God Awful Winter Show to Hit Geelong

Cryptic Abyss, Nemesium, Catacombs and Vulture Culture will storm Geelong’s Barwon Club on August 12 for the ‘God Awful Winter’ show.

Isaiah Mitchell Locks in Geelong Show

Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless, Golden Void and Howlin Rain) may be known for his psychedelic ways (among other things), but his younger years were no different to so many budding guitarists.

The Popular Melbourne Barcade Bartronica is Coming to Geelong

The Melbourne favourite, that blends old school arcade games with alcoholic beverages and a bucketload of fun is coming to Geelong.

ORB Unveil National Album Tour

Geelong hard psych trio ORB have just released their debut album to critical acclaim and as they continue dancing around the country alongside King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, they’ve announced they’ll be playing their very own national album tour.

Matt Taylor Locks in Bellarine Show

You would be doing well to find someone with knowledge of the blues that runs as deep as that of Matt Taylor.

The Vue Grand is Offering a Hands on Dining Experience

The Vue Grand Hotel in Queenscliff will host ‘The Cornelius Experience’ on Friday August 26.

Damien Leith Locks in Regional Shows

Back in 2006, Damien Leith won Australian Idol. As is the norm, an album followed quickly. The Winner’s Journey spent five weeks at the #1 position on the ARIA Charts and stands today as a 6x Platinum album.

Geoff Achison Announce First Album Since 2008

It has been a long wait but it looks as though bluesman Geoff Achison will finally give fans what they have been hoping for since 2008 – a new album.

Little Creatures in Geelong is Hosting a Winter Carnival

While it may be a bit chilly outdoors, Little Creatures is taking full advantage of the weather and throwing a Winter Wonderland bash.

Garbage & The Temper Trap Lead Epic A Day On The Green Lineup

Back for its sixteenth summer season, A Day on The Green just boasted a massive lineup with alt-rockers Garbage and Melbourne’s The Temper Trap headlining the tour for five outdoor events in November.

Local Revolution Lock in Warrnambool Show

With their “Afro Roots Funk Experience”, Local Revolution will light up your soul at The Loft, Warrnambool on August 5 as they continue to spread the joy of their Gentle Warrior album (2015).

Heaven the Axe Lock in Regional Shows

We know many Forte readers love their music loud and are willing to accept long­ term hearing loss as a result, so many of you will be pleased to know that Heaven the Axe have a couple of shows in Forte town. The Melbourne­ based band released their debut album, Sex, Chugs & Rock ’N’ Roll, in 2011.

Tex Perkins Announces Bendigo Show

In 2010 and 2011, Tex Perkins and the Tennessee Four performed a series of shows that tipped a hat to Johnny Cash. Now he is saddling up once again with ‘the Four’ in ‘Far from Folsom’.

The Bennies And TISM’s Damian Cowell Played Together And It Was Fucking Wild

Oooh damn. Something pretty special happened on The Bennies’ most recent tour, with Damian Cowell of TISM stepping up to join the crew in what became a standout moment. Luckily for us, it’s been immortalised on film.

A New Asian Inspired Restaurant Soon to Open in Geelong

A new Asian-fusion restaurant is heading to Geelong, taking over the space formerly occupied by seaside eatery, Baveras.

The Creases Lock in Geelong Show

For that super crisp look, iron the inside of your shirt first. A couple of extra minutes will have you looking quite dapper.

Northeast Party House Are Coming for Regional Vic

September 9 is the date given for the release of Northeast Party House’s new album, Dare. Before that, you have ‘For You’ as a teaser.

The Pretty Littles Announce Regional Shows

Throw ‘Soft Rock’ through Google’s search engine and you’re likely to be rewarded with names including Phil Collins, Journey and Richard Marx.

Matt Bednarsky Locks in Bendigo Show

The question of ‘How would you describe your music?’ is one with which musicians have a love/hate relationship. Perhaps it sits a little more on the hate side, but people are curious and one doesn’t learn if they do not ask.

Kid Congo Powers Locks in Castlemaine Show

When it was decided that Brian Tristan, a fine name in its own right, just wasn’t rock and roll enough, Kid Congo Powers was born.

Ruby Dee & the Snakehandlers to Perform in Geelong

You had better tell your babysitter you’re going to be late when Ruby Dee & the Snakehandlers comes to town. For the uninitiated, the four-piece outfit plays Americana that encompasses Texas honky-tonk, Bakersfield twang, Memphis rockabilly, Western swing and good old fashioned rock ’n’ roll.

Murdena Announce New Single and Geelong Launch Show

They may be Melbourne­ based these days, but Murdena’s heart is still in Geelong.

The Grand Magoozi locks in Castlemaine Show

Susie Scurry is The Grand Magoozi, a singer-songwriter who “occupies the stage in a dreamy twilight world”. Her early years were spent learning classical piano.

Up the Guts is On Next Week

The inaugural Up the Guts epic road trip is here, where the driver is in charge of the music, Pringles and energy drinks are a necessity and deodorant is strictly enforced.

 

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