February 9, 2010 Byron Shire Echo – Ph 02 6684 1777

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eventsByron Shire Echo seven November , 5VIIcross between John Popper and Dave Matthews with the bowling arm of Greg Matthews. He recently completed his ninth USCanadian tour where he performed at some of the largest festivals in the world. Harper was the only Australian artist to be invited to perform at the year celebration of Harley Davidson and the only artist in the world to be invited to perform at both The Milwaukee Summerfest and the Harley Festival. Between them, both events attracted millions. Harper has just released a new CD, with US magazine The Guide to the Best of the Blues Harmonica and Beyond rating it as the number one CD of . This CD is the aural bible of suck and blow. The CD also received airplay on over 1, USCanadian roots music stations, he is currently on tour launching the CD throughout Australia. Harper perfoms at the Lennox Hotel on Saturday.with Mandy Nolanrelease for people who love music coming from the luckiest country in the world Australia. Matty B is at Fracas on Saturday with local supports MCs Esscay and Stylaz, theres an MC Battle with cash prize. I love the MC thing, its like free form word association with rhyme. Im sitting in my chair, writing this stuff, dont know what to say because theres never enough, information to make it seem intelligent, Im reticent dont have seven cents Im a heretic, man Im a scary chick. Im also not very good at it. If you can speak in text, you can MC.Pete WaveIt seems that even rugby players are multi-tasking now with Pete Murray doing a little more than keeping his eye on the ball since he saw the light and left the scrum for the recording studio. Not that theres probably that much difference, a lot of sweaty blokes packed into a very tight space. Pete is set to hit the Gold Coasts Troccadero on Saturday November . Causing a sensation wherever he goes at his first Sydney show he was forced to turn away people. He has been selling out country wide and has been touted as One of Brisbanes most impressive talents by the Courier Mail. This show is hot on the heels of his national tour promoting his latest top five release album Feeler. Anyone who has seen Pete Murray perform already knows what the rest of the country is about to discover. Not onlyTo B or not to Matty BGeorge, coming to Twin Towns Services Club on Thursday November .They perform as part of a Bay FM Presents so get some karmic credit points in your favour and support your local community radio stationGanga GiriGanga Giri live is an explosive, pulsating experience of complex grooves that force you to reconsider the power of natural sound and impel you to move to a beat that is so raw and intense, that it touches your soul. This is sensual, psychic and sexual healing on new level, Marvin Gaye elevated to a celestial high The

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group has created their own unique market niche through dazzling live performance at dance events and their innovative approach to joining musical forms and processes. Dont beat the bush, dude, be the bush. Ganga will get his giri off at Coorabell Hall on Friday November .All that Re-MainsThe Re-Mains are soon to be heading off on a bit of out of area touring. After being selected to appear on the bill with headliners of national and international repute at the Blues Fest and Splendour in The Grass, the guys have been fuelling their growing reputation backed up by some kick arse gigs. Once youve seen the Re-Mains youll understand why country decided to crossover. Its dirty, its grungey, its the only way home. The Re-Mains perform at the Australian Tavern in Murwillumbah on Friday, The Gollan Hotel in Lismore on Saturday and at the Billinudgel Hotel on Sunday.Harpers BizarreWell, hes not really, but I thought that sounded like a pretty catchy subject heading. Harper has been described as aIn a brave new world where hip hop interfaces with break I mean surf style, Matty B emerges as an artist pioneering his own sound. Matty B has just released his debut LP Australia wide. It has been produced by Optamus and Dazastah as well as other members of Downsyde. Matty B has been well received in Adelaide and Melbourne and is a favourite solo artist of Sydneys Mass MC. Matty went off at the Big Day Out and was the best received act on the Culture Of Kings album. continued on page 6 Matty B writes and plays acoustic guitars on his tracks and is reaching a broad audience base of musicians as well as hard core Hip-Hop devotees. Being a top surfer in WA in the late s, Matty B has performed at the Margeret River Masters Concert in which has seen his popularity grow through his songs appearing on surfing and other extreme sports videos. His lyrics are somewhat political yet have a fun element to them. The The Oz Hornz blow away the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay on Saturday. Courageous LP is a must listenSIRENZSENSATIONAL SUMMER DRESSESOcean Village Shopping CentreSTEAKHOUSE, NOODLE BAR EATERY LUNCH DINNER 7 DAYSTAB SKY FOX SPORTS BIG SCREEN AIRCON ATM DARTS GUINNESS ON TAPCNR DALLEY BURRINGBAR STS. Ocean ShoresDISCOUNT LIQUOR SPECIALS9 WHATS ONFRIDAY NOVEMBER 8.PMCarlton Club ScotchmLSANCHEZbig prizescoming soon Wolf Mail Nov Dutch Tilders Nov DinnerShow Wolf Mailcomp poolthursday saturday4LLindemans Variety CasksNew albumBetween Birth Deathinstore november Wild Turkey ColamL 4pk Lisa Hunt Dec Roast Vegies Fish of the Day Schnapper Soup of the Day Damper Roll Reef Fish, Salad Chips 7. . 4. .Supported byKrazelna from 9pmThursday November pre sale on the doorBEACH HUT, BALLINA HOTEL RIVER ST 6 6 8 6 2 0 7 7Coopers Pale AlemL 6pkBISTRO weekly specialsMONSTER RAFFLES EVERY FRIDAY 6.PM GREAT PRIZESIf gambling is a problem call the G-Line TOLL FREE