Fitzroy Hotel
161 George Street, Windsor
Phone: 02 4577 3396
Email: info@fitzroyhotel.com.au
PAST EVENT
July 17th, 2010 -
The Dead Love
The Dead Love, a 3 piece Indie/Rock collaboration from 3 of Sydneys popular rock bands.
Over the past 10 years between the 3 boys, they have toured with some of the biggest Australian acts to date including: Grinspoon, Cog, The Butterfly Effect, Dead Letter Circus to name a few.Earlier this year, The Dead Love cut a 6 Track EP along with shooting a music video to promote the 1st single She Ate Me Alive.
Due to be released early August 2010 along side the EP.
For a listen to a track off the EP go to
Turnpage are a three piece rock band from Sydney. Their music boasts the versatility of Goliath-like riffs and moody ballads. Mix that in with a unique melody and songwriting style and Turnpage are a band truly of their own. The band has been building a steady fan base since 2006, and has recently released their debut EP, The Riverbed Cinematic. The guys are ready to set a platform by which they will take the Indie music scene by storm this year. The group found its origins from the ashes of a previous band which Jimmy (Lead Vocals, Guitar), and Allan (Backing Vocals, Bass) were in. Having met Andre (Drums) through a mutual friend, they wasted no time in getting to work. The chemistry was immediate, and i think we all feel we are part of something special that we are prepared to take all the way, explains Jimmy. Since forming, the band has been perpetually increasing in pace, having already played over 30 different venues across Sydney including Excelsior Surry Hills, Bar Broadway, and the Hopetoun. They have also had the honour of playing support for Grant Walmsely of The Screaming Jets at the Fitzroy Hotel, a venue which they are now the resident band in. This band has some of the most dedicated musicians i have worked with recently, says Russell of Damien Gerard Studios, who recorded the bands EP. They have a maturity of songwriting and work ethic that extends beyond their years, I had a lot of fun working with these guys. With a debut EP under their belts, there is no telling just how much this young band will achieve with their vibrant brand of rock. Watch this space!
Hailing from the brooding Inner West of Sydney, ‘The Sculptures’ have been lighting up stages and winning fans with their uniquely vibrant rock sound! Influenced by the feel of new-wave, the raw power of punk and the stylish excess of 80s rock, the bands creative dexterity to string together outlandish guitar parts, driving rhythms and lyrical hooks has fused these genres together in a modern, moody style.The bands line-up consists of sisters Natalie (lead vocals) and Sarah Hawes (on bass) joined by Nathan Lynch (guitars) and Jonathan Vallario (on drums). The Sculptures have played such illustrious venues as Oxford Art Factory, Annandale Hotel, The Gaelic Theatre and Spectrum Nightclub. Lead by Natalie’s dynamic vocal ability, they are becoming known around the Sydney scene for their awesome live shows. For The Sculptures it seems like an age since recording began for the bands debut EP ‘Sirens Will Howl’ but this highly anticipated release is here! Recorded at The Sonic Factory and mastered at Viking Lounge Mastering the EP has proven that times flies whilst having fun and that good things are certainly worth waiting for. Their debut EP is sculpted with a humble glamour and features fan favourites ‘Midnight’, ‘Churches’ and ‘Little White Lies’, along with band favourites ‘Special One’ and ‘SGSS.’ Completed in March and released on 1st May 2010, ‘Sirens Will Howl’ is now available for purchase through iTunes.
Having sold out their EP Launch at The Spectrum for ‘Sirens Will Howl’ as well as playing some thrilling live shows at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel and Gaelic Theatre, the band is keen to take their sound to a broader audience. With an unrivalled enthusiasm and genuine passion, The Sculptures work ethic and drive for bigger things is a key-note to the bands orchestration, singling them out regardless of genre or pre-ordained ideas. Guitarist and co-songwriter Nathan Lynch has been quoted as saying “without this band our lives seem so trivial. People’s existence is defined by their energy; some have pets, some people have hobbies but what we have is this band.”
