Live music, reviews, festivals and breaking music news from the Bayside & Mornington Peninsula.https://pearlhq.com.au/en-auhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bliss-n-eso-coming-your-way/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bliss-n-eso-coming-your-way/Australian hip-hop legends Bliss N Eso are hitting the road and heading your way with a massive national tour.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-guitar-show-2025/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-guitar-show-2025/Melbourne Guitar Show returns as Australia's biggest guitar show in 2025, with this year's edition also marking a milestone.Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-peninsula-music-summit/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-peninsula-music-summit/The Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit – the one-day event which will aim to draw together a creative community of musicians, songwriters, industry professionals, and emerging talent – takes place this coming Monday. It also aims to offer participants numerous opportunities to engage, connecMon, 05 Aug 2024 23:34:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ceberano-mornington-winter-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ceberano-mornington-winter-music-festival/Phil Ceberano and his band BIGFOOT return to The Royal Hotel for this year's Mornington Winter Music Festival.Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-vinehop-festival-2024/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-vinehop-festival-2024/The Mornington Peninsula's favourite beer, wine and cider festival is back in 2024! VineHop Saturday takes place across a fine selection of venues.Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ausmusic-tshirt-day/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ausmusic-tshirt-day/Get excited because Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is just 1 week away! Here's what you need to prepare for the big day.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/christina-aguilera-melbourne/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/christina-aguilera-melbourne/Untitled Group and ALWAYS LIVE proudly present Christina Aguilera – Live In Concert for one night only this November.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie-2-2-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie-2-2-2/INXSive are back on the Peninsula as music fans welcome BIG shows back to the Westernport Hotel at Hastings.   The Westo doubles-down on their usual, weekly Friday Live Music format, with the addition of this amazing, full production show, celebrating everything INXS on Saturday October 14. INXSIVE Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:59:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boy-and-bear-new-single-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boy-and-bear-new-single-tour/Exactly 10 years on from the release of their chart-topping, ARIA-nominated album Harlequin Dream, Sydney's Boy & Bear return.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-harding-bedrock-friday-live-seaford-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-harding-bedrock-friday-live-seaford-2/The Royal Hotel returns with another month of live music in September kicking off with local legends Lee Harding and the boys from Bedrock.  The driving force behind some of the biggest party nights on the Peninsula in an era when hard rockin’ cover bands dominated local stages, the mighty Bedrock bThu, 03 Aug 2023 09:56:58 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-guitar-show-returns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-guitar-show-returns/Simon Hosford at #MGS2019 – photo credit: Jason Rosewarne MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW ADDS ADDITIONAL ARTISTS TO THE LINEUP – THE BIGGEST RIFF ’N’ ROLL SHOW IN AUSTRALIA SET TO RETURN TO THE CAULFIELD RACECOURSE ON MARCH 4 & 5 The Melbourne Guitar Show has today added another haul of artists to the alreadTue, 24 Jan 2023 03:04:02 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vale-archie-roach-a-statement-from-the-mushroom-group/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vale-archie-roach-a-statement-from-the-mushroom-group/VALE ARCHIE ROACH 8 JANUARY 1956 – 30 JULY 2022 “Love can make your spirits sing, oh, it’s everything” – Archie Roach, ‘Love Is Everything’ We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend Archie Roach, one of the most significant artists in the 50-year history of the Mushroom Group. Archie Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:29:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/strawberry-fields-line-up-announced/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/strawberry-fields-line-up-announced/We are delighted to welcome our Strawberry Fields family back to the Wildlands this October 28 – 30, 2022. Returning to the good ole days of one weekend, at full capacity. We are thrilled to present a cleverly curated mix of the best live and electronic acts, with the long-awaited return of internatThu, 28 Jul 2022 05:11:58 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nick-cave-warren-ellis/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nick-cave-warren-ellis/'I can't begin to tell you how happy Warren and I are to be finally returning to Australia to perform.'Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pierce-brothers-into-the-wilderness-drift-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pierce-brothers-into-the-wilderness-drift-festival/Drift presents …Into the Wilderness, a family-friendly day of live music, performance, participatory workshops and activities at Balnarring’s Emu Plains Reserve on Saturday April 30.  Fun, free and immersive, this event will feature music from Pierce Brothers, The Grogans, Hayley Mary, Andy GolledgeMon, 11 Apr 2022 07:19:07 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vale-glenn-wheatley-1948-2022/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vale-glenn-wheatley-1948-2022/On Tuesday February 1, Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley passed away, aged 74. Wheatley was surrounded by his wife of almost 40 years, Gaynor, son Tim and daughters Kara and Samantha. The musician, manager, radio pioneer and entrepreneur died as a result of complications caused by COVID.Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:47:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/under-the-southern-stars-cheap-trick-bush-stp-more/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/under-the-southern-stars-cheap-trick-bush-stp-more/Under The Southern Stars the spectacular rock music concert series, is thrilled to be taking place in March 2022 and hits the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday February 12 at Foreshore Reserve Hastings. Featuring rock royalty Cheap Trick, global rock superstars, Bush and the legendary Stone Temple PiThu, 27 Jan 2022 04:47:30 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie-2-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie-2-2/INXSive are back as Bayside music fans welcome the return of Live @ the Green at Rossdale Golf Club on Sunday February 20.   This exciting family event held on the picturesque landscape at Rossdale Golf Club in Aspendale features food trucks, children’s entertainment, an afternoon of acoustic music,Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:40:57 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/midnight-oil-resist-new-album-final-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/midnight-oil-resist-new-album-final-tour/In 2017 Midnight Oil returned from a long hiatus with a sweat drenched pub gig at the legendary Sydney venue, Selinas. In the middle of that special set, frontman Peter Garrett borrowed some famous lines, exhorting “rage, rage, against the dying of the light”. And that’s exactly what they’ve done evFri, 26 Nov 2021 05:17:54 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rufus-du-sol-aria-win-and-grammy-nomination/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rufus-du-sol-aria-win-and-grammy-nomination/The extraordinary year marches on for RÜFÜS DU SOL who lastnight took home the ARIA awards for Best Group and Best Dance Release, with a performance of their song Alive (from their sold out Banc of California stadium show) broadcast as part of the awards ceremony.  The Aussie electronic trio also thThu, 25 Nov 2021 06:27:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-to-host-sunset-sounds/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-to-host-sunset-sounds/Iconic mainstay festival Sunset Sounds is thrilled to get Victoria in on the action, set to delight music lovers at Hastings Foreshore Reserve on November 28. This epic Sunday session will kick off at 1pm (gates at 12pm) and will wrap by 8pm and will feature an impressive lineup of some of the countWed, 23 Jun 2021 01:22:09 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/best-shot-from-maxon/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/best-shot-from-maxon/Australian singer-songwriter Maxon is currently shaking audiences with her trademark vocal and boundless song-writing talents. Her writing is stylistic of a diary entry; clandestine and forthright. Such confessional writing is bound to a vulnerable stage presence and a voice soaked in command, as MaFri, 18 Jun 2021 04:55:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornigton-winter-music-festival-returns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornigton-winter-music-festival-returns/New dates announced: FRIDAY 27TH – SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST Additional activities will commence the weekend prior so pencil in: Saturday 21st Aug: Mornington Peninsula Record Fair at The Royal Hotel Sunday 22nd Aug: Glory B playing for the final day of the SURREAL LANDSCAPES EXHIBITION at Mornington PeninSat, 15 May 2021 02:26:34 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/diesel-alone-with-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/diesel-alone-with-blues/Diesel (Mark Lizotte) returns with a vital and exhilarating collection of blues classics and rarities, playing every instrument on his first completely solo album, Alone With Blues. The first single, ‘Six Steel Strings’, co-written with Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock) is out now. Alone With BluSun, 09 May 2021 06:41:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bluestrain-back-on-tracks/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bluestrain-back-on-tracks/“It’s with great pleasure that we can announce the pending restart of Queenscliff and the Bellarine’s iconic Blues Train.” – The Blues Train’s Founder, Hugo T Armstrong.   The Blues train last operated on Saturday, 14 March 2020 and since then this business has proved to be one of the hardest hit prMon, 12 Apr 2021 08:44:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/matt-gudinski-assumes-role-of-ceo-mushroom/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/matt-gudinski-assumes-role-of-ceo-mushroom/Mushroom Group today announced that Matt Gudinski will assume the role of CEO of the Mushroom Group, effective immediately.  Matt moves into the role following the sudden passing of his father, Michael Gudinski, on March 2 this year. Matt most recently held the role of Executive Director, Mushroom GThu, 08 Apr 2021 22:25:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-from-the-home-front-2021/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-from-the-home-front-2021/Watched by over 1.419 million viewers on Anzac Day 2020, Music From The Home Front was the most unique concert ever screened on Australian television, capturing an important moment in our nation’s history, born out of Australia and New Zealand’s first lockdown response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ConcFri, 26 Mar 2021 08:12:51 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsulas-first-beer-wine-cider-festival-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsulas-first-beer-wine-cider-festival-2/All the best bits of the Peninsula VineHop Festival are coming to The Briars this March, in the first ever Pop-up VineHop. Taking place on Saturday 13 March, Pop-up VineHop remains focused on celebrating Mornington Peninsula’s incredible variety of wines, spirits, craft beers and ciders. “After the Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:34:03 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-day-with-jesse-valach/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-day-with-jesse-valach/Oz Blues mountain Jesse Valach makes a welcome return to Mornington’s Royal Hotel on Australia Day, Tuesday January 26.  Jesse’s back with his band and all the fiery blues, soul infused, reggae roots, smooth vocals and killer licks that earned him the title of Melbourne Blues Performer of the Year. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:47:46 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie-2/BABBA are back as Bayside music fans welcome the return of Live @ the Green at Rossdale Golf Club on Sunday February 21.   This exciting family event held on the picturesque landscape at Rossdale Golf Club in Aspendale features food trucks, children’s entertainment, afternoon music from Dancefloor EWed, 06 Jan 2021 04:59:13 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour-returns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour-returns/The 2021 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is already sought-after, with three of the shows selling out in the first week of sale. Audiences in Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory have been eagerly awaiting news of shows in their regions, and now the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR has added a secoMon, 30 Nov 2020 05:36:35 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ausmusic-t-shirt-day-2020/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ausmusic-t-shirt-day-2020/To say that 2020 has been a difficult year for the Australian Music and Arts industries doesn’t even begin to touch the sides of what industry workers have faced, and continue to face, during the pandemic. For many, it’s been a complete wipe out! Support Act has been there from Day One assisting musMon, 02 Nov 2020 04:13:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mashd-n-kutcher-get-on-the-beers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mashd-n-kutcher-get-on-the-beers/As with the rest of the entertainment industry, COVID-19 meant things came to a halt for Brisbane/Australian based, international touring DJ act: Mashd N Kutcher.  After 6 years of touring, 2 Platinum records and over 1000 live shows played, the duo saw an entire year of scheduled shows across AustrSat, 31 Oct 2020 08:58:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-lockdown-project-reveries/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-lockdown-project-reveries/2020 saw the return of KINGSWOOD, the Melbourne favourites delivering a career-defining, critically acclaimed third studio album in Juveniles. The album, signalling a new era for the band, landed at #13 on the ARIA Albums Chart and reintroduced KINGSWOOD to fans and newcomers alike; their love for uFri, 23 Oct 2020 04:56:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wolfe-brothers-retro-singalong-anybody-ever/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wolfe-brothers-retro-singalong-anybody-ever/Hot on the heels of their 13th consecutive #1 release No Brakes, The Wolfe Brothers are back with another killer single Anybody Ever, penned with the two-time Grammy nominated James T Slater (Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood). The second single under global recording deal with BMG, from tFri, 23 Oct 2020 04:43:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/if-we-dont-act-today-the-show-wont-go-on/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/if-we-dont-act-today-the-show-wont-go-on/Today Harry the Hirer shared a video that gives a very clear and very blunt summary of the urgency, the gravity, and the desperation of the situation that the event industry is now facing.  It would be great if you could share it with your local MPs and the Minister using this link: https://savevictTue, 20 Oct 2020 05:34:42 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/marketing-and-publicity/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/marketing-and-publicity/With and experienced team of advertising, print media and marketing specialists, PEARL can provide assistance and coordination of innovative promotional and advertising campaigns guaranteed to put BUMS ON SEATS!  From vibrant promotional staff to the implementation of intricate social media strategiWed, 08 Apr 2020 23:00:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/website-and-app-creation/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/website-and-app-creation/Do you need a breathtaking shopfront for your product or business? PEARL Creative offers a broad range of website packages ranging from simple DIY kits to fully customized high functioning WordPress supersites.  With the Smartphone explosion there are also many revenue building App options currentlyThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/staging-and-production/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/staging-and-production/Utilizing some of the most experienced industry professionals and state of the art equipment, PEARL Entertainment Group can coordinate and manage production and staging from small concept AV solutions through to high volume festival staging and production. Our network of suppliers have catered majorThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:52 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-marquee/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-marquee/The center of attention at many recent festival and events has been the PEARL Inflatable Marquee!  Setting up on any surface the Pearl Marquee is 10m wide and 5m high providing shelter from the rain or cool shade at your next event in under an hour. Featuring either a black or plain white hood each Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:49 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/poster-and-print-solutions/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/poster-and-print-solutions/Large Format Posters, Pull-up Banner Displays, Business Cards, Full Colour Flyers and a complete range of print products are available on short notice with quick turn around. Full catalogue coming soon! Call 1800-PEARLHQ for details and quotes!Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-hq-photography/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-hq-photography/As you can imagine by the huge amount of amazing pictures published each month in PEARL …we have some of the most creative photographers working around the clock and Entertainment venues and Festivals every day.  Our team of professionals is available to capture your most precious moments on all occThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:46 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/event-management/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/event-management/PEARL Entertainment Group provide Entertainment and Event Solutions for many major festivals and events from the initial stages of planning and permit applications, strategic concept and marketing solutions, trough to traffic management, catering, security, staging and production. No event is too biThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:44 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/acoustic-soloists-duos-and-trio/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/acoustic-soloists-duos-and-trio/Presenting some of Melbourne’s premium acoustic performers as seen in many of Melbourne’s most prestigious entertainment venues including Crown Casino and Melbourne Racing Club, there is certainly no compromise when it comes to quality and talent.  Boasting some of Melbourne’s longest running resideThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/innovative-graphic-design-solutions/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/innovative-graphic-design-solutions/With over 10 years experience in graphic design and web production, and a team of design specialists creating hundreds of fresh visual concepts every month, Pearl Creative can help enhance the image of your business at a very cost effective rate. Give your business the edge over the competitors withThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jazz-and-blues-artists/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jazz-and-blues-artists/PEARL Entertainment Group is the musical force behind some Victoria’s coolest Jazz & Blues Events, including the Mornington Winter Jazz Festival and countless Sunday Blues concepts statewide!  Working with some of Australia’s greats including James Morrison, Vince Jones, Frank Bennett and Wilbur WilThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:40 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/touring-artists/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/touring-artists/With 20 years of festival and touring experience, PEARL is your direct connection to Australia’s leading Touring Artists, management companies, and related booking agents representing the latest chart topping artists, icons of the Oz Music and the latest emerging Artists. PEARL Entertainment Group oThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:21 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockstar-coverbands-big-bands-soul-bands/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockstar-coverbands-big-bands-soul-bands/Supplying many of Melbourne’s leading entertainment venues for more than a decade and currently boasting some of Melbourne’s longest running residencies, representing the cream of the local industry. From party bands and rock bands, to Celtic bands and large format soul bands…when it comes to cover Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:18 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/djs-and-dance/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/djs-and-dance/Representing some of Melbourne’s elite Club and Corporate DJ’s available for function, club and festival sets. From the latest club trends to old school and retro rewind, PEARL has DJ’s to cater every event. Complete packages also available including light & sound, freestyle dancers, silent discos, Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:15 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/corporate-and-wedding-entertainment/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/corporate-and-wedding-entertainment/PEARL Entertainment Group now offers Corporate Entertainment packages to suit functions and events of every style, size and caliber! From DJ’s and MC’s, to themed performers and tribute shows, dance spectaculars and a selection of Australia favorite stars of Music & Comedy…all available to make yourThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/childrens-entertainment-family-fun/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/childrens-entertainment-family-fun/Whether it’s an appearance from Optimus Prime of The Transformers or a HUGE Inflatable Shark Slide, PEARL has every kid covered leaving the adults to relax. No event is too big or too small, with an extensive range of Children’s Performers, a complete catalogue of amusement rides, and exciting activThu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tribute-shows-and-concept-bands/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tribute-shows-and-concept-bands/Presenting some of Australia’s premium Tribute Shows and Concept Bands Australia wide!  PEARL presents only the cream of shows available, handpicked from right around the country including The Australian Queen Tribute Show, INXSive, Tour De Force, The Faux Fighters and many more. Call 1800-PEARLHQ nThu, 02 Apr 2020 21:00:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/comedy-mcs-tv-and-sporting-celebrities/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/comedy-mcs-tv-and-sporting-celebrities/Give your next event a touch of “star quality” with a Celebrity MC or get your guests rolling in the aisles with some of Australia’s leading names in Comedy.  PEARL Entertainment Group has an extensive roster of TV, Sporting and Media celebrities available for corporate events or Meet & Greet appearThu, 02 Apr 2020 21:00:37 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-phil-para-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-phil-para-2/With Summer well and truly here Mornington’s Royal Hotel keeps the big names coming!  This Sunday January 5, ultimate guitar hero, Phil Para, back from a BIG break, stops in for rockin Sunday session in the iconic Royal back Bar with breaks by the beautiful, 180 degree view of Port Phillip Bayfrom TTue, 31 Dec 2019 08:21:48 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/why-sarah-rzeks-been-band/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/why-sarah-rzeks-been-band/As Mornington’s Royal Hotel has fast become one of the Peninsula’s leading band venues, a few favourite solo performers of the past have been truly missed. Making her welcomed return to the Rockn’ Royal in full band format is Sarah Rzek on Saturday November 23. Sarah Rzek is an old musical soul in aThu, 14 Nov 2019 08:48:36 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cat-empire-headline-peninsulas-winefolk-fest-2-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cat-empire-headline-peninsulas-winefolk-fest-2-2/Albury get ready to be overwhelmed by Beautiful Girls as they embark on Albury SS&A Club for a special 2020 tour preview at one of the countries leading regional venues, live and free, Friday December 6. The Beautiful Girls are an iconic Australian rock group led by frontman Mat McHugh. The group’s Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:35:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cat-empire-headline-peninsulas-winefolk-fest-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cat-empire-headline-peninsulas-winefolk-fest-2/An all-Australian music line up is set to light up the Peninsula at the first ever Winefolk event this December. The Cat Empire, The Beautiful Girls, Ash Grunwald, Cookin’ On 3 Burners and Sun Salute complete an amazing line up for our first WineFolk and promises to be a magical, musical experience Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:12:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-encore-lisa-faithfull-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-encore-lisa-faithfull-2/Soul siren Lisa Faithfull and her band Soul Experience return to Mornington’s Royal Hotel Sunday November 3 with a sultry tribute to the greats including Aretha, Etta, Ella, Chaka Khan and a collection of her favourite funky soul sensations. A crowd favourite at not only at ‘The Royal’, Lisa FaithfuSat, 26 Oct 2019 07:26:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cat-empire-headline-peninsulas-winefolk-fest/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cat-empire-headline-peninsulas-winefolk-fest/An all-Australian music line up is set to light up the Peninsula at the first ever Winefolk event this December. Headlined by The Cat Empire, the Winefolk stage will also host The Beautiful Girls, Ash Grunwald, Cookin’ On 3 Burners and Sun Salute on Saturday Dec 7 at Mount Martha’s historical BriarsWed, 23 Oct 2019 02:25:09 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jesse-valach-back-testaments/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jesse-valach-back-testaments/Oz Blues mountain Jesse Valach makes a welcome return to Mornington’s Royal Hotel Saturday August 17 but it ain’t how you seen him before.  Jesse’s back with his brand new BIG band Jesse & The Testaments and Peninsula Blues fans are in for a real treat. After 4 years sitting just below the radar MelFri, 09 Aug 2019 07:36:24 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour-celebrates-10-years-red-hot-rock-2020/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour-celebrates-10-years-red-hot-rock-2020/TICKETS GO ON SALE FROM 9AM AEST THURSDAY 8th AUGUST 2019 The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR celebrates 10 years of Red Hot Rock in 2020 and in true style, organisers have put together an incredible all Australian line-up for a massive four-month series of dates. In an incredible coup for music-fans, ARIA HallThu, 01 Aug 2019 05:37:33 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-x-launch-huge-summer-lineup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-x-launch-huge-summer-lineup/Australia are you ready?! FESTIVAL X launches this November, welcoming Summer and will feature some of the world’s biggest superstars! The inaugural festival lineup features Aussie favourite and multiple Grammy, Billboard and Brit Award winner, the inimitable Calvin Harris.  The massive lineup also Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:43:28 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guns-n-rosebud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guns-n-rosebud/Appetite For Destruction – Australia’s best Guns and Roses concept band rolls in to the Rosebud Hotel on Saturday July 27 and is sure to bring along all the mischief one would expect from a Gunners Rock’nRoll Roadtrip. APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION was one of… if not the most influential albums of the laTue, 16 Jul 2019 06:58:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/u2-announces-joshua-tree-2019-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/u2-announces-joshua-tree-2019-tour/Live Nation is excited to confirm that U2 will bring their acclaimed Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea later this year. The band broke the news directly to fans this morning via Twitter. Following the highly successful 2017 tour in celebration of the band’sFri, 31 May 2019 03:02:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison-royal-welcome/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison-royal-welcome/The Sunday session each week at Mornington’s Royal Hotel has fast become the place to be, featuring great food, stunning Bay views, a warm open fire and the best Blues, Soul and Rockin’Roll touring artists ‘Live & Free’ each week.  Sunday December 29 the Royal welcomes one of Australia’s finest guitThu, 23 May 2019 07:51:47 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bruno-beyonce-cup-eve-big-band-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bruno-beyonce-cup-eve-big-band-show/Cup Eve, Matthew Flinders Hotel presents a big band tribute to the King and Queen of R’n’B in Bruno & Beyonce.  Bringing together two of Melbourne’s freshest new concept shows Uptown Funk featuring Jude Nicholas and The Beyonce Tribute featuring Shannen Wick. Uptown Funk is a high-energy show of BruTue, 30 Oct 2018 05:06:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-harding-bedrock-friday-live-seaford/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-harding-bedrock-friday-live-seaford/Seaford Hotel’s new ‘Friday Live’ format returns with local legends Lee Harding and the boys from Bedrock.  The driving force behind some of the biggest party nights in Frankston and the Peninsula in an era when hard rockin’ cover bands dominated local stages, the mighty Bedrock boys are back in towWed, 24 Oct 2018 01:26:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mack-moses-seeking-refuge-creativity/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mack-moses-seeking-refuge-creativity/Australian Alternative R&B artist Mack Moses, is embarking on his biggest and most emotional journey to date. An album of original music titled CASSANDRA, influenced by and dedicated to his sister. Cassy Morris was diagnosed with stage IV Lung Cancer at 43, a non-smoker and mother of 3 little girls,Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:50:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/springsteen-thunder-road-sunday-crown/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/springsteen-thunder-road-sunday-crown/“Thunder Road” was written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, and is the opening track on his 1975 breakthrough album Born to Run. It is ranked as one of Springsteen’s greatest songs, and often appears on lists of the top rock songs of all time. Fathers Day this Sunday September 2, Springsteen fansWed, 29 Aug 2018 09:52:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/360-vintage-modern-regional-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/360-vintage-modern-regional-tour/Following an epic sold-out national tour earlier in 2018 supporting his critically acclaimed #1 ARIA Australian album Vintage Modern, ARIA-winning rapper 360 now announces a massive national regional tour, further marking his triumphant return to the spotlight.  Kicking off in Ballarat on August 22nMon, 20 Aug 2018 02:17:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/captain-spalding-rocks-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/captain-spalding-rocks-royal/The legendary Captain Tom Spalding has provided audiences with the ultimate live entertainment experience in Australia and abroad for more than years with a unique brand of engaging humour and fun that Captain Tom Spalding is famous for! One of the most enduring, respected and successful bands in thThu, 16 Aug 2018 02:17:50 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-fans-ready-rosebud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-fans-ready-rosebud/BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND the boys from INXSive return to Rosebud Hotel on Saturday September 1.   After selling out their last show weeks before the event, hundreds of disappointed fans found themselves ‘falling down the mountain’ after being turned away.  Don’t miss this one as INXSive head BACK to tMon, 13 Aug 2018 01:21:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-blues-club-seaford-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-blues-club-seaford-2/Friday Night Blues Club at Seaford Hotel continues to bring you the biggest names in Blues every Friday night including Nat Allison, HouseWreckers and the mighty Sammy Owen into the mix each and every Friday night plus the return of The Detonators on Friday Aug 10. The Detonators comprising of RockbThu, 26 Jul 2018 07:24:10 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hooroo-greg-dodd-hoodoo-men/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hooroo-greg-dodd-hoodoo-men/Mornington’s rockin’ Royal Hotel keeps coming back with the big guns and there’s none bigger than the multi-award-winning Greg Dodd and the Hoodoo Men who make their return on Sunday August 5 in one of Dodd’s final Australian shows before heading off on an open-ended overseas adventure next month. JThu, 26 Jul 2018 06:23:36 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-blast-hard-rockin-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-blast-hard-rockin-royal/The Sunday session at Mornington’s Royal Hotel is absolutely rockin’ this Winter and with four red hot muso’s who call themselves The Detonators, each growing up with music influences from Creedence, Stray Cats, George Thorogood and Charlie Musselwhite just to name a few, playing a rockin’ live musiThu, 26 Jul 2018 04:42:14 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/albert-lee-dave-leslie-melbourne-guitar-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/albert-lee-dave-leslie-melbourne-guitar-show/The Melbourne Guitar Show is set to rock Caulfield Racecourse this weekend Saturday and Sunday August 4 and 5 – and this year, it’ll be bigger than ever.  Proudly presented by Triple M and Australian Musician, the lineup boasts an impressive haul of both local and international artists, and featurinMon, 23 Jul 2018 05:15:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-returns-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-returns-mornington/The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is back in 2019 and the Series One announcement is nothing short of massive! Featuring Australia’s favourite son Jimmy Barnes, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Living End, Diesel, Richard Clapton and Chocolate Starfish, the run of eight dates takes in South Australia, WesteTue, 03 Jul 2018 02:06:39 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/angels-face-face-40-years/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/angels-face-face-40-years/The Angels are taking Face To Face on the road next month, paying homage to the album that made an indelible imprint on the Aussie music scene four decades ago. Arriving at Chelsea Heights on Saturday July 14, the two-hour show features two sets, the complete album Face To Face and all The Angels clTue, 19 Jun 2018 08:10:53 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-voice-trial-kennedy-tim/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-voice-trial-kennedy-tim/Tim Morrison’s been on a rock n’roll road trip since re-appearing on The Voice and becoming one of the top four finalists on Delta Goodrem’s team. Before moving in a solo-music direction, Tim toured extensively out front for Melbourne rock outfit Trial Kennedy.  Once touted as the next big thing in Sat, 09 Jun 2018 02:50:58 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilbur-wilde-mornington-winter-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilbur-wilde-mornington-winter-music-festival/Well known to many Australian’s as the resident talking saxophone player on the widely popular television show Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Wilbur Wilde has been one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians, media celebrity and all-round entertainers for decades. King Willie’s back in town Queens BirthdaySat, 02 Jun 2018 02:44:02 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-kernaghan-boy-bush-25th-anniversary-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-kernaghan-boy-bush-25th-anniversary-tour/Lee Kernaghan is one of the undisputable all-time greats of Australian country. 2017 marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of Lee’s amazing career and the release of his first chart-busting hit, Boys From The Bush. The iconic song was the first of many number one singles from the classic album TMon, 21 May 2018 07:34:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rosebud-rewinds-80s/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rosebud-rewinds-80s/With their retro hits, cherry lips and high kicks, Rewind 80’s take the stage at Rosebud Hotel on Queens Birthday Weekend performing tunes from one of music’s most iconic eras the sensational ‘eighties’! The multi-piece live band plays homage to the rock, pop and new romantic bands that had you screMon, 21 May 2018 07:16:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-sensation-seaford/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-sensation-seaford/Australia’s favourite tribute INXSive bring their full blown INXS show to the Seaford Bandroom in a free show for music fans on Friday May 25. INXS helped shape the Australian musical landscape in the 80’s and 90’s. Their infectious blend of dance/rock saw them conquer the music charts not only in AFri, 18 May 2018 07:01:20 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/clutch-new-album-book-bad-decisions/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/clutch-new-album-book-bad-decisions/Maryland rockers CLUTCH are back with their 12th studio record ‘Book of Bad Decisions’ in-store September 7th, 2018 via their own Weathermaker Music label. The album was recorded at Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN by producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, The Raconteurs, The Dead WeatherTue, 15 May 2018 07:35:33 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mastin-delivers-new-sound-new-single-oz-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mastin-delivers-new-sound-new-single-oz-tour/The teenage bad-boy Reece Mastin, who stole hearts across the country back in 2011, is no longer.  In his place stands Mastin, a full-grown man; someone contemplative, and earnest – a man who has already lived a lifetime of peaks and pitfalls, caused in part by the ruthless nature of a career in theThu, 10 May 2018 09:06:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nat-allison-drums-bass-rock-place/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nat-allison-drums-bass-rock-place/Fresh back from the Red Hot Summer Tour with Suzi Quatro, Nat Allison returns to the Seaford Hotel with a special treat for local music fans.  For many years Nat has graced our local stages when between tours, performing her solo acoustic show and making many friends along the way. Friday May 18, NaWed, 09 May 2018 08:48:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/preatures-bring-magick-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/preatures-bring-magick-heights/With a well-earned reputation as one of the country’s most exhilarating and hard-working live bands, The Preatures today have announced their largest national headline tour to date. Covering all parts of the country, the Sydney band will head out on the road this June playing 40 dates on their NatioThu, 03 May 2018 03:50:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fudge-live-music-westernport/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fudge-live-music-westernport/For more than a decade local band FUDGE have been a late-night institution for party goers visiting some of the Peninsula’s biggest and busiest live music venues.  The first Friday of every month, sentimental sing-a-long-lads FUDGE kick off the new look Friday Live format from 9pm at Westernport HotThu, 26 Apr 2018 03:34:44 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/attitude-blues-bag-o-nails-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/attitude-blues-bag-o-nails-2/Imagine a blues, rock outfit imbued with traces of Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin, The Who and Deep Purple just to name a few. Now think Bag O’ Nails, the famous 60’s London club, where greats like Hendrix, Clapton, Jimmy Page and The Beatles along with so many other famous names hung out. Continue pictTue, 10 Apr 2018 05:39:27 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-victoria-calls-regional-community/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-victoria-calls-regional-community/As Victoria’s independent voice for contemporary music, Music Victoria has been working hard over the last 12 months to shine the spotlight on regional Victoria and drive new opportunities. Music Victoria ran a series of regional professional development workshops on topics including digital marketiWed, 28 Mar 2018 02:24:33 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-blues-greg-dodd-hoodoo-men/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-blues-greg-dodd-hoodoo-men/Friday Night Blues at the Seaford Hotel keeps coming back with the big guns and there’s none bigger than the multi-award-winning Greg Dodd and the Hoodoo Men who make their Friday Blues Club debut on April 13. Featuring the acclaimed guitar guru Greg Dodd along with Clint Healy on bass and singing dTue, 27 Mar 2018 03:33:12 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gold-chisel-night-classic-aussie-anthems/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gold-chisel-night-classic-aussie-anthems/Cold Chisel are unquestionably one of the most loved and respected bands in Australian history. They produced some of the greatest and most well-known Australian anthems, and they performed with a truly unique sound and an unparalleled energy. In the true spirit of these Oz music legends, MorningtonMon, 26 Mar 2018 01:46:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-oils-anzac-oz-rock-tribute/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-oils-anzac-oz-rock-tribute/The Bayswater Hotel celebrates ANZAC Eve with an Oz Rock Trifecta bringing together the music of three of Australian Rock music’s biggest bands, INXS, Cold Chisel and the mighty Midnight Oil. Australia’s most renowned tribute bands INXSIVE, Gold Chisel and The Midnight Oil Show come together in one Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:59:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/backyard-brew-music-beers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/backyard-brew-music-beers/Taking a nod from The Who’s trusted, maxim of Maximum RnB, Backyard Brew roll out more live music on the menu with both barrels at Mornington’s Royal Hotel every other Sunday in March. It all starts out fairly mellow, a ruse perhaps to rope in the most reluctant of toe tappers. Covers from Van MorriFri, 09 Mar 2018 04:44:45 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jon-stevens-back-best/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jon-stevens-back-best/For over 30 years, Jon Stevens has had a remarkable career as a singer, songwriter and performer. His achievements have included ARIA chart-topping success as the frontman of legendary Australian band, Noiseworks, joining INXS as the “seventh member”, and maintaining a successful solo career as one Fri, 09 Mar 2018 04:41:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sting-shaggys-new-island-inspired-album-44876/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sting-shaggys-new-island-inspired-album-44876/On April 20, Sting & Shaggy will release their new collaborative, island-inspired album, entitled 44/876, on A&M/Interscope Records.  Featuring various album formats, fans can pre-order the collection now and receive an instant download of the new song “Morning Is Coming” – a brassy reggae track fueFri, 09 Mar 2018 04:33:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/steel-panther-sunset-strip-live-the-forum/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/steel-panther-sunset-strip-live-the-forum/The Sunset Strip’s favourite sons, Steel Panther, are returning to Australia in May 2018 for a WORLD FIRST run of shows! They are returning to Australian shores with their Sunset Strip Live! Tour, which is ALL PANTHER, ALL NIGHT. Two sets – One set of Steel Panther originals, and One set of Classic Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:53:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/5-seconds-summer-announce-melbourne-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/5-seconds-summer-announce-melbourne-show/Australia’s very own 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER (5SOS) have announced they’ll be headed home to Sydney and Melbourne to perform two intimate Australian shows on their upcoming world tour 5SOS3, coinciding with the release of their brand new single ‘Want You Back’. ‘Want You Back’ is the band’s first new siThu, 01 Mar 2018 03:15:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/iseula-hingano-blue-eyes-cry-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/iseula-hingano-blue-eyes-cry-royal/The Sunday session each week at Mornington’s Royal Hotel has fast become the place to be, featuring great food, stunning Bay views and some of Australia’s finest Blues, Soul and Rockin’Roll touring artists ‘Live & Free’ each week.  Labour day Weekend Sunday March 11, Blues siren Iseula Hingano and hThu, 01 Mar 2018 02:45:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tex-perkins-man-black-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tex-perkins-man-black-back/After a sell-out stint with The Man In Black in Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre at the end of 2017, Tex Perkins is once again reprising his Helpmann Award-winning role – this time for a massive Australian tour. Tex, along with the Tennessee Four and Rachael Tidd, will hit the road throughout May and JTue, 27 Feb 2018 02:55:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cosmic-psychos-loudmouth-soup-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cosmic-psychos-loudmouth-soup-mornington/The Psychos are back, mate!  Australia’s most legit export since Crocodile Dundee have announced the release of their eleventh studio album, ‘Loudmouth Soup’ and have Mornington in their sights for a cracker show at The Grand Live on Thursday March 29. They’ve also got a ripper new vid for your eyesMon, 26 Feb 2018 03:49:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yeah-righto-australias-newest-music/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yeah-righto-australias-newest-music/Yeah, Righto Traveling Shows are celebrating the diversity of Australia’s best up-and-coming musical acts. Music is fluid, and shouldn’t be divided, and that is why we are joining forces with some of Australia’s best acts to bring a huge range of music to venues all over the country. Rather than segWed, 07 Feb 2018 06:42:24 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-blues-club-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-blues-club-back/Friday Night Blues Club at Seaford Hotel went from strength to strength in 2017 and this year continues to bring you the biggest names in Blues every Friday night.  In a year where Blues dominated local stages, Seaford Blues fans were treated to free shows from artists like Jimi Hocking, Phil Para aSun, 28 Jan 2018 23:11:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/no-rest-paul-dempsey/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/no-rest-paul-dempsey/After a jam-packed 2017 that has involved yet another sold out run around the country with his extraordinary backing band, a month of shows in Europe, a guest appearance on vocals with David Bowie’s band at the Sydney Opera House and a second invitation and appearance at India’s NH7 Weekender FestivSun, 28 Jan 2018 01:38:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-forever-bayside-get-ready-freddie/Bayside music fans get ready to ROCK as QUEEN FOREVER – The Australian Queen Tribute Show perform Live @ the Green at Rossdale Golf Club on Sunday February 18.   This exciting new family event held on the picturesque landscape at Rossdale Golf Club in Aspendale features food trucks, children’s enterSat, 27 Jan 2018 03:06:56 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-music-stars-rock-mornington-park/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-music-stars-rock-mornington-park/Mornington hold on to your hats as ‘The Voices’ bring together some of the bigggest names in Australian music featuring Reece Mastin (X Factor), Jason Singh (Taxiride), Mark Gable (Choirboys) and Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera) along with special guest Wendy Matthews complete a star-studded line-up peThu, 04 Jan 2018 00:12:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pier-street-party-returns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pier-street-party-returns/Calling all Frankston-based music lovers – The Pier Street Party is officially set to shake up Melbourne’s outer suburbs once again on February 24, 2018. For the second year running, the outdoor festival will be jam-packed with incredible music and summertime fun for all. Headlining the street partyFri, 29 Dec 2017 08:22:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oils-powder-passion-lucky-13/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oils-powder-passion-lucky-13/Australian rock legends Midnight Oil have just completed their first world tour in more than two decades. Their legacy, fans and homegrown music have never been stronger. Celebrating the return of the mighty Oils – Lucky 13 Garage in Moorabbin presents a night of classic Oils performed by the MidnigMon, 11 Dec 2017 07:52:53 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/b-cardamone-casa-de-playa/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/b-cardamone-casa-de-playa/Breathing new life into the iconic 1800s building at 39 Main Street, Mornington, Casa de Playa is a contemporary café, tapas bar and events venue that brings the best of the big smoke coffee culture and bar scene to the chic and savvy folks of the east. Every Thursday night Casa De Playa presents liMon, 11 Dec 2017 07:29:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cable-ties-receive-corner-award-2017/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cable-ties-receive-corner-award-2017/To celebrate taking out this year’s Corner Award, Melbourne punk trio Cable Ties will be inviting along some very special guests as they get set to host the first ever Cable Ties Ball, a multi-stage event at the Corner Hotel this February. Launched last year, the Corner Award started as a way to givWed, 22 Nov 2017 05:10:31 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mia-dyson-thin-green-line-balannring/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mia-dyson-thin-green-line-balannring/Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Mia Dyson is thrilled to unveil her new single, Gambling and announce an Australian headline tour in support of the new track with a string of dates around the country throughout November and December. Gambling is the first taste of her brand new album, dueFri, 17 Nov 2017 04:43:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-oils-oz-rock-tribute/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-oils-oz-rock-tribute/The Matthew Flinders Hotel explodes with an Oz Rock Trifecta bringing together the music of three of Australian Rock music’s biggest bands, INXS, Cold Chisel and the mighty Midnight Oil. Australia’s most renowned tribute bands INXSIVE, Gold Chisel and The Midnight Oil Show come together in one superTue, 14 Nov 2017 06:06:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/choirboys-run-paradise-rossdale/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/choirboys-run-paradise-rossdale/Bayside music fans get ready to ‘Run To Paradise’ next month as iconic Aussie band the Choirboys perform Live @ the Green at Rossdale Golf Club on Sunday November 19.   This exciting new family event held on the picturesque landscape at Rossdale Golf Club in Aspendale includes a live Transformers ShWed, 25 Oct 2017 02:14:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sammy-owen-friday-night-blues-club/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sammy-owen-friday-night-blues-club/He comes on givin’ lip like your younger brother after a night on the turps. He’s all cheek and twists and a wry smile to keep you fooled. Then launches into some of the best driving blues you’ll hear in yonks.  Sammy Owen jumps and jives like a young George Thorogood, he shreds, his lyrics tease, aFri, 20 Oct 2017 13:24:30 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-food-truck-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-food-truck-festival/Australia’s most renowned tribute bands come together in one super weekend of music along with ten of the regions finest food trucks at Mulberry Hill in Langwarrin. INXSIVE, Gold Chisel and The Midnight Oil Show come together with Melbourne’s Finest Food Trucks and kids activities for an afternoon oFri, 20 Oct 2017 12:49:38 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blue-eyes-cry-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blue-eyes-cry-mornington/The Sunday session each week at Mornington’s Royal Hotel has fast become the place to be, featuring great food, stunning Bay views and some of Australia’s finest Blues, Soul and Rockin’Roll touring artists ‘Live & Free’ each week.  This Sunday, Blues siren Iseula Hingano and her multi-award winning Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:11:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/springsteen-thunder-road-cup-eve/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/springsteen-thunder-road-cup-eve/“Thunder Road” was written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, and is the opening track on his 1975 breakthrough album Born to Run. It is ranked as one of Springsteen’s greatest songs, and often appears on lists of the top rock songs of all time. Cup Eve, Monday November 6, Springsteen fans are in fTue, 17 Oct 2017 05:09:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-harding-bedrock-boys-back-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lee-harding-bedrock-boys-back-town/Lee Harding launched into his musical career after being eliminated from the third season of Australian Idol, and has never looked back. His debut single “Wasabi” was a smash hit and debuted at number one on the Australian Music Charts, managing to remain in the Australian Singles Top 50 for twenty-Tue, 26 Sep 2017 06:38:50 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/springsteen-thunder-road-rosebud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/springsteen-thunder-road-rosebud/“Thunder Road” was written and performed by Bruce Springsteen, and is the opening track on his 1975 breakthrough album Born to Run. It is ranked as one of Springsteen’s greatest songs, and often appears on lists of the top rock songs of all time. Friday October 13, Springsteen fans are in for a treaTue, 26 Sep 2017 04:39:43 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-rock-royal-tiger-fans/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-rock-royal-tiger-fans/Win or lose this Saturday for Tigers fans, there is no better way to celebrate (or commiserate) than with the Blues – and no-one does Blues like Jimi Hocking!  