Winter has officially arrived, but that’s no excuse to stay in. Instead, why not warm up on the dancefloor to the beats of our city’s finest musicians. We’ve done the research, and here’s our Top 10 Winter Warmer Gigs happening in Brisbane this week!
THURSDAY 7 JUNE
WITHOUT MYTH & THE VESSELS @ CROWBAR
What: Without Myth & The Vessels
When & Where: Thursday, 7 June at Crowbar from 7PM
Genre: Punk
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Crowbar presents a night of punk featuring local legends Without Myth and The Vessels. If you want a place to rock out to good tunes for free, then Crowbar is the place to be this week!
TWINFOLDS, EARTHLINGS, DANGERPENNY & THE BABY BREAKS @ THE ZOO
What: Twinfolds, Earthlings, Dangerpenny & The Baby Breaks
When & Where: Thursday, 7 June at The Zoo from 7.30PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: $5. More event info HERE.
For the price of a coffee you can check out some of Brisbane’s coolest bands this Thursday night at The Zoo – only five buckaroos! Taking to the stage are Twinfolds, Earthlings, Dangerpenny and The Baby Breaks.
FRIDAY 8 JUNE
DIRTY HEARTS ABLUM LAUNCH @ TOMCAT
What: Dirty Hearts ‘General Bitterness and Inner-City Moonshine’ Album Launch
When & Where: Friday, 8 June at Tomcat from 8PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Brissie rockers Dirty Hearts are stoked to share their debut album General Bitterness and Inner-City Moonshine. They’re welcoming their new record to the world with a show alongside music besties Elba Lane and fellow friends Mudshadows and The Dark Moon Society.
SATURDAY 9 JUNE
THE BELLADONNAS ARE BACK @ THE MILK FACTORY
What: The Belladonnas’ Comeback Show
When & Where: Saturday, 9 June at The Milk Factory from 7.30PM
Genre: Alt-rock
Cost: $5 presale. $10 on the door. More event info HERE.
Previously known as The Rocket Sox, The Belladonnas have regrouped with a new name and fresh alt-rock sound, which they’re sharing for the first time at The Milk Factory this Saturday night. Joining them to celebrate their return to music are The Mailbox Crew and Fox Ache. Yeow!
VOIID ‘NOT FOR YOU’ SINGLE LAUNCH @ PHASE 4 RECORDS & CASSETTES
What: VOIID ‘Not For You’ Single Launch
When & Where: Saturday, 9 June at Phase 4 Records & Cassettes from 3PM
Genre: Punk, rock
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Queensland’s favourite “girl-shriek” punk-rockers, VOIID, have gifted us their new single Not For You, and it’s time to celebrate. They’ll be launching this banger with a free show at Phase 4 Records & Cassettes (on Ann St in Brisbane CBD) this Saturday, so grab your friends and enjoy the party.
FAUX BANDIT ‘LYREBIRD LUNGS’ SINGLE LAUNCH @ THE BEARDED LADY
What: Faux Bandit ‘Lyrebird Lungs’ Single Launch
When & Where: Saturday, 9 June at The Bearded Lady from 8PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: $10 on the door. More event info HERE.
A rock duo of epic proportions, Brisbane’s Faux Bandit are an act to keep your eyes (and ears) on. They’ll be launching their latest incarnation, single Lyrebird Lungs, this weekend, with the help of fellow rockers Elko Fields, Bad Sext and HeartThieves. Get your rock socks on for this one!
DON AND THE MOBSTERS SINGLE LAUNCH @ TOMCAT
What: Don and the Mobsters ‘I Wish My Exes Lived In Texas’ Single Launch
When & Where: Saturday, 9 June at Tomcat from 8PM
Genre: Blues rock
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
If you’ve ever been jaded in love (and let’s face it, who hasn’t), then a dose of Don and the Mobsters belting out their new banger I Wish My Exes Lived In Texas is just what you need. Head along to their single launch and feel the comradery, while also checking out the beautiful tunes of singer-songwriter Hope D.
QUBE EFFECT AWARDS @ BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
What: QUBE Effect Awards
When & Where: Saturday, 9 June at Brisbane Powerhouse from 4PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
It’s time to celebrate the conclusion of The QUBE Effect and the plethora of talented local musicians they’ve unearthed. The QUBE Effect Awards will celebrate 24 finalists including soloists, duos and bands and award competition prizes across a range of genres. Come down and discover your favourite new Brisbane artist!
SUNDAY 10 JUNE
LAST TIL DAWN EP LAUNCH @ BLACK BEAR LODGE
What: Last Til Dawn EP Launch
When & Where: Sunday, 10 June at Black Bear Lodge from 8PM
Genre: Pop, punk
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
In honour of their first anniversary together as a band, pop-punksters, Last Til Dawn are releasing their debut EP Tales of a Hopeless Romantic with a shindig at Black Bear Lodge. They’ll be joined by mates Lachlan McKay, Whisky Grinn, Roadhouse and Tim Sparks Fire. Don’t be the last to know, get acquainted with Last Til Dawn now.
BRENDAN THE BARD & HEY BABY @ RIC’S BAR
What: Brendan The Bard & Hey Baby
When & Where: Sunday, 10 June at Ric’s Bar from 7PM
Genre: Folk-rock, surf-punk
Cost: TBC. More event info HERE.
Rustic storyteller Brendan The Bard joins surf-punk garage outfit Hey Baby, for a night of toe-tapping fun at Ric’s this Sunday night. Drop in, buy a bevvie and have a whale of a good time!
