far longer than the prescribed 10-15 minute interview slot. Wiluminati is Anderson’s 19th show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with PEARL chatting to the veteran as he recovers from his debut night of the Brisbane leg of the tour. “I just did two weeks in Adelaide, 14 shows in a row. So you land without a show and then by the end of it you kind of have a sense of what you’ll be talking about for the next nine months…the first month it’s a constant process of reviewing and working on it. It’s a fascinating but also draining, complex procedure and you would think it would get easier over the years but sometimes, I really feel like it doesn’t and sometimes, I think the more you know about it, the less you f**king know.”

Over the 15 dates so far, Anderson has been spouting completely new material, as per usual, and Wiluminati is still very much in its infant stages when considering the tour of epic proportions ahead. “The way my process works it that there is no point in me locking in material first, because material can age. I started this show at the beginning of March and I think the last show of the tour is booked in for November 23 – so I’m going to be talking about these things for a long while. What I tend to do is start quite broadly with themes, with what I want to say. I do all of my writing with those themes in mind.” While themes can be written in broad terms, intelligent comedians such as Anderson can be faced with the decision of scrapping content that they no longer engage with, regardless of whether it still earns them the ‘big laugh’.

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making the audience laugh and if diving into the US scene rekindles said feelings.

“In Australia, people come to the show with a certain level of expectation. They pay a decent amount of money – it’s not cheap – there are thousands of them there, and they probably expect that at the very least, they are going to see a seven and a half outof-ten show. The amount an audience loves something is the gap between the expectation and the delivery. This is why you don’t declare that you are going to tell the funniest joke in the world; you’ll raise expectations too high rather than surprise with the joke. In Australia I feel the pressure for shows to be better than the high level they expect it to be.” Applying this logical formula to the US, Anderson explains that comedy club punters seeing an unknown Australian probably expect a four or five out-of-ten show. “If you deliver an 8 or a 9 it’s a fun laugh. They are surprised and the expectation gap where they go from 0 – 100 closes really quickly. That’s still really fun and it reminds you of when you first started. There is that joy of knowing that you can make a room of complete strangers laugh…there is a real sense of ‘I can do this’.” With plans of spending the next few years focusing solely on stand-up, Anderson is making the most of what he claims to be the ‘golden age for comedians’ after turning 40, a new era for the Australian industry.

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Anderson is quick to say he would happily do away with a joke if he could no longer connect with it; declaring, “You shouldn’t be choosing something just because it’s funny.” Considering the notion further he adds, “…well I guess you can. At the end of the day your job is to be funny. My simple rule is that I can make whatever points I want to make as long as it’s funny. I can be funny without making a point, but I’m not allowed to make a point without being funny because basically at the end of the day I am a stand up comedian.” The idea of making people laugh for a job is interesting. The phrase implies that the laugh is provoked against someone’s will, a challenge to be conquered by the funnyman. With a career spanning over 20 years, it’s natural to wonder whether Anderson is still driven by the raw challenge of

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“You look at Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld, Louis CK. You look at all these guys and their best years, the years where they went from being really good comics into all-time great comics, were the years between 40 and 50…I think we [Australia] just haven’t seen the next level yet because our industry is so young. My generation - Hughesy, Hillsy, Peter Hellier, Rove and Corrine - while there were a few comedians making a living before us, we are the first generation to have life-long careers doing comedy. We are explorers in someway, dipping our toes out because it kind of hasn’t happened before.” Catch Wiluminati at The Comedy Theatre from March 25 – April 20 as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. More info and tickets at www.comedyfestival.com.au MATILDA HEGGIE

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A word from the editor...

April 2014

It’s fair to say that there’s all sorts of stuff happening in all sorts of areas in April. Whilst we’ve seen plenty of music festivals and gigs come our way lately, this month seems to be a mixed bag of adrenalin, arts, family activities, theatre and the regular dose of music! In a coup for PEARL (in my opinion), we had the chance to pick from one of the headline acts of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and have a chat. We decided to go with TV Presenter/Stand-Up Comedian/Social Media afficianado Wil Anderson, who features on the previous page (if you glossed past), in support of his show Wiluminati. Jess Mills had a chat with British India, one of the bands coming our way and helping reignite Pier Live as a touring venue, whilst Lachlan spoke with one of the Mustered Courage boys, on the bill of the forthcoming Kingston Harvest Festival, alongside Rory Ellis, McAllister Kemp, The Go Set and heaps more! These, not to mention Jess Taylor’s feature with the one & only Timmy Trumpet. Aside from music, we’ve got all the news on Gravity Zone, now reopened since their fire last October, the forthcoming Bowlriders Australia comp, Seaford Handmade Homemade Market’s Bella Cooke, talking all things markets and about her awesome suburb prints and Good Beer Week, who’ve just announced their program. Plus, for the industry folks, we look at the new online resource ‘The Edge’ and preview the Information Evening at Australian Institute Of Music’s Melbourne campus. In Arts, Andrea had the privilege of chatting with writer Elliot Perlman, also looking ahead to Art Red Hill, Mornington Art Show and Frankston Theatre Group’s next show. All of this appears in the mag, plus heaps more, but make sure to keep your eyes peeled and log on to www.pearlhq.com.au, our brand new interactive website coming very soon and featuring all our magazine content, and much more for PC, tablet and mobile... :-) SIMON IMREI (Editor)

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JAMES HARRISON

James Harrison is the founder of The People Place Music Club in Frankston North and is an enthusiastic and positive individual whose busking prowess in Frankston is legend. Not only does he play for the love of it, he openly gives his busking money away to street kids in need. Many years ago, he started Learners and Burners for people who didn’t have a cue on how to perform in front of people. Since then his vision has grown from the initially half a dozen people who turned up to hundreds of musos who now attend The People Place Music Club’s permanent premises in Frankston North. Harrison is affiliated with different music clubs and is continually looking to encourage local, shy, or inexperienced musos a chance to shine and grow in confidence so they can perform in public. His happy, positive, and energetic energy breathes life and confidence into hopeful musos by allowing them the chance to get up on stage and perform by running Friends of Frankston Station. This is an incentive in crime prevention that helps young street kids through singing and

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allowing them to play their own material or covers. Every Thursday at 12noon, the Frankston station comes alive with local kids who get up and perform on stage while commuters go about their daily business. Harrison is a sought after musician and gives freely of his time. He performs at Michael Court hospital for psycho-geriatric patients in a volunteer basis each month, and gigs regularly with many musicians locally and up town. On occasions he performs his original material, but his love of covers along the bluegrass/mountain style genre is his choice. Harrison is one of those natural musicians who can play banjo, guitar, keyboards, harmonica and probably any other instrument that takes his fancy. He plays damn good too. You can catch Harrison performing at The People Place Music Club most Sundays from 1pm. There is a cover charge of $5.00, which entitles you to heaps of yummy cakes and tea and coffee. The club is situated at Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North, and holds open mike on the third Sunday of every month from 1pm. Until next month... live well TERRI LEE FATOUROS

Find Out All About A.I.M. For those looking to be inspired, further their careers or just gain some extra knowledge in the music industry, Australian Institute of Music has a diverse range of courses on offer, both at degree and diploma level. Whether you’re looking at a Diploma of Music (Contemporary Performance), Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance), Diploma of Music (Composition & Music Production), Bachelor of Music (Composition & Music Production) or Bachelor of Entertainment Management, AIM can help you kick-start your career and get you on the right path. Having begun as the Sydney Guitar School in 1968, AIM has earned the reputation as the leading independent education provider for today’s music and creative industry. Growing from strength to strength, AIM is very excited about the new campus located in the heart of Melbourne, featuring production studios, ensemble rooms, individual private lesson studios and the brand new world class, Peter Calvo Auditorium. You can find out all about their facilities and courses at their upcoming Information Evening, set to include presentations and live performances as they open the doors to the new Melbourne campus. The event will be the perfect opportunity

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for you to find out more about our unique and specialised music courses, meet the highly qualified and professional staff, enjoy drinks and canapés while chatting to staff and students, watch live performances from special guests (including AIM Ambassador, John Foreman) and, of course, go on a tour to check out the brand new purpose-built campus! The Australian Institute Of Music Information Evening is a free event, however organisers kindly ask that you RSVP via aim-melbourne.eventbrite.com. au. The evening will take place on May 1, from 6pm til 8pm at the Melbourne Campus – 120 King St, Melbourne. For more information please visit www.aim. edu.au or call 1300 301 983.

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Making Merry

ella Cooke, textile and design artist could be exhibiting in galleries and likely making a lot of money, but her heart isn’t in it. She’s been there and done that. What she really loves is connecting like-minded people who like to make things with their hands and giving them a place to show their wares. With this in mind, she started up Seaford Handmade and Homemade Weekend Market, a thriving monthly event at the Seaford Scout Hall. Growing up on a hobby farm in country New South Wales, Cooke was interested in all forms of art always making something. She loved cooking and sewing and learned her love of traditional craft through Girl Guides. In hands- on camps the girls lashed together temporary villages to make camping more functional and livable. There was nothing ‘girly’ about these camps; they were full-bore outdoor adventures. So ending up in the Seaford Scout Hall as her market’s home base is serendipitous. Having loved art classes in high school, she decided to continue her studies. After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Textiles and Design from Canberra School of Art, Cooke did the gallery circuit for ten years, but found she was more interested in aesthetic and process than

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in the theory and philosophy galleries often require their artists to articulate. She just wanted to make things and share with people. Her work in the public art sector was very satisfying in that respect. Both her parents were teachers so it seemed a natural extension of her community spirit to teach. Cooke moved from Canberra to complete a Diploma of Education at Melbourne University. She taught design and textile art in schools for a decade and loved it, but always had her own artistic practice, aptly named Make Merry, on the side. Wanting to share her work and that of other creative people, she and some locals started up the Little Village Market Elwood and Bank Street Market in South Melbourne. Love swept her to Seaford. She and her husband, a writer, wanted to leave the city for a quieter life by the sea. Her previous experience in markets and conversations with market gardener neighbours inspired her to start a local craft market. “Word spread like wildfire,” she said. Now nearly twelve months on, she’s a well-loved member of her local community facilitating a place for other makers to share. All this is outside of her day job designing educational programs for day care centers.

Cooke makes many things, but the focus of her practice is print art making travel-poster inspired prints of iconic local suburb scenery. Each poster resonates a place where she has enjoyed the local experience from Elwood to Mornington and many points in between. Her prints express the romance and nostalgia of a life well lived. For Cooke, her life and loves are all inter-connected. As Cooke says, “A market is a cultural insight into that community.” See for yourself. The Seaford Handmade and Homemade Weekend Market takes place the third Sunday monthly at the Seaford Scout Hall (behind Seaford Train Station). Stalls are generally booked three months in advance, but if you’d like to have go, contact Cooke via facebook or www. seafordhandmade.blogspot. com. View Cooke’s Make Merry line at www.bellacooke. com. ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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ZEPP ’ X E L F ‘ZHEYES

oung Peninsula skater, Zepp Heyes, is fast making a name for himself as one of the most improved skaters around, with a natural surf/ skate style and a huge array of smooth moves. The colourful kid just came 4th in an Australia wide vert-skating comp on Tony Hawks’ ramp at the Melbourne Grand Prix, and we thought it was about time to catch up with this little legend. NAME: I’m Zepp Heyes. AGE: I’m 11 years old. LIVES: I live in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. SPONSOR(S): I ride for SHEDNINE and Z-FLEX SKATEBOARDS! I skate mini-ramp and vert, but mostly bowl. HEROES: My heroes are: Pedro Barros, David Gravette, Lance Montain, Matty Tailz and Clint Clark. PEARL: How long have you been skating and how long since your dad built you the mini ramo at your house? HEYES: I’ve been skating for 2 1/2 years. Since March 2012 when Dad and his friends built a mini-ramp, I’ve been skating so hard to get where I am now. PEARL: How did it feel to come 4th in Australia on Tony Hawks Vert ramp at the Grand Prix recently? HEYES: It felt amazing after getting 4th place in the Aus Grand Prix. I never expected it at all! Still, I didn’t feel nervous one bit. It was like having a fun session with

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my friends, but going harder. The crowd was awesome, screaming and yelling which made me skate better. PEARL: Who do you like to skate with locally? HEYES: I’m so lucky because two of my heroes live locally - Matty and Clint. I also love to skate with the MOSS (Melbourne Old School Skaters) crew and Bowlriders Australia (Kirky is a legend). I have awesome friends who I skate with at Mt Eliza, St Kilda, Frankston, The Shed and now Balnarring. PEARL: What are your goals as a skater? HEYEYS: I want to become a top-class professional skater travelling the world helping to raise money for MOSS FOUNDATION. When I am 18, Ava and I are going to motorcycle around Brazil and skate the country with a pet iguana each. PEARL: Name some of the better places you have skated? HEYES: Some of the better places I’ve skated are: Bondi, Nimbin, Woodward West in California, Venice Beach, Monster Park in Sydney, St Kilda, Vans Combi Bowl and more but my favourite skate parks are Mt Eliza, Frankston and Bondi. PEARL: Any final words? HEYES: I wanna say thanks heaps to the ShedNine crew for supporting me in what I love to do the most. Also to mum and dad for encouraging me to skate, driving me everywhere and making it so much fun! EDDIE WEARNE / SHEDNINE bayside & mornington peninsula

RE-LAUNCHED!

The latest craze is back in Seaford with the re-opening of Gravity Zone having people jumping for joy again. Re-opening after the fire in October, Gravity Zone is now back in full swing - the 4200sqm centre packed out with trampolining temptations for all the family after the Oliphant Way factory was transformed into an airtime addicts delight – complete with a kids zone, slam zone, dodge zone, pro zone, foam zone and largest free-jumping trampoline area around. Lauren Weeding, General Manager of Gravity Zone says they are so grateful for all the community support during the last

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few months. “We are so excited to be open again and want to thank the community for their support and patience as we rebuilt after the fire,” says Lauren. “We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback already.” Born from the trampolining wave that has hit America, Gravity Zone features activity zones for everyone, from the littlies right through to extreme sports fanatics. Anyone can use the centre that boasts over 150 trampolines that provides an ideal venue for birthday parties, family outings, school groups, sporting groups, personal trainers or gymnasts. Perfectly set up for full on full, Gravity Zone has six party rooms and its cafe is a great place for mums to get together, while watching their little ones play in the fully supervised kids zone. Practice your slam-dunks or dodge ball on the slam zone or dodge zone and have hours of fun in

the foam zone. For the more advanced, the pro zone is the ticket with its high performance trampolines, featuring 1.8m and 2.1m walls ensuring it’s perfectly safe to flip and somersault to your heart’s content. Come along to the adrenaline charged jumper sessions or just be a relaxing spectator from the Re-Fuel Zone Cafe that overlooks the entire layout. Gravity Zone is also great for corporate team building activities with a difference – it’s the all-weather adventure all-rounder! Located at 25 Oliphant Way, Seaford, book your Gravity Zone session online by visiting www.gravity-zone.com.au. For parties, email contact@gravity-zone.com. au or call 1300 479 663.

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TO TEAR UP THE BIG BOWL This April, Bowl Riders Australia would like to let all you skate lovers and PEARL readers know about their big bowl event, set to be a great day out for new and old to see some of Australian’s best skaters in our back yard. Competitors will be going head to head to win the cash prize for the open event at Frankston Skate Park, with drinks and a BBQ to feature on the day as well. Presented in conjunction with Frankston City Council, the YMCA, Youth Central and local sponsors and organisations, the event will conclude with the official presentation to follow at Frankston’s Twe12e Bar, on Young St. Alongside the announcement of the cash prize winner, there will be a live band and art exhibition to run late into the night. The day will be a great opportunity to talk to some of the pro’s and find out more about skateboarding or the Bowl Riders Australia club. The Big Bowl comp takes place on April 13 at Frankston Skatepark, kicking off from 11:30am and running until 5:00pm, before the 5:30pm-7pm presentation and band/art exhibition to follow. For more info on the club, visit www.facebook.com/bowlriders. australia

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This year’s Kingston Harvest festival features a varied and interesting lineup of country inspired acts, from mainstream stars through to rockabilly rebels, old-school country crooners and boisterous bluegrass upstarts. Melbourne act Mustered Courage could fit all those classifications, but most particularly the latter. I spoke recently to co-founder and guitar-player Julian Abrahams about the ‘bluegrass monster’ the guys have created on the Melbourne music scene. “It’s always good to have an influence people’s listening practices,” says Abrahams, on a rare day off in Melbourne. “Good music is good music though – and we’ve already been shunned by most of the bluegrass traditionalists for our ‘evil’ newgrass/rockgrass take on the style.” I suggested that perhaps being shunned isn’t such a bad thing, particularly at a time when country music is battling MUSTERED COURAGE

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reserve). It joins the Peninsula Music Festival (formerly Red Hill Country Music Festival) as one of the premier events for country, bluegrass and rockabilly in the area. For further info on the festival, see my interview with Mustered Courage’s Julian Abrahams below. If you’re one of those country fans that prefer to get your kicks indoors, there’s plenty going on in the next couple of months, so long as you’re prepared to venture up the line towards the city (or at least to Oakleigh, to the Caravan Music Club). Tex Perkins, one of our finest purveyors of dark country, performs at The Caravan on April 5, while the above-mentioned James Reyne will be there on April 13. Tickets are available from www.caravanmusic.com.au Revolver in Prahran continues to build its country credentials over the next few months, with shows from Adam Eckersley Band, Buffalo Tales and Jasmine Rae all scheduled for the month of April. Check out http://tickets.revolverupstairs.com.au for further details. LACHLAN BRYAN

Lachlan Bryan is primarily a singer/songwriter. His third album Black Coffee is out now. He also moonlights as a gifted observer and music journalist, writing monthly for PEARL Magazine on all things folk/country/bluegrass. If you’ve got a new release, upcoming show or you’d like to get in touch with Lachlan, drop him a line at countryfolk@pearlmag.com.au

to remain relevant to a younger audience. Abrahams agrees. “Yeah we’re OK with that although we respect the tradition as much as most traditionalists, we don’t tend to try and replicate that as a band”. This liberal approach to the bluegrass form has allowed the band to pick up electric, amplified instruments in recent times – much to the delight of inner city audiences. “It was actually just an idea to give our Melbourne followers something different,” explains Abrahams. “We were trying to think of a concert that was out of the box as we’ve done a lot of Melbourne gigs in the past three years. We came up with MCALLISTER KEMP the idea for an electric show – and called the electric version of ourselves ‘Crusty Mustard’. The advertising for the show confused everybody – but it was really just an acoustic set followed by an electric set – us opening for ourselves. It was really awesome to hear the songs played like that – so I doubt we’ve seen the last of Crusty Mustard”. That’s not to say that Mustered Courage are prepared to completely abandon their bluegrass roots. In fact, Abrahams recognises the importance of new artists leading listeners on to rediscovery of the old masters. “I think it’s great that we are able to turn more people onto bluegrass music and the tradition of jambands,” he says. “Most of the time people go backwards when discovering a style of music, they don’t always start with the forefathers. Hopefully some folks will hear Mustered Courage, figure out that they love this banjo/ mandolin sound, and make their long way home to listening to Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin and Del McCoury. Sometimes it takes a modern take on things to direct you back to the

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The question “what is country?” pops up almost weekly in my world, with nearly everybody (and I don’t just mean fans of the genre) willing to put forward an opinion. Last week I was performing at the CMC Rocks the Hunter festival, where the question seemed more pertinent than ever. It’s a brilliant festival - surely one of the best organised and presented - across any genre and, in theory, its lineup had “something for everybody”. Yet still there were murmurs amongst the capacity crowd, (and even in the backstage area) to the tune of “that’s not country music”. It seemed some of those jibes were squarely aimed at somebody us Peninsula folks can truly call “one of our own” – none other than Aussie Crawl front-man and iconic Australian songwriter James Reyne who, aside from an early 90s collaboration with country poster-boy-of-the-times James Blundell, appeared to have little connection to the country music world. For me, however, Reyne’s appearance at the festival solidified my view that whilst country music is hard to define, the basic country ingredients are always found in any great music. Listening to his songs on the mainstage at CMC reminded me what an extraordinary songwriter James is – few Australians have ever matched his storytelling ability, general lyricism and popsensibility. We on the Peninsula are proud to call James Reyne a local – and I’m proud to call him “country”. Kudos to the Country Music Channel for booking him and putting great Australian music on the stage. Whilst I’m handing out praise to festivals, I should send some in the direction of the Kingston Harvest Festival. Once again, the folks at the City of Kingston are bringing an eclectic selection of country music our way (Carrum – to be precise, at The Roy Dore

gods”. With the continued success of their new, Golden Guitarnominated album Powelines, and a new single and video (for the title track) hitting the airwaves, it’s hardly surprising to hear that overseas touring in high on this band’s agenda. “We’ve been working on another American tour since we returned from our maiden voyage to the states in October” says Abrahams. “Looks like we’ll be driving from one side of America to the other. It’s all still in the works, but we’ve secured a couple of fairly amazing festivals and gigs along the way that should make for a pretty exciting tour. America was really kind to us the first time around, so hopefully the kindness keeps on coming”. One thing that’s sure to keep coming for Abrahams and co. is the great crowds that are showing up at all their local gigs. Kingston Harvest Festival will be no exception, when the guys join headliners McAlister Kemp, The Go Set, Rory Ellis and many others in a fun filled, environmentally-conscious and highly countrified day out. It’s all happening on Saturday May 10 at the Roy Dore Reserve in Carrum. For further details on the Kingston Harvest Festival as they come to hand, keep your eye on www.kingston.vic.gov.au and the pages of PEARL. LACHLAN BRYAN

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Music Between The Lines... A LEFT OF CENTRE LOOK AT ALL THE RIGHT THINGS, WITH KOG

hat awkward moment when you’re waiting for that epic chorus that never comes ... If you did a stocktake of the most glorious sing-a-longs since the turn of the century, you’ll find the name Coldplay pop up more than a few times, Viva La Vida, Yellow, Fix You, just to name a few. But recently, Coldplay pulled a Beyonce and released a new song called Midnight on the back of a couple of random gifs on their Facebook page. The internet went into mass confusion. The general tone of the debate was “What is this? Is this a tribute to Imogen Heap? and what have they done with Bon Iver?” Midnight is a beautiful song, it’s a beautiful song that doesn’t have that signature Coldplay chorus. The video is also pretty bizarre, undercooked and looks a little like someone’s popped the night vision filter on iMovie. But it does sound dated.

