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Skarlet Blue Presents 'Simple Shades of Grey' EP & Tour

April 20th 2010 03:51



Melbourne-based rock act Skarlet Blue will reintroduce themselves to their audiences when they embark on their national tour in April/May 2010 to support the release of their EP ‘Simple Shades of Grey’.

2010 marks a change in direction for the quartet, who have reinvented themselves in their music and image after spending three years touring Australia and the US as a riff-heavy classic rock-‘n’-roll band. In their previous incarnation, Skarlet Blue enjoyed support slots with such notable acts as Noiseworks, Diesel, Thirsty Merc, the Screaming Jets and Airbourne. But mid-way through 2009, Skarlet Blue had come to a crossroad - they could either: a) Make a permanent move to Los Angeles and pursue their musical endeavours with their current brand of music; or b) Re-brand themselves for the Australian music scene, working closely with potential management, to build a new act. The boys chose the latter and have since scrapped their entire catalogue of songs and put the leather pants and bandannas back in the cupboard.


The new Skarlet Blue is lyrically driven and melodically solid. “The new image is less LA rock and more universal. As for the songs, well, the whole approach to song writing techniques and where we are focusing our attention has completely altered. The way we play our instruments is much more sensitive to the melody and lyrics now,” says Ryan. This change has produced Skarlet Blue’s debut EP titled ‘Simple Shades of Grey’, featuring five songs recorded at The Base Studios in South Melbourne engineered by Phil Threlfall, produced by Sam Panetta (Melodic Music) and mixed in LA by Andy Ellis. Chupa Chup has since used one of the tracks for an online promotional video.


Skarlet Blue’s tour will take them from their hometown in Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Noosa.

When asked what they expect from the new EP and tour, Ryan replies, “Definitely something different from Skarlet Blue that people won’t expect from us. We all have a very positive feeling that our new sound will capture the listener’s attention, and they will be able to take something away from the music we spent time crafting.”

TOUR DATES:

Fri April 23 @ The Hi-Fi Bar (Melbourne)
Sat April 24 @ The Hi-Fi Bar (Melbourne) - ALL AGES
Thu May 6 @ The Zoo (Brisbane)
Fri May 7 @ Villa Noosa - Fusion Bar (Noosa)
Sat May 8 @ Miami Sharks Bar (Gold Coast)
Wed May 12 @ The Workers Club (Melbourne)
Thu May 13 @ Lansdowne (Sydney)
Tue May 18 @ The Troubadour (Brisbane)
Wed May 19 @ The Workers Club (Melbourne)
Wed May 26 @ The Workers Club (Melbourne)
Thu May 27 @ Lansdowne (Sydney)

www.skarletblue.com.au | www.myspace.com/skarletblue

CONTACT:

Kirri Liepins (Director, Rock Solid PR & Fanbase Relations)
61 432 711 462 | info@rock-solid.net.au | www.rock-solid.net.au

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Shinobi - 'Trouble' new video

October 11th 2009 04:36
Shinobi - Trouble


Click to watch "Trouble" on Youtube

Check out the new Vid for Sydney rock band Shinobi. The track "TROUBLE" touches on the issue of alcohol abuse, describing how a "quiet drink can quickly turn into TROUBLE"! As well as being a talented musician, front man Eric Grothe Jnr is also a professional rugby league player in the NRL with the Parramatta Eels.

A band forged out of family and mateship, the sound is delivered from brothers Eric (vocals/guitar) and Daniel Grothe (bass), Wayne Langfield (drums) and Darren Stapleton (guitar) and whilst the quartet have jammed together for years it was the definitve natural sound they were forging that led to the almost automatic progression of forming a band and playing regular gigs. It is their thirst for audience reaction to their high octane explosive rock and absolute passion for tearing off heavy guitar driven tracks that provides Shinobi with the means for forcing you to hopefully search for their next show.
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my week of seeing live gigs in melbourne

