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The Grates – 25 October 2008

Monday, July 21st, 2008

The Grates have announced a national tour. They’ll perform at Capitol in Perth on Saturday 25 October 2008.

With their upcoming new album “Teeth Lost, Hearts Won” already getting young hearts a flutter ahead of its early August release, The Grates get ready to give fans a coronary with the announcement of a major national tour throughout October. “Teeth Lost, Hearts Won”, builds on the success of The Grates’ debut album “Gravity Won’t Get You High” which debuted in the Top Ten of the ARIA charts, earned them critical praise and numerous accolades and saw releases in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and NZ.

Support is by The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers.

Tickets on sale 8 August for $32+ booking fee from Heatseeker, Moshtix or outlets: Star Perth; Mills Fremantle; Planet Mt Lawley.

Special pre-order packs including an album, a ticket to the show, handkerchief and a limited edition Grates pillow case available from thegrates.com/preorder.

The Grates official website

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Paul Young + Tony Hadley – 31 October 08

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Paul Young and Tony Hadley perform on Friday 31 October 2008 at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco.

Paul Young, and the lead singer from Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley: two of the biggest names from the eighties, together on one bill! Performing all their hit songs and some new favourites: Gold, True, Wherever I Lay My Hat, Everytime You Go Away and many more!

Tickets on sale from Ticketek for $89.80.

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 21 to 27 July 2008

Monday, July 21st, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 July 2008.

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

MUSIC

Van She at the Bakery on 24 July and Shape Bar on 27 July

New Start Rock Experience at Arena Joondalup on Friday 25 July

British India in Perth and Fremantle from 25-27 July

Clare Bowditch at the Bakery on 25 July and the Fly By Night on 26 July

Santiago De Cuba Carnival at Kulcha on Saturday 26 July

The Presets at Metropolis Freo – 27/28 July

Kulcha Blues & Roots – Best of WA on Sunday 27 July at Kulcha

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Lenny Henry at Perth Concert Hall on 20 and 21 July

Puppetry of the Penis at Regal Theatre on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July

Auto Salon 2008 at Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on 26 and 27 July

Fremantle Collectors Fair at Fremantle Masonic Hall on Sunday 27 July from 9am to 3.30pm

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August

The Leonardo da Vinci Machines Exhibition at Riverside Drive near the Esplanade Train Station from Friday 28 March to 12 October (extended!).

PERFORMING ARTS

The Pitch by Black Swan Theatre Company and Critical Stages at Subiaco Arts Centre from 22 July to 2 August

Mum’s the Word 2 at Burswood Theatre, from 22 to 27 July

Lenny Henry at Perth Concert Hall on 21 July

Puppetry of the Penis at Regal Theatre on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July

Baby Boomer Blues by Perth Theatre Company at His Majesty’s Theatre from 10 to 26 July

Speed-The-Plow by Perth Theatre Company from 19 July to 2 August

City of Perth Winter Arts Festival from 1 June to 31 August

For other (local) theatre productions, see the Taz Entertainment website

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VNV Nation – 17 August 2008

Friday, July 18th, 2008

VNV Nation VNV Nation return to Australia and perform at Sin Nightclub in Perth on Sunday 17 August 2008.

After their impressive 2005 Australian performances, Irish futurepop visionaries VNV nation are back this coming August, and will be performing highlights from their 2007 album ‘Judgement’ plus a plethora of crowd favourites from their extensive back catalogue, which spans five albums and twelve years.

VNV Nation (aka Ronan Harris – production, music and lyrics, and Mark Jackson – drums), continue to leap from strength to strength and have emerged as a powerhouse in the alternative electronic and industrial scenes. Their unique blend of contemporary electronic styles, industrial, rock and dance elements, thematic lyrics and inspiring, emotive vocals ranges from hard-hitting modern electronic beats to haunting ballads and symphonic orchestrations.

Tickets on sale through Moshtix for $50 + booking fee.

VNV Nation website

Sin Nightclub – 45 Murray Street, Perth

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Mondo Generator – 20 August 2008

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Mondo GeneratorMondo Generator perform at Amplifier Bar on Wednesday 20 August 2008.

After spending the early nineties as bass player in Kyuss and the early years of this decade alongside Josh Homme in Queens Of The Stone Age, Nick Oliveri is finally bringing his own band The Mondo Generator to Australia for the first time to play four shows in August.

Tickets are $39 + booking fee from Moshtix.