Jimi and his power combo Blues Machine are back on home turf and ready to rock the Royal this Saturday night from 8pm. Whether warming up foThu, 21 Sep 2017 22:49:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmy-cupples-wired-mornington-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmy-cupples-wired-mornington-2/Jimmy Cupples and Wired are back by popular demand to Mornington’s Royal Hotel this Sunday Sept 10 in a free show from 3pm. Described as one of Australia’s biggest rock voices, Jimmy was a huge hit with local music fans on his Royal debut last time, and this Sunday will be no exception. With a succeSat, 09 Sep 2017 04:32:02 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsulas-first-beer-wine-cider-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsulas-first-beer-wine-cider-festival/The Mornington Peninsula can now lay claim to its own beer, wine and cider festival. On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November, the first Peninsula VineHop Festival will come to life at ten locations across the Mornington Peninsula. The festival will showcase some of the Peninsula’s most popular venues Wed, 06 Sep 2017 02:05:19 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/farnham-red-hot-summer-march/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/farnham-red-hot-summer-march/THE RED HOT SUMMER TOUR ANNOUNCES SECOND SERIES WITH MASSIVE ALL AUSSIE LINE-UP JOHN FARNHAM, DARYL BRAITHWAITE, BABY ANIMALS, THE BLACK SORROWS (WITH VIKA AND LINDA) & 1927 The Red Hot Summer Tour is one of the biggest touring festivals on the circuit today, a reputation it will further cement withFri, 25 Aug 2017 11:27:18 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-somie-session/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-somie-session/Hailing from Arkansas USA with his own combination of Blues, Country and Rock, Bo Jenkins has has become an institution on the blues circuit since relocating to Australia. This Saturday the Somerville Hotel welcomes Bo Jenkins on board as part of this months Saturday Blues sessions kicking off from Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:11:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/killing-heidi-hit-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/killing-heidi-hit-heights/KILLING HEIDI ANNOUNCE MASSIVE 11 DATE REGIONAL TOUR The tour follows up to their super successful, rave review garnering capital city tour in June, and gives Killing Heidi the exciting opportunity to reconnect with the parts of Australia they’ve really missed in their 10 years off the road. “We’re Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:44:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mighty-night-midnight-oil-geelong/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mighty-night-midnight-oil-geelong/Celebrating the return of the Oils to stages right around the world, THE MIDNIGHT OIL SHOW celebrate the music, the influences, and the artistry of the mighty Midnight Oil…and this Saturday night August 19 at Sphinx Hotel they’re bringing their Oil-some show to Geelong in a massive night of legendarSun, 13 Aug 2017 05:55:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grinspoon-guide-better-living/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grinspoon-guide-better-living/Iconic Aussie rockers Grinspoon have today released their highly anticipated, 20th Anniversary deluxe edition of the album that propelled their careers into the stratosphere, Guide To Better Living. Fittingly, the release lands on the day they are set to kick off their upcoming national tour which iSat, 29 Jul 2017 01:57:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jetset-jimi-rock-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jetset-jimi-rock-royal/Mornington’s Royal Hotel keeps bringing out the big guns and there’s none bigger than Jimi Hocking.   Straight from a sell-out national tour in The Screaming Jets, Jimi and his power combo Blues Machine are back on home turf and ready to rock the Royal this Saturday night! Whether warming up for theTue, 11 Jul 2017 06:40:20 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-guitar-show-announces-diesel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-guitar-show-announces-diesel/After announcing a monster lineup, including Steve Hackett (Genesis), Nick Johnston (Canada) and Alex Hutchings (UK), the Australian Music Association (AMA) have added even more excitement to the incredible weekend of music with the announcement that Diesel will be performing and chatting exclusivelFri, 07 Jul 2017 02:01:10 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-encore-lisa-faithfull/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-encore-lisa-faithfull/After a sell-out show at this years Winter Jazz & Blues Festival, soul siren Lisa Faithfull and her band Soul Experience return to Mornington’s Royal Hotel this Saturday night July 8 with a sultry tribute to the greats including Aretha, Etta, Ella, Chaka Khan and many more. Lisa Faithfull is the impThu, 06 Jul 2017 02:24:43 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pete-murray-tour-lands-local/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pete-murray-tour-lands-local/Byron Bay singer-songwriter and one of Australia’s most loved musicians, Pete Murray has today released his new single, Take Me Down, alongside the announcement of his sixth studio album, Camacho – available June 2. With over one million album sales to his name, the quiet achiever of Australian musiWed, 28 Jun 2017 12:09:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-royal-return/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-royal-return/When you have four red hot muso’s who call themselves The Detonators, each growing up with music influences from Creedence, Bill Haley, Stray Cats, George Thorogood, Chuck Berry, Little Walter and Charlie Musselwhite just to name a few, playing at a venue near you, you’d best be prepared for an explSat, 24 Jun 2017 04:43:12 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/somie-winter-blues-phil-para/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/somie-winter-blues-phil-para/“I say Thank You Phil for keeping the music alive” – Carlos Santana Guitarist/singer/songwriter and undoubtedly one of the country’s most exciting performers, Phil Para is back to Somerville Hotel on Saturday July 1 as part of  The Somie’s all new Saturday Winter Blues each week from 7pm. Renowned fFri, 23 Jun 2017 06:27:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-rocks-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-rocks-royal/Mornington’s Royal Hotel launches back in to Live Music with some great feature artists on deck every Saturday night and Sunday arvo. Sporting a significant renovation, an exciting new menu and receiving rave reviews from local music fans, there’s a tockin’ LIVE option back on the Espy in the heart Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:32:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jets-baby-animals-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jets-baby-animals-rock/The Screaming Jets & Baby Animals join forces for the first time in 25 years! Catch them live in the ultimate night of rock on Saturday July 8 at Chelsea Heights Hotel. Fronted by Suze DeMarchi and Dave Gleeson respectively, two of the country’s most dynamic performers, fans can look forward to a foThu, 22 Jun 2017 03:18:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/superheist-raise-hell-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/superheist-raise-hell-mornington/After a 13-year hiatus ARIA nominated, Australian metal outfit SUPERHEIST are back and one thing is for sure, they are here to RAISE HELL. The band who have achieved gold record status and previously toured with rap god EMINEM are coming in hot. Superheist have delivered a heavy hitting and uncomproThu, 08 Jun 2017 08:05:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cookin-kylie-auldist/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cookin-kylie-auldist/Renowned as the leading lady of ARIA award nominated band The Bamboos, Kylie Auldist’s remarkable voice has drawn comparisons to Diana Ross and Sharon Jones, and her energy on stage is absolutely electric with a huge dose of boogie power, providing an absolute dance experience enjoyed by crowds all Thu, 08 Jun 2017 07:57:17 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guns-roses-grand-final-seaford/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guns-roses-grand-final-seaford/Appetite For Destruction – Australia’s best Guns and Roses concept band roll in to the Seaford Bandroom on Thursday September 28 for Grand Final Holiday Eve and is sure to bring all the ‘high-octane rock’ one would expect from a Gunners Rock’nRoll Road-trip. APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION was one of… if nThu, 08 Jun 2017 05:36:59 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/illy-hits-town-national-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/illy-hits-town-national-tour/Platinum-selling Australian hip hop artist ILLY has announced TheTwo Degrees Regional Tour, his most extensive tour of Australia to date, kicking off this July and finishing up in late November. This tour is the first time Illy will bring his ARIA #1 album Two Degrees to regional Australia, which inFri, 02 Jun 2017 08:13:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-go-boom/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-go-boom/When you have four red hot muso’s who call themselves The Detonators, each growing up with music influences from Creedence, Bill Haley, Stray Cats, George Thorogood, Chuck Berry, Little Walter and Charlie Musselwhite just to name a few, playing at a venue near you, you’d best be prepared for an explWed, 31 May 2017 08:58:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-fans-last-chance-new-sensation/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-fans-last-chance-new-sensation/BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND the boys from INXSive return to Rosebud Hotel Queens Birthday weekend.   After selling out their last show weeks before the event, hundreds of disappointed fans found themselves ‘falling down the mountain’ after being turned away.  Don’t miss this one as INXSive head BACK to tMon, 22 May 2017 01:24:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/thomas-hugh-new-album-gods/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/thomas-hugh-new-album-gods/Thomas Hugh is releasing his new album ‘You the Crowd’ and you’re invited to Gods Kitchen on Sunday June 4 to help him celebrate.  Thomas will be joined by Shannon Bourne to play the new album as well as his back catalogue and some surprises thrown in. ‘You the Crowd’ was produced by Shannon Bourne Fri, 12 May 2017 03:29:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grinspoon-back-pier/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grinspoon-back-pier/Post-grunge Aussie rockers, Grinspoon have today announced a 20th Anniversary deluxe edition of the album that kickstarted their long-standing music career, Guide To Better Living, alongside an epic 27-date national tour of Australia and stop at Pier Bandroom in Frankston on Friday August 4. It’s 19Fri, 12 May 2017 03:26:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/phil-para-back-somie/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/phil-para-back-somie/“I say Thank You Phil for keeping the music alive” – Carlos Santana “He reminds me of a snake, cool, menacing, waiting to strike. I wish I could hear more guitar players like Phil Para!” – Phil Emmanuel “Phil actually becomes Hendrix when he plays one of Jimi’s songs”  – Eric Burdon Guitarist/singerMon, 01 May 2017 02:43:12 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-dbt/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-dbt/The Dylan Boyd Trio aka DBT make their thunderous debut tonight at The Royal, packed with plenty of punch and sure to send DB levels off the Richter!  The homegrown heroes featuring singer/guitarist Dylan Boyd, along with power house drummer Karl Lewis (Savage Garden) and bassist Damien Boyd bring aSat, 22 Apr 2017 05:47:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bliss-n-eso-off-grid-pier-bandroom/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bliss-n-eso-off-grid-pier-bandroom/With just a month to go until the release of Bliss n Eso’s hugely anticipated sixth album Off The Grid (out Fri 28 Apr), Frontier Touring and Illusive Presents are pleased to announce the trio will hit the road for a colossal national tour in support of their album taking in metro and regional centeTue, 11 Apr 2017 05:30:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-hit-somie/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-hit-somie/Take one part Screaming Jet, and one part Dirty Deed, and shake repeatedly on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip for 25 years, and you end up with one hell of a lethal concoction that is the Aussie Outlaws.  Screaming Jets bass-man Paul Woseen and Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker bring their own fermented bleMon, 10 Apr 2017 03:46:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-fiona-boyes/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-fiona-boyes/Australia’s 1st Lady of the Blues, Fiona Boyes, has been nominated in two categories for the 2017 USA Blues Music Awards, to be held at the Cook Convention Center, overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis.  Named in the final five for ‘Acoustic Artist’ and ‘Acoustic Album of The Year’ fMon, 27 Mar 2017 10:32:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-oils-anzac-tribute/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-oils-anzac-tribute/The Chelsea Heights Hotel celebrates ANZAC Day with an Oz Rock Trifecta bringing together the music of three of Australian Rock music’s biggest bands, INXS, Cold Chisel and the mighty Midnight Oil. Australia’s most renowned tribute bands INXSIVE, Gold Chisel and The Midnight Oil Show come together iMon, 27 Mar 2017 01:03:37 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-returns-somie/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-returns-somie/The Somerville Hotel launches back in to Live Music with some great feature artists on deck every Friday night. Sporting a significant renovation and receiving rave reviews from locals, there is now a great new LIVE option to finish your working week each Friday from 7pm In a great mix of local taleFri, 10 Mar 2017 05:21:58 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ash-grunwald-tours-new-single/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ash-grunwald-tours-new-single/Legendary Australian roots troubadour Ash Grunwald returns with a vengeance in 2017, opening a new chapter in his fifteen-year career with the release of blues/rock stomper ‘Hammer’ and a tour announcement. Taking cues from classic bluesmen including R. L Burnside and John Lee Hooker and old prison Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:21:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nats-back-ready-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nats-back-ready-rock/From the Studio to the stage, Nat Allison delivers a pitch-perfect scream, strut antics and evil guitar showboat. A high energy, guitar heavy performance with tough lyrics, powerful vocals and guitar solos to match, and you can catch Nat’s rockin’ solo show when Somerville Hotel turns up the live muMon, 27 Feb 2017 03:13:47 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saint-patricks-day-sure-sure/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saint-patricks-day-sure-sure/It’s that time of year again to get out your greens and celebrate St Patricks Day on Friday March 17. What better way to celebrate Ireland’s national day than with multiple pints of green beer and a toe-tapping, foot-stomping, ye-old country ‘diddly-diddly’ band. This year, Paddy looks like a party Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:09:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/for-those-about-to-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/for-those-about-to-rock/DIRTY DEEDS, the World’s longest running AC/DC Tribute Show is getting ready to ROCK the Skyways Hotel on Saturday March 18. Formed in 1990 and is currently on their 25th Anniversary Tour, Dirty Deeds still features original lead singer Alfi Rocker and has undeniably earned their reputation as one oMon, 27 Feb 2017 02:50:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dune-rats-kids-know-bullshit/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dune-rats-kids-know-bullshit/Australia’s favourite stoner-pop legends Dune Rats will release their second full length studio album, The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit, on Friday February 3. To coincide with the release, the band will be hitting the road on their The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit National Tour, which kicks off in FMon, 27 Feb 2017 02:47:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-live-wick/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-live-wick/Independent blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk has come a long way since his debut release in 2010, earning him accolades such as “one of the most explosive solo acts Australia has to offer” and “one of the finest blues voices this country has ever heard”.   His latest album ‘Steer the Wheel’ debuted Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:36:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pier-bandroom-back-21st-century/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pier-bandroom-back-21st-century/Famous for its revolving dancefloor, and status as host to some of the biggest bands of the 70’s and 80’s, the once iconic 21st Century Danceclub in Frankston is being relaunched as the Pier Bandroom. From the team that successfully resurrected The Croxton Bandroom, the newly renovated Pier BandroomThu, 16 Feb 2017 04:58:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andy-phillips-house-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andy-phillips-house-rock/There’s a buzz about Andy Phillips and deservedly so! His profile has risen quickly to become one of the hardest working and most talked about local artists to come on the local scene the last few years. Andy is known as a cool, likeable, laid-back dude, who can play the hell out of a guitar. LaunchThu, 16 Feb 2017 04:50:44 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/petas-ready-rock-chadstone/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/petas-ready-rock-chadstone/Tommy’s Bandroom at Matthew Flinders Hotel continues to turn up the volume with some of Melbourne’s finest for their Friday night Rock Sessions. Ensuring a great mix of local talent and some very cool feature performers, live music fans can catch some of Melbourne’s “hot right now” feature acts eachMon, 06 Feb 2017 03:29:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/powderfinger-oils-summer-peninsula/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/powderfinger-oils-summer-peninsula/Bringing the music of ‘The Oils’ back to live venues around the country, THE MIDNIGHT OIL SHOW celebrate the music, the influences, and the artistry of the mighty Midnight Oil…and fresh off the back of Australia Day Weekend the Rosebud Hotel is bringing back The Oils…with or without them, in a massiTue, 17 Jan 2017 11:30:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockers-riot-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockers-riot-soultrain/Rock’n Roller’s get ready for a riot at Sunday Soultrain!  Peninsula pride Diddy Reyes and his boys are headed for Davey’s on Sunday February 5 and we’re tipping there’ll be a few in tow. Mod poppers, the 59 Rockers are a black rockabilly hard hittin’ band that leave you gasping for more. During theTue, 17 Jan 2017 10:42:01 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/diesel-hits-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/diesel-hits-heights/Americana. It’s music that draws from America’s roots, from country, folk, bluegrass, R&B, the blues … but to Mark Lizotte, the musician known and loved as Diesel, Americana is the very core of his being. It’s the music of his childhood and, as an artist born in America and raised in Australia, a liTue, 17 Jan 2017 10:07:21 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dinosaur-jr-set-rock-croc/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dinosaur-jr-set-rock-croc/Dinosaur Jr return to Australia this January touring off the back of their new album Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not their first since 2012 and their fourth since 2005’s unlikely reformation. “If you ever begin to think your best days are behind you, buy one of Dinosaur Jr.’s last three records and gTue, 17 Jan 2017 10:04:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/another-huge-rosebud-new-years-eve-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/another-huge-rosebud-new-years-eve-2/With the a long run of elections and Spring Racing now well behind us, finally our Summer is here.  For many on the Peninsula there’s no better proof that the warmer months are here than the long stretch of caravan and camper laden Point Nepean Rd, stretching from Dromana right down to Blairgowrie aWed, 28 Dec 2016 11:44:57 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soultrain-back-summertime-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soultrain-back-summertime-blues/Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s in Frankston is recognised as one of Melbourne’s integral Sunday sessions presenting some of Australia’s finest Blues, Soul and Rock’nRoll artists ‘Live & Free’ every week. In a year where Blues dominated local stages, Soultrain fans were treated free shows from artists lTue, 20 Dec 2016 04:53:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/not-long-drinks-rob-tarquin/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/not-long-drinks-rob-tarquin/Rewind to some of the biggest Summer’s on record as Rosebud Hotel welcomes back infamous Peninsula party pair Rob & Tarquin for another Friday Flashback on January 6, and it wont be long between drinks with the boys returning for stage two on Friday January 20. Peninsula fans just can’t get enough oMon, 19 Dec 2016 01:29:12 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fighting-foo-dave-growl/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fighting-foo-dave-growl/Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters formed in Seatle in 1984 and are now one of the most popular bands in the world today. This January on Friday 13th at Rosebud Hotel fans can see the next best thing in Dave Growl’s Faux Fighters. PEARL’s music editor Simon Imrei sits down with Australia’s own Dave Growl, frMon, 19 Dec 2016 01:15:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/white-man-cant-reggae-return/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/white-man-cant-reggae-return/White Man Can’t Reggae (often spelt White Men Can’t Reggae) were Australia’s largest cover band sensation in the 80’s and 90’s performing thousands of gigs across the country with their own unique twist of Jamaica. Creator and fearless front man Stefan De Vries stepped into stardom as White Man Can’Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:46:48 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chopper-chelseas-wanted/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chopper-chelseas-wanted/Australia’s MOST WANTED comedian is heading to the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday November 18 with his sell-out smash hit show from this year’s comedy festival – Chopper’s Republic of Anzakistan Chopper’s on a mission. He’s told us how to harden up. He’s taken on Bunnings, Subway, craft beer, the OWed, 09 Nov 2016 02:43:21 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-club-show-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-club-show-tour/ARIA-nominated, Melbourne rockers KINGSWOOD, known for their signature rock ’n’ roll swagger and unstoppable quest for greatness, today announce a string of nation-wide headline tour dates beginning November 2016. The tour will take in nine shows across five states, including up close and personal cWed, 09 Nov 2016 01:47:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gunners-rattle-wallan/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gunners-rattle-wallan/Appetite For Destruction – Australia’s best Guns and Roses concept band roll in to Rattlers on Saturday November 12 and is sure to bring along all the mischief one would expect from a Gunners Rock’nRoll Road-trip. APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION was one of… if not the most influential albums of the late 80Wed, 09 Nov 2016 01:23:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-phil-para/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-phil-para/“I say Thank You Phil for keeping the music alive” – Carlos Santana “He reminds me of a snake, cool, menacing, waiting to strike. I wish I could hear more guitar players like Phil Para!” – Phil Emmanuel “Phil actually becomes Hendrix when he plays one of Jimi’s songs”  – Eric Burdon Only Phil Para cFri, 04 Nov 2016 02:55:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-phil-para/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-phil-para/With Summer well and truly on the way Mornington’s Royal Hotel keeps the big names coming!  This Saturday November 5 the ultimate guitar hero Phil Para stops in for an exclusive solo showcase in the iconic Royal back Bar from 8pm. In a move that is sure to please locals, one of the most exciting perFri, 04 Nov 2016 02:12:21 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-rocker-cove/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/friday-night-rocker-cove/Take one part Screaming Jet, a Rocker and some Dirty Deeds, and shake repeatedly on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip for 25 years, and you end up with a whole lotta rock as live music makes return to the the back bar each month at The Cove. Kicking off Friday November 4, Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker briTue, 01 Nov 2016 01:39:01 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soultrain-jackson-four/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soultrain-jackson-four/The Jackson Four have been impressing audiences across Australia at venues and music festivals. Including the Wangaratta International Jazz, By the Bay – Wine and Blues (Kingston), Eltham Jazz and Blues, Stonnington Jazz, Mornington winter Jazz and Frankston Waterfront festivals to name just a few. Mon, 31 Oct 2016 05:18:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/5-upcoming-music-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/5-upcoming-music-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-2/With almost 3 months to the close of the year, there is still a lot of music to enjoy and make merry in Australia. From rock to rap music, the calendar is action-packed with thrilling performances by renowned artists. Among many other concerts happening around the country this season, here are top 5Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:07:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harrison-craig-new-album-kings-of-vegas/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harrison-craig-new-album-kings-of-vegas/Universal Music Australia is proud to announce the release of Harrison Craig’s third studio album,Kings Of Vegas, on Friday November 4th. The release see’s the much loved platinum-selling performer as the creative force behind the project, following his lifelong passion to the spiritual home of someThu, 06 Oct 2016 23:34:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-rolling-stones-return-to-the-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-rolling-stones-return-to-the-blues/The Rolling Stones will release ‘Blue & Lonesome’, their first studio album in over a decade. Recorded in just three days in London, England, ‘Blue & Lonesome’ takes the band back to their roots and the passion for blues music which has always been at the heart and soul of The Rolling Stones. ‘Blue Thu, 06 Oct 2016 23:23:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockstar-bar-celebrates-midnight-oil/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockstar-bar-celebrates-midnight-oil/Bringing the music of ‘The Oils’ back to live venues around the country, THE MIDNIGHT OIL SHOW celebrate the music, the influences, and the artistry of the mighty Midnight Oil…and come Saturday October 29 at the Rockstar bar in Frankston they’re bringing back The Oils…with or without them, in a massThu, 06 Oct 2016 09:12:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/british-india-border-alert-for-albury/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/british-india-border-alert-for-albury/2015 was an outstanding year for British India. Their fifth studio album Nothing Touches Me, debuted at #5 on the ARIA Albums Chart and saw the band complete their most successful national tour to date, with a string of 18 sold out shows, including three in their hometown of Melbourne.   Now BritishThu, 06 Oct 2016 06:33:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/british-india-cup-eve-at-the-grand/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/british-india-cup-eve-at-the-grand/2015 was an outstanding year for British India. Their fifth studio album Nothing Touches Me, debuted at #5 on the ARIA Albums Chart and saw the band complete their most successful national tour to date, with a string of 18 sold out shows, including three in their hometown of Melbourne.   Now BritishThu, 06 Oct 2016 05:31:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockers-soultrain-debut/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockers-soultrain-debut/Rock’n Roller’s get ready for a Sunday Soultrain debut that’s been a long time coming. Peninsula pride Diddy Reyes and his boys are headed for Davey’s on Sunday October 9 and we’re tipping there’ll be a few in tow. Mod poppers, the 59 Rockers are a black rockabilly hard hittin’ band that leave you gThu, 06 Oct 2016 05:29:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/akmal-uncensored/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/akmal-uncensored/Akmal returns to Chelsea Heights Hotel this month because owes a lot of money and the debt collectors have promised that if payment isn’t made they will break his legs which he needs to perform stand-up comedy successfully. His return coincides with the unprecedented popularity of small men of MiddlThu, 06 Oct 2016 05:26:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pierce-brothers-peninsula-cup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pierce-brothers-peninsula-cup/Springtime is here and so too is the annual Ladbrokes Peninsula Cup at Mornington Racecourse Sunday October 30. With more and more live music on the menu each year this season MRC goes one better announcing a headline finale for the day featuring the Peirce Brothers live on the lawn. Pierce BrothersThu, 06 Oct 2016 05:20:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spice-up-your-life-hallam/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spice-up-your-life-hallam/STOP RIGHT NOW!  Australia’s premier Spice Girls concept show hits town with a big spoonful of ‘Spice Fever’ that took the world by storm in the 90’s. Featuring all the biggest hits, authentic costumes and an all-star cast of Melbourne’s most talented and highly regarded singers. Friday October 14 tWed, 28 Sep 2016 08:46:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/itchy-fingers-sunday-at-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/itchy-fingers-sunday-at-soultrain/Rockabilly, rhythm & blues with plenty of ‘oomph’ are great words to describe high octane 50s, 60s rock‘n’roll, and that’s just what fans will get this week at Sunday Soultrain when Itchy Fingers make their return. This tight four-piece rockin’ outfit featuring Domenic Raso on lead guitar/vocals, RoTue, 27 Sep 2016 09:23:54 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-sunday-at-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-sunday-at-soultrain/Independent blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk has come a long way since his debut release in 2010, earning him accolades such as “one of the most explosive solo acts Australia has to offer” and “one of the finest blues voices this country has ever heard”.   His latest album ‘Steer the Wheel’ debuted Fri, 09 Sep 2016 04:28:50 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-mighty-night-of-midnight-oil-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-mighty-night-of-midnight-oil-2/Bringing the music of ‘The Oils’ back to live venues around the country, THE MIDNIGHT OIL SHOW celebrate the music, the influences, and the artistry of the mighty Midnight Oil…and Saturday night September 24 at Rattlers Hotel they’re bringing back The Oils…with or without them in a massive night of Wed, 07 Sep 2016 03:30:48 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spice-up-your-life-chelsea-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spice-up-your-life-chelsea-heights/STOP RIGHT NOW – The Spicy Girls are here! Australia’s premier Spice Girls concept show hits town with a big spoonful of ‘Spice Fever’ that took the world by storm in the 90’s. Featuring all the biggest hits, authentic costumes and an all-star cast of Melbourne’s most talented and highly regarded siFri, 02 Sep 2016 08:25:47 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-soul-kind-of-sunday-sass/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-soul-kind-of-sunday-sass/For more than a decade, Andrea Marr has been delivering her brand of feel-good, high-energy original funk, groove, blues and soul music around Australia. Through sheer hard work she has earned a place in the thriving Melbourne blues scene as one of its most sought after live acts.   See for yourselfFri, 02 Sep 2016 07:55:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/killing-heidi-revival-for-queenscliff/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/killing-heidi-revival-for-queenscliff/Ella & Jesse Hooper are thrilled to announce the digital release of the iconic naughties album ‘Reflector’ by Killing Heidi. Reflector will be available on iTunes and streaming services very soon! To celebrate 20 years since the band formed, Killing Heidi will be performing exclusive sets of their bFri, 02 Sep 2016 07:49:17 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-soul-of-safari-motel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-soul-of-safari-motel/Safari Motel burst onto the scene back in 2012 and quite literally has been exploding ever since. With a big band sound seeped in soul, funk and blues it’s little wonder their mix of feel-good, high energy original funk grooves has earned them a place in the thriving Melbourne music scene as one of Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:09:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-infernos-rockabilly-rage/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-infernos-rockabilly-rage/Exciting rockabilly trio The Infernos are bringing a burning new energy in the Australian music scene with their unique ‘pommiebilly’ sound. Local music and dance fans are in for a real treat when The Infernos finally make the trip ‘Down South’ to Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s Hotel in Frankston on SeWed, 17 Aug 2016 17:39:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jetset-jimi-s-friday-night-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jetset-jimi-s-friday-night-blues/Friday Night Blues at the Seaford Hotel keeps coming back with the big guns and there’s none bigger than Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine back in town to play the Seaford Band Room on Friday September 2. Whether warming up for the next Screaming Jets tour or just getting home, Jimi always brings his A-gTue, 16 Aug 2016 18:12:24 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-back-at-the-sands/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-back-at-the-sands/Take one part Screaming Jet, and one part Dirty Deed, and shake repeatedly on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip for 25 years, and you end up with one hell of a lethal concoction that is the Aussie Outlaws. Screaming Jets bass-man Paul Woseen and Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker front a cracker new band comboFri, 05 Aug 2016 04:05:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jump-devils-jump-back-into-action/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jump-devils-jump-back-into-action/Feel like dancing to the smooth sounds of blues swing with early rock & roll thrown in the mix? Then get yourself to The Jump Devils next gig. It’s been a while between drinks with these boys but they’re back on the road and making their way to Soultrain on Sunday August 7. The Jump Devils sound harThu, 04 Aug 2016 05:05:39 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-the-hangover-part-ii/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-the-hangover-part-ii/Rewind to some of the biggest Summer’s on record as Rosebud Hotel welcomes back infamous Peninsula party pair Rob & Tarquin for another Friday Flashback on August 26. An institution on Friday nights for most of the 2000’s, Rob & Tarquin reunite with The Rosey for one huge Summer session of sing-alonThu, 04 Aug 2016 04:44:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peta-evans-taylor-live-at-side-street/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peta-evans-taylor-live-at-side-street/Side Street in Mordialloc presents and exciting roster of feature artists every Sunday afternoon from 5pm. Ensuring a great mix of local talent and some very cool feature performers, live music fans can catch some of Melbourne’s “hot right now” feature acts each week. On Sunday August 14 Side StreetWed, 27 Jul 2016 01:56:51 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nat-allison-bayside-live-five/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nat-allison-bayside-live-five/From the Studio to the stage, Nat Allison delivers a pitch-perfect scream, strut antics and evil guitar showboat. A high energy, guitar heavy performance with tough lyrics, powerful vocals and guitar solos to match, and you can now catch Nat’s rockin’ solo show each Thursday afternoon from 5pm at SeWed, 20 Jul 2016 03:24:40 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fudge-back-for-flanagans-shenanigans/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fudge-back-for-flanagans-shenanigans/Flanagan’s in Frankston gives one back to band-fans next month launching into another night of live music with the return of Saturday nights and the welcome return of some sentimental favourites and old school value. Back by popular demand, local boys Fudge return to Saturday nights where they won tSun, 17 Jul 2016 04:26:49 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sammy-owen-bringin-the-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sammy-owen-bringin-the-blues/He comes on givin’ lip like your younger brother after a night on the turps. He’s all cheek and twists and a wry smile to keep you fooled. Then launches into some of the best driving blues you’ll hear in yonks.  Sammy Owen jumps and jives like a young George Thorogood, he shreds, his lyrics tease, aSun, 17 Jul 2016 04:17:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rod-paine-and-the-fulltime-lovers-land-local/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rod-paine-and-the-fulltime-lovers-land-local/The gutsy, raw blues sound of Rod Paine and The Fulltime Lovers smoothly transverses their acoustic, country, Chicago & folk blend blues making always for one hell of a low down dirty, smokin’ hot gig. In August Rod and his band perform two exciting shows at the new Seaford Hotel Bandroom on Friday Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:22:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison-the-souldiggers-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison-the-souldiggers-soultrain/Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s in Frankston is recognised as one of Melbourne’s integral Sunday sessions presenting some of Australia’s finest Blues, Soul and Rock’n Roll artists ‘Live & Free’ every week. On Sunday July 24 Soultrain welcomes back sentimental gentleman Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers foWed, 06 Jul 2016 04:13:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-sunday-blues-traralgon-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-sunday-blues-traralgon-2/Independent blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk has come a long way since his debut release in 2010, earning him accolades such as “one of the most explosive solo acts Australia has to offer” and “one of the finest blues voices this country has ever heard”.   His latest album ‘Steer the Wheel’ debuted Mon, 04 Jul 2016 05:28:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-leads-royal-sunday-lineup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-leads-royal-sunday-lineup/Independent blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk has come a long way since his debut release in 2010, earning him accolades such as “one of the most explosive solo acts Australia has to offer” and “one of the finest blues voices this country has ever heard”.   His latest album ‘Steer the Wheel’ debuted Mon, 04 Jul 2016 04:34:04 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kevin-bloody-wilsons-riot-in-rosebud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kevin-bloody-wilsons-riot-in-rosebud/If you’ve ever caught yourself changing the words of an innocent song into a bawdy ballad, then you can be assured that comedian songster; Kevin Bloody Wilson has had an effect on you at some stage in your life. When his debut album Your average Australian Yobbo was released in 1984, Wilson never imWed, 22 Jun 2016 06:00:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-visit-for-safari-motel-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-visit-for-safari-motel-2/Performing regularly at festivals around the state has won SAFARI MOTEL a large and loyal following.  Their mix of feel-good, high energy, original funk and soulful blues-groove has earned them a place in the thriving Melbourne music scene.  After a busy summer season on the touring circuit Safari MWed, 22 Jun 2016 05:24:46 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/high-voltage-dirty-deeds-divinyls-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/high-voltage-dirty-deeds-divinyls-2/It’s a night of HIGH VOLTAGE ‘HIS & HERS’ OZ ROCK as two ‘gone but not forgotten’ icons come together to relaunch the ‘new look’ Sandown Park Hotel.  R.I.P – Rock In Peace Bon and Chrissy when DIRTY DEEDS, the World’s longest running AC/DC Tribute Show joins forces with Temperamental – A Tribute to Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:54:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/purple-revolution-hits-the-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/purple-revolution-hits-the-heights/Prince was never one to be put in a box. When MTV asked him, in 1985, if he had sold out his black fans with Purple Rain, he shut them down with: “I grew up in a black and white world and I listened to all kinds of music when I was younger.” As the LA Times said, “Prince was our first post-everythinFri, 17 Jun 2016 01:15:41 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/absolutely-80s-ten-years-tommys-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/absolutely-80s-ten-years-tommys-2/Ten years is a looooong time in rock & roll. To these guys, it’s a blip on the clock. Because they know how to rock. This Friday June 17 the Abs80’s crew including Scott Carne, Dale Ryder, Sean Kelly and David Sterry hit Matthew Flinders Hotel on their ‘Ten Years Young Anniversary Tour’ promising toThu, 16 Jun 2016 11:32:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/phil-para-stopping-at-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/phil-para-stopping-at-soultrain/Coming your way this next month at Daveys Hotel is a legendary line up filled with all your favourite artists. Sunday Soultrain is bringing back all the big names in live blues, soul and rock and roll from 3pm each week.  The new July-August roster kicks back in with the likes of Rod Paine, Itchy FiThu, 16 Jun 2016 06:12:51 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queens-birthday-king-of-the-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queens-birthday-king-of-the-blues/It’s Queens Birthday Long Weekend and Davey’s Sunday Soultrain is celebrating with our very own ‘King of the Blues’! Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s in Frankston is recognised as one of Melbourne’s integral Sunday sessions presenting some of Australia’s finest Blues, Soul and Rock’nRoll artists ‘Live & Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:02:22 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-a-little-bit-of-chrissy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/inxs-chisel-a-little-bit-of-chrissy/The Matthew Flinders Hotel explodes with an Oz Rock Trifecta bringing together the music of three of Australian Rock music’s biggest bands, INXS, Cold Chisel and Divinyls. Australia’s most renowned tribute bands INXSIVE, Gold Chisel and Temperamental’s Tribute to Chrissy Amphlett come together in onWed, 08 Jun 2016 14:45:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/happy-birthday-2-u-andys-purple-party-for-prince/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/happy-birthday-2-u-andys-purple-party-for-prince/Prince was never one to be put in a box. When MTV asked him, in 1985, if he had sold out his black fans with Purple Rain, he shut them down with: “I grew up in a black and white world and I listened to all kinds of music when I was younger.” As the LA Times said, “Prince was our first post-everythinMon, 06 Jun 2016 20:34:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rosebud-get-ready-for-freddie/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rosebud-get-ready-for-freddie/Rosebud Hotel presents a royal tribute to one of the world’s greatest bands of all time in The Australian Queen Show for the Queens Birthday long weekend on Friday night June 10. Queen reined the world rock charts for more 20 years and it is fitting that such dedicated performers bring them to life.Fri, 03 Jun 2016 04:25:03 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lets-go-crazy-andys-purple-party-for-prince/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lets-go-crazy-andys-purple-party-for-prince/Prince was never one to be put in a box. When MTV asked him, in 1985, if he had sold out his black fans with Purple Rain, he shut them down with: “I grew up in a black and white world and I listened to all kinds of music when I was younger.” As the LA Times said, “Prince was our first post-everythinTue, 31 May 2016 12:46:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sundays-set-to-rock-at-the-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sundays-set-to-rock-at-the-royal/Mornington’s Royal Hotel continues to fly the flag for live music. Receiving huge support from adding a featured band once a month to their already successful acoustic Saturday format, the Royal steps out with an exciting new Sunday session to soothe your winter blues. This week Jesse Valach’s BluesSat, 28 May 2016 03:00:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-hit-the-sands/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-hit-the-sands/Take one part Screaming Jet, and one part Dirty Deed, and shake repeatedly on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip for 25 years, and you end up with one hell of a lethal concoction that is the Aussie Outlaws. Screaming Jets bass-man Paul Woseen and Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker front a cracker new band comboFri, 13 May 2016 07:23:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andhim-super-house-act-return-to-australia/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andhim-super-house-act-return-to-australia/Andhim are an act that never cease to amaze. With their impeccable productions on labels such as Get Physical, Monaberry, Terminal M and Sunset Handjob, Andhim are well known to create a party vibe in any situation – and they use it wisely. Tracks such as “Boy Boy Boy,” made a massive stamp on the gThu, 12 May 2016 06:01:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/db-level-set-to-soar-at-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/db-level-set-to-soar-at-soultrain/The Dylan Boyd Trio aka DBT make a thunderous return to Soultrain this Sunday, packed with plenty of punch and sure to send DB levels off the Richter!  The homegrown heroes featuring singer/guitarist Dylan Boyd, along with power house drummer Noel Tenny and bassist Damien Boyd bring a fiery new enerTue, 10 May 2016 05:51:06 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sams-the-man-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sams-the-man-2/Sammy Owen Blues Band first formed as a rotating line up of musicians from Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street and performed weekly at some of the streets most frequented venues and now brings his own blues blend to Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s this Sunday April 24. Owen’s, lead guitarist and vocalist is a leSat, 16 Apr 2016 04:19:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilburs-wild-soultrain-ride/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilburs-wild-soultrain-ride/Well known to many Australian’s as the resident talking saxophone player on the widely popular television show Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Wilbur Wilde has been one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians, media celebrity and all-round entertainers for decades. King Willie’s back in town for a fun filleSat, 16 Apr 2016 03:44:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-hockings-friday-night-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-hockings-friday-night-blues/Friday Night Blues at the Seaford Hotel keeps coming back with the big guns and there’s few bigger than Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine back in town this week from 8pm. Currently between tours with Oz icon act The Screaming Jets, Jimi always entertains with his masterful guitar talents and his own blenThu, 31 Mar 2016 06:06:10 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-sound-of-a-jackal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-sound-of-a-jackal/Named after a wild dog, you could say his sound reflects just that. The wild bass drops and distinctive high pitch electric beats will have you bouncing off the walls or bench pressing an extra 50 kilos when played at high volume. It’s his third time back in the country, his fan base getting wilder Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:45:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonating-sunday-at-3pm/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonating-sunday-at-3pm/Swinging back into the original 3pm start time at Sunday Soultrain on April 17 Australia’s high priests of roots rock ‘n roll The Detonators hit the stage at one of their biggest and favourite gigs. The action-packed afternoon that is Davey’s Sunday Soultrain is back from 3pm every week as The DetonTue, 29 Mar 2016 05:32:05 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-living-end-to-tour-new-album/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-living-end-to-tour-new-album/Australian rock and roll kings The Living End have finally returned – refreshed, rejuvenated and with a brand-new swagger. Having taken a five year break after the release of the ARIA award winning The Ending Is Just The Beginning Repeating, The Living End today rightfully reclaim the Australian rocTue, 29 Mar 2016 05:28:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmy-cupples-easter-sunday-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmy-cupples-easter-sunday-soultrain/Jimmy Cupples and Wired make their long awaited return to Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s on Easter Sunday March 27 in a free show from 3pm. Described as one of Australia’s biggest rock voices, Jimmy has been a familiar face on local stages and a standout at major venues right across the country. With aTue, 22 Mar 2016 23:33:20 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peta-evans-taylor-live-at-five/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peta-evans-taylor-live-at-five/The Croydon Hotel welcomes LIVE MUSIC to the menu with an exciting roster of feature artists to finish your working week every Friday afternoon from 5pm. Ensuring a great mix of local talent and some very cool feature performers, live music fans can catch some of Melbourne’s “hot right now” feature Tue, 15 Mar 2016 01:17:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-at-five-for-new-look-croydon/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-at-five-for-new-look-croydon/The ‘new look’ Croydon Hotel launches this week unveiling an exciting new bar concept and live music roster featuring some of Melbourne’s most established acoustic artists. The Croydon Hotel welcomes performers including Tim Morrison, Peter Evans-Taylor, Jaime Holland and Dan Millane on rotation aftTue, 15 Mar 2016 01:02:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tim-morrison-to-shine-at-croydon/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tim-morrison-to-shine-at-croydon/Tim Morrison’s been gaining attention since re-appearing on The Voice and becoming one of the top four finalists on Delta Goodrem’s team. Before moving in a solo-music direction, Tim toured extensively out front for Melbourne rock outfit Trial Kennedy.  Once touted as the next big thing in AustraliaTue, 15 Mar 2016 00:39:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-thursday-knock-off/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-thursday-knock-off/Seaford Hotel has just launched a new ‘Live @ Five’ Thursday session that’s a Tradies Oz Rock dream. Along with ‘knock off’ drink specials and a free sausage sizzle, the Seaford Bandroom presents a killer acoustic rock session featuring either Paully Woseen for The Screaming Jets or The Angels JamesThu, 10 Mar 2016 08:40:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-ska-orchestra-border-alert/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-ska-orchestra-border-alert/In 2003, the time was right. A world-record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska-skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda’s Gershwin Room, and although nobody remembered to check if the record had actually been set, from this soThu, 10 Mar 2016 04:31:37 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/roadtrippin-melbourne-ska-orchestra/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/roadtrippin-melbourne-ska-orchestra/In 2003, the time was right. A world-record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska-skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda’s Gershwin Room, and although nobody remembered to check if the record had actually been set, from this soThu, 10 Mar 2016 04:21:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-moment-with-missy-on-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-moment-with-missy-on-mornington/The Peninsula Picnic was one of the sold-out highlights of the summer calendar last year. Following on from that success, this year they have a music line-up perfectly fitting a relaxed sunny day filled with local food, craft beer and wine.  The ethereal Ruby Whiting from Shoreham will play first wiThu, 10 Mar 2016 01:06:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ganggajang-uluru-to-albury/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ganggajang-uluru-to-albury/Iconic Australian band GANGgajang has released a brand new single, Circles In The Sand, complete with a striking music video shot in front of majestic Uluru. In doing so, they are the first band to be given permission by the traditional landowners to shoot a music performance video at the sacred sitTue, 08 Mar 2016 05:09:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/king-willies-wild/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/king-willies-wild/Well known to many Australian’s as the resident talking saxophone player on the widely popular television show Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Wilbur Wilde has been one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians, media celebrity and all-round entertainers for decades. King Willie’s back in town Labour Day weekThu, 03 Mar 2016 12:29:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sarah-rzek-this-town-molly-brings-new-single-to-life/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sarah-rzek-this-town-molly-brings-new-single-to-life/Sarah Rzek is an old musical soul in a young body. The fresh faced Melbourne Bayside singer/songwriter with a unique, soulful voice has been recording music for over five years and described as a fresh faced talent and has appeared on shows such as Australia’s Got Talent and the Planet Unearth TV shThu, 03 Mar 2016 12:25:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ten-out-of-ten-shannon-noll/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ten-out-of-ten-shannon-noll/Shannon Noll’s everyman appeal lies in his honesty, he strikes a chord with legions of music fans, tapping into a pure emotion that’s both his own and instantly relatable. Since taking to the stage and commencing his successful recording career, Australia’s favourite son “Nollsie” has on to receive Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:19:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-westfest-encore/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-westfest-encore/Take one part Screaming Jet, and one part Dirty Deed, and shake repeatedly on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip for 25 years, and you end up with one hell of a lethal concoction that is the Aussie Outlaws. Jets bass-man Paul Woseen and Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker are heading back to town with the WesterThu, 03 Mar 2016 12:15:33 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sasha-releases-first-album-in-14-years-scene-delete/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sasha-releases-first-album-in-14-years-scene-delete/Sasha is an unparalleled icon in the house and techno scene. He is a four-time International Dance Music Awards winner and four-time DJ Awards winner with an illustrious discography. From remixing the likes of Madonna, The Chemical Brothers and Hot Chip, to carving a new way with his increasingly piThu, 03 Mar 2016 02:43:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mahala-interview-first-birthday-in-full-flight/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mahala-interview-first-birthday-in-full-flight/Big celebrations are in order for this Friday as the Mahala tribe blow out the first candle on the Cake – a crew that once started as only a Facebook group to connect and share music, has now evolved into one of Melbourne’s most reputable house and techno parties, with home base being the beloved RaWed, 02 Mar 2016 10:43:50 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/its-more-than-a-game-at-sidestreet/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/its-more-than-a-game-at-sidestreet/This weekend Side Street welcomes back Geisha front man and Footy Show vocal legend Chris Doheny.  