The Revolver Upstairs April Listings

What: AUDIO CAFFINE, A Prahran Mission fundraiser event.
When: Wednesday 4th April

AUDIO CAFFEINE is brought to you by the GO LIVE music performance group ran at Prahran Mission. They will be performing on Wednesday 4th April at REVOLVER UPSTAIRS. This music group was born out of a desire for Prahran Mission participants to hone their live music performance skills. The group hosts a diverse style of musicianship ranging from punk, rap, folk and blues not to mention many fine original compositions. The gig kicks off at 5.30 with poetry and readings by the writing group with music commencing at 6.00. Entry is by gold coin donation to Prahran Mission.

What: SWEET TEETH & DOC HOLLIDAY TAKES THE SHOTGUN(NSW) DOUBLE EP LAUNCH with special guests HUMANS, DARK ARTS & DJ NICKLES&DIMES (NSW)
When: Thursday 5th April 8pm
Price: $10

Two very interesting bands take to the road this March/April – Sweet Teeth & Doc Holliday takes the shotgun. Both to deliver a series of debaucherous misadventures across the East Coast of Australia, both to unleash their debut EP’s to the masses. This is a tour not to be taken lightly; it’s more of a tour to be taking your A-game party face to.

What: HEARTBREAKER LAUNCH PARTY & 3181 THURSDAY (GOOD FRIDAY EVE SPECIAL)
When: Thursday 5th April

Hearts are gonna get broken. It’s time to launch your new Thursday night at Revolver! One of Melbourne’s most iconic clubs, the bandroom is on lockdown from midnight until 5am weekly. This is a room that has hosted acts like Girl Talk, Detroit Grand Pubahs, DJ Craze, DJ Cash Money, Fatboy Slim, Metronomy, South Rakkas Crew, The Presets to name a few. Breaking hearts every week playing a mashup of Hip-Hop, anthems, classic RnB and bangers:1928, Weapon X, A-Style, Indian Summer DJs & weekly guests. Free entry for the first 100 people to email us with the subject heading “Free List – full name” to [email protected]. Back room keeps the 3181 flavour alive with Hans DC, Nikki Sarafian & Jake Judd early but we’ve whipped up an extra special late lineup for GFE featuring Butters vs Mickey House, Hey Sam, Sean Rault, Hoops, Jesse Young vs Mike Metro, Nick Jones, Sunshine, Pete Laskis and Sam Gudge vs John Doe to close until midday Friday.

What: SYN’s DANCE NIGHT featuring SNUF.AU, TOMDERSON, JAY CAMS & MILO
When: Friday 6th April 8pm
Price: $10

SYNs Genre Night Gigs series is back in 2012, and in conjunction with Revolver Upstairs is celebrating the genre of Dance. Dance Night will showcase some of Melbourne’s freshest emerging DJs and producers, with a lineup comprising of Snuf.au, Tomderson, Jay Cams and Milo. Dance Night takes place on Friday April 6th (Good Friday).

What: JOHNNY ROCK & THE LIMITS SINGLE LAUNCH with COSAIRS, RED LEADER & DJ WOWLACE
When: Saturday 7th April 9pm
Price: $10 + bf pre-sale/ $12 door

The mod-rocking, indie-popsters, Johnny Rock and The Limits are hitting the road again this March and April to launch their new single “Been Away Blues”. “Been Away Blues” is the bands first blues number which singer Johnny describes as, “…a cross between Joe Cockers version of The Letter and Golden Earing’s Radar Love”. A rip roaring track complete with anthemic chorus, it’s been an audience favourite since it was written, so now the band are giving the fans what they want. They bring their tour to Melbourne for one show only at Revolver Upstairs Saturday the 7th April which is sure to go off with supports from The Corsairs and Red Leader. Action starts at 9pm with DJ Wowlace playing italo disco hits to get you moving early.

What: REVOLVER SUNDAYS EASTER SPECIAL: BOY 8 BIT (MAD DECENT – UK)
When: Sunday 8th April

Revolver Sundays wrap up Easter weekend with an official visit from an artist we’ve been gagging over for ages. His 2008 12″ The Suspense Is Killing Me on Mad Decent was a revelation and follow up releases Baltic Pine, The Keep, Tropical Heat, Yard Birds and Still Killing have cemented his rep as one of the UK’s most forward thinking artists. We’re back to basics in the back bar on this one with nice long sets from Revolver Sundays residents Boogs, Spacey Space and T-Rek until midday Monday and a bumping front room lineup soon to be announced.

