Issue 743
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The Scene - Local Entertainment NewsHe Must be on Craic
Maybe it's the luck of the Irish, but Jimeoin - one of the few people who's not a supermodel recognised by their first name - is a very funny man. The star of the The Craic has been wandering around Europe and the UK recently, following on from his 'Tea Towel' doco of Ireland, which screened recently on television. Now he's bringing jokes like: 'Two aerials on a roof fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much but the reception was fantastic' to Lismore for a craic-em-up gig at Lismore City Hall this Saturday, November 3. If you need a laugh (and who doesn't right now...) his show has nothing political and there are no points to make. Jimeoin's simply having a bit of a laugh and interfering with the locals. Jimeoin is a prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, with a rapid fire wit and a deadly ability to spot the absurdities of everyday life. Tickets for Jimeoin at Lismore City Hall are $30, available from the Northern Rivers Ticket Centre (phone 6621 5600) or at the door. The sides split from about 8pm.
Tricoleur Pop
The race may stop the nation, but the beat goes on at the Great Northern next Tuesday, November 5, when the three great bands play. The Three Colours Pop tour features Melbourne's Pollyanna, Sydney crème de la femme Stella One Eleven, and Perthsters Autopilot. It's a fantastic line-up of guitar-driven melody pop that nonetheless offers a broad range of sounds and textures. Pollyanna has just released a new single 'Rebound Girl' lifted from the very muchly excellent CD Didn't feel a thing, while Stella One Eleven is currently enjoying airplay for their latest effort, 'Go Slow Girl'. Not to be outdone, Autopilot has an EP Into the Sun, featuring the track 'Bullit' out and enjoying JJJ play. Tickets for the threesome at the door.
He of the Never Never
Like all good country lads, Brendon Walmsley has knocked around. He started off doing media studies, then worked as a cameraman at a Queensland regional TV station. It was during that time that Brendon developed the ability to turn his love of small towns and their inhabitants into credible songs. 'You get a real appreciation of life and all the different things that go on in your town,' Brendon said. 'There are always ideas for songs coming out of stories - you meet so many different people when you are a news cameraman. You learn so much about people's perspective and where they fit into life.' Brendon didn't have to look far for the inspiration for his breakthrough hit 'Rose And Rodeo,' which was instrumental in his Star Maker win in 1999 and his Golden Guitar Award for best new talent in 2000. But it was a real life bush character, Stockman's Hall Of Fame inductee Lock Cant who inspired his Golden Guitar Award for Last Of The Big Gun Drovers. Those are well documented triumphs from Brendon's debut disc A Little Time, which launched him on to the country music scene with a vengeance. Now he has a second album, Never Say Never, under his belt. The opening song on the 14-tracker, 'Never Never', was inspired by the founder of The Flying Doctor Service, but it's equally about the never say die spirit of many Australians. There are songs about Gallipoli, and the true story of a bloke called Adam. 'I used to share a flat with him. A really nice fella but the kind of person who'd never clean up, leave his stuff all over the place and wash maybe once a month. The thing that really surprised me is that he got married! This song was actually first performed at his wedding reception just to let his bride know what she was in for,' Brendon said Brendon Walmsley is joined by Jim Haynes and Sara Stoner at Lismore RSL Club this Friday, November 2. Tickets are just $15, on sale from the club now or at the door tomorrow night.
Kyogle Festival Kicks offKyogle's Fairymount Festival kicks off this Friday, November 2 and for the next eight days Kyogle comes alive with music in the streets and activities throughout the entire town. While there's a huge array of activities during the week, the main event is on Saturday, November 10 when more than six bands take to the Super Stage in Kyogle's main street for a 12 hour feast of music. Performers include the Tim Gaze Band, The Sommers Family and Breathless. The feature of the evening will be a three hour performance from 9-12pm by The Romaniacs, which features Phil Levy on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Leo Glass on guitar/vocals, Julie Metcalfe on violin and Guy Madigan on darabukka, bodhran tapan cymbals and bells. As well as great music the Kyogle Fairymount Festival features heaps of other great events for the whole family, from photographic exhibitions, bowls days and skate competitions to pet shows, sculpture contests, doof parties and buskers competitions. Programs are available from most shops in Kyogle's main street. For more information phone John on 6632 2450.
Karaoke FinalAfter eight weeks of singing along to the music, it's down to the business end of the North Coast Karaoke Championships, with the final this Saturday at Ballina RSL Nine contestants will vie for the final, each singing two songs. The winner receives a heap of prizes and goes on to compete in the national championships at Ettalong. There's no cost to watch, so get along to the Ballina RSL this Saturday and follow the bouncing ball from 9.30pm.
