White Lightning

White Lightning. Is it moonshine, or a long lost 80's butt-rock band? All philosophical questions aside, the striking name will soon conjure a new image: the image of a modern rock power-trio who put the fun back into the music biz.

White Lightning is known locally for their fantastically entertaining live show and their tight musicality; creatively combining elements of disco grooves, 3-part harmonies, and lightning fast guitar/bass/drum solos. The band has completed two EP's and is currently working on their first full length album. White Lightning has played over 50 shows, where audiences have been moved by their hilarious antics, energy, and passion for music.

White Lightning was formed in 2007, from songwriter Steve Bosch's desire to forge music he loves. His seedling songs took on a life of their own when drummer Enoch Rottier and bassist Jimmy Rushton joined with Bosch to create the unique sound and awesomeness that is White Lightning. Together, they won Futuresfest Battle of the Bands, recorded the EP's "Hold On" and "Lock It Up", and rocked the Edmonton music scene for two years.

In 2010 White Lightning traded an Ontarian for a Saskatchewian, saying goodbye to Jimmy as he relocated to another city, and welcoming Ryan Jacobson into the circle of love. They won another Battle of the Bands and were thrilled to write and record a theme song for Jason Gregor's Edmonton prime time sports radio show (on AM 1260).

White Lightning is also a group who cares. They are socially conscious, and strive to use their music and unique personalities to help others; whether it be putting on a local show to raise awareness for the food bank or mentoring local kids, White Lightning strives to be a group that is down to earth. They always manage to bring a smile and chuckle to the hearts of the people their music reaches. The boys of White Lightning are excited to be part of a thriving local music scene, and they love to give back to the community that continues to give them so much support and encouragement.

White Lightning will continue to rock and inspire the world with Peace Love and Lightning.

www.whitelightningmusic.com

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Max Sipowicz

Max Sipowicz is a guitarist and composer from Melbourne, Australia. His music deals with colour, texture and harmony in new ways, often diminishing the boundaries between composition and improvisation. Frequently exploring a single idea to its fullest, his music brings out a new dimension in sound, that can be skipped otherwise.

Often likened to the composers such as Steve Reich and Robert Fripp, Max currently actively plays concerts around Melbourne and soon he aims to take his music to bigger stages.

For bookings please email: maxsipowicz@gmail.com

Web: www.maxsipowicz.net/

Music Blog: http://guitarschoolblog.wordpress.com/

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Death By Dance

Death By Dance are a dance driven indie band from the Gold Coast who blend elements from pop punk, grunge and indie to create a unique mix that sets them apart from many of the bands in the current scene.

Forming in November 2008, Death By Dance wasted no time engraving their name into the local scene and by their first birthday had shared the stage with national acts Mammal (Melbourne), Many Machines On Nine (Sydney), The Scissor File (Melbourne), House Vs Hurricane (Melbourne) as well as local acts Burning Brooklyn, Skyway, Letters to Spain and Flowers for Lilly.

Death By Dance spent the last part of 2009 in hiding writing new material for their debut EP with a release date mid 2010.

Email: deathbydance.mgmt@gmail.com

Phone: 0407 594 258 (Grant Milling)

Web: myspace.com/deathbydanceau

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Dyscord

Dyscord's new album 'Tirades' is on sale Febuary 19th.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DYSCORD :

"Dyscord are a musical boot to the face and while you are spitting out teeth and blood you'll realize that you loved every second of the beating you've just received. For what it's worth, I'd say just stick to calling this metal." - 4/5 unboundzine.com

"Dyscord are one of the most talented band’s to come out of Australia and given half a chance Dakota just might see the rest of the world standing up and taking notice of this sensational band. Playing harsh groove laden Metal with Riffs and licks that will make you go Wow! How the fuck did they do that!" - 9/10 Asher Earache , Hardandheavy.net

"It's just pure, well and cleverly-crafted aggressive music" - Nikos, Metal temple.com

"On their debut full-length effort, Dyscord have improved in leaps and bounds, with Dakota crushing Arming Within in the same ways that Dyscord have destroyed stages and eardrums in the past." - Justin Donnelly, Blistering.com

"Abso-fucking-lutley Awesome." - 8/10 Rod Yates, Blunt Magazine

Band Members:
James Herbert - Beard Laden VoKIlls
Raffe Houston - Rang Laden Bass
Matthew Herbert - Dread Laden Guitar
Owen Varg Thomas - Grimace
Ashley Large - Drums

www.dyscord.com

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Joe Robinson

From London to New York, from Hamburg to Helsinki, from Bangkok to Nashville - Joe Robinson is carving a path as one of the world’s next guitar superstars.

Although only 18 years of age, he has performed over 1000 concerts and developed an infectious jaw- dropping guitar style that has to heard to be believed.

Marvelled at by the likes of Les Paul, Brad Paisley, Steve Vai, Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Cropper and Dweezil Zappa – few doubt this young man is destined for greatness.

