Wed September 1st

Out Of The Trees And Into The Fields
Pony Boy
Dan And Dan

Come welcome in the first day of spring at the empress September 1st with 3 of Melbourne's most interesting and unique live acts. Alternative folk trio out of the trees and into the fields will be headlining the show with their trademark brand of melodic instrumentation and lush harmonies.   Also along for the ride are the ever-changing musical collective ponyboy, a refreshingly original act which utilizes traditional instrumentation (guitars, cello, violin, mandolin) to create music that is both modern and timeless. Rounding out the bill are shoe gazing post rockers Dan and Dan who weave intricate webs of noise with just the use of two guitars and some effects.

Doors: 8:00pm
Entry: $5

Thurs September 2nd

Laura Jean
Yffer

The Empress was the first place renowned Melbourne songwriter Laura Jean dropped off her demo. She can still feel the barperson's scorn, but that hasn't stopped her booking a residency there on Thursdays in September. Laura will be accompanying herself on electric guitar, with Jen Sholakis on drums and guitar and Biddy Connor on Casio sk1, piano accordion and viola. Each week she will be playing a random mix of old songs, some choice covers and new songs off her forthcoming album A Fool Who'll . Supports each week are all exciting newcomers: Yffer, Lehmann Smith, Carry Nation, Kieran Ryan (Kid Sam) and Tired Hands (NSW).

Doors: 8:30pm
Entry: $6

Friday September 3rd

Carus Thompson
Dave Anderson

Just back in the country for three weeks, fresh from a week long stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, singer-songwriter  CARUS THOMPSON plays two very intimate Melbourne shows - Sat 28th Aug at Baha in Rye and Friday 3rd Sep at The Empress in North Fitzroy. Carus will be preview new songs he's been busy recording in Europe between studios in Germany, Devon and even Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Bath. The new album is set for a March 2011 release so come down and get a sneak peak. Special guest for The Empress is Dave Anderson.

Doors: 8:30pm
Entry: $14 here or $18 on the door

Saturday September 4th

Robert Scott (The Bats)
ALBUM LAUNCH
MSG
Aktion Unit
Scale Models

Mistletone proudly presents Dunedin legend Robert Scott in a very special Melbourne show to launch his brilliant new solo album, Ends Run Together on Saturday September 4 at The Empress , North Fitzroy with support from MSG (Mia Schoen Group), Aktion Unit and Scale Models.

Doors: 8:00pm
Entry: $20 here or $25 on the door

Friday September 10th

Mark Wilkinson
Special Guests

Doors: 8:00pm
Entry: $10 here or $12 on the door

Sunday October 10th

Sun Araw (USA)
Beaches
Free Choice Duo

Obedient Atom is proud to present the mind melting musical visionary, Los Angeles' SUN ARAW. SUN ARAW takes psychedelic music to a new plane, transforming celestial energy in to wild, re-rendered compositions of mysterious ritua ... listic psalms, wah-riffs and canned bongos.

Doors: 7:30pm
Entry: $20 here or $25 on the door