Baker on the rise
With just three singles as a solo artist, Caiti Baker’s song Here, was used as the official NRL theme song. This top end girl recently took out 3NT Music Awards including song of the year, her new single Wolf premiered on Triple J to rave reviews and this September she releases her full debut album Zinc.
She performs at Club Mullum at the Mullum Ex-Services Club on Thursday 19 October at 7.30pm. Tix and info at redsquaremusic.com.au.
No Intermission for Mike McClellan
Yet again Mike McClellan has delivered an album of wonderful new songs. This is his third album in six years. No Intermission was again produced by Matt Fell and continues the remarkable consistency of Mike’s late career revival. It’s 40 years since Song and Danceman was a national hit and voted Song of The Year by the music industry at its annual awards. His songs have earned him an honoured place within the history of Australian music. It has surprised nobody who knew his early work that his three albums of new songs since returning to his music full time should be so good. He remarked in a recent interview, ‘When I made the decision to return to performing and writing again I didn’t want to come back and just play the old stuff, as good as it might be. And I didn’t want to release any new material unless I felt it was at least the equal of, and preferably better than, the songs I had recorded all those years ago. I’m first and foremost a writer. I still love the challenge and still get excited when I think I might have written something I can be proud of and happy to perform. I think No Intermission lives up to the standards I set myself – and I’m my harshest critic. I hope others believe so too.’
Saturday 21 October at the Byron Theatre, 7.30pm.
Tickets at byroncentre.com.au
Vote Drop Legs for Falls
Falls Festival Byron offers local acts the chance to play in front of thousands of people with their Foster a Band comp. Local media outlets in the are are invited to sponsor a band and get readers to vote to see who gets the most and scores the gig. So that’s where you come into it. We need you to go online and vote for Drop Legs. This Byron Bay party band have attracted a solid following with their energetic live performances and fusion of heavy reggae and coastal hip-hop. The band’s accelerating career has landed them on their seventh and biggest tour yet (14 shows) stretching all the way from Tasmania to the Sunshine Coast, including two festivals. Drop Legs have also supported the likes of Opiou, Sticky Fingers, Ocean Alley, Boo Seeker, Bootleg Rascal, The Strides, The Bennies and more. It’s coastal chill, something we can certainly do with during a Byron summer!
Vote now: fallsfestival.com/byron-bay/goings-on/foster-a-band.
Naomi Price is Lady Beatle
Following her sellout Adele show Rumour Has It last year, the incredible Naomi Price and her band return to NORPA at Lismore City Hall on 10 and 11 November with her new show Lady Beatle – an exhilarating musical show about the real women who inspired The Beatles’ biggest chart toppers.
NORPA at Lismore City Hall | Tickets: $25–55 | Bookings: norpa.org.au or 1300 066 772
Main Arm Magic
Families will be kicking up their heels in celebration when Thrillbilly Stomp headlines Main Arm Public School’s annual Music in the Valley event on Friday 20 October. The thigh-slapping infectious sound of Thrillbilly Stomp is influenced by music in which accordion and mandolin are prominent such as Celtic, Cajun, zydeco and bluegrass. Using these styles to inform and inspire, the band creates a sound that is unique, fun and uplifting. The event kicks off at 4pm with a Teddy Bears Singalong. The much-loved Curly Cousins will delight and inspire both young and old with their rich harmonies, uplifting arrangements, multi-instrumental talents and audience interaction.
Another highlight will be Main Arm students showcasing their musical talent from the junior and senior choirs to flautists, violinists and guitarists.
With free entry there will also be fun activities, sideshow alley, pony rides, an inflatable obstacle course, a petting zoo and delicious food as well as a bar (licence pending) on offer.
This is the school’s biggest fundraiser, with money being used to fund sporting and arts programs for all students. The school is also fundraising for the Rural Fire Brigade at the event.
