Performance Guide

Jordan Millar & The Question (JMQ) are a multi-award winning pop band, based in Sydney, Australia. Try as you might to classify them, JMQ are not your traditional Australian pop band. Their debut album “Lies In Translations” features 3 individual award winning songs with melodies and lyrics that have become stuck in the heads of people all across Australia.Growing up in Hobart, Tasmania, Millar achieved great success on the local scene, winning best up and coming Tasmanian act, and Tasmanian artist of the year at back to back Amplified Awards. He supported artists such as Delta Goodrem, Tim Freeman and Mental As Anything.

Joined by fellow Tasmanian, bass player Ben Dilger, JMQ have since toured Australia for over 2 years, performing at festivals such as the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival and Falls Festival, and supporting artists such as Jordin Sparks and Brian McFadden. Their debut album “Lies In Translations” was independently released in September 2008 to critical acclaim, and the JMQ team have continue to see copies fly off the shelf as they steal fans from any musical background as they rigorously tour as solidify their reputation as one of Australia’s most interesting up and coming musical offerings. JMQ perform their Toff debut on Thursday 11 March with special guests Declan Kelly & Swing Set Green. Tickets $12 + BF on sale from Moshtix - phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City & Fitzroy) / $15 on door. Doors 7.30 – 11.00pm.
www.myspace.com/jordanmillar
www.jmq.com.au
  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/jordanmillar )

Join the crew at Toff for Poprocks with Dr Phil Smith playing no brainers and guilty pleasures from 60s / 70s /80s / 90s / today and tomorrow.

The sounds of pop, disco, rock, R&B, MOR, AOR, funk, soul, Motown, Latin, Reggaeton, oddball covers, foreign language versions, Ska, Rocksteady, soundtracks, Hip Hop and then some, with more twists and turns than a busload of contortionists driving around Bathurst in an episode of 'Murder She Wrote' and an emphasis on great music as fun! The party starts at 9.00pm and entry is always free!

Washington teased the audience with her soft and melodious tunes and husky voice. Washington’s almost bashful demeanor adds to the deliverance of her poetically original melodies” Faster Louder JAN 2010

It’s hard to believe that Washington were unearthed by Triple J only 12 months ago! That accolade led to their first performance as a band being the Big Day Out. Since then Washington have earned their chops by playing just about every town in Australia with the likes of Tim Finn, Camille, Grizzly Bear and Paul Kelly. The year ended with their leading lady Megan Washington winning the inaugural Vanda & Young Songwriting competition from a field of more than 3,000 entries.

Having just finished an amazing run of summer festival shows in Australia including Falls, Southbound & Sunset Sounds, it is with great pleasure that Washington announce their first ever headline tour in support of the much-loved ‘How To Tame Lions’ EP. These 5 intimate shows will provide the last opportunity to catch Washington before the band travel to the US to play the prestigious SXSW Festival.

Joining the band on tour are Melbourne’s Rat Vs Possum whose show has been described as a ‘tribal-psych glitter circus’. So dancing shoes are compulsory.  ( link: www.myspace.com/meganwashington )

The House deFrost is a modern day discoteque with its feet and ears firmly rooted in the nostalgia of days gone by, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere in this fine city. Voted as one of the top 5 nightspots in the world and constantly name-dropped by the who's who of the international disco fraternity, The House deFrost is a true disco, not nu disco night! Helmed by the infamous Andee Frost and sometimes friends international. treating your ears to aural delights served up on slabs of wax and piped thru a vintage Bozak mixer the very same kind that they used at the dawn of disco in downtown NYC. With a unique sound all of it's own the Bozak has the sonic superiority that all other mixers have tried to emulate but sadly fallen short, add it to the Toff's Nexo sound-system and you might just have the best sounding disco in Melbourne town, but lets not get technical *yawn* this night is purely about dancing so bring some comfortable foot wear, find yourself a spot, listen to the music and dance it off babes!!!

Come and grab some Sunday afternoon delight in the Carriage room at The Toff with DJs AndyBlack and Haggis….

"The Sunday Set" features YOU plus musical meanderings, trainspotter tracks and unlikely samples for your pleasure. In addition: food, drinks, good looking people, gravy and occasional nonsense.

