The Underground Stage
“Awww hell yeah! La Bastard bring a touch of the Detroit Cobras to a night out, with big soulful guitar tunes, as well as some truly magnificent in-crowd solo action.” Facebook | Instagram
“There’s a strong miserablist vs country vibe going on with Wifey. Plus, that violin is just sick.” Facebook
“There surely can’t be much in the world that is as adorably good fun as Okin Osan. Bent out of shape like the Pixies, but with its dancing shoes on.” Facebook | Instagram
“There are, quite simply, few bands capable of operating at the level of The Preatures. “Somebody’s Talking” remains an all-time great song, and seeing it in the cosy confines of the newly-reopened Lansdowne is a singular pleasure. There will be near-zero gigs that top this in 2017.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Fierce as fuck, Hair Die have ice-water running through their songwriting veins, and an edge sharp enough to slice off an ear. Atmospheric, mesmeric stuff.” Facebook | Instagram
“The lunacy of putting together a band – called A Band – consisting of various Australian scene royalty, in order to do extremely occasional one-off shows can’t be overstated. It’s a totally daft idea, and as such works like a bloody charm. The only downside is that you’re almost certainly never likely to see it […]
“A lovely noise from Elwood Myre tonight, harmonies to take your eyes out.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“It’s smiles all round as @AndyGolledge and the uber-slick band transport us all to the back of a pickup somewhere. Glorious.” Facebook | Instagram
“It’s Caitlin Harnett’s birthday celebration tonight, so instead of presents and a cake, we get a bunch of utterly wonderful slices of melancholy americana. Square deal. Happy birthday everyone.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter