AWME 2012 MUSIC PROGRAM
Thursday 15 November 2012
Welcome to Country and Archie Roach ‘Into the Bloodstream’ Album Launch
Recent years have seen Australia’s beloved singer-songwriter Archie Roach suffer a number of hardships but he has dug deep to find a new lease on life through the creation of Into The Bloodstream. The live show is in many ways the story of Archie’s life - spanning his childhood, his stolen years and his long love for Ruby. Rachael Maza and Isaac Drandich (Ilbijerri Theatre Company) direct the performance which comprises a star-studded 13-piece musical ensemble directed by Craig Pilkington (album producer), a 10-voice gospel choir led by Lou Bennett (Black Arm Band, Tiddas) and specially curated visuals and lighting by Tim Cole. It’s a celebration of life and good medicine straight Into the Bloodstream.
Date: Thursday 15th November, 2012
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Rd. Melbourne
Price: $42 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Info: 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies
The Medics, Sophie Koh, Sue Ray
An exhilarating blur of passion and movement, The Medics bring a rare sense of urgency to their melodic pop songs. Hailing from the tropics of Far North Queensland, the four-piece has emerged as one of Australia's most electrifying indie-rock bands.
Sophie Koh is a critically acclaimed Melbourne-based singer-songwriter. Koh first came to prominence after being “unearthed” by Triple J in Darwin in 2003 and has since toured around Australia, supporting acts such as The Go-Betweens, The Eels, Paul Kelly, Pete Murray and Howie Day.
Singer-songwriter, Sue Ray performs an emotive and original brand of alt-country. Ray has been performing professionally for over 15 years - in that time, she has released two critically acclaimed albums, Red Roses and Best Beware (2008). Ray’s music has a depth and darkness that produces a soulful take on country-folk.
Date: Thursday 15th November, 2012
Time: 8.30pm - 11.40pm
Location: Ding Dong Lounge, Level 1, 18 Market Lane, Chinatown, Melbourne
Price: $15 + BF
Bookings: 03 9662 1020 www.dingdonglounge.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The Bamboos, Saskwatch, Electric Empire, Dave Dow + DJs Vince Peach (PBS) & Zack Rampage (PBS)
Bandleader Lance Ferguson and his nine-piece Melbourne outfit The Bamboos have come a long way since forming in 2001. Initially inspired by the instrumental raw funk of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, they made waves internationally and have subsequently been labelled one of the greatest funk and soul bands of our time.
Taking cues from the likes of James and Aretha, as well as New York’s banging modern soul scene, Saskwatch smash out their live shows hard, rough and tight – just like the old days. Leading the nine-piece Melbourne soul explosion is singer, Nkechi Anele, who adeptly takes audiences on a journey from the depths of heartache to overwhelming joy in just one show.
Echoing the likes of Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway, Electric Empire brings a funked-up neo-soul twist to the old-school sound. The Melbourne based three-piece deliberately shunned high-end digital sound on their recordings, opting for warm analogue-smooth compositions. Having played Glastonbury in 2010, the band is continuing to make an indelible mark on the music scene both locally and abroad.
Queensland-based multi-instrumentalist Dave Dow seamlessly blends roots, soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, funk and down ‘n’ dirty Motown sounds, creating a musical experience that has universal appeal. With a disarming personality that shines through on stage, Dave Dow has the capacity to captivate audiences with his musical aptitude and versatility.
Soul music enthusiast, record collector, radio presenter and DJ, Vince Peach brought his vinyl records and his passion for soul music to Australia from Liverpool in 1982. He plays the music he loves and wants the world to know about it - from the cool sound of James Brown to the Temptations and everything in between.
One of Melbourne’s most versatile DJs, Zack Rampage spins everything from the best of old school hip-hop to down and dirty funk and soul. His weekly PBS 106.7FM radio program Rampage is an aural beat laden expedition, spanning the birth of rap to the explosion of golden era grooves.
Date: Thursday 15th November, 2012
Time: 7.30pm – late
Location: The HiFi, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $32 + BF
Bookings: 1300 843 4434, www.thehifi.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
OKA, Lo Griyo (Reunion Island), Nouveau Noir + Ennio Styles (RRR), Mamacita Bonnita
OKA’s signature style is a smooth hi-fidelity sound that is full of beautiful uplifting melodies, tones and textures, cooked over raw didgeridoo rhythms and heavy dance driven grooves. A live collective where no two gigs are the same, OKA play their own hybrid of roots, reggae, dub and jazz, marinated in electronica with a powerful and uniting Indigenous cultural overtone.
