Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Thursday 17 March 1994, page 8


Curtain Calls

Backing vocals move up front

VIKA AND Linda Bull have been

well known in the Australian music scene for years as the back up singers for Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows but now they're ready

to strike out on their' own.

The sisters will release their solo album, Vika-and Linda, a mix of blues, reggae, rock and country-flavoured offerings, in late April this year. .

Vika, who is taking a well-earned break before hitting the road to promote the new album, said that after singing backing vocals for the Black Sorrows for seven years; she and s Linda felt it was time to branch out on their own. They will play; at the Food and Wine Frolic on Sunday and at Tilleys on Monday.

SYDNEY bands The Whitlams and

Vesuvia join forces tonight at the

ANU Bar and it looks like being BIG. The Whitlams, known for their quirky lyrics and boppy beat, are riding high on the success of their EP Gough. Vesuvia, known for their"melodic, sonic, moody groove stuff" are on the verge of releasing their -own CD, Fear of a Flannel Planet. It starts at 8pm.

CULT hero "Bargearse" comes to

The Canberra Labor Club Saturday

'night, 8pm»' ia the form of alter ego, 'comedian Lucky Grills.

Bargearse was first- created when comedians from,The Late Show look the 70's cop show Bluey and dubbed their own lines over those of Lucky Grills, who played the lead.

JUICE and Trout -Fishing in Quebec

perform at the ANU' Bar Saturday

night. The Good Times and the ANU Union have four .double passes up for grabs. Phone 249 5010 between noon

\and 12.15 today. /