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Ian Moss is one of the country’s most respected and revered music icons. From his upbringing in Alice Springs, to the halcyon pub rock days of the late 70s, 80s and early 90s as well as his successful solo career, Moss has forged a reputation as both a telling soloist on guitar and distinctively soulful vocalist. Ahead of his appearance at Chelsea Heights Hotel in mid March, Moss spoke with Simon Imrei about some of his achievements, as well as where he’s at in 2012.

PEARL: What first led you to the guitar?

MOSS: I had started on piano, but dropped out of lessons with no interest in classical grades. At that stage Jimi Hendrix had burst onto the scene, with Cream and Led Zeppelin. So, I suppose the timing of those things led me to guitar.

PEARL: When you moved to Adelaide, you joined Cold Chisel after answering their ad in a guitar shop window. Given you hadn’t done much music professionally, that must’ve been a steep learning curve?

MOSS: Absolutely. I’d only really played in covers bands in Alice, at the Alice Springs Youth Centre every Saturday night (laughs), playing lots of Credence Clearwater! Chisel came along and, yeah. It was the first proper band I’d been involved in.

PEARL: Jimmy Barnes was Cold Chisel’s vocalist. How did you begin singing the odd song?

MOSS: Don, the main songwriter, had written mostly for Jimmy but occasionally there was the odd bluesy number. I think we just tried it once and it clicked, there was no formal discussion.

PEARL: You were both the figureheads of the band. Was there any intense rivalry or competition around vocal duties?

MOSS: Nah, not really. If anything, only a healthy competition to push each other along. It was a vocal range thing as well.

Barnesy turned out to be quite extraordinary, but he didn’t always have that range. So we worked well together.

Liberation Blue. How did that come about?

MOSS: It was a very strong scene, the solo act, back then. The Liberation label came out with artists like James Reyne, Mark Seymour and Richard Clapton doing their stuff acoustically and it was an affirmation of how great their songs were. Also, tailor made for a crowd that wanted to sit down, have a meal and listen to good songs. With the songs I had, it made a lot of sense. It was quite a challenge, though. In fact, it taught me a whole different approach to playing that I hadn’t really practiced before.

PEARL: When Cold Chisel folded, you began a solo career opting to work with Don Walker again on songs like Telephone Booth and Tucker’s Daughter. Was that a logical progression?

MOSS: Yeah, pretty much. I just wanted to get him to write good songs for me (laughs). I was a little stuck for songs, and I’d had the discussion with Don. He didn’t necessarily want Cold Chisel to end, but these things happen and he just told me, ‘Mossy, I still have great songs and I like your voice.’ So off we went!

PEARL: Friday March 16, sees you perform alongside Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows. You’ve played on some Black Sorrows tunes over the years and known Joe for a long time?

MOSS: Well, we’re just two blokes that’ve been kicking about for the last 30 or so years. Joe also played the sax on Cold Chisel’s My Baby, so the connection’s always been there. In Joe’s roots, there’s a fair bit of blues as well so, yeah, we’ve always clicked.

PEARL: In 2005, after a heavier, edgy album in Petrolhead, you released an acoustic album, Six Strings, through

PEARL: Any Mornington Peninsula memories from back in the day?

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MOSS: Actually, I don’t remember much from the Chisel days, believe it or not (laughs), but there are still a few great venues around the Peninsula, which are a dying breed in Sydney now.

Reminds me of the big rooms we used to have from the 70s and early 80s, it’s fantastic.

PEARL: Your latest album Soul On West 53rd contains classic soul songs from Sam Cooke, Al Green, Otis Redding and more, with a raft of Chisel and solo material at your disposal.

What can we expect from an Ian Moss show in 2012?

MOSS: Well, I’ll be playing with a three-piece band. Whenever I’m in that format, I always like to elude to the great three-pieces of the late 60s, whether it be The Who or Hendrix; solid power, with a tip of the hat to the blues.

PEARL: No signs of slowing down?

MOSS: Not at all. Not till they wrench the guitar out of my hands (laughs).

Two of Australia’s favourite artists, Ian Moss and The Black Sorrows play The Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday March 16 with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are $38 (standing only) and available through Ticketmaster or the venue.

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It was with some sadness that this scribe heard the news of the passing of Davy Jones. Most famous for being part of one of the world’s first prefabricated bands, The Monkees, Jones was a criminally underrated artist who experienced an enriching and prosperous career in both the music and television industries.

Born in 1945 in Manchester, England, Jones began his career as a child actor, most notably on both the British television institution Coronation Street and on stage in Oliver!

The latter brought him to America, where he signed a contract with Screen Gems, a division of Columbia Television. Eventually, he made the cut for a television show that would have a lasting influence in the fabric of world culture, The Monkees.

Created by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, The Monkees became a phenomenon. In this day and age of reality talent shows like The X-Factor and Australia’s Got Talent, it is somewhat hard to fathom how the concept and idea of a band, who initially mimed before finding their own signature musical voice, was created expressly for television rather than the more organic way a band usually comes together.

The band performed some great tracks, such as Daydream Believer, Last Train To Clarksville and their ubiquitous theme tune, (Hey Hey) We’re The Monkees. The team behind the show were also responsible for 1968’s feature film starring The Monkees, Head, after the show was cancelled. Written by a young and then unknown Jack Nicholson, it remains

Peninsula Relay for Life (Mornington Secondary College) on Saturday, March 24.

“We’ll be on the stage from 4:15pm until 5pm so come down and support the fight against cancer!” urges Guizzo.

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they teamed up with John Butler Trio drummer, Bomba, to perform a charity gig at The Prince of Wales Hotel (St Kilda).

“The gig was to raise money for the Thin Green Line Foundation, helping rangers and conservation in a number of countries. The night had the best vibe, not to mention the venue and Bomba were both awesome.”

The boys will be performing at Mornington

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Do you love The Kooks? Dig John Butler Trio?

Then you should check out Peninsula band, Mako.

Band member Michael Guizzo encapsulates the band’s sound when he describes it as, “a blend of acoustic, rock solos, intricate drums and cool bass lines.”

Chris Commerford, Chris Bullard and Nathan Lomas join Guizzo in the band. Since first forming in 2009, when Commerford and Guizzo teamed up and started playing some small gigs, the band has come a long way. The boys have recorded a demo with songs Media Kings, Notice and Beauty Queens - available to listen to on Triple J Unearthed.

Though the boys admit to being influenced by bands such as The Cure, Jimi Hendrix and The Kooks, they manage to marry their artistic influences with their own personal ideas. A song could start with anything from a cool guitar rift, a drumbeat or straight from a lyrical idea.

“Although we don’t sound exactly like any band that I could name off the top of my head, you can still pick up certain vibes in our music from a number of different bands,” says Guizzo. “I think it’s good to capture that whilst keeping your originality.”

Not only do Mako have an incredible sound they also have strong values, which have seen them continue to support charities. Last year

one of the most indecipherable films ever committed to celluloid! Not that this scribe recommends this sort of thing, but some non-prescription material might possibly help trying to understand Head if you ever have the chance to see it.

After being a Monkee, Jones went back to his former life as an actor. He featured in such staples on US television as The Brady Bunch and Love American Style in the 70s.

He often lent his voice to animations such as Scooby Doo and more recently, Spongebob Squarepants.

Still recording intermittently leading up to his death, Jones was voted number one in a Yahoo poll of ‘The Best Teen Idols Of All Time’.

Jones has left a lasting impact and legacy on the world around him. It takes a certain talent and panache to leave your mark in an environment where millions are trying to do the same thing. You can, if you listen carefully, still hear those gorgeous slices of pop music that hit that button in your brain marked ‘happy’. For that, love and respect, Mr Jones.

You will be missed.

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Wow what a month! The local scene in Feb was filled with first class events, places to go, gigs to see - and thanks to all the amazing supporters contributing to PEARL - we all knew where and when!

As the heat hit forty, Between The Bays and Westernport Festival music fans showed their die hard loyalty, braving the conditions while performers in the Westfest Water Ski Show landed the coolest spot on the bill.

With a week of heat soon quenched by a week torrential rain, I was determined to move my next musical mission indoors. A night at the Frankston Arts Centre quickly reminded me just how lucky we are to have such a stateot-the-art local facility, as The Bon Scott Story exceeded expectations - loud, proud, and without need for sunscreen or gumboots.

March arrived with campaigns for Kony2012 turning up everywhere, while the Baby Animals did not! I was heart broken by Suze DeMarchi’s last minute cancellation of our only local show due to desperate need of Butter Menthols. They’ll be back!

Thankfully we are starting to see more tours more often, and a rise in local venues making a swing back to live music. Kudos to the Somerville Hotel, with a great run of regular tribute shows starting to make a presence, as well as some familiar local acts on board for a new Thursday option coming soon to the Somie!

This month’s a cracker! We’ll bring it all to you between these pages, but if you know something we don’t, happening in music, the arts, or adrenalin sports... then drop us a line to editor@pearlmag.com.au Join the revolution!

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TRADING BEAUTIFUL GIRLS FOR THE SINGLE LIFE Beautiful Girls front man Mat McHugh has spent the last 10 years as part of the most well-known modern surf/roots/rock bands in recent times. The outfit has enjoyed indie success on the charts and accolades from Triple J, all the while nurturing its underground following in the Australian surf community. As the songwriter and driving force behind the group, McHugh is branching out with a solo EP and forthcoming album, as well as an appearance at this month’s RAW Festival in Mt Eliza.

PEARL: What first led you to music?

McHUGH: Well… having a kid has brought it full circle, I guess. I started playing music really early. My dad played guitar and I’d just pick up instruments lying around the house. As a kid, you want to do what your dad does, so I began strumming guitars. He passed when I was young, so it’s been my connection to him from then on in.

PEARL: How did The Beautiful Girls come about?

McHUGH: It’s all kinda been one series of accidental events actually, and I hesitate to refer to it as a band, as there’s been a revolving cast over the years. It started with me making a demo and a few friends sending it in to places like Triple J. Eventually it got played and I remember I had to think of something to call it. Instead of calling it my name, I called it The Beautiful Girls and, in many ways, I wish I’d just called it my name now. It’s always been as much a singer/songwriter thing as possible. I don’t think we’ve ever got together in rehearsal rooms and written as a band.

PEARL: Do you prefer it that way?

McHUGH: I find it’s better for me, with TBG, to operate as more of a collective of friends, playing the songs I’ve written. It’s so weird though, man. I could play a show with TBG and then play the exact same show under my name and it’ll be received completely differently.

People respond to different things. Me, I just wanna try and write decent songs and play them well every time I play a show.

PEARL: The honesty behind you now putting your name to your music nicely aligns with the music, with the focus now on being transparent, simple, honest and intimate.

What brings you down this path, stylistically and production wise?

McHUGH: Sometimes you don’t need all the production bells and whistles to get across a feeling, an idea or an emotion, and that’s what music should be. Music is the vehicle to convey a sense or feeling. Plus, with the more stripped back vibe, there’s nowhere to hide. It’s a real challenge, and I like it. No

computers. No auto-tune. Nothing but guitar, bass and drums.

PEARL: Your EP, Go Don’t Stop, contains an ode to the late three time world surfing champion Andy Irons. How has surfing played a part in your music career?

McHUGH: We started on the northern beaches, writing, demoing and surfing together and making surf movies. The circles that we were hanging out with early on were mostly surfers and skaters. For me, I’ve grown up every day of my life thinking, ‘I have to get out in the ocean’, so it’s a really strong connection for me. Before I think about playing a guitar most days, I’m checking the surf. Andy was just a friend that I met on the road who I’d always catch up with when we were in the area. I’d seen him not long before he passed away, so the whole thing was really raw and fresh. Sometimes when things happen, songs come out and I guess to try and get something out of it is all you can really do.

PEARL: You’re playing the RAW Festival on Sunday, March 18. You must be looking forward to coming back to the area?

McHUGH: The Beautiful Girls have played down there a heap, so it’ll be great to come back. As for the festival, I’m really stoked to be a part of it. I’ve always felt very strongly about environmental issues and conservation, been a contributor for many years, so whenever I can support events like RAW Festival, I do.

PEARL: What’s on the horizon for the new and improved (solo) Mat McHugh?

McHUGH: The album’s just hanging there, ready to go and due out in the next couple of months hopefully. I’d love to give it away, actually (laughs). I feel like with all the love I’ve put into it, it’d be really cool to give it away or charge a nominal fee which goes to the Surfriders or something. I’ll figure it out.

There’s also some bigger tours in the pipeline which are pretty exciting, including a tour with Sublime in a couple of months.

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McHugh’s EP, Go Don’t Stop, hit stores in June 2011 with the full studio album due in April 2012.

With a string of festival appearances, a tour with Sublime and an Australian national album tour planned for mid-year before heading off for international shows, 2012 is set to be a big one for McHugh.

Catch him at the RAW Festival on Sunday March 18. For more info on the festival and for ticket info head to raw.org.au. For more on Mat McHugh, visit matmchughmusic.com or facebook.com/matmchughmusic or find The Beautiful Girls online.

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JIM KEAYS GETS DIRTY DIRTY

Jim Keays is an Australian Rock icon who has been touring, living and playing rock n roll in this country for over 45 years, starting off in the Masters Apprentices back in the early 60s. Whilst it’d be nice to say that at 65 he’s still going strong, the reality is that he is not well at all. He’s been suffering a life threatening illness since 2007.

His bio reads like a rock god’s itinerary. Jim has recorded twice at Abbey Road studios, once at Pink Floyd’s studio, has had numerous Australian hits such as Turn up Your Radio, Elevator Driver, and Because I Love You and was voted as Australia’s top band with the Masters Apprentices. He was also inducted into the ARIA hall of fame in 1998. There’s plenty more but let’s just say that if it’s Australian rock n roll Jim has done it all and more.

In October 2009 the idea for a new album came after a live gig.

Jim and guitarist Davey Lane from You Am I and The Pictures, rounded up drummer Brett Wolfenden and bassist/producer Ted Lethborg and got things started. Recording began in early 2010. Jim approached the sessions with the vigour of a much younger and healthier man and despite his heavy energy sapping medication that sometimes left him gasping for air, he gave the recording everything he had. You can hear this on the recording. A true professional.

The resulting album is called Dirty Dirty and it’s a raw garage rock n roll album with a tough sound which will appeal to everyone from Masters fans to anyone who likes old school rock. This album wasn’t done for sex, drugs and rock n roll - it was done for the love of doing it, just like everything Jim has done. In magazine reviews the album hasn’t scored less than four stars with most of them being four and a half.

Jim has said that he thinks he’s the only 65 year old rocker in Australia with a record deal, something which may just be true. Who else is there? Apart from Iggy Pop he is probably one of the few in the world too. Good company wouldn’t you say? That alone is proof of his capabilities, longevity and reputation. He is a true stayer in the Australian music industry. Jim hasn’t sold out and started doing bad covers, Christmas or country albums, at 65 he’s still firing good old rock n roll straight from the hip and let’s hope he keeps doing it for as long as he can.

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Front man Simon Dodd sits down for a one on one about all things President Roots.

PEARL: For someone who’s never heard of the band, tell us about yourselves and particularly the name, President Roots?

DODD: I guess if you had to put a label on it, we’re a four-piece guitar band that plays ‘roots rock’, hence the name. I was raised in England and thought up the name when I first came to Australia. According to Wikipedia “roots rock is a term now used to describe rock music that looks back to rock’s origins in folk, blues and country music.” I had no idea it meant sex here in Oz, honest folks! (smiles) PEARL: So what’s the ‘President’ bit about?

DODD: First I had the name Aerial Roots, but quickly found out that was taken. The word President looked good on paper and also suggested Americana; another genre we might well be labeled. So it seemed to fit for us, unlike most people who think we’re talking about Bill Clinton!

PEARL: What can you tell us about the experience of making music on the Peninsula?

DODD: First of all you’ve got to love living here as it’s good for the soul, and what’s good for the soul is good for creativity. Some inner city

types would probably argue the opposite. The difficult thing with living here is it’s detached from the city scene so we’ve found it difficult to play regularly up in town when it’s easier and more lucrative to play locally.

PEARL: Last year you were lucky enough to play three big festivals - Queenscliff, Apollo Bay & Between The Bays. That’s good going?

DODD: Thanks! Yeah, after five years of hard gigging and constant applications we hit a lucky streak. In another five years we might hit another one (laughs).

PEARL: Tell us about the new album Feelin’ Fooled?

DODD: Well, it was recorded at the local football club which happens to have great natural acoustics. We had so much fun knocking out take after take with no one kicking us out at midnight that we ended up with 16 songs worthy of attention. Not wanting to do a double album, we split the them over two discs; last years’ Shark Den Blues being the first release, highlighting the more bluesbased stuff. Feelin’ Fooled is mellower and has more ‘songy’ songs on it.

PEARL: The songs God’s Waiting Room and the title track Feelin’ Fooled were both number one on the Airit Single Charts. What

does that mean for you?

DODD: These charts are based on how may plays on community radio you get around the country, including some really remote stations.

Although it doesn’t represent sales it does give you a warm feeling that someone’s digging your tunes from Kalgoorlie to Coonabarabran.

PEARL: What have you guys got coming up?

DODD: We are just making a video for the next single Dad’s Stoned, which is pretty funny and uses some old 1950s American anti-smoking propaganda. Later this month we are doing a festival called Music On The Mount, on Mount Whycheproof, which lays claim to being the smallest registered mountain in the world.

Then on Saturday, March 31 it’s our local album launch. That’s April Fools Eve, folks.

PEARL: What’s the April Fools’ joke?

DODD: Maybe the audience won’t turn up! (laughs). They wouldn’t do that to us though…

Or would they?

WALTER BENELLS President Roots play Sorrento RSL on Saturday, March 31 from 8pm. Tickets are available from the venue and on the door at $20 with a CD and $10 without. For more information about the band, head to presidentroots.com

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE, REBEL STYLE! After a rocking and rolling first 12 months, the Rosebud Rebels Roller Derby League has made it to their first birthday!

To honour the occasion, they are hosting an incredible 12 hours of amazing music at Baha (Rye) on Sunday, March 25. Well known local bands including Tub o Vas, The Pierce Brothers and Overproof Groove promise to keep your toes tapping well into the night, while the Baha crew offer up tantalising Mexican and Mediterranean meals. The Rebels will be out in force, making this a great opportunity to find out more about Roller Derby, become an avid supporter or maybe even sign up for the next Fresh Meat intake.

Proceeds from the night will be used to host the girls’ first competition, a Family and Friends bout to be held in the very near future, as well as sending some of the skaters to The Great Southern Slam, a national Roller Derby competition staged in Adelaide, June 9-11.

Be there Sunday March 25 from 11am–11pm. Tickets $25 (presale) & $30 (door sale). Come celebrate with the Rosebud Roller Girls!

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Greetings horn-throwers and rockers. This month, we have a few interesting upcoming shows to tell you about, but first a little unfortunate apology.

It seems that the otherwise loyal flying monkeys have failed to bring word of last month’s appearance in Melbourne by rock legend Roger Waters, and yes, I am aware of the irony of mentioning the last touring member of Pink Floyd in a section that parodies the title of possibly their most iconic album ever.

Moving along, one must report that Soundwave came, we saw, and all of us conquered. Oh, yes, what a day out, better even than a certain “Big” one, if you catch my drift. There’ll be more on that in another, extra special section.

At the end of this month, the Armageddon of awesome music continues with The Cranberries

playing at the Rod Laver Arena on Thursday, March 22. Tickets selling now via ticketek.com.au Evanescence will also be hitting Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, March 24. Oh how the lovely Miss Lee makes one feel all tingly inside. Tickets are available through ticketek.com.au, but do hurry though, they are selling fast.

Another Godly visitation is also nigh with the Palais Theatre to be graced by G3 on Saturday, March 31. For those who don’t know, they’re the modern mariachis of rock; Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and the godfather of rock and metal guitar riffs himself, Joe Satriani. You can grab tickets from their website at satriani.com.

Also, don’t forget that The Exploited will explode onto the stage at The Corner Hotel on Tuesday, April 24. Tickets are still available at thecornerhotel.com That wraps up the reporting for this month, I hope to catch you out there giving tribute to the Rock Gods at some stage.

