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Sydney live music this week
Today 16 May
Murphy's Law (USA)
W/ Toe to Toe, L.O.W., Compound, Loose Cannon, Backhand, Rukus, The Real Deal, Durry, Negative Mental State, Serial Pest, Bitter Peace, N.C. Hoods, Wired Shut, Dissect
2:00pm The Chippo Hotel
Corco's Medicine Men
3:00pm Butchers Brew Bar
Murrumbidgee Jones
3:00pm Gasoline Pony
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