LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide Nov 10th

This Thursday November 10th Brisbane group Cheap Fakes will be playing at The Beach Rd Hotel. They play an uplifting blend of reggae and soul and they’re generating a reputation as being irresistible on the dance floor. They’ll be supported by Novocastrian roots group Benjalu, Bentley and Loki. Friday November 11th Sydney psychedelic surf pop-five piece Deep Sea Arcade will be launching their new single Girls. The single has currently been on rotation in the UK and this has seen them do a number of shows over there recently but they’ll be back to party with the hometown crowd at The Annandale Hotel alongside Palms and Woe & Flutter. Off the back of spending 2010 supporting science fiction soul outfit Space Invadas, electro-soul diva Fantine will be performing at The Beresford. Superstitious types will be pleased to find that she is launching her new single Eleven on the 11/11/2011. Alt-rock heroes Faker will be playing at The Standard in honour of their new single Back When Solvents and will no doubt be playing other tracks of their soon to be released new album. Brace yourself for a top live show. At The Beach Rd Hotel you’ll be able to catch Sunshine Coast act The Mank. Don’t let the name fool you as these guys are a great hip-hop, soul R&B group and they’re touring in anticipation of their upcoming debut EP. On Saturday November 12th, Melbourne dirty country blues outfit Wagons are playing at The Vanguard. Country music usually has a reputation for being, well, lame, but these lads have managed to fashion a sound that’s catchy and fun and it’s sure to be a rollicking good ol’ time.They’re being joined by Joe Pug who’s a Chicago alt country musician. Adelaidians Wolf & Cub are bringing their brand of dancefloor rock to The Beach Rd Hotel to celebrate the launch of their new EP. These guys were handpicked by Josh Homme from Queens Of The Stoneage to be their support on their Australian tour and to cap it all off they’ve got two drummers so the beats are no doubt going to be huge. Support from Betty Airs and Lugar Boa. At 505 east coast seven piece outfit Kooli will be playing their unique brand of jazz infused afro-reggae. These guys have been stirring dance floors for some years now and this show should be no exception. Last but not least Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are playing a Harvest Festival sideshow at The Oxford Arts Factory on Monday November 14th. It’ll be a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with the much adored American indie pop group and it’s bound to be a terrific night.