If you’re in to great music and after some tasty food to share with friends,  a fine wine, boutique beer or house-infused vodkas then Side Street is right up your alley! As lead singer for Australian bMon, 29 Feb 2016 05:25:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-parallel-universe-first-round-international-artist-announcement/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-parallel-universe-first-round-international-artist-announcement/earthcore 2016 1st release lineupfor those of you that love the music as much as we do ♥️earthcore 2016 1st release lineup www.earthcore.com.au Posted by earthcore on Wednesday, 24 February 2016Thu, 25 Feb 2016 02:06:37 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/maitreya-festival-announce-10th-year-anniversary-lineup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/maitreya-festival-announce-10th-year-anniversary-lineup/This is what we have been waiting for. It was believed that the organisers behind Maitreya Festival were going to keep the lineup under wraps until the day the punters arrive, obviously they couldn’t hold the secret any longer – with another secret international guest being announced later next weekWed, 24 Feb 2016 05:23:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-for-trial-kennedy-tim/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/royal-welcome-for-trial-kennedy-tim/Tim Morrison’s been gaining attention since re-appearing on The Voice and becoming one of the top four finalists on Delta Goodrem’s team. Before moving in a solo-music direction, Tim toured extensively out front for Melbourne rock outfit Trial Kennedy.  Once touted as the next big thing in AustraliaThu, 18 Feb 2016 08:36:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rudimental-return-for-big-oz-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rudimental-return-for-big-oz-tour/Frontier Touring are pleased to reveal that that UK four-piece Rudimental will return to Australia and New Zealand this May to play their biggest headline shows to date. Rudimental are joined on by fellow UK powerhouse Jess Glynne plus local talent Thandi Phoenix for their Melbourne show at MargaretThu, 18 Feb 2016 08:13:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-wolfe-brothers-border-alert/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-wolfe-brothers-border-alert/Tasmania’s country rock sensations The Wolfe Brothers are flying high at the moment. They’ve just released a special double disc Live DVD and CD called ‘The Wolfe Brothers Live at CMC Rocks QLD’ and are undertaking a massive national tour stopping along the border at Albury SS&A Club on Friday MarchThu, 18 Feb 2016 06:42:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mahala-first-birthday-ft-jody-wisternoff-uk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mahala-first-birthday-ft-jody-wisternoff-uk/On March 4th we are celebrating our first year of running parties at a venue who has welcomed us with open arms, The Railway Hotel in Brunswick. There aren’t many multi-roomed venues that provide such a wonderfully holistic experience: Intimate places to chill, a funky courtyard and a world class maThu, 18 Feb 2016 05:15:45 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-announce-their-return-for-2016/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-announce-their-return-for-2016/Located just under 90 kilometers outside of Melbourne near the town of Pyalong, earthcore is Australia’s pioneering dance music, lifestyle, culture and arts festival experience. After 2015’s huge sold-out event, earthcore has announced that they will be back in 2016! In 2015 earthcore treated punterWed, 17 Feb 2016 07:48:28 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dekmantel-melbourne-only-a-stone-throw-away/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dekmantel-melbourne-only-a-stone-throw-away/For over a decade now the Dekmantel Festival have grown from humble beginnings in its native Netherlands to become one of the most popular and respected brands in the world. Known for a curated line-up which consists of only the best in niche and underground house and techno acts, the festival hostsWed, 17 Feb 2016 05:27:34 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/molly-on-top/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/molly-on-top/After winning the hearts of more than 2 million Australians last Sunday night, the soundtrack MOLLY: DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR, to the hit TV mini-series MOLLY has leapt to number one on the national ARIA Album chart and has been certified platinum with sales over 70,000. The man of the moment – Molly MeTue, 16 Feb 2016 07:51:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/itchy-fingers-return-to-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/itchy-fingers-return-to-soultrain/There’s some exciting news from Sunday Soultrain ahead with the launch of Beachcombers Sunday Market on Sunday February 21 at Davey’s Hotel in Frankston. Making way for the new weekly market concept Sunday Soultrain shuffles to a later time slot launching with TWO big bands on opening week and contiFri, 12 Feb 2016 04:31:03 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-hoochie-coochie-boys-are-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-hoochie-coochie-boys-are-back/There’s some exciting news from Sunday Soultrain ahead with the launch of Beachcombers Sunday Market on Sunday February 21 at Davey’s Hotel in Frankston. Making way for the new weekly market concept Sunday Soultrain shuffles to a later time slot launching with TWO big bands from opening week and conFri, 12 Feb 2016 04:27:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/carl-cox-pure/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/carl-cox-pure/About half way through last year, along with his Space Residency retirement after a solid 25 year stint – Carl Cox announced that he will be in fact bringing the noise and launching a new bespoke house and techno music festival here in Australia. In April of 2016, Cox will present the first installmThu, 11 Feb 2016 03:15:23 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/prince-piano-a-microphone-tour-full-details/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/prince-piano-a-microphone-tour-full-details/Prince will bring his Piano & A Microphone tour to Australia and New Zealand this February for 10 exclusive and intimate shows. Prince will perform 4 shows at Melbourne State Theatre on February 16 and 17, 2 shows at the Sydney Opera House on February 20 and 2 shows at Sydney State Theatre on FebruaSat, 06 Feb 2016 00:28:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/missy-higgins-peninsula-picnic/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/missy-higgins-peninsula-picnic/Beloved Aussie singer/songwriter Missy Higgins is heading our way in conjunction with special performance at the iconic Hamer Hall alongside Paul Dempsey en-route to Mornington’s Peninsula Picnic in March. This will be Missy’s first tour since her sold out national run back in late 2014. “For the whTue, 02 Feb 2016 09:42:05 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smalltown-pres-dixon-mano-le-tough-recondite/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smalltown-pres-dixon-mano-le-tough-recondite/There is no better feeling than knowing that we are about to drop an event that will make you swoon. It never gets old. Towards the end of last year smalltown invited you to the races to join us with Ben Klock, Nina Kraviz and Bicep. It was a truly glorious affair dripping with pounding techno and sMon, 01 Feb 2016 10:14:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/valentines-day-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/valentines-day-blues/Making their return to Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s on Valentines Day Sunday February 14 is one of last years standout newcomers to the thundering Melbourne Blues scene, the Dylan Boyd Trio. Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, singer/guitarist Dylan Boyd, along with power house drummer Noel Tenny Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:25:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mental-as-anything-with-john-stevens/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mental-as-anything-with-john-stevens/Rock In The Park returns for 2016 with Jon Stevens and Mental As Anything plus some pretty cool guests performing in the picturesque setting of Lardner Park at Warragul on Saturday February 20. Launching last year, Rock In The Park presents a fantastic, family picnic themed event with great music, aMon, 01 Feb 2016 07:58:44 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-fans-crave-the-langy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-fans-crave-the-langy/CRAVE make a return to the local stage Friday February 12 at Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel. The Infamous Ysi, Promo Piddo and Guitar Glenn that rocked Saturday nights for many years at downtown Davey’s… are at it again! Featuring a funky new format, a ship load of swagger and enough charisma to put KisMon, 01 Feb 2016 05:27:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/band-salute-for-westernport-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/band-salute-for-westernport-festival/The biggest free music event on the Peninsula is back and bigger than ever!  Kicking off Friday February 19 and running across the whole weekend, the Westernport Festival will see the picturesque Hastings Foreshore come to life with fireworks, freestyle motocross displays, championship wrestling, caSun, 31 Jan 2016 23:03:02 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-the-sequel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-the-sequel/Rewind to some of the biggest Summer’s on record, or some of the biggest nights you may struggle to recall, at any of our largest local venues…and there’s a pretty good chance Rob & Tarquin were the mischievous musical combination leading the mayhem.  This Friday ‘The Langy’ welcomes back sentimentaSun, 31 Jan 2016 07:40:33 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/falls-festival-rises-from-the-ashes/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/falls-festival-rises-from-the-ashes/The Falls Festival 2015 (Mt Duneed Estate, Victoria) Words: Jodie DS | Photography: Ryland Pearson McManus When bad things happen in life you can cry, scream and give up hope, or you can embrace the change and make the best of the situation! That is exactly what the iconic Falls Festival did when thTue, 19 Jan 2016 02:35:28 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-hit-sandown/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-outlaws-hit-sandown/Take one part Screaming Jet, and one part Dirty Deed, and shake repeatedly on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip for 25 years, and you end up with one hell of a lethal concoction that is the Aussie Outlaws. Jets bass-man Paul Woseen and Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker bring their own fermented blend to the SMon, 18 Jan 2016 03:19:46 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seth-sentry-aussie-urban-spread/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seth-sentry-aussie-urban-spread/Urban Spread’s Summer Series will melt faces with the announcement that Oz hip hop royalty Seth Sentry and special guests Mantra and Ivan Ooze will be bringing the cream of Australian hip hop to the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Australia Day Eve, Monday January 25th. Urban Spread has you covered with suMon, 18 Jan 2016 03:01:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-the-summer-soultrain-down-to-safari-motel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-the-summer-soultrain-down-to-safari-motel/Performing regularly at festivals around the state has won SAFARI MOTEL a large and loyal following.  Their mix of feel-good, high energy, original funk and soulful blues groove has earned them a place in the thriving Melbourne music scene as one of its most sought after live acts.  Sunday January 1Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:17:24 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/benchmark-butler/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/benchmark-butler/Sidestreet in Mordialloc was the local toast of 2015 opening with a funky new format, embracing local, live music culture through a successful indy open mic night and a fine collection of Sunday acoustic features.   If you’re a fan of tasty music, tasty food with friends, accompanied by a glass of rWed, 06 Jan 2016 13:49:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/btv-x-novel-seth-troxler-melbourne-sideshow/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/btv-x-novel-seth-troxler-melbourne-sideshow/If you missed Troxler’s latest Victorian appearance at Beyond The Valley festival over New Years Eve, then today is your lucky day. The BTV crew have teamed up with the fellas from Novel to bring you two extra hot dates with Seth before he hop, skip and jumps back on a plane to Neverland. Once in a Wed, 06 Jan 2016 11:19:37 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-back-at-the-rosey/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-back-at-the-rosey/Rewind to some of the biggest Summer’s on record as Rosebud Hotel welcomes back infamous Peninsula party pair Rob & Tarquin for a Friday Flashback on January 8. An institution on Friday nights for most of the 2000’s, Rob & Tarquin reunite with The Rosey for one huge Summer session of sing-along-songTue, 05 Jan 2016 06:17:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/90s-rock-til-you-drop/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/90s-rock-til-you-drop/Get ready to ROCK this Summer as Rosebud Hotel pays tribute to the 90’s most influential hard rocking acts Pearl Jam and Green Day. Australia’s boldest concept bands rearviewmirror: The Pearl Jam Experience and Green Daze come together in one massive night of Rock on Saturday January 16. Pearl Jam iTue, 05 Jan 2016 06:09:20 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/four-tet-friends-of-friends-melbourne-let-them-eat-cake-sideshow/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/four-tet-friends-of-friends-melbourne-let-them-eat-cake-sideshow/In 100 years time when music historians look back at the most influential electronic music artists of the our generation, you can bet on it that Four Tet AKA Kieran Hebden will be an integral part of that conversation. To date the Englishman has produced 3 albums on the highly regarded Domino RecordWed, 30 Dec 2015 03:07:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fatboy-slim-australia-day-beach-bbq-melb/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fatboy-slim-australia-day-beach-bbq-melb/If you made a list of the most influential dance music artists of all time there is no doubt that Fatboy Slim would be a very popular and well deserved inclusion. After being responsible for some of the scene’s most popular tracks, Fatboy Slim aka Norman Cook has gone on to transcend the music indusTue, 29 Dec 2015 06:22:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/molly-do-yourself-a-favour-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/molly-do-yourself-a-favour-2/At a time when Australia was finding its voice, Ian “Molly” Meldrum helped us find the music. And that music is now on one classic album – the soundtrack to the eagerly awaited mini-series MOLLY. “Watching the mini-series and listening to this album, my life literally flashes before my eyes,” Molly Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:21:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/falls-festival-location-change-due-to-high-risk-bushfire-threat/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/falls-festival-location-change-due-to-high-risk-bushfire-threat/Over the last 12 hours or so, the likelihood of the prestigious Falls Festival out at Lorne was in very much doubt due to the monster bushfire tearing across the states surf coast making its way towards the site, nestled dense in the bushlands at Falls Farm. But the light has shown through and the pSat, 26 Dec 2015 08:55:24 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soundwave-2016-officially-cancelled/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soundwave-2016-officially-cancelled/After a chain reaction of events including no venues being booked for the Melbourne and Sydney shows, a bunch of international acts announcing that they had in fact pulled out of the festival, and the ticketing agent Eventopia issuing a statement today distancing itself from the fate of Soundwave 20Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:59:56 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wu-tang-clan-announce-2016-australian-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wu-tang-clan-announce-2016-australian-tour/The infamous W logo of the Wu-Tang Clan looms large over the history of hip hop. The story of the Wu is one of legend, full of mystery, controversy and of course, some of the most exciting and genre-defining hip hop ever produced. And now, after an absence of 5 years, the original instigators of theThu, 17 Dec 2015 00:41:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-tennis-full-australian-tour-dates/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-tennis-full-australian-tour-dates/Promoter, DJ, label owner and producer – DJ Tennis has dabbled in many different areas of the music industry for the better part of twenty years. His label, Life and Death Records, hit off a string of Ibiza parties this year, and is currently one of the most popular labels on the globe. Always keepiWed, 16 Dec 2015 11:47:05 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chris-wilsons-first-class-finale/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chris-wilsons-first-class-finale/Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s in Frankston is recognised as one of Melbourne’s integral Sunday sessions presenting some of Australia’s finest Blues, Soul and Rock’nRoll artists ‘Live & Free’ every week. In a year where Blues dominated local stages, Soultrain fans were treated free shows from artists lMon, 14 Dec 2015 23:02:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/british-india-to-rock-australian-open/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/british-india-to-rock-australian-open/Australia’s top music performers will join the world’s best tennis players at Australian Open 2016. An all-star entertainment line-up was announced today for the first Grand Slam of the year, with indie rockers British India set to return to Melbourne Park as the headline act on women’s final day. LMon, 14 Dec 2015 08:49:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flight-facilities-countdown/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flight-facilities-countdown/Following their extraordinary and truly sensational show last month with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, BEYOND THE VALLEY is thrilled to announce FLIGHT FACILITIES as the artist who will be front and centre on the main stage at Lardner Park, counting down the seconds in what promises to be a specMon, 14 Dec 2015 08:39:35 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dekmantel-melbourne-lineup-announcement/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dekmantel-melbourne-lineup-announcement/The Dekmantel brand has grown from humble beginnings in its native Netherlands to become one of the most popular and respected festival brands in the world. Known for a curated line-up of only the best in underground house and techno, the festival hosts an international clientele of travelling revelMon, 14 Dec 2015 07:28:25 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison-a-guitarists-guitarist/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison-a-guitarists-guitarist/The name Geoff Achison is synonymous with the guitar and blues in this country, as well as in many parts of the world; a reputation born from years of hard work and relentless touring. Hailing from rural Malmsbury in South-Eastern Australia, Achison’s apprenticeship began in earnest when as a 20yr oSun, 13 Dec 2015 08:05:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tini-ibiza-favourite-returns-to-aus-shores/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tini-ibiza-favourite-returns-to-aus-shores/Universally recognised as one of today’s leaders in electronic music, German DJ and producer tINI now resides between Berlin and Ibiza, where she hosts her iconic tINI and The Gang parties each summer. tINI’s seamless blend of deep, micro-house and dub-techno has seen her rise rapidly through the teThu, 03 Dec 2015 05:38:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/carl-cox-reveals-dates-for-australian-techno-festival-pure/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/carl-cox-reveals-dates-for-australian-techno-festival-pure/Earlier this year the legend Carl Cox revealed that he will be in fact launching a new bespoke house and techno music festival here in Australia. ‘Pure’ will be focusing on putting together a signature lineup concentrating on “underground DJ’s who have a vibe for house and techno,” and will be hittiTue, 01 Dec 2015 05:12:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/souls-finest-female-voices-unite/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/souls-finest-female-voices-unite/Australia’s finest female soul voices unite to bring their soul party to the Peninsula. Starring Rita Satch, Chelsea Wilson, May Johnston (Deep Street Soul), Lisa Faithfull (Soul Safari) and Carla Troiano (Mayfield). 2015 has been a massive year for Women of Soul with sell out appearances at MelbourTue, 01 Dec 2015 00:21:10 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fat-pizza-vs-housos-its-fully-sik/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fat-pizza-vs-housos-its-fully-sik/You’ve seen the movie; now see the Fat Pizza & Housos go toe to toe live on stage just in time for Christmas!! You be the judge… you decide who is the funnier and most staunch!  It’s the ultimate clash of the TV comedy titans in two big shows at Chelsea Heights and Hallam Hotels on Thursday DecemberWed, 25 Nov 2015 05:54:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fiona-boyes-best-blues-album-to-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fiona-boyes-best-blues-album-to-soultrain/Sunday’s at Davey’s have never been bigger and it aint gonna stop there! With an exciting new roster just announced, Soultrain welcomes back the legendary Chris Wilson and crew, Geoff Achison makes his long-awaited return to Soultrain and Jimi Hocking’s back from a national tour with The Screaming JWed, 25 Nov 2015 05:46:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/max-cooper-the-space-between-worlds-geelong-day-party/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/max-cooper-the-space-between-worlds-geelong-day-party/Pivot City Music, Euphorie Bezirk & Strawberry Fields Presents MAX COOPER (UK) The two companies join forces again along with Strawberry Fields Festival straight off the back of our Daniel Bortz show, to present to epitome of forward thinking and intelligent electronic music – Max Cooper in the LordTue, 24 Nov 2015 03:11:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/petas-friday-live-at-the-langy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/petas-friday-live-at-the-langy/Langwarrin Hotel welcomes LIVE MUSIC back on the menu with an exciting roster of feature artists and local favourites every Friday night. Ensuring a great mix of local talent and some very cool feature performers, live music fans can catch hometown favourites like Geronimo and Fudge rotating weekly Mon, 23 Nov 2015 01:03:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/strawberry-fields-awaits-must-5-see-acts/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/strawberry-fields-awaits-must-5-see-acts/Strawberry Fields is an annual celebration of art, sound and creative expression held for three days each November, a few hours outisde of Melbourne, Australia. They are back for their seventh anniversary and wildest edition to date – with stages being dreamed up, new sites and bushland explored, anFri, 20 Nov 2015 01:19:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ben-harper-announces-oz-tour-for-march/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ben-harper-announces-oz-tour-for-march/After a string of triumphant 2015 dates across North America, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will embark on a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand early next year, marking their first national headline tour since 2007. Reunited this year after a long absence, the band kicks off the AustraThu, 19 Nov 2015 08:31:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/all-aboard-for-rosie-the-mighty-kings/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/all-aboard-for-rosie-the-mighty-kings/The Sunday Soultrain is stopping all stations, collecting a full carriage of surprise guests and sentimental fave’s along the way. Bound for Davey’s each and every Sunday afternoon Sunday Soultrain delivers the best of Blues, Soul and Rock’n Roll each week. Sunday’s at Davey’s have never been biggerSat, 14 Nov 2015 09:26:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dirty-boogie-announces-new-singer/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dirty-boogie-announces-new-singer/Hot news from the Dirty Boogie band camp!  The toe tapping good-time gang, and one of the Peninsula’s longest serving party bands has announced a brand new lineup! For over a decade, Dirty Boogie has kick started more swinging parties than Todd McKenney while filling dance floors all over town with Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:26:03 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-back-at-the-langy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-back-at-the-langy/Langwarrin Hotel welcomes LIVE MUSIC back on the menu with an exciting roster of feature artists and local favourites every Friday night from this week.  Ensuring a great mix of local talent and some very cool feature performers, live music fans can catch some of Melbourne’s “hot right now” acts incWed, 11 Nov 2015 05:51:10 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beatles-and-beyond-john-lennon-the-beatles/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beatles-and-beyond-john-lennon-the-beatles/BEATLES AND BEYOND is an exciting tribute to the late John Lennon and music of The Beatles. Featuring Alan Jager in the role of John Lennon, the show also features the same vintage guitars as played by Lennon. Along with his obligatory black Rickenbacker plugged into a Vox amplifier, Alan plays a J-Wed, 11 Nov 2015 04:22:22 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-the-valley-main-stage-band-comp/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-the-valley-main-stage-band-comp/Band Comp: Your Chance To Open The Mainstage at Beyond The Valley on New Years Eve! With the end of the year fast approaching, the team at Beyond The Valley are giving one fresh, unsigned Australian act the chance of a lifetime to open the main stage at this year’s Beyond The Valley Festival in LardWed, 11 Nov 2015 02:33:14 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smalltown-w-nina-kraviz-ben-klock-bicep-fantastic-man/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smalltown-w-nina-kraviz-ben-klock-bicep-fantastic-man/The time has come to prepare you all for our return to the races….After selling out our last event, smalltown is going back to Caulfield Racecourse with some serious house and techno. And this time around we are PROMISING you an even bigger lineup than our last venture. ‘Impossible!’ we hear you sayMon, 09 Nov 2015 07:37:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ranch-o-relaxo-the-vibrance-of-the-lamb-spring-gathering/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ranch-o-relaxo-the-vibrance-of-the-lamb-spring-gathering/It’s nice to see some action happening down our way on the Peninsula, and the weather is looking mighty fine – for those who know, know, and for those who don’t, wont. FACT: Lamb are old school vibe masters, of the highest order. This Spring let the spring lamb help you exceed your potential and desMon, 09 Nov 2015 05:35:25 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/funf-returns-with-holeandcorner/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/funf-returns-with-holeandcorner/Last year fünf invited you to disappear with us. We hung bright lights from the ceilings of Shed 14; we sent boats down a river; we danced to a soundtrack of Hot Chip DJs, Matthew Dear, Henry Saiz and more of the world’s finest names in house and techno. This year, fünf brings you the second instalmFri, 06 Nov 2015 10:07:48 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mentone-turns-up-the-music/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mentone-turns-up-the-music/The Corner Store in Mentone welcomes LIVE MUSIC back on the menu with a new look Sunday sesh just in time for Summer.   Featuring an exciting new roster of artists and an occasional familiar fave, The Corner Store welcomes some of Melbourne’s elite vocalists including Tim Morrison, Aimee Francis, JoThu, 05 Nov 2015 07:21:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-recovery-collective-pig-dan-oxia/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-recovery-collective-pig-dan-oxia/EARTHCORE & RECOVERY COLLECTIVE PRESENT PIG&DAN + OXIA For those of you who will be coming along to witness the monstrosity that are taking place at the site in Pyalong, this is your chance to shape up for the festivities, and for those of you who are unfortunately the ones who aren’t able to make iThu, 05 Nov 2015 03:04:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cobblestone-jazz-mathew-jonson-melbourne-music-week-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cobblestone-jazz-mathew-jonson-melbourne-music-week-2015/Thick As Thieves is bringing together two of the world’s biggest live techno acts for a phenomenal show at this year’s Melbourne Music Week. Cobblestone Jazz and Mathew Johnson both set to blow the lid off the roof of the Former Royal Women’s Hospital, for a night that cannot be missed. Ever since tThu, 05 Nov 2015 02:46:59 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-x-jeff-mills-derrick-may/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/melbourne-symphony-orchestra-x-jeff-mills-derrick-may/DETROIT TECHNO LEGENDS MEET MSO AT SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL This summer, legendary techno heavyweights, Jeff Mills and Derrick May, will perform on the same stage for the first time in a one-night-only concert with Melbourne’s biggest band, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO). The exclusive to MelbWed, 04 Nov 2015 04:32:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/let-them-eat-cake-local-lineup-announcement/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/let-them-eat-cake-local-lineup-announcement/Slick, stylish and undeniably sexy, Australia’s leading boutique electronic music festival, Let Them Eat Cake has earned a steadfast reputation as the place to be on New Year’s Day. For the fourth consecutive year, Cake will once again romp into the New Year of 2016 in the sublime gardens of WerribeWed, 04 Nov 2015 03:49:29 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-jets-back-for-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-jets-back-for-soultrain/Davey’s Sunday Soultrain is back with all the big names in blues, soul and rock ‘n roll forming a line-up that will make your ears water. One such big name making his return to Davey’s fresh from a North Queensland tour with the Screaming Jets is the legendary Jimi Hocking.  Jimi and his power comboTue, 27 Oct 2015 09:25:40 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/calling-all-musos/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/calling-all-musos/A brand new music night is coming to the Bayside area’s funkiest lounge and party place, supporting live & local acoustic, grassroots talent each and every Thursday night! Hosted by former Mornington Peninsula – now Bayside – local and singer/songwriter Simon Imrei, the night will be a chance to conTue, 27 Oct 2015 07:18:47 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-peninsula-picnic-returns-in-2016/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-peninsula-picnic-returns-in-2016/The picnic basket just got tastier! We are excited to welcome the incredibly talented multi ARIA Award winner Missy Higgins, bringing with her a catalogue of sweet hits for picnickers in 2016. Joining this year’s menu of music, with his blues and roots flavour will be sonic virtuoso Kim Churchill, PThu, 22 Oct 2015 03:23:15 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kylie-mania-hits-town-this-weekend/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kylie-mania-hits-town-this-weekend/Albury is preparing for a touch of  ‘Minogue Mania’ this weekend, so don’t be too surprised if ‘Kylie sightings’ light up social media and confuse even the loyalist of fans.  Such attention seems to follow 100% Kylie’s Lucy Holmes thanks to an uncanny likeness to the real Kylie that has seen her shoWed, 21 Oct 2015 03:40:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rubens-saskwatch-announce-local-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rubens-saskwatch-announce-local-show/URBAN SPREAD – the crew who put on epic burb-parties for Allday, DZ Deathrays, In Hearts Wake, Northlane, Delta Riggs, The Bennies – are launching a red-hot SUMMER SERIES across their venues, bringing the summer party vibes to the burbs in a huge way.  Answering the growing demand for a local alternMon, 19 Oct 2015 03:33:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/santana-soul-sacrifice-for-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/santana-soul-sacrifice-for-soultrain/“Soul Sacrifice”, Melbourne’s one and only Santana Tribute act rolls in to Sunday Soultrain this week at Davey’s.  The renown seven piece has already sold out some of Melbourne’s most prestige venues, and promising a sensory stimulation of sound for Soultrain fans this Sunday in an exclusive free shTue, 13 Oct 2015 12:13:45 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-from-morno-to-acca-dacca/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-from-morno-to-acca-dacca/Amid much hype and speculation ACDC has announced Australian rock band, Kingswood, along with The Hives, as special guest performers on the Australian leg of their ‘Rock or Bust’ World Tour, kicking off in November this year. Currently at the tail end of their ‘Microscopic Wars’ tour, Kingswood willMon, 12 Oct 2015 07:23:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/faith-no-more-the-chilis-to-rosebud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/faith-no-more-the-chilis-to-rosebud/The Rosebud Hotel explodes with a BIG NIGHT of 90’s GRUNGE featuring music from two of most influential hard rocking acts of all time, Faith No More and Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Australia’s boldest tribute bands Funky Monks and the Australian Faith No More Show go head to head in one massive Gen X shSun, 11 Oct 2015 14:40:08 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/albury-to-acca-dacca-for-kingswood/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/albury-to-acca-dacca-for-kingswood/On a seemingly unstoppable quest for greatness, ARIA Nominees, Kingswood were never going to be content staying home for summer. Wrapping up 2015, the four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band announced a run of exclusive shows that will bring them to the Albury SS&A Club on Saturday December 5 before they joinFri, 09 Oct 2015 00:55:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lightning-crashes-live-on-halloween/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lightning-crashes-live-on-halloween/Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of LiVE’s signature album Throwing Copper, Pier Hotel and Pearl Entertainment Group present the launch of this exciting new concept show Lightning Crashes on Halloween, Saturday 31st October.  Special guests rearviewmirror The Pearl Jam Experience perform an exclusivFri, 09 Oct 2015 00:14:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/let-them-eat-cake-nyd-2016-first-round-artist-announcement/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/let-them-eat-cake-nyd-2016-first-round-artist-announcement/“Austerity?” she bellowed in a less than regal manner. “What is this proletarian concept! I shall hear nothing of it. This court will guzzle on indulgence like swine at the teat… Bring me gateaux, madeleines, cherry- clammed clafoutis, praline, profiteroles and the tortured pride of les révolutionnaSun, 04 Oct 2015 03:59:23 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-return-of-booka-shade-melb-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-return-of-booka-shade-melb-show/Since establishing Get Physical Music in 2002 with M.A.N.D.Y., Thomas ‘DJ T.’ Koch and Peter Hayo, Booka Shade have been at the forefront of the electronic music scene. Honing their distinctive synth-pop sound, the duo’s impressive ‘Mandarine EP’ and ‘Body Language’ EP from 2005 launched Booka ShadeSat, 03 Oct 2015 17:17:08 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/summer-series-returns-revolver-upstairs/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/summer-series-returns-revolver-upstairs/Novel, Stable Music and Thick as Thieves are back to make sure your Mondays at work are no longer productive… For the last 8 years the Summer Series at Revolver has proved to be one of Melbourne’s most eagerly awaited club announcements. Running from September to March on alternate Sunday nights, thSat, 03 Oct 2015 17:13:08 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/let-them-eat-cake-nyd-2016/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/let-them-eat-cake-nyd-2016/“Austerity?” she bellowed in a less than regal manner. “What is this proletarian concept! I shall hear nothing of it. This court will guzzle on indulgence like swine at the teat… Bring me gateaux, madeleines, cherry- clammed clafoutis, praline, profiteroles and the tortured pride of les révolutionnaSat, 03 Oct 2015 16:59:23 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/balance-028-stacey-pullen/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/balance-028-stacey-pullen/A Detroit legend delivers his first mix compilation in 6 years! Stacey Pullen is an enduring artist who has never been subject to the fickle pitfalls of the hype spotlight; he continues to be highly sought-after, with Balance snapping him up for his first official compilation in six years continuingSat, 03 Oct 2015 16:31:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/circoloco-australia/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/circoloco-australia/This madness can only mean one thing: The circus is back… For years now Circoloco has been the number one stop for White Isle visitors; a crazy, decadent event that hosts only the world’s best selectors as residents. The crowd is loose, an enchanting tribe of international supporters who leave theirFri, 02 Oct 2015 15:27:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/burning-man-a-night-on-the-playa/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/burning-man-a-night-on-the-playa/The Burning Man Experience. Black Rock City, Nevada, United States. From the dusty horizon we cycled closer and closer anticipating the abundance of random, interesting art and people we would meet – only to be greeted with another horizon full of colourful lights and distant music. You create an imFri, 02 Oct 2015 14:45:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-talks-biz-with-boy-bear/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-talks-biz-with-boy-bear/With its live premiere at this year’s Splendour In The Grass Festival, Boy & Bear have released ‘Walk the Wire’ the first single from their third studio album Limit of Love, the follow-up to their #1 ARIA Album and platinum-selling Harlequin Dream. PEARL’s Jess Taylor caught up with Dave Hosking andSat, 26 Sep 2015 16:28:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour-biggest-yet/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour-biggest-yet/As one of the hottest summer festivals on the calendar, the annual RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is once again bringing out an incredible line-up of the best talent in the Australian Music Industry. The 2016 tour features the proverbial who’s who of Oz rock royalty; featuring Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, The AngThu, 24 Sep 2015 23:57:28 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/frozen-hits-frankston/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/frozen-hits-frankston/Rainbow Crossing Incorporated is proud to present Snow Queen’s Aussie Freezing Show next Wednesday September 30 at the Frankston Arts Centre.  A highly interactive show with lots of singing, dancing and special characters that will enchant children as they help their favourite Snow Queen recover herThu, 24 Sep 2015 05:26:02 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmys-wired-to-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmys-wired-to-rock/Jimmy Cupples and Wired make their long awaited return to Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s on Sunday October 4 to round out a first class Grand Final long weekend. Described as one of Australia’s biggest rock voices, Jimmy has been a familiar face on local stages and a standout at major venues right acroThu, 24 Sep 2015 04:55:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grand-final-holiday-80s-rewind/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grand-final-holiday-80s-rewind/With our newest Public Holiday next Friday for the AFL Grand Final there is no reason not to head out and kick your heels up Thursday night October 1st and Seaford Hotel is throwing an 80’s Retro party to celebrate! With their retro hits, cherry lips and high kicks, Rewind 80s take the stage performWed, 23 Sep 2015 07:01:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-menu-for-new-mordy-sidestreet/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-menu-for-new-mordy-sidestreet/If you’re after some tasty food to share with friends, accompanied by a glass of regional Victorian wine, boutique beer or  house-made infused vodkas, then Mordialloc’s newest hidden treasure is right up your alley!  This weekend Side Street adds live music for a little ‘laneway festival’ flare featTue, 15 Sep 2015 16:21:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cocker-happy-george-is-living-proof/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cocker-happy-george-is-living-proof/Sadly with the passing of Joe Cocker in Dec 2014 the world lost the wild man of Rock n Blues. His music spanned five decades and pleased both young and old alike. His rough blues style voice and stage presentation set him apart from the rest. Now you can revisit the experience that was Joe Cocker, tTue, 15 Sep 2015 03:14:57 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grand-final-eve-inxs-chisel-oils/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grand-final-eve-inxs-chisel-oils/Werribee Plaza Tavern explodes with an Oz Rock Trifecta bringing together the music of three of Australian Rock music’s biggest bands, Cold Chisel, INXS and the mighty Midnight Oil.  Australia’s most renown tribute shows INXSive, Gold Chisel and The Midnight Oils Show come together in one super showTue, 08 Sep 2015 17:38:33 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guns-n-rosey/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guns-n-rosey/Appetite For Destruction – Australia’s best Guns and Roses concept band rolls in to the Rosey on Saturday October 10 and is sure to bring along all the mischief one would expect from a Gunners Rock’nRoll Roadtrip. APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION was one of… if not the most influential albums of the late 80Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:00:07 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-experience-rip-45th-jimi-hendrix/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-experience-rip-45th-jimi-hendrix/The Experience 45th anniversary of the passing of Jimi Hendrix Hendrix re-wrote the guitar playing rule book during a span of three studio, one live album and many ground breaking live performances and the world was shocked by his sudden death on September 18, 1970 at the age of 27.  To honour the 4Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:17:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bryan-adams-ellie-goulding-for-grand-final/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bryan-adams-ellie-goulding-for-grand-final/The AFL announced today the three international recording artists that will headline the 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final entertainment at the MCG on Saturday, October 3. The 2015 Virgin Australia Pre-Game Show at the Toyota AFL Grand Final will be headlined by Bryan Adams and Ellie Goulding, providing eSun, 06 Sep 2015 14:09:27 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-aussie-aussie-inxs-chisel-oils-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aussie-aussie-aussie-inxs-chisel-oils-2/This Saturday September 5 the Village Green Hotel explodes with an Oz Rock Trifecta bringing together the music of three of Australian Rock music’s biggest bands, Cold Chisel, INXS and the mighty Midnight Oil. Australia’s most renown tribute shows INXSive, Gold Chisel and The Midnight Oils Show comeMon, 31 Aug 2015 02:54:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chili-jam-grunge-for-grand-final-slam/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chili-jam-grunge-for-grand-final-slam/The Chelsea Heights Hotel explodes on the eve of our newest holiday as Pearl presents a Rockapalooza triple bill bringing together the music of the 90’s most influential hard rocking acts Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More.  Australia’s boldest tribute bands rearviewmirror, Funky MonMon, 31 Aug 2015 02:15:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimis-blues-machine-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimis-blues-machine-back/The Spark Bar at Sandown Park Hotel launches into an exciting new Friday Night Blues format this Friday August 28 and kicks off a huge rockin’ roster each week starting with Jimi Hocking and Blues Machine from 8pm.  Craft beer specials and ‘Burger Babes’ serving gourmet burgers complete the ‘BurgersTue, 25 Aug 2015 07:05:16 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-basics/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-basics/ANNOUNCE ‘THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT’ NATIONAL & REGIONAL ALBUM TOUR THIS OCTOBER! Internationally acclaimed Australian trio The Basics (Wally De Backer, Tim Heath & Kris Schroeder) will tour Australia-wide through October and November to celebrate the release of their first studio album in six years, TThu, 20 Aug 2015 14:10:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pete-murray-announces-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pete-murray-announces-tour/After the highly successful sold out ‘Feeler Anniversary’ tour with the Stone Masons in 2014, Pete Murray will hit the road this spring on an extensive national acoustic tour. The ‘Yours Acoustically’ Tour will visit 33 locations including every State – from Northern QLD to Launceston to Alice SprinThu, 20 Aug 2015 11:44:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/local-boys-kisschasy-final-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/local-boys-kisschasy-final-tour/KISSCHASY stand tall as one of the most successful and beloved Australian rock acts of the 00’s, and it is with equal parts great excitement and heavy hearts that the band announce their final tour, scheduled for this October. Giving some extra punch to this farewell excursion, the band are thrilledMon, 10 Aug 2015 12:04:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skydancers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skydancers/Nature is known for camouflaging power. A great wave begins as a ripple; an iceberg hides its bulk under the surface. Nowhere is this more evident than what lies above us, behind the veil of the beautiful blue sky lies the infinite universe. In Hearts Wake let us in on a secret they’re been keeping Mon, 10 Aug 2015 03:07:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-the-valley-line-up-announced/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-the-valley-line-up-announced/One of the world’s preeminent wizards behind the decks BOYS NOIZE kicks off a huge alphabetical roster as BEYOND THE VALLEY FESTIVAL announce a mind melting line-up for 2015.  Prepare yourself for a soul-defining expansion of the senses.  With a stunning new location, expanded show dates and an insaSun, 09 Aug 2015 03:19:47 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mick-pealing-the-mighty-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mick-pealing-the-mighty-rock/The “Mighty Rock” Mick Pealing and his band stop all stations on board Sunday Soultrain Sunday August 30 in a free show from 3pm as the big names keep rolling out each and every week at Davey’s Hotel in Frankston.  Sunday Soultrain just keeps getting bigger and bigger with some fantastic artists heaSat, 08 Aug 2015 07:50:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/revolver-loaded-with-weiss/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/revolver-loaded-with-weiss/A new force is rumbling in the dance music scene and his name is Weiss. The British producer has had quite the rise with a jacking Chicago House sound gaining him support from big players like Groove Armada, Pete Tong, Green Velvet and even Masters At Work’s Kenny Dope. His tracks have been on high Fri, 07 Aug 2015 04:02:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dallas-crane-get-off-the-dope/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dallas-crane-get-off-the-dope/Dallas Crane is an Australian rock band with a timeless sound: that of denim and scuffed boots and twanging guitars.  With a new single ‘Get Off The Dope’ and what will be one of their final shows before the launch of their long awaited 5th album, Dallas Crane hit Albury’s SS&A Club Saturday SeptembFri, 07 Aug 2015 03:39:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-melting-pot-of-marty-and-soul/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-melting-pot-of-marty-and-soul/Take a large melting pot, fill half way with Reggae, add a dash of East Timorese folk song, a punch of Cuban Salsa, a sprinkle of Latin dance, 3 parts Afro-Beat, 2 parts tropical island rhythm, a sprinkle of Brazilian Samba, fill with funk and stir!  Sol Nation are back along with Peninsula icon MarWed, 05 Aug 2015 04:41:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/massive-at-full-throttle/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/massive-at-full-throttle/Things have moved incredibly quickly for Melbourne rockers Massive after forming in Mid 2012. Within 6 months, they’ve performed a number of showcase gigs in the USA, signed with management company Third Verse & were on the eve of completing their critically acclaimed debut album. Things didn’t slowTue, 04 Aug 2015 04:08:22 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rudimental-lock-in-australian-headline-shows-for-this-november-december/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rudimental-lock-in-australian-headline-shows-for-this-november-december/Frontier Touring announce UK four-piece Rudimental will return to Australia this November and December for a run of powerhouse headline performances! This news follows the announcement of the platinum-selling outfit’s keenly awaited sophomore album We The Generation (out 18 September via Asylum RecoWed, 29 Jul 2015 11:19:24 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mumford-sons-new-video-ditmas/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mumford-sons-new-video-ditmas/Mumford & Sons are pleased to unveil the video to their new single Ditmas, from the band’s critically acclaimed third album, Wilder Mind, which debuted at number one in six countries, including the UK and US, and giving the band their first Australian #1. The video was shot on location in Kiev by diWed, 29 Jul 2015 11:03:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-vanns-urban-spread/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-vanns-urban-spread/When Nirvana released Smells Like Teen Spirit they not only appealed to a generation of their time, but also have a legacy that lives on, a legacy of reckless youth. True descendants of this legacy are band The VANNS, although there is a degree of separation in genre, The VANNS songs are still basedFri, 24 Jul 2015 02:35:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/delta-riggs-splendour-bender-to-chelsea/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/delta-riggs-splendour-bender-to-chelsea/As we crawl out from the hangover brought on by back to back massive shows by post-punk partiers DZ Deathrays and metalcore legends in the making Northlane, Urban Spread is extremely excited to announce the next gang of artists who will be joining us for our fourth installment that hits Chelsea heigFri, 24 Jul 2015 02:17:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/josh-pyke-chats-to-pearl-on-new-album/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/josh-pyke-chats-to-pearl-on-new-album/It was only a year ago that troubadour Josh Pyke was touring regional Australia solo in “the Lone Wolf Tour” for his Album The Beginning And The End Of Everything. As he worked his way across the country collecting new die-hard fans with each show, he let everyone know there would be a new album sooTue, 21 Jul 2015 03:27:48 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/king-parrots-regional-rampage/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/king-parrots-regional-rampage/Hot on the trail of their new album ‘Dead Set’ and a national tour with sold out shows in capital cities around the country, King Parrot back up in true blue collar form with their new ‘Regional Rampage’ tour.  The tour will see the band travel the east coast from Hobart to Queensland and everywhereWed, 15 Jul 2015 05:18:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/all-aboard-the-checkerboard-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/all-aboard-the-checkerboard-soultrain/Checkerboard (Lounge) have been one of the longest running anomalies of the Melbourne music scene in the last three decades.  What can only be described as “impro-infused soulful blues, from a wealth of worldclass players, co-creating dynamic events in music”, Checkerboard is a ‘MUST EXPERIENCE’ forTue, 14 Jul 2015 04:02:39 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-single-for-peking-duk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-single-for-peking-duk/Since breaking through with their hit single ‘High’ at the beginning of 2014, Peking Duk have flown high at the top of the charts, toured Australia from end to end and taken their special flavour of music to the world. Now the party-starting duo of Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles are set to unleash theiTue, 14 Jul 2015 02:53:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-location-for-beyond-the-valley/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-location-for-beyond-the-valley/Following the hugely successful debut event in 2014, BEYOND THE VALLEY is proud to announce their return this New Years Eve (2015). With a new location set amongst the lush rolling hills of the stunning Gippsland Parklands and just 90 mins from Melbourne City, the event promises patrons again, a oneThu, 09 Jul 2015 08:13:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/baha-belting-out-the-winter-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/baha-belting-out-the-winter-blues/Rock dogs CHILD bring their own blend of edgey Oz rockin’ blues to Baha on Friday July 31 with a show brewed in the rock n roll underground of Melbourne that’s captured the attention of blues and heavy rock enthusiast’s from all corners of the globe. Their self titled debut release is a look throughThu, 09 Jul 2015 05:49:57 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-sidestreet-of-local-talent-for-mordy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-sidestreet-of-local-talent-for-mordy/Sidestreet is fast becoming Mordialloc’s newest hidden treasure and now featuring live boutique artists performing every Sunday…everybody’s talking!  