January 2011

29/01/11
Last night at the Kings Beach Tavern was massive, with a great turnout to see Tijuana Cartel and Kindread.
The Point heard word that the AA gig at Price St Hall went off as well.
Tonight at the Kings Beach Tavern, New Zealand legends, Kora come to the Coast. It shall be a massive night, with support from The MAP Project. Doors at 8pm.
Sweet Relief is all steam ahead for tomorrow. Get down to the Noosa Parklands at the end of Hastings St from 10am for a massive day of live music featuring Triple J hip hop fave Rainman, The Floating Bridges, The Greenroom, Ryzer, Cloneboy, Dan Dan, Dane Austin and more. Adults $25, kids under 12 free.
Kindread are heading down to Byron at the end of next week, same with The Floating Bridges. It's an all-round Qld Roots assault over the border.
A certain very large booking agency has expressed interest in Sunshine Coast bands, and approached The Point directly, so we've dropped a fair few names... so if you do get a phone call out of the blue, then yeah, it was us.

26/01/11
That was one hell of an Orstraya Day!
A lot of The Point crew got together at Floating Bridges HQ for cricket and Hottest 11 goodness. Ryzer, CloneBoy and more ripped it up at Cotton Tree, bringing some tasty Dubstep to the masses, so hopefully we'll have a review for that one (Ryzer seriously got a major T-shirt Tan and appears to have RSI in his shoulder from doing the 'DJ Arm').
The Point would like to congratulate Dead Letter Circus for reaching 99 and 65 for Big and One Step in the Hottest 100. Nice work.
The Floating Bridges have reported that recording for the next CD is going well, with Dub Song sounding 'massive'. Rumour has it they'll be working on a filmclip shortly as well. The boys are getting really busy, having already clocked up 16 shows since the end of December.
Tonight at the Pig'n'Whistle, a mighty good line-up of Coast talent will be on display for another excellent Flood Fundraiser. Catch Kindread, The Floating Bridges, Jen Mize, in2nation, and some awesome Covers band action from 7.30pm. It's only $7, so that's a bargain.
Don't forget the huge Sweet Relief event coming up this Sunday at the Noosa Woods. The Sweet Relief team have been working around the clock to bring together a huge day of music for all to enjoy. Sweet Relief is a one day outdoor music festival whose main aim is to raise $25,000 to donate to the QLD Government flood relief appeal. A joyful collision of rock, hip hop, melodic pop, roots reggae, and electronic dance set across two stages in the natural surrounds of the Noosa Heads parklands. The event encapsulates contemporary music, festival colour and excitement that will captivate audiences of all ages. (*-Yes, we took that little snippet verbatim from the facebook page - Ed.) Sweet Relief kicks off at 10am till 6pm and adults are $25 to get in (Kids under 12 are free).
Tijuana Cartel are back on the Coast this Friday night with another huge night planned for the Kings Beach Tavern, supported by Kindread who have locked in a big month of shows all over the shop (Northern NSW and local shows).
Retribution Festival is nearly here. For all you Metalheads, this will be one event not to miss. An absolutely phenomenal line-up of local/national metal acts in one venue. The Acacia Ridge Hotel are hosting this event, with a capacity of 1,500 people, so get into it. Click on the Retribution poster on the front page for more details, are head to the Gigs Page. The Point will list the running times of the festival in the coming days.

25/01/11
Want something to do tomorrow? The Bump Crew are having their Australia Day Party from 1pm tomorrow at the Tewantin Marina for only $5. This is an 18+ only event.
Further south at Cotton Tree, catch Dan Dan's Dub Beach Party with Ryzer, Cloneboy and more from 10am until Sunset. This is a free event.
Thursday night at the Pig'n'Whistle sees the United Flood Appeal kick off with an amazing line-up including The Floating Bridges, in2nation, Jen Mize, Kindread and more. It all starts at 7.30pm and only costs $7. Come on down for a worthy cause and great bands.
Big thanks to Jason from the Kombi Killers for the latest review now up on the last Prince of Wales show. Go check it out on the Reviews page.
This Friday night, for all you All Agers, head to the Price St Hall in Nambour. Starting at 5pm for only $12 you'll get Her Majesty (Vic), Widow the Sea, Tomb of Doom, All My Friends at Sea (launching their EP), Take This to Hearts, and Dawn of the Dead. There'll be some giveaways there too.

