The latest on CBR Music with Jannah Fahiz
We’ve reached another festive season! This can be a hectic time of year, but no matter how you celebrate, an enjoyable event awaits. Let me show you the way.
Canberra Bands of the Naughties
If you want to see some of Canberra’s founders for the current music scene, you’ll enjoy this one. Three Canberra bands who were around in the naughties, The Rug, The Martins and Icecream Headache, are coming together for a night to relive the good times, and they’re bringing their friends What She’s Having. This happens at Smith’s Alternative on Saturday, 21 December at 7pm. Head to the website for a $20 ticket ($10 concession).
Anti Xmas Celebration
Feeling a bit like the Grinch and not in the Christmas spirit? This one should be right up yer chimney.
Krampus is hosting an Anti Xmas Celebration show on 22 December from 6pm at Smith’s Alternative. Joining Krampus are Aquellex and Lulu and the Tantrums. If this sounds like a night for you, head to the Smith’s website to grab a ticket now for $20 ($10 concession).
New Years Jazz
Do you need some New Year’s Eve plans? I’ve got a Jazz-filled event to say goodbye to 2024 and bring in the new year.
The NYE Jazz Soirée is happening at Blue Eyes Bar from 9pm. The Nate Griffin Jazz Quartet will perform followed by DJ Liquid Sounds. You can get a ticket for $38.37 via the Eventbrite website. There are also options to book a booth and food. Your ticket price will also include drinks.
Fun Time Pony
If you didn’t know, Fun Time Pony has live music every Saturday night! You can catch talented local legends on stage from 7pm onwards.
They also have a comedy night every first Wednesday of the month. This could go into your regular rotation with your friends. Check out the Fun Time Pony Instagram, website and Comedy ACT website for more details. [Editor Angel here>> HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY FTP. See ya at the partay on Sat 21 Dec]
Marek Machine
Marek Machine is performing at Smith’s Alternative on 19 January from 7pm. Your performers for the night are Desi Gancheva (Bulgarian-born folk singer), Alister Price (Merak Machine) playing the accordion, Rosco Heck playing the percussion, specifically the tupan (daouli) and darbuka, and Ben O’Loghlin on the electric bass.
Tickets are available from the Smith’s Alternative website for $20 ($10 concession).
That’s my showcase of gigs for the month. Get on out there and enjoy yourself. Stay safe this silly season and drink water (especially on the hot days)! – Jannah
Send gigs and info to: [JANNAH.FAHIZ@GMAIL.COM]