Category: International Tours

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AC/DC Announce American Shows

AC/DC has announced the first dates for their widely anticipated Black Ice World Tour. The tour, which will play major stadiums all over the world, all kicks off in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Now we’ve only got North American dates so far, but AC/DC fans around the rest of the world can breathe easy. Shows in South America, Europe, Asia, and of course Australia, are in the pipeline. I hear there’ll even be a few more US gigs.

Tickets for these dates will go on sale on September 20 through Ticketmaster and the AC/DC official website. Without further ado, here are the dates!

28 October 2008 – Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA
30 October 2008 – Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
3 November 2008 – Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
5 November 2008 – Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
7 November 2008 – Rogers Centre , Toronto, ONT
9 November 2008 – TD Banknorth Garden , Boston, MA
12 and 13 November 2008 – Madison Square Garden , New York, NY
15 November 2008 – Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
17 November 2008 – Wachovia Center , Philadelphia, PA
19 November 2008 – IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ
21 November 2008 – Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
23 November 2008 – Xcel Energy Center, Minneapolis, MN
25 November 2008 – Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
28 November 2008 – General Motors Place, Vancouver, BC
29 November 2008 – Key Arena, Seattle, WA
30 November 30 – Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA
2 December 2008 – ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA
6 December 2008 – The Forum, Los Angeles, CA
10 December 2008 – US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ
12 December 2008 – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
14 December 2008 – Toyota Center, Houston, TX
16 December 2008 – Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
18 December 2008 – Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC

Image source: Newscom

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Missy Higgins On Leno and On Tour!

Keep an eye out for Australia’s own Missy Higgins on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this week. She’ll perform her amazing ballad “Where I Stood” on the show on Thursday August 28. And with timezones being as they are, that’s the following day for Aussies.

If you’re like me and still living without pay TV you can check out her performance afterwards at the NBC website.

The Leno appearance is great timing for Missy who’s just about to embark on two massive American tours. Next month she sets out with the Indigo Girls, before joining Ben Folds for his tour. What wonderful exposure for this incredible Aussie artist!

Here are all Missy’s upcoming shows!

Indigo Girls with Missy Higgins support
11 September 2008 – Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, SC
12 September 2008 – South Carolina Shoreline Ballroom, Hilton Head Island, SC
13 September 2008 – Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
14 September 2008 – Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NC
16 September 2008 – NorVa, Norfolk, VA
17 September 2008 – Rams Head Live!, Baltimore, MD
19 September 2008 – Stamford Center For The Arts, Stamford, CT
20 September 2008 – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, NY
21 September 2008 – Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA
22 September 2008 – Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY

Ben Folds with Missy Higgins support
24 September 2008 – DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
26 September 2008 – Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
27 September 2008 – University Of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
30 September and 1 October 2008 – Terminal 5, New York, NY
3 October 2008 – Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN
4 October 2008 – Whitney Hall, Louisville, KY
8 October 2008 – Ohio University, Athens, OH
9 October 2008 – The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI
10 October 2008 – Congress Theater, Chicago, IL
11 October 2008 – Resch Center, Green Bay, WI
16 October 2008 – The Pageant, Saint Louis, MO
17 October 2008 – Myth, Saint Paul, MN
22 October 2008 – Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO
23 October 2008 – Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, TX
24 October 2008 – Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
25 October 2008 – Stubb’s Bar-B-Q /Waller Creek Ampitheatre, Austin, TX
13 November 2008 – Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA
14 November 2008 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA

Image source: Missy Higgins downloads page

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Angus and Julia Stone Seek World Domination

Angus and Julia Stone’s amazing debut album A Book Like This has just gone platinum in Australia! Far from an overnight sensation, this slow burning record has taken nearly a year to achieve the status.

Having won Australia’s hearts, this brother-sister folk outfit are enjoying the summer festival season in Europe. They’re playing major events in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scotland and earning rave reviews.

The quiet duo seem hell-bent on world domination, because their next stop with be the United States of America. They’ll release A Book Like This in September, and follow up on their promo tour with some more shows in November.

Look out world – Angus and Julia Stone are coming! Here are the current confirmed tour dates, but there are plenty more to come!

8 August 2008 – Belladrum Festival, Scotland
11 August 2008 – Liquid Rooms @ The Edge Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland
26 August 2008 – Roundhouse, London, Great Britain
29 August 2008 – Noorderzon Festival, Groningen, The Netherlands
30 August 2008 – Festival deBeschaving, Utrecht, The Netherlands
26 September 2008 – Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany

Image source: pn57 @ Wikimedia Commons

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Angus and Julia Stone Tour the World

The coolest brother and sister duo around, Angus and Julia Stone, have just wrapped up their sold-out Australian tour, but don’t expect them to sit idly for too long. After a short break, the Sydney siblings are heading overseas to join the European summer festival circuit.

The Stones will kick off their European jaunt with an appearance at Ledbury’s Big Chill Festival on August 1. From there they’ll play festivals in Scotland, Holland, and Germany, and a very special gig at The Roundhouse in London.

