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[LOCALITY] CBR Music is in Full March Madness!

The latest on CBR Music with Jannah Fahiz [send gigs and info to JANNAH.FAHIZ@GMAIL.COM

March Madness is on! This is a time to celebrate Canberra’s birthday, and celebrate live music in all its forms. That’s what this is all about. As such, I have a sizzling selection of the hottest gigs for you to get on out to over the next few weeks! Read ahead for my recommendations.

Jack Biilmann & The Black Tide

My first gig for you is on Saturday, 2 March, at Live at the Polo. Catch Jack Biilmann with his band The Black Tide; made up of Pat Quinn Quirke (guitar), Joel Cabban (bass) and Jono Warren (drums).

If you have yet to see this rendition of Jack’s show, it isn’t one to miss! His backing band brings his songs to a whole new level. The Barren Spinsters and Stella Eve will open the night and get those dancing shoes of yours worn in. Doors open at 7:30pm, and you can grab your ticket now for $30 + bf via Humanitix.

Enlighten Festival

  • On Thursday, 7 March, The Burley Griffin and Signs & Symbols take the stage.
  • Friday, 8 March, will have performances by Peach Lane, Sunsoli (NSW) and Rental Snake.
  • Saturday, 9 March, includes Sophie Edwards, Vivid Kix and Salt and Steel.
  • On Sunday, 10 March, you can catch The Dalmatians.
  • And on the Canberra Day public holiday, Monday, 11 March, catch Lavers and Budjerah on Stage 88.

Car parking will be limited as this event gets jam-packed! >Angel says to try your luck on public transport< I recommend you get in early so you catch ALL the songs.

The Enlighten Festival website has a full list of performances and special events, and there are many. The festival starts on Friday, 1 March.

Upside Down Miss Jane

Upside Down Miss Jane is coming back to tha ‘Berra with locals B.C. and Dead Lazarus joining them. Head on down to Pot Belly Bar on Friday, 15 March at 8pm to enjoy some grungy alt-rock music guaranteed to knock your socks off.

Come prepared, though, because Upside Down Miss Jane claims they’ve been “joyously offending audiences since 2005”, so it might get a little cheeky. There are no presale tickets for this one, so get in early and grab a ticket on the door for $15.

Deathbeds

photo by Calum Johnstone

Heading into April, the leaves start to drop, but so do the breakdowns. Our local legends, Deathbeds, are teaming up with Melbourne’s Some Heard Trouble for a killer show at The Baso on Thursday, 4 April.

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from the DBs, and with good cause. They’ve been brewing and perfecting sounds that are heavier than ever. You won’t want to miss their new and improved show.

On top of that, Some Heard Trouble is on high energy as they just released their latest single, Blind (Eye For An Eye), which you can listen to now! Doors open at 7pm, and you can grab your ticket via Oztix for $15 + bf.

Welcome to Friday @ The Canberra Irish Club

And to tie things off this month, I’ve got a special mention for those that like it a bit more on the chill side. Every Friday night at the Canberra Irish Club, you can see a talented local artist thanks to Tru Sound Music.

This collaboration is to support and showcase the vast array of Canberra talent we lucky locals have right on our doorstep.

The artists performing soon are:

  • 1 March – Urban Drover
  • 8 March – Mega Beige
  • 15 March – The Bobby James Band + Black Cypress
  • 22 March – The Cuttings
  • 5 April – Sneaky Jeremiah
  • 12 April – The Fuelers

This long-running weekly event is known as WTF (Welcome To Friday), and it’s free of charge.

And that’s a wrap on this month’s edition! Get on out and explore some live music. This city has so much to offer you, and the level of professionalism is outstanding.

Enjoy, and see you in the next one!

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