LAUGHING OUTLAW RECORDS & MANAGEMENT: News Archive

HANGING OUT FOR THE NEW PERRY KEYES ALBUM? READ ON. - 20/1/2010

C'mon - we know you can't wait for the release of Johnny Ray's Downtown on March 6. Have we told you it's coming as a regular (beautifully packaged) CD AND a 128 page book/CD package? Now dear friend of Laughing Outlaw, we love the fact that you check our website and read our news - and if you've read this far well . . . we have FIVE copies of a 6 track advance CD sampler of tracks from Perry's new album and we're going to give them to the first people to email Stuart:
coupe@laughingoutlaw.com.au
and tell us what the opening track on Perry's previous album (The Last Ghost Train Home) was. Away you go now. No fighting.

A MONTH OF HALFWAYS!! - 30/9/2009

Halfway live at the Powerhouse in Brisbane each Friday in October.
As part of the Powerhouse's "Residents" program Halfway are excited to be playing at the Powerhouse each Friday evening in October.
So please head on down and get a sneak preview of tracks from the 3rd album which the lads have recently finished recording.
With the help of Halfway regular Wayne Connolly on engineering duties and rock'n'roll icon Robert Forster at the wheel for the production the 3rd album is shaping up nicely. Expect an early 2010 release.

Details:

Venue: Powerhouse Brisbane, Turbine Platform
Date: each Friday in October
Time: from 6pm

PERRY KEYES GETS AMPED - 13/3/2008

And we were pretty over-the-bloody-moon when Perry and The Last Ghost Train Home was nominated in the Final 10 for the Australian Music Prize (AMP), particularly when there were more than 190 entries. Perry didn't win (it's OK, Mess Hall - we still love you - and congratulations) but it was a major achievement to be nominated in the Final 10.

SAM SHINAZZI AT THE OLD BAR, FITZROY MELBOURNE - 28/12/2007

Sam Shinazzi will be making a long overdue trip back
down to Melbourne just in time to see out 2007.
Performing in solo mode at The Old Bar in Fitzroy, Sam will be guests of Sons Of Lee Marvin on Friday 28th December. He will be airing new songs from his
forthcoming third album as well as material from his
first two releases.

Pony Up - Montreal rockers get to grips with our Q&A...
Feature article courtesy of subba-cultcha.com - 26/9/2007

The city of Montreal has spent the past few years earning itself a reputation as a musical hot spot. Having already blessed us with The Arcade Fire, The Unicorns, The Stills and Wolf Parade and generally more bands than you can shake a stick at, its latest offering is Pony Up, an all-girl gang of old friends and two sisters who decided to form a band back on New Year's Eve 2002.

Since then, the girls have been honing their songwriting chops and gigging North America ragged. Having decided that the time was right, the band then headed to the infamous Hotel2Tango studios with producer Ian Bilerman (whose CV boasts the aforementioned Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade) to record their debut album.

A taster of that forthcoming album comes in the form of their debut UK release, the Just In It For The Tail 7", a two track slice of pure pop. Lead track The Truth About Cats And Dogs (Is That They Die) is Pony Up at their jaunty, immediate best. It's full of thumping rhythms, self-assured vocalisms and melodious piano and guitar trimmings. It sure is one for the indie/bedroom disco scene. The track has already attracted plays from Gideon Coe (BBC 6Music) who called it "rather splendid".

B-side, Wet, is a slower affair that builds and breaks like post-rock yet never fails to lose its pop sensibilities. Perhaps we could call it 'post-pop'? It parodies the kind of plodding, jam-heavy rock so favoured by self-serious male musicians, mocking the dynamic that plays out between those boys and their female audience.

How did the recording sessions for the new album go?

We went into the same studio where we'd recorded an earlier EP, but this time we worked with Brian Paulson as well as Howard Bilerman. They were a pleasure. Lindsay and Laura's dad, Richard, also came in to help us out. We wanted to keep it bare bone style, not do anything we couldn't reproduce live. We plan to take a different approach for our next album. We've spent recent months working on new songs and can't wait to record another album. Maybe get some friends to join us... to fill us out like tissue in a bra.

What do you feel are your own limitations when it comes to creating/writing music?

I wish I had more time to experiment with all the different sounds I could get out of my pedals\amps, or out of other pedals. I don't feel I'm very savvy when it comes to gadgets and technicalities. Maybe I'm just lazy...

Tell us 3 of your favourite songs from your career and the inspiration behind them? (to clear up some confusion, these are three of your own/bands songs-not other artists)

Dance for Me has been a band favourite since it was written, it has the sentimental, slow-jam element to please me and Laura (we are the sappier ones), and the dancier chorus to please Lindsay and Lisa (our easily-bored rhythm section).

Wet is a proud moment in any set, because it is always the time we really cut loose and rock out. If we were at all uptight throughout a live show, it all drops away when we play that song.

We have been working on a lot of new material for the next album, so some of those songs are quickly becoming favourites. Bastard Children is a nice, dark mid-tempo song that gives a chance to explore some new sonic possibilities. That one was inspired by memories from my childhood, which is kind of becoming a theme for the new material.

What would you say was the best show you ever played? why?

My favourite would be an outdoor festival we played in Brisbane, Australia. It started pouring and the crowd wasn't dispersing. I also liked the added element of danger. .

What are the bands plans for the rest of the year?

We toured Australia last September and it feels like we've been on the road more than not since then. We've had a quiet summer and are going to kick it off again this fall with a couple of festivals and a European tour!

How would you describe your own/bands sound?

I think someone has already described us as 'your parents' love sounds in the night'. Basically we're a pop/rock band.

Who is currently moving you musically at the moment?

Cocorosie and Del Shannon and Mariah Carey.

What album changed your life and why?

Luscious Jackson's 'Searching For Manny' because they are so true.

A moment in your life and a song that seem so perfectly intertwined in your memory?

I got my first period on a Sunday as I was listening to U2's 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'. No joke.

Your proudest achievement so far?

Still working on it.

If you could erase one single/album from history (your own or someone else's) which would it be and why?

I can't think of any but if I could it would be so I could re-record it and pass it off as my own. Maybe Neutral Milk Hotel's 'In The Aeroplane Over The Sea' or Tapes 'n Tapes 'The Loon'.

How do you see yourself altering the band and your sound in the future? is there anything you wish to attempt in the future that's inspiring you right now?

We might play musical chairs with our instruments. One might say musical, um, instruments. I'm inspired by this car commercial where the cars are playing 'musical chairs' in the parking lot. it's pretty funny.

A rumour you'd like to start about yourself, or one you'd like stopped?

I would like to stop the rumour that we are all teenagers. I am sick of telling people how old we are and getting a look of shock. We are old okay! Get over it! Maybe it's cuz we drink a lot of water.

What drives you?

Thinking five years ahead.

What are your fears?

It used to be aliens and ghosts. the paranormal, but nothing can get me when I don't believe in anything.

The revolution comes, who would you like to be first against the wall (and if you're feeling particularly bitchy, a second, third, fourth and so on...)?

Naww.

Best piece of advice you'd give to aspiring musicians, or the best piece of advice you were given when you started?

Do what you love and don't pay attention to criticism you get as a result. Someone's problem with you is really with themselves. Don't look for a manager. When you are meant to stop learning for yourself, the universe will provide.

If you're in a car going at the speed of light, and someone turns the headlamps on, would they do anything?

Depends where I'm looking.