Mondo Generator website/myspace

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Stray Cats – 15 February 2009

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Stray CatsThe Stray Cats return to Australia for their Farewell World Tour.

Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker will perform at Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday 15 February 2009.

Formed in 1979 the STRAY CATS took the world by storm with their infectious rockabilly musical stylings and frenetic live shows. Garnering fans in England helped them achieve chart topping success there first, with the rest of the world quickly following suit and turning on to the greatest rockabilly act of all time.

Having created their own version of the standard rockabilly sound by blending Brian’s jazz & swing sensibilities with the band’s love of the 70’s UK punk sound, the Stray Cats have built up a devoted following and maintained an enviable live reputation throughout their 30 year career.

Tickets on sale Wednesday July 30 from Heatseeker.

Stray Cats official website

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Escape to the Park – The Cruel Sea – Ben Lee – 29 Nov 08

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Cruel Sea The Cruel Sea, Ben Lee, Bob Evans, Kate Miller-Heidke and Abbe May & The Rockin’ Pneumonia perform for ‘Escape to the Park’ on Saturday 29 November 2008 at Kings Park in Perth!

The Cruel Sea head the bill and you can expect to hear all your favourites including The Honeymoon Is Over, Black Stick, Better Get A Lawyer and This Is Not The Way Home. Get ready for an unforgettable night, it’s Tex and the boys’ first headline show in Perth since their hiatus a few years back and they’re sounding sharper than ever!
Co-headliner Ben Lee is no stranger to these shores. One of Australia’s most successful ever independent artists, Lee’s shows are famous for crowd singalongs to classics like We’re All In This Together, Catch My Disease, Cigarettes Will Kill You, and Gamble Everything For Love as well as hits from his acclaimed latest record Ripe.
Local hero Bob Evans has a new single and new album on the way and will no doubt combine some sneak peeks from this hotly anticipated release alongside faves from his ARIA award winning Suburban Songbook, like Don’t You Think It’s Time and Nowhere Without You.

Escape to the ParkSchedule:
4.00pm: Gates Open
4.45pm: Abbe May & The Rockin’ Pneumonia
5.35pm: Kate Miller-Heidke
6.40pm: Bob Evans
7.45pm: BEN LEE
9.05pm: THE CRUEL SEA

Tickets on sale Thursday 24 July 2008 from Ticketmaster. Tickets are $70 or $80 (I don’t know what the difference is at this stage). Ticketmaster pre-sale from 18 July.

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Wil Anderson – 16-18 October 2008

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Wil AndersonComedian Wil Anderson returns to Perth with his new show, Wilosophy, on Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October 2008 at the Octagon Theatre at UWA.

Wil is rare in the world of stand-up comedy in that year after year his shows keep getting sharper, edgier and most importantly – funnier. The host of the runaway ABC TV hit ‘The Gruen Transfer’ and Triple M’s national drive show, Wil still finds time for his first love, ’stand up’, performing to sell out crowds at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Sydney Opera House earlier this year.

Tickets on sale from BOCS for $38.00. Get in quick, it’ll sell out!

Wil Anderson official website

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Billy Joel – 23 November 2008

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Billy JoelAfter touring Australia in 2006, Billy Joel returns to Perth and will perform at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday 23 November 2008.

Billy Joel is one of this century’s greatest musicians. Winning six Grammy Awards, selling in excess of 150 million albums worldwide, being inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame are just a few of the accolades Billy has clocked up over the years. Indeed it is thirty years since the release of Billy’s landmark album ‘The Stranger’. To celebrate this anniversary, Sony BMG are issuing ‘The Stranger 30th Anniversary Legacy’ edition with a bonus disc of live tracks.

It’s an all ages show, and tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster from 25 July, prices start at around $100.

Billy Joel official website 

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Ladytron – 5 October 2008

Monday, July 14th, 2008

LadytronUK indie-electro band Ladytron come to Australia for their debut live tour, and perform in Perth at the The Bakery Artrage Complex.

Credited with popularising the ill-fated electroclash sound well before the genre even had a name, Ladytron have lived on long after the many bandwagon jumpers fell by the wayside. Their latest album, ‘Velocifero’, was produced by Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails and Vicarious Bliss of the Ed Banger label.

Swedish electro-pop duo Familjen will be the support act.

Tickets available from inthemix.com.au, pre-sale from 21 July, standard tickets from 24 July.

Ladytron official website

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