If you’re after some tasty food to share with friends, accompanied by a glass of regional Victorian wine, boutique beer or  house-made infused vodkas,Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:07:40 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-taste-of-tamworth-for-local-fans/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-taste-of-tamworth-for-local-fans/Put three Multi Award Winners together in one big concert, and you’ve got a Taste of Tamworth at its best. Golden Guitar Winners – Carter & Carter and Jetty Road team up with the Multi-Award Winning – Roo Arcus to give you your best ‘Taste Of Tamworth’ yet. Dominating the Independent Country Music SThu, 09 Jul 2015 03:12:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/battle-of-the-bands-enter-now/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/battle-of-the-bands-enter-now/This year’s series of the FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands competition has officially started, with FReeZA committees all around Victoria planning their local heats. If you’re in a band and are interested in entering, check out the information below on how to get involved. Applications are now Thu, 09 Jul 2015 02:54:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-talks-angels-with-dave-gleeson/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-talks-angels-with-dave-gleeson/When an Australian hears the song lyrics “am I ever gonna see your face again” we naturally respond in our head with something not fit to be written in an article… “No way! Get ….” Well, you know the rest.. Images are conjured up, of rock and roll in it’s hey day, live and raw, and above all energetWed, 08 Jul 2015 13:48:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/meg-mac-announces-never-be-australian-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/meg-mac-announces-never-be-australian-tour/24 year old Meg Mac is steadily accumulating critical acclaim for her style of elusive dark-pop – quite a feat for an artist who just released her first body of work. Her soft-spoken demeanour belies a big stage presence and an even bigger voice. Delivering starkly cinematic lyrics filtered through Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:21:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-friday-night-blues-club/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-friday-night-blues-club/Bo certainly turned the joint UPSIDE DOWN early last month, and THIS MONTH Bo’s back to FRIDAY NIGHT BLUES CLUB at the Seaford Hotel! Hailing from Arkansas USA with his own combination of Blues, Country and Rock, Bo Jenkins has has become an institution on the blues circuit since relocating to AustrThu, 02 Jul 2015 02:18:36 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tim-morrison-to-shine-at-cup-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tim-morrison-to-shine-at-cup-2/If you’re after some tasty food to share with friends, accompanied by a glass of regional Victorian wine, boutique beer or  house-made infused vodkas, then Mordialloc’s newest hidden treasure is right up your alley!  After 3 years of planning, squabbling and building we’ve launched Side Street, the Wed, 01 Jul 2015 04:44:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seth-sentry-home-at-the-conti/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seth-sentry-home-at-the-conti/Overnight, Seth Sentry announced the fellowship of talent that will be joining him on the highways of Australia for the 45-date strong epic that is the Strange New Past National tour. Special guests Dylan Joel and Ivan Ooze will be loading up their respective vans for the 3-month journey kicking offTue, 23 Jun 2015 11:10:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-ruben-hoops/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-ruben-hoops/It was in 2012 that 5 boys from the small NSW country town of Menangle packed their bags and flew to New York City to record their debut album. They had 14 songs and only $20 per day to spend on food but Grammy winning producer, David Khan (Lana Del Rey, The Strokes) had heard their music and sent aMon, 22 Jun 2015 11:31:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queenscliff-announce-angus-julia/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queenscliff-announce-angus-julia/Queenscliff Music Festival continues to reach skyward, breaking big waves with its first line up announcement of talent set to hit Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. The annual last-weekend-in November festival enjoys its 19th year in 2015 and turns up the volume throughout the lush picturesque surrounSat, 20 Jun 2015 08:34:49 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-launch-monster-in-a-box/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-launch-monster-in-a-box/The Detonators from Melbourne Australia have released their long awaited sixth CD. Recorded live at guitarists Paulie Bignells Hailstone Studio over two days and all songs in two takes, the album comprising of 14 original songs doesn’t vary from the proven Detonators bluesy roots rock n roll based fSat, 20 Jun 2015 08:02:54 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-getaway-plan-dark-horses/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-getaway-plan-dark-horses/The ‘dark horse’ springs from nowhere, claiming unexpected, sometimes shocking success. Having weathered a two year break up, member departures, various personal obstacles and almost five years without a recorded release, it’s easy to consider THE GETAWAY PLAN as such. Their anticipated third LP DarThu, 18 Jun 2015 12:03:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilburs-wild-ride-on-the-sunday-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilburs-wild-ride-on-the-sunday-soultrain/Well known to many Australian’s as the resident talking saxophone player on the widely popular television show Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Wilbur Wilde has been one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians, media celebrity and all-round entertainers for decades. King Willie’s back in town this weekend foThu, 18 Jun 2015 07:01:01 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-talks-to-dragon-on-turning-30/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-talks-to-dragon-on-turning-30/The Palms at Crown in Melbourne is playing host to the legendary ARIA award winning hard rock band, Dragon on Saturday 20th June. Iconic rockers, Dragon is celebrating 30 years of Body and The Beat album with a special Melbourne show. As well as playing their biggest hits, Dragon will perform the alThu, 18 Jun 2015 01:08:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-traveling-bluesman-heading-our-way/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-traveling-bluesman-heading-our-way/When Owen Campbell’s bluesy vocals cut loose, his smoky delivery serves up images of a veteran blues guitarist and singer.  Campbell defies easy categorization. He’s a slide guitarist, a songwriter, banjo player, blues singer, busker, and more. The sort of performer found in New Orleans blues jointsWed, 17 Jun 2015 08:45:15 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chris-cornell-announces-palais-acoustic-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/chris-cornell-announces-palais-acoustic-show/CHRIS CORNELL – multi-Grammy award-winning, Golden Globe nominated and acclaimed singer songwriter – has announced solo acoustic tour and lands at The Palais Theatre Friday December 4. Chris Cornell is an innovator who transcends genre.  He was the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement and retaWed, 27 May 2015 11:21:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cold-chisel-to-hanging-rock/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cold-chisel-to-hanging-rock/COLD CHISEL TO BE THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN BAND TO HEADLINE HANGING ROCK JOINED BY MASSIVE LINEUP OF AUSTRALIAN ROCK THE LIVING END, MARK SEYMOUR & THE UNDERTOW AND STONEFIELD In a career already jam packed with achievements, legendary rockers Cold Chisel are set to notch up yet another, becoming the fiWed, 27 May 2015 10:47:25 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/connecting-the-peninsulas-live-music-scene/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/connecting-the-peninsulas-live-music-scene/Mornington Peninsula’s live music scene will come together with The Music Summit 2015.  This inaugural event will be hosted by the hilarious Brian Nankervis from TV’s RocKwiz.  The Mornington Peninsula Music Network Inc in conjunction with Mornington Peninsula Shire & Music Victoria are behind the MWed, 27 May 2015 10:10:25 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rick-returns-for-winter-jazz/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rick-returns-for-winter-jazz/Growing up on the Peninsula Rick Varlet had entrenched himself in the local music industry from an early age. By his late teens Rick was already teaching guitar at Blue Note College of Music, had a string of band projects under his belt, and was the envy of his peers. Thanks to his natural ability aTue, 26 May 2015 13:23:51 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-is-for-angels/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-is-for-angels/After The Rain, Be With You, Comin’ Down, Dogs Are Talking, Eat City, Face The Day…can you list 20 more through to the letter Z? Legendary rockers The Angels are delving into their back catalogue for a special run of shows in 2015… aptly titled the A – Z Tour.  As the title suggests, the band have dTue, 19 May 2015 14:48:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/king-willies-blowout/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/king-willies-blowout/KING WILLIE’S BLOWOUT Well known to many Australian’s as the resident talking saxophone player on the widely popular television show Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Wilbur Wilde has been one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians, media celebrity and all-round entertainers for decades. King Willie’s back iSat, 16 May 2015 07:23:40 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-back-to-daveys/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-back-to-daveys/In a much-anticipated return to live music Davey’s welcomes Rob & Tarquin back to the stage where it all began for a new look Friday night format in Frankston. Rob and Tarquin have held pole position on many of our local stages for almost two decades, maintaining residencies at some of the biggest lSat, 16 May 2015 07:10:05 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/riptide-breaks-record-for-longest-run-on-aria-chart-with-107-weeks/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/riptide-breaks-record-for-longest-run-on-aria-chart-with-107-weeks/Vance Joy has added another momentous achievement to his rapidly-expanding collection, with ‘Riptide’ setting a new record for the most weeks in the Top 100 of the ARIA Singles Chart. ‘Riptide’ has now spent 107 consecutive weeks in the chart. It trumps Lady Gaga’s ‘Poker Face’ at 106 weeks in the TWed, 13 May 2015 04:41:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/japanese-wallpaper-announces-self-titled-debut-ep/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/japanese-wallpaper-announces-self-titled-debut-ep/Japanese Wallpaper is ecstatic to present his self-titled debut EP and final headline tour before he bunkering down for his final high school exams. ‘Japanese Wallpaper EP’ is set for release June 18 on Zero Through Nine, distributed through Inertia. The EP acts as a celebration of Japanese WallpapeWed, 13 May 2015 04:39:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/big-band-90s-grunge-back-to-the-hallam/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/big-band-90s-grunge-back-to-the-hallam/The Hallam Hotel explodes Queens Birthday with a Rockapalooza triple bill bringing together the music of the 90’s most influential hard rocking acts Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Faith No More. Australia’s boldest tribute bands rearviewmirror, Funky Monks and the Australian Faith No More ShoMon, 11 May 2015 09:41:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-royal-tribute-for-thornbury/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-royal-tribute-for-thornbury/The Croxton Park Hotel explodes Queens Birthday with a triple bill of Oz Rock Royalty bringing together the music of Australian Rock’s biggest acts, Cold Chisel, Divinyls and the mighty Midnight Oil.  Australia’s most renowned tribute bands Gold Chisel, The Midnight Oil Show and Temperamental: A TriMon, 11 May 2015 08:22:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/local-feel-for-this-years-jazz-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/local-feel-for-this-years-jazz-festival/Music and art swings through library and laneways for Mornington Winter Jazz Festival Mornington Peninsula Shire is getting into the swing of the third Mornington Winter Jazz Festival hosted by the Mornington Chamber of Commerce from June 5-8, 2015. Mayor Bev Colomb said the Shire is pleased to suppSun, 10 May 2015 12:41:15 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yemaya-festival-2015-truly-enchanting/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yemaya-festival-2015-truly-enchanting/Extraordinary, Exceptional and Magical. Three words that I will use to describe the beautiful weekend I have just had out in the midst of the Redcastle State forest in Heathcote. Yemaya Festival, an ethereal level of attention to detail from the music, to the decor, people and all round atmosphere. Sun, 10 May 2015 10:29:04 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cosmic-psychos-hit-new-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cosmic-psychos-hit-new-heights/In what may be the most lethal double-header tour Australia has seen in decades, the COSMIC PSYCHOS and DUNE RATS are combining forces and heading out on tour together arriving at Chelsea Heights Friday June 12. Two rowdy bands notorious for their shenanigans. What could go wrong? It’s been nearly tSun, 10 May 2015 09:49:48 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockapalooza-no-more-chilli-jam/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockapalooza-no-more-chilli-jam/The Hallam Hotel explodes Queens Birthday with a Rockapalooza triple bill bringing together the music of the 90’s most influential hard rocking acts Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Faith No More. Australia’s boldest tribute bands rearviewmirror, Funky Monks and the Australian Faith No More ShoFri, 01 May 2015 15:48:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/circus-of-revolution-literally/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/circus-of-revolution-literally/360 Allstars give circus a thoroughly contemporary urban spin. A celebration of rotation, hence the name 360, this circus showcases the very best performers in their fields swapping traditional for modern in a captivating reinvention of traditional circus. Breakdancers substitute for acrobats. A BMXFri, 01 May 2015 12:11:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/barnesy-strips-back-for-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/barnesy-strips-back-for-tour/Following sell-out shows as part of his 2014 30:30 Hindsight tour, Jimmy Barnes is once again getting ready to pack his bags and hit the stage for the Flesh and Wood Acoustic Tour 2015, commencing in Brisbane on Friday, 3 July before heading to Toowoomba, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne for onFri, 01 May 2015 12:04:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/zevon-the-werewolves-of-melbourne/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/zevon-the-werewolves-of-melbourne/Born in the smokey city of Melbourne. Zevon was born with blues running thru his veins. Learning from a young age the juke joint riffs and howling vocals from the likes of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters & Freddie King to the new breed, Derek Trucks & Robert Randolph. Zevon & his brand new band ‘the WeThu, 30 Apr 2015 06:38:36 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/o-phase-incoming/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/o-phase-incoming/Ø [Phase] has been a leader in the techno game for the past fifteen years. As a UK techno legend now residing in Belgium, he is associated with the very in vogue Token Records, a label that has been responsible for some of the scene’s most respected tracks over the last couple of years. His 2013 artTue, 28 Apr 2015 04:27:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shoot-zombies-this-weekend/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shoot-zombies-this-weekend/The Zombie Apocalypse Shooter show, ‘Lazarus’, and the tactical shooter ‘Battle Apocalypse’ games have landed at the Melbourne Showgrounds. For a strictly limited season until May 10th, the infected undead will be waiting around every corner of an apocalyptic set with a labyrinth of rooms and corridFri, 24 Apr 2015 05:33:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/alex-niggemann-returns-after-huge-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/alex-niggemann-returns-after-huge-2014/Darkbeat are thrilled to welcome back to the console as a favourite of theirs, a classically trained German who has been tearing up dance floors all over the world – growing in stature by the second. AKA Superlounge, Alex has released tracks on some of the worlds finest labels including Get PhysicalThu, 23 Apr 2015 06:08:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/its-our-turn-for-360-take-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/its-our-turn-for-360-take-2/Three Sixty. 360. 3ree6ixty. Say it how you want. Love him, dislike him or leave him. This guy has made Australia stand up, listen and discuss. From our school kids – yes your children – who know his songs as anthems to our older generation who are interested to find out more about this inspirationaMon, 20 Apr 2015 08:41:33 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mahala-announces-affkt/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mahala-announces-affkt/Local Melbourne crew Mahala, are proud to announce their next edition with the very in-demand AFFKT! Months in the making, local crew Mahala are extremely excited to announce their next edition with one of the most popular underground acts on the global circiut. Ask anyone with a passing interest inThu, 16 Apr 2015 00:57:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fur-coat-step-up-for-balance-presents/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fur-coat-step-up-for-balance-presents/However you choose to describe riveting Venezuelan-born, Barcelona-based duo Fur Coat’s style, there’s no denying that theirs is very much the sound of now. Fusing bold, dramatic synth lines with heady atmospherics and rhythms that seamlessly blend the organic and electronic, they have won fans far Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:33:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/emergence-by-nick-wales-sarah-blasko/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/emergence-by-nick-wales-sarah-blasko/Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko and Sydney-based composer Nick Wales collaborate to release ‘Pain Is A Number’ from their forthcoming collective album “Emergence” out May 8. With its “raw and discordant beauty” (Broadsheet) and “brilliantly dark, driving experimental pop musWed, 15 Apr 2015 06:06:02 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/screaming-jets-the-angels-on-the-quiet/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/screaming-jets-the-angels-on-the-quiet/Rosebud Hotel embarks on a new era of entertainment as Friday’s launch into a new format for music fans. Aimed at the over 25’s a new relaxed environment in the sports bar will feature some of Melbourne’s finest acoustic performers. Leading the pack is Screaming Jet Paul Woseen and James Morley fromMon, 13 Apr 2015 09:13:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-detonation-of-daveys/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-detonation-of-daveys/Davey’s comes out swingin’ on Sunday April 19 when Australia’s high priests of roots rock ‘n roll The Detonators hit the stage at one of their biggest and favourite gigs for Sunday Soultrain. It promises to be huge. The action-packed afternoon that is Davey’s Sunday Soultrain is welcomed back in stySat, 11 Apr 2015 15:22:33 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-back-with-his-band/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-back-with-his-band/Bo certainly lived up to his reputation in first local show for many years at Sunday Soultrain early last month, and THIS WEEK Sunday March 12 Bo’s back with his NEW BAND! Hailing from Arkansas USA with his own combination of Blues, Country and Rock, Bo Jenkins has has become an institution on the bSat, 11 Apr 2015 15:07:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/homegrown-blues-debut/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/homegrown-blues-debut/Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula, singer/guitarist Dylan Boyd, along with power house drummer Noel Tenny and bassist Damien Boyd, is bringing a fresh new energy into the Melbourne Blues scene. After clocking up the miles in various original bands, cover bands, tribute bands and rubber bands, thSat, 11 Apr 2015 13:37:07 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-tickets-from-pearl-save/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-tickets-from-pearl-save/That’s right!  Pearl Magazine has 200 special release early bird tickets available now at only $200…saving around $100 on the standard ticket price!  Simply contact us on Facebook or call 1800-PEARL HQ to grab yours now! As most of us are still flicking back pages in the book, reminiscing of those fSat, 11 Apr 2015 11:52:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guests-get-on-board-for-badloves/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guests-get-on-board-for-badloves/Many magical things have happened during Michael Spiby’s musical life. And after fronting one of our most-loved bands, The Badloves, Michael is now focusing full-time on his solo career. Thursday April 23 Michael Spiby takes us on a journey back to where it all started. Together with his band MicheaSat, 11 Apr 2015 08:43:45 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spirit-of-the-anzacs-lee-keraghan/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spirit-of-the-anzacs-lee-keraghan/‘SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS’, the remarkable new album from Lee Kernaghan & Special Guests, has moved up from last week’s ARIA #2 debut position to claim the ARIA Album Chart #1 spot, overcoming a host of international and domestic releases with one of the strongest second week sales of the year. ARIA hasThu, 02 Apr 2015 18:22:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-picnic-a-sell-out/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-picnic-a-sell-out/The Peninsula Picnic hosted at Mornington Racecourse yesterday welcomed a sell-out crowd of 4,500 picnickers, exceeding all expectations of event organisers. The most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula, showcased the very best local chefs, resident restThu, 02 Apr 2015 17:38:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dz-deathrays-chelsea-urban-spread/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dz-deathrays-chelsea-urban-spread/URBAN SPREAD featuring Brisbane post-punk partiers DZ DEATHRAYS. The ultimate thrash pop band from Brizzy who started playing house parties will most likely end at one. This is the middle part. Supported by THE BENNIES & LUNATICS ON POGOSTICS and special guest dj’s. Catch DZ Deathrays at the ChelseaThu, 02 Apr 2015 17:27:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ding-dong-its-pugsley-buzzard/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ding-dong-its-pugsley-buzzard/Launching at Ding Dong Lounge, The Gumbo Club is set to become your new favourite Thursday night in Melbourne. Featuring authentic Cajan and Creole cuisine direct from the Girl With The Gris Gris kitchen, as well as weekly cocktail specials and the best live entertainment that our fine city has to oThu, 02 Apr 2015 17:09:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/r-i-p-future-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/r-i-p-future-music-festival/Mushroom Group are saddened to announce their decision to discontinue Future Music Festival. Despite the considerable critical acclaim of the 2015 festival, the last two years of ticket sales for the festival have underperformed, meaning Future Music Festival will not be returning in 2016. Mushroom Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:35:16 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spenda-c-huge-tour-new-singles/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spenda-c-huge-tour-new-singles/Australia’s trap and bass music leader announce two new releases and his most comprehensive tour to date! Spenda C aka Steve Lind is no stranger to the Australian bass music scene. With one of the longest standing residencies at the iconic Sydney club, Chinese Laundry, he is hailed by his peers as tWed, 01 Apr 2015 06:45:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-first-round-annoucnement/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-first-round-annoucnement/As most of us are still flicking back pages in the book, reminiscing of those few mental days spent out in Pyalong only a few months back, the team behind the Annual Victorian dance and electronic festival Earthcore crew are back again in December and have dropped their jam-packed first round artistWed, 01 Apr 2015 05:07:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/silverchair-frogstomp-20th-anniversary-edition/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/silverchair-frogstomp-20th-anniversary-edition/Sony Music Entertainment Australia is proud to announce the release of the 20th Anniversary remastered edition of silverchair’s history making debut album frogstomp. The album will be re-released as the following packages – as a single CD, a 2CD/DVD deluxe set, 180 gram yellow vinyl as well as digitFri, 27 Mar 2015 07:56:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/uncontrollable/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/uncontrollable/The Controllers are definitely an upcoming force to be reckoned with. Soon to be an unrelenting wind these guys dropped their new ep Animals March 20th and its certainly a jam and a half, there’s a raw punk aspect infused with elements of good old folk punk, a newish kind of sound which is certainlyFri, 27 Mar 2015 07:45:18 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/taxiride-boom-crash-choirboys-to-seaford/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/taxiride-boom-crash-choirboys-to-seaford/The new Seaford Hotel Band Room continues to make its presence felt. Back on the forefront of live local music the Seaford gets ready to turn it up with an exciting new show featuring ‘The Voices” of Boom Crash Opera, Taxiride and Choirboys landing in town Friday July 10. Dale Ryder (Boom Crash OperFri, 27 Mar 2015 07:36:49 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/thirsty-merc-on-show-at-motoring-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/thirsty-merc-on-show-at-motoring-festival/The Australian Motoring Festival is on this weekend at the Melbourne Show Grounds and this year adds an exciting live music aspect including feature performances by Aussie rock icons Choirboys and Thirsty Merc. Connecting car lovers and enthusiasts, manufacturers and importers and families like neveFri, 27 Mar 2015 07:15:05 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/phil-kierans-back-in-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/phil-kierans-back-in-town/One of the most important figures in electronic music heads back to Australia! Phil Kieran started his career in Belfast as a much loved resident at Shine Club, going from local heavyweight to global superstar in a flash. With releases on Skint, Soma, Cocoon, Snork and running his own PKR imprint, iMon, 23 Mar 2015 06:23:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-return-of-yemaya-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-return-of-yemaya-festival/This May, the team behind UE Industries are back to present another edition of the Yemaya Festival. Nestled deep within the beautiful Redcastle State forest near the town of Heathcote in Victoria, the space will be transformed into an underwater playground accompanied by not only an array of mind-beSat, 21 Mar 2015 07:51:07 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-cup-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-cup-2015/For the first time ever, one of the richest non-metropolitan race days in Australia will be held on a standalone Saturday, March 28. The William Hill Mornington Cup Day will boast the nation’s most valuable country cup and mixes the very best in horse racing with a social atmosphere to match. With aFri, 20 Mar 2015 04:55:49 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skipping-girl-vinegar-the-great-wave/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skipping-girl-vinegar-the-great-wave/Indie five-piece Skipping Girl Vinegar have returned from the U.S. to officially launch their anticipated third album The Great Wave out into the universe at Bluesfest 2015. Festival Director Peter Noble says, “This has ‘hit’ written all over it. A great record that deserves to be a Top 10 hit worldWed, 18 Mar 2015 05:00:22 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/natalie-imbruglia-instant-crush-sony/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/natalie-imbruglia-instant-crush-sony/Three-time Grammy nominee, songwriter, actor and model, Natalie Imbruglia is set to release her first single in six years, ‘Instant Crush’ on April 24, 2015, which will be serviced to radio this Thursday March 12th. ‘Instant Crush’ is the first taste from the highly anticipated new album ‘Male’, setFri, 13 Mar 2015 07:14:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tim-morrison-to-shine-at-cup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tim-morrison-to-shine-at-cup/There are few places Tim Morrison feels more at home than on a stage, rock band settled into a groove behind him and a captive audience in front of him hanging off his every lyric. As one of the many featured artists performing at this years Mornington Cup, race fans are in for real treat and an excFri, 13 Mar 2015 06:53:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-double-shot-labour-day/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-rock-double-shot-labour-day/DIRTY DEEDS, the World’s longest running AC/DC Tribute Show is getting ready to ROCK the Rosebud Hotel on Easter Saturday April 4. Formed in 1990 and is currently on their 25th Anniversary Tour, Dirty Deeds still features original lead singer Alfi Rocker and has undeniably earned their reputation asThu, 12 Mar 2015 02:58:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-back-home/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bo-jenkins-back-home/Hailing from Arkansas USA with his own combination of Blues, Country and Rock, Bo Jenkins has has become an institution on the blues circuit since relocating to Australia. “His mere talent puts him in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton” is a bold statement but these are the words from “RHYTHMS” Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:22:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seaford-hotel-means-business-for-music-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seaford-hotel-means-business-for-music-2/Wow!   When we were told only a few weeks back that the Seaford Hotel was undergoing renovations to the Clover Bar and rear Public Bar to make way for the new Seaford Bandroom, I’m not sure any of us expected this! With the removal of the center bar, two rooms have evolved into our newest local LiveThu, 05 Mar 2015 14:08:16 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/waze-odyssey-good-friday-day-party/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/waze-odyssey-good-friday-day-party/After the success of their first 2 events together with Cyril Hahn & Tensnake, the Loud Entertainment and Vanishing Point boys have teamed up again to bring you one of house music’s hottest acts right now – Waze & Odyssey: an nothing better than a good old Good Friday day party. It began with a meetWed, 04 Mar 2015 16:53:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smalltown-feat-julio-bashmore-uk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smalltown-feat-julio-bashmore-uk/smalltown returns for another installment with one of dance music’s heavyweights, Julio Bashmore. Heard reverberating from speakers all around the world, Bashmore has transcended the usual realms of success in electronic music, achieving both underground and commercial success simultaneously. Now paWed, 04 Mar 2015 16:49:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-stars-come-out-in-somers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-stars-come-out-in-somers/People lucky enough to live near the general store in Somers say they’ve spotted more celebrities enjoying a coffee there, than they’ve seen sashaying down the red carpet at a Hollywood opening. Over summer, locals enjoying their caffeine fix have spotted A-listers like; Gotye, Sigrid Thornton, KerrWed, 04 Mar 2015 15:42:56 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flinders-quartet-launch-2015-season/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flinders-quartet-launch-2015-season/They’re young, passionate and a highly respected force on the Australian chamber music scene. The Flinders Quartet will launch the Peninsula Music Society’s 2015 Season on 21 March at 7:30pm at the Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington. This exceptional ensemble featuring Helen Ayres and Shane CheWed, 04 Mar 2015 15:36:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lisa-mitchell-and-the-mt-martha-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lisa-mitchell-and-the-mt-martha-festival/Lisa Mitchell is an experienced and inspiring Australian singer/songwriter finishing sixth in the 2006 season of Australian Idol. She recently supported Neil Finn and Paul Kelly their combined Going Your Way Tour of Australia. Lisa has been touring Bless This Mess nationally with a five-piece band aWed, 04 Mar 2015 15:22:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-5-with-endless-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-5-with-endless-heights/PEARL: Your personal theme song JOEL MARORANA: How About Now – Drake. PEARL: Favourite super hero MARORANA: Spiderman or Storm. Swinging on webs and climbing over buildings is mad, but it would be just as cool making it snow whenever you want. PEARL: First Concert you went to MARORANA: First show waWed, 04 Mar 2015 15:17:45 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-digital-beard-of-owen-jones/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-digital-beard-of-owen-jones/When we cover music, we generally seem to gloss over those people who make the band who they are, be it managers, publicists or in this case, a majestic beard behind a camera. Owen Jones is the man behind the camera, behind Digital Beard Photography and producing some of the greatest shots and fans Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:12:24 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australian-sniper/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australian-sniper/From jarring guitars and industrial beats through to wistful pianos and atmospheric synth arrangements, the album is eclectic. It dips into the assorted musical landscapes of early 80’s alt rock, post grunge, power pop, garage, indietronic and down tempo electronica. Each of the five members of the Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:41:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/briars-water-to-water-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/briars-water-to-water-festival/The Baany to Warrna Ngargee is an Indigenous music and cultural festival promoting cross-cultural awareness. The festival brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor event where Indigenous music, art, dance and culture will be showcased. This years featWed, 04 Mar 2015 14:13:10 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-fang-to-headline-cherryrock-acdc-lane/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-fang-to-headline-cherryrock-acdc-lane/Cherry Bar is bringing out their favourite band in the world to mark the triumphant return of CherryRock. From Portland Oregon to AC/DC Lane Stoner Rock icons RED FANG will headline the 9th annual CherryRock Street rock n roll festival in AC/DC Lane Melbourne on Sunday 10 May. It had been feared thaWed, 04 Mar 2015 14:03:48 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nothing-touches-me-british-india-liberation/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nothing-touches-me-british-india-liberation/British India emerged from Melbourne’s indie rock underground with their acclaimed debut album Guillotine in 2007. The subsequent years have seen the band rack up many momentous achievements. Their last three albums have all debuted in the Top 10 of the ARIA Albums Chart, with the most recent, ContrWed, 04 Mar 2015 13:42:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/holiday-from-me-paul-mac/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/holiday-from-me-paul-mac/Multi ARIA Award winning musician, composer and producer, Paul Mac is a legendary figure in the Australian Electronic music scene.  From his solo work, to his underground roots in Itch-E & Scratch-E and more recently his Stereogamous productions, Paul has always been a huge personality in the clubs.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:47:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/waifs-headline-peninsula-picnic/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/waifs-headline-peninsula-picnic/THE WAIFS HEADLINE PENINSULA PICNIC Tickets are now on sale for The Peninsula Picnic on March 29, the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula, showcasing the very best local chefs, resident restaurants, expert vignerons and vineyards. Picnickers will diMon, 02 Mar 2015 10:16:13 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/henry-saiz-wehbba-only-vic-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/henry-saiz-wehbba-only-vic-show/There are few DJs that have created so much fanfare so quickly than Henry Saiz. From his early work remixing and collaborating with artists such as Radiohead, John Digweed, Guy J and King Unique, through to his masterful Balance release in 2011, and to the genre defying beauty of his debut album in Sun, 01 Mar 2015 16:40:18 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/matt-roney-back-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/matt-roney-back-town/It’s been a few years now since local fans have had a chance to catch Mornington’s sentimental gentleman Matt Roney and his unique signature sounds that kept us all coming back for more. Well wait no more, as Matt’s back to Mornington from 8pm Saturday March 21. Matt’s making a monthly stop in so stSun, 01 Mar 2015 05:16:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cyril-hahn-fans-demand-2nd-show/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cyril-hahn-fans-demand-2nd-show/When an artist like Cyril Hahn sells out his one and only Melbourne show in record time there is no choice but to bring together a second show. If you miss out on tickets the second time around, you only have yourself to blame. Cyril Hahn needs little introduction. Since clocking the Internet with hSat, 28 Feb 2015 16:34:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-march-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-march-2015/Water to Water Festival The Baany to Warrna Ngargee is an Indigenous music and cultural festival promoting cross-cultural awareness. The festival brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor event where Indigenous music, art, dance and culture will be shSat, 28 Feb 2015 14:26:44 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/triple-j-hottest-100-volume-22/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/triple-j-hottest-100-volume-22/Now in its 22nd year, triple j once again provided the soundtrack to Australia Day, counting down the best songs of 2014, as voted by you, in another massive Hottest 100. A record 2,099,707 votes were cast by 258,762 music fans from 188 different countries, with over 3829 Hottest 100 parties held inSat, 28 Feb 2015 13:42:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kate-cebrano-sorrento/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kate-cebrano-sorrento/The ultimate, intimate live entertainment venue, home to Spiegelicious & Animalicious, the Spiegeltent will now host some of Australia’s leading performers including Kate Cebrano, Wendy Matthews, Jon English, Peter Cupples and Siegelicious star Jude Perl. The Spiegeltent is the dream of Three Palms Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:09:41 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockabillys-newest-rage/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockabillys-newest-rage/The Croxton Park Hotel in Thornbury is set to launch Melbourne’s newest ALL Rockabilly WEEKLY event!  Christine’s Rockabilly and ‘The Croc’ presents ROCKABILLY RAGE!  From from 8’clock ‘The Crock’ Rocks every Saturday night kicking off with a fabulous double bill next week Saturday Feb 28 with The IThu, 19 Feb 2015 16:16:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/countdown-maitreya-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/countdown-maitreya-festival/Positive energy, good vibes, likeminded people, new faces, some of the world’s best psychedelic and progressive trance acts and a true reminder of what it is to be part of this wonderful community. Spending four days at the all-new site based on Wooroonook Lake in Charlton accommodated by lakeside bMon, 16 Feb 2015 07:48:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harba-tuesday-big-finale/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harba-tuesday-big-finale/They say all good things must come to an end, and I’m sure you’re all well aware of the local Tuesday night fiesta that has presented us with nothing but good times and great classic hits… Harba Tuesdays have showcased many upcoming live music artists and been our weekly midweek home for the last feMon, 16 Feb 2015 07:42:11 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/maroon-5-tickets-sale-monday/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/maroon-5-tickets-sale-monday/MAROON 5 WORLD TOUR HEADS TO AUSTRALIA FOR TWO SHOWS with special guests DIRTY LOOPS   Multi platinum-selling and Grammy Award winning rock band, MAROON 5, embark on THE MAROON 5 WORLD TOUR 2015 later this month in support of their fifth studio album, V. Today, Maroon 5 and Live Nation are thrilled Sat, 14 Feb 2015 07:35:45 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/permanence-storm-sky-interview/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/permanence-storm-sky-interview/BAND NAME: Storm The Sky GENRE: Undefined MEMBERS: Daniel Breen – Vocals Will Jarratt – Clean Vocals Andy Szetho – Guitar Lachlan Avis – Guitar Benny Craib – Bass Alex Trail – Drums LATEST RELEASE: Permanence Hailing from Melbourne, Storm The Sky are a young six piece who released their ‘Vigilance’ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:22:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/indian-summer-hellions/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/indian-summer-hellions/BAND NAME: Hellions HOMETOWN: Sydney GENRE: Punk/Hardcore MEMBERS: Dre Faivre (Vocals), Matt Gravolin (Guitar/Vocals), Anthony Carvoso (Drums) LATEST RELEASE: Indian Summer   Arriving to the scene in early 2013, Sydney’s own Hellions wasted little time in establishing themselves as a national presenThu, 12 Feb 2015 10:20:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-10-nick-brown-static-revenue/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-10-nick-brown-static-revenue/1.     Your personal theme song The Final Countdown or Wrecking Ball… 2.     Favourite super hero SpongeBob Squarepants…. 3.     First Concert you went to The Offspring at Festival Hall in 2004 4.     What popular song would you want to cover? Anything by Kanye West or The Doors 5.     Catch Phrase?Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:13:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kings-north-head-south-baha/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kings-north-head-south-baha/“Hyping the pants off it” by Andrew Higgs   After solidly touring Australia on the back of their critically acclaimed debut album Sound The Underground, Melbourne rockers King Of The North are on the eve of exciting endeavours.  The duo has just signed to the French based rock label ‘Bad Reputation’Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:56:29 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/urban-spread-big-bands-back-live-fans/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/urban-spread-big-bands-back-live-fans/It started as a rumble in the suburbs. Glen Waverly to Hallam, Ferntree Gully to Frankston in every beer soaked band room in between, each weekend brought the best live talent Australia had to offer to the churning masses. Midnight Oil, Radio Birdman, AC/DC – they all cut their teeth playing to the Thu, 12 Feb 2015 08:36:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/scattered-sundown/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/scattered-sundown/BAND NAME: The Vanns GENRE: Indie, Pop, Rock MEMBERS: James Vann (Vocals/guitar), Adam Bernich (Bass), Lachlan James (D) LATEST RELEASE: Operator When Nirvana released Smells Like Teen Spirit they not only appealed to a generation of their time, but also have a legacy that lives on, a legacy of reckWed, 11 Feb 2015 22:02:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-hits-soultrain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shaun-kirk-hits-soultrain/Shaun Kirk is the wonderkid of the Australian blues scene. Having only picked up a guitar for the first time in 2004 at the age of 16, his four records and well over four hundred shows in the last four years is quite remarkable. Since his award winning debut album Cruisin, Shaun has charmed audienceWed, 11 Feb 2015 21:00:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/just-thing-harbours/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/just-thing-harbours/A collaboration of established musicians with experience, credibility and knowledge of the local music scene, pop-punk band Harbours have currently been making waves within the music scene throughout Victoria. With a combination of talent from hardcore acts such as In Elegance, Sierra and Ocean GrovWed, 11 Feb 2015 10:59:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paul-simon-sting-smash-melbourne/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paul-simon-sting-smash-melbourne/One-time neighbours in the same New York apartment building and a friendship that followed, leading to one of the most fascinating musical pairings and one hell of a musical event as Paul Simon and Sting ‘On Stage Together’ hit Melbourne for one night only last Tuesday February 10. Rod Laver Arena eWed, 11 Feb 2015 04:10:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/interview-renton-millar/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/interview-renton-millar/Name: Renton Millar Age: Young enough to be stupid, old enough to be really sore! Sponsors: Globe, Dwindle, Indy, Bones, Modus, TSG, Oakley, Musashi Home Town: Melbourne PEARL: Renton fill us in on some of the results you have scored in skateboarding comps during your reign as Australia’s and one ofTue, 10 Feb 2015 11:04:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/infected-mushroom-return-exclusive-interview/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/infected-mushroom-return-exclusive-interview/The undisputed kings of the global trance movement return to Australia with their full live band. We caught up with the boys in light of their Melbourne show this week and asked them about a few things Infected Mushroom. To pioneer your own sub genre of electronic music in the music industry today iMon, 09 Feb 2015 07:47:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soundwave-festival-playlist/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soundwave-festival-playlist/With Australia’s biggest music festival just around the corner, its time to prepare ourselves for the weekend that is soundwave. By blasting some of our favorite songs by our favorite artists this playlist will surely get you in the mood for the first ever two-day edition of the Soundwave festival. Sun, 08 Feb 2015 05:31:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/xavier-rudd-new-single-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/xavier-rudd-new-single-tour/XAVIER RUDD has premiered his brand new single “Come People” on triple j, broadcasting live with Veronica and Lewis on Wednesday afternoon. “Come People” is the first taste from Xavier Rudd & The United Nations’ forthcoming album Nanna (out March 13) and is available now iTunes. Mixed by the legendaSun, 08 Feb 2015 02:10:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aerial-love-daniel-johns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aerial-love-daniel-johns/Daniel Johns is ready. 8 years after his last new music. Finally ready. His first step back is “Aerial Love”; an airy piece of modern pop he created with Lorde and Broods collaborator, Joel Little. The opening lines tell the story. Synthetic but sensual, the song is in a different sonic universe froSun, 08 Feb 2015 02:02:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dean-ray-hallam-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dean-ray-hallam-back/“I’ve been called mysterious, intense, confusing, crazy and captivating. But at the end of the day, I’m just a guy with a guitar and a story to tell. Live and love…” Australian audiences became aware of Melbourne-based singer Dean Ray on April 4th during the auditions of X-Factor Australia. Dean hadSat, 07 Feb 2015 23:46:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pale-emperor-marilyn-manson/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pale-emperor-marilyn-manson/Arguably one of the most controversial figures of the last 20 years, shock rocker Marilyn Manson returns to the grand stage with his 9th studio album The Pale Emperor. Following his past two albums that were negatively received by the majority of listeners, Manson and his band return to form with thSat, 07 Feb 2015 02:05:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/holy-superjesus-sarah/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/holy-superjesus-sarah/Straying away from the usual rock sound she became famous for as the lead singer of The Superjesus, Sarah McLeod’s new EP 96% Love Song Book Part 1 is a softer, more gentle offering, revealing a classic side to her musicality that is set to draw people’s attention. The EP released in October featureSat, 07 Feb 2015 01:36:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/captain-carl-cox/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/captain-carl-cox/A professional DJ since his early teens, musical ambassador and a veteran of acid house and a champion of techno – you name it, Carl’s been there and done it – never losing sight of his passions – playing music, breaking tunes, spreading love and celebrating life. It was at the age of 15 that Carl wFri, 06 Feb 2015 22:15:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wagons-roll-bays/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wagons-roll-bays/How quickly time flies! It’s hard to believe it, but the Peninsula’s much-loved Between the Bays will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on February 28. The festival, which takes place at the picturesque Penbank in Moorooduc, has earned a reputation for great music, food, drinks and family activities siWed, 04 Feb 2015 21:29:41 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-february/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-february/ROCK IN THE PARK Lardner Park, just an hour from the peninsula, will rock out to Boom Crash Opera, 1927, Taxiride and Michael Spiby from the Badloves on March 1st. This new event brings a spark of possibilities to this massive venue. For info visit: www.lardnerpark.com.au .   BRUTHEN BLUES FESTIVAL Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:00:11 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearls-milli-faces-music/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearls-milli-faces-music/November shaped up to be an exciting month for Pearl and our young Alternate Section journalist Milli Ransom.  Milli was invited by the event team to attend Face the Music as the journalist for the sessions.  “I was excited to be asked and just so happy that the people at Face the Music realize how Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:19:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rock-park/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rock-park/ROCK IN THE PARK!  THIS SUNDAY! Lardner Park, just an hour from the peninsula, will rock out to Boom Crash Opera, 1927, Taxiride and Michael Spiby from the Badloves on March 1st. This new event brings a spark of possibilities to this massive venue. For info visit: www.lardnerpark.com.au . What to brSun, 18 Jan 2015 02:48:59 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/years-bays/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/years-bays/Celebrating it’s 10th year, Between the Bays has now firmly established itself as Mornington Peninsula’s best annual music festival over the summer, each year playing host to some of Australia’s most well know and loved artists as well as local up and comers. Over the last decade, the likes of HoodoSat, 17 Jan 2015 21:39:04 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-lines-january-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-lines-january-2015/A few years ago I heard the Foo Fighters were returning from their self-imposed hiatus. I didn’t think much of it. 2007’s Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace was more of their traditional same, which by now was tired and underwhelming and their Greatest Hits collection which came out in 2009 offeredSat, 17 Jan 2015 11:24:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilson-white-close-unplugged-january-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilson-white-close-unplugged-january-2015/A few years ago, fab harmonica player, Matthew White was walking past Blue Note Music in Wells St, Frankston when he heard awesome music drifting down the stairs. It lured him in and to his surprise discovered Troy Wilson playing in and running his regular Saturday blues workshop. Impressed with whaSat, 17 Jan 2015 11:21:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-january-2015-george-harrison/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-january-2015-george-harrison/ALL THINGS MUST PASS Within months of the Beatles official breakup, (April, 1970), George Harrison released his first real solo album All Things Must Pass in November 1970. His previous two albums were Wonderwall which was a soundtrack for a film and Electronic sounds which was basically just that. Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:14:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fire-hiatus-kaiyote/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fire-hiatus-kaiyote/(Sony Music) Mesmerising, Funkadelic, Hip-Hop-Jazz-R&B Fusion – a double decaf with a twist of Melbourne Okay, so the editor or Pearl asked me to do a review on Hiatus Kaiyote. I thought – hey no problems at all! All I can say is listen to this morsel of neo-soul perfection when you have a day to yoSat, 17 Jan 2015 11:10:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/living-love-madonna/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/living-love-madonna/(Live Nation/Interscope) Pearl loved listening to Living for Love, a clean, uplifting and catchy number that will form part of Madonna’s Rebel Heart album to be released in mid to late March of this year. This release has a beat that is reminiscent of, in our opinion, Like a Prayer – that became an Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:08:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-10-thomas-gregory-along-shorelines/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-10-thomas-gregory-along-shorelines/1. Your personal theme song As a band our theme song would have to be “Can’t get enough of your love baby” by Barry White 2. Favourite super hero Favourite super hero is Fronzilla 3. First Concert you went to 2006 Greenday Australian tour with My Chemical Romance and Jimmy Eat World 4. What popular Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:00:48 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jiay-mills/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jiay-mills/With just two decades of air under his belt this young man hasn’t wasted a breath. He is a man of many talents, graphic designer, dj, producer, label owner, part-time alco’ and a businessman, the only thing stopping him is the fact he can’t clone himself to get more out of the day. Holding a residenSat, 17 Jan 2015 10:22:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-musicians-come-together/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-musicians-come-together/What a great night was had at the Mornington Peninsula Music Network AGM, many MP musicians and supporters came together at Mornington Brewery to celebrate the milestones and achievements of the Network. Since 2010 the Network has designed and administered a website/database/Facebook page for PeninsSat, 17 Jan 2015 10:08:39 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/one-l-l-l-ladies/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/one-l-l-l-ladies/Over the past two decades Manpower have been performing shows in front of adoring fans in many different countries and now Australia’s number 1 Male Revue are coming home!! With dynamic dancing & state of the art lighting, this fully choreographed 2-hour stage spectacular has been wooing women all oSat, 17 Jan 2015 09:58:04 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/josh-wade-hardens/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/josh-wade-hardens/At just 19 comedian and Youtube sensation Josh Wade is part of the new bred of new media performers who have their worldwide audiences in a frenzy. Josh Wade began creating content online in 2007 at the age of 13. It was through this online outlet that Josh developed a passion for acting, comedy andSat, 17 Jan 2015 09:55:46 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/facades/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/facades/Get an energetic hit of Indie-rock music this Australia Day with dynamic live performers Facades launching their sound to the audience at Mornington Park. The Mornington Peninsula based three piece group have been playing together for seven years but only recently started doing public shows and withSat, 17 Jan 2015 09:52:59 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-long-line-somie-australia-day-eve/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-long-line-somie-australia-day-eve/The Somie Hotel steps up to the plate with a huge Aussie tribute on Australia Day Eve featuring No Exit – The Angels Tribute Show.  Whether you’ve been a die-hard fan for years or have just recently begun to appreciate the awesome music of The Angels No Exit will exceed all expectations. The successSat, 17 Jan 2015 09:51:24 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beautiful-girls-summer/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beautiful-girls-summer/Summer’s here again and for Australia that means the beach, friends, good times and The Beautiful Girls. And, in what has become a summertime tradition, The Beautiful Girls collective are hitting the road to chase the sun. For front man Mat McHugh, who juggles his love of both music and surfing in eSat, 17 Jan 2015 09:47:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-weekend-westernport/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-weekend-westernport/Prepare yourself for a hilarious night when three great Australian comedy acts The Nelson Twins come to the Westernport Hotel in Hastings on Friday January 23. The Nelson Twins, aka. Justin and Chris, have a down to earth, cheeky humour that audiences can’t resist, and one which saw them catapulted Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:44:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rainbow-serpent-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rainbow-serpent-festival/Rainbow Serpent Festival has come a long way over the years. From a small gathering in a secluded clearing, to an internationally recongnised, multifaceted weekend of dance, colour, expression and celebration. People now travel from all over the world to Western Victoria to experience what some haveFri, 16 Jan 2015 10:24:37 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-youth-wrap-january-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-youth-wrap-january-2015/BATTLE OF THE BANDS HEATS UP The Battle of the Bands annual regional finals have now concluded, and the remaining bands must now prepare for the final battle. For the past seven months, emerging artists have been battling for the last seven months in the 2014 series of the FReeZA Push Start Battle oTue, 13 Jan 2015 13:29:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/doheny-chris-doheny/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/doheny-chris-doheny/(Diamond Dog Records) Ex Geisha front man Chris Doheny presents his self-produced solo album ‘Doheny’. The album features 11 tracks including two previous singles; Gallipoli, which was released for Anzac Day this year, plus a reworking of his successful AFL Footy Show theme, More Than A Game. OpeninSat, 10 Jan 2015 11:16:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-hit-new-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kingswood-hit-new-heights/On a seemingly unstoppable quest for greatness, ARIA Nominees, Kingswood were never going to be content staying home for summer. Wrapping up 2014, the four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band announced a nation-wide tour that will take them to the Chelsea Heights Hotel on Friday February 6. Fergus Linacre is tThu, 08 Jan 2015 21:58:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-mahalia-barnes-soul-mates/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-mahalia-barnes-soul-mates/As a family we travelled to Memphis Tennessee and to see where soul music was born. We visited with Reverend Al Greens Soul Singers, Sun Studios and Graceland; in my opinion never did we hear anyone with such a soulfully melodic voice like that of Mahalia Barnes. Yet another great credit to AustraliThu, 08 Jan 2015 21:56:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guitar-gods-masterpieces-hack-wanger/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/guitar-gods-masterpieces-hack-wanger/Supporting Australian guitar players and artists, while bringing the best guitar performances from around the world Guitar Gods & Masterpieces is a show for guitar players and guitar music fans that incorporates humour, entertainment and educational segments on all things guitar. Broadcasting since Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:55:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/getaway-plan/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/getaway-plan/The Getaway Plan fans rejoice; the boys will be playing at the Pelly Bar on January 24 and will also be releasing their new crowd-funded album Dark Horses sometime in the next few months. PEARL’s Jessica Mills spoke to lead singer Matthew Wright about what the band behind hits such as Where the cityThu, 08 Jan 2015 21:54:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-kaytranada-live-mixmag-dj-set-village-underground-uk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-kaytranada-live-mixmag-dj-set-village-underground-uk/www.soundcloud.com/tom-slatter-1/kaytranada-live-mixmag-dj-set-villageunderground-241014 Over the last month or so leading up to Beyond The Valley, here in at PearlHQ we have been building up the vibe in the office and smashing some of the artist’s recent mix tapes leading up to the event… this one Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:49:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-return-seaford-renovation-party/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rob-tarquin-return-seaford-renovation-party/Sadly the Seaford Hotel’s icon Clover Bar will be closed for renovations soon, but not to worry, it’s making way for a newer, shinier, live music room, double the size in its place, and they plan to host a kick ass party to give it a good send off. The Retro Reno Party on January 16 promises to brinThu, 08 Jan 2015 21:49:01 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimis-back-daveys/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimis-back-daveys/Davey’s Sunday Soultrain is back for the entire month of January with all the big names in blues, soul and rock ‘n roll forming a line-up that will make your ears water. One such big name making his return to Davey’s is guitarist Jimi Hocking and his Blues Machine band on January 18. Fresh off his 2Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:48:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-tom-m-c/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-tom-m-c/1. Min&Mal, Orkestrated & Delayz – Rage (Original Mix) Not quite out yet, but the Soundcloud preview had me head bumping instantly. With a chunky electric guitar filled build up to an insanely smooth and spacious drop, this track definitely delivers the goods. Had to replay this track as soon as it Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:46:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-ibiza/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-ibiza/If you love electronic music then no doubt the party capital of the world Ibiza is on your bucket list. Every year millions flock to the white isle to experience the best DJ’s in some of the world’s most famous clubs. The production is unlike anything you have ever seen before; every day of the weekMon, 05 Jan 2015 20:24:53 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-january-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-january-2015/CHILLOUT IN DAYLESFORD  Head down to Daylesford next Labour Day weekend and ChillOut at Victoria’s biggest regional Queer pride event. Boasting a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere with an array of music, dancing, local cuisine, wine and general merriment, the ChillOut festival is sure to be fun for Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:22:34 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/emma-donovan-putbacks/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/emma-donovan-putbacks/One thing I think I’ll never forget in my life is my upbringing with music, mum loves artists like Sade and Joss Stone, I will never forget the amount of times we watched Sade play Smooth Operator live on the tv! It’s been a long time since I’ve listened to soul music, and writing mostly about alterSun, 28 Dec 2014 21:30:53 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-done-dusted/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-done-dusted/The smiles and laughter, sweat, face paint and glitter, hilltop sunrises and sunsets, indescribable stage production and art installations, a community of likeminded people and the surrounding nature. A timeless place full of good energy and great vibes. The phenomenal extravaganza that is EarthcoreSat, 13 Dec 2014 07:24:12 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/welcome-360-utopia-bubble/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/welcome-360-utopia-bubble/Three Sixty. 360. 3ree6ixty. Say it how you want. Love him, dislike him or leave him. This guy has made Australia stand up, listen and discuss. From our school kids – yes your children – who know his songs as anthems to our older generation who are interested to find out more about this inspirationaFri, 05 Dec 2014 21:59:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hall-fame-daddy-daddy-cool/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hall-fame-daddy-daddy-cool/Undoubtedly, everyone’s heard of The Eagle Rock and with that comes the love of Daddy Cool. Recently inducted into The Age Victoria’s Hall Of Fame, Daddy Cool’s career has been soldiering on for 44 years now and there’s no foreseeable calm in the storm of success. Daddy Cool come straight out of theFri, 05 Dec 2014 21:57:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jason-coleman-sorrento-speigel-tent/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jason-coleman-sorrento-speigel-tent/This summer, residents and holidaymakers on the Mornington Peninsula have the opportunity to be immersed and inspired by the spectacle of Sorrento’s very own Spiegeltent. The magnificent structure is one of only a hand-full left in the world today, originally built in Belgium in 1919. Dutch for mirrFri, 05 Dec 2014 21:56:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-willow-beats/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-willow-beats/Known for their angelic melodies and electronic sounds mirroring the elements of nature, one can’t help but be transported to another world when listening to their music. Following the success of their single Merewif the Uncle and Niece duo are currently playing a string of shows around the country Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:55:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sparks-fly-chelsea-18s/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sparks-fly-chelsea-18s/Chelsea Heights and HideOut present the most current name in Electronic Dance Music around the world… Will Sparks in his only Under 18’s event this summer! Fresh back from the Bounce Bus Tour across the US with mates Timmy Trumpet and Joel Fletcher catch one of our biggest homegrown talents in this Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:54:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hoodoo-gurus-set-red-hot-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hoodoo-gurus-set-red-hot-2015/Next year is set to be a big year for Australian rockers the Hoodoo Gurus, with the band planning on releasing a new album and also coming to Mornington as part of the Red Hot Summer tour on January 11. The Hoodoo Gurus released their first album in 1984 after the success of their first single LeilaFri, 05 Dec 2014 21:53:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/frankly-brilliant/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/frankly-brilliant/Well, that was close. This years Endota Spa Voice Of Frankston competition went right down to the wire on Sunday November 23 at the Arts Centre as a judging panel that included PEARL’s very own Simon Mills were again pushed to the limit. RPP FM presenters Josh and Tarryn covered the event which was Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:48:36 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/crawl-files-live/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/crawl-files-live/Australian Crawl is surely one of Australia’s most loved bands – revered in the same manner as their peers Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel and INXS, they played an integral part in the development of the Australian ‘sound’ and were one of the truly great rock groups of their time. From their inception in Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:59:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/close-unplugged-geoff-achison/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/close-unplugged-geoff-achison/I was invited to Geoff Achison and The Soul Diggers 20th Anniversary DVD/CD Launch Party at The GH in ST.Kilda recently and was blown away by their sheer genius and musical bent on all originals performed. Achison writes all their material and is main vocals and guitar virtuoso, with Mal Logan on KeFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:58:43 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-years-eve-ry-avenue/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-years-eve-ry-avenue/The Sandbelt Hotel rings in 2015 with in-demand cover band Every Avenue playing on new years eve. Get plenty of bang-for-your-buck as the 10 dollar entry fee includes a complimentary drink on arrival and live music from the band. Dance your way into the new year as Every Avenue play a dynamic and veFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:56:45 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-boom/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/detonators-boom/Go swinging into the new year at Davey’s Hotel on January 4 as Australia’s high priests of roots rock ‘n roll The Detonators hit the stage at one of their biggest and favourite gigs. It promises to be huge. The action-packed afternoon that is Davey’s Sunday Soultrain is welcomed back in style as TheFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:56:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-delights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-delights/The Peninsula Summer Music Festival is back for the eight year running featuring 75 artists in 14 intimate events, never failing to entertain and delight culture seekers, music lovers, holiday makers, friends and families of all ages. From the fiery opening at the immensely popular Hair Of the Dog eFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:55:42 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-lines-december-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-lines-december-2014/What!!? That’s it? 2014 over? Good!! I can finally reveal my new year’s resolution for 2014. My goal was to not attempt a single stint at the gym all year and I have come through with flying colours. And in case you’re wondering, yes, my bikini bod has suffered, but I have finally accepted that I amFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:54:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beaches-crazy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beaches-crazy/There’s a lot going on this month at Beaches of Mornington bar and bistro with live entertainment and promos every Thursday as part of a jam-packed schedule which includes the venue heading back to the 80s for a rockin’ New Years Eve party. Thursday music from 9pm and a choice of five $10 parma’s wiFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:52:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/outlaws-hit-general/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/outlaws-hit-general/Take one part Screaming Jet, and one part Dirty Deed, and shake repeatedly for 25 years on a rock n ‘roll roadtrip and you end up with one hell of a lethal concoction that is the Acoustic Outlaws. Jets bassman Paul Woseen and Dirty Deeds front man Alfi Rocker bring their own fermented blend to the GFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:52:21 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cranbourne-spooks/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cranbourne-spooks/Cranbourne. The place that legends are made? Really? Is that what I will be reading in over the next five years as Spook the Banshee take the world by storm? Well I hope so! This hard metal five piece direct from Cranbourne have been playing together as a group for a short time – you would never knoFri, 05 Dec 2014 20:20:21 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/want-christmas/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/want-christmas/Christmas is everyone’s favourite time of the year, families are together, there’s an endless supply of food and gifts are given, and as most parents will know selecting gifts for teenagers is hard. Well ladies and gentlemen you’re in luck because PEARL has scoped out the best buys on 24Hundred.net Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:59:06 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/farewell-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/farewell-heights/The year of 2009 saw many historical events, the election of Barrack Obama the first African American president of the United States, the release of the modern classic Slumdog Millionaire, Same- sex marriage was legalized in Sweden, Tiger Woods announced his break from golf to focus on his ‘marriageFri, 05 Dec 2014 19:58:14 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-darcy-stephens-december-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-darcy-stephens-december-2014/TRACK REVIEWS WITH DARCY STEPHENS www.soundcloud.com/darcy-stephens   1. Reflekt – Need To Feel Loved (Adam K & Soha Vocal Mix) I could listen to this song all day, everyday. I have a weird obsession with cinematic strings, in this mix it’s with Thomas Newmans ‘Ghosts’. The chord progression mixed wFri, 05 Dec 2014 19:37:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/christmas-cruze/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/christmas-cruze/There’s a mighty festive season ahead at Cruze rolling out the big names on into the New Year.  On top of all our beloved resident DJ’s Cruze presents headline guests including Courtney Mills, Chris Bullen and one of the newest big names on the scene Zac Waters. Zac Waters – a born-musician whom greFri, 05 Dec 2014 19:35:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mechanic-brotality-in-frankston/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mechanic-brotality-in-frankston/With another year almost behind us I must reflect on one of the best highlights for 2014 when The Frankston Mechanics Hall was subject to a solid workout.  September 18 saw what I’d consider one of the biggest shows to hit there this year. Brotality bought over American wonders, The Ghost Inside, ThFri, 05 Dec 2014 19:12:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ivan-ooze-mix-tape-month-december-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ivan-ooze-mix-tape-month-december-2014/Trippin’ is the lead single from the upcoming IVAN OOZE mixtape. IVAN OOZE had this to say about the single, “Trippin’ is about a time when my mother thought chasing a career in music was more a dream that a realistic job. It breaks down the lows of what we both felt and that attitude we both had ofFri, 05 Dec 2014 19:06:31 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dallas-returns-baha/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dallas-returns-baha/Just days after premiering their new lineup at Adelaide’s Follow The Sun festival, PEARL chatted to the front woman and namesake of three-piece riff rockers Dallas Frasca. Having just released the explosive new single You are Beautiful from their highly-anticipated forthcoming album Love Army, the bFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:59:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/screaming-jets-25th-anniversary-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/screaming-jets-25th-anniversary-tour/The upcoming national tour for The Screaming Jets is going to be something very special, for fans and the band alike. The iconic rock band, originally from Newcastle, will be celebrating 25 years – yes, a quarter of a century – of great Aussie rock. 25 years seems like a hell of a long time to stickFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:58:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gonna-boom-crash-red-hot-summer/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gonna-boom-crash-red-hot-summer/This month again saw me throw back to my teen years. I was lucky enough to speak to one of the forming members of Boom Crash Opera, Peter Farnan. Still creating music close to 30 years on and keeping the fresh sounds coming from Boom Crash Opera. With songs like Onion Skin, Hands Up In the Air, BettFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:57:42 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rolling-hallam-lineup-gathers-moss/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rolling-hallam-lineup-gathers-moss/When someone mentions the name Ian Moss to me; it brings back great memories of listening to Cold Chisel, songs like Never Before, Flame Trees & Bow River. Hard Rock, something that was always played in my boyfriend’s car. Fast forward close to 34 years and my now husband – that boyfriend from yearsFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:55:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aluna-george-go-beyond-valley/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aluna-george-go-beyond-valley/UK electropop rockers AlunaGeorge are coming to Australia to play at Phillip Island New Year’s Eve festival Beyond the Valley December 30 2014- January 1 2015. The duo AlunaGeorge combines the distinctive, almost childlike vocals of Aluna Francis with George Reid and his talent for arranging and mixFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:54:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seymour-spiby-cruze-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seymour-spiby-cruze-mornington/Continuing in the vein of recently successes with Katie Noonan, The Australian Queen Tribute Show and the Absolutely 80s Show, the Grand Hotel in Mornington is proud to present two of Australia’s most enduring songwriters and performers, together on the same bill, right here in our backyard again. MFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:53:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/local-roots/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/local-roots/Local Mornington band President Roots are so excited about their new album that they are playing three shows in a row at well known venues across the Peninsula on November 14, 15 and 16. The Heritage, GPO and Baha supply the stage as the folk-rock group provide us with tunes from their latest releasFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:49:02 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/electric-mary-defryme-live-loud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/electric-mary-defryme-live-loud/In a huge coup for Pier Live and The Pelly Bar, Rusty and the boys from Electric Mary will team up with recently reformed 80s/90s group Defryme for a massive double bill not to be missed. 2014 is a year of celebration for Electric Mary. After an incredible ten years that has been highlighted by tourFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:48:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/swingin-sundaze/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/swingin-sundaze/Coming your way this November at Daveys Hotel is a legendary line up filled with all your favourite local artists. Sunday Soultrain is bringing back all the big names in live blues, soul and rock and roll from 3pm each week. Four piece blues and soul outfit Blues Mountain, the hugely popular Andrea Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:47:05 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-ready-shed-rock-2015/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-ready-shed-rock-2015/Just as the festival season heats up with some big events, so too are some more local events announced, with local roots/rock festival ‘Shed Rock’ now entering it’s fifth year with a February 7, 2015 date confirmed. The event is the brainchild of Turk Tresize (aka. Mr Shed Rock), starting as a smallFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:46:40 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rick-astley-live-chelsea/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rick-astley-live-chelsea/If you’re a member of Generation Y, chances are you have a vague memory of a Rick Astley song you may have heard on the radio in between your BMX rides when you were about five or six years old. If you’re a bit older – or indeed a GenY with a knack for remembering hits of the late 80s – you’d know tFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:44:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/see-live-san-remo/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/see-live-san-remo/The Westernport Hotel has established a reputation over the last 12-18 months as one of the few venues down south to offer premier live music touring acts, up close and person in a regional setting. With their regular revolving catalogue of blues and party bands including local larrikins Olly & ScuzFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:43:36 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hix-mid-november-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hix-mid-november-blues/Australian blues legend Lloyd Spiegel has toured relentlessly for the past 20 years, quite literally growing up in the music scene and touring the world while most kids were at school. This upbringing has resulted in a unique story and a life-long connection to the blues making Spiegel almost a veteFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:42:17 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-production-studio-peninsula/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/new-production-studio-peninsula/Designed by a leading studio designer, constructed to the highest quality and consisting of a good-sized vocal/instrument tracking room and large control studio room, this is the new hub of operations for Ian Pav/PavMusic. On entering the security gates the grounds had a welcoming, secure and inspirFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:38:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stellar-conference-live-music-lineup-amwe/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stellar-conference-live-music-lineup-amwe/Established in 2008, the Australasian Worldwide Music Expo (AWME) has cemented itself as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier roots music industry conference and showcase event, held in Melbourne over four days each November. AWME provides a platform to foster stronger relationships between music indusFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:35:14 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/face-music-conference-program/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/face-music-conference-program/Face the Music has announced its 2014 conference program, brimming with interesting topics, fascinating people and spirited conversations to encourage idea sharing across all levels of our music community. Face the Music will open with a study of Australasian artists’ amazing success in infiltratingFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:32:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peking-duk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peking-duk/This month I chatted with Reuben, who makes up one half of the delicious duo Peking Duk. The guys graced our airwaves in 2012 with a remix of Passion Pit’s Take A Walk, following this saw the release of tracks Way You Are, Feels Like and High (feat Nicole Millar) which has just gone double platinum.Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:29:45 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boris-brejcha-joker/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boris-brejcha-joker/Say Hello to German High-Tech Minimal mastermind – Mr. Boris Brejcha. PEARL: How did your career in music begin? I have read that you played drums from a young age? BREJCHA: That´s right. My father was already playing drums in a band when I was a little child. It was interesting for me and so I had Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:28:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/future-music-festival-first-round-lineup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/future-music-festival-first-round-lineup/FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL FIRST ROUND LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT DROPS Every year, Future Music Festival up the game with a line-up of music’s biggest names. Late last month the national festival, with plans to tour Australia this coming February and March have delivered their 2015 monstrosity. Rap superstar DFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:27:52 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-sander-van-doorn-b2b-oliver-heldens/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-sander-van-doorn-b2b-oliver-heldens/It came out of nowhere, the SVD x OH colab ‘This’ all of a sudden struck #1 in the Beatport Overall Charts, check it out and see why. The boys released a mixtape to accompany the release which depicts an electrifying hour of dance music’s hottest tunes from two of the most talented artists around. SFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:19:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-anders-jaeger/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-anders-jaeger/Years & Years – Real Band trio ‘Years & Years’ out of London have put together one of the ‘catchiest’ and perfectly assembled pieces I’ve heard of the genre. This alternative sound is heading into this ‘new sound’ territory with its creative vocal hooks and its pop synths. It’s a song that you’ll waFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:18:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-chats-skater-hayley-wilson/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearl-chats-skater-hayley-wilson/HAYLEY WILSON: INTERVIEW Age:12 Sponsors: Simply Skateboarding Hometown: Mansfield, Victoria PEARL: How long have you been skateboarding for what got you into it? WILSON: I started skateboarding at the age of 6 and I got into skateboarding when mum and dad went shopping and gave me $10 to spend on sFri, 07 Nov 2014 21:15:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-lager-fluid-fest/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-music-lager-fluid-fest/Returning for its second year, November 16’s Fluid Fest at Daveys in Frankston will again showcase great Australian beers, ciders, wines and bourbon, as well as offer up an equally appetising live music menu for the day, from 11am. Kicking off the day will be one of the Peninsula’s most well known aFri, 07 Nov 2014 20:41:42 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/archibald-prize-arrives/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/archibald-prize-arrives/Opening Saturday, October 4 at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is Australia’s most prestigious portrait award, The Archibald Prize. Often controversial, sometimes contested, this exhibition represents the pinnacle of portrait painting in Australasia showing the fabulous faces of contemporaWed, 08 Oct 2014 02:08:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bombshell-playwright/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bombshell-playwright/Mount Eliza born author and playwright Joanna Murray-Smith is one of Australia’s most successful playwrights. Her plays have been staged around the world from London’s West End to Broadway and home again. She’s also written three novels, a libretto and several screenplays garnering numerous prestigiWed, 08 Oct 2014 01:48:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/watch-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/watch-october-2014/I am always on the look-out for movies I can watch with my kids and not hate (they are five and three).  I thought Malificent would be a winner recently but I ended up liking this more than my little ones.  Frozen? They love this way more than me.  I refuse to see any toy from my childhood turned inWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:49:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sincs-council-approval-fly/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sincs-council-approval-fly/One of the nicest and most approachable guys in the FMX industry today would have to be a Mornington Peninsula local Cam ‘Sincs” Sinclair.  Hailing from Pearcedale, he has become a well-known hero to many youngsters & the young at heart.  Riding for many years with Crusty Demons, now Nitro Circus, GWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:46:24 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tils-tidbit-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tils-tidbit-october-2014/Quitting your job, jumping on a plane and hitting the road in a sweet bus with your best buds. It’s the daydream of many nine to five workers…and the reality for a tightknit crew of young Australians from Toowoomba. Inspired by a Facebook photo that was captioned “buy an old school bus, rip the seatWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:43:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-lines-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-lines-october-2014/I remember it clearly. His name was Peter Alexander. ‘Peter Alexander?’ You ask. Yep. That’s the name of the first guy who had an iPod at our school. I was very jealous. This guy had access to 10GB music, and I was still walking around with my Panasonic Discman stuffed between my pants and belt withWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:40:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hip-country-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hip-country-october-2014/This month, I’m not just going to encourage you to be country proud – I’m going to present a case to help you win over all those country-haters out there. Using YouTube as a weapon, help me to show the doubters that country music has a rich and varied history as an intelligent, articulate, evolved aWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:37:05 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blues-illustrated-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blues-illustrated-october-2014/VAN DIEMAN’S LAND Australian music legend Russell Morris’s VAN DIEMAN’S LAND has been named album of the year at the annual Leading Edge Music conference in Melbourne. VAN DIEMAN’S LAND is the second Russell Morris album in a trilogy telling the story of Australia’s historic characters in Blues. TheWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:33:06 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ryan-adams-ryan-adams-sony-music/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ryan-adams-ryan-adams-sony-music/How does the average bloke go about reviewing a Ryan Adams album?  Yes in the past he has had some, lets say… odd ideas, some worked (Jacksonville City Lights from 2005 springs to mind), and others that missed the mark entirely (Rock N Roll from 2003 is just an album trying to capture what many otheWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:24:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/poseidons-crown-nbcs-independent/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/poseidons-crown-nbcs-independent/The Debut LP from The NbC’s AKA Natural Born Chillers kicks off with an awesome, psychedelic garage-rock tune “Aunty Meredith”, there’s wah-wah on a big guitar riff, lyrics about a local festival, and those are some pretty good ingredients for an opener. It kind of sets up what’s to come, the album’Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:22:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/747-lady-anterbellum-deluxe/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/747-lady-anterbellum-deluxe/The new Lady Ant offering is just what you would expect from the new world of pop country.  It’s catchy, and just like their previous albums produced and polished to within an inch of its life. The first two tracks “Long Stretch of Love” and “Bartender” are essentially commercial grade pop songs, wiWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:20:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/iv-hurst-independent/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/iv-hurst-independent/A really impressive debut EP from Sydney four piece “Hurst”. “IV” is four tracks long and filled with some really cool songwriting. “Whine” is the first up, with an awesome funky riff on guitar and big vocals from Ana Veira, which both become a staple of the EP, this was the single, and easy to see Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:18:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-october-2014-traveling-wilburys/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-october-2014-traveling-wilburys/The Traveling Wilbury’s were a rather unlikely supergroup.  It was always understandable that ex-Beatle George Harrison and Bob Dylan would work together because they had done so before and were very close friends, but the addition of Roy Orbison who’s music career was largely done by the time the BWed, 08 Oct 2014 00:15:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youth-wrap-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youth-wrap-october-2014/Get ready for the final Open Mic Night for 2014 with Bayside Freeza Committee’s, Boombox Events. The Committee is looking for bands, soloist, comedians, ventriloquists, contortionists, and even those who just love to perform! The final Open Mic Night will be held on November 28, between 7pm to 10pm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:59:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/terace/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/terace/Over the course of the last 12 months, these two futuristic bass house masterminds have been putting out some killer tunes and are absolutely nailing it. Daniel Farley (Sydney) and Tom Corin (Auckland) don’t like broadcasting their faces across the Internet; they’d rather just let their music do theTue, 07 Oct 2014 23:27:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saturday-night-live-cove/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saturday-night-live-cove/The Cove Hotel live entertainment roster just keeps getting better with an exciting new Saturday night format to add to their already huge Sunday session, making weekends at The Cove the place to be.  Soul siren Rebecca Cardimone and guitarist Nathan Sinclair bring their own style of smooth to the wTue, 07 Oct 2014 22:51:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beer-beats-course/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beer-beats-course/When you start your DJ career by winning a couple of DMC mixing competitions you get noticed…but to still be around more than two decades later takes more than vinyl juggling skills…In the years since those Victorian DMC titles John Course has cemented himself as one of the leading personalities in Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:10:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/weve-got-boogie-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/weve-got-boogie-back/There’s nothing like the sound of the Dirty Boogie Band at full throttle. It’s no wonder they’re known all over town as the most rockin’ swing band on the planet.  Dirty Boogie bring their BIG BAND sound to Davey’s Sunday Soultrain just in time for the Spring Racing Weekend on Sunday November 2 and Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:11:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/game-turns-21/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/game-turns-21/As lead singer for Australian band Geisha in the 80’s and signed with EMI Records for the World, Chris Doheny and his band scored 8 Australian Top 10 singles with “Kabuki” reaching Number 1.  After the break up of Geisha Chris released his first solo single in 1994, ‘More Than A Game’. It began as tTue, 07 Oct 2014 20:16:04 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blue-eyes-cry-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blue-eyes-cry-2/Sunday Soultrain at Davey’s Hotel just got a little funkier with feel good blues band Blue Eyes Cry performing on October 19. Join the award winning group from 2.30pm in this free event that just gets more popular every week with Blue Eyes Cry fitting in perfectly. The brilliant voice of lead singerTue, 07 Oct 2014 19:21:02 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/straight-horses-mouth/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/straight-horses-mouth/Caulfield Racecourse has once again attracted some of the worlds greatest musicians to to its main Spring Carnival events in 2014. Irish pop rock superstars The Script, off the back of a sold out concert in Sydney, play on BECK Caulfield Guineas Day, Saturday October 11 on the Fashion and EntertainmTue, 07 Oct 2014 18:26:46 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tit-bits-tales-feat-andy-phillips/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tit-bits-tales-feat-andy-phillips/Every time I go to one of Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk gig, I always walk away revved up yet extremely pleased and contented.  Its usually due to listening and witnessing superb guitarmanship from Andy Phillips, amazing precise and masterfully rhythmic drumming from Chris Mann and excellent bTue, 07 Oct 2014 17:37:29 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bloody-beaches/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bloody-beaches/Halloween is in full swing at Beaches of Mornington on November 1 with the venue going all out to ensure ghoulish fun is had by all. Enter a scary cavern decked in cobwebs, witches and skeletons on route to the bar where you are served a jelly shot or Bloody Mary by the undead staff. The creatures oTue, 07 Oct 2014 17:32:35 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hendrix-tour-cancelled/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hendrix-tour-cancelled/The Molly Room regrets to announce the cancellation of Leon Hendrix’s first 2014 Australian Tour. “The upcoming Leon Hendrix tour of Australia has had to be cancelled due to entirely unforeseen, last minute travel circumstances,” a spokesperson said today. All existing ticket holders will be entitleTue, 07 Oct 2014 16:52:40 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kings-oz/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kings-oz/If you love your Aussie rock, then get down to the Somerville Hotel on October 31 to witness Kings of Oz tearing up the stage with home-grown classics. The band have over 35 years experience and if its good old Aussie rock your after, these guys are exactly what you’re looking for. With the powerhouTue, 07 Oct 2014 16:37:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/olivia-newton-john-visits-spac/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/olivia-newton-john-visits-spac/Were you at the biggest gig on the Peninsula last weekend? If you were you may’ve spotted the legendary Olivia Newton-John in the audience! Our favourite first lady of Oz was in town to drop in on former band mate Joe Creighton performing his show The Music of Van Morrison with his band The Belfast Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:03:11 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fine-brew/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fine-brew/A true gem unearthed, Sarah Rzek, plays at the Mornington Peninsula Brewery on October 24 as part of the venues Oktoberfest celebrations. Sarah is an exciting young acoustic singer/guitarist with a unique, soulful voice who came to prominence on Australia’s Got Talent a few years back. The local MelTue, 07 Oct 2014 15:00:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/berlin-chesea-heights-british-india-back-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/berlin-chesea-heights-british-india-back-town/When PEARL last caught up with British India lead singer and guitarist Declan Melia and the band were just beginning to work on songs for their next album. Fast forward six months and Melia along with band mates Matt O’Gorman, Will Drummond and Nic Wilson have just returned from Berlin, Germany wherTue, 07 Oct 2014 10:20:33 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/main-man-michael/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/main-man-michael/Simultaneous national tours with Icehouse and Reece Mastin are obviously not enough to keep Michael Paynter busy.  He also has a tour with The Veronica’s coming up, is managing bands and has started his own production company, M-Squared.  Luckily for us, we can catch him headlining the Main Street FTue, 07 Oct 2014 08:30:52 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bitch-exclusive-interview-t-rek/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bitch-exclusive-interview-t-rek/If I was to begin this article singing “Get the f*** out my bitch” there is no doubt the majority of you would be able to hum the gutsy guitar riff that follows. The man behind that classic track is Tarek Smallman, aka T-rek. Released by Ministry of sound in 2010 this is the one song which opened myTue, 07 Oct 2014 07:40:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/black-sorrows-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/black-sorrows-mornington/The Black Sorrows continue to be one of Australia’s most successful touring bands and 2014 has proven nothing different. After two powerful performances at Bluesfest in Byron over Easter, the band flew to Norway to play at the legendary Rockerfeller Music Hall in Oslo and now they’re on their way foTue, 07 Oct 2014 06:49:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/basic-politics/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/basic-politics/The Times They Are A Changing…a song maybe the Grammy Award winning solo artist Gotye with his group The Basics (Kris Schroeder and Tim Heath) could be singing?  Get ready Victoria – you will be hearing a lot more from them as they run in the upcoming state election in Victoria. Gotye, aka Wally De Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:56:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/somers-fun/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/somers-fun/Somers Arts Fair blends the best elements of an affordable art show, auction, local market and country fair. Showcasing original photography, painting, pastels, drawings, sculpture, mixed media and jewellery from emerging and established Mornington Peninsula artists, this fair also offers a unique fTue, 07 Oct 2014 02:10:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/forty-years-fabulous-art/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/forty-years-fabulous-art/Celebrating forty years, the newly redesigned Dromana Art Show is bigger and better than ever adding sculpture to their repertoire of contemporary and traditional painting, photography and craft. Sam Michelle is feature painter bringing beautiful images of contemporary beach and bathing scenes, whilTue, 07 Oct 2014 02:08:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-pass-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/festival-pass-october-2014/NEW HEAVY MUSIC FEST UNIFY  New heavy music festival Unify at Tarwin Lower in South Gippsland will feature a heavy-centric lineup, boasting The Amity Affliction, Northlane, In Hearts Wake, Thy Art Is Murder, Deez Nuts, The Amity Affliction, Break Even, Confession, Buried In Verona, Hand Of Mercy, AnMon, 06 Oct 2014 23:42:17 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/producers-vol-1-event-music/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/producers-vol-1-event-music/Showcasing only the best dance music producers from all over Melbourne from all different genres, brought to you by the boys from Loud, Green Fetish, Bring The Noize and Higher Entertainment. In alphabetical order: 2DotZero, Azmac, Chardy, Chorne, Dom Dolla, Heath Renata, Hey Sam, Jack Love, Jungle Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:14:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fourcolours-experience-will-choose/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fourcolours-experience-will-choose/Fourcolours will transport you and all of your friends to a dimension born of colour. A spectacular weaved as one rich and fantastic experience. You will be shown a unique world, amongst the finest music, saturated with otherworldly performances, mind-expanding (and blowing) arts and installations wMon, 06 Oct 2014 21:09:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-october-2014-ministry-sound-house-sessions/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-october-2014-ministry-sound-house-sessions/Ministry of Sound go pacific in their latest look into the flourishing world of house music with House Sessions. Danny T ­­takes the evolutionary path of man, music and moustache to new heights on Disc One, opening with the underground ‘West Coast’ remix from ZHU for Lana Del Rey. Always delivering Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:17:42 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fluid-fun/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fluid-fun/There’s a lot on at Davey’s Hotel in Frankston over the coming months and a stand out event is surely the Fluid Festival on November 16. With great success last year, this free event showcases many of Australia’s beers, ciders, wines and bourbon and can provide the perfect day out for both family anMon, 06 Oct 2014 17:32:19 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smith-street-band/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/smith-street-band/28 and a half thousand likes on Facebook and 2 shows selling out in under an hour each, does not even begin to define The Smith Street Band, if you haven’t heard of them yet, you definitely soon will.  I am sure you all think of Taking the Alternate as screaming, loud, inaudible music.  Though in thMon, 06 Oct 2014 00:49:23 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dream-theater/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dream-theater/The Kings of post progressive rock are set to hit out shores this month, inviting you to “An Evening With Dream Theater”.  It’s the first time in five years that we’ve had Dream Theater come to Australia so it needs to be a night to remember, not only for us Aussies but also for Dream Theater.  DespMon, 06 Oct 2014 00:46:53 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/close-unplugged-october-2014-blues-mountain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/close-unplugged-october-2014-blues-mountain/JESSE VALACH presents BLUES MOUNTAIN A number of well respected muso’s from the Peninsula told me to check out Blues Mountain playing at Davey’s in Frankston a few Sunday’s ago; so that’s exactly what I did, and was delighted to discover a tight 4-piece outfit with an enjoyable rock/soul/blues groovMon, 06 Oct 2014 00:26:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-duane-bartolo-october-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/track-reviews-duane-bartolo-october-2014/Teraform – The RaiderZ (Original Mix) Duo ‘The Raiderz’, coming out of Melbourne have crafted one of my favourite tracks this year. The first time I listened to this song I was instantly hooked on its synths and intricate melodies. The Reverbed ‘oh’s’ that haunt throughout the track also give it thaSun, 05 Oct 2014 23:27:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/leon-hendrix/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/leon-hendrix/Wow have I got some exciting news to tell you all! The Molly Room and Marshall Amps is bringing out from the U.S of A, the amazing Leon Hendrix.  Leon Hendrix, born January 13,1948 is the younger brother of the late American rock guitar legend, Jimi Hendrix, and he and his band are coming down underWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:06:51 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sparks-fly-around-world/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sparks-fly-around-world/At 20 years of age this young DJ/Producer originally from Melbourne has cemented his position as the undisputed KING of the now globally loved Melbourne Sound and is undoubtedly the fastest rising star in the current Australian dance music scene.  Will was happy to catch-up with Pearl magazine on hiWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:05:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pseudo-echo-echo-echo/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pseudo-echo-echo-echo/Looking back in to Australia’s musical past, we may not have produced the number of super stars as the US or the UK, but we certainly have our own trailblazers. Bands like Pseudo Echo, who looked at the popular pub rock scene and challenged it with synths, a crimping iron and a makeup brush. So, wasWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:04:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fighting-fire-song/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fighting-fire-song/McAlister Kemp have a reputation as Australia’s foremost country-rocking party band, but there’s a certain depth to their music that defies expectations. It could well be that this aspect of MK’s music is largely thanks to the sensibilities of Drew McAlister – a man who’s not just one half of the duWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:03:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ella-hooper-speaking-tongues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ella-hooper-speaking-tongues/Ella Hooper got her big break in 1996 when she entered her song “Kettle” into a Triple J song contest and won.  Success with Killing Heidi and more recently Versus followed and she is now about to release her first solo album, In Tongues.  Currently the Melbourne Music Bank ambassador, she is puttinWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:02:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boy-bear-back-home/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boy-bear-back-home/Waiting, waiting, waiting…..that was the start of my Boy & Bear interview.  Whilst the guys were smack bang in the centre of the country that has the magic button to have a nuclear war commence – telephone coverage seems to be an amazing non-event!   No matter what I did, the call would not connect.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:01:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/what-to-watch-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/what-to-watch-2/Imagine spending 20k on a trip to Europe and not even having a good time.  That would be a bummer.  So why not keep the stakes low this month and just see some foreign films?  The Lavazza Italian Film Festival is at Palace Cinemas September 17 to October 12. You can make the experience more completeWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-between-the-lines-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-between-the-lines-2/Okay. Hold it ... What the ACTUAL f#@k is going on?  