24/01/11
Australia Day is fast approaching. There's always plenty going on on the Sunshine Coast. If you want to get all dubby with it, The Point recommends heading down to Cotton Tree for Dan Dan's Dub Beach Party, which will be kicking off at 10am and cranking until sunset, featuring the likes of Ryzer, Clone Boy and more.
Most of The Point will be hanging with The Floating Bridges at Bridges HQ in Pomona for their annual Hottest 100 Party and Cricket Match.
Coming this Thursday night at the Pig'n'Whistle, there will be a massive fundraiser for flood victims featuring The Floating Bridges, Jen Mize and heaps more for only $7. Come on down from 7.30pm.
On Friday night, Tijuana Cartel are back in town, with Kindread supporting. This is all happening at the Kings Beach Tavern from 8pm.
Sweet Relief, a huge fundraiser only weeks in the making is full steam ahead. A massive day event with a great line-up and family friendly. Noosa Woods Park (at the end of Hastings St) is where it's happening from 10am this Sunday, January 30th. It's only $25, with kids under 12 getting in for free. ALL proceeds from this event go towards raising $25,000 for the Queensland Flood Appeal.
Drawcard are back on the Sunshine Coast this Thursday night, supporting touring acts Cola Wars (featuring members of Bodyjar), and Numbers Radio. This is all happening on Thursday night at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL.

22/01/11
Last night was a massive nigth at the Villa Noosa with Dead Letter Circus tearing a massive hole in the roof of the venue. Massive turnout. Gold Coast's Helm impressed, and Technical Symplicity said goodbye in style. Review coming soon.
The Floating Bridges are in the studio today, recording with Brian Goodworth (legendary engineer) once again. The Point can verify that Dub Song will be one of those featured on the new recording, but with a slight twist.
One World Too is tonight! To those going, have a ball soaking up the reggae/dub goodness.
Flooded Festival tomorrow at Honky's Bar, raising funds to help those affected by the recent floods. Cleveland Blues and more will be featuring. Go see the Gigs page for details/link.
Have fun to those going to the Big Day Out tomorrow.
Big week of music coming your way folks... so best get ready.

19/01/11
There will be some breaking news in the next 24 hours hopefully, involving one of The Point's favourite bands and a big show coming up.
So many flood benefit gigs helping those in need. Another one to add to your calender is on next Thursday night, Jan 27th at the Pig'n'Whistle in Maroochydore, featuring The Floating Bridges, Kindread, in2nation, Jen Mize and more. One massive night of music for a great cause.
At last, Alternative Night has found a new home. The Pig'n'Whistle in Maroochydore will be running Alt Night from February 3rd, with the first acts being Carl Wockner and Cat Magic, plus a massive Open Mic session afterwards. SUPPORT THIS NIGHT!
More gigs have been added to the Gigs page, with plenty more from The Kombi Killers. Go check it.
Need we remind you that Dead Letter Circus are playing this Friday night at Villa Noosa with Technical Symplicity and Helm? Well... they are.

18/01/11
Finally, some real summer heat.
The Kombi Killers have just added a few dates to the Gigs page, including one at the Prince of Wales in Nundah this Friday night, with other Coast punks, Myrtle Place, and more. The Kombi Killers have been, well, killing it in the local/Bris punk scene in the last 12 months. Get out there and let us know what you think.
More Flood Benefit gigs are popping up. Not sure what to make of it, as in either overkill, or overwhelming support. Whatever the case, as long as the money is going to those that need it, and you folks get some mighty good entertainment in the process.
Keen for some DLC this Friday night? They've just added a new online store for you to get some tasty wares. Click here to visit.
Big Flood Fundraiser show this Friday night at the Kings Beach Tavern with the Holding Hearts Above High Water event kicking off at 7pm. Huge line-up including Drawn from Bees, The Vagrant City Scandal, Transvaal Diamond Syndicate and more.
*Note from the Editor - Just want you guys to know that due to certain commitments coming up, I will be stretching myself even moreso to keep updating The Point, so if it goes a few days without an update, don't freak out, it's just that I'm busy elsewhere. However, what I can say is that The Point will be taken to other places this year, thus more exposure, thus more hits and more awareness for Sunshine Coast music in general. Hold on to your pants, and just be patient. Cheers - Ed.

