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Role	Main Venue Booker
Address	59 Port Rd Hindmarsh SA 5007
Phone	08 8340 0744
Fax	08 8346 8506
Email	Jo@thegov.com.au
Website	http://www.thegov.com.au
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Friday, 06 January

Cal Williams Jr. & Friends Blues Night
FREE IN THE FRONT BAR THE 1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH...Three times winner of 'The South Australian Songwriter of the Year' and Bank's Music 'Best New Music U.K.' award winner, Cal Williams Jr. is one of the most highly-regarded musicians in Adelaide. Catch Cal on the 1st Friday of every month when he gives us a taste of his favourite Adelaide blues artists (and a little of his musical expertise).
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	Saturday, 07 January
	Nesian Mystik Nesian Mystik is Polynesian culture merged with rnb, hip hop and reggae; from feel good club hits to conscious political messages; Nesian Mystik. does it all! Click here for more info and tickets

	Sunday, 08 January
	Kaha Their performances fuse the musicial styles of Reggae, Rock ,soul and hiphop with a powerful flavour of the bands Maori roots Click here for more info and tickets

	Tuesday, 10 January
	Beginners Night: Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society Come one, come all to the fastest growing musical club in Adelaide! Grab yourself a ukulele and pop in to The Gov every Tuesday night to realise your musical dream in a fun, friendly and safe group environment. Click here for more info and tickets

	Wednesday, 11 January
	The Dresden Dolls Followers of theatrical punk cabaret stars THE DRESDEN DOLLS can rejoice as news breaks of their upcoming reunion tour. The dynamic pair, comprised of Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione, reached infamy through their brand of art house rock, steadily climbing out of the artistic trenches from which they were born. Click here for more info and tickets

	Wednesday, 11 January
	Open Mic Night The Gov's Musical Community hosted by the Weekend Warriors meets here every week. Bring your Instruments down and perform in the Front Bar, all welcome! Click here for more info and tickets

Thursday, 12 January

COOPS & THE BIRD **FREE IN THE FRONT BAR**
COOPS + the Bird want you in their world where music is King and good times are shared by all. Their style, in a few words, would be dirty, modern, blues. The duo of voice and guitar are powerful, enigmatic, intelligent and engaging performing originals as well as acoustically arranged covers. COOPS + the Bird are currently performing, recording and and living their musical dreams.
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	Friday, 13 January
	Roots Night The Yearlings, The Huckleberry Swedes and The Streamliners are three of Australias best rootsbluescountrysoul bands and this January 13, they are uniting at The Gov for a rare triple bill. All three artists have won countless awards and written, recorded and performed great original music for over a decade. Click here for more info and tickets

	Friday, 13 January
	Confidential Promotions Presents: Unplugged Fridays at The Gov FREE IN THE FRONT BAR EVERY 2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH... 'CONFIDENTIAL PROMOTION'S PRESENTS' 'UNPLUGGED FRIDAYS AT THE GOV' Tonight features performances from Rico Garilli, Logan Street, Jake Thomas and Brendan Hill. Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 14 January
	Katchafire Katchafire are an all-Maori reggae band from Hamilton, who have achieved phenomenal success over the last few years. Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 14 January
	Crunchtime Blues FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...Crunch Time serve up a feast of Blues.Whether you like the jazzy soulful sounds of the Mississippi legends, the swinging sounds of Chicago, or the driving rhythms and high energy riffs of more recent blues and rock legends, these guys deliver it with passion. Back by popular demand. Click here for more info and tickets

	Thursday, 19 January
	POLAMINE FREE IN THE FRONT BAR FREE IN THE FRONT BAR... Adelaide Indie Acoustic duo Georgie Gower and Steve Street formed Polamine in July 2011. The concept of creating a blend of Australian rock guitar styles, shifted towards the rawness of the humble acoustic layered with lyrics of slightly darker emotions. Click here for more info and tickets

