LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide February 27th
Image: Buika
Sketch The Rhyme: The visual meets the lyrical in this live game show with an intriguing hip hop twist. Said to be inspired by children’s TV deity Mr Squiggle, STR is a competition where two teams of artists and rappers compete in a series of playoffs involving speed sketching and freestyle rapping. Created in the Inner West of Sydney, this show took off around the country to entertain audiences. Improvisation at its best, believe it – anything could happen.
Thu, Feb 27th, The Basement, Circular Quay.
Palmarama!: What do you get when you combine Sydney Indie kids Palms with Newcastle duo The Gooch Palms? While there may not be a witty punch line here, there will be a palm-tastic show. Despite sharing a band member on a couple of occasions, these two musical entities have never shared the stage – an anomaly that will be resolved by a grand tour of their debut albums (Palms’ Step Brothers and The Gooch Palms’ Novo’s). Filled with booze, hysterics and of course an intense thumb war to decide who will play last.
Fri, Feb 28th, Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst.
The Aston Shuffle: If you haven’t heard the latest electronic embellishment from these guys then let the shame wash over you. Their combination of emotion and euphoric beats is something that many artists can’t achieve and it elevates two of Canberra’s finest to the peak of the Australian dance music scene. Two singles from their highly anticipated sophomore album, Comfortable and the latest track Tear It Down are only two of the many numbers you can expect to hear tonight.
Sat, Mar 1st, Goodgod Small Club, Chinatown.
Wonderland: During our beloved Mardi Gras weekend that infamous creepy theme park smile that greets visitors will be even wider. International DJs including Javier Medina, Sebastien Triumph, Luciana, Cazwell grace the stage to pump out some of their finest mash-ups and madness. Hosted by some of our best local talent, this event on the picturesque harbour is a fantastic way to celebrate human diversity, not just in Sydney, but all around the world.
Sun, Mar 2nd, Big Top Luna Park, Milsons Point.
Brian McKnight: He’s been nominated a whopping 16 times for a plethora of Grammy Awards and his new album More Than Words contains many examples of that signature R&B style. With new material to look forward to, McKnight will also belt out some classics, including chart-topping singles Back at One, You Should Be Mine (Don’t Waste Your Time), and Still. With traditional singer-songwriters becoming few and far between, it will be a definite treat to see one of the greatest and most original.
Mon, Mar 3rd, Enmore Theatre.
Buika: A Spanish singer with African roots, this fantastic lady is a refreshing mix of styles and culture. Described as having a voice of “velvet gravel”, she combines jazz, flamenco and soul to convey emotion and atmosphere in her music. Her latest album La Noche Más Larga is attracting a wealth of praise. She’s had all-star collaborations but this is the chance to see this fantastic talent owning the stage. (CD)
Wed, Mar 5th, City Recital Hall, Angel Place.