17/01/11
UPDATE - Just spoke to Ryzer and he provided another update on the fundraising event happening soon for the victims of the floods. Sweet Relief (cool name) will be going ahead in Noosa, with special thanks to Madills Noosaville for covering the Public Liability Insurance, Bunnings in Noosa for providing much needed financial support, the legends at Various Artists in Maroochydore will be providing the design work, Noosa Catch will provide office space, Kennard's Hire will provide fencing, Suttons Cleaning Service will cart away all the poop, Noosa Blue will be providing accommodation for performing artists, and added to the line-up will be Boogie Shoes, Ryzer V Cloneboy, Dallas Frasca, and more to be announced. This will be a family-friendly event to raise funds for those affected by the floods. The PA has been arranged, but Sweet Relief are putting the call out for any sound engineers that would like to donate their time for this event. Interested engineers please email the team at sweetrelief.fundraiser@gmail.com

Peregian Originals kicked into 2011 in style with a massive show yesterday. All reports stating that The Floating Bridges and OKA had the crowd frothing. Let's keep these rolling with the Nambour Originals too.
There appears to be more Flood Benefit concerts being organised, with another possible one slated for next week at a Maroochydore venue. Once confirmed, we'll let you know.
Fans of Thousand Needles in Red (TBE's Clint Boge's other band) can rejoice, as the band are coming back to the Coast in March with a show at the Villa Noosa slated for the 4th.
Speaking of the Villa Noosa, rumour has it that regular local live bands are being welcomed back to the venue. The Point has been asked to pass the message on to any bands that are interested in playing to contact us and we'll put you in the right direction. Unfortunately, this does not include metal bands, as due to certain noise restrictions, the venue believes it's too hard to control the volume of noise you metal kids pump out.
Leave a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us an email at editor@thepointsunshinecoast.com.au if your band (or DJ) is interested.
Another healthy rumour is that there could very well be a new TV show being produced here on the Coast with the aim of pushing the profile of local live acts. The Point may or may not be involved in said production, but will let you know in due course.

15/01/11
A late update tonight.
The Floating Bridges are getting busy up in Hervey Bay right now, but have just announced that they will be playing Peregian Originals tomorrow with OKA and more. Make the most of the sunny weather, and shake off the wet-weather blues.
The Point can let it be known that there is another Drop the Junk coming up. The fourth in the series, this one will be a killer with rumoured line-up to include Kindread, The Floating Bridges and The Greenroom. Surely, there will be more announced, so stay tuned.
Congratulations to the bands that competed in tonight's Maleny Battle of the Bands, in particular to Stryder and Morning Gloree who took out first and second places respectively. A hell of a lot of young talent on the Coast, so it's great to see.
The Point can confirm now that another Flood Benefit concert being organised won't feature any local bands, unfortuntately, but the organisers have pulled in the big guns, scoring Jimmy Barnes, Butterfingers and... wait for it.. The Wiggles. These are all fully to be confirmed, but it's looking good so far.
The Point is also welcoming Ryzer into the fold as a member of The Point Sunshine Coast team. It's getting bigger, and he's spreading the word. Ryzer has also scored slots playing the front bar at Fridays on certain nights, so if you're into your club music and sick of hearing the Top 40 remix crap, go watch Ryzer do his craft, as he's known to take electronic music on a few different tangents during his sets.
Dead Letter Circus this coming Friday night. It's going to be a big gig, kiddies, and get there early to see Techical Symplicity playing a once-off support slot. The boys have got back together for one more show, and will be playing first up.
Speaking of Dead Letter Circus... have you voted for them in the Triple J Hottest 100? The Point highly recommends that you do.