July 20th 2009 06:24

13-19th July 2009
so I started the week off at the evelyn. Some nice neo soul trax on the decks from the anonymous trumpet player from 'Simon Wright & the Ecclective'. Next unleash the nugget hits the stage starting off subtly with funky guitar meanderings weaving in and out with the skills of Leigh Fischer on drums. The intro develops into a sweet groove as the rest of the band joins in, 2 BVs(one guy one girl) bass, keys, gat and drums. Enter two Mcs, brothers from Tasmania who spit about fit girls who resemble wookies, being the bomb and general party hip hop. But hey, it got me on the dance floor.
'Simon Wright & the Ecclective up next starting out great with a quasi roots reggae number, the mix had a bit to be desired but the band was tight. Apparently they were tired from touring and had come straight off a tiger flight which apparently sucked. Nice horn section. But their set started to great on me when they played 'Superstition' and 'Signed Sealed Delivered' which made me feel like I was at one of the corporate functions they had played. An obvious lack of material which is surprising after a 13 month residency at the Evelyn. An improvisation by the band would have had alot more effect.
I had to leave so headed to 'Street Poetics' up the road at First floor. Unfortunately noise complaints have cut this gig to an 11;30pm finish. What the fuck? This is a bar on Brunswick St not a garage in freakn Hawthorn. Where do these wankas of Fitzroy residents get off. Street Poetics provides an opportunity for anyone to rap over a great band of seasoned pros.
Having the opportunity to see a gig every night in Melbourne is what makes this city world class. Music is its cultural life blood and I sure as hell wouldn't live here if it wasn't. In this time of financial pressure we need outlets for people. Music provides that solidarity. Don't tolerate the Bourgeois!
Tuesday, 'Big Beat Bigband' at the Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne. Apparently this gig has been going for 20 years and includes members from the 'hey hey its saturday band ' and plenty of session horn players from the over 50's variety. Their repetoire included gershwin, Jerome Kern compositions, a Bebop version of 'I still call Australia home' and plenty of trumpet as one member of the trumpet section was hell bent on tearing the roof off, single handedly. Overall a beautiful sound coming from the 13 strong band with appearances from a crooning male singer in the vein of Sinatra.
Wednesday night saw me enter The Gem in Collingwood halfway thru Sime Nugent's first set.
On a cold melbourne winter night The Gem was warm and the music gentle and the words "Are you Strong enough to try" resonated personally, the song ended unresolved.
I'd been warned to expect a smug Nugent, but I only felt cynicism and a weariness of the restless cutlery and perhaps a Dylan schooling. His voice was strong but sweet and the melodies he played on his harp were perfect.

Thursday night I headed to a late gig at The Vineyard in St Kilda. It was an electro pop duo with a guy on a motif keyboard, macbook and synth and pop princess on the mic. They segwayed seamlessly from the music on the house system, so no one could even tell they'd started and although the songs blended into one they kept the dance floor full. I tried to find out the name of the act but none of the staff knew and told me the manager was in charge of that. Hmm. If he's in charge of the PA he should EQ it better too since everything coming through it sounded like AM radio. The patrons (myself included) were all past any kind of reasonable judgment so AM FM who gives a fuck. Lets just shake it bitches.
By Friday night I gotta admit I was feeling my age, but I'm determined to follow through so headed to the 'Royal Derby' on the corner of Alexander Pde and Brunswick St Fitzroy. There members of the 'famous in melbubble' LIttle Red played the endearing songs of pianoman Tom, under the name 'The Cuckoos'. The band sounded great with interesting arrangements and intelligent but humorous delivery. Reminiscent of '50s Doo Bop and good ol fashioned Rockn Roll, short but sweet songs like 'Nadine' and 'Clementine' solidified my suspicion that these guys are romantics.
Saturday night I ventured to The Horn of Africa. A small Ethiopian Restaurant & beer house just off Smith St in Collingwood. The aptmoshere was mostly friendly and the traks played by Next Stop Automatic were an interesting blend of dub, reggae and Electronica. This one man sound machine uses a chaos pad and delay pedals to manipulate his ready made traks. It was cool if not groundbreaking and he stayed on to jam with MC Julez and his backing band a 3 piece consisting of members of Brisvegas soul funk technicians Kafka & dj collective Smoko. Mc Julez has a conscious flow and despite the usual hiphop too cool for school attitude from members of the audience he stayed true to his own vision of "freedom of speech for all" even when dissed by 'Anon speak' an average Hiphop duo who filled the set break.
Sunday saw me finish my seven day intensive with Alex Burns at the 'Drunken Poet ' in North Melbourne. With a beautiful collection of guitars and a yukele all played with utmost skill and respect, it was refreshing to see an experienced lover of music pay tribute to songs that had seen him through. Some written in his favourite year 1927, as well as classics such as "im gonna sit right down and write myself a letter' and Tina Turners 'Wild about you baby'. He was joined by a double bass player and the sound was authentic and Australian.
A friend of mine suggested I was going to get alot out of my week of gigs, and I really did. Not only was it great to see a range of live Australian musicians doing what they love, I also experienced different audiences. Audiences who are integral to the survival of music as a live art form. I feel we have alot to let go of in this fair city as audience participants and being shy of showing appreciation would be a great start. You don't have to be drunk to whoop, holler and clap your gratitude for artists who put themselves out there, though for some people it helps and bars need you to buy alcohol. But being conscious of what is happening in the room and reacting positively to music is going to ensure everyone has a good time for a long time. Peace Punters!
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AC/DC ROCKS

October 15th 2008 09:30
Ilove AC/DC i am there no1 fan. I learned how to play guitar cos of Angus and i am goin to watch em live next year
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mrben set to rock the Annandale

September 23rd 2008 04:43


Sydney three-piece rock outfit mrben will be unleashing their debut album "Night & Day" on the Australian public when they headline at the Annandale Hotel on Wednesday November 19. The album has been four years in the making - in 2005 frontman (and band namesake) Ben Wever teamed up with bassist Leighton Holloway (From The Brink) and drummer Jeff de Araugo (Sarah Blasko). They found an instant creative connection, and their combined talents saw them performing in such respected Sydney venues as the Gaelic Club, the Cat & Fiddle and the Bridge Hotel. The music industry is buzzing about mrben's debut album, which has been compared to the Foo Fighters but with an Australian flavour. Don't miss out on witnessing the powerhouse performance of mrben as they unveil "Night & Day" at the Annandale Hotel


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Kuranda Roots Festival

May 27th 2008 20:57
KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 28 JUNE

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A Little Vegas in the Tropics

April 29th 2008 01:10
The Reef Hotel Casino is bringing a little Vegas action to North Queensland! The Duelin Pianos forge an incomparable battle of music, using only their wit and consummate musical skill. You can be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped inside a showroom in Vegas, the two pianists capture the excitement and thrill of the bright city’s lights while giving an intimate experience reminiscent of the good ole time jazz and blues bars found in New Orleans. An evening with the Duelin Pianos is like a trip down musical memory lane.

Dubbed as a two man, four handed piano thumping live act, the Duelin Pianos is a portrayal of some of the most impressive songs of our time brought to life through the piano. With a repertoire of more than 350 songs, some rehearsed and others played off the cuff, the journey encompasses all genres and eras. Not only that, but the battle is happy to bring in requests – an apt demonstration of the skill of the musicians at the forefront of the duel. These two men, dressed in swanky suits reserved for a Vegas showroom, swing like a well-oiled gate, and play songs as diverse as Sinatra and the Rat Pack to Prince, Moby, Ella Fitzgerald, Hank Williams and U2. No genre remains untouched


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Hi-5 (one for the kiddies)

April 6th 2008 08:10
DON’T BE fooled, an experience with Hi-5 is not all for the little ones - it is something for the entire family.
Gone are the days where children’s entertainment had to be like the proverbial of pulling teeth for the parents, thanks to an enigmatic cast and intelligent songs, Hi-5 have managed to transition kids’ entertainment over into the contemporary adult spectrum.
One of the five presenters beloved by children around the globe, Nathan Foley isn’t surprised by the influx of teenagers and adults he sees at shows