Lo Griyo is a laboratory of sound experiments where trance becomes a consistent gateway between the various influences that constitute the duos music. Lo Griyo creates a unique, hybrid music, just like the outfit’s land of origin, Reunion Island.
With Nouveau Noir, cultures converge in an energetic mix of live Afro-Latin percussion and electronic samples and production. Intricate rhythms weave around deep global club sounds with an authentic African flavor. The duo creates irresistible dance music with a insistent electronic depth and flexible live sensibility.
Ennio Styles' love of the funkiness of Native Tongues-era hip hop and the electronics of early house have led him to discover an ever-expanding range of soulful sounds from old funk, jazz, Brazilian and Latin, to Detroit techno, drum 'n' bass and broken beat.
Globe trotting Melbourne based DJ, Mamacita Bonnita, is famous for seducing the dance floor with her tropical disco audio coconuts. Inspired by the technicolour vibrations of global golden era sounds from Africa, Latin American and Jamaica, combined with a healthy dose of spiced up modern bass lines of contemporary Europe and American music culture.
Date: Thursday 15th November, 2012
Time: 10.00pm till late
Location: Lounge, Level 1, 243 Swanston Street Melbourne
Price: FREE
Info: 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au
FRIDAY 16 November 2012
AWME & APRA present:
Tek Tek Ensemble, The Bart Willoughby Band
Tek Tek Ensemble has a fiery energy of unadulterated dexterity, improvisation, and an unorthodox madness that is both fascinating to watch and irresistibly danceable. The group is an 11-year-long collaboration between six musicians playing accordion, guitar, trombone, trumpet, violins, drums, double bass, percussion and vocals.
Australian reggae pioneer and founding member of No Fixed Address and Mixed Relations, Bart Willoughby’s latest incarnation, The Bart Willoughby Band, melds the unique strumming styles of long-time collaborators Selwyn Burns (Coloured Stone) and Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool) with talented younger musicians, Airi Ingram and Tjimba Possum, to deliver Willoughby’s unique big band rock-reggae sound.
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 4:00pm – 7.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, APRA Stage at Curve Bar, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Price: FREE
Info: 03 9329 1533 www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Clare Bowditch, Christine Salem (Reunion Island), Edou (New Caledonia)
Clare Bowditch is a singer, writer, and master storyteller, who first began performing in Melbourne pubs when she was just sixteen. Six albums later, Clare has toured the country extensively and has received a swath of awards including EG Best Female Artist (2011), Rolling Stone Woman of the Year for her Contribution to Culture (2010), Yen Young Woman of the Year (2008), and an ARIA Award for Best Female Artist (2006), along with half a dozen other ARIA nominations for her albums.
Christine Salem is one of the few female voices of Maloya. Accompanied by a kayanm, Salem sings in Creole, Malagasy, Comorian and Swahili - blending music from the Indian Ocean with African rhythms. Christine Salem’s natural affinity with the music she plays makes for a mesmerising musical journey filled with haunting heartfelt vocals.
An iconic figure in the Lifou Mexem Group, Edou is one of the most prolific kaneka artists in New Caledonia. He has worked with a number of international artists, fusing kaneka with reggae influences and African tones to create a uniquely colourful and uplifting sound.
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Price: $35 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Bookings: 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies
Creative New Zealand & AWME present:
House of Shem (NZ), Ladi6 (NZ), Iva Lamkum (NZ) + Oakley ‘OG’ Grenell (NZ)
The House of Shem’s tight rhythm section, uplifting harmonies, conscious lyrics and blend of traditional and contemporary reggae styles make for a great live experience. Hailing from Aotearoa, the band is built around the classic harmony trio format. Boasting a wealth of talent and a natural synergy, the band has cemented their place as one of New Zealand’s leading live outfits.
A saltry voice with razor sharp wit and a stage show to match, Ladi6 is New Zealand’s leading hip-hop soul artist and is fast emerging as an international star after live shows for Gil Scott-Heron, Mayer Hawthorne, Mos Def and Erykah Badu. Ladi6 has travelled the world and forged a career highly decorated both at home and abroad.
Working off a funk-soul blueprint, New Zealand crooner Iva Lamkum throws her own jazz twist and rich inimitable voice into the mix – treating audiences to a sophisticated, intelligent and unique soul-jazz sound.
Oakley 'OG' Grenell is one of New Zealand’s most respected and versatile DJ / Producers and the pioneer of Central Records which is celebrating its ten year anniversary in 2012.