What: DAN ROLLS, DEL LUNA & OLD WORLD SPARROW
When: Wednesday 11th April 7.30pm
Price: $5

Ballarat based musician Dan Rolls is a must see unique Australian artist. Each song he creates is complete with impressive re-inventive guitar-work, including a mix of intense strumming, intricate picking and alternate tunings. Yet through all this guitaring his voice shines through with a sound that draws imagination out of the listener. A live Dan Rolls show consists of Dan on vocals, 12string guitar and trumpet. Plus the fabulous Gez Clancy on African drums. Hitting the stage at Revolver Upstairs for the first time on April the 11th with special guests Del Luna and Old World Sparrow.

What: MEANBONE launch, 23 ANGELS OF ATTACK, FAMOUS IN VEGAS
When: Thursday 12th April …JUST ANNOUNCED!8.30pm
Price: $10.00 available on the door

With Rock’N’Roll pumping through their veins and the attitude to match, these boys don’t mess around! Coming together for one reason, and one reason only…to play louder, harder and ballsier than anyone before them! You don’t wanna get in their way coz they’re comin’ at ya whether you’re ready or not! They’ve got one big bone to pick and there aint enough to share… They are… MEANBONE and these boys have one simple mission…to ROCK!!! So check out what it’s all about and experience a Rock’N’Roll show like never before. It’ll leave you’re head pounding and your ears ringing for days, wanting to come back for more. Playing Revolver on Thursday 12th April with supports from local lads 23 Angles of Attack and Famous in Vegas it will surely be one hell of a party!

What: 3181 THURSDAYS (EARLY & AFTER MIDNIGHT)
When: Thursday 12th April …JUST ANNOUNCED!
Price: Free

Revolver keeps it laidback and local early every Thursday from 6pm with Hans DC, Nikki Sarafian & Jake Judd plus vintage video games and half price Colonel Tan’s for 3181 residents, traders and Revolver members. After midnight things kick up a couple notches and run till late with Sam Gudge, John Doe, Sean Rault, Jesse Young and Hey Sam. =

What: JAIL BIRD JOKERS EP LAUNCH, THE ELECTRIC SUN KINGS, THE WELLS & FEED MY FRANKENSTEIN
When: Friday 13th April …JUST ANNOUNCED! 9pm
Price: $10

Australia’s most dangerous rock band, Jail Bird Jokers are back in town to grace the iconic stage of Revolver once again and this time, they brought their cell mates! Their powerful brand of Garage Blues Rock has shocked and excited crowds in some of Australia’s most prestigious venues supporting the likes of British India and The Go Set just to name a few. The boys’ Queens of the Stone Age-esque riffs, smooth harmonies and unbridled drum work have earned rave reviews from Triple J Unearthed as well as their ever-growing and loyal fan base. Jail Bird Jokers are set to take their unique brand of Rock n Roll and make it your religion. Jail Bird Jokers get spooky live on stage with special guests The Electric Sun Kings, The Wells and Feed my Frankenstein at Revolver Upstairs, Friday 13th April. Catch the show, before the cops do!

What: REVOLVER FRIDAYS & MAMA SAID
When: Friday 13 April

Mike Callander and Lewie Day are joined by special guest Jamie Stevens at Revolver Fridays from 10pm until 7am in the back bar. Mama Said are back in the front after a belting edition last month, this one features Luke McD, Greg Sara, Hoops, Isaac Fryar, Oliver James, Jacob Malmo, Daniel Tardrew, Luke Bourke and Clint Hargreaves. Who is on dinner from 7pm and Sunshine is on breakfast from 7am until midday.

