(tot) n. The international word for rock
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| Sat 17/5/08 |
UPTAIRS IN COBRA Zond + The Ancients JW (Hi God People) & Friends |
JW and Friends is Julian Williams new left field pop group, featuring Francis Plaigne and Dion Nania. This group has been formed as JW prepares to release his new solo record on synaesthesia/Spill. They play at The Tote’s Cobra Lounge on Saturday 17 May with Zond (containing members of past and present groups: Fong, Library Punks, On, Mum Smokes, Ned & the Meds, The Stabs) and The Ancients...9pm, $6. |
| Sat 17/5/08 |
MAY FRONT BAR RESIDENT Jimmy Tait Lilith Lane guests |
Miss Jimmy Tait gathers up dustbowl blues and squeezes them through her city stained fingers. Songs of love and hate soaked in reverb and broken harmonica notes. For fans of Cat Power, Hank Williams & Iggy Pop. She is quietly gathering fans across the inner North. You can experience all this for your good self Saturdays in May @ The Tote with special guests each week. Beginning May 10, 5 – 7pm, free entry. www.myspace.com/jimmytait |
| Sat 17/5/08 |
Dave Mann Collective (album launch) Rob Swayer Jaimi Fawkner |
The new long-awaited album from Perth’s Dave Mann Collective sees the band in full flight crossing the terrain from the organic blues and roots into the more universal rock landscape. With their new album Heart Over Mind the band has documented its natural evolution as an edgier more substantial musical entity. Dave Mann, a formidable songwriter, conjuring cathartic lyrics delivered with dynamics of strength as well as unabashed venerability... either way, he sings his heart out. At the core, is a rockin' three piece, enhanced by sometimes subtle, sometimes fully orchestrated layers of augmentation. Melodic beauty and raw energy exists with spontaneous improvisation and textural sound scapes in a rich tapestry of this sonic journey. Heart Over Mind is launched in Melbourne at The Tote on Saturday 17 May with guests Rob Sawyer and Jaimi Fawkner. $13, 9pm. |
| Sun 18/5/08 |
The Band Who Knew Too Much Stubble Paul Hicks |
The Band Who Knew Too Much are a truly classic Australian band with an undying spirit for the complete abandon and joy we feel when we throw our fines out the window, slam the rent down on the bar and decide there’s no tomorrow- all night long. Washboard/Accordion driven anthems about spending the rent, hard rubbish nights and of course, the immortal BEER O’CLOCK!! Sunday May 18, join them at The Tote from 5pm. Also playing will be Stubble, recently returned from their “Don’t Wake the Neighbours Tour” in Tamworth Country Music Festival where their dynamic live show enjoyed a great reception from thirsty revellers. $6 entry. |
| Mon 19/5/08 |
Weekly Ping Pong Comp |
So you think your Ping Pong is prettty good eh? Or are you just keen for a paddle? Every Monday the Tote presents the PONG BBQ. 4 bucks gets you a gourmet feed and entry to the Ping Pong Comp. (One comp for beginners and another for the talented). Giveaways, Prizes and Drink Specials all night. The fun starts at 7 sharp. |
| Tue 20/5/08 |
long pig, the beat disease, a town in the city | |
| Wed 21/5/08 |
MAY RESIDENTS Major Major Cry Mercy! Mother and Father Spun Rivals |
Catch local indie troubadours Major Major at their month-long residency at hallowed Collingwood institution, The Tote. After the heady success of their independent debut EP last year, the band have taken a long-deserved summer break. Now they’re back in full flight, primed to bring audiences together with their totally contagious tunes and ‘can do’ rock ‘n’ roll attitude! With a cluster of shows up the Australian coast on the horizon, the residency is a chance for the band to hone their song craft, jam alongside an array of local indies, and maybe even throw in a few covers for good measure (Springsteen, anyone?) Be there from 8pm, beginning Wednesday May 7, $6 entry. |
| Thu 22/5/08 |
Abbe May & The Rockin Pneumonia Sons Of Lee Marvin Jack On Fire |
An iron demeanour and stirring howl borne on the melancholic balladry of a grieving heart is Abbe May. At the centre of Abbe May’s charm is an extraordinary voice and uncompromising rock n roll attitude. As confrontational as it is vulnerable, Abbe May’s characteristically anguished moan conceals an undercurrent of hot-blooded intensity within sentimental words and grunge-fuelled candour of her music and band The Rockin’ Pneumonia. Abbe May is far from naïve beginner, fronting seminal rock band The Fuzz, who were Triple J Unearthed winners in 2003, and tours with Magic Dirt, You Am I and American legends The Breeders, as well a significant album ‘100 Demons’. Catch Abbe May & The Rockin Pneumonia at The Tote on Thursday 22 May with special guests Jack On Fire and the Sons Of Lee Marvin. $8 |
| Thu 22/5/08 |
Lance Petrie Rodney Todd (Syd) Coonskin (L.A.Gambin) |
The Exotic Neurotic AKA The Creative Native AKA Rodney Todd, stand up guy extraordinaire (Syd) will be inducing tumors with his humor and various hilarious jokes at the Cobra Bar, along with Lance Petrie who has a height and home ground advantage and the ever predictable, placid and politically correct Coon Skin. If you don't come, we'll think you're racist. |
| Thu 22/5/08 |
Abbe May & the Rockin' Pneumonia (WA) Sons Of Lee Marvin Jack On Fire |
An iron demeanour and stirring howl borne on the melancholic balladry of a grieving heart is Abbe May. As confrontational as it is vulnerable, Abbe May’s characteristically anguished moan conceals an undercurrent of hot-blooded intensity within sentimental words and grunge-fuelled candour of her music and band The Rockin’ Pneumonia. |
| Fri 23/5/08 |
The Blacklist (album launch) Clagg Dr Invisiablo Tigernauts |
The Blacklist return to teach Melbourne another lesson in brutality and mayhem as they launch their new album, Total Blacklist, at the Tote on Friday May 23. Witness a deliciously potent and heady brew of doooom, post punk and tough rock ‘n’ roll as the combined talents of Clagg, Dr Invisiablo and The Tigernauts support the six heavyweights of the mighty Blacklist. DJ Kene Lightfoot will be spinning tracks between bands to keep aggression levels in the red. Total Blacklist is on sale now through Drug Bust Records and will be available to buy at the show. Doors open at 8:30pm, $12. |
| Sat 24/5/08 |
Love Of Diagrams St Helens Lee Memorial |
Very soon, Love Of Diagrams head back to the USA to record the follow up to their 2007 album Mosaic, to be recorded in New York by legendary producer Don Fleming (Teenage Fanclub, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr). In the meantime, they play a rare headline show at the Tote on May 24. St Helens, who have just completed their debut record, also come out of hiding for this show, and new group, Lee Memorial, featuring members of Sodastream, Ninety Nine, and Gaslight Radio make their debut. Doors at 9pm, $10 entry. |
| Sat 24/5/08 |
Victorian Roller Derby League presents "I Dream Of Derby" Afterparty |
When the Victorian Roller Derby League (VRDL) presented its aptly titled "Slam, Jam Thank Ya Ma'am" bout, rollergirls from both the Toxic Avengers and Dead Ringer Rosies literally engaged the punters by spilling into their laps. "I Dream of Derby" will champion the International Roller Derby. |
| Sat 24/5/08 |
MAY FRONT BAR RESIDENT Jimmy Tait plus Tim (Hot Little Hands) |
Miss Jimmy Tait gathers up dustbowl blues and squeezes them through her city stained fingers. Songs of love and hate soaked in reverb and broken harmonica notes. For fans of Cat Power, Hank Williams & Iggy Pop. She is quietly gathering fans across the inner North. You can experience all this for your good self Saturdays in May @ The Tote with special guests each week. Beginning May 10, 5 – 7pm, free entry. www.myspace.com/jimmytait |
| Sun 25/5/08 |
Sun of the Seventh Sister xnobbqx (Syd) Xwave 2779 Unaustralians Stern (Bris) / Mayson (Grey Daturas) |
There is a fucking spaceship coming to town! Avant-free-noise-rock music collective Sun of the Seventh Sister invites new members and audiences to contribute to their premier Melbourne invocation. Born of the Blue Mountains with no defined members… no set styles… SSS encourages ecstatic eruptions of sound and energy into aethyric feedback loops. |
| Mon 26/5/08 |
Weekly Ping Pong Comp |
Yes - tune in to 102.7 FM on Monday nights, 10pm-midnight, to hear the results and shenanigans from the PONG BBQ at the Tote - where 4 bucks gets you a gourmet feed and entry to the Ping Pong Comp (one comp for beginners and another for the talented). There are giveaways care of Respect the Rock, prizes and drink specials all night. |
| Mon 26/5/08 |
Weekly Ping Pong Comp |
Yes - tune in to 102.7 FM on Monday nights, 10pm-midnight, to hear the results and shenanigans from the PONG BBQ at the Tote - where 4 bucks gets you a gourmet feed and entry to the Ping Pong Comp (one comp for beginners and another for the talented). There are giveaways care of Respect the Rock, prizes and drink specials all night. |
| Tue 27/5/08 |
The Finks Electric Nation Damir |
With a “give a fuck” attitude about rock styling, music sensibility and most things in general, The Finks play from where The Stooges and The Sex Pistols left their shit behind. Playing loud and fuzz – ridden, they try to keep ahead of outlaw biker gangs and the underworld. |
| Wed 28/5/08 |
MAY RESIDENTS Major Major The Greasers Ropeburning J. Hawk |
Catch local indie troubadours Major Major at their month-long residency at hallowed Collingwood institution, The Tote. After the heady success of their independent debut EP last year, the band have taken a long-deserved summer break. Now they’re back in full flight, primed to bring audiences together with their totally contagious tunes and ‘can do’ rock ‘n’ roll attitude! With a cluster of shows up the Australian coast on the horizon, the residency is a chance for the band to hone their song craft, jam alongside an array of local indies, and maybe even throw in a few covers for good measure (Springsteen, anyone?) Be there from 8pm, beginning Wednesday May 7, $6 entry. |
| Thu 29/5/08 |
The Great Apes (single launch) Problem The Love Slaps Japesquad |
Garage-Psych enthusiasts The Great Apes will be launching the first single off their forthcoming album Thursday 29 May at the Tote... and what's more, the Sci-Fi simians will be giving away 100 free copies of said single on this glorious eve. If that still isn't enough for ya - how about local spook rockers Problem launching their EP Outbreak on the very same night? In addition to these two stratospheric launches you will witness the majestic sounds of garage popsters Jape Squad and the regal rock n roll of the Love Slaps. $7 Entry (with free single). Get on it, doors 8pm. |
| Fri 30/5/08 |
Black Pony Express (single launch) |
While touring Spain in Jan/Feb this year Black Pony Express spent a day in the famous Circo Perroti studios in Gijon. They recorded two songs in this exquisite 100% analogue studio, Running Dry and Ropemakers Daughter, and will be launching these on Fri May 30 @ The Tote. This will be BPX's last show before launching their 'difficult' second album in the Spring. Special guests on the night Cam Butler (Silver Ray), Andrew McCubbin & The Hope Addicts and more to be announced. www.myspace.com/blackponyexpress www.circoperroti.com |
| Sat 31/5/08 |
MAY FRONT BAR RESIDENT Jimmy Tait Monty Sparrow |
Miss Jimmy Tait gathers up dustbowl blues and squeezes them through her city stained fingers. Songs of love and hate soaked in reverb and broken harmonica notes. For fans of Cat Power, Hank Williams & Iggy Pop. She is quietly gathering fans across the inner North. You can experience all this for your good self Saturdays in May @ The Tote with special guests each week. Beginning May 10, 5 – 7pm, free entry. www.myspace.com/jimmytait |
| Sat 31/5/08 |
International Karate | After a lengthy period in hiding International Karate return to the Tote, Saturday May 31 to play their first show in over six months. The band have been busy honing their skills, getting hot new haircuts and fixing their amplifiers in order to deliver their tunes at maximum volume. Hear old faves plus several new tracks from IK's upcoming album Lifetime As a Beginner. It's not 'post-rock' or 'shoegazing', it's International Karate. |
| Sun 1/6/08 |
Fabulous Diamonds (going o/s show) Crayon Fields Bum Creek Kes Trio Paeces |
Melbourne minimal psychedelic youths Fabulous Diamonds dare to go global. Before departing they explore their otherworldly spirit on stage, with a final headline afternoon BBQ show, joined by the vintage-toned Crayon Fields, open ended psych rockers Bum Creek, ghostly tribal jammers Paeces and Brit folk-rock recreator KES in trio mode. |
| Fri 6/6/08 |
Sommerset (NZ) Nation Blue Coue Method |
It has been almost 3 years since Sommerset played their now legendary final Australian and New Zealand shows. But as we all know, goodbye's aren't forever. In their ten year career Sommerset released four full length recordings More Songs (1998), Fast Cars, Slow Guitars (2001), More Songs From Last Century (2003), Say What You Want (2004) as well as a number of collectable EP’s, splits and 7 inchs. A powerhouse of touring, the band toured New Zealand, Australia and the world continously for a decade. The final line up of Jay Dougrey (drums/vocals), Ryan Thomas (vocals/guitar), Stefan Thompson (bass/vocals) and Milon Williams (guitar/vocals) are heading to Melbourne to play hard and party hard for one night only, at The Tote on Friday June 6. Joining Sommerset will be our very own The Nation Blue and Coue Method. Tickets $15 + BF on sale Wednesday 23rd April from the Tote Front Bar, Missing Link Records and the Corner Box Office on 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com |