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Tales from the Deck - Story Set Sundays, 357 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy (2025)

31/01/2024

What a fantastic evening of music, friends and dancing. We're just coming up for air after Sunday's Volume 3: Summer Tales event at .

A big shoutout to these wonderful storytellers. We couldn't put on these events without your willingness to share your tales, some of them being deeply personal stories of your lives.

4 very different tales were told by .dj, .mp3, , and . There were highs and lows along the way and a lot of dancing on the emotional waves of the music.

is busy pulling together some highlight videos that we can't wait to share with you all.

We were sad to miss out on Sounds Surrounding from . We look forward to Vera sharing her very personal journey with us at a future event.

P.s. We'll be taking a break in February as Matt Frequencies and will be busy taking to . But we'll be back in March with a special edition - the Drag takeover

27/01/2024

📖 Tale Synopsis - The Book of Divergence 📖

For the first time Tales audiences will be able to choose which chapter of the Book of Divergence to experience.

They may choose to return to Chapter I - Duality to uncover one of the remaining two endings (war or insanity) or they may choose to venture into Chapter II - Unlike You.

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Chapter I

Duality is a trial for the ages, chaos versus order - represented by Father Mathew's Sunday Doof sermon getting a rude interruption from Brother Seth!

However Seth isn't just here for laughs... Things are not well in the realm of Hell.

A battle of trance and rock awaits your vote to determine the outcome!

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Chapter II

Unlike You is a personal tale of a producer, Boo, and a DJ, each seeking fame and fortune, who get together to create a mega hit in the Megablast!

Unfortunately ego gets in the way, and the DJ takes off with the profits... Boo's vengeance will be a thing to behold!

A dance of love and pain wrapped in breaks and riffs, your vote seals the fate of one of the dancers...

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Come down to Radio Bar tomorrow (Sun Jan 28th) to cast your vote and join us in a The Book of Divergence choose your own adventure. Voting for the chapter begins when doors open at 4pm and will close just before 8pm. Votes can be cast near the coffee machine.

There'll also be tales from Vera Roze, Orphic Angel, Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ, and The Brown Beat.

Event link in the comments.

25/01/2024

📖 Tale Synopsis - Sounds Surrounding 📖

"Embark on a sonic odyssey with Vera Roze's DJ set—an immersive journey through the diverse landscapes of her musical evolution. As a storyteller, Vera shares the melodies that shaped her upbringing, seamlessly blending them with an exploration of genres that ignited her love for EDM.

This set transcends mere entertainment, inviting you into the intricacies of Vera's musical voyage. With each beat, she weaves a tapestry of resilience, tenacity, and passion, transforming the performance into an inspirational narrative. Beyond a typical DJ set, Vera's performance encourages listeners to forge their own distinct paths in the ever-changing realm of music.

Let the beats guide you through a captivating tale, where passion and perseverance converge, promising a vibrant future within the dynamic tapestry of sound. Join this musical odyssey and immerse yourself in the heartbeat of Vera Roze's unique story."

Vera will be kicking off proceedings this Sunday 28th January at Radio Bar from 4pm. Followed by musical stories from Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ, The Brown Beat, Orphic Angel and The Book of Divergence (Matt Frequencies and The Violet Bombshell)

Free entry

Let us know your coming - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tales-from-the-deck-vol-3-summer-tales-tickets-784242078167?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/01/2024

📢 Performer Spotlight - Vera Roze 📢

Opening Vol 3 Summer Tales is Vera Roze

🎶 Fast beats 🎶
🎧 Vera Rozë's journey began amidst the secluded landscapes of East Arnhem Land
🎧 Vera made a bold decision to relocate from the vast outback of Queensland to Geelong
🎧 Vera's journey into the realm of DJing began with YourShot 2023.

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Vera Roze is a passionate, fiery performer and storyteller who brings the full range of their journey through music to write musical journeys that inspire those who have faced the adversity of isolation.

Vera Roze's journey is a testament to her resilience, passion, and unyielding determination to pursue her dreams in the music scene:

Originating from the secluded landscapes of East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Vera immersed herself in diverse genres outside of her bubble, and ignited a profound love for electronic dance music.

Influenced by luminaries like Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, Gorillaz, Deadmau5, Skrillex, Boys Noize, The Chemical Brothers, and Justice Group, she developed a deep love for music from a young age.
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Undeterred by geographical constraints, and determined not to allow her spark to fade, she made the bold decision to relocate to Geelong, in pursuit of a relaxed lifestyle that seamlessly blended urban and country living, all while ensuring convenient access to Melbourne's vibrant city.