If you recognise the phrase ‘OH MY GOD. LOOK AT HER BUTT‘, then you are one of the tens of millions of individuals to have watched – and I say watched because surely no one’s playing this stuff on the radio – Nicki Minaj’s new track – and I say trWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/winning-woman/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/winning-woman/Creating a portrait of a person you greatly admire is a daunting process. To do justice to the sitter without leaving them feeling overexposed requires great skill and intuition. It’s not an easy ask, but this year’s Archibald Prize winner, Fiona Lowry, captures iconic Australian architect and patroWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/faux-fighters-oils-tribute-pier-live/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/faux-fighters-oils-tribute-pier-live/PEARL HQ Festivals & Events Photos September 4, 2014 Previous From The Song To The Sale (September 2014) Next Winning Woman Related Posts BLISS N ESO COMING YOUR WAY PEARLWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:52 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hip-to-be-country-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hip-to-be-country-2/Here in Victoria, in recent years at least, many efforts have been made to preserve the sanctity of live music. I’m sure we all remember the SLAM rally a few years back, where thousands marched on the streets of Melbourne to protest licensing laws that were seen as detrimental to the live music scenWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youth-services-pop-peninsula/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youth-services-pop-peninsula/Mornington Peninsula Shire is excited to introduce a new mobile outreach service for young people on the peninsula.  Mayor Councillor Antonella Celi said the Shire’s Youth Services team will host ‘pop up’ youth services at different locations across the peninsula during terms 3 and 4. “The ‘pop up’ Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australian-queen-tribute-show-morningtons-grand-hotel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australian-queen-tribute-show-morningtons-grand-hotel/Photography by Gary Bradshaw (Rock On Photography)Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:49 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-the-song-to-the-sale-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-the-song-to-the-sale-2/OK so part 5 of the series – into The Recording Process. Regardless of where you are recording, what equipment you can/can’t access, to me the goals of every recording session are: To capture the sound of each instrument/voice as close as possible to what you perceive in the end product. If you haveWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:49 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/moody-spooks-take-first-place/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/moody-spooks-take-first-place/On Friday the 15th of August, Impakt Freeza hosted Push Start’s Annual Battle of the Bands at the Peninsula Community Theatre. With 7 great battle bands: Learn 2 Fly, The Moody Spooks, Roundhouse, Happy Go Blues, Marigold, Collision in Brackets and Chief Protagonist, and local Peninsula band BrighteWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:49 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ash-grunwald-chelsea-heights-hotel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ash-grunwald-chelsea-heights-hotel/Photography by Leigh RileyWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:46 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blues-illustrated-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blues-illustrated-2/GET NAILED Bag O’ Nails (pictured Trevor Murray, John Veltman and John Hampton) are a hardworking Texas Blues trio that always deliver an amazing live show. Their latest CD, NAILED LIVE AT ST. ANDREWS is still on high rotation and exemplifies the talent of this high energy band. I recommend Bag O’ NWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/squaring-wheel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/squaring-wheel/Performer/producer/director Jens Altheimer, has imagination and energy to burn. He proves it in his wild and wacky production, Squaring the Wheel. Combining circus skills, puppetry, clowning around, magic and physical theatre, this inventive one-man family show celebrates thinking outside the box. LWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saade-scaff-escudero/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saade-scaff-escudero/Ecuadorian virtuosos, violinist Jorge Saade-Scaff and pianist Juan Carlos Escudero, will delight audiences with a program that includes well-known European and Ecuadorian composers. Widely recognised across Latin America, each has a distinguished solo career and has captivated audiences all over theWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/void-vanna/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/void-vanna/VANNA Void (PURE NOISE) Swapping in Catchy clean choruses for in your face punk anthems, Boston Massachusetts own Vanna have made their complete transition from Post-Hardcore to a thrash influenced destructive style of Metalcore. With only one original member of the band being left the change of styWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ocean-end-tea-party/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ocean-end-tea-party/THE OCEAN AT THE END The Tea Party (SONY MUSIC) Canadian trio, The Tea Party, have unleashed their brand new album. The Ocean At The End is an album that has had fans waiting for a decade. For such an elaborate and meticulous set of performers, this album is exactly what you would expect. It’s full Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:37 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skin-dreams-begin/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skin-dreams-begin/Empowering children through the arts is what Polyglot Theatre Company’s Kids in Control Residencies are all about. They are site-specific creative collaborations involving children’s ideas and artwork. Polyglot lead the field with innovative, interactive, experiential theatre and art installations fWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flesh-earth-natures-reign/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flesh-earth-natures-reign/FLESH OF THE EARTH Nature’s Reign (INDEPENDENT) Flesh of the Earth’s release Natures Reign is honestly indescribable in words.  Blessed by the metal lords with talent every metal head would kill for Flesh’ have put together a hands down incredible release.  Mangrove is a personal favourite as well aWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paris-underground/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paris-underground/Enter the Paris Underground and journey through the dark delights of the city of light. With your incomparable comic host Monsieur Marveaux, witness astounding acts of magic and illusion, spectacular tap dancing, brilliant burlesque, breathtaking aerials, quirky circus and song in a classic EuropeanWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:34 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yo-mama-come-party/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yo-mama-come-party/Always a little crazy, Beaches is about to get a bit crazier as Melbourne party band Yomama step onto stage September 12.  Sounding like a familiar pickup line heard once or twice around midnight, Yomama come bred form top inner-city euro party pits like Bridie O Riley’s and the Elephant & WheelbarrWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/indiana-jones-meets-magic-flute/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/indiana-jones-meets-magic-flute/Opera Australia embarks on a two-year odyssey across Regional Victoria engaging audiences with an ingenious rebranding of the classic tale of a hero in search of adventure. They’ve given Mozart’s The Magic Flute an Indiana Jones makeover! Director, Michael Gow and Designer, Robert Kemp have maintainWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:31 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-missy-higgins/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oz-missy-higgins/OZ Missy Higgins (ELEVEN) It is sometimes hard to grasp the concept of why an original, established song-writer, would want to make a cover album. However, if you are thinking of doing so, I suggest you first check out Oz. Instantaneously, Missy Higgins lets it be known that this is not “just anotheWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:31 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/different-shades-blue-joe-bonamassa/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/different-shades-blue-joe-bonamassa/DIFFERENT SHADES OF BLUE Joe Bonamassa (J&R ADVENTURES) One of the best Blues-Rock guitarists of the modern era, check! Great tunes all written by said guitarist check! Killer BV’s, check! Your usual assortment of gun musicians (most notably Anton Fig, from the CBS orchestra, on the drums), check! AWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flix-fix/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flix-fix/The movie of a generation, Mrs Doubtfire, made hilarious by the late, great Robin Williams is turning 21 and will be on show at the Shirley Burke Theatre on October 4 at 2pm. Whether you grew up watching this movie or are taking your kids to see it for the first time, it has all the makings of a famWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pig-and-whistle-unmissable/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pig-and-whistle-unmissable/What a difference new ownership can make! Since taking ownership of the iconic Pig & Whistle Tavern, hosts Rob and Ann Lawson have toiled relentlessly to put their personal stamp on the establishment whist retaining the rustic charm and English pub atmosphere that has always been its hallmark. SituaWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-kinda-magic/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queen-kinda-magic/Hot on the heels of Adam Lambert and Queen comes Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic!  Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic will present fans with the opportunity to re-live Queen as the band it was in its classic days. This stunning re-creation of the 1986 ‘We Will Rock You’ tour features Giles Taylor as Freddie MercWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:27 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/foreshore-cafe-sure/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/foreshore-cafe-sure/Perched on the waterfront strip of Point Nepean Road, Foreshore Café in Rosebud offers relaxed seaside dining in the heart of Mornington Peninsula. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip, Foreshore Café’s open, breezy ambiance – emphasised by open folding French doors, umbrella shaWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-miffed/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-miffed/If you missed this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival, don’t despair because the MIFF travelling film fest is coming to Sorrento with a wild selection of their top Australian films. Opening the program on Friday, September 19 at 7:30 pm is Cut Snake, a combination gritty psychological thriWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jamroots-jamroots/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jamroots-jamroots/JAMROOTS Jamroots (INDEPENDENT) Mornington-brewed surf blues band, Jamroots, have released their self-titled album. It’s smooth as hell and full of spunk. From the get-go you’re swept up in a whirlwind of blues and rock. The opening track, ‘Heavy Sea’, really sets the tone. The vocals are powerful aWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/last-call-peninsulas-got-talent/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/last-call-peninsulas-got-talent/Have you got talent?  We wanna know!  There are only a few positions left in the Top 12 for the 2014 Peninsula’s Got Talent Grand final to be held at The Rosebud Hotel on Friday October 10.  Calling all singers, comedians, puppeteers…whatever!  If you got talent, then it’s your last chance to enter!Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:25 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/crimson-sky/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/crimson-sky/Inspired by a Japanese haiku poem in which autumn skies are abuzz with red dragonflies comes a performance sure to mesmerize. Australia’s premiere taiko drumming group, TaikOz presents Crimson Sky. From explosive drumming to meditative melodies combining the sights and sounds of Japanese culture, thWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fiking-good/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fiking-good/If you’ve ever wondered what a modern European wine bar is like then Fika Weinstuble is the place to be. Situated in Mornington, this traditional European Winebar is run by some very experienced and very friendly ladies. Connie from Germany together with Kerstin and Jenny from Sweden, have created aWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:23 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/comes-man-black/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/comes-man-black/Award winning singer, Daniel Thompson and Golden Guitar winning Australian guitar legend Stuie French are back, bringing you ALL things CASH with their acclaimed, Johnny Cash The Concert.  Featuring songs spanning Cash’s entire career, from Hey Porter to the Highwayman, At Folsom Prison to the AmeriWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:22 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/havens-dumb-augie-march/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/havens-dumb-augie-march/HAVENS DUMB Augie March (DARK SATANIC) Augie March shouldn’t need an introduction, but it doesn’t hurt to remind people who missed them the first few times around. This little band from Shepparton, most famous for their song “One Crowded Hour”, have been garnering critical acclaim as well as some seWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/100-taps/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/100-taps/Being first and foremost a BEER lover, nothing pleases me more than pouring a ‘tall frothy’ for an eager beer connoisseur at my venues. Until recently this simple pleasure has always been second nature, but late last year I realised there was something missing. I thought it was time to develop a quaWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/forgive/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/forgive/As We Forgive: Three Morality Plays for an Amoral Age is a compelling examination of contemporary morality. Theatrical tour-de-force Robert Jarman plays three different characters with absorbing passion accompanied on stage by a lone cellist. The first play focuses on an elderly man’s response to a Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jamroots-mean-serious-business/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jamroots-mean-serious-business/Jamroots means business. A dynamic powerhouse impelled by four of the most experienced and accomplished musicians from the bay area. Tim Stout lays down phat Bohnam style grooves while his plant style tenor soars over crunchy blues riffs and psychedelic fuzz of guitarists Sean Thomas (Kisschasy) andWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews-recovery-collective/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews-recovery-collective/City Keys – Charlie’s Unicorn Never Talks (Original Mix) A new name for the book, ‘City Keys’ will be sure to rise to the top quickly. Here we have one of his debut releases under his new alias; ‘Charlies Unicorn Never Talks’. Lead by a super funky bass melody, which drives the low end equipped withWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:18 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/anh-happiest-refugee/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/anh-happiest-refugee/Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a groundbreaking new stand-up show.  Performing at the F.A.C on October 9, this moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amazWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hospital/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hospital/Hospital should be an addition to your collection for sure. Composing synth pop music with emotional flair, Al Dodds of the duo describes their sounds as “pop music about not pop things” and draws on the feelings of hard times to comprise their lyrics. Jacqueline Green and Al Dodds have worked togetWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dont-call-comeback/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dont-call-comeback/Wilder than a truckload of tigers on acid, Australian funk-rock mega-giants, Defryme return with a distinctive madness that’ll rip off your ears and put ‘em back on wrong. After taking an extended break to surf the world, hang out with a yogi and bench press gorillas, The Defryme machine has decidedWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:16 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tils-tidbit-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tils-tidbit-2/Most of us spend enough time on computers to establish some sort of rapport. Colleague? Companion? Friend? In an equal-parts exciting and creepy move that takes us closer to making Spike Jonze’s Her a reality, software designed by A.F.M. Nazmul Haque Nahin and colleagues has successfully got a compuWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-september-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-month-september-2014/WINTER ELECTRONIC FESTIVAL Live Set from Groove Delight One of the greatest talents of Brazilian e-music, Groove Delight is the project idealized by the young artist from São Paulo, Ké Fernandes. With many different influences such as Rock, New Wave, House and Techno, her sound reflects a strong perWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gigopedia/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gigopedia/Have children who enjoy the occasional hardcore show? Constantly hear words and think to yourself what the hell are they talking about? Fear no more lovely parents and hardcore homies, I am here to teach you, prepare for a lesson in concert terminology! MOSH (verb) – A form of self-expression at a sWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/heidis-buskfest-rosebud/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/heidis-buskfest-rosebud/Local girl Heidi Luckhurst has come up with a great concept to get Rosebud on the street music map and its called Buskfest. The soulful blues singer/song writer came up with the idea when she realised that the area had little or no street performers, compared to Melbourne or other places on the EastWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/villes-loving-oz-crowds/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/villes-loving-oz-crowds/Singapore isn’t a nation traditionally associated with Heavy music, but after listening to the boys in Villes you are immediately left with a taste of things to come. Just a group of friends who became a band over MSN messenger, Villes provide listeners with a metalcore sound similar to overseas actWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/holi-one-festival-colours/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/holi-one-festival-colours/30 Cities, 6 countries and over 1 million followers on Facebook.  The Holi Festival of Colours: the most colourful and epic festival is about to hit Australia. Be a part of this unique experience of electronic music, happiness and the most colourful day in your life. Originally the festival takes plWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:12 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nibbles-naughties-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nibbles-naughties-2/AN APPLE A DAY I watched her picking over the apples. I could tell that she did not eat much organic food as she was looking for the ‘perfect apple.’ ‘Can I help you with anything?’ I asked her “I was looking for an apple for my daughter.” She said. “These are organic apples.’ I thought I would tellWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hire-hitmen/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hire-hitmen/When Andrea Marr and the Funky Hitmen did their first gig in 2013 they decided it was too good not to continue playing together. Now, you will get the chance to see them perform one of those killer shows live at Davey’s Hotel on October 5. Part of the relaunched Sunday Soultrain, the group is a largWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:10 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spacey-space/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/spacey-space/This month PEARL chatted to one of the men who’s been in the game since before began, literally. Standing two meters tall he isn’t hard to spot behind a set of decks. A man of few words, sporting a powerful moustache and thick black framed glasses, he is a musical Idol to those who flock to see him Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-valley/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beyond-valley/The hills of Phillip Island will be home to a brand new 3 day ‘distinctive annual music festival with a focus on production, décor and theming’ taking place this year expecting to draw over 10,000 punters over New Years Eve. The camping festival is going to be ‘set up in the lushiest of green fieldsWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:09 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musings-meanderings-nonsense-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musings-meanderings-nonsense-2/THIS MONTH: “Things my friends say…a collection of funny and ridiculous conversations!*” …Don’t judge me, but I have a quote book! *Names have been replaced with initials to save embarrassment and reduce death threats A: Bargains, bargains everywhere, I love a good sale. MW: Yeah me too. A: You don’Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dinner-rocks-amy-winehouse/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dinner-rocks-amy-winehouse/After a sell-out dinner show featuring jazz siren Hetty Kate as part of the Mornington Winter Jazz Festival, The Rocks Mornington are proud to announce another exciting event for lovers of jazz, blues, fine food and sea-side views, as The Rocks pays tribute to the late Amy Winehouse this September. Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:08 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-2/ABRAXAS Santana 1970 saw the release of Santana’s second album Abraxas which followed on the heels of their magnificent self titled debut album the year before. With the blending of musical styles from rock, jazz, Latin, blues and salsa, they were a band that were totally different to those who had Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hardcore-calendar-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hardcore-calendar-2/6TH– NECK DEEP AND STATE CHAMPS IN STORE SIGNING AND ACOUSTIC SET Already this month is not messing around, kicking it off with 2 huge pop punk acts, State Champs and Neck Deep down at 24 Hundred (17-19 Wangaratta St, Richmond) doing an in store signing and acoustic performance, highly urge you to gWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/good-form-poor-form-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/good-form-poor-form-2/POOR FORM to all the bad news on TV. Why can’t journalists report on something a little less depressing for a change? They seem obsessed with misery. There are plenty of fun things happening if you know where to look. Our rabbit, Sven, had kittens the other day for instance. We dressed them all up aWed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:02 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/juke-club-saturdays/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/juke-club-saturdays/It’s Melbourne’s newest weekly House & Techno party destination… The Prince of Wales, one of Melbourne’s most iconic music venues, has announce Juke, a new weekly club night, starting from the 23rd of August. With a promise to consistently deliver the best dance music and appeal to a diverse mix of Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:00:01 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/one-man-band-in-a-class-of-his-own/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/one-man-band-in-a-class-of-his-own/Since bursting onto the blues and roots scene in 2002 Melbourne born Ash Grunwald has won numerous awards and a number of hearts with his charismatic and soulful performances. However it’s wrong to simply label Grunwald as a blues and roots artist- his mish mash of musical genres, musical instrumentWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:06:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/checking-joel-fletcher/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/checking-joel-fletcher/We spoke to Joel Fletcher earlier this year about his debut single Swing ft Savage and his support for the Melbourne leg of Avicii’s True tour. Since then he has jetted out of the country, grown his fan base and successfully finished a tour of Asia, the U.S and Europe. Gracing the ears of people allWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:05:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-brand-of-his-own/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-brand-of-his-own/When Adam Brand won TV’s Dancing with The Stars back in 2009 he was already an established mainstay of the Australian Country Music scene. The intense spotlight that surrounded his victory and turbulent personal life made Brand a household name – some twelve years after his debut, platinum-selling aWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:04:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/marcia-marcia-hines/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/marcia-marcia-hines/An Australian music industry legend and household name, Marcia Hines has enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades in Australia. She’s been a star of stage and screen, a mentor to aspiring musicians and women around the world and has even been honoured as a member of the Order of Australia foWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:03:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/allday-splendour-lily/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/allday-splendour-lily/Allday; a Vegan, Rapper, a native of Adelaide but now resides in the metropolis of Melbourne. Everybody, meet Allday, if you haven’t already started to hear his music on mainstream radio, you will very shortly.  He has just released a new album Startup Cult.  And boy has it hit the ground running; fWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:02:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stereosonic-delivers-blockbuster-lineup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stereosonic-delivers-blockbuster-lineup/Last year we saw the Stereosonic crew step it up a notch by expanding the festival across two-days around the country and by bringing “the greatest EDM line-up Australia has ever seen” with them…. If you saw what the lineup was like last year, then you’re going to be blown away once you see what theWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:01:56 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boys-back-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/boys-back-town/Have you ever closed your eyes and felt like you were 16 again? Well that was my afternoon. A cold and gloomy Melbourne afternoon was highlighted with the opportunity to speak with not one but two blasts from the past Brian Mannix and Scott Carne…To those of you too young to remember these guys madeWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:01:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/close-unplugged-august-2014/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/close-unplugged-august-2014/BALNARRING MUSO NIGHT A few years ago, a bunch of community minded muso’s started up the Balnarring Muso Night to give up and coming, shy, newbies, or local and non local musicians a chance to showcase their talent in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.  Today, years later it is still running as stWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:59 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/schoolies-peninsula/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/schoolies-peninsula/So you’ve decided to come and chill out here on the Mornington Peninsula – what a great decision! If you want to find a sensational beach to sit on, then this is the place. Relaxed, no pressure, no hassles from anyone, just a great spot to sit down and quietly celebrate your toughest year so far. NoWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/overtaking-underground-static-revenue/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/overtaking-underground-static-revenue/OVERTAKING THE UNDERGROUND Static Revenue (BEAU MCKEE) Static Revenue’s EP “Overtaking The Underground” is the perfect addition to any music fans collection. Drawing strongly on influences like Rage Against The Machine and Limp Bizkit their sound is a needed change to todays established scene. Off tWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:56 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saturday-soul-royal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/saturday-soul-royal/Mornington’s Royal Hotel just keeps getting better and with a fresh new acoustic act making their debut to a Mornington stage, Saturday nights goes from strength to strength.  Bayside duo Rebecca Cardamone and Nathan Sinclair bring their touch of soul down south. Caramone is a Melbourne recording arWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-youth-wrap-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-youth-wrap-2/BEACHSIDE SUMMER YOUTH FEST Bayside City Council are beginning to plan for their annual Beachside Festival, and they want you to help! They are looking for young event management enthusiasts to help organise and run the 2015 Beachside Festival, scheduled to be held on Feburary 14. The organising comWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/1000-forms-fear-sia/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/1000-forms-fear-sia/SIA 1000 Forms Of Fear (INERTIA) Sia has written for some of the hottest names in the music industry, Katy Perry to Christina Aguilera, and it doesn’t take more than a quick Google search to see she has some serious talent and some awards to back it up. It should come as no surprise, then, that her Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/high-rise-blue-diamond/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/high-rise-blue-diamond/Perched 15 floors up and sky-high, Blue Diamond is Melbourne’s premier penthouse live entertainment and cocktail cigar lounge. High Rise showcases some of Melbourne best house music artists as well as providing one of Melbourne’s most secluded and elegant experiences within the CBD from a Rooftop. RWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/merchant-lane-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/merchant-lane-mornington/A little bit of Melbourne is coming to the Peninsula… Over the next 6 months the Social in Main Street, Mornington will be transformed into a host of unique and intimate spaces to eat, drink and be entertained, inspired by the lane ways of Melbourne. “Merchant Lane” is the brainchild of Paul CameronWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:51 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/burlescruze/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/burlescruze/In contemporary usage, Burlesque is a playfully nostalgic form of striptease – think fans and feather boas rather than explicit nudity – but this is just the latest form of an ironic style of entertainment dating back to medieval times. Burlesque comes from burla, Spanish for “joke.” Comedy has alwaWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:49 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paula-robin-thicke/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paula-robin-thicke/PAULA Robin Thicke (UNIVERSAL) Luckily for the world Robin Thicke has released his latest studio album, Paula. It’s an album entirely about “feelings” and not at all about revenge. Let’s all be honest here. It’s like a cheap Enrique Iglesias rip-off, especially the opening track ‘You’re My Fantasy’.Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:48 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oh-what-a-night/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/oh-what-a-night/Making a triumphant return to Australia is OH WHAT A NIGHT the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons musical tribute, direct from Las Vegas to the Frankston Arts Centre on September 4. The American rock and pop group was said to be the most popular band before the Beatles and are well represented by a Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:47 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musings-meanderings-nonsense/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musings-meanderings-nonsense/THIS MONTH: “The 90s Are Back!” And not in a ‘Backstreet’s Back Alright!’ kind of way, because that would be awesome, end of discussion. More in the Chucky’s baaaack, creepy, cringe worthy, I want to look away and run into an array of kitchen knives kind of way. As a nineties kid I am mildly ashamedWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-split-thegroundhogs/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts-split-thegroundhogs/SPLIT The Groundhogs The Groundhogs were one of the most overlooked bands of the psychedelic blues-rock era of the seventies. In 1971 they released their second album simply titled Split. Guitar legend Tony McPhee, who wrote every track on the album, delivers some of the most amazingly haunting vocaWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/midori-singles-ball/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/midori-singles-ball/For the first time on the Peninsula, all the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes will come under the one roof for a spectacular singles night, hosted by the guys from Midori. If you’re a single guy or girl 25+, want to head out for a night of fun and great entertainment then save the date because tWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:43 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/prepared-like-bride-overcomer/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/prepared-like-bride-overcomer/PREPARED LIKE A BRIDE Overcomer (FACTION/SONY) Prepared Like A Bride has been taking this country by storm; these Gold-Coast residents and definite heavy hitters released their LP Overcomer. The whole composition is peeled back, honest and at times heart wrenching. This 12 track LP covers dealing wiWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vanda-and-young-songwriting-competition/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vanda-and-young-songwriting-competition/APRA AMCOS, Alberts and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia (NRMTA) are pleased to announce that entries for the 2014 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition – the largest charity songwriting competition in the world – are now open. With thanks to Alberts and APRA AMCOS, this year’s winning songwrWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/microscopic-wars-kingswood/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/microscopic-wars-kingswood/MICROSCOPIC WARS Kingswood (DEW PROCESS) There’s more production value in Microscopic Wars than you would expect from a guitar and drum band but let’s face it, Kingswood have been shocking listeners since the release of their debut EP. Nobody else can really create bombastic rock tunes like the boysWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hardcore-calendar/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hardcore-calendar/9TH BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINAL! The heated completion continues as the Battle Of The Bands comes to a close, this time headlined by Sydney heavyweights Elegist joined by I, Vallance on their Future Fears Tour! Head on down to Frankston Mechanics Institute (1N Plowman Place Frankston) to see the mixedWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:38 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/meeking-mad/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/meeking-mad/Michael Meeking and the Lost Souls have returned home after a successful UK tour and will be hitting up Baha’s in Rye on August 17 with their fine breed of country rock. The show is the first of Baha’s monthly country hoe-down and has been a long awaited gig on the Peninsuala. Michael has wowed audiWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vans-man/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/vans-man/Let legendary Irish/Australian singer Joe Creighton take you on a mystical and transcendental journey through the music of Van Morrison with his show Into The Mystic at the Southern Peninsula Arts Centre on September 6. Joe has a unique insight into Van Morrison songs having grown up on the same strWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cooking-caustic-mercury-pluto/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cooking-caustic-mercury-pluto/FROM MERCURY TO PLUTO Cooking With Caustic (OBESE RECORDS) Blue Mountain natives, Cooking With Caustic, have released their debut LP. From Mercury To Pluto is a mash of sounds spanning from many genres over many periods. From 90’s hip hop to groove induced funk, the 10-piece collective have found thWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass-2/BEYOND THE VALLEY – NYE Launching New Years Eve on Phillip Island will be a distinctive annual Music Festival.  Spread across two days and two stages, a carefully curated line-up of artists will ensure patrons have a one of a kind experience with a cohesive spread of genres and styles. Through its fWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:34 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/free-shine/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/free-shine/Show support for a great cause at Cafe 115 this August 16 as they play host to the Free To Shine Masquerade Ball in aid of neglected Cambodian children. Some of Melbourne’s great jazz and blues acts gather for a one-night-only extravaganza that promises to be a lot of fun. Matt Dwyer, Andrea Marr, RWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/voice-frankston-returns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/voice-frankston-returns/The Voice Of Frankston is returning for the second year.  Riding on the success of current talent shows such as The Voice Australia and The X- Factor, The Voice Of Frankston was conceived with the hope of providing a platform to launch the careers of undiscovered talent in the area, bring local busiWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-theatre-musical-theatre/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-theatre-musical-theatre/Share House is a stage performance highlighting the breathtaking musical talents of Brisbane-based quintet, Topology. It fuses physical theatre with instrumental music to convey a wordless narrative. The story, set in the 1970s revolves around five dysfunctional band mates who live together in an unWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seven-heaven-prosdo/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seven-heaven-prosdo/1. Tell me about yourself I always hate this question when you have to go around the circle introducing everyone haha. I’ll be 20 this August; I’m from Ferntree Gully, Chippy by trade, alcoholic by night. I’ve always been a sporty/athletic kid playing footy and soccer. I never got into playing any iWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wine-d/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wine-d/Give your taste buds a crash course in wine education at the Frankston and South Eastern Wine Show in The Briars Park, Mt Martha on August 31. Swill, gargle and drink your way through some of best products by amateur wine makers in this event held by the Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild. The guildWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:30 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hit-makers-search-unsigned/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hit-makers-search-unsigned/Hit Makers Australia is the foremost singing school in the local area with schools in Mordialloc and Rowville, their roster of students is growing at an exponential rate. The Hit Makers staff comprises of current ARIA charting artists who have honed their craft on stage and in the studio. Last year Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/steeples-hits-note/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/steeples-hits-note/If you haven’t seen the new Steeples then put it on your list!  Not only has the venue undergone a significant transformation to present an exquisite new indoor/outdoor dining experience for Mornington, Steeples live music format has now officially made Sunday lunch a whole lot longer. Fine food, fiWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bailey-donnellan-don-good/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bailey-donnellan-don-good/NAME:  Bailey Donnellan. AGE:  I’m 16 years of age. I love to Skate, play footy and skate! LIVES:  Tootgarook, Melbourne Australia. MUSIC:  I don’t really have a favourite type of music, just a bit of everything. SPONSORS:  Shed Nine. PEARL:  So Bailey, the rumour is that you have the biggest toesidWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beleura-hill-cafe/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beleura-hill-cafe/The best thing about coffee shops is that they’re popping up everywhere.  With a little strategy, there’s an option on almost every route.  And the more that pop up, the easier it gets! Much to my delight, my childhood milk bar on Beleura Hill Road in Mornington now has a café attached.  Once the loWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/elegist-come-frankston/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/elegist-come-frankston/Up and coming heavy acts from Sydney making a name for themselves, seems to be a regular trend at this point in time. New South Wales’ latest exports Elegist found themselves in Ringwood this past July playing in a Pay-What-you-Wish styled show, alongside the almighty Prepared Like a Bride.  JudgingWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-of-the-month-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-of-the-month-2/TRIPLE J MIX JANUARY 2010 OPIUO  Ever wanted some extra funk in your life? What about some warm syrupy bass sauce to compliment your daily adventure? Well now you can have all that and more within the perfectly crafted sonic soundscape that is Opiuo – An ever-evolving feast for the ears.  Here’s oneWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soapbox-poetry/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soapbox-poetry/In days gone by poetry has been a revered form of expression, however in modern culture it is often dismissed or overlooked. Fortunately, Peninsula Poets have firmly asserted poetry’s place on Melbourne’s southeast coast with their latest performance at Zinevent in Frankston, July 19. With accomplisWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flanagans-live-music-trifecta/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flanagans-live-music-trifecta/Flanagan’s gives one back to band-fans this September launching into three nights of live music with new Friday and Saturday nights and the welcome return of some sentimental favourites. Back by popular demand Jordan and the boys from Fudge swing in to an all new Friday night live concept after winnWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fresh-heats-seaford-battle-bands/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fresh-heats-seaford-battle-bands/The Battle of the Bands from Fresh Entertainment certainly got heated this month. Two rounds of local alternate music presented a deep contrast of what our local talent has to offer. Round 1 was a display of tender talent, while Round 2 bought out the darkside, bringing heavy music to Seaford Hall, Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sunday-soultrain-stopping-stations/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sunday-soultrain-stopping-stations/The Sunday arvo music scene has not quite been the same since the departure of one Melbourne’s most iconic Sunday sessions, playing host to some of the country’s biggest Blues, Soul and Rock n’ Roll artists each week, right here in our own backyard.  This month Davey’s welcome back Sunday Soultrain.Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bianca-del-rio-oz/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bianca-del-rio-oz/Drag Queens.  Wikipedia’s definition: A drag queen is a man who dresses, and often acts, with exaggerated femininity.  Really? If you grew up in Melbourne during the 70’s you would have driven past Le Girls featuring Carlotta.   The place where I first had my eyes open to the alternate world of DragWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:22 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/face/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/face/Selfies have become the ubiquitous hallmark of a new tech savvy generation. So it seems apropos to call out to artists for their interpretation of how technology has changed human interaction and what the selfie really represents. ‘Selfie’ is the theme of this year’s Cube 37 Open exhibition. ArtistsWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andy-walks-the-cadillac-walk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andy-walks-the-cadillac-walk/It was with curiosity that I ventured over to The Seaford Hotel one fine Sunday afternoon in June. I drive past it dozens of times a year and the last time I had set foot inside would have been at least fifteen years ago. It is one of those mega pubs with the bistro, pokies, front bar, drive throughWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:20 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/along-shorelines/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/along-shorelines/Mornington Peninsula’s Along Shorelines are definitely the ones to watch.  Although being new to our music scene, this bands potential is very high.  Mostly composed of members that are 18 years old, this band’s sound is surprisingly mature for their age.  Their first ever EP Voices had almost exceeWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:18 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dogs-cats-printmakers-impressions/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dogs-cats-printmakers-impressions/One unkempt, scruffy little dog became a global phenomenon after he bolted onto the pages of Dame Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclarey from Donaldson’s Dairy in 1983. Based on a sketch of scraggly dog she met by chance, Dodd’s signature character has sold over five million books. Celebrating the success of Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hold-pickle/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hold-pickle/Stand up comedian Rachel Berger has had audiences in fits of laughter for decades. As she says,  “For 28 years I’ve commandeered the audience to a designated outcome,” but in her one-woman play, Hold the Pickle, it’s a completely different kettle of fish. Hold the Pickle is a dramatic piece. Though Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews-w-chris-roberts/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews-w-chris-roberts/TRACK REVIEWS (w CHRIS ROBERTS) www.soundcloud.com/dropthatbrick Droplex, Comah, Breech – Le Tueur Au Puzzle Le Tueur Au Puzzle is another thumping track released by Australia’s own Hungry Koala Records. I am really digging this collaboration between these three lately. Straight off the bat this traWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/monsters-garden-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/monsters-garden-mornington/We think of the Renaissance garden as a place of leisure and pleasure, a kind of earthly paradise – but no matter its ‘garden-as-idyll’ reputation it had a lot of violence going down. There is the dark, toothy scream of the Hell Mouth in what’s been dubbed the “park of monsters”, a garden not far frWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:13 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/uptown-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/uptown-2/HELL’S HALF ACRE Alt-Country stylist Gretta Ziller’s story began in a country setting, specifically on the Muddy banks of the Murray River. Ziller spent a great deal of her youth dabbling in Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock & Classical and enjoyed many household traditions like Saturday mornings spent waWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/martu-dont-need-map/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/martu-dont-need-map/Experiencing the Western Desert landscape through the eyes of the indigenous Martu people provides rare glimpes into the complex and fascinating relationship between its people and their land. We don’t need a map: Martu experience of the Western Desert travels to McClelland Sculpture Park and GallerWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-between-the-lines/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-between-the-lines/I’ve had a quiet suspicion about something over the last couple of years. A development of an idea, a belief that is so significant to my love of music that I’ve chosen to keep it to myself up until now.  Maybe this sounds a little dramatic, but I have come to the realisation that Stevie Wonder may Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:08 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youth-services-mobile-outreach/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youth-services-mobile-outreach/Can’t make it to one of our Youth Centres?  Well, they’ll come to you. Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services are excited to kick off our Mobile Outreach Program.  They’ll be setting up at key locations all over the Mornington Peninsula including Skate Parks, Schools and more. Watch out for mini Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/derinya/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/derinya/Bettering it’s best, Derinya Art and Craft Exhibition in July was beautifully organized and brilliantly presented. Especially breathtaking were the craft and jewellry rooms. Opening Night was busy with excited conversations about the incredible variety of artworks. Inspiring instrumental music wafteWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:05 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/drop-shed-11/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/drop-shed-11/Come down for free Activities and a FUN place to hang out! Shed 11 Drop-In Centre in Hastings is open for young people between the ages of 10-25 years. Shed 11 is run by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services. The facility is located at 11 Marine Parade, Hastings (opposite the skate park in HWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:02 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soltribe-back-deck/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soltribe-back-deck/Back where it all began, Soltribe return with their crowd winning combination of funk and soul that launched The Deck on opening night in Frankston just on twelve months ago. Currently performing across some of Melbourne’s premier live music venues, Soltribe cover a wide variety of soul music from tWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/superbad-sean-declase/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/superbad-sean-declase/SUPERBAD Sean Declase (INDEPENDENT) A well-known voice in the Dance music scene, Sean Declase has lent his crispy vocals to feature on some killer house anthems over the last couple of years. Now 2014 sees Melbourne artist Sean Declase step out on his own with his new independent album Superbad. ShoWed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/theatre-anywhere-everywhere/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/theatre-anywhere-everywhere/Brisbane-based Anywhere Theatre Festival established in 2011 by dynamic duo, Alex McTavish and Paul Osuch has become a worldwide phenomenon breaking the mold and confines of the traditional theatre experience. ATF provides a new model for performers, audiences and businesses to engage in a way that Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:00:00 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-sultan-of-sing/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-sultan-of-sing/Dan Sultan doesn’t quite fit comfortably into any niche you try to squeeze him into in the Australian music scene. His sexy, blues-infused rock weaves between genres and tone, making him a hard man to nail down when you’re trying to describe his style. This, of course, doesn’t bother Sultan in the sWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:06:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/i-am-hardwell/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/i-am-hardwell/He was one of Future Music Festival 2014’s most highly anticipated headliners, and the world’s number one DJ didn’t disappoint – delivering euphoric, mind-blowing sets that wowed fans across the country. Now, one of dance’s most exciting EDM producers, Hardwell, returns to Australia this spring for Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:05:51 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-inks-hometown-trifecta/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-inks-hometown-trifecta/Frankston:  A word synonymous with outlandishly down putting stories shown nearly every night on national TV.  Seriously – how many more drug effected, football loving, drunken teens, could come out of that dreaded station?  Times – they are a changing!  Time to look at the positives that this fabulWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:03:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/perfect-tripod-line-up-for-queenscliff/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/perfect-tripod-line-up-for-queenscliff/The line up for the 18th Queenscliff Music Festival has been announced, with The Jezabels, Xavier Rudd, The Waifs, Kasey Chambers, Stonefield and Perfect Tripod all set to take to the stage at the three day festival on 28-30 November. Perfect Tripod combines the magnificent vocals of Eddie Perfect aWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:02:34 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/up-close-unplugged/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/up-close-unplugged/KEVIN BLOODY WILSON If you’ve ever caught yourself changing the words of an innocent song into a bawdy ballad, then you can be assured that comedian songster; Kevin Bloody Wilson has had an effect on you at some stage in your life.  When his debut album Your average Australian Yobbo was released in Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:01:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yes-yes-whatever-jimeoin/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yes-yes-whatever-jimeoin/Jimeoin is acclaimed as one of the hottest stand up comics of this generation – a true comedy master. A prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, he is known and loved for his brilliantly funny wit and charming observations on the absurdities of every-day life.   On Wednesday July 23 JimWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:01:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/monkey-safari/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/monkey-safari/You may know them from their classic hits such as Those dancing days, Jorg or Hi Life, if not I suggest you get googling as you are missing out on some quality sounds your ear drums will love you for.  German brothers Sven and Lars make up the dynamic duo Monkey Safari. Managing two record labels WhWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:01:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/defryme-defined/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/defryme-defined/Local legends Defryme deliver a serious dose of nostalgia at the Espy on July 19 playing the entire Pure Killer album live from start to finish. Formed in Mt Eliza in 1989, many people will remember the funk-metal band as one of the first local bands to make it big in the 90s with front man Quinn GaWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:59 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musings-meanderings-and-nonsense/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musings-meanderings-and-nonsense/THIS MONTH: “Your Horoscope Revealed… with Psychic Alexis” This month is very special. I’ve decided to use my special ability to read the sensitive angles of the sun and stars to inform you of your monthly horoscopes. I will reveal insightful information of the experiences in store for each and everWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lazaretto-jack-white/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lazaretto-jack-white/LAZARETTO Jack White (THIRD MAN/COLUMBIA) Jack White has released his second solo album, Lazaretto and it’s an album for the vintage Jack White fan. Lazaretto has all the typical Jack White characteristics you’ve come to know and love. Funky guitar riffs with those bluesy overtones, charismatic drumWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-five-less-is-moar/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-five-less-is-moar/Blake Rayment or here known as ‘Less is Moar’. A maverick of techno categorization ‘Less is Moar’ has a flair for driving underground mixing and a strong passion for music. Growing up with influences from all styles and genres of music since a kid, it was then in his late teens he ignited an interesWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cazmagic-garage/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cazmagic-garage/Certainly one of the standout local acts of the last decade was Dave’s Garage!  