Don't Dream it's OverDon't miss your last chance to catch the North Coast Theatre Company fantastic production of The Bard's much-loved comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director David Addenbrooke worked with the incredible Peter Brook when he staged his revolutionary version of the play at the Royal Shakespeare Company. This local production is every bit as imaginative and fantastical, setting the drama in a circus. The Lismore Workers Club has been transformed into a big top - complete with clowns, acrobats, dancers and a five piece live band for the play. The cast features the inaugural graduates of Wollongbar TAFE's theatre program. The final three performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream run from tonight, until Saturday, November 3. All the world becomes a stage from 8pm. Tickets are $17.50 from the Workers Club or at the Northern Rivers Ticket Centre (phone 6621 5600).
Unplugged ReturnsIt seems you can take the Tilbrooks out of the region, but you can't get the region out of them. While Ted and Jenny have moved to the country music capital, they're still wandering minstrels and just happen to be in town for Unplugged' at the Rous Hotel, Lismore, next Wednesday November 7, 2001, from 7.30pm. The lineup also includes Ragweed, Chris Aronsten and The Romaniacs. Entry is by gold coin donation. If you're keen to perform at Unplugged down the track, call Paul on 6621 2606.
Waxing Lyrical
After being appointed the Australian Songwriters Association's Northern NSW coordinator earlier this year, local singer Vanessa Hoffman launched a new event Wax Lyrical, an open mike night. It was put on the backburner for a few months but returns for good next week. Wax Lyrical will be on the first Wednesday of the month at the Tatts Hotel. The night is designed for original musicians and poets of all genres and abilities, providing the region's many talented composers with a forum to share their work and receive helpful feedback. 'It's not like anything else you'd normally see in a pub, and it's a great opportunity for local musicians and poets to come together in a casual, friendly atmosphere and enjoy each other's talents,' Vanessa said. 'We decorate the whole place, put on nibbles and have eight performers in a non-smoking room. It's not in competition with the Unplugged evenings and we'd actually like to see these two events unite to create a regular fortnightly gig where local performers can strut their stuff.' Wax Lyrical is next Wednesday, November 7 at the Tatts Hotel. Performers include folk/blues solo guitarist/singer Alexander Heart, pianist Sally Mansfield, funky dance music duo Teena and Elle, well-known singer/songwriter Luke Vassella and solo acoustic artist Adi Cameron among others. Vanessa will also perform with friend Aprile in their duo Sejue, which combines beautiful live guitar and vocals with wild percussion to create what Vanessa describes as 'cosmic grooves'. People are welcome to bring along instruments on the night for a jam after the gig, which starts at 8pm. Tickets are $4 at the door. For more information or to get involved phone Vanessa on 6633 7273 or 0417 933 310.
Fat four get juicy
The fast and furious fusion jazz of fantastic local four-piece FATS comes to life this Sunday, November 4, at the Great Northern. Featuring four internationally acclaimed jazz musicians - Thierry Fosmale (bass), David Ades (alto sax), Scott Tinkler (trumpet) and Greg Sheehan (percussion) - the anacronym-istic FATS will launch their second album, Juicy Shoots. Hailed by critics as the makers of a new millennium sound, the success of FATS first highly acclaimed self-titled album, encouraged the lads to go record again. Juicy Shoots, 20 short and punchy tracks - all under the five-minute mark - that are guaranteed to knock you off your feet. Fats plays with such urgency and passion that makes it hard for audiences to resist the sheer exhilaration and beauty of their power-packed sound. Their music is a high-octane mix of unmitigated energy and supreme musicianship and creativity. Catch the Fats CD launch this Sunday, November 4, with special guest George Smilovic, who'll give the night a suitably silly start. Tickets are $10. The doors swing open at 8.30pm.
You can Bet on the lizard
The show will feature MC S Sorrensen, music from Doug & Biskit and the Lizard's regular $50 joke competition, Antonio's Funny Money. Tickets are $30 a head, and bookings are recommended. Phone 6622 1888.
Top Trio DebutThe Russell, Sanders and Thorncraft Trio will make their debut on the local music scene with a performance next Wednesday, November 7 at Maggie Moores. The band features Steve Russell on keys/vocal, Jack Thorncraft on double bass and Dave Sanders on drums. All regulars at the Maggie Moores jazz nights and accomplished musicians, these three jazz musicians will perform some standards as well as original compositions from Steve and Jack. The gig starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. Local Gig Guide
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Jimeoin cracks jokes at Lismore City Hall this Saturday.
Pollyanna headline with Stella One 11 and Autopilot at the Great Northern in Byron Bay next Tuesday.
Brendon Walmsley sings at the Lismore RSL this Friday.
Wax Lyrical coordinator, Vanessa Hoffman, with (l-r) local performers who will feature at the gig, Luke Vassella, John Glen and Shane Murray.
Fats launched their latest CD at the Great Northern this Sunday.
The last Laughing Lizard Comedy Lounge for the year will be a special Melbourne Cup show, to be held next Tuesday, November 6 at Maggie Moores from 12pm. Also a fundraiser for the Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, the show will feature Brisbane comedian Greg Sullivan in his third Lismore performance. The young comedian is well-knownfrom his appearances on GNW Nite Lite and the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala.