What’s On at The Corner, 28th Feb – 11th March 2012

Tuesday 28 February 2012 8:00pm
THE SISTERS OF MERCY (UK) – SOLD OUT
UK post-punk legends, The Sisters Of Mercy, will play this one-off Australian headline show. The show will be the only headline performance for the band in Australia who is touring as part of the Soundwave Festival in February and March. Despite numerous line-up changes, disputes with their record company, legal battles and internal dissent, The Sisters Of Mercy have remained at the forefront of the underground scene since their formation in Leeds over thirty years ago. Led by the ominous baritone vocals of Andrew Eldritch, with the infamous resident drum machine, Doktor Avalanche, Chris Catalyst and Ben Christo, the 2012 incarnation of The Sisters Of Mercy is “a lean and glittering groove machine for the new millennium, leaving the sullenly anachronistic reformations of their contemporaries far behind” (Metal Hammer).
Ticket: $55.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Kim Salmon

Wednesday 29 February 2012 8:00pm
MAYER HAWTHORNE (USA) – SELLING FAST!
Mayer Hawthorne, the crooner from Stones Throw records has just made the jump to Universal Music for his second album entitled ‘How Do You Do?’ His debut LP ‘A Strange Arrangement’ lit a fire across the world for its faithful interpretation of classic genres like Soul, Blues, Country, Doo-Wop and Rock n Roll. Earlier in 2011 he released a free EP of covers including works originally by Chromeo (who have also remixed current single ‘A Long Time’), Isley Brothers, ELO and more. Hawthorne is known for creating modern day versions of ‘throwback’ soul influenced by Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes and Smokey Robinson.
Ticket: $45.00 ($3.00 bf), Ticket + CD: $61.00 ($3.00 bf), Ticket + digital album: $57.95 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Electric Empire + Fantine (acoustic)

Thursday 1 March 2012 8:00pm
THE SISTERS OF MERCY (UK) – SELLING FAST! 2nd show due to popular demand!
UK post-punk legends, The Sisters Of Mercy, will play this one-off Australian headline show. The show will be the only headline performance for the band in Australia who is touring as part of the Soundwave Festival in February and March. Despite numerous line-up changes, disputes with their record company, legal battles and internal dissent, The Sisters Of Mercy have remained at the forefront of the underground scene since their formation in Leeds over thirty years ago. Led by the ominous baritone vocals of Andrew Eldritch, with the infamous resident drum machine, Doktor Avalanche, Chris Catalyst and Ben Christo, the 2012 incarnation of The Sisters Of Mercy is “a lean and glittering groove machine for the new millennium, leaving the sullenly anachronistic reformations of their contemporaries far behind” (Metal Hammer).
Ticket: $55.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Kim Salmon

Saturday 3 March 2012 8:30pm
THUNDER ROAD presents The Songs of Bruce Springsteen
The group captures the classic Springsteen sound, and remains true to the spirit and energy of the music. Not wanting to disappoint the true Springsteen fans their set list comprises of old and new Springsteen songs and hopefully some well-accepted surprises. Featuring a full seven-piece ‘E-street’ style backing band, Thunder Road deliver the full Springsteen show like no one else.
Tickets $20 at the door only

Sunday 4 March 2012 8:00pm
ARIEL PINK’S HAUNTED GRAFFITI (USA) – GOLDEN PLAINS FESTIVAL SIDESHOW
Los Angeles underground cult figure turned international pop star, Ariel Pink’s sound is as sublime as it is surreal, loaded with hazy nostalgia and a fiercely experimental pop palette. Establishing himself as one of the most prolific songwriters and unique talents of his generation, Ariel Pink’s influence on today’s bands and genres has been profound. Ariel produces and plays almost all of his own music, and is noted for creating drum sounds using primarily his mouth and sometimes his armpits. His music has a very lo-fi sound, and after joining with other band members to become Haunted Graffiti, the band went on to be selected by Animal collective to perform at the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival they curated in May 2011. Having played Laneway in early 2011, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti are back for Golden Plains and will play this sideshow.
Ticket: $45.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Geneva Jacuzzi (USA) + Lost Animal + Montero

Monday 5 March 2012 8:00pm
BONOBO (UK) – SELLING FAST! 2nd show due to popular demand! WOMADELAIDE SIDESHOW
Due to an overwhelming demand, Niche Productions is thrilled to present a second Melbourne show for Simon Green, AKA Bonobo, and his electrifying live band. It’s been twelve long years since Bonobo’s debut ‘Animal Magic’ pulled heartstrings across the globe and since then Simon Green has developed his emotive brand of electronic in to one of the world’s most captivating live electronic bands. Now, for the very first time, he’s bringing the whole six piece experience including vocalist Andreya Triana to Australia for select shows. With several releases already under his belt, Green’s 2006 release ‘Days To Come’ was voted ‘Album of the Year’ on a BBC Radio 1 program and was one of the biggest selling titles in Australia in 2006. Following on to release one of 2010’s highlight albums ‘Black Sands’, featuring ‘Eyesdown’ with Andreya Triana, finally Australian fans will have a chance to experience the live soul and folk-tronic Bonobo show.
Ticket: $44.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: AXOLOTL + DJ Tom Showtime

