With so many gigs set for this weekend, we thought we’d shine a light on some of the more accessible events to head to come when the weekend kicks off on Friday night (aka, for those of you light on cash).
In no particular order, here are our 10 picks.
Smoking Martha @ Kubu Studio
At $12, when you factor in you’ll also be seeing City at Midnight, Von Stache, Bound By Hound and Sorrow Nation as well as headliners Smoking Martha, that is insane value. Somebody go create one of those screaming sales ads for TV. It all goes down Sunday from 4pm at Kubu Studio in Geelong.
More info here.
Benny Walker and more @ Narana Unplugged III
Okay, so we’re stretching it a little bit to $20, but given this is more a festival for that price, it still deserved to be on the list. From the creators of the yearly festival NaranaFest, this Unplugged session sees performances from Benny Walker, Alice Skye, Nathan Seeckts, Rach Brennan, Lyndon Morgan plus special guests The Deadly Dancers.
More info here.
Polish Club @ Workers Club
Okay, so it may be a little bit off $15 (it sits at $23.50 when bought online), with the hard rock ‘tude and big sound Polish Club create it’s well worth throwing down the cash. It all happens tonight at the Workers Club.
More info here.
Wax Nomads @ Karova Lounge
Wax Nomads are celebrating one year of existing and creating some serious dance playlists at Karova Lounge on Saturday night.
More info here.
BOOGS @ UNO Danceclub
BOOGS is no newbie when it comes to getting you all up and dancing, and that’s why when he hits UNO Danceclub on Saturday he’s set to tear it up. Performing across Melbourne venues 15 years ago and hitting up festivals like Rainbow Serpent Festival, seeing him in Geelong isn’t all that common.
More info here.
Society of Beggars @ The Loft
For fans of ’90s era rock and grunge-rock, Society of Beggars are out with a new release. They hit up The Loft on Saturday night.
More info here.
Velvet Bow @ The Barwon Club
With a brand new horn section and ahead of their debut album release, Velvet Bow take to the Barwon Club Hotel on Saturday night with Gymnastics in the Seventies and Bones and Jones.
More info here.
Los Tones @ The Eastern
Bang on $10, you can catch Los Tones hit the Eastern stage in Ballarat on Saturday night along with Crocodylus, The Yard Apes, Electric Mud. A grunge-rock lover’s wet dream.
More info here.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever @ Karova Lounge
After selling out their Castlemaine gig (otherwise that would be on the list), Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever are ones to watch. They head to Ballarat on Friday night (AKA tonight) with Loose Tooth and Lime Lagoons.
More info here.
Tim Hulsman @ Suttons House of Music
Described as “hard worn folk blues with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude” Tim Hulsman is fresh with a new album to share with you all. Get Loved is its name and it’s time you got familiar when he plays Suttons in Ballarat tonight.
More info here.
Bonus gig: Justin Bernasconi @ The Bridge Hotel
One of Australia’s most interesting guitar talents is heading to Castlemaine – and at such an affordable price there’s no reason not to go. He’s supported by Luke Watts and hits The Bridge Hotel tonight.
More info here.
Bonus gig #2: In DA House @ The Deck
While it’s not a “gig” as such, In DA House is still a great place to splurge $5 when you rock up at this event after 11pm – it’s free beforehand just FYI. This night is all about giving a nod to some of the finest house music around. It all goes down at The Deck in Geelong on Saturday night.
More info here.
Though really, you should be out supporting local live music no matter what the cost. To keep it alive we all have to get out there and enjoy one of the finest creations there is on the planet: music.
