Gasometer Hotel Summer Season 2014

Overview

Though The Gaso opened all the way back in 2010 — after a much-hyped revamp of a previously dingy Irish-themed pub —you'd be forgiven for forgetting about it from time to time. It took a long leave of absence for further renovations in 2013 and often loses out to old standards like The Tote or hip new ventures like Forester's Beer Hall.

But, after an exciting comeback earlier this year with different venue operators and a new 350-capacity band room to enjoy live music seven nights a week, there's never been a better time to discover this local gem. Recently, big bands like Arthur Penn and the Funky Ten have even spilled out across two floors, using the upstairs mezzanine in the reopened space for their overflowing horn section.

Now, while you're free from work and have sufficient time each morning to nurse you dance-induced injuries and inevitable hangover, you have no excuse.

Cult Aussie favourites Frente kick off the Gasometer’s sizzling season of live music on December 20, bringing a full band for a one-off Christmas show to showcase their distinctive brand of rock and folk-pop. Tully on Tully are playing both a Christmas Eve party and mini summer residency, coming off the back of the launch of their single ‘Two Birds’ (produced by Tony Buchen, who’s previously worked with both Andy Bull and The Preatures). Gasometer favourites Dear Plastic are returning for a stint in Janurary after launching their debut album at the venue back in October. They’ll be joined by artists like Nicholas Lam, guitarist in slick Melbourne disco outfit Vaudeville Smash and frequent Sex on Toast collaborator, playing under his solo moniker DX Heaven.

Sex on Toast frontman Angus Leslie will also make a support appearance with Tanzer, his collaboration with chanteuse Hayley Foster. But, perhaps the highlight of the venue’s summer lineup is the latest single release from Mangelwurzel, a hectic, indescribable fusion of rock and punk.

Long live The Gaso.