Eastern Lounge

After a blistering start to 2011 in February, the North Shore’s Best LIVE Music venue, Eastern Lounge (within the Tennis Valley club – 325a Eastern Valley Way) hosts its next show on Friday March 11 (doors open at 7pm)… and it’s set to be another ripper!

The near packed house was stunned with the quality of our first show this year with Peter Northcote and Brydon Stace in particular just amazing. This dynamic duo has since been booked for a national tour of the Bat Out of Hell album and will be appearing at the State Theatre in May! (You heard them here first!)

Our March line-up is also guaranteed to thrill. On Friday the 11th you’ll see:

Ava Torch & The Boybirds – classic cabaret pop!
Claude Hay – a one-man swamp blues band; and
Rebecca Moore – folk rock pianist and guitarist, fresh from the Sydney Opera House to you!

Go to www.easternlounge.com.au for more artist info. and music videos

Eastern Lounge continues to surprise. Every act is different, but you can bet that the quality of each artist at every show will be outstanding. Relax with friends at this warm and welcoming café-style venue after a long week, or dance to the sounds of some of Sydney’s best musicians.

With a 6-piece band headlining this month’s show, entry is just $18 at the door, OR you can pre-book a table and pay just $15 per head… still great value for an amazing night of live music. Bring your own snacks and enjoy ‘an indoor picnic’ but please note that Eastern Lounge is a licensed premises, so all drinks must be purchased from the bar.

See you on March 11… and please, spread the word.

Dave Keogh
Perfect Pitch

www.easternlounge.com.au

Ella Freestone Album launch – Sept 13th

Album Launch next Monday, 13^th September

As a follow up to the interview we ran with young singer songwriter Ella Freestone -  we just wanted to give fans the chance to support Ella at the launch of her self-titled debut album next Monday, September 13^th at Collaroy Theatre on Sydney’s northern beaches.

According to Erana Clark, Vocal Director for both Australian Idol and X-Factor, “For someone so young, Ella Freestone creates such beautifully crafted honest songs… melodies that are fresh and brave.”

Erana has been involved with the production of the album through northern beaches production company, Meshach Musik. “Ella is not afraid to be who she is”, she says. “It’s been a delight working with her. This is a simply awesome debut album.”

The launch event from 6.30pm next Monday evening will be the culmination of months of hard work. Ella will deliver a live performance of her genre-spanning collection of songs, backed by a full band of quality young musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium. Industry types, media, friends and family will be treated to a showcase of both Ella’s diverse writing ability and the distinctive voice that is already turning heads.

A natural musician, Ella first learned violin at the tender age of 3, closely followed by piano lessons before she finally picking up her preferred instrument, a guitar. That same day she wrote her very first song. Music runs in Ella’s talented family and has always been a part of her life. Now, on the verge of her 18^th birthday, Ella is finally ready to launch a career she hopes will last a lifetime.

Collaroy Theatre will prove the perfect setting for the launch event… situated right across the road from one of the ocean beaches that have provided the backdrop to Ella’s life. And while the new album is far from being just another ‘cruisy surf soundtrack’, Ella freely admits that her surroundings have certainly influenced her sound.

“I love the acoustic sort of feel that the Northern Beaches inspires; along with that open, outdoor sort of lifestyle we get around here. And I think it’s that lifestyle that’s been the main influence on my music. It’s that type of openness and freedom that I hope comes across in my songs”, says Ella.

Lovers of new music will know that the atmosphere and setting in which you find yourself at that moment of discovery can have a profound effect on you. Whether it’s driving down a freeway on a long distance road trip or simply kicking back with a cup of coffee after a surf as you watch the early rays of a brand new day burst over the horizon… there’s nothing like hearing an inspiring new song in the ideal place.

Next Monday evening, Collaroy Theatre will be such a place…a chance to discover the magic voice and stunning songs of Ella Freestone – a bright new star ablaze in Australia’s musical firmament.

Tickets are available now at: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=17129

LAUNCH EVENT DETAILS

Monday, September 13
Venue: Collaroy Theatre
1097 Pittwater Road, Collaroy

Doors open: 6:30 pm

Tickets: $15 Adults,  $10 Under 16 / Students



An Interview with Ella Freestone

I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Sydney’s rising musical stars last week.

