This Week (04 – 10 July): Top 10 Gigs For $10

What: Chester live at Black Bear Lodge w/The Reversals and Port Royal
When & Where: Thursday, 7 July @ Black Bear Lodge from 7pm
Genre: Alternative Rock
Cost: $13.30 ($10 + booking fee). More event info here.

Brissie’s own Chester will be playing Black Bear Lodge with alt-rockers Port Royal and The Reversals this Thursday. It will be the first time Chester play their bedroom demo Acid Salt and Water live, and should be a real treat for fans of the band, and new faces alike.

What: Buttermilk feat. Vaguely Human, Xalvador Bank., The MontalRoys.
When & Where: Thursday, 7 July @ The Milk Factory from 7:30pm
Genre: Hip-hop/funk
Cost: $10 on the door. More event info here.

Vincent & Jules have done it again; putting together a mega sweet line-up for all you hip-hop/funk/rap enthusiasts. The MontalRoys will be opening the night, delivering their unique infusion of funk, rock, and blues. Rap.Freestly hip-hop peeps Xalvador Bank. will also be making an appearance, and five-piece Vaguely Human will be tying off the night.

What: Wolver ‘Geneva’ single launch feat. Jouk Mistrow, Outside The Academy, The Keepaways
When & Where: Thursday, 7 July @ The Foundry from 8pm
Genre: Post-rock
Cost: $5 on the door. More event info here.

After a three-year hiatus, Brisbane post-rock outfit Wolver have made a return to the Brisbane scene! Their latest single Play Dead has pleased fans, and their new single Geneva is sure to do the same. Joining them will be Jouk Mistrow, Outside The Academy, and The Keepaways.

What: The Zoo Presents: Local Legends feat. Azura & Future Haunts
When & Where: Thursday, 7 July @ The Zoo from 8pm
Genre: Indie
Cost: $5 on the door. More event info here.

Two Brisbane artists are coming together to play one awesome show at the zoo this Thursday! Fresh from joining Little May on tour, ethereal songstress Azura will be playing her unique style of tunes for fans at the show. Three-piece Future Haunts will be joining her, delivering their garage rock sound to eager ears.

What: Infest The Nation #5 feat. I AM D, Swilo, Ali The great, Kenzie FromWelly, tomtom
When & Where: Thursday, 7 July @ The Bearded Lady from 7pm
Genre: Hip-hop
Cost: $10 on the door, $8 for current 4ZZZ subscribers. More event info here.

Infest The Nation returns for it’s fifth show, once again at The Bearded Lady. The Hip-hop bonanza will be raising much-needed funds for community radio station 4ZZZ, with the line up consisting of I AM D, Swilo, ALI The GREAT, Kenzie FromWelly, and tomtom.

What: Being Jane Lane EP launch feat. The Strums, Yaurout, Hanny J
When & Where: Friday, 8 July @ The Milk Factory from 7pm
Genre: Alternative Rock/Punk Rock
Cost: $10 on the door. More event info here.

Gold Coast five-piece Being Jane Lane are finishing up their East Coast EP Tour in their hometown on 9 July and playing a sneaky last show at The Milk Factory the night before. Joining them will be The Strums, Yaurout, and Hanny J. It’ll be a great opportunity to come down, see what they’re all about, and grab an EP!

What: Metal, Rock, Drum’n’Bass
When & Where: Friday, 8 July @ The Triffid from 8pm
Genre: Metal, Rock, Drum’n’Bass
Cost: $12.75 ($10 + booking fee). More event info here.

With a selection of everything from dark drum’n’bass to rock, to heavy metal, this night is sure to please anyone into heavier music. Put together by Flying Eyeball Promotions, the night will feature five acts – Azreal, Laceration Mantra, Trinatyde, Smoking Martha, and DIRECT.

What: Rock Night feat. Spook Hill, Salt & Steel, Headcage
When & Where: Friday, 8 July @ The Milk Factory from 7pm
Genre: Rock
Cost: $5. More event info here.

Headcage are bringing their astro-rock vibes to The Milk Factory this Friday, and bringing Salt & Steel and Spook Hill with them to celebrate! The night is sure to have everything a space-rocker could ever want or need, and will keep you dancing ‘til late into the night.

What: Soupy LaRue ‘Teeth’ Single Launch feat. Tim Edwards, Faux Bandit, The Oyster Murders, The Counterfeit Umbrellas
When & Where: Saturday, 9 July @ The Bearded Lady from 7pm
Genre: Alternative Rock
Cost: $10 on the door. More event info here.

Wacky alt-rockers Soupy LaRue are launching their latest single Teeth, and this night is certainly looking like something to sink your teeth into! With guests Tim Edwards, Faux Bandit, The Oyster Murders, and The Counterfeit Umbrellas, it will be a Brisbane rock night not to miss!

What: Hello Afro #8 feat. Scorpio and Virgo Vibes
When & Where: Sunday, 10 July @ The End from 7pm
Genre: Afro/DJ
Cost: FREE. More event info here.

If you’re a fan of African-inspired music and DJ sets, why not head on down to The End in West End on Sunday to check out this groovy night? It’s free entry, and features the stylings of Scorpio and Virgo Vibes.