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ADAM COHEN EMBRACES HIS ROOTS Adam Cohen, the son of the legendary Leonard Cohen, quit the music business five years ago but has returned and is ready to honor his family name.

His new album, Like A Man, is a collection of 10 intimate songs often recalling the late-60s and 70s recordings of his father with Cohen-esque romance.

Having released three major albums (both solo and with his band, Low Millions — including 2004’s French-language album Mélancolista) Cohen’s latest offering is a resignation that he is in ‘the family business’.

“Despite my efforts to carve out a different identity, really I belong to a long line of people who have embraced their father’s business,” said Cohen. “And to have my father pronounce that I have world-class love songs on my record — Like A Man and What Other Guy — is a deeply gratifying compliment.”

Being the son of a musician who occupies an élite club of unarguable living legends was always going to be a mixed blessing for anyone wishing to follow the same calling.

“I was able to raise eyebrows, and open doors with people’s curiosity about me, for sure, but I also saw swift and sometimes unforgiving, judgement levied on

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my work and person.”

Cohen is not alone as a musician both helped and burdened by the legacy of legendary parents, having spent time with Jakob Dylan, Sean Lennon, Chris Still and Rufus Wainwright who have all encountered similar experiences.

“I can assure you there is no secret handshake in the ‘sons of’ club. Yes, we all inherited good names, and possibly even some talent, but when you’re in a room alone, your last name is not writing songs for you or making good decisions for you. Stronger than your last name is your personal ability and strength to forge your own voice. Rufus, for example, really found his voice early. I came to mine embarrassingly late.”

Adam Cohen performs at The Port Fairy Folk Festival this month, as part of his Like A Man world tour. For more information about Cohen, head to adamcohen.com SIMON IMREI

Wilful Damage are a hard-edged, but melodic local rock band who, by their own admission, incorporate elements of country and blues into their tunes. The band consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist Jason Lowe and bass player David Gibson – from Balnarring, lead guitarist/producer Simon Hart – from Frankston, along with occasional member Jarrod DeZilva on percussion/ backing vocals.

The band began as a recording duo with Lowe and Gibson, leading to their album, Counting The Cost, which has received regular airplay on Radio Port Phillip (3RPP).

Their second album, Raw Roots Rock, was released in 2011, but it’s the current single Own Sweet Time - a punchy rocker based around a guitar riff and catchy chorus - that the band is pushing with the hope of more airplay and further success.

Primarily an originals act, Wilful Damage also perform some obscure covers in their set and have included the odd cover on their Sound Cloud page.

Check them out live or search online to listen to music at myspace.com/wilfuldamagerock

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PEARL: Do you think you can sustain it for the whole year?

WALKER: Absolutely. Creating the self-imposed deadlines and the linear time limitation has been very helpful so far. It stops me thinking about it too much and I can finish the song and move onto the next song. The other thing that’s been helpful is not relying on anyone else to make it happen. If I fail it’ll be because of me; I won’t be able to lay the blame at anyone’s feet. That’s a powerful motivation as well. The best way forward is to act before I think. In the past, I’d have a good idea then think about it to the point where I’d have the idea, execute it and play out a whole scenario in my head before I even did anything in a ‘real’ sense. More often than not, the idea would fail in my mind, so I wouldn’t even bother to make it happen because I’d already thought the failure, worried about what my peers would say or listened to people who told me it would never work.

It seems so stupid when I say it, but it’s something that a lot of folks do.

And I knew that if I was going to get anywhere creatively in this life I’ve been given that I had to take that out of the equation. Just like Steve Waugh stopped playing the hook shot (laughs).

You can listen to the tracks from Dave Walker’s 52 Songs 52 Weeks project at davewalker.com.au

Mornington Peninsula musician Dave Walker has embarked on an ambitious project to record and release a new original song every week throughout 2012. The project, titled 52 Songs 52 Weeks, is gaining momentum as it heads into March and Walker took time out from writing and recording to have a chat with PEARL. PEARL: 52 songs in one year. Are you crazy?

WALKER: (laughs) Most probably! I wondered initially if I’d bitten off more than I could chew, but I’ve slipped into a nice rhythm now and there seems to be a real flow happening with the music, which is nice.

PEARL: What inspired you to undertake such a big project?

WALKER: There was a growing backlog of songs sitting around in various forms that just weren’t doing anything, scraps of paper, notebooks, rough demos all needing to be worked on and completed. I knew I wasn’t doing the right thing by them, not giving them the attention they deserved and in turn not honoring myself as a musician, so I decided to bite the bullet and get stuck in.

The other main catalyst for starting 52 Songs was a trip we took to India last November and December. It’s such a cliché, but visiting places like Varanasi and Bodhgaya where there are a lot of really poor people was a big wake up call. These folks are living on 150 Rupees (about $3 AUD) a day and here I am moaning about getting the bucks together to make an album.

PEARL: What sort of response have you received so far?

WALKER: It has been amazing. Aside from the enjoyment I get out of creating something out of nothing every week is the fact that people are really engaging with the songs and taking them on board. I had one guy email me last week and say that it feels like I’ve just done three laps of the MCG and I’m now heading out the gate for the rest of the marathon. He added that he was going to metaphorically get his bike and ride along next to me to make sure I didn’t fall by the wayside!

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with Lachlan Bryan This month I continue my mission to convert PEARL readers to the subtle joys of popular music’s most-often-maligned genre, extolling the virtues of local country artists and countryfriendly venues. Perhaps I’m deluded, but there are signs that my own love of heartaches, honky-tonks and pedal steel licks could catch on round these parts.

In fact, just a few days ago I overheard one of Johnny Cash’s lesser-known recordings piped through the speakers of a Mount Eliza café whilst my hipster gal-pal and I enjoyed a morning coffee. I’d like to think that the owners were influenced by my column, but of course they may have already been disciples of the man in black.

Last month I drew attention to folks such as nu-grass pickers The Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, lyrical folksters New Settlement Road and Melbourne troubadour Jordie Lane. This time I won’t be sending you to any particular nightspots, but rather pointing you in the right direction so you can immerse yourself in country music on a daily basis. After all, where do you turn when your favourite kind of music lives outside of the mainstream?

Why, the internet of course!

NoDepression.com is a web-based community that lives up to its claim to be the roots authority. It started as a print magazine in the 1990s and was named after a track by altcountry pioneers, Uncle Tupelo (the band that formed the genesis of indie heroes Wilco). The site is unique in that all the content is readergenerated – but thankfully the contributors are not only nuts about great country music, they’re also informed writers.

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Australian blues artists, Burns cites Tilders as a major influence and remembers with great fondness being taught early blues styles, such as Big Bill Broonzy and Mississippi John Hurt, by him as well as going to watch the great man perform at the Windsor Castle in Melbourne.

Burns credits his friend Wookey with teaching him how to play Robert Johnson, the widely acknowledged grandfather of early blues in the late 1930s.

Burns is now widely recognised as a major player in the Australian blues scene, having appeared regularly at many major music festivals here and overseas, including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, the Apollo Bay Blues Festival, Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival and the famous Edinburgh Festival, in his country of birth.

Burns has released several albums with his old mate Nick Charles - one of this country’s finest finger pickers - and, after many requests, Burns also released a solo blues album in 2005 called The Blues Is Here To Stay, to widespread critical acclaim. More recently teamed up with Jen Hawley, an accomplished jazz, gypsy swing guitarist, for live performances and is presently working on an album of early blues and jazz music.

Looking ahead, Burns is exploring what he describes as “Hawaiian-based instrumental music” with plans to record an album with Kerryn Tolhurst, of Dingoes fame, in the near future.

In very exciting news for local blues lovers, Burns will be making his first appearance at Mornington Peninsula Brewery (72 Watt Road, Mornington) on Sunday, March 18 from 2-5 pm. MPB is a great boutique music venue part owned by Matt Bebe, another self-confessed blues tragic and passionate live music supporter.

As longtime blues aficionado Rooster McBlurter from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation society observed some time ago, “Alex Burns is a connoisseur of interesting and beautiful music. With six albums to his credit, Burns is certainly becoming an elder statesman of the blues and with the likes of him around, the blues are definitely here to stay.” Until next month, remember that the blues rule and in the words of the Dutchman, “Keep the faith!”

For more info on Alex Burns, including a comprehensive guide to some amazing recordings, go to his website at members. iinet.net.au/~orios/alexburns.html

place to start. A team of bloggers post exclusive interviews, reviews and tour announcements AN AUTHENTIC BLUES for folk and country artists as well as more JOURNEYMAN mainstream acts with folky leanings (ie. Boy and Alex Burns’ musical journey has been a Bear or Lanie Lane). long and distinguished one, both in terms of Specialist blogs unpaved.com.au and ozcountry. years and distance travelled. Journeying the weebly.com have emerged recently to service world he landed in Australia and we’re now different corners of the Australian country scene proud to call this highly gifted and versatile and are also worth a regular read. The former entertainer one of our own. posted a great review of local boys, President Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1951, Burns’ Roots, recently. Bookmarking addresses such as first steps into a life of music were on the the four I’ve mentioned will undoubtedly expand harmonica as a five year old. Moving to your country knowledge and musical horizons.

London in 1967 as a raw teenage musician, It’s worth acknowledging that the country he was seduced by the strong vibrant music scene relies heavily on community radio to scene of the times, particularly folk and spread the message. Here on the Peninsula, blues. Relocation to the Channel Islands in local station 3RPP beams out specialist country 1970 saw him hone his skills in the strong shows twice on a Monday (3pm and 7:30pm), folk/blues culture which also existed there at twice on a Tuesday (1pm and 7:30pm), once the time. on a Friday (6pm) and Saturday (5pm) then very In 1973 Burns was, in his own words, early Sunday morning (4am). Between these “just visiting Australia for three months” programs all corners of the genre are covered from western swing through to alt-country in as a 21 year-old musician. After meeting typical eclectic community radio style. and befriending the great Dutch Tilders, Nick Charles and Paul Wookey - all brilliant Of course, if crowding round the wireless isn’t guitarists in their own right - it was obvious the done thing at your workplace, you can to Burns that he should stick around for a stream all of these shows live on the internet while. Some 39 years later, he is still here.

– perfect if you prefer to enjoy your twang in private.

Burns recalls with a sense of nostalgia, a time when he and Charles used to live just Lachlan Bryan is primarily a singer/songwriter, two doors down from Tilders and about with his debut album Shadow Of The Gun out the regular impromptu jams that inevitably now through Core/Sony. He also moonlights transpired. Like so many contemporary as a gifted observer and music journalist, writing monthly for PEARL 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@ The Mornington Peninsula Motorcycle Club welcomes all makes, models and types of bikes. pearlmag.com.au The 100+ membership is made up of like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts, many with different LACHLAN BRYAN levels of experience from the learner/novice, to those with only a few years’ experience, to some with many years experience and right through to those returning to riding after a hiatus.

Riders age from their 20’s, right up to their 70’s.

Whether you choose to ride the roads of the Mornington Peninsula on a Friday twilight ride, tour the mountain ranges of Gippsland and the Great Dividing Range on one of the full day rides, or join in for a weekend of fun and tour the most amazing roads in the country, the Mornington Peninsula Motorcycle Club is bound to have something to offer you.

All are welcome to come along on one of their short local day rides for free, to give yourself the chance to enjoy the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and decide whether the MPMC is the club for you. You’ll have the opportunity to ride, share tips with like-minded riders and, if you join, enjoy discounts and specials from the club’s supporting sponsors and dealerships.

Head to www.mpmc.com.au for all the details about upcoming rides and the club.

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UPCOMING MUSICIANS LINEUP Created by The Little Theatre Company and hosted by James Reyne, The Lineup is an independently produced musical mentoring initiative devised to develop and showcase young musicians as well as offer a point of entry into the music industry.

Housed at Cube37 in the Frankston Arts Centre, The Lineup has been designed to provide mentoring for young accomplished performers in a nurturing forum and professionally run space alongside other similarly talented musicians. With the goal of producing four shows each year, Cube37 has been booked for Sunday March 25, Sunday May 27, Sunday August 19 and Sunday December 2. At each Lineup showcase, several artists of varying levels of skill perform alongside one another, some playing one song and others playing rehearsed repertoires. Such variation provides less experienced performers with the opportunity to interact with other more practiced musicians who are encouraged to assist them.

Behind The Lineup performance, communication between the musicians and technicians is one of the Little Theatre Company’s major goals. The ultimate hope is that some of the psychological barriers that inhibit young performers can be broken down and less experienced performers can find approachable role models though the program. Providing further inspiration to the performers and complimenting the mentoring process, established performers are invited to play during the second half of the show, or in

the case of successful musician James Reyne,

MC the show. In addition to the Australian Crawl icon, actresses Sigrid Thornton and Kerry Armstrong have also supported The Lineup by attending and offering to host and mentor future Lineup performances.

A developing relationship with Radio Port Phillip has seen many of The Lineup’s young performers playing live in the 3RPP studios, with the prospect of a regular inclusion of The Lineup in their programming on the horizon.

Another important association has been formed with B’artiste Lounge, a Frankston venue dedicated to performance art, providing a smaller stage and alternative platform for young musicians to perform on prior to the show at Cube37.

Since the beginnings of The Lineup in 2010, many young musicians have expressed interest in performing and refining their skills under the guidance of musical professionals.

Recognising that the Mornington Peninsula is the home of many talented young performers, The Little Theatre Company and The Lineup strive to foster and strengthen young musicians and provide them with the skills and space necessary to flourish. Such a production is unquestionably vital to the development of young performers on the Peninsula.

The Lineup’s next showcase is Sunday, March 25. Tickets are available at the Frankston Arts Centre, or on the FAC website. If you have what it takes and would like to perform at one of the next Lineup shows, please contact: thelittletheatrecompany@gmail.com MATILDA HEGGIE

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THE CAM SINCLAIR PROFILE EDDIE WEARNE / SHED NINE

Local legend Cam Sinclair is a highflying superstar FMX rider living the rock star, jet setting lifestyle that all young moto kids dream of. His talent, persistence and commitment have pushed him to the top of international Freestyle Motocross, and he’s one of only a handful of guys to consistently land the spine tingling double back flip.

AGE: 27 NICK NAME: Sincs YEARS RIDING: 2 SPONSORS: Rockstar, Metal Mulisha, Fox, Is My CV, Globe, Yamaha, Armourdillo, Ethika DRIVES: Nissn Navara, BMW X5 RIDES: Yamaha YZ250 LIVES: Pearcedale MUSIC: A Day To Remember FAVOURITE TRICKS: No handed back flip PASSPORT STAMPS: USA, Mexico, South America, all over Europe and Asia BROKEN BONE COUNT/ INJURY LIST: Seven broken bones, a lot of concussions, coma for seven days, lacerated liver.

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PEARL: What was your career highlight in racing and as a freestyler?

SINCLAIR: Winning the X Games gold in 2010 and getting third at the Melbourne SX, I think in 2004-2005 PEARL: What was the heaviest injury you have ever experienced and how long did the recovery process take?

SINCLAIR: My crash was Madrid, Spain in 2009. I under rotated a double flip and was in a coma for seven days.

Lacerated my liver and almost bled to death, broke my shoulder, cheek bone and hip bone. I was off the bike for six months.

PEARL: When you were a young teenager, did you ever dream you would end up living the life you have lived?

SINCLAIR: No, not at all. I was a plumber back in the day

and I didn’t have a clue what I was going to do.

PEARL: You have ridden on the Crusty tour, the Nitro Circus tour and are a member of the Metal Mulisha.

Tell us about a wild experience from travelling with those crew?

SINCLAIR: It’s awesome to be getting paid, travelling the world and hanging out with your best mates. Riding and watching the shows is crazy and the after parties are just as wild.

PEARL: You grew up pushing your freestyle riding locally, then globally with FMX legend / full time comedian Blake ‘Bilko’ Williams. Tell us about him…

SINCLAIR: Yeah Bilko and I have been best mates for 10 years now and I have travelled with him around the world. Our careers have stood side by side since the day we started. We push ourselves and each other to the limit on and off the bikes.

PEARL: You and Bilko have set a high standard both locally and globally. Do you see local kids following in your footsteps?

SINCLAIR: Yeah Jayo Archer is only 16 and I have known him since he was four years old. He is back flipping 75 ft and has done a few shows overseas so I can see him following in our footsteps.

PEARL: Do you have any advice for up and coming local freestylers?

SINCLAIR: Take it easy and don’t rush things as it’s a very dangerous sport.

PEARL: Where do you see the sport heading in the next five years?

SINCLAIR: I don’t know. I ask myself that every day.

PEARL: Any last words of wisdom?

SINCLAIR: Party Hard. Ride Harder.

Cam’s latest film, Twice, shows Cam’s life story - a motivating film full of passion and power that has recently hit stores. It’s a must see, even for those who have never touched a dirt bike.

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The MOSS crew come from all walks of life - Detective Inspector, Doctor of Philosophy, artist, concreter, lawyer and school principle. Mostly in their 30s, 40s and 50s these guys have their own lighting rig in a tradie’s trailer and can be found lighting up a skate bowl for a private session anywhere in Melbourne - usually on a Tuesday night.

Since 2004, skaters from all over Australia and overseas have come to Melbourne for the annual MOSS Jam. Big name pros like Tony Hawk, Kevin Staab and Renton Millar have all joined the fun, with the event morphing into a three day festival with ‘illegal’ grass roots sessions in drainage ditches and spillways just ‘happening’ on the weekend of the officially sanctioned event. This spontaneity and randomness is part of the attraction of skate culture.

An official MOSS Jam Event starts out with a flat land old school freestyle expression session with riders from the 70s styling up their old tricks. Then it’s the Fossil Grommet (family teams) competition for the dads and kids in the mini bowl. Later, old rippers amp up the gnarliness. This is serious stuff, with fast carving lines, high airs, plant plants and a few slams to keep the crowd interested (and riders on edge).

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If all that fun isn’t enough, the MOSS Jam After Party starts up, the beer flows and the skate musos start jamming to prime the night for the MOSS Foundation Charity Auction.

MOSS’s musos include Jimi Hocking (of the Screaming Jets and Blues Train fame), Dave Jackson (from Area 7) and Newcastle’s Cozmic Gravel (who have been jamming with Fred from The Machinations) just to name a few.

Money raised helps to fund water tanks for poor communities in Swaziland in southern east Africa. Water is not only vital for drinking and to grow crops, but something as simple as a water tap can mean girls can get an education instead of spending all day trekking up to five kilometres to fetch water for their families. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world,” and the MOSS Foundation’s work can help some of the poorest people on our planet work their own way out of poverty.

MOSS Foundation’s next program is to ship Australia’s redundant computers to Swaziland, so if your business or organisation can help with sea freight please contact Rob Francis at MOSS Foundation via moss@ihug.com.au.

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Mornington Peninsula Motorcycle Club Twilight Rides Every Friday around the Peninsula. Check out www.mpmc.com.au for details and updates on all rides and events.

VANS Night Session (til 10:30pm) Friday March 30 @ Riverside Skate Park, Melbourne. Free BBQ, giveaways and music! For more info, head to www.skatepark. ymca.org.au or phone 9663 0495.

Skateboarding Australia Amateur Series Grand Finals, 2012 Saturday March 31 @ The Skate Park of Melbourne, Mitcham For more info, head to www.sba.org.au Sk8 N Snag Day Saturday April 7 @ Janice Earth Skateboards, Rosebud With DJs and Giveaways, right opposite Rosebud Skate Park MPMC Easter Family Day Monday April 9 @ Hann’s Creek Reserve, Balnarring All welcome, from 12 noon. For more info www.mpmc.com.au Skate & BMX (South Eastern League) Comp Saturday April 14 @ Dandenong Skate Park Saturday June 9 @ Frankston Skate Park Saturday June 16 @ Junction Skate & BMX Park (Grand Final) For more info, head to www.skatepark.ymca.org.au Youth Week Scooter JAM Monday April 16 @ Junction BMX & Skate Park For more head to www.skatepark.ymca.org.au or ph 9663 0495 Opening of NEW Mt Eliza Skate Park (Skate & BMX South Eastern League) Saturday May 26 @ MtEliza Skate Park (Wooralla Drive) Join the Skate & BMX South Eastern League for the first event held at the new park! For more head to www.skatepark.ymca.org.au MOSS Jam Fundraiser October / November (Details later issues of Pearl) For more info on the MOSS Foundation and the event, head to www.mosswaterproject.com Let PEARL know about any local surf, skate or adrenalin sport activity, and drop us a line at editor@pearlmag.com.au

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JIM BEAM TAG NATIONAL FINAL The Peninsula (and PEARL’s own) Eddie Wearne has put together a new short surf profile entitled The Adventures Of Captain Frothalot and the 22 Boards, all in aid of entering the No Pro Tour competition.

