IIndie art-rockers Phoebe's Dream (siblings Phil and John Smarty) are making a rare stage appearance at 303 Bar, Northcote on Friday 19th December. ($10 entry, Doors 8pm). The band are playing their soon to be released new album (2026), tentatively titled 'Sometimes you just have to be there' in it's entirety.

Go to www.phoebesdream.com for an exclusive listen before the show.

Also playing are sonic rockers Transient Blue (with Moris on guitar, John Smarty on bass, emerging singer Oliver Smardenkas and Archie Greagen on drums). A debut album is currently being recorded for a 2026 release.

If David Byrne/Talking Heads, Bowie, Wilco and the Smiths/Morrissey occupy your listening world then this Friday show might be the place to be.