LIVE WIRE – Sydney Live Music Guide May 22nd
Tiny Hearts: Paul Derricott and Eamon Dilworth are two prominent musicians within Sydney’s jazz scene and they’re about to launch their debut album Alluvium. It was recorded following their tour across Australia and New Zealand and contains tumultuous yet enthralling compositions featuring Dilworth on trumpet, Derricott on drums, Dave Jackson on saxophone, Steve Barry playing piano and Tom Botting slapping the double bass. Said to be influenced from personal experiences, this fantastic jazz work will not only entertain, but also open the mind.
Thu, May 22nd, Foundry616, Ultimo.
Bad//Dreems: As the first band from Adelaide to be signed to Ivy League Records at the beginning of April, this four-piece know a great deal about hard work. Combining the true Aussie elements from the ’70s and ’80s rock underworld with snippets of ostracised rockers from the United States, the sound of their debut EP Badlands is raw, often bleak, yet inherently optimistic. Their first Adelaide show on the Dumb Ideas Tour sold out, and it won’t be long before their Sydney show follows in the same fashion.
Fri, May 23rd, Black Wire Records,
Takadimi: It’s a celebration to end all celebrations when this crew bring their Leaves To Fall Autumn Tour to a close. They have made a name for themselves with their unique blend of jazz and musical elements from all over the world, creating a sound that is incomparable. This tour saw them travel all over New South Wales and Canberra, but what better place to draw a close than Sydney’s bohemian bowel of Newtown. Tonight they will be joined by BB & Cam, The Morrisons, On The Stoop and Crystal Barreca Band.
Sat, May 24th, St Stephens Main Church Hall, Newtown.
David Bridie: He’s been able to work seamlessly between the music and film worlds and tonight will bring the two together in one beautiful representation. Bridie’s latest tour is in celebration of the hauntingly sublime video for his song The Shortest Day Of The Year from his 2013 album Wake. This tour will also celebrate the stellar 30 plus years of musical creativity that Bridie has exuded. A true and completely understated Australian legend, tonight he will be joined by Amanda Brown.
Sun, May 25th, Camelot Lounge, Marrickville.
The Great Australian Songbook: Charity concerts are just getting better each year. Variety – The Children’s Charity have been providing help and empowerment to children all over Australia who are disadvantaged, ill or have special needs. Helping this charity to carry on their fantastic work will be Jon Stevens, Shannon Noll, Dave Faulkner (The Hoodoo Gurus) Diesel, Christine Anu, iOTA and many more. Ambassadors and Aussie legends John Paul Young and John Williamson will also be there, so give a little for a great cause.
Mon, May 26th, Enmore Theatre.
Ms. Lauryn Hill: She was a member of ’90s hip hop heroes Fugees, with their killer hits Ready Or Not and Killing Me Softly paving the way for aspiring artists all over the world. Since then, the leading lady of this group has had her own share of success, creating one of the most widely revered albums in The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. As part of Sydney’s VIVID Festival, Hill will be staging a show of great proportions. It’s history in the making. (CD)
Tue, May 27th, Sydney Opera House.