TOP 5 IPOD TUNES

1. Umbrella, Rihanna, because when the sun shines we shine together.

2. Shake It Off, Mariah Carey, cuz my loving ain't the same and you keep on playing games like you know I'm here to stay.

3. Spirit In The Sky, Norman Greenbaum, that's where I'm going to go when I die

4. I Put A Spell On You, Nina Simone, cuz you're mine

5. White and Nerdy, Weird Al Yankovic,

The Truth About Cats And Dogs (Is That They Die) is taken from their forthcoming album, the excellently-named, Make Love To The Judges With Your Eyes, which is released in the UK in September 2007. They will be touring the UK in October and November. To book shows, email edstringfellow@theagencygroup.com.

www.ponyup.ca

thanks to paul @ plug two

By: Jeremy Chick Editor-In-Chief

This Ain't Radio Nowhere - This Is Radio National - 16/9/2007

Ok, we love Bruce Springsteen's new song Radio Nowhere - but ABC's Radio National is the real deal and they've selected Perry Keyes' The Last Ghost Train Home as their Album Of The Week for the seven days starting September 17. Thank you Radio National for this great support.

The Californication Of Perry Keyes - 16/9/2007

Laughing Outlaw is very excited that In Ancient Rome, a song from the new Perry Keyes album, The Last Ghost Train Home, will be featured in an October episode of the new television series Californication. The song was placed by Los Angeles-based Charles Levan and his company Blue Buddha which specialises in music placement in film and television. Charles Levan heard about Laughing Outlaw and its artists through the 2007 South By Southwest conference in Austin, Texas and Blue Buddha now represents many of the label's artists and songwriters in North America.

Laughing Outlaw Signs Los Angeles-Based Cambodian Pop Band Dengue Fever - 16/9/2007

We are mighty excited to announce the signing of Los Angeles, California based Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever (www.denguefevermusic.com) and the September 29 release of their album Escape From Dragon House.

After a tip off from a friend, Laughing Outlaw's director Stuart Coupe and label manager Julia Thomas met with the members of Dengue Fever and their management in Los Angeles early in March 2007. All parties reconvened soon after in Austin, Texas for the SXSW music festival and, after seeing the band's astonishing live performances the Laughing Outlaw's realised they didn't just want to be involved with Dengue Fever - they needed to be involved. Dengue Fever will be touring Australia early in 2008.

Dengue Fever is in the vanguard of an emerging global pop sensibility, making music that's both familiar, yet eerily unique. Fronted by Cambodian pop star Ch'hom Nimol. who sings in Khmer, the Los Angeles sextet blends the rhythms of '60s Cambodian pop - heavily influenced by American surf, rock and early psychedelic garage bands - with their own eclectic mix of American and international styles.

Unlike the world music bands of the late '80s, Dengue Fever is more concerned with a universal groove and breaking down musical barriers than with notions of authenticity. There are echoes of Bollywood soundtracks, Ethiopian soul, American R&B, Cambodian folk, Spaghetti Western weirdness and girl group angst in the mix, but the resulting concoction is all their own.

The Los Angeles Times describes the band as, ""If you can imagine a band where a Cambodian beauty queen shares the stage with Rasputin, Barry White, Allen Ginsberg, Michael Hutchence, and Brian Wilson, you'd have a pretty good idea of the group Dengue Fever."

Escape From Dragon House was given a 4/5 star rating by Mojo magazine and described as "a nugget of Cambodian-Californian psychedelia." It was also named #1 International release by Internet retail giant Amazon.com and was named to Mojo's Top 5 international of the year.

George Byrne at the Hopetoun - 7/8/2007

LAUGHING OUTLAW PRESENTS THEIR END OF YEAR 'IT'S THE CLOSEST VENUE TO THE OFFICE' EXTRAVAGANZA - 12/6/2007

THURSDAY DECEMBER 13

PETERSHAM BOWLING CLUB

7pm till midnight

Featuring:

PERRY KEYES AND BAND

BEK-JEAN STEWART AND THE CAVALIERS

PLUS acoustic sets from

DAVID McCORMACK

JASON WALKER

JENNY QUEEN

LJ HILL

SAM SHINAZZI

Drinks at prices you haven't seen since well before John Howard was ever in charge. Bistro open from 5pm with homemade Australian / Asian food. $10 on the door.

George Byrne at the Retreat - 30/5/2007

Quick update from Laughing Outlaw Headquarters - 11/5/2007

Perry Keyes appeared last Friday night (26 Nov) on Stateline on ABC TV and Keyes will be teaming up with Whitlams front man Tim Freedman to tour Victoria in late November. In the mean time Perry Keyes will be playing with Tim Freedman for his solo shows at the Basement on Thu 20 and Fri 21 December along with Bernie Hayes. Hayes and Keyes are both sporting critically acclaimed new albums.

Perry and Bernie will both play their own sets, and the special part of the evening will be when they join Tim on stage at the end of the night and sing a few of each others songs in an orgy of inner-western 40-something pop classicism. This a unique collaboration not to be missed.

Bek-Jean Stewart's new album Junior Years is the Radio National 'Album of the Week' and will be available in stores on Saturday Nov 3. It is currently available right now through the Laughing Outlaw Web Store.

Pony Up are currently half way through their UK/Europe tour and are having a great time.

Robyne Dunn new record launch - 10/4/2007

REVIEW - The Redlands Palomino Co. - Take Me Home - 3/4/2007

Seriously good second from London quintet...

This lot are the best British countrypolitans since The Rockingbirds, so it's apt that the latter's Chris Clarke co-produces their latest. In habiting a world where The Jayhawks' Hollywood Town Hall and the Burritos' Gilded Palace Of Sin are sacred texts, the melodies of spouses Hannah and Alex Elton-Wall are exceptional. As is Hannah's sorrowful voice, be it cresting over a soft bank of strings on "Take Me Home" or tugging at the heart over the weepy steel of "Burning it Down". Alex is gruffer - like a sawn-off Jeff Tweedy - making a killer concoction.

To catch them around the UK click here for dates

To purchase the album and for further info click here

SAM SHINAZZI - THURSDAY 22nd MARCH 2007 - HEADLINE SYDNEY SHOW - 9/3/2007

Sam and his band are celebrating coming out of summer and into his fave seasons (autumn, winter and football) by playing a show at the Sandringham Hotel on Thursday March 22nd 2007. Punters can expect a lot of new songs from the forthcoming SAM album, and a special free giveaway CD on the night of some cover songs recorded by Sam especially for the occasion.

Guests on the night include Matt McBeath, up from Melbourne and back in his hometown. Matt has appeared in bands like Rebel Astronauts and Initials. Local singer/songwriter Cassandra Smiles will also be gracing the stage.

Put it in the diary please and spread the word!

The Redlands Palomino Company second album - 25/1/2007

The Redlands Palomino Company announce February 12th to release their much anticipated second album "Take Me Home" and a full UK tour to coincide with the release. Hailed by The Guardian as 'alt-country heroes' and by Americana-uk.com as 'Britain's finest country rockers' Redlands Palomino Company are sure to impress with their second release 'Take Me Home'.

'�If it ain�t broke, don�t fix it� is an adage that The Redlands Palomino Company have clearly taken to heart...The UK�s best country-rockers have
largely remained true to their tried and trusted template on their second full-length release' - Americana-uk.com

Always true to their own musical vision, yet without denying their influences, the sheer accessibility of the songs and impressive strength of musicianship on �Take Me Home� makes this the album that will surely bring them the wider success they deserve.

