Northcote Social Club

THE SAND PEBBLES (album launch) with Ross McLennan and Andrew McCubbin & The Hope Addicts

Sat 5 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $10+bf ($12 at the door if still available)

The Sand Pebbles unleash a wild season with the Melbourne launch of their fourth album ‘Ceduna’… The album, born in a desert, features the single ‘Wild Season’ and nine other brand new flower-punk diamonds. Think acid baked jams, freewheeling motorik grooves and celestial harmonies. ‘Ceduna’ is the Greatest Australian pot smoking album ever created.
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END OF FASHION (WA) (Residency) with Flamingo Crash and Harlequin League

Tue 8 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $17+bf ($20 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

End Of Fashion hit the NSC with a sneak preview for fans of songs from their forthcoming album, ‘Book of Lies’, to be released in Sept. This time around, they recorded in their hometown of Perth with Australian Producer Magoo (Midnight Oil, Powderfinger, Regurgitator), who co-produced their first EP. Tim Palmer who has mixed for Pearl Jam, INXS, U2, Michael Hutchence, The Cure and Eskimo Joe is currently mixing the album in Los Angeles. Playing for the first time since 2006, they’re offering attendees the chance to own a song from the album before its release – for free! The band will be handing out limited edition download cards at the shows -each card will give fans the ability to listen to 3 songs from the new album, and to download one of their choice.
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BROLGA BOYS ‘NAIDOC Week Celebration’ with Jarrah and James Henry

Wed 9 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $17+bf ($20 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

NAIDOC Week is a week of celebration. Music is a great way to celebrate. Join Brolga Boys, Jarrah and James Henry and in a night of Indigenous celebration. Brolga Boys have been performing for over ten years and have established themselves as one of the premier Indigenous Bands in the country. All members are excellent musicians in their own rite and together they form a band that produces a great sound. Jarrah have been based in Melbourne for many years and their blend of music is driven by the stories of their people and their eagerness to celebrate their culture. It is fun, smooth and loud. James Henry originally from Sydney has a gentle, positive approach to his song writing. His performance guarantees an entertaining show every time he takes to the stage. Three Indigenous bands, three styles and one big night.
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DAWN LANDES (USA) with Luluc

Thu 10 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $25+bf ($28 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Via her album, ‘Fireproof’, & the single, ’Bodyguard’, Kentucky native Dawn Landes is proving to be more than just someone to watch. An astonishing mix of the urban and the rural, this definitely isn’t the sound of yet another singer-guitarist plucked from the nearest coffee house & plonked down in front of a microphone. Dawn delivers lovingly crafted and beautifully textured sound melding folk, country & indie without contradiction.
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ANGIE HART with DAVE McCORMACK and Modular Lounge

Fri 11 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $18+bf ($20 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Angie Hart and David McCormack will be treading the boards this July with a series of intimate, inimitable shows performing works old and new from their extensive collective musical repertoires. As household name with Frente, through to Splendid, Holidays on Ice and now as solo performer, Angie Hart possesses one of Australia’s best-loved voices. Her long-awaited debut long-player ’Grounded Bird’ was many a critic’s short list choice for the last 12 months. Equally, David McCormack is a name synonymous with great Australian singing and songwriting. Through a decade with Custard and then onto the Titanics and The Polaroids, his catalogue remains past and present soulful, melodic and poptastic. Angie and David will be performing in pared down back to bare bones basics mode. Who knows? If the mood takes them, they may even perform a couple of tracks together.
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NED COLLETTE BAND with WAGONS (single launch), Dead Letter Chorus and Lost Animal

Sat 12 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $9+bf ($12 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Three critically acclaimed musical forces, Wagons, Ned Collette Band, and Dead Letter Chorus unite to play this July. There are no weak links on this bill...no sitting through crappy supports waiting for the headliner. Solid gold from start to finish. The three bands have come together to record their own version of the Australian classic ’Unguarded Moment’ by The Church. Keep your ears near your closest wireless or log in to the bands’ Myspace pages to catch a listen and then come see the guys performing it live.
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YANTO SHORTIS with Luke Watt and Samuel Marcus

Wed 16 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $8+bf ($10 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Yanto Shortis is one of Australia’s finest underground singer-songwriters. Originally from Woolongong, Yanto has established himself as a credible artist whose songs capture loss, struggle and hope. He’s also a hard man to pin down, performing rarely; this is his first headline show in some time. To celebrate this show Yanto has done a bedroom recording of Paul Kelly’s "Melbourne Girls" which is a live favourite. Check out his Myspace page to hear the tune - www.myspace.com/yantoshortis
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THE BOATS with The Sphere and Lakes of Russia

