French group Holden (pictured) are dubbed Gig Of The Week this week, and not just for their understated and melodic pop songs (though that helps). Touring as a duo, Armelle Pioline (vocals) and Dominique Dépret (guitar) compliment the personal collection of Pablo Picasso – with pieces that include works by rival Henri Matisse, loony-genius Salvador Dali and Picasso himself – being Bastille Day, what better way to celebrate? It all happens at GoMA Friday July 11 when the doors open at 6pm, with your $20 ticket price including gallery admission (bargain! – Ed).

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Can you believe The Family has been pumping out tunes since 2001? Celebrating its seventh birthday, the meaty, beaty, big and bouncy venue will host a weekend to remember as Sydney masher Nick Skitz jumps behind the decks Friday July 11 ($20/$10 before 12am); Germany’s D.O.N.S and Terri B (pictured) perform live Saturday July 12 ($25/$15 before 10pm) and Fluffy welcomes another dose of Terri B and Stonebridge (UK) on Sunday July 13 ($20/$10 before 10pm). Happy birthday Family!

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Violent Soho (pictured) have been impressing a number of parties with their new album We Don’t Belong Here. Combining erudite production with their signature grunge and fuzz the lads will launch their Dean ‘Magic’ Dirt-produced work at The Troubadour on Saturday July 12. The bill includes fellow noise-niks The Reptiles and Side Effects. Violent Soho will join up with The Mess Hall on their national tour in August.

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Locals Wind & Brackets (pictured) have now released their debut EP Fire In The Ocean, recorded by fellow bloke about town Magoo. W&B will celebrate its launch into the public sphere with a party at The Valley Studios on Saturday where they’ll be supported by new look Stature::Statue and reverb addicts Idle Cranes.  And if the three bands aren’t pretty enough to look at, there will also be artwork and photography by the Aircastle Collective (who worked on W&B EP art). Tickets are just $10+bf.

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You may be more familiar with her brother – Moto GP rider Casey Stoner – but Kell Stoner (pictured) is forging a rather different career: as a folk influenced country and roots singer songwriter. Catch the variously talented Stoner sibling at The Rails, Bryon Bay Wednesday; Kaliber Thursday July 10 with Kissy Trouble and Callee Mann; Mullumbimby Drill Hall Friday July 11; Lulu’s Café Mullumbimby Saturday July 12 and later that evening at the Gold Coast (venue TBA here www.myspace.com/kellstoner).

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After an auspicious support slot with The Silents (who liked what they heard on a kitchen-recorded EP) local rockers Buick Six will now support atmospheric yet surprisingly spikey local quartet The Ticket (pictured) as they launch their EP. Happening at The Zoo Thursday July 10 you may even score a free demo CD upon handing over your hard earned $8. The Fuss opens the night at 8.30pm.

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Described as ‘Tom Waits ravaging a maniacal gypsy during a thunderstorm’ (err, ok – Ed) Jimmy Stewart, frontman of Melbourne band Clinkerfield will be accompanying lovers of the lig The Gin Club (pictured)as they tour around Brisbane this week. Local stalwarts of the scene Tim Steward & Band will also join the careening caravan when they all play Sol Bar Thursday July 10; the Coolangatta Hotel Friday July 11; and The Zoo Saturday July 12. Jimmy also plays a solo show at The Troubadour Sunday July 13.

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Always up for a party, the kids at Empire have planned a very French occasion for Bastille Day on Friday, as Brand Spank’d presents Jerry Bouthier (pictured) of Kitsune and Boombox fame. It’s $10 entry, $5 if you’re a member or free before midnight if you choose to dress Franco-themed. Bouthier is also playing the Elsewhere Club, Surfers Paradise, on Thursday July 10.

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Women In Blues is an event in aid of homeless women in Brisbane, and happens Saturday July 12 at Souths Leagues Club, West End. Featuring blues luminary Kate Meehan (pictured), complimented by the Women In Blues band, Funken Blues and Blonde On Blue, tickets for this worthy event are $20 on the door at Souths Leagues Club, when doors open at 7.30pm or through OzTix.

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Sandgate is prepping for another Music By The Sea event happening at the Sandgate Town Hall, Saturday July 12. This week featuring the ‘sweat drenched blues’ of the Medicine Show (pictured), who draw their influences from legends like Tom Waits, May Bell Carter, and John Lee Hooker. Doors open at 7.30 pm for the trio’s lively and gravelly show, with a door price of $20 or $15 concession.

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