The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

NEXT WEEK: PYREX

One year on from the release of their debut eight track EP, 'Noise For No Reason', Dja Dja Wurrung/Wurundjeri based band Pyrex return with a smaller but more in-depth helping of their unique brand of dream pop.

Coming together with bedroom pop wunderkind Nick Sowersby (Sunbeam Sound Machine) behind the production wheel, Pyrex have crafted a handful of endearing songs presented in their raw and stretched state. Gently easing the listener into a state of tranquillity - guided by A***n Lane's soothing voice and the textural sonic template of Joshua McBeath's guitar work.

Catch Pyrex October 4th when they celebrate the release @ The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, Melbourne//Naarm w/ special guests Demo Disk & Deadset Cassette (debut show)

Get your tickets now!

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SUNDAY: HELLO ENEMY

Final Siren Sunday at The Last Chance

It’s State vs State this Grand Final Sunday with South Australian Grunge Revivalists Hello Enemy hosting a night of Alt rock joy to celebrate the end of the annual carnival of dudes chasing a ball on an oval.
Joined by Parasite and Titration, fans of 90’s inspired Grunge and Alt. Rock are in for a treat.

Get your tickets!

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FRIDAY: A STATIONARY FRAME

A Stationary Frame is a band formed in 2022 by five chicken schnitzel enjoyers from Naarm (Melbourne) who also just happened to be musicians. Inspired by artists such as King Crimson, Jeff Buckley and Opeth, A Stationary Frame sounds nothing like any of them but their own unique blend of progressive rock, alternative and little tomfooleries within the freedom of the band's sound. With the additional influences of film, manga and video games in their songwriting, the songs of A Stationary Frame are the results of a crazy chemist cooking the best meal you’ve ever tasted in their underground laboratory and leaving you wanting for more.

Alas after leaving their impression in venues all across Naarm, A Stationary Frame will finally release their long-anticipated single “Whiffs”. The launch will be celebrated with Just Magpies and Filthy McNasty at the Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar. Come along for a night of fun fueled by pure raw punk rock!

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TOMORROW: VELVET PARADE

VELVET PARADE Launch what has been described as
"Quite frankly a stunning debut from a band” (Backseat Mafia) on PUBLIC HOLIDAY EVE Thursday 26th September.

Awesome supports: Gareth Skinner's new supergroup OFF // AXIS doing their final show of the year (after selling out this venue in February) & Remit (members of Faspeedelay and Infinite Ox).
Tix just $12+bf and moving, grab one now!

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JUST ANNOUNCED: LARGE MIRAGE

Experience the Phenomenon of Large Mirage – Get Your Tickets Now!

Step into the electrifying world of Large Mirage, a rock band that defies conventions and revives the golden era of rock with a modern twist. Channeling the spirit of the late 60s and early 70s, this band delivers a live performance that’s as enigmatic as it is exhilarating.

With influences spanning The Who, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and The Doors, Large Mirage blends retro vibes with a fresh, innovative edge. Their unique sound pays homage to classic rock legends while carving out a distinctive niche that resonates with today's audience. Expect powerful dual vocals reminiscent of Jefferson Airplane, soaring harmonies like CSNY, and an unmatched dynamism that sets them apart from any other act on the scene.

No two Large Mirage shows are ever the same. Their setlists are a thrilling adventure, featuring original tracks that evolve in unexpected ways. Their stage presence is a spectacular display of controlled energy, featuring melodic beats, killer hooks, and intricate rhythms that would make John Bonham proud. With fabulous bass runs, scintillating guitar solos, and Malia’s captivating vocals, Large Mirage is a force of nature that you need to see to believe.

Supporting them are local acts Crimson Caravan & The Ivy Walkers.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this rock revolution in action. Secure your tickets now and be part of the extraordinary journey that is Large Mirage!

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TONIGHT: SUNDAY SLAUGHTER

We return for the second iteration of Sunday Slaughter at the Last Chance presenting an evening of heavy sounds encompassing metal, noise, industrial and other horror soundscapes!