As his alter ego, Captain Frothalot, Wearne rides 22 different boards in the comedy clip which was filmed on the Peninsula throughout summer and during a trip to Indonesia last year.

As reigning champion of the No Pro Tour competition, Wearne is hoping to hold onto the title with the winner receiving flights overseas to some of the world’s best breaks, and more.

Show some support to the local legend and head over to noprotour.com.au to watch, vote and comment on the video.

THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN FROTHALOT

Last month the Peninsula Surfriders Club competed in the national final of the Jim Beam Surftag Australian titles, held at Lennox Head in northern NSW. The club’s team consisted of five of the best surfers from the coast - Michael Barber, Caiden Fowler, Liam Jolly, Lachy McDonald and Luke Fitcher. The team was able to progress and surf their way to eventually finish 10th out of the strong 24 teams competing. This result is the best result in the club’s history!

The eventual winners were locals and favourites to win, Lennox-Ballina Boardriders (LE-BA), who consisted of a star-studded team of mostly fully paid professional surfers. As it was the first time PSC had qualified in so many years, this has given the team and the whole club more drive to better the result next year.

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FOR WHOM WILL THE BELL TOLL? The Rip Curl Pro - the world’s longest running and most prestigious professional surfing contest - will this year be celebrating its 51st anniversary at Bells Beach in Australia’s surfing home of Torquay from April 3-14.

The ASP World Tour’s best 34 male surfers, one Rip Curl Wildcard and one local Victorian Wildcard from the Wingman Trials will be competing in the year’s second Men’s ASP World Tour contest. There will be only one winner at the end of the marathon slog, earning the opportunity to ring the prized Bell on the final day of competition.

Australian Taj Burrow, straight from a win on the Gold Coast, will come to Bells with confidence, hopeful of taking down defending champion Joel Parkinson and the other contenders. Two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning, rising stars Owen Wright, Gabriel Medina and Julian Wilson, and of course 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater are all must-watch surfers during the event. The guys will share the Southern Ocean swells with the ASP Women’s World Tour’s best 17 surfers, who will also be at Bells this Easter to compete the season’s second event.

Defending champion Sally Fitzgibbons is hopeful of back-to-back wins, while 4-time ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore will be looking to extend her current lead on the World Tour ratings. Other hot favourites include reigning ASP World Champion Carrisa Moore, reigning ASP Rookie of the Year Tyler Wright and current World No. 2 Laura Enever.

The third diamond in the act will be the Rip Curl International Grom Search Finals, fronting the world’s hottest 16-year-old junior talent from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, USA, South America, Europe and South Africa.

The sport’s future stars are bred from this junior series, so expect the unexpected when they’re in the water.

The 2012 Rip Curl Pro will be held at Bells Beach on April 3 – 14. You can check out the webcast live via live.ripcurl.com or watch the event live via the free Rip Curl Live Events iPhone app, available via the iTunes App Store. For any and all info about the event, head to ripcurl.com. au/?aboutbells

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SUP WIN FOR HEATH

Congratulations to Frankston’s Heath Meldrum, who won the Open Men’s Technical Race at the Victorian Stand-Up-And-Paddle Titles, held in Torquay last month!

Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Sunday March 25 - From Frankston Beach to City. All three legs of the Ironman Championship taking place partly in Frankston!

For info, head to www.ironmanmelbourne.com Mornington Peninsula Bodyboarders Comp Saturday March 24 @ Either Phillip Island or Bass Coast. Keep checking ‘Mornington Peninsula Bodyboarders’ on Facebook for details.

Rip Curl Pro Tuesday April 3 - Saturday April 14 @ Bells Beach, Torquay For more info, head to ripcurl.com.au/?aboutbells The Californian Club Contest – Against the SOUL Club (Maladiction Longboarders) Saturday April 21 (check the website for exact location!)

For more info, head to www.maladiction.org Victorian Longboard Titles Saturday April 28 - Sunday April 29 @ Pt Impossible, Vic For more info, head to www.surfingaustralia.com/vic Let PEARL know about any local surf, skate or adrenalin sport activity, and drop us a line at editor@pearlmag.com.au

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TONY HAWK . . . IN FRANKSTON??

Earlier this year the Frankston Skate Park was treated to a visit from one of the greatest skateboarders to grace the concrete. Yes, that would be Tony Hawk himself!

Tony skated the world class facility in between showers for over an hour and thrived on pulling some of the most amazing and difficult tricks that have ever been done in the Frankston Bowl. Local skaters and spectators were treated to a great display of skateboarding.

For decades Tony Hawk has wowed audiences all over the world with his high risk high flying style and skating flair, and following his visit said that he loved Frankston and gave his recommendation for the surface and longevity of the bowl. The visit really highlighted Frankston Skate Park is one of the best free skate facilities in Australia, and is undoubtedly of world class standards.

Frankston Skate Park is managed everyday of the year by YMCA and its hours extend during peak periods such as school holidays and daylight savings. For more information on the park and facilities, call 9769 6579.

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After two months of qualifying comps right around the country, the Nike SB 2012 Skateboarding Australia Amateur Series Grand Final will take place in late March. Last year, the AM Series set a whole new benchmark for the standard of emerging street skaters in Australia, and this year’s field of rippers has been just as tantalising.

Alongside new qualifying locations, the Skate Park Of Melbourne (Mitcham) has been revamped for the final with qualifiers to be judged on how they handle the new course, which has an emphasis on rails, ledges, gaps, etc. This is not to say that ‘transitional style’ tricks won’t be awarded points but the focus and weight of scoring will be geared towards a ‘Street Final’.

All judging decisions are final, with no complaints to be registered. The Australian Junior champion will receive one year flow sponsorship from Nike SB, whilst prize money will only go to those in the Open Division: 1st $2000, 2nd $800, 3rd $400, 4th $250, 5th $200, 6th $150.

So whether you’re there to support your mates, score a snag off the barby or just soak up the vibes of good tunes and intense shredding, head up to Mitcham for a national final well worth the hype and anticipation.

The Nike SB 2012 Skateboarding Australia Amateur Series Grand Finals will be held at The Skate Park Of Melbourne (Mitcham) on Saturday, March 31, with official practice on the evening of Friday, March 30.

For more information, and to catch live blogs with photos, results and clips, head to the most legit oz-dedicated skateboard website around - sba.org.au

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The second leg of the MPBC calendar year recently came to a close and what a day it was. Greeted at 6am with the most promising conditions in the comp’s small history, Mother Nature dished up a 38 degree day of 3-5ft high quality performance waves for bodyboarding.

With another crop of new members joining and getting involved, it was all systems go at Portsea Ocean Beach with some shallow right hand draining beach breaks creating the platform for the members to go big and enjoy the beaming sun and offshore conditions.

The standard was high through all divisions; the under 18s were busting above the lip more often than not with standout performances from Dylan Waters and Jonah Siverson amongst others. A special mention goes out to Jade Charnock and Jane Keel our two strongest women members going up against the club’s best men in the Open division. They did a stirling job, putting doubt into all the guys’ minds with some smooth surfing! The girls are sure to shake things up again in the Open division during the rest of the year With the IBA World Tour of Bodyboarding

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Recently the Volcom Qualifying Series was run at Gunnamatta beach. While it was a miserable day weatherwise the quality of many up and coming surfers shone through. With conditions, the local advantage was evident with many locals placing high in many divisions. The Top Three in the Pro-Amateur Division was filled by locals; 1st - Hayden Forrest, 2nd - Peter Watts and 3rd - Jack Winter.

Forrest also took out the biggest move of the day and picked up $250 for his efforts.

In the Junior Division, local Tom Antonie finished 2nd to Torquay’s Tristan Ferras, while Women’s Division locals Matilda McLean, Tabby Vockler and Piper Harrison placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.

All Top 4 placegetters have now qualified to surf in the Australian Volcom title in mid April.

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wrapping up their Pipeline Pro event in Hawaii earlier in the week, there was no holding back in the water with everyone freshly stoked and completing some of bodyboarding’s toughest aerials all day long. As the comp moved into the finals in the late afternoon the tide filled in, the waves started to march in on call for the last minutes of competition, ending an almost scripted day with amazing waves, weather and bodyboarding.

Standouts in the Over 18s were Adam Morrison, Reid Young, Shannon Wuoti, James Page, Steve Watson, Matt Taylor, Nathan Clayton, Jack Shepherd and Eddie Wearne.

Focus is now firmly on the third Competition in March, which will be a Road Trip down to the Bass Coast at this stage.

For all the latest into, keep your eyes on the Mornington Peninsula Bodyboarders’ Facebook page, and for any enquiries send an email to mpbodyboardclub@hotmail.com.

There will be transport arranged down to the next comp, so to book a spot or for any questions call Chris on 0407 901 699.

CHRIS BAGOT AGE: 23 NICKNAME: Morat, Morrie or Ads SPONSORS: Rhythm, Dragon, Balin and Triggerbros PEARL: How old were you when you started surfing and where did you learn to surf?

MORRIS: I think I was about seven or eight.

I started getting to my feet on a lid and my old man said, “I think it’s time to just get on a board, Ad.” Leo, Yamba and Byron were my early waves, but my first wave was at Balnarring Point.

PEARL: What are you studying at uni?

MORRIS: PE teaching.

PEARL: You work at Baha in Rye. Tell us about that?

MORRIS: It’s a rad little Mexican bar / restaurant on Rye foreshore, which rocks out live music. Come down and grab a Taco, a ‘Rona or a Margarita with me… rad staff, chill vibes and good times, yew!

PEARL: What do you prefer, big airs or big barrels and why?

MORRIS: Punts feel dope, but how do you beat a barrel? It’s the best part of surfing!

PEARL: The wave pictured here is mostly ridden by body boarders. It is known as ‘the heaviest slab in Victoria’, and as one of the most dangerous waves in the world. It is a five hour drive west from the Peninsula. Tell us what it felt like getting towed into a couple of pits out there.

MORRIS: The wave is unbelievable. I was ‘shittin dacks’ paddling out there for sure. Hats off to the lidders and crew that paddle it, you’re lunatics. I was just happy for Moose (Marti Paradisis) and Sandy (Sandy Ryan) to sling me into a couple monsters. Cheers to Nibbs for shots.

PEARL: Do you plan to surf there again?

MORRIS: Of course. I love that joint.

PEARL: Famous last words?

MORRIS: Although preservation of food using tin cans had been practiced since at least 1772 in the Netherlands, the first can openers were patented only in 1855 in England. What did crew do for 80 years? Ha ha.

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ALL ABOUT JANICE EARTH SKATEBOARDS Janice Earth Skateboards is named after my mother, Janice Richardson, a well known local primary school teacher around Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento for over 22 years. Coming from an artistic and diverse upbringing, she was always a fighter for the underprivileged kid, whilst being fair and quick to nurture the individual talent that lay within all young students and people.

When I was a teen and we first moved to the Peninsula, my mother worked at the Rye Surf Shop and it was around this time we both formed a love for skateboarding. It was an exciting time as a tonne of artistically made skateboard videos and boards were flooding Aussie shores off the back of the big hype from the states and Bones Brigade founder Stacy Perelta. At this point my mother - recognising what a positive and creative culture skateboarding possessed as a beautiful evolutionary and ever growing sport - began to push and encourage all my friends to skate. She could see it kept us fit, happy and out of trouble. If we were down and out or bumming round the house mum would say, “The sun is shining, don’t waste the day - get out there and skate.” So we did. Stacy Perelta calls it ‘animal chin’, but whatever you call it or whatever level of skater you are, it is the spirit of skating and it’s a beautiful thing.

Janice Earth Skateboards is my mother’s legacy. What we are is pretty simple - a skate shop with everything from clothing apparel, hats and accessories to our own Janice Earth boards, longboards, cruises, decks and everything to do with skate, from the wheels up. We will also be branching out into scooters & BMX’s this month.

As the name Janice Earth suggests, we are giving back to the earth. All old skateboards and parts are collected and reused to help put together boards for underprivileged kids, one of the many things we’re doing with our recycling concepts. The support from the community schools, local businesses and the boys from the skate park just across the road has been awesome. They’ve all been so enthusiastic and helpful, promoting and setting up the shop and in return we already have one student doing work experience in store, and are sponsoring two local skaters. There’s never a dull moment in the store, with the kids loving the use of the X-Box and $1 cokes, this month.

In addition to the work experience and sponsorship, we also have budding artists with original works for sale in the shop, including 18 year-old Jacob from ‘Death By?’ who’s working with us on board, shirt and sticker designs for the future. Original, artistically sound and supporting the kids and the community. This is what it is all about.

Currently, anyone who comes in the shop will get a free Janice Earth membership key ring, and for a limited time all Janice Earth Boards are on sale for $79, with grip tape. That’s $20 off. We also have our monthly ‘Sk8 & Snag’ event on the first Saturday of every month, featuring live DJs and talent scouts at the skate park. You’ll find us handing out free Janice Earth stuff, including a Janice Earth board to the skater we think ripped the best that day.

Janice Earth Skateboards is located at Shop 4/1459 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, just across the road from the Rosebud Skate Park. Lenny and all the crew encourage anyone from council or any organisation that can help with the recycling efforts or donate, to contact the store.

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IRON MEN COME TO FRANKSTON Frankston locals will be able to experience, first-hand, the world renowned Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship on March 25th next year when the 3.8km swim takes place in Frankston’s foreshore, the 180km bike leg winds its way through Frankston City’s streets heading to EastLink, and the 42.2km run begins here before the triathletes reach the finish line in St Kilda.

It’s the first event of this magnitude to come to our shores and Frankston City Council looks forward to working with the local community to showcase the best we have to offer as the world watches on.

Experienced in hosting major events including Sandsculpting Australia’s annual exhibition, Christmas Festival of Lights, Waterfront Festival, Ventana Latin Fiesta and the BMX State Titles, Frankston will showcase the best it has to offer at this major event, as the world watches on.

For more event information on the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship go to www. ironmanmelbourne.com

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Helter-skelter down Oliver’s into the blue over blue of sky and sea white bay curve dark crack of a creek slicing the sand from the stone wall a bridge like a skate ramp rolling the air bends out to the ladder of a pier lying flat in the water waves slapping the thunk of day at bathers beached on flagged flat pavers a memento to the Boonewrung people traditional owners of the land a boardwalk through the ti-tree and further out to sea as ancient as the land it pours upon, waves continuously a welcome to newcomers on Frankston waterfront. © 2012 Avril Bradley

and influence. She loves Sarah Day for her meticulous observation, Pam Brown and Gig Ryan for their innovation, Claire Gaskin for the language she pares back to the bone.

Michele Leber’s beautiful renditions of the natural world inspire, as does, Maria Takolander’s wonderful analogies and dark way of viewing the world.

In fact, Avril Bradley is so knowledgeable that an interview with her is an education in contemporary poetry. I couldn’t begin to list all the poets she recited and the reasons to love them.

“I might spend an entire day just reading one poem because it means so much to me,” she mused.

Poetry can bring beauty and truth, offer solace and comfort or transport the reader into world of pure imagery.

She hopes people will enjoy poetry for its own sake.

“There is such variety out there these days – enjoy it in all its forms and read it by the truckload,” she quips. Avril has published two chapbooks that she sells at her readings and has been published in numerous anthologies.

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This month I’d like to focus on the unsung heroes of arts and culture. I’m talking about people who do what they do more for love than for money.

Not that there is anything wrong with money, but these creative souls are so passionate about art and culture that they will create and promote the arts with or without recompense.

I’m talking about poets who write quietly at home and street artists who create boldly outdoors. I’m talking about spoken word heard on local radio and philosophy dished out in cafes.

I’m talking about alternative voices and fresh points of view in venues open to all forms of artistic expression.

This is not to say that larger venues and more standard spaces are not to be gratefully acknowledged for their brilliant promotion of arts and culture, but rather to have a little look at the smaller fish in the bay.

There are also unsung sponsors, mentors and backers of these little fish, such as, local councils and businesses, seasoned artists and secret admirers, no to mention this very publication Pearl. I’d call them Angel Fish. Bless them. Without Angel Fish, little fish would be forever swimming upstream.

At Pearl we hope to connect the audiences and the arts, the big fish and the little fish in a creative cultural reciprocity. So read on, have a close look around your town - something different is bound to be found. It doesn’t have to be in the mainstream to be in the art stream. Enjoy it. Consider it. Talk about it. Revel in the scope and variety of arts on the peninsula.

Cheerfully, Your Arts Editor

Passion for Poetry Frankston poet, Avril Bradley reads avidly and writes prolifically. She strives for perfection in her poetry coaxing words into well-crafted stanzas.

This poetic passion wakes her through the night thinking of how to get the words just right. Avril was born in England and moved to Australia as a young woman.

Her father was her earliest literary influence as he loved to read to young Avril; Dickens and Hardy amongst others.

She started writing poetry when she was eight. Contemporary women poets have been a great source of inspiration

Hit Productions and the FAC present

LET THE SUNSHINE by David Williamson FRIDAY 23 MARCH @ 8pm* & SATURDAY 24 MARCH @ 1pm

“ ...notches up its first chuckle in less than 30 seconds without a word being spoken. …a much-anticipated return to the stage.”

Jason Blake, Sydney Morning Herald Described as part Romeo and Juliet, part Meet the Parents, this satirical comedy is set in Noosa. Toby and Ros are retired left wing radicals who flee to the upmarket Sunshine Coast seaside town to escape scandal in Sydney. There they meet Natasha and Ron – a shallow socialite and a brash property developer. When their children find romance together, the patter of tiny feet brings on the clash of egos.

Cast Peter Phelps, Alexandra Fowler, Dennis Coard, Toni Scanlan, Ryan Hayward, Hannah Norris Tickets Member $40, Full $51, Conc $47, U26 $26, Matinée $44, Group 10+ $42ea

Go in the draw to win Joint Membership Mention “Pearl” when booking tickets for your chance to win a Joint Membership. Closes Wednesday 21 March, 5pm. * Captioned performance Warning: Strong language and adult themes

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LET THE SUNSHINE, IN FRANKSTON Presented by Christine Harris and HIT Productions, in conjunction with the Frankston Arts Centre, award-winning Australian playwright David Williamson’s satirical comedy Let The Sunshine is coming to Frankston in March.

A hilarious snapshot of middle Australia, Let the Sunshine deals with ageing, the questionable benefits of materialism, and how errant actions of sons and daughters can affect a long term marriage today. The sometimes confrontational show perfectly captures our time using the deft and confident style of comedy for which Williamson is renowned.

The production will tour in 2012 to over 65+

capital city, metropolitan, regional and remote theatre venues throughout Australia with a well experienced and award winning cast on board. The lineup will include Aussie stage and screen aficionado Peter Phelps (Stingers), Alexandra Fowler (All Saints), Dennis Coard (Home & Away), Toni Scanlan (Water Rats), Ryan Hayward (Casualty) and Hannah Norris (My name is Rachael Corrie), amongst others, and will be directed by Denis Moore..

Let The Sunshine appears at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday March 23 at 8pm (captioned performance), as well as for a matinee show on Saturday March 24, at 1pm.

Tickets range from $16 to $40 and are available from the Frankston Arts Centre Box Office.

Travel down a little laneway, past the vibrant street art, up some steep steps, and you will emerge into a bohemian paradise reminiscent of 1920’s Paris. Aptly dubbed, “Frankston’s Best Kept Secret”, B’Artiste is an opulent boudoir of a lounge bar decked out in plush armchairs, soft sofas, divine divans and inviting love seats with real books to read, jewelry on display and photographs to peruse. Every item is hand picked.