Tuesday 6 March 2012 7:30pm
STEFAN GROSSMAN (USA)
Stefan Grossman’s name is legendary. He witnessed Mississippi John Hurt, Son House, Skip James, Bukka White and learned from them all. Most of all Stefan Grossman learned from the great Rev Gary Davis and he acquired his ‘Kid Future’ nickname from being able to play Willie Brown’s arrangement of ‘Future Blues’. Stefan Grossman pioneered guitar teaching materials and has taught millions of people worldwide through his videos. Last seen in Australia in 1978, Stefan Grossman will bring ‘Fingerstyle Guitar – Blues, Ragtime to Beyond’ to this show in 2012. Making it look easy, one is apt to forget that the man on stage is playing some of the most difficult pieces. After 33 years, the excitement is building throughout Australia as Stefan Grossman returns to play for you.
Ticket: $45.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: TBA

Wednesday 7 March 2012 8:00pm
BLACK LIPS (USA) – SELLING FAST! GOLDEN PLAINS FESTIVAL SIDESHOW
Black Lips, the hell-raising rock ‘n’ roll quartet from Atlanta, make their welcome return to Australia this March. Already announced for Golden Plains and Adelaide Festival, they have continued to tear apart stages all over the world and March 2012 will be no different as the misadventures continue. Released in 2011, Black Lips’ sixth album ‘Arabia Mountain’ was produced by Grammy-winning super producer Mark Ronson, but the band has by no means turned their backs on the storming punk and garage-rock that is the core of their confrontational style. The result is an album with “chiselled production and considerably tighter songcraft provid(ing) a better forum for showcasing the band’s a better forum for showcasing the band’s subversive sense of humour”.
Ticket: $45.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Circle Pit + The Frowning Clouds + DJ Woody McDonald

Thursday 8 March 2012 8:00pm
BONOBO (UK) – SELLING FAST! WOMADELAIDE SIDESHOW
It’s been twelve long years since Bonobo’s debut ‘Animal Magic’ pulled heartstrings across the globe and since then Simon Green has developed his emotive brand of electronic in to one of the world’s most captivating live electronic bands. Now, for the very first time, he’s bringing the whole six piece experience including vocalist Andreya Triana to Australia for select shows. With several releases already under his belt, Green’s 2006 release ‘Days To Come’ was voted ‘Album of the Year’ on a BBC Radio 1 program and was one of the biggest selling titles in Australia in 2006. Following on to release one of 2010’s highlight albums ‘Black Sands’, featuring ‘Eyesdown’ with Andreya Triana, finally Australian fans will have a chance to experience the live soul and folk-tronic Bonobo show.
Ticket: $44.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Guerre + Oliver Tank

Friday 9 March 2012 8:30pm
WILD FLAG (USA – feat. members of Sleater-Kinney, Helium & The Minders) – GOLDEN PLAINS FESTIVAL SIDESHOW
With members hailing from Portland Oregon and Washington DC, and together flaunting some serious musical pedigree, Wild Flag, have played in some acclaimed and influential bands over the years, including Sleater-Kinney, Helium, The Minders and Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks to name just a few. Forming in 2010 without a bassist, Wild Flag have put emphasis squarely on grappling guitar play, splashy melodies and hard-charging drums. After a year of road testing their songs in tiny clubs and various other live arenas, the band finally recorded their self-titled debut record in Sacramento in early 2011, and released the album to fervent critical acclaim in Australia this past September.
Ticket: $50.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Love Of Diagrams + New War

Saturday 10 March 2012 8:30pm
360 (‘Boys Like You’ single launch) – SOLD OUT!
Enigmatic, straight-talking 360 is taking his contentious live show to the masses come this tour, on the back of his addictive new single ‘Boys Like You’, and not a moment too soon. The tour picks up where the sold out national ‘Falling & Flying’ album tour left off, boasting 12 big shows to give fans another tasty dose of the pumped up 360 party. Six’s crew will join him in these live conquests and wingman Mat Cant will control the vibe as Six mans the mic with his trademark authority. There is no telling what other guests might venture onto Six’s stage either.
Ticket: $20.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Seven + Vegas Aces

Sunday 11 March 2012 8:00pm
TRAPPED UNDER ICE (USA) – LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY EVE
In the wake of releasing ‘Big Kiss Goodnight’, Baltimore’s hardest hardcore band, Trapped Under Ice, are set to take over the globe again with this March seeing Australia’s turn to realise once again why TUI are back on the tips of everyone’s tongues. Joining them around the country will be Sydney’s Relentless, setting the tour up to be one of the most unforgettable of 2012. ‘Big Kiss Goodnight’ sees Trapped Under Ice diversify their hardcore sound, staying as hard as can be but introducing elements of melody and fun throughout, earning it rave reviews from across the globe. Having toured with everyone from Hatebreed to Every Time I Die and Despised Icon, the band is a tightly-oiled machine, bringing intensity and passion to the stage wherever they go.
Ticket: $25.00 ($3.00 bf)
Guests: Relentless (NSW) + Phantoms + Outsiders Code