James Fahy

Treehouse & Blahnket:

WHAT: Killer double header of Hudson Mohawke and Ras-G
WHEN: Thurs March 1
WHERE: Transit Bar

Treehouse & Blahnket bring it to you real with a killer double header of Hudson Mohawke and Ras-G. Glaswegian producer Mohawke’s ascent has been swift and steady over the past few years, with The Guardian calling Hudson Mohawke “the new J Dilla” while placing him atop a new generation of producers including Mark Ronson and Jamie xx. Ras-G has been a fixture on the underground hip-hop scene in Los Angeles since the early ‘90s. He is a proud South Central LA resident and cofounder of the Poo-Bah Label as well as having releases on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label. Presale tickets $35 + BF from Moshtix.

The Get-Up Club:

WHAT: Punk & hardcore club night
WHEN: Fri Feb 10
WHERE: Laneway Bar (upstairs Bar 32)

To make use of Bar 32’s upstairs Laneway Bar, the team at REV is firing off the year with some new club nights to satisfy the diverse musical tastes of its crowd. First up is the new monthly night The Get-Up Club featuring local DJs jamming the dancefloor with punk and hardcore. Throw in some pop plus giveaways and special guests, and The Get-Up Club is definitely one to keep in your monthly calendar. Best of all Canberrans will no longer have to head interstate to get their punk and hardcore fix. Instead you can stay in town, get loaded and still wake up on a stranger’s floor, and now it’s only a short bus ride home in the morning. 

The Lighthouse Keepers:

WHAT: Last Ever Canberra Show
WHEN: Fri Feb 3
WHERE: White Eagle Polish Club

From Greg Appel, one of the Canberran members of The Lighthouse Keepers: “There was a small punk movement in Canberra in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s and a very eclectic group of young people were making their own punk inspired sounds. Amongst them were the core of The Lighthouse Keepers. But their music was almost an opposite reaction to all this sweaty male electric stuff. They began as exiles in far away Sydney – playing country music covers and rediscovering melody. They are briefly reforming as part of the release of their best of CD Ode to Nothing. Come and see some Canberran history. 8pm, $25 at the door.

Raw City Rukus:

WHAT: Genesis EP Launch
WHEN: Fri Feb 10
WHERE: ANU Bar

PHOTOGRAPH BY: Rush

After more than two years of countless live shows and multiple festival appearances (including Groovin the Moo and Foreshore 2011, Raw City Rukus are proud to finally release their anticipated debut EP Genesis. On Friday Feb 10 the ANU will play host to a massive night of live music to celebrate the occasion. Joining Raw City Rukus on stage are Canberra’s finest hip-hop duo D’Opus & Roshambo, DJ Rush, MoneyKat (Melb) and Onetalk (Syd). Doors open at 8pm and entry is $12, or pay $20 for entry and a copy of the EP. Tickets are only available at the door so head down early to avoid disappointment.

Canberra Roller Derby League:

WHAT: 2012 season
WHEN: Kicking off Sat March 31
WHERE: Southern Cross Stadium Tuggeranong

Missing your favourite roller girls? Well, come March 31 they are back! Canberra Roller Derby League’s Black ‘n’ Blue Belles, Brindabelters, Red Bellied Black Hearts and Surly Griffins will be returning to the flat track in CRDL’s 2012 home season. The 2011 Grand Final saw the Griffins beat the ‘Belters for third place, and the Black Hearts narrowly defeat the Belles to reign as season champions. The first bout of the season will see the ‘Belters up against Black Hearts – a pairing that will pit the team on the bottom of last year's ladder against the team at the top. Doors for each game open at 5pm with the game starting at 6. Tix through Oztix.