Ella Freestone is only 17 but her musical career began when she picked up a violin… at the tender age of just 3!

She’s got a new album coming out in a couple of months titled ‘Threading Beads’… which is destined to take Ella to the next level.

Read the full interview to find out all about it.

Introducing The Flavourcast

We’re excited to announce that a brand new podcast, showcasing great new bands, has just been released.

Hosted by yours truly and called the Flavourcast; the first show is sitting there right now… just waiting for you to sink your teeth into.

This week you’ll find a melting pot of talent, including:

The Domestics – a 7 piece funk band that will blow you away
Claude Hay – a one man band with a trusty loop machine
Sepora – a little bit reggae, a little bit funky… a whole lot good.
Dirtywings – hooky, catchy, edgy pop
Shoebox – Reggae with a swing groove

Take a look at the web site and be one of the first to hear all about these great new bands: www.flavourcast.com

Go on… taste the flavour!

Ronnie James Dio – R.I.P

Just a quick note to raise a glass to Ronnie James Dio… a legend in the heavy metal history books.

I’m sure that there will be plenty of posts appearing across the web, covering all sorts of details about the great man’s life.  So I’m just gonna say thanks for the music, Ronnie.

Rock In Peace!

Trends in music revenue streams

This dropped into my inbox today and, after watching it,  I can’t help but feel that it’s worth passing on… despite the fact that some of you may have already seen it.

Andrew Dubber of New Music Strategies recently recorded a presentation by Will Page that offers a fascinating insight into the revenue streams that the music business has experienced over the past six years.

There’s an intro under the video that explains the interest that the presentation has generated within some very influential sectors.

I hope you find it as interesting as I did.

An interview with Claude Hay

I had the pleasure of interviewing Claude Hay last week… singer, guitarist, bassist, drummer, sitar player and percussionist in his very own ‘one man band’.

While this may sound like a stretch for any musician blessed only with the standard allocation of limbs, I can assure you that a Claude Hay show is a real treat for music fans. Using his trusty loop machine to overlay blues-style riffs with grooving bass lines and stomping beats … a Claude Hay performance is a master class in rhythm, timing and outright cool.

Claude’s a great guy who was more than happy to chat about his music and how he prepares for his  live shows. From talking to him it’s clear that he’s a hard working musician who not only gets on stage as often as possible, but also makes sure that he’s fully prepared for every performance.

When I spoke with him he was taking a well-earned break at his Blue Mountains home before the release of the second single from his up-coming album, ‘Deep Fried Satisfied’

You can check out Claude’s talent in the clip below… and read the full interview on the ourmanly.com.au web site.

2010 Australian Song Writing Contest – there’s still time!

For all of you who thought you had missed the boat … the deadline for musicians wishing to enter the 2010 Australian Song Writing Contest has just been extended.

You now have until the 14^th May to get your entry in… so get to it.

The competition offers some great opportunities for exposure, with winners from all categories getting to perform their song at the ASA’s elite music industry National Awards Night.

The outright winner also gets to take home $3000.

Registrations are through Sonic Bids, so you’ll have to set up your own EPK if you haven’t already got one. This is something we believe all musicians should have anyway, so just think of it as an investment in your future.

Good luck!

fbi radio open day – get those demo CD’s ready

Sydney’s fbi radio and MusicNSW are having a special open day on the 1^st of May at the legendary Studios 301 in Alexandria.

It’s an open invite and provides a great way to find out more about the station and hear industry experts give advice on various areas of the music business. And it’s FREE.

It’s also a rare chance for musicians to pass on their precious demos …safe in the knowledge that they are getting into the right hands and not just ending up in some dusty pile on a desk.

Don’t forget to include your contact details and web site address with your demo… and make sure that your Bio sounds as professional as possible!

Full details of the fbi event can be found here

We’ll be going along to take in the sights and sounds… so be sure to come and say hello.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Simon and David
www.perfectpitch.com.au

Hello…

Hi all,

Welcome to the Perfect Pitch blog… a place where we hope to introduce you to some great new bands, share some thoughts and opinions about the changing face of the music industry and generally start some interesting conversations about where all of these changes might be taking us.

For those musicians amongst you, we’ll also be including some regular marketing tips and advice; designed to help you get your music out there, reach potential new fans and help build that sustainable career you are striving for.

Watch out for our next post.