LIVE WIRE – Sydney’s Live Music Guide August 20
Image: Jane Sheldon & Zuban Kanga
Hiatus Kaiyote: Due to overwhelming demand having already sold out multiple shows around the country, Hiatus Kaiyote have added an extra show tonight to their Choose Your Weapon tour.
Thu, Aug 20, Metro Theatre
Kira Puru: Launching her debut solo single All Dulled Out, this Melbourne based singer songwriters profile is growing every day. Combining glistening electronic pop sounds with heavy sorrowful vocals, Puru has accumulated praise from many within the industry, particularly Paul Kelly who she just wrapped up a tour with.
Thu, Aug 20, Newtown Social Club
Paul Carey & Julian Scheffer: Celebrating the release of the second studio album Contemporary Guitar from the Streets of the World, this duo head outside Melbourne to perform together for the first time this week. Featuring Paul on six-string and Julian on seven-string guitar, along with a number of other friends from Melbourne, this will be a celebration of the vibrant Brazilian music scene.
Fri, Aug 21, Bondi Rumba
Hellions: Sydney’s own Hellions return home this weekend to celebrate the release of their new video for Nottingham. Bringing their blend of aggressive, hardcore influenced guitar and melodic punk sound, this will be a highly energetic thrilling night out.
Sat, Aug 22, Bald Face Stag
Organ Groove: For one night only the Foundry enters a time warp back to the 1960s with a classic night of organ groove music performed by some of the finest musicians in the genre, with Michel Benebig on organ, Carl Lockett on guitar, Chris Cody on piano and Andrew Dickerson on drums.
Sat, Aug 22, Foundry616
Chiaroscuro Album Launch: Ahead of the release of their first duo album, two of Australia’s most exciting young talents in the classical music scene, soprano Jane Sheldon and pianist Zubin Kanga, bring their own unique take on the genre to Sydney this weekend.
Sat, Aug 22, Sydney Conservatorium Of Music
Denis Kevans Memorial Concert: family and friends will gather for a day of music and poetry to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the untimely passing of celebrated poet, writer and performer Denis Kevens. The event will feature a documentary screening of Agent Orange Agent Blue, about agent orange victims, a cause close to Denis’ heart and to which all proceeds will be donated.
Sun, Aug 23, Addison Road Community Centre
Java Quartet: In a rare 2015 outing for the quartet, they will come together this Wednesday to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of Slumber For Nordic by playing the album in full and a selection of tracks from throughout their seven album catalogue.
Wed, Aug 26, Venue 505