Thu 17 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $10 at the door only

The boats are still sailing on the wings of local and overseas success with their debut album ‘Los Musicos Perdidos’. The Melbourne ambient post rock soundscapers, will play songs from their debut album and their follow up record, due out later in the year. The trio have been making waves since 2003, and have since become known for their dynamic and improvised style. This will be a night of psychedelic sonic rock to be remembered!
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TIM MCMILLAN with Ezekiel Ox and The Fury (Mammal), Jason Cadd and Lesha

Fri 18 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $10 at the door only

Recently back from a two month tour of Europe, Tim McMillan hits the NSC armed with his revolutionary power folk stylings and a revolving dancefloor of band members including Bar Mckinnon (Mr Bungle, Umlaut), Shane Evans (Dr Dre), Simon Phillips and Jason Leigh. The evening will surely be an entertaining display of acoustic mayhem.
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DIESEL with Lowrider – SELLING FAST!

Sat 19 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $23+bf – SELLING FAST! ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

On the eve of releasing his 8th studio album ‘Day’s Like These’, Diesel, playing electric guitar with his three piece band, will road test new tracks and re-visit his back catalogue making for an eclectic and electric set.
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IONIC, WHITE MINUS RED, EDITOR AND PARANYM

Sun 20 Jul (Doors 7.30) Tickets: $10 at the door only

Ionic (Newcastle electronica wonder-duo), White Minus Red (jazzy triphop innovaters), Editor (Soup from Miso’s latest project) & Paranym (tasty live dub) head a quadruple bill of lush, dubbed out, electronic meets organic sound fantasia. An audio-visual feast with live VJ accompaniment, the night is set to be an extravaganza of beat-laden sonic landscapes from Melbourne’s pioneering producers and live acts.
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MIKE NOGA & THE GENTLEMEN OF FORTUNE with THE PICTURES and Phil Gionfriddo

Wed 23 Jul (Doors 7.30) Tickets: $10+bf ($12 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Mike Noga & The Gentlemen Of Fortune and The Pictures, together at last. Over a few quiet drinks in the wee hours of the morning a little while ago, Mike Noga and Davey Lane decided it was high bloody time The Gents and The Pictures hit the road together. With both bands about to drop new releases (with various members other commitments to The Drones, You Am I, Dallas Crane and The Vandas), this may well be your only chance to see these eight men in the same room at the same time for quite a while. Come to the party!
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FLOW & PLENTY with BOOMLA and 3 In A Tree

Thu 24 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $10+bf ($12 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

After supporting the legendary Maceo Parker earlier this year and a string of highly successful shows at the Prince Of Wales and Corner Hotel, BoomLa play a special showcase at the early time of 9.30pm at NSC. Having received rave reviews, BoomLa perform with their 12 piece rhythmic extravaganza playing songs off their debut album due out in August. Fronted by lead vocalist Syrene and Ben Brazil on percussion and horns, the group is expected to make big waves in Australia with their upcoming album. BoomLa will be followed by Flow And Plenty and offering support will be 3 In A Tree.
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CHILDREN COLLIDE (single launch) with Spod and The Process

Fri 25 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $12+bf ($15 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Children Collide hit the road again performing songs from their forthcoming album, set for release in Oct, including their new single ‘Social Currency’. The band have just returned from L.A. where they have recorded the album with massive rock super-producer Dave Sardy, (breakthrough records from Wolfmother and Jet as well as multi platinum albums from Oasis, Marilyn Manson and The Dandy Warhols). The first single will be released July 19 and is available in many formats including a limited edition 7” Vinyl.
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THE PAPER SCISSORS (NSW) with The Seabellies and The Fearless Vampire Killers

Sat 26 Jul (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $12+bf ($15 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Following their hugely successful co-headline tour with Bluejuice and high on life after guest programming Rage, The Paper Scissors are gallivanting along the east coast one more time before battening down the hatches to work on new songs and recordings. The well oiled, yet nice guy juggernaut of a machine have been demolishing crowds all over the country with songs from their critically acclaimed ’Less Talk More Paper Scissors’ and are about to embark on some songwriting and much needed rejuvenation.
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SIMON PHILLIPS BAND and Glory Tuesday and Coby Grant

Sun 27 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $12 at the door only

“Phillips has a technical ability both as a singer and a guitarist, perfectly matched by a remarkable breadth of intelligence as a songwriter and lyricist" declared Sydney’s ‘Drum Media’. After a successful National tour in May, the Simon Phillips Band are back in Melbourne to continue enthralling audiences with their unique style and exciting live shows.
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LIGHTSPEED CHAMPION (UK) with special guest

