The Beast isn't messing around this month with an October lineup of the most epic proportions.
Enter the belly of The Beast on Lygon Street and you’ll find yourself in the heart of Brunswick East’s music community this month.
There’s a plethora of shows on for everyone this month, no matter what tickles your fancy. From the mainstay of Trivia Tuesdays to a range of red-hot gigs showcasing some of the best talent in town, The Beast has your October covered. Fancies are guaranteed to be tickled.
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That’s before even mentioning the almost entirely homemade menu, the rotating beer taps and the bloody good banter from behind the bar. Between The Beast serving up the best gigs this side of Brunswick, they’re serving up the kind of burger you’ll spend the rest of your life dreaming about.
Read on to find out which wannabe beasts are taking on the ultimate Beast this October.
Patrick Wilson at The Beast
- Thursday, October 3
Fresh off being nominated for Best Country Work at the Music Victoria Awards, Patrick Wilson is bringing his country twang to The Beast bandroom this Thursday, October 3. Performing a type of country music that is pretty impossible not to tap your heels to, come and swing a lasso and swig a pint with Patrick this October.
Clap Hands
- Friday, October 4
This two-piece slow band project is exactly what you’ll be feeling hungry for this Friday night in October. With a delectable chemistry on stage and the kind of music that makes you fall a little bit in love, Clap Hands is sure to satisfy your belly – and The Beast’s belly too – this October 4.
Sin City
- With Shelly’s Motor Club and DC Maxwell
- Saturday, October 5
- Free entry
Saddle up – Sin City are in town, and they’re taking on The Beast. This band of cosmic cowboys are bringing their most wanted tunes and outlawed grooves to the bandroom this Saturday, October 5. Sin City will be supported by the ultra revved-up Shelly’s Motor Club and rock ’n’ roller from across the ditch DC Maxwell.
Jungle Jim Smith
- Two special sets
- Friday, October 18
Move over George – Jim of the Jungle is taking the stage. Get ready to get wild as Jungle Jim Smith performs the kind of urban blues bangers that will have you moving and shaking. Described as a one-man hoodoo blues band, Jungle Jim Smith will be performing magic in the belly of The Beast not once but twice on Friday October 18 for two special sets.
G-Funk Band
- Two special sets
- Saturday, October 19
The B-East is about to get a serving of G-Funk this Saturday in October. This seven-piece dynamic funk cover band brings all your favourite classic and modern funk anthems to life in an electric performance of grooves and moves. Saturday, October 19 will be no different, with two very special sets from G-Funk Band on The Beast stage.
Drano Hotshots
- Friday, October 25
The Hotshots are making things spicy hot at The Beast this October. Drano Hotshots is taking over with their post-punk, razor-sharp sounds. Self-described as post-punk for people who don’t like post-punk, you know you’re in for a treat with these guys on Friday, October 25.
Trivia Tuesdays
- Every Tuesday from 8pm
- Hosted by Funky Bunch
- Call to book
Grab a table, grab some mates and grab enough pints to believe that you know a little bit about everything. Trivia Tuesdays is back all October-long, hosted by the one and only Funky Bunch. Beers will be slung, songs will be sung, burgers will be flung. Trivia Tuesday tables fill up quickly, so get in with your smartest mates while you still can.
Oscar LaDell Residency
- Every Wednesday
If you’re looking for a healthy serving of blues and soul this October, The Beast has you covered. Every Wednesday night, singer-songwriter Oscar LaDell will be filling the belly of The Beast with his power and tenderness. After recently releasing a brand new single, there’s much more on the horizon for this up and comer. Come along to The Beast on a Wednesday in October to find out what.
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