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 8.00pm till late
Location: The HiFi, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $32 + BF
Bookings: 1300 843 4434, www.thehifi.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Deep Street Soul, Sietta + Northside DJs
At the forefront of the global funk and soul movement, Melbourne’s Deep Street Soul specialise in delivering raw, tough, hard-hitting funk. The group has supported international legends Marva Whitney, Breakestra, Charles Walker and the Dynamites, headlined Russ Dewbury’s legendary ‘Jazz Rooms’ club night at The Basement in Sydney, and graced the stages of some of Australia’s leading festivals.·
Imagine deep rolling bass lines, body-rock beats and warm washes of synthesizer cradling a soulful, feminine blues vocal. Emotional yet epic, sultry yet responsible, powerful yet gentle. This is electronic soul duo Sietta - an outfit with musical integrity and vision. Hailing from Darwin the duo unleash a new soul sound, drenched in blues and topped with a dose of hip-hop.
Bringing the Soul of Melbourne to the street, the Northside DJs have a message for your booty… get down.
Date: Friday 16th November, 2012
Time: 9.00pm till late
Location: Lounge, Level 1, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: FREE
Info: 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au
SATURDAY 17 November 2012
AWME & APRA present:
Watussi, Madre Monte, East Journey, Kamerunga, Lee ‘Sonnyboy’ Morgan + MzRizk
Watussi’s live shows are a cacophony of blustering horns, party-fuelled rhythms and rocking roots bass-lines. Led by charismatic Columbian ex-pat, Oscar Jimenez, Watussi is a well-travelled troupe of Latino-tinged roots-rockers.
Madre Monte is an incendiary nine-piece Melbourne Latin-reggae outfit. The band produces a perfectly mastered unison of Afro-Colombian funk-infused cumbia and skanking reggae grooves.
East Journey hails from the community of Yirrkala and surrounding traditional clan homelands in North East Arnhem Land. The band’s musical inspiration and material is drawn from ceremonial song, poetry, and traditional melodies.
Kamerunga, from tropical northeast Queensland, has redefined and reinvigorated Australian folk, blending original composition with tradition and elements of world music, jazz, classical, rock and reggae to create a vivid new fusion.
Lee 'Sonnyboy' Morgan, from the Gunditjmara Kirrae Whurrong clan, south west of Victoria, is the man to watch. His solo career and vivacious guitar strung tunes embrace a new phase in soulful country-rock music.
Since 2001 MzRizk has been building a record collection that covers hip-hop, soul, funk, disco, global beats, boogie, house, alternative and anything else in between. MzRizk is ready to release a series of mixtapes to promote mostly unheard music.
Date: Saturday 17th November, 2012
Time: 1.00pm – 7.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, APRA Stage at Curve Bar, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Price: FREE
Info: 03 9329 1533 www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Arts Centre Melbourne in association with AWME presents:
I Viaggiatori, Officina Zoe (Italy)
When ARIA award winners Kavisha Mazzella and Irine Vela team up with David De Santi and Mark Holder-Keeping from the legendary Zumpa band, they become I Viaggiatori - The Voyagers. I Viaggiatori play lively, old time Italian folk music from the 19th century and beyond. It’s romantic, poignant, frenzied, sweet and earthy. It’s a place where memory sits down with imagination to share a good coffee and a glass of grappa then have a good yarn. They’re performance will be accompanied by a screening of Dall’Italia All’ Australia (From Italy to Australia) – a black and white silent film of 60 minutes duration commissioned by the acclaimed Italian film producer Stefano Pittaluga, which first screened in Italy in May 1925.
Officina Zoe was started in the early 1990s by Lamberto Probo, Donatello Pisanello and Cinzia Marzo. The outfit soon sparked off the revival of the Pizzica-Pizzica, one of the oldest and most fascinating types of rhythm and traditional dancing in Salento, Italy. Officina Zoe presents the most popular contemporary expression of the Pizzica and Taranta. They have not only triggered the revival of Pizzica, but have also broadened the tradition’s repertoire of songs with their original compositions which preserve the spirit of social dance in its traditional form.
Date: Saturday 17th November, 2012
Time: 1.30pm - 4.15pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Price: $35 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Bookings: 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies
Boubacar Traoré (Mali) and Kutcha Edwards
Boubacar Traoré carries within him all the beauty of African blues. A diamond among the jewels of Mandingo music, he shines with the dark glow of exceptional purity. His unique, self-taught guitar technique owes a great deal to his kora influences, but its shades and phrasing also suggest the great bluesmen of the deep South - think Blind Willie McTell, Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters.
