What’s on in Melbourne Victoria – The Toff in Town September Gig Listings
Thursday 8 September
HARRY JAMES ANGUS with special guests LIZ STRINGER
If you have seen one of his rare solo performances or heard one of The Famous Spiegeltent concerts on record, you will already be familiar with Harry James Angus’ constantly unfolding stories of buried bones, murderous stove cooks, sentimental corporate bankers and mystical cricket players. Harry is best known as the trumpet-wielding frontman from THE CAT EMPIRE, but his folk singing incarnation sees him more like the “three-way love child between Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, and some wild-eyed desert preacher. Join the official Harry James Angus mailing list to receive early tik offers, goodies and news, tick here www.harryjamesangus.com.au
Tickets $25.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City). Doors 8.00 pm
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Later in The Stage Room:
LOVE STORY – EVERY THURSDAY from 11.30 pm!
Only a few months since the launch and already one of the biggest club nights in Melbourne. Featuring 1928 and rotating guests Tranter, Sleeves, Megawuoti, Supremes and TDAH playing everything you love in party/club/techno/indie/disco. Bag Raiders, Andy Murphy and Russ Chimes have already graced our stage. Entry is free every Thursday, DJs from 11:30 pm until 5 am. Info at www.facebook.com/clublovestory
Plus in the Carriage Room…
GOOD EVENING with DJ PEOPLE, 7-11 pm – EVERY THURSDAY from 7 pm!
Featuring the best of 70s European disco-pop, hypnotic soft-rock, 80s boogie jams and smooth cosmic funk. Regular special guests and listening parties.
followed by…
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS with PREQUEL & EDD FISHER – EVERY THURSDAY from 11 pm!
DJs Prequel & Edd Fisher (Tomorrowland) provide a thought-provoking aural accompaniment to your inner-city late-night rendezvous at The Toff In Town Carriage.
Edd Fisher is a music collector, selector, DJ, producer & radio presenter. Not your average disc jockey, Edd is a graduate of Australia’s premier music school WAAPA with a bachelor’s in Jazz Composition and presents a radio show (Tomorrowland) fortnightly on PBS106.7FM. Edd’s sets span a mixed bag of Rare-Groove, Funk, Soul, Future Beats, Disco, Hop Hop & Jazz. A fine selector across broad genres Edd’s sound is a seamless blend of old and new creating a distinct and modern take on the dance floor.
DJ Prequel is the result of a record-buying addiction, a fear of hairdressers and a secret love affair between Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman. From 45 Funk and Soul set to Hip-Hop jams, you can find Prequel boppin’ along behind the Toff’s DJ cage championing his unique blend of rare gems, original production and quality music, both past, present and future.
Boarding at 11 pm and riding till 5 am every Thursday.
www.facebook.com/toffmidnightexpress
Friday 9 September – EVERY FRIDAY from 9 pm!
POPROCKS AT THE TOFF WITH DR PHIL SMITH
Join the crew at Toff for Friday favorites with Dr. Phil Smith playing no-brainers and guilty pleasures from the 60s / 70s /80s / 90s / today and tomorrow. The sounds of pop, disco, rock, R&B, MOR, AOR, funk, soul, Motown, Latin, Reggaeton, oddball covers, foreign language versions, Ska, Rocksteady, soundtracks, Hip Hop and then some, with more twists and turns than a busload of contortionists driving around Bathurst in an episode of ‘Murder She Wrote’ and an emphasis on great music as fun! The party starts at 9.00 pm and entry is always free!
Saturday 10 September …SUPPORTS ANNOUNCED!!!
JOSH JAKQ with special guest CHARLIE LIM
In the wake of JOSH JAKQ’s debut single release Freak Some More featuring Cyhi The Prynce, of Kanye West G.O.O.D music label, Josh brings his flamboyant, colorful and energetic live show to The Toff In Town on Melbournes Swanston st. The Show sees one of the countries most exciting new talents take to the stage showcasing his undeniable strength in performance and song catalog; connecting soulfully to an audience and creating moments of Wonder. It’s a must to experience what the likes of Randy Jackson, Kid Cudi, Cyhi The Prynce, Kanye West and Fred Falke acclaim as a guy who can really sing.
Tickets $12.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $15.00 on door. Doors 8.00pm
soundcloud.com/joshjakq/freak-some-more
www.flickr.com/photos/joshjakq/
twitter.com/JOSHJAKQ
Saturday 10 September – Every Saturday from 12.00 midnight til late!