The past couple of years have seen The Redlands Palomino Company relentlessly honing their stagecraft by gigging extensively with transatlantic peers such as Richmond Fontaine, The Sadies, Gina Villalobos (who guests on �Take Me Home�), Tift Merritt, The Deadstring Brothers and many others. Undeniable evidence of this can be witnessed during February and March when the band head out on a UK tour to promote �Take Me Home�.

To catch them around the UK click here for dates

To purchase the album and for further info click here

Halfway in Melbourne - 13/1/2007

Our favourite seven piece Brisbane alt-country rocking super heroes are finally making their first trip to Melbourne! Their new record "Remember The River" has been getting rave reviews across the UK & Europe and finally, another corner of Australia gets to see what all the fuss is about. Check them out once, twice or thrice (We recommend thrice). Dates HERE

PONY UP - TOUR AND ALBUM - 12/1/2007

Pony Up wound their way through the UK and Europe towards the end of last year - and are now safely back in Montreal putting the final touches of a new album that we're pretty excited about.

FOGGY FUNDRAISER - kicking the crap out of cancer! - 12/1/2007

Saturday December 1, 2007 5pm-12am
Hopetoun Hotel, Surry Hills Sydney

Sam and Team Shinazzi are very proud to be part of a great line up for the Foggy Fundraiser. Inspired by an illness to a local and much liked musician, Amanda from Non Zero Records has put together a benefit show at the Hopetoun Hotel Saturday 1st December.

Acts appearing include:
PEABODY
TODD SPARROW
THE DEVOTED FEW (acoustic)
DEATH MATTEL
SAM SHINAZZI (duo mode)
SUI ZHEN
MARK MOLDRE
+ JAMIE HUTCHINGS AND BEN FLETCHER OF BLUEBOTTLE KISS FAME TOGETHER AGAIN.

Most of us know someone affected by cancer, so please come along to the show and help raise money for a friend in need.

The Chrismukkah Show - 15/12/2006

The Chrismukkah Show
Friday 22nd December 2006
Sandringham Hotel, Newtown $8

Sam Shinazzi
Charge Group
Captain Nemo

In the spirit of Chrismukkah where people forget their differences and enjoy the act of giving, three Sydney acts will come together on Friday 22nd December to share the stage for the very first time.

Sam Shinazzi has spent the latter half of 2006 recording his third album, the follow up to the well received 'Stories You Wouldn't Believe'. It should see the light of day in the first quarter of the new year. Sam and his band featuring T-Bone Taylor, Tessa Benjamin, Bruno Brayovic (Peabody) and Anthony The (Skull Squadron) will be playing a bunch of newbies as well as the back catalogue.

Charge Group feature some of Sydney's most unique players in Matt Blackman (ex-Purplene), Jason Tampake (who has worked with Firekites and Josh Pyke), Adam Jesson (The Instant) and drummer Bree van Reyk (plays w/Darren Hanlon/Holly Throsby). Combine these talents together and you have Charge Group, a part vocal-driven, part instrumental melodic wonder. Expect their debut album early 2007.

Captain Nemo feature members of Further and important bands of Sydney's past in Tweezer and Ukiyo-e. Think Dinosaur Jr meets Bonnie Prince Billy.

George Byrne live at The Basement - 5/12/2006

Sam Shinazzi at the Annandale - 2/12/2006

Sam Shinazzi is jumping like a kindy kid on their first day of school at the news he'll be joining one of his favourite bands Richmond Fontaine, alongside Sydney indie legends Bluebottle Kiss, at The Annandale. This is the first taste of new material from Bluebottle Kiss, as well as Richmond Fontaine's first Australian visit. Couple this with a rare full band show from Sam Shinazzi and you have yourself a night on the town!

FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
Bluebottle Kiss (single launch)
Richmond Fontaine (usa)
Sam Shinazzi (full band line up)

Veteran Sydney mood rockers Bluebottle Kiss will be launching the first single from their forthcoming sixth album 'Doubt Seeds'. The double album is set to make BBK even more legendary amongst their fans and no doubt turn a few new heads along the way. The band, led by Jamie Hutchings, will be showcasing new material as well as familiar older live favourites.

Richmond Fontaine are an amazing alt-country band from
Portland Oregon. Led by singer-songwriter Willy
Vlautin, the four piece first found fame via the UK
and Europe with their fifth album 'Post To Wire'. This
success seeped through to their homeland and as far as Australia. Their latest album 'The Fitzgerald' is a masterpiece. Willy Vlautin will also have his debut
book 'Motel Life' published worldwide midway through 2006.

Sam Shinazzi's rad. We don't need to tell you more about him. Although, maybe we should tell you, if you've ever wanted to be a rock star, Sam has some pretty detailed tour diaries up on his site. Take them as a template for the rock life you should be leading.
www.samshinazzi.com

PERRY KEYES and GEORGE BYRNE to support PAUL BRADY - 25/11/2006

Billboard Magazine says �Brady has a soulful Van Morrison quality in his music, although he�s more immediately accessible.� The BBC Folk Awards honoured him this year with their Lifetime Achievement Award. His last tour of Australia sold out, and we're delighted to announce that Perry Keyes and George Byrne will be supporting Ireland's Paul Brady on his upcoming tour.

Catch George with Paul Brady on Tuesday December 19th, and Perry supporting on Wednesday December 20th, at The Basement, Sydney. Tickets from the venue.

Farewell Ian Rilen - 2/11/2006

Laughing Outlaw is saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Rilen, one of the true characters and most inspirational figures the Australian music scene has ever known. We're proud to have released X's double live album Evil Rumours and the I Love Rock'n'Roll single.

Rock For Refugees @ The Globe - 18/10/2006

MOJO LOVES GEORGE BYRNE - 9/10/2006

George Byrne has just returned home from a fantastic trip to the UK, where he played with Lior in London, explored Europe, heard his song on the radio, and opened a magazine to find MOJO Magazine have made him #1 on their, what's hot in our office playlist! Check it out below.

Or check George out, he's back in NSW for a bunch of shows with Tyrone Noonan. He'll be playing a bunch all round Australia for the next few months, then the UK snatches him away again. So make sure you see him before he leaves us again!

Sam Shinazzi FREE DAYTIME SHOW! - 13/9/2006

FREE DAYTIME SHOW (ALL-AGES of sorts)
SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2006 1:30pm

Currently recording his third album, Sam Shinazzi and his band have been invited to play at the ANNANDALE HOTEL in Sydney on Saturday 23rd September. This is a special daytime show, with the full band (Sam/Adam Taylor/Tessa Benjamin/Bruno Brayovic and Anthony The) hitting the stage at 1:30pm for one hour. It is a FREE show, as part of the markets they have there monthly. If you're under 18 but with a guardian, you are more
than welcome to attend. They will be playing lot of
new songs and all the hits as well.

Laughing Outlaw want to clothe you - 13/9/2006

For the first time ever, we've got t-shirts! Shiny, awesome ones from George Byrne, Starky, and our favourite Canadians, Pony Up. Super cheap and guaranteed sex appeal.

Click here to see them all.

Halfway Album Launch - Brisbane - 6/9/2006

The Polaroids @ Home in Sydney on Saturday night. - 2/8/2006

Dave McCormack & The Polaroids playing at Rebel Rebel down at Home Nightclub in Sydney this Saturday night.