For a band that has spent most of its career mastering the art of creating timeless pop songs, Midnight does sound like a song from the year 2014 ... correction 2007. Here we have problem number one. Initially, I refused to believe that Midnight would be the lead single off the band’s next album and I was right. A few days later they released the actual lead single off the album called Magic to which I thought ‘This is mildly interesting but this is not going to work’ and then I got worried. The first 30 seconds of Magic shows so much promise, but the quartet end up resorting to the same tried and tested tricks, singing a bunch of ‘oooohs’ in falsetto. Problem number two. Lead singer Chris Martin has admitted to having a crippling addiction to the sound of 60,000 people singing along the words he’s written, which is odd because neither of the first two songs to be released off their forthcoming album Ghost Stories is stadium worthy. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to sound understated, but having spent the good part of the last decade attempting to sound progressively bigger has meant their fan base are accustomed to a certain

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SWAMP BOX Maria Cassar and Ross Gregory (pictured) came together in October 2013 to form Swamp box, a new slide and acoustic blues/roots duo. Ably assisted by the Peninsula’s own Larry Dennis on the harp, Swamp Box are now getting around to many of the Peninsula’s better live music venues and I would recommend checking them out. The Swamp box line-up also adds Jimmy Green on Bass and Matt Rock on Drums to give an extra dimension to the mix when a full band is required. Please check the gig guides or go to www.facebook.com/ pages/The-Swamp-Box/462284507213340 for more details.

MORDIALLOC FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL A sensational line-up of artists came together over the March 1 & 2 weekend. This list is long and impressive - Saskwatch, Vika and Linda Bull, Blue Shaddy, Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers, Greg Dodd and the Taildraggers, Deep Street Soul, the little Stevies, Jimi Hocking and Bert Delvert, Andrea Marr and the Funky Hitmen, Stevie Page and Kim Kelaart, Stephen Cummings, King Catfish and Andy Phillips and the Cadillac Walk. Keep an eye on this festival for next year, this is a don’t miss event - www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Explore-Kingston/ Festivals-and-Events/Mordialloc-Food-Wine-and-MusicFestival music x arts x events x entertainment

listening experience. For a band of such commercial success to make a quiet and understated record is gonna mean trouble. When U2 did it in the 1990’s they were sent to the music wilderness before they came back with Beautiful Day.

Maybe the most worrying sign that things are turning for the worse came at a recent iTunes show. Having loved Coldplay for many years, I’ve become quite familiar with the format of these pre-album launch shows. Usually it’s a greatest hits set list injected with a few new songs. Now the normal practice is that these new songs are eventually released as singles

off the new album. Coldplay fans, I have some news, it’s not looking good. They didn’t play too much that was new, but none of it was exciting and the worst part was that the band looked barely interested. Releasing a lead single like Magic, two and a half months before the actual release of the album, is a pretty long lead up, so there’s a chance they’re holding off on showing all their cards. To top it off, it recently came to light that Chris Martin is going to be some special executive coach on the U.S version of The Voice. Now I don’t have a problem with The Voice, but Chris … you don’t have to do this! Your last album sold close to 10 million copies. The Voice is for other people! Not you! You don’t have to do this!! All the signs are pointing to either one of two things. Either Coldplay have really lost their way, or these guys are that far ahead of the curve we’re gonna be blindsided when it really arrives. Lets hope it’s the latter, because I love this band and my world is better when Coldplay are making great music. Kog Ravindran is a writer, occasionally sings for Melbourne band, The Scarecrows and currently has his debut solo EP Barricades out in the world. Find out all about him at facebook.com/Kog4music or check him out on Triple J Unearthed. KOG RAVINDRAN

SUPPORTING WOMEN IN BLUES

DON’T MISS

Supporting Women In Blues held a very successful first evening at the Royal Standard on Wednesday Feb 19, with a great turn out of musicians and many other women who are interested in being a part of supporting, encouraging and mentoring all women keen to advance within the blues community here in Melbourne. It was a very warm and supportive evening and plans are afoot to develop the program, with the input of everyone involved.

An extremely talented and emerging young artist on the blues and roots scene, Joshua Batten was the winner of the City of Kingston talent contest in 2013. Please see www.facebook.com/joshuabattenmusic for more details.

The next evening will be March 19 at the Royal Standard Hotel, 333 William Street, West Melbourne. For more details please go to www.facebook.com/supportingwomeninblues

LIVE @ THE STATION Friends of the Frankston station have been entertaining us with some live outdoor Blues on Friday afternoons during our endless summer at the approach to the Frankston station. No less than Alex Burns, Troy Wilson, Electric Larry and Rollin’ JU Byrne have all entertained the crowds with some great acoustic tunes as you pass by the station.

Until next month, let’s keep the blues alive and support our local artists. GREG FISHER

Greg writes monthly for PEARL on all things Blues and if you’d like Greg to review your release or you know of something happening in the Blues world please drop him a line at: blues@pearlmag.com.au or www.facebook.com/ GregFisherBluesIllustrated. Greg can also be heard every Tuesday between 12-2 pm on 88.3 Southern FM as the host of the all Australian Blues Illustrated show.

PENINSULA BLUES CLUB The March meeting opened with the house band performing a tribute to Robert Johnson. Dave Diprose, the king of the resonator along with Peter Howell on bass followed as the feature act. The next PBC meeting will be held on Sunday April 13 with Julian Bryne and Aaron Gillet (from Catfish Voodoo) as the feature act. The Peninsula Blues Club is proud to announce that Alex Burns will be the Australian patron of the club. For more details please check www.facebook. com/PeninsulaBluesClub

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BRITISH INDIA

t all began with four St Beads students starting a rock band. Fast forward nine years and the same founding members - Declan Melia, Matt O’Gorman, Will Drummond and Nic Wilson - make up pop punk rock band British India, an outfit spawning such hits as Summer Forgive Me, I Can Make You Love Me, Plastic Souvenirs, Black and White Radio, I Said I’m Sorry and Vanilla. PEARL’s Jessica Mills spoke to British India lead singer and guitarist Declan Melia ahead of their upcoming show at Pier Live in Frankston. PEARL: Congratulations on I Can Make You Love Me achieving gold record status. Is the song based on any particular experience you’ve had? MELIA: The song started with a riff. We pretty much had the whole song done apart from the lyrics and the melody but it wasn’t a song we were particularly enamoured with. It was really miserable and I was really struggling to write. I was listening to this record by Roxy Music

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which has this song on it called Strictly Confidential, which is written from the perspective of a dead person. I thought it was a very good place to start a song and so I wrote, “If you’re reading this then it means that I am dead.” It was quite obvious from there what to write. There must be a lot of miserable people out there because it’s by far our most popular song! (laughs). It’s also about leaving a party that’s ended badly. I thinking of a guy getting in a fight and leaving by himself or when the girl you want to kiss kisses someone else and you walk home from the party thinking how you can get revenge and how no one is ever going to love you. It’s a real dark side of the soul. PEARL: You’re currently in the process of creating a new album to be released later this year. Can you give us a sneak peak about the theme of the album? MELIA: It’s a lot about travel with a recurring theme of airports, which sounds really boring now that I say it out loud… Who would you want to listen to a record about airports? (laughs) But it’s a lot about travel and beginnings and endings of things. PEARL: As a High School band, where did you play your first gigs? MELIA: The only opportunities we had to play were associated with school until school finished and we started playing 18th birthday parties and got better from there. I think that we were the first band at school ever that actually had a singer. When I was in year 7 and all the year 12 bands would play they would always just do instrumental, as they were too scared to sing. If British India break up tomorrow that would be the one thing I am most proud of; we were the first band with a singer at St Beads, Mentone. PEARL: Where did the name British India come from? MELIA: I went on a family trip to Malaysia and there was a women’s clothing shop called British India. It was a really expensive clothing store for white women who lived in that part of the world with

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INTERVIEW their stockbroker husbands who would be waited on by the Malaysian girls and it was just kind of a weird hangover from the olden days and it seemed like such a bold name for a shop. The two words just went together in a nice way and stuck in my mind. We wanted to have a really different band name so that when you heard it, it wasn’t easy to tell what kind of music that band makes. PEARL: You all sound incredibly busy. Do you ever get time to do fun stuff together as a band? MELIA: Its funny you should mention that as we were coming home from Tasmania and we bumped into Art Vs Science at the airport. We asked them if they’d been doing a gig here and they’d been doing a trek through the mountains as a team building exercise. At the moment we’re touring so much and working together every day that as soon as the session ends we just want to be apart from each other. When we’re not touring we tend to go out for nice meals together and see films and we certainly see other bands.

That’s one thing you can say about us, we really don’t even have any other friends in fact, but I suppose as far as the hiking through the mountains goes we’re going to have to spend a bit more time apart first. PEARL: You’re coming to Frankston to play a show, what can fans expect from this performance? Will you be previewing any new stuff? MELIA: We’ll do a couple, depending on how we’re feeling on the night, but it will pretty much be a greatest hits set. We like to keep a live show pretty spontaneous; the set list will be pretty much how we’re feeling on the night. The audience should just come down expecting to have a good time cause that’s what it’s all about; letting your hair down, having a drink and a dance and going a bit crazy! Make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to party with British India on May 10 at Pier Live! Tickets are available from Oztix.com.au. JESSICA MILLS

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GOOD BEER WEEK

or GOOD BEARD WEEK?

A Heavy Growth in Weird and Wonderful Events for 2014

The Good Beer Week 2014 program launched recently, showcasing the enormous variety of events in the nine-day festival, now in its fourth year. Beyond the highlight events involving a host of Australian and international brewers alongside some of our state’s top chefs and producers, the program also sheds light on some unique events with a focus on the weird and the wonderful. From one-off brews and peculiar food events to wacky brewers doing their thing, Good Beer Week 2014 promises to be like no other.

These are just four of the 200 events that promise to make Good Beer Week the best yet, when it takes place from May 17 – 25. Described by international brewers as “the best beer week in the world”, the nine-day festival has grown almost 400 per cent since launching in May 2011. For all the details, visit www.goodbeerweek.com.au

Oregon brewery Rogue’s beer and beard legend, John ‘More Hops’ Maier, heads a stellar lineup for a hilarious one-off “Beer’d” Competition in the band room of Brunswick’s Howler, and the competition is tough. For those not au fait with Maier, last year he released the aptly named ‘Beard Beer’ to the public, made with yeast cultured from the brew master’s very own facial hair. The event will present Rogue Ales to the soundtrack of a live band (most likely headed by a bearded front man). Victorian locals Moon Dog will join Rogue for ‘GBW Presents The Masterclass of Madness’. It’s the third year running that Good Beer Week will put on a live brew, masterclass and feast event, following collaborations between Hargreaves Hill, Nogne O and Moylan’s Brewery (2012) and Mountain Goat and Brooklyn Brewery (2013). This year’s event invites guests to get involved in some out there brewing, enjoy tank tastings and experience an intimate Q&A at Moon Dog’s brewery before travelling in style to a wild beerified feast at Rockwell & Sons. The Brewers & Chewers event at St Kilda’s The Local Taphouse combines elements of ‘speed dating’ with ‘meeting the brewer’ in a fun dinner party atmosphere, with leading local and international brewers, while The Brewin’ Transfer event at The Coopers Malthouse presents a light-hearted but hard-hitting panel discussion hosted by Peter Mitcham, with industry experts picking apart our favourite beer ads to expose what lies beneath.

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EAT IT Treat yourself to something different this easter

n GOOD FORM sweet Donald, good form! There are no secrets between us, my sugar plum, only raw emotion. Remember how you let me swap my meal with yours when I found that I had ordered badly? That was a truly chivalrous gesture, my cherub. I didn’t even have to ask – you were immediately sensitive to my subtle body language. Darlene Fourscoff, Dandenong n POOR FORM Darlene. You were lunging at my plate with your fork. This is not so much “body language” as theft. And I wouldn’t say we swapped meals exactly, as you had already devoured yours. In any case I’d lost my appetite by then, as had most of our fellow diners, due to your appalling display of gluttony. Donald Rundling, Frankston n GOOD FORM Oh poor, dear Donny. My sweet pumpkin pie. Open your heart and let in the joy! How rare and special to find one’s soulmate! I’ll never forget how excited and anxious you were to leave the restaurant. It was infectious. You had such a spring in your step! My heart fluttered to hear you burst into passionate song as we went dancing wildly into the street. Darlene Fourscoff, Dandenong n POOR FORM I was not singing and dancing, you psycho, I was screaming and running away. Donald Rundling, Frankston n GOOD FORM? And when I caught up to you? Our rapturous embrace on the bridge? Darlene Fourscoff, Dandenong

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n POOR FORM they were tears of fear, Darlene, and revulsion. Donald Rundling, Frankston

GREEN FAIRY (Absinthe) The first legal absinth containing thujone (from wormwood) available since the ban on absinth was lifted in Australia, Green Fairy is produced and bottled in the Czech Republic where they have been making absinth continually since the 1800s. This is the absinth by which all other absinth are judged, with strong herbal qualities

coming through more intensely with some dilution. A subtle and pliable star anise is present throughout the palate, with inherent bitterness from the wormwood and hyssop ever-present but not overwhelming the palate.

STUDER SWISS CLASSIC (Vodka & Gin) The Spirit of the Swiss Highland, Studer Swiss Premium Gin is the perfect result of well-crafted recipes and the highest quality distillation methods. Distilled from junipers, lemongrass, angelica, cubeb pepper, lavender flowers, coriander, ginger and with a few other, secret ingredients, it is enjoyed by gin connoisseurs worldwide. With Swiss Classic Premium Vodka the tradition goes a little further, guaranteed to be a unique source of pleasure for both eyes and palate. Prepare to be delighted by both. An absolutely ‘eggcessive’ range of Whiskeys, Bourbons, Tequilas , Rums, Gins and Liqueurs can all be found at Sea Breeze Cellars Bottle-O, located at 244 Boundary Rd in Dromana. For all the latest info on products and upcoming events, visit www.facebook.com/ SeaBreezeCellars or phone 5987 0877.

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n GOOD FORM to you, Donald. Don’t be coy my honey bear. I could see you were moved while I was telling you all about what I have been going through lately. I even noticed tears forming in your eyes. Darlene Fourscoff, Dandenong

BELUGA GOLD LINE (Russian Vodka) Vodka is supposed to be a neutral spirit, but it’s hard to remain neutral about Beluga Gold. Voted in theTop 10 Spirits 2012, it stands out from the rest starting with its unique ingredients, including hyaline artesian water from the springs of Siberia, malt spirit, rice extract and rhodiola rosea extract. Warming, almost caressing to the nose, it is smooth, full-bodied, clean and crisp. This product will no longer be exported to Australia, with Sea Breeze Cellars having secured the last two cases in Australia. Get in quick!

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n GOOD FORM to internet dating. The handsome man who took me out for dinner last night was so sweet and cute and nervous, and such a good listener! He gave me his undivided attention throughout the meal, never once interrupting me or checking his phone messages. Darlene Fourscoff, Dandenong n POOR FORM to Darlene. Yes, I was nervous, and frankly scared to look away, not because I was interested in your endless story but because you seemed mentally unstable, to put it mildly. Donald Rundling, Frankston

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We here at PEARL have told you before about Sea Breeze Cellars in Dromana, a store well renowned for its superior range of spirits and premium labels, as well as ‘go the extra mile’ service from Ray and the whole team. Now, on the eve of Easter, Sea Breeze have stocked some ‘eggstra’ special bottles for those looking for a thoughtful gift or quality drop to enjoy during the long weekend. Here’s a snapshot of just a few of the Easter Sale items:

LEGEND OF KREMLIN (Russian Vodka) Every once in a while, you come across a brand that just shouts at you. Legend Of Kremlin is that brand, a Russian vodka that, legend has it, is thought to be based on a 15th Century recipe created by a monk named Isidor, who incidentally lived within the walls of the Chudov Monastery in the Kremlin. It’s created using artesian well water, grain spirit and the only traditional copper vats in use in Russia and also housed within authentic bottles, an ancient vodka carafe. Legend of Kremlin is highly regarded in its homeland, dedicated to the highest quality of production too, with just 2,000 bottles approved each day.

n POOR FORM You were biting me. I was trying to throw you into the river. Donald Rundling, Frankston n GOOD FORM… But you didn’t throw me, Donald, my little ducky. You must have sensed that I cannot swim. So you jumped in yourself, and let me live. I can still hear you shouting, “I love you, Darlene, my lollypop!” as you floated away in the mist. Darlene Fourscoff, Dandenong n POOR FORM You were too heavy to lift over the railing. And I was shouting “F**k you, Darlene, I’m calling the cops!” Donald Rundling, Frankston From tiffs and turmoil to good blokes and great moments, tell us about the good and bad stuff happening around town in our ‘Good Form / Poor Form’ column! Email Simon at goodformbadform@ pearlmag.com.au with your story!