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The Black Sorrows

March 20th 2008 05:39
In the Australian music industry, there are a few bands that have ingrained themselves into the country’s psyche quite like The Black Sorrows. Think Australian music, think Aussie lifestyle and some of the first songs that spring to mind are those spawned by this enigmatic band. Although with tracks like ‘Hold On To Me’, ‘Chained to The Wheel’, ‘Harley And Rose’, ‘Never Let Me Go’ and ‘Last One Standing For Ya’, its no surprise audiences fell in love with the steady music and ever-changing line-up of the band. From the vocal harmonies provided by the Bull Sisters to the impressive instrumentation suggested by other consummate ‘guest’ members in the band, The Black Sorrows was an ever melding, continuing merging melting pot of musicians. In fact, the one main constant through it all was its vocalist and main songwriter Joe Camilleri and it is essentially he who can take credit for the band’s continued longevity and success.

As far as musicians go, Joe Camilleri is at the peak of his field. An acclaimed instrumentalist, songwriter and vocalist, the talented and down-to-earth muso has had his finger in many musical pies across his career, that it’s not surprising he manages to make everything look simple and laid-back. From his early hay days fronting Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, which had the phenomenal hit ‘Shape I’m In’, that consequently saw them recently inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, to his other musical partnerships outside of The Black Sorrows including The Revelators and Bakelite Radio, Joe has never stopped playing music. He’s also had a prolific solo career and is, unsurprisingly, one of the most well respected musicians in the Australian music industry today. It’s not just his ability to write well crafted hit songs that appeals to audiences and fellow musicians alike, but his musical nuance and knack for integrating new concepts and ideas and making them last. Over the years he’s introduced a bevy of new musicians into The Black Sorrows’ fold and each has found a home with the band. Yet even with every line-up change, he kept a consistency that was fluid, the music and the atmosphere and energy were still inherently The Black Sorrows even if some of the members were missing. He was the central and integral part of the music – he was, and is, The Black Sorrows


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Eagle

March 9th 2008 20:57
In an industry where being a singer songwriter has become the current trend, Port Douglas based performer Eagle, aka Omid Master, stands out in the crowd. He’s not following the well trod path of those before him, instead, his musical journey is unique and abstract, and the result is strongly original songs with a pertinent message. Eagle’s diffidence of direction doesn’t mean his music has less commercial appeal, far from it in fact – his songs are catchy, humorous and emotional – they’re a heady blend of impressive instrumentation, crafted lyrics and relative themes. With years of experience behind him as a performer in many different genres of music, Eagle honed his craft before shying away from the manufactured realm of the industry to find his place independently – a position he has secured with a passion and surety.

Since the release of his independent debut album ‘Better Late Than Never’ in 2007, this impressive musician has supported the likes of the multi-ARIA nominee Lior, the Alberts Record signed Dallas Crane, played on national television on the Channel 9 Today Show, appeared on festival bills around the country and performed at the legendary venue The Espy in St Kilda, Melbourne. Not a bad accomplishment for a North Queensland singer songwriter whose only form of promotion has been his music. The first single off the album, ‘Everything is Okay’ has been picked up by leading commercial radio stations 4CA FM Cairns, B-Rock and 2BS Bathurst, Port FM, ABC Far North, ABC Radio Australia and SEA FM Rock in Townsville. Consequently, Eagle secured himself a regular live performance spot on breakfast radio – something which would be daunting for most performers, but just another challenge this talented musician took in his stride. And an accomplishment that won him a swag of fans in the process


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The Chemists brew up good music

March 5th 2008 09:35
In this era of manufactured music and the flaccid compositions of soft c**k rock, real rock bands stand out in the crowd like a beacon. These are few and far between so when one surfaces through the bulls**t to rip into the Australian scene, music lovers sit up and listen. And this is exactly what Melbourne-based band The Chemists are doing – concocting a mixture of musical chemistry which looks set to take them straight to the top.

