Kieran Waters is a songwriter of unique talent. Having delivered his unfettered and heartfelt vision through bands like The Saga Barbies, Malekin and The Young Casuals, he now comes to the stage alone and enchanted.
With a brace of songs awash in brine, wine and closing time, Waters takes on those clandestine emotions to which we all, regrettably, must pay our dues.
Now if at times he does this with sodden boots and heavy heart then he balances the ledger boasting still more tunes possessed of a cheeky wit and a caravan of wry smiles.
Onstage its Kieran Waters' party and he'll cry a river if he has to. Those who go with him know that the tears do not last and that while there are songwriters of such peerless voice, then the world is a well lit harbour achingly and joyously alive...
Emma Dean is doing a national tour to launch her video clip to 'Real Life Computer' Game - the title track off her debut album. Hope to see you at one of the gigs! You won't want to miss it.<br /><br />Go to www.emmadean.com for more details.<br /><br />The Dean Team xo<br /><br />
w/ Girl with Cake The Old Order Legions of Mary Flying Squad.
Chick bands are the next phenomenon to be under the spotlight in the ongoing “Rock Against…’ series promoted and presented by Brother Man Dude from The Old Order.
There’s a lot of excellent all girl bands ‘round at the moment and something must be done; things are getting out of hand. 2 of the best are indie popsters Girl with Cake and grunge rockers Legions of Mary. Classic rockers The Old Order and garage rockers Flying Squad who both happen to be all male are feeling threatened so they are asserting their relevance and staging a showdown.
The idea of the ‘Rock Against…’ series is that for each event a style of music is featured as much as a protest against the genre as a celebration of it. So far Garage, Folk, Country, Roots and Indie bands have been featured.
Its about bringing together bands and performers that may not normally be on the same bill to blur the lines and emphasise similarities as well as differences. The Rock bands are chosen on the grounds that they may have more to do with bands of the particular style or scene featured than is immediately obvious and vice-versa. Poetry, Hip-Hop and Humour are some of the styles to come.
So what are we gonna learn about the bands on the bill of Rock Against Chicks? Will gender stereotypes be subverted? Will sexual identities be shattered? Or will it just be a case of good ol’ fashioned knee-slapping cross-dressing hi-jinx and cheap laughs?
Choose a position. Make a stand. Rock Against Chicks.
Hi Kieran Just wanted to thank you and your mates again for your great music on Saturday at the fund-raising lawn bowls day. You guys made the day so enjoyable and all the proceeds went to Variety Club Queensland to assist special need kids. Tell the boys the Big Brass Bed CD is fantastic. When can I get your CD Kieran???? Hope all goes well with your gig in Byron tomorrow. Keep it real, and keep on making music. Cheers Ja
The Black Stars brand new EP 'Money Or Your Life' is set for release in May through MGM/ GREEN and SugarRUSH.
Check below for April/ May tour dates, for launch shows along the East Coast including a show with HELMET (US) at The Great Northern in Byron Bay, Winnebago Deal (UK) in Bris and the Goldy, Hell Crab City in Sydney and My Left Boot in Melbourne. The band can't wait to get on the road and we'd really love to see you all somewhere along the way! XXX The Black Stars
LENNOX HEAD - 11th April - Lennox Point Hotel BYRON BAY - 25th April - Hotel Great Northern supporting HELMET SYDNEY - 26th April - The Sandringham BRISBANE - 2nd May - The Step Inn GOLD COAST - 3rd May - Shed 5 MELBOURNE - 15th May - Old Bar GEELONG - 16th May - The Nash BYRON BAY - 23rd May - Hotel Great Northern COFFS HARBOUR - 24th May - Coffs Harbour Hotel GOLD COAST - 25th May - Miami Hotel
3.30 pm, Easter Sunday March 23 Bang Lasso @ Calypso Bar, Caxton St Free Entry
Brother Man Dude is gearing up for the release of FAME and INFAMY, a twin CD Song Writing Retrospective. He will be hitting the road to promote it in Newcastle in April and then Melbourne and Adelaide later in the year. It compiles all the best from his various bands and projects over the last 15 years. Each one of the 2 CDs represents a different side to the Brother Man Dude coin.
FAME is pop music and a desire to be taken seriously (Heads). Flip the coin over and INFAMY is humour and a desperate need to be noticed (Tails). Fame or Infamy. Make your call. Heads or Tails. Is this a joke? Call Tails for Infamy! Are you serious? Call Heads for Fame.
See Brother Man Dude live. He will take his cue from you. It’s about audience participation. Work out where to stand. Do you want serious music or novelty songs? Heads or Tails…Can’t decide? He’s happy to toss a coin. Serious music for Heads; a Novelty song for Tails.
It’s all about working Brother Man Dude out. Fame or Infamy. Make your call. Buy Fame or buy Infamy or just buy both - at gigs and selected record stores
To follow up the highly successful “Rock Against Folk” late last year at the Clarence Corner, Brother Man Dude Promotions presents the next event in the series. “Rock Against Indie” will be staged Friday April 4, at The Clarence Corner Hotel.
Classic brutal masculine rock will be represented by The Old Order, City of Knox and fey sensitive indie pop by Malefic Theorem and The Old Wooden Dolls. Come and witness the spectacle of these 2 sexually charged opposites let loose in the same space.
In the middle will be referee Brother Man Dude who will provide an objective and sensible perspective on the night’s proceedings. He will make sure each team doesn’t become too aroused by the taunts and posturing of their opposite numbers. It could get vicious. As Lou Reed said, “You hit me with a flower. You do it very hour. Baby you’re so vicious.” Accordingly a prize will be given for the nastiest and most vicious use of a flower.
Stay tuned to Brother Man Dude Promotions for such ‘Rock Against’ events in the near future as Rock Against Youth, Country, Humour, Roots and Sex.
Devil's Kitchen Festival is back in '08 at The Step Inn on the 2nd of Feb in The Valley and the lineup is awesome!
If you want to save some $$ - Early bird tix are on sale now at http://home.oztix.com.au - or click on the poster below... best be quick, cause it will sell out!
Hey there Kieran. Came across your profile in one of those train-of-friends links. Haven't seen you for many a year.Thought I'd at least say hello. Would be rude not to eh? Nice tunes. I'll keep an eye out for your next gig, in case I am ever on one of my rare ventures into the Brisbane nightlife. Shippo
Hello Kieran
My new single is on triple j unearthed.
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/edwardguglielmino
you can download it for free, can you please rank and review it.
Its the button marked rank on the right.
Thanks :)
Ed x
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