THE HOUSE deFROST with ANDEE FROST
Disco is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days. It’s the overuse of the word that has leaned people no glance at the glorious debauchery it once stood for. Luckily a small band of dancefloor dessi’s are giving meaning back to the much overused & undermined term… Step into The House de Frost: a weekly Saturday night at The Toff running into the wee hours of Sunday morning, a place where to dance is to live, the home of some of Melbourne’s wildest parties and vogue balls, a place where you can indulge those curiosities you’ve always had but never acknowledged. With hourly shows from 2 of Melbourne’s craziest club kids XCAMPFIREX & EMMAN, guest dancers, performers, Disney on ice stars, you never really know what you’re gonna get… apart from the music that is! The only place you can truly appreciate disco music was it was made to be heard. The Toff boasts the best sound system in Melbourne and exclusively plays vinyl and is tuned on a weekly basis by one of Melbourne’s most adroit selectors. They say that backward is the best way forward, and this is about as backward as you’re gonna get!
The House deFrost – every Saturday from 12.00 midnight with Andee Frost. FREE ENTRY!
Sunday 11 September
HANS One Night Stand with special guests EMELIA RUSCIANO
International Superstar, Sex Symbol, Gossip Bitch and Accordionist, Hans is bringing his distinctive brand of cabaret to Melbourne for one night only at The Toff in Town on Sunday 11 September. The German, hot-pant-clad boy wonder will be joined by his two dancers, The Lucky Bitches for what promises to be an unforgettable night with special guest Em Rusciano. Hans, the creation of Adelaide performer Matt Gilbertson, was brought to life as part of the show Berlin Cabaret, the mother ship show at faux German venue The Weimar Room, in 2003. Throughout the years he has worked staged shows throughout the state and has rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s biggest stars including Nicole Kidman, Fergie and Pink as part of his role as an entertainment reporter. Hans has also covered A-List red carpet events such as the Logie Awards, MTV Awards and numerous Aria Awards and has dirt plenty to dish.
Tickets $20.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City). Doors 7.30 pm.
www.hansofficial.com
www.onyasoapbox.com
www.emrusciano.blogspot.com
Sunday 11 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Every Sunday from 4.00 till 8.00 pm in the Toff Carriage Room…
“THE SUNDAY SET” with DJs ANDY BLACK and HAGGIS. This week’s theme – 100!
Come and grab some Sunday afternoon delight in the Carriage Room at The Toff with DJs AndyBlack and Haggis…
“The Sunday Set” features YOU plus musical meanderings, trainspotter tracks and unlikely samples for your pleasure. In addition: food, drinks, good-looking people, gravy and occasional nonsense. Each week we’ll provide you with a musical ‘set’ – and we’d love your ‘variations on a theme’.
Join the set and add your musical perspective on Facebook – just search ‘The Sunday Set’ – or email [email protected]. We set off at 4.00 pm and entry is always free
Tuesday 13 September
JESS RIBEIRO & THE BONE COLLECTORS with FOREVER SON
Just Back from far away Elcho Island (home of the chooky dancers and Gurrumul) and Alice Springs desert, Mangy Dog records present Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors, who will be taking to the stage at The Toff in Town every Tuesday night in September, playing new songs, showcasing footage of Australian fringe landscapes and joined by an array of special guest musicians, performers and illustrators including Patinka Cha Cha, Forever Son, Cherrywood band, Blood Red Bird, Burlesque darling Rosy Rabbit and NGV’s most recent cartoon residents Ben Hutchings, Kinoko, Pat Grant and Mandy ord, to name a few. So Come on down and get your face sketched for up-and-coming comics and cartoons, sit back or dance about listening to the fine tunes of some of Melbourne’s best emerging acts with more to be announced Every Tuesday at The Toff in Town in September.
This week special guest and NGV cartoonist Ben Hutchings will be sketching throughout the night.
$10.00 on the door. Doors from 7.30 pm
www.jessribeiro.com
www.myspace.com/jessribeirobonecollectors
Wednesday 14 September
THE TEALEAVES with Special Guest JOSH McDONALD (Royal Parade)
The Tealeaves sound is inspired by the era of the great singer-songwriters, including Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and Don McLean. Their music overflows with melody, harmony and lyrical honesty, and has been described as “heart-wrenching, to say the least”.
