The Mark Of Cain return to the stage this October performing their debut album Battlesick in its entirety.  “It was the height of my fixation on Vietnam and the idea of the countless unknown heroes who walk among us” – John Scott (TMOC). Special guests The Messthetics (ex-Fugazi) complete the line-up. On-sale 9.00am Wednesday 17th October.

The Aints! Play The Saints (73-’78) limited release live album is almost all gone. For those chasing a copy in Sydney we recommend Redeye Records in the city and for everyone else theaints.com will have you sorted. Don’t delay though, as both the CD and vinyl versions are down to low double didgits.

While we wait for the band to reveal any plans lets remind ourselves of the albums greatness via the title track.

In addition to his just announced shows with The Aints! Ed Kuepper will also take to the road for a series of regional dates as he starts preparing material for a new solo album. The former ARIA award winner, Saint, Laughing Clown and owner of some fifty + albums bearing his name Kuepper will take in first time appearances at Red Hill and Old Bar as well the less frequented Castlemaine, Bellingen, Katoomba and more.

To celebrate the release of 5-6-7-8-9 a brand new five track mini-album by The Aints! Ed, Pete, Paul Al and Eamon will take to the east coast this June for a tour taking in cities metro and regional. Tickets for all shows on sale Wednesday April 10th. For select shows The Aints! will perform two sets while others will feature special guest Colonel Kramer with Eamon Dilworth and his One Man Brass Ensemble.

WARREN ELLIS: When we take the stage together as Dirty Three it’s closest to my heart for many reasons. Mostly because what happens on stage between those three guys and the audience is like nothing else.

Dirty Three play Dirty Three! Their eponymous 1994 debut includes the classics Better Go Home Soon, Indian Love Song and Everything’s Fucked. On-sale now via sydneyoperahouse.com