George Byrne Album Launch - 21/7/2006

George Byrne's debut record available now - 15/7/2006

We are so excited to finally have copies of George Byrne's debut record in our hands! Featuring Triple J and FBi favourites 'Goldmine', "Paralysed' and and title track 'Foreign Water', this record has been on our stereo for months, and is sure to get stuck in yours if you give it a chance.

www.myspace.com/georgebyrne has previews if you'd like a listen. Or if looking is more your thing, come down to the Hopetoun Hotel in Sydney on July 28th for the launch. It'll be a great party.

Speaking of parties, Perry Keyes is making the trek to Melbourne for his first gig ever down there. It's Thursday July 20th. You'll find him at Manchester Lane with Charles Jenkins. Buy him a beer, it's a long drive.

And in the last bit of exciting news for today, Starky have been announced as the support for Snow Patrol on their upcoming tour. Monday July 24th at The Enmore Theatre, Sydney. Tuesday July 25th at The Metro, Melbourne.

Wow, a busy few weeks coming up here. Guess we needed something to fill the hole left by the World Cup!

xx

Last Call for a Last Drink - 28/5/2006

JASON WALKER & PERRY KEYES - TOGETHER AGAIN - 15/5/2006

Catch Jason Walker & The Last Drinks at a special over 30's show at the Botany View, where you can hang out with the Sunday night crowd and feel right at home with the other ageing alcoholics!

The fantastic Perry Keyes and Give My Love to Rose will be supporting the ever popular Jason Walker and the Last Drinks this Sunday night 21 May from 6pm at the Botany View Hotel, King Street, Newtown. Start of the first day of next week by working on that Monday morning hangover!

You have no excuse - what are you going to do instead? Iron your shirts for Monday? C'mon.....

David McCormack & The Polaroids at The Hopetoun Hotel - 12/5/2006

It's that time of year again friends.
Come and observe David McCormack & The Polaroids play at The Hopetoun Hotel
in Sydney, late evening on Saturday May 27th.

An Evening with James Macdonald - 4/5/2006

I SEE YOU, YOUR FAVOURITE SHIRT ON - 4/5/2006

Yep, the word on the street is most definitely out. Sam Shinazzi's following up last weeks surprise backyard rock show with another one. Yep, you can
spend this Saturday arvo with your choice of beer and the Sam. Plus others!
What more could you want? All Ages? BYO? BBQ? More bands? DJ's? Okay, just for you we can do all that. Stop chewing your nails and we'll see you there.

xx

ALL AGES BACKYARD GIG THIS SATURDAY 6TH MAY 2006

Sam Shinazzi headlines the Well Adjusted Zine Launch Backyard Gig with goyouhuskies! and The Flying Colours. DJ's, bands and BBQ!

74 Booth Street, Annandale Sydney

1pm - 6pm

$6

PERRY KEYES 'Album Of The Week' - 1/5/2006

Perry Keyes' debut double album 'Meter' is Radio National's Breakfast Feature Album this week. Tune in to hear tracks throughout the week, or click here to hear presenter Tim Ritchie talking about why he loved the album.

HEADLINE SHOW AT THE SANDO - 21/4/2006

Sam Shinazzi and band, Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss), Bryan Estepa and Oh Messy Life (ex-Staying At Home) - Sandringham Hotel - King St Newtown Sydney 8pm.

Sam and the band will be headlining a night at the Sandringham Hotel in Newtown on FRIDAY 28th APRIL 2006. This will be the last headline show in Sydney for the time being so if you're keen on seeing Sam and co. play a full, rockin' set then this is the one not to miss. They are also threatening to play some totally new songs in addition to your favourites from the two Sam albums. Joining Sam on stage will be regulars Adam 'T-Bone Taylor, Tessa Benjamin, Bruno
Brayovic and Anthony The.

Special guests on the night will be Bluebottle Kiss' frontman Jamie Hutchings, fresh from an Amercian tour and with a new double album under his arm. Bryan Estepa will be making his second appearance at the Sando with Sam after his successful debut. Gracing the stage first will be Oh Messy Life, the new project for the singer from Staying At Home. He sounds nothing
like them though, and that's no respect whatsoever.

Nikki Sudden Dead - 20/4/2006

Passed away in his sleep on March 26 after a show in NYC: Solo artist and Jacobites/ex-Swell Maps member Nikki Sudden. With a new solo album in the can and a book near completed, the enigmatic singer-guitarist had recently toured Ireland and was doing some US dates (the last one with Evan Dando).

Laughing Outlaw - Back on Stage! - 15/4/2006

Two great Laughing Outlaw shows coming your way. If you live near Sydney of course. If not you may have to wait just a tiny bit longer, sorry. But if so come to the Last Waltz and Sam Shinazzi.
First up is the return of The Last Waltz Show, coming for the first time ever to the Blue Mountains. Jason Walker & The Last Drinks will be joined by Perry Keyes, Louis Tillet and members of Spurs For Jesus, Eva Trout and the Astro Tabasco horns, in a tribute to The Last Waltz, and the music of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Emmylou Harris and The Band.

So kick off your Anzac Day week in style with a Friday night at The Carrington, Katoomba. There's even an accommodation package with a room for two and show tickets for $180. Or there are plenty of other rooms available throughout Katoomba, including the Cecil Guest House (around $50 a night). Friday 21st, write it in your diary!

Closer to home, if home is Sydney, is Sam Shinazzi's show at The Sandringham Hotel, Newtown. Joining Sam is Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss), Bryan Estepa, Oh Messy Life. Friday 28th April, come on down!

Laughing Outlaw Opens & Closes SXSW - Gina Villalobos & Len Price 3 play to critical acclaim. - 30/3/2006

It's a week since Austin, Texas' biggest music festival, South By South West wrapped up, and at
Laughing Outlaw we're only just beginning to remember our names again. 5 days, 1300 bands and no sleep can have that effect on you!

Gina Villalobos opened the festival with an amazing performance on the opening night, previewing material from her upcoming, highly anticipated follow up to "Rock N Roll Pony". With a new three piece line up, Europe is in for some breathtaking shows on her upcoming tour.

The Len Price 3 began their US assault with a blistering show in New York, with the audience including Little Steven, who just this week has named "Chinese Burn" in his Top 5 coolest Garage Songs. Before even getting to Austin, LP3 had a lot to live up to, with Rolling Stone's David Fricke naming them in his three must see SXSW bands. And live up to it they did, with the whole crowd dancing along. Fricke was impressed too, naming them in his SXSW highlights. With a new album in the bag, The Len Price 3 continue to go from strength to strength.

And at Laughing Outlaw, there's no rest for the wicked. We're frantically at work, preparing Ronnie
Spector's new record for release in Australia & New Zealand in a fortnight. Her first full length
in almost 20 years, and featuring Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), The
Raveonettes & The Greenhornes, to say this is an amazing record would be the understatement of the
year. Hear Ronnie talking to Richard Kingsmill this Sunday, or read an interview in the Saturday's
Sydney Morning Herald.

Keep your ears open too for new music from George Byrne and Starky. And your eyes peeled for Sam
Shinazzi's brand new video clip. Okay, I need to take a breath. Have a great day kids!

New Ronnie Spector Album - 4/3/2006

Ronnie Spector's first full length album in nearly 20 years is set for release on April 15th. It's
an amazing record and we're sure you'll love it as much as we do! More details this week.

This Sunday @ The Vanguard - 28/2/2006

Catch The Maladies with Perry Keyes and Give My Love To Rose at The Vanguard this Sunday the 5th of March from 7-10pm. $10 entry at the door.