In the band’s first year they released an album to critical acclaim, appeared at Queenscliff and Port Fairy Festival’s, and are now hard at work on their follow-up LP.
This special show at The Toff will see the band road-test new songs, and revisit a few old favourites as well.
Tickets $10.00 at the door. Doors 7.30 pm.
www.thetealeaves.com
www.myspace.com/royalparade
Thursday 15 September
MONEYKAT Album Launch with Special Guests LOTEK, CANDICE MONIQUE and LUKA LESSON. Hosteb by HAU (KOOLISM)
MoneyKat is an international hip-hop duo comprising Omar Musa (Australia) and Mighty Joe (California). With rich sonic textures provided by a number of international producers, their debut self-titled album “MoneyKat” explores issues political and personal. Omar Musa was the Australian Poetry Slam Champion and has toured in Asia and Europe, including as support for the late Gil Scott Heron. Mighty Joe has toured South East Asia and released the “Elevated” EP in 2011. Bringing together their individual stories and styles over sounds ranging from roots to classic soul-sampled hip hop to minimalist, grime-tinged bangers, MoneyKat hopes to bring something fresh but universal. As a celebration of the release, they have brought together some of Melbourne’s finest performers, including Lotek, Candice Monique and Luka Lesson. The event will be hosted by hip hop legend Hau from Koolism, presenter of the Triple J Hip Hop Show.
Tickets $7.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $10.00 on door. Doors 8.00pm
moneykat.wordpress.com
soundcloud.com/moneykat
www.candicemonique.com/
www.facebook.com/lukalesson
Saturday 17th September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!
LITTLE JOHN with special guests RON S PENO & THE SUPERSTITIONS TRIO and SAMBROSE AUTOMOBILE
After successful and exciting support slots with Gomez and Jordie Lane, Little John returns to headline a special one-off show at their favorite Melbourne venue, The Toff In Town. Little John is currently experiencing a rare period of inner peace, creative harmony and joy. Come and feed off it for a couple of hours. They will be launching the standout track from their debut album “Wolves” and previewing the remarkable video clip that is currently being filmed for that song.
Little John is proud to be accompanied on the night by one of Australia’s finest and most charismatic frontmen, Ron S. Peno, who has just released a wonderful new album with his band The Superstitions. Also joining us will be one of John’s favorite new bands, Sambrose Automobile.
Tickets $13.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $18.00 on door. Doors 8.00pm
www.putyourhandsonme.com
Sunday 18 September ….SUPPORTS ANNOUNCED!!
STEVE BALBI and SIMON MELI FALCONS – Union of Souls with special guest NATASHA STEWART
Branded by the same soul-giver, long-time friends join together for one night only.
Steve Balbi (Falcon 1) is Australia’s true Electric Hippie and one of the industry’s most gifted performers, producers, and accomplished artists in Australia. Known for playing bass in Noiseworks, and his mid 90’s pop-soul duet Electric Hippies. Born on the solid premise of ‘giving with what you born with’ Steve’s arms around your presence and emotion are felt by many.
Simon Meli (Falcon 2) Inspired to the bone by soul music, the young falcon has grown into one of the country’s fondest emerging soul voices. Meli has fronted FREE come to Black Crowes influenced project, Ooh La La – forming the dynamic and engaging frontman he is known for today and his new movement The Widowbirds which has catapulted the songwriter into his next acclamation, share the country’s biggest stages with international touring acts Bon Jovi, Paul Weller, Tony Joe White.
Alternating themselves during an intimate night, The Maltese blood brothers will surrender their world to you through song
Tickets $25 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $30.00 on door.
www.thewidowbirds.com
www.facebook.com/thewidowbirds
www.stevebalbi.com
www.simonmeli.com
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=244401982236904
Sunday 18 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
Every Sunday from 4.00 till 8.00 pm in the Toff Carriage Room…
“THE SUNDAY SET” with DJs ANDY BLACK and HAGGIS. This week’s theme – GOOD
Come and grab some Sunday afternoon delight in the Carriage Room at The Toff with DJs AndyBlack and Haggis…
“The Sunday Set” features YOU plus musical meanderings, trainspotter tracks and unlikely samples for your pleasure. In addition: food, drinks, good-looking people, gravy and occasional nonsense. Each week we’ll provide you with a musical ‘set’ – and we’d love your ‘variations on a theme’.
