Editing Perth (section)

== Music Scene ==

Perth has a huge band scene, so it’s a great place to catch a live music show on pretty much any night of the week. The music in Perth varies from blue and roots (especially in Freo), to electro synth, to alt country, to indie rock and pop. Main venues hosting local bands include:

'''Fremantle:''' 
* Mojos - http://www.mojosbar.com.au
* Swan Basement 
* Norfolk Hotel Basement - http://www.norfolkhotel.com.au/ 
* Little Creatures Loft - http://www.littlecreatures.com.au/creatures-loft
* Clancy’s - http://www.clancysfishpub.com.au
* Fly By Night Club - http://www.flybynight.org. 

'''North Perth/Mt Lawley:''' 
* Hyde Park Hotel - http://www.hydeparkhotel.com.au
* Rosemount Hotel - http://www.rosemounthotel.com.au
* Velvet Room at the Flying Scotsman

'''City/Northbridge:''' 
* Amplifier Bar - http://www.amplifiercapitol.com.au/
* The Bakery - http://www.artrage.com.au/bakery/
* Shape

Some Perth bands gone national to check out:
Big time: Jebediah, The Panics, Karnivool, John Butler Trio, Eskimo Joe, Gyroscope, Institut Polaire

Perth bands that are still local: 
Punk: The Bloods
Blues n Roots/Folk: Kill Devil Hills, Abbe Mae
Indie Pop: Bank Holidays, Burton Cool Suit, New Rules for Boats
Indie Rock: The Silents, The Preytells, The Colors, Felicity Groom and the Black Black Smoke, Sex Panther, The City Watch

Find the bands’ myspaces and listen online.

=== Gig guides ===

* Xpress Magazine – a free street press that’s out every Thursday at CD stores, and online at *http://www.xpressmag.com.au
* http://www.enjoyperth.com.au
* Drum Magazine – a free street press that’s out every Thursday at CD stores