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Ryan Adams – 25 January 09

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals return to Australia and perform at Metropolis in Fremantle on Sunday 25 January 2009.

The Cardinals will return in support of their album Cardinology. Their tenth album release in a phenomenal nine year run, has been pronounced by many as The Cardinal’s most accomplished of their career. The feedback from fans and critics alike has been unanimous: Cardinology is a musical masterpiece.

Tickets on sale 9am Friday 28 November from Ticketek. See frontiertouring.com for pre-sale details

Cardinology official website

18+ gig.

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Crystal Castles – 11 February 2009

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Crystal Castles perform at Capitol in Perth on Wednesday 11 February 2009.

Since forming in 2004, the Toronto-based duo of Ethan Fawn and Alice Glass has amassed a cult following with their uncompromising and intense delivery, a slew of limited edition singles, and electrifying live performances. Over this time the band has toured extensively in the UK, Europe and North America, shared bills with the Klaxons and Metric, and has also remixed tracks for the likes of Bloc Party and the Klaxons, amongst others.

Crystal Castles unique take on bleep-pop and electro glitch has seen them categorised as leaders of the 8-bit and nu-rave subgenres, however the bands nihilist aesthetic and a diverse body of work suggests their sound is beyond classification.

Tickets on sale from Moshtix for $44 + booking fee. 18+ gig.

Crystal Castles official website

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Cult of Luna – 18 February 2009

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Cult of Luna come to Australia for the very first time and perform at Capitol in Perth on Wednesday 18 February 2009.

Their sound has progressed from being heavily doom metal influenced to one much less aggressive and more about orchestration which falls into a sub-genre known as post-metal. Cult Of Luna are at post metal’s forefront along with contemporary such as Neurosis, Pelican and Isis. The band also cite Radiohead and Pink Floyd as major influences.
Cult Of Luna are known for their stunning live shows and will be showcasing their talents to Australian audiences with performances from their deep back catalogue as well as with material from their fifth release, 2008’s conceptual masterpiece, Eternal Kingdom – their heaviest and darkest offering yet.

Tickets from Moshtix and Heatseeker for $49.50 + booking fee.

Cult of Luna official website

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Bon Iver – 15 January 2009

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Bon Iver perform at the Fly By Night in Fremantle on Thursday 15 January 2009.

Bon Iver (pronounced: bohn eevair; French for “good winter”) is a greeting, a celebration and a sentiment. Justin Vernon, the primary force behind Bon Iver, has penned an unassumingly beautiful masterpiece, a nine-song album praised by critics and fans alike.

Initially released independently, the record was quickly picked up by Jagjaguwar in the US, 4AD in the UK and Rogue Records in Australia. The response was overwhelming, and Vernon was wholeheartedly embraced for his uninhibited songwriting.

Tickets on sale through Heatseeker for $48 + booking fee. 18+ licensed gig.

Bon Iver official website

Bon Iver myspace

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V Festival 2009 – Perth – 5 April

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

V Festival is back and happening on Sunday 5 April 2009 at Claremont Showgrounds!

Line-up:

The Killers
Snow Patrol
Kaiser Chiefs
Madness
Elbow
Duffy
The Human League
Razorlight
The Kills
M83
The Dø
Louis XIV
Jenny Lewis
Jackson Jackson
Howling Bells
Tame Impala
The Temper Trap
Wolf and Cub
Children Collide
Canyons

Tickets are $139.00 and available from Ticketmaster or calling 1300 V FESTIVAL.

18+ event.

See www.vfestival.com.au for all the details!

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Josh Pyke – 12 + 13 + 14 February 2009

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Josh Pyke returns to Perth in 2009, and performs at the Fly By Night in Fremantle on Thursday 12 February and Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February.

With his new album hitting the charts at a phenomenal #3 (#1 on the Australian chart) and the video for new single ‘Make You Happy’ creating waves across the globe, Sydney singer/songwriter Josh Pyke is pleased to announce the national ‘Chimney’s Afire’ album tour.
‘Chimney’s Afire’, which follows on from Josh’s ARIA Award winning debut ‘Memories & Dust’, was chosen as triple j’s feature album while the video for new single ‘Make You Happy’, where Josh cruises around Sydney Harbour in a custom-made guitar boat SS Maton, was recently nominated for a J Award for Music Video of the Year.

Josh will be supported by Cloud Control and Steve Parkin.

Tickets on sale from Heatseeker, Star Surf Perth, Planet Mt Lawley & Mills Fremantle.

Josh Pyke official website

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David Campbell – 19 March 09

Monday, November 17th, 2008

David Campbell returns for his ‘The Good Loving’ Tour’ and performs at the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 19 March 2009.

This hot new show will feature in full David’s brand new album ‘Good Loving’ which is a thundering collection of classic ‘60’s blue eyed soul.
Tracks like “1, 2’ 3”, “Now That I’ve Found You”, “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”’ “Devil In A Blue Dress” and of course “Good Loving’” will be brought to the stage with Campbell’s larrikin charm and incredible voice. On top of this David will also be performing material from his multi-platinum “Swing Sessions” albums so expect classic Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr and of course Sinatra tunes all night long.

