Music News Australia

Monday, 29 April 2013

ORIANTHI ROCKED VEGAS AND WAS HONORED BY THE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO

Photo courtesy of Robert M. Knight

Hollywood, CA - On Thursday, April 25th, just prior to her show in the hotel's rock venue Vinyl, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas unveiled a displaying honoring the work of platinum selling solo artist and Australian guitarist Orianthi. Several hours later, Orianthi along with Glen Sobel (drummer for Alice Cooper) and Vivi Rama (bassist for Macy Gray, Jordin Sparks) performed to a packed house at Vinyl.

Prior to her show a crowd filled with fans, Hard Rock Hotel executives and media gathered for the unveiling ceremony of a glass display case, designed by Warwick Stone, honoring the young guitarist's work. Paul Davis, VP of Entertainment for the Hard Rock Hotel kicked off the ceremony by discussing Orianthi's accomplishments as a guitarist and solo artist. Max McAndrew, Booking and Operations Manager of Vinyl, followed with a brief interview with Orianthi about working with Michael Jackson, touring with Alice Cooper and her latest album Heaven In This Hell, produced by Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics).

A beaming Orianthi commented this was "a very surreal moment" before she and Paul together pulled the black cover to unveil the display which includes her signature Scarlet Red PRS model guitar, the April 2013 Guitar World issue with Orianthi on the cover, the Jimi Hendrix tee she wore for the cover shoot, along with a video (on continuous loop) of her performing. For an indefinite period, the display will live in a high-traffic area of the main casino near the entrance to The Joint and Club Vinyl.
Following LA-based rockers Future Villains, Orianthi took the stage for a 80-minute show. Fans were treated to a set list that included tracks off her latest album Heaven In This Hell, as well as a few of her previous hits.

Set List:
"Heaven In This Hell"
"Frozen"
"Filthy Blues"
"You Don't Wanna Know"
"How Do You Sleep"

"Fire"
"What's It Gonna Be"
"Think Like a Man
"According To You"
"If You Think You Know Me"
"Sex E Bizarre"
"Voodoo Chile"
Orianthi: www.OrianthiMusic.com
Follow Orianthi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi?ref=ts&fref=ts
Twitter:@Orianthi

Orianthi at the Memorabilia Case Unveiling Credit: © Scott Harrison RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com

http://www.hauteliving.com/2013/04/photos-orianthi-gets-a-memorabilia-case-at-the-hard-rock-hotel/354233/

http://www.vegasnews.com/94567/musician-orianthi-honored-with-memorabilia-case-at-hard-rock-hotel-las-vegas.html

http://www.contactmusic.com/photo/orianthi-hard-rock-honors-orianthi_3628710

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/uoIknwCXiNK/Orianthi+Panagari+Poses+Display+Case+Las+Vegas/8GfUdSkUcoG

KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment, FasterLouder, inthemix & Street Press Australia present: HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Rescheduled Australian Dates and New Special Guest DJs 808 State Bez | Gary Whelan | Mark Day | Paul Ryder | Rowetta | Shaun Ryder For the first time in Australia- the definitive original line-up!

Due to unforeseen circumstances Manchester's Happy Mondays have no choice but to announce that their May Australian tour will now be rescheduled to June, 2013. The Mondays are upset and apologise for not being able to make these original shows but are pleased to announce that along with the new dates they will now have seminal Madchester outfit 808 State joining the bill for a special DJ set at each of the rescheduled Australian shows. All tickets previously purchased are valid for this newly announced set of dates.

The Mondays, with guests 808 State will now play Metropolis in Fremantle on the 5^th of June. The Palace in Melbourne on the 6^th will be the next stop with guests 808 State and a special set from seminal Melbourne outfit Underground Lovers. Brisbane gets its own taste of Madchester on Friday the 7^th of June and Sydney gets to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday holiday large with the Happy Mondays and guests 808 State on Monday June 10^th.

Replacing Peter Hook who is unable to make the rescheduled dates, 808 State will bring the authentic spirit of Madchester to proceedings guaranteeing audiences will be well up for it ahead of the Monday's first ever Australian shows with their original line-up. Formed in Manchester in 1988 by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson, 808 State's first album – Newbuild - is now regarded as a milestone in UK electronica. As the NME observed “808 State revolutionised a whole genre of music in the late-80s, inspiring Underworld, Orbital and the Chemical Brothers in the process."

Happy Mondays were one of the most influential UK bands of the later 20th century. Fusing the euphoric elements of acid house and rave with joyous indie guitar pop, the Mondays. instigated a cosmic psychedelic shift that is still being felt in music today. Tracks like Step On, 24 Hour Party People, Wrote For Luck, Loose Fit and Kinky Afro showcased the band's unique ability to unify the divide between dance music and rock 'n' roll.

KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment,

FasterLouder, inthemix & Street Press Australia present:

HAPPY MONDAYS

Rescheduled Dates!!

For the first time in Australia- the definitive Original line-up!

Wed 5 June Metropolis. Fremantle

with special guest DJ set by 808 State

www.oztix.com.au / www.heatseeker.com.au

Thu 6 June Palace. Melbourne

with special guest DJ set by 808 State and Underground Lovers

www.ticketek.com.au / www.ozt.ix.com.au

Fri 7 June Tivoli. Brisbane

with special guest DJ set by 808 State

www.ticketek.com.au

Mon 10 June Roundhouse. Sydney

with special guest DJ set by 808 State

www.ticketek.com.au

www.krbde.com | www.happymondaysonline.com

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Gemma Turvey & The New Palm Court Orchestra SYDNEY PREMIERE CONCERT – APRIL 2013

Melbourne pianist/composer Gemma Turvey leads her exciting chamber ensemble The New Palm Court Orchestra on tour to Sydney and Canberra at the end of April, giving premiere performances at the Sydney Opera House’s famous Utzon Room and The Great Hall at University House in Canberra.

Fresh from launching their stunning new album Landscapes for a Mind’s Eye, these concerts will feature music from their new CD, as composed by the NPCO’s Artistic Director, pianist/composer Gemma Turvey.

Gemma established The New Palm Court Orchestra in 2011 as a natural extension of her jazz piano trio; providing a broader canvas for her evocative compositions.

The NPCO is a core of nine players, lead by Gemma on piano who brings together musicians from classical, jazz and world disciplines for this ensemble. Their album Landscapes for a Mind’s Eye also features accomplished soloists Craig Beard on vibraphone, singers from Ensemble Gombert and a rare performance of Uilleann pipes. Many of the musicians also play regularly with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

Landscapes for a Mind's Eye is Gemma’s third commercial release, and first featuring the NPCO. The album is as the name suggests - a collection of beautifully crafted musical landscapes designed to transport and inspire the listener. They launched the album with a stand out concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre Salon during the 2012 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Along with the Sydney and Canberra performances, the NPCO also have a string of Queensland dates set for later in the year.

“We’re all really looking forward to taking the music on the road this year,” says Gemma. “I’m especially excited to be bringing the NPCO to Sydney and Canberra for the first time.”

Palm Court Orchestras were popular in the 1920's and 30's for playing light instrumental music in an intimate setting. The NPCO injects this seductive format with a new and fresh vitality, delivering a stunning, rich palette of beautifully evocative original music.

Proudly sponsored by Ben Aulich & Associates, Aulich Civil Law and Stones of the Yarra Valley. Supported by Latitude Travel.

Landscapes for a Mind’s Eye is on sale now at www.gemmaturvey.com, iTunes and ABC Shops.

Performance Summary

7:30pm Friday 26^th April SYDNEY

Sydney Opera House - Utzon Room

Tickets $45/$35

Book www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Phone 02 9250 7777

7:30pm Saturday 27^th April CANBERRA

The Great Hall, University House

1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, Canberra

Tickets $45/$35

Book www.trybooking.com/CITO

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

BABY ANIMALS RETURN TO THE SPOTLIGHT IN 2013 WITH A NEW ALBUM & EAST COAST TOUR

You heard right, the Baby Animals are back with their third studio album, the first in twenty years. This Is Not The End will be released on Friday 31^st May via Social Family Records. To celebrate the release of the album the band have announced today that they will tour the East Coast of Australia this June, with tickets going on sale from Monday 29^th April.

It’s been two decades since their last full-length studio album and the Baby Animals strike a familiar pose with their enigmatic singer Suze DeMarchi and her talismanic guitarist Dave Leslie returning for action. They’re joined by rhythm section comprising of two familiar faces in Dario Bortolin on bass and Mick Skelton on drums.

This is Not the End is a genuine rock album with a return to classic Baby Animals form that their fans will love. The Perth-born singer and guitarist Dave Leslie have either penned or co-written all songs on this album, some of which draw on the break-up of Suze’s marriage with guitar hero Nuno Bettencourt. The album was produced by ARIA award-winning producer David Nicholas (INXS, Ash), and Nick DiDia (Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots) also lent his considerable skill on the record’s first single Email.

“I’m really, really proud of this album. I love every track and I can’t wait to perform these songs on tour. I love playing live; gigs really are the pay off. We want to go wherever this record takes us,” enthuses Suze.

This Is Not The End is the start of a new beginning for the band. They are thrilled to be releasing new material in this day and age, where the music industry has changed so dramatically since their last release.

“We feel more driven than we were when we were younger,” says Suze. “We decided to buck the system with this record and put it out independently. The music business is so stale right now, we wanted to do it differently. We’ve been able to really reconnect with our fans on social media.”

