Uptone Entertainment Showcase
Uptone Entertainment put on a rock’n showcase at the Annandale Hotel on Wednesday night.
Rhonda Lewis, the founder and owner of Uptone Entertainment has been helping bands since 1973.
Uptone Entertainment strive to promote Australian bands and to help them understand the music business.
For more information and to view all what Uptone Entertainment have to offer, scroll down to the Uptone Entertainment logo at the bottom of this blog.
Wednesday night promoted the following bands. Kill Appeal, English Avenue, J D Mo, Hard as Nails and Enter the Ninja.
Live Music Photographers were invited to photograph some of the bands from the night. Checkout the images below of the night. Also checkout Kill Appeal’s live performance at the Annandale hotel.
Kill Appeal
English Avenue
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MÖTLEY CRÜE – Front and Centre
MÖTLEY CRÜE – front and centre, that’s the only way to see these heavy metal legends play after 30 years last night at the Entertainment Centre, Sydney.
The hard-living legends, Nikki Sixx (Bass guitar), Tommy Lee (Drums), Mick Mars (Lead guitar), and Vince Neil (vocals/guitar) may look weathered, but these guys aged between 49-60 years old know how to still rock with the best.
Live Music Photographers were not there for a professional role, but for strictly entertainment purposes. The only way to really see and feel MÖTLEY CRÜE play was to make my way up to the front and centre. By the end of the first song, I was up there.
The next 1 1/2 hours I was guided by a wave of people head banging, jumping up and down with ‘Devil Horns’, pushed in the back, kicked in the legs, pinched by people trying to squeeze into a gap no bigger than a tuna can. Not to mention having other peoples sweat being rubbed on my face and body, strangers arm pits in my mouth. But hey, like one guy said, “are we here for fucking Cold Play?”
Everything from Tommy’s roller coaster drum set, Mick’s look of ’death warmed up’, Nikki’s saliva spitting antics into the crowd and Vince’s “where’s all the fucking good looking women at” attitude, there was no better way to see these guys than up close and personal.
Sex, Drugs and rock’n roll, MÖTLEY CRÜE, what more can you say about these guys??
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Australian Dance Festival
The Australian Dance Festival was held over the weekend at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.
The Australian Dance Festival wasn’t just for the professional, but for the beginner, student or a non-dancer, who just loves to dance. Workshops, performances and dance competitions were held over the weekend, where some of the students work was performed in front of professional judges.
Live Music Photographers were there to capture the showcase performances and the Dance Around The World Solo Competitions for the Sydney Olympic Sports Centre. Both the showcase and solo competition was fierce, as all competitors danced their hearts out, to show the up and coming talent Australia has to offer.
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Nat Col and the Kings final show at the Annandale Hotel 2010
Nat Col and the Kings, finished off their 2010 show at the Annandale Hotel on Sunday.
For those who don’t know, the familiar face in these photos is non other than the talented guitarist Nathan Cavaleri. Nathan leads his band Nat Col and the Kings, formed with Col Hatchman (drums), formerly of the Screaming Jets. Nat Col and the Kings are also supported by Kenny (bass) and Amy (back-up vocals).
With their signature Blues, Roots and Rock sound, Nat Col and the Kings, joined other great young up ‘n’ coming Aussie rock bands at the Annandale Hotel to finish off their 2010 tour.
There was no better way for Live Music Photographers to finish off 2010 than to shoot Nat Col and the Kings. After hearing about Nathan Cavaleri being back on the music circuit, Live Music Photographers has been desperately trying to catch them.
Aussie BLUES ARE BACK and in a new rocking way!!!!! For a sample of what you’re up for in 2011 from Nat Col and the Kings, checkout a video clip at the end of these photo’s.
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The Vines Play at UNICEF Charity Event.
The Vines and Operator Please play for the ‘Design For Hmanity Benefit Show’. at the Oxford Art Factory.
The Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, held the 2nd annual Billabong’s ‘Design For Humanity Show’, where all the ticket proceeds will benefit UNICEF’S Pakistan Flood Children’s Appeal.
The main headliner were The Vines, who were also supported by Operator Please, Flight Facilities, Purple Sneaker DJ – PhDJ, Sosueme DJs and MUM DJs.
In conjunction with LiveGuide.com.au, Live Music Photographers got to shoot The Vines and Operator Please. The show was loud, live and a trashed stage at the end.
Enjoy the images from Live Music Photographers.