Each week we’ll provide you with a musical ‘set’ – and we’d love your ‘variations on a theme’:
Set 1: Work - 7th March
Set 2: War & Peace - 14th March
Set 3: Transport - 21st March
Set 4: Family - 28th March
Join the set and add your musical perspective on Facebook - just search 'The Sunday Set'

We set off at 4.00pm and entry is always free.

…cause our motto's always been: when it's right, it's right; Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night; When everything's a little clearer in the light of day; and you know the night is always gonna be there any way.  ( link: thesundayset@thetoffintown.com )

The Toff is pleased to announce a second Robert Forster show on Sunday 14 March due to popular demand!

Just back from overseas, Robert has been busy working on a number of projects over the last 12 months. Last year saw the release of his first book, a collection of his writings titled “The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll: Collected Music Writings 2005 to 2009”. He also turned his hand at production, producing The John Steele Singers new album and Brisbane band Halfway’s third album. This will be Robert’s only Melbourne show for 2010. He will be performing solo, allowing him to delve into his vast catalogue and that of The Go-Betweens. Special guest at this second show is Rebecca Barnard.  ( link: www.robertforster.net )

Every Monday night
Doors 6pm
Level 1 class: 6.30pm start. Absolute beginners class!
Routine class: 7.30pm.
Level 2: 8.30pm start. intermediate class: requires a knowledge of 8-beat, 6-beat, charleston and can do a swing out.
9.30pm social dancing!  ( link: http://www.swingpatrol.com/ )

Eagle and the Worm invite you to the Toff in Town on the 18th of March to celebrate the launch of their debut release "Futureman". EATW go all out, with imaginative and psyched out live performances, full of bedroom-bred songwriting, 4 track jams, and a cacophony of pop referencing held together with an amazing nine piece band. "Futureman" is an incredible debut release - busting with personality: brass, harmonies and honky tonk piano; referencing all the best parts of the 70's lyrically and musically, and all executed in the realms of a 3 30 pop song. "Futureman" will be released through Smiley McSlidey records- exclusively on vinyl as a double A side at the Toff in Town Thursday March 18th.  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/eagleandtheworm )

Join the crew at Toff for Friday favorites with Dr Phil Smith playing no brainers and guilty pleasures from 60s / 70s /80s / 90s / today and tomorrow.

The sounds of pop, disco, rock, R&B, MOR, AOR, funk, soul, Motown, Latin, Reggaeton, oddball covers, foreign language versions, Ska, Rocksteady, soundtracks, Hip Hop and then some, with more twists and turns than a busload of contortionists driving around Bathurst in an episode of 'Murder She Wrote' and an emphasis on great music as fun! The party starts at 9.00pm and entry is always free!

Love Connection launch their debut album at the Toff with special guests. Recent RRR 102.7 album of the week and out through local label Sensory Projects, Love Connection’s self titled release is a collection of low-fi, synth-based electronica, dabbling in new wave and psychedelic sensibilities with a strong pop influence. Since their inception ten months ago, the duo has become a quartet and given birth to an amalgamation of vintage keyboards, korgs and casiotones, throttling with sparse progressive guitar lines and percussive drum solos, described as “being heard through an old pair of headphones that feed rainbow-sounding grit into your ears” and “epic pop tunes that feel like a waterfall made of warm, multi-coloured soup rushing over your entire body.  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/loveconnect )

Brought to you by the DJ's behind Witness Protection Program & Trough Faggot Party comes an evening of pure modernity erstwhile known as the House DeFrost, A new weekly home for the legendary children, A ballroom where the young bucks of Melbourne have the room to do all they intend, classic disco for a new generation presented like no other, shows, walks & a mirror ball! music selectors Andee Frost & legendary guests every week. So either you got a nice body or your very fashionable or your very pretty from butch queens to Banjee girls every bodys welcome. The Realness begins from midnight till very late every saturday night free entry chantez, chantez, chantez chantez, chantez!

Come and grab some Sunday afternoon delight in the Carriage room at The Toff with DJs AndyBlack and Haggis….

"The Sunday Set" features YOU plus musical meanderings, trainspotter tracks and unlikely samples for your pleasure. In addition: food, drinks, good looking people, gravy and occasional nonsense.

Each week we’ll provide you with a musical ‘set’ – and we’d love your ‘variations on a theme’:
Set 1: Work - 7th March
Set 2: War & Peace - 14th March
Set 3: Transport - 21st March
Set 4: Family - 28th March
Join the set and add your musical perspective on Facebook - just search 'The Sunday Set'

We set off at 4.00pm and entry is always free.

