As the Summer heat begins to give way to Autumn, things continue to heat up on stages across Brisbane with numerous record launches, festivals and free gigs happening this week. Give your dancing shoes a dust off ‘cause here’s our top ten live music picks…

THURSDAY, 7 MARCH

THE DUKE, JORDAN ROCHFORT & RHYECE O’NEILL @ THE BEARDED LADY

Brisbane gig guide


What
: The Duke, Jordan Rochfort & Rhyece O’Neill
When & Where: Thursday 7 March @ The Bearded Lady from 8PM
Genre:
Psych-blues, rock
Cost:
$10. More event info HERE.

Psychedelic-blues troubadour with an addiction to rock n roll, The Duke takes over The Bearded Lady this day-before-Friday alongside Jordon Rochfort and Rhyece O’Neill. It’s the musical celebration you need to tide you over to the weekend!

BLUE SAVANNAH UNDERWORLD, FLORA LINK & FOXYMORON @ EMPIRE HOTEL

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Blue Savannah Underworld, Flora Link & Foxymoron
When & Where: Thursday, 7 March @ Empire Hotel from 8PM
Genre:
Indie-rock, alternative
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Dynamic indie-rockers Foxymoron are warming up the stage alongside East Coast rockers Flora Link ahead of dynamic powerhouse Blue Savannah Underworld capping off the night as headline act.

FRIDAY, 8 MARCH

CHAVEZ CARTEL & KING COASTER DOUBLE RELEASE LAUNCH @ TOMCAT

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Chavez Cartel’s ‘Lucky Lucky’ EP Launch & King Coaster’s ‘Miles Away’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 8 March @ Tomcat from 7PM
Genre:
Rock
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Gold Coast rockers Chavez Cartel are holding nothing back, diving into 2019 with the release of their debut EP Lucky Lucky. They’ll be sharing the stage this Friday night with King Coaster’s who’re also celebrating the release of their new single Miles Away. A double launch of double epic proportions!

LUNCH TIME MUSIC IN THE LANES @ MY BAKERY LANE

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Lunch Time Music In The Lanes For International Women’s Day
When & Where: Friday, 8 March @ My Bakery Lane from 12PM
Genre:
Varied
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

With an impressive 60% of “girl bosses” operating in The Lanes of Fortitude Valley, these brilliant minds have gathered local female artists to perform in various lanes to celebrate International Women’s Day. Indie-pop soloist, Reverie will take over Bakery Lane, with country songstress Dana Gehrman playing California Lane on Brunswick, while SAEM bring indie-rock sounds to Winn Lane. Celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and soak up the sounds of these local ladies!

LUMENS ‘LOST BODY’ EP LAUNCH @ CROWBAR

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Lumens’ ‘Lost Body’ EP Launch feat. Semantics, Common Deers & Venice on Fire
When & Where:
Friday, 8 March @ Crowbar from 7.30PM
Genre:
Rock, punk
Cost:
$10 presale, $15 on the door. More event info HERE.

On a mission to convince people they’ve played more music in the past 12 months than they’ve eaten chips and dip, Brisbane rockers, Lumens are keen to unveil their sophomore EP Lost Body. They’ll be supported by fellow punk-rockers semantics, Common Deers and Venice On Fire. Pre-eat chips and dip before attending, and get ready to rumble!

WOMEN’S DAY @ THE END

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Women’s Day feat. Feeding Fauna, Thistle & Miranda vs. Arizona
When & Where:
Friday, 8 March @ The End from 7PM
Genre:
Varied
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Celebrate International Women’s Day at The End with femme-fronted locals Feeding Fauna, Thistle and Miranda vs. Arizona. Supporting female acts and local acts at the same time = winning!!!

SATURDAY, 9 MARCH

GOOD WILL REMEDY ‘CAROLINE’ SINGLE LAUNCH @ LEFTY’S OLD TIME MUSIC HALL

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Good Will Remedy ‘Caroline’ Single Launch feat. Grrzly Adams
When & Where: Saturday, 9 March @ Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall from 7PM
Genre:
Americana
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Americana faves Good Will Remedy are launching their new single Caroline with the help of friends Grrzly Adams. Get on down for some toe-tappin’ good times!

FAUX BANDIT, TRASHQUEEN & THE DESERT SEA @ GREASER BAR

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Faux Bandit, TrashQueen & The Desert Sea
When & Where: Saturday, 9 March @ Greaser Bar from 8PM
Genre:
Rock
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Celebrating their new EP Awake Me, The Desert Sea are taking the record for a spin at Greaser Bar this weekend alongside local rockers Faux Bandit and TrashQueen.

DON AND THE MOBSTERS & SHANE FELL @ TOMCAT

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Don and The Mobsters & Shane Fell
When & Where: Saturday, 9 March @ Tomcat from 7PM
Genre:
Blues, rock
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

One-man blues troubadour Shane Fell tees up with blues rock & roll band Don and the Mobsters for a night of old school boogie-inducing fun.

SUNDAY, 10 MARCH

MOJO BURNING FESTIVAL BAND COMP FINAL @ NETHERWORLD

Brisbane gig guideWhat: Mojo Burning Festival’s Band Competition Final
When & Where: Sunday, 10 March @ Netherworld from 4PM
Genre:
Blues, rock, psych
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Brisbane’s biggest celebration of blues, rock and psych Mojo Burning is back for its sixth and largest edition, Saturday 6 April 2019 at the Hamilton Hotel. Before the festival fun can begin though, there’s one final band competition to be had to decide which local emerging acts will be joining the infamous line-up. Head on down and cheer loud!

Feature image: Foxymoron

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