From the Two Bright Lakes stable come Blake and Tig, the dancing arms of the Melbourne artist-run label that includes Kid Sam, Otouto, Psuche and Seagull.
Every Thursday they bring you a head-nodding, foot-tapping mezcla of disco, boogie, hip hop, crooners, indie pop and soul music from 8pm until 12am to accompany your revelry.
Every Thursday
8pm – 12am
Free Entry
‘Eatnoise Presents’ is being launched by www.eatnoise.com with a goal to promote ‘events’ with carefully crafted line-ups aimed not only at ‘showcasing’ the best local bands but also entertaining the paying punters and injecting a sense of genuine excitement back into the Melbourne music scene. Each event will be differently themed, starting with Eatnoise Presents #1: ‘Reclamation’ where Declan & The Antics, The Pang, and High Fangs will take to the stage to prove that ‘pop’ doesn’t have to be a dirty word.
In addition to the live performances, we will also feature songs by unsigned local acts in the DJ setlist thereby affording bands an opportunity to hear their demos played full blast to a gathered audience alongside classic hits by established artists.
Thurs, 11 March
Doors: 8.15pm
Tickets: $10 on the door
Following a European sabatical, My Musical Collective return for their first headline show since last year. The band will preview new tracks from their upcoming album, while the same theatrical live show that has collected many new fans over the past months, will provide the platform for a decadent evening of music. With supports from Patinka Cha Cha, Milk Teddy and Francolin, this night is set to be a kickstart to a big year for the band.
Fri, 12 March
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: $10 on the door
What more needs to be said…
Sat, 13 March
Free Entry (Front Bar)
8pm
The next Saturday Market is on March 13 and Blackbird are now recruiting stall holders! If you are interested in being a part of this event, go to www.blackbirdmarket.com
Noise-rock adventurers SCUL HAZZARDs have blazed back in to Australia this month following a successful two-year sojourn in Europe. The band will play their first show in Melbourne since 2008 at the Worker’s Club on the 13th of March where they will launch the CD version of their sophomore album “Landlord”, available now through Sydney label Tenzenmen. “Landlord” has previously been released on 12” vinyl through Parisian punk and hardcore label Rejuvenation, which also put out SCUL HAZZARDs debut LP “Let Them Sink”.
Touted as drumming up a Big Black/Rapeman revival while simultaneously injecting a fresh and visceral edge back in to the noise-rock scene, “Landlord” has received international praise for the band’s ability to create grinding and complex rhythms that jar, jolt and tear holes through your head.
Sat, 13 March
Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets: $10 + bf available here…
Melbourne lads Skye Harbour have been quiet these past few months, but there’s been no lollygagging, or dilly-dallying, or any other old-timey euphemism for laziness you can think of. It has all been in preparation for the release of their new single Hunch. Catch the celebration at Worker’s Club 18th of March.
Thurs, 18 March
Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets: $9 or $14 with CD, available on the door
Triple J Unearthed sweethearts YOUNG RAPTORS shall be headlining the Workers Club Friday, March 19th. YOUNG RAPTORS’ debut self titled EP, and the single ‘Boutique’ has been given five stars by the kind folks at Triple J recently, and high fives from punters across Melbourne over the last few months. You don’t know rock if you don’t know YOUNG RAPTORS. Everyones favourite’s The Jeraboms will open the night, sounding like Emiliana Torrini being repeatedly punched in the face by the Black Keys, with nothing but the best intentions… Leave behind the black and whites of rock and roll March 19th, and head to the Workers Club to step into the grey area.
Fri, 19 March
Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets: $8 on the door
A rather magnificent lineup of Melbourne’s most diverse musical luminaries will grace the stage of the Workers Club on Sunday, March 21. Beginning with the raucous sounds of The Leafs, the alt-pop sensibilities of Slaughter Matthew, dulcet electro-pop from the Surly Mermaids and the atmospheric Three Month Sunset kicking things off from 6pm followed by a double-header from electro-rocker Darren Sylvester and the fabled Cuba is Japan. $10 on the door.
Rainbow Connection DJ Sets between bands.