…cause our motto's always been: when it's right, it's right; Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night; When everything's a little clearer in the light of day; and you know the night is always gonna be there any way.  ( link: thesundayset@thetoffintown.com )

Renee Cassar and Matt Corby hit the Toff on Sunday 21 March as part of the "Live Learn Acoustic Tour". Renee's debut album "Live and Learn" is due out in late March featuring the single "It's Not You". Matt's next EP, the follow up to last year's "Songs For...", is due out in April. Don't miss your chance to Renee and Matt in the intimate surrounds of The Toff on Sunday 21 March.  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/reneecassar )

Every Monday night.
Doors 6pm
Level 1 class: 6.30pm start. Absolute beginners class!
Routine class: 7.30pm.
Level 2: 8.30pm start. intermediate class: requires a knowledge of 8-beat, 6-beat, charleston and can do a swing out.
9.30pm social dancing!
Cost: $14 at the door per class / $21 for both classes.  ( link: http://www.swingpatrol.com/ )

Join the crew at Toff for Poprocks with Dr Phil Smith playing no brainers and guilty pleasures from 60s / 70s /80s / 90s / today and tomorrow.

The sounds of pop, disco, rock, R&B, MOR, AOR, funk, soul, Motown, Latin, Reggaeton, oddball covers, foreign language versions, Ska, Rocksteady, soundtracks, Hip Hop and then some, with more twists and turns than a busload of contortionists driving around Bathurst in an episode of 'Murder She Wrote' and an emphasis on great music as fun! The party starts at 9.00pm and entry is always free!

The House deFrost is a modern day discoteque with its feet and ears firmly rooted in the nostalgia of days gone by, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere in this fine city. Voted as one of the top 5 nightspots in the world and constantly name-dropped by the who's who of the international disco fraternity, The House deFrost is a true disco, not nu disco night! Helmed by the infamous Andee Frost and sometimes friends international. treating your ears to aural delights served up on slabs of wax and piped thru a vintage Bozak mixer the very same kind that they used at the dawn of disco in downtown NYC. With a unique sound all of it's own the Bozak has the sonic superiority that all other mixers have tried to emulate but sadly fallen short, add it to the Toff's Nexo sound-system and you might just have the best sounding disco in Melbourne town, but lets not get technical *yawn* this night is purely about dancing so bring some comfortable foot wear, find yourself a spot, listen to the music and dance it off babes!!!

Melbourne indie quartet Jack’s Castle are launching their debut album “On a Colour TV”. The highly anticipated debut draws on the success of the band's two independently released EPs – “The Falling” EP (2008) and “The Lemon Tree” EP (2006). On a Colour TV was produced by acclaimed electro-folk producer Joe Hammond and mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Jack's Castle have built up a reputation as one of Melbourne's best live bands, having received a nomination as a Top 5 Finalist in the live category of the 2008 Music Oz Awards. After three years of playing gigs and amassing a word-of-mouth fan base, the band is about to embark on its first national tour to promote the release of the album.

2010 is set to be a big year for Jack's Castle. Be the first to hear their blend of raw acoustic flavours, electronic overtones, warm melodies and drifting song structures.  ( link: www.myspace.com/jackscastletheband )

Come and grab some Sunday afternoon delight in the Carriage room at The Toff with DJs AndyBlack and Haggis….

"The Sunday Set" features YOU plus musical meanderings, trainspotter tracks and unlikely samples for your pleasure. In addition: food, drinks, good looking people, gravy and occasional nonsense.

Each week we’ll provide you with a musical ‘set’ – and we’d love your ‘variations on a theme’:
Set 1: Work - 7th March
Set 2: War & Peace - 14th March
Set 3: Transport - 21st March
Set 4: Family - 28th March
Join the set and add your musical perspective on Facebook - just search 'The Sunday Set'

We set off at 4.00pm and entry is always free.

