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Reverence Hotel

Sunday, May 10 One of the hardest-working rock bands in Melbourne, The Hackkets, will release their debut album on Mother’s Day. The 13 original tracks cover myriad themes and reflect the experiences of singers Stuart Flenley, Victoria Cini and Peter Tolhurst, from Facebook friendship fallouts to Melbourne’s ever-changing weather and the frustration of being ignored ($10/$5 mums).

28 Napier Street, Footscray.

Bar of Bengal

Saturday, May 9 Unsealed Road will launch its new album, Small Tokens of Love & Regret, at Bar of Bengal, Yarraville, from 7.30pm, with special guests The Bill Burns Band. Free entry.

212a Whitehall Street, Yarraville.

Littlefoot

Saturday, May 9 Snake Oil Smith and the Doctor will perform at Littlefoot from 8pm

223 Barkly Street, Footscray.

Hobsons Bay Fishing Club

Saturday, May 9 Head back to the ’70’s and ’80s. Dinner at 7pm with the show at 8.30pm. For details and bookings, phone 0429 494 493.

1 Altona Road, Altona.

Customs House Hotel

Sunday, May 10 Kick back and listen to intimate tunes from Michelle Gardiner at Williamstown’s Customs House Hotel. She performs from 3-6pm.

161 Nelson Place, Williamstown.