Featuring: HEMATEMESIS + DEAD REZ + JUSTIN ASHWORTH

See ya tonight!

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Let’s have a chat about The Tote. Episode up at 5pm. Link in Bio.

SATURDAY: AUNTIE LEO AND THE BACKSTABBERS

Auntie Leo have been stinging to get back to keeping the good times rolling with another show at one of our favourite haunts, The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar!

We’ll be taking a step back and playing tracks from our spicy surf rock arsenal right through to our latest releases that break into a harder hitting world taking you on sonic journey through Melbourne's western suburbs.

Super limited tickets available for this so don't sleep on sorting your tickets ASAP.

Joined by Milou Moon and Nasal Spray

Tickets are moving!

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FRIDAY: SARGENT BAKER
Sargent Baker have just shared the first cut of their forthcoming sophomore album to be released later this year.

The garage rock quartet based on the Surfcoast of Victoria are speeding up the highway to launch the new single “Call This Living?” on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20 @ The Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar.

Joined by special guests The Ivy Walkers and Tonemarrow to help bring the noise.

Grab your tickets now!

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TOMORROW: OBDURATE

Prepare for an unforgettable night of music and performance art at the Last Chance Bar, headlined by Obdurate. This innovative stage performance art piece draws inspiration from progressive metal, video game world-building, and storytelling to create a unique and immersive live experience. Expect intricate rhythms, powerful visuals, and a captivating narrative that pushes the boundaries of traditional music performance.

Joining Obdurate are three outstanding rock acts that will set the tone for an electrifying evening. No Wuckas, a two-piece rock outfit, brings raw energy and infectious grooves that will get the crowd moving. Straight Edges delivers a powerful blend of sharp riffs and catchy melodies, while Naked Mannequin is known for their edgy sound and high-intensity performances.

This is a night where art and music collide, promising a sensory journey that you won’t want to miss. Join us at the Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar for a night of unforgettable performances, where each act brings their own unique energy and style to the stage. Get ready to be immersed in a world of sound, story, and spectacle!

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TONIGHT: SUNDAY SLAUGHTER

Featuring WORTHLESS SCUM & DMOA, TEETH DREAMS and 77 WOUNDS

Welcome to the first iteration of Sunday Slaughter at the Last Chance presenting an evening of heavy sounds encompassing metal, noise, industrial and other horror soundscapes!

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SUNDAY: CAT CRAWL + MILKSICK + TOWN ACE

GORE presents a beautiful Sunday afternoon of fast rhythms, screeching guitars and pounding drums at The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar with three of Naarm/Melbourne's best punk/post-punk acts: Cat Crawl, MILKSICK & Town Ace

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A lot of the work we do is off camera - so here’s a clips episode just like they used to do in the 80s explaining it all. And some laughs. And we make a sandwich. Episode up at 5pm. Link in Bio.

SATURDAY: ARSE + THE ANTICS + SCUD

Hot on the heels of their Kaputt EP tour, ARSE will return to the road for a run of intimate club and regional shows in August and September. They’ll bring their aural insanity to The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on Saturday September 14, with The Antics and Scud in support.
This will be ARSE’s only Naarm/Melbourne show for the rest of 2024, so if you missed the band earlier this year – heads up. Your last chance is at The Last Chance!

Grab those tickets!

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SATURDAY: USELESS SPACEMAN + THE HOLY TRINITY + ABSELOM

Wait, what? You've never gone to the Queen Vic Market on a Saturday and found some weird mouldy Scandinavian cheese that you'd never heard of before but bought anyway because it actually looked kinda bussin' except then you accidentally left it on the bar at the Last Chance because you ended up hanging out all afternoon watching some sick as bands and didn't even realise it until you were hanging out with your friends smoking a dart out on the front porch at 4 am after your early evening accidentally turned into an all-night bender? Uhhh...yeah, neither have we...
Surprise! It's a Saturday afternoon rock show with Useless Spaceman, featuring Holy Trinity and Abselom. Free entry for patrons arriving with rare cheeses to share with the bands and bar staff. Free entry for everyone else, too. But especially for the cheese people.