Tickets on sale from BOCS from $59.00

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What’s on Perth/Fremantle – 17 to 23 Nov 08

Monday, November 17th, 2008

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 November 2008.

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

MUSIC

Stagebound Final (for Southbound) at Amplifier on Thursday 20 November

Sonic Sessions at Freo Arts Centre with Don Walker on Thursday 20 November

Emiliana Torrini at the Fly By Night on Thursday 20 November

Fletch’s Anecdote at Fremantle Arts Centre on Friday 21 November

Dukes of Windsor at Players Bar Mandurah on Friday 21 November

DJ Hype, Xample, MC Daddy Earl at Metro City on 21 November

Andre Rieu at Subiaco Oval on 22 November

Martha Wainwright at the Fly By Night on 22 November

Dukes of Windsor at Capitol on 22 November

Beach to Bush Concert at Wanneroo Showgrounds

Mundaring Weir Summer Festival begins and runs till 28 February

Billy Joel at Membes Equity Stadium on 23 November

Global Gathering with Kraftwerk, Mark Ronson, Gorillaz Sound System, Sasha and many, many more on The Esplanade on Sunday 23 November from midday

Vroom Festival with British India, Dukes of Windsor etc etc at UWA on Sunday 23 November

The Birthday Massacre at Gilkisons Dance Studio on 23 November

Free courtyard music at Fremantle Arts Centre on Sunday 23 November from 2 to 4pm

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Awesome Arts Festival in Perth for young people and their families from 16 to 23 November at venues including Forrest Place and Perth Cultural Centre (Art Gallery and WA Museum)

Russian Resurrection Film Festival at Cinema Paradiso, Northbridge until 19 November

Wild West Comedy Festival at various venues in Subiaco from 29 October to 22 November

Multicultural Food Fair at Langford Oval from 5 to 10pm on Friday 21 November

Joondalup Sunset Markets start again for summer on Friday 21 November at 7pm

BLESSING OF THE FLEET @ Mindarie Marina on Sunday 23 November

The Great Bike Ride at Langley Park (and around the Swan) on Sunday 23 November

Windows on William – precinct wide exhibition, teaming visual artists with shop, gallery and venue windows around Northbridge – until 23 November

PERFORMING ARTS

Candy Man at Regal Theatre from 19 to 30 November

bare – Presented by Playlovers Inc at Hackett Hall in Floreat from 14 November to 6 December

Broom! Broom!! – family theatre – Part of the Wild West Comedy Festival at Subiaco Arts Centre from 18 to 23 November

Wild West Comedy Festival at various venues in Subiaco from 29 October to 22 November

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

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Rock-It – Kings of Leon – 8 March 2009

Friday, November 14th, 2008

SOLD OUT!!

FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED! See below!

Rock-It is finally back, and bringing us Kings of Leon on Sunday 8 March 2009 at Arena Joondalup!! The full line-up has now been announced!

KINGS OF LEON
THE FRATELLIS (UK)
THE MUSIC (UK)
BIRDS OF TOKYO
FAKER
THE STILLS (CANADA)
SPARKADIA
SUGAR ARMY
and in special feature SIDESHOW BOB ALLEY on the lawns of love we have a blues freakshow featuring BOB LOG III and THE DEVIL and ABBE MAY.

Nashville’s finest will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2009 as Kings of Leon tour in support of their monster #1 album Only By The Night. Kings of Leon will perform in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in March 2009.

Tickets on sale 27 November from Heatseeker, Arena Joondalup, Live Clothing Stores, Planet, Mills, Star Perth, Star Mandurah, Blue 62, Prince of Wales, Beach Life, Southern Sound. SOLD OUT!

Ticket Price; $99 but that includes ALL fees & charges and free public transport to and from the event from any metropolitan location.

All ages show but with 18+ areas. Gates open midday and show goes till 10pm.

Kings of Leon official website

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Peter Cetera – 25 February 2009

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Peter Cetera (ex-Chicago) performs at Challenge Stadium in Perth on Wednesday 25 February 2009.

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera has succeeded with two profound musical careers. His prominent solo career includes notable hits like ‘Glory of Love’ (from Karate Kid II) ‘The Next Time I Fall’ with gospel singer Amy Grant, ‘Feels Like Heaven’ with Chaka Khan, ‘After All’ with Cher and ‘No Explanation. Prior to his, Peter Cetera was ‘the’ legendary voice, songwriter & bass player for the multi-platinum group ‘Chicago’ singing gigantic hits ‘If You Leave Me Now’, ‘Hard To Say I’m Sorry’, ‘Baby What A Big Surprise’, ‘You’re The Inspiration’, ‘Stay The Night’
Recently, Peter has announced that ‘for the first time in 15 years’ he has reformed his classic ‘7 piece Electric Band’ adding another exciting performance format to the music that continues to touch the lives of so many people around the world.

Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster, prices range from $107.15 to $207.15 for premium tickets.

Peter Cetera official website

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