It may be nearly the end of January, but things are just getting started in Brisbane’s live music scene. The cogs of zee music machine are a turnin’ and there’s heaps of bands releasing new music this week – and that means, launch gigs and other worldly shindigs are abound! So without further ado here’s our Top 10 musical hang outs…
WEDNESDAY, 23 JANUARY
Black Bear Acoustics #13 @ Black Bear Lodge
What: Black Bear Acoustics #13 feat. Sammm, Dear Willow, Aaron Lutze, Annie Joelle & Kelsey Berrington
When & Where: Wednesday, 23 January @ Black Bear Lodge from 7PM
Genre: Acoustic
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Fortitude Valley favourite, Black Bear Lodge, are ringing in the New Year with their the thirteenth edition of their Black Bear Acoustics series, with you guessed it – blissful acoustic acts! This lineup features local loves Sammm, Dear Willow, Aaron Lutze, Annie Joelle & Kelsey Berrington.
Salty Lix, Hoo Ha Hipsters & Star Pupil @ Lefty's Old Time Music Hall
What: Salty Lix, Hoo Ha Hipsters & Star Pupil
When & Where: Wednesday, 23 January @ Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall from 7PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: TBC. More event info HERE.
Take a mid-week break and enjoy the smooth swaying of Star Pupil and the upbeat tunes of indie-rock outfit Hoo Ha Hipsters alongside energetic riff machine Salty Lix.
THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY
Requin EP Launch @ The Foundry
What: Requin EP Launch w/ McKisko, Spirit Bunny & Vestiges
When & Where: Thursday, 24 January @ The Foundry from 7PM
Genre: Pop
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Local art-angled popsters, Requin, are celebrating the release of their debut EP The Noisy Miners Swoop Him with a free-for-all shindig at The Foundry this week. They’ll be joined by McKisko, Spirit Bunny and Vestiges.
Foxymoron 'Soapbox Cinema' EP Launch @ Black Bear Lodge
What: Foxymoron ‘Soapbox Cinema’ EP Launch w/ Big Whoops & Mister Sister
When & Where: Thursday, 24 January @ Black Bear Lodge from 8PM
Genre: Indie-rock
Cost: $10 presale, $15 on the door. More event info HERE.
Following their recent East Coast Tour, indie-rockers Foxymoron return home to share their wares, namely debut EP Soapbox Cinema – which is a real ripper! Supporting them on this luxurious night are peers Big Whoops and Mister Sister.
Homegrown Battle Of The Bands - Summer, Heat 3 @ The Brightside
What: Homegrown Battle Of The Bands – Summer Edition, Heat 3
When & Where: Thursday, 24 January @ The Brightside from 8PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
The Brightside is back at it in 2019 and ready to unearth the local talents of tomorrow. The third heat of their Homegrown Battle Of The Bands Summer Edition, features Matilda Red, The Baby Breaks, Couching Tiger and A Bridge In September. Head in and enjoy the local music – you might just discover the next big band!
Acid Kat, The Fools, King George & Cold Pie @ Empire Hotel
What: Acid Kat, The Fools, King George & Cold Pie
When & Where: Thursday, 24 January @ Empire Hotel from 8PM
Genre: Heavy indie-rock
Cost: TBC. More event info HERE.
Get your heavy indie-rock fix this Thursday with cold meat music by Cold Pie, 2-piece riffs from Acid Kat and sweet rock n roll by The Fools and King George. Rock on!
FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY
Dad's Fastest Swimmers Single Launch @ Reverends
What: Dad’s Fastest Swimmers ‘Mixed Messages’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 25 January @ Reverends Coffee & Bar from 6.30PM
Genre: Pop
Cost: TBC. More event info HERE.
Come along, share a drink, take a photo with a giant unicorn and be among the first to hear the debut single from Brisbane pop outfit Dad’s Fastest Swimmers. Popilicious!
THE URBAN SEA BAND LAUNCH @ TOMCAT
What: The Urban Sea’s Band Launch w/ Dylan Cattanach, Low Lying Clouds & Idio
When & Where: Friday, 25 January @ Tomcat from 7PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Brisbane genre-fluid six-piece, The Urban Sea (formerly Fugue), are relaunching their soulful sound for the New Year with the help of fellow locals, indie soloist Dylan Cattanach, hip-hop and jazz melters Low Lying Clouds and nu-dance-funksters idio. It’s gonna be one helluva show!
SUNDAY, 27 JANUARY
The Scrims, Cigány Weaver & Sian Evans @ The Bearded Lady
What: The Scrims, Cigány Weaver & Sian Evans
When & Where: Sunday, 27 January @ The Bearded Lady from 7.30PM
Genre: Folk
Cost: $10 presale, $15 on the door. More even info HERE.
Swirling songs, jumping jams, freaky folk, hot looks, and fresh hooks. Get down and check out local legends The Scrims this Sunday eve. They’ll be joined by the glamorous Cigány Weaver and the incomparable Sian Evans.
SONGS & STORIES @ THE BABY GRAND
What: Songs & Stories feat. Hannah Ana & Carla Thursday
When & Where: Sunday, 27 January @ The Baby Grand from 3PM
Genre: Electro-pop
Cost: $5. More event info HERE.
Soak up a spot of Sunday afternoon relaxation with local songstresses Hannah Ana and Carla Thursday, who’ll be sharing their blissful songs and stories at The Baby Grand.
Feature image: Foxymoron
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