13/01/11
With all the devastation going on with the QLD Floods, it was only a matter of time before the fundraising events started to appear. The Point is even jumping on board with one such event, with details to be released soon.
One big event will be on January 21st at the Kings Beach Tavern. Holding Hearts High About Water will be a massive line-up to raise funds for those affected by the floods. A stellar group of bands featuring - Drawn from Bees, The Vagrant City Scandal, Emily Wenham Band, The Other Christopher, The Curves, and Transvaal Diamond Syndicate, starting from 7pm and only $15.
Honky's Bar at Kawana SLSC is also putting on an event. Click here for details.
The boys from Epidemic...Over have had to pull out of supporting A Family of Strangers (Glenn from The Butterfly Effect's other band) at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL this Saturday, so The Secret Silence have stepped in to fill the gap. Definitely go check out this band. We've got their CD here (still to be reviewed.. sorry guys - *Ed), and they're a good healthy slab of alternative hard rock. Don't miss it.
If you're an Ezekiel Ox fan (vocalist from Mammal, Full Scale), then fear not, as Over-Reactor are coming to Club Envy in February. Go check out their website - www.over-reactor.com and have a good ol' listen. Fans of old MM9, Mammal, etc will love this stuff. Over-Reactor play Club Envy on February 17 with Perspektiv and Galaxy.
Kindread have been announced to play the Nambour Moonlight Markets on February 25th. This will be a free show and will feature more local bands/artists.
Don't forget, quite a few shows this weekend, so check out the Gigs page for details.
Only a week and a day to go and DLC will be back on the Coast, playing the Villa Noosa with Gold Coast's Helm, and the reunion for Technical Symplicity. Don't miss this big night of rock. Tickets available from Oztix.com. Direct link to tickets via clicking on the poster on the home page.

11/01/11
The Point sends out condolences and our deepest thoughts to those currently affected by the QLD Floods. We've all watched some pretty hectic stuff happen in the last week or so.
Sunshine Coast-made horror flick, 'Come and Get Me' will be out on DVD very very soon, and it features the track 'Killing Breed' by one of our faves, Messiam. Definitely check it out.
Drawcard are back, and hitting Tewantin/Noosa RSL with touring acts Number Radio and Cola Wars (featuring members of the legendary Bodyjar). This is all happening on January 27th, and for only $10.
Singer/songwriter is doing phenomenal things at the moment, one being this new clip. Click here to see it, or down the bottom of the home page under Point TV.
The Bump DJs have announced they new have a residency at the Soave Bar in Mooloolaba fortnightly on Fridays, starting this Friday night at 7pm. Of course, they have their famous Bump Pool Party coming up, and have also announced another kick-arse Australia Day party which will be at the Noosa Marina.

09/01/11
So need to see the sun and the stars again.
Lst night's Wild Marmalade show at the Coolum Beach Hotel went off. Hopefully, we'll have a review up from Rohan in coming days.
This Saturday catch The Marsden Lees with Pseudo Promise and Rob Robot at Club Envy from 7pm. This is an 18+ event and it costs $10 on the door.
Rivalry have added a new song to their Triple J Unearthed page. The track, 'One by One' as a newey from the band. Click here to check it out.
A few new dates have been included to the Gigs page, including the second One World event, and Tijuana are coming to Kings Beach Tavern, with support from Kindread. For more details, head to the Gigs page.
The Wanted page has another addition. Local singer-songwriter is looking for a band, as he his ready to head into the studio. Interested? Head to the Wanted page for more details.
Not long now until Dead Letter Circus return to the Coast before they head off on the Big Day Out tour. Don't miss them at the Villa Noosa with Helm and the reformed Technical Symplicity on January 21st.

07/01/11
Shihad tonight at Villa Noosa, supported by Helm and Electric Horse. $27 on the door. Starts now!
Big weekend of music coming your way...
Tomorrow afternoon, good friend of Sunshine Coast music, Troy will be celebrating his 21st Birthday in style with Cleveland Blues & The Red Eye Junction AND The Map Project playing live. It kicks off at 1pm at Honky's Bar, Kawana.
Then the big events... The Lighthouse Party at the Coolum Civic Centre will feature Tijuana Cartel, Barons of Tang, Rob Longstaff and Shannon Carroll. This is $25 and kicks off at 7pm, wrapping up around 11pm, where you can then venture up to the Coolum Beach Hotel for Wild Marmalade! This awesome act kicked some major but up at Woodford, and will be supported by in2nation, The Floating Bridges, and The Outlook MC. $20 on the door.
Down at Maroochydore, Club Envy will be busting out the beats with Matty B bringing a big night of Hip Hop, supported by the Rukus Crew, Azov and Recon.
Get into it, folks.