That is the kind attention to detail proprietors Adele and Kim Amsterdam have dedicated to their bar since it opened two years ago.

They knew they wanted to create something different, a place that had every possible comfort.

First and foremost, they wanted to create a bar for artists - a venue where patrons could relax, recline and enjoy and where artists

could perform and engage with audiences in an intimate and inviting atmosphere.

Adele and Kim found their original inspiration in Melbourne’s poetry slams and pub based spoken word events. Therefore, they decided to bring poetry slam to B’Artiste. That single idea has grown into a tree of creativity branching into every imaginable form the word ‘artist’ could conjure. B’Artiste is an art gallery with new exhibitions every four weeks and a hopping music venue.

It’s the local home of the Philosophy Café.

Starting on Saturday March 24 at 6pm, poetry will return with the Peninsula Poetry Society’s brand new Peninsula Poetry Slam.

In the two years they’ve been open, they have welcomed book clubs, theatre groups, masquerade parties, drag queen nights, performance artists, burlesque shows and film crews. There are monthly genre film nights. The entertainment is unquestionably the most diverse offering around. In fact, Adele plainly stated, “You are only limited by your own imagination as to what you can do here.” Adele and Kim also serve delicious food, killer coffee and delectable drinks. They feature local peninsula wines and make tasty pizzas and other edibles on demand, but please ask nicely. Taking great care of their regular patrons and warmly welcoming new ones is what keeps people coming back.

B’Artiste, visit their cool website, see their facebook page or call 9783 8883. 2/12 Young St. (Enter off Ross Smith Lane) Andrea Louise Thomas

Food for the Soul at Aum Shanti Elke Newall, proprietor of Aum Shanti Café has created a cafe with a heart and a soul.

On the menu are delicious and nutritious vegetarian/vegan dishes prepared with love and exquisite thoughtfulness to the palate. Their desserts melt in the mouth and you’ll wish they would stay. Their awning boasts, “Frankston’s best coffee” and I would argue it’s true.

Elke and her team pay attention to the little things. There will be artwork in the foam on each cup of delicious coffee and a delicate heart shaped biscuit on your spoon. They offer blossoming tea and living water. There is a little dish on the counter from which you can choose your affirmation for the day. This café is also a spiritual nexus that offers workshops, such as, meditation and mandala making. It sells crystals, jewellery, tarot cards, original artwork, colourful clothing, toys and all manner of things to brighten the soul and warm the heart.

It’s also a venue that hosts after hours events.

On Friday, March 23 from 7-9:30 is “Words and Music” in which Andrea Louise Thomas will recite her poetry and singer/songwriter, Paul Dillon will sing and play music in an evening of artistic sharing and community. Elke will serve delicious food, wonderful wine and organic beer.

Aum Shanti is a unique and wonderfully welcoming place.

They have a loyal clientele and it is always growing. If you visit, you will see why.

For bookings call 9783 2899, visit their facebook page or just drop in.

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What’s Happening with Arts and Culture March-APRIL Literary Events: Writer’s Block A friendly group of writers who meet regularly to support and discuss each other’s work on Saturdays from 10am to 12:30pm. No booking necessary. Saturday, March 24, April 19.

For more info visit: www.thefac.com.au. Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St, Frankston Philosophy Café Melbourne University Philosopher, Emmett Stinson asks: “Why are stories important?”

Tuesday, March 20 6:30 for a 7 to 9pm Seating limited. For free bookings call Andrea at Heart of Philosophy 9768 1867 B’Artiste is at rear of 2/12 Young St, Frankston Words and Music An evening of poetry and song at Aum Shanti Cafe. Singer/songwriter Paul Dillon and performance poet, Andrea Louise Thomas team up again to share their original songs and poetry in an intimate atmosphere with beautiful food and drinks. Friday, March 23 from 7-9:30. Limited seating. Bookings essential. Please contact Elke on 9783 2899 Aum Shanti 439 Nepean Highway, Frankston

Peninsula Poets Society Please note there will be no meeting in April, due to Easter. Next meeting May 5 11-12:30 Mornington Peninsula Library meeting room.

New on Radio: Arts ABOUT! Radio Port Phillip RPP 98.7 has a new arts program! No joke! Sundays from April 1st 1112am and Wednesdays from 12-1pm, Andrea Louise Thomas will host a diverse two hours of programming with creative arts team Kaarin Fairfax, Sally Baillieu, David Reyne and Andrea Ebsworth all rustling up an interesting array of talent. Poetry, music, radio theatre, plays, discussions, what’s on, previews and reviews, interviews with visual artists, street artist, actors, writers and all the creative & interesting people they can muster. Have a listen.

Punk Milk Radio Arts Program Frankston and Casey’s SURF FM 87.6 is on Wednesdays from 9-10pm presenting an eclectic, inclusive panel of discussions about everything in the arts lead by Justine Milburn of Punk Milk Gallery. Fun, funky and always exuberant.

Peninsula Poetry Slam The Peninsula Poets Society will present its first in a monthly series of poetry slams to be held every 4th Saturday of the month from 6-8pm. Poets Liz Beaton and Andrea Louise Thomas will MC the first event on Saturday, March 24 from 6-8pm. Poets have three minutes on the microphone for each poem.

Audience members judge the performances.

Prizes! Poets must sign up at 5:45 for a 6pm sharp start. Bring two poems ready to perform.

B’Artiste Bar and Lounge Rear of 2/12 Young St. Frankston. For more info, call 9783 8883 or visit their facebook page or web page: www. bartiste.com.au Mornington Library’S Live ‘n’ Local Each writer will have five minutes to read their poetry, short story or excerpt from a novel, memoir or other larger work. Songwriters are also welcome. Thursday, April 12 5:30-7:30 Rosebud Library McDowell Street 5950 1230 Free, but bookings essential

Visual Art: DARTS at Cube 37 A new digital arts program for young emerging artists Saturdays from 1am-3pm. Saturday March 17 Digital Processing, March 24 2D Animation, March 31 Skateboard Design.

Monday April 2 & Tuesday, April 3 Digital TV 2 day Wednesday, April 11 to Friday, April 13 10-3 Dreams and Nightmares 3 day workshop.

For more info: 9784 1896 www.thefac.com.au Double Vision Art Exhibition Intriguing painting, photography, sculpture and digital imagery that will challenge your concept of what’s real, or possibly too real. Until March 18. Mc Clelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, Mc Clelland Drive, Langwarrin www.mcclellandgallery.com Montalto Sculpture Prize An exhibition of the 25 finalists in this year’s competition. Until April 29. Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove 33 Shoreham Rd. Red Hill South 5989 8412 or: www.montalto.com.au

Mornington Pen. Regional Gallery Until April 9: At first sight: Peninsula and bay photographs of JW Twycross 1918-1925 Michael Shannon: Australian Romantic Realist Dorothy Braund: Variations on a theme MPRG, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd. Mornington www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au or 5975 4395 Oak Hill Gallery Until March 21: Oak Hill Gallery’s Inaugural Graduate Prize Featuring: Lisa Burrell, Karen Lloyd-Jones and Prue Scott. Other exhibitors are: Fiona Wood and Robbie Bischoff. Entries are invited for the Inaugural Illustration Prize.

Entry forms available online.

March 24th ‘Off the Walls Gala Event’ Fundraising Event. 100 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington For further info go to: www. oakhillgallery.com.au or call 5973 4299 Manyung Gallery Abstract works of Donal Molloy Drum, Brendon Mogg, Conchita Carambano, Monica Adams, Rhonda Davies, Nikki Perzuck, Nellie Zimmerman and Miertje Skidmore.

Exhibition runs until March 25. Manyung Gallery, 1408 Nepean Highway, Mt. Eliza www. manyunggallery.com.au 9787 2953 Manyung at Sorrento presents an everchanging and diverse collection of artists.

Ring to see who is currently on display or check the website. 113A Ocean Beach Rd., Sorrento View 2000 artworks and hours online: www.manyunggallery.com.au 9982 0622 Ma Late Winner of the 2011 Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize, presents her first solo exhibition at the Point Nepean National Park until Sunday, April 15. For more information, email: info@ park.vic.gov.au or ring 13 19 63 Symbiosis A collective exhibition featuring the works of: Artistic Bliss, Lorna Gerard, April Maynard, Daniel Trevarthen and Rosemary Williams. On until April 13. B’Artiste Bar and Lounge Rear of 2/12 Young Street (Enter upstairs via Ross Smith Lane) For more info, call 9783 8883 Mornington Peninsula Art Show Opening night is Wednesday, April 4 from 7pm. Show runs through to Monday, April 9. SPAC, Rosebud Secondary College 245 Eastbourne Rd Rosebud. See website for hours and further information www.rsc.vic. edu.au/SPPACwhatson.html.

ART the movement at Rye Wine Bar New exhibitions the last Friday of every month.

Currently on exhibit is Meg Murray. Coming at the end of March will be Gidja Walker and Bob Kelly. Rye Wine Bar 2253 Point Nepean Road, Rye. 5985 8355. For more information contact Jess via artthemovement@live.com.au.

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Ventana Fiesta Events on until Saturday, March 17. Bookings on 9784 1060. For more info about the many events in this festival visit www.thefac.com.au

Theatre: Some Enchanted Evening A light operatic soiree featuring local opera singers, Michael Laity, Peter Smitheren, Lucy Nicholson and Monique le Bas plus a roaming a capella trio, Perfect Day, and the OzChild an all abilities choir. This event is an important fundraiser for a wonderful organization that helps many children. Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at Beleura House and Garden. 5pm bus for a 6pm start. Tickets are available directly from OzChild 5975 7644.

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By David Williamson at the Frankston Arts Centre Friday, March 23 at 8pm and Saturday, March 24 at 1pm Bookings 9784 1060 Information at: www.thefac.com.au Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare in the Park, Saturday, March 31 from 4-6pm George Pentland Gardens, Williams St., Frankston Entry via Gate 5 Bring a picnic rug or cushion to sit on. Information 1300 322 322 UK Comedian Stephen K. Amos Comes to The Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday April 12 at 8pm. One night only!

Bookings on 9784 1060. For more information visit www.thefac.com.au Simon Gallaher:the Great Composers Musical Matinee presents a musical and theatrical tribute to Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers, Bacharach and others. Friday, April 13 at 10:30am and 1:30pm at The Frankston Arts Centre Bookings on 9784 1060. For more information visit www.thefac.com.au Liane Keegan and Friends, Opera Gala Friday April 13 at 7pm. Frankston Arts Centre Bookings on 9784 1060. For more information visit www.thefac.com.au Acting Workshop for youth Melbourne Ranter’s Theatre offers an Intensive Acting Workshop for youth, Sunday, April 22 from 1-4pm. This workshop will explore storytelling, writing and developing a sense of play. Suitable for ages 12-18. Places strictly limited. Ph 9784 1896

Dance: The Tango When you’re sexy and you know it, you dance the tango! Watch. Friday, March 16 at 8pm at Frankston Arts Centre Bookings 9784 1060 www.thefac.com.au Les Ballets Eloelle (Men in Pink Tights) Tuesday, April 17 at 8pm. Direct from New York comes this troupe of talented male ballet dancers from thirteen different countries.

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Treasure Trove at Factory Antiques George Amanatidis, owner of Factory Antiques in Dromana, certainly knows his stuff when it comes to rare finds. A long history in the antiques trade has given him a discerning eye and some fine taste. Factory Antiques is a gold mine waiting to be discovered. With more than twenty knowledgeable stall -holders all bringing their own special expertise to what they sell, patrons are sure to find a special nugget just right for their own collections.

For instance, George has a small collection of bronze sculptures by the legendary Leopoldine Mimovich. She is now 94 and her work is hard to find. He also has a few out of print books about her brilliant career. Every stall -holder will have some sort of special treasure. With such a varied range of vendors, there is literally something for every taste.

Vintage clothing, classic Australiana, retro advertising, movie buff stuff, gorgeous jewelry, stunning sculpture, antique tools, pottery and glassware, vinyl records and anything else reminiscent of yesteryear is there to be found by the sharp eye. See what ‘gold’ you can find. If you need a break from the browse, you can sit down and relax with a cuppa in their café.

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Art Moves in to Rye Wine Lounge

A new arts initiative for the southern peninsula entitled ‘ART the movement’ has moved in to the Rye Wine Lounge. Mish Wookey, who has professional history in arts and entertainment promotions, created this concept. She wanted to form a fresh art cooperative capitalizing on the many talented artists located on the Mornington Peninsula. She seeks to represent a broad spectrum of artists from watercolourists to multi-media artists, from fine art painters to street artists who’ll employ a range of mediums in their varied styles. In addition to exhibition space, Mish will offer management, marketing, promotion, publicity and respect, for her artists. She is getting enthusiastic support from Geoff Bilston the

owner/operator of Rye Wine Lounge. ART the movement was launched on February 24. It’s first exhibition features Meg Murray whose oil paintings are bold, vibrant, abstract and evocative. This show covers a retrospective of her work from 2008-2012. Meg Murray is, incidentally, also a sand sculpting champion.

Mish will launch a new exhibition on the last Friday of every month. In March, she will exhibit the work of coastal ecologist Gidja Walker and Director of Baluk Arts, Bob Kelly, who nature-inspired works. Refer all enquiries and proposals to Jess Waters: artthemovement@live.com.au. The Rye Wine Lounge is located at 2253 Point Nepean Road.

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Art in the public eye Art by definition is an outward expression that I believe exists to be seen by the “public”. Most artists I know endeavour to get their work out to the world for people to see and comment on.

Art that is designed to be seen by passers-by and to join in with the natural and/or built environments is art that plays a very important part in the creation and identification of a community.

In Frankston we have a wonderfully eclectic collection of public art, both permanent and transient in nature. Frankston City Council produced a great booklet showcasing some of these called Art & Ideas – 10 years of public art in Frankston (available at www.frankston.vic.gov. au ). Some of my favourite permanent works are Lost and Found by Anne Ross on the Waterfront (those pesky little bronze seagulls) and the Deborah Halpern Power of the Community in Beauty Park.

These pieces have a delicate yet very profound effect on the energy and vibrancy of Frankston.

The Glass Cube at Cube 37 Frankston Arts Centre offers a more transient kind of public art. All around the world there is now a growing movement of what are called urban screens.

These screens are going nuts – taking over

By Andrea Ebsworth One of the Shire’s previous Arts & Cultural Strategy objectives was to bring about opportunities for “art as an everyday experience”. Many streetbased activities encompass this objective such as: public or street art which can be sculpture, murals, community made mosaics, quilts, roving theatre, clowning or musical performances, community festivals and events. Each art form is about celebrating the unique character of identity and place.

Along with the brief to produce a shire-wide festival in 2011, the ‘arts alive’ program presented a collaborative opportunity for “art as an everyday experience” through a number of the Peninsula’s ‘seasonal’ festivals.

Revamping the Shire’s portable sound shell became the perfect touring backdrop to showcase local and visiting musicians and performers adding vibrancy to a number of community celebrations. So far it has rolled out for seven events since October in Sorrento, Mornington and Hastings, in schools, streets and at community carols and festivals, all of which were well received.

Fingal artist and longstanding theatre set designer Bryan Baldwin, with the help of his son, Rhyse

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walkways and plazas everywhere.

Cube 37 was one of the first of these in Australia – showing a new kind of art – digital and projection art – to a passing public. There is opportunity for all kinds of artists to be shown and for our community to engage in and debate with. I love the debate – the debate is healthy. Is the art ‘good’, pointless, ugly, charming, thought provoking or wonderful? How has the art made me feel, has it challenged or just lightened my day?

The works that we exhibit in Cube 37’s Glass Cube can be all of those things and hopefully can have all of those affects on passers-by. The art is there to enliven and to engage.

Also in the centre of Frankston in White Street Mall there is another example of ephemeral art – next time you pass, take a look at the large light boxes on the wall. You will notice they change every few weeks. This is more art in public space – this is called the White Street project.

Email me and let me know what you think of the Art projects around Frankston. Cube37@ frankston.vic.gov.au Cheers for now, Merryn Tinkler

created the stage . Together, they have fashioned this wonderful and creative theatrical ‘prop’ that is now available for community use. Like a pop-up storybook that folds out in 3D, the portable sound shell comes to life as a speigeltent’ to amuse and delight audiences.

These and other creative elements the Shire is working on will continue to enhance the unique qualities of our public spaces to further support art as an everyday experience.

Art On Board Zella Surfboards are one of a kind, handcrafted works of art. Their creator, peninsula local, Aaron Wordley, is a life long surfer so he knows exactly how to shape each board to get the desired result. He assesses each client’s height, shape and surfing experience to create bespoke boards to suit each surfer.

What distinguishes his boards beyond the personalized craftsmanship is that he incorporates original artwork or vintage fabric into the design of many of his boards.

He particularly likes fabric because he loves the notion that the fabric has had a life before and he can then send it on a new journey. He and his sweetheart, who is a fashion buyer for a surf-clothing manufacturer, share an interest in fashion. Colour, texture and the original shape each piece of clothing takes intrigues them. The pair traveled around the world together shortly after meeting and were struck by the unique fashions and characteristic fabrics of each country. Incorporating fabric into boards is not a new concept, but few use the technique because it takes twice as long to make a board that way. Most modern surfboards are made by machine overseas. Aaron thinks these massproduced boards are of inferior quality and dubious life span. His mission is “to create a functional piece of art” and he does so beautifully.

Aaron is a man who likes to try new things. He has surfed on every kind of

board imaginable, which taught him how each board performs in the water.

He remembers catching his first wave when he was six surfing with his Dad at Torquay. Aaron reckons that, at 76, his Dad is now probably the oldest surfer in Victoria! Clearly, Aaron was destined for surfing. Originally, he starting studying multi-media design, but found the course was too broad to be useful to him. But then he also fell in love and traveled around the world. That was the end of school. He’s been crafting boards ever since. Aaron also makes hand crafted skateboards incorporating the same technique of fabric under fiberglass. So if you are after a truly original skateboard, short board or long board, Aaron Wordley is your man. To see his designs visit his facebook page: Zella Surfboards. To contact Aaron, email: aaronwordley@ zellasurfboards.com.

Andrea Louise Thomas

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Street artist Jef, whose iconic hand- coloured paste-up seagulls are perched all over Frankston, does paste-up art with his 15 yearold son, Zaic. Street art is cross-generational, not just kids with spray cans tagging. Street artists are a diverse group. Andrea Louise Thomas interviews father and son - who claims Dad copied him!

ALT: How did you get in to the street art scene?

JEF: I’m an artist. I just finished seven years of tertiary education. I’ve got a Bachelor’s, an Honour’s and a Master’s degree in sculpture from the Victorian College of the Arts. I started noticing street art when I lived in the city. I’ve watched it emerge in Frankston. I watched some films about it and got inspired.

ALT: Why do you do what you do?

JEF: I like it and I like the people I meet. It’s so uncomplicated and immediate compared to what I regularly do. Not a lot of people go into a gallery, but everyone goes into the street.

Street art is seen by a lot more people.

ALT: What do you like best about street art?

JEF: It’s very equalizing – the street. There’s such a freedom to it. I needed a break after all the years of school. It’s low cost, it’s fast, it’s easy. I’m going to travel soon. I want something I can carry. I want to try this in other places.

ALT: What do you like about paste -ups in particular?

JEF: Well, unlike grafitti, it’s removable. It doesn’t do any damage. If they don’t like it, it’s pretty easy to remove. I also like the way it evolves. I put up work and then, almost in response, another artist puts up work right after me. It’s like a conversation on the street.

ALT: How would you like to see street art evolve locally?

JEF: I’d really like to see Frankston learn from the city as to how to use their back lanes and alleys. If you go into certain areas of Melbourne you’ll see there isn’t a single space left in any alleyway that doesn’t have art, a

gallery, a café or something in it. It’s good.

Zaic says he might want to go to art school, but is “keeping his options open”.

ALT: Tell me about yourself and how you got into street art.