Sun, 21 March
Doors: 6pm
Tickets: $10
While continuing a trend of difficult song titles (‘Awkward Orchid Orchard’ anyone?), The Boat People will no-doubt further confuse the expectations of those who claimed that last year’s “Echo Stick Guitars” heralded an electro turn-about for the band. New single ‘Soporific’ treads some very different terrain, sounding more like… well, you’re the music connoisseur but certainly “different from the last one” is a good start and makes the release of the third album Dearest Darkly in April an intriguing prospect. While the word soporific may not get as much usage as LMAO in the present day vernacular, it made it into the song at least in part due to Robin Water’s childhood exposure to “Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter. To quote Beatrix “It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is “soporific”. I have never felt sleepy after eating lettuces; but then I am not a rabbit. They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies! The Flopsy Bunnies simply stuffed lettuces. By degrees, one after another, they were overcome with slumber, and lay down in the mown grass.” The track was recorded with Jonathon Burnside (Sleepy Jackson, Dappled Cities), John Castle (Washington) and Joe Hammond. After tagging along with Red Riders in late 2009, The Boat People are looking forward to a headline jaunt in March to launch ‘Soporific’, which will be officially released on Feb 15th via iTunes. They’ll also be following up on their 2009 SXSW successes, joining Paul Dempsey, Wagons, Crayon Fields and Washington to play the Melbourne launch of the SXSW Aussie BBQ for 2010. Another trip across the pacific is slated for June. ‘Soporific’ – Available, Monday Feb 15 via iTunes
Fri, 26 March
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: $10 + bf available here, or $15 on the door if available
We live in a democratic society. We just don’t work in one.
For those of you who followed your dreams, Simon works in what is called an ‘Office’. Described by fans as a god of dry wit, he skewers the many flaws and inane moments of office life with shameless precision, showing what happens when we make the mistake of becoming spectators in our own lives.
Dead Under Fluorescent Lights is based on the popular blog of the same name. What started out as a simple outlet for the frustrations of a humble ‘desk jockey’ grew into a series of stories attracting thousands of fellow hive-workers each day. It’s full of tales both warm and horrifying, much like stepping in dog excrement barefoot.
If you’ve had your last slice of pie charts, then come see a comedy about the tragedy of not living your life.
For more information visit the website here…
Mon, 29 March thru Sat, 17 April
Doors: 6:45pm
Tickets: $15 Full / $10 Concession + bf available here…
Antarctica launch their debut single ‘Collapse’ at The Workers Club with the help of Ninety Nine & Tehachapi. Formed by members of Wellyn & Subaudible Hum (both on extended breaks), Antarctica will be launching their first single, ‘Collapse’ this April at the Workers Club, Fitzroy. Antarctica will then be heading to Europe in June for 30 dates in 14 countries before returning to Australia in August for the release of their debut LP.
Fri, 16 April
Doors: 8.30pm
Tickets: $10 + bf available here or $8 on the door
To accompany your $2 pots, the Workers Club welcomes Jamie Whiteside. Spanning pop through post-punk, rock through disco to soundtracks and beyond, Whiteside is the perfect accompaniment to a soothing beverage on a warm summer’s eve. Since starting out in 2000, Whiteside has played with members of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Black rebel Motorcycle Club, as well as warming up for acts as diverse as The Presets, My Disco, Ladytron DJs, SixFTHick, and Cut Copy.
Golden Age of Song continues in the new year on Thursday nights from 8pm. Set in the Workers’ candle lit Sideshow bar, each week sees free acoustic sets from some of Melbourne’s more delicate performers. Meals are $12, jugs are $12 and bottles of wine $18, so come early to start your Thursday night nice and easy.
Feb 25 Yasser Nasser + Abram Dirk De Bruyn + Friends
March 4 – Tane Emia Moore + Stella For Star
March 11 – Ducks in the Mud + Lucas Paine
8pm
Free Entry
Got a hankering for DJs who know their shit? Problem solved, my fine feathered friend: Every Friday in the Workers’ Front Bar will see you get your fill with the INFAMOUS FIVE…
DJ T-Hawk
Inpress editor/overlord and occasional RRR host Tom Hawking will be dragging a swag of lovingly-burnt CDs and a decent stash of vinyl for good measure to the Workers Club decks with everything from Electrelane to Electric Wizard, and an exhaustive selection of new Australian music to boot, here be a selection of fine rock and/or roll.
DJ Nick Rave
Rat Vs Possum mastermind, warehouse party veteran and the person sporting the best haircut in Melbourne, Matt Kulesza brings a rainbow of sounds to Friday night.
DJ Joey Lightbulb
The one-man party machine, Never Cheer Before You Know Who’s Winning co-host, Inpress royalty and general man about town.
DJ Baby Doll
Ace photographer and visual artist Leila Morrissey takes time from wielding her camera to wield a sizeable (!) stash of vintage vinyl, encompassing everyone from Bryan Ferry to Brian Eno, along with brand new arse-shaking rock n roll and poptastic sounds.
DJ Deadly Doug
Highly skilled US import and foreign correspondent Doug Wallen heads to Melbourne with a Masters degree in US indie 101, a healthy minor sequence in the Dunedin sound and a working knowledge of just about everything else you can/can’t think of.