Friday, 20 January

Jay Hoad
Walkaboutfish Records are excited to announce that Fijian born didgeridoo and stringed instrument virtuoso Jay Hoad will be bringing his 7 piece band back to the Gov on Friday January 20th. Jay has spent the last six years touring around the globe, following the sun and his inspiration for music throughout the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Fiji, Canada and North America, keeping up a relentless touring schedule whilst passionately learning about third world culture and every style of music he can sink his teeth into.
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	Saturday, 21 January
	Beth Orton It's been nearly six years in the making, but come January 2012, iconic eclectic British singersongstress Beth Orton makes her long awaited return to Australia for a series of solo acoustic concert dates. Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 21 January
	Elroy Jones **FREE IN THE FRONT BAR** Elroy Jones brings his punk rock cynicism spin to classic soul, blues and jukebox-esq ballads of the 50s and 60s. Click here for more info and tickets

	Sunday, 22 January
	Classic Rock Sunday with Live Evil, Toast and Big Tom's Blues Band Classic Rock Sunday 2 happens at The Gov Saturday January 22nd following on from the succees and good vibes from the last Classic Rock Sunday. Click here for more info and tickets

	Wednesday, 25 January
	LATINO FEST - AUSTRALIA DAY EVE THE GOV La Bomba Get Set to Celebrate Latino, Music, Dance & Culture in Australia on Australia Day Eve. LAS CHICAS BOMBA Floor Show, Reggaeton Artist, Cielo Moreno and Latino Band SONCHEKE Click here for more info and tickets

	Thursday, 26 January
	OZ ROCK DAY - BON 'N' All & Red Back Fever Celebrate Australia Day with some of Australia's best Oz Rock thanks to two stellar tribute bands, Bon 'N' All (ACDC) and Red Back Fever (The Angels) Click here for more info and tickets

	Thursday, 26 January
	The Strangers FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...Formed in 2008, The Strangers sound broods from its classic rhythm and blues, drum and bass engine room, coloured by the art of guitar weaving and light and shadow provided by the saxaphonicity of Mr Duncan Kilburn. Click here for more info and tickets

	Friday, 27 January
	Bondi Cigars Australian R&B legends The Bondi Cigars return to South Australia for the 2012 Australia Day Weekend. Click here for more info and tickets

	Friday, 27 January
	James Abberly FREE IN THE FRONT BAR... In the musical realms of Josh Pike and Lior, James hails from Owen, and every time he plays at The Gov half the town shows up! Not to be missed! Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 28 January
	HELM HELM have been tirelessly writing, producing and performing together since 2008. That same year, they emerged on the live scene, armed with their first independent release, Vol 1... Keelhaul. It was warmly embraced by fans and critics alike, receiving rave reviews from various national and international press, as well as many online blogs and forums. Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 28 January

Free in The Front Bar... Anarchy Road
FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...These four dedicated musicians deliver their own brand of gritty rock to their live audience fueled with passion and individuality. In late 2010 singersongwriter Brendan Lines teamed his somewhat Brainwashed musical palettepast by a Grandfathers One Eyed rotation of the only two types of music... Country and Western, with the slick and tight rock sounds of John Zarnke (Lead Guitar), Mark Huizinga (Drums), and Sean Young (Bass). Anarchy Road combine their tough and gritty rock sounds into well crafted and contrasting songs that blend can pump along like good ol pub rock anthems or draw your in ears into their moody and earthy tones.
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	Wednesday, 01 February
	Das Racist DAS RACIST... just relax!Brooklyn's finest weed edgehare krishna hard coreart rapfreak folk music trio take on the fake patois boldly baking their Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life, and new civilizations where Michael Jackson has gone before. A million dollars. You feel me? Click here for more info and tickets

	Thursday, 02 February
	Dirt Playground Dirt Playground are an Adelaide based Rock Psychedelic band that has gained cult status within the live circuit. Click here for more info and tickets

