Motif

Column: TidBits | Date Published: Tuesday, 12 June 12 | Author: Ashley Thomson | 11 months, 1 week ago

WHAT: Norwegian Jazz Quartet
WHEN: Sat Jun 16
WHERE: Peter Karmel Building, ANU

Motif are a Norwegian jazz quintet. Are you a Norwegian jazz quintet? Nope. Consequently what follows will seem like gibberish but this is awesome gibberish. Like scat. Or Welsh. Motif is Atle Nymo, Eivind Lønning, Haavard Wiik, Ole Morten Vaagan and Hakon Mjaset Johansen. They hail from such household name bands as Bugge Wesseltofts, the Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, Streifenjunko, Kobuko Senjo and the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra. They’ve worked with a who’s-who of Scandinavian jazz: Terje Rypdal, the Jan Garbarek Quartet, Nils Petter Molvaer, Per Jorgensen, Audun Kleive, Sidsel Endresen, Bobo Stenson and many, many more. This is so obscure you’ll be the postscript in hipster. 7.30 pm. $30/$20 door.

	Hudson Arc: WHAT: Hip hop producer + string ensemble WHEN: Wed Jul 4 WHERE: The Front Café and Gallery Hudson Arc is the brainchild of singer/composer/producer Gareth Hudson, who comes with an impressive career producing and recording award-winning artists including The Hilltop Hoods. Hudson teams up with renowned string trio Ensemble Arc consisting of Tadijana Ilicic (violin), Jamie Pollock (viola) and Rachel Pogson (cello). The end result is a marriage of lush string lines, driving rhythms, intense dynamics and a diverse mix of styles resulting in expertly crafted, honest and real compositions stamped with their own unique sound. This four-piece are all classically trained musicians and think outside the square in their compositions. Don’t miss them perform their special blend of climactic string-laden pop. Supported by James Fahy. 7pm. $10.
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	Def Wish Cast: WHAT: Original Aussie Hip Hop WHEN: Sat Jul 7 WHERE: Transit Bar Since the days when hip hop first arrived in Australia there are many who've become obsessed with the four elements; B-boying, MCing, DJing and graffiti. Def Wish Cast epitomise the whole package. They created something localised that’s now mythologised. DWC are widely considered true pioneers of the Australian scene. 1992 saw DWC release one of the hallmarks by which all Australian hip hop would be judged: Knights Of The Underground Table. In 2012 their new album Evolution Machine will drop. Expect a diverse album from the kings of Oz hip hop and a performance to back it up. Supported by Celsius, Killawattz, DJ Vame and more. 8pm. $20 + bf through Moshtix.
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	Paper Arms, The Outsiders, Revellers: WHAT: Bi-national punk rock night WHEN: Thu Jun 28 WHERE: The Phoenix Bar Adelaide’s Paper Arms are teaming up with New Zealand’s The Outsiders and Canberra’s own Revellers for a night of rollicking punk rock at The Phoenix Bar. Both visitors have kept themselves busy since their recent releases, with Paper Arms picking up a number of high profile supports. The Outsiders have been through Europe so they look forward to swinging through Canberra to promote their new EP Shallow Graves. Revellers is a new punk rock project from a couple of the guys from Lamexcuse. Only a few months in the making, Revellers have been busy getting a stack of songs together and will be smashing ‘em out at this, their first show. 8pm.
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	Onetalk, Rachel Haircut & Deaf Cat: WHAT: Onetalk track launch WHEN: Thu Jun 21 WHERE: Hippo Bar Onetalk is the creative partnership of Canberra/Sydney beatmakers Joe Victory and Josh Molony who share a love for electronic music and hip hop and, after years of playing together in live bands, developed their own progressive sound. With a dynamic live show, they’ve supported the likes of Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer, Hudson Mohawke, Tokimonsta, Pri Ze, Electric Sea Spider, Paqman, Samiyam and played at the recent underground electronica Braindance festival. Onetalk have recently recorded two fresh tracks to be released for download so get along to the launch. With support from Rachel Haircut (Syd), Deaf Cat and more, it’s a night not to miss! 8pm.
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	Fun Machine: WHAT: Ready For The Fight Tour WHEN: Fri Jul 6 WHERE: The White Eagle Polish Club Colourful Canberra trio Fun Machine are back and set to charm with their latest offering, Ready For The Fight. Known for their unorthodox punk-pop sounds and honeyed harmonies, Fun Machine’s new work is more indicative than ever of the band’s ability to make relevant, raucous records. Beats were born from kicking car hubcaps and the turning of metal handles while the piano was recorded incognito on the ANU’s Steinway Grand Piano after the band snuck into Llewellyn Hall with recording gear. Fun Machine will be celebrating the release of their new single with a tour to cure even the wildest winter blues. Supported by Mustered Courage, Trendoid and Alphabet. 8pm. $10.
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