The Aussie BBQ fires up in Sydney and Melbourne

For the past eight years Stage Mothers have been putting on showcases for Australian musicians travelling to the USA who are trying to break beyond the local scene. These shows are called “The Aussie BBQ” and now for the first time we have decided to put on a couple of local shows, one in Melbourne and one in Sydney.

These shows will feature some of the acts travelling to the States for the 2010 Aussie BBQ shows as well as some who have performed in previous years in
Los Angeles, Austin as part of the South by Southwest and New York.

More than 100 acts have played these events in the USA including Powderfinger, Paul and Dan Kelly, The Temper Trap, Beasts Of Bourbon, Ben Lee, Hoodoo Gurus, John Butler Trio, Kisschasy, Little Birdy, Missy Higgins, Sarah Blasko, The Drones, The Grates, The Living End, The Panics, The Vines, You Am I and Yves Klein Blue to name just a few. These events are the biggest showcase of Australian music in the USA.

The Melbourne event takes place at the Corner Hotel in Richmond on Tuesday 23rd February and will feature sets by Oh Mercy, The Wagons, Crayon Fields, Boat People, Pets With Pets, Summer Cats and some more special guest be announced and the Sydney event at the Annandale will feature sets by The Goldhearted, Goons Of Doom, Sherlock’s Daughter, City Riots and just announced (as in this is the first time it’s been mentioned right now) Cassette Kids and Toby Martin (Youth Group) solo.

In keeping with tradition there will also be a free BBQ and giveaways courtesy of Elwood Jeans.

Stage Mothers have been producing these events with their own money and a love of Australian music along with their most consistent and generous supporter Elwood – Australian’s Independent Jeans Company who are proud supporters of original Australian music.

So come down and help support some of Australia’s finest music break in the USA.

Proceeds on the night will be going directly to marketing and promoting of the bands travelling to the USA as part of South by Southwest 2010.

The Aussie BBQ Melbourne – Tuesday 23rd February 2010
The Corner Hotel $15 + booking fee
Tickets are available from Corner Box Office 11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
Doors open at 6.30pm.
Be early for free BBQ!

The Aussie BBQ Sydney – Tuesday 2nd March 2010
The Annandale $15 + booking fee
Tickets are available from The Annandale 02 9550 1078 or www.annandalehotel.com
Doors open at 6.30pm.
Be early for free BBQ!

MELB TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY . SYDNEY TUESDAY 2ND MARCH . LA SUNDAY 14TH MARCH
AUSTIN (SXSW) SATURDAY 20TH MARCH . NEW YORK (BROOKLYN) THURSDAY 25TH MARCH