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First Base Music

Column: TidBits | Date Published: Tuesday, 3 August 10 | Author: Travis Heinrich | | 1 year, 6 months ago

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WHAT: The cream of the independent music crop
WHEN: Saturday August 21
WHERE: The Pot Belly

It’s hard to know where to turn in this world as a musician, especially when “The Man” is constantly trying to get you down and cheat you out of money. Thankfully, First Base Music is a resource for independent musicians and songwriters, and is even run by people from within the industry. They’ll promote your music online to the industry, help you organise gigs and, best of all, involve you in the community. They’ll also be hosting a bunch of gigs to support their artists, kicking off with David Christopher, Julianne Cowley, Pete Akhurst and Jane Williams. So get along and get involved.

	Low Freqz: WHAT: Globe trotting electro WHEN: Saturday August 14 WHERE: Hippo Bar Low Freqz is one of those ideas that make you really love this town. Taking the simple idea of ‘if we like, surely other people do too’ comes a night filled with some of the best bass and beats from around the world. Sassed up with sub-bass oriented genres, including dubstep, grime, future garage, D&B, hip-hop, IDM, glitch and anything else they can get their hands on, the night will include electro composer/engineer Nick De Friez on the decks and also launch German underground legend Shed’s second LP, The Traveller. Regulars Ced Nada, D’Opus, Jemist and Faux Real will be kicking things off from 8pm.
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	Capital Dub Step : WHAT: Reggae Dancehall session WHEN: Saturday August 14 WHERE: Monkey Bar In a town where everyone is hunting for a new home, Capital Dub Style’s top ranking reggae session has managed to crack the market and make a return to the polished wood. Teaming up with Goodfoot Productions, this month’s Pull Up dance-a-thon promises the finest reggae and dancehall tunes, with an eclectic splash of reggaeton, afrobeat, and some alterlatino sounds. JR Rebel will be lending vocals during the night to help you shimmy your way into the title of local dancehall legend. The night kicks off at 9pm and your finest moves and attire are welcome.
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	Shane Howard: WHAT: Founder of seminal Australian rockers, Goannas WHEN: Friday August 13 WHERE: John Lingard Hall, Canberra Grammar School It took a stint in the desert of Tuscon, Arizona to get the ball rolling, but Shane Howard is back with his latest album offering, Goanna Dreaming. There’s a bit of something for everyone with a mix bag of folk, world and rock music, all spun together with the masterful storytelling of Howard’s words. As part of the Goanna Dreaming nationwide tour, Howard is slamming on the breaks in our capital for one night only. Show starts at 8pm with food and refreshments available. Head to www.shanehoward.com.au for more info and bookings.
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	Java Quartet: WHAT: Jazz ‘n’ Bass WHEN: Friday August 13 WHERE: Innovation Centre, UC Yeah you read it right. Jazz ‘n’ Bass it is my friends. After 15 years together, Sydney’s Java Quartet has come back with their most exciting production yet. What started as a postgraduate music project for leader Michael Galeazzi ended up delving into all the wonders of digital beats, textures, chopping up their back catalogue of music, throwing in some Indian raga and a bit of good old drum ‘n’ bass, and coming up with their sixth album, Rejavanation. To tide you over ‘til the sure-to-be amazing gig, head to www.javaquartet.com.au and get yourself a free download of their first single from the album.
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	Ha Ha Bar: WHAT: You and your LOLs WHEN: Sunday August 8 WHERE: Ha Ha Bar Okay, so due to loser ACT government laws and the inclement weather, Sunday sessions are pretty much a dying thing. Except in ye olde Belconnen. Or, as Al likes to call it, Belcompton. To celebrate winning the 2010 Out In Canberra Favourite Nightlife Venue Award, and to thank all the lovely voters, they’re throwing a bit of an afternoon affair. Featuring Hancock Basement, Gemma and John, D’Opus and Roshambo and Ced Nada and loads of alcohol, it’s set to be a great afternoon. Call in sick, stock up on Berocca, and be there from 3pm.
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