The Wire are a brand new explosive Alternative Rock act based in Western Sydney. Influenced by bands such as Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus and Closure in Moscow, The Wire have begun to develop a new sound and edge to an already growing genre. Whilst only forming late 2009, the female fronted 4 piece bring a fresh aggressive live show that guarantees not to disappoint.
Marlow formed in 2004, with a shared interest in creating a unique, alternative and driven sound.With the aim to produce a cinematic experience, Marlow experimented with unconventional sounds to create a style of their own.With their presence in the local scene, over the last 2 years Marlow has managed to stamp their name in venues such as The Annandale Hotel, The Gaelic Club and Newtown RSL.Marlow debuted their long awaited EP titled Opposing The Herd to a hungry, capacity crowd at The Excelsior Hotel on April 4 2009.With plans to push the EP far and wide across the country, Marlow are just starting to open up their stride.
They recently signed a deal in Japan with RB Records and have acquired a massive Russian fanbase, toured their first single ‘The Road is Lost’ with The Whitlam’s - backed by an 88 piece orchestra no less - and played to a sold out audience’s including the Sydney Opera House where they received a standing ovation. A Broken Silence has arrived – and their debut album ‘All For What’ has just hit the shelves in Australia.
Eloquent, vivid and powerful lyrics from hip hop luminary Torcha set the tone of the group’s original and moving sound. Having cemented his reputation on the Australian Hip Hop scene as one half of the dynamic duo Hyjak N Torcha, Torcha has branched out with this new project, affording him a new sense of musical freedom.Giving the lyrics form, with an orchestral vibrancy, are band members B-Don on keys, Cactus on guitar, Slim on Bass and Nathan on drums. Coming from different musical corners, the combined forces of the five members give life to powerful crescendos, soaring punk rock and metal guitar lines and a bottom end clearly inspired by the likes of Miles Davis and James Brown.
Dean Carroll was born December 23rd in Windsor, Sydney Australia. Dean Spent his infant years under the strict 7 year schedule of classical piano directed and influenced by his Mother and older sister. From here Dean rocked his way through high school on guitar and bass guitar writing classic alternative hard rock and Metal. It was here Dean started teaching himself to sing and play anything he wanted. Years past and Dean found himself in 5 years of service singing for Sydney 4 piece Metal Core outfit. This gave Dean all his songwriting, singing and industry experience which finally led him to the writings of Seeds of Light his debut solo album due out Summer 2010/11.
Dean spent the best part of 6 months travelling Australia busking and writing the album - which is still blessed with riffs and melodies hes held onto since 2007.
Originally beginning his journey down in southern NSW Perisher Valley, dean ventured back up the east coast of Australia all the way to Cairns and then across the desert and north to Darwin. With nothing but his guitar and Didge Dean survived and lit the way he envisioned his song writing to become.
Dean has now independently recorded and produced Seeds of Light and is Due out Summer 2010/11.
Dean will also be touring Australia this coming year and into the next backing his album and single release with a full band.
Get ready Australia. Miramar has hit the independent Australian music scene running. Daryn St. Pierre, music critic, of The New Review” writes “there is no doubt that Miramar is a force to be reckoned with”. Miramar stands out above other independent bands in the rock genre, with the euphoric beats, melodies and a sound unlike any other. Described as “alternative and progressive, with hardcore characteristics”, Miramar is carving out their own genre of music. Five good friends, (four of which went to the same high school) from Australias Central Coast of New South Wales, playing the music that they love.
For the last year part of 2009 and to date in 2010 Miramar have been promoting themselves through avenues such as the internet (face book and MySpace), review sites, publications and more importantly through their live shows. Since the release of Miramar’s debut album “Fight Lights up the Skies” in January,2010, and the digital release on iTunes, Miramar have been in demand by venues, the public and musical events throughout Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle. Miramar have also played at some other recognized venues, Annandale Hotel, Excelsior Hotel, Crown Plaza Terrigal, Bald faced Stag, The Woodport Inn and Spectrum. Miramar are currently writing and recording their second EP with some new tracks. Miramar is also currently working on their first film clip to “We are the Future”.
