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Friday, May 1, 2009
Gigs + Stoof This Weekend: 1-3 of May
It's looking like a pretty dull weekend of live giggery this week in Brisbane. Nevertheless, as always, there's a couple of diamonds in the rough.
The Grates are playing at the new Hi-Fi Bar in West End. I am a bit skeptical about this venue and I am getting over the Grates. But it will still be an okay thing to get along to. You'll probably pay through the teeth to get in though.
In the Valley, Aleks + the Ramps and Toy Balloon are playing. I quite like both of these bands despite them both being a bit weird and electronic (and not in the best way). Owing to them being based in Melbourne, I have never seen A+tR before so I will probably rock up to Rics tonight to check them out for real.
Tomorrow (Saturday 2nd)
Tomorrow is looking even more depressing. Kate-Miller Heidke is rearing her sickeningly operatic head (voice) to play at Hi-Fi, nothing worth writing home about at Rics and the rest of the town is pretty void.
I will probably just dance my sorrows away at Common People.
The Day After (Sunday 3rd)
On Sunday, Live Spark at the Powerhouse features Wind + Brackets and Grand Atlantic who are both pretty fun. This should probably be the highlight of the weekend for me. I love a good chillout at Live Spark so this Sunday should be no exception.
I will also try and get down to the closing night party for the Underexposed exhibition at the Josh Levi Gallery at the Gabba. There's a veritable swag of excellent acts gracing the gallery and what's more, they will be surrounded by what is a fantastic exhibition of Brisbane music photographers. It should be very cool indeed.
Also, don't forget that Buddha's Birthday is on this weekend. Get on down to Southbank and enjoy the public performances, good food and dharma talks. Most of it's free, all of it is quality entertainment for the whole family.
It's also Labour Day this Monday. I march every year. Maybe I will see some of you there...