The Mouldy Lovers

Rank #1 Brisbane, QLD, AU Ska / Gypsy

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Members: Gavin Cook, Louis Whelan, Nicholas Downing, Matt Hsu, Jessica McFayden, Jonathan Sri, Caroline Townsend, Jen Horn

Bio: Rocketing from West End onto the Australian music scene, The Mouldy Lovers are quickly becoming known for a unique brand of wild, energy-driven live performances. With no heed of any particular style, they blend elements of gypsy, ska and punk that drive people off their seats and into the pit.

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“Close your eyes and the music of The Mouldy Lovers will take you back in time and around the world to boisterous Russian faregrounds, crowded Parisian cafes and wild Spanish street parties.”

— Leah Carri, West End Magazine

“When I think of crazed hipster gypsies in a multiethnic make-up, I have to say, the Roma Ancestry comes to mind. I definitely don’t imagine a small known band from Brisbane, however, I am to be fooled. West End 8-piece, The Mouldy Lovers, make me want to do a Flamenco dance around a bon fire in the middle of my living room, and their brand new EP ‘Kakistocracy’ is the perfect soundtrack for such dancing. Win win really! And frankly, take the bon fire away and that’s pretty much how their EP launch at Browning Street Studios went down. How I only managed to lose my cardigan and not a limb is beyond me.”

— Taija Marie Davis, The Washup

“Gypsy folk punk is entirely under-represented in Brisbane, if you ask me. But The Mouldy Lovers are doing their best to remedy that. ”

— Thomas Willet, Rave Magazine

“The Mouldy Lovers are reminiscent of another era when instruments were at the forefront, but stomp into the post-millennium era with a modern vocal approach, combined with a dose of dub and ska and punk.”

— Julia Hodges, Tsunami Magazine

“West End favourites The Mouldy Lovers sound exactly what you think West End sounds like – multicultural folk gypsies, rastas and arty hippies mingling with punks at a racuous sharehouse party. And I should know, because the recent EP launch in tiny Browning St Studios made us dance more to trombones than those Valley clubbers could ever imagine.”

— Eloise Freeman, Rave Magazine

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Jan 18

The Zoo
Brisbane, AU | 8:00pm
The Zoo
Brisbane, AU
Fri Jan 18 8:00pm
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Mouldy Lovers Album Launch! with BULLHORN, Stormchasers and Captain Dreamboat! For pre sales just message the BULLHORN facebook site :-)
2012
Nov 25

Black Bear Lodge
BRISBANE, QLD, AU | 6:00pm
Black Bear Lodge
BRISBANE, QLD, AU
Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:00pm
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ALBUM LAUNCH: BRISBANE
2012
Oct 28

Island Vibe Festival
Stradbroke (Minjerribah), QLD, AU | 8:00pm
Island Vibe Festival
Stradbroke (Minjerribah), QLD, AU
Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:00pm
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE CHAI STAGE! Held annually on Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island) over three huge days in October, Island Vibe is a multi-faceted celebration of Island Culture that includes art exhibitions, interactive workshops, stalls, circus, eco-food and craft markets. Four stages and over 50 mighty reggae, roots, soul and electronic acts - including Murri and Pacific Islander dance and cultural groups - gather on Minjerribah for a celebration of music, dance, art and culture. The world famous Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island is located only 90 minutes from Brisbane, and the festival site itself is located in the park beside the stunning Home Beach, allowing festival-goers the opportunity to bask in the cooling azure waters of the South Pacific between performances.
2012
Oct 20

Care Community Festival…
Windsor, QLD, AU | 8:00pm
Care Community Festival 2012
Windsor, QLD, AU
Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:00pm
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Picture this - First, take Brisbane’s most atmospheric outdoor venue. Then, add 7 awesome bands, circus performers, an art gallery, market stalls, kids activities and a smokin' hot fireshow. The result? A celebration not to be missed! The CARE Community Festival 2012. Potential side effects include laughter, uncontrollable dancing, rushes of creativity and that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you know you’re a part of something special. With all $ raised going back to the local community, you can feel even better knowing that you're making a difference! Who knew raising money for charity could be so much fun?! It’s not just any charity either. This cause is close to home. 5000+ children are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Brisbane, and the team @ Student Care Welfare Qld Inc. are working long hours every day to change that. You can help! Just by coming along for a great day & night of fun and entertainment. Best of all! Kids under 5 are free!
2012
Oct 7

Lost Movements
Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU | 2:30pm
Lost Movements
Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU
Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:30pm
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