05/01/11
Hump Day. Which means 2 more days until the weekend.
Lots happening this Saturday, folks, with Wild Marmalade at Coolum Hotel (with in2nation, Outlook, and The Floating Bridges), Hightide at the Harbour with Kingfisha and The Upsteppers, Lighthouse Party a the Coolum Civic Centre featuring Tijuana Cartel, a big night of Hip Hop at Club Envy with Matty B, Rukus Crew, Azov and Recon, and Shihad at Villa Noosa on Friday night. Like we said - a massive weekend of music.
Messiam are looking for a bassist. These guys are on the move, and with the addition of being on Retribution - the biggest metal event to hit SE Qld in decades, if you like your metal and can play bass, get on board. You'll find their contact details on the band database.

04/01/11
Happy Birthday to Declan and to Jye.
The Point has noticed that Tewantin/Noosa RSL have started to crank out the live bands, with Epidemic...Over, A Family of Strangers and The Vagrant City Scandal kicking things off on January 15. Numbers Radio will be heading there at the end of January as well.
Bit of bad news this one - Alternative Night at Hotel Maroochydore has been cancelled (boooooooo). After four years of pushing/unearthing talent, the new owners have decided that the night isn't viable (*WTF? Did they not see how many people were there at the Xmas party??? - Ed.). The Point would just like to thank Deb and Brett for their hard work and dedication, and support they have shown for so many artists on the Sunshine Coast. But don't fret, it will have a new home soon.
Kindread were stoked to see that their clip for 'Free World' debuted on Rage on New Years Eve. Sweet! Nice work!
Rivalry will be at the Coolum Beach Hotel to Funk It Up on January 15th with other bands. It kicks off at 9pm.
Also on January 15th at Club Envy, there will be a killer line-up featuring The Marsden Lees, Pseudo Promise and Rob Robot. It's $10 and will kick off from 8pm.

03/01/11
Rohan's back from his 'trip' to Woodford... so he'll be blog blog blogging this week on his experiences.
There's a new blog up at the moment, so go read.
Last night was the final night for 240V, with Ryzer being one of many to see the old venue off in style.
Like your Aussie Hip Hop? This Saturday at Club Envy sees Australian artist Matty B bring the beats and the rhymes in style. He'll be supported by Rukus Crew, Azov & Recon. Get into it.

01/01/11

Welcome to 2011, Pointsters. A new decade, and hopefully a giant evolutionary step for Sunshine Coast music.
All artists that have shows coming up, can you send through details please (and promoters too).
Some big shows coming up this week, starting with tomorrow night at the Kings Beach Tavern with The Butterfly Effect returning to the Sunshine Coast with After the Fall. It's been a while since TBE have been on the Coast, so show them a warm welcome.
Next Saturday at the Coolum Beach Hotel, Wild Marmalade kicks off with the likes of in2nation, The Outlook MC and The Floating Bridges. A big juicy, sweaty night of groovin' guaranteed.
Further up the Coast, the Bump Crew kick off their 2011 with another Hightide at the Harbour Party at Noosa Harbour, Tewantin with Kingfisha and The Upsteppers.
Shihad will be at the Villa Noosa on Friday night, and at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL, Gold Coasters Mason Rack Band return.
Plenty of action happening in the coming week, folks.
Open Mic and Live Art night returns on Monday night at the Noosa SLSC as well, with guest performer Dave Cosma (watching this guy play guitar left-handed with his guitar upside down is a trip). This night is free and kicks off at 7pm.
Dead Letter Circus are back on the Coast at the end of the month, playing the Villa Noosa on January 21st with Gold Coasters Helm and the return of Technical Symplicity.
Don't forget, Retribution tickets are now on sale. If you love your metal, and are proud of Australia's metal talent, you'll love this event on February 5th at the Acacia Ridge Hotel. Tickets are available via oztix.com.
The Point's got a few CDs to get in and review over the next few days, so keep an eye out for those reviews as well.
The Floating Bridges have been absolutley ripping over the Christmas/New Year break, with standout performances at Woodford, as well as a massive show at the New Year's Eve party on Mooloolaba's Main Stage last night. Check the video on the front page to see them in action. Nice work, lads. We heard all of the Sunshine Coast bands did themselves proud. The Editor was up on Alex Hill last night waiting for the fireworks and could hear the Bump DJs absolutely rocking the crowd.