The Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe (pictured) was arrested in London last week after allegedly stabbing his band’s guitarist, Frank “Teardrop” Emerson, in the stomach after a gig. Perhaps luckily for the group’s Australian fans, currently looking forward to an upcoming tour, Newcombe was released after the guitarist wouldn’t “substantiate any allegation.” Close call, for both parties it appears. (Funnily enough, Newcombe had actually implored the crowd during the set to help end a recent increase in knife-related crimes.)

Be first to comment on this article

The time has come, Brisbane friends, to talk of additional things. Joining the likes of Avalon Drive, Katy Steele, Operator Please, The Gin Club are many more are new additions to the list of artists performing at this year’s Valley Fiesta running Sep 12 to 14 – these include great acts such as End Of Fashion, The John Steel Singers (pictured), The Boat People and many more, including DJs and performance artists. The Valley Fiesta is, as always, a largely free celebration of food, fashion, dance, art and music. To check out more, head to the Fiesta website – www.valleyfiesta.com.au.

Be first to comment on this article

Brisbane band Repeat Offender (pictured) head to Sydney this week to do showcases in response to interest from record companies and management. The band created a buzz for itself through MySpace and touring. Of course it hasn’t hurt that guitarist / singer Steven Childs dated Jess of the Veronicas and half the songs on Hook Me Up were about him! First date is at the Annandale on Friday July 25.

Be first to comment on this article

Giving Eskimo Joe, the Vasco Era and Jebediah a push in the right direction, the National Campus Band Competition is again scouting the halls for talent, calling all interested parties to register at www.aaca.net.au. Once registered, when the comp begins you’ll be in the running to win various prizes, including travel to the 19th National final in Canberra in October to compete for the National Final, where prizes include an online presenting partner for a national tour valued at $8,000.

Be first to comment on this article

APRA is hosting a Toowoomba Music Industry Evening at Bon Amici Café Tuesday Jul 29. The meeting offers an opportunity to network, gain information on the Queensland music industry as well as gain free advice – a focus will be made on lodging Live Performance Returns in time for the August 31 deadline – so you get your LPR money! Everyone is welcome to attend, but you’ll need to RSVP by Friday Jul 25 by emailing or phoning 07 3257 1007.One on one sessions will also be available by appointment prior to the evening – make sure to mention if you are interested in taking part in this when RSVPing to the event.

Be first to comment on this article

• Dubdoubt and Kafka team up for a special performance at the Brisbane Festival Speigeltent this Thursday. So if you’d like a dose of funk, dub and reggae bands, head to Queens Park with $10 for entry from 10pm.
• The boys from 1989 support Melodyssey on Friday as they launch their sophomore release The Two Windows at the QUT Campus Club, Gardens Point. Doors are at 7pm for $10.
• The Oyster Murders launch their EP this Friday at The Zoo, with the bill also featuring Blue Carousel and Mikowai.
• Retro party night Retro-Spekt turns three on Friday and it’s throwing an all-star hits and memories party themed from the ‘80s at Casablanca (Caxton St). $5 entry.
• John Meyer has a number of upcoming shows under differing guises, going solo at Café La Plaz this Friday; playing with The Good Ship at Kitty O’Sheas Thursday Jul 31, then joining up with The Internalists Friday Aug 1 at The Globe for a Nirvana tribute night with the likes of Sonic Porno, the Wreckers, the All Star Angst and Smells Like Kent Street.
• The Miami Shark Bar is hosting a fundraiser on Friday for the family of late musician Grant Osman, formerly of Tripitaka, Misdirection and In-Cyde. The night will feature his friends playing covers of his favourite songs (by the likes of Pantera, System Of A Down and Hatebreed) as well as some originals by the aforementioned GC acts. There will also be prize raffles on the night, with the event beginning at 8pm and ending at 2am
• Half of the electro tech Australian duo Riot In Belgium – BENI – will be performing as part of Brand Spank’d at the Empire on Friday. Doors open at 9pm with $10 entry all night. Members free before midnight.
• There’s a Johnny Thunders Tribute Night happening at the Jubilee Hotel on Friday. Featuring Gutterball Pete, Suzy Loves Dick, The Money, The Working Girls and The Bar Maids, the event is something of a late birthday party for the New York Dolls’ guitarist – born Jul 15, 1952 before dying on April 21, 1991 aged 38.
• The Empire will also be presenting Hey! Hey! featuring energetic mixers the Hump Day Project from Sydney on Saturday. Entry is $10.
• To celebrate O Week Semester Two, Birdee Num Num has a Back To Uni Party Sunday Jul 27 from 2pm with the clearly busy Hump Day Project. Free entry.
• Local atmospheric post-rockers Nikko have just returned from their first East Coast tour, and waste no playing the Valley Studios this Friday alongside Major Major (Melb) and Stemford Hiss.
• The Daisycutters will be previewing new tracks when they play Fisherman’s Wharf at the Gold Coast on Saturday with pals Brute Squad, before driving the van up the Pacific Highway for a launch show at The Zoo on Friday Aug 29 with The Sunburys and The Echo Thieves.
• All you jazz lovers out there keep your hats on, as the Brisbane Festival together with Jazz Queensland present an exciting jazz series showcasing 55 of Brisbane’s best Jazz performers every Sunday afternoon during the Brisbane Festival Season at the Spielgeltent. It begins this Sunday Jul 27 and runs until Sunday Aug 3 (2pm to 5pm). Tickets are $20+bf for adults and $15+bf concession, through OzTix.

Be first to comment on this article