What: STARS OF ADDICTION (NSW) SINGLE LAUNCH, BOTTLE OF SMOKE & PRETTY VILLAINS
When: Saturday 14th April …JUST ANNOUNCED! 8.30pm
Price: $20

Sydney Heavy Hitters STARS OF ADDICTION hit @REVOLVER UPSTAIRS Sat 14th April as part of their ‘All for you’ Tour. This tour will be to promote the release of their new single ‘All for you’ which they are touring throughout the East Coast. SOA have been building a great momentum here Australia and in the U.S and hope to bring a taste of their new show to their Melbourne fans of what can only be described as Hard Hitting Adrenalin fuelled guitar driven Rock! This is a Must see for lovers of Rock!.

What: THE LATE SHOW & GET LOW
When: Saturday 14th April …JUST ANNOUNCED!

The Late Show every Saturday night at Revolver Upstairs over two rooms from 8pm until 8am. Backroom rolls from 8pm sampling disco, boogie, cutups, afro, house and the rest. Front room gets going from 1am with upfront club and bass sounds. Mat Cant presents the Get Low early hours throw down from 10pm-2am with special guests Tomderson and Sammy The Bullet. With Ransom, Booshank, Mr Moonshine and Too Much! plus Boogs from 6.30am.

What: REVOLVER SUNDAYS
When: Sunday 15th April …JUST ANNOUNCED!
Price: Free

Revolver’s all day electric disco party is one of the world’s most unique clubbing experiences – tight like family, welcoming like long lost friends and moved by a ceaselessly throbbing beat provided by some of Melbourne’s best DJs: Boogs, Spacey Space, Radiator, Silversix and special guests Damon Walsh, Markie Mark and Obay.

What: NEVER CHEER BEFORE YOU KNOW WHO’S WINNING
ACHTUNG TRIVIA FANS! B
When: Tuesday 17th April …JUST ANNOUNCED!
Price: Free

Mikey Cahill & Kerrie Loveless are your quiz consultants every Tuesday night 7.30pm-9.45pm. They explore music, film, current events and other random topics. Prizes include CDs, tickets, drinkcards, meals and all kinds of crazysillyfresh gear, including a booby prize! Plus we play Peace Sign Vs Metal Sign, the greatest thing since basketball/sex/text messages. Stick around afterwards as Repeter Fonda hits the decks 10.30pm-2am.

What: LOST & FOUND RELAUNCH feauring DANGEROUS! (SA)/ DAMN TERRAN/ CAVALCADE/ THE LATONAS/ DJ SPIDEY, AFENDS, SHAKY MEMORIAL. AFENDS ART EXHIBITION & GIVE AWAYS
When: Wednesday 18 April 8pm
Price: $8.00 pre-sale/ $10.00 door

Revolver Upstairs are excited to announce the relaunch of LOST & FOUND, Revolver’s weekly rock night. Every Wednesday Revolver Upstairs brings you the coolest rock bands in the band room, FREE rock and roll DJs all night in the back bar and Colonel Tan’s will be running LOST & FOUND give aways every week! Wednesday 18th April SA punk rockers DANGEROUS! are bringing the party and headlining the event. Having spent the past few years across the USA and Australia, Dangerous! are re-known for their chaotic live show. With their new single ‘REBELS’ taking over the airwaves, Melbourne garage, rock band DAMN TERRAN are fastly becoming the band on everyones lips. Having played over 200 shows last year, punk rock band CAVALCADE are one of the most exciting live bands, with growling vocals and punk rock ethic be ready to mosh. Opening the night is one of Revolvers favourite rock bands THE LATONAS, who always put on a great show. Our neighbourhood friends AFENDS will be here for your viewing pleasure, with a FREE pop up exhibition in the back room and soundtracked by our LOST & FOUND rock DJS, this week: SPIDEY/ AFENDS DJS & SHAKY MEMORIAL.

What: ROBOT CHILD/ SAVING CLEOPATRA/ CLOCK TOWERS
When: Thursday 19 April 8.30pm
Price: $10 on door

Nothing is more important than a gig whose time is now. Robot Child uses music, creativity and social action to end the boredom of your Thursday night. They are currently working behind the scenes with Saving Cleopatra and Clock Towers to ensure this concert, to be held on the 19th April will be exciting and memorable. How can I get involved? Share this event. Bring your friends out on Thursday the 19th. Engage the social secretary in your friendship group. Make sure this gig stays top of the agenda. Stay updated.