	Thursday, 02 February
	Juice Extractor FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...Juice Extractor is a three-piece original dirty funk rock band, that like their groove sexy! The sound is somewhere between Funkadelic meets Beasts of Bourbon! Blaxploitation funk!! And we are NOT taking ourselves seriously - it's sassy sexy groovin' fun!! Click here for more info and tickets

	Friday, 03 February
	Almost Human Almost Human have been around. So long in fact, that they were invited to play the Official KISS Disco back in the early eighties when KISS were to hit Australia for the first time ever. Click here for more info and tickets

Friday, 03 February

	Saturday, 04 February
	Ronnie Taheny ! SCORE! - 20 years solo. After a years sabbatical in order to roam the Scottish Highlands and compare kilts, Ronnie returns to Adelaide to celebrate 20 years since going solo. She'll deliver a range of satire-driven gems (including some inspirational dirt) from that period in a 2 setter. Jarrad Payne will join her before the night is over. Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 04 February
	Fell At 10 **FREE IN THE FRONT BAR** Fell At 10 are a versatile band kicking and screaming their way into Australia's live music scene. Click here for more info and tickets

	Thursday, 09 February
	Isaac Lomman: Real Hypnosis, Real People, Real FUN Enter a Hypnotic World as you witness this mesmerising master at work! Click here for more info and tickets

Thursday, 09 February

Guilt Free- FREE IN THE FRONT BAR!
FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...Having been together for only 18 months, Guilt Free is gaining substantial ground across the Adelaide live music scene. Energetic, stylistic and passionate performances are quickly becoming a distinctive trademark of this band. Combining styles such as funk, hard rock and even acoustic this band is a must see in any venue. Having rocked the stages of the fringes FUSE Festival, Scorcher Fest and venue's across Adelaide such as Fowlers Live, Enigma Bar, Grace Emily and the Cranka. Their next stop is the almighty Gov!
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	Friday, 10 February
	Confidential Promotions Presents: Unplugged Fridays at The Gov FREE IN THE FRONT BAR EVERY 2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH... 'CONFIDENTIAL PROMOTION'S PRESENTS' 'UNPLUGGED FRIDAYS AT THE GOV' Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 11 February
	The Aussie Ausborn Show The Aussie Ausborn Show, is the Australian 'Ozzy Osbourne' tribute show and was born of Adelaide Guitarist Paul Kaiser, of ex Zep Boys. Click here for more info and tickets

Thursday, 16 February

THE BON SCOTTS - FREE IN THE FRONT BAR
Melbourne seven piece, The Bon Scotts, are not an ACDC covers band. They play a distinctively clamorous ramshackle folk-pop that will have you toe tapping and singing along to catchy choruses unawares. Theirs is an infectious blend of playful cynicism and youthful fancy, which has delighted audiences nationally and abroad. To date, The Bon Scotts have received comparisons to Arcade Fire, Architecture in Helsinki and The Flaming Lips.
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	Friday, 17 February
	Kerser EMCEE KERSER TELLS THE TRUTH :Emcee Kerser's brutally honest and skillfully charismatic lyrics haveleft the hip-hop community buzzing and The Gov excited to play the host when Kerser comes to town, February 17. Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 18 February

Kerser's Under 18's Show (15-17 yo only)
KERSER - THE NEBULIZER TOURTHIS SHOW IS FOR 15-17 YEAR OLDS ONLYKERSER is one of the most in your face new lyricists in the country and will be hitting capitol cities with an insane live show to support his break through release THE NEBULIZER which is available now on itunes and in store at JB Hi Fi. www.facebook.comthekerser
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	Saturday, 18 February
	2012 RIO CARIVAL IN ADELAIDE Latino Grooves and the Brazilian Community in Adelaide join forces to bring you the hottest, most exciting and 100 authentic Brazilian party right here in Adelaide! Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 18 February
	The Hangover Society *FREE IN FRONT BAR*The Hangover Society have a unique blend of acoustic classics of 70s southern rock and blues with a touch of rock and roll. Click here for more info and tickets

