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DAMIAN COWELL'S Disco Machine
Anzac Day EVE 2019
Hello, my long lost friend. Guess what? We’re playing Anzac Eve!
It’s not the first time I have commemorated this solemn occasion. I recall, pretty early on in the career of TISM, spending an evening with our Manager discussing our forthcoming Anzac Eve gig, and the idea that we would commence the show by riding tricycles up a ramp onto the PA stack and plunging into the audience, thus symbolising the diggers ‘going over the top’.
At some length, after an emotive and, to be frank, somewhat coarse exchange of views, our Manager managed to persuade us that we would most likely (a) be seriously injured (b) maim or possibly kill member or members of the audience (c) be unlikely to continue the show, or indeed ever play another show again.
This anecdote not only shows you how deeply we felt about the Anzac spirit, but also the sort of unadulterated horseshit we were prepared to stay up all night arguing about, instead of sleeping with beautiful women, which is what you’re ‘sposed to do when you’re in a hot rock band.
Anyway, it’s a million years later, and guess what? We’re playing Anzac Eve!
Don’t worry, you won’t be crushed by a man on a tricycle plunging off the PA stack.
So why come and see the Disco Machine play on Anzac Eve at the Northcote Social Club?
Is it because I am a multi-ARIA-winning legend of Australian music, with a band who would surely rate as the best live act in the country if not for the fact that the frankly over-the-hill nature of their lead singer precludes them from getting the social media attention, youthful zeitgeist-domination, airplay, publicity, festival headline spots and any other form of credit they so richly deserve?
Not really. You knew all that already.
Is it because the Disco Machine haven’t played a headline show for over a year, and you suspect will not play again until you have grandkids?
Nah. You knew all that already.
Is it because Tony Martin was rated Australian radio's no#1 best comedian of ALL TIME?
Nope.
There might be a little snippet of TISM in there?
Interesting, but… nup.
I have a new outfit?
Are you kidding?
No, none of these reasons hold any weight up against this doosy: are you ready? This oughta get you rushing straight to the box office before the fucker sells out…
Wait for it…
The Disco Machine will be onstage at…
9.40!!
AN EARLY NIGHT!!
I knew that’d get ya.
See you there.
Yours
DC
Damian Cowell's Disco Machine
April 24th
Northcote Social Club
TIX:
https://northcotesocialclub.com/gig/57962406117/
It’s not the first time I have commemorated this solemn occasion. I recall, pretty early on in the career of TISM, spending an evening with our Manager discussing our forthcoming Anzac Eve gig, and the idea that we would commence the show by riding tricycles up a ramp onto the PA stack and plunging into the audience, thus symbolising the diggers ‘going over the top’.
At some length, after an emotive and, to be frank, somewhat coarse exchange of views, our Manager managed to persuade us that we would most likely (a) be seriously injured (b) maim or possibly kill member or members of the audience (c) be unlikely to continue the show, or indeed ever play another show again.
This anecdote not only shows you how deeply we felt about the Anzac spirit, but also the sort of unadulterated horseshit we were prepared to stay up all night arguing about, instead of sleeping with beautiful women, which is what you’re ‘sposed to do when you’re in a hot rock band.
Anyway, it’s a million years later, and guess what? We’re playing Anzac Eve!
Don’t worry, you won’t be crushed by a man on a tricycle plunging off the PA stack.
So why come and see the Disco Machine play on Anzac Eve at the Northcote Social Club?
Is it because I am a multi-ARIA-winning legend of Australian music, with a band who would surely rate as the best live act in the country if not for the fact that the frankly over-the-hill nature of their lead singer precludes them from getting the social media attention, youthful zeitgeist-domination, airplay, publicity, festival headline spots and any other form of credit they so richly deserve?
Not really. You knew all that already.
Is it because the Disco Machine haven’t played a headline show for over a year, and you suspect will not play again until you have grandkids?
Nah. You knew all that already.
Is it because Tony Martin was rated Australian radio's no#1 best comedian of ALL TIME?
Nope.
There might be a little snippet of TISM in there?
Interesting, but… nup.
I have a new outfit?
Are you kidding?
