Billy Davis, MzRizk and Kaiit Waup @ Forecourt, State Library
Part of the standout Lunch Box series, today will see a potent pairing of artists provide some afternoon musical relief to Melbourne. Neo-soul act Billy Davis will be bringing a healthy dose of futuristic R&B to the State Library, while party-starter DJ MzRizk will deliver the goods in fine form – the perfect pairing for a lunchtime boogie. Capping it off, singer/songwriter Kaiit Waup will be channelling jazz and soul through a lens entirely of her own.
The Man Behind the Band: Fred Negro @ Experimedia, State Library
Discover the real stories of live music icon and cartoonist Fred Negro in this retrospective conversation, going down at the Melbourne Music Week Hub. In conversation with Dan Warner, Negro will discuss the music, artwork and mayhem behind the St Kilda scene in the 1980s, 1990s, noughties and beyond. Presenting images of Fred’s work, found in the State Library Victoria collection, they will unpick the legend behind the image. Each story will result in musical magic as Dan and Fred spontaneously create a song to illustrate the story, with the help of the Fred Negro house band.
SYNTHESIS: Sound + Yoga @ Chunky Move
The worlds of movement and sound combine in a symbiotic way with this interesting Melbourne Music Week event. Punters will be guided through the yogic teachings of Dina Smirnova, set to the sounds of Nat Grant’s live electro-acoustic world. Each class also explores the power of directing sound into various areas of the body through guided breath work and sound meditation techniques
The Art of Recording a Big Band @ The Channel, Arts Centre
With tickets already selling fast, you better act quick if you plan to make this one. The Art of Recording a Big Band focuses on celebrated music engineer and producer Al Schmitt – a man so legendary in the studio he’s received 22 Grammy Awards. This enlightening documentary includes interviews with Al’s longtime partner Steve Genewick as well as Chris Walden, Dave Pensado, Ryan Hewitt, Kenny Wild and Andrew Scheps.
Zola Jesus, Penny Quartet and DJ Susan @ Melbourne Recital Centre
This event will be a Melbourne Music Week standout, so if you’ve got no plans tonight – look no further. The inimitable Zola Jesus will take to the stage with her experimental and genre-bending compositions taking flight in the hallowed Recital Centre. She’ll be joined by Melbourne’s Penny Quartet, perfectly complimented by electro pop legend DJ Susan (Sui Zhen) providing some pre and post-show beats.
