FRIDAY 3RD JULY

DIESEL

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $35.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $40.00 (if available)

With a career spanning more than 2 decades and a swag of releases, Diesel's latest offering, "Days Like These" is his eighth studio album. Lauded in the media for the welcome return to his rock 'n' blues roots, it debuted in the top 20 national ARIA chart and top 10 iTunes chart.

In the tradition of 'Short Cool Ones', the 1996 blues release from diesel and Chris Wilson (under the Wilson diesel moniker), diesel returns once again to his blues roots, and to the studio to produce a raw blues album.

Slated for a May 2009 release and comprising of originals and unearthed blues gems, the record will feature long-term band members Richie Vez and Lee Moloney, as well as Bernie Bremond (ex the Injectors), father Hank and brothers Mike and Brian Lizotte on horns.

SATURDAY 4TH JULY

ABBE MAY & THE ROCKIN’ PNEUMONIA

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $20.00 + $3.50 BF or *$25.00 with CD + $3.50 BF

from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $25.00 or $30.00 with CD (if available)

HAWAIIAN DISEASE affects one in every four band members! Usually the drummer but not always so...

Blues siren Abbe May and her explosive band the Rockin' Pneumonia have it bad! The Hawaiian Disease EP is a rollicking and inventive blues rock release that will make you dance and blush at the same time! From one of Australia's most prolific artists, this limited edition EP is a collectors dream, complete with pineapple slice disc! A six track taste of Abbe May's powerful blues, topped off with her uniquely beautiful cover of a Tom Waits classic.

May and her Rockin’ Pneumonia will be performing at the Fly to celebrate the EP’s release on Saturday 4th July.

* This ticket includes the Hawaiian Disease EP, to be collected at the gig.

SATURDAY 11TH JULY

ZIGATANGO

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $15.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $20.00 (if available)

Zigatango perform a variety of Argentinean tangos and fiery gypsy melodies. 

Supported by local Fremantle Folk Duo Craig Sinclair & Laura Norman, Zigatango will take to the stage with Dancers from the Perth Tango Club, and some impressive juggling from Perth’s one and only Alex Duhig.

A night full of surprises and plenty of fine music, we hope you are able to join us for this rare & spectacular event.

MONDAY 13TH JULY

ME AND THE GROWNUPS

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $15.00 / $12.00 Concession inc BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $15.00 / $12.00 Concession (if available)

“Amazingly brilliant music” – Jade Wildy, Arts Hub

Since forming in 2006, Me and the Grownups have created a new and indefinable sound with their unique blend of folk-pop and classical music.

Critics around Australia praise the originality and beauty of their songs, as well as the amazing talents of the trio’s young musicians. The Grownups’ first two albums have seen them develop an acoustic sound that dramatically extends what is possible from the guitar-violin-voice combination.

Tonight, join us for Me and the Grownups’ Perth launch of their new E.P., My Perfect Storm, in this sixth show of their whirlwind national tour. This is one performance only, so make sure you grab tickets early.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book for three or more and you’ll receive a signed copy of My Perfect Storm – absolutely free! (CD can be collected from the merchandise stand on the night)

“Breathtaking” – Jason Kenny, Drum Media Perth

“The best night of live music in town” – Me and the Grownups, Completely Neutral Party

www.meandthegrownups.com   -   www.myspace.com/meandthegrownups

FRIDAY 17TH JULY

PETER COMBE

KIDS SHOW - Doors Open:  11.00am (Show starts at 11.30am)

Presale Tickets:  $13.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $18.00 (if available)

KIDDYWINKS is a new CD from Australia’s best loved 3 times ARIA awarded children’s song writer Peter Combe.