…cause our motto's always been: when it's right, it's right; Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night; When everything's a little clearer in the light of day; and you know the night is always gonna be there any way.  ( link: thesundayset@thetoffintown.com )

For their first time in Australia, UK experimental electronica duo Icarus come to the Toff on Sunday 28 March to perform their distinct mix of frenetic beats and revelrous sonic experimentation. Formed in 1993 by Ollie Bown and Sam Britton, the duo have released numerous albums on labels such as Output Recordings (Trevor Jackson’s label), Temporary Residence and The Leaf Label. Don’t miss them when they make their Melbourne debut at The Toff with guests Infinite Decimals and Ross Bencina plus a DJ set from Casey Rice.  ( link: http://www.icarus.nu/ )

Following the mysterious disappearance of multitrack tapes recorded during Inverto's ill-fated 2008 residency at the Toff, M Division Recordings attempts to turn back time. Two years on and Inverto return to the Toff for one night only in a last-ditch attempt to finally record an album before senility, deafness or both breaks up Melbourne's most unknown supergroup.

Long-haul trucking is a serious business - the long hours, potential risks, greasy foods, loneliness... not to mention the evil temptations of the truck stop hooker. One thing is universally hailed by these rugged frontiers people as the motivating force behind their often gargantuan efforts. Ox blood? No. Ice? No. 'No doze'? Guess again.... The prime mover behind these prime movers is the number 1 'truckin' sound of the 21st century. Inverto. On keyboards there's Hanna 'The Long Hours' Silver, who has been perfecting her craft since 2006 when her Mum brought home her first Speak'n'Spell. The 'Potential Risk' on bass is part-time hairdresser and full time stuntman Luke 'Hodgee' Hodgeson. 'Greasy Foods' aka Hayden Leggett is a master of both drum machine programming and pantomime, making him the perfect 'drummer' for the band. A special corner at the rear of the stage, right near the edge, is reserved for the most important member of the band. Sometimes known to participate in as many as one song in a twelve-song set, 'Lonely' Phil Ransom once completed seventeen games of solitaire before anyone in the band noticed he missed a cue. This leaves only one - and, frankly, the less said about the third string guitarist in 'Shane Warne The Musical', and his myriad of sexually transmitted diseases, the better. The trucker's life is a hard one, not helped by Marty 'Come on, you've got ten hours til you're due in Dubbo' Lubran. Or maybe that is helpful. Who knows? One thing is for sure: the lifeblood of Australia is its highways and the prime mover on these roads is Inverto.  ( link: http://www.m-division.com/ )

Houlette return to Melbourne for the official launch of their debut record, 'Bless Bless'. Performing one final show as part of their Australian Tour, Houlette will be joined at The Toff on Friday April 2nd by guest artists, Nick Huggins and The Ukeladies.Houlette glean a mix of early folk influences, interwoven with minimalist modern-pop arrangements and dark intermissions. Achingly beautiful songs feature the rich vocals of singer/song-writer Felicity Cripps and harmonies woven with french prose. A sparseness to Houlette's sound allows for resonant simplicity, while at other times battlefield drums and wild strings pull against dissonant guitars. Houlette's stunning performance creates a unique, incandescent thread, manifesting a genre all of their own.

'Pine Island is the impossibly lovely and groovy new single from local five-piece Houlette, taken from their forthcoming album...with the band's poetically narcotic yet moving sound and singer/songwriter Felicity Cripps gorgeously sensitive voice' - Tony McMohan, Inpress.

Bless Bless will be available on the night, both as CD and limited edition LP!  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/houlette )

Australia’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ Coby Grant, has jumped leaps and bounds since her debut studio release, ‘Coby Grant is in Full Colour’. Renowned for her sweet, soaring vocals and catchy acoustic / pop style, Coby Grant gets set to launch her highly anticipated follow up EP, ‘Fanfare For Love’.

This latest offering recorded in the states, sees Grant take on a new musical direction alongside producer Anthony J Resta (Collective Soul, Elton John, Shawn Mullins, Duran Duran). With the success of her debut EP and ‘Heartbeat’ video clip (featured on Rage), as well as a plethora of independently managed, sold out shows across the country, it didn’t take too long for this savvy songstress to attract the right attention, which saw her score supports alongside names like Newton Faulkner, Lisa Mitchell and Toni Childs to name a few.

