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The Big Band + Avant Gardeners + Old Mate

What:
The Big Band + Avant Gardeners + Old Mate

Where:
The Metro, 46 Grote St, City

When:
Sat Aug 14, 9pm

How Much:
Free

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We've told you about the Avant Gardeners, but let us tell you again. You should probably see them. Ok that's done. Now, have you heard of Bitch Prefect? Dud Pills? Well, Old Mate is part of that family and totally worth it if you like a bit of spazz garage. Also playing is The Big Band, but we can't tell you too much about them.

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Event Type: Gig

Genre: Music

Location: CBD

Avant Gardeners & The Crying Game at Format

What:
Avant Gardeners, The Crying Game, Fake Tan, Sarah Chadwick, The Witch, DJ SEX PEST

Where:
Format, 15 Peel St, City

When:
Sat July 31, 9pm

How Much:
$6

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Nine-piece psych-rock heroes Avant Gardeners play their first show in the famous Format basement. Supported by car-crash 80s power-pop supergroup The Crying Game (featuring members of No Through Road, The Central Deli Band, Aviator Lane and Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!), lo-fi teen heart-throbs Fake Tan and Batrider singer and guitarist Sarah Chadwick.

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Event Type: Gig

Genre: Music

Location: CBD

Format Festival Opening Night

Article published 23rd Feb 10
Genre: Other
Release: Live
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First, a clarification. A couple of weeks ago I suggested that Adelaide indie supergroup Avant Gardeners sounded like the Pixies. In all good conscience I should point out that they do not sound even a bit like the Pixies. Nevertheless, I would wager that every member of the band is a Pixies fan, that every Pixies fan in that crowd thought the show was awesome (in the original sense), and that Avant Gardeners poo all over almost every other gaggle of indie pretenders in this dishwater berg.

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Avant Gardeners

Article published 9th Feb 10
Genre: Rock
Release: Live
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At times, Avant Gardeners sound a lot like The Pixies. Other times they sound a lot like Joy Division. What they don't sound a lot like is another dishwater wuss band. Honestly, when did bands in this town get so goddamn wet? Did I miss a damp memo? Here's some free advice from Uncle Stan: nobody cares about your feelings, your band isn't good enough to be "subtle" and people who still listen to Art of Fighting never get laid.

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