Wed 30 Jul (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $35.20+bf – SELLING FAST! (At the door TBC if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Off the back of his debut solo album, ‘Falling Off The Lavender Bridge’ released earlier this year, Lightspeed Champion (aka Dev Hynes, ex-Test Icicles) hits Australian shores at the invitation of the Splendour in the Grass festival. This most unassuming of sonic polymaths, Dev is best known as the pink axe wielding guitarist in the precocious trio Test Icicles. Their split in 2006 allowed him to focus on the sweetly melodic fare that’s closer to his soul and this tour will introduce Australia to a unique talent.
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THE BLACK SORROWS with special guest

Fri 1 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $23+bf ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

The Black Sorrows are one of Australia’s most-loved bands. Having sold more than one million albums and released classic singles such as ‘Chained To The Wheel’, ‘Harley & Rose’ and ‘Hold On To Me’, they return to the NSC for a one off show.
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THE WISHING WELL (single launch) with Kinematic and Jack’s Castle

Sat 2 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $10+bf ($12 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Beguiling, orchestral and lush, The Wishing Well’s debut album, ‘Life On The Border’ evokes an extraordinary gamut of emotions. A cacophony of three part harmonies, wistful violin and majestic rhythms all melded to achingly strong and haunting vocals which produce a rich tapestry of mesmerizing folk, pop and rock. In the melodic tradition of Ryan Adams, David Gray and Dave Matthews Band, The Wishing Well appeals to lovers of emotive lyrics and melodies. Their inspiring live performances leave audiences spellbound.
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LAURA MARLING (UK) – SHOW MOVED TO CORNER HOTEL – www.cornerhotel.com or 9427 9198

Wed 6 Aug

Please note: this show has been relocated to The Corner. All tickets purchased for the NSC show will be valid at the Corner. Please visit www.cornerhotel.com for further details. Tickets available for purchase from The Corner box office.

JESS McAVOY (album launch) with Kinematic (acoustic) and The Portraits

Thu 7 Aug (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $12+bf ($15 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Jess McAvoy and the Strays Launch Jess’ highly anticipated new album ‘As the Sun falls’, recorded with Marty Brown. This is Jess’ third full length studio album following her last release, ‘Into the Dark’. Heralded “Album of the week” and “An album to treasure” by Beat Magazine, The Age Entertainment Guide proclaimed; “Let me make it easier for you…forget the rest, Jess McAvoy is one of the best” giving ‘Into the Dark’ four and a half stars.
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THE CURRENCY (single launch) with Coue Method and Barons of Tang

Fri 8 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $12+bf ($15 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Combining a punk rock and roll with celtic folk The Currency are a band to behold. On the eighth of august they release the first single from their upcoming debut album. The song Eight Eight Eight is not only lyrically about the struggle for the eight hour day and the erosion of those hard won rights but also pays musical homage to the oz rock of Spy v Spy and the Oils - protest music as catchy as it is inspiring. 888 is launched on 08.08.08 as a limited edition of eight hundred and eighty eight CDs!
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ERIC BOGLE with GRAEME CONNORS (two sets)

Sat 9 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $40+bf ($42 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

A compulsive, almost obsessive songwiter for most of his adult life, Eric Bogle has written some songs that have pretty much become Australian classics of their particular genre. His best known songs include “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda”, “No Man’s Land”(The Green Fields of France) “Leaving Nancy”, “Now I’m Easy” “Shelter” “If Wishes were Fishes. Graeme Connors, a songwriter with a unique perspective and an immediately recognisable style, has put his experience to good use, time and time again, in the creation of so many classic songs. He’s worked withartists as diverse as John Denver, Jon English and Slim Dusty. His songs are meaningful, lighthearted, poignant, or political - but always imbued with the beauty, depth and frailty of the human condition.
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DAVID BAZAN (PEDRO THE LION) (USA) WITH CLEMENTE (USA) and special guest

Thu 14 Aug (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $28+bf ($30 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan, named Top 100 Living Songwriters, makes his first visit to Australia. Here promoting his new debut solo ’Fewer Moving Parts’, the EP filled with involved lyrical narratives. More than just a live show, Bazan interacts with the audience, discussing meanings behind his songs filled. Making the rounds with him is fellow American Jefrey Siler of Clemente in support of his new album ’…Whilst Honey Hums’.
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LAMPLIGHT with special guests

Fri 15 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $12+bf on sale Mon 14 Jul ($15 at the door if still available)

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ED KUEPPER & THE KOWALSKI COLLECTIVE (two sets)

Sat 16 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $22+bf ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Ed Kuepper & The Kowalski Collective return to live performance this August for the first time since their triumphant appearance at the inaugural ‘Don’t Look Back’ concert series in February, a concept that saw the band performing the Kuepper classic, ‘Honey Steel’s Gold’ in its entirety. Performing those shows to a sold out audience along the East Coast prepared Kuepper for his next move, a support to Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds on a tour that took in Denwark, Sweden, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Serbia, Italy, Greece and France to sold out audiences. Kuepper, Wegener and bassist Peter Oxley have since rejoined forces for a short national tour back home in an effort to reconnect with the local fans and also, to introduce a brand new live CD titled, appropriately enough ‘Ed Kuepper Live’.
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KRISTY LEWIS & THE WRETCHED (album launch) with special guest

