LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide December 19th
Image: Ben Panucci
Ben Panucci Trio: They received the award for album of the week at Eastside Radio last month and Panucci is known for going “backwards, forwards and sideways through the jazz tradition”. The latest album Short Stories is truly a collection of broad jazz infused tunes with a solid backing from bassist Alex Boneham and drum master James Waples.
Thu,Dec 19th, Foundry616, Ultimo
Pond: Emerging as an ego-free outlet for accomplished musicians associated with Tame Imapala and Mink Mussel Creek, Pond have come into their own. After much stumbling around, August’s pivotal Hobo Rocket was unleashed as a solidified marker for the band. With raw, gutsy guitar parts, intrusive electrical elements and warbling vocals, this sound is made for a live setting. Sources report their next record Man It Feels Like Space Again is ready to roll out, so chances are both old and new will be on show.
Fri, Dec 20th, Metro Theatre, George St
Fox & Fowl: From Canberra to Canada to Brisbane, these boys have gained inspiration from a multitude of landscapes since their inception in 2012. Currently in the process of completing their debut album, their indie-pop dance-a-thon appeal garnered enough attention to catapult them onto the mainstage for Canberra’s own Foreshore Music Festival. If their first single Pilot is anything to go by, their sound will mean a fantastic atmosphere for all who attend. Get in quick, these guys are going to blow up.
Sat, Dec 21st, Brighton Up Bar, Oxford St
Alex Hopkins: A solo pianist, vocalist and all-round entertaining bloke, Hopkins will grace the floors of this venue by putting his personal spin on some best-loved classics. After making waves in the acting world as a part of Logie-award winning kids show Out There, Hopkins chose to focus on the audible by honing his skills on the black and white keys. From Killing Me Softly to Mr Bojangles, the night will be full of hits from throughout history.
Sun, Dec 22nd, Coogee Bay Hotel
Steve Tonge: Northern beaches boy Tonge has made a name for himself within The Rocks community. His guitar and vocal skills have become a focal point for a man who takes influence from a wide variety of music. Tonge has recently completed jaunts in Perisher, Parramatta and performed alongside Adam Brand at the Hunter Music Festival, he will be rocking this venue to get the audience in the festive mood.
Mon, Dec 23rd, The Observer Hotel, The Rocks
Harbour Party 2013: Ian Carey, Timmy Trumpet, Dr Don Don and those pesky Purple Sneakers DJs are just a few of the stellar acts that will be shaking Luna Park to the roots of those famous teeth. These guys will provide some classic fist-pumping EDM magic to get the audience in the shuffling spirit. With dazzling views of the harbour, plus headliner Havana Brown sassing it up on a female front, it’s fair to say this event is not to be missed. (CD)
Tues, Dec 24th, Luna Park, Milsons Point
