CHUTNEY is an Aussie world punk fusion band with a twist. Drawing on their Eastern European and Middle Eastern Jewish heritage, they play a spicy mix of originals, reimagined pop bangers and funky takes on traditional dance tunes.
10 items on your fantasy rider:
- Unlimited pizza – the kind of wafer thin pizza oozing with flavour they make at Camelot Lounge.
- Assorted chutneys – minimum three flavours (mango, tomato, apple and date), plus crackers, nuts, etc. Obviously.
- XXXX Bitter on tap – don’t knock it till you’ve tried it (and chances are you haven’t unless you’re from Queensland or Dorrigo).
- Assorted other beverages including but not limited to Boss iced coffee, Blue Powerade, coconut water. Also (normal) water, for our sensible and well hydrated drummer Cam.
- Big ol chesterfield couches. One per person. We’re not animals.
- Fresh shocks. Ilan sweats like Rafael Nadal onstage.
- A large assortment of flatcaps and vests. Someone always forgets their hat. Not mentioning names. *CoughBenSmauels*
- An iron and ironing board. Or a steamer. We’re not fussy.
- A box of Steady Freddy. (What’s Steady Freddy, you ask? Talk to our keyboardist and resident men’s health entrepreneur, Paul 😉) For strictly post-show use.
- A thousand green M&Ms. Because a kid can dream.
Toxic Moonlight – our latest single, with Ilan Kidron (The Potbelleez) on vocals is out now:
Our next single is coming out next ‘CHUTNEY Tuesday’ (first Tuesday of every month) – Tuesday 2nd July – follow us on Spotify so you don’t miss out.
Our full album ‘Ajar’ drops digitally on Tuesday 6th August.
Also supporting Melbourne Ska Orchestra at the following upcoming dates:
FRI 23 AUG THE BRIGHTSIDE OUTDOORS, BRISBANE (support, 8pm)
SAT 24 AUG THE STATION, SUNSHINE COAST (support, 8pm)
SUN 25 AUG SOUNDLOUNGE, GOLD COAST (support, 6.30pm)
THU 29 AUG KING STREET BANDROOM, NEWCASTLE (support, 8pm)
FRI 30 AUG WAVES, TOWRADGI (GONG) (support, 8pm)
SAT 31 AUG METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY (opener, 8pm)
SUN 01 SEP THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA (support, 6.30pm)