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SARAH EBBOTT

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8Here’sCOMPLETE FOOD PRODUCT FAILS! a bunch of foods so uncool, they’re actually cool…

t might be a while until the weather gives us reason to bust out our wooly sweaters, but your unrelenting urge to get the knitting needles clickety-clacking can be satisfied in what is probably the cutest and most caring way – by knitting a penguin a pullover! While the image of any animal in a sweater can make the surliest of folk weak at the knees, there’s a really important purpose to the campaign of Phillip Island’s Penguin Foundation. The lovely people of the foundation are asking knitters from around the world to stitch up teeny jumpers for penguins in rehab. Knits for Nature is an ongoing program that begun after a number of oil spills near Phillip Island in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Almost 500 little penguins were affected by the last major oil spill in 2001, with 96% successfully saved and rehabilitated at the Wildlife Clinic and released back into the wild. The knitted jumpers are placed on the penguins in the rehab centre prior to proper washing to prevent them from preening and swallowing toxic gunk. Knitting patterns can be accessed at www.penguinfoundation.org.au, where you can also read up on other ways to support the Penguin Foundation and our local population of plumed pals. TIL HEGGIE

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SPAM POEM

by John Strong Oh SPAM! Oh SPAM! Gourmet delight! My food by day, my dreams by night. To carve, to slice, to dice you up Pureed in a blender & sipped from a cup What shining deity from Olympus knelt Down to the earth and hog butt smelt? Creating then man’s eternal desire For swine entrails congealed by fire. On some corporate farm, a pig has died Eyes, tongue, and snout end up inside That cube of SPAM hidden in the can I now hold in my trembling hand More than mere food, SPAM is for me A hedonistic expression of gluttonous glee. Mottled with pork fat, the pink cube engrosses My mouth takes it in, my intestine disposes Long have my arteries clogged to the sound Of sizzling SPAM when there’s no one around Furtively chewing or swallowing whole Triple bypass by forty, my medical goal Other processed meat products I’ve tried or declined Vienna Sausages, Treet, even pig’s feet in brine Though each may be tasty in different ways None matches SPAM for gelatinous glaze. That glistening pinkness beckons me With gristle, fat, and BHT Oh Spam, my Spam - the taste, the smell The sacred meat product from Hormel Collected by Bert Christensen Source: http://bertc.com/subfive/recipes/spampoem.htm

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HOW FAR REMOVED

“Well you know it has opiates in it?” I said “What are they?” He asked. “Well,” I replied, “they are basically drugs. They will fog up the brain, give you a feeling that will make you feel good. You’ll want to eat more and most of all they will stimulate your appetite. All this from this one little Gliadin protein.” “Does that mean that it will make you eat more?” he asked. “It certainly will,” I said. “The increase in worldwide obesity just about correlates with the introduction of the man made strains you know.” He starched his head. “Doesn’t it make sense how the incidence of irritable bowel diseases and celiac diseases have risen so high in the past 30yrs, especially in places where these ‘super strains’ of wheat are being grown and manufactured into foods.” “Bummer,” he said. I was pleased the penny was dropping and the light had turned on. “Try not to think if it as wheat.” I wanted him feel better. “What we are eating now is 40yrs of genetics and tampering, just to create an increased yield grain. Wheat used to be tall, as tall as you.” I nodded my head at him. “Now we have short wheat with thick stems that produces higher yields. Modern wheat is far removed from its ancestors.”

“So do I have eat everything gluten free now?” he asked. “Some of the food tastes like cardboard!” “I agree,” I responded. “I would maybe stay away from anything that is processed starch, it will do the same thing to your pancreas and guts. Here try a chai cracker.” I handed him some healthy yummies. He gingerly nibbled on it and then nodded his head. I knew I would have to break the news some time. “You do realise that many beers are made from wheat,” I said. He groaned. Oh dear, best I find something to cheer him up again. Raw on Rye Tea House is the place for real Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free and Diary Free Foods, now with a Healing Centre offering many modalities of complimentary Health & Wellbeing services along with wholesome organic and live foods. They’ve recently moved to 2347 Point Nepean Rd in Rye. For info, find them on Facebook or contact planter@wn.com.au or 0418 940 653.

Musings, Meanderings & Nonsense THIS MONTH: “From Paris with love” This article is just a little spesh. I am writing to you from the city of lights, the city of lurve…the city of frog’s legs, which interestingly taste not too dissimilar to chicken thigh fillets. So what better way to end my trip by giving you a few PEARLs of wisdom about Paris, that one day might prove very useful…or not. The Parisians love their macaroons. Really love their macaroons. Paris could easily feed the entire population of the world one macaroon each with today’s stock. Everywhere I look there are macaroons…look over there, another shop that sells jelly bean colored macaroons. And over there too…wait…what’s that I see… oh yeah more macaroons. Don’t let their small size and ‘cute’ looks fool you, Macaroons are deadly, not only for your thighs but I imagine they are starting a ‘Planet of the Macaroons’ uprising any day now, there’s just too many. The city of love is not all it’s cracked up to be. City of Love = no singles exist within the city limits. It gets tiring when a young fabulous chick like me is subjected to the sight of seeing couples everywhere. French couples, old couples, too young to be a couple couples, couples holding hands, couples sliding their grotesquely salivated tongues together, couples gazing into each other’s eyes and baring their souls with one another. So be warned if you ever venture to Paris, make sure you bring sunglasses and ear plugs. The sunglasses will disguise your habitual eye rolling and the earplugs help to drown out the sounds of whispered declarations of love as you ride the metro. There might just be more couples in Paris than Macaroons…maybe… probably not. music x arts x events x entertainment

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When you go to Paris, always dress as if you are going on a first date. Looking fantastic, but still casual enough that you can look good at any time of the day. Because the only people who wear tracksuit bottoms, low strung jeans and cardigans with cats printed on them are tourists. You don’t want to look a tourist, believe me. There is not a shop in Paris that sells clothes you can sit at home with, as you consume an entire carton of Sara Lee ice cream, whilst sobbing to the ending of Sleepless In Seattle, as you wipe your snotty face on your sleeve. Paris is not infested with rats, although you might be surprised…especially since you’ve seen so many of them in the street and scurrying around shopping centers. I will confirm that those are actually dogs. Very small particularly ugly dogs, they are everywhere, apparently Parisians love animals that look like an episode of the Ren and Stimpy show. And lastly, and most importantly, gay men in Paris make Priscilla look straight, teenagers are still obnoxious toads no matter the city and coffee in France means espresso, don’t bloody think about ordering a soy half strength latte because you’ll get French slapped, which is like bitch slapped with a foreign accent. Alexis Collier writes monthly for PEARL on whatever springs to mind really. If you’ve got any feedback about any of her columns, drop us a line on Facebook at www.facebook. com/pearlmagazine. ALEXIS COLLIER

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BEACHES WAY OUT GAINS WESTERNPORT MOMENTUM FOR EASTER

Late April will be a huge weekend of touring entertainment at San Remo’s Westernport Hotel. Capping off a month that will see Paul O’Rourke, Gary Marr, Jimi Hocking, The Pierce Brothers and Saint Jude take the stage, three class acts will appear within days of each other to, no doubt, packed audiences. Thursday April 27 sees a band needing no introduction come to town in the form of punk rock legends, The Cosmic Psychos. These guys will tear the roof off once again from 9pm, so grab your tickets now from Oztix or the venue. Two days later Ash Grunwald will perform, hot off the stomping, hairy heels of his Gargantua album release and tour with Scott and Andy from The Living End. Grunwald will return to The Westernport with his stomp box and one-man-band show. Finally, on Sunday April 27, Benny Walker (pictured) will be onstage promoting his latest album Sinners And Saints. A fusion of blues, roots and folk, Walker has an intimate songwriting style complimented by a rich and soulful voice making him definitely one to watch! The Westernport in San Remo is located at 161 Marine Parade. For all the info on upcoming acts, visit www.thewesternport.com.au or give them a call on 5678 5205

One of Mornington’s favourite party venues, Beaches, has another stellar lineup of weekend entertainment lined up for April, with regulars like Copyrite, Size Matters, $ingle Income and After Hours back for more great nights, classic tunes and packed dancefloors. Also penned in are local stalwarts Muster Terrace on April 25, Jordy and the boys from Fudge on April 4, young talent Sarah Rzek on April 5 and Karaoke Kool, back once again each Wednesday to give you your mid week Karaoke fix! Beaches have also enlisted Momentum to play Thursday April 17, completing a triple-barrel weekend of great Easter break entertainment. You’ve got everything you need, so why go anywhere else?

TRUDY & THE LIVE JAZZ & WINE AT PIER 10 S AT U R D AY

Pier 10 Cellar Door and Restaurant is a family run business, open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and wine tastings, as well as every Friday and Saturday night for dinner.

The contemporary ‘shed’ houses a relaxed country restaurant with an open fireplace and large deck overlooking the vineyard and rolling hills of Shoreham. Headed by Stuart Baker (The Point Albert Park - 2 hats) and Executive Chef Steve Davidson (Vines of Red Hill - 1 hat), the venue offers first class food, quality wine and live music every Sunday in the restaurant. Coming up in April you can catch Renee Prue and Rob Papp on April 13, Jay McLean on April 20 and Papp, solo, on April 27. Also coming up, don’t miss the Pier 10 Live Jazz afternoon on Saturday April 12 from 12:30pm. Featuring the James Vincent Duo performing live in the cellar door, it will be a day of food, wine and music not to miss.

Find Beaches at 55 Barkly St, Mornington. For any enquiries, phone 5975 0966 or visit www. beachesofmornington.com.au

Book now by phoning 5989 8849 and for more information, visit www. pier10wine.com.au

MUSIC & MOVIES @ BEACH162 Beach162 in Frankston is all about unique Mediterranean/modern Australian cuisine, served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you’re sampling a delicious wood-fired pizza or relaxing in the beer gardens, it’s an unlikely but addictive little piece of paradise, off Beach street. For the last little while, Sunday afternoons have featured live music from 2:30pm til 5:30pm, with a rotating array of local acoustic talent. April 6 sees Cameron Oates perform, with the following two weeks featuring ‘Crazy Beats Big’ before the ‘Savore Latin Instrumental Duo’ round out the month on April 27. On the other end of the weekend, or rather just before it, Thursdays have been ‘Twilight Movie Night’, with classics and crowd favourites screening each week. Coming up in April, you can catch Pulp Fiction, Wedding Crashers, Forest Gump and The Hangover, all in the relaxed Beach162 setting. Head down to Beach162, at 160-162 Beach St in Frankston, this month for some music, movies or both! For any enquiries and to book, phone 9783 7109 or visit www.beach162.com.au

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C OWBOYS P L AY THE GPO

Trudy & The Saturday Cowboys have been making quite the impression on the local music scene, with great reviews of their recent shows at The General Wine Lounge and their support slots for Lior at his Southern Peninsula Arts Centre show in February and Dave Graney at Baha in March. Now, the band are set to perform their first full lineup show at the RoseGPO in April, dubbed on their Facebook event page as “the big kahuna; the good time gals, the lads with lout, the whole damn thing… in full swing! That should be both suitably intriguing and enticing, so get down to The Rose GPO, 1003 Point Nepean Rd in Rosebud, on Saturday April 12 from 8pm for the show! For more details, visit www.facebook.com/ trudyandthesaturdaycowboys

DYNAMIC PAIRING BACK AT HIX

Following the hugely successful evening with Rob Papp and Mama Blue & Son held at Hickinbotham winery in February, the two blues acts will once again unite to perform an Easter showcase on April 20. No stranger to the Peninsula, Papp has been performing around the area solo and with his band Blues Head for many years, with Mama Blue (aka. Olive May) and Son (aka. Steve Romig) the relative newcomers, despite their vast individual experience. Check out both these acts together at Hickinbotham on April 20, and make sure to head down to the venue throughout the month for other great acts like The Warrains (April 6), Lloyd Spiegel (April 12), Chentelle Delaney (April 19) and Mamma’s Mountain Jug Band (April 13). Visit www. hickinbotham.biz for more info.

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ABBA GOLD set to arrive in FRANKSTON

ABBA fans get ready, because for the first time in Australia, internationally recognised ABBA performers Kathleen Maloney, Kirsten Elliott, Matt Hellak and Greg Wain will present their world class show, Gold: The Ultimate ABBA Show. On The New Arrival Tour, the four performers (with Mario Agius and Dave Gray on bass & drums) are set to take the country by storm with a two-hour show reliving the hits of the Swedish

pop phenomenon. The Seventies will go down in history as the most creative and outrageous era in the history of post 50s Rock n Roll. Carrying the pop-rock flame in their native Sweden with a win on the internationally recognised Eurovision song contest in 1974, ABBA became an International household name with the group’s early success in Australia unprecedented, accumulating over twenty top twenty singles, six of which topped the charts. These songs included I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, S.O.S, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Dancing Queen and Money, Money, Money.

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GETTING CLOSE TO THE EDGE By the time you’re reading this in the pages of PEARL it’s likely that the exciting new online space for the arts community of Frankston City and beyond will be live! With the launch date planned for early April, www. edgearts.com.au will be giving creative and likeminded artists the opportunity to connect online, share ideas, promote events and showcase their creative practices. Artists, Spaces, Cultural Organisations, Events & Opportunities will feature as site categories, with plenty of social media interaction, Vimeo and Youtube links and more! If you have PEARL in your hot hands, before the Sunday April 6 launch, then make sure you head down to Cube 37 (at Frankston Arts Centre) for the event, to include performances from Tash Parker, Jackie Sannia, Valanga and Andrea Khoza, as well as MC Luke Hunter. In addition, there’ll be an exhibition from Frankston Photography Club, African drumming, Hip Cat Circus performers, artisan stalls plus the opportunity to upload your artist profiles to the new site with the assistance of Frankston Art Centre staff on site. Visit www.edgearts.com.au and register to keep up to date with launch news and info once the site is live, and if you’re a creative person from Frankston and surrounding areas, make sure you jump on & register!

At the time nobody could predict the impact this band would have on that decade but more so, no one could even imagine how big the band would grow in years to come as generation after generation grew to love their songs and allow ABBA to continue to sell millions of records and entrench them as one of the best selling bands of all time. Now you can celebrate the music once again live in concert with this special homage to ABBA as performed by Gold: The Ultimate ABBA Show on their New Arrival Tour, coming to Frankston Arts Centre on Friday May 2, as well as dates in Warragul, Bendigo, Wangaratta nad Port MacQuarie. To grab tickets to the Frankston show, visit www.thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1060. For all the info and the tour and all dates, head to www.goldultimateabba.com

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YOU JUST CAN’T STAY AWAY FROM THE BAY

As we enter April and start to look forward to Easter eggs and ANZAC day holidays, it’d be easy to assume venues would throw together a couple of parties for the month to mark each occasion and be done with it. If you’re a regular patron to Mornington’s Bay Hotel, though, you can expect a huge special event each and EVERY week in April on top of their regular roster, set to have all your coming weekends virtually sewn up! It all begins on Thursday April 10 with Plugged In Thursday’s 1st Birthday! Over the last 12 months, local musicians and great food and drink specials and, of course, the odd bit of Beer Bingo have helped establish ‘Plugged In’ as both a premier supporter of fine up and coming local talent, and one of the most unique and fun ways to spend

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a Thursday night. Now it’s your chance to come along and celebrate their birthday with some of the people who made the night what it is today. The following Thursday is Good Friday eve, with a massive night planned for both levels from 9pm. Upstairs, The Bay welcomes back the AZMAC boys, supported by some of the Peninsulas hottest DJs and local talent. Downstairs will be dedicated to live music with Ben Jansz, Joshua Andrew, Kate McLachlan and Dawkins taking the stage from 8:30pm. You’ve got two days to recover before the following (Easter) Sunday sees Funticket Entertainment present the best of Fribays… on a Sunday! Headlining the night will be Apocalypto, with Cheap Thrills and guests upstairs in the club alongside Damang & Craig M who’ll be mixing it up downstairs with some amazing RnB. Get in early to avoid the lines, with doors open from 9pm. In another massive late week party, Thursday April 24 will of course be ANZAC Day Eve, with both levels open once again to help welcome the public holiday. Upstairs, you can catch Zac Waters & Chorne, with live acoustic music downstairs throughout the night set to include Aimee Chambers, James Ducca, Andrea McMillan and Sarah Rzek Band.

So whilst you could grab the diary and jot down some dates, it’s probably more worthwhile making plans to frequent The Bay throughout April, full stop, as they have live music, great food and drink specials, premier and local DJs and public holidays all sorted! Plus, if your lucky enough to share a birthday with the Easter bunny, you can sort out a guestlist giving you a $30 drink card, FREE entry for you and a friend and priority entry in the VIP line for all your other friends to make sure you’re all in early and first to the dancefloor. Find The Bay at 62 Main St, Mornington. For any more information, contact them on 5976 2222 or visit www.bayhotel.com.au

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SOUL SAFARI live ep

As another Festival season comes to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the amazing shows and musicians that have graced the stages and live music venues across Melbourne. Before you hang up your dancing shoes and festival hats, though, it’s not all bad news! After hugely successful shows at The St Kilda Festival, The Australian Blues festival, Wangarratta Jazz Festival and Beers By The Bay Festival, Melbourne neo soul/funk band Soul Safari have announced the release of their Live @ Bar Open series, including 4 video clips and a full length live EP. The series is dedicated to keeping the summer vibe alive and inviting fans to enjoy part of what has been a stellar year for Soul Safari! “We wanted to offer our fans the opportunity to enjoy our music, un edited and un mixed, so they can really get a feel for what essentially we are all about, live shows!” lead singer Lisa Faithfull explains. “We’re heading into the studio over winter to record our new album and we thought it’d be great if we could keep the vibe and energy of summer going! A lot of (the band’s) favourite albums are live albums, like D’Angelo’s Desk Tape Recordings, that capture that amzaing energy of live music. It’s a huge risk to take releasing something unproduced, but we think it’s a great way to really connect with our fans” The Live @ Bar Open EP features some of Soul Safari’s older tracks as well as new ones that will be on their upcoming album, including their latest single The Weather. You can catch the guys live for the official launch of the EP on Friday April 11 at Bar Open, 317 Brunswick St Fitzroy where they’ll be giving away a bunch of Soul Safari ‘summer’ merchandise! Also, in the spirit of spreading the summer love, everyone through the door will receive a FREE copy of the EP! It just makes you feel all ‘warm and fuzzy’ doesn’t it! For more info visit www.soulsafarimusic.com

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This April, Daveys in Frankston is presenting two massive Thursday night parties, in addition to their regular entertainment, in celebration of the Easter spirit and in commemoration of Anzac Day. If you’re contemplating a Good Friday Eve ‘heave’, the venue have rounded up the best mix of DJs you’ll find to make your GFE a night not to be missed. With 3 rooms, all with their unique sound, you can catch the likes of Some Blonde DJ, Holly-J, Zane Zero and heaps more including RnB in Cherry and Sammy Dred in the lounge. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, it all happens a week later as well with the ANZAC Day Eve lineup. Again, with 3 rooms and 3 sounds, you can catch Mashd N Kutcher (QLD), Madeleine, Zane Zero and more, again with RnB and Dred on board. Both nights will feature classic drink specials, including $3 Boags pots, $4 vodka/ bourbons, $5 wet meows, $7 jagerbombs and more in the main room between 9pm and 12am. That being said, it’s all about getting in early to make the most of it, with $15 VIP ticket holders enjoying two free drinks before 10pm. Doors open at 9pm. Daveys’ Easter and Anzac nights accompany the regular catalogue of great party entertainment, including Bayside Over 28s on Fridays, Quench Saturdays, Matt Bradshaw acoustic on Sundays and more. Find the venue at 510 Nepean Hwy in Frankston and for all the details visit www.daveys.com.au

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COURSE & VAN: 21YRS OF VICIOUS

Since its inception, Melbourne based record label Vicious has stood strong and steady as the dance music industry has gone from a vinyl led, underground movement to a global, digitally distributed phenomenon. In that time there have literally been hundreds of releases on the label that was founded in a back yard shed out of a passion for the music by highly respected stalwarts of the Australian dance music scene, John Course and Andy Van. Now, Vicious celebrates 21yrs capping off an illustrious two decades in which they’ve launched the likes of Pendulum, Ground Level and Peking Duk. In fact, the history of Vicious reveals a trail of now huge and respected names…DJ Carl Cox teamed up with Mark James (now Future Entertainment head honcho) and John Course to see the label’s third release Eternal, Dirty South’s first releases and remixes were on Vicious, TV Rock’s Ivan Gough saw his first releases with the label, as did James Ash from the Rogue Traders, who’s debut album was released by Vicious. Even current global superstar Avicii has a place, with his first releases on the label that’s always proved an amazingly consistent source for new talent.

