From celebrating 26 years since Nirvana’s iconic Nevermind album was released, to discovering your new favourite band at The Triffid, Brisbane is again delivering the goods on live music this week! Here’s our Top 10 picks…
WEDNESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER
Anna Smyrk @ The Bearded Lady
What: Anna Smyrk
When & Where: Wednesday, 20 September @ the Bearded Lady from 8PM
Genre: Folk
Cost: Free. More event info HERE.
Anna Smyrk is a folk storyteller who will captivate you with her bare-bone arrangements and melodic vocals.
THURSDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER
Get Wise To Your New Favourite Band #8 @ The Triffid
What: Get Wise To Your New Favourite Band #8
When & Where: Thursday, 21 September @ The Triffid from 7PM
Genre: Pop, hard blues, rock
Cost: $5 entry or free with 4ZZZ subscription. More event info HERE.
Featuring Sametime, Stray Dog Saviours, Cold Pie and The Blinds offering a variety of music, this is sure to be the place to discover your new favourite band! Get ready to watch some of the freshest bands from Queensland.
Live At The Lodge #2 @ Black Bear Lodge
What: Live At The Lodge #2
When & Where: Thursday, 21 September @ Black Bear Lodge from 7PM
Genre: Jazz, soul, funk, hip hop
Cost: Free. More event info HERE.
Pending?, Elktongue, and Sarah Frank are all driven by impeccable talent. Experience their creative fusions of soul and jazz as they take the stage at Black Bear Lodge.
FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER
ÆTHER Sessions #8 @ Woolly Mammoth
What: Aether Sessions #8
When & Where: Friday, 22 September @ Woolly Mammoth from 8PM
Genre: Alternative, post-rock, psychedelic
Cost: $10 presale or $15 at the door. More event info HERE.
Headlined by the onslaught of noise pop that is DEAFCULT, Session #8 is sure to be an explosive night. Get ready to rock out with the alternative and psychedelic stylings of Seja, House of Giants and Through Forest & Field.
Tiny Castle w Fragile Animals + Chesterfield @ The Milk Factory
What: Fragile Animals ‘Home’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 22 September @ The Milk Factory from 8:30PM
Genre: Indie rock, folk, acoustic
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
Promised to be a packed full of nostalgia, this is a night for the dreamers. The music of Tiny Castle,
Fragile Animals and Chesterfield Music is inspired by the likes of David Bowie, Tom Petty, and Something For Kate and is sure to leave you reminiscing over the best times of your life.
Frivolous Lawsuit Fundraiser @ Flamin' Galah
What: Frivolous Lawsuit Fundraiser
When & Where: Friday, 22 September @ Flamin’ Galah from 8PM
Genre: Rock, punk, grunge, metal
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
The Flamin’ Galah invites you to an audience with Concrete Lips featuring Whiskey & Speed and FriendlyFire! These bands are known for the intensity of their live-shows, and never fail to deliver a high energy performance.
Mickey’s ‘Seethe’ Single Release @ New Globe Theatre
What: Mickey’s ‘Seethe’ Single Release
When & Where: Friday, 22 September @ New Globe Theatre from 8PM
Genre: Indie, rock
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
Join indie-rocker Mickey and supporting acts Blooom, Rico & The Fortuners and Sook as they celebrate Mickey’s new single Seethe. Mickey’s songs are jam packed with charm and honesty, so we advise you to prepare yourself for Seethe.
SATURDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER
TYA ‘Hustle’ Single Launch @ Black Bear Lodge
What: TYA ‘Hustle’ Single Launch
When & Where: Saturday, 23 September @ Black Bear Lodge from 7PM
Genre: Alternative
Cost: $13.80 ($10 + $3.80 booking fee). More event info HERE.
Join TYA and their special guests Pleasure Seeker and Pink Matter as they celebrate the upcoming single release Hustle off their debut EP No Money, More Love. TYA is full of raw and persistent emotion, and we can’t wait to see what their new single brings to the table.
MOJO Records Presents: The Duke Live @ Flamin’ Galah
What: MOJO Records Presents: The Duke Live at The Flamin’ Galah
When & Where: Saturday, 23 September @ Flamin’ Galah from 8PM
Genre: Indie, rock, blues, modern rock
Cost: $5. More event info HERE.
A night filled with bouncing rhythms, bopping tunes and an all-round earie feeling that at any moment it could all come crashing down, The Duke and Ben Shock & The Waves will be performing a unique mix of creativity and classic sounds.
SUNDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER
Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Tribute @ Crowbar
What: Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Tribute
When & Where: Sunday, 24 September @ Crowbar from 3PM
Genre: Grunge
Cost: Free. More event info HERE.
Playing Nirvana hits all afternoon, Nirvana Nevermind Tribute pays homage to the legendary album which was released 26 years ago on this day. Let your inner grunge out and get ready to head bang all afternoon long!
Feature image: Sarah Frank