Peter will perform a selection of new songs from the KiddyWinks album plus some of the old favourites like – WASH YOUR FACE IN ORANGE JUICE (Mr Clicketty Cane) - NEWSPAPER MAMA - TOFFEE APPLE - JUICY JUICY GREEN GRASS - SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE & CHOPSTICKS

'As the title suggests KiddyWinks is an album particularly suited to pre-school/junior primary aged children. 28 new tracks with all the musical diversity and attention to detail parents and children have come to expect from a Peter Combe Album – gorgeous melodies, fun quirky lyrics, beautifully recorded, childrens’ voices on many tracks and an action song featuring a superb string quartet. An album for discerning listeners'

Peter pioneered the ABC for Kids label pre-Wiggles days and has sold over a million CDS

PETER COMBE

WITH THE BELLYFLOP IN A PIZZA BAND

BIG KIDS SHOW (18+) - Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets:  $22.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $27.00 (if available)

In 2007 & 2008 he toured Australia doing evening shows to young adults (18-28) singing his kids' songs (with full band) at the Corner & Espy (sold out) in Melbourne, the Metro in Sydney, The Zoo in Brisbane, The Gov in Adelaide (sold out) ANU in Canberra, Uni Bar in Hobart, Fly-by-Night in Fremantle and the Capitol in Perth. The enthusiasm for the evening 'renaissance' shows (there's A DVD) was quite mind blowing and broke new ground in the Australian Showbiz scene.

Having now done gigs at La Trobe and Melbourne Uni, the University of WA and Adelaide Uni, he also now finds himself singing his kids' songs to aspiring lawyers, doctors, engineers, scientists, teachers, psychologists...! The same thing happened to Rolf Harris in the UK in the early 90's.

“It’s a scene reminiscent of a Wolfmother concert, except that the song that sends the crowd into a frenzy is far from your standard guitar rock” The Age

FRIDAY 24TH JULY

FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET

LAUNCH THEIR NEW ALBUM ‘FOURTHCOMING’

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $22.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $25.00 (if available)

In late 2006, the four members of FourPlay String Quartet gathered in Hobart, Tasmania, where viola player Tim was living at the time. Set up in the living room of a rented house with looping pedals, effects pedals and recording equipment, they jammed for days on end, and after two weeks devoted to creating new repertoire, the results of their creative efforts were even better than they had hoped: a wide-ranging selection of covers and a number of innovative group compositions – the embryo of a new album.

The original pieces came together in many different ways:  an arrangement very naturally developed around an original and sassy cabaret piece of Lara’s; Peter strummed a crazy hoedown on the cello, over which Tim and Lara created melodies while Shenzo pioneered the "banjola" solo; Tim created a bizarre and crunchy viola loop which inspired riffs that borrowed from M.I.A. and weird effects patches; Shenzo idly plucked a dream-like chord sequence over a funky viola-percussion loop; and when a dub jam transformed into drum'n'bass somewhere around the middle, the as-of-yet unrecognised desire by the world for d'n'b string quartet music was realised.

As for the tasty selection of covers, manager Jordan Verzar wisely suggested that Rage Against The Machine be considered, and what better than their most famous track "Killing In The Name"? While the politically-charged lyrics are gone from this instrumental version, none of the energy and power are lost in translation. Tim sang lead vocals for the first time on one of his favourite songs, Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat", given a strikingly faithful rendition despite the instrumentation. Another favourite, The Cocteau Twins, brought blissful shoe gaze to the table, while the complex arrangements of indie superstar Sufjan Stevens soared when rendered through loops and agility.

Fast-forward a year and a half, and band-members' commitments meant that the Fourthcoming album was yet to be forthcoming. For as long as FourPlay has existed, the band had also felt that the live impact of their performance had been elusive in previous recordings, and so a solution was concocted: record the new songs live, over three performances, and select the best versions to release as the new album. Canberra’s intimate Street Theatre, a venue always supportive of innovative and daring projects, was chosen for the location. A stellar sound was achieved with help from engineer Justin Tresidder, each player amped up for full effect.  And so it was that FourPlay's music was captured with all the mayhem, quirks and integrity intact – finally, Fourthcoming had arrived.