ZAIC: I’m 15. We all got into it when we watched an American film called “Exit Through the Gift Shop”. I first put up a series of robots with the word, ‘conform’. I like doing it. Graffiti didn’t attract me because it’s just your name. I like drawing. This was a way to put it up there.

That was my start.

ALT: How do you feel about ‘tagging’?

ZAIC: The tagging is horrible. It looks bad, but it’s a step between unskilled work and artwork.

It’s ground work. It’s a foot in the door to meet other artists to learn from. You could then learn to cut a stencil or learn how to make wheat paste.

ALT: What would you like to see happen with street art?

ZAIC: I’d like to see a lot more people doing it. A small paste-up artist gets blanketed out in a place like Fitzroy or Brunswick, but in a new place, like Frankston, you have a chance to be seen. Frankston is a cultural melting pot. Art comes with new cultures and that’s a good thing.

The Secret Life of Street Artists By serendipity, I happened to meet some well- known and some, as yet, lesser known street artists in Frankston. I met one young artist whose work is all over Melbourne and the peninsula. Widely recognized for his little birds tweeting, mini monsters with symbolic messages and head with a gaping mouth sporting a mountain range of round teeth, he’s legendary amongst street artists and street art lovers alike.

He spray paints and does pasteups. Despite the illegality of street

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art, he feels compelled to pursue his artistic journey publically believing art should be free for everyone. He loves to draw and express himself, but the idea of inserting something a bit different and unexpected into a stranger’s day really motivates him. He- who- must -not -be -named was originally inspired by seeing photos of Melbourne street art his older sister showed him. Further inspiration came from New York street artist Basquait. Responding to things he dislikes in society, the brick wall becomes a kind of political sounding board.

This secret street artist’s dream is to see more artwork in public spaces where people can decide about it for themselves. Street art is a labour of love, legal or not.

Andrea Louise Thomas

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revolUTION in and they’re already howling.

Only feet of stone could resist stomping along to the next song Todo El Asunto.

There is a dynamic in the album as it switches from the cantina to the old west. Listening to The Young Horse, you can’t help but picture Eastwood in a poncho.

The trio have delivered another fun album, with a lot of guitar melodies (amazing) and very little English at the forefront of their act. Despite this, it might not be everyone’s bowl of nacho’s…

4/5 MATT RIPPON

PLUMB

Field Music

Plumb is the fourth album to be released by British indie-rock outfit Field Music. The album sees the band return to the familiar sounds of the first and second albums, with short, sweet, fragmented melodies The first single from the album is (I Keep Thinking About) A New Thing. The track features a sharp edgy indie sound as well as a catchy hook. Other stand out tracks include Start The Day Right and Sorry Again, both with unconventional transitions patched together to form dynamic pieces of music.

This eccentric album is a delicious slice of modern indie-rock, highlighting Field Music’s askew yet clever approach to music making and ability to link together disjointed ideas and reconstruct them in a way that is aurally pleasing.

4/5 JESSICA SCUDAMORE

IT’S A LONG, LONG WAY TO MEXIMOTOWN The Puta Madre Brothers

The world’s only ‘Triple OneMan Band’ is back. Between touring Europe twice last year, the Northcote boys - who dress up as Mexicans - have managed to record a second album entitled It’s A Long, Long Way To Meximotown.

Like everything they do, the album is a party, or more rightly a fiesta. It starts off with la Miedra, a tune that throws you right into The Puta Madre Brothers’ world of Mexico, expressed through guitars and stomping beats. One minute

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ONE SWEET TIME Wilful Damage

new releases

Beverley Knight pays a meaningful tribute to the last three decades of British soul in this album.

Her assessment of British soul highlights from the 1980s reminds one of what an underrated era that was.

Knight’s versions of 13 classic UK soul tracks include songs

by Soul II Soul, Jamiroquai, Omar, Young Disciples, George Michael, Junior and more.

The songs covered are wideranging, from the Prince-like rock pop of Roachford’s Cuddly Toy to Heatwave’s gorgeous ballad Always And Forever.

Knight is a brilliant soul singer and does not merely perform covers of these songs, she breathes new life into some neglected classics. One very cool album.

4/5 SCOTT GARDNER

SOMETHING YOU MAY NEVER FIND Ian Rickard

Four piece outfit Wilful Damage are back with their latest single, Own Sweet Time.

The tune begins with grungy rock tones reminiscent of recent pop sensations, Jet, and the Jagger-like edgy vocals of Jason Lowe. The rhythm section and guitars are knitted together nicely with only sparse and tasty embellishments on the lead guitar front. The whole feel has a bit of vintage alt-country rock about it, mixed with some punchy attitude.

Overall, the song comes quite close to reaching a crescendo – the drum take is great – but it just never quite gets there.

In addition, Lowe’s vocals, whilst oozing charisma, can walk the fine tightrope on pitch, making it undoubtedly a difficult task for backing vocalist and percussionist Jarrod De Zilva to lock in.

A good accessible tune, offering hints to a great live act. Isn’t that what they’re supposed to do?

2.5/5 WALTER BENELLS

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The debut EP from Melbourne’s own Ian Rickard, put simply, is like a comfortable pair of popular shoes. You know a lot of people are going to love it and it’s a good fit. I know that’s a strange analogy, but sometimes it can be that simple.

Having kicked about songwriting for the last six or seven years, and having supported the likes of Thirsty Merc, Rickard’s writing is accessible and catchy.

Something You May Never Find is the culmination of a few years of work, alongside the industry revered Michael Paynter and his M-Squared Productions partner Michael Delorenzis.

The record opens with Crazy, an introduction leaving no doubt that Rickard is meant, if not destined, for radio. Paynter’s production sensibilities are obvious, making this track a stand out.

Dynamically diverse, Cry and Saving Grace underpin a subtle, piano based sincerity to the record whilst the title track is another punchy and easily radiofriendly tune showcasing an obviously tight rhythm section in its four-to-the-floor groove.

A clean, yet aggressive sounding pop/rock act with great melodies... refreshing.

4/5 WALTER BENELLS

SHADOW OF THE GUN

Barbiturate Cowboy and His Horses, is the most adventurous, whilst Endless Nowdays – by virtue – is more of a simple pop song. Featuring Juanita Stein (Howling Bells), Stay Young is by far the most pure track, and perfectly encapsulates a mood by painting particularly peaceful imagery. A debut that guides its listeners through a musical journey, Release is filled with interesting melodic ideas and effortless energy delivered by this beautiful soul.

3/5 MADDISON WILSON

Lachlan Bryan’s debut solo album Shadow of the Gun contains a beautiful collection of handcrafted narratives. His previous work with The Wildes could be defined as alternativecountry or even country rock, but these songs are more personal in nature and suit the solo singer/songwriter format.

The album features special guests Kasey Chambers and Catherine Britt, both adding background vocals. The songs and stories take the highest priority on this record – the production is subtle and the instrumentation is never allowed to take over – it’s all about the words. Its themes are dark for a country album, but that is all part of its strength. Highlights include the murderous Lily of the Fields and the heartbreaking cheating song Secret I’ll Take to the Grave.

The early ‘album of the year’ claims from some reviewers are not out of line. Recommended for fans of Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams and John Prine.

4.5/5 MATTHEW BAKER

I WON’T STAY TOO LONG

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RELEASE

Steve Smyth

Meet Steve Smyth – a man who will draw you into a world of passion and honesty at the very first listen. Smyth’s debut, Release, amps up vulnerability with powerfully exposed vocals that carry the album through a journey of honest heartache and life experiences. Amongst the emotionally connected lyrics, blistering adrenaline pervades with Smyth’s unique voice, distorted guitar riffs and a sort of blues-swing that, surprisingly enough, is quite pleasant.

The first track on the album,

The Fearless Vampire Killers

The release of their awesome debut album, Batmania, came with great reviews (even a recent appearance on 90210) and saw the Melbourne four piece tour across the country with another rising talent, rockabilly singer Lanie Lane.

The band is now releasing I Won’t Stay Too Long as a single from the album. It’s an upbeat surf rock song, with great energy shown by the band and from singer Sean Ainsworth.

This energy is especially strong at the end of the song when things speed up and we get to hear that John Lennon rip in Sean’s voice. The lead guitar work across the song is seamless, keeping things interesting.

With the lyrics all about being young and having one night stands, it’s a party tune that builds itself up ending in a frenzy that’ll have people moving their feet.

Catch them on their upcoming gig at The Toff In Town on Saturday, March 17.

3/5 MATT RIPPON

with Ray McGrotty Following the success of Led Zeppelin’s first three albums, and the enormous hit Whole Lotta Love, the band released their fourth album in November

1971. Usually referred to as Led Zeppelin IV, there was no actual title given to the album. Various creative minds who insist on putting a label on it, have tried several alternate titles over the years, including The Hermit, The Runes, Symbols and Zoso (each band member chose a personal symbol for this album as their moniker and Zoso was Jimmy’s).

The album was a massive success worldwide selling over 32 million copies to date, with one reason for its success being the smash hit Stairway To Heaven - now one of rock’s all time classics. Other tracks such as Black Dog, Four Sticks and Rock And Roll also became big favourites.

On the back of the album, the band embarked on a world tour in early 1972, which included a stop in Australia where they performed at the Kooyong Tennis Centre. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to get tickets for that February 20th night in Melbourne and I remember it being the first time I had ever seen a violin bow being used on an electric guitar. Jimmy attacked his Les Paul with the bow during a spellbinding solo in Dazed And Confused,

however it was the two rockers from the album Rock And Roll and Black Dog that got the crowds’ adrenalin pumping.

Certainly a great concert and a great album.

If I had to choose my favourite Led Zeppelin album, it would be out of II, III or IV and would depend on what mood I was in. I quite often grab out Led Zeppelin III if I’m feeling like acoustic sounds, but for the great rock that has made the band legendry, Led Zeppelin II or IV is all you need.

RAY MCGROTTY Ray McGrotty is the owner/ manager or ‘Record City Collectables’, 433 Nepean Highway, Frankston.

Record City stocks a vast array of retro memorabilia, cassettes & vinyl, rare & 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

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deejay-vu CHILL FACTOR TRACKS DJ Iceman 1. ROCK THE BOAT - Bob Sinclar (feat. Pitbull) Classic style from Bob Sinclair with a strong influence from Kevin Rudolf’s Rock n Roll, from a few years back. This is sure to get the commercial crowds rocking on dance floors with its infectious beats.

4/5 2. DRINK - Lil Jon (feat. LMFAO) Is this SHOTS (Part 2)? Well it could be!

The same style of chanting but with much better horn backings and the electronic beeping that is currently popular. A great rework on this would do wonders for club appeal.

3.5 / 5 3. INTERNET FRIENDS - Knife Party Electro party is the best way to describe this one; a bouncy track with a female vocal talking her way through. There are a few good breakdowns, as well as the classic line throughout, “you blocked me on facebook”.

4/5 4. LOOKING FOR SOME GIRLS - DJ Kronic (feat. Bombs Away) Standard Bombs style on this one, and sure to be massive on floors. It’s very similar to Calvin Harris’ Girls. There are quite a few remixes to choose from, but for me the “Ext. Mix” is best.

4/5 5. GET THE PARTY ROCKIN - Funky Bootz Cheese is back on this ‘hands in the air’ party track for the commercial dance floor. The money remix works really well.

4/5 DJ Iceman plays all the latest & greatest dance, RnB & party tunes at Playhouse Bar in Mordialloc.

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NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

Harp/Harpe (“Metallica” Cover) TAGS: Nothing, Else, Matters, Harp, Harpe, Metallica, cover, strings

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Linkin Park (“Adele” Live Cover) TAGS: Rolling, In, The, Deep, Linkin, Park, Adele, live, cover, iTunes Festival

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Tori Amos (“Nirvana” Live Cover) TAGS: Nirvana, Tori, Amos, Smells, Like, Teen, Spirit, live, cover, Live In Montreaux, Kurt, Cobain

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INTERNET FRIENDS (ORIGINAL MIX) Knife Party

Internet Friends, hmmm what can I say? This record has taken the scene by storm.

It’s almost one of those novelty tunes that come along every now and again – think The Vengabus, Barbie Girl, Sexy And I Know It – but where Internet Friends differs is the novelty is embedded within its sleek production.

A dark, heaving 4/4 bass line is aimed straight at the dancefloor, interspersed with high pitched synth stabs and bleeps, continually building up to a big breakdown of white noise. Then… silence, only to be broken by the ringtone of an iPhone, followed by the infamous vocal chorus!

This is one of those records that will destroy the main stage at any festival, ensuring mayhem will ensue. Enjoy!

3.5/5 DJ MARKY MARK

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NO. TITLE 1 WE ARE YOUNG

2 ASS BACK HOME

3 WILD ONES 4 STARSHIP 5 BOYS LIKE YOU 6 THROW YOUR HANDS UP 7 FIGHT FOR YOU 8 ONE THING 9 BANGARANG 10 TURN UP THE MUSIC

ARTIST FUN (feat. Janelle Monae) Gym Class Heroes (feat. Neon Hitch Flo Rida (feat. Sia) Nicki Minaj 360 (feat. Gossling) Qwote (feat. Pitbull) Jason DeRulo One Direction Skrillex Chris Brown

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NO. TITLE 1 21 2 UP ALL NIGHT 3 BORN TO DIE 4 BANGARANG EP 5 THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION 6 FALLING & FLYING 7 DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS 8 IN A MILLION YEARS 9 HOME 10 EL CAMINO

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NO. TITLE 1 WILD ONES 2 STARSHIPS 3 BOYS LIKE YOU 4 THROW YOUR HANDS UP 5 FIGHT FOR YOU 6 TURN UP THE MUSIC 7 TROUBLE MAKER 8 I LOVE IT

9 TAKE CARE 10 SET IT OFF

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ARTIST Adele One Direction Lana Del Rey Skrillex Whitney Houston 360 Bruno Mars Last Dinosaurs Troy Cassar-Daly The Black Keys

ARTIST Flo Rida (feat. Sia) Nicki Minaj 360 (feat. Gossling) Kwote (feat. Pitbull) Jason DeRulo Chris Brown Taio Cruz Hilltop Hoods (feat. Sia) Drake (feat. Rihanna) Timomatic

NO. TITLE 1 BANGARANG 2 HEY HEY HEY

3 TURN ME ON

4 SEXY AND I KNOW IT 5 LEVELS 6 100% NO MODERN TALKING EP 7 FEEL SO CLOSE 8 SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING 9 KYOTO 10 WITHOUT YOU

ARTIST Skrillex Laurent Wery (feat. SwiftKid) David Guetta (feat. Nicki Minaj) LMFAO Avicii Knife Party Calvin Harris LMFAO Skrillex (feat. Sirah) David Guetta (feat. Usher)

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GIGS • DJ’S • MUSIC THURSDAY MARCH 15TH Baha (Rye), Carter Rollins. 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Dirty Boogie Band. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Rob Papp. 6:30pm Flanagans (Frankston), Feenixpawl / Olly & Scuzzi. 8pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Thumpin Thursdays (feat.

DJs Scott Van Rune, Humane & Guests). 9pm Moonlit Bar (Frankston), Karaoke (Johnny &Hayley). 9pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Fudge. 8pm FRIDAY MARCH 16TH Backyard Bar (Mornington), James Gowans. 9-12pm Baha (Rye), Jam Roots. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Medallion Party (feat. Kid Kodi, Rasty French & Damang) and Cornerpocket live (downstairs). 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Two Phase. 9pm Berettas Hotel (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), Ian Moss & Black Sorrows. 8pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), DJs Pete & Niki D. 9pm Daveys (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), Lee Harding & Bedrock. 9pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), The Australian Queen Tribute Show (Dinner & Show). 7pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Pure RnB Fridays (feat.

DJs Dir-X, Shaggz, UniQ, DeCruze & Guests). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), El Moth. 9pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Morningstar Estate (Mt Eliza), Live Music. 5pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Fudge. 10pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), Josh Roydhouse & Simon Dodd (President Roots). 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Joe Laf. 7:30pm.

Social (Mornington), Friday 5’s with Simon Imrei (5-7pm) & DJ Matt Horner from 9:30pm Three Palms (Sorrento), Live Music (Acoustic). 8pm Trims (McCrae), Colin Dodd. 6:30pm SATURDAY MARCH 17TH Baha (Rye), The Bearded Gyspy Band. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (feat. DJ Chris P) and Rob & Tarquin live (downstairs). 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Shazam. 9pm Canadian Bay Hotel (Mt Eliza), 80s DJ Night. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), The Calmer Miles. 7pm

Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), 10CC. 8pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), DJ Lowkiss, DJ Adam V, DJ Phill Isa & DJs Pete & Niki D. 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Ladies Night (feat. Jordie Finch, Tait Paulding, Zac Masters & Nick Drew). 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), St Paddy’s Day Entertainment (feat. Catulpa, The Brogues & Pat Evans) from 1pm & Saturday Shenanigans with Fudge from 9pm Frankston Arts Centre (Frankston), The Australian Queen Tribute Show (Dinner & Show). 7pm Frankston RSL (Frankston), Club Tequila. 7:30pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Push Saturdays (feat.

Shameless & Bee Pee & Resident DJ Benny Watt). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), T-Dub. 9pm Kings Creek Hotel (Hastings), Live Music. 7pm Lazy Joes (Rosebud), Open Mic. 8pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Pier Live (Frankston), The Getaway Plan, Gatherer, While The City Sleeps & EARL. 7:30pm Portsea Hotel (Portsea), DJ Vulcan (Sports Bar). 9pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Maddison Wilson. 7pm

MADDISON WILSON RoseGPO (Rosebud), James Vincent Trio. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Simon Imrei. 7:30pm.

Rye RSL (Rye), Replica.

Social (Mornington), DJ Scott Gardner. 9:30pm T’Gallant (Main Ridge), Christo & Andrew. 12:30pm Westernport Hotel (Hastings), Ismail & Friends (Over 25s Live Music - 9pm) & Colin Dodds (in the Bistro from 6pm) SUNDAY MARCH 18TH Bay Hotel (Mornington), Roadshow. 3pm Box Stallion (Merricks North), Adam Dunning. 1pm

MARCH 15 - APRIL 12 Coast (Blairgowrie), Wendy Stapleton, Paul Norton & Michael Cristiano. 3pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Maddison Wilson. 2pm Crossy’s Fundraiser Gig (Mornington), Briars. 11am Dava Hotel (Mornington), Don’s Party. 2:30pm Daveys (Frankston), Bo Jenkins (Sunday Soultrain). 2pm Frankston RSL (Frankston), Captain Spalding. 2:30pm Harba (Mornington), Local Live Music. 3pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), The Warrains. 3pm Hickinbotham of Dromana (Dromana), Holy Cow. 1pm Morn Peninsula Brewery (Mornington), Alex Burns. 2pm Pier 10 (Shoreham), Jay McLean. 12:30pm Ranelagh Club (Mt Eliza), John Wells Duo. 4:30pm RAW Festival (Mt Eliza), Morningstar. 11am Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz Music. 1pm Rye Hotel (Rye), Jazz Bird (Jazz & Shiraz - Bistro). 1pm Sorrento-Portsea RSL (Sorrento), Josh Roydhouse. 4pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 12:30pm MONDAY MARCH 19TH Harba (Mornington), Muso Night (upstairs). 8pm WEDNESDAY MARCH 21ST Baha (Rye), Peninsula Songriders (Muso Night). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm THURSDAY MARCH 22ND Baha (Rye), Lyall Maloney. 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Momentum. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Rob Papp. 6:30pm Daveys (Frankston), Search for ‘Miss Daveys’ (feat. All star DJ Lineup across 2 Rooms). 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), DJ Grant Smilie with Olly & Scuzzi live. 8pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Thumpin Thursdays (feat.

Guest DJ Femme - Pump It CD Launch). 9pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Karaoke (with Johnny & Hayley). 9pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Fudge. 8pm FRIDAY MARCH 23RD Backyard Bar (Mornington), James Gowans. 9-12pm B’artiste (Frankston), Rob Papp & Blues Head. 8pm Baha (Rye), Peace Pai. 9:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Some Blonde DJ (plus Kid Kodi, Rasty French & Damang) & Cornerpocket. 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Single Income. 9pm

Berettas Hotel (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), DJs Pete & Niki D. 9pm Daveys (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), Lee Harding & Bedrock. 9pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Pure RnB Fridays (feat.