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Arguably the most widespread commercial success came through Van’s own project, Madison Avenue, which achieved global success with the album Polyester Embassy and worldwide hit singles Don’t Call Me Baby and Who The Hell Are You. To coincide with the birthday celebrations, Vicious Recordings, music site WAVO and dance music culture stalwarts inthemix are

giving budding producers the chance to remix Don’t Call Me Baby. Head to www. wavo.me/viciousrecordings/don-t-callme-baby-remix-competition, download the parts and get started, with the winner to end up on the official re-release along

with Motez, Andy Van, Tommie Sunshine & Disco Fries and receive a one on one, personal Skype studio session with Van. The other half of Vicious, John Course, needs no introduction, having been a leading DJ and figure in the dance music scene since the late 80s. Course has mixed a host of compilations including Ministry Of Sound Annuals and Vicious Cuts, and toured the world on some of the most massive lineups, also a resident at leading house club One Love since the beginning. Peninsula residents can catch John Course in person at The Portsea Beach Club party, Sunday April 20 at the Portsea Hotel. Course will be appearing along with the likes of Benny Watt, Courtney Mills, Parkvue, Ruby Whiting, Code Luke, Ben Jansz and heaps more across 3 stages from 2pm. For all the details, find the Portsea Hotel on Facebook and make sure you get down on April 20!

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This April, Goofyfooter return to Sound Bar with a vengeance! Following their last appearance in late 2013, the band will bring their original blend of heavy riffs, haunting melodies and classic surf-garage-psychadellic rock back to Rosebud West, guaranteed to transport you back to the days of the 70s and 80s, when surf-rock bands tore your head clean off with searing guitars! Goofyfooter are a unique band with a huge following of supporters who’ve been with the band since the start. Their show has been dubbed “a sonic tsunami for the sense”, with big screen surf and pyschadellic projections accompanying the music. Plus, the band will have Josh Dance as a special guest, all the way from Detroit, in the US.

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Don’t miss Goofyfooter when they play Soundbar, 1625 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud West from 8pm. Entry is free, but bookings are strongly recommended for dinner. Phone them now on 5986 8118 or visit www. facebook.com/soundcocktailbar.

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GET TO THE GALLERY!

Situated next to Manyung Gallery in Mt Eliza, the team at Gallery Bar & Grill have made plans to kick off a new unorthodox live music night, set to give the area an injection of fresh young musicians and give the music community another avenue to spruik their wares onstage. Sing For Your Supper, as the name suggests, is essentially busking for a buck and will encourage artists and performers to have high levels of interaction with the audience and create an inspired, creatively vibrant and socially buzzing atmosphere. Venue manager, Rob Licciardo has long been a creative entrepreneur and an inspired soul, with his enthusiastic background in divine food and quality entertainment seeing him travel around the world and work with many people, including JJ Goodman, with whom

he built an award-winning London cocktail club. Launching April 13, the Sing For Your Supper concept is the brainchild of Licciardo and local DJ/producer Jaksen Daddo, who’ve paired up through their shared passion for life, creativity and a good time. After years of producing and DJ’ing house music, Victoria wide, Daddo is now on board hosting the night for Licciardo, with the two making an electric and borderline insane pair. Running every Sunday from 3pm-8pm, all talents will be welcomed and encouraged, whether you’re a musician, comedian, ventriloquist or any other entertainer. The launch afternoon will feature headline act Jack Cannon & Mike Levy, with an array of drink specials as well including $10 beer jugs and $10 espresso martinis. Come check out the Sing For Your Supper Sundays at The Gallery Bar & Grill from April 13 onwards. The venue is located at 1408 Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza. For any enquiries or more info, visit www. thegallerybarandgrill.com.au, www. facebook.com/licciardosgallerybarandgrill or phone 9787 2001. the

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The follow-up to the successful Bleed The Truth album has been a challenge for the band that has seen the boys dig deep to push the limits of their sound, further than ever before. The album title, Collect And Readvance says it all. “We really took a step back,” explains vocalist Caleb, “and looked at who we are as a band and what makes us tick. We then took all of those core elements and pushed them as far as we could.” The first single from the album is called Judas Tree and has classic OPG written all over it. That is, until the twist you never see coming. On the bill for their launch show will also be South Australian Metal gods ‘Headbore’, making their way over to the Peninsula for the first time. Their album, Strength in Numbers, has received widespread critical acclaim and the energy they bring to each stage has to be seen to be believed.

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Baha is bringing the thunder to Rye on Friday May 9 when the local metal band Overproof Groove album launch party hits town. The highly anticipated new album from the Peninsula band is almost ready to reveal to the fans, with the whole launch show to be shot for a DVD release, down the track.

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Come down on May 9 to check out both bands. The night will kick off with a private album preview party from 9pm, with the main show starting at 10:30pm where Overproof Groove will perform the entire new album, as well as crowd favourites. Headbore will take the stage at 11:45pm. Tickets are $20, including drink specials, a limited CD copy of Overproof Groove’s album Collect & Readvance and a DVD copy of the show when available. Numbers are limited to 100 and are selling fast, so contact Baha now to book yours on 5985 2077 or visit www.bahatacos. com.au. Baha is located at 2209 Point Nepean Rd, Rye.

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internationally with the likes of The Killers, Angus and Julia and Lanie Lane, from the smallest hole in the wall to the grandest theatre, and with his new single Shake It out now and available on iTunes, he will perform the Toff In Town, Swanston St, Melbourne on April 22. Doors open 7:30pm with tickets $22. More info can be found at www.stevesmyth.com.au

INFERNAL S C R AT C H I N G

David Bramble made an album. If it was a boat he would probably call it ‘Infernal scratchings’ and it would have sails but would probably mostly run on an old diesel engine, it would be weathered and a little slow but you’d love to be in because it keeps you out of the sea and is potentially going somewhere. And like a boat he is going to launch it before heading off for America two days later. It’s all a bit exciting really, as the album’s got some country, some sweet duets, some rock and blues and weird stuff and wurlitzer and a lumberjack choir and sad songs and happy ones and heaps. Think of the love child of Paul Kelly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Van Morrison. Bramble has a band together for the launch and will be supported by The Weeping Willows, so its gonna be something. See the show on Sunday April 6 at the Wesley Anne, High St, Northcote. Doors open at 3pm, with a $7 cover charge. For details on Bramble, head to www.facebook. com/DavidBramnleMusic

B I R D S I N M Y R’DN THE LOI MOUTH

Emilee South traverses the globe with her guitar, drawing influences from the search for an endless summer in her 3 homes Melbourne (Australia), St. Tropez (France), and Honolulu (Hawaii). She relays stories of small-town folk tales, riding from Paris on the midday train, falling in love while dancing in the rain, to pushbike adventures in Hawaii and blues-driven rhythms inspired by the chime of the village church bells. South, having spent 3 months on the French Riviera, eating cheese, drinking rosé, handshaping famous panama hats, and writing material for her debut EP, headed home to Melbourne to jump in the studio with one of finest in the biz Fraser “Magic Fingers” Montgomery (Matt Glass, Al Parkinson, Mustered Courage) at the infamous Aviary Recording Studios and Creative Hub in Abbotsford. Her debut EP launch this April is going to be one of the go to gigs this year for Melbourne music savants. Emilee South appears with special guests at the Northcote Uniting Church, High St, Northcote on Friday April 25. Doors open 7:30pm, with tickets $15. For further details, visit www.facebook.com/ emileesouthmusic

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Ecclectic folk artist from Tasmania Heloise will take you on a quirky journey through time and space, where you will encounter creatures of the forest, weird and wonderful circus folk, mystical weather, bygone eras, cats, rabbits, murderers, mothers, children and occasionally a donkey. You will travel through the twisted, tortured passages of the cerebrum as the eclectic folk music takes you to the places you’ve always dreamt about but could never quite reach. Her debut EP Birds In My Mouth is receiving radio airplay across Community Radio with such tracks as West End and The Rabbit. Having made the jump to the mainland Heloise is now letting her music loose on Melbourne. Catch Heloise at the Prince Of Wales, Fitzroy St, St Kilda on April 24 from 8pm. Birds In My Mouth is out now. More info at www.facebook.com/heloisemusic

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vignettes and romantic recreations. Blaise Adamson (vocals/keys) skips from yelps to whispers telling affecting flashbulb memories. While instrumentally the rest of The Infants, Chris and Anthony Morse (bass/ guitar) and Jack Normoyle (drums), bend luxurious and persuasive into harrowing and heady. This is house of mirrors music. Catch The Infants at the Workers Club, Brunswick St, Fitzroy on Thursday April 17 from 7pm. They’ll be joined by Mangelwurzel, King Evil and DJ Lovely Clearwater, with $10 getting you in there. Find out more at www.soundcloud.com/the_infants or www. triplejunearthed.com/theinfants

SET TO SHAKE THE TOWN

Little Earthquake is the brainchild of siblings Mathew and Justin Hyland, keen students of indie pop, embracing rock, electronic and acoustic instruments to bring their quirky melodies to life. With a debut single Planets currently setting Soundcloud alight, Sydney newcomers Little Earthquake are taking to the stage to introduce audiences to their sound. Based on the Central Coast, the brothers grew up in bands together at school before heading to the states where they toured as guest members of US indie rockers Lydia, crossing the country and getting a

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This is your last opportunity to catch the fabulous sound of Melbourne artist Jude Perl before she shoots across to LA for six months to record her debut LP. If you scream loud enough she may even play Canyons for you. Perl will also will be performing in Let’s Get It On - The Life and Music of Marvin Gaye at the Athenaeum Theatre on Collins St, running from May 13-25. Celebrating one of her hero’s and favourite singers of all time. Before that, though, catch Jude Perl with Raleigh Williams & Lauren Glezer at the Northcote Social Club on April 23 from 7:30pm. Tickets are $7 (+BF). For further details, head to www.judeperl.com music x arts x events x entertainment

Steve Smyth is a singer-songwriter who originally hails from the South Coast of New South Wales, but is best described these days as a world citizen. His live performances have to be experienced to be believed. Every performance is an event, every song a statement. He has a habit of putting a smile on every face in in the room, and encouraging previously unplanned whooping to erupt en masse. Having caught him recently doing an acapella version of a classic song gospel tune Sylvie whilst changing guitar strings only cements for me the pure genius that is Steve Smyth. Smyth has toured nationally and

The Infants are a new band in town and are launching their new single. For this Melbourne four-piece who sit happily in a genre called Low Rumble, off kilter is on point. Somewhere between drag races and Sunday drives The Infants spew visceral

taste for the road. It was winding their way across American highways that the brothers began writing together for a new project, creating tracks which would go on to become the basis for Little Earthquake. Little Earthquake’s debut EP Universal Mind is set for release this April, and if you’re looking to see what it’s all about, you can see them live at the Wesley Anne, High St, Northcote on Sunday April 13 from 8pm.

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THURSDAY APRIL 3RD

2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm @260 (Edithvale), Robbie McVean. 6:30pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia. 7:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), ‘Plugged In’ Showcase Aussie Rock Night (w Barefoot Brucey, Kalana Dani & Dawkins). 8:30pm Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock & DJ Chris P. 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Mike McQuaid’s Red Hot Rhythm Makers with special guests Josh Duffee & Andy Schumm. 8pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursdays (w Resident DJs). 9pm Rye RSL (Rye), Tru Tones. 7pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music. 7pm

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2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Mick Rea. 7pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), FriBays (RnB Room [Downstairs] & Ryan Riback, C-Barts & Guests [Upstairs]). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Fudge. 9pm Beretta’s (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Karaoke Kool (In The Sportsbar). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Live DJs (On The Balcony). 4pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Funky Col (9pm) & Every Avenue (10pm). Flanagans (Frankston), Karaoke Comp. 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Absolutely Live. 8pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Annie. 7:30pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Acoustic Sessions. 8pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), INXSive.

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9pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Carus Thompson. 7pm Pelly Bar (Frankston), Bada Bing Hard Metal. 8:30pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 7pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), The Fratellis. 8pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi (w DJ Clay). 10pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Morning Melodies (w Steve Williamson - 9:30am) & Karaoke Fridays (9pm). Seaford RSL (Seaford), Rob Foenander. 7pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Leopard Slug with guests. 8:30pm Trims (McCrae), The Warrains. 6:30pm

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Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Feeling Groovy. 7pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (w DJs Code Luke & Benny Watt [Upstairs] and Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P [Downstairs]). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Sarah Rzek. 9pm Canadian Bay Hotel (Mt Eliza), Chris Ball. 8:30pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Saturdays (Over28s). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Conti Saturdays (Nightclub w Guest DJs). 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays (w ‘When We Were Young’ Party). 9pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Quench Saturdays (w Live DJs). 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Lukas Brock (9pm) & Guilty Pleasure (10:30pm). Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans (w Fudge & DJ Craig). 8pm and Twelve Foot Ninja. 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Leah Flanagan

Single Launch + Sideshow Brides. 8pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Annie. 7:30pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Rosebud Roller Derby After Party. 8pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Kelvin & Heidi. 1pm Hotel Sorrento, (Sorrento), Olly & Scuzzi. 8pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Takin Cover. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Jack Daniel. 7pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), Kodaline. 8pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse (In The Beer Garden). 7pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Angela. 8pm Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke (w Andrew Hoskings ). 9pm Social (Mornington), DJ Matt Horner. 10pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Rosco G & Maria C. 8:30pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Chris Genoux. 12:30pm Rye RSL (Rye), Cop This. 7pm SUNDAY APRIL 6TH

Atrium (Safety Beach), Live Music. 2pm Beach 162 (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Jump with Rhythm & Blues Revue. 2pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 5pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Sundays @ the Bay (w Jimi Hocking). 4pm Captains Bar @ Picknics Café (Rye), Ruby Whiting. 4pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Olly & Scuzzi (In The Sportsbar). 4pm Coast (Blairgowrie), Lisa Bade & Tony Byrne. 3:30pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Peter Zoch. 2pm Dava Hotel (Mt Martha), Dirty Boogie Band. 2:30pm

Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Deck Bar (Frankston), Beers & Beats (w DJ Scotty Gardner). 4pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Annie. 2pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Chrome Heart. 5pm Harba (Mornington) Sarah Gardner. 5pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), The Jackson Four. 3pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), The Warrains. 1pm Leaf & Bean (Mornington), Live Jazz with Santiago Castano. 3pm Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Charlie Brown Duo. 2pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Sunday Traders. 4pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Safar Motel. 2pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Kingsley George Band. 2pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Sunday Unplugged. 2pm Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Phil Para. 2pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Jac ‘n’ Jon. 4pm Stepples (Mornington), Jason Dean. 2pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 12:30pm TUESDAY APRIL 8TH

Grand Hotel (Frankston), Comedy Night. 8pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia Night. 7pm WEDNESDAY APRIL 9TH

@260 (Edithvale), Turnaround Mic (For Original Artists). 6:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm THURSDAY APRIL 10TH

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@260 (Edithvale), Robbie McVean. 6:30pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia. 7:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), ‘Plugged In’ 1st Birthday (w Bec Campbell, All Day Weekend, Daniel Jenkin & Dawkins). 8:30pm Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock & DJ Chris P. 8pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursdays (w Resident DJs). 9pm Rye RSL (Rye), Silhouettes. 7pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music. 7pm FRIDAY APRIL 11TH

2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm @260 (Edithvale), Not Dead Yet. 7pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Rene Diaz. 7pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), FriBays (RnB Room [Downstairs] & Fabian Gray, Heath Renata & Guests [Upstairs]). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Party Animals. 9pm Beretta’s (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Karaoke Kool (In The Sportsbar). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Live DJs (On The Balcony). 4pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Funky Col (9pm) & Every Avenue (10pm). Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), James Reyne. 8pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Dennis Walter. 10:30am & 1:30pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Annie. 7:30pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Acoustic Sessions. 8pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Rusty Nails. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Jack Daniel. 7pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi (w DJ

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Clay). 10pm Rye RSL (Rye), INXSive Tribute Band. 7pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Craig Dare. 7pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Dan Calabro & A Lonely Crowd. 8:30pm Trims (McCrae), James Vincent. 6:30pm SATURDAY APRIL 12TH

@260 (Edithvale), Brian. 7pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Diamantina. 7pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (w DJs Code Luke & Benny Watt [Upstairs] and Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P [Downstairs]). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Size Matters. 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Saturdays (Over28s). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Conti Saturdays (Nightclub w Guest DJs). 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays (w Orkestrated, Zac Walter & Resident DJs). 9pm Cube 37 (Frankston), Emma Gilmartin Trio. 8pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Quench Saturdays (w Live DJs). 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Lukas Brock (9pm) & Guilty Pleasure (10:30pm). Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans (w Fudge & DJ Craig). 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Charles Jenkins & The Zhivagos + Rob Snarski. 8pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Annie. 7:30pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Rob Pappalado (1pm) & Lloyd Spiegel. 6pm Hotel Sorrento, (Sorrento), Tim Morrison. 8pm Lazy Joes (Rosebud), Memphis Nights – Elvis Tribute Band. 8pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Fused. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles.

7pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse (In The Beer Garden). 7pm Rose GPO (Rosebud), Trudy and The Saturday Cowboys. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Peter Zoch. 8pm Rye RSL (Rye), The Vincents. 7pm Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke (w Andrew Hoskings ). 9pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Ian White. 7:30pm Social (Mornington), DJ Matt Horner. 10pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Goofyfooter and Guest. 8:30pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Lindsay Fields. 12:30pm SUNDAY APRIL 13TH

Atrium (Safety Beach), Live Music. 2pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 5pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Sundays @ The Bay (w Daniel Champagne). 4pm Beach 162 (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Captains Bar @ Picknics Café (Rye), Erik Parker. 4pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Olly & Scuzzi (In The Sportsbar). 4pm Coast (Blairgowrie), Mae Parker, Ronnie & Jason. 3:30pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Paul Chox. 2pm Dava Hotel (Mt Martha), Safari Motel. 2:30pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Deck Bar (Frankston), Beers & Beats (w DJ Scotty Gardner). 4pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Stephen Cummings. 3pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Annie. 2pm Frankston Library Lounge (Frankston), Caitlin Arnold. 1:30pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Heidi Luckhurst. 4pm Harba (Mornington), The Rock Dogs. 5pm

Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), Blues Mountain. 3pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Mama’s Mountain Jug Band. 1pm Leaf & Bean (Mornington), Live Jazz with Jake Finn & Liam Platt. 3pm Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Charlie Brown Duo. 2pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie. 4pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Andy Phillips & The Cadillac Walk. 2pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 2pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Sunday Unplugged. 2pm Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Chris Doheny. 2pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Andrew Rigo. 1pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Dom Garrard. 4pm Stepples (Mornington), Liz Bradley. 2pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Chris Genoux. 12:30pm MONDAY APRIL 14TH

Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Apples and Bananas Tour. 10am & 12:30pm TUESDAY APRIL 15TH

Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia Night. 7pm WEDNESDAY APRIL 16TH

@260 (Edithvale), Turnaround Mic (For Original Artists). 6:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), Michael Franti & Spearhead. 8pm

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THURSDAY APRIL 17TH – GOOD FRIDAY EVE

2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm @260 (Edithvale), Robbie McVean. 6:30pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia. 7:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Good Friday Eve Party (w AZMAC & Guests – Upstairs & Ben Jansz, Joshua Andrew, Kate McLachlan & Dawkins Downstairs). 8pm Beaches (Mornington), Momentum. 9pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Good Friday Eve (w Zane Zero, Some Blonde DJ & Holly-J). 11pm Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock & DJ Chris P. 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Royal Rumble II (feat. Eugene Hamilton vs Hetty Kate). 8pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursdays (w Resident DJs). 9pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Good Morning Blues. 7pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), Devendra Banhart. 7:30pm Rye RSL (Rye), The Chordettes. 7pm Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Chris Doheny. 7pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music. 7pm FRIDAY APRIL 18TH

2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Beaches (Mornington), $ingle Income. 9pm Beretta’s (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), FriBays (RnB Room [Downstairs] & Holly-J, JDG & Guests [Upstairs]). 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Karaoke Kool (In The Sportsbar). 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Saturdays (Over28s). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Live DJs (On The

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Balcony). 4pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), Every Avenue. 9pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Acoustic Sessions. 8pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Paul Carey & Julian Scheffer. 1pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Intrepid Hounds. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Jack Daniel. 7pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), Yacht Club DJ’s (w REMI & Godwolf). 10pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi (w DJ Clay). 10pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Mick Read. 7pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Naomi & James. 8pm Trims (McCrae), Jay McLean. 6:30pm SATURDAY APRIL 19TH

Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Beaches (Mornington), After Hours. 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Dons Party. 7pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (w DJs Code Luke & Benny Watt [Upstairs] and Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P [Downstairs]). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Conti Saturdays (Nightclub w Guest DJs). 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays (w Resident DJs). 9pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Quench Saturdays (w Live DJs). 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Lukas Brock (9pm) & Guilty Pleasure (10:30pm). Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans (w Fudge & DJ Craig). 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet 45th Anniversary Tribute. 8pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), Australian Youth Orchestra. 7:30pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Mettaphor. 8pm

Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Chantelle Delaney. 1pm Hotel Sorrento, (Sorrento), Tim Morrison. 8pm Lazy Joes (Rosebud), Jay McQueen. 7:30pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Sarah Rzek. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 7pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse (In The Beer Garden). 7pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Angela. 8pm Rye RSL (Rye), The Dalton Gang. 7pm Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke (w Andrew Hoskings ). 9pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Richard Evans. 7:30pm Social (Mornington), DJ Matt Horner. 10pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Andy Phillips & Cadillac Walk. 8:00pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 12:30pm SUNDAY APRIL 20TH – EASTER SUNDAY

Arthurs Seat Hotel (Arthurs Seat), Open Mic. 1pm Atrium (Safety Beach), Live Music. 2pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 5pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Sundays @ The Bay (w Shanakee). 4pm Beach 162 (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Captains Bar @ Picknics Café (Rye), Easter Sunday Party. 4pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Olly & Scuzzi (In The Sportsbar). 4pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Sarah Rzek. 2pm Dava Hotel (Mt Martha), Dirty Boogie Band. 2:30pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Deck Bar (Frankston), Beers & Beats (w DJ Scotty Gardner - 4pm), DJ Lukas Brock (9pm) & Every Avenue (10pm). Flanagans (Frankston), Cherry Red Reunion. 8pm

Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), ‘Turn Back Time with Party Girls’. 8pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae)), Trudy and The Saturday Cowboys. 6pm Harba (Mornington), Sarah Gardner. 5pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), Mettaphor. 3pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Mama Blue & Son with Robb Papp Band. 1pm Leaf & Bean (Mornington), Live Jazz with Rob Papp. 3pm Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Charlie Brown Duo. 2pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Jennifer Lee Band. 4pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Todd Cook. 7pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), The Legend Band. 2pm Portsea Hotel (Portsea), Portsea Beach Club (3 Stages of Live Music). 2pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Grand WaZoo Kings Of Soul. 3pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Sunday Unplugged. 2pm Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Nic & The Petes. 2pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Ian Duchesne. 1pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Blue Mountains. 8:30pm Stepples (Mornington), Jason Dean. 2pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Lindsay Fields. 12:30pm MONDAY APRIL 21ST

Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Nick Charles. 1pm TUESDAY APRIL 22ND

Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia Night. 7pm WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD

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Artists). 6:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm Harba (Mornington), Comedy Night (w Terry North, Alan Sweeney, John Burgos & More). 7pm THURSDAY APRIL 24TH

2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm @260 (Edithvale), Robbie McVean. 6:30pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Funky Bunch Trivia. 7:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), ANZAC Day Eve Party (w Zac Walters & Chorne – Upstairs & Andre McMillan, James Ducca, Aimee Chambers & Sarah Rzek - Downstairs). 8:30pm Flanagans (Frankston), Bedrock & DJ Chris P. 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), The Chantoozies. 8pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Unique Thursdays (w Resident DJs). 9pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Pierce Bothers. 7pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), Huxley. 8pm Rye RSL (Rye), Rainbow. 7pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Live Music. 7pm FRIDAY APRIL 25TH – ANZAC DAY

2 Brothers (Moorabbin), Live Music. 7:30pm @260 (Edithvale), Wayne & Wayne. 6:30pm Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), FriBays (RnB Room [Downstairs] & Samual James & Guests [Upstairs]). 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), Peter Thackrah. 7pm Beaches (Mornington), Munster Terrace. 9pm Beretta’s (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Karaoke Kool (In The Sportsbar). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Live DJs (On The Balcony). 4pm

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Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Funky Col (9pm) & Every Avenue (10pm). Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), Normie Rowe + Gallie. 3:30pm Grand Hotel (Frankston), Acoustic Sessions. 8pm Harba (Mornington), The Rock Dogs. 5pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Dirty Laundry. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Jack Daniel. 7pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Olly & Scuzzi (w DJ Clay). 10pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), The Ravens. 8:30pm SATURDAY APRIL 26TH

Backyard Bar (Mornington), Karaoke Night. 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Copyrite. 9pm Baxter Tavern (Baxter), In Like Flynn. 7pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), 23 Past. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (w DJs Code Luke & Benny Watt [Upstairs] and Rob & Tarquin live w DJ Chris P [Downstairs]). 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), HQ Saturdays (Over28s). 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Conti Saturdays (Nightclub w Guest DJs). 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Cruze Saturdays (w Jiay Mills & Resident DJs). 9pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Quench Saturdays (w Live DJs). 9pm Deck Bar (Frankston), DJ Lukas Brock (9pm) & Guilty Pleasure (10:30pm). Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans (w Fudge & DJ Craig). 8pm Flying Saucer Club (Elsternwick), The Peter Cupples Band with Jimmy Cupples. 8pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae), Yes You Can Sing. 3pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Allan Caswell. 1pm

Hotel Sorrento, (Sorrento), Liz Bradley Duo. 8pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Rockerfellers. 9pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 7pm Prince Band Room (St Kilda), Bitter Sweet Kicks. 2pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse (In The Beer Garden). 7pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Joe Laff. 8pm Rye RSL (Rye), Legend. 7pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Rockabilly. 9pm Sandringham Hotel (Sandringham), Band-aoke (w Andrew Hoskings ). 9pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), Wayne Monger. 7:30pm Social (Mornington), DJ Matt Horner. 10pm Soundbar (Rosebud West), Kelana Dani and Band. 8:30pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Lindsay Fields. 12:30pm Trims (McCrae), Live Music. 6:30pm SUNDAY APRIL 27TH

Atrium (Safety Beach), Live Music. 2pm Bay Hotel (Mordialloc), Live Music. 5pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Sundays @ The Bay (w We R Soul). 4pm Beach 162 (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Olly & Scuzzi (In The Sportsbar). 4pm Coast (Blairgowrie), Wendy Stapleton & Paul Norton. 3:30pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Piano Man Duo. 2pm Dava Hotel (Mt Martha), Angie Robinson. 2:30pm Daveys Hotel (Frankston), Live Music. 2:30pm Deck Bar (Frankston), Beers & Beats (w DJ Scotty Gardner). 4pm Frankston Library Lounge (Frankston), Adi Sappir. 1:30pm Mordialloc Sporting Club (Mordialloc), Party

Animals. 4pm Morn Pen Brewery (Mornington), Tail Draggers. 7pm General Wine Lounge (McCrae), The Shark Bay Collective. 4pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), Safari Motel. 3pm Hickinbotham Winery (Dromana), Raw Silk. 1pm Leaf & Bean (Mornington), Live Jazz with Chris Gassin. 3pm Longbeach Hotel (Chelsea), Charlie Brown Duo. 2pm Pig & Whistle Tavern (Main Ridge), Kingsley George Band. 2pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz. 1pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Sunday Unplugged. 2pm Seaford Hotel (Seaford), Mike Ellrington. 2pm Seaford RSL (Seaford), James Vincent. 1pm Stepples (Mornington), Paul Chox. 2pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 12:30pm MONDAY APRIL 28TH

Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), The 13-Storey Treehouse. 4pm & 6pm TUESDAY APRIL 29TH

Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Trivia Night. 7pm WEDNESDAY APRIL 30TH

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BLUESFEST TAKES OVER BYRON BAY

Whether Blues ‘n’ Roots is your forte or not, you will not want to miss the Bluesfest in Byron Bay from April 17-21. Get ready for a bandana-clad John Mayer, chill-king Jack Johnson, The Doobie Brothers, India.Arie, The Dave Matthews Band, John Butler Trio and even Elvis Costello – to name a seductive few. A once in a lifetime opportunity PEARL-ers, see www.bluesfest.com.au for details.

BUDDAH’S DAY

CROONERS UNITE

Those lucky patrons heading to Bendigo’s sold out Groovin’ the Moo Festival on May 3 are in for a treat. Triple J have announced that six more acts, discovered during their revered Unearthed competition, will be joining the phenomenal line-up, performing alongside Vance Joy, The Jezabels, Architecture in Helsinki, Violent Soho and many more. See www.gtm.net.au for more details.

An undeniable favourite, the Splendour in the Grass festival is a must do for avid festival-ites. Although artists have yet to be confirmed, London Grammar, Outkast and even Kanye West have been suggested to headline the July 29-31 event. Watch this space PEARL-ers or check out www.splendourinthegrass.com for more details.

THE ST. KILDA FLICKS

From April 26-27 Federation Square will be awash with celebratory feasts, performances, ceremonies and workshops all in honour of Sakyamuni Buddha – the founder of Buddism. Whether or not you practice the faith, it is sure to be an enlightening and enriching experience for the entire family. See www.buddahday.org.au for more details.

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Said to be one of the oldest and largest short film festivals, the St. Kilda Film Festival kicks of May 22 to 31. Showcasing hundreds of ‘short flicks’, including a myriad of different themes and unique perspectives on life, the St. Kilda Film Festival is a fantastic opportunity for unrecognised Australian talent. See www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au for program details.

LIKE WINE?

What is better than a festival that sells wine? A festival of wine. On April 20, over 20 wine-makers will unite at the Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival and showcase their finest Pinots, Shiraz’s and Cabernets – all in a serene Botanical Gardens setting. Music, cuisine and entertainment are provided, see www.bendigowine.org.au for details.

From May 30-June 8 immerse yourself in Melbourne’s International Jazz festival and get in touch with your inner crooner. Over 100 local and international acts will perform at notable venues across Melbourne, including the ‘unique’ Bennett’s Lane Jazz Club and CUB Malthouse. See www.melbournejazz.com for artist line-ups and performance schedules.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival March 26-April 20, 2014

Rip Curl Pro April 16-27, 2014

The Wandiligong Nut Festival April 26, 2014

Marathon May 17-18, 2014

National Celtic Festival June 6-9, 2014

Confest April 17-22, 2014

Harvest’N’Graze Festival April 27, 2014

Good Beer Week May 17-25, 2014

Winter Wine Weekend Festival June 7-9, 2014

Boogie Music Festival April 18-20, 2014

Next Wave Festival May 1-11, 2014

La Fiera Italian Festival May 20-25, 2014

Golden Horseshoes Festival April 18-20, 2014

Art Red Hill May 2-4, 2014

World Day of Cultural Diversity May 21, 2014

Trails, Tastings and Tales Food & Wine Festival June 7-9, 2014

Falls Creek Easter Festival April 18-20, 2014

Groovin’ The Moo May 3, 2014

St Kilda Film Festival May 22-31, 2014

Mornington Peninsula Art Show April 18-21, 2014

Annual Kellybrook Cider Festival May 3-4, 2014

Cherry Rock 2014 May 25, 2014

Rye Kids Festival April 18-21, 2014

Puffing Billy Great Train Race May 4, 2014

High Country Easter Festival April 18-21, 2014

Rosebud Golf Tornament May 7, 2014

International Cool Climate Wine Show May 27 -30, 2014

Metropolis New Music Festival April 5-12, 2014

International Record Store Day April 19, 2014

Kingston Harvest Festival May 10, 2014

Rosebud Rock ‘n’ Rods Festival April 6, 2014

Dreamland Theme Park Music Festival April 24, 2014

Mother’s Day Classic May 11, 2014

Man From Snowy River Festival April 3-6, 2014 Southern Grampians Promenade of Sacred Music April 4-6, 2014 National Youth Week April 4-13, 2014 Apline 720 April 5-6, 2014 Tarawarra Festival April 5-6, 2014 Australian Junior Road Mountain Cycling Championship April 5-6, 2014

Fest la Frog April 7-13, 2014 Herald Sun & Citylink Run For The Kids April 13, 2014 Peninsula Family Easter Picnic April 13, 2014

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Mt Beauty Music Festival April 25-27, 2014 Bright Autumn Festival April 25-May 4, 2014 Hopak In The Park 2014 April 26, 2014

Stonnington Jazz Festival May 15-25, 2014 High Country Harvest Festival May 16-20, 2014 Hits & Pits Festival May 17, 2014 Great Ocean Road International

Melbourne International Jazz Festival May 30-June 8, 2014

Melbourne Cabaret Festival June 19-29, 2014 Mildura Writers Festival June 17-20, 2014 Kilmore Celtic Festival June 27-29, 2014 Melbourne Magic Festival June 30-July 12, 2014 The Age Run Melbourne July 27, 2014

Mornington Peninsula Winery Walk May 31, 2014

Melbourne International Film Festival July 31-August 17, 2014

Melbourne International Singers Festival June 4-9, 2014

Kelly Country Pick August 14-17, 2014

Mornington Winter Jazz Festival June 6-9, 2014 Woodend Winter Arts Festival June 6-9, 2014

Melbourne Writers Festival August 21-31, 2014 Frankston & South Eastern Wine Show 2014 August 31, 2014 bayside & mornington peninsula

MUSICIANS JAM CAFÉ AT KINGSTON HARVEST FESTIVAL This year’s Kingston Harvest Festival is set to feature an array of musical talent in their entertainment lineup, including McAlister Kemp, The Go Set, Robert James Kirk, Rory Ellis, Mustered Courage and more. In addition, though, the festival will also feature an up-close acoustic stage – The Jam Café – aiming to provide an additional relaxed performance area where the audience and performers can intermingle. It’s a chance for the punters to meet some of the established performers, but also for up and coming acts to perform a 25-30min set and showcase their sound to the public and organisers, always keen to scope new talent for upcoming Kingston City Council festivals and events. This unique platform with offer little to no backline and a small PA system, making it a raw glimpse at some great local and upcoming talent. Performers will receive a small fee for their performance, with all members of each group also receiving a complimentary meal voucher to enjoy some of the great food at the event. The new format for all Kingston City Council’s festivals has worked really well at last year’s Harvest, the recent Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival and early 2014’s Globe To Globe Festival, with the Outer Space Stage. If you’re interested in performing, send an email to Petti McInnes (Festival Offer) on petti.mcinnes@ kingston.vic.gov.au by Tuesday April 8. All artists are welcome, with confirmation of acceptance to be forwarded to successful applicants. Kingston Harvest Festival takes place at Roy Dore Reserve on Saturday May 10. For all the info, phone 9581 4917 or visit www.kingston.vic.gov.au

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Triple J One Night Stand Triple J’s Annual regional music pilgrimage is back for another installment with the station revealing the One Night Stand 2014 will be taking place in the town of Mildura, northwestern Victoria on May 17. The event is a free regional festival with artists such as Illy, Rufus, The Jungle Giants, Violent Soho & Dan Saltan, with more to be announced. This is a drug & alcohol free event. The show will also be broadcasted live on air, TV and online for your viewing pleasure if you aren’t up for the hike, head to www.abc.net.au/triplej/events/ onenightstand/14 for more if you want to suss a little further.

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GIGS/TOURS IN 2014 april 2014 The McClymonts (Hallam Hotel). Thurs Apr 3 Darkside & Movement (Palace Theatre). Fri Apr 4 The Fratellis (Prince Bandroom). Fri Apr 4 Ella Hooper (Northcote Social Club). Fri Apr 4 Twelve Foot Ninja (170Russell). Fri Apr 4 Tinpan Orange (Bennetts Lane). Fri Apr 4 Kylesa (The Espy). Fri Apr 4 Twelve Foot Ninjas (Pier Hotel). Sat Apr 5 The Jungle Giants (Corner Hotel). Fri Apr 4 & Sat Apr 5 Kodaline (Prince Bandroom). Sat Apr 5 Helen Reddy (Hamer Hall). Sat Apr 5 Electric Mary (The Espy). Sat Apr 5 Sun Rai, Rai Thistlethwayte & Ben Vanderwal (Bennetts Lane). Sat Apr 5 & Sun Apr 6 Monster Magnet (170Russell). Sun Apr 6 Kris Kristofferson (The Palais). Tues Apr 8 St Lucia (Corner Hotel). Tues Apr 8 J Boog (The Espy). Thurs Apr 10 Hot Dub Time Machine (Northcote Social Club). Thurs Apr 10 & Fri Apr 11 The Magic Band & Grandmother Of Invention (Corner Hotel). Fri Apr 11 Colin Hay (Arts Centre, Playhouse Theatre). Thurs Apr 10, Fri Apr 11 & Sat Apr 12 Todd McKenney (Palms at Crown). Fri Apr 11 Gordon Webster with Hetty Kate (Bennetts Lane). Fri Apr 11 Tyga (Palace Theatre). Fri Apr 11 Made In Melbourne (170Russell). Fri Apr 11 Hunters & Collectors (The Palais). Fri Apr 11 & Sat Apr 12 Allen Stone (Corner Hotel). Sat Apr 12 Julie O’Hara Quintet (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat Apr 12 Buffalo Tales with Amistat (Revolver Bandroom). Sat Apr 12 Killswitch Engage (Palace Theatre). Sun Apr 13 Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (Palace Theatre). Tues Apr 15 Erykah Badu (The Palais). Tues Apr 15 Beth Hart (Corner Hotel). Tues Apr 15 Soul Rebels (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Tues Apr 15 Bozz Scaggs (The Palais). Wed Apr 16 Kreator & Death Angels (170Russell). Wed Apr 16 Morcheeba with Chali 2na & The House of Vibe (Corner Hotel). Wed Apr 16 Michael Franti & Spearhead (Prince Bandroom). Wed Apr 16 Jason Isbell (Northcote Social Club). Wed Apr 16 & Thurs Apr 17 Jack Bugg, The Creases & The Growl (Palace Theatre). Wed Apr 16 & Thurs Apr 17 Joss Stone & India Arie (The Palais). Wed Apr 16 & Thurs Apr 17 Alinta & The Jazz Emperors (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Thurs Apr 17 Xzibit (The Espy). Thurs Apr 17 Shihad (The Espy). Thurs Apr 17 Devendra Banhart (Prince Bandroom). Thurs Apr 17 Elvis Costello & The Imposters (Hamer Hall). Thurs Apr 17 Jimmie Vaughan & Nikki Hill (Corner Hotel). Thurs Apr 17 Dave Matthews Band (Sidney Myer Music Bowl). Thurs Apr 17 KC & The Sunshine Band (Hamer Hall). Fri Apr 18 Robben Ford & Walter Trout (Corner Hotel). Fri Apr 18 Hugh Laurie (The Palais). Sat Apr 19

