What’s On In Newcastle This Week? City & Colour, The Annual Santa Fun Run & Stacks More

by Skye on November 28, 2013

With the year quickly drawing to a close, the party season is just beginning! Newcastle will play host to some big name gigs this week with City & Colour, Saskwatch & Troy Cassar-Daley and don’t miss out on the Variety Children’s Charities’ Santa Fun Run.

Thursday 28th

City & Colour @ Civic Theatre

Following the announcement earlier this month that Canadian musician, Dallas Green – known better as City and Colour – would be visiting Sydney and Melbourne to promote the release of his new album The Hurry and The Harm, (June 2012, Dine Alone Records) the news also spread that during his stay he’d be announcing details of a full national tour later in the year. Chugg Entertainment can now confirm that City and Colour will be returning to Australia this November for a national run of shows in venues varying from intimate 650 capacity theatres to 10,000+ capacity outdoor amphitheatres.

We can also confirm that opening each night for City and Colour, will be local talent, Husky. Following nearly two years of touring the world, Husky changed pace this year and spent most of 2013 in the hills behind Melbourne, creating a new album. Their performances with City And Colour will see the debut of much of this brand new work. Husky’s debut album, Forever So, is out now everywhere and their sophomore release is expected early 2014.

This tour will be the biggest tour to date and Green’s 9th tour in Australia. A brand new backing band will accompany Green, including Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather), Dante Schwebel (Hacienda, Dan Auerbach), Doug McGregor (The Constantines) and Matt Kelly. Spending more than three weeks in Australia, it’s not just the Canadian native’s opportunity to trade a cold winter for warmer weather, but testament to Green’s commitment to his fans, as he tours across the nation; stopping in all the major cities as well as those often missed. If these shows are as highly anticipated as his previous tours, tickets will not be available for long.

Time: 7.30 pm

Tickets: Adult $69.95 (SOLD OUT)

Rumours- A tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Lizottes Newcastle

Access All Eras is presenting the ultimate Fleetwood Mac show where the band will be performing the catalogue from the early blues period to the contemporary hits. Songs like Dreams, Albatross, Little Lies, Don’t Stop, Landslide, Gypsy, Sarah, You Make Lovin’ Fun, Everywhere and early blues favourites highlight Peter Green’s early influence on the band. The success of Rumours as one of the biggest selling albums of all time has made this show one of the hottest tickets in town. Fleetwood Mac have an eclectic catalogue and the house band and guest singers will bring some gorgeous interpretations to the back catalogue on this night. This show has become a popular fixture at the Basement and other venues. The band played to over 4000 people over 2 nights at the Taronga Zoo Summer Festival and is a remarkably produced show…

Featuring: Gary Fredericks (guitar), Amanda Easton (vocals), Sarina Jennings (vocals), Floyd Vincent (vocals & guitar), Clare O Meara (keys & vocals), Clive Harrison (bass), Dave Kirby (drums)

Be sure to book early… Lizottes Newcastle Booking.

Adios 2013! PULSE End of Year Celebration @ Casa de Loco

Say “Adios” to your 2013 by celebrating with PULSE Mexican style @ Casa De Loco, Newcastle’s premium Mexican restaurant and tequila bar!

Join us on November 28th from 6pm for delicious Mexican canapes and a glass of sangria on arrival. PLUS you get to end your year on a feel good high by knowing your support of this event helps PULSE achieve their mission to support medical research in our local community! Grab your mates or fly sizzling solo at this hot and feisty fiesta for a fabulous end to your 2013!

More info: www.hmri.com.au/pulse-end-of-year-drinks

Contact: pulse@hmri.com.au

Saskwatch @ The Small Ballroom

Legendary Melbourne soul outfit Saskwatch have return with their brand new single ‘Hands’. Powered by the tremendous vocals of front woman Nkechi Anele and incorporating fast-paced drumming, handclaps, and an utterly ecstatic brass section, ‘Hands’ is Saskwatch at their most playful and energetic.

The latest release follows on from previous single ‘I Get Lonely’, a track recorded in collaboration with one of Saskwatch’s favourite local producers, Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring). For ‘Hands’ the 9-piece soul outfit continued on their 2013 collaboration bent and enlisted Jarrad Brown (Eagle And The Worm) to produce, Julian Mckenzie (Money For Rope) as engineer and Haima Marriott to mix.

‘Hands’ arrives as Saskwatch prepare for a massive 12-date National Tour in what will cap off an extremely productive year for the band. 2013 has already seen Saskwatch tour extensively supporting Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Earth, Wind And Fire as well as festival appearances at Glastonbury and Back on Black Festival in Spain.

Tickets: OzTix 

Friday 29th

Perch Creek Family Jug Band @ The Small Ballroom

Off the back of new single ‘Big Things Calling’, the first taste of their forthcoming new album, Melbourne’s The Perch Creek Family Jugband have just announced their national “Dressin’ Up & Shakin’ Down” tour.

Originally from Perch Creek in the North Coast area of NSW, The Perch Creek Family Jugband is four siblings and one stray partner. With humble beginnings as a street jug band led by their eccentric father, Bob Hodgkins, The Perch Creek Family Jugband has been performing and evolving over the best part of ten years. Though Bob has since hung up his jug band hat and handed over the reins, he laid in place the foundations for one of the most engrossing and innovative musical acts doing the rounds of Australia today.

From playing live on Spicks & Specks to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Perch Creek Family Jug Band have a long history of working, touring, playing and living together, but interestingly, given their history and lineage, their new studio album (set for early 2014 release) marks the first time they’ve collaborated closely as a unit throughout all stages of the song writing process.

Now: to take this new sound and the songs that it has spawned (as well as all their crowd favourites) on the road; The Perch Creek Family Jug band are “Dressin’ Up & Shakin’ Down” Australia, and they’re inviting you to join them. Spritzing up each venue on the tour, pulling on their own best threads and hoping you come along in yours, the “Dressin’ Up & Shakin’ Down” tour will see the quintet teaming up with a selection of their favourite acts as well as unearthing some other little surprises for new friends and fans along the way.

Tickets: OzTix

McAlister Kemp @ West New lambton

2HD presents multi-award winning Australian country music duo McAlister Kemp write, record and perform music that touches on core values, real people, great fun and great music and will be performing at Wests New Lambton on Friday 29 November with special guests, The Adam Eckersley Band.

Their debut album produced three #1 singles (‘All Kinds Of Tough’, ‘Hell Yeah’, ‘Hard Work’) and the duo were rewarded with a ‘Best New Talent’ Golden Guitar at the Country Music Awards of Australia and a CMC Music Award for ‘Best New Oz Artist’ in 2011. McAlister Kemp has quickly established themselves as a headline main stage act at music festivals across Australia. They have performed at the prestigious CMA Music Festival in Nashville and have even opened for US country superstar Alan Jackson. McAlister Kemp’s second album Country Proud, released on March 16, 2012 continues to touch on the themes typified on All Kinds Of Tough, but this time with bigger, fresher, bolder and more ambitious sound quality and production. The album kicks off with the title track ‘Country Proud’ - an anthemic celebration of the pride associated with being both Australian and from the country. With its powerful core message, gospel backing singers and even a hint of reverse banjo, ‘Country Proud’ has become the Australian country hit of the summer!

Saturday 30th

Closure in Moscow @ The Small Ballroom

Closure In Moscow are currently putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album ‘Pink Lemonade’ and will be taking to the road to launch the first single The Church Of The Technochrist this November and December. Closure in Moscow will be joined by All the Colours and local guests.

‘Pink Lemonade’ is being produced by Tom Larkin in Melbourne, with Closure in Moscow offering incredible fan pre-order packs to go with their amazing music. You can pick up everything from a lizard costume to a Cadillac, ah yep, a goddamn CADILLAC!!! http://closureinmoscow.bigcartel.com

Closure in Moscow recently popped into Music Feeds and debuted some of the new material live, with nothing but their instruments and a couple of cameras. If you are yet to be convinced that the band can jam with the best in the world then check out all the straight to tape live action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyC4FAg06fw

Don’t miss your opportunity to catch up close the sonic bliss that is the Closure In Moscow intimate live show, complete with dazzling new tunes. All the Australian tour dates are presented below.

Closure in Moscow will be supported by the engaging purveyors of progressive-vintage, All the Colours, and joined by local guests at each show. (*All The Colours not appearing on the Penrith show.)

Tickets: OzTix

Troy Cassar-Daley @ Lisaottes Newcastle 

Troy Cassar-Daley is at the top of the Australian Country Music scene. He has a reputation amongst his peers in the Australian music industry as being the most loved and respected singer/songwriters in country music. This is reflected on a mainstream level by the many industry awarded accolades for his work as a successful recording artist.

Troy’s career has spanned 8 studio albums over 20 years. Throughout this time he has been awarded numerous accolades including 4 ARIA’s, 25 Golden Guitars, 2 APRA Country Song of the year awards, 8 Deadlys (Australian Indigenous artist awards), 4 CMAA Entertainer of the Year awards. Troy just collected another 4 Golden Guitars in Tamworth including Male Artist and Album of the Year for HOME he cant wait to get back to Lizottes.. wonderful venues, warm people and amazing food!

This time the show will be Troy solo, his guitars, harps and great tunes. Special guest with Troy will be Ashleigh Dallas. Not only will Ash open the show, she will accompany Troy on stage to add colour with fiddle and harmonys.

Tickets: Lizottes

Of Birds And Angels @ The Newcastle Conservatorium

The Song Company presents an exquisite Christmas program!

Australia?s leading vocal ensemble, The Song Company, presents Of Birds and Angels; angelic and magical Christmas music from Australia and around the world. This much anticipated program is the perfect way to unwind at the end of the year. Relax with mirth and magic from all creatures celestial providing the substance of this trademark Song Company Christmas program. Angels and birds intertwine in a concert that blends the best of pagan and Christian traditions of Australia and the wider world. The Song Company presents carols in Catalan, in Ukranian and in Spanish, and beautiful pieces by Australian composers living in our midst, Ross Edwards and Christopher Willcock. With a twinkle in the eye and a smile from the heart, this program connects us to the great mystery of life.

PROGRAM: Clement Janequin, Le chant des oiseaux Thomas Ravenscroft, There were three ravens Claudio Monteverdi, Psalm 113 Laudate pueri Heinrich Isaac, Puer natus est ? Ecce Virgo Concipies Ross Edwards, Sacred Kingfisher Psalms Christopher Willcock sj., Etiquette with Angels A selection of stories and popular carols from around the world including Britten?s Corpus Christi carol and William James? Carol of the Birds.

More info: www.songcompany.com.au/concerts

Sunday 1st

Newcastle Variety Fun Run @ The Newcastle Yacht Club

Calling Novocastrians to be a Claus for a Cause! Ho, Ho, Go!

The time has come for would be Santas to show their true red and white colours by becoming a Claus for a cause and hitting the pavement for the 2013 annual Variety Santa Fun Run! The festive Santa spirit of giving is set to take over the city streets of Newcastle, all in the name of Variety, the Children’s Charity. This year will be extra-ordinary as Santa’s in every capital city in Australia will be running, walking, skipping and dancing their respective routes on the same date, December 1st, for the first time ever!

Novocastrian Santas will have the choice of two exciting routes this year: The 5th annual Santa Fun Run will make its colourful start at the Newcastle Yacht Club and head off in one direction on a three kilometre route, while a five kilometre option will include a loop around the Pilot Station before converging in spectacular fashion, at the Queen’s Wharf Brewery. All Santas can look forward to the scenic route along the water whilst simultaneously creating a festive spectacle for city dwellers to enjoy!

A sassy Santa costume is included in the registration price to make sure all participants look the part! In fact the light cotton shorts, top, belt, hat and beard pay homage to a warm Australian Christmas and ensure a cool and carefree group of Santas and no disgruntled grinches!

To become part of this colossal Christmassy event, you can register online, $25 for adults, $15 for children, (little Elves three years and under can join the fun for free), or get the family involved together with a family flat rate of $50. Registrations will be open right up until the day before the event.

Check in starts at 8.00am with the official run commencing at 10.00am sharp from the Newcastle Yacht Club. Variety is urging Newcastle residents to be a Claus for a Cause and help raise vital funds for Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs, to fund specialised mobility equipment, helping these kids to gain self-esteem and independence. For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Variety are offering a special incentive of coveted gold Santa hats for individuals who fundraise over $1,000 or $5,000 as a group. These hats can be worn as a badge of honour on the day, signifying the tremendous above-and-beyond fund raising efforts of these valued Variety supporters.

To register for the Variety Santa Fun Run in Newcastle visit www.varietysantafunrun.com.au

Lazy Lunch With The Jim Keays & Russell Morris Band @ Lizottes Newcastle

Whoever thought of putting these 2 rock legends of the 60’s & 70’s together is a genius. The chemistry of this duo’s live perfomances has to be seen to be believed and is drawing capacity houses throughout Australia. Jim Keays, legendary lead singer of “Masters Apprentices” is joined by Russel Morris singing his famous hits such as “The Real Thing”, “Sweet Sweet Love”, “Hush” and “Rachael”.

The show will start at 1.30 pm sharp.

Tickets: Lizottes Newcastle 

Wednesday 4th

Fawlty Towers - The Dining Experience @ Lizottes Newcastle

Enter the world of the snobbish, manic Basil; his domineering wife Sybil; and their hopeless language-challenged waiter, Manuel. Be one of the steady stream of bemused guests trying to make Manuel understand what it is you want; ask for an ‘ice bucket’ and you may just be presented with a ‘nice bucket’; a simple procedure like opening a bottle of wine can become a huge drama, and maybe during all this, you might get some service - Faulty style of course. Everything that can go wrong will - in fact they can best be described as organised chaos!!

It takes a lot of courage for performers to take on the roles created and made famous by John Cleese and Connie Booth in the cult-status television series “Fawlty Towers”, but now after more than 15 years of performing the well-loved characters, the members of the Interactive Theatre International (formerly Interactive Theatre Australia) team have become known as, arguably, the best Fawlty Towers impersonators in the World. Thousands of diners throughout the world have enjoyed the fun! abuse!! and service!! of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in major festivals, international tours, public shows, private functions and conference dinners .

Tickets: Lizottes Newcastle