FRIDAY 31ST JULY

REUNION

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $10.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $15.00 (if available)

The Azorian Collective is proud to present: "REUNION"

The Jordan Azor Trio are coming out of their extended hiatus after two and a half years, 71,000 miles and two unreleased records.

Pins and Ladles have taken a break from recording their debut EP to bring along their signature ethereal harmonies and a feminine touch.

Epsilon have been slogging it out regularly around town and are keen to show they're more than ready to take it to the next level.

And The Calling of Levi are back in town and raring to unleash their new material on a local audience.

On July 31st they come together to present a night of Perth's youngest and best singers, songwriters, bands and glamorous indie rock n' roll!

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST

ALEGLASS

MEMBERS SHOWCASE IN THE TRANSIT LOUNGE

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $15.00 (INCLUDES CD) + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $20.00 (INCLUDES CD) (if available)

Aleglass are launching their first album called 'Here's To You' along with their first single 'All For Fun (Legless Again)'.

Aleglass have been recording at W.A.S.P. Studio's in Perth and are an orginal Perth based band playing songs about drinking, smoking and all the finer points of life. Aleglass are ably supported by Perth decks master DJ Bratt on the night to change up the music. Aleglass are sure to put a light on your smoke and a shot in your glass so be prepared to enjoy the evening.'

FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST

SARITAH

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $15.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $18.00 (if available)

South Korean born conscious roots artist SARITAH launches her long awaited second full-length album ANCIENT FORWARD.

Since the release of her debut album GRATITUDE (2004) and the THESE DAYS/YOU’RE THE ONE EP (2005), Saritah has performed over 400 shows including performances at festivals in Canada, South Korea, Japan, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and France, as well as at some of Australia’s favourite festivals and venues nationwide.

Recorded in Brisbane with bass player and producer Paulie B (The Beautiful Girls, george), ANCIENT FORWARD is a strong, colourful and diverse collection of songs that move from dancehall to roots reggae to acoustic soul and more, marking Saritah’s evolution as a dynamic artist with a global sound.  ANCIENT FORWARD is a celebration of life past, present and future, with a positive message that will uplift and inspire.

SARITAH will perform with her full band plus special guests. 

It’s been a long time coming, and now it’s here - Enjoy!

www.saritah.com

www.myspace.com/saritahmusic

THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST

FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST

SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST

WEST AUSTRALIAN BALLET

GENESIS

Doors Open:  6.30pm

Show Starts: 7.30pm

Presale Tickets:

ADULTS: $35.00 + $3.50 BF

SENIOR/PENSIONER: $28.00 + $3.50 BF

STUDENT / CHILD: $22.00 + $3.50 BF

Tickets available from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Experience the next generation of dynamic young choreographers in this eclectic setting.

The Fly By Night Musicians Club in Fremantle provides the ideal platform for experiencing the extraordinary choreographic talents of West Australian Ballet's company members. Dancers choreograph and perform a series of short original works; exercising their skill, enthusiasm and innovation to create exhilarating new choreographies.

Genesis takes place every two years, and previous seasons have seen sell-out audiences enjoy stimulating and expressive works that have since been restaged at West Australian Ballet's Quarry seasons.

Genesis has the potential to develop and define a generation of creators. It is an exciting time at West Australian Ballet, when inspiration abounds within the studio walls.

‘The excitement and exhilaration emanating from the strong, fearless dancers of the West Australian Ballet knock you for six’ The Australian (Genesis 2007)

SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST

CHRONICLES OF BURLESQUE

VOLUME III: CASINO DE PARIS

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $35.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $40.00 (if available)

Sugar Blue Burlesque presents Volume III in the 5 volume series of The Chronicles of Burlesque!

Guest starring New York Burlesque sensation, Angie Pontani for her first ever show in Perth on the 16th August, Sugar Blue Burlesque presents 'Casino de Paris'.

Paying tribute to one of Sugar Blue's favourite eras of the early 1900's in Paris where Josephine Baker became a star, this show is set to take your breathe away with its elaborate costumes and stunning performances, comedy and dance!