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Gloryhammer (The Espy). Sat Apr 19 Tamara Kuldin’s Dirty Martini (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat Apr 19 British India (Corner Hotel). Sat Apr 19 Suzanne Vaga (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Sat Apr 19 Jasmine Rae (Revolver Bandroom). Sat Apr 19 Daryl Braithwaite (Sandbelt Hotel). Sat 19 Apr Jazzy B & Garry Sandhu (The Plenary). Sun Apr 20 Toxic Holocaust & Skeletonwitch (The Espy). Sun Apr 20 Justice Crew (Hisense Arena). Sun Apr 20 Cosmic Psychos (The Espy). Dun Apr 20 Trixie Whitely (Northcote Social Club). Sun Apr 20 North Mississippi Allstars (Corner Hotel). Sun Apr 20 Aaron Neville, Dr John & The Nite Trippers (Hamer Hall). Mon Apr 21 Buddy Guy with Charlie Musselwhite & The James Cotton Blues Band (The Palais). Mon Apr 21 Iron & Wine (Forum Theatre). Tues Apr 22 Doobie Brothers (The Palais). Tues Apr 22 Jeff Beck Band (Hamer Hall). Tues Apr 22 John Mayer (Rod Laver Arena). Tues Apr 22 Greg Allman (Forum Theatre). Wed Apr 23 Larry Graham (Corner Hotel). Wed Apr 23 The Wailers (170Russell). Wed Apr 23 Ash Grunwald (The Espy). Thurs Apr 24 Huxley (Prince Bandroom). Thurs Apr 24 Steve Earle & The Dukes with Kasey Chambers (Forum Theatre). Thurs Apr 24 Calling All Cars, The Love Junkies & The Sinking Teeth (Corner Hotel). Thurs Apr 24 Lorde (Festival Hall). Thurs Apr 24 &Sat Apr 26 Skid Row & Ugly Kid Joe (Palace Theatre). Fri Apr 25 Booker T Jones & Valerie June (Corner Hotel). Fri Apr 25 Diesel (Trak Lounge). Fri Apr 25 Cannonball (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Fri Apr 25 Jason Derulo (Rod Laver Arena). Sat Apr 26 Swing Train ft. Gianni Marinucci (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat Apr 26 Vince Jones (Bennetts Lane). Sat Apr 26 Ozomatli with Chali 2NA (Corner Hotel). Sat Apr 26 Toxic Holocaust & Skeletonwitch (The Hi-Fi). Sun Apr 27 MKTO (The Palais). Mon Apr 28 John Newman (Palace Theatre). Tues Apr 29 K T Tunstall (Elizabeth Murdock Hall). Tues Apr 29 Cults (Corner Hotel). Wed Apr 30 Holy Fuck (Northcote Social Club). Wed Apr 30 The Naked And Famous (170Russell). Wed Apr 30 may 2014 Disclosure (Forum Theatre). Wed Apr 30, Thurs May 1 & Fri May 2 Michael Buble (Rod Laver Arena). Wed April 30, Thurs May 1, Sat May 3 & Sun May 4 Action Bronson (Corner Hotel). Thurs May 1 Nick Kingswell & Alex Gibson (Revolver Bandroom). Thurs May 1 Russian Circles (The Hi-Fi). Thurs May 1 The Wolfe Brothers (Hallam Hotel). Thurs May 1 The Wolfe Brothers (Revolver Bandroom). Fr May 2 Stonefield (Prince Bandroom). Fri May 2 Thundamentals (Corner Hotel). Fri May 2 The Jezabels (The Palais). Fri May 2 DJ Premier x Pete Rock (171Russell). Fri May 2 The Presets (The Hi-Fi). Fri May 2 Ball Park Music (Corner Hotel). Sat May 3 & Sun May 4

THE WHO/WHAT/WHERE with tracy coates D R I (The Hi-Fi). Sat May 3 Robyn Hitchcock & Steve Kilbey (Arts Centre, Playhouse). Sat May 3 5 Seconds Of Summer (The Palais). Sat May 3 The Furbelows (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat May 3 Disel (Sandbelt Hotel). Sat May 3 Sydonia (The Espy). Sat May 3 Kanye West (Rod Laver Arena). Tues May 6 Children Of Bodom (170Russell). Wed May 7 Dizzee Rascal (Palace Theatre). Thurs May 8 Origin (Corner Hotel). Thurs May 8 Daniel Champagne (Northcote Social Club). Fri May 9 Petula Clark (Hamer Hall). Fri May 9 Arctic Monkeys (Rod Laver Arena). Fri May 9 Temples (Corner Hotel). Sat May 10 Elly Hoyt (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat May 10 British India (Pier Hotel). Sat May 10 Misery Signals (The Espy). Sat May 10 Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Sat May 10 & Sun May 11 Celtic Thunder (The Princess Theatre). Tues May 13 Rufus (Palace Theatre). Wed May 14 & Thurs May 15 The English Beat (Corner Hotel). Thurs May 15 Septicflesh & Fleshgod Apocalypse (The Hi-Fi). Fri May 16 Anthony Callea (Palms at Crown). Fri May 16 DZ Deathrays (Corner Hotel). Fri May 16 Bliss N Eso, Horrowshow & Seth Sentry (Flemington Racecourse). Fri May 16 Absolutely 80’s (Chelsea Heights Hotel). Fri May 16 Dennis Locorriere (Palms at Crown). Sat May 17 Jonny Craig (Corner Hotel). Sat May 17 Frente & Maples (Arts Centre, Playhouse). Thurs May 22 & Fri May 23 Vance Joy (Forum Theatre) Thurs May 22 & Fri May 23 U2 Tribute Show (Somerville Hotel). Fri May 23 Darren Percival (Palms at Crown). Fri May 23 Vance Joy (Forum Theatre). Fri May 23 Architecture in Helsinki (170Russell). Fri May 23 Frenzel Romb (Corner Hotel). Fri May 23 Kingswood (The Hi-Fi). Sat May 24 One Night Of Queen (The Palais). Sat May 24 Things Of Stone & Wood (Northcote Social Club). Sat May 24 & Sun May 25 Casey Donovan (Bennetts Lane). Sat May 24 & Sun May 25 We Are Scientists (Corner Hotel). Wed May 28 Martin Taylor (Bennetts Lane). Thurs May 29 Propagandhi (Corner Hotel). Thurs May 29 & Fri May 30 Gary Numan (The Hi-Fi). Fri May 30 Charles Lloyd Sky Trio (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Fri May 30 Apia Good Times Tour (The Palais). Fri May 30 The Angels (Chelsea Heights Hotel). Fri May 30 Glenn Miller Orchestra (Hamer Hall). Fri May 30 & Sat May 31 Ellie Goulding (Festival Hall). Sat May 31 Gabrielle Aplin (The Toff In Town). Sat May 31 Julie O’Hara (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat May 31

Celtic Thunder (The Plenary). Sat Jun 7 Irwell Street String Band with Hetty Kaste (Paris Cat Jazz Club). Sat Jun 7 Wagons & Jonny Fritz (The Hi-Fi). Sat Jun 7 Derrick Hodge & Chris Turner (Forum Theatre). Sat Jun 7 Davi sings Sinatra (The Palais). Sat Jun 7 James Blunt (The Plenary). Sun Jun 8 Laura Pausini (Rod Laver Arena). Thurs Jun 12 La Dispute (Corner Hotel). Thurs Jun 12, Fri Jun 13 & Sat Jun 14 Absolutely 80’s (Hallam Hotel). Fri Jun 13 The Beatle Boys (Festival Hall). Sat Jun 14 Dragon (Palms at Crown). Sat Jun 14 Carcuss (170Russell). Sun Jun 15 Bastille (Festival Hall). Sun Jun 15 Band of Skulls (The Hi-Fi). Tues Jun 17 Eddi Reader (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Fri Jun 20 Glenn Shorrock & Brian Cadd (Palms at Crown). Sat Jun 21 Keith Urban (Rod Laver Arena). Wed Jun 25 & Thurs Jun 26 The Crimson ProjeKCt (The Hi-Fi). Thurs Jun 26 Melanie (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Thurs Jun 26 Mondo Rock (The Palais). Sat Jun 28 Boney M (Palms at Crown). Sat Jun 28 july and beyond 2014 The Beards (170Russell). Fri Jul 18 Andrew Strong & The Commitments (Corner Hotel). Sun Aug 3 A Taste Of Tamworth (Hallam Hotel). Thurs Aug 14 Lady Gaga (Rod Laver Arena). Sat Aug 23 Anathema (Corner Hotel). Sat Aug 23 Marina Prior (Arts Centre, Playhouse Theatre). Sat Aug 23 The Dandy Warhols (Corner Hotel). Tues Aug 26 Biffy Clyro (The Palais). Sun Sept 7 Robbie Williams (Rod Laver Arena). Tues Sept 16 & Wed Sept 17 Tina Arena (The Palais). Wed Sept 17 Justin Timberlake (Etihad Stadium). Thurs Sept 18 & Fri Sept 19 Rebel SoulJahz (The Hi-Fi). Fri Sept 26 Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic (The Palais). Fri Oct 3 Katy Perry (Rod Laver Arena). Fri Nov 14, Sat Nov 15 & Tues Nov 18 Beccy Cole (Hallam Hotel). Thurs Nov 20 Rumors: Miley Cyrus, Jay Z, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown & AC/DC

The Bootleg Beatles (Princess Theatre). Sat May 31 june 2014 Naturally 7 (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Sun Jun 1 Larry Carlton Quartet (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Wed Jun 4 Mary Stallings (Elizabeth Murdoch Hall). Thurs Jun 5 Coroner (The Hi-Fi). Thurs Jun 5 Armin Only (Hisense Arena). Sat Jun 7 bayside & mornington peninsula

WHAT: Fun-Key music run singing and performance classes for primary school aged children, as well as private piano, singing and guitar lessons for all ages. WHERE: Shop 2/1 Heversham Drive, on the corner of Hartnett Drive in Seaford. Easy parking is on offer out the front. WHEN: Open 9:30am – 7:30 pm, from Monday to Thursday, and 9:30am – 5:00pm on Fridays. WHO: Alana Wilkinson (Private and group singing teacher, as well as songwriting workshop instructor): Alana is an accomplished singer/songwriter, who performs regularly around Melbourne. Guylaine Acker (Private and group singing teacher): Guylaine has been a professional singer for many years, teaching Fun-Key Music in primary schools as well as at the Seaford studio. Cooper (Piano and guitar teacher): Cooper is a drummer, guitarist and pianist who writes, records and performs his own material. Jenny Wilkinson (Private singing teacher): Jenny has been performing professionally for many years in a variety of styles and formats, from cabaret to original rock and roll and children’s music.

FUN KEY MUSIC DO YOU RUN EVENTS? For

those looking to get up on stage, Fun-Key Music stage two concerts a year and also offer other opportunities to perform, locally. Students, along with the winners of The Voice of Frankston 2013, have performed at the Frankston Waterfront Festival, as well as the Teddy Bear’s Picnic so far over the last 12 months.

KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR: Fun-Key

FOR THE SONGWRITERS: At

the moment, Fun-Key run songwriting workshops, giving you the opportunity to

THE ‘PHILOSOPHY’: The philosophy

at Fun-Key music is to combine theory with lots of fun activities, like drama and dance, and focus on songs relevant to the learner. All the teachers are performers in their own right, with their valuable experiences always passed on to students in the classes.

share lots of great tips and ideas in a fun, non-threatening environment.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE:

Those dedicated to improving vocal performance alongside their lessons will understand the importance of practice. Fun-Key offer a great resource in their Vocal Exercises Book & CD, with practical examples and clear instructions you can follow along with at home.

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Music were proud to be the host of The Voice of Frankston in 2013, providing many opportunities tor the talented performers from the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area. The winners have gone on to record their own CD, work live at many events and are really pushing forward with their careers. This competition will be held again in 2014, so stay tuned for the audition dates. MISSION STATEMENT: “At Fun-Key Music our intention is serious but our application is FUN!” IN A NUTSHELL: Not only are they dedicated to nurturing young upcoming

talent, but Fun-Key Music also aim to provide a forum for students who just want to have fun. There are no auditions and often students use the classes to increase their confidence and social skills, just having fun with their friends. If you want to ease your way into singing why not try the group classes for all

ages, with Fun-Key teaching people as young as 4yrs old, up to 80yrs old. Age is no barrier so give them a call now for a free trial session of the class of your choice. Fun Key Music is located at Shop 2/1 Heversham Drive, Seaford. For all the details and to book a lesson, phone 9786 3104 or email funkeymusic@optusnet.com. au. More info at www.funkeymusic.com.au

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MUSIC CAREER

HOW TO GET YOUR OWN PRESS

with ANTHEA PALMER

Start creating your own Press Database today. The time you invest in this exercise will pay you back in spades. Whenever you have a good news worthy item (i.e. A new EP or album launch, a tour or an award that you’ve won), you should send out a Press Release to your database of press contacts. Of course, you could pay a Public Relations firm to assist you, but few bands have the budget for a good spinner. Don’t wait until you have that critical piece of exciting news to start building your press contacts - it will slow down your release and timing is everything! You’ll need your mobile phone, access to Google and a spreadsheet or word document table to enter the relevant contact information into.

1. Start by making a list of all the

newspapers, street press, radio stations, news portals, etc that you would like to receive publicity from.

2. Do an online search to gather as much information as you can. The information you should gather is:

Name of the publication or station Name of the main contact person

ontact method (i.e. email, C mobile number, address for hard copy, etc) P referred information form (i.e. PDF, JPEG images, etc) Publishing or release dates / deadlines

3. If you are unable to find all of the above

information on the relevant website, use the contact form or ring the organisation to ask for the missing information to complete your database entry.

Next time you have news to release you can prepare it in the preferred format and send it off to your Press Database in an efficient manner. Remember that journalists and DJs need good content for their paper or station, so give them what they want in a format they can use and you’ll find you can build a relationship with this very important group. Onward and upward! ANTHEA PALMER

Anthea Palmer is the owner and manager of Sound Rehearsal Studios & The Chandelier Room, located at 91 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin, and also owns/manages The Melbourne Rock School (www.melbournerockschool.com.au) and Sound Music Business (www.soundmusicbusiness.com/category/tips). Keep up to date with Anthea’s video tutorials at www.youtube.com/user/SoundMusicBus

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ove local music? Think our local music scene is world-class but don’t want to take it for granted? Then it’s time to get behind your local representative organisation, Music Victoria; the independent voice of the Victorian contemporary music industry.

It has led the way on the Live Music Roundtable over the last two years, which has resulted in the re-introduction of mixed-ages gigs; helped develop a Live Music Best Practice Guide for venues; and prompted a commitment from the State Government to legislate the Agent of Change principle to protect venues from gentrification and noise complaints. Music Victoria needs your support to keep up the good work. Apart from being able to rest easy knowing that your industry body can continue to fight for your rights, membership of Music Victoria entitles you to a huge range of benefits including excess baggage allowances on Qantas and Virgin domestic flights; and discounts and special offers on everything from band merchandise to insurance; CD & vinyl manufacturing to fitted earplugs; and regular professional development workshops for

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musicians and music businesses.

Music Victoria continues to fight for the good of all music across the state. Whether it’s ensuring contemporary music has its voice heard, protecting our venues, advocacy, changing laws, negotiating huge industry savings for artists, or promoting our marvellous music scene to the world, Music Victoria is fighting for a stronger music community for us to work in and enjoy. Whether you’re a musician, venue owner or music lover, Music Victoria has your back - so join up now!

Music Victoria’s annual subscription rates start from $22, ranging up to more lucrative non-profit organisation, small business and corporate membership packages. For full details on membership and benefits, check musicvictoria.com.au

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IN MY SOUL

Robert Cray Band (PROVOUGE / WARNER)

ÙRLAR

Breabach (THE PLANET COMPANY / STEM)

The four-piece, originally from New Zealand, are now releasing their third album. Beautiful Wild shows experience and a well-honed sound, drifting between clean and dirty. Bonjah do both well, but the main feature of the record is the tonne of soul they’ve injected into the music. The vocals are a focus point throughout; grizzled & sultry. If I’m to be totally honest, I probably would’ve guessed that the singer was female as there’s hints of Dallas Frasca-like tones. The album kicks off in awesome style with Bullet In The Barrel & Honey a couple of my favourites off the LP. The band gets into a deep groove on both tracks, with the guitar and vocals doing a lot of rhythm work. It’s a pretty consistent listen from start to finish, with no tracks letting the album down. The band all know their parts and the production is rightfully minimal.

The legendary Robert Cray reunites with producer Steve Jordan for the release of In My Soul. From the original classic Cray You Move Me, with its scorching guitar leads, to the melodic 60s sway of Fine Yesterday, featuring Cray’s trademark vocals, In My Soul draws listeners in very quickly. Featuring the Otis Redding cover Nobody’s Fault But My Own, with a punchy horn ensemble and a catchy guitar verse, bandmate Richard Cousins co-wrote the instrumental Hip Tight Onions as well as the 70’s styled Hold On. Cries of lost love are told in both Pillow, the haunting bonus track, as well as I Guess I’ll Never Know, funky and hard driven. The album also features a version of the Isaac Hayes / David Porter cover Your Good Thing (Is About to End). This is a must have for your collection and is due out on April 4.

If you’re keen to test the waters of traditional, then the fourth album from Scottish folk group Breabach, Ùrlar, is the perfect introduction. The music is so peaceful; almost like what you would imagine living in The Shire in The Lord Of The Rings would be like. It allows you to escape to a happier place without fear of reality ruining your groove. The lyricism of Megan Henderson is superb, especially in her native tongue, but it’s the instrumental pieces such as The Poetic Milkman and Monday Night At Riccardo’s that really makes Ùrlar special. The almost chaotic sounds of the bagpipes accompanied by the enchanting sounds of the flutes, pipes and fiddles transports you straight into the Celtic heartland. It’s a great choice if you’ve had a long day at work and just want to kick back and forget your troubles.

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COSMOS FACTORY Creedence Clearwater Revival Creedence Clearwater Revival, or CCR for short, released their first (self-titled) album in 1968. With John Fogerty on lead guitar and vocals, brother Tom Fogerty on rhythm guitar and vocals, bassist Stu Cook and Doug (Cosmo) Clifford on drums, the album was a success. The band enjoyed the same acclaim for their following three albums, but it turned out to be their fifth release Cosmos Factory that became their ‘Sgt. Pepper’. The album was released in July 1970 and was overflowing with classic tracks and hits such as Lookin’ Out My Back Door, Up Around The Bend, As Long As I Can See The Light and the frantic radio hit Travelin’ Band, most of which still receive generous airplay around the world to this day. Other tracks include covers such as My Baby Left Me, Ooby Dooby, Before You Accuse Me and one of the greatest covers of all time, the epic 11 minute version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine. The rest of the tracks are music x arts x events x entertainment

John Fogerty originals. Ramble Tamble begins with a great little riff; the prelude to an equally catchy song before suddenly becoming a full on jam that lasts for about 5 minutes before reverting to its original idea for the finale. Run Through The Jungle is a typical Fogerty swamp-type song with a scary story line … “Better run through the jungle and don’t look back again.” Who’ll Stop The Rain is an anti-war song and the only political song on the album. There are plenty of great, and some even better, tracks on the earlier four albums, SelfTitled (1968), Bayou Country, Green River & Willie & The Poorboys (all from 1969), but it’s Cosmos Factory that was the biggest seller. It was also the last of their truly great work. Ray McGrotty is the owner/manager of Record City Collectables, 433 Nepean Highway, Frankston. Record City stocks a vast array of memorabilia, cassettes and vinyl, rare and unseen releases as well as current favourites. If you’d like to suggest a Classic Cut, drop him a line at classiccuts@ pearlmag.com.au RAY McGROTTY

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What a whirlwind of words I have heard and conversed in recently. Steeped deep in the literary landscape, I’ve had the opportunity to interview great writers David Williamson and Elliot Perlman and heard Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya Elias in a stimulating open conversation. Listening in, I have learned more about writing, humanity and our deep interconnectedness as people on parallel, but partnered journeys through life. The latest crop of Oscar winning or nominated films had me marveling at the strength of the human spirit. We need look no deeper than into the eyes of another whether real or fictional to see that we are never alone. We can find consolation, confrontation, confirmation and comfort in our collective human experience. If you feel down, out of sorts or alienated, pick up a book, look at art, view a film, have a dance, go to a play or just close your eyes and listen to world around you. Life is good. Art brings all its beauty into sharpest focus. Engage in art and find yourself richer. Contemplatively, Your Arts Editor

Voicing Contemporary Australian Literature

Multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed Melbourne novelist, Elliot Perlman, is a consummate storyteller. Articulating authentic and engaging narratives, he weaves together tales of humanity with insight, intelligence, wit and humour in a kaleidoscopic variety of literary styles. I spoke to Perlman in advance of his Wheeler Centre writer’s talk, Good Conversation, taking place at Montalto Olive Grove and Vineyard on Friday, April 11.

PEARL: What was it like to see your first novel, Three Dollars, made into a film? Was it difficult to shift from novel to screenplay? PERLMAN: It was terribly exciting! I will be forever grateful. Director, Rob Connelly took me under his wing and taught me as much as he had time to teach me. He had the screenwriting background and I could offer a fair knowledge of the book. Co-producer, John Maynard also really got the book so I thought I could trust them. PEARL: When writing a novel as voluminous as Seven Types of Ambiguity, how do you keep track of the structural elements that hold it all together? PERLMAN: I have a series of notebooks. I write down thoughts as they occur to me from grand sweeping ideas

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to the tiniest fragments of language or dialogue. I construct a chart forming the architecture of the novel and that’s what I keep referring to. PEARL: You spend a great deal of time researching your subjects. It is to give you greater confidence in the writing or is it purely to provide accuracy? PERLMAN: Probably both. With subjects like the Civil Rights Movement and the Holocaust I feel a moral obligation to try to get the history as close to perfect as I can. I get confidence from having facts beneath my feet. When writing about a person’s occupation I try to speak to someone in that occupation so I can inhabit the character better. PEARL: When you went to Poland to do research for The Street Sweeper, what was your first reaction to Auschwitz? PERLMAN: Terror, trepidation and anxiety. I knew quite well, even more than most people what had happened there. I had lost family in the Holocaust. My grandparents were Eastern European Jews who left Europe in the late 1920s, but virtually everyone they left behind perished. PEARL: How do you choose your subject matter? PERLMAN: Things just come to me through conversations, reading articles, a story or part of a story I heard or a situation I glimpsed. I might wonder why they said that or what lead them to be in that position and then I’m off… PEARL: Which story gave you the most satisfaction to write? Why?

PERLMAN: I can talk about the different kinds of satisfaction I got, but I can’t rank them. Three Dollars was fantastic because it was my first book, amazing to think I could actually write one and a pleasure to see that other people got my take on contemporary Australia. Those issues have only become more relevant. The Reasons I Won’t Be Coming short stories are like little literary experiments in different types of storytelling. Seven Types of Ambiguity was really scary. It was such a complicated undertaking with seven different voices and so many different issues that I think are important. The Street Sweeper was 5 ½ years of work. To tell such grand stories and feel I had done justice to the enormity of the topics gave me a tremendous sense of accomplishment. PEARL: What defines Australian literature? PERLMAN: In archetypal Australian literature, certain stories weren’t told - urban stories or stories that dealt with economics, race, sexual identity or novels of ideas. Fortunately, I think all of that is changing. To encourage younger Australians to read contemporary literature, they have to begin to see something of themselves in it. PEARL: If you could use your writing to change one thing about the world, what would it be? PERLMAN: To stimulate sympathy and empathy. Without empathy we are no better than any other animal, but with empathy and our brain, we can do fantastic things. PEARL: What are you working on now? PERLMAN: A few things, but I probably shouldn’t tell you because it doesn’t help me if I’m letting steam out of the kettle… I need it to build up to a certain pressure before I am forced to let it spill out on to the page. Unfortunately Perlman’s talk at Montalto is now booked out, but read his remarkable books to discover one of the great voices in contemporary Australian literature. ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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Easter Easter Art Art Up Up New kid on the block, Mornington Peninsula Art Show, burst on to the scene in 2010 and quickly establishing itself by showcasing the best artists the Peninsula has to offer. Over Easter week Southern Peninsula Arts Centre is converted into a purpose-built art gallery exhibiting exceptional photographs, prints and paintings. Adding to its many generous art prizes, this year MPAS offers the ‘Yesterday’ prize celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ visit to Melbourne. Artists are invited to create an artwork the size and shape of a vinyl record album inspired by a Beatles’ song. Opening Night is Thursday, April 16 from 7 pm ($20 door/$15 prepaid). Show runs Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 20 from 10 am to 5 pm (except Friday from 11 am) and Monday, April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm ($5) at SPAC (Rosebud Secondary College). www.mpasartshow.com ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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Every autumn Art Red Hill brings together art lovers and artists from far and wide to the Red Hill Consolidated School. On show and for sale are paintings, prints, sculpture, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, photography and hand blown glass from invitation-only artists. This diverse top of the class art show set in the flourishing artistic community of the Mornington Peninsula also provides crucial fundraising for the school. Opening night is always an exciting affair where patrons can wine, dine and rub shoulders with artists while capitalizing on first in best-dressed art buys. Join the party on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 for savoury canapés, boutique beer and premium Peninsula wine. Live music provides a soothing soundtrack for seeing the 1000 plus exhibits from local, national and international artists.

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Words aren’t worth the paper they are written on Because, in fact, they are worth more Words’ value can’t be measured in money’s brawn Feelings are words literary core Because, in fact they are worth more Heart’s hunger or heartbreak Feelings are words literary core More than syllables for their own sake Heart’s hunger or heartbreak Rhythm, rhyme and flow More than syllables for their own sake Delivered fast or slow Rhythm, rhyme and flow Show emotion in ink Delivered fast or slow Write, speak, think

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topic words aren’t worth the paper they’re written on Sticks and stones might break my bones, but words will never hurt me! If that were true, wouldn’t that taunt be unnecessary? Whether spoken or written, words have as much power as actions because they fire up the emotions. Chances are if you’ve listened to the words in a song, enjoyed a good read, had a jolly good laugh or loved a gripping drama, it’s because the words moved you. As the main source of human communication words are worth the paper they are written on and the ears that receive them. Consider, discuss and share your views on our PEARL facebook page or suggest your own hot topic to: artseditor@pearlmag.com.au.

New innovations keep this show fresh. Highlighting Melbourne’s internationally renowned reputation for street art, this year Art Red Hill showcases street artists: Losop, Chehehe, Be Free, Tom Civil, Theo Robinson and Nick Millen. The Principal’s Lounge will feature Aboriginal artworks in multiple mediums from all around Australia curated by parent Kylie Greer (Brightspace) and pre-eminent arts writer, Susan McCulloch (Whistlewood Gallery, Shoreham). The student art is always a treat. Don’t miss the chance to buy top-notch artwork at affordable prices while supporting a superb school. The 34th annual Art Red Hill exhibition is open Friday, May 2 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4 from 10 am to 5 pm. Wander through their beautiful gift boutique after seeing the art then take a break for a cup of coffee and cake at the Art Cafe. It’s all happening at the Red Hill Consolidated School at 341 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. Enquiries: 5989 2321 www.artredhill. org.au or see their facebook page. ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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What’s happening in arts & culture... Your guide to Arts & Culture events on the Peninsula & Bayside between April 3 and early May• Send all listings to Andrea (Arts Editor) at artseditor@pearlmag.com.au LITERARY ARTS AND ARTS LECTURES: MORDIALLOC WRITERS’ GROUP Tuesdays at 8pm @ Mordialloc Neighbourhood House (Mordialloc) 9587 8757 mairi@ozemail.com.au SOUTHERN PENS Wednesdays at 1 pm @ Rosebud Library (Rosebud) Kaye 5985 6773 southernpens@live.com.au MORNINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP Fridays at 10 am & 7:30 pm @ Albert Street Community House (Mornington) 5975 4772 www.morningtoncci.com.au PENINSULA POETS First Saturday of the month at 11 am @ Mornington Peninsula Library Meeting Room (Mornington) Contact: Andrea 0435 120 297 or peninsulapoets@gmail.com WRITER’S BLOCK MEETING Fortnightly on Saturdays at 10 am (April 12 & 26) @ Cube 37 at Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Contact: Fran 0438 890 217 or seagull25@optus.com.au FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS, PENINSULA BRANCH Third Sunday of the month at 1:45 pm @ Albert Street Community Contact House (Mornington) Contact: peninsulafaw@mail.com READINGS BY THE BAY Last Sunday of the month at 2pm Mordialloc @ Neighbourhood House (Mordialloc) 9587 8757 mairi@ozemail.com.au BAYSIDE LITERARY SERIES PRESENTS: CHILDREN’S WRITING WORKSHOP WITH GEORGE IVANOFF Tuesday, April 8 from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm @ Beaumaris Library (Beaumaris) www.trybooking.com/71846 WHEELER CENTRE TALK AT MONTALTO WITH ELLIOT PERLMAN Friday, April 11 from 7-9 pm @ Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove (Red Hill) 5989-8412 www.montalto.com.au FRIENDS OF THE MPRG TALK: COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY: GALLIPOLI BATTLEFIELDS OF WW1 Monday, April 14 at 11 am to noon (10:30 morning tea) @ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (Mornington) 5975 4399 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

VISUAL ARTS: MONTHLY GROUP EXHIBITIONS AT THE BAKER’S ART GALLERY Opening night on the last Friday of every month at 6 pm @ The Baker’s Gallery (Balnarring) Contact Michael Leeworthy 0408 051 027 MANYUNG GALLERY AT SORRENTO PRESENTS: CONCHITA CARAMBANO & KIM KENNEDY, EASTER IN SORRENTO WITH JANINE DADDO & LISA COX Saturday, April 5 to Thursday, April 17: Conchita Carambano & Kim Kennedy, Friday, April 18 to Saturday, May 3: Easter in Sorrento @ Manyung Gallery at Sorrento (Sorrento) 9787 2953 www.manyunggallery.com.au FAC CURVED WALL PRESENTS: 13-STOREY TREE HOUSE ILLUSTRATIONS: TERRY DENTON Friday, April 7 to Saturday, May 10 on Curved Wall, Main Foyer @ Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au

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GRANARY LANE ARTISTS Opens Thursday, April 10 at 6pm runs until Tuesday, May 6 @ G1 Gallery Kingston Arts Centre (Moorabin) 9556 4440 or www.kingstonarts.com.au/visual-arts CUBE 37 GALLERY PRESENTS: LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS FRANKSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB & PENINSULA ARTS SOCIETY: CARER’S RESPITE PROGRAM Until Wednesday, April 12 PAS Carer’s Respite Program; April 16 to April 26 Looking Through our lens @ The Cube 37 Gallery at Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) 9784 1896 www.thefac.com.au ANNUAL TEAPOT EXHIBITION AT STUDIO @ FLINDERS Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, May 4 from 10 am to 5 pm (Closed Tuesdays & Thursdays) @ Studio @ Flinders (Flinders) www.studioflinders.com.au CUBE 37 ART AFTER DARK PRESENTS: FRANKSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB & JESSICA SPRAGUE Until Saturday April 12 FPC; Wednesday, April 16 to Sunday, May 4 Jessica Sprague @ Cube 37 at Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) 9784 1896 www.thefac.com.au MORNINGTON PENINSULA ART SHOW Opens Wednesday, April 16 at 7 pm runs Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20 from 10 am to 5 pm (except Thursday from 11 am) & Sunday, April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm @ Southern Peninsula Arts Centre (Rosebud) Bookings: www. mpartshow.com ANDRE PIOTROWSKI’S TRANSFORMATIONS & ROB TUNNOCK’S ALLURE Until Thursday, April 17 @ ARTrium Exhibition Space at Bayside City Council Corporate Centre (Sandringham) www.bayside.vic.gov.au/things_to_see_and_do/ whats_on_events SHAUN RIGNEY’S THE BEACONS & DAX CENTRE’S HEALING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA Until Friday, April 18 The Beacons; Healing Childhood Trauma opens Wednesday, April 23 at 6 pm and runs until Tuesday, May 20 @ G3 Artspace @ Shirley Burke Theatre (Parkdale) 9556 4440 or www.kingstonarts.com.au/visual-arts MORNINGTON LIBRARY FOYER EXHIBITION PRESENTS: SHARON OKINES’ KITCHENALIA Until Friday, April 25 @ Mornington Library (Mornington) 5950 1820 MONTALTO SCULPTURE PRIZE Continues until Sunday, April 27 @ Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove (Red Hill) 5989-8412 www.montalto.com.au MCCLELLAND GALLERY PRESENTS: WATERSHED: MARTIN HILL, SENSORY OVERLOAD: KAREN CASEY, GEORGE KHUT, ROSS MANNING, KIT WEBSTER & LORD OF THE CANOPY: JUAN FORD

Until Sunday, April 27@ McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park (Langwarrin) 9789 1671 www.mcclellandgallery.com OAK HILL GALLERY PRESENTS: ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION THROUGH THE LENS Until Wednesday, April 30 @ Oak Hill Gallery (Mornington) 5973 4299 www.oakhillgallery.com.au PRESENTS: BEHIND THE LINES 2013, JIMMY PIKE’S ARTLINES & SIGNATURE STYLE Until Sunday, May 11 @ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (Mornington) 5975 4399 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au MINI SOLOS GROUP ART EXHIBITION Until Sunday, June 22 @ The Continental Hotel (Sorrento) Contact Stahle Spencer 5984 2201 www.continentalhotel.com.au/art

WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS: MANDALA WORKSHOPS WITH SUBLIME WELLBEING Wednesdays from 4 – 5:30 pm Mandala Art for Kids w/ snack, Saturdays from 2 – 5 pm Mandala Art Class w/ afternoon tea @ Mount Martha House (Mount Martha) Contact Andrea Leitao 0409 428 294 ART CLASSES WITH MARILYN RICHARDS AT DROMANA COMMUNITY HOUSE Wednesdays 10 am and 1 pm, Fridays 10 am. Other art classes & open studio time available @ Dromana Community House (Dromana). Contact: Michelle 5987 2631 or www. dromanacommunityhouse.org.au ACRYLIC ART CLASSES WITH SUSAN FARRELL Thursdays during school terms from 7 – 9 pm @ Bentons Square Community Centre (Mornington) Contact Susan 0410 056 865 or susanfarrell@gmail.com ALL DAY MANDALA WORKSHOPS WITH EMPOWERING CREATIONS 10 am to 5 pm on day of client’s choice @ Empowering Creations Healing and Art Centre. Bookings: Irene 0407 543 186 irenechara@bigpond.com MCCLELLAND GUILD OF ARTISTS DEMONSTRATION WITH GLENN HOYLE: VENICE IN OILS Saturday, April 5 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm @ Studio Park @ McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery (Langwarrin) www.mcclellandguildofartists.com.au CARTOON & CARICATURE WORKSHOPS Wednesday, April 9: 9:30 – 10:30 am (5-8 yrs), 11 am to 12:30 pm (9-12 yrs), 1:30 to 4:30 (adults) @ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (Mornington) 5975 4399 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au PORTRAITURE WORKSHOP WITH GREG ALLEN Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13 full day @ Peninsula Arts Society (Frankston South) Contact Ruth 9787 6103 or www.peninsulaartssocity.org.au ACRYLICS DEMONTRATION WITH CRAIG PENNY: ACRYLICS & TALK ON TRIP TO CAMBODIA Monday, April 14 from 1pm – 3pm @ Peninsula Arts Society (Frankston South) 9775 2640 www.peninsulaartssociety.org.au

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IMPRO CLUB (IMPROVISATION/ACTING WORKSHOP) WITH CAROLE PATULO Saturdays from 1- 4 pm @ Southern Peninsula Arts

Centre (Rosebud) Bookings: 5986 8204 www.southernpeninsulaartscentre.com

THEATRE: CEF PLAYERS PRESENT: BLACK COMEDY Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5 at 8 pm, Sunday, April 6 at 2pm @ Bellamy Hall (Mornington) www.cefplayers.com.au PANORAMA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: ANNIE Friday, April 4 & 11. Saturdays, April 5 & 12 at 7:30 pm Sundays April 6 & 13 at 2 pm @ The Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060. www.thefac.com.au ALMOST EXACTLY CIRCUS PRESENTS: TRASH TEST DUMMIES Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm @ Shirley Burke Theatre (Parkdale) www.kingstonarts.com.au/performingarts CPD PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE Monday, April 12 at 11:30 (Schools) & 6 pm (Auslan signed) @ The Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au THE WIGGLES PRESENT: APPLES AND BANANAS TOUR Monday, April 14 at 10 am & 12:30 pm @ The Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au YOUNGSTARS 2.COM PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZ SHOW Tuesday, April 15 at 10:30 am @ The Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston) Bookings: 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au MORDIALLOC THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS TALKING HEADS Fridays, April 25 & May 9 at 8 pm, Saturdays, April 26 & May 10 at 8 pm, Sundays, April 27 & May 11 at 2:30 pm and Thursdays, May 1 & 8 at 8 pm @ Shirley Burke Theatre (Parkdale) Bookings: 9587 5141 or www. mordiallotheatre.com ROSEBUD ASTRAL THEATRE SCOCITY INFORMATION NIGHT & AUDITIONS FOR SOUND OF MUSIC Monday, April 21 at 7:30 pm Information night, Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 & 4:30, Monday, April 28 at 6:30 pm & 9 pm Auditions (to be booked after attending info night) @ Rosebud Memorial Main Hall (Rosebud) Contact Evan 5986 3111

FILM: MOVIEHOUSE AT KINGSTON ARTS CENTRE Wednesdays at 10:30 am: April 9 The Bellboy (1960), April 16 I Confess (1953), April 23 Rats of Tobruk (1944), April 30 Excuse My Dust (1951) @ Kingston Arts Centre Black Box (Moorabin) Bookings: 9556 4440 or www. kingstonarts.com.au OTHER: SANDSCULPTING AUSTRALIA PRESENTS STORYLAND Until April 27, 2013 from 10 am to 7pm (summer hours). www.sandstormevents.net Listings are at the discretion of the Arts Editor and based on information available at press time. Listings need to be brief and current. It may not be possible to fit everything in, but we’ll try if we know it’s on. Send information to: artseditor@pearlmag.com.au by the third Monday of each month. Advertisers are considered first for editorials. Ads in Pearl are inexpensive. Call 5906 5775.

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Born to be wild? Me too, but from the outside my life more closely resembles an episode of Neighbours during a quiet week on Ramsay St. While domestic bliss has its place, this month I went looking for adventure at the movies and found it, like a true nature’s child. In 1977, Robyn Davidson decided to walk from Alice Springs to the West Australian Coast with just a dog and four camels. Her true story comes to life in Tracks, the film inspired by the National Geographic photos of her trip taken by Rick Smolan. “I like to believe that an ordinary person can do anything,” was Davidson’s vague motivation, but her inner journey is revealed in more detail as we trace her epic physical tracks. The moment we see the WA beach at the end, and the contrast of the bright blue ocean with the sameness of the dessert that has been crossed, is overwhelming. If it were me having Smolen (Adam Driver) waiting there with the most amazing I-can’t-believe-you-really-did-it grin would tip me over the edge, but Davidson was fittingly unromantic and cool. The cameo by Tim Rogers proves there is life after grunge. He is perfectly cast and brilliant, as is the lead, Mia Wasikowska, and of course, Adam Driver, who you don’t need to be a Girls fan to love. I will never walk across a desert so for a more accessible adventure there is Exit Marrakech, screening as part of the Audi Festival of German Film. It follows

Sit up and take notice When the human spirit triumphs over adversity, it is worth applauding. The Diary of Anne Frank poignantly illustrates how a young girl’s optimism carries her through the most diabolical of circumstances and despite them she manages to write, reflect, offer emotional support and fall in love, all from the confines of an attic hideaway. Never shying away from a challenge, the Frankston Theatre group will be bringing this story to life. Director Roy Thompson plans to add a few bells and whistles, literally, but the story itself remains unchanged because it can stand up on its own. So why should people of today care about this story? Its relevance comes from the fact that in terms of human

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the summer holiday of a German student whose father is directing a big budget play in Marrakech, Morocco. He escapes his Dad who is content inside the hotel confines and befriends a prostitute, goes to a village and drinks copious amounts of sweet mint tea. Everything in the film is so true to my experience of travelling in this mind-expanding place that I felt as if I had just been there again. The fatherson relationship is movingly real and complicated and Morocco is the perfect backdrop to the traveller versus tourist theme this film also explores. If you need a Berlin fix then I recommend Oh Boy, also part of the German film fest. It is shot in black and white on the streets of Berlin and shows us a day in the life of 20-something Niko. It starts with his girlfriend dumping him and just keeps getting weirder from there, proving that some of the craziest trips can happen close to home. The Audi Festival of German Film is at Palace Cinemas until April 11. Tracks is screening nationally. Penny Ivison writes monthly for PEARL on film & TV. If there’s anything you’d like to let Penny know about that’s happening in the Bayside or Peninsula area in 2014, you can find her on twitter on @pipsicedtea or email her at whattowatch@pearlmag.com.au.