The journey continues at an increasing pace for this shining star, described as a ‘carefree drifter, and focused tactician, all rolled into one’ and celebrated for her positive and revealing outlook, which permeates through her songwriting. Don’t miss the Melbourne launches of her latest EP, ‘Fanfare For Love’. Supported by very special local and interstate guests (to be announced), these shows will be two beautiful nights of music.  ( link: www.cobygrant.com )

The House deFrost is a modern day discoteque with its feet and ears firmly rooted in the nostalgia of days gone by, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere in this fine city. Voted as one of the top 5 nightspots in the world and constantly name-dropped by the who's who of the international disco fraternity, The House deFrost is a true disco, not nu disco night! Helmed by the infamous Andee Frost and sometimes friends international. treating your ears to aural delights served up on slabs of wax and piped thru a vintage Bozak mixer the very same kind that they used at the dawn of disco in downtown NYC. With a unique sound all of it's own the Bozak has the sonic superiority that all other mixers have tried to emulate but sadly fallen short, add it to the Toff's Nexo sound-system and you might just have the best sounding disco in Melbourne town, but lets not get technical *yawn* this night is purely about dancing so bring some comfortable foot wear, find yourself a spot, listen to the music and dance it off babes!!!

Australia’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ Coby Grant, has jumped leaps and bounds since her debut studio release, ‘Coby Grant is in Full Colour’. Renowned for her sweet, soaring vocals and catchy acoustic / pop style, Coby Grant gets set to launch her highly anticipated follow up EP, ‘Fanfare For Love’.

This latest offering recorded in the states, sees Grant take on a new musical direction alongside producer Anthony J Resta (Collective Soul, Elton John, Shawn Mullins, Duran Duran). With the success of her debut EP and ‘Heartbeat’ video clip (featured on Rage), as well as a plethora of independently managed, sold out shows across the country, it didn’t take too long for this savvy songstress to attract the right attention, which saw her score supports alongside names like Newton Faulkner, Lisa Mitchell and Toni Childs to name a few.

The journey continues at an increasing pace for this shining star, described as a ‘carefree drifter, and focused tactician, all rolled into one’ and celebrated for her positive and revealing outlook, which permeates through her songwriting. Don’t miss the Melbourne launches of her latest EP, ‘Fanfare For Love’. Supported by very special local and interstate guests (to be announced), these shows will be two beautiful nights of music.  ( link: www.cobygrant.com )

Every Monday night
Doors 6pm
Level 1 class: 6.30pm start. Absolute beginners class!
Routine class: 7.30pm.
Level 2: 8.30pm start. intermediate class: requires a knowledge of 8-beat, 6-beat, charleston and can do a swing out.
9.30pm social dancing!  ( link: http://www.swingpatrol.com/ )

‘Utopia’ is the debut release from Melbourne based singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bec Matthews. Inspired by her extensive studies, travels and performances around the globe, Bec has recorded a selection of original songs which she will perform with her band Kora Collective on Wednesday 7th April at The Toff in Town.

From her early beginnings as a classical pianist, Bec has travelled a diverse and cosmopolitan musical path which has lead to her current status as one of Australia’s most talented and charming players of the kora (21 string West African Harp). As an artist who crosses musical and cultural boundaries, Bec fuses her own music with influences from traditional West African, Middle Eastern and World Fusion music.|

Accompanying herself on kora, kamelngoni, trumpet, kalimba and guitar, Bec will be joined at the launch by her band the Kora Collective. This unique assembly of musicians features the rare talents of globally inspired multi-instrumentalists Pin Rada (sarangi, lyra), King Marong (percussion), Richie Brain (guitars), Martin Tucker (flute, bolong) and vocalist Aminata Doumbia. The ensemble are sure to captivate with a selection of lush sound-scapes, contemporary beats, and other worldly mystique.

Having recently performed as part of the Arts Centre’s ‘Mix it up’ Program supporting Malian kora great ‘Toumani Diabate’, Bec Matthews and the Kora Collective return for an intimate evening of textural improvisation, original songs and music from near and far.  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/becmatthewskora )

Join the crew at Toff for Friday favorites with Dr Phil Smith playing no brainers and guilty pleasures from 60s / 70s /80s / 90s / today and tomorrow. The sounds of pop, disco, rock, R&B, MOR, AOR, funk, soul, Motown, Latin, Reggaeton, oddball covers, foreign language versions, Ska, Rocksteady, soundtracks, Hip Hop and then some, with more twists and turns than a busload of contortionists driving around Bathurst in an episode of 'Murder She Wrote' and an emphasis on great music as fun! The party starts at 9.00pm and entry is always free!

