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Damien Leith – July 2008

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Damien Leith

Damien Leith is touring Australia again, and will be performing at several venues in and around Perth in July 2008.

Damien Leith is set to perform a series of live shows across the country with songs from his new album ‘Catch the Wind: Songs of a Generation’. “Catch the Wind Live & Acoustic” will see Damien perform his favourite songs from the greatsinger/songwriters of the 1960s and 70s such as John Denvers’ ‘Annies Song’, Cat Stevens’ ‘Wild World’ and Don McLeans’ ‘Vincent’.

Wed 2 July – CITY BEACH, OCEANUS RESTAURANT (dinner show)
Venue: (08) 9385 7555

Thu 3 July – EAST PERTH, FRIENDS RESTAURANT (dinner show)
Venue: (08) 9221 0885  – SOLD OUT (bocs)

Fri 4 July – FREMANTLE, FLY BY NIGHT CLUB
Venue: (08) 9430 5976 (BOCS)

Sat 5 July – MANDURAH, PORT BOUVARD RESTAURANT (dinner show)
Venue: (08) 9534 6200  – SOLD OUT

Damien Leith website (still has incorrect dates for Freo and Mandurah shows, above is correct).

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Barry Adamson – 21 June 2008

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Barry AdamsonBarry Adamson (one of the founding members of The Bad Seeds) will perform at The Bakery on Saturday 21 June 2008.

Barry Adamson has been doing things differently ever since he strapped on a bass guitar, scoring the chart single, Shot by Both Sides while playing for ex-Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto’s Manchester based Magazine as a teenager in late Seventies. When Magazine disbanded, five albums later in 1981, his definitive touch was spotted by Nick Cave of The Birthday Party, with whom he played several times. After that band’s final implosion in 1983, Barry became a founder member of The Bad Seeds, along with Nick Cave, Mick Harvey and Blixa Bargeld.

Tickets on sale from Heatseeker for $45 + bf.

18+ show, special guests to be announced.

Barry Adamson website

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The Breeders – 30 July 2008

Friday, April 18th, 2008

The BreedersThe Breeders return to Australia and perform in Perth at Capitol on Wednesday 30 July 2008.

By turns goofy, groovy, melancholic, strung-out, catchy, atmospheric & impossibly lovely, Mountain Battles captures all the bittersweet electricity of classic Breeders records like Pod & Last Splash, whilst still managing to break new ground. Kim Deal is undeniably a songwriter & musician of rare intuition as she balances scuffed-up noise against fraught silence, & timeless structures against strange new shapes, all framed by her unique voice – languid, urgent, bruised & beautiful. Naturally she was joined by twin sister Kelley for the recording, along with Title TK veterans Jose Medeles & Mando Lopez, who all also make up the touring band.

Tickets on sale via Heatseeker and Moshtix for about $50.
The Breeders official website

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Cut Copy – 13 + 14 June 2008

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Cut CopyCut Copy perform at Capitol in Perth on Friday 13 June & Saturday 14 June 2008.

With the stardust having barely settled following the release of Cut Copy’s chart topping sophomore album In Ghost Colours and having dazzled audiences with their appearance at the recent V Festival, come June the masters, purveyors and destroyers of indie-dance Cut Copy (Dan Whitford, Tim Hoey & Mitchell Scott) are set to embark on a full-fledged run of national headline dates supported by 2 DFA special guests, happy house hero The Juan McLean (USA) & The Shocking Pinks (NZ).
Cut Copy’s live show has been likened to that of a lunar eclipse, a perfect harmony of celestial events which results in thousands putting down what they were doing to shed glittery tears of joy at the phenomena.

Tickets on sale Thursday 24th April at 9am from Ticketek for $45.00

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 14 to 20 April 2008

Monday, April 14th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 April 2008.

Please submit events you think should be listed. Have a good week!

MISCELLANEOUS

Henry Rollins at the Regal Theatre – Monday 14 April 2008.

The Chaser’s Age of Terror Variety Hour at His Majesty’s Theatre from 15 to 19 April

Frank Woodley at the Regal Theatre from 17 April to 4 May

Funny Man! at Subiaco Arts Centre on Friday 18 April

The Fremantle Boat Show at Esplanade Reserve from 18 to 20 April

EatingWA Seafood Festival at the Fremantle Mussel Bar on Saturday 19 April

Silvers Circus at The Esplanade until 25 May

FotoFreo – festival of photography – 5 April to 4 May

Taste of the Valley – April in the Swan Valley

The Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition at Riverside Drive near the Esplanade Train Station from Friday 28 March

MUSIC

KoRn at Robinson Pavilion on 15 April

Matchbox Twenty at Burswood Dome on 15 April

José Feliciano at Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on 15 April

Pennywise, Sum 41 etc at Robinson Pavilion on 16 April

DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at Metro City on 18 April

Movin’ Melvin Brown at the Fly By Night on 18 April

k.d. Lang at King’s Park on 19 April 2008

Pendulum at Robinson Pavilion on 19 April (SOLD OUT) at Gilkinsons same night (afterparty) and at Metro City on 20 April

In the Pines (RTRFM Music Festival) at Sommerville Auditorium on 20 April – Jebediah, Bank Holidays, Capital City, Adam Said Galore, New Rules for Boats, Bob Evans etc etc

Beach Concert featuring Clare Bowditch at Scarborough Amphitheatre on Sunday 20 April from 2pm – FREE!

