LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide Apr 24th
Image: The Delta Riggs
Delta Riggs: Their tour is named Supersonic Casualties after their latest single, so it’s fair to expect some major post-show neck ache caused by head-nodding and awkward dance moves. These spacey riff cadets will bring some of the sweet sounds from their anticipated album Dipz Zebazios, as well as some loved classics from their award-nominated album HEX.LOVER.KILLER. With support from Jenny Broke The Window, wallets will be delighted at no admission fee and the reasonably priced booze.
Thu, Apr 24th, Moonshine Bar, Manly.
Tricia Evy: This gorgeous Frenchie has been touring herself ragged and astounding all who cross paths with her in the jazz scene, and now it’s our turn to be caught under her spell. Singing in French, English, Creole and Portuguese, Evy will be injecting soul into the night with covers of legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and more, but with a twist of her Caribbean heritage. Joined by Dan Barnett, this is her seventh trip to our nation but also her debut at Sydney’s jazz-excreting heartbeat. Make her feel welcome.
Fri, Apr 25th, Foundry616, Ultimo.
Booker T. Jones & Valerie June: Bluesfest 2014 really did craft a doozy of a line-up this year, but this sideshow shouldn’t be passed up. A select few can boast a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award but Memphis man Booker T. Jones sure can. A cool ten albums spread over fifty years in the music business, plus a host of all-star collaborations including the likes of Ray Charles and Barbra Streisand, Mr Jones is an absolute icon. Fellow Tennessee native Valerie June will join him, performing gems from her fantastic album Pushin’ Against A Stone.
Sat, Apr 26th, The Factory Theatre, Marrickville.
Skid Row & Ugly Kid Joe: Another double whammy, these two bands will be flying the flag of rock loud and proud tonight. For over twenty years Skid Row have been headbanging and inciting mosh pits with their five studio albums and songs such as Youth Gone Wild and 18 and Life. Californian quintet Ugly Kid Joe will be re-appearing after 20 years of absence from Australian shores, presenting classics such as Everything About You and Cats In The Cradle for some damn good sing-a-longs and crazy dancing.
Sun, Apr 27th, Hi-Fi, Sydney. Entertainment Quarter.
The Jezabels: There’s always been something to love about the originality of this band, whether it is the no-nonsense persona of their frontwoman Hayley Mary or the stratospheric sound of their music, there’s no doubt their latest album The Brink will be a winner. With their hits Endless Summer and She’s So Hard still racing around the minds of fans, it’s a no-brainer that this band inside the white sails is quite literally the best combination in Aussie pop-rock history.
Mon, Apr 28th, Sydney Opera House.
Cults: Hailing from NYC, this duo are set to be one of the shining beacons at this years Groovin’ The Moo shenanigans. Backed by cheeky devil Lily Allen’s record label, Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion have released two albums in their four years of musical enterprise. The latter of the two, 2013’s Static gained high ratings and positive feedback from the major media mumble. Despite the pair’s romantic relationship disintegrating, their music couldn’t be better. (CD)
Tues, Apr 29th, Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst.
