Dear Soundlounger,
Our SoundLounge Plan for World Domination kicks in this week, and our fiendish plan involves bringing some outstanding high-quality acts to The SoundLounge twice a week for a month, and making you pay to see them!! It's bold, but it just might work!!
This month is unlike any other before it, with Thursday shows, Friday shows and Sunday shows all jostling for a place in your Fun Diary - open it now to see when you're free!
This Week: We welcome former Australian Idol hopeful Lisa Mitchell, who headlines a fantastic night out this Thursday February 28.
It's ironic that the young country singer who has become synonymous with a true Aussie sound, was actually born in England. But Lisa Mitchell – Albury's new star – is very much an Aussie girl. A lover of folk and rock, Lisa's star hit new heights on Network Ten's Australian Idol and her star pulls in to Currumbin this Thursday, with the wonderful Leroy Lee (who supported Missy Higgins recently) and the Billabong-sponsored Ashleigh Mannix.
On Friday, we help Christopher Ernst and his Black Market Rhythm Co. launch themselves into history, with the unveiling of their new album. The Black Market Rhythm Co. blitzed Big Day Out this year, and their new sound - a synthesis of their old sound melded with a maturing outlook on music - will no doubt impress fans old and new.
The Black Market Rhythm Co are supported this Friday February 29 by the small-statured, big-voiced Georgia Potter. Coming from a background of jazz, folk and reggae, Georgia combines these sounds with a style that is most definitely her own, and at times coloured with world music flavours.
Next Week: Add Andrew Morris supported by Ange Takats to your Fun Diary next Thursday March 6 and the delightful Eleanor McEvoy and Dan Parsons next Friday March 7.
March will be an amazing month in The SoundLounge, and as the seasons change, there'll be many magical musical moments to be had, with friends - old and new -and you'd be crazy to miss out!
Tickets are selling well for all shows, so consider yourself notified! Check out thesoundlounge.com.au for all the latest show details.
See you soon, and enjoy the music we've put together for you over the coming weeks!
Warm regards,
Ben, Rob and
The SoundLounge Team
Thursday February 28 POP / FOLK
Lisa Mitchell
This show, like all other SoundLounge shows, is an 18+ event only. Identification will be required upon arrival.
It's ironic that the young country singer who has become synonymous with a true Aussie sound, was actually born in England. But Lisa Mitchell Albury's new star is very much an Aussie girl. Located just outside of town, this charming youngster plays local cafes and events, sharing her exceptional songs with the local community and playing in covers band, Chrome.
Since taking guitar lessons at age 12, Lisa has pursued her dream of becoming a professional musician, using the inspiration of Australian artists like Missy Higgins and Clare Bowditch as she carved her own sound. It's Lisa's humble but powerful persona that has enchanted the nation, and of course, that winning smile.
A lover of folk and rock, Lisa doesn't seem daunted by the challenge of mastering diverse themes during the finals. It certainly helps to have the best of intentions and this blossoming performer appears to have her heart in the right place.
Leroy Lee
Leroy Lee is a songsmith, whose tools guitar, voice and stompbox (foot drum) are used to create a songbook brimming with rhythmic ingenuity, nimble melody and above all, subtlety. As winner of Triple J's Unearthed competition Leroy Lee supported Missy Higgins in theatres and stadiums across the state.
Good choice Missy! He is really good. This is a fine song, sung well, and doesn't need anything more than a guitar to carry it. (Richard Kingsmill, triple j)
"I really like the production on this track. The laid-back vocals show tasteful restraint and the instrumentation- especially the rhythm
section- is rich and interesting. Like the change of feel into the chorus too. I really like your stuff and looking forward to hearing more!" (Missy Higgins)
Ashleigh Mannix
Ashleigh picked up a guitar for the first time at the age of eleven and didn't even trust her vocals on their own until three years later. It's strange to hear this still wide-eyed and wondrous perspective nestled within a song writing maturity that more befits a folk festival veteran than this surf-loving babe from the beach.
Her joyful enthusiasm beams out through more than her music. In the very few years she has been performing, Ashleigh has managed to grace the same stages as Lior, The Beautiful Girls, Alex Lloyd, Something for Kate, Kasey Chambers, The Whitlams and Killing Heidi, who even invited her to Melbourne after hearing her set.
Renowned surf company Billabong saw Ashleigh's potential before almost anyone and immediately offered her a sponsorship deal, also inviting her to perform at many of their own events such as Billabong World Junior Pro 2005 and Girls Get Out There Tour in 2006.
Friday February 29 ROOTS / POP / ROCK
Black Market Rhythm Co. (ALBUM LAUNCH)
Acclaimed Gold Coast roots/pop/rock outfit Black Market Rhythm Co. will release their debut album in 2008 after a run of major shows over summer including sweet slots at The Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival (Victoria) and their first ever appearance at the Big Day Out in January. Having spent the better part of 2007 holed up in a Brisbane studio with long-time friend and producer Tidy kid (of Red Paintings fame) BMRC have finally completed their debut album entitled Low-Fi Records, Hi-Fi Radio and will be releasing it with a massive party at The SoundLounge!
Lo-Fi Records, Hi-Fi Radio is the band's first full-length album since forming in 2004 and sees their unique sound refined into a solid blend of traditional roots, indy pop and flat out rock and roll. Their previous Ep 'Aint For Sale" (2006) secured a strong foundation for band with several tours of the East Coast, a string of high profile supports and a nomination on the official voting list for Triple J's hottest 100 poll in 2007. With their first film clip hitting TV screens in December and the first single "You Said That You Loved Me" already receiving great support from the "blues and roots" show on JJJ it looks like good times ahead for these local lads, so come and celebrate with them at this huge SoundLounge Album Launch Party.
Georgia Potter (support)
Georgia Potter is an advocate for music with a social conscience. An alert listener of music, politics and people, her calling is to use music as a building tool for social awareness and community strength. Georgia is a public voice with a positive social conscience, a politician without the tie or the hidden agenda, and a human being with stories to tell.
Aided by the guitar, the piano and a lot of other borrowed worldly instruments, it is Georgia's vocal strength and freedom, combined with lyrics heavily laden in philosophy, imagery and humour, which deem her performances both moving and memorable.
Coming from a background of jazz, folk and reggae, Georgia combines these sounds with a style that is her own, and at times coloured with world music flavours. Gigging at original music venues throughout South East Queensland, she has performed with National and local artists such as Tommee (Tommee & the Neighbourhood), Tom Cooney and Jackie Marshall and touring International artist Beth Preston (San Diego) to name a few.
The SoundLounge Information
The SoundLounge
Currumbin RSL (upstairs), Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin, Gold Coast.
www.thesoundlounge.com.au
Enquiries only telephone: 07 5534 7999
*Tickets
Take advantage of cheaper on-line prices or buy at The SoundLounge door on the night if not sold out. On-line tickets incur a $2 booking fee for single ticket purchases or a $3.50 capped booking fee for multiple ticket purchases.
Website
Visit www.thesoundlounge.com.au for upcoming shows, information and to purchase tickets.
Venue
18+ only.
Proof of age is required.
Delicious meals are available. For the best seating, arrive when doors open. There is no table reservation system - first in best dressed!
As The SoundLounge is located within Currumbin RSL you must sign in at Reception upon arrival if you are not a Currumbin RSL member. To speed up the sign-in process and to access other Club benefits,* you can become a member of the Club. You can obtain a Membership Application Form from Reception or, alternatively, you can download one. To finalise the application, just present the completed form in person at the Club, along with ID and payment.
* Please note no membership discounts apply within The SoundLounge.