Coming from a tiny town in the Australian ‘bush’, Joe started to play the guitar at the age of 10. Exhausting his guitar teacher in 12 months, Joe began to teach himself from the Internet.

Soon enough Joe was in demand as a touring and session guitar player, working with some of the top names in the Australian music industry.

In 2005 he recorded his debut album ‘Birdseed’, and headed over to Nashville after being invited to perform with one of his guitar heroes, Tommy Emmanuel.

It was there he met Frank Rogers, Billboard Magazines #1 country producer, and 3 x Grammy winner, who offered to produce Joe’s next record.

After winning $250,000 in the hit Television show, ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ – Joe scooted back to Nashville to hit the studio.

Time Jumpin was released in Australia during may of 2009, and Joe’s new lifestyle of touring the world with a guitar and a suitcase is building him a legion of fans worldwide.

Returning to the USA in June, 2009 – Joe took out the ‘Senior Grand Champion Performer of The World’ award at the ‘World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood, CA… a competition that draws 75,000 auditions from over 40 countries worldwide. Judged against the best Models, Actors, Dancers and Singers – Joe is the first instrumentalist to take top honours.

www.joerobinson.com

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Fat Tuesday

The year was 2008 and The Funk was suffering. It had been years since the glory days of James Brown, P-funk and Sly. Sure, there were the Chili Peppers of the ‘90s but in more recent times, the fire of The Funk had burned down to embers.

However, The Funk refused to lay dormant, for stillness is not its Way. The Funk searched the planet for those individuals who could bring the beat back to the people, and implant it in the minds of the masses, without ego or pretence. This would not be an easy task, as the forces of order and righteousness would always try to contain The Funk, as they had done in the past. In order to succeed, The Funk had to get The Four to the source of its power: to the edge of the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Rim.

The Funk found Shelley in the shallow waters of Maui, Hawaii. She had recently moved there to escape The Daily Grind, and had begun helping to heal a Hawaiian Gridiron team; for in the days before The Funk, Shelley was a Healer. She could have stayed there in a tropical paradise, unfulfilled perhaps, but relatively content. However, a great wave pulled her from the rather strong and insistent grip of the 14 Gridiron players (who had understandably become quite fond of her healing powers and well-tanned body) and she floated, unconscious, towards Mt. Funk. The Bassist had been called.

Before The Funk, Chels thought she was destined for science; she was attracted to the order of things, and sought the means to harness the power and mystery of the chaotic natural world. However, as the sounds of science became increasingly dissonant to her ears, she found herself drawn out into the world. Chelsea searched the globe for her sound. She found the soul and the swing in Cuba, and swore a vow to return. However, on her return, Chelsea’s plane hit turbulence and she was turfed into the water with nothing but a pair of drumsticks. Unconscious, The Drummer floated toward destiny.

When The Funk found Mave, he was chasing the same thing he’d always been chasing: The Rock. However, every geologist worth his salt had tried to tell Mave that Rocks don’t move much, and they certainly don’t groove. In fact, Mave didn’t need to chase The Rock, for it was already within him. His Rock had become so strong that it was far too heavy to be practical. He needed a use for The Rock, and a means to make it move. Now, The Funk had watching Mave during his various misadventures, and knew that it was time. The evening before he was due to return from a Big Rock Tour in Taiwan, Mave had a sudden urge to grab his guitar and go for a boat ride. However, the S.S. Mave hit a Big Rock and The Guitarist was cast into the sea, unconscious.

Teach woke with a jolt. Was his dream real? The First Tui Tonga, an ancient King, had come to him in a dream. Tui Tonga had instructed him to go to the centre of a volcano called ‘Mt. Funk’, on the Pacific Rim. He was to take the people he would meet there on a journey of unknown destination. Teach was told that with The Four, his future was predetermined: “The Four must revive The Funk.” And so The Vocalist answered the call.

On his arrival at Mt. Funk, Teach found Mave, Shel and Chels unconscious on the shore. He was surprised at their outward appearance, but could feel the essence of Funk bubbling beneath their skin. Teach dragged the three exhausted bodies to the centre of the volcano, where molten rock pounded the walls and echoed rhythmically, like the heartbeat of the whole planet. As the fundamental funky rhythm echoed through the chamber, the three awoke and rose to join Teach. As they did, an ancient power was evoked and The Funk was renewed in the magma.

www.fattuesday.com.au

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May the Rock Be With You

In a world where rock music is slowly going the way of the caribou, one website sets out on one mission, to stand alone high atop a mountain of rock. 'May The Rock Be With You', launched in March 2009 in preparation for the rock epiphany of the new decade.

'May The Rock Be With You' is a collective of music lovers primarily from Australia, but with networks all over the world. Having lived and breathed music for many years, they have turned their passion into a concept that will be a winner, one which many have told them is already!

Visit www.maytherockbewithyou.com to read interviews with some of rocks biggest names and some you've never heard of. They also showcase some of the hottest new music from around the world as well as some rock you may have missed years ago. You can read CD/DVD/GIG reviews that actually talk about the music and see photos from up and coming rock photographers.

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