No, none of these reasons hold any weight up against this doosy: are you ready? This oughta get you rushing straight to the box office before the fucker sells out…
Wait for it…
The Disco Machine will be onstage at…
9.40!!
AN EARLY NIGHT!!
I knew that’d get ya.
See you there.
Yours
DC
Damian Cowell's Disco Machine
April 24th
Northcote Social Club
TIX:
https://northcotesocialclub.com/gig/57962406117/
2018 (OVER)
Hello. It’s me. (DC)
Continuing on our impromptu “hooking up with 90s Aussie bands who actually had a sense of humour” tour, I’m proud to announce the Disco Machine will be special guests of the Grates, Dec 7, at the Corner Hotel and then at Curtin Xmas, Lygon St Carlton with Regurgitator, Dec 22.
If you fancy a bit of “Music is Crap” and want to see Tony Martin and I stake our claim as the new Jay Z and Beyonce, you can purchase your tickets via the usual outlets.
Continuing on our impromptu “hooking up with 90s Aussie bands who actually had a sense of humour” tour, I’m proud to announce the Disco Machine will be special guests of the Grates, Dec 7, at the Corner Hotel and then at Curtin Xmas, Lygon St Carlton with Regurgitator, Dec 22.
If you fancy a bit of “Music is Crap” and want to see Tony Martin and I stake our claim as the new Jay Z and Beyonce, you can purchase your tickets via the usual outlets.
CUSTARD
DAMIAN COWELLS DISCO MACHINE
FRI SEPT 7TH 2018 - PRINCE BANDROOM
Custard with special guests DAMIAN COWELL’S DISCO MACHINE featuring Tony Martin and THE NEW DREGS
Friday 07 September 2018 (opening 8:00 PM)
Prince Bandroom ( venue info )
29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda VIC
www.princebandroom.com.au
This event is 18+
Custard formed in Brisbane in 1990 and spent a decade recording albums and touring the world.
Classics such as “Apartment”, “Music is Crap”, “Schtum” and “Girls Like That (Don’t go for guys like us)” literally fell from their fingertips.
They split up in 1999, no one seems to remember the reason why. After waiting the obligatory ten years or so, they returned to the studio in 2015 to bash out the album “Come Back All Is Forgiven”. People liked it just enough for Custard to do another album, 2017’s “The Common Touch”. Now, here we are, it’s 2018 and Custard are playing some shows. They probably won’t play any other shows for a while. Make of that what you will. https://www.facebook.com/CUSTAR0
Friday 07 September 2018 (opening 8:00 PM)
Prince Bandroom ( venue info )
29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda VIC
www.princebandroom.com.au
This event is 18+
Custard formed in Brisbane in 1990 and spent a decade recording albums and touring the world.
Classics such as “Apartment”, “Music is Crap”, “Schtum” and “Girls Like That (Don’t go for guys like us)” literally fell from their fingertips.
They split up in 1999, no one seems to remember the reason why. After waiting the obligatory ten years or so, they returned to the studio in 2015 to bash out the album “Come Back All Is Forgiven”. People liked it just enough for Custard to do another album, 2017’s “The Common Touch”. Now, here we are, it’s 2018 and Custard are playing some shows. They probably won’t play any other shows for a while. Make of that what you will. https://www.facebook.com/CUSTAR0
DAMIAN COWELL'S DISCO MACHINE FEAT TONY MARTIN AT
POP & POUR FESTIVAL ECHUCA MOAMA
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Perricoota Vines Retreat Moama are THRILLED to confirm a very special appearance by Damian Cowell's Disco Machine Featuring Tony Martin on site at the retreat for Pop & Pour Festival 2018.