DJs Dir-X, Shaggz, UniQ, DeCruze & Guests). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), Ben Smith Band. 9pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Morningstar Estate (Mt Eliza), Live Music. 5pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Fudge. 10pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), Live Music. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Joe Laf. 7:30pm.

Rye Wine Lounge (Rye), Vikingo DeJerez (Flamenco.7pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Karaoke. 8pm Social (Mornington), Friday 5’s with Joe Laf (5-7pm) & DJ Matt Horner from 9:30pm Three Palms (Sorrento), Live Music (Acoustic). 8pm Trims (McCrae), Rob Papp. 6:30pm SATURDAY MARCH 24TH Baha (Rye), Ben Smith Band. 9:30pm B’artiste (Frankston), Alana Wilkinson. 9pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (feat. DJ Chris P) and Rob & Tarquin live (downstairs). 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Disco 31. 9pm Canadian Bay Hotel (Mt Eliza), Thunderbolt. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Bev & Leigh Fraser. 7pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Red Bull Party with DJ Lowkiss, DJ Adam V, DJ Phill Isa & DJs Pete & Niki D. Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Resident DJs (feat. Joel Freeman, Tait Paulding, Zac Masters & Nick Drew). 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans with Fudge. 9pm Frankston RSL (Frankston), Cover To Cover. 7:30pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Push Saturdays (feat.

Slice N Dice, & DJs Benny Watt & Dean D). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), T-Dub. 9pm Kings Creek Hotel (Hastings), Live Music. 7pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Portsea Hotel (Portsea), DJ Vulcan (Sports Bar). 9pm Red Hill Show (Red Hill), Showgrounds. All Day. Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Maddison Wilson. 7pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), Tim Stout Duo. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Chris Griffiths. 7:30pm.

Rye RSL (Rye), Gimme Skelter (Rolling Stones Covers).

Social (Mornington), DJ Scott Gardner. 9:30pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Chris Fatouros. 12:30pm Westernport Hotel (Hastings), Ismail & Friends (Over 25s Live Music from 9pm) & Colin Dodds (in Bistro from 6pm) SUNDAY MARCH 25TH Baha (Rye), Rosebud Rebels 1st B’Day Fundraiser. 11am B’artiste (Frankston), Emerging Artists Showcase. 5pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Roadshow. 3pm Box Stallion (Merricks North), The Stingers. 1pm Cafe One One Five (Mornington), James Marris. 3pm

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Coast (Blairgowrie), The Love Starts. 3pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Simon Imrei. 2-5pm Dava Hotel (Mornington), Acoustic Drive (live on ‘The Deck’). 2:30pm Daveys (Frankston), Joe Galea (Sunday Soultrain). 2pm Frankston Arts Centre / Cube 37 (Frankston), The Lineup (Showcase hosted by James Reyne). 6pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston),Iron Man Event. 11am Harba (Mornington), Local Live Music. 3pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), Jam Roots. 3pm Hickinbotham (Dromana), The Warrains. 1pm Mornington Peninsula Brewery (Mornington), The Hornets. 2pm Pier 10 (Shoreham), Mojo Pearls. 12:30pm Ranelagh Club (Mt Eliza), On The Beach. 4:30pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz Music. 1pm Sorrento-Portsea RSL (Sorrento), Backyard Brew. 4pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Calmer Miles. 12:30pm Trims (McCrae), TheUsual Suspects (Jazz & Shiraz). 1pm MONDAY MARCH 26TH Harba (Mornington), Muso Night (upstairs). 8pm

A mixture of different styles and inspirations,

Simon’s music speaks honestly and without crowded complexity and gives you catchy pop music you can remember throughout your day. His melting pot of influences includes anything from the blues of Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy, to the storytelling of Paul Simon and Neil Young, to the soul of Bill Withers the rhythms and melodies of The Police and Phil Collins.

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musicians or venues email your FREE listing to gigguide@pearlmag.com.au by APRIL 4 for inclusion in next issue WEDNESDAY MARCH 28TH Balnarring Hall (Balnarring), Peninsula Songriders Club (Muso Night). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm THURSDAY MARCH 29TH Beaches (Mornington), Dirty Boogie Band. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Rob Papp. 6:30pm Flanagans (Frankston), DJ Chardy with Olly & Scuzzi live. 8pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Thumpin Thursdays (feat.

DJs Scott Van Rune, Humane & Guests). 9pm Mornington Peninsula Brewery (Mornington), Open Vinyl Night. 7pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Karaoke (with Johnny & Hayley). 9pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Fudge. 8pm

SATURDAY MARCH 31ST Baha (Rye), Howlin Steamtrain. 9:30pm B’artiste (Frankston), DJ Adieux (Cool House). 9pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), DC Saturdays (feat. DJ Chris P) and Rob & Tarquin live (downstairs). 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Hard Cover. 9pm Canadian Bay Hotel (Mt Eliza), DJ Tess Vockler. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Live Music. 7pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), DJ Lowkiss, DJ Adam V, DJ Phill Isa & DJs Pete & Niki D. 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Resident DJs (feat. Jordie Finch, Tait Paulding, Zac Masters & Nick Drew). 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), Sat Shenanigans w Fudge. 9pm Frankston RSL (Frankston), Creedence Clearwater ReCycled. 7:30pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Push Saturdays (feat.

Special Guest - Seany B, with DJs Benny Watt). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), T-Dub. 9pm Hickinbotham (Dromana), David Knight. 1pm Kings Creek Hotel (Hastings), Live Music. 7pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Mornington Peninsula Brewery (Mornington), The McCraes. 2pm Pier Live (Frankston), Twelve Foot Ninjas, Jericco & Circles. 7pm Portsea Hotel (Portsea), DJ Vulcan (Sports Bar). 9pm Ranelagh Club (Mt Eliza), Wizard & Oz (3-Course Dinner & Show). 7pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Maddison Wilson. 7pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), Live Music. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Chris Griffiths. 7:30pm.

Rye RSL (Rye), Dalton Gang.

Social (Mornington), DJ Scott Gardner. 9:30pm Sorrento-Portsea RSL (Sorrento), President Roots (Feeling Fooled CD Launch). 6pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Live Music. 12:30pm Westernport Hotel (Hastings), Ismail & Friends (Over 25s Live Music from 9pm) & Colin Dodds (Bistro from 6pm) SUNDAY APRIL 1ST Absolutely 80s (Mt Eliza), Morningstar. 12:30pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Roadshow. 3pm

Box Stallion (Merricks North), Pete Miller. 1pm Coast (Blairgowrie), Kathy, Steve & Leigh. 3pm Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Maddison Wilson. 2-5pm Dava Hotel (Mornington), Diva & The Tramp (live on ‘The Deck’). 2:30pm Daveys (Frankston), Chris Wilson Band, Phil Para Band & Shannon Bourne Band (Sunday Soultrain). 2pm Frankston RSL (Frankston), Wendy Stapleton. 2:30pm Harba (Mornington), Local Live Music. 3pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), Mamma Sass. 3pm Hickinbotham of Dromana (Dromana), The Incident.1pm Pier 10 (Shoreham), Shani. 12:30pm Ranelagh Club (Mt Eliza), Seymour Sisters (Mark Seymour’s Daughters). 4:30pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz Music. 1pm Sorrento-Portsea RSL (Sorrento), Free Way Jam. 4pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Live Music. 12:30pm MONDAY APRIL 2ND Harba (Mornington), Muso Night (upstairs). 8pm WEDNESDAY APRIL 4TH Baha (Rye), Peninsula Songriders(Muso Night). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm Rye Hotel (Rye), Easter Eggcitement (feat. Ron Vincent singing Cat Stevens). 6pm THURSDAY APRIL 5TH Beaches (Mornington), Momentum. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Rob Papp. 6:30pm Daveys (Frankston), TV Rock. 12 midnight Flanagans (Frankston), Olly & Scuzzi. 8pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Thumpin Thursdays (Bunny Party feat. DJ Bliss & resident DJs). 9pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Karaoke (with Johnny & Hayley). 9pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Fudge. 8pm FRIDAY APRIL 6TH (GOOD FRIDAY) Backyard Bar (Mornington), James Gowans. 9-12pm Beaches (Mornington), Single Income. 9pm Berettas Hotel (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Daveys (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), Lee Harding & Bedrock. 9pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Pure RnB Fridays (feat.

DJs Dir-X, Shaggz, UniQ, DeCruze & Guests). 9pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm

Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Morningstar Estate (Mt Eliza), Live Music. 5pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Fudge. 10pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), Live Music. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Joe Laf. 7:30pm.

Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Karaoke. 8pm Three Palms (Sorrento), Live Music (Acoustic). 8pm Trims (McCrae), Nowra. 6:30pm SATURDAY APRIL 7TH (EASTER SATURDAY) Baha (Rye), The Austen Band. 9:30pm B’artiste (Frankston), Queer Night. 8pm Beaches (Mornington), Shazam. 9pm Canadian Bay Hotel (Mt Eliza), Live Music. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Live Music. 7pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), Easter Prize Hunt with DJ Lowkiss, DJ Adam V, DJ Phill Isa. Cruze Club @The Grand (Morn), Resident DJs.9pm Daveys (Frankston), Minx. 12 midnight Flanagans (Frankston), Saturday Shenanigans Fudge Frankston RSL (Frankston), Frankie Stevens. 7:30pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Push Saturdays (feat. DJs Joel Fletcher, Shameless & Benny Watt). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), T-Dub. 9pm Kings Creek Hotel (Hastings), Live Music. 7pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm

SUNDAY APRIL 8TH (EASTER SUNDAY) Baha (Rye), President Roots. 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Tim Hanegan. 6pm Box Stallion (Merricks North), Sim & Paul. 1pm Cafe One One Five (Mornington), James Marris. 3pm Chelsea Heights Hotel (Chelsea Heights), DJs Feenixpawl, SeanyB, Orkestrated & Joel Fletcher.

Coast (Blairgowrie), Live Music. 3pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), DJ Lowkiss, DJ Adam V, DJ Phill Isa & DJs Pete & Niki D. Cove Hotel (Patterson Lakes), Simon Imrei. 2-5pm Dava Hotel (Mornington), Angela Robinson (live on ‘The Deck’). 2:30pm Daveys (Frankston), Dirty Boogie Band (Sunday Soultrain). 2pm & Adam 12 @10pm Harba (Mornington), Local Live Music. 3pm Heritage Tavern (Balnarring), Pugsley Buzzard. 3pm Hickinbotham of Dromana (Dromana), Easter Sunday Festival (feat. The Hollands & more). 11am Mornington Peninsula Brewery (Mornington), Blackwater Riff. 2pm Pier 10 (Shoreham), Mojo Pearls. 12:30pm Ranelagh Club (Mt Eliza), Live Music. 6pm Red Hill Baker (Balnarring), Live Jazz Music. 1pm Rye Wine Lounge (Rye), Rob Papp Jazz Trio. 4pm Sorrento-Portsea RSL (Sorrento), Live Music. 4pm T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Live Music. 12:30pm MONDAY APRIL 9TH (EASTER MONDAY) Harba (Mornington), Muso Night (upstairs). 8pm WEDNESDAY APRIL 11TH Balnarring Hall (Balnarring), Peninsula Songriders Club (Muso Night). 9pm Beaches (Mornington), Karaoke Kool. 9pm

MOONLIT BAR & GRILL Portsea Hotel (Portsea), DJ Vulcan (Sports Bar). 9pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Maddison Wilson. 7pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), Live Music. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Chris Griffiths. 7:30pm.

T’Gallant Winery (Main Ridge), Live Music. 12:30pm Westernport Hotel (Hastings), Ismail & Friends (Over 25s Live Music - 9pm) & Colin Dodds (in the Bistro from 6pm)

THURSDAY APRIL 12TH Baha (Rye), Live Music. 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Live Music. 9pm Capel (Rosebud West), Rob Papp. 6:30pm Flanagans (Frankston), Olly & Scuzzi. 8pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Karaoke (with Johnny & Hayley). 9pm Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Fudge. 8pm Somerville Hotel (Somerville), Lee Harding. 9pm

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FRIDAY MARCH 30TH Backyard Bar (Mornington), James Gowans. 9-12pm Baha (Rye), Keshie. 9:30pm B’artiste (Frankston), Wayne Stanistreet & Band. 8pm Bay Hotel (Mornington), Polyfonik (plus Kid Kodi, Rasty French & Damang) & Cornerpocket (downstairs). 9:30pm Beaches (Mornington), Two Phase. 9pm Berettas Hotel (Langwarrin), Rob & Tarquin. 9pm Continental Hotel (Sorrento), DJs Pete & Niki D. 9pm Cruze Club @The Grand Hotel (Mornington), Mad Haus (feat. Stevie Mink, Mike Metro, Joel Fletcher, Samual James, Shameless, Tait Paulding, Zac Masters, Ryan Hamill, Jake Cowman, DJ Franco & Chris Coast). 9pm Daveys (Frankston), Bayside Over 28s. 9pm Flanagans (Frankston), Lee Harding & Bedrock. 9pm Glacier Nightclub (Frankston), Pure RnB Fridays (feat.

DJs Dir-X, Shaggz, UniQ, DeCruze & Guests). 9pm God’s Kitchen (Mornington), Rhys Crimmin. 9pm Los Argentinos (Frankston), Live Music. 6pm Moonlit Bar & Grill (Frankston), Live Music. 9pm Morningstar Estate (Mt Eliza), Live Music. 5pm Rosebud Hotel (Rosebud), Fudge. 10pm RoseGPO (Rosebud), President Roots Trio. 8pm Royal Hotel (Mornington), Joe Laf. 7:30pm.

Sands Hotel (Carrum Downs), Karaoke. 8pm Social (Mornington), Friday 5’s with Joe Laf (5-7pm) & DJ Matt Horner from 9:30pm Somerville Hotel (Somerville), FUNHOUSE (The Australian Pink Tribute Show). 8pm

Three Palms (Sorrento), Live Music (Acoustic). 8pm Trims (McCrae), The Warrains. 6:30pm

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Q&A with David Edtmaier Audio engineer and music producer @ Miscreant Recordings

QUESTION: G’day! I wrote a song in the key of G, but found I struggled with the vocals down low. When I went to record the tune, I brought it up to A. Prior to recording, we’d rehearsed it and it’d seemed ok so we ended up tracking the song in A. When I did vocals, I still struggled a bit down low but put it down anyway. In hindsight, I should’ve brought the song up to Bb. So is there an easy (or hard) fix for this in the studio, or is it a case of re-recording the whole damn thing? Cheers! Dazza (of Placebo Cure) ANSWER: This is something that I come across with artists from time to time. The reason generally comes from not having the experience to target the issue in pre-production, or some bands don’t even rehearse or do pre-production and hope it will just fall into place in the studio. But in your case, it just happens sometimes that a song feels good in rehearsal with the band around you, but in recording you’re a lot more isolated and things can change.

Quite often when you rehearse the hell out of a song in a rehearsal room with your band going full ball, everything is so loud you don’t really hear exactly what is going on. So to try and avoid this next time, I’d get a clear enough demo recorded - some rehearsal studios have decent recording facilities - or even get some pre-production done with an experienced producer or engineer. This can save time in the recording process because all your parts will be more worked out, even though it may seem like an extra cost to begin with, it’s more than worth it in the long run.

Now as for fixing the recording, if the music was recorded in MIDI it is simple enough to transpose the music into the right key. All multi-track recording software with MIDI capability has this function, but audio is a different story and is a lot more difficult. There is a great piece of software out called Melodyne by a company called Celemony. It was initially purely a vocal tuning software, but recent versions include DNA (Direct Note Access) which means you can actually change notes within chords of songs or even change whole chords.

The only thing is it doesn’t work or sound good ALL the time, and if you try and get too crazy with it, it can sound too unnatural. So I would look at the project and if it’s mostly audio, I’d use the time to re-record it instead of spending precious studio time and money trying to fix it electronically.

David has been involved in music and audio engineering for 15 years and operates a local recording studio providing a high quality multi-track recording, mixing and mastering all genres of music. You can find out more about his services at miscreantrecordings.com. If you’d like Dave to answer any of your questions on the ins and outs of the recording studio or music production in general, drop him a line at studioqanda@pearlmag.com.au. You could win some FREE Mastering, just for sending your question in.

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Almost every single industry in the world has their exhibition. From Sexpo to the Home Improvement Expo, there always seems to be something happening at Jeff’s Shed.

In 2008 the music industry began holding their own biennial expo in the form of Song Summit, an initiative launched by APRA|AMCOS and the NSW Government through Destination NSW. Now, the three-day Song Summit conference is a major creative, business development and networking expo for the music industry. Held at the Sydney Convention Centre from May 26-28, people of all ages and from all areas of creative music production looking to get the inside scoop on what’s happening within the walls of the Australian Music Industry should attend.

Now back for its third instalment, the Song Summit program includes live performances by international and local talent as well as workshops, conferences, showcases and networking opportunities designed to provide local songwriters with educational support, networking and business opportunities to help further their musical careers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from industry greats from abroad such as Steve Cropper (legendary guitarist/ song writer from The Blues Brothers) and Imogen Heap (UK musician considered by many as the epitome of a digital diva) and hometown legends such as Paul Kelly and Neil Finn.

As well as the main conference program, Song Summit 2012 will also include a number of specialised programs designed to appeal to specific sectors within the music industry.

Early bird registrations are now open for Australia’s premier music industry event dedicated to supporting composers, songwriters and the wider music business. For a complete program as well as ticketing and registration details visit songsummit.com.au

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A left of centre look at all the right things, with Kog Ravindran...

Adele, poor Adele. Yeah, you heard me right. Poor Adele. Her album 21 has sold 17 million copies to date - which in the world of illegal downloading is like selling 34 million copies - and now she has the daunting task of following up an album that all girls cry to in the car and all boys cry to when they’re drunk.

Any act that has ever been successful in piercing the cultural consciousness of the listening public can usually point to an era or an album that rocketed them into the stratosphere.

For Adele this is that time. While these periods are usually jam packed with half of their soon to be released ‘best of’ collections, what’s interesting to see is the way in which these artists have responded to heightened levels of fame.

The classic example of course is Michael Jackson who followed up Thriller by officially losing the plot, adopting a monkey and convincing himself that all gangsters dressed like him on the cover of Bad. Fleetwood Mac famously spent $1 million on their follow up to Rumours with an effort that left most fans asking, “what did you do with the other $990,000?” Shania Twain followed up Come On Over with a release that ensured she would never be asked back into a recording studio again, while Whitney Houston cracked under the pressure of The Bodyguard and did the boring thing of turning to alcohol and cocaine.

Other bands have dealt with it differently. Dire Straits figured the best way to follow up Brother In Arms would be to disappear completely and not release anything for six years. AC/DC did the opposite and put out their follow up to Back in Black while songs from the album were still being released to radio. As a result, they were successful in confusing the public into buying the wrong album.

Successful follow ups have included the Backstreet Boys, who managed to sell 30 million copies of Millennium outdoing their previous effort Backstreet’s Back by a comfortable two million copies. Their recipe for success - being just that little bit prissier. By the same token, luckily for Nirvana, Kurt Cobain ended his life only an album after Nevermind, ensuring that people will forever think he was a grunge genius.

Whatever path Adele takes to follow up her blockbuster of an album, at least she has plenty of examples of what has and hasn’t worked in the past.

Kog Ravindran is a writer, but also occasionally sings for Melbourne band, The Scarecrows.

Find out all about them at facebook.com/ thescarecrows2010 or check them out on Triple J Unearthed.

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IMPACT OF HARMFUL DRINKING CULTURE A recent study has provided evidence that acute intoxication, injuries due to assaults and traffic accidents increase on public holidays and other major celebrations. They also generally rise the day before such events so make sure you stay safe during party season.

The study, funded by VicHealth and conducted

by Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Centre and Eastern Health, analysed data from 2000 to 2009 for metropolitan Melbourne. Information gathered focused on ambulance attendance data regarding acute alcohol intoxication; hospital emergency department presentations and general admissions for acute alcohol intoxication, assaults and motor vehicle accidents; police data on assaults and family violence incidents; and serious road incident data.