Wednesday, 22 February

*Date Change* Soul II Soul featuring Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler & MC Chickaboo
*Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, this show has been moved to February 22 2012. Tickets purchased to the groups December show as previously advertised are valid for the rescheduled date of performance.*Few artists can claim to fame that they pioneered and arguably shaped dance music to be the global success it is today. Soul II Soul were the kings and queens who blended soul music to amazing beats. Now they are coming to Australia and THE GOV!
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Thursday, 23 February

Best of the Ed Fest - Previews
Once again the Gov hosts this iconic show. An unbeatable night of world-class comedy featuring the hottest new talents direct from the Edinburgh Festival. The stand out stand up John Fothergill alongside the winner of So You Think Youre Funny, Tom Allen, & making his return Jimmy McGhie. 3 International acts for the price of 1. You cant beat that!
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Thursday, 23 February

Jungle City
FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...Spawned in the hellfires of Clovelly Park in a hotbox lounge room on a sweltering summers day three young men from Alice Springs decided to create a sound so incendiary that our 6 cats and a freezer full of frozen pizzas burst into flames.SUCCESS! They mourned for the cats and went hungry for days but it was worth it.With a 12 track Album on the way the future lays glittering ahead for this rock, blues, funk, punk trio.
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Friday, 24 February

	Friday, 24 February
	James Abberly FREE IN THE FRONT BAR... In the musical realms of Josh Pike and Lior, James hails from Owen, and every time he plays at The Gov half the town shows up! Not to be missed! Click here for more info and tickets

	Friday, 24 February
	Best of The Fringe Late Show - Preview It's the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 25 February

	Saturday, 25 February
	Simon Astley ** FREE IN THE FRONT BAR *** Melbourne singersongwriter, Simon Astley, hot off his recent whirlwind tour of the UK. Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 25 February
	Best of The Fringe Late Show - Preview It's the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

	Sunday, 26 February
	Get Vocal: Adelaide Harmony Showcase Vocal Australia proudly presents the very best of Adelaide contemporary a cappella singers in their February GET VOCAL: Adelaide Harmony Showcase. Click here for more info and tickets

Monday, 27 February

Best of the Ed Fest - Tight Arse
Once again the Gov hosts this iconic show. An unbeatable night of world-class comedy featuring the hottest new talents direct from the Edinburgh Festival. The stand out stand up John Fothergill alongside the winner of So You Think Youre Funny, Tom Allen, & making his return Jimmy McGhie. 3 International acts for the price of 1. You cant beat that!
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Tuesday, 28 February

Thursday, 01 March

Best of the Ed Fest
Once again the Gov hosts this iconic show. An unbeatable night of world-class comedy featuring the hottest new talents direct from the Edinburgh Festival. The stand out stand up John Fothergill alongside the winner of So You Think Youre Funny, Tom Allen, & making his return Jimmy McGhie. 3 International acts for the price of 1. You cant beat that!
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	Thursday, 01 March
	The Beat Co FREE IN THE FRONT BAR The Beat Co. is MC Mark D'Amico (MD'A), an acoustic guitar and a macbook. The Beat Co. doesn't deliver your typical aussie hip hop. With musical influences ranging from Blink 182 to Kid Cudi, MD'A blends his eccentric lyrics with guitar and synth to create a unique sound. Click here for more info and tickets

Friday, 02 March

	Friday, 02 March
	Best of The Fringe Late Show It's the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 03 March

South Coast joined by The Clever Trees ** FREE IN THE FRONT BAR**
The Indie FolkAcoustic three piece started out in the early Autumn of 2010 when they decided to take a step away from their rock covers to discover their own unique sound. Southcoast was originally known as simplicity though due to the commonness of the word the band changed to Southcoast as this is where the members were all brought up.
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	Saturday, 03 March
	Best of The Fringe Late Show Its the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Monday, 05 March

Tuesday, 06 March

Thursday, 08 March

Friday, 09 March

	Friday, 09 March
	Best of The Fringe Late Show Its the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 10 March