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FRIDAY: DON'T THANK ME, S***K ME

Off the back of their sold out debut album launch and first ever interstate tour, the outrageously hilarious and sublime songwriting duo Don't Thank Me, S***k Me play Last Chance with friends Obscura Hail and Salmon Sisters!

SELLING FAST

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It’s $12 Steak Night!
You’re excuse to come to the pub on a Wednesday.
Tonight we’re serving up my personal favourite steak…
The 300 Gram Sous Vide in an Esky Scotch Fillet with Garlic Cream Sauce!!!
F**k I love that Garlic Cream Sauce.
I love it on my steak, dipping me chips in it, smearing it in me beard to save for later.
F**k… it even makes the salad taste good.
We could bottle that s**t and it would make the world a better place therefore making John Lennons iconic display of songwriting and thought ‘Imagine’ completely redundant in sentiment.
It’s that good.
It has my personal endorsement and seal of approval even though that means f**k all.
Plus you can wash that goodness down with an $8 Pint of Rock & Roll Draught or Fizzer.
How’s the value on that?
Plus FREE ENTRY to Mid Week Crisis with Who Bastard & Encierro.
$12 Steak Night… what can’t it do?

TOMORROW: MID WEEK CRISIS featuring WHO BASTARD + ENCIERRO

FREE ENTRY
$8 PINTS & $12 STEAKS
DOORS 7PM

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I was in 2 minds about how to advertise tonight’s $10 Tuesday Night Family Dinner because we add the perfect amount of thyme into our Roast Chicken Gravy that we’re putting on the schnitzels tonight.
Dirty Dancing “Thyme of Your Life”?
Or Green Day “Thyme of Your Life”?
It’s a tough choice, I know, but ultimately I went with a combination…
Here’s a picture of the Dirty Dancing version.
And here’s “Good Dinnerance (Thyme of Your Life)” in the stylings of Green Day!

“F**k (remember how they did that)
Another Tuesday Night, a fork stuck in the schnitzel
Ten Dollar pints and dinner, directs you where to go
So, make the best of this price, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a delicious supper time
It's something unpredictable
But in the end, it's Gravy
I hope you had the thyme of your life
We take a chicken stock and combine it with a roux
Add our secret ingredient and then we mix it through
Tattoos on Vegans, Vegetarians and dead chickens too
For what it's worth (at least 30 Bucks), ten dollars will make you smile
It's something unpredictable
But in the end, it's gravy
I hope you had the thyme of your life
(Slow that tempo down a touch)
It's something unpredictable
But in the end, it's gravy
I hope you had the thyme of your life
(Slow that tempo a lot f**king more)
It's something unpredictable
But in the end, it's gravy
It only costs Ten Bucks on Tuesday Nights…”

Okey dokey artichokey!
It’s thyme to reveal this week $10 Tuesday Night Family Dinner…
But don’t stress!
There isn’t an artichoke in sight.
It’s the Return of the Roast Chicken Gravy Schnitzel.
We make the thickest, tastiest, most criminally seasoned roast chicken stock, add it to a roux, stir in a little bit of our secret ingredient and slather it all over one of our giant hand breaded Chicken Schnitzels and then serve it up with a side of deep fried potato & pickled purple coleslaw that’ll rock your socks off.
Imagine the type of gravy someone would say their grandmother used to make and you won’t even be close to how good this gravy is.
In other words your grandmothers gravy sucks and this is the top notch f**king go to tasty stuff.
As per usual it’ll be available Vegan, Vegetarian or Meat.
And of course it’s only $10.
Come down… we’re serving from 5pm until we sell out.
F**k yeah to Tuesday.