Keyword results: The Old Bar
What:
Sabbatical presents: Last Monthly Show, with Agents of Abhorrence, Ethic Cleansing, Sean Baxter and MV
Where:
The Old Bar, 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy
When:
Thurs Jan 21, doors 8.30pm
How much:
$6
Description:
Sabbatical Records present their final ever regular monthly night at the Old Bar. To mark this occasion they have assembled a lineup perfectly suited to a balmy evening of beer swilling and shit talk. MV (Maya Victoria), Melbourne percussion legend Sean Baxter, Ethic Cleansing (a new collaboration between two of Melbourne's nastiest sonic entities: Screwtape and Ebola Disco) and violent grind trio Agents of Abhorrence.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Chaos
What:
Sabbatical presents: The What Is Music? Festival
Where:
The Old Bar, 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy
When:
Mon Dec 14, doors 7.30pm
How much:
$10 at the door
Description:
For their final show of the year, Sabbatical Records have teamed up with the What Is Music? Festival for a showcase of introspection and disruption. On the one hand, Aux Assembly and Green Beret will weave intricate and delicate webs of sound in-between the dreamlike films of Christina Tester.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Chaos
What:
Rice is Nice present Talons album launch with Witch Hats and Miniature Submarines
Where:
The Old Bar, 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy
When:
Fri Nov 27, doors 8pm
How much:
$12
Related links:
Free download! Beastie Boys cover and 'Red Heads' track off Talons' new album.
Description:
If Sydney has a punk band right now, it's Talons. Hellcats? Johnny Dole and and Stabs? Pull up a seat old men, and bring your notebooks. Just kidding, you rule too. HEY! Chill out. You want to kick us in the nuts call extension 117 then 2 for appointments then press hash, like everyone else.
Event: Album launch
Stimulus: guitars everywhere
What:
Sabbatical presents: The Emergency
Where:
The Old Bar, 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy
When:
Thurs Nov 19, doors 8.30pm
How much:
$6 at the door
Description:
You know those ‘Priceless' Mastercard ads? Claiming all these amazing experiences don't cost anything is a bold-faced lie - fraud, even. Sabbatical don't try to fool you like that. They're offering a ‘priceless' night of entertainment featuring Sydney introspective outfit Anon, the infinite loops of Super Star, and the aural destruction of NZ's Nomex, all topped off by masters of ceremony, The Emergency.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Cheap Date
What:
Sabbatical presents: Bonnie Mercer
Where:
The Old Bar, 74 Johnston St, Fitzroy
When:
TONIGHT! Thur 22 Oct, 8.30pm
How much:
$6 on the door
Description:
People do great things in groups. Talent collides with ideas and ability to create amazing projects that tickle our creative lust. But let's not forget the individuals. Sabbatical has brought together four of Melbourne's leading creative types for one night: Grey Daturas noisemaker Bonnie Mercer will show you why she's lauded the world over; Mark Skelton will take you into his spite-driven world; synth wizard Mathew Brown will make an appearance, fresh from his double appearance at the Melbourne International Arts Festival; and, the prog/horror/whathaveyou stylings of Eko Eko Azarak (Catacolmb Carousel's Emma Albury).
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Tits and Ass
What:
Truck Stop Cock Monsters Party
Where:
The Old Bar, 74 Johnston St Fitzroy
When:
Thurs Aug 27, doors 8.30pm
How much:
$6
Description:
According to one of the dailies, Pink got down to Max 'Crumbs' Kohane's DJ set when she was scoffing vegan savouries at the East Brunswick Club recently. This Thursday's Truck Stop promises to be a 'meatier' affair, though probably with just as many tattooed chicks lining up out the door to cop a peep.
Event: DJs
Stimulus: Chaos
Trust cottage Melbourne label Brothersister Records to solve the 'problem' of pop music's dematerialisation and release format conundrum so neatly and with such understated class. Tonight the inventive and enduring collective launch two new lathe-cut 7-inch releases, bundled with digital mixes and packaged in beautiful, limited edition sleeve art.
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