Welcome to the home of Mermaid Avenue. Mermaid Avenue are a Brisbane-based rock band, formed in 2015 around the songwriting of Peter Clarke and the musicianship of current members Mike Kearey, Anthony Judd, Chris Wong, Casey Lee and Mark Egan. They have become a regular fixture on the Brisbane scene, playing numerous local venues developing a formidable catalogue of songs and a love of playing to ever-appreciative audiences.
Mermaid Avenue's debut album 'Temptation And Half The Truth is available on Spotify, Applemusic/iTunes, Bandcamp, CDbaby and many others.
Their new album, 'Sugartown', is due for release in 2021.
“...this single (Turn the Page) may well be the page turner for Mermaid Avenue, a morphing of a butterfly from what was a chrysalis. It exemplifies catchy hooks, abundant creativity and all-round likeability...” - Jenny Syratt
Australian music reviewer Jenny S from Araminta's Attic has been a great supporter of Mermaid Avenue since the first album. Recently we spoke with her about the final video we released from the album, the changes in the band and what's coming up next.
You can read the interview here.
The first single from our new album 'Sugartown' is due to drop next month.
Titled 'Turn The Page', the song examines the impact of infidelity on relationships.
It has been mixed by legendary Australian producer Lachlan 'Magoo' Goold (Powderfinger, Custard, Regurgitator, Midnight Oil, Kate Miller-Heidke and more).
We are hoping to release the single on 26 March 2021
We've just released a new video for 'Jealous of Heart' - check it out here
We have been busy getting new songs nailed down and establishing our new band members Mark Egan (bass) and Casey Lee (keys) over the last 2 months and are now ready to hit the stage again. We have got three great shows lined up for November kicking off with a double set at All In Brewing at Banyo this Sunday November 3. Then it’s back to the Greaser on November 15 with Woodshed, Frozen Eddie and Crooked Tooth. On November 23 we are off to play at the Ewinger Rising Bushfire Recovery Concert at Ewinger in northern NSW with a stellar line line up headlined by Tex Perkins! It should be a cracking weekend so get your tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ewingar-rising-bushfire-recovery-benefit-tickets-78146222455
Ewinger , NSW
Mermaid Avenue mix their indie rock and alt.country with a healthy dose of 90’s classicism and oz rock swagger on their debut record ‘Temptation And Half the Truth’ which they will launch at one of Brisbane’s premier live venues The Black Bear Lodge on Sunday 12 August.
Described as the missing link between The Beatles ‘She Loves You’ and The Cult’s ‘She Sells Sanctuary’ Mermaid Avenue’s debut single Effigy puts new relationships under the microscope with an indie rock swag addressing the dating or ‘warm up’ phase of a relationship – those uncharted waters between lust, and the potential of something more.
As the opener on their upcoming album, Effigy sets the tone for the tracks that follow, taking audiences on an all-encompassing journey through the cycle of a relationship: the good, the bad, and the ugly. “We wanted to make a traditional album – one you can play from start to finish. Lyrically, the album charts the ups and downs of relationships from first kiss to the ‘bliss’ of domesticity along with the darker themes of losing loved ones, lost time and jealousy”.
Since first cutting their teeth live in 2015, Mermaid Avenue have become a regular feature on the Brisbane scene expanding their line up with the addition of keyboardist Marc Besselink from the Netherlands. Though they bring their passion for the art of songwriting and performance to every show, this one promises to be special show casing the album ‘Temptation And Half the Truth’ with a few surprises along the way.
Mermaid Avenue will be joined by very special guests Cedarsmoke and Woodshed.
Doors 7pm
Set Times Woodshed 7:30 – 8:10pm Cedarsmoke 08:30 – 09:10pm Mermaid Avenue 09:30 – 10:20 pm
Presale Tickets $10 + BF Oztix (on sale 1.6.18) Door Entry $15
Doors 7:30 pm $10 Chesterfield 8:00 to 8:30 pm Mermaid Avenue 9:00 to 9:45 pm Granvil 10:15 to 11:00 pm
Influenced by the collision of Indie Rock & Americana epitomised by bands such as Wilco and The War on Drugs, with a healthy dose of 'Purple Sneakers' style nineties classicism, Mermaid Avenue are a Brisbane based rock band built on the songwriting of Peter Clarke. Forming in 2015, they have since become a regular fixture on the Brisbane scene playing numerous local venues such as the Bearded Lady, The Globe Theatre, Beetle Bar and Rics Cafe. In November of 2015 they had the pleasure of supporting Nick Barker & the Heartache State at the Beetle Bar. In April 2016 they were invited to play at 'Triffid Roots' presented by Sarah Howells of Triple J at the Triffid. In early 2017, Mermaid Avenue headed into the studio to cut their debut album which will be due for release in late 2017/early 2018. Current members include lead guitarist Darren Madeo, bass player John Doyle Anthony Judd on drums and Marc Besselink on keys. https://www.mermaidavenueband.com/music
Supporting Cedarsmoke & Tracks
With special guests Granvil
Sat May 6th at the Milk Factory Granvil Leichhardt Mermaid Avenue Door 8pm. $5