Fusing his soulful music and rich, powerful voice with his personal story, Kutcha Edward’s music reflects on life as an Aboriginal man in white Australia. Kutcha’s deep and rhythmic tones are that of a storyteller whose inspiring songs are full of passion and spirit that evoke a connection to an intimate and resilient songline. Kutcha's magnificent singing, his poignancy and humour, makes for an unforgettable musical journey with one of Australia’s Indigenous icons and celebrated singer-songwriters.
Date: Saturday 17th November, 2012
Time: 7.00pm - 9.40pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Price: $35 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Bookings: 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies
The Abyssinians (Jamaica), Johnny Clarke (Jamaica) with Mista Savona, Iration Steppas (UK), Kingfisha + Stryka D (PBS)
Formed in 1968, Jamaica’s legendary roots trio The Abyssinians are renowned for their close vocal harmonies and conscious lyrics. The group’s first song Satta Massagana - recorded in Clement 'Coxone' Dodd’s infamous Studio One - was a highly acclaimed international hit and became known as reggae’s national anthem. Since its debut in 1969, nearly every producer in reggae has remade Satta. Today The Abyssinians remain one of the last touring original reggae outfits. Their uplifting live show is testament to the simple beauty and transformative power of roots-reggae music.
One of Jamaica's most outstanding vocal talents, Johnny Clarke's big success came in the 1970s after he teamed up with producer Bunny Lee. Under Lee's tutelage during 1975-76, Clarke became the most exciting new singer in Jamaica, releasing a stream of seminal singles and albums. The singer has had an invaluable impact on the reggae scene paving the way for Jamaican vocalists.
Iration Steppas are at the vanguard of the worldwide dub movement. The UK based crew initially cut their teeth on a ‘90s sound-system, focusing primarily on spinning dubplates before venturing into their own productions. Having played all over the world from USA to Japan, Iration Steppas spearheaded the introduction of the dub scene to Leeds through their own flagship night Subdub. Iration Steppas guarantee to bring the heaviest bass and the deepest roots to every show.
Brisbane’s bass-heavy roof raisers Kingfisha have been laying down weighty reggae and dub for eager audiences for five years, in the process cementing a place as one of the must see acts of the Australian roots scene. The six-piece band delivers crafted and modern reggae music by coupling their love of Jamaican rhythms with personal depth and style.
Apart from being an accomplished DJ and radio show presenter Stryka D is also the mind behind the Heartical HiFi project. Since its inception in 2002, Heartical HiFi has taken reggae and dub to a new level while presenting the music through its traditional medium – a high powered, custom built sound system. The sound and crew have become recognised as one of Australia’s leading names in reggae and dub music.
Date: Saturday 17th November, 2012
Time: 7.30pm till late
Location: The Hi-Fi, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $50 + BF
Bookings: 1300 843 4434, www.thehifi.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Lounge In-house DJs
Date: Saturday 17th November, 2012
Time: 10.00pm till late
Location: Lounge, Level 1, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: FREE
Info: 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au
SUNDAY 18 November 2012
Breabach (Scotland), The Good Ship, Benny Walker
One of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Breabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fueled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance.
From gypsy to bush-band via cabaret, country and rock, The Good Ship is a seething maelstrom of decadent musicality. The band comprises up to nine members playing everything from mandola, lagerphone and fiddle, to trumpet and accordion. Projecting an overwhelming sense of joy coupled with all out anarchy, the Brisbane based outfit has developed a loyal band of followers over a few short years.
Forming his first band at the tender age of 12, Benny Walker cut his teeth on classic blues, surf and folk before finding his own voice in the raw honesty of acoustic roots music. Walker’s intuitive, heartfelt songwriting combines reggae and blues with acoustic folk, and is brought to life by his rich, soulful voice.
Date: Sunday 18th November, 2012
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Matinee Show
Location: The Toff in Town, 2FL Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $10 + BF
Bookings: 1300 438 849 www.thetoffintown.com TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Yasmin Levy (Israel), Bachu Khan (India)
The acclaimed Ladino singer Yasmin Levy was greatly influenced by her late father, Yitzhak Levy - a composer, cantor, official collector and preserver of the 500-year old canon of Sephardic Jewish music. Yasmin is regarded as one of Israel’s premier performers, and a visionary contemporary composer and interpreter, who will ensure Sephardic Jewish music’s place in history.
