"Rock music in the seventies was changed by three bands—the Sex Pistols, the Ramones and The Saints." (Bob Geldof)
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their classic debut album At First Sight Violets are Blue, one of Perths most popular and iconic bands, The Stems, are set to return to the live scene, embarking on a national tour in November.
The official return of Killing Heidi became more than a victory for South Australia at the end of 2016. The band’s official first show reunion actually occurred in our fine state at the Handpicked Festival in Langhorne Creek, but this re-emergence was really just a taste - a sampling of sorts
Billy Bragg performed live at The Gov for an intimate solo show in April.
Very few bands in Australia capture the essence of pure fun that Client Liaison do. Effortlessly ironic, whilst simultaneously shamelessly extravagant, the act basically provides the best party on the Australian music circuit. Local disco-pop DJ Luke Million was an ideal choice to open for the headliners. Not only does he reflect their sense of retro-dance […]
If this momentous show was to have any theme to it, Pennsylvanian folk rocker Jim Croce had it defined with one quotation: “If you dig it, do it. If you dig it a lot, do it twice”;
The Gov once again deliver’s on the good time front as the boys from KINGSWOOD tear up the stage and spellbind their sold out Adelaide audience last Saturday, March 25th.
There is a quote by the acclaimed artist and magnificent musician that is the legendary Stevie Wonder which reads as: “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it”. This quotation in actuality can act as a parable for the remarkable event fortunately hosted by the great Governor Hindmarsh on this night.
Mark Seymour will showcase his retrospective new album release in a national Australian tour this winter, performing the countless hits and classic songs from Hunters & Collectors and solo in a celebrated 30+ year career as one of Australia’s premier singer-songwriters.
The London post-punk/new wave era of the late 70’s early 80’s was a foundational period for the disparate music scene that emerged from the seminal punk movement. Among the groups to emerge were a group called Warsaw, who were to become Joy Division, and subsequently New Order.
Amidst the fumes of the Clipsal 500, a packed out Governor Hindmarsh Hotel played host to the formidable masters of fusion Metal, 12 Foot Ninja.
Mad March is here in full-force! You’ve got one month to make the most out of SA’s epic festive season.
In 1982 the world of Californian punk was transformed forever; the 15 tracks and just over 22 minutes of pop-inspired-punk which made up the notorious album known as Milo Goes To College had an immeasurable impact on rock’n’roll history.
With seven studio albums, two Grammy nominations, sold-out tours and literally hundreds of thousands of records sold, the anticipation for the return of Underoath to the live scene in Adelaide was beyond palpable.
Bliss n Eso proved why they are one of the most significant hip hop acts in Australia with a passionate performance to a sell out crowd at The Gov.
Adorned with his signature deep blue velvet jacket Lachy Doley ripped through a punchy blues set at The Gov on February 3, 2017.
It hardly seems like 30 years since Dinosaur Jr began, but thankfully the original lineup of J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph still delivered the goods with as much energy as when they first started.
Here's a few crackin' good ways to celebrate Australia Day in Adelaide this year
Ed Kuepper continues his year of activity celebrating four decades since the release of The Saints iconic (I’m) Stranded, with an all new set of Solo and By Request shows.
Canadian indie icon Peaches brought her amazing hypersexual live show to The Gov and predictably blew away audiences.