Join the set and add your musical perspective on Facebook – just search ‘The Sunday Set’ – or email [email protected]. We set off at 4.00 pm and entry is always free
Tuesday 20 September
JESS RIBEIRO & THE BONE COLLECTORS with CHERRYWOOD BAND
Just Back from far away Elcho Island (home of the chooky dancers and Gurrumul) and Alice Springs desert, Mangy Dog records present Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors, who will be taking to the stage at The Toff in Town every Tuesday night in September, playing new songs, showcasing footage of Australian fringe landscapes and joined by an array of special guest musicians, performers and illustrators including Patinka Cha Cha, Forever Son, Cherrywood band, Blood Red Bird, Burlesque darling Rosy Rabbit and NGV’s most recent cartoon residents Ben Hutchings, Kinoko, Pat Grant and Mandy ord, to name a few. So Come on down and get your face sketched for up-and-coming comics and cartoons, sit back or dance about listening to the fine tunes of some of Melbourne’s best emerging acts with more to be announced Every Tuesday at The Toff in Town in September.
This week special guest and NGV cartoonist Pat Grant will screen one of his animations, accompanied by instrumentation and live voiceovers.
$10.00 on the door. Doors from 7.30 pm
www.jessribeiro.com
www.myspace.com/jessribeirobonecollectors
Thursday 22 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!
TULLY ON TULLY ‘Hard to Breathe’ Single Launch with special guests SLEEP DECADE and A DEAD FOREST INDEX
It takes guts to look yourself in the eye and write about it, but that’s what Nat Foster’s music is all about: Tully On Tully (the new name for her band, formerly Tully & The Thief) is all about that type of self-reflection. Oh, and catchy, delicious alt-pop songs.
Soaring vocals paired with tight piano-based arrangements, Tully’s songs are peppered with thoughtful imagery and delicate descriptions. Hear the angular drumming or the quirky, eccentric melody writing, the rhythmic focus and the dark, moody undertones – Tully On Tully has a mysterious underbelly and a dark side that quietly draws you in.
Tully On Tully launch their first single, “Hard To Breathe” on Thursday the 22nd of September with special guests, Sleep Decade and A Dead Forest Index.
Tickets $8.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $12.00 on door. Doors 8.00pm
www.facebook.com/tullyontully
www.myspace.com/adeadforestindex
www.facebook.com/pages/Sleep-Decade/384127104056?sk=wall&filter=12
Saturday 24 September
NAT COL & THE KINGS EP Launch with special guests FREE TO RUN and DUKESY & THE HAZARDS
Nat Col & the Kings is the combination of guitarist Nathan Cavaleri, who has toured with BB King and jammed with everyone from Michael Jackson to Diesel, and former Screaming Jets Drummer Col Hatchman. With two individually amazing artists, from very different musical backgrounds, it is clear that together as Nat Col & the Kings, Nathan & Col are making their own rules. The conclusion of their first national tour saw Nat Col & the Kings put on a huge amount of shows along the east coast including two incredible sets at Byron Bay Bluesfest. With the release of their second EP just around the corner, Nat Col & the Kings are continuing to blow crowds away with their New-Generation Stomp Blues, as they prepare to do it all again with their second national tour to promote their second EP.
Nat Col & the Kings will be joined on stage by Melbourne Psycho Blues stalwarts Free to Run, and Rockers Dukesy & The HaZzards who are both making their marks in the Melbourne music scene.
Don’t miss out on this awesome event, get your tickets now.
Tickets $15.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City). Doors 7.30 pm
www.nck.fm
myspace.com/natcolkings
www.myspace.com/freetorunband
www.myspace.com/dukesyandthehazzards
Sunday 25 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
CLAIRY BROWN & THE BANGIN RACKETTES with special guests BRASS KNUCKLE BRASS BAND
As part of the Melbourne International Brass Festival, Rhythm n’ Blues big band, Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes are joining forces with The Brass Knuckle Brass Band for a night of hot brass, vocal harmonies, jump blues, northern soul and New Orleans style marching bands parading the venue!
Tickets $15.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $20.00 on door. Doors 8.00 pm
www.clairybrowne.com
Sunday 25 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!