Over time immersing in the city nightlife, she found her calling as a DJ and eventually took the plunge at the Your Shot 2023 competition, where she drew runner-up for her stage and has worked hard to connect with peers in the scene at every step.

Vera will be kicking off proceedings this Sunday 28th January at Radio Bar from 4pm. Followed by musical stories from Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ, The Brown Beat, Orphic Angel and The Book of Divergence (Matt Frequencies and The Violet Bombshell)

Free entry
Let us know your coming - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/784242078167/?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/01/2024

📖 Tale Synopsis - Elixir 📖

"Elixir will follow the archetypal story pattern of the Hero's Journey - a structure outlined by mythologist Joseph Campbell. It will sonically explore the pivotal themes of the classic map, crossing thresholds from the known to unknown receiving illuminations from the void to rebirth and transformation. As the author of your own life story, what call do you heed...?"

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Orphic Angel
Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ
The Brown Beat
Vera Roze
The Book of Divergence (Matt Frequencies & The Violet Bombshell)

Free Entry
Doors @ 4pm
Sun 28th Jan
Radio Bar

24/01/2024

📖 Tale Synopsis - Ranjhna 📖

"Ranjhna, a wanderer, lover of life, in a foreign land, embarks on a sonic journey through the realms of dark melodic techno, tech house, and Afro beats. In the labyrinth of the nightlife, he encounters Aria, a mysterious muse who becomes the melody of his existence. The dance floor becomes their canvas, painting a love story where the rhythm of their connection resonates with the heartbeat of the music. Ranjhna navigates the complexities of modern love, finding solace in the harmonies that bind them across cultures. But the ending is not a happy one in this story. "

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Don't miss The Brown Beats final Melbourne performance. Ranjhna will be unfolding from 7pm. Doors open Radio Bar 4pm Sunday 28th Jan. Free entry

Let us know you're coming
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tales-from-the-deck-vol-3-summer-tales-tickets-784242078167

24/01/2024

📖 Tale Synopsis - Home 📖

"This Tale is Peach’s account of the last 21 years of her life, and safe to say it hasn’t all been fun. Growing up in the country shielded her from many harsh realities of the world, and also hid some very powerful secrets.

From a very young age Peach had an insatiable hunger for life beyond the farm. Her curiosity took her down many paths - some good, some bad - but it was never enough. There was an emptiness and an ill-at-ease while out in the real world. It was too loud, too nonsensical, too bright. Too much. And more than once, she broke.

What happens when you're broken? You rebuild. And that’s what she did. Peach learned to find joy in life, and she learned to fight. The biggest fight was to be believed and understood. Despite many soul crushing roadblocks, at 34 years of age she was diagnosed with Autism and at age 36, ADHD. Understanding her neurodivergence was like being able to read her own code and learning to run it in the typical world.

While learning to operate in the typical world has been life changing, the software that is Peach Thirteen Thirtyseven runs best in its native environment. Somewhere quiet, isolated, and familiar. So just before Christmas, she hatched a plan. She packed up all her stuff and went home. Paradise between the wool, wheat and wine.

What happens out here is a magic that happens when a person gains control of their own destiny. Peach is invincible out here, and you will now experience her at full flight."

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Come on down to Radio Bar on Sunday 28th January to see 'Home' performed by Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ. Doors open at 4pm.

You'll also hear stories from Vera Roze, The Brown Beat, and Orphic Angel. Plus choose which chapter of feature perfromance The Book of Divergence you would like to explore.

22/01/2024

📢 Performance Spotlight - The Book of Divergence 📢

An experience unlike any other, The Book of Divergence is a fusion of DJing, Storytelling, Choose-your-own-adventure books and unexpected crowd interactions.

Birthed from the deranged mind of Matt Frequencies and vetted by the chaos controller The Violet Bombshell, these stories are designed to take you on a musical adventure through time, space, order, chaos, love, hell and beyond.

With audience involvement in the form of story selections that determine which chapter of the book will be played at a given performance, as well as what ending of the story will be played - which in turn, determines what music will be played, and an MC of split personalities in the form of Father Mathew and Brother Seth, acted live by Matt Frequencies, the sonic tales are sure to draw you in, while precision lighting and visuals provided by The Violet Bombshell will ensure an immersive experience for all!

This month marks the official release of The Book's second chapter - "Unlike You". Throughout the evening you, the audience, will be able to vote to continue uncovering more of Duality's endings or venture into the new story of Boo and the DJ?

The Books performance kicks off at 8pm following the stories shared by Vera Roze, Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ , Orphic Angel and The Brown Beat. Doors open to Radio Bar at 4pm Sunday 28th January.