Analysis of this information found that: Events associated with drinking alcohol in public in warmer weather are generally more likely to be associated with violence, drunkenness and traffic accidents than winter and/or indoor celebrations.

Fridays and Saturdays are big drinking days and the warmer months are peak times for alcoholrelated harms in Melbourne. For example, on Saturdays, there are an average 25 ambulance attendances, 13 emergency department presentations and seven hospital admissions for alcohol intoxication, compared to 10, five and four respectively on Mondays.

The busiest months of the year for emergency services responding to alcohol intoxication are December, November, February and March, in that order.

There are significant increases in alcohol-related incidents in the lead up to most public holidays, particularly the days before New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day and the last working day before Christmas.

New Year’s Eve represents a peak time, with a seven-fold increase in ambulance attendances, a six-fold increase in emergency presentations and a five-fold increase in hospital admissions for acute intoxication, while emergency department presentations and hospital admissions for assault more than tripled.

On New Year’s Day, alcohol intoxication-related ambulance attendances increased by 75 per cent and emergency presentations increased by 50 per cent, compared to the average.

Police-recorded assaults and family incidents, assault-related emergency department presentations and hospital admissions peak in the warmer months of the year, between November and March. Friday and Saturdays are the busiest days of the week.

These are just a few of the hard hitting facts uncovered by the study which provides valuable evidence about alcohol-related harms for different populations in the context of major social events in Victoria. It’s frightening considering they are all preventable.

This evidence also highlights the impact of alcohol and the harmful drinking culture upon resource allocation, staffing and funding across a wide range of areas from emergency and health services, to hospitality, transport and entertainment.

The results will assist to inform appropriate intervention and prevention strategies to minimise the impact on the health sector and the community’s safety. The findings will be shared with Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, Emergency Department personnel and public health agencies For more information about this study and to view the full report, please visit the website vichealth.vic.gov.au/ Publications/Alcoholmisuse.

Jason Coleman launches Groove Pill Records

Australia’s newest independent record label, Groove Pill Records, has just been launched in Sydney and Melbourne. Founded by Jason Coleman, the independent label was developed to form a new platform for young Australian recording artists with a focus on pop and pop based dance music.

Coleman, renowned for his prestigious dance school, Ministry of Dance, and TV appearances on So You Think You Can Dance and Celebrity Apprentice said, “the label aims to innovate, create, inspire, entertain, invest in its people, share its knowledge, create world class music and provide exceptional service to artists, industry professionals, clients, fans and the Australian entertainment scene as a whole.”

Jason has also formed an in-house song writing and production team called The Collective Sound, which is the collaboration Jason Coleman, former Dirty Laundry front man Peter Harrington-Olsen and Melbourne DJ Matt Sofo.

With several acts in artist development deals, the first release is a tongue in cheek anthem from The Collective Sound and features nine of Australia’s hottest female performers, The 9 Lives.

The single Save The World has received over 10,000 online views in just it’s first week, and is available on iTunes, accompanied by a sassy video to match.

Check out Save The World on the Groove Pill Records youtube channel - youtube.com/user/ GroovepillRecords. Visit groovepillrecords.com

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Sunday, March 18 will see the Briars Homestead come to life for Crossy’s Charity Gig. In its second year running, the family friendly music festival features bands from Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula as well as headliners, Stonefield.

Crossy’s is a community driven festival staged by the by the James Cross Charitable Trust that strives to celebrate the life and music of James Cross, as well as raise awareness of road and cycle safety. The son of local GPs, Michael Cross and Nicky Martin, James was tragically killed in a car-dooring incident whilst riding his bike in Hawthorn three years ago. On the first anniversary of James Cross’ death, his family held a concert at Morning Star Estate featuring local bands, which drew a crowd of 1000. This year’s Crossy’s Gig will see all funds raised go towards the James Cross Charitable Trust to support road trauma prevention, improve road safety and cycle safety awareness through education and research. The volunteers running the event are working in conjunction with TRAG [Teenagers Road Accident Group] and Bicycle Network Victoria.

The event kicks off at midday and runs until 8pm, with complementary valet bike-parking available for festival goers cycling to the event. The Briar’s Homestead will play host to an impressive line-up featuring Stonefield, Red Ink, Snowy Belfast, Le Fox, The Scarecrows, Roundhouse, The Hello Morning, Tone Deaf Competition winners and DJs Andy Hart & Fantastic Man. In addition to great live music, the event will feature local wineries, brewers and food producers, as well as face painting and an animal farm for the kids. The family friendly atmosphere and chilled Peninsula location means patrons can bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy it on the sprawling grass.

Anyone attending Crossy’s Charity Gig will be lucky enough to see young and upcoming earthen psych-rockers, Stonefield. Comprised of four sisters, the band’s screeching vocals and electrifying riffs denote a strong influence from the likes of Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. In the past 12 months alone, Stonefield’s two singles Through the Clover and Black Water Rising have received strong airplay by Triple J, and the band has performed at Glastonbury, played the Roxy Theatre in LA, and supported the Foo Fighters in Sydney. Taking into account this career-defining year for Stonefield, it’s pretty safe to say that Crossy’s Charity Gig has a promising future not only as an exceptional charity gig and cycling event, but also as a high-quality annual music festival.

Crossy’s Gig will be a central element of the Door Knock campaign this year to highlight the risks from open car doors. Tickets are available for $30 Concession and $40 Adult (+ booking pearl ad apr.pdf 9/03/2012 2:13:08 PM fee) online at OZTIX. MATILDA HEGGIE

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FINALLY… IT’S TIME TO RAW

Finally March 2012 is here, and the RAW Festival is upon us. Featuring an enviable lineup consisting of The Beautiful Girls’ front man Matt McHugh, Jeff Lang, Dallas Frasca, The Fireballs, Papa Chango, John Cashman and The Animators, the day promises to be one of good vibes, great music, delicious food and heaps of fun.

For those wanting a family friendly experience, there’ll be free kids entertainment as well as rides, wildlife, face-painters, circus and craft and games.

A carbon conscious and offset event, all ticket prices and merchandise revenue will go towards wildlife conservation both at home and abroad. The festival highlights the local community’s commitment to the environment, conservation and animal rights aiming to provide support for critical conservation issues and actively contribute to local biodiversity conservation. The RAW team has a very close relationship with IAPF (International Anti Poaching Foundation) and supports their war against poaching and the trade of wildlife, which is now one of the world’s largest criminal activities.

So whether you’re in it for the music and activities, or you’re interested in raising funds and awareness, or supporting various conservation and wildlife organisations across the world as well as right here on the Mornington Peninsula, get along to the RAW Festival and do your part.

The RAW Festival will be held at Morning Star Estate on Sunday March 18, from 11am - 10pm.

For tickets and event info visit raw.org.au or pre-book yours at moshtix.com.au

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In the wake of the Countdown Spectacular, the Absolutely 80s Show is an epic extravaganza featuring some of the best Aussie 80s pop icons that will give you no shortage of fun and flashbacks.

The Absolutely 80s roadshow will stop at Morning Star Estate (Mount Eliza) on Sunday April 1, with a stellar lineup including Brian Mannix (Uncanny Xmen), Grace Knight (Eurogliders), Scott Carne (Kids In The Kitchen), Sean Kelly (The Models), Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera), Ally Fowler (Chantoozies) and David Sterry (Real Life).

“We’ve all performed together in varying configurations, but never this entire line-up, so this show is really going to be something uniquely special,” says Carne.

The massive three hour show will feature all the hits and is an event not to be missed. Pack up the family and head down to the idyllic garden atmosphere to enjoy great food and wine, kids entertainment and a nostalgic blend of 80s classics. Gates open at 12:30pm, with the show starting at 1:30pm.

Morning Star Estate is located at 1 Sunnyside Road, Mt Eliza.

Tickets are $39 for Adults, $21 for Children (Age 3-17yrs) and $95 for a family pass. Children under 3 are free.

To book tickets or for any other information, visit morningstarestate.com.au

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FESTIVALS MARCH-APRIL 2012

RAW For Africa (Morning Star Estate). Sunday March 18th. Featuring The Fireballs, The Distance, Dallas Frasca, Jeff Lang, Mat McHugh & more...

Crossy’s Charity Gig (Briars Homestead). Sunday March 18th. Stonefield, Red Ink, Snowy Belfast, Le Fox, The Scarecrows, Roundhouse April Fools Absolutely 80s (Morning Star).Sunday April 1st. Featuring Brian Mannix (Uncanny Xmen), Scott Carne (Kids In The Kitchen), David Sterry (Real Life) & Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera).

Supafest (Melbourne Showgrounds). Saturday April 21st. P. Diddy, Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland, Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Ice Cube and Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, Naughty

By Nature & Big Sean.

Apollo Bay Music Festival. Friday April 20th - Sunday April 22nd. Line-Up Not Yet Finalised, Barry Morgan, Ben Smith Band, Dallas Frasca, Lior, Liz Stringer, Massy Ferguson, My Left Boot, Nick Barker & The Reptiles, Oka, Rapskallion, Sabrina & The Red Vans, Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel, Sietta, The Eastern, The Stetson Family, Tom Tuena, The Beards.

Creamfields (Melbourne Showgrounds). Wednesday April 28th. David Guetta, Above & Beyond ,Dirty South,Alesso,Excision,W&W,Giuseppe Ottaviani (Live),Congorock,Vitalic,Sied van Riel,Downlink,MaRLo,Bombs Away ,MC Stretch .

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EMPIRE FMX TO SHRED THE SHOW FESTIVAL

Motocross riders Empire FMX, are busy preparing for the annual Red Hill Show. Presented by the Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 2012 will see the show celebrate its 84th birthday and 154 years of agricultural shows on the Mornington Peninsula. Synonymous with the fourth weekend in March, every year thousands of people attend the Red Hill Show reveling in what is essentially a super fun kick ass day.

The Shire of Flinders declared its first Show Day in 1922. A special train would run from Melbourne to Red Hill, the EPIC journey taking over three hours. Locals would exhibit fruit, veg, flowers and jams. Fast-forward to 2012 and the show has exploded to become a massive production of rides, amusements, displays, world food and furry creatures.

Getting bigger and bigger each year, organisers have a sexy calendar of events and attractions planned for this year, most notably Empire FMX, a Melbourne based team of motocross riders consisting of Daniel Tunnecliffe, Paul Mckeon and Chris Bellion.

The guys will perform two deadly stunt shows, so shocking you’ll be kept on the edge of your seat.

FMX ride what’s known as ‘freestyle moto-x’, a

gravity defying sport that requires dedication, physical demand and a tonne of courage.

The team have entertained and performed for thousands of people around Victoria and Australia.

Each of the two 20 minute shows will be accompanied by fast paced rock music and a professional MC who is genius at getting the crowd involved for maximum enjoyment.

Empire FMX shows really do have the ‘wow’ factor and entertain anyone brave enough to watch.

Assembling crazy high ramps with the use of trucks the team freakishly, or stupidly, jump over them performing teeth clenching tricks as they go. WARNING this show is not for the faint hearted.

Following the demonstrations fans will get the opportunity to speak to the team, ask stupid questions as well as take photos, grunt over the bikes and walk away with a free-signed poster.

There will of course be plenty of other farmy, horsey, frilly, furry stuff going on too and plenty of delicious food. Best you head to the shows website at redhillshow.org for a full event schedule. To see a prelude to the Empire FMX shows visit empirefmx.com.

TOURING MARCH-APRIL 2012 The Sweet (Trak). Friday March 16th.

David Campbell (The Palm at Crown). Friday March 16th.

Ian Moss & The Black Sorrows (Chelsea Heights). Friday March 16th.

Lenny Kravitz, Wolfmother & The Cranberries (Sidney Myer Music Bowl) from Saturday March 17th.

10cc (Chelsea Heights Hotel). Saturday March 17th.

Duran Duran (Rod Laver). Monday March 19th.

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill (Rod Laver). Tuesday March 20th.

Kate Miller-Heidke (The Arts Centre). Friday March 23rd.

Boris (CornerHotel). Saturday March 24th.

Evanesence with Blaqk Audio (Rod Laver).

Saturday March 24th.

John Fogarty (Rod Laver). Tuesday March 27th.

Adam Ant (The Palace Theatre). Friday March 30th.

Timomatic (The Palm at Crown). Saturday March 31st.

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Tony Bennett (Regent Theatre). From Monday April 2nd.

Earth Wind & Fire (Palais). Wednesday April 4th.

The Pogues (Festival Hall). Wednesday April 4th.

New Found Glory & Taking Back Sunday (Festival Hall). Sunday April 8th.

One Direction (Hisense Arena). Monday April 16th.

Burt Bacharach ‘Farewell To Symphonies’ Tour (Regent Theatre). From Thursday April 19th.

Chocolate Starfish (Chelsea Heights Hotel).

Saturday April 21st.

The Hoodoo Gurus (The Palace Theatre).

Wednesday April 25th. With guests, The Sonics & 5,6,7,8’s Jay and Silent Bob (Regent Theatre). Thursday April 26th.

Michael Bolton (Regent Theatre). From Friday April 27th.

Pez (Chelsea Heights Hotel). Saturday April 28th.

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ROGER WATERS – THE WALL

Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine Feb 26 2012 Westernport Festival When I first saw Jimi playing with his band at the Espy, about 25 years ago, the first thing I noticed was how easy he made this stuff look. Very few pained looks came across his face, more of a snigger and a faint smile as he played some of the most complicated lead breaks that I had seen at that time.

Fast forward those 25 years, and the only thing that has really changed is that he no longer sports that marvellous mullet. Jimi still plays with a look just below arrogant, very confident and yet, very approachable. He looks like your mate playing guitar and everyone can relate to him. This set attracted the biggest crowd of the weekend and naturally, Jimi and the boys held them there for the duration. The band is kick arse as well.. Graham Maddicks on drums and Karl Willebrant on bass; an awesome rhythm section that pumps along with the maestro.

This gig was a blues sort of set, although he did throw in an old Spectre 7 tune, No Turning Back, which was very cool. I am still waiting for him to resurrect Edge of Insanity, which is my favourite Jimi song. He communicates exceptionally well with the crowd, a bit of humour, a few short stories and captures everyone attention. His shows are always too short.

Jimi never seems to be a rock star on or off the stage, but with his prowess on his chosen instrument, he has every right to be. 15 or so albums, gigs with The Angels, Screaming Jets, The Astros and of course, Jimi the Human and Spectre 7.

Certainly Australian Rock and Blues royalty.

If you have never seen a Jimi gig, get along and be prepared to be blown away! The band is a regular on the Queenscliff Blues Train and pops up at a lot of festivals and pubs.

Awesome.

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Wednesday February 8, 2012 (Rod Laver Arena) This concert has to be one of the most breathtaking performances any artist has ever created. As part of a nine date Australian tour, with another four in Auckland, former Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters was arguably in danger of stretching himself thin. He did the exact opposite.

Amazing vocals and music were only half of this concert’s magic. To accompany, lighting was projected on ‘The Wall’ as it was gradually being built throughout the first half. It can only be described as ‘having to be seen to be believed’. Then there were the props. From a plane crashing into the wall, to a giant inflatable remote controlled black pig flying around the arena, to a giant blow up teacher that stood over school children in Another Friday, February 24 (Baha, Rye) Brick In The Wall (Part 2), the concert had it all.

On a blustery and unkempt kind of summer evening, a small but During one song images of people that have died in wars, including resilient crew of us made our way down to Baha in Rye to catch country storyteller, Jordie Lane, do what he does best. According to soldiers and children, were projected on the wall, followed by a clip from The Wall the live-action/animated film based on the classic 1979 album. promotional material – as well as Lane’s fashionably late Facebook status update – the night was to afford us the opportunity to see the Waters sang the words, but it truly was as if the cartoon characters were the ones singing. It looked brilliant. When the song was over the entire solo acoustic and the full band persona in two distinctly separate crowd chanted, “Bring down the wall!” over and over until eventually the sets, with the latter being something I hadn’t yet witnessed. So, wall came crashing down onstage. needless to say, I was slightly pumped.

At this point, I don’t think anything I will ever see could top this concert.

As I walked in I consciously confirmed to myself that I hadn’t Absolutely outstanding - 10/10.

ASHLEE TOMLIN-BYRNE been in the building since its former incarnation (Retronome) was trading, and immediately began to soak in the experience. Baha has the ability to make you feel at home, even if you’ve never been there before, with a well balanced concoction of funky and raw decor, warm bohemian moods, a sort of ‘family-owned’ charm and a palpable air of culture and artistic expression seeping through the walls. The kitchen and bar are wide open with almost every happening being transparent and on display, an adage that aligns nicely with what’s featured onstage. Honest and down to earth.

Lane began his set relaxed and eager to play after, as he told the audience, he’d come down south early and spent the day lazing about before his debut performance in Rye. His solo acoustic opening set consisted of old tunes, deftly finger picked twang and harmonica, all surrounding his trademark knack with words. The stories hid inside songs and crept out between them, on occasion, as he recalled moments in his childhood, talked about his mother and coyly tried some food from the front row table. It was the look of a man who hadn’t eaten at a Mexican / Mediterranean restaurant before. Eight or so songs later, the set was over with audiences left satisfied with an endearing and absorbing 40 minutes of original music.

JOHN KENDALL After a short intermission, Lane began his second set alongside his a street pizza in your guts, give yourself a little belly rub, and So it’s ‘Back To Uni’ time for many of you reading this, and I touring band, consisting of bassist Zane Lynd, guitarist Matt Green suck in that fresh air like it’s going out of fashion. thought it my obligation to you, the consummate connoisseur and Roger Bergodaz on drums. After the obligatory half a song of a cheap drink, to help you get the most out of your O-Week, Once you have been let into your zoo for the night with the taken to get their bearings and sound check, the four-piece were whilst making friends and climbing that greasy university other swarming beasts you call student mates - and the rest of well warmed up and in full swing. It’s an outfit that effortlessly fit us call animals - make your way to the bar. Remember the hot around the enigma of Lane, with deceptively little going on for such social ladder. chick serving the booze has heard every pickup line your gin Before heading out for a night (or in many instances a week) a massive sound. Green’s tasty guitar playing, with the punchy but soaked brain could ever think up, so just don’t bother. Instead on the turps, it is imperative that you head to the local sparse rhythm section, was an affirmation of the beauty in restraint ask for a pint of the local tap beer. Little girly drinks you used Bottle-O to stock up on your first necessary item, the classic with lush three-part harmonies lifting the dynamic when called for. to steal from your big sister when you where 17 (two weeks Stones Green Ginger Wine. This stuff not only has a kick like a In addition to the bevy of Gibson guitars on offer, Lane’s banjo ago) are a thing of the past, as you are now ‘A Man of The playing made an appearance on Diamond Ring, the opening track of pissed off mule, but can also be used to clean up blood stains World’. This also applies to the girls. Go for champagne or a as well as serve as a rather effective alternative to petrol. Also the latest album, Blood Thinner, whilst Old Time Spell kick started nice wine as you to must show you’re officially an adult, or as remember to ask the kind person behind the counter if they the Baha dance floor. Crowd favourite, I Could Die Looking At You, much of one as you can pull together for the occasion. have any dropped or faulty packaged booze, as you will get formed the first of many encores, again with its smooth harmonythis for a song! Remember, you have absolutely NO money How do you spot a Uni student in the bar? Any regular punter laden subtly before a quirky cover of My Bonnie (Lies Over The and all you’re after is a pre-pub crawl buzz.

Ocean) and a solid adaption of the Sheryl Crow classic, Strong with a job would never pay for an $8 pint with three tons of Enough. loose change.