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emotion, nothing has changed. Even in the worst of circumstances, people fall in love, are besieged by their fears, connect with others emotionally, can be petty and selfish, might look the other way when things get tough or band together against a common foe. It’s by looking in on human behaviour, albeit from the comfort of a theatre seat, one cannot escape imagining how he/she would cope under those circumstances. This is the power of live theatre and a worthy experience for people of all ages. Younger generations should be encouraged to attend live theatre and reflect on the human experience from many perspectives lest we forget and history repeats itself. In a time when social media, an oxymoron actually, physically separates people, the theatre brings them together in a common space to feel collectively. Frankston Theatre group never does anything by halves so expect a gripping drama to unfold from a larger than life set with excellent acting and stagecraft in a theatrical experience that will have audiences coming back for more. The Diary of Anne Frank plays at the George Jenkins Theatre on Friday, May 2 & 9 at 8 pm with matinees on Saturdays, May 3 & 10 at 2 pm. Bookings: 1300 665 377 ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

Voicing a night in Port Phillip Bay, artist and composer, Shaun Rigney has created a beautiful and arresting audiovisual work, The Beacons. Originally composed for radio broadcast on ABC Classic FM in 1997, Rigney has added video and distilled photographic prints from that video to its original audioscape of found sounds, poetry, music and audio collage. Unusual and captivating, The Beacons, put its audience in the place of those beacons dotting the horizon of the Port Phillip Bay on a given night listening to the sounds and minding the lights that provide direction and company through the narrow shipping channels amidst an otherwise vast darkness. Screens nightly between 7 and 10 pm until Friday, April 18 at G3 Artspace, Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkers Road, Parkdale. Admission is free. ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS

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APRIL 3 – MAY 1 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (APRIL 3RD) Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford The Lego Movie (APRIL 3RD) Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett Muppets Most Wanted (APRIL 7TH) Tom Hiddleston, Salma Hayek, Tina Fey Divergent (APRIL 10TH) Theo James, Kate Winslet, Ashley Judd The Grand Budapest Hotel (APRIL 10TH) Ralph Fiennes, Edward Norton, Bill Murray The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (APRIL 17TH) Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx The Invisible Woman (APRIL 17TH) Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas, The Other Woman (APRIL 17TH) Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton, Leslie Mann Transcendence (APRIL 24TH) Johnny Depp, Kate Mara, Morgan Freeman Heaven Is For Real (MAY 1ST) Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Connor Corum Sabotage (MAY 1ST) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington, Terrence Howard

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WITH ALIYAH STOTYN Calling ALL BAYSIDE BANDS

Get ready for another year of Battles, with Boombox Productions now taking applications for the annual Battle of the Bands. The battle will be held on August 15 and the winners will go on to perform at the annual Push Start Battle of the Bands grand final. For more information and updates, keep an eye out on the Boombox Facebook page at www.facebook.com/baysidefreeza.

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Frankston Freeza Committee, Fresh Entertainment, are taking applications for the annual Battle of the Bands. Depending on the number of applicants, Fresh will host two or three heats, where winners will walk away with cash and prizes, and of course proceed to the regional finals! The first heat will be held in July at the Seaford Community Hall where past battles have been held, with winners including Myyth, The Fuzzbirds, Blackwater Riff and Astral Flight. For more information and how to enter, contact Chris Hoffman on 9293 7110, or email him at chris.hoffman@frankston.vic.gov.au.

DO YOU HAVE A KNACK FOR SHORT FILMS OR STILLS?

Kingston Youth Services is proud to present it’s annual Lil’ Flicks 2014 Short Film Competition, and a ‘Picture This 2014’ photography competition. The Lil’ Flicks competition is designed to give young people the chance to showcase their creative talents in film-making. Various prizes are on offer including a film-making intensive for the winner, and three gift vouchers for the top three. Films will be screened at the Shirley Burke Theatre in Parkdale on December 4, with entrants to be aged between 12yrs and 25yrs and either live, work or play in the City of Kingston. All entries must be G-Rated, run between 2-7mins and be submitted by November 7. Entrants for the ‘Picture This’ competition must also be aged between 12yrs and 25yrs, with the winner awarded a photography workshop and a $500 gift card. Second and third place will also score gift cards of $300 and $200. Entries for this comp close on May 16. For more information and to enter these competitions, contact Paul at Kingston Youth Services on 1300 369 436, or email him at paul.corb@kingston.vic.gov.au.

A HUGE YOUTH WEEK PLANNED FOR CASEY With National Youth Week just around the corner, get ready for a week of fun, entertainment, and competitions in the City of Casey between April 4 and 13. Activities on offer during the week include ice cream workshops, popcorn and movie days at the Casey information centres, a hip hop and break dancing workshop, open days at the Casey Youth Information Centres, and the main event – the Rock ‘N’ Skate Festival. The Festival will be held on Saturday April 12 at the Shed Indoor Skate Park and the Factory Rehearsal Centre For the Arts, on Holland Drive in Cranbourne. The festival will kick off at 10.30am, with registration for the scooter competitions at 10am. The Casey Freeza group, Spectrum Entertainment, will run a stage at the festival featuring For Our Hero. Also on the day will be a silent disco tour, ZAP circus performance, photography and art exhibitions, music workshops, show bags, prizes, and much more! For more information, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/ youth, or contact City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200. bayside & mornington peninsula

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Tired of Graffiti in your Community? Want to do something about it? If you, like many other community members, want to be involved in a project that promotes positive community engagement and pride in the Hastings area, this may be for you! This project, like ‘Adopt A Highway’ is a community based project that connects Schools, the Shire, Police and various agencies in the community to not only prevent graffiti and vandalism but to promote community pride in the local environment. There are some areas or ‘Hotspots’ identified by the local Police as well as businesses and community groups as being targets for graffiti. Mornington Peninsula Shire with the support of the Department of Justice, Hastings Police and Westernport Chamber of Commerce will give local Schools, Services and Community Groups an opportunity to develop creative strategies that work towards removing and preventing further graffiti damage at the identified ‘Hotspots’. Each group that pledges to ‘Adopt a Hotspot’ will commit to monitoring and maintaining their piece for a 12 month period and will work closely with the property owners, the Hastings Police and council officers at the Mornington Peninsula Shire. To further support these measures, workshops will also be provided to local schools and community groups along with community information sessions to help the community prevent further graffiti to certain areas. If your Community Group is interested in getting involved please contact Catherine West at Mornington Peninsula Shire on 5950 1666 or 0419 572 863.

YMCA SOUTH EASTERN SKATE LEAGUE IS COMING

Keen to get your skate on over the next few months? Don’t worry you’ll have plenty of opportunities, with the YMCA hosting various skating events in the coming months. YMCA South Eastern skate events will be held regularly until May all over South Eastern Victoria. BMX registration will be at 11am, and skate registration at 1.30pm for the categories of 12 & Under, 16 & Under, Open Male, and Open Female. Scheduled YMCA events include: April 12 – The Shed Skatepark, April 13 – Pakenham Skatepark, April 19 – Wonthaggi Skatepark, May 3 – Knox Skatepark, May 10 – Box Hill Skatepark, May 25 – Balnarring Skatepark & May 31 – Junction Skatepark. For more information contact YMCA on 9663 0495 or visit www.skatepark.ymca.org.au.

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PENINSULA PRIDE AT THE Y-LOUNGE

(For Frankston groups, see the Facebook page or contact them directly via the details below)

Peninsula Pride is a youth project facilitated by Headspace Frankston which engages and supports same sex attracted and gender diverse young people (and their friends) on the Mornington Peninsula. Peninsula Pride is about providing young people with fun, safe, supportive and inclusive spaces to hang out with other like minded young people under the supervision of qualified youth workers. Peninsula Pride kicks off 2014 with weekly drop in groups in Frankston and Rosebud. Check out Rosebud details below.

WHERE: The Rosebud Y-Lounge (1 Nepean Plaza, Rosebud)

WHEN: Every Tuesday afternoon (excluding school holidays/public holidays)

TIME: 4-6pm WHY: ‘Cause everyone loves a rainbow’ For further information on this group please contact Seb Stewart on 9769 6419 or Eliza Anthony on 5950 1785 or eliza.anthony@ mornpen.vic.gov.au

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similar technique to the trumpet so when I first picked it up, I played it for three hours straight. My neighbours complained, you know, it was so loud! More generally, I draw my inspiration from everything and anyone. I’m a huge fan of Miles Davis, but I’m not trying to recreate his Jazz music, I’m trying to do something different and do what I love. I’m putting my ‘all’ into that, constantly trying to listen to new genres of music and create.

rom Jazz musician to a globally recognized DJ and musician, Timmy Trumpet is one of a kind. Winning young musician of the year at just 13yrs and touring around Europe with some of the largest jazz festivals in the world, Timmy digressed to the club scene, instrument in hand and not wasting any time. Apart from playing around the world (including in the party capital, Ibiza), back home he’s mixed The Ministry of Sound Sessions (#10), bringing us tracks like Horny, Sassafras, Melbournia (feat. Chardy), Bleed (feat. SCNDL), Snapback and his latest smash Freaks. Clearly, blowing on a trumpet is just one of the many talents he possesses. PEARL: So you picked up the trumpet when you were just four, after your dad and grandfather both played, but I’ve heard that you originally wanted to play the saxophone? TT: Yeah I did, but we couldn’t afford one. So I got dad’s hand-me-down trumpet. Now I’m thinking about it, ‘Timmy Saxophone’ just doesn’t have the same ring to it as Timmy Trumpet. PEARL: When did you start DJ’ing?

PEARL: You’ve collaborated with Chardy and SCNDL so far. Who else will you be joining forces with in the future? TT: My new collaboration is coming out April 7 and it’s called ‘The Buzz’. It’s with some guys from the Gold Coast called New World Sound. Their track ‘Flute’ went nuts on BeatPort last year and now they’re touring Europe. I want to collaborate with creative and talented producers and it doesn’t necessarily matter whether they are famous or not. I feel like life is a collaboration and I believe that’s how the best ideas come along.

TT: It started about 8 years ago. I met the Stafford brothers and they asked me to go on tour with them and introduced me to the scene. I started on vinyl, moved to CD and I’m about to move to USB stick. I’m still on CDs at the moment, though. It’s pretty embarrassing; I’m not going to lie. PEARL: Tell us about the festival scene you’ve just played. There were some pretty huge crowds around Australia. TT: I just finished Good Life and Future Music Festivals, which I really enjoyed. I love playing to Under 18 crowds, they seem to go off even more than the over 18s! Future Music was great too, you know, meeting Martin Garrix, R3hab, Eric Prydz and Kaskade, who I was lucky enough to interview. The very first vinyl I bought was from him so it was kind of intimidating. PEARL: Now that Freaks has dropped, how’s that been and what’s to come as the year progresses? TT: Freaks has been getting some great

reviews! I put so much effort into that record, so I hope it does well. I’m really happy with the final product. As for after that, the next three singles are all about to drop. One is on Ministry of Sound in the UK, another on Spinning (which is my dream label) and the third I’m nott allowed to talk about yet, but it’s as big as those two. PEARL: What was the inspiration for Freaks, the start reminds me of the track Tricky Tricky? TT: I didn’t even realize at the time! The inspiration - believe it or not - is the fact that I bought my very first tuba! I wanted to do a record with something more than just a trumpet. No one has ever taught me to play the tuba, but it turns out it has a

PEARL: Mornington Peninsula & Bayside fans can catch you playing at Humpday (at Chelsea Heights Hotel) on Easter Sunday. TT: Yeah, I’m looking forward to it! The guys down there go nuts and they are full supporters of that Melbourne sound, now and even years ago when it first started back with Orkestrated. I’m stoked to get down there again, it should be huge. For more information on Timmy Trumpet, visit www.timmytrumpet.com and to listen to/download his new track, Freaks, head to www.soundcloud.com/ timmytrumpet or www.timmytrumpet. com/freaks JESSICA TAYLOR

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Track R e view s Fun Ticket & Bring The Noize Entertainment and the HumpdayProject crews are proud to present BOOYAH, Easter Sunday Heave at The Heights! Featuring; Internationally renowned, homegrown superstar Mr. Timmy Trumpet! Who will be performing live alongside local favorites; Sunshine, Heath Renata, Azmac, Press Play, Bray Hodge, Filthy, Benny Mac, Ben Turner, Jayson Prior, Sean Street & Nathan Brasier! Timmy’s last appearance at the Chelsea Heights Hotel set a patron record with nearly 1000 people attending the event and this is set to be even bigger! Tickets are on sale now at www. moshtix.com.au and are available from all Fun Ticket, Bring The Noize & Humpday promoters, but get in quick because they won’t last long! The winds of change are blowing, all will be revealed soon. Watch this space!

Over 3 huge rooms including the newly renovated Pelly Bar and bottom bars at the Pier Hotel in Frankston, this is one night that is set to be huge – for one night only – Easter Sunday, April 20, put it on your calendar! Featuring allstars Tigerlily (Sydney), Courtney Mills, Reece Low, Apocalypto, Zane Zero, Veli, Dambro (2013 Cherry Red Stable DJ Competition), Union Jak, Hurley, Cinar & Sarge – all of which will be bringing back all those party-rocking memories! Head to whiteponyentertainment.com.au to secure your ticket now, We cannot wait to have the crew back together!

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Gorgon City – Ready For Your Love ft. MNEK (Original Mix) This track serves as a spotlight for MNEK; a 19-year-old singer and songwriter. MNEK creates perfect lyrics to fit Gorgon City’s track, which instantly engage the listener with the catchy hook-line I’m Ready For Your Love. Gorgon City has written a track with emotion that sticks with you and reels you in from the start by the harmonizing that opens the track, to the murmuring backing vocals throughout the mix. Overall this is an excellent mix by incredible artists. Anna Lunoe – Breathe (Original Mix) Lunoe’s mesmerizing solo house single Breathe is a ‘breath’ taking dance vibe! This single shoes Lunoe’s unique ability to write, produce, and sing to perfection on her own tracks. The track overall reminded me of old 90’s house music with a futuristic 2014 touch to it with the ‘pop’ sounding vocals with that catchy hook “can’t breathe”. This House record is one to be appreciated in the dance scene throughout the world. Bixel Boys – Black December (EP) ‘Black December’ released by the LA based tech house duo, ‘Bixel Boys’. This track gives a real twist to tech house with a deep garage bass line and the excellent dusted groove with the hi-hats and percussing which surely evoke a ‘Hannah Wants / Chris Lorenzo’ feel.

Justin Martin, Eats Everything – The Gettup (Original Mix) These two have collaborated on their single to create a club mix with a tech house vibe. The Gettup has it all, stabbing chords, vocal reverbs, and two terrific builds with twisted vocals that lead up to some fantastic garage organ shaking bass house wobble which reminded me of the distinct bass house sound from the UK. Demonstrating the evolution of house music through the influences of sub genres such as: deep house, bass house & tech house. Disclosure – When A Fire Starts To Burn (Original Mix) The brothers who have a way of making all their tracks sound massive, whilst keeping the overall mix very simplistic using repetitive deep bass lines and an appealing hook line, When A Fire Starts To Burn. For me, I see Disclosure taking the traditional House music we have heard in the past to the next level. This mix is a great representation on the evolution of house and the direction, of which house music is heading.

Fri Bays is still rocking it out every Friday night at the Bay Hotel, and this April will prove nothing different with its constant full house capacities and amazing vibes week in, week out! This month we will be getting ready and partying it up for Fun Ticket’s much anticipated Dreamland Theme Park Music Festival at Melbourne’s Iconic Luna Park! With Heath Renata and Fabian Gray named to help us kick off the festivities for the launch night! Holly J, C-Barts, Ryan Riback, JDG and Samual James are all named for the madness in April at the Bay! BRAY HODGE

gig – there wasn’t an overly large crow or anything but it was such an enjoyable set, and I was wrapped to play with someone I regard so highly as a DJ.” The old-school minimal & techno sounds of Joel Fletcher, the highly creative and versatile Deadmau5, the international superstars Glitter, Min & Mal, Avrosse, The time spent in clubs seeing the great local DJ’s such as Boogs & T-Rek perform to such a high standard all inspire Rob to strive further and continually improve his abilities. “I find actually finalizing a song to be the most difficult; I usually spent a lot of time on tedious detail when a song is near completion.

It takes a lot of “tweaking” before I’m happy to call a song finished.” You can catch Rob doing his thang (which is something you surely don’t want to miss) regularly at Korova Milkbar, Wah Wah Lounge and Dakota, with other guest stops all around Melbourne & Geelong. Word on the street is there are a few fresh originals in the brew and a huge colab with Chris Bullen that aren’t too far off the press. Keep your eye on him at www.soundcloud. com/roblewis or head to his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rob-lewis-dj, ciao for now! JIAY MILLS

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Melbourne born & bred, mostly self-taught Minimal superstar that is Rob Lewis had a chat with us recently, and wow-wee! At only 22 years-young of age, been DJ’ing and causing a ruckus around town for about the last 5 years, and producing the goods for the last few years – he has definitely made an impact and set the benchmark in the Melbourne club scene. From having an early interest into dance music during his high-school years, listening to artists like Daft Punk rock the Ministry of Sound Sessions 1 & 2, to having multiple tracks breaking the Top 20 Beatport charts. “My most recent set versus T-Rek on the Wah Wah Boat Cruise was probably my favourite

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HUMP DAY wednesdays photos by nathan doran photography

F R I B A Y S @ B A Y H OTE L photos by nathan doran photography

FLANAGANS FRANKSTON photos by raCHel walker photography

CRUZE MORNINGTON… AT IT AGAIN! Cruze is definitely the place to be on a Saturday Night. Come down and have a squiz at their new outdoor bar on the fantastic back deck, huge dance floor, amazing DJs spinning all your favourite tunes & drink specials every week – why would you want to be anywhere else?

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Over April Cruze has some big things in store for our forever loved patrons, April 5 with When We Were Young – featuring all the smash hits from the last 10 years. Mark April 12 in your calendar too because the pioneers of the Melbourne Scene, Orkestrated, will make their much anticipated return along with local superstar Zac Waters. Cruze also has the local rump-shaker Jiay Mills, returning to cause another ruckus, tying a bow around April and bringing it in on the 26th. All of the much beloved weekly residents that ensure your bang for your buck, week in, week out are back and not to be forgotten: Zac Masters, Tait Paulding, Joel Freeman, Steve Lako, Jordie Finch and Ceej – With the R’n’B boys Matt Slaz & Mark Fisher causing a storm out back. See you on a Saturday at Cruze, upstairs at The Grand Hotel in Mornington. For more info, find Cruze Mornington on Facebook.

FUT.UR.ISM 2.0 Ministry of Sound presents the second generation of FUT.UR.ISM, a redesigned approach to the new wave electronic music. Forecasting the direction of dance music over two discs with tunes from all corners of the globe contributing to a journey of majestic house and indie electronica.

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