Evolving from a super talented, super friendly network of next generation musicians, and an equally colourful, dedicated crew of loyal fans.  Dual vocals, from stereo beauty’s Bec and Caz set Dave’s Garage easily ahead oWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:55 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/battle-of-the-pier/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/battle-of-the-pier/The Oils and The Foo’ees go head-to-head on July 18 at Frankston’s Pier Live and will represent their respective countries in an Aussie’s Vs U.S.A rock’nroll-titlefight!  The Midnight Oil Show, showcasing Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, and The Faux Fighters, representing American rockers fromWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:51 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-blooming-endless-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-blooming-endless-heights/The distinct splice and dice sound of melodic hardcore band Endless Heights remains unrivalled. Off the back of their late 2013 release New Bloom, Endless Heights joined the line up of last months Earthwalker National Tour, possibly some of the biggest shows this Sydney band has seen, the bands can Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/give-music-push-start/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/give-music-push-start/BATTLE Impakt Freeza is recruiting musos to compete at its annual ‘Push Start’ Battle of the Bands. The young committee members of Impakt Freeza are encouraging musos to register for the August 15 battle, which will be held at Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington. Bands and solo acts from arounWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockabilly-baha/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockabilly-baha/Do you love Rockabilly?  Well you’ll love this! Ba-Ha goes Rockabilly Sunday August 3rd kicking starting with two well known Melbourne Rockabilly bands The Infernos and The Mighty Kings, and keeps the billy boiling the first Sunday each month from here on! Exciting Rockabilly trio The Infernos bringWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:46 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/listen-2014-party-redefined/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/listen-2014-party-redefined/Listen Out is the antidote to many of the things you don’t like about bigger music festivals. It is a carefully handcrafted party, with a killer lineup of the dance music that matters and a philosophy of best, not biggest. Say goodbye to endless timetable clashes, long hikes to the 12th stage and spWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:42 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fribays-top/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fribays-top/Rain, Hail or Shine… Fribays will always be guaranteed to heave – and July brings us much happiness. The first week of the month kicks off with Orkestrated playing an ‘Orkestrated Only’ set. 1: To refresh our memory of the gems these boys have banged out over the last few years and 2: Reminding us wWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wannabe-wednesdays/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wannabe-wednesdays/KARAOKE: Chinese Translation :  Empty Orchestra Beaches Translation : Top yourself up with enough Dutch Courage to take centre stage while imagining you’re rockin’ out at Rod Laver.  Picture thousands of screaming fans, Slash on guitar, Sting on bass, Phil Collins on drums, and a queue of groupies rWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/latte-from-the-heart/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/latte-from-the-heart/Join the good people at Commonfolk Coffee for a day of coffee creativity in the Latte Art Smackdown on July 11. Catch some of Victoria’s best Baristas in action as they draw pictures with milk and coffee that most of us couldn’t do with a pencil. It’s 10 dollars entry to this winner takes all competWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-hook-line-sinker/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/earthcore-hook-line-sinker/The motivation levels lack in most areas throughout these cold, wet months of the year – but just keep in mind, festival season is fast approaching. We’re counting down the days. Across 4 stages over 5 days, the crew from Earthcore present to us a monstrous lineup including internationals such as: BWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:32 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/snakes-garage/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/snakes-garage/Join Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers for a high octane Americana roots and rockabilly show on July 26 at Lucky 13 Garage. The band, hailing from Austin Texas in the U.S, are touring Australia with a stop over in Melbourne scheduled on their way to Sydney and New South Wales. Led by gutsy, songwriter-Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youtube-says-notyou/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/youtube-says-notyou/YouTube hit the headlines across the world this week with the worst kept secret since the wedding of Kanye & Kim, confirming plans to launch a long-awaited music-subscription service, but some independent labels are refusing to sign on the online video company contracts. YouTube is using its market Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:31 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/zinevent/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/zinevent/July is International Zine Month so local group, A Zine Thing, is celebrating with the relaunch of their community zine: This Is Frankston. Their all day event will answer the question, “What is a zine?” offer free zine making activities, showcase a travelling zine library and zine stalls as well asWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/daft-punkd/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/daft-punkd/In a generation that includes DJ’s among performing artists and musicians, each filling stadiums and festivals equally across the World.  It’s only fitting, that along with achieving massive fame and ‘music legend’ status, should a tribute be born in your honour.  Such is Daft Punk.  Or maybe it’s jWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/matt/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/matt/Prepare yourself to be amazed by a vocal range like no other from Matt Bradshaw who plays Sunday afternoons at Davey’s Hotel throughout July. In Matt, Frankston is extremely lucky to have an artist of his calibre performing so frequently having played with stars such as Kiss, UB40, Daryl BraithwaiteWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:27 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-reign-of-sierra/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-reign-of-sierra/Empowering lyrics and earth shaking tunes are what make Sierra so popular. Breaking out of the small town of Mount Gambier Sierra have seen their fair share of crowds and manage to make the room shake every time. What sets Sierra apart from the rest has got to be their connection with fans, the frieWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/unpack/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/unpack/Anger Management seems an odd topic for a comedy, but that’s what makes Unpack This! so unique. Written and directed by former Neighbours nice guy, actor Geoff Paine, this is the flipside of neighbours based on his stranger than fiction actual experience. One fateful night, provoked by his real lifeWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/womens-work/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/womens-work/Mornington Peninsula artist, Jacqueline Archer, designs and creates. She makes jewellery, miniature sculpture and accoutrements that some might call craft or decorative and they would be right, but there is so much more to her art than meets the eye. Intriguing societal, literary and artistic refereWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:25 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews-w-handsome/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews-w-handsome/TRACK REVIEWS (w HANDSOME) www.soundcloud.com/handsome-aus Ásgeir – Heimförin (Going Home) Singer/songwriter, Ásgeir Trausti, brings a new meaning to the word tranquil. Whether you listen to the record with it’s English vocals or take a more worldly approach and get to know the original-Icelandic lyWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:23 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/deck-josh-roydhouse/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/deck-josh-roydhouse/With winter upon us the new indoor/outdoor designer deck at Rosebud Hotel just keeps getting warmer and warmer!  Sheltered from the elements, wired for sound, with a roaring fire and plenty of cosy corners, the Rosey Deck maintains the freedom of outdoor dining with all the creature comforts. SaturdWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:22 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/road-australian-ballet/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/road-australian-ballet/Partnering the finest guest artists with the best and brightest star graduates from the Australian Ballet School, The Dancer’s Company, forms the touring arm of The Australian Ballet. They are hitting the road to dazzle audiences across Australia performing a spectacular triple bill. Paquita, choreoWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/greenline-grooves/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/greenline-grooves/Gotye, Tex Perkins and Nicky Bomba will be coming together for Greenline Grooves at the Melbourne Town Hall to celebrate World Ranger Day on Friday August 1st. In a special one-off show the supergroup will be performing as the Thin Green Line Ambassador Allstars to support the men and women around tWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jersey-boy-material-girl/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jersey-boy-material-girl/One man, one piano, two great shows at the Kingston Arts Centre on July 18 as Jersey Boys star Michael Griffiths performs the music of Annie Lennox and Madonna. This years Adelaide Fringe Award Winner for Best Cabaret, brings to life two musical icons and takes us on a journey through not only the sWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-of-the-month/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mixtape-of-the-month/XS DISCO MIX Dom Dolla A soothing House mixtape from Dom Dolla put together for the boys down at XS Disco. Perfect to kick off your pre-drink sesh, to dance around the house in your underwear whilst cleaning or when you’re feeling super sorry for yourself after a big night, accompanied by a big box Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kade-mosig-southside-speed-demon/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kade-mosig-southside-speed-demon/NAME: Kade Mosig AGE: 24 LIVE: Pearcdale, Vic SPONSORS: DPH Yamaha, Oakley. SOUNDS: A Day To Remember, Amity Affliction, Rise Against. FAVOURITE TRACK: My track at home in my back yard! BEST RESULT: National round win in MX1 (450cc) CHILDHOOD HERO: Jono porter. CURRENT HERO: Jono porter! PEARL: How Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shakespearean-shades-grey/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/shakespearean-shades-grey/Contemporary theatre company Bell Shakespeare is touring with their adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry V. This production, directed by Damien Ryan, was inspired by a true story. During the 1941 Blitz, a group of British boys spent 57 consecutive nights in a bomb shelter. As inspiration and diWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-ready-freddie/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-ready-freddie/Opening the upstairs Club doors to an exciting series of monthly live music events, Mornington’s Grand Hotel pays tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time in The Australian Queen Show on July 25. Queen reined the world rock charts for more 20 years and it is fitting that such dedicated perfoWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/every-time-die-parts-unknown/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/every-time-die-parts-unknown/EVERY TIME I DIE From Parts Unkown (EPITAPH RECORDS) Explosive, wild and unpredictable. When you mention these words in context of the world of punk and hardcore one band in particular immediately comes to mind. Hailing from Buffalo, New York Every Time I Die’s 7th professional record proves to all Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/weapons-mass-de-suction-hit-havana/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/weapons-mass-de-suction-hit-havana/How does a hapless vacuum cleaner salesman living in 1950s Havana, Cuba become embroiled in the British Secret Service? Well…it’s the exploits of his teenage daughter’s lifestyle of the rich and famous actually. Our Man in Havana is an adaptation of Graham Greene’s classic satirical novel, but actorWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ocean-grove-home/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ocean-grove-home/Bayside’s own Ocean Grove touched down on home soil last month heading down to Bar 12 to play a show along side some of our up and coming talent. These hometown heroes started out strong with their new single ‘Backbone’ that set the room’s energy on fire.  This powerhouse of local hardcore lent us tWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/action-geoff-achison/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/action-geoff-achison/Back from the States and back in action Geoff Achison performs his solo acoustic show at the Seaford Hotel’s Sunday Session July 13. Locals love Geoff and his backround tells us why.  Born on Phillip Island, Achison taught himself guitar in the isolation of rural Australia and forged his own path toWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:08 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/amazing-art-and-craft/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/amazing-art-and-craft/Derinya Art and Craft Exhibition attracts artists from the Mornington Peninsula and statewide. Over a hundred individual artists, established and emerging, exhibit paintings, photography and sculpture while craftspeople show off more than 3500 uniquely beautiful pieces of jewellery, blown glass, cerWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nose-dive-saskwatch/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nose-dive-saskwatch/NOSE DIVE Saskwatch (NORTHSIDE RECORDS) To sum Melbourne band Saskwatch’s album Nose Dive up in one word, it’d be fun. From opening track, ‘Give Me A Reason’ to ‘Now That We’re Alone’, there’s an undeniable need to groove. The diverse ranges of influences in Nose Dive have you gasping at the talent Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flaming-mongrels/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flaming-mongrels/Melbourne’s hottest new Rockabilly outfit The Flaming Mongrels bring a fresh new sound to the Rockabilly genre.  With the incredible styling’s of Gary Wattling on guitar, Joel Plymin and sax and of course rock ‘n roll vixen Miss Jessi Leigh on vocals, this fresh new band  will have the dancers danciWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:04 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/find-groove-chunky-move/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/find-groove-chunky-move/Contemporary dance innovators, Chunky Move, in collaboration with The Frankston Arts Centre are offering enthusiastic youth aged 16 to 24 a rare opportunity to be part of live site based performances in Frankston on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30. Director/Choreographer, Adam Wheeler willWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/self-titled-rita-satch/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/self-titled-rita-satch/RITA SATCH Rita Satch (INDEPENDENT) Emerging from Melbourne’s neo-soul scene, jazz and soul prodigy, Rita Satch, has released her second EP which sees her pop-inspired Motown reach new and exciting heights. The self-titled EP carries a fuller, more developed sound then that of her first. Her song wrWed, 02 Jul 2014 23:00:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sia-wins-apra-song-writer-year-2-years-running/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sia-wins-apra-song-writer-year-2-years-running/Australia’s favourite pop star, Sia has gone on to make APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) history by becoming the only artist to win the APRA Songwriter Of The Year award for two consecutive years. The prestigious award was announced last night at the APRA Music Awards in Brisbane andThu, 26 Jun 2014 00:56:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/radiohead-releasing-new-album/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/radiohead-releasing-new-album/Four years after the unexpected and exquisite treat that was Philip Selway’s debut album Familial, the man formerly known only as the drummer of Radiohead returns with his sophomore record, Weatherhouse. At ten tracks and 38 minutes, the album is as concise in shape as it is expansive in mood and asThu, 26 Jun 2014 00:41:02 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mushroom-wins-big-apra-awards/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mushroom-wins-big-apra-awards/Mushroom Music Publishing dominated last night’s 2014 APRA Music Awards, with Mushroom acts scoring wins in five of the 13 categories. All five nominees in the Song Of The Year category – Vance Joy’s ‘Riptide’, Matt Corby’s ‘Resolution’, Birds Of Tokyo’s ‘Lanterns’, The Preatures’ ‘Is This How You FWed, 25 Jun 2014 01:03:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queenscliff-music-festival-announces-2014-lineup/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/queenscliff-music-festival-announces-2014-lineup/EARLY BIRD TICKETS SOLD OUT | GENERAL RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW  Queenscliff Music Festival 2014 has a veritable banquet of performers set to visit the charming coastal town this late Spring: ARIA Charting four piece The Jezabels, world renowned multi-instrumentalist and VIC coast local Xavier RudFri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:22 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seymour-set-to-sizzle-at-sandhurst/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seymour-set-to-sizzle-at-sandhurst/Mark Seymour became a household name as the front man of legendary Australian band Hunters & Collectors in the 80s and 90s. The boy from Benalla became ‘the thinking women’s sex symbol’ with his good looks and ability to write songs that people could not only relate to but also connect with. “I haveWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:04:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/years-of-fashion-fame-the-angels/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/years-of-fashion-fame-the-angels/It has been 40 years since The Angels launched their assault on the rock n roll loving, hard rockin public of Australia. To celebrate that fact, the band have kicked off a tour that covers songs from their 4 decades of classic Aussie rock. The band has also released two commemorative albums, which iWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:03:43 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/reece-low/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/reece-low/Being one of our countries most renown producers, this man has had his feet rooted in the ground since the early days of Melbourne sound.  Spinning records weekly at residencies both in Melbourne and nationwide it’s not hard to see why industry figures such as Deorro, Hardwell, Laidback Luke, SidneyWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:02:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/who-is-austen-tayshus/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/who-is-austen-tayshus/It’s been 30 years since Australiana took Australia – and indeed the world – by storm. Boasting an array of Australian puns, the comedy single broke a number of records at the time. Australiana topped the charts for eight weeks in 1983, became the first spoken-word record to receive high-rotation onWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:01:31 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/monique-brumby-monique-brumby/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/monique-brumby-monique-brumby/MONIQUE BRUMBY (SELF-TITLED) Monique Brumby (INDEPENDENT) Two-time ARIA award winner and music extraordinaire, Monique Brumby, has released her fifth studio album. The self-titled effort sees Brumby reach exciting new heights. It’s creative, raw and full of passion. The fact that the better half of Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-the-rubble/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-the-rubble/Waldemar Seybold was an eleven-year old boy in 1945 at the end of WW2. Russian soldiers were billeted at his home during the occupation. The largest of those soldiers, who Seybold described as a big bear of a man, was quiet and kind. Upon leaving, he asked Seybold’s mother if he could give her son aWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harba-burlesque/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harba-burlesque/After selling out two debut shows at Harba Upstairs, the provocative, cheeky and sexy This Is Burlesque will return on July 4 and 18. The show is the brainchild of burlesque starlet Jessabella who realised how much the Peninsula needed some good, old fashioned, live entertainment.  Explore characterWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:56 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/superclub-for-frankston/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/superclub-for-frankston/Saturday nights in Frankston will never be the same again as Davey’s and Pier Hotel join forces to form SuperClub Saturdays!  Boasting two clubs for the one cover charge, SuperClub presents five rooms of entertainment linking the Pelly Bar/Flanagan’s famous Cherry Red concept with Davey’s Quench.  PWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:56 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rj-barbaro/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rj-barbaro/Age:  28 Years Rolling:  24 Sponsors:  Creature, Bones, Vans, Independent, King of Nothing clothing, Rust & Regret jewellery and Beach Burrito Co. Hometown:  Fremantle, WA Favourite Skate Spot:  Lincoln City , Oregon Music:  Anything that isn’t Bieber, Brittany Spears or any of that wack shit. Love Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/current-swell-ulysses/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/current-swell-ulysses/CURRENT SWELL Ulysses (INERTIA) Canadian, folk-rock quartet, Current Swell, has unveiled their latest gift to man, Ulysses. A collection of songs so infectious you want to play them over and over again. On first listen the title-track, Ulysses, sounds like something straight out of the Marcus MumforWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/recovery-collective/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/recovery-collective/Today marks the day of a collective landing, bound to cast its own shadow within the diverse underground music culture – this is the road to recovery – it’s game time. The side project of two local gents – kept on the hush for a little while now: Recovery Collective is a brand-spanking-new MelbourneWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:51 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seven-heaven/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/seven-heaven/Pop down to Studio Seven inside the Mornington Indoor Sports Centre for fortnightly, over 28s entertainment this June. This event will feature live music in a night full of Aussie rock and hits from the 80s and 90s. The first band of the month, Old Direction, perform on Saturday June 14 and cover alWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:50 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/palace-theatre-closure-but-anyway-moves-on/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/palace-theatre-closure-but-anyway-moves-on/Late last month, Melbourne’s most iconic music venue shut its doors to the public. According to the venue, the landlord had made the decision to demolish the venue to make way for a new $180 million, five-star hotel and apartment complex in its place. For the past year, Anyway had brought a super-clWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-versions-tame-impala/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-versions-tame-impala/LIVE VERSIONS Tame Impala (MODULAR) A special “record day” release, the Live Versions are songs taken from one of the bands recent US shows (they don’t get specific on where exactly). It opens as every live LP should, with a crowd going nuts. The set list is really cool, it’s not loaded with hits, aWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stand-and-deliver/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stand-and-deliver/If you like awesome hair and copious amounts of glitter then you’ll love Stand and Deliver. Renowned as Australia’s greatest 80s tribute show, they have been attracting crowds for many years to venues throughout Melbourne. Wherever the show goes it brings 80s rock inspired entertainment and leaves aWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:45 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wonderful-winter-solstice/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wonderful-winter-solstice/The Winter Solstice (Mid-winter) has been celebrated over thousands of years in the northern hemisphere as a time of rebirth. Our ancient forebears celebrated this turn of the seasons with festivals, feasting, singing, dancing and erected the major stone at Stonehenge to point to the mid-winter sun.Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:45 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/good-form-poor-form/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/good-form-poor-form/POOR FORM to selfish parents who come up with ridiculous new-age names for their children just to be “different”. These poor kids will not appreciate the gesture; they will resent you for the rest of their lives.           Milkshake-Poodlefart McGee, Frankston POOR FORM to my arms. My wife won’t allWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/every-kingdom-ben-howard/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/every-kingdom-ben-howard/EVERY KINGDOM Ben Howard (ISLAND) This July, British singer/songwriter and surfer, Ben Howard will be gracing out shores. His 2011 platinum selling debut album “Every Kingdom” saw him surface as one of the UK’s best upcoming acts. With his record still circling internationally, Howard is on the bookWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:42 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/humpday-project-farewell/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/humpday-project-farewell/After almost 3 years at the top of their game, the crew down at the Chelsea Heights Hotel has closed the doors of Humpday-Project for the last time. After much deliberation, Jason Saphire (Director of Fun Ticket Entertainment) decided it was time to pull the plug on his beloved Wednesday night. In aWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/welcome-to-the-jungle/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/welcome-to-the-jungle/Everyone has heard the saying ‘Opportunity knocks’ right?  When you hear that you think ‘Where’s the base drop?’ Well you are a prime candidate for the Welcome to the Jungle workshop. Join Andrew Watt a Seaford based entertainment and media lawyer, writer and educator.  He has just written and releaWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/national-youth-week-short-film-comp/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/national-youth-week-short-film-comp/National Youth Week is a nation wide celebration of young people, their talents and contributions to their communities. This year’s theme was “Our Voice, Our Impact” and with that in mind Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services decided what better way to share a voice and make an impact than throuWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soul-beats/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/soul-beats/Melbourne’s best and most authentic Beatles act Rubber Soul will twist and shout at the Frankston Arts Centre on June 13. This great dinner and/or show option is perfect if you just want to sit back and relax or dance the night away to a band who are dedicated to recreating the look and sound of TheWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:40 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/balnarring-skate-park-and-skate-bmx-comp/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/balnarring-skate-park-and-skate-bmx-comp/Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services and the Impakt Freeza committee engaged the services of the awesome YMCA’s Victorian Skate Park League to run one of their Skate/BMX competitions. It was also a great opportunity Mayor Cr Antonella Celli to officially launch the Balnarring Skate Park which wWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-ten-with-torren-foot/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/take-ten-with-torren-foot/1. C’mon, tell us about yourself… Im a Craft Beer Enthusiast who supports this habit by DJ’ing and writing shitty club tracks. 2. So how did it all begin? I saw Chemical Brothers play a festival at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and it rocked my world. I instantly fell in love with electronic music! BefWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-festival-pass/A UNIQUE PROJECTION A festival for the eyes, the Gertrude Street Projection Festival is one like no other – and may be difficult to spot. From July 18 -27, Gertrude Street Fitzroy will transform into an illuminated outdoor gallery, displaying the projected works of various international and local arWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:35 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockabilly-sundays/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rockabilly-sundays/The Pier Hotel has some great rockabilly bands coming up every Sunday over June in Flanagan’s starting with Atomic Hi-Tones coming to town on June 15th. These guys have a repertoire that crosses six decades of inspiration combining with awesome vocals and a powerful sound that bring an event to lifeWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-youth-wrap/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-youth-wrap/BAYSIDE ARTS Bayside City Council are taking submissions of artwork this month for the 2014 Young People of Bayside Art Exhibition. Submit your artwork at the Bayside City Council’s Corporate centre between June 10 and June 20. The artwork will be on display at the ARTrium Exhibition Space at the BaWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-jazz-cinema-first-for-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-jazz-cinema-first-for-mornington/Fresh back this week from a month of festival dates in Europe, Melbourne’s own inimitable legend of the trumpet, Scott Tinkler, brings his ground breaking quartet featuring none-other than Paul Grabowsky on piano (pictured), for 2 intimate Mornington Winter Jazz Festival shows in the Mornington CINEWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:31 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/unwind-rewind/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/unwind-rewind/Nostalgia is back, big time when Rewind 80s come to town and that is exactly what will happen at the Seaford Hotel on June 28. Australia’s most experienced and professional 80s tribute band bring back glamour, head flicks and synthesisers for a night of retro hits, cherry lips and high kicks. RewindWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:29 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flap-returns-to-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flap-returns-to-mornington/Chances are you have heard of FLAP, probably from a friend who saw them live and is now a die-hard fan. Or perhaps YOU are the one who saw them live and now spreads the word.  It’s not the sort of music you hear on commercial radio, with its banjo and horns and lilting lyrics with a sense of humour.Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:28 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yumdinger/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/yumdinger/If your at the Frankston Arts Centre this month or just in the area, slide into Humdinger for a pre and/or post show nibble and drink. Described as ‘dude food’, this diner provides a  relaxed atmosphere where people can enjoy food they love. Think burgers, sliders and wings, food you can pick up, usWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:27 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bahastard/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bahastard/Baha Music Bar in Rye welcomes an exciting, up and coming Australian act in Little Bastard on July 5. Touring their self-titled debut album, the band can be found indiscriminately jumping on raised platforms with reckless abandon and have rapidly become one of Australia’s most entertaining and undenWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:25 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/natural-inspiration/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/natural-inspiration/When Jenny Riddle and husband Danny moved from Aspendale to Red Hill in 2002, pieces of a larger puzzle seemed to fall into place. By coincidence or serendipity, they purchased their new home from a local artist so the property included an artist’s studio. That artist encouraged Riddle to submit herWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:23 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stretch-of-the-imagination/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stretch-of-the-imagination/Cranky curmudgeon, Monk O’ Neil, pontificates with wit and wisdom from his remote Aussie shed ruminating about his less than ordinary life. Actor Wayne Pearn is set to reprise the iconic modern-day Lothario from Jack Hibberd’s classic and arguably best monodrama, A Stretch of the Imagination. PeninsWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kiss-bliss/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/kiss-bliss/Bring out the face paint and prepare to rock ‘n roll all night when the ultimate Kiss tribute show, Kiss Thiss hits the Somerville Hotel on June 27. This is a free event so a lack of funds is no excuse to miss this amazing group who capture the excitement, energy, outrageous costuming & make-up of aWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/daveys-serves-up-peking-duk/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/daveys-serves-up-peking-duk/Australian electronic music duo Peking Duk burst in to Davey’s Sunday 8th June for Queens Birthday long weekend.  DJ producers Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles both came from live music backgrounds to form their unique electro house, Indy-dance act in 2010. The pair first gained attention when releasing Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:17 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/giving-artists-the-edge/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/giving-artists-the-edge/I like to give artists the pleasure of meeting one another. On the way to the surf, I introduce musician Chuck Berry to the members of The Beach Boys. And as he throws his anger towards them for ripping off his guitar riffs, I introduce him to Eva Cassidy. He takes a liking to her as her sweet voiceWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/like-mike/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/like-mike/Local boy and award winning actor Mike Fletcher returns to the stage this June at the Frankston Arts Centre for PLOS Musical Productions (PLOSMP) season of Oliver. Many will remember Mike for his role playing Patsy the noble Kings assistant in PLOSMP’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot and his aWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jet-to-the-seaford/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jet-to-the-seaford/Renowned as one of the most prolific songwriters in Australian Rock, Paul Woseen has spent the past 25 years as the bassist, songwriter and backing vocalist with legendary Australian rock band, The Screaming Jets. Woseen’s prolific song writing has made him, since day one, the backbone of a wide lanWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:14 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/on-the-road-with-hi-5/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/on-the-road-with-hi-5/Children’s performers bring an extraordinary and mesmerizing energy to the stage. Hi-5 have been hypnotizing kids with their high-energy song and dance routines for years largely because the young performers who embody Hi-5 are totally committed to the entertainment and happiness of their young audiWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:12 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musical-spark-in-justine-clarke/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musical-spark-in-justine-clarke/Justine Clarke is taking her musical magic on the road with her latest show, I Am A…Band. Building on her previous blockbuster concerts, this show focuses on the band exploring the amazing range of sounds produced by musical instruments, traditional and otherwise. Clarke enthusiastically encourages Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:11 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fantastic-four/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fantastic-four/Melbourne’s coolest quartet, The Jackson Four, are set to jazz up the Heritage Tavern in Balnarring on June 22. The band have been on the rise in 2014 proving a major hit at festivals such as The Mordialloc By the Bay Festival and The Eltham Jazz Festival. Their soulful blues, jazz and swing music hWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fig-tree-gallery/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fig-tree-gallery/Mish Wookey opened The General Wine Lounge in June 2013 with the vision of a welcoming wine bar featuring live music, events and art exhibitions.  She has achieved all of this except the art exhibitions, but as of June 28, a permanent space called the Fig Tree Gallery will launch within the venue.  Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flannies-finale-for-fudge/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/flannies-finale-for-fudge/For more than a decade local cover band FUDGE has been a Saturday night institution for partygoers visiting Flanagan’s at The Pier Hotel.  Commencing their weekly residency back in July of 2003, Jordan and his extensive crew of band mates have seen thousands upon thousands come and go, including revWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:05 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/whos-the-boss/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/whos-the-boss/If you’re into American rock, then you have a very tough decision to make this July 4 as two acts play tribute to legend Bruce Springsteen on Independence Day. Both Thunder Road, The Aussie Springsteen Show (Hallam Hotel) and Born To Run, The Bruce Springsteen Show (Longbeach Hotel) will perform at Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:05 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/thrill-on-the-hill/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/thrill-on-the-hill/Every year I think to myself, this show just can’t get any better, but it always does. Art Red Hill is an evolving show; that’s what keeps it interesting. The Montalto Principal’s Lounge showcased diverse Aboriginal art with the added bonus of including this year’s judge, the incomparable Susan McCuWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:01 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/country-star-is-urban-legend-in-the-making/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/country-star-is-urban-legend-in-the-making/With the worldwide success of Keith Urban as inspiration, it’s somewhat surprising that so few male, mainstream country artists in Australia have emerged in recent years. That could be all about to change, thanks to the arrival of Newcastle’s Morgan Evans. Morgan has the talent and the look to assumWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dava-fridays-are-back/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dava-fridays-are-back/Once the Friday night live entertainment icon for anyone within striking distance, The Dava played host to some of the biggest party nights, karaoke comps, rocking bands and rooftop rendezvous. Live music is back to Friday’s with the Dava playing host to a revolving roster of local live performers eWed, 04 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/carus-thompson-comes-to-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/carus-thompson-comes-to-town/Australian troubadour Carus Thompson has performed extensively across Europe and Australia over the last decade. He is now heading to Mornington and San Remo this month, bringing his blend of folk rock to a series of free acoustic shows. Thompson, a talented live performer first shot to fame with thWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-the-song-to-the-sale/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-the-song-to-the-sale/Tips on the recording business… So you have written some songs and ready to record, are you? Over this series of articles we will give some insights into the production process from start to finish. Let’s start with the basics… 1. “Why record?” A memento? A demo to get gigs? Commercial sale?  ReallyWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lord-of-the-beers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lord-of-the-beers/To celebrate the arrival of WA’s Colonial Brewing to the Mornington Peninsula, the Portsea Hotel is hosting the Portsea Lord of the Beer competition. Colonial Brewing will battle it out with Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula and Hickinbotham breweries in pursuit of this sought-after title. You are inviWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/i-live-a-lot-in-my-head-these-days-jeff-lang/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/i-live-a-lot-in-my-head-these-days-jeff-lang/I LIVE A LOT IN MY HEAD THESE DAYS Jeff Lang (ABC/UNIVERSAL) Jeff Lang’s title as ‘guitar virtuoso, dynamic songwriter and captivating live performer’ cannot be argued. Across his 14-album career, he’s more than proved his worth in all areas, and now comes another exponent of diversity and expressioWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/what-to-watch/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/what-to-watch/Films make you feel something and emotions teach you stuff, so the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (May 8-22) will make you better at life.  Who needs annoying internet quotes like ‘You have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyonce’ for motivation when you can just go to the movies.   And ifWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/catch-tim-morrison-live/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/catch-tim-morrison-live/The iconic Hotel Sorrento hosts great, live, local music every Saturday night from 8pm and, continuing in May, the venue will welcome Tim Morrison. Tim has become a household name over the past couple of years after appearing on The Voice, gaining immediate attention and becoming one of the top fourWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:56 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/excitement-brewing-for-good-beer-week/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/excitement-brewing-for-good-beer-week/Good Beer Week 2014 officially launches this month, with 200 unique craft beer events over nine froth-filled days. Described by international brewers as “the best beer week in the world”, the fourth annual Good Beer Week will run from 17-25 May in venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Many Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/who-is-andy-phillips/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/who-is-andy-phillips/There is a buzz about Andy Phillips and deservedly so! His profile has risen quickly to become one of the hardest working and most talked about local blues artists to come on the local scene this last year. After every show, people blown away by his performance often ask, who is that guy? Andy PhillWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aera-xylouris-ensemble/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/aera-xylouris-ensemble/AERA Xylouris Ensemble (INDEPENDENT) Luckily music crosses the language barrier, because there are very few words I can understand on this album, even the name I needed help with, Aera (Air). The Xylouris Ensemble are a multi-generational band from Melbourne, playing mostly instrumental music. FoundWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:52 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/big-bowl-success-in-frankston/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/big-bowl-success-in-frankston/The 2nd annual Bowlriders Australia Big Bowl competition visited the Frankston Skate Park on Sunday April the 13th as riders from all over the country converged on the Frankston Big Bowl in front of a sell-out crowd who witnessed some of the best skating Australia has to offer. Proceedings kicked ofWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:52 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/catch-some-quartet-bliss/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/catch-some-quartet-bliss/One of Australia’s instantly recognisable and most loved chamber music ensembles, the Flinders Quartet, perform at the St John’s Anglican Church on May 9. Designed to highlight the artistry of the group for imaginative interpretations, this special program engages core repertoire by masters of the sWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:52 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paul-kelly-the-portraits-photos-and-stories/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/paul-kelly-the-portraits-photos-and-stories/From the beginnings of rock’n’roll, photography has played a vital role in documenting rock music, as well as conveying the essence of musicians, their songs, character and distinctive stage presence. From May 23 until July 20, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will play host to Paul Kelly &Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:50 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dingley-dates/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dingley-dates/The Dingley Hotel boasts a great line-up of entertainment during May with the main highlight being a dinner and entertainment package featuring Rubber Soul, the Beatles show on May 24. Rubber Soul have long been dedicated to recreating the look and sound of The Beatles music live. They preserve the Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:47 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dj-track-reviews/TRACK REVIEWS (w KIDS TABLE) www.soundcloud.com/kids-table   Charlie Fanclub – Splash (Original Mix) [Green Fetish Records] Splash is one of those tracks in your library that keeps on giving – it’s developing main synth stab really grabs you before launching into a winding build followed by a pitch Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:45 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/eye-in-the-lens/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/eye-in-the-lens/Max Dobson might look like your average tall lanky 17 year old, but there is more to him than meets the eye.  In fact, what makes him different is his eye, his eye for photography. While almost anyone can take a good photo through fortunate timing, terrific subject matter or good technical skill, noWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hip-to-be-country/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hip-to-be-country/Normally I have the luxury of devoting at least part of my monthly Pearl column to answering the big questions in country music, musing on the work of the great masters or peppering my paragraphs with insightful witticisms on fans and follows of this simultaneously exhalted and maligned genre. Not sWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/doheny-at-the-deck/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/doheny-at-the-deck/The Deck Bar have just added a familiar voice to their Sunday sessions with Chris Doheny performing a live acoustic set downstairs to accommodate the colder evenings. Chris is well known for More Than A Game, the powerful and distinctive theme song for Channel Nine’s The Footy Show for which he has Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:42 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sherlock-holmes-on-the-southern-peninsula/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sherlock-holmes-on-the-southern-peninsula/Unraveling a classic mystery in a modern setting and taking the audience on a suspenseful terror filled journey where death beckons at the door, Tim Kelly’s The Hound of the Baskervilles is sure to have audiences perched on the edge of their seats when the Southern Peninsula Players present this spiWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sorrento-portsea-rsl-profile/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sorrento-portsea-rsl-profile/MAY 2014 INDUSTRY FEATURE (Sorrento-Portsea RSL) WHAT: Sorrento Portsea RSL and Sorrento Thai restaurant. WHERE: 1-3 Hurley St, Sorrento WHEN: Restaurant open for bookings and takeaway, Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm til late (Dinner) and Thursday to Sunday (Lunch). WHO:  Come and meet our President andWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:41 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-mentorship-program-back-at-cube37/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-mentorship-program-back-at-cube37/The Lineup will return to Cube 37 again in May to showcase more young up and coming musicians on and around the Mornington Peninsula. Presented by the Little Theatre Company and hosted by James Reyne, the Lineup encourages aspiring musical artists from across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston rWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:40 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rave-reviews-for-se-league-events/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/rave-reviews-for-se-league-events/Last month, YMCA Victoria and Bayside Youth Services hosted the second heat of the South Eastern Skate Park Competitions. Nicole Daff, brought her son down to have a scoot and watch the competition. She says, “these events are great, they’re all great kids and they’re pretty respectful. It’s good exWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:40 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/absolutely-80s-returns/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/absolutely-80s-returns/Ask your dad for his favourite jacket from before you were born and head down to the Chelsea Heights Hotel on May 24 for the Absolutely 80s show. Then, don the shoulder pads and lather on the hair gel as Australian 80s pop legends deliver a jam-packed 2hr show full of their hit songs. This great nigWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:38 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gully-steelhead/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gully-steelhead/NAME: Gully Steelhead. AGE: 14 LIVES: Rye & Bali SPONSORS: ShedNine, Carve, Zion, Vanda, 3D Fins and Mum n Dad. BEATS: Old School Hip Hop OTHER INTERESTS: Skating, Travelling, Girls PEARL: Tell us about growing up on the Peninsula, surfing and skating? STEELHEAD: Growing up on the Peninsula has beenWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/national-works-on-paper-unfolds/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/national-works-on-paper-unfolds/Showcasing artists who work with or on paper traditionally or in novel explorations, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s biennial National Works on Paper exhibition unfolds May 23. One of Australia’s most prestigious awards and acquisitive exhibitions of its type, this year the gallery receiWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilbur-wildes-winter-weekend/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wilbur-wildes-winter-weekend/Despite his rock background, Wilbur is first and foremost a jazz player. A renowned Australian saxophonist and vocalist, Wilbur Wilde rose to fame with the bands Ol’55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, but has a vast array of other names he’s been associatated with and contributed music to, including SkyWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:35 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blues-illustrated/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/blues-illustrated/GEOFF ACHISON & THE SOULDIGGERS In front of an adoring crowd on Sunday March 30, Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers celebrated their 20th anniversary concert at the Greyhound Hotel in St.Kilda. Geoff Achison, Mal Logan (keys), Roger McLachlan (Bass) and Gerry Pantazis (drums) came together to film a Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:33 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/splendour-in-the-grass-lineup-is-here/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/splendour-in-the-grass-lineup-is-here/The lineup has dropped for Australia’s Biggest Music Festival in North Byron… and wow-wee, we are definitely impressed! Outkast (Only Aus Show), Two Door Cinema Club (Only Aus Show), Lily Allen, Interpol (Only Aus Show), Foster The People, Angus & Julia Stone, City And Colour, London Grammar, Vance Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:33 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cream-rises-and-water-waves/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cream-rises-and-water-waves/Travelling to McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery are two exhibitions that illustrate and celebrate modern Australian identity through art and images from post-Second World War to present.  From Rockhampton Art Galllery is the cream of the crop in their collection of Australian modernist paintingsWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/look-out-for-saskwatch/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/look-out-for-saskwatch/Following their performance at this year’s Mordialloc Food, Wine & Music Festival, indie-soul band Saskwatch have decided to venture further south, set to appear at this year’s Winter Jazz Festival. On a pit stop in between gigs on their national tour, the Melbourne 9-piece earned their reputation aWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:31 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/see-some-singing-at-steeples/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/see-some-singing-at-steeples/Steeples Mornington has a host of live Sunday acts coming up during the month of May. Enjoy All Day Dining with live entertainment running from 2pm capturing Steeples exciting new Bistro and Alfresco Deck experience, perfect for that long lazy lunch or a musical Sunday sip.   