Every Sunday from 4.00 till 8.00 pm in the Toff Carriage Room…
“THE SUNDAY SET” with DJs ANDY BLACK and HAGGIS. This week’s theme – BAD
Come and grab some Sunday afternoon delight in the Carriage Room at The Toff with DJs AndyBlack and Haggis…
“The Sunday Set” features YOU plus musical meanderings, trainspotter tracks and unlikely samples for your pleasure. In addition: food, drinks, good-looking people, gravy and occasional nonsense. Each week we’ll provide you with a musical ‘set’ – and we’d love your ‘variations on a theme’.
Join the set and add your musical perspective on Facebook – just search ‘The Sunday Set’ – or email [email protected]. We set off at 4.00 pm and entry is always free
Tuesday 27 September
JESS RIBEIRO & THE BONE COLLECTORS with BLOOD RED BIRD
Just Back from far away Elcho Island (home of the chooky dancers and Gurrumul) and Alice Springs desert, Mangy Dog records present Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors, who will be taking to the stage at The Toff in Town every Tuesday night in September, playing new songs, showcasing footage of Australian fringe landscapes and joined by an array of special guest musicians, performers and illustrators including Patinka Cha Cha, Forever Son, Cherrywood band, Blood Red Bird, Burlesque darling Rosy Rabbit and NGV’s most recent cartoon residents Ben Hutchings, Kinoko, Pat Grant and Mandy ord, to name a few. So Come on down and get your face sketched for up-and-coming comics and cartoons, sit back or dance about listening to the fine tunes of some of Melbourne’s best emerging acts with more to be announced Every Tuesday at The Toff in Town in September.
This week special guest NGV cartoon resident Ben Hutchings will be sketching the audience throughout the night plus ROSY RABBIT will be performing a live burlesque act accompanied by live music.
$10.00 on the door. Doors from 7.30 pm
www.jessribeiro.com
www.myspace.com/jessribeirobonecollectors
Wednesday 28 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
THNKR Launch with special guests QUINCE and DESCARTES ERROR
This September will mark the launch of Melbourne’s five-piece THNKR. Forming earlier this year and having stayed confined to the rehearsal room and studio, they have now finalized their setlist and are ready to launch.
The months leading up to this launch have been exciting and the band has been extremely busy. Much anticipation has grown as to when the launch show would be announced. This show will mark the beginning of many to come across Melbourne and an exciting new band to Melbourne.
This launch promises to be a great night, with two other up and coming Melbourne bands, ‘Quince’ and ‘Descartes Error’ supporting THNKR.
The evening is expected to draw a large crowd, so come early or book your pre-sale ticket today.
Tickets $5.00 + BF on sale from Moshtix – phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City) / $8.00 on door. Doors 7.30 pm
www.facebook.com/thnkrmusic
www.facebook.com/pages/Quince/190237907676360
www.facebook.com/pages/Descartes-Error/121694307852163
Thursday 29 September …JUST ANNOUNCED!!!
CAITLIN PARK ‘Milk Annual’ Album Launch with very special guests SUI & FOX
Caitlin Park and Broken Stone Records are proud to present: MILK ANNUAL
Not your average folktronic artist, Caitlin has single-handedly taken this genre and pulled it to the left with her abstract composition, electro-acoustic stylings and film nostalgia.
Caitlin Park’s fascination with the elegancy of language was nourished by a part-time post at a cult video store around the corner from her family home. Caitlin has bunkered down after releasing her highly acclaimed debut EP Warriors With Wild Hearts and, after several months spent catching sound with her field microphone, she is ready to release her full-length record… MILK ANNUAL.
A sprawling, intricate and heart-warming foray into the soundscapes of old films, audiobooks, spoken word, and minimalistic musical arrangement, MILK ANNUAL is as much exploration in found sound and sonic design as it is an exhibition of modern folksong construction. You will hear kids screaming, the clink of roped boats, struck matches, and irregular heartbeats mixed with layered vocal sampling and overlaid by a singer with a voice that wraps you up in a warm blanket. Masterfully pulled together by Liam Judson (Belles Will Ring, Cloud Control, Sister Jane), and featuring performances by Holly Throsby, Aidan Roberts, and a song co-written by Peter Broderick, MILK ANNUAL is inspired by Steve Reich, the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, the sonic innovation of CocoRosie and The Sleeping State, Caitlin’s debut effort is an entanglement of excellent ideas.
$10.00 n the door. Doors from 8.00 pm.
www.caitlinpark.net
www.brokenstonerecords.com/artists/caitlin-park/
caitlinpark.brokenstonerecords.com/album/warriors-with-wild-hearts