Canberra Music thingy compiled by Allan Sko
WHO: Kim Salmon with special guest Claire Birchall
WHAT: How Did They Ever Manage Tour
WHEN: Friday, 25 October
WHERE: Smith’s Alternative
Art School dropout, seminal punk rocker, and living legend, Kim Salmon, was born into the isolated semi-industrial wastelands of 1950s outer suburban Perth, and rose to the world stage via bands, the Scientists, the Surrealists, and the Beasts of Bourbon. Now comes new project, Smoked Salmon, comprising Claire Birchall (guitar, keys, BVs), Douglas Galbraith (drums, BVs), and Jeff Hooker (bass), as does a taste of next year’s debut album, inc. hot new single How Did They Ever Manage on Cheersquad Records. Tix via Smith’s.
WHO: CB Ghost w/ Pinky Ring
WHAT: A Night of live music and good times
WHEN: 7pm, 24th October
WHERE: The Baso
Described as “Oasis meets Jack Johnson with Chris Cornell feels”, by Scenestr magazine, CB Ghost is an original beast (or Ghost). This solo artist is making serious headway with his first two singles Hollywood Hills and Hold Down Hymn, and his full live band performance has manifested into an rollicking, sentimental and danceable as hell show.
Mixing blues rock, a little folk, a sprinkle of surf/country and pop singalong songs atop a riptide of feel good drum beats, his first show in Canberra is a must-see.
With the support of Aussie lyricist Pinky Ring and his band, this weighty double header of a show is one to bare witness to. Tickets are $12.24/$18.40 via Oztix.
WHO: Andrew Farriss w/ Dana Hassall
WHAT: Something Stronger Tour
WHEN: Friday 25th Oct
WHERE: Live At The Polo
Farriss AM, legendary songwriter and co-founder of INXS, on his Something Stronger Tour, marking a significant new chapter in his solo career. The concert series celebrates Andrew’s illustrious career, blending iconic hits with new songs from forthcoming album, The Prospector, due 2025. Furthermore, the CBR show features emerging ACT country artist Dana Hassall. “Supports play an important role, both for the audience and for showcasing the talents of the musicians,” says Andrew.
Expect an electrifying atmosphere where fans can rock out to Andrew’s dynamic performances, showcasing the best of his musical journey from INXS to solo success. Tickets are $35+bf via Humanitix.
WHO: Frenzal Rhomb
WHAT: A Man’s Not A Camel Tour
WHEN: Friday, 11 October
WHERE: The Baso
Frenzal Rhomb announce a run of Australian shows in October to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their majestic, iconic, exalted album A Man’s Not A Camel. That’s the one that delivered the super hits Never Had So Much Fun, We’re Going Out Tonight, You Are Not My Friend and taught us an important historical fact about dinosaurs. Get yer tickets via Oztix!!
WHO: The Leisa Keen Trio
WHAT: A night of Jazz at Lakeside at 5
WHEN: 25th October
WHERE: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
The Leisa Keen Trio is one of Canberra’s busiest and most popular jazz combos. The trio plays a smooth blend of well known jazz tunes, and pop tunes with their own “jazz treatment” including 3 sets of “Postmodern Jukebox” styled arrangements, but they are equally at home playing Rock’N’Roll, Soul and Disco to dance the night away.
The trio, consisting of piano/vocals, drums and a horn player, is in constant demand for weddings and parties; however Leisa also brings 25 years of musical theatre and cabaret experience to the trio, adapting it to suit both cabaret and corporate events. Entry by donation.
WHO: Vince Jones
WHAT: Smiths @ Belco
WHEN: 7pm, 19th October
WHERE: Belco Arts
Vince Jones needs no introduction to any music-lover, renowned for his beautiful voice and eloquent trumpet playing. A night of musical indulgences, seductive memories and emotions await, as the man of quiet charisma delights with his mellifluous tones, performing much loved originals such as Trustworthy Little Sweethearts, Nature of Power, Rainbow Cake, and more from his vast 22 album catalogue. Tickets are $45/$50 via Belco Arts