Karnivool at Metropolis Freo on 20 April

Browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for gigs further into the future, I don’t write individual articles for all of them!

PERFORMING ARTS

Skylab by Barking Gecko Theatre Company (for children) at Subiaco Arts Centre – till 26 April

Coram Boy by Midnite Youth Theatre Company at Playhouse Theatre from 17 to 22 April

For local theatre productions, see the Taz Entertainment website

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The Mars Volta – 17 June 2008

Monday, April 7th, 2008

The Mars Volta The Mars Volta return to Australia and will perform in Perth at Metro City on Tuesday 17 June 2008.

On stage, The Mars Volta is a frenzied attack from start to finish. Epic and chaotic, they are an assault on the senses that only leaves you wanting more. A ‘science fact’ – according to those in the know – is that if The Mars Volta comes to your town for a show, you must be there, otherwise a little bit of your soul will die.

Tickets on sale soon from Moshtix for $77 + booking fee.
It’s an 18+ show.

The Mars Volta official website

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Buddha’s Birthday Festival – this weekend

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Buddha's Birthday Festival Buddha’s Birthday will be celebrated with a festival on 12 and 13 April 2008, at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth.

Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 9am to 6pm.

There is much for everyone to see and do throughout the 2-day event. Bathing of the Buddha ritual, making offerings, exhibition of the Buddha’s birthplace, meditation sessions, multicultural vegetarian food & entertainment, art & craft and children’s rides are just some of the many features of the event. Under the generous sponsorship of the City of Perth, this event aims to promote peace and harmony in our society and multi-faith interaction amongst people from diverse backgrounds. It also serves as an opportunity for the public to develop an understanding of Buddhism by “bringing the temple to the people”.

Entry is free.

See the Buddha Birthday Festival Celebration website for more info.

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Silvers Circus – until 25 May 2008

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Silver's Grand Magic CircusSilvers Grand Magic Circus is in town!

The Big Top has been set up on The Esplanade in Perth, and it will be there until 25 May 2008.

Enjoy the fun, laughter and excitement of the circus with the artists from Silvers Circus. Experience death defying trapeze acts, magic tricks, comedy clowns and more.

Shows are on at at 2pm and 8pm, but not every day. Check out the show times schedule on the Silvers Circus website.

Tickets available through Ticketmaster, or by phoning the circus direct on 9325 3500 or 0413 844 241.

Tickets are $27 or $40 for adults, and $20 or $25 for children ages 3 to 12. There are also family tickets and student/pensioner prices.

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 7 to 13 April 2008

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 April 2008.

Please submit events you think should be listed. Have a good week!

MISCELLANEOUS

Buddha’s Birthday Festival at Supreme Court Gardens – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April

International Puppetry Festival – lots of puppetry theatre shows around Perth and Northbridge

Silvers Circus at The Esplanade until 25 May

Fremantle Children’s Fiesta 2008 at Samson Park on Sunday 13 April

FotoFreo – festival of photography – 5 April to 4 May

Taste of the Valley – April in the Swan Valley

The Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition at Riverside Drive near the Esplanade Train Station from Friday 28 March

MUSIC

Celine Dion at Members Equity Stadium on Tuesday 8 April

Operator Please at The Bakery on Tuesday

The Delltones – BopaDooWop Tour at Regal Theatre on Thursday 10 April

The Hot Lies at Mojo’s Bar on Friday 11 April and Rosemount Hotel on 12 April

My Disco at the Bakery on Friday and Mojo’s Bar on Saturday 12 April

Northern Soul night at the Fly By Night on Friday

Grafton Primary at Capitol on Saturday 12 April

REGENR8 featuring James Nardi at Gilkinsons on Saturday

Browse the Perth Concerts List occasionally for gigs further into the future, I don’t write individual articles for all of them!

PERFORMING ARTS

International Puppetry Festival – lots of puppetry theatre shows around Perth and Northbridge – see BOCS

The Magic Flute by the West Australian Opera at His Majesty’s on Tuesday 8, Thursday 10 and Saturday 12 April

For local theatre productions, see the Taz Entertainment website

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Rove McManus – September 2008

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Now also shows on 25 and 26 September!Rove

Rove is touring again. He’ll be in Perth at the Perth Concert Hall in September. Dates so far: 23 and 24 September 2008. But they’re sure to sell out. I’m not guaranteeing they’ll add more though, so get in quick if you want to go.

You will know Rove from shows such as Rove Live and more recently Rove, once again displaying his gift for coming up with show names he is hitting the road with his new stand-up show called Rove 2008 Australian Stand Up Tour. Will it sell out? I would have thought so. Should you book soon? Your call really.

Tickets on sale through BOCS for $42.

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