On May 4 Liz Bradley, aWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/winter-is-a-comin-hump-day-is-a-risin/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/winter-is-a-comin-hump-day-is-a-risin/Winter is a-coming, Humpday is a-rising. The cold season is well and truly upon us, but do not despair, because thing’s are only just starting to heat up at Humpday-Project Wednesdays! Some people say that if you have a product that works you should stick with it, but the Humpday crew have a differeWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:29 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/orgy-of-ridicule/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/orgy-of-ridicule/Savage social observations and acerbic wit abound in Michael Dalley’s cabaret satire Mademoiselle. Together with co-deviser, Paul McCarthy, they embody a pair of bitchy effeminate butlers gone made when their boss, Mademoiselle, goes out for the evening. It’s a show so hysterically caustic that someWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sounds-by-the-sea-with-hetty-kate/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sounds-by-the-sea-with-hetty-kate/“A charismatic and technically gifted vocalist whose gorgeous timbre carries echoes of Peggy Lee, June Christy and Julie London” Chris May – All About Jazz (USA) Born in England, and raised in Melbourne Australia, you’ll often find Hetty Kate compared to a young Peggy Lee or Doris Day and present daWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:27 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/empire-is-coming/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/empire-is-coming/Do your disco stretches; Melbourne dance music trio is bringing disco to the ‘burbs   A new super-club experience is set to open in Melbourne’s southeast, bringing the dance floor to your doorstep. Empire Club is here to prove night life is better in the ‘burbs. Empire will open Thursday 1 May in NaWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:25 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/long-weekend-in-art/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/long-weekend-in-art/The annual Flinders Art Show has featured the finest painters, printmakers and illustrators from the Mornington Peninsula and beyond every Queen’s Birthday weekend for 47 years, yet it improves on every showing. Over 350 entries vie for numerous specialist prizes. Entries are judged by some of the fWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:23 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/this-is-cruze-and-this-is-chardy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/this-is-cruze-and-this-is-chardy/If your not backing up the last few crazy long weekends with another few crazy weekends… you’re definitely doing it wrong. Making his much anticipated return to praise the decks: the man, the legend that is… Chardy. Already kicking the year off with a bang, releasing a few new records including a feWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/opera-and-orchestra-at-fac/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/opera-and-orchestra-at-fac/Frankston Arts Centre will stage the beautiful St Cecil Mass on May 25. Charles Gounod’s Messe de Sainte-Cecile will captivate lovers of choral music with Opera Australia performing this wonderful Mass. This music brought Gounod to the attention of all of Paris with Ave Marie being the most famous oWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:22 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tin-star-lindi-ortega/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tin-star-lindi-ortega/TIN STAR Lindi Ortega (LAST GANG RECORDS) Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega has released her latest album, Tin Star, earning her another gold star on her list of achievements. At first glance you assume the album will be as country as can be. However, when you get into it, you realise that it’Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:22 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/s-for-spectacular/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/s-for-spectacular/Fusing contemporary dance, acrobatics and circus skills, award-winning Australian group Circa, perform breathtaking physical feats that boggle the mind and capture the imagination keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz creates incredibly imaginative visual naWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/communities-that-care/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/communities-that-care/“Improving the health and well being of children and young people living on the Mornington Peninsula.” Did you know that according to the 2012 Healthy Neighbourhoods Schools Survey, 25% of young people on the Mornington Peninsula have depressive symptoms? 1/3 of students surveyed reported being receWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:18 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/see-blues-seafood-at-the-seaford/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/see-blues-seafood-at-the-seaford/Get down to the Seaford Hotel this month for blues music and seafood specials every Sunday in May. The kitchen is open all day every day to enjoy daily seafood specials and for the first time, Local Tastes featuring the Peninsula’s best seafood fresh from the local bays. Live blues entertainment wilWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:17 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-birds-of-satan-the-birds-of-satan/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-birds-of-satan-the-birds-of-satan/THE BIRDS OF SATAN The Birds Of Satan (SHANABELLE/KOBALT) Old school rock has been reinvigorated by The Birds Of Satan and their self-titled debut album. Originally forming as a cover band, The Birds Of Satan consists of none other than Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters fame as well as Wiley Hodgen andWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tils-tidbit/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/tils-tidbit/Grabbing your slightly dubious friend by the wrist, you say; “Trust me. It’s just down here past that dumpster.” It sounds like the start of a grizzly horror film but in actual fact, it’s something heard on the streets of Melbourne all the time. On an average night, you could be navigating the alleyWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-rosey-may/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-rosey-may/The RoseGPO Hotel will host some great acts over May beginning with acoustic folk rock performer Paul Dillon and his wide ranging style on the May 9. May 10 sees the James Vincent Trio perform jazz, swing and much more on classical guitar, double bass, drums and trumpet. Next up on May 16 Josh RoydhWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:13 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/just-jiggers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/just-jiggers/Born into a musical family, it came as no surprise that Jiggers ambitions lied with music. At only 20 years old, he has a strong background of making music, from being a die-hard rock metal fan and making it as a kid, to producing EDM from the age of 17, and influenced by the music at house parties Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nibbles-naughties/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nibbles-naughties/FLAME RETARDANTS! “Flame retardants!” I responded. I was surprised too. “Yer,” he said, “I saw it on the telly.” The telly hey, I am sure everything thing we see on the telly and read in the newspaper must be true. Not. “We do not have TV,” I said, “we watch movies though we do not plug into mainstrWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/songs-from-under-the-stares-rollo-ellis/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/songs-from-under-the-stares-rollo-ellis/Songs From Under The Stares Rollo Ellis (GROOV RECORDS) Rollo Ellis has unveiled his brand new album, Songs From Under The Stares At The Solitary Elephant Mourning The Blindness Of Humanity, to the public and it’s as beguiling as he is. There’s a real sense of doom and gloom in a lot of the tracks. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-portsea-big-chill/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-portsea-big-chill/Queens birthday weekend sees the infamous Portsea Hotel Snow Party freeze over on Sunday June 9 with this year promising to be bigger than ever. The day is split into two, daytime is for families wanting to get their kids their first glimpse of snow without driving for miles & night time is for the Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:09 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-story-behind-suntory/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-story-behind-suntory/Following along from the huge Easter offerings at Sea Breeze Cellars in Dromana, Ray and the team are now offering the exclusive and much sought after Suntory Japanese Whisky range. The history of Japanese Whisky is the history of Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory. In 1923, Shinjiro Torii envisWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:07 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-satisfaction-to-success/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-satisfaction-to-success/The year 2002 brought us classic hits like Without Me by Eminem, Rapture by Iio and Hot In Here by Nelly, but for Jebu at the age of eight, the track that stuck to him like glue was Benny Benassi’s Satisfaction. Fast forward to today and he is playing shows all over the country and making his mark iWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/make-a-pig-of-yourself/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/make-a-pig-of-yourself/The Pig and Whistle have some hectic weekends coming up in May with bands playing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. James Vincent will play both solo and trio shows starting on May 2 and following on May 11 performing jazz cross-over to popular music. On Saturday, Australian singer/songwriter Jay MWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:04 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nobodys-somebody-susy-blue/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/nobodys-somebody-susy-blue/Nobody’s Somebody Susy Blue (INDEPENDENT) Melbourne Singer-songwriter Susy Blue is releasing her anticipated new album Nobody’s Somebody. Chock full of amazing vocals, interesting songwriting and a whole lot of different genres, the LP delivers on being a good listen from start to finish. Murder BolWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/have-a-surf-a-sip/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/have-a-surf-a-sip/Wrap up Good Beer Week in the best possible week with a chilled out surf session. Join the surf-obsessed crew of brewers at Red Hill for a surf at a secret peninsula surf spot. Suitable for complete beginners or experienced surfers, all instruction and equipment provided by East Coast Surf School. OWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/elixir-to-perform-at-jazz-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/elixir-to-perform-at-jazz-festival/Performing around this country with fervour since the 90s under the moniker of George, Elixir, The Captains, and with chamber orchestras, ballets, and most recently with a circus, Katie Noonan is known as talent personified. This June, Katie – and THAT voice – is set to return with the gentlemen of Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:02 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/calling-all-songwriters/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/calling-all-songwriters/The call is out to all budding songwriters to come up with something new and original to WOW the judges in this years Peninsula Folk Club Annual Songwriters Contest on June 1. The competition gives contestants a chance to perform songs they have written themselves. It must be an original, not a paroWed, 30 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/meet-mustered/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/meet-mustered/This year’s Kingston Harvest festival features a varied and interesting lineup of country inspired acts, from mainstream stars through to rockabilly rebels, old-school country crooners and boisterous bluegrass upstarts. Melbourne act Mustered Courage could fit all those classifications, but most parTue, 08 Apr 2014 23:00:15 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-real-about-your-music-career/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/get-real-about-your-music-career/THIS MONTH: “How To Get Your Own Press“ Start creating your own Press Database today. The time you invest in this exercise will pay you back in spades. Whenever you have a good news worthy item (i.e. A new EP or album launch, a tour or an award that you’ve won), you should send out a Press Release tWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gravity-zone-re-launched/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/gravity-zone-re-launched/The latest craze is back in Seaford with the re-opening of Gravity Zone having people jumping for joy again. Re-opening after the fire in October, Gravity Zone is now back in full swing – the 4200sqm centre packed out with trampolining temptations for all the family after the Oliphant Way factory waWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/community-making-merry/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/community-making-merry/Bella Cooke, textile and design artist could be exhibiting in galleries and likely making a lot of money, but her heart isn’t in it. She’s been there and done that. What she really loves is connecting like-minded people who like to make things with their hands and giving them a place to show their wWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:57 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/voicing-contemporary-australian-literature/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/voicing-contemporary-australian-literature/Multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed Melbourne novelist, Elliot Perlman, is a consummate storyteller.  Articulating authentic and engaging narratives, he weaves together tales of humanity with insight, intelligence, wit and humour in a kaleidoscopic variety of literary styles. I spoke to PWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:54 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/timmy-trumpet-talks/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/timmy-trumpet-talks/From Jazz musician to a globally recognized DJ and musician, Timmy Trumpet is one of a kind. Winning young musician of the year at just 13yrs and touring around Europe with some of the largest jazz festivals in the world, Timmy digressed to the club scene, instrument in hand and not wasting any timeWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:47 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-pride-at-the-y-lounge/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsula-pride-at-the-y-lounge/Peninsula Pride is a youth project facilitated by Headspace Frankston which engages and supports same sex attracted and gender diverse young people (and their friends) on the Mornington Peninsula. Peninsula Pride is about providing young people with fun, safe, supportive and inclusive spaces to hangWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:46 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/adopt-a-hotspot/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/adopt-a-hotspot/Tired of Graffiti in your Community? Want to do something about it? If you, like many other community members, want to be involved in a project that promotes positive community engagement and pride in the Hastings area, this may be for you! This project, like ‘Adopt A Highway’ is a community based pWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/treat-yourself-to-something-different-this-easter/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/treat-yourself-to-something-different-this-easter/We here at PEARL have told you before about Sea Breeze Cellars in Dromana, a store well renowned for its superior range of spirits and premium labels, as well as ‘go the extra mile’ service from Ray and the whole team. Now, on the eve of Easter, Sea Breeze have stocked some ‘eggstra’ special bottlesWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:44 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/good-beer-week-or-good-beard-week/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/good-beer-week-or-good-beard-week/A Heavy Growth in Weird and Wonderful Events for 2014 The Good Beer Week 2014 program launched recently, showcasing the enormous variety of events in the nine-day festival, now in its fourth year. Beyond the highlight events involving a host of Australian and international brewers alongside some of Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:42 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/getting-close-to-the-edge/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/getting-close-to-the-edge/By the time you’re reading this online, it’s likely that the exciting new online space for the arts community of Frankston City and beyond will be live! With the launch date planned for early April, www.edgearts.com.au will be giving creative and likeminded artists the opportunity to connect online,Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:37 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/light-on-the-horizon/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/light-on-the-horizon/Voicing a night in Port Phillip Bay, artist and composer, Shaun Rigney has created a beautiful and arresting audiovisual work, The Beacons. Originally composed for radio broadcast on ABC Classic FM in 1997, Rigney has added video and distilled photographic prints from that video to its original audiWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:36 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-brand-new-soul-safari-live-ep/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-brand-new-soul-safari-live-ep/As another Festival season comes to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the amazing shows and musicians that have graced the stages and live music venues across Melbourne. Before you hang up your dancing shoes and festival hats, though, it’s not all bad news. After hugely successful showsWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fribays-in-april/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fribays-in-april/FriBays is still rocking it out every Friday night at the Bay Hotel, and this April will prove nothing different with its constant full house capacities and amazing vibes week in, week out! This month we will be getting ready and partying it up for Fun Ticket’s much anticipated Dreamland Theme Park Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:34 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/another-one-night-stand/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/another-one-night-stand/Triple J’s Annual regional music pilgrimage is back for another installment with the station revealing the One Night Stand 2014 will be taking place in the town of Mildura, northwestern Victoria on May 17. The event is a free regional festival with artists such as Illy, Rufus, The Jungle Giants, VioWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:32 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/classic-cuts/COSMOS FACTORY Creedence Clearwater Revival Creedence Clearwater Revival, or CCR for short, released their first (self-titled) album in 1968. With John Fogerty on lead guitar and vocals, brother Tom Fogerty on rhythm guitar and vocals, bassist Stu Cook and Doug (Cosmo) Clifford on drums, the album wWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/trudy-the-saturday-cowboys-play-the-gpo/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/trudy-the-saturday-cowboys-play-the-gpo/Trudy & The Saturday Cowboys have been making quite the impression on the local music scene, with great reviews of their recent shows at The General Wine Lounge and their support slots for Lior at his Southern Peninsula Arts Centre show in February and Dave Graney at Baha in March. Now, the band areWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:32 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/where-theres-a-wil-theres-a-wiluminati/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/where-theres-a-wil-theres-a-wiluminati/Wil Anderson is a figure of the Australian media landscape who needs little introduction. Making his mark though print, radio, online media, TV and stand-up, Anderson might well be the hardest-working man in Australian showbiz. While a detailed biography of Gippspland’s most famous export would readWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/goofyfooter-grooves-at-soundbar/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/goofyfooter-grooves-at-soundbar/This April, Goofyfooter return to Sound Bar with a vengeance! Following their last appearance in late 2013, the band will bring their original blend of heavy riffs, haunting melodies and classic surf-garage-psychadellic rock back to Rosebud West, guaranteed to transport you back to the days of the 7Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:31 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/futurism-2-0/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/futurism-2-0/FUT.UR.ISM 2.0 Ministry Of Sound Ministry of Sound presents the second generation of FUT.UR.ISM, a redesigned approach to the new wave electronic music. Forecasting the direction of dance music over two discs with tunes from all corners of the globe contributing to a journey of majestic house and inWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:30 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dynamic-pairing-back-at-hix/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dynamic-pairing-back-at-hix/Following the hugely successful evening with Rob Papp and Mama Blue & Son held at Hickinbotham winery on February 15, the two blues acts will once again unite to perform an Easter showcase on April 20.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:29 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/easter-art-up/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/easter-art-up/New kid on the block, Mornington Peninsula Art Show, burst on to the scene in 2010 and quickly establishing itself by showcasing the best artists the Peninsula has to offer. Over Easter week Southern Peninsula Arts Centre is converted into a purpose-built art gallery exhibiting exceptional photograpWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:29 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/brititsh-india-bring-bands-back-to-pier-live/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/brititsh-india-bring-bands-back-to-pier-live/It all began with four St Beads students starting a rock band. Fast forward nine years and the same founding members – Declan Melia, Matt O’Gorman, Will Drummond and Nic Wilson – make up pop punk rock band British India, an outfit spawning such hits as Summer Forgive Me, I Can Make You Love Me, PlasWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cherry-red-returns-for-a-reunion/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cherry-red-returns-for-a-reunion/Over 3 huge rooms including the newly renovated Pelly Bar and bottom bars at the Pier Hotel in Frankston, this is one night that is set to be huge – for one night only – Easter Sunday, April 20, put it on your calendar! Featuring allstars Tigerlily (Sydney), Courtney Mills, Reece Low, Apocalypto, ZaWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musos-get-to-the-gallery/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musos-get-to-the-gallery/Situated next to Manyung Gallery in Mt Eliza, the team at Gallery Bar & Grill have made plans to kick off a new unorthodox live music night, set to give the area an injection of fresh young musicians and give the music community another avenue to spruik their wares onstage. Sing For Your Supper, as Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:28 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/top-art-atop-red-hill/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/top-art-atop-red-hill/Every autumn Art Red Hill brings together art lovers and artists from far and wide to the Red Hill Consolidated School. On show and for sale are paintings, prints, sculpture, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, photography and hand blown glass from invitation-only artists. This diverse top of the class aWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:28 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/course-van-21yrs-of-vicious/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/course-van-21yrs-of-vicious/Since its inception, Melbourne based record label Vicious has stood strong and steady as the dance music industry has gone from a vinyl led, underground movement to a global, digitally distributed phenomenon. In that time there have literally been hundreds of releases on the label that was founded iWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/humpday-goes-booyah/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/humpday-goes-booyah/Fun Ticket & Bring The Noize Entertainment and the Humpday-Project crews are proud to present BOOYAH, Easter Sunday Heave at The Heights! Featuring; Internationally renowned, homegrown superstar Mr. Timmy Trumpet! Who will be performing live alongside local favorites; Sunshine, Heath Renata, Azmac, Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:26 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/zepp-zflex-heyes/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/zepp-zflex-heyes/Young Peninsula skater, Zepp Heyes, is fast making a name for himself as one of the most improved skaters around, with a natural surf/skate style and a huge array of smooth moves. The colourful kid just came 4th in an Australia wide vert-skating comp on Tony Hawks’ ramp at the Melbourne Grand Prix, Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:26 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/two-huge-thursdays-in-april/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/two-huge-thursdays-in-april/This April, Daveys in Frankston is presenting two massive Thursday night parties, in addition to their regular entertainment, in celebration of the Easter spirit and in commemoration of Anzac Day. If you’re contemplating a Good Friday Eve ‘heave’, the venue have rounded up the best mix of DJs you’llWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:25 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mordialloc-food-wine-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mordialloc-food-wine-festival/Photography by Kingston ArtsWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:24 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sit-up-and-take-notice/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/sit-up-and-take-notice/When the human spirit triumphs over adversity, it is worth applauding. The Diary of Anne Frank poignantly illustrates how a young girl’s optimism carries her through the most diabolical of circumstances and despite them she manages to write, reflect, offer emotional support and fall in love, all froWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:24 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-jazz-wine-at-pier10/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/live-jazz-wine-at-pier10/Pier 10 Cellar Door and Restaurant is a family run business, open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and wine tastings, as well as every Friday and Saturday night for dinner. The contemporary ‘shed’ houses a relaxed country restaurant with an open fireplace and large deck overlooking the vineyard and rollWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/way-out-westernport/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/way-out-westernport/Late April will be a huge weekend of touring entertainment at San Remo’s Westernport Hotel. Capping off a month that will see Paul O’Rourke, Gary Marr, Jimi Hocking, The Pierce Brothers and Saint Jude take the stage, three class acts will appear within days of each other to, no doubt, packed audiencWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/funkey-music-profile/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/funkey-music-profile/APRIL 2014 INDUSTRY FEATURE (Fun Key Music) WHAT: Fun-Key music run singing and performance classes for primary school aged children, as well as private piano, singing and guitar lessons for all ages. WHERE: Shop 2/1 Heversham Drive, on the corner of Hartnett Drive in Seaford. Easy parking is on offWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:22 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/core-metal/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/core-metal/Baha is bringing the thunder to Rye on Friday May 9 when the local metal band Overproof Groove album launch party hits town. The highly anticipated new album from the Peninsula band is almost ready to reveal to the fans, with the whole launch show to be shot for a DVD release, down the track. The foWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:21 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beaches-gains-momentum-for-easter/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beaches-gains-momentum-for-easter/One of Mornington’s favourite party venues, Beaches, has another stellar lineup of weekend entertainment lined up for April, with regulars like Copyrite, Size Matters, $ingle Income and After Hours back for more great nights, classic tunes and packed dancefloors. Also penned in are local stalwarts MWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:20 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/strange-but-tasty/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/strange-but-tasty/#1 – 8 COMPLETE FOOD PRODUCT FAILS! Here’s a bunch of foods so uncool, they’re actually cool…   (click to enlarge image) #2 – SPAM POEM by John Strong Oh SPAM! Oh SPAM! Gourmet delight! My food by day, my dreams by night. To carve, to slice, to dice you up Pureed in a blender and sipped from a cup WWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/become-a-music-victoria-member/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/become-a-music-victoria-member/Love local music? Think our local music scene is world-class but don’t want to take it for granted? Then it’s time to get behind your local representative organisation, Music Victoria; the independent voice of the Victorian contemporary music industry. It has led the way on the Live Music RoundtableWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-movies-at-beach162/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/music-movies-at-beach162/Beach162 in Frankston is all about unique Mediterranean/modern Australian cuisine, served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you’re sampling a delicious wood-fired pizza or relaxing in the beer gardens, it’s an unlikely but addictive little piece of paradise, off Beach st. For the last little Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:17 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/uptown/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/uptown/INFERNAL SCRATCHING David Bramble made an album. If it was a boat he would probably call it ‘Infernal scratchings’ and it would have sails but would probably mostly run on an old diesel engine, it would be weathered and a little slow but you’d love to be in because it keeps you out of the sea and isWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:15 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/you-just-cant-stay-away-from-the-bay/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/you-just-cant-stay-away-from-the-bay/As we enter April and start to look forward to Easter eggs and ANZAC day holidays, it’d be easy to assume venues would throw together a couple of parties for the month to mark each occasion and be done with it. If you’re a regular patron to Mornington’s Bay Hotel, though, you can expect a huge speciWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:15 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/urlar-breabach/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/urlar-breabach/ÙRLAR Breabach (THE PLANET COMPANY / STEM) If you’re keen to test the waters of traditional, then the fourth album from Scottish folk group Breabach, Ùrlar, is the perfect introduction. The music is so peaceful; almost like what you would imagine living in The Shire in The Lord Of The Rings would beWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:14 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/find-out-all-about-aim/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/find-out-all-about-aim/For those looking to be inspired, further their careers or just gain some extra knowledge in the music industry, Australian Institute of Music has a diverse range of courses on offer, both at degree and diploma level. Whether you’re looking at a Diploma of Music (Contemporary Performance), Bachelor Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:12 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/in-my-soul-robert-cray-band/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/in-my-soul-robert-cray-band/IN MY SOUL Robert Cray Band (PROVOUGE / WARNER) The legendary Robert Cray reunites with producer Steve Jordan for the release of In My Soul. From the original classic Cray You Move Me, with its scorching guitar leads, to the melodic 60’s sway of Fine Yesterday, featuring Cray’s trademark vocals, In Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:12 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/abba-gold-set-to-arrive-in-frankston/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/abba-gold-set-to-arrive-in-frankston/ABBA fans get ready, because for the first time in Australia, internationally recognised ABBA performers Kathleen Maloney, Kirsten Elliott, Matt Hellak and Greg Wain will present their world class show, Gold: The Ultimate ABBA Show. On The New Arrival Tour, the four performers (with Mario Agius and Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:10 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beautiful-wild-bonjah/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beautiful-wild-bonjah/BEAUTIFUL WILD Bonjah (INERTIA) The four-piece, originally from New Zealand, have been around for a little bit and are now releasing their third album. Beautiful Wild shows experience and a well-honed sound, drifting between clean and dirty. Bonjah do both well, but the main feature of the record isWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:10 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-minute-with-rob-lewis/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-minute-with-rob-lewis/Melbourne born & bred, mostly self-taught Minimal superstar that is Rob Lewis had a chat with us recently, and wow-wee! At only 22 years-young of age, been DJ’ing and causing a ruckus around town for about the last 5 years, and producing the goods for the last few years – he has definitely made an iWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:09 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cruze-mornington-at-it-again/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/cruze-mornington-at-it-again/Cruze is definitely the place to be on a Saturday Night. Come down and have a squiz at their new outdoor bar on the fantastic back deck, huge dance floor, amazing DJs spinning all your favourite tunes & drink specials every week – why would you want to be anywhere else? Over April Cruze has some bigWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:08 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musos-jam-cafe-at-kingston-harvest/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/musos-jam-cafe-at-kingston-harvest/This year’s Kingston Harvest Festival is set to feature an array of musical talent in their entertainment lineup, including McAlister Kemp, The Go Set, Robert James Kirk, Rory Ellis, Mustered Courage and more. In addition, though, the festival will also feature an up-close acoustic stage – The Jam CWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:05 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skaters-set-to-tear-up-the-big-bowl/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/skaters-set-to-tear-up-the-big-bowl/This April, Bowl Riders Australia would like to let all you skate lovers and PEARL readers know about their big bowl event, set to be a great day out for new and old to see some of Australian’s best skaters in our back yard. Competitors will be going head to head to win the cash prize for the open eWed, 02 Apr 2014 22:00:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/book-phil-para/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/book-phil-para/“I say Thank You Phil for keeping the music alive” – Carlos Santana “He reminds me of a snake, cool, menacing, waiting to strike. I wish I could hear more guitar players like Phil Para!” – Phil Emmanuel “Phil actually becomes Hendrix when he plays one of Jimi’s songs”  – Eric Burdon Phil Para is a gWed, 02 Apr 2014 04:22:17 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jiay-mills-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jiay-mills-2/With just two decades of air under his belt this young man hasn’t wasted a breath. He is a man of many talents, graphic designer, dj, producer, label owner, streetpress sub-editor and part-time alco’ The only thing stopping him is the fact he can’t clone himself to get more out of the day. Holding aTue, 01 Apr 2014 12:38:53 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/geoff-achison/A jaw dropping, crowd pleasing virtuoso invoking the spirit of guitar greats such as Eric Clapton, Gary Moore and Stevie Ray Vaughan. *** After many years spent living and touring in America’s deep south, Geoff has returned home to Australia and is in demand delighting audiences with tales of his adTue, 01 Apr 2014 04:18:32 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-hocking/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimi-hocking/Jimi Hocking is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest caliber, the electric love child of T-Bone Walker, BB King and Jimi Hendrix. He struts the stage with his band; playing his ‘showy’ guitar style while pulling all the classic stunts … behind the head … the duck walk … even the splits!Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:45:08 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andy-phillips-cadillac-walk-2/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/andy-phillips-cadillac-walk-2/‘Andy Phillips and The Cadillac Walk is a fast rising three-piece Blues band from Melbourne, Australia. These boys rip it up and deliver in a unique way that can only be described as ‘Cadillac Walk style’. Their ability to take the audience from mellow bourbon-soaked blues numbers right through to tSun, 30 Mar 2014 05:13:35 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jesse-valach-presents-blues-mountain/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jesse-valach-presents-blues-mountain/After 4 years sitting just below the radar Melbourne’s fiery blues/soul infused, reggae/roots inspired, singer/songwriter, and lead guitarist Jesse Valach is now starting to attract the attention he deserves. Weaving together intense guitar and soulful vocals, Mr Valach takes you on a journey from lSat, 29 Mar 2014 05:18:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hornets/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hornets/One of Australia’s leading blues and roots bands. The Hornets feature some of the country’s well-known and respected musicians. Singer song-writer Craig Horne together with guitarist Jeff Burstin from Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and the Black Sorrows, is joined by guitarist Wayne Burt (also) from Jo JFri, 28 Mar 2014 05:29:39 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/safari-motel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/safari-motel/Melbourne’s premier blues, funk and soul band!  Safari Motel have their roots planted deep within the realm of funk and soul, sprinkled with a bit of hip hop, blues and a solid foundation of groove. Presenting the powerful yet soulful vocals of Nicole Nehemia, Safari Motel is a fresh new driving forFri, 28 Mar 2014 05:25:03 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/liz-bradley-solo-acoustic/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/liz-bradley-solo-acoustic/Liz is a gifted solo singer and guitarist who loves to entertain an audience. Having played in full bands, duos and trios, Liz has found the acoustic scene suits her down to the ground and has been working as a solo artist for over five years. She has a wide vocal range, which enables her to performFri, 28 Mar 2014 02:18:05 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wired-feat-jimmy-cupples/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/wired-feat-jimmy-cupples/Playing some of the greatest songs ever from the Textbook of Rock! Featuring ‘The Voice’ finalist Jimmy Cupples, Wired perform a wide range of rock classics from Led Zeppelin to Foreigner. Each member of Wired have worked with many well known Australian artists such as Ian Moss, Tim Finn, Black SorrThu, 27 Mar 2014 05:36:58 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hey-gringo/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hey-gringo/HEY GRINGO! Hey Gringo, an eclectic, earthy, funk injected, original jazz, blues n roots band who have been delivering unique, irresistible live performances for nearly two decades.  This multi award winning band of seasoned, outstanding instrumentalists, singers and songwriters, have notched up 4 cWed, 26 Mar 2014 08:28:23 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/westernport-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/westernport-festival/Photography by Simon MillsWed, 05 Mar 2014 22:00:34 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stonefield-deserve-our-love/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/stonefield-deserve-our-love/What started as four sisters practicing their musical instruments together in their parents’ shed in a tiny rural township north of Melbourne has turned into the earthen psych-rock opal that is award winning band Stonefield. Amy, Hannah, Sarah and Holly Findlay grew up sharing the same love for clasWed, 05 Mar 2014 22:00:33 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/riverboats-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/riverboats-music-festival/Photography by Simon MillsWed, 05 Mar 2014 22:00:32 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-cup-day/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/mornington-cup-day/Photography By Jason StammersWed, 05 Mar 2014 22:00:30 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/between-the-bays-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/between-the-bays-music-festival/Photography by Leigh Riley PhotographyWed, 05 Mar 2014 22:00:26 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/living-large-and-local/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/living-large-and-local/Carl Cox & Eric Powell’s Mobile disco is in its 6th year down at Stillwater in Dromana. This year, 600 lucky people who snapped up tickets in time were able to experience the amazing vibe and classic tracks by the father of techno (and Peninsula resident), Carl Cox, and long-time friend and DJ, EricWed, 05 Mar 2014 22:00:23 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/concert-in-the-vines/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/concert-in-the-vines/Photography by The Pig & WhistleWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:52 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/frankston-waterfront-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/frankston-waterfront-festival/Photography by Frankston CityWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:42 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/red-hot-summer-tour/Photography by Leigh RileyWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:39 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-cruel-beasts-to-apes/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/from-cruel-beasts-to-apes/This year will see Between the Bays Music Festival return to the beautiful 35-acre rural property of Penbank School. Now in its 9th year, the festival has well and truly earned its status as the Mornington Peninsula’s best annual family-friendly gig on the summer calendar. With all proceeds raised gWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:38 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/globe-to-globe-world-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/globe-to-globe-world-music-festival/Photography by Kingston City CouncilWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:37 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmy-eat-world-return/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/jimmy-eat-world-return/Last year saw Soundwave celebrate their 10th birthday with such a dizzying lineup that many thought it would be a toughy to follow. Rockers need not fret however, because once again the folks from Soundwave are bringing some big names down under for what is sure to be another great day at FlemingtonWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:28 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/catch-some-saskwatch-soul-in-mordy/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/catch-some-saskwatch-soul-in-mordy/Melbourne 9-piece soul outfit Saskwatch earned their reputation as one of the city’s most electrifying live acts with ecstatic horns, one of the tightest rhythm sections in town and soaring vocals. Their debut album Leave It All Behind and the lead single Your Love gained national airplay and saw thWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:23 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australia-day-celebrations-mornington/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australia-day-celebrations-mornington/Photography by Jason StammersWed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:20 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lior-brings-scattered-reflections-to-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/lior-brings-scattered-reflections-to-town/I once saw a Lior show at a small venue in the hills. The room was filled with hippies, footy players, bikers and hot girls in mini skirts. At some point every one of us had tears streaming down our faces. There is magic in music that can unify and Lior’s music not only often lyrically carries this Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:00:04 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-voice-of-frankston-final/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-voice-of-frankston-final/Photography by KJD PhotographyWed, 08 Jan 2014 22:00:48 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsulas-got-talent-final/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/peninsulas-got-talent-final/Photography by KJD PhotographyWed, 08 Jan 2014 22:00:46 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beers-by-the-bay-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/beers-by-the-bay-festival/Photography by Jason StammersWed, 08 Jan 2014 22:00:43 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bondi-cigars-back-for-the-blues/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/bondi-cigars-back-for-the-blues/“If anyone had told me back in 1989 when I first jammed with Al Britton, Lez Karski and Ace Follington, that the band we formed would still be active well into the 21st century, I would have laughed my head off and had them committed. Yet here we are, 25 years later bloodied, but unbowed. Quite a feWed, 08 Jan 2014 22:00:22 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/laugh-up-a-storm-at-the-grand/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/laugh-up-a-storm-at-the-grand/Prepare yourself for a hilarious night when three great Australian comedy acts The Nelson Twins, John Burgess and Richard Marks come to the Grand Hotel in Frankston on Tuesday, January 14. The Nelson Twins, aka. Justin and Chris, have a down to earth, cheeky humour which audiences can’t resist, and Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:00:21 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/looking-through-lennon/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/looking-through-lennon/In the summer of 1992, John Waters took on a three-week vacancy in the cabaret room of the Tilbury Hotel in Sydney, armed with a vague idea for a stage show and six weeks to pull it all together. The resulting production was a study of the tumultuous and uneasy life of John Lennon, and with the suppWed, 08 Jan 2014 22:00:20 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/20134-01-the-voices-of-frankston-uncovered/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/20134-01-the-voices-of-frankston-uncovered/Three lucky local singers have taken home the title of The Voice of Frankston, winning the inaugural competition last month after successfully progressing through online video auditions and the semi-final. Organisers of the event, Fun-Key Music, received around 120 applications from local talent, wiWed, 04 Dec 2013 22:00:55 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-red-hot-real-thing/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/a-red-hot-real-thing/Russell Morris rushed out of the local Post Office to take the call for this interview. The music industry veteran was lagging behind his schedule due to a customer in front of him paying their bills. Funny how relatable an Aussie music icon can be. From The Real Thing to his latest offering SharkmoWed, 04 Dec 2013 22:00:48 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ross-wilson-headlines-inaugural-peninsula-music-festival/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ross-wilson-headlines-inaugural-peninsula-music-festival/When checking out Ross Wilson’s extensive bio online, I wont deny I got a bit of a shock. We all know this guy is a well-respected musician and a big name in Australian music. Mr Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock still get around and people love him, but to see his achievements all in one page is IMPRESSIVEWed, 04 Dec 2013 22:00:14 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/celebrate-this-new-years-at-mornington-racecourse/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/celebrate-this-new-years-at-mornington-racecourse/With the Peninsula packed with late night New Years Eve parties and club line-ups, one festival is continuing the tradition of providing an avenue for the whole family to welcome in the New Year. The team behind Morningstar Estate’s New Years events in years gone by have launched Celebration 2013, aWed, 04 Dec 2013 22:00:07 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/j-j-rome/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/j-j-rome/Jerome Smith grew up around a musical family in Harlem, New York. He was heavily influenced by his father who had a lengthy career in the marine orchestra as a saxophone player before meeting the love of his life to welcome the next generation into the world. A multi-instrumentalist, mostly a bassisWed, 04 Dec 2013 22:00:06 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/john-butler-brings-new-trio-to-queenscliff/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/john-butler-brings-new-trio-to-queenscliff/There are few artists I’d like to listen to, learn from and hear their opinions from more than John Butler. We are talking about someone who lists their musical influences as The Cure, Missy Elliot, Paul Kelly, and the Beastie boys. Who writes hits like Betterman, Treat Yo Mama, Zebra and Close to YWed, 06 Nov 2013 22:00:25 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fools-heaven-is-a-place-in-chelsea-heights/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/fools-heaven-is-a-place-in-chelsea-heights/World-renowned singer-songwriter, Belinda Carlisle, returns to Melbourne this month for her Heaven on Earth tour at Chelsea Heights and Doncaster.  Known for solo hits like Heaven Is A Place on Earth, I Get Weak, Runaway Horses, Leave A Light On and Summer Rain, Carlisle’s music career began in 1978Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:00:16 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/basics-instinct/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/basics-instinct/Back in 2002, long before he was topping charts around the world as Gotye, Wally De Backer began sweating it out behind the drums with bassist Kris Schroeder as a duo, before linking up with guitarist Tim Heath in 2004. After releasing four studio albums and clocking up almost 1000 shows, the trio tThu, 03 Oct 2013 23:00:54 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australias-got-the-wolfe-brothers/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/australias-got-the-wolfe-brothers/Being a contestant on Australia’s Got Talent has worked wonders for The Wolfe Brothers, according to bassist Tom Wolfe. PEARL caught up with him to find out what’s been happening since coming off the small screen.   Stepping outside of a television contestant show is like being a new kid on the blocThu, 03 Oct 2013 23:00:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hot-and-wilde-at-th/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hot-and-wilde-at-th/October sees UK sensation Hot Chocolate venture into Chelsea Heights to perform all of their greatest hits in one night. Ever since reforming after a five year hiatus in 1992, the You Sexy Thing hit makers have continued to tour all around the world playing the best of the band’s material. It was thThu, 03 Oct 2013 23:00:19 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-next-big-thing-in-rocknroll/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-next-big-thing-in-rocknroll/…and she’s from our very own backyard!  Brihony Dawson looks as though she was born into the role of front woman and songwriter for her band Last Mistress. Commanding the stage with her gravelly voice and boundless physicality, it would be easy to assume that the Frankston-homegrown singer was born Thu, 03 Oct 2013 23:00:16 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ready-for-a-prior-encore/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/ready-for-a-prior-encore/Marina Prior has graced stages all around Australia during her vast career in musical theatre. A regular performer at Carols By Candlelight and former judge on TV show It Takes Two, Prior’s face and magnificent soprano voice are well known throughout Australia. She has recently released two new albuThu, 03 Oct 2013 23:00:06 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hunters-and-collectors-on-stage-and-on-cd-again/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/hunters-and-collectors-on-stage-and-on-cd-again/Legendary Australian band Hunters & Collectors are reforming for one night only to be the support act for Bruce Springsteen’s Melbourne concert in February 2014. The band will be special guests exclusive to the Melbourne shows only on the American superstar’s Australian tour, with fifteen years haviWed, 04 Sep 2013 23:00:59 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harvest-plans-for-franz/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/harvest-plans-for-franz/Celebrating the release of its fourth studio album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action with a sold-out London gig, Franz Ferdinand have returned from a four-year hiatus to deliver familiar pithy lyrics and virile beats, with a slight undertone of introspection. Demand for tickets meant that faWed, 04 Sep 2013 23:00:55 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearls-chance-meeting/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/pearls-chance-meeting/November will see Sydney’s Chance Waters take to the stage for the Queenscliff Music Festival, his name one of many in a killer line-up. PEARL hit up the hip-hop artist and producer for some insight to the rollercoaster ride of album releases, accolades, tours and collaborations that has been the laWed, 04 Sep 2013 23:00:16 GMTEvents & Festivalshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dont-miss-diesel/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/dont-miss-diesel/Born Mark Lizotte, Diesel has lived his dream, playing a huge part in the Australian music industry. With a career spanning several successful records, the five-time ARIA Award winner has just released his latest album Let It Fly and PEARL had an interesting chat with him about his different aliasesWed, 04 Sep 2013 23:00:05 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-stars-are-a-mess-but-whitley-certainly-isnt/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/the-stars-are-a-mess-but-whitley-certainly-isnt/Homegrown talent isn’t hard to come by around the Mornington Peninsula and recently PEARL Magazine caught up with one of its most talented exports, ‘Whitley’ (aka Lawrence Greenwood). Fresh from the release of his new album Even The Stars Are A Mess’ and 3 years of travelling, Whitley is back home tWed, 07 Aug 2013 23:00:19 GMTNewshttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/amber-waves-of-country/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/amber-waves-of-country/After three full-length albums and numerous hits, Amber Lawrence could almost now be considered a veteran of the Australian country music scene. The Sydney-sider, whose album (titled 3) earned her a Golden Guitar nomination for Best Female Artist this year, spends much of her time on the road, but rWed, 07 Aug 2013 23:00:18 GMTLive & Localhttps://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grace-glides-into-town/https://pearlhq.com.au/articles/grace-glides-into-town/PEARL Magazine went one-on-one with Grace Knight as she tells us of her upcoming reunion with her band Eurogliders. The frontwoman cannot wait to be reminiscing and performing all of her greatest hits to her Australian audience, the fans that she grew up with. Knight does not have a single proudest Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:00:13 GMTLive & Local