The path tread by Baby Animals has had some incredible high points. There were the many memorable hits which have included Early Warning, Rush You, Painless and One Word. The band’s eponymous album spent six weeks at No. 1 in Australia, converting platinum sales and selling over one million albums worldwide. There were ARIA Awards, international touring and friendships with Van Halen, Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, and Bryan Adams. Suze has enjoyed the induction into the Western Australian Music Industry Association’s (WAMI) Hall of Fame. More than two decades have passed since the Baby Animals exploded onto the scene and today the band are standing taller, feeling more empowered and sounding even stronger than ever before.

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES – ON SALE FROM MONDAY 29^th APRIL 2013

Friday 14^th June Sydney: Factory Theatre

Saturday 22^nd June Melbourne: Hi Fi

Saturday 29^th June Brisbane: Hi Fi

Baby Animals, This Is Not The End available Friday 31^st at http://thebabyanimals.com

RISING MEZZO-SOPRANO FIONA CAMPBELL PLAYING THIS WEEK - CHATSWOOD, CITY AND PENRITH

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Rising star Australian mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell along-with other leading singers are heading to Chatswood, Penrith and Angel Place in late April

Fri. 26th April, 7pm, Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood

Sat. 27th April, 2pm, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith

Sun. 28th April, 5pm, City Recital Hall Angel Place

Rising star Australian mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell will perform her first complete Dido alongside some of Australia’s best young and experienced singers, Anna Fraser, Penelope Mills, Richard Butler, Tobias Cole, Alexander Knight with Sydney Philharmonia’s Chamber Singers and period instrumental ensemble, conducted by Brett Weymark.

Australian born mezzo soprano Fiona Campbell is an accomplished international performer, recitalist and recording artist. Vocal winner of the ABC Young Performer of the Year Award and the Opera Awards, in the prestigious Australian Singing Competition, Fiona has consistently received wide critical acclaim for her powerful performances and exquisite musicianship.

"We have so many truly great singers in Australia but when we were discussing Dido for our 2014 season only one artist came to mind, fiona campbell" said music director Brett Weymark. " I cannot wait to start rehearsing this tragic work With her. A great queen undone by love. Fiona will not only bring a total commitment to the role but a fresh insight as it will be the first time she has performed the role in context - her first complete Dido in fact. I am thrilled to be sharing this experience with her."

Sydney Philharmonia will perform its first-ever concert at the Concourse in Chatswood in addition to a performance at City Recital Hall Angel Place and we will continue its inaugural Western Sydney season with a performance at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith.

The program includes Henry Purcell's sole opera Dido and Aeneas which is considered as the greatest operatic achievement of 17th century England and the first great English opera. Music inspired by flowers will also be performed including Britten’s Five Flower Songs, Ross Edwards’ lively Flower Songs and Paul Mealor’s Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal. Mealor’s music was heard by an international audience at the Royal Wedding of Prince William.

Tickets $45 - $90 (plus applicable booking fees) 02 9251 3115 or www.sydneyphilharmonia.com.au

Coachella’s Hottest Bands Play the Soho House After-Party

DJ sets from Alt-J, Grimes, Foals, Twin Shadow
http://www.digitalnewsagency.com/stories/7462-coachellas-hottest-bands-play-the-soho-house-after-party
CALIFORNIA, April 2013: Following their successful hit on the soundtrack for Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook, British indie rock band Alt-J continue to set alight the music world with an electrifying DJ set, at BACARDÍ’s Coachella after party. The 2012 British Mercury Prize winners DJ’d at the exclusive after party, which was attended by some of the industry’s hottest names including: Foals, Grimes, Twin Shadow, DJ Whitney Fierce, Jamie Jones, La Roux. Set within the striking backdrop of the Californian desert, guests including Foals were brought to the party in style. BACARDÍ over the past 150 years has been bringing the good and the great to its parties, and this party was no exception. VIP guests arrived in retro 1950s classic Cadillac cars, ensuring they made a true Hollywood entrance. This exclusive web video features interviews with Alt-J and Foals, talking about the music industry as well as their performance at the festival. Coachella is a three day music and arts festival held in the city of Indio, California, featuring various musical genres including rock, indie and hip hop. Established and up-and-coming artists travel from far and wide to perform at Coachella; in the past luminaries such as Paul McCartney, Madonna, Oasis and Prince have graced its stages.

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

'Star Trek: Into Darkness' Sydney, Australia movie premiere

'Star Trek: Into Darkness' Sydney, Australia movie premiere - 23rd April 2013...

'Star Trek: Into Darkness' enjoyed it's Sydney, Australia movie premiere at George St Event Cinemas tonight.

Hundreds of Australian fans and dozens of news media braved the cold weather to attend the premiere.

Well done to everyone involved in the success of tonight's red carpet movie premiere.

Promo...

After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.

Storyline...

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Director: J.J. Abrams

Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana