January Gig Guide

Melanie Griffiths22 Dec '223 min read

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Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2023? Personally, I still think the 1990s was a decade ago but we soldier on! You’ve probably made a few new year's resolutions. Hopefully one of those resolutions is to see more live music in our glorious city, and there is no better time that this summer. With Fringe World, Perth Festival and the myriad of artists gigging we are seriously spoilt for choice. Below are five gigs which shouldn't be missed.

Candlelight: Best of Fleetwood Mac and More

Perth Town Hall

Friday, 13th January 2023
If you’ve never been to a Candlelight event you should definitely rectify that this new year. Candlelight takes the work of our favourite artists and arranges their music in a classical format. Performed in unexpected spaces and surrounded by hundreds of candles, the result is breathtaking. I went to their BTS concert last year and it was magical, and I can only imagine that their Fleetwood Mac concert will be no different. Hear some of music’s most iconic songs like Go Your Own Way, Dreams and Songbird in a completely new way as played by two pianists and a celloist to give a truly multi-sensory experience.

Find out more HERE

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Marty Mone Australian Tour

Badlands Bar

Friday, 20th January 2023
Get some craic into ya’ with Irish folk-rock singer and songwriter Marty Mone. The Irishman makes his way to Australia for a national tour that is going to be a rollicking affair. Marty is what we’d call a country boy, driving tractors and playing the guitars from an early age. Working the land during the week, to working the stage on the weekend Marty honed in his songwriting to release the hit Hit the Diff. His music is uplifting and bright and harks back to a simple feeling of throwing your troubles away. Marty has the musicality and tempo of Jake Bugg and the lyrical style of Frank Turner, so if you like your folk rock with a jagged edge, this concert shouldn’t be missed.

Ticket found HERE

Postmodern Jukebox:
Prohibition Party!

The Ellington Jazz Club

Wednesday 25th January 2023
If you’ve ever been to a concert or show hosted by Claire Fahie you know that she’s a special performer. She’s a little bit of a chameleon chanteuse and this time she’s bringing back the roaring 1920s with a twist. Based on Scott Bradlee’s famous Postmodern Jukebox, Claire will take contemporary songs and flip them like fringe on a flapper dress with a big band, jazz twist. Given that this is the night before Australia Day, let yourself go and have some mid-week frivolity. You may even hear some of your favourite dance tunes like Beyonce, ABBA and Meghan Trainor.

All the info is found HERE

Bruno Mars Under the Stars feat Adam Hall and the Soul Playboys

The Courtyard at State Theatre Centre of WA

Friday & Saturday, 27th & 28th January
Adam Hall is a seasoned jazz performer, known as a solid trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter. He’s played at many venues around Perth including the Mustang Bar, as well as doing performance jaunts overseas. This month he focuses his sparkling talent on neo-soul, funk-pop artist Bruno Mars. With his band The Soul Playboys, Adam will be performing under the stars in the courtyard of the State Theatre Centre of WA. If that doesn’t already tick several boxes, how about the chance to hear Uptown Funk, 24K Magic and Marry You played by one of the tightest and most energetic bands in this town?

Get your funk on HERE

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Comeback Kid with special guests Drain

Amplifier Bar

Saturday, 28th January 2023
Amplifier Bar is roaring back with fierce local and international hardcore artists gracing their stage. This gig is a big one for the venue, with legendary Canadian metalcore and punk rock group Comeback Kid returning for a national tour. The last time they toured Australia was three years ago and this time they’re bringing mates, Drain from Santa Cruz. Comeback Kid’s music is furious and rhythm driven but also melodic which gives their music an earworm effect. Expect a show from one of the industry’s craziest live performers that will have you sweating and feeling an all-time high energy.

Grab your tickets HERE