Visit www.themaladies.com.au and www.perrykeyes.com for more information.

Get on down to Newtown RSL - 17/12/2005

For the Laughing Outlaw Xmas Bash.

Laughing Outlaw Christmas Party with Perry Keyes and Give My Love To Rose Album Launches, plus music from Jason Walker and the Last Drinks, Sam Shinazzi and Dj Vinnie Ramone as well as tonnes of Laughing Outlaw giveaways.
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Saturday 17th December
Level 1 - @ Newtown RSL
Free Entry
8 o'Clock
Don't Miss It

Click the flyer for more information.

Sam Shinazzi Album Launch - 23/11/2005

Sam Shinazzi will be launching his latest album "Stories You Wouldn't Believe" on Saturday 3rd December at the Rob Roy Hotel in Fitzroy. Click the thumbnail for more details.

Gina announces next trip to UK! - 3/11/2005

She's only just crossed the Channel to the Netherlands, and already Gina Villalobos is missing the UK. To remedy this, she's just announced a return visit in April & May. Full dates in the Gig Guide. Don't worry, Australia's still getting a visit - final dates just being locked in!

An All Star Tribute to The Last Waltz - 1/11/2005

Jason Walker and The Last Drinks will be anchoring a 29th anniversary tribute to The Last Waltz on Friday 25 November, 8:30 p.m. at The Manning Bar at Sydney Uni. Performing the music of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Emmylou Harris, and The Band, The Last Drinks will be joined on stage by a great range of local talent including members of Youth Group and the Sarah Blasko Band, Louis Tillett, Perry Keyes and members of Spurs for Jesus, Eva Trout and the Astro Tobasco horns.

The Band performed their final concert on Thanksgiving, 29 years ago-it was recorded and released as The Last Waltz and filmed by Martin Scorsese. This legendary documentary is known as �the greatest concert film ever made�.

The Band was arguably the greatest ensemble in the history of rock. Their music mixed Rock, Blues, Folk, Jazz and R&B into a m�lange previously unheard. Their album Music From Big Pink changed the entire music industry. Eric Clapton heard it and quit Cream, and it was the inspiration for The Beatles� Let it Be. Come and hear this seminal music interpreted by some of Sydney�s foremost musical talent.

Pre-Booked Tickets are $15 for students, $18 general admission and $20 for everyone on the door. Tickets available through Moshtix outlets ph 9209 4612 or www.moshtix.com and at the venue.

Please click the thumbnail image to view the complete flyer.

IT'S THE YEAR OF REUNIONS AT LAUGHING OUTLAW! - 27/10/2005

After the fun that was the reunion of the Plug Uglies, seminal Sydney popsters Sop Star Joe want in on the act and have decided to reunite for one final, debaucherous night of sweet pop harmonies. You can catch all the action at the Hopetoun Hotel, Surry Hills on Saturday 26th November. Joining the Soap Star Joe are Laughing Outlaw favourites Lazy Susan and Laughing Outlaw's own Sam Shinazzi, with the fantastic Bruno from Peabody playing solo between bands.

It's sure to be loud, silly and full of beer. Why would you want to be anywhere else!

YOU CANNOT MISS THIS GIG!

PLUG UGLIES FINAL SYDNEY SHOW AT THE SPECTRUM TONIGHT. - 13/10/2005

The Plug Uglies will be playing their final Sydney show tonight, THURSDAY OCTOBER 13, at The SPECTRUM (Oxford St, Darlinghurst).

PLUGS ONSTAGE AT 9pm. DON'T MISS IT!

IT MIGHT BE 14 YEARS BEFORE THEY PLAY AGAIN!!!

BACK IN THE STUDIO AND ON THE ROAD - 29/9/2005

We could make jokes about no rest for the wicked, but quite frankly we're way too busy listening to the sounds coming out of Gina Villalobos' new recording sessions. It's sounding fantastic and it's looking like a new album could be on the way early next year. But that's enough teasing, because next year's still months away. If you want to see the new stuff live before then, the UK's the place to be. Check out the gig guide for all the details. Wish I was there!
For now, here's a studio snap of Gina and her drummer "hard at work!" Click the image to enlarge.

PLUG UGLIES TO PERFORM TWO AUSTRALIAN SHOWS - 22/9/2005

The legendary Plug Uglies perform two Australian shows in conjunction with the re-release of their definitive 19 track career retrospective.

Check out this great story on the guys over at the Faster Louder website.

Plug Uglies gigs are as follows:
Troubador/Brisbane - Thursday October 6
Annadale/Sydney - Saturday October 8

Inner City Sound to be re-published - 21/9/2005

Inner City Sound, the legendary Australian rock music book is being re-published after more than 20 years. To coincide with this event Laughing Outlaw (in conjunction with author Clinton walker) have
compiled a magnificent double CD. Available early October.

SO MUCH ON! - 17/9/2005

Thought you might like to see a photo from Sam Shinazzi's album launch.
By all reports he also put on a fantastic show at last night's Mountain Goats Sydney show. Word on the street has it he'll be off on a national tour soon, more news soon!

In other exciting news, Wallspace's debut album "Nightweather" has an official release date! In stores from October 10th, for now there's a few pre-release copies available here on the Laughing Outlaw site.

A million other things, but that'll do for today!
xx

Christmas comes early - 9/9/2005

Everyone likes free stuff right? We do anyway. Triple J's playing Santa this time, with a free download of Wallspace's first single "How's Your Love Life" available now. Skip over to the Triple J site and while you're there, vote for them in the Net50. We'd appreciate it hugely! And as always, a million shows in Sydney, make sure you check em out!

If live music's your thing and you missed Sam Shinazzi launch his album this week at the Hopetoun, make sure you catch him first on supporting the Mountain Goats at @Newtown on Wednesday September 14th.

More News Than A Saturday Paper - 25/8/2005

What a week at Laughing Outlaw! And like any good week should, it all began on Friday night. For news from last weeks shows, plus exciting international support slots and great radio play, read on...

Like I said, it all began on Friday night. Thanks to Wallspace, Jason Walker & The Last
Drinks and Perry Keyes & Give My Love To Rose for a fantastic night at the Petersham Bowling Club. Highlights included Tim Freedman asking
people to quieten down so he could hear Perry better and the slightly disappointing fact that Jason's head is actually healing incredibly
well. There's not even a pirate scar! But there was great music and massive thanks to everyone who came and made it such a fun night.

In other exciting live news, Laughing Outlaw's very own Sam Shinazzi has been asked to support The Mountain Goats in Sydney. Wednesday
September 14th at @Newtown. Also playing are the magnificent Tucker B's. Join us front row, beer in hand!

If sitting at home, listening to the radio is more your thing, make sure it's tuned to Triple J and more than likely you'll hear
Wallspace's debut single "How's Your Love Life." You may have caught it last week when it was Richard Kingsmill's "King's Pick" on Home &
Hosed, or again on Sunday night on his 2005 show, but now stay tuned to catch it right across the day! Massive thanks to FBi as well for all their support. Their debut album "Nightweather" will be out soon, but until then, check them out live, they may even venture out of Sydney some time soon. You just never know...

Jason Walker + Perry Keyes + Wallspace - 16/8/2005

Don't miss Jason Walker and the Last Drinks this Friday night at Petersham Bowling Club.

