FRIDAY
8PM - RUMJACKS
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When The Rumjacks say they are back, they certainly come back with a big BANG and celtic drum roll. With not only the announcement of a new album for 2015, but a tour which will hit all states and major cities, plus a couple of extra shows thrown in for good balance. To give their fans a little something now, they have released the second single off their highly anticipated second album Sober & Godless.
TRANSIT BAR, CIVIC. TICKETS $12 + BF AVAILABLE FROM MOSHTIX.COM.AU. 18+
SATURDAY
8PM - EDDIE IZZARD
Hailed as one of the foremost stand up comedians of his generation. Star of stage and screen. Tireless supporter of charity. Runner. Political campaigner. Fashion Icon. Eddie Izzard is all of these things and more. He breaks all the rules in comedy.
LLEWELLYN HALL, ACTON. TICKETS $91.65 + BF AVAILABLE FROM TICKETEK.COM.AU.
5PM - GOOGFEST
The inaugural Googfest is almost here – and with this tasty line up of stars, it's a veritable feast of music. X Factor winner Dami Im will be performing. So bring the family and a picnic and rug, and settle in to enjoy this evening of free live music under the stars in picturesque Beltana Park. You can also purchase a tasty bite to eat from the range of food stalls available on the night.
BELTANA PARK, GOOGONG. FREE
REST OF THE WEEK
WEDNESDAY
7.30PM - CHET FAKER
After taking out the number one spot for his song Talk is Cheap in the Triple J Hottest 100, Chet Faker is hot property. The homecoming national tour (featuring Chet as a three-piece band) will take in five capital cities this February. Chet will be ably supported by Melbourne wonder-producer Roland Tings and rising cosmic-funk revivalists GL.
ANU BAR, ACTON. TICKETS $63.26 + BF AVAILABLE FROM TICKETEK.COM.AU.
8PM - CJ RAMONE
Get ready to Blitzkrieg Bop 'cause punk rock icon CJ Ramone is returning to Australia playing Canberra for the very first time at The Transit Bar on Wednesday 11th February. Fresh from wowing audiences in Japan, CJ is bringing a killer backing band with him featuring Pete Sosa from Street Dogs plus Dan Root & Steve Soto from The Adolescents. Expect a selection of songs from the ripping new album Last Chance to Dance on Fat Wreck Chords plus all the hits from The Ramones back catalogue in CJ's hour and a half long set. Main support at this show comes from Sydney punk rock legends HardOns.
TRANSIT BAR, CIVIC. TICKETS $34.70 + BF AVAILABLE FROM OZTIX.COM.AU. 18+
8PM - JOEL HAVEA
Joel Havea is a man of many talents. A skilled songwriter, natural singer, great guitarist and an overall engaging performer whose songs demonstrate his wide ranging musical and cultural influences. With his unique background, Joel is certainly well prepared to handle the impressive new heights being reached by his music.
THE FRONT, LYNEHAM. FREE
THURSDAY
8PM - SUZIE QUATRO
Celebrating 50 years of performing, Suzi Quatro returns in January 2015 for her last Australian tour. With 30 Australian tours under her belt, this will be the final chance for Australian fans to see their rocker Suzi on stage. Between 1973 and 1980 Suzi Quatro featured in the British charts for 101 weeks and to date sold over 55 million records including hits, 48 Crash, Too Big, Devil Gate Drive, Daytona Demon, The Wild One, She's In Love With You, Rock Hard and her duet with Chris Norman, Stumblin' In. Suzi was one of the first rock and roll acts to tour to Russia where she performed to 500,000 people in six weeks in 1989.
CANBERRA THEATRE, CIVIC. TICKETS $109+ BF AVAILABLE FROM CANBERRATHEATRECENTRE.COM.AU.
7PM - THIRD DAY
During the last decade, Atlanta-based, multi-Platinum rock band THIRD DAY has racked up 27 No. 1 radio singles and sold more than seven million albums, including two RIAA Platinum as well as eight Gold certifications. A Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee (2009), THIRD DAY has garnered 24 career GMA Dove Awards from 42 nominations, four Grammy Awards (with 11 career nominations), an American Music Award (with four American Music Award nominations) and multiple ASCAP honours, including its coveted Vanguard Award, for songwriting.
ROYAL THEATRE, CIVIC. TICKETS FROM $76.46 + BF AVAILABLE FROM TICKETEK.COM.AU.