With the imminent release of their debut EP, the four lads behind the musical genius that is The Chemists are geared for success. They’re as passionate about their music as they are good at it – all consummate musicians who understand the meaning of good ole Aussie rock and how to make it, with an original and contemporary twist. Unlike many bands new on the scene whose self-dubbed original music sounds rather reminiscent of hits before them, The Chemists have a style all of their own, which transitions between a traditional rock persona, combined with punk and grunge influences. It’s not surprising to find out these talented four have earned their stripes in the music industry. They’ve been doggedly playing the bar circuits, cutting their teeth as live performers where they earned a surprisingly large fan base for a fledgling band. An EP release was a natural progression as requests for a recording became too numerous to ignore – and word started to spread outside the band’s Melbourne gig scene awarding the rockers something of a national reputation. One thing is certain, the chemistry in The Chemists is the perfect brew – and they rock


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The Screaming Jets ROCK regional Queensland

March 2nd 2008 10:11
The Screaming Jets are synonymous with Australian rock! Few bands embody that true spirit of the Aussie rock industry, the hardworking exterior, the honest rockin’ core, the dedication to their musical craft against all adversity and the sheer determination not to buckle or give in. Bands come and go, many folding to the commercial manufactured directive of the industry – losing fans and respect along the way – but not the Jets – they’ve fought, they’ve conquered, and through it all, they’ve stayed true to their music. This is why as a band that smashed their way onto the music scene in the early 1990s they’ve still got a core of fans who would do anything for them, and the respect of some of the biggest names in the rock industry today.

Rockin’ a string of tour dates through regional Queensland, The Screaming Jets are continuing to take their music back to their fans. And this tour in itself is a special one – it marks the start of something new, it’ll be the last run before the guys finalise their new album and get it out on the streets. The highly anticipated, as yet untitled, release is destined to reignite another surge of Jets-frenzy and is, without doubt, one of their best albums yet. Tight, clean and with the strong basis of driving guitars that The Screaming Jets own brand of rock has become known for, it shows another side of the band. They’re not just a phenomenal act on stage, but their skill as songwriters is impressive and relatively unmatched in the rock industry today. Their first full-length studio album since ‘Scam’ in 2000, this record is set to put The Screaming Jets back in the spotlight – and will no doubt garner them a whole new generation of fans who have been missing out on the true rock experience


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Dave Dow

March 2nd 2008 09:35
There are few performers who can captivate an audience with just vocals and a guitar alone – but Brisbane-based Dave Dow is certainly one of these anomalies. His personality shines through on stage, stopping passer-bys in their tracks as he demonstrates his musical aptitude and vocal skill on an eclectic range of styles ranging from Motown classics to current Top 20. As a performer, there is little Dave hasn’t mastered.

Playing in bands since he was 16, he has always worked part-time in the music industry, often supporting his love of the craft with mundane work elsewhere. But this wasn’t going to be the case for long – its not like you can keep a performer of this calibre out of the spotlight, so eight years ago he put everything else on hold and starting pursuing music full-time. And he hasn’t really looked back since. He’s traversed the globe performing from gigs in every outpost of Australia, to New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and China. This year he’s gearing up for a six-week stint performing in New York and is hoping to break into the music scene in the States and Canada


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Silverchair

November 28th 2006 07:57


I like Silverchair. Back when they were just a grunge band I have to admit that they didn't really do much for me, I liked the occasional song but when they got all ballady and stuff with 'Ana's Song' and 'Cemetery' I can't say I was too impressed. But then they brought out Diorama and oh, fuck me, it was one of the best albums I've ever heard. Still is. It's probably one of the best albums in Australian music history, it's so well-written and the songs are original and the band managed to create a new sound without falling prey to 'the suck'. Oh I just think it's great! And if you disagree I will probably fight you


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