(The Vines)
(The Vines)
(The Vines)
(Operator Please)
(Operator Please)
(Operator Please)
(Operator Please)
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The Vines
Operator Please
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Live Music Photographers Shoot at Screaming Sundays – Annandale Hotel
Live Music Photographers shoot at the Screaming Sundays event.
(Another Minute Past Midnight, captioned left)
The Annandale Hotel, Sydney, has a had a long history for music. Being first opened in the 1930′s as a good ol Aussie pub, which then in the 1980′s turned into a live music venue.
The Annandale Hotel has hosted many GREAT Aussie bands, which include, John Butler Trio, Sleepy Jackson, Youth Group, The Vines, Jet, The Bronx, The Dandy Warhols and The Living End, and the list keeps going.
However, the Annandale is not just for the popular Aussie bands but, holds the up and coming bands. Screaming Sundays is an event held on the occasional sunday from 12-4pm. Take advantage of up to 7 bands, both local and interstate, which rock the roof off the Annandale.
Live Music Photographers were invited to capture these awesome local acts. The list included Big Smokey, Broken Riot, Another Minute Past Midnight, Hey Fever, Perfect Revolution, Calling Mayday and Delamare. Visit whats on at the Annandale Hotel here.
Checkout some of the images of the bands taken from the Live Music Photographers.
(Hey Fever)
(Hey Fever)
(Hey Fever)
(Hey Fever)
(Big Smokey)
(Big Smokey)
(Big Smokey)
(Another Minute Past Midnight)
(Another Minute Past Midnight)
(Broken Riot)
(Broken Riot)
(Broken Riot)
(Broken Riot)
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Live Music Photographers Shoot Robert Ephraums
All eyes were on Robert Ephraums on Sunday night at the Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney and Live Music Photographers where there to shoot him.
This young singer/songwriter/guirtarist, opened the set at the Lansdowne Hotel with nothing but pure love from the audience.
Robert has quite a following for only been on the Sydney scene for 18 months. Picking up the guitar at a friends party in year 10, its only been up for Robert Ephraums.
With a plan to record his first EP in January 2011, during his UNI break, he draws is inspiration from the late Jesse Younan. After watching Meza in the audience when younger, he is now opening for them.
Robert’s smooth sound consists of alternate folk with a hint of blues. Keep an ear to the ground for this guy, as you will start to hear his name around the Sydney music scene.
Checkout the images from the Live Music Photographers, of Robert Ephraums.
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Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe – Where Thinkers Drink
Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe, Where thinkers drink.
Enhance your senses at Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe, listen to local music, view an art exhibition, read your poetry, drink ethical coffee or eat affordable food.
Located at 331 Church Street, Parramatta, enjoy the atmosphere here at Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe. With indoor and outdoor seating, this is a great place to meet old and new friends, in fact it feels like your second home.
If you’re a coffee connoisseur, well Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe is the place for you. The coffee technicians here ‘LOVE’ their coffee and will be able to fix you, your caffeine prescription. You’ll have to check out Mars Hill’s legendary baristas and ask them the story of ‘coffee’. All the beans that Mars Hill use can be traced back to their Brazillian, Nicuaraguan, Guatemalan and Indian origins.
Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe prides itself on using Jumping llama beans certified ethical which benefits the farmer, their workers, the community and the environment. Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe uses its own custom made espresso machine which was built in Seattle to blend their specially roasted beans for all their espresso beverages.
Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe has a number of spaces for you to just chillax with friends or a quite corner to read a book. Check out the Gallery space where you can catch up on live entertainment and music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Or, check out some spoken word poetry on the last Friday of every month. If it’s some peace & quiet time you’re after, then chillax in the ‘chill space’, upstairs.
If you’re after some social time with friends, to play a board game or a comfy place to drink coffee in the vibing atmosphere of Mars Hill, then the ‘lounge room’ is ideal. It’s basically your second lounge room. The lounge space is the most sought after place in the cafe, so make sure you get in early to secure the vantage point. Last but not least is the ‘main space’, this is where the serious business of coffee ordering is decided. You can wait and watch the coffee technicians mould, shape and create your masterpiece right before your eyes.
Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe is Western Sydney’s greatest place for a great coffee, live music, arts & culture destination. If you’re a local or from another suburb, check out the coolest place in Parramatta and find out for yourself why Mars Hill Parramatta Cafe is known for its great coffee and bohemian atmosphere. You can find them here:
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