Formed in 2010 by Sam McAuliffe and Travis Woods, the Melbourne Improvisers Collective strives to showcase the finest jazz and improvised performances Melbourne has to offer.
While providing opportunities to hear distinguished musicians such as: Allan Browne, Stephen Magnusson, Nick Haywood, and James Sherlock (to name a few) the Melbourne Improvisers Collective prides itself on premiering the local talent of Melbourne’s ever developing jazz scene.
With local musicians setting the standard high, performances hosted by the Melbourne Improvisers Collective will surely exceed expectations, leaving viewers with a strong sense that Melbourne’s jazz scene is stronger than ever.
$6 in the front bar – from 8:00pm
Maka Khan
Wednesday 29th August
with Dudes with Trowles
Maka Khan is a trio featuring emerging Melbourne instrumentalists: Marcos Villalta (Guitar), Sarah Galdes (Drums) and Paris Favilla (Sax). After establishing itself early 2011, Maka Khan has quickly evolved into a raging power trio, whose members share a mutual recognition of one-another’s musical insanity. This power trio bring to life the seriously demented and immensely creative compositions of Marcos Villalta. June last year, the trio recorded its debut self-titled album, ‘Maka Khan’ which was released in February this year.
$10 up in the bandroom – from 8:30pm
Xenograft
Saturday 1st September
with Roussemoff, Rainbow Massacre
Formed in 2009 in Melbourne, Xenograft are a 6-piece post-progressive instrumental band influenced by a diverse range of artists such as Secret Chiefs 3, The Mars Volta, Battles, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Meshuggah. Their highly anticipated first EP “Exit” saw a release on Anon Islet Records in May 2011.
$10 up in the bandroom – from 8:30pm
10×10 Documentary screenings
Tuesday 4th September
Free up in the bandroom – from 7:00 pm
Geraldine Quinn’s Camel Toe video launch
Wednesday 5th September
Hey there Cats and Kittens, The time is finally upon us. The wait is over. The lycra is pressed. The dance moves are learned.
Yes, it’s the video launch for the evergreen ballad by Geraldine Quinn also known as Camel Toe.
The clip is starring the ginger spanx-challenger Geraldine Quinn and also features a host of generous and talented people, including performers Anna Achia, Inala Cooper and the voice of the mighty Casey Bennetto.
There will be guests (Dingo & Wolf, Oliver Clark and Tina Del Twiste confirmed so far). There will be costumery tomfoolery (always). There will be “kitten, kitten, chicken-chicken, kitten” (of course) – and it’s all FREE. Yep, just turn up at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm show, have dinner downstairs beforehand, and then download the song for free when you get home.
Pop it in your diary.
Free up in the bandroom – from 7:30pm
The Kujo Kings
Friday 7th September
with Lamarama, Admiral Akbars Dishonourable Discharge, Purple Tusks
The Kujo Kings are actually a set of Septuplets born from when an over sized velociraptor hunted down Oprah Winfrey and gave her a bit of the Ole In ‘n’ Out.
From the moment this troop of outrageously talented kids graced the planet there was nothing but joy spread. They were and are, completely unstoppable. Even if you contain them temporarily, like herpes, they will come back bigger and pussier that ever.
$10 up in the bandroom – from 8:30pm