I am almost certain, at this point in time, that all the forces of the universe are collaborating; with no priority higher than making August the mightiest bore that us underage Canberrans have endured in years. On top of the lack of in the past few weeks, we have also copped the potent additive that is the weather; we can’t even go outside anymore! Yes, now in the dead of winter now, we have hit the point at which your heater becomes your best friend, your highest desire of a day is to return to your newly found lifestyle as a lonely bed-bound hermit and your only company is the rustling sound of the fluffy doona that engulfs you.
Despite the odd god-send of a gig, you can expect that this routine will proceed until September, when at least the music scene is expected to kick off once again. But for the next few weeks, it is just you, your blanky and a perfect excuse to go into hibernation for a while.
The only information that I have to offer for the remainder of August (unfortunately the month in which I would usually intend on celebrating by birth with a good gig or two), is concerning the East Coast Blazin’ Tour. Melbourne progressive post-hardcore kings House vs. Hurricane and pop punk Sydney quartet Heroes for Hire, have had a change of plans. They have relocated to the Tuggeranong Youth Centre, rather than the Weston Creek Community Centre as has been advertised. The date on the other hand remains Saturday August 21, giving you no need to rethink your schedule. Not to mention, the local support acts for this event have finally be announced! Sharing the stage with House vs. Hurricane and Heroes for Hire will be Atlantis Awaits, this being their first gig since the successful launch of their debut EP, as well as punk hardcore five-piece Something Must Break. Tickets can be purchased from Moshtix for only $15 (+bf) and are sold at the doors upon opening at 2pm.
Who better to create the spark that will turn the all ages music scene back into the raging fire that it should be, than sky rocketing duo Angus and Julia Stone coming to town on Wednesday September 1. The Sydney pair have given Australian folk/ alternative music a new name among the public. They will be passing through Canberra to do a performance at Llewellyn Hall as part of their September Australian tour. The popular siblings have already sold out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Townsville, Newcastle, Meeniyan and Canberra too will soon be on that list. You can get your tickets quickly from Ticketek for $56.20 (+bf), but they won’t last long.
I apologise for the lack of information I was able to provide in this issue. But I can assure you that the next issue, out Thursday September 2, will be jam packed full of events to make up for the last few weeks. Until then, take any given opportunity to step out of your house and enjoy a moment of sunshine (that is if the sun can grow some nads and step out from behind the clouds). But if not, I’m afraid all we can do is sit tight, explore every inch of our warm houses and play a damn board game or something!