What: HEARTBREAKER
When: Thursday 19th April

Hearts are gonna get broken. One of Melbourne’s most iconic clubs, the bandroom is on lockdown from midnight until 5am weekly. This is a room that has hosted acts like Girl Talk, Detroit Grand Pubahs, DJ Craze, DJ Cash Money, Fatboy Slim, Metronomy, South Rakkas Crew, The Presets to name a few. Breaking hearts every week playing a mashup of Hip-Hop, anthems, classic RnB and bangers: 1928, Weapon X, A-Style, Indian Summer DJs & weekly guests. Free entry. DJs, hosts, promoters, guestlist and birthdays hit [email protected]. Get comp drinks if it’s your Birthday.

What: 3181 THURSDAYS (EARLY & AFTER MIDNIGHT)
When: Thursday 19 April
Price: Free

Revolver keeps it laidback and local early every Thursday from 6pm with Hans DC, Nikki Sarafian & Jake Judd plus vintage video games and half price Colonel Tan’s for 3181 residents, traders and Revolver members. After midnight things kick up a couple notches and run till late with Sam Gudge, John Doe, Sean Rault, Jesse Young and Hey Sam.

What: THE MERCURY THEATRE EP LAUNCH with special guests WILLIAM BLAXLAND/ DEAR STALKER & DJ AERIAL MINX
When: Friday 20th April 8.30pm
Price: $7 + bf pre-sale / $10 door

Revolver Upstairs – Friday April 20th will see The Mercury Theatre launch their debut 5 track EP Immurare into the Melbourne music scene. This comes after months of hard work from the band alongside Melbourne based engineer Matt Voigt (The Living End, Cat Power, Powderfinger) to create a taste of whats to come. With a line up consisting of other great Melbourne outfits including William Blaxland and Dear Stalker, the night is sure to entertain with a one-of-a-kind special surprise guest. So put on your dancing shoes and prepare yourselves for the saturation of valve driven Rockadelic bliss.

What: MELODY BLACK ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR with special guests THE MERCY KILLS, HATCHET DAWN & DJ VIRGINA CATER
When: Saturday 21st April 9pm
Price: $12 + bf adv / $15 door

MELODY BLACK make their long awaited return to Melbourne to play a show at REVOLVER UPSTAIRS! Following the release of their Rolling Stone rated 3.5/4 star debut album ‘Love Your Demons’ and video exposure on MTV and Rage-Melody Black will hit Revolver Upstairs for a huge show on Saturday April 21 with support from The Mercy Kills and Hatchet Dawn – making it a powerhouse bill of electric, intense and loud rock!So if you like it dark and shiny-release your inner demons and join in the fun with ‘Hell’s House Band’!

What: THE LATE SHOW
When: Saturday 21 April

The Late Show every Saturday night at Revolver Upstairs over two rooms from 8pm until 8am. Backroom rolls from 8pm sampling disco, boogie, cutups, afro, house and the rest. Front room gets going from 1am with upfront club and bass sounds. Residents Ransom, Nick Thayer, Paz and Lewis Cancut, are joined by Deacon Rose, Julien Love and NHJ plus Boogs from 6.30am.

What: REVOLVER SUNDAYS
When: Sunday 22 April

Revolver’s all day electric disco party is one of the world’s most unique clubbing experiences – tight like family, welcoming like long lost friends and moved by a ceaselessly throbbing beat provided by some of Melbourne’s best DJs: Boogs, Spacey Space, Radiator, Silversix and T-Rek.

What: NEVER CHEER BEFORE YOU KNOW WHO’S WINNING
ACHTUNG TRIVIA FANS!
When: Tuesday 24 April 7pm
Price: Free

Mikey Cahill & Kerrie Loveless are your quiz consultants every Tuesday night 7.30pm-9.45pm. They explore music, film, current events and other random topics. Prizes include CDs, tickets, drinkcards, meals and all kinds of crazysillyfresh gear, including a booby prize! Plus we play Peace Sign Vs Metal Sign, the greatest thing since basketball/sex/text messages. Stick around afterwards as Repeter Fonda hits the decks 10.30pm-2am. Email [email protected] to book and get bonus questions!