Hailing from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, Bachu Khan is a famed Langha singer, renowned for his high-pitched, open throated, rustic voice. His accompanying musicians play traditional instruments such as the Sarangi, Murli, Surnai, Algoza, Morchang, and Khartal. Langha compositions speak of the loss of separation, the joy of unison and the magical love stories that are an indelible part of the culture of Rajasthan.
Date: Sunday 18th November, 2012
Time: 6.15pm - 9.00pm
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Price: $55 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Bookings: 1300 182 183* www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* *Transaction fee applies
Jordie Lane, The Perch Creek Family Jugband, Flap!
Jordie Lane is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as the leading light of Australia’s folk alt-country music scene. A dynamic live performer, Jordie’s stage show centres around his story-telling and crowd interaction. In the vein of countryman Colin Hay, his performances shift from folk concert, to comedy show, to rock ‘n’ roll gig, in the space of two songs.
The Perch Creek Family Jugband sing and dance a unique blend of bluegrass, old-time jazz, and country blues. Their signature sound consists of tight five-part vocal harmonies soaring over the down-home sounds of the five-string banjo, washboard, jug, double-bass, harmonicas, saw, trombone, kazoo, ukulele, guitar, melodica and tap-dancing.
A fiery yet charming five-piece brass band, Flap! crank out up-tempo songs with influences from 1920’s jazz, gypsy brass, folk and calypso. From major festivals, to grotty pubs, the band never fails to get an audience dancing.
Date: Sunday 18th November, 2012
Time: 7.30pm - 10.40pm
Location: The Toff in Town, 2FL Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $15 + BF
Bookings: 1300 438 849 www.thetoffintown.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (Nigeria), Hugo Mendez - Sofrito (UK), The Bombay Royale, Airileke + Jumps
Seun Anikulapo Kuti is the youngest son of Nigerian Afrobeat luminary, Fela Kuti, who in his late teen years took control of his father’s 16-piece funk fuelled orchestra, Egypt 80. Close to fifteen years on, Seun has proven himself to be a dynamic bandleader, standing strong in front of an ensemble of veteran musicians who continue to lay down their version of hard-hitting Afrobeat. Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 create a potent brew of splintery guitars, an indestructible rhythm section, and one of the finest horn sections on the planet.
Hugo Mendez is a DJ, label-boss and music researcher at the forefront of the Tropical scene in Europe. One of the founders of the legendary Sofrito Tropical Warehouse parties in London, his DJing style incorporates sounds, rhythms and influences from across the tropical music spectrum. A typical set from Mendez will feature vintage classics, exclusive dubplate versions and modern productions, creating an intense and vital energy that has seen him play clubs and festivals around the world.
The magic and mayhem of vintage Bollywood collides in spectacular fashion with a dizzying blend of Tarantino-esque surf, wild disco, flamboyant theatrics, swirls of kaleidoscopic colour, outrageous costumes and utterly irresistible dance moves that sweep entire crowds off their feet. This is what happens when The Bombay Royale hits the stage.
Renowned for his work in DRUM DRUM, Airileke is a drummer and percussionist with a sublime groove, equally adept at playing traditional Manus Island garamuts (slit log), Pacific world-beat, dub reggae and hip-hop rhythms.
Best known for his work with seminal Australian band The Cat Empire, Jumps has found himself occupying a unique position in the world of DJs and turntablists. An appreciator of all good music, especially when it’s driven by funky drums and percussion, Jumps has dedicated himself to finding the best and rarest dance floor music from across the globe, with an emphasis on African and Latin rhythms.
Date: Sunday 18th November, 2012
Time: 7.30pm till late
Location: The Hi-Fi, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: $56 + BF
Bookings: 1300 843 4434, www.thehifi.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
PBS106.7fm and AWME present:
Closing Night After Party with PBS DJs Adam Rudegeair, Mohair Slim and Saca La Mois DJ!!
Adam Rudegeair is a Melbourne-based piano player, songwriter and DJ. Rudegeair hosts the Black Wax program on PBS 106.7 FM playing jazz, funk with a jazz influence, spacey psychedelic and avant-garde beats.
Highly respected Melbourne DJ Mohair Slim is the host of one of community radio’s top weekly music programs Blue Juice – the home of authentic blues, soul, jazz and ska.
With a penchant for cumbia and global beats, Saca La Mois DJ!! (a.k.a. Moses Iten), is a resident dance-floor shaker and host of PBS 106.7 FM’s Space Is The Place.
Date: Sunday 18th November, 2012
Time: 10.00pm till late
Location: Lounge, Level 1, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Price: FREE
Info: 03 9663 2916 www.lounge.com.au
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