When arriving at your first chosen venue, don’t be fooled by the somewhat dim-witted bouncers at the front door. Just From start to finish, Jordie Lane offered a mix of old and new Be safe out there, if you must. like a lonesome sheriff in dodge, they’ve seen cowboys like tunes, as well as raucously upbeat and sombre moods making for JK is one half of the comedy duo ‘JK and Si’. Both musicians, you come and go so just play it cool, and no funny business. a thoroughly diverse and fulfilling night of music. What’s more, it the pair produce a weekly podcast called ‘The PUBcast’ The main objective is to get into the pub without you or your all went down right in our backyard. The greatest performers don’t (available on iTunes) and are co-writing a book on ‘Being A just make you glad you watched a show, they make you grateful for inebriated mate barfing on the back of the lady or gentleman Professional Muso’, packed full of stories you’ll hear each in front of you. I would suggest carrying a bottle of water being a part of an experience. A true talent. issue in PEARL. For more info, go to jkandsi.com SIMON IMREI during this stage, and if you feel like you are starting to bake

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THE FAUX FIGHTERS

Pier Live is proud to announce that The Faux Fighters will be playing the Pelly Bar on Friday, April 20. This five-piece rock outfit will be bringing you some of the greatest rock songs ever written, in a power packed 90-minute show that will leave you wanting more. Don’t forget your earplugs!

Tickets are available from the venue box office or on the door.

Doors at 8pm, The Faux Fighters on stage at 8.30pm. For more information, visit thefauxfighters.com

THE FUNHOUSE COMES TO SOMMIE

TIM HANEGAN

Having performed hundreds of shows all around Melbourne and overseas, Tim Hanegan is set to bring his mix of all-time classic favourites from the 70s through to top40 down to Beaches of Mornington on Easter Sunday (April 8). Come down for a long weekend Sunday session and catch Tim from 6pm.

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Australia’s Pink tribute band, Funhouse, has adapted the artist’s recent record breaking Funhouse tour of Australia and her accompanying Live at Wembley DVD. The result is a high energy, fun-filled show sure to turn your head and rock your night.

Featuring EJ Campbell as Pink, and supported by a band well experienced in tribute/cover/theatre productions, you will quickly find yourself believing you’re watching the real thing as Campbell personifies Pink’s image and personality with quirky dance moves and limitless energy.

Given the multiple Pink shows over the last few years, it’s fair to assume almost everyone has either witnessed a show in person or seen footage and promotions for the tour so why not treat yourself to another dose, right in your own backyard on the Peninsula. The Somerville Hotel will deliver a slightly more intimate experience, but one that still packs a punch so book your tickets now to rock out with one of modern music’s most charismatic pop icons. You won’t be disappointed.

The Australian Pink Tribute appears at the Somerville Hotel on Friday, March 30. Tickets are $25, available from the venue. For more information visit somervillehotel.com.au

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GO IN TO BATTLE WITH YOUR BAND, AT BAHA Melbourne recently celebrated the second anniversary of the Save Live Australian Music (SLAM) rally. This was a momentous day where 20,000 people took a stand for live music and marched on Parliament to protest over-arching Victorian Liquor Licensing policies that threatened to kill the vibrant music scene this city is known and loved for.

One of the most exciting and relevant aspects of live music in this state are young, up and coming bands. They are the future and lifeblood, vital to keeping this scene alive.

It is in this vain that on Thursday March 29, the inaugural Baha Battle of the Bands commences, sponsored by the remarkable people at The Guitar Shack in Rye. Three bands play per night, with the band voted the best going through to the next night. This will lead to semi-finals

and finals in the competition. Judged by various people like Baha staff and local musicians, this will be a sensational opportunity to discover your next new favourite band.

To enter you must be a local Mornington Peninsula act, over 18 years old and must be prepared to play four original songs in a set that lasts no longer than 45 minutes. There’s no restriction on style or band size.

If you’re a local band wanting to get your stuff heard and want to be in with a chance to win the (as yet unrevealed) awesome prize, email bands@bahatacos.com.au, with your band name, lineup and contact details.

Baha Taco is located at 2203-2209 Nepean Hwy, Rye. For more details contact bands@bahatacos.com.au or call ph: 5985 2077

HARBA’RING TALENTED MUSOS ON A MONDAY On any quiet Monday night - rain, hail or shine there’s a group of musicians having fun upstairs at Harba Oyster Bar & Grill as part of Open Mic Mondays.

Banding together from 8pm each week, musos of every age group and skill level can be found singing, strumming and banging to a united beat. With an encouraging atmosphere and friendly network of local and imported players always growing, sharing and evolving, Open Mic Mondays at Harba are a warm, welcoming community which focuses on nurturing performers in their own personal musical pursuits and development.

So whether you’d like to meet like-minded musicians, sit back and listen or get involved, get yourself amongst the music at Harba’s Open Mic Mondays. You won’t regret it.

Harba is located at 786 Esplanade, Mornington. The bar opens at 8pm on Mondays, with music starting at 9pm. Get down early to sign up and become part of the magic.

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JOIN THE... CLUB CRAIN Hailing from our very own neck of the woods, Club Crain brings an exciting fresh rock energy and unique style to the Melbourne music scene. The alternative three-piece rock band comprises of Crain on lead vocals/guitar, Drew on bass/backup vocals and Matt on percussion.

When singer Crain and drummer Matt boarded a plane for Thailand in mid 2008, they never expected the events that unfolded would lead to the conception of a band they now call their own. Many drinks and several large nights out with Matt’s then girlfriend, a local Thai underworld figure, spearheaded the creative process and acted as a basis for the title track from their debut EP, Black Widow.

After returning to Melbourne, the band took on its present form with the addition of Drew on bass guitar. From there Club Crain used the albums in their record collection to draw further motivation and inspiration from the tunes of The Vines, Radiohead and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Recently signing to Burnside/Melodic Management (Kisschassy, Angela’s Dish, Stealing O’Neil) under the watchful eye of industry great Sam Panetta, Club Crain are hugely excited about what lies ahead. The band is soon to embark on a National tour slated for mid year, but not before throwing an intimate, celebratory backyard soiree for friends and fans alike on Sunday, March 25.

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ST PATRICKS DAY - TO BE SURE, TO BE SURE “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my Mum. I know I’ve got Irish blood because I wake up everyday with a hangover.” Noel Gallagher The traditional slurry of green beer, pint sized glasses, diddly diddly music and dancing like Leprechauns... Yep…It’s St Patricks Day again. It’s been a long six years since St Paddy’s Day (Saturday, March 17) fell on a weekend, and to-besure to-be-sure, it’s going to be thirty-tree-and-a-turd times bigger than a forty leaf clover!

Flanagan’s Irish Bar (Frankston) continues their legendary tradition this year celebrating with Saturday Shenanigans. It’s Beer O’Clock as Catulpa make their return with fiddles and foot stomps from 1pm. They’ll no doubt have the cheera-flowin’ by 5pm when crowd favourites The Brogues return with plenty of ‘craic’ for all.

Greg Doney and his band, The Brogues, are an institution in the history of ‘Flannies’. As only four little folkers, the band launched live music at the popular Irish bar almost 10 years ago and have retuned annually with a soul thumping rhythm section featuring Rob Hornbuckle and Tony Day from seminal Oz rock band Masters Apprentices.

The line up is completed with Pat Evans, reunited with fellow Wren Boy’s favourite, special guest and renowned Melbourne Opera Orchestra violinist Emma Rodda.

As night falls, if you still have a few Guinness in left you and have managed to withhold your beer goggled version of ‘Oh Danny Boy’ from the party police, Saturday Shenanigans continues with Fudge playing live, cash prizes and three rooms of DJ’s through until the wee hours of tha morn! (wee? ...derr Scottish?)

Flanagans is located at The Pier Hotel, 508 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. For any enquiries, please phone 9783 9800.

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HICKINBOTHAM’S EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY FUN DAY

Easter Sunday will see Hickinbotham Winery host their annual Easter Sunday Family Fun Day. Since its birth in 1999, the event has evolved into a true family affair and continues to raise much-needed funds for worthy charities supporting the local community.

Celebrations will take place between 11am and 5pm at Hickinbotham (Dromana) as part of their yearly events calendar. Organisers have secured an eclectic mix of musical wonders for the day and are expecting large numbers.

Adding some international flare to the line-up will be The Hollands. Based in the US their knack for engaging audiences and rousing a sing-a long separates them from typical gypsy- Celtic folk acts. The duo thrives on audience participation, encouraging listeners to get involved and feel like a part of the band. Injecting some spice into the music pot will be Carino Son, a six piece Latin band playing traditional rapid tempo Cuban Guarachas. The sultry outfit consists of double bass, congas, bongos, guitar, saxophone, vocals and percussion.

Also performing, the Mornington Peninsula’s own The Warrains, who in 2010 released their second full-length album, Came To Life. Seasoned performers, the band consists of Chris Swayn, Sophie Pound, Grant Macmillan and Brendan White. For over seven years The Warrains have entertained on and around the Mornington Peninsula, and they can also be found each year at the Maldon Folk Festival and the Mount Beauty Music Festival.

On the day there’ll be plenty of other activities to take part in including The Grand Grape Squash (fairly self explanatory), a smoking CFA display, sand art and the ridiculously fun Sheep Lotto. Each child will also receive a complimentary voucher for the Bilby Hunt and Animal Petting Farm. Food wise local scout groups will be sizzling up a storm with egg and bacon rolls, steak sandwiches, baked potatoes and poffertjes. Event orgnisers encourage guests to bring their own comfortable seating and claim their piece spot in the garden.

Entry for adults is $20, free for children under 16. Visit hickinbotham.biz for more details and to view Hickinbotham’s coming events.

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ROSEBUD ON THE AIRWAVES After a summer of multiple award nominations for their gold selling debut LP Prisoner, record audiences at the Falls Festivals and Big Day Out, plus a number 10 position in the Triple J Hottest 100 for their single Endless Summer, Sydney four-piece The Jezabels continue their relentless schedule with more touring and record releases.

We just couldn’t let PEARL come out though, without mentioning their new single. After all it is called Rosebud. You’ll find it on their album Prisoner, in stores now, and we like to think it’s a nod to the Peninsula... even if we are the only ones thinking that...

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VOTE FOR MICHAEL PAYNTER IN THE ISC

L.A ENTERTAINMENT AND CRUZE MORNINGTON SATURDAYS

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is here again, giving songwriters worldwide an opportunity to share in $150,000 of cash and prizes, further their music careers and gain recognition and exposure in the industry.

With a mission statement dedicated to providing the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena the ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Plus, it provides an opportunity to get new music heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.

Joining the list of recently announced finalists from Victoria is local Langwarrin lad Michael Paynter, getting the nod in both the Adult Contemporary category for his song I Forgot How To Love, and Unsigned Only category for Are You Alive. He joins other Victorian nominees such as Dallas Frasca, Matt Joe Gow and Missy Higgins with judges to include the legendary Tom Waits, Robert Smith and Jeff Beck.

Jump online now and vote for Paynter in the people’s choice category at songwritingcompetition.com

A MISSION TO MAKE MUSIC

Brihony Dawson doesn’t like questions. The Frankston born singer is no introvert - she certainly wants to spread the word about the music she’s making with her band Last Mistress - but she’s so busy learning about everyone and everything around her that she doesn’t seem inclined to talk about herself. For every question asked, there’s two in return and it’s a difficult task to uncover just what makes this vivacious songwriter tick.

Dawson is a splendid embodiment of opposites. Clearly relaxed, she buzzes with an infectiously joyous energy. Dressed in jeans and a singlet; a beanie lounging precariously over her blonde hair, she is an impossible mix of both a stunningly beautiful woman and a raucous teen boy. When she sings, that thing called X-factor appears and her raw and real sexuality is enough to draw anyone in. This is perhaps what attracts the fans to each gig as she belts out a mix of original tunes at venues such as The Espy in St Kilda and The Evelyn in the city’s north.

Behind the Last Mistress is lead guitarist Gabriel Atkinson, rhythm guitarist Dean Williams, bass guitarist Ken Hennessy and drummer Anthony Troiano. All are accomplished musicians. Between them they have carved out careers in bands including Evermore, Weta and Grinspoon and have supported the likes of Bon Jovi, The Foo Fighters and The Screaming Jets.

The band agrees that their music fits the genre of Pop-Rock, but there’s something extra and intangible in there. Their tunes are certainly catchy and commercially viable, but songs such as Vertical Smile and Lady Rose also embody the spirit of true rock, making you want to throw your arms in the air and just belong to the moment.

Having just released their single Step Up, accompanied by a provocative and sassy music video, life is about to get very busy for Dawson. On Friday March 9, Last Mistress supported one of their major musical influences Suze DeMarchi and The Baby Animals at Trak Lounge Bar. Dawson and Atkinson will now fly to Los Angeles to write with Grammy award winning music producer Jeff Bova and legendary GoGo’s drummer Gina Schock.

After that the sky is the limit for Brihony Dawson and her band Last Mistress, so she’d better start liking questions.

To view the official music video for Step Up and keep up to date with all the news on Briohony and Last Mistress, head to lastmistress.com.

Cruze Nightclub (Mornington) has been an iconic local venue for many years, its name synonymous with fun-filled nights out. With the addition of the L.A Entertainment team earlier this year, Cruze is having continued success, providing the best nights out on the Peninsula.

Mad Haus – Ladies Night, was held on Friday February 24, with big name headliners including international DJ ‘Lee John’, world marathon DJ champion ‘Smokin Joe Mekhael’ and various other interstate and local acts.

Ticket sale donations went to The Breast Cancer Foundation and the night was themed pink, making the evening a massive success. It also offered a taste of what’s to come later in the year, with many big acts, events and announcements in the pipeline.

So get ready for huge changes in the nightlife on the Peninsula, and be sure to get secure your tickets for the next Mad Haus on Friday, March 30. You will not be disappointed.

To get involved, contact Cruze Nightclub on ph: 5975 2001, Kate Tulett on ph: 0458 135 241, Tyler Johnson on ph: 0408 383 667 or Molly Mitchell on ph: 0407 225 261.

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CONTI NIGHTCLUB With three massive rooms open seven days a week during summer, and Fridays and Saturdays throughout winter, the Conti Nightclub blasts out everything from old school R&B, cheesy 90s, commercial dance and the newest house tracks.

Locals Nikki and Peter have been the resident DJs for nearly two years and it’s their job to guarantee the balcony bar goes off every weekend. They say, “we love the Conti as it is still a crowd based club where we play to the crowd not just our own selected tracks, and we love seeing people having a great time as we blast out the hits!”

On a hot night in summer you will see people spread out over all the rooms and into the beer garden, with its outdoor bar and the famous ‘Conti Dog’.

If you are having a party or wedding on a night The Conti is closed, it is possible to use the space as an after party venue. Alternatively, come down after your event as the nightclub is an ideal place to party on with a range of different music styles and a great atmosphere.

See you on the dance floor!

DJ Nikki and DJ PeterD both have a vast knowledge of music, a passion for their work and an ability to read crowds to get people dancing. Check them out at the Conti (1-21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento). For enquiries, phone 5984 2201 or visit continentalhotel. com.au

PARTING TOUR FOR BUTTERFLY EFFECT FRONTMAN The Butterfly Effect wish to inform their fans that singer Clint Boge is officially leaving the band to pursue other musical interests. The remaining members of the band, Ben Hall, Kurt Goedhart and Glenn Esmond, will continue to work together and will announce their intentions in the not too distant future. Clint’s departure is an amicable one and the band are giving fans a chance to see them perform together for the last time on the EFFECTED national tour, which includes an appearance at Pier Live on Sunday, May 20.

To celebrate 10 years of recordings The Butterfly Effect is releasing an EFFECTED compilation CD of their best work in April, and signed copies will be available at shows on the tour.

Tickets are on sale now through the Pier Live box office.

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WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS Melbourne alternative/rock band, While The City Sleeps, is the “unlikely culmination of a charismatic group of young endeavouring musicians from several different backgrounds, trying to break the ‘alternative’ mould by creating music that borderlines a mainstream sound with a hint of their mixed pasts.” At least that’s what their promotional material says...

But, by all means, see for yourself!

You could listen to their second EP New Beginnings, or check out one of their energetic and promising live shows. If you’re up for the latter, head along to Pier Live on Saturday, March 17 to catch the guys playing alongside Gatherer and local boys EARL in support of The Getaway Plan, who are back playing live after a two year hiatus.

Having already secured strong support from Thirsty Merc, Dream On Dreamer, Trial Kennedy and Mission In Motion and having rocked St Kilda Fest 2012, this St Patrick’s Day will be another must see gig for lovers of good rock songs, played well!

Off the back of their softmore record, Requiem, The Getaway Plan play Pier Live on Saturday, March 17. Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are $27, through Ticketmaster, or on the door.

For more info head to pierlive.com.au.

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Some say 2012 was meant to herald the end of the world, the silly buggers they are.

What really came to pass was actually a musical Armageddon of sorts. I speak of course of the Soundwave Music Festival, and I am pleased to inform you all that I was there to witness the onslaught.

For those who don’t know, Soundwave is an annual music festival in which the Gods of the Punk, Alternative and Metal scenes come to rock the worlds and blow the minds of their Aussie fans in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. There are six dual-stage areas and one standard stage constantly keeping the musical mayhem pumping out all day, from 11am - 11pm.

This year was a shade Metal heavy, with three zones set aside for head banging, two dedicated to Punk and Alternative, and one which ended up being a mixed bag. Those who didn’t go there to exalt their idols and step upon the sanctified soils of the mosh pits would most likely be asking how it was this year. In a word, awesome, though to be honest that doesn’t quite do it justice. I can’t speak much for the other scenes’ bands, but the Metal harbingers were right on their game, and the crowd loved it. If I had to pick a favourite set, I’d have a hard time.

System Of A Down blew me away and were deserving of their headlining spot. Whereas Slipknot put on a spectacle for the eyes - and ears, let’s be fair - SOAD tended to let their music do the talking. There wasn’t a single member of the crowd not singing along to Chop Suey’s “Trust in my… self righteous suicide. I cry…. when angels deserve to die!” There were no ego-boosting encores - they knew what they had come to do and they smashed it out in 90 minutes then left.

As mentioned, Slipknot’s set was a fantastic visual affair. Blink and you would’ve missed five bursts of fire and a pyrotechnics dream explosion. The band shine above the rest when it comes to performance and with so many of them to fill the stage, each participating in their own circus act, they put on a show like no other. I’m pretty sure, even if the volume was on mute, my grandma would still appreciate their stage show. Like SOAD, their songs never grow old. The punchy guitar riffs along with pounding drums and catchy crowd participation chorus lines are enough to keep any ‘nu-metal’ fan engaged right from their first release, over 12 years ago, to present day and for many years to come. Once again, Corey Taylor (Slipknot’s front man) was able to get three-quarters of the crowd to crouch down during Spit It Out before bursting up into a crazed pit of madmen, like they had all been bitten on the arse by an angry wasp at the same time. Slipknot are, and will always be, a great live band.

All in all, some may baulk at the ticket price, but really for the dollars you get an insane day out, the kind you feel the day or week after and have no regrets over. It’s basically like getting multiple concerts’ worth of goodness for the price of one expensive one. I certainly got my moneys worth.

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Can’t decide what to do on the weekend? Can’t choose between the pub or a club? Well then, The Bay Hotel in Mornington is the place for you.

It seems no matter what time I arrive, there is always a line. Once you get inside though, it’s clear why everybody’s lining up.

The Bay has two floors, each offering a distinctly different atmosphere. Upstairs there’s Cube Nightclub, with a huge dance floor to fit the hundreds that flock there each week. The DJs always take requests and play everybody’s favorite dance tracks meaning it’s always pumping. You will rarely, if ever, see this place empty.

Downstairs, you’ll find a live band that’ll really get the crowd going, covering killer songs from Bon Jovi to Lily Allen and every classic in between. As part of the Fribays lineup, Cornerpocket play the tunes on a Friday night, while local legends Rob and Tarquin sing all the crowd favourites on Saturdays.

So of you can’t decide between the pub or a club, The Bay Hotel is the perfect solution. Especially with $8 entry and a $21 drink card before 11pm on Saturday nights. I give it 3.5/5.

You only live once so live it loud and on the dance floor.

Till next weekend... GET ON IT! Ash xx Each month, our ‘night owl’ Ash checks out the biggest parties and coolest nightspots on the Peninsula. If you know of a big night happening and think Ash should head down and check it out, email us at nightclub@pearlmag.com.au

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