Link for free tickets in the comments

21/01/2024

📣 Performer (kind of) Spotlight - 📣

🖌️ Quick Strokes 🖌️
🎨 Only learnt about drum and bass in '23 and now it's one of her favourite music genres
🎨 Has a visceral dislike of square waves
🎨 Unapologetic about enabling ' inanity

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The definition of organised chaos, The Violet Bombshell has a rich and storied background in events through her experiences at the MCG, Marvel Stadium and Oz Comic Con.

Using her experiences, Violet brings a rainbow of lighting experiences to Tales from the Deck, controlling the atmosphere in the form of projections and lights all run from her VJ battle station.

Violet prefers to avoid the limelight herself, which is why she spends a lot of time making sure it's well focused on the performers telling their stories!

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Violet will be boosting the brightness and kicking the saturation up a notch or five for Summer Tales. She'll be bringing a new music visualiser .live and an additional 6 parcan lights. There'll be no hiding in the shadows for this month's DJ's!

If you'd like to see how Violet can paint with the colours of the woodwinds, come on down to Fitzroy's Radio Bar 4pm Sunday 28th January. She'll be lighting the way for Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ , Vera Roze, Orphic Angel and The Brown Beat. She is also responsible for keeping the peace between Brother Seth and Father Mathew, which is no mean feat.

19/01/2024

📣 Performer Spotlight - The Brown Beat 📣

🎶 Fast Beats 🎶
🎧 Your final chance to see The Brown Beat in Melbourne
🎧 Sharing captivating stories through the power of rhythm
🎧 Dissolving cultural divides by weaving together diverse musical traditions from around the globe

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The Brown Beat embodies a vibrant movement and musical endeavour spearheaded by Pratik Saurav, dedicated to sharing captivating stories through the power of rhythm.

Renowned as a dynamic presence in Melbourne’s culturally and linguistically diverse live music scenes, Pratik initiated this project with a mission: to dissolve cultural divides by weaving together diverse musical traditions from around the globe.

The essence of The Brown Beat lies in crafting immersive journeys that traverse genres, narrating the rich tapestry of life.

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Pratik’s music seamlessly blends melodic techno, afro house, and tech house with global influences, embracing a harmonious fusion of sounds. If you’re a seeker, this music is for you!

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We're looking forward to hearing the unique story and sound Pratik will be sharing at the event. Make sure to head on down to Radio Bar on 28/1 to see hit the deck in his last Melbourne performance for a while at 7pm

Check out the link in the comments for full event details. You'll also be able to hear tales from Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ, Orphic Angel, Vera Roze and The Book of Divergence (Matt Frequencies and The Violet Bombshell)

19/01/2024

📣 Performer Spotlight - Orphic Angel 📣

Be not afraid of the bass when .dj starts working the deck at Radio Bar

🎶 Fast Beats 🎶
🎧 An eclectic enthusiast Orphic Angel's set curation will explore visceral breadth and depth
🎧 On board to sonically explore pivotal themes key to the archetypal 'Hero's Journey'
🎧 A story designed to be felt with an open mind by tuning into the ways and waves that music imprints on our psyche

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"Music has always been close to Orphic Angel's heart so in 2023 she grew her DJ wings, learning from scratch as part of YourShot. An eclectic enthusiast Orphic Angel has journeyed through the breadth and depth of the psyche's underworld & back. During which music served as a guide and mentor to which she brings the gift of visceral experience through her well thought out set curation.

Designed to be felt with an open mind, Orphic Angel tunes into the streaming beauty that music can contrast, reflect, influence and inspire states of consciousness.

We out here vibing...

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You can follow the link in our bio to connect with Orphic Angel on Insta and Soundcloud

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If you're not afraid of the Bass you can feel the thrum of the sub down at Radio Bar Fitzroy Jan 28th, doors at 4pm. Orphic Angel will be joining The Brown Beat, Vera Roze, Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ and The Book of Divergence for Summer Tales.

19/01/2024

It's time to introduce (reintroduce?) our MC in his base form Matt Frequencies. You'll also likely encounter the chaotic Brother Seth and the apparently straight laced Father Mathew. We'll get to know them another time though.

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I am a storyteller birthed from the unholy union of a Sega Mega Drive, a church organ and a rave party held in a metal mosh pit. My signature sound is an epic orchestral rise into a filthy metal drop, and I believe in crafting epic narratives with music in my production, The Book of Divergence - a choose your own adventure story that puts the crowd in charge of where the story and music goes.

I've been DJing since July 2023 after winning my stage at the Your Shot DJ competition with a fistful of video game remixes and DOOM metal, tore up the decks at HYPERDIRTY, created my own event for other DJs to tell stories at in Tales From the Deck, and have recently been playing for Yikes Party's nerdcore cosplay themed parties including Anime Rave and Pokemon Rave.