Halfway interviewed by the UK Whisperin' and Hollerin' Website - 29/7/2005

Click here:
http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/chat/chat.asp?id=2682

Starky's Welsh Country Manor - 28/6/2005

Starky are on an album making adventure! In Wales! In a village called Cardigan! Okay, enough exclamation marks. The lucky buggers are bunkered down in a Welsh Country Manor making the follow up to "Mirror, Signal, Maneouvre," and just to make my day in rainy Sydney even better, they've sent home happy snaps. Hope they make you as jealous as I am!

Looking carefully in the gallery you may even find some more USA tour photos as promised a little while back."

Click here to see all the photos

Gina wraps up Australian Tour - 24/6/2005

Well, after an exhausting but fantastic month in Australia, Gina Villalobos is on her way back to the States. Which leaves us nothing to do but breathe deeply, rest our livers and sort through the many many photos.

Here's a couple of pics from on the road, including some of the fantastic acts joining us along the way. Watch out for them in a town near you, and upcoming albums in stores you love. Until next time. xx

Click here to see all the photos

SHOP SALE - 23rd-26th June - 23/6/2005

Starky's recording in London, Gina Villalobos is touring New Zealand, Inertia's handling Distribution & The Swans are in the 8.

It's so good in Lewisham that Laughing Outlaw Records is having its Mid-Year Sale.

All Laughing Outlaw CDs just $15, 10% off all other stock.

Thursday 23rd - 9am - 7pm
Friday 24th - 9am - 6pm
Saturday 25th - 9am - 4pm
Sunday 26th - 10am - 4pm

Beer O'Clock - Free Melbourne Bitter (The LO Ale of choice) with every purchase on Thursday between 4 and 7pm!!!!

8 Victoria St, Lewisham (right near Lewisham Railway Station) Ph: 9568 1840.

The Len Price 3 Speak Out! - 30/5/2005

Read the LP3's first interview with the Whisperin' and Hollerin' Website. Read the whole article here

Anyone got an extra brain for me? - 5/5/2005

So much going here at the moment I�ve hardly got time to write an update! As busy as I am? Here�s the quick version, David McCormack & The Polaroids have a fantastic new single, Halfway has a tour bus, Gina Villalobos has a flight booked, Andy White�s joining her and The Go Set need a bed. And quite possibly a couple of liver transplants.

Firstly, turn on your radios, David McCormack & The Polaroids proudly present to you the third single from their successful beyond their wildest dreams album �The Truth About Love.� It�s called �Who Can It Be?� and it�s about girls and telephones. Which just shows how much Mr McCormack�s grown up from 1999, when he wrote songs about monkeys and telephones instead. The point is it�s lovely and you should listen out for it. On Triple J and FBi and other fine radio stations across this big, brown land. Or buy the album, then you can listen as often as you like, with 13 other Dave tracks sandwiching it.

If you�re anywhere between Brisbane and Sydney, hurry up and get where you�re going then stay off the roads for until June. In fact pull over right now just to be safe. After wowing northern audiences with fantastic shows alongside the likes of Gomez and The Black Keys, it�s time to come down, find out what Winter�s all about and give Sydney their first taste of Halfway live. And in true Halfway style, they�ll be bringing the entire seven piece band. Seven! That�s more mouths to feed than the Spice Girls had, and everyone knows country muso�s eat much more than pop stars, so make sure you come down and see them. All I�ll say is that the fun�s all happening on the last weekend of May, check the tour pages for more info!

And Gina Villalobos. I promised and I promised and I promised. And now, finally it�s happening. There�s dates from Sydney to Melbourne to Adelaide to Brisbane with plenty of stops along the way (You don�t think she�s coming all the way to Australia and I wouldn�t show her the Big Merino do you?). Check the Tour Page, you know the drill, and don�t worry if your town�s missing, there�s still a few to be added.

And, if Gina Villalobos wasn�t enough for you, she�ll be joined at select dates by Andy White, launching his new compilation �Rare.� Between Gina speaking all cute and Californian, and Andy lilting all Irishly, it�s all I�ll be able to do, to stop listening to their accents and concentrate on where the next show is.

And just quickly, I�d like to take my hat off to the boys who never seem to stop touring, those lovely lads in The Go Set. Their shows are going fantastically and the crowd at the show I stopped by at seemed to be having a wonderful time. But I still don�t know how they do it. Unless they live in some parallel universe with 33 hours in the day. So until I figure it out, I salute their rockness. And you should go see them, there�s not many dates left on this tour, and if you can�t help them sleep more, you can at least help them destroy their liver.

XX Your laughing outlaws.

The Coolest place to be! - 30/4/2005

aww, all the cool stuff happens in the UK! Not only has Gina Villalobos landed safely back in the country, but The Len Price 3 have gone multimedia mad! Now there's no escaping em, no matter how you listen to music!

If you like radio, make sure you tune into Radio 2 at 10pm, Monday 30th May to hear a very special live session from the boys.

If you like vinyl, there's a limited edition 7" version of "Christian In The Desert." Released May 2nd, grab it at all their shows, or your favourite record stores.

If you prefer CDs, so small and shiny, hang out till May 30th, and grab yourself a copy of the entire album, "Chinese Burn."

And if you like your music all high tech, new fangled and internet like, you'll be able to listen live to their May 30th Live Session at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/ That's 10pm UK, 7am Sydney, 11pm Belgrade. So no excuses!

Gina Villalobos in Australia! - 22/4/2005

We promised it didn�t we? Gina Villalobos in Australia? You thought we were lying, yeah? Nope, look, it�s all here in black and white! Gina will be joining old touring buddy, Laura Veirs for one night only in Sydney on May 27th. And while she�s here, I guess she might as well play another show or two� check back soon for full details. Until then, listen to the album again, I swear it gets better every time I hear it.

We're having a party! Come on down won'tcha? - 6/4/2005

Well, Gina Villalobos has been in the country over a week now knocking out audiences across Sydney and surrounds. It's been fantastic so far, so what'll we do when the rest of Australia want their turn at hearing her? Throw a party of course!

Your very last chance to see Gina Villalobos in Sydney, in full band mode, as part of an all night, alt.country extravaganza.

LAUGHING OUTLAW RECORDS PRESENTS
GINA VILLALOBOS - FINAL SYDNEY SHOW
FRIDAY JUNE 10 7.30pm - 12am

PETERSHAM BOWLING CLUB (77 Brighton Street, Petersham)
GINA VILLALOBOS & HER ROCK'N'ROLL SHOW PONYS
JASON WALKER & THE LAST DRINKS
MARK LUCAS & THE BAD HATS
PERRY KEYES & GIVE MY LOVE TO ROSE
All for a lousy $10. Cheap beer, bistro. . . what more could you want?

Call (02) 95681840 for further info.

And if you're in any of the other corners of Australia, get ready, the party's on the way to your place! Oh, and if you feel sorry for Gina's uber-hardworking tour manager, come give me beer! We're really not that hard to please at Laughing Outlaw.

Don't you love holiday snaps?! - 23/3/2005

Starky have sent us theirs from Los Angeles. More soon from the rest of the land!
Click the pics to enlarge.

Starky take to the stage in Los Angeles	Girls with bright hair LOVE Starky
Don't the Starky boys look thrilled to be in LA!	Gene's breakfast. I think he's scared.

STARKY IN THE US! - 17/3/2005

We've kept them to ourselves for long enough, we figured it's time to set em free and share them with the rest of the world! I just hope they're housetrained... Starky are wreaking havoc across the US as we speak, if you're in Austin or New York, make sure you go say hi!