You may have seen them on the street, in a cramped back room at your mate's 21st, or on stage supporting the likes of The Cat Empire and Mental As Anything. The Megahorns have teamed up with a bunch of local musicians to produce their debut ep and you can see them launch it on April 10 at The Toff In Town. The Megahorns set will feature all the special guest musicians from the album including the fabulous "Hornettes". If you haven't seen them then you won't know to expect an all original blend of New Orleans street beat and hip hop, with a hint of three piece backing choir straight from the roaring 20s. Don't miss your first chance to see The Megahorns in full flight! Supported on the night by soul/groove cats The O.M.G.s and local DJ and producer Andras Fox.  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/megahorns )

Opera thrives on madwomen. From Medea to Lucia to Blanche Dubois, these tragic heroines have hypnotised us for centuries, driven mad by love, grief, jealousy and revenge.

Murderous, suicidal, alcoholic or just plain nutso - the ‘Opera Sessions’ team made up of baritone Angus Grant and sopranos Sian Prior and Vanessa West will introduce you to some of the most demented dames in the repertoire (and a few barmy blokes as well) in a program ranging from bel canto opera through to Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, German art song and even Willie Nelson’s classic ballad ‘Crazy’.

Opera Sessions is an occasional concert series that brings opera and art song out of our grand theatres and recital halls and into our bars, galleries and living-rooms, where listeners can enjoy sublime music in a relaxed and intimate environment while sipping a glass of wine or beer.  ( link: http://www.vanessawest.com.au/ )

Every Monday night
Doors 6pm
Level 1 class: 6.30pm start. Absolute beginners class!
Routine class: 7.30pm.
Level 2: 8.30pm start. intermediate class: requires a knowledge of 8-beat, 6-beat, charleston and can do a swing out.
9.30pm social dancing!  ( link: http://www.swingpatrol.com/ )

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is here again! If you’re wondering which show to go and see - wonder no longer…One Night Stand Comedy 4 is the must see show of 2010. “It was the highlight of my festival last year.” Comedian, Michael Williams

This gala event features a huge line up of Melbourne's best comedians to entertain you for two hours of sizzling hot stand-up comedy. Sell-out success in 2007, 2008 & 2009. Showcasing Raw Comedy Winner Jonathon Schuster and Melbourne Comedy Festival favourite Monica Dullard.

This annual event is specifically designed to support local Melbourne comedians to develop and promote their careers while also providing a social good by raising money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation charity. This show is ONE NIGHT ONLY. Book early to ensure you don’t miss out.

“A brilliantly produced evening of exceptional comedy variety. Not to be missed!” Pat Figgis, Audience Member

“Congratulations on a great comedy night last night. We really appreciate your generous support and of those who gave their time last night to give back to our organisation.” Starlight Children’s Foundation.

The Tiger and Me create indie-pop music as seen through the looking glass of European folk songs. Three lead vocalists lead a troupe of multi-instrumentalists from gentle folk melodies through to riotous frenzied waltzes, with a wink and a nod to the old cabaret den and speakeasy tradition. Hot on the heels of performances at Port Fairy Folk Festival, they launch their debut album at The Toff in Town on Saturday April 17, with support from Aluka. The Melbourne sextet ignites the stage with a live show that is an event for any rampant feet out there looking for the ultimate place to whirl and stomp.  ( link: http://www.thetigerandme.com.au/ )

Georgia Fields is earnestly applying the finishing touches to her debut album. In the meantime, the charismatic songbird is releasing the second single from her forthcoming record, to tide us over until the winter LP release.

“Something Borrowed, Something Blue” intertwines the childlike naivety of experimental sounds with mature and considered orchestral arrangements. Romantic without dissolving into a swamp of twee, the track features a charmingly bizarre animal toy sample. B-sides include ‘Sinking Relation Ship’ – a mournful, maritime-y tale of a couple who are “falling apart like pavlova”… and the string-lush ‘Happy Accidents’, recorded in her cellist’s lounge room.

On Thursday 29 April, Fields will be accompanied by her 12-piece “Mini-Indie-Orchestra” – an incredible ensemble of Melbourne’s musical heavyweights, featuring strings, brass, woodwind and tuned percussion. The single’s music video (by acclaimed emerging director Rohan Spong) will also be unveiled at the launch.  ( link: http://www.myspace.com/georgiafields )