Bob Corbett
Ages: 18+


On: Thu, 4 Dec 2008, 08:00PM
Address: Cnr Broadway Abercrombie St
Venue: Abercrombie Hotel

The Sydney Comedy Stand-Up? Group November Stand-Up
Hi folks, All joking aside. This could be an awesome group! - I've been looking through the list of how many have signed on. I'm interested in more than stand-up and attending live mike shows, I've had some ideas for some sitcoms and other sketches that I'd love to develop with the right people. (Anyone up for an Aussie version of RTE's Naked Camera?) I'm doing a mockumentary film making course on wednesday evenings in randwick at the moment. I see that there's a new comedy club opening in the CBD http://www.timeoutsydney.com.au/comedy/laugh-garage-in-sydney-cbd.aspx *Update 20th Nov* I've gotten a little more info on the Laugh Garage (it's address!) http://www.thelaughgarage.com/index_files/map.htm Matt Okine, Paul Warnes, Ray Badran, & Bev Killick are lined up for that evening, as I have no idea who they are - I've written to the organisers to find out a bit more. *Update 27th Nov* Here's the reply I received from the venue.... Matt Okine (Originally from Brisbane making waves in the National scene) Paul Warnes (Born in the UK has now returned to stand up in a big way. He'll make you think. You'd better laugh or others will think you are dumb...) Ray Badran (A relative newcomer to the scene, has some funny offerings) Bev Killick (One of the forces out of Melbourne. Recently toured with the show 'Busting Out'. She may even shock you into laughing if you weren't already) /Ed
On: Thu, 4 Dec 2008, 08:00PM
Venue: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Temper Trap - Summer Tour

Currently overseas playing showcases in London, New York City and LA, The Temper Trap are pleased to announce two final headline dates for 2008 in Australia. These dates celebrate the start of a MASSIVE summer for the band which will include a host of major appearances plus a coveted spot on the St Jeromea€™s Laneway and the Nevereverland Festivals.

With an enthusiastic reaction to their latest single, Sweet Disposition, the band has become one of the biggest worldwide blogging sensations over the past two months and a favourite on Triple J, FBi and 3RRR.

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 42 OXFORD ST DARLINGHURST
Venue: The Oxford Art Factory

Sleep Parade - 'Passengers Tour' - Sleep Parade

“With the release of ‘Things Can Always Change’ Sleep Parade have evolved into a heavyweight contender on the Australian prog-rock scene. A Flawless, world-class album”. Nick Snelling - Beat Magazine

Melbourne three-piece Sleep Parade’s debut album Things Can Always Change was released in April 2008 through Shock Records.

The bands plans include spending the rest of this year and through till the end of summer touring the album and playing to crowds Australia wide. Having so far spent this winter on the road Nation-wide with bands such as Porcupine Tree (UK), Cog, Bushido, Mere Theory & Hinge.

Things Can Always Change has impressed fans and critics alike with its sonic beauty as well and complex arrangements. 10/10 Review - 0zProg.com
8/10 Review – Blunt Magazine
Album Of The Week – Beat Magazine

Sleep Parade cite Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Oceansize, The Mars Volta and Opeth as influences.

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 871 George St
Venue: Agincourt Hotel

$5.00 Fridays Featuring

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Venue: Big Top - Luna Park

Ram Jam

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 22 Bayswater Rd
Venue: Candy's Apartment

Rumors - A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: Circular Quay 29 Reiby Place
Venue: The Basement

Temper Trap
On the strength of their self titled debut EP in 2006, Melbourne band The Temper Trap emerged as an endearing story packed full of irresistible promise. An arrangement of atmospheric grooves, crowned by the vocal powers of singer Dougie's captivating voice led to the single 'My Sun' receiving rotation airplay on Triple J and the band being compared favorably with the likes of Sonic Youth, TV on the Radio and Radiohead.
On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 42 OXFORD ST DARLINGHURST
Venue: The Oxford Art Factory

The Headless Chickens Australian Tour - The Headless Chickens (NZ)

December 2008 sees a special surprise reunion of the Headless Chickens’ classic line-up from the hit-making era of their Body Blow album – and a welcome return of the Chickens’ unrivalled brew of dastardly electronics, danceable beats and sharp pop songs.

New Zealand’s Headless Chickens were possibly the most challenging chart-topping act of the nineties Downunder. A string of hits on both sides of the Tasman included Top 20 smash “Cruise Control”, triple J favourites “Donde Esta La Pollo”, “Gaskrankenstation”, “Juice”, “Mr Moon” and the NZ number one “George”. An enormously popular touring act with a flamboyant live show, the Chickens built a huge fanbase through the early part of that decade, touring with everyone from Arrested Development to Pop Will Eat Itself before they splintered apart and the band petered out before the end of the decade.

After a decade away, this group that saw its way through tragedy (the suicide of founding member Johnny Pierce) and triumph (their NZ number one triumph with “George” remains the only chart-topping song for their legendary kiwi label Flying Nun) is now back to strut around the farmyard in their own inimitable style.

Chris Matthews and Fiona McDonald are back to share lead vocal duties, while the muscular rhythm section of Bevan Sweeney and Grant Fell lay the base for the sonic mayhem wrought by Matthews, Michael Lawry and Anthony Nevison.

"This is neither a rock band with some gee-whizz samples or a bunch of art-boffins making whoopee with guitars . . . Body Blow sounds like no one else on earth." (Rip It Up, November '91)

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 64 Devonshire St Surry Hills
Venue: the Gaelic Club

Burn The Drama (LIVE)

On: Fri, 5 Dec 2008, 12:00AM
Address: 22 Bayswater Rd
Venue: Candy's Apartment