Sun 17 Aug (Doors 3.30) Tickets: $8 at the door only

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THE GABRIEL LYNCH BAND (EP Launch) with special guests

Wed 20 Aug (Doors 7.30) Tickets: $12 at the door only

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THE MESS HALL with The Vandas and Violent Soho

Fri 22 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $20+bf ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

The Mess Hall take to the stage for two nights as part of their national tour. It’s already been a big year for The Mess Hall, who took out the The Australian Music Prize for their album ‘Devils Elbow’. This was followed by a national tour with the Foo Fighters and their own sold-out headline tour that blew the roof off every venue they played. More recently at this year’s St Kilda Film Festival; the video for ’Pulse’ was named ’Best Music Video’ while the ’Keep Walking’ clip received the ’Audience Award’ for music videos. Don’t miss The Mess Hall’s raw, explosive rock sounds over two big nights!
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THE MESS HALL with The Vandas and Violent Soho

Sat 23 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $20+bf ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

THE FAUVES (album launch) with special guests

Fri 29 Aug (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $18+bf on sale Mon 14Jul ($20 at the door if still available)

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THE WRECKERY (Reunion Show/Album Launch) with special guests

Fri 5 Sep (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $20+bf on sale Mon 14 Jul ($25 at the door if still available)

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LABJACD with KING MARONG with special guest

Sat 6 Sep (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $12+bf on sale Mon 14 Jul ($15 at the door if still available)

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BRIDGET PROSS (single launch) with special guest

Sun 7 Sep (Doors 7.30) Tickets: $12+bf on sale Mon 14 Jul ($15 at the door if still available)

Young Tasmanian singer/songwriter Bridget Pross has been making her presence felt on the Australian music scene over the last few months. With the release of her debut album ‘I Wanted To’ earlier this year, Bridget has been performing steadily. As well as performing her own shows, Bridget ‘s also played support to Joe Cocker, The Indigo Girls, Snow Patrol, Leo Kottke and home grown talents including Lior, John Butler Trio, Josh Pyke, Chris Wilson, The Audreys, Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins, Renee Geyer plus many more. She’s also being doing the rounds at festivals nationally. ‘Little Sister’, the first single from ‘I Wanted To’, scored Single of the Week in Inpress Magazine, with Clem Barstow calling her a “captivating new presence”.
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BOB BROZMAN (USA) (two sets)

Thu 11 Sep (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $30+bf ($35 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Bob Brozman’s first release, ‘Lumière’, is the first album put together with his orchestra concept. It’s a culmination of guitar virtuoso his musical memories formed over a lifetime of travelling and playing music with others. His years of absorbing influences from cultures worldwide is expressed through the establishment of the Bob Brozman Orchestra - a unique concept where Bob intricately plays each instrumental part, building layer upon layer to formulate the tremendous sound of an extensive orchestra. Bob’s exhilarating show spans the global and musical spectrum keeping his audiences enthralled with his endearing, infectious energy.
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EPICURE with special guests

Fri 12 Sep (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $10+bf on sale Mon 14 Jul ($12 at the door if still available)

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BRETT DENNEN (USA) with special guest

Wed 17 Sep (Doors 8.00) Tickets: $30+bf (At the door TBC if still available )
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Brett Dennen has a unique brand of relaxed roots rock that has caught the attention of audiences worldwide. He’s toured with the likes of John Mayer, the John Butler Trio, Feist, Missy Higgins, Elvis Costello and Ben Folds. 2008 saw the release of his latest album ‘So Much More’ which The Washington Post called, “a folk rock revelation” and American Rolling Stone proclaimed him as “one of 10 Artists to Watch in 2008”. The 28 year-old singer/songwriter/musician is an old soul with a fresh face, a rare performer that radiates confidence and ease in his own skin.
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WILLARD GRANT CONSPIRACY (USA) with Danny George Wilson

Sat 27 Sep (Doors 8.30) Tickets: $20+bf ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Robert Fisher, the singer, songwriter, band leader and myth maker behind America’s great Willard Grant Conspiracy, will be making his way to the NSC to showcase songs from their incredible new album, ‘Pilgrim Road’, which continues Fisher’s journey down the deep, dark path of Gothic Americana.
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WILLARD GRANT CONSPIRACY (USA) with Danny George Wilson

Sun 28 Sep (Doors 7.30) Tickets: $20+bf ($25 at the door if still available)
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote), on 9486 1677 and online here.

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