March

Friday 18th - Australian BBQ - Austin (arvo)

Friday 18th - Lava Lounge Patio - Austin (night)

Wednesday 23rd - Mercury Lounge - NY

Thursday 24th - The Delancy - NY

Friday 25th - Crash Mansion - NY

Another classic "My Back Pages" with Radio Birdman. - 15/3/2005

See, we promised you one a week! Before heading to Texas to roll around in all the music floating around at SXSW, Stuart revisited a classic moment in
Australian music history - and dug up an old interview with Radio Birdman. Coming this week!

WE LISTEN TO THIS MAN? - 9/3/2005

We do. Sometimes. Meet Paul, one of Laughing Outlaw's saner staff members! He's walking the Kokoda Trail. Look out for his compilation of tribal beats coming soon. Click the pic to see exactly what Paul's poking his stick at!

So now you've seen just about how weird the web can get, if you need some normality, check out some shiny new websites from Perry & Sam. www.perrykeyes.com - www.samshinazzi.com.

Plenty of cool things up to while away the working day! Don't say we don't look after you! xx

David McCormack hits #4 on the Mojo Playlist - 8/3/2005

David McCormack's 'I'm Goin To Execute Yr Ex-Boyfriend', from his recent album 'The Truth About Love', hits # 4 on Mojo's Top 10 / The Mojo Playlist. According to Mojo, Dave McCormack's track is "Utter, over-the-top possessiveness in weirdo Aussie-style. Too much Foster's lyrically but the pure Hammond heat of the backdrop takes this into must-hear territory." Click here to see the Dave McCormack in the Mojo Top 10.

Karl Broadie on your airwaves - 3/3/2005

Karl Broadie's heading north for a run of dates in Queensland and Far North NSW, check the tour page for all the details. Make sure you tune in to hear
him on your radio too though!

There must be something in the air... - 28/2/2005

the kinda thing that keeps us from updating our website and keeps our artists with their bags packed and their passports updated.

Gina Villalobos has just landed in the UK for her first visit. And how is she welcomed? With a freak snow storm! What a way to greet a guest! Especially when she comes bearing gifts as amazing as her new record!

Starky are starting to lay their rock star clothes out on the beds too, packing and repacking for SXSW. As well as Austin, Texas, they'll be stopping by the decidedly un-snowy LA, and the possibly more snowy New York. Watch for dates, and remember they're only lonely rock boys, come down and say hi!

Not to be outdone of course, Mr David McCormack has rounded up his Polaroids and is making the long and difficult journey from Kings Cross to Surry Hills. He'll be at the Hopetoun Hotel Friday March 4th. Go heckle. And while you''re out that night, skip down the road to catch Jason Walker and The Last Drinks support the fantastic Lambchop at Sydney's Gaelic Club!

See you out there!

Jason Walker in bar fight with himself! He loses! - 8/1/2005

Those punters who were lucky enough to be at the Annandale Hotel last night were treated to a fine night of Laughing outlaw live talent, including Perry Keyes, Mary Wyer (Her Name In Lights), Sam Shinazzi, Wallspace and the rockin' Jason Walker and the Last Drinks. The night culminated in a spirited renditon of 'Dissatisfaction' by the Last Drinks, at the end of which Jason Walker (we believe accidentally) attacked himself with a beer glass. This resulted in seven stitches and some wonderful photographs (click the thumbnail for a larger sample). Jason is reported to be recovering nicely and has has sworn not to pick on himself in future.

Laughing Outlaw Records welcomes Gina Villalobos - 30/12/2004

Her fantastic brand new album 'Rock 'N' Roll Pony' is due to be released on the 21st February 2005. Check the gig guide for her current tour dates.

Starky invited to SXSW! - 29/11/2004

Laughing Outlaw congratulates Starky for being one of the first bands to be invited to showcase at SXSW 2005!

Laughing Outlaw Records welcomes the Jesus Volt to Australia - 13/10/2004

French band, and new Laughing Outlaw signing - The Jesus Volt will be touring the east coast of Australia throughout the month of November. Stay tuned for more information and tour dates to come very soon!

Redlands Palomino Co Launch - 6/10/2004

Redlands Palomino Co record launch at the 100 Club in London was a smashing success. Read this live review!

The Len Price 3 sign with Laughing Outlaw! - 28/9/2004

Laughing Outlaw is pleased to announce the international signing of ace garage rockers The Len Price 3. This dirty garage rock trio hail from the Medway Delta in sunny England (home to Billy Childish) and their sound is forged in the Medway tradition, fusing driving energy, catchy hooks and a raw 60's garage sound (think early Who, Barracudas, even a smidgeon of the �Shake Some Action� era Flamin� Groovies). The band�s soon to be completed first album, recorded at Ranscombe Studios, will be released in the UK, Europe, Australia and the US throughout 2005. The band will also be gigging tirelessly around the Medway region and London throughout the English Autumn.

David McCormack hits the road - 20/9/2004

David McCormack is taking his acoustic guitar and heading out on a brief but far reaching solo tour with his old mate Tim Freedman. Check them out here -

September 22 & 23 Hyde Park Hotel in Perth

September 24 Governor Hindmarsh in Adelaide

September 25 Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle

September 30 The Basement in Sydney

Tongues album launch at The Annandale - 19/9/2004

October 7th will be a very special night at the Annandale Hotel as Tongues launch their fantastic album UGLY and pay tribute to Tongues lead singer, the beautiful, and dearly departed Cate Dahl who sadly passed away on July 16th.

The Tribute/launch will feature performances by Tongues, Bunt, Cindy Ryan & Genevieve Maynard ( Stella One Eleven & Genevieve Maynard Trio ), Steve Balbi ( Universe ), Louis Tillet with Charlie Owens & members of the Cruel Sea, Dave Wilkins and band ( Utopian Babies ), and iOTA.
This is a night not to be missed.
For further information contact the Laughing Outlaw office on 02 9568 1840.

Major Liars - 24/8/2004

Laughing Outlaw band MAJOR have donated their fantastic track 'Liars' to a new 'Rock Against Howard Compilation' CD that will soon be released.
Check out www.majortheband.com for more information.

Special Laughing Outlaw "BUILD YOUR OWN" Collectors Disc - 24/8/2004

See the special offers section at the bottom of this page to find out how to build your own Special Laughing Outlaw interactive collectors disc.

David McCormack and the Polaroids on the Triple J Net 50 - 23/8/2004

The title track from the new David McCormack and the Polaroids album 'The Truth About Love' is sitting pretty at number 16 on the Triple J Net 50. Do your bit for the cause by following the link below and voting for the Truth About Love -

www.abc.net.au/triplej/net50/

Welcome to Wallspace - 19/6/2004

Laughing Outlaw is delighted to welcome Wallspace into its fold. The duo comprising Nick and Savannah Elias, will begin work on their much anticipated album in the very near future. Wallspace have already had a heap of radio play, and their fantastic 'Black Jacket' track is currently all over FBI.

Starky and tongues to play FBI Radio Benefit Gig - 27/5/2004

Laughing Outlaw Records is happy to announce that Starky and tongues will be playing a special gig at the Manning Bar (Sydney Uni) on the 10th June as a part of a HUGE benefit gig for Sydney radio station, FBI. Visit the FBI website www.fbiradio.org.au to learn more about the station and make sure you contact them and tell them how much you love to hear Laughing Outlaw Records artists on the air!

Jesus Volt live dates finalised - 11/5/2004

Click here for the Jesus Volt Australian tour dates throughout November.