What: THE MCQUEENS/ ALBERT SALT/ SOUTHPAW
When: Thursday 26 April 8.30pm
Price: $7 on the door

If their 2011 demo is anything to go by The McQueens’ forthcoming EP is going to be well worth marking in the diary. The Melbourne Based Indie-rock quartet is creating beautifully atmospheric, keys-led electro in the footsteps of Foster The People and Early Coldplay” (Jack Newell, 18 Seconds Magazine). The McQueens’ music has been described as ‘deep’ and ‘epic’ (Nina Las Vegas, JJJ), ‘Dark and Brooding’ (Dan Buhagiar, JJJ), an ‘electro-pop mine field’ (Scott Owen, The Living End) and ‘A mix of Foster the People and Coldplay (before they were shit)’ (ShinyShinyNew Blog). In 2011 they finished in the top 6 for Triple J’s Unearthed High Competition. This will be The McQueens’ debut EP-long awaited after a string of demos. Joining them is Albert Salt is a popular up and coming showman in Melbourne’s Indie/Electro Scene. It is assumed that his sound, fresh and original electronic pop is the result of years of classical training, combined with a love of popular music. Often heard unaccompanied on stage, the sound created by Albert is astounding. In 2011 Albert released his first album ‘Dearest Stranger’ and was a JJJ Unearthed High Finalist. This year he will also be releasing a new EP. The McQueens and Albert Salt are joined by local act, Southpaw.

What: THE D.Y.E. The Fourfront/ 3 Mile Field & Lankan Dream
When: Friday 27 April 8pm
Price: $10 on door

Melbourne Hip-Hop collective Street Credit Productions host The D.Y.E. and The Fourfront on Friday 27thApril at Revolver, for the second time this year. After having shared the stage on several occasions both crews are humming to hit the Revs stage once again. Award-winning DJ Benji Marshall from the D.Y.E will be tearing apart the decks – this is certainly not to be missed. 4 Front MC collective Stretch, Large, Ed Word and Vision have been pumping their “over the west-gate” sound at recent shows and will be giving it everything at this coming event. This night is sure to be one big fiesta at the home of the Chapel St Party – REVS! Also on the night support from 3 Mile Field and Lankan Dream.

What: TOO MUCH 3RD BIRTHDAY :: BEN UFO (HESSLE AUDIO – RINSE FM – UK)
When: Friday 27 April
Price: $12 + BF or on door
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au

What do Pearson Sound, Ikonika, Kryptic Minds, Lunice, Oneman, Mosca, Galapagoose, Silkie, L.D, Dizz1, Untold and Egyptrixx all have in common? Us!! And we are turning three! To celebrate the fact that we are now officially a raging toddler, we have called in arguably the best DJ around – Ben UFO! Co-founder of Hessle Audio and responsible for breaking artists like James Blake and Joy O, Ben seemed all too fitting given his diversity and his importance as a tastemaker of todays bass, house, or whatever you call it scene. Too Much! Collective DJs Naise, Same O, David Bass and Woz supporting. As always, Revolver has free entry until 11pm if you wish to join us early and/or grab a bite from Colonel Tan’s. If you plan on joining us later in the evening or you’re concerned about getting in* there are limited presales available at $12+bf through moshtix. *presale ticket won’t help if you’re a drunken ass ok?

What: MOROCCAN KINGS SINGLE & FILM CLIP LAUNCH with special guests SHERIFF and A LONELY CROWD
When: Saturday 28th April 9pm
Price: $10 + bf adv / $12 door

Moroccan Kings are releasing a new single from their forthcoming EP; the track is called, ‘Grizzly Bear’. The band is putting together a very special and detailed show to release the song at Revolver Upstairs on Saturday 28th April. Not only will the single be released on this night, but also an accompanying film clip. Moroccan Kings had a great 2011 – sold out single and EP launches, festival appearances, successful regional touring and plenty of radio play. The band have a big 2012 planned and are kicking it off with an Adelaide show, the 2012 ‘Rock The Bay Festival’ and the ‘Grizzly Bear’ single/ film clip launch at Revolver Upstairs. The launch has two awesome support bands, two of Melbourne’s favourites – Sheriff and A Lonely Crowd.