the Evelyn, Whats it like?

i don't like the floor ... or the beer mugs

wicked.

i like it

It's fine.

great for flat/soapy beer!

Just walk in quick and try and avoid the friday night cockhead convention, that happens on the tables outside

i hate it

hasn't really been an interesting band there for a while. used to have a lot of good stuff in there. but yeah, big cockhead convention venue

oh, i've only been there once in the past year, i should add

sure filtercockhead

no sir, I don't like it.

There has been some cracker shows there - I saw Youth Group and Redsunband there.

Geez, lighten up. It's fine.

The sound is good, the stage is good, it's a good place to see bands... but it just doesn't fulfil it's potential.

Brunny st...RIP

What does in fitzrank?

Bar Open.

downstairs baropen is great, i hate upstairs

you hate a lot, rach

yep, bar open is pretty good.

i love you, michael_horse

doesn't everyone ?

Bar Open is awesome - except for only being able to buy Jugs of beer downstairs.

i'd never call any bar infested with hippies and backpackers "awesome"

THURSDAY JAN 25 C’MON C’MON FEATURING: BIT BY BATS + DEAD FRENCHMEN + WINTERPARK + GUEST DJS

This year’s national day of revelry will start a day early, when indie night C’mon C’mon celebrates Australia Day Eve with one massive party this Thursday January 25. Featuring a stellar line up, the night boasts some of Melbourne’s finest in Bit By Bats, Dead Frenchmen and Winterpark plus DJs till 3am in the morning. Recently putting the finishing touches on their debut album Go, Go, Go!, recorded with Dean Turner of Magic Dirt and Lindsay Gravina, Bit By Bats headline the celebrations, showcasing new tunes off what promises to be one of the most exciting and energetic albums of 2007. With all three bands set to release their debuts in the coming months, catch them together in the same room while you can!

Doors at 8:30pm. Entry is $10

That is a KILLER show.

i was just about to mention to evelyn being a bit nicer than some of the scummier bars in this town, and then everyone starts praising bar open.

figures.

Melbourne Bands books it, yes?

No. Melbourne bands don't book the evelyn.

Two awesome dudes called Paul and Marcus book the evelyn.

BLERHGHEGRHG

~~~D:

ah, I don't know why I thought that. Ta, bradm.

I thought that too, Kuro. I'm sure they've mentioned that they do in their "who we are" or whatever bullshit i've read by them.

its a great place to play.
good sound system, good stage.

good for bands who hate playing shit stages like old bar and can't really get enough people to fill say an EBC or NSC. It's a good middle sized joint.

They did mention the evelyn. Them saying they "Book the evelyn" most likely refers to that they have put on a show or two in the past. They just chose to word it differently.

this is from the MB Myspaz:

Currently seeking acts for /March/April at The Evelyn Hotel. Acts must have a strong following and be promotional masters!! Seeking quality professional signed and unsigned acts for dates at Manchester Lane. Acts should be well known and have established fanbase as well as strong radio play.

MELBOURNEBANDS on MySpace books live music gigs at several Melbourne area clubs, including The Evelyn Hotel, and Manchester Lane. Call for details. * As of December, Gene Hall has resigned as the venue manager for Barbukka. Best of luck to the owner.

I guess that means the're basically a proxy manager for bands to book them into those venues with the relevant venue booker?

It may say that, but I can assure you PAUL GOODWIN and MARCUS WHITTY book The Evelyn.

Best of luck to the owner

love that bit.

hey kurenko, from what I can make from it, they basically put together lineups (as does anyone band/s) and them approaches said venues to try and get a night.

I may be wrong here tho. Does anyone have the full story?

yeh, that's what I thought, Brad. MBs seem more like an agency rather than bookers.

Well, not really an agency, its not like they have specific bands on their books, as they are asking for all bands to contact them....an agency would be picky as to what bands they take on board.

so, they're a middle man for bands too lazy to pick up the phone themselves? ;)

I reckon. I would be interested in knowing their 'cut' from these gigs they organise.

do they still pay themselves if the band doesn't get paid because they "failed to effectively promote themselves" ?

ha!

Do they get a rider?

OF COURSE NOT. No partners on the door, either.

I don't mind the Evelyn, but I find it a bit soulless. It's a good size, good PA, lights, etc, but it can feel a bit cold in there. Vibe-wise, anyway - it's one of the hottest stages I've ever played on.

I've noticed they tend to charge a bit on the door too, which is both good and bad - more money for bands, but can put people off.

What's the Evelyn like these days? Looking to get some bands a gig and haven't been tempted to go there this past year I've lived in Melbourne. Is that saying something?

anyone? come on dudes.

are you in a funk band?

Great big no.

not a funk band. Should I be?

The Evil Lyn had lots of those bands that do 'industry showcases' for a while, then had some good gigs (ie bands I like) on about a year ago, where are they at now? Live skip hop bands? The aforementioned funk?

A modified dog.

Tiana from the Orphanage is the new booker, this is a good thing.

its ok...sound is alright but the atmosphere is a bit lacking. They are getting some better bands these days. Mixing it with brunswick st shitbags is quite undesirable though