News : Lan Party

LanParty writes"

Forever drawing lines in the sand and puzzling their contemporaries with a melting pot of genre hopping, Lan Party have from day one set out to make you dance till you cry and laugh till you sweat. In a live setting the band bombards the audience with a cavalcade of diverse song writing. One can't help but realise the intensity of the technicality involved, not to mention the vocal eccentricities that defy any particular style, yet deliver an intriguing surreal layer to the music. Witnessing a Lan Party show entices not only the ear but assaults visually as a low scale theatre plays out through the performance, making for a mesmerising if not bewildering pantomime.
The groups' members have been working hard behind the scenes honing their craft for close to a decade in various musical groups around Melbourne. Head Lan Party axeman Tim McMillan (previous young guitarist of the year), has recently played for the Secretary of Tibetan Refugee's Association in Kulu Valley India, and has amazed locals in South American caves with his guitar work high on hallucinogenic cane juice.
Mr. Show Business himself, Andrew Howe, while not impersonating elephants and watching Steven Seagal films, has recently supported and subsequently urinated in Pete Murray's shower at an award ceremony held at The Palace. The master of the skins, Dr. John was not only Lead Percussionist in the 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony, but also enjoys a quiet cup of tea. Second in charge on the axe, the man with no name, Trent Menassa had almost completely ostracised himself from the music community by appearing in several controversial performances in a Melbourne hip hop act that imploded back into the obscurity from whence it came, never to appear live again.
With an E.P/DVD in the works, a national tour on the cards and frequent gigging around Melbourne Lan Party are looking to be one of the most exciting and talented new acts Australia has seen in some time.

Lan Party will be appearing at The Espy Fri 18th and appearing with Chris Wilson at the International Guitar Festival Sun 20th

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Record Companies & Distributors : Satellite Discs

Mitri writes"

Satellite Discs, the Independent home of Mitri and Big Brass Bed.

Satellite Discs is an independent record label, based in Brisbane, Australia.  We are focussing on promoting and distributing the music of our artists, in whatever genre it may be. We are all about trying to establish a unique opportunity for our artists, and their fans, to interact in an intimate, professional and independent way via the web.  At SatelliteDiscs.com you can:

 - read about the bands

 - download free mp3s.

 - purchase CDs, tickets and other information.

 - find out when the bands are gigging next.

 - use our discussion board to see what they've been up to and to stay in touch.

 - download promotional material (e.g. for venues/press)

In the meantime, keep rockin' on...

Contact Marty on 0415 575 971, or use contact@satellitediscs.com

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News : Live Music Event

karl writes"

Fringe Fest 2005

featuring:  

The Get Away Plan, Carpathian, Off By Heart, Fire Underground, Know Exit, Arpejio

Where: The Shed, New Holland Drive, Cranbourne, Melway 134 C5

When: Friday, 15 April 2005

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Admission: $8 with pass $12 without (print and present this listing for $8 entry)

Enquiries: City of Casey Youth Services on 9705 5200 or www.insideinfo.casey.vic.gov.au or email kkasbach@casey.vic.gov.au

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Bands & Artists : The Fridays

Juddy writes"

The Fridays are a 4 piece out of Melbourne featuring beautiful melodies, awesome harmonies and songs written and performed with raw emotion and heartfelt sincerity.

Influences include Jeff Buckley, Jack Johnson, Coldplay and Crowded House.

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News : CARPATHIAN

STAR writes"Peninsula Events Australia Proudly Presents CARPATHIAN "LIVE" as part of the Washed Up Records Tour 05.   With Support from Wish for Wings, Alleged & The Get Away Plan   Where: Somerville Mechanics Hall - VIC   When: Friday 18th March 2005 - 6pm till 10pm   How: Tickets $12 (with flyer) at the door on the night   *Note This is an ALL AGES - Drug & Alcohol Free Event! "

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