I flex between genres at the drop of a hat and enjoy pre planning and crafting an experience involving fast transitions and unexpected connections, and freestyling a longer more traditional dance floor.

My favourite root genres are Drum and Bass, Happy Hardcore, Hard Dance, Metal, Techno and Jazz.

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When he's not busy crafting epic tales with his Pioneer XDJ-XZ, Matt is using his mouth to create music by mixing acapella, beatboxing and whistling to create some of the more unusual sounding covers you'll hear.

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Follow our bio link to head over to visit Matt Frequencies on Youtube or Matt Frequency on Soundcloud

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Matt will be keeping proceedings under some form of control and order (or not depending on Seth's involvement) when he's joined by The Brown Beat, Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ, Orphic Angel and Vera Roze.

Come down to Radio Bar on Sunday 28th January for what promises to be an unexpected evening of beats and stories. Doors open at 4pm, BYO food, grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the evening.

16/01/2024

📣 Performer Spotlight - Peach1337 📣

It's time to welcome our first interstate performer to Tales from the Deck. It's none other than Adelaide's Doyenne of Donk Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven the DJ.

🎶 Fast Beats 🎶
🎧 This isn't going to be your usual Peach set! This autobiographical tale will take you through times of unrest and pain, as well as pure joy.
🎧 This will be Peach's interstate debut DJ set! Peach will be jetting in from rural South Australia to join Tales From The Deck Volume 3.
🎧 Peach loves to play high tempo, high energy rave music and her DJ goals are to bring the euphoric combo of laughter, dance, and positivity to dancefloors.

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"Peach Thirteen-Thirtyseven is a kandi raving, country-bogan nerd.

Peach is a 20+ year veteran of the Aussie music game scene, kicking off with a chance encounter with a Dance Dance Revolution machine in 2001. This had untold power over her musical influences and energies, and you’ll hear it in her sound - hard, happy, and fast!

The logical next step from the arcade was to the rave. Peach was consumed whole by Adelaide’s lively rave circuit of the mid-00s. Attending parties and venues such as Earth Nightclub and the legendary Enchanted Forest, Peach swirled around in a kandi raver world of fluoro everything, big cheesy grins, and absolutely massive dacks.

After two decades of plastic instruments and long after retiring the phat pants, Peach was reawakened in 2020. She finally took to the decks for-real-life and became a bedroom warrior during the worst of the COVID era. In 2023, she was selected as a finalist in Your Shot’s inaugural Adelaide leg where she performed a tribute to all things PLUR, encompassing the sounds of happy hardcore, memecore, donk and J-core.

Peach lives and works on unceded Ngadjuri and Kaurna land, and has recently returned to her country roots in mid-north South Australia. She now resides in her childhood home surrounded by wheat, wool, and wine. Her Tale will take you on a journey out of the country, into the world, through the madness of reality, and back home again."

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Check out our linktree in bio for links to all Peach's socials and give her a follow!

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Peach will be joining Orphic Angel and Vera Roze for their first Tales appearances alongside The Brown Beat and The Book of Divergence (presented by Matt Frequencies and The Violet Bombshell).

Tales from the Deck Vol 3 kicks off at 4pm 28th Jan down at Radio Bar. Free Entry, remind yourself with tickets, event link in comments.

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30/12/2023

The scene:
🎚 5 DJs
🕓 5 Hours
🏙 Radio Bar, Fitzroy
🧊 Cold Beverages
💃🕺 Rocking Dance Floor

The DJs challenge:
🎶 Play any combination of genres
🎶 Play any combination BPMs BUT vary the BPM over 10% from the starting point
🎶 Variety is mandatory

The most important part...?

🎼 The music *MUST* tell a story in 60 minutes 📖

Come on a journey through worlds enchanting, terrifying and powerful, where genre takes a back seat to emotion and meaning...

This month we have rotated our roster and have a set of wonderful new bards with tales to amaze. Joining us for the first time are and Vera Roze, and our first interstate performer is none other than Peach1337: Adelaide's Doyenne of DONK!

Volume 3 will also see The Brown Beat dropping his final Tale from the Deck (for now we hope) before he returns overseas, a beat brought on the wind and flown off over the sea once more.

Our feature presentation: , a choose your own adventure story presented by - Will you side with Father Mathew, DJ of Order, or Brother Seth, DJ of Chaos?

If you're ready to be part of something truly unique and endlessly entertaining then come down to in Fitzroy at 4pm on Sunday Jan 28th.

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