It’s here! Yes, Corinbank 2010 is finally here, and it’s pretty much all people are talking about. However, as stupidly good as Corinbank will be, there are a great many other awesome things happening this fortnight.
For those not heading out to Corin Forest, Locality recommends making the somewhat shorter trip to the Pot Belly in Belconnen onFriday February 26. Locals Arythmia will be launching their EP on the night, and the tracks on their triple j Unearthed page are a tantalising taste of what’s to come. Entry is $5 and the launch begins at 8pm. Also promoting a new EP at the Pot Belly this fortnight are Teen Skank Parade, who will be launching Suck Satan Stick on Friday February 19. Teen Skank Parade will be joined by Paulie the Water Tiger and The Paranoia Club (Syd). Entry is $5 and the music starts at 8pm.
Anarchist Duck (QLD) are playing a few shows in Canberra as part of their current east coast tour and are teaming up with some great acts while they’re in town. You can catch the Duck alongside local favourites Dub Dub Goose at the Front Café & Gallery on Friday February 19. Entry is $12/$10 and the music starts at 8pm. Locals Beth Monzo and Ben Drysdale have recently joined forces, Voltron-style, and become the unstoppable machine known as Beth‘n’Ben. Get along to the Phoenix on Saturday February 20 to see Beth‘n’Ben and Anarchist Duck make beautiful music together. Entry is free and the show kicks off at 9pm.
We’re pleased to announce that Groovin in the City is continuing this month, so if you spend your lunch break in Civic during February you’re likely to come across some lovely local music. On Wednesday February 4, for example, The Chris Harland Blues Band will be playing in Hobart Place from 12:30pm. Free music in the city is rad, so get out there and enjoy it.
Domus Adultus is a weekly live music event, presented by the fine people at Cardboard Charlie and the Canberra Musicians Club. Each Thursday, three local artists are thrust onstage for your listening pleasure and they perform their little hearts out between 9pm and 12am. The big news for 2010 is that Domus Adultus has a new home, and that its new home is the Phoenix Bar, and that entry is now free. OnThursday February 18, Domus Adultus will feature Gemma and John, Jason Recliner andGenevieve and the Assumptions. On Thursday February 25, you can catch sets from Sally Holiday, The Blue Ruins and Mysterio.
Cardboard Charlie ’s mighty Bootleg Sessions are back at the Phoenix in 2010. Be there on Monday February 22 to have your socks rocked by Tim Maloney, Matt Dent and Daniel Champagne, and head to the Bootlegs onMonday March 1 to enjoy sets from Emma Dryden, Rafe Morris, The Feldons and Lady Grey. The bands play from 8pm til 12am and entry is free.
Have a great fortnight, and don’t forget to give the bands some love next time you’re at a gig. Musos really aren’t that scary, and if you tap someone on the shoulder and tell them you loved their set it will brighten up their week, and yours.
Have a great one Canberra,
Catherine James
locality.bma@hotmail.com