Adam Spellicy wins award in the 2004 Screenplay Showdown in Nashville. - 11/5/2004

Congratulations to Adam Spellicy from The Hired Guns. His Screenplay, about the life of Gene Vincent, has done jolly well in the Nashville Screenwriting Competition...

''Dear Adam,

Congratulations! Your screenplay 'Race With The Devil' has won Second Place in the music-themed category of the 2004 Screenplay Showdown.

We will be announcing your achievement at a press conference in Nashville on December 3, as well as posting your name and the title of your screenplay on our website, www.nashscreen.com.

Sincerely yours,

Edward Rugoff
Executive Director ''

First Show for Last Drinks - 9/5/2004

Jason Walker and The Last Drinks will perform their first show after returning from their highly successful visit to SXSW in Austin Texas. As part of the Australian push at the world famous music festival and conference, they were one of only a handful of local bands, including Powderfinger and the Church, who were invited to showcase.

"Austin is completely unbelievable - it's a music lover's dream town," says Walker, fresh off the plane and reeling from the effects of airline gin and the last show of the convention, Los Lobos' amazing two-hour set. "I spotted Kris Kristofferson in the lobby of the Driskill Hotel downtown, saw Dave Alvin play - he's one of my all-time favourites, saw Mark Eitzel from American Music Club walking along the street. When it was our turn to play, we got a great response there from the [SXSW venue] Momo's crowd, and even though I'm unspeakably hungover and jaded by long-distance flying, I'm still excited about it. I think we might be playing loud and funky to try and conjure up a little of that spirit in our first show back."

Walker has plans for further touring with The Last Drinks overseas in 2004 on the strength of some fine reviews he has received for Ashes & Wine (Laughing Outlaw Records) in prestigious publications, UNCUT and Mojo, as well as magazines as far afield as the former Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Norway. "All these positive vibrations are very encouraging," says Walker. "We've got plans to do a lot more shows in Australia this year too. It's nice to think our fellow countryfolk are actually keen to see us play."

It will be a big night of live music at the Vic on the Park on Thursday 13 May, with four bands, including the fabulous The Rainbows, the fantastic Adelines and everyone�s favourites The Reservations. Jason Walker and The Last Drinks will headline this great line up, which will be a night of passion and promise delivered in that special Walker way.

Where: Vic On The Park Hotel, Marrickville

Admission: $8

When: Doors 8:00pm

The Rainbows 8:15pm

Adeline 9:00pm

The Reservations 9:45pm

Jason Walker and the Last Drinks 10:45pm

Jason is available for comment.

Please contact Things That Breathe Productions, 0413 026 586.

Ashes & Wine is available now on Laughing Outlaw Records.

www.jasonwalkerandthelastdrinks.com

tongues album nears completion - 2/5/2004

The debut CD by new LOR signing tongues is close to completion. The album is entitled 'Ugly' and the first radio single, Dead Man Walking, is already getting plenty of airplay on Sydney's FBi and Triple J. The band is starting to gig again after a short break. Try not to miss 'em if they play at your local!
Click here for a sound sample of Dead Man Walking

Starky on tour with the Casanovas - 20/4/2004

May, June and early July will see Starky on tour nationally with the Casanovas. Please check the gig page for all dates!

Jenny Queen - 16/4/2004

Lots of good news for Jenny Queen who has recently been featured on the MCM Network's 'Out of Order' program, and also as a NOVA 969 original Sydney artist. The video clip for 'Drowning Slowly' is also appearing now on Video Hits Uncut, Rage and the Country Music Channel.

Starky on Tour - 16/4/2004

Sydney band Starky are currently touring nationally. Be sure to catch one of their fantastic live shows -

Friday 16 April - Duke of Windsor, Pahran VIC
w/THE SUITS + 67 SPECIAL
Saturday 17 April - Jive, Adelaide SA
w/THE SUITS + THE TRAFALGARS
Thursday 22 April - Judds Hotel, Kalgoorlie WA w/IKEY MO
Friday 23 April - Uni of Western Australia WA (lunchtime show)
Friday 23 April - The Kitchen, Leederville Perth WA w/IKEY MO
Saturday 24 April - Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough WA
w/IKEY MO
Sunday 25 April - The Newport Hotel, Freemantle WA
w/IKEY MO
Friday 30 April - Ric's Bar, Brisbane QLD w/SHIFTER

Appleseed album launch - 16/4/2004

Don't miss Appleseed launching their album 'Cause & Effect' at the Annandale Hotel on Sunday 30th May.

Soap Star Joe to play on Chaos TV - 3/4/2004

SSJ are locked in to do an acoustic song/interview on March 5th on Chaos TV. Filming is at 7PM, and it is screened that night at 11PM on Channel 31.

They'll be playing "She Will Shine" to promote the radio single.

Welcome to The Redlands Palomino Co. - 8/3/2004

New Laughing Outlaw band, The Redlands Palomino Co. is currently on tour throughout the UK. Their album "By the time you hear this...we'll be gone" is out now through Laughing Outlaw Records in the UK and will be released in Australia early next year.
Check the gig guide for shows.

New Australian Distributor for Laughing Outlaw Records - 7/3/2004

Laughing Outlaw Records is pleased to announce that, as of the 1st July 2004, all Laughing Outlaw Records releases and back catalogue will be
distributed throughout Australia by Sydney Distribution company REVERBERATION. Check them out here - www.reverberation.com.au

I94 Bar Website - 3/3/2004

The new issue of the fabulous I94 Bar Website has a roundup of 2003 Australian releases including a swag of Laughing Outlaw releases. Link below:

http://www.i94bar.com/reviews/ozroundup.html

The Mood Elevator played on JJJ - 2/3/2004

It�s great to see that the cool new Mood Elevator CD, Married Alive, is getting plenty of plays on Triple J. The Mood Elevator, from Detroit Rock City, features Chris Plum and Brendan Benson and Married Alive was released on Laughing Outlaw in January 2004 in the UK, Europe and Australia. Doppler Records released the record in North America late last year to critical acclaim.

Jason Walker off to SXSW - 1/3/2004

Fresh from his successful UK solo tour, Jason Walker and his band, The Last Drinks, have been invited to play SXSW in Austin Texas in March 2004. Their brand new disc, Ashes and Wine, is getting heaps of airplay on FBi FM here in Sydney and on several alt country stations in Europe. We�re on the hunt for a cool US label to license Ashes and Wine for North America.

Triple J has added Major's track 'Smart Casual' to rotation. - 25/2/2004

YAY Major - keep them on the radio by going to the following site, searching through the list, by song, to find 'Smart Casual' and casting your vote - THANKS!
http://www.triplej.abc.net.au/net50/vote.htm

More great news for STARKY - 24/2/2004

Their fantastic record 'Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre' has just been named as Triple J feature album of the week. You can also look out for a Starky track on the December Rolling Stone Magazine compilation CD.

Laughing Outlaw signs David McCormack and the Polaroids - 7/1/2004

Dave McCormack and the Polaroids are the newest members of the Laughing
Outlaw family. Their album "The Truth About Love" will be released on
Laughing Outlaw very soon, and the band will be taking to the road for a
national tour during August and September. Please check the gig guide for
tour dates!

latest releases:
Winter, Summer Suburban Exile Bek-Jean Stewart	Broken Promise Land Anne McCue	Into The Antipodes Sun The Leisure Suit
Ceiling Sun Letters Jason Walker	Johnny Ray's Downtown Perry Keyes	Cast the Demons Out Jonniene Zapata