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So begins the circular sonic saturation of Vivid.
Monday May the 25th ~
Flame and food on the Stargazer Lawn at Barangaroo at the Vivid Fire Kitchen, as chefs Mindy Woods and David Moyle host the hoi polloi, whilst I serenade the scene. Kicking off at 6 and wrapping at 10.40.
Wednesday May the 27th ~
A smattering of shellac gems, rendered post-Origin in the depths of Palmer & Co, between 10 and half 1.
Thursday May the 28th ~
A quick spin of 7"s & such at Jam Record Bar betwixt 4 & 6, before rushing down to Tumbalong Park to catch Hot Flush bracket the diabolical duo of Mulga Bore Hard Rock and Gut Health for free til 10.
Friday May the 29th ~
A splendiferous and sanguine shelter from the hordes scoping the city lights outside, Maybe Sammy serves the best cocktails in the country, alongside a serendipitous soundtrack of light and luscious lunacy from yours truly, for four hours from 9.
Saturday May the 30th ~
Jack Off twiddles the dial to sheer delight: 3-5.
Thence begins a new Hot Shit residency at Chuck & Sons on the last Saturday each month between 6 & 9.
Lastly there's a sentimental reunion, courtesy of The Midnight Special, unfolding for us in swish surrounds in town. The story goes like this:
A celebrated community photographer and a relegated community radiographer walk into an iconic Sydney neighbourhood bar. They sit in the dark and kiss. Time stands still, then suddenly accelerates. The bar is displaced by the usual Sydney hipster hypocrisy. Our dynamic duo play the final night, all night.
In a trajectory vaguely reminiscent of LaPa legend Vic Simms' leap from the big house at Bathurst to the Opera House on the Harbour (for opening week, no less), they next find themselves in the Northern Foyer, spinning sex songs for the ghosts of that (and this) special place. Hot Shit are Jack Shit and Hot Flush. They like music, spirit/s, water, love, light and dark. They do.
Entry is free via the Western stairs. All are welcome. We play from 8.30 til half 12 xx
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Cozy musical places to listen and see, for free
Wednesday May the 20th ~
Palmer & Co from 10 til half one this evening
Friday May the 22nd ~
Elliott's twice running: 6 til 10 Friday & Saturday
Saturday May the 23rd ~
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Smashing situations to fire up a sweat and play
Wednesday May the 13th ~
Palmer & Co be the bullseye betwixt 10 and 2 tonight
Friday May the 15th ~
Dean and Nancy on 22 sees all of Sydney through a looking glass lightly. 210 minutes from 9 onwards
Saturday May the 16th ~
Musical movies in the mind on Jack Off between 3 & 5
Thence a rare weekend blow-out at The Link and Pin as I relentlessly relay a Big Day Out Boiler Room set for Katie-Sue's birthday between 8 and 11
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Pulsing orbs of conviction & courage rolling ever on
Wednesday May the 6th ~
A mental wrestle with time itself at Palmer & Co, unfolding each Wednesday from 10 til around half 1
Friday May the 8th ~
Even as things continue to collapse worldwide, we see you. We don't take the life, love, laughter and liberty we still get to enjoy together for granted. Neither do we pretend there is not unrelenting pain underpinning anything positive at the moment - it seems more evident than at any other time in my life. All is fleeting. Make of it what you will.
Hot Flush and I turn up to the beautiful and storied Hotel Hollywood on the second Friday of each month to play free music that registers this, yet somehow surmounts it too.
Even when things are quiet, it is special to share this reach and respite with the lovely supportive staff and community present. Everything passes through in waves. So much (and so little) time, shared with a parade of unique people in these precious and rare places.
Join us if any or all of the above resonates for you. Our doors are always open. We will never charge for entry. Alone, or in company, you are truly welcome.
Saturday May the 9th ~
Jack Off rubs people up all ways. 3 til 5 on fbi
I get to spin songs over in my (very) old hood for Elise and Rollo's wedding afterwards. Til next time!