WILLIAM STREET STRIKERS**FREE IN THE FRONT BAR**
The William Street Strikers have been playing around Australia since 2008. In that time they have released two well received e.p's that have had lots of airplay throughout Australia and New Zealand and their film clip has been played on ABC's Rage on numerous occasions. Now after four solid years which has shaped them into a lean road hardened live band they are about to release their debut album "Keep Left" which will be out in early 2012
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	Saturday, 10 March
	Best of The Fringe Late Show It's the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Sunday, 11 March

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Tuesday, 13 March

Thursday, 15 March

Corey Hurrell **FREE IN THE FRONT BAR **
**FREE IN THE FRONT BAR** 23 year old country boy, Corey Hurrell is now living in the big city and playing guitar and singing to anyone who will listen.He grew up listening to country and blues music while I running around the countryside.First picking up the guitar while sitting around a campfire at age 11 he fell in love with the sounds he could make. Heavily influenced in the beginning by his fathers record collection of old blues and jazz, these days, however, Corey finds inspiration from more contemporary artists such as Coner Oberst and the Tallest Man on Earth. Hurrell's music combines his hillbilly past with his hipster present and draws its themes from the personal heart aches one experiences in this life, to adolescent hijinks and back again.
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Friday, 16 March

	Friday, 16 March
	Best of The Fringe Late Show It's the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 17 March

	Saturday, 17 March
	Best of The Fringe Late Show Its the best late night comedy show in town! THE BEST OF THE FEST LATE SHOW stars the hottest of hot comedy from across the world all at The Gov for your late night comedy pleasure. Click here for more info and tickets

Sunday, 18 March

Sunday, 01 April

Bodyjar
BODYJAR NO TOUCH RED REUNION SHOW... ADELAIDE SHOW ADDED If you were hoping to hear the crunching sounds of a re-formed BODYJAR live at the Corner Hotel on March 31 next year you can forget about it. The show sold out within days.But despair not. Surprised and blown away by the overwhelming response from a discerning public, the entire line-up of bands are taking the trip down memory lane The Gov.
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Tuesday, 03 April

Steve Earle - Solo Show
Singer-songwriter, actor, author, political activist, producer STEVE EARLE is one of lifes great troubadours!!! STEVE EARLE hasnt wandered this way for a number of years.... In fact ... its been three albums & and three Grammy Awards since we saw him last. He will be touring around Australia and you can catch him in Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle, Sydney or Byron Bay for BLUESFEST.
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	Friday, 20 April
	The HERD The Herd formed in 2001 after the core members of the record label, Elefant Traks decided to collaborate rather than submit individual tracks for a compilation. What resulted was the self-titled album that featured the triple j hit Scallops, a song that became an Aussie backyard anthem. This Dynamic entourage of muso's return to The Gov this April Click here for more info and tickets

Saturday, 21 April

Stolen Apples- The Music of Paul Kelly - FREE IN THE FRONT BAR
FREE IN THE FRONT BAR...Stolen Apples Taste the Sweetest!Stolen Apples are a collection of hand picked musicians who are passionateabout the music of Adelaide's own Paul Kelly. Paul Kelly has met with StolenApples and given his blessing for this unique project to perform his greatsongs that connect so deeply with so many people. Joined on the night by Ben Whittington.
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	Saturday, 28 April
	The Beat Co FREE IN THE FRONT BAR The Beat Co. is MC Mark D'Amico (MD'A), an acoustic guitar and a macbook. The Beat Co. doesn't deliver your typical aussie hip hop. With musical influences ranging from Blink 182 to Kid Cudi, MD'A blends his eccentric lyrics with guitar and synth to create a unique sound. Click here for more info and tickets

	Saturday, 12 May
	Shannon Noll -A Million Suns Tour Shannon Noll's everyman appeal lies in his honesty. He possesses the knack of striking a chord with legions of music fans, jacking into a pure emotion that's both his own and instantly relatable. Fourth album, A Million Suns, stays faithful to his classic rock roots while ramping up the pace like never before. Click here for more info and tickets

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