LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide Thursday March 14th
Image: Mama Kin
Mama Kin: The soulful singer/songwriter is celebrating the release of The Magician’s Daughter; a personal journey through the travails of life and relationships. The country and blues ballads on the record are wonderfully recorded and so raw and heartfelt that one can’t help but be affected upon hearing them.
Thu, Mar 14th, The Basement
Rainy Day Women: After spending time on the Big Day Out and Laneway Festival circuit, Western Australian indie-popsters Rainy Day Women are embarking on a national tour to plug their new EP Friends. Inspired by summertime beach sunsets and good times their catchy hooks will live in your consciousness for days after hearing them.
Fri, Mar 15th, Fbi Social
Urthboy: Aussie hip-hop innovator Urthboy released one of the hottest records of 2012. Smokeys Haunt was met with rave reviews and heavy radio rotation after it debuted at #14 on the ARIA album chart. For this upcoming national tour the party starting rapper has upped the live show stakes by putting together a full live band featuring vocal assistance by the first lady of Australian hip-hop Jane Tyrell.
Sat, Mar 16th, Annandale Hotel
Buffalo Tales: The latest musical project by popular Australian musician Wes Carr sees him shake his squeaky clean Australian Idol pop image and return to his folk and alt country roots with an EP titled Blood And Bone. The EP has had a lot of positive press for its honesty and raw emotion that is a far cry from the commercial driven pop sound that he’s been renowned for over the last few years. There’s a real artist beneath that sheen and this is the perfect opportunity to witness it.
Mon, Mar 18th, Venue 505
Rodriguez: The American folk singer is having a resurgent career after his initial foray into music saw limited sales and exposure for his music. Unknown to him however was that his music was reaching massive audiences in South Africa and thanks to the film Searching For Sugarman– documenting two fans’ search for their hero – Rodriguez’ music is being popularised and given the credit that is due.
Tue, Mar 19th, Enmore Theatre
Netsky: Young Belgian electronica producer Netsky has assembled a five-piece live band to bring his ambient electronic creations to life. The bands performances span a spectrum of styles such as reggae, dub, hip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass with scorching, non-stop live performances that will keep dance floors pumping until the very end.
Wed, Mar 20th, The Beresford
