This week, maverick sound artist and instrument builder Rodney Cooper returns with his latest explorations in sonic ontology, timbral application and performativity. A new duo featuring Travis John and Eric Demetriou, KIPLites, benefactors and facilitators of Melbourne's rich and diverse sonosphere embodied. And the refined and joyful noise of Rosalind Hall and Dave Brown, enacting a blind dance of hope. • Travis John (guitar) and Eric Demetriou (closed circuit feedback and processing) • Dave Brown (prepared guitar) and Rosalind Hall (prepared alto saxophone) • Rodney Cooper (hacked original electrical guitar and pocket radio) The Make It Up ... read more This week, maverick sound artist and instrument builder Rodney Cooper returns with his latest explorations in sonic ontology, timbral application and performativity. A new duo featuring Travis John and Eric Demetriou, KIPLites, benefactors and facilitators of Melbourne's rich and diverse sonosphere embodied. And the refined and joyful noise of Rosalind Hall and Dave Brown, enacting a blind dance of hope. • Travis John (guitar) and Eric Demetriou (closed circuit feedback and processing) • Dave Brown (prepared guitar) and Rosalind Hall (prepared alto saxophone) • Rodney Cooper (hacked original electrical guitar and pocket radio) The Make It Up ... read more While browsing in Smith Street, I felt something cold touch my leg…After that, I started to notice boxes of torsos, scuffed limbs in baskets, and spooky mannequins everywhere.
May 8, 2012
For a few months now, St Jude's Cellars have been running a vegetarian set menu on Tuesdays, with meaty supplements available at extra cost. In fact, the current menu boldly claims to be "entirely gluten free and vegan".
It was a little odd, then, to receive bread and butter as a precursor to the meal proper (even if they were very tasty).
The menu began with roast celeriac and Japanese pumpkin soup served in espresso cups, garnished with truffle oil and celery cress - though they probably supplied the most volume, the root veges were mere supports to the ... read more
For a few months now, St Jude's Cellars have been running a vegetarian set menu on Tuesdays, with meaty supplements available at extra cost. In fact, the current menu boldly claims to be "entirely gluten free and vegan".It was a little odd, then, to receive bread and butter as a precursor to the meal proper (even if they were very tasty).The menu began with roast celeriac and Japanese pumpkin soup served in espresso cups, garnished with truffle oil and celery cress - though they probably supplied the most volume, the root veges were mere supports to the ... read more
I live south of the river, Simon the north. Neither of us own a car.I'm usually the one tramming it to his place, and whilst it can sometimes be a bit of a chore, I don't mind too much. Let's face it, life can be exciting when you're seeing someone who lives in the vicinity of Brunswick Street. Exciting in an "oh my dog where shall I eat tonight?!" kind of way. Phat Brats (320 Brunswick St, Fitzroy) is a new kid in town and I remember anticipating its opening when I first observed the sign on the window earlier this year. With a chain-store-like appearance, albeit one that is sleek and dark, Phat Brats, unsurprisingly, is all ... read more
Justine Jackson CHAIR EXTRAVAGANZA can I offer you a chair
Justine Jackson Untitled Mixed Media on Canvas, 2012 OPENING NIGHT Saturday 12th May 6-8pm EXHIBITION DATES 12th May to 2nd June 2012 Justine Jackson has been enamoured with ‘The Chair’ for 15 yrs or more and this will be her first solo show. Through this dedicated study Justine has been able to articulate in paint, the chair in various stages. Chairs take the place of people, the chair becomes the portrait. The chair becomes a vehicle or signifier through which the psychology around social/cultural hierarchical structures can be interrogated. Examining people ... read more
Justine Jackson Untitled Mixed Media on Canvas, 2012 OPENING NIGHT Saturday 12th May 6-8pm EXHIBITION DATES 12th May to 2nd June 2012 Justine Jackson has been enamoured with ‘The Chair’ for 15 yrs or more and this will be her first solo show. Through this dedicated study Justine has been able to articulate in paint, the chair in various stages. Chairs take the place of people, the chair becomes the portrait. The chair becomes a vehicle or signifier through which the psychology around social/cultural hierarchical structures can be interrogated. Examining people ... read more 
This week, three acts of virtuosi instrumentalists transcending the tradition of avant jazz. Dudes With Trowels return, cloaked in anonymity, with their subversive double-drumkit/double-contraptions, augmented by guitarist extraordinaire, Steve Magnusson. Master guitarist Ren Walters is joined by adventurous altoist, Scott McConnachie, for a debut duo. And the incredible bassist, Anita Hustas performs a rare solo set incorporating preparations and objects. • Dudes With Trowels and Stephen Magnusson, featuring: Dude (drums, junk, percussion), Dude (drums, junk, percussion), Dude (pocket trumpet, slide trumpet, percussion), Dude (melodica, effects, talk box, 'sound wizard' keyboard, percussion) and Stephen Magnusson ... read more Thanks to David at Merri Action Group, I’ve seen footage of the last cable tram on the northside. Enjoy this trip from Northcote into the CBD, via Clifton Hill and Fitzroy. All in fabulous 1940s style…
There are two films here. Home movie footage from 1940, and US Army from 1942. Now joined together as visuals for the Warpigs song Northern Tram.
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