Don’t miss this opportunity to see New York Burlesque Bombshell Angie Pontani. Crowned as 'The Reining Queen of Burlesque' at Miss Exotic World, Las Vegas in 2008, Angie is one of the most popular neo -burlesque stars in the US today.

See Perth's finest as they tease and tantalise you with eye-popping striptease and vaudevillian antics from the worlds of burlesque, jazz, cabaret, speakeasy and sideshow. Hosted by one of your favourite Mc's, Diggy Bones and introducing Sugar Blue's newest additions, Lady Fondletrot taking to the reigns!

Plus prizes for best dressed, so come as a famous saucy character from the past, or wear your most glam burlesque or cabaret costume, and join in the fun!

TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST

PARKWAY DRIVE

UNDER 18’S SHOW!!

Doors Open:  4.30pm

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT - THERE ARE NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE

Since they first came roaring out of Byron Bay in 2003, PARKWAY DRIVE have never taken a backward step.

From playing local shows to making multiple trips around the world, they’ve scaled heights previously unheard of for an Australian hardcore or metal band. Signing to prestigious US label Epitaph, scoring a Top 6 ARIA berth for 2007’s Horizons album, selling-out countless shows at home as well as in Europe, the UK, North America and Asia… it’s been one triumph after another.

They’ve been on a whirlwind adventure with barely any time for looking back. Until now…

PARKWAY DRIVE: “THE DVD” is a documentary looking at the rise and rise of the Byron juggernaut. Featuring archival footage dating right back to the early days, the film follows the quintet from humble beginnings on the beaches of the NSW North Coast to storming stages all over the world.

Directed and edited by the band, “THE DVD” is both a travelogue of their adventures and an inspiring chronicle of their ascendancy. Packed with live and behind-the-scenes content, it features interviews with all five members as well as many of the key players crucial to their success. As an added bonus, the disc will also feature a full live set shot at Sydney’s Roundhouse in December of last year.

With “THE DVD” due in stores on August 7, PARKWAY are set to embark on a fresh bout of national touring throughout August. The band’s first Australian jaunt for 2009, it comes hot on the heels of their latest triumphs abroad. Having conquered SE Asia for the first time in January and February, April was spent headlining across the United States and Canada, taking time out to play dates at the Bamboozle Festival alongside the likes of Fall Out Boy, Metro Station and New Found Glory. June and July will see them head back to Europe and the UK for their summer festival season, where they will grace the likes of Download (UK), Greenfield (Switzerland), Hove Fest (Norway), Graspop (Belgium), West Coast Riot (Sweden) and many more.

You can bet that come August, PARKWAY DRIVE will be at the top of their game. Joining them on the tour will be Pennsylvania metalcore heroes AUGUST BURNS RED and Brighton, UK’s metal/hardcore crossover sensations ARCHITECTS.

FRIDAY 21ST & SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST

AUGIE MARCH

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $35.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $40.00 (if available)

For the past 13 years Melbourne band Augie March have achieved what very few bands, indeed artists in any field in Australia, can claim to have achieved. While steadily building a loyal and ferocious fan base, they have simultaneously sustained critical acclaim and commercial viability.

This year has seen the completion of two very successful and very different tours on the back of the release of their fourth LP “Watch Me Disappear”. The most recent, titled “On The Quiet” was a sellout, a rare presentation of the band stripped back and swinging, a revelation for many in the audience who perhaps had always heard the music but never realised it was 5 human beings with sticks and strings making it come about.

In contrast this winter, Augie March will don full regalia and take the garden of forking paths into their own schizophrenic past where minotaur’s with broken hearts hold up the front bar, manic pixies bore repeatedly into the necks of corporate swindlers, and the human condition gets ridden roughshod by rabid monkeys into an unthinkable tomorrow. Plus there may be a love song or two. Watch Me Set My Strange Sun You Bloody Choir will be a trip down memory lane for Augie fans because all four albums will have an equal showing on this grand tour.