The 7 piece "dystopian disco" band will perform their live show "Get Yer Dag On" - described as "A Triumph" by The Guardian - during 2 sets at 2pm and 4pm at Perricoota Vines Echuca Moama Accommodation on the 24th November 2018. . ABOUT POP AND POUR FESTIVAL A progressive food, drink and tunes festival in the Perricoota Wine Region of Echuca Moama. Held annually on the last Saturday of November (Nov 24th 2018). Spend the afternoon moving from venue to venue using the Pop & Pour shuttles to indulge in an afternoon of our region’s best producers, live musicians and gastronomical delights. The Perricoota Vines event this year is partnered by Cornelia Creek Wines, Gusto Grazing Platters, Elephant Rock Street Food, Macrombie Macrame and will include an Island Bar with tropical drinks, toe dipping in the pool and lakes, frisbees, hoola hoops and a giant beach ball on the tennis court. More to be announced. EVENT DETAILS Damian Cowell's Disco Machine feat Tony Martin for the Pop and Pour Festival - Tropical party on the Vines Island at Perricoota Vines Retreat summer resort. - Wine tasting by Cornelia Creek Wines - Gusto Grazing Stall - Elephant Roc Street Food Van - Frisbees, hoola hoops, picnic rugs, crochet and toe dipping by the pool. - Shuttle buses to escort you to the other wine and food tasting venues on the Perricoota Rd Moama circuit. LOCATION: Perricoota Vines Retreat 400 Perricoota Rd Moama NSW 2731 SET TIMES 2pm and 4pm TICKETS: http://www.popandpour.com.au ONSITE ACCOMMODATION: www.perricootavines.com INTERVIEW : Damian Cowell on Pop and Everyday Pathogens NOTE: Be quick, the VIP tickets sold out in less than an hour - record time. But General Admission and Platinum Tickets are still available for those who want to participate in a meet and greet with Damian Cowell and Tony Martin and get front row, pool side viewing of the performance. . |
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THE F***WIT FREE CHRISTMAS SHOWS
MELBOURNE
* DISCO XMAS - The Lair at The Metro, Sydney
15th DECEMBER 2017
(supported by Pinky Beecroft & the White Russians and Bad Bitch Choir)
Tickets (SOLD OUT)
SYD
* DISCO XMAS - The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
23rd DECEMBER 2017
(supported by Burnt Sausages and Josh Earl)
Tickets (SOLD OUT)
* DISCO XMAS - The Lair at The Metro, Sydney
15th DECEMBER 2017
(supported by Pinky Beecroft & the White Russians and Bad Bitch Choir)
Tickets (SOLD OUT)
SYD
* DISCO XMAS - The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
23rd DECEMBER 2017
(supported by Burnt Sausages and Josh Earl)
Tickets (SOLD OUT)
Hello.
Last year, a study by researchers at Cornell University found playing happy, upbeat music in a work environment increased co-operation between team members and improved group decision-making.
In another study, it was found that supermarkets playing “The Little Drummer Boy”, as sung by a former Idol contestant, caused depression, Tourettes-like outbursts and a tendency to yell at passing traffic. Admittedly, the second study had a sample group of one: me. Christmas is upon us! And that means: Disco Christmas! Our (now) annual deconstruction of this consumerist bacchanalia, replete with inappropriate appropriations of snow-flecked Christmas classics. Bing Crosby! Bill Cosby! Rudolph! MC Hammer! They’re all in there somewhere. And we’ve put together two fantastic line-ups to tempt you away from present-buying.
In Sydney, we’ll be again joined by the unbelievably uplifting Bad Bitch Choir and our favourite Christmas grouch, Pinky Beecroft. They made our February show such a rockin’ hamper, we had to have them again. In Melbourne, in a nod to the holiday barbeque season, our guests are the super silly, super catchy Burnt Sausages. They dress up as sausages, folks. You don’t want to miss it. If that isn’t enough, we’ve got comedy superstar Josh Earl! And if THAT isn’t enough, the Disco Machine will be joined onstage by Liz Stringer!
Of course, not forgetting the mere fact that Tony Martin, creator of Australia’s No.1 podcast “Childproof”, author of just-released smash hit novel “Deadly Kerfuffle”, regular guest on TV and radio and all-round comedic royalty – will be modelling a new outfit.
Can you resist? Don’t you want to hear about what happened to Jessie’s Girl? Don’t you dream of a fuckwit-free Christmas?
I know you’re used to me bullshitting all the time. But I do not exaggerate when I say these will be the parties of the year. I hope to see you too.
Yours,
Damian
Last year, a study by researchers at Cornell University found playing happy, upbeat music in a work environment increased co-operation between team members and improved group decision-making.
In another study, it was found that supermarkets playing “The Little Drummer Boy”, as sung by a former Idol contestant, caused depression, Tourettes-like outbursts and a tendency to yell at passing traffic. Admittedly, the second study had a sample group of one: me. Christmas is upon us! And that means: Disco Christmas! Our (now) annual deconstruction of this consumerist bacchanalia, replete with inappropriate appropriations of snow-flecked Christmas classics. Bing Crosby! Bill Cosby! Rudolph! MC Hammer! They’re all in there somewhere. And we’ve put together two fantastic line-ups to tempt you away from present-buying.
In Sydney, we’ll be again joined by the unbelievably uplifting Bad Bitch Choir and our favourite Christmas grouch, Pinky Beecroft. They made our February show such a rockin’ hamper, we had to have them again. In Melbourne, in a nod to the holiday barbeque season, our guests are the super silly, super catchy Burnt Sausages. They dress up as sausages, folks. You don’t want to miss it. If that isn’t enough, we’ve got comedy superstar Josh Earl! And if THAT isn’t enough, the Disco Machine will be joined onstage by Liz Stringer!
Of course, not forgetting the mere fact that Tony Martin, creator of Australia’s No.1 podcast “Childproof”, author of just-released smash hit novel “Deadly Kerfuffle”, regular guest on TV and radio and all-round comedic royalty – will be modelling a new outfit.
Can you resist? Don’t you want to hear about what happened to Jessie’s Girl? Don’t you dream of a fuckwit-free Christmas?
I know you’re used to me bullshitting all the time. But I do not exaggerate when I say these will be the parties of the year. I hope to see you too.
Yours,
Damian
BOOK DAMIAN COWELL'S DISCO MACHINE AT YOUR JOINT
2017
Wanna turn your house into the house party of the century?
Why not get together with your friends and invite Damian Cowell's Mobile Disco for a home invasion!
Yep - me and a couple of my glamorous friends from the Disco Machine are available for house calls. We'll play live in your living room, back porch, garage, double bathroom - you name it. And we'll turn no. 13 Smith St - or whatever your address happens to be - into Studio 54. You can book us now, for a limited time only at: http://www.community.parlourgigs.com/damiancowell
Why not get together with your friends and invite Damian Cowell's Mobile Disco for a home invasion!
Yep - me and a couple of my glamorous friends from the Disco Machine are available for house calls. We'll play live in your living room, back porch, garage, double bathroom - you name it. And we'll turn no. 13 Smith St - or whatever your address happens to be - into Studio 54. You can book us now, for a limited time only at: http://www.community.parlourgigs.com/damiancowell
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GET YER DAG ON!
GET YER DAG ON ! NATIONAL TOUR
NOW CONCLUDED
MELBOURNE
SAT 4 MARCH 2017 - CORNER HOTEL
Damian Cowell's Disco Machine feat. Tony Martin. Supported by Pinky Beecroft & The Thin White Ukes
Special guests on stage at Melbourne show:
Judith Lucy - The Bennies - Myf Warhurst - Ed Kavalee - Tony Martin - Pinky Beecroft
Special guests on stage at Melbourne show:
Judith Lucy - The Bennies - Myf Warhurst - Ed Kavalee - Tony Martin - Pinky Beecroft
SYDNEY
FRI 10 MAR 2017 - THE FACTORY
Damian Cowell's Disco Machine feat. Tony Martin Supported by Pinky Beecroft & Bad Bitch Choir
BRISBANE
SAT MAR 11 2017 - THE WOOLY MAMMOTH
Damian Cowell's Disco Machine feat. Tony Martin Support TBA
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FEATURING GUEST VOCAL APPEARANCES FROM
Shaun Micallef
Kate Miller Heidke
Lee Lin Chin
Tim Rogers
John Safran
Tony Martin
The Bedroom Philosopher
Kathy Lette
Liz Stringer
Sam Pang & Julia Zemiro
Shaun Micallef
Kate Miller Heidke
Lee Lin Chin
Tim Rogers
John Safran
Tony Martin
The Bedroom Philosopher
Kathy Lette
Liz Stringer
Sam Pang & Julia Zemiro
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