For their final large-scale tour for 2009, Augie March will be hitting the bitumen in the company of Gareth Liddiard and Dan Luscombe of the phenomenal outfit The Drones. Great friends for many years and fellow travelers on the arduous, terribly unfashionable, and yet rewarding long road. It is a dream pairing for anyone who likes their coffee dark and strong with a dash of firewater. Both bands have seen the snake eat its own tail more than a few times and have forged on with a gritted tooth smile regardless. In an acoustic setting these chaps will shine every night.

Apart from the odd festival this will be the last chance to see Augie March doing what they do before they take a well-earned breather. In their time off there may well be a solo album or two and some time given to projects in film, photography, claymation and other interests. In the meantime we invite you to one of the tours of 2009, from your own country, no evidence required, no gimmicks in the songbox, Augie March.

FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST

BERTIE BLACKMAN

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $20.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $25.00 (if available)

Australia’s favourite indie darling Bertie Blackman announces a huge national tour following the release of her new album ‘Secrets and Lies’.

‘Secrets and Lies’ was launched with an album of the week feature on triple j and a hit single with the track Heart, one of the most downloaded singles of the week ever on iTunes, plus sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney.  Next month will see Bertie take the live show to the rest of the country as she releases her second single, ‘Thump’. Haunting vocals soar, industrial electronics collide and the track troughs into eerie breaths of quiet throughout. For Bertie Blackman, ‘Thump captures that feeling of walking home late at night; your footsteps hit the pavement and your whole body pulsates. You become really aware of your breath and heartbeat.’

‘Thump’ echoes a time when Courtney Love cleaned herself up and produced perfectly dirty pop songs and when the likes of PJ Harvey, Kim Gordon and Kate Bush made musical history. Bertie Blackman’s music isn’t just heaving with 90s rock nostalgia; she fits with the contemporary ilk of Karen O and Beth Ditto of The Gossip too. Like her predecessors, Bertie Blackman gears her song-writing towards powerful vocals: ‘I wanted to write a song that really carried my vocal range; the best way of doing that is jumping octaves really quickly. It’s quite difficult to do, but I’ve never had vocal training - so I just did it.

Check out Bertie Blackman at the Fly by Night and see what everyone is raving about.

SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST

TOBY

Doors Open:  7.30pm

Presale Tickets: $25.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: $30.00 (if available)

You know when Toby performs at The Fly that it will be huge. With her last two Fly shows completely selling out – Toby’s “Doing it Her Way” show promises to deliver new songs and new tricks – with her big band style and cabaret/theatre seating*, it’s a night not to be missed.

Toby will be returning from her huge USA/Canada tour, performing at PrideFest with Etta James, and Summerfest with the likes of Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Kiss…. This will be the biggest show for her in 2009 in her home town.

Tickets will sell out – so make sure you get in early.

* Please Note that this is a general admission event - cabaret/theatre seating is unreserved & limited.

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

JAMIE T & THE PACEMAKERS

Doors Open:  8.00pm

Presale Tickets: $45.00 + $3.50 BF from www.flybynight.org or phone 9430 5976

Door Tickets: TBA

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 19TH JUNE @ 9.00AM

Some two and a half years after the release of his Mercury nominated debut album ‘Panic Prevention' and almost 2 years to the day since his last Australian visit, JAMIE T and his band THE PACEMAKERS are set to return to our wintry shores this coming September for a highly anticipated national tour.

Emerging as somewhat of a Brit Phenomenon from the thriving south London music scene in mid 2006, JAMIE T’s eclectic, guitar-wielding approach and penchant for telling yarns has spawned a spread of intriguing hit singles. From ‘Calm Down Dearest’, to the melancholy ‘Sheila’, to the reggae rock of ‘If You've Got The Money’, his music reflects a kind of artistic freedom, cheekiness and intelligence that has established him as natural born talent with ever growing record sales, and an ever expanding fan base.