Angus and Julia Stone have earned rave reviews in Europe for their album A Book Like This, so this tour should be huge for them. UNCUT described it as “A triumph of intimacy,” while MOJO said “The virtue’s in the detail.”

After The Stones conquer Europe they’ll head to the USA for their first ever shows in support of their American album release. Then it’s back to Europe for a full tour, because they head back here in December!

If you can’t wait quite that long for your Angus and Julia Stone fix, make sure you catch their recent performance at The Basement. It’ll screen on ABC 1 on Thursday July 31 at 11 pm.

Image source: Pn57 @ Wikimedia Commons

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Missy Higgins Kicks Off American Tour

Missy Higgins has just wrapped up an American tour, and what better way to celebrate than starting another one?

The Aussie ex-pat is hitting the Midwest and America’s North East. It all kicks off on July 10 in Madison Wisconsin.

Missy is one of Australia’s finest singer-songwriters, so if you get the chance make sure you check her out.

Here are all the dates!

10 July 2008 – Majestic Theatre, Madison
11 July 2008 – Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaulkee
12 July 2008 – Basilica Block Party, Minneapolis
13 July 2008 – People’s, Des Moines
15 July 2008 – Music Mill, Indianapolis
16 July 2008 – The Crofoot, Detroit
18 July 2008 – Madison Theatre, Covington
19 July 2008 – Phoenix Hill Tavern, Louisville
20 July 2008 – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Cleveland
22 July 2008 – The Tralf Music Hall, Buffalo
23 July 2008 – The Phoenix, Toronto
24 July 2008 – Les Saints, Montreal
26 July 2008 – Revolution Hall, Troy
27 July 2008 – Iron Horse, Northampton
29 July 2008 – Wilbur Theatre, Boston
30 July 2008 – The Hi Hat, Providence
31 July 2008 – Webster Hall, New York
2 August 2008 – Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
3 August 2008 – The Birchmere, Alexandria
5 August 2008 – The Record Bar, Kansas City

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Small Mercies Rock USA

Small Mercies made a big impression on Australia with their ARIA-nominated single “Innocent,” and they’re hoping for similar success in the United States.

The Brissie lads have played some high-profile gigs at legendary venues like Los Angeles’ House of Blues and Hollywood’s Roxy Theatre. They even made an appearance at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival.

But they’ll be home soon for a string of shows to promote the release of their debut album Beautiful Hum. You can grab a copy when it hits stores on 24 May, which should be just enough time for you to learn all the lyrics before the gigs.

Check when Small Mercies are hitting your town.

6 June 2008 – Cronulla Leagues Club
7 June 2008 – Revesby Workers Club
8 June 2008 – Panthers, Penrith
11 June 2008 – Town Hall, Horsham
12 June 2008 – Shoppingtown Hotel, Melbourne
13 June 2008 – Ferntree Gully Hotel
14 June 2008 – Chelsea Heights Hotel
15 June 2008 – Hallam Hotel
19 June 2008 – Dee Why RSL
20 June 2008 – Campbelltown RSL
21 June 2008 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
25 June 2008 – Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi
26 June 2008 – South Sydney Juniors, Redfern
27 June 2008 – Shellharbour Workers Club
28 June 2008 – Blacktown RSL
4 July 2008 – Southport RSL, Gold Coast
5 July 2008 – North Leagues and Services Club, Brisbane
6 July 2008 – Ipswich Civic Centre

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Pete Murray Tours New Album in Europe

It’s been a little bit quiet on the Pete Murray front, but don’t think this massive singer-songwriter has been idle. He’s putting the finishing touches on a new album which should hit stores in May.

Pete will showcase his new material when he tours Ireland, England, Belgium, and Germany mid-year.

Don’t worry Aussies – Pete hasn’t forgotten about us. He’ll announce an Australian tour later this year.

Pete Murray’s European tour dates are as follows:

28 May 2008 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin
29 May 2008 – Academy 2 Manchester Uni, Manchester
30 May 2008 – Carling Academy Brixton, London
3 June 2008 – AB Club, Brussels
5 June 2008 – Frannz Club, Berlin

Apparently there are more gigs to come so don’t fret if your city isn’t here yet!

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Flickr

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Midnight Juggernauts Sign International Deal

Melbourne indie outfit Midnight Juggernauts are poised for world domination after signing an international licensing deal with EMI.

The band’s own label Siberia Records will continue to produce and control all the Midnight Juggernauts work, but EMI will distribute their music outside Australia. This allows the band to stay true to their indie sensibilities while distributing their electrorock tunes to a global audience.

International fans will have a chance to catch the Midnight Juggernauts doing their thing in Australia, the UK, North America, and Japan in the coming months. Here are all the dates.

25 January 2008 – Big Day Out, Sydney
28 January 2008 – Big Day Out, Melbourne
1 February 2008 – Big Day Out, Adelaide
3 February 2008 – Big Day Out, Perth
1 March 2008 – Duranbah Beach, Gold Coast
11 March 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
12 March 2008 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
14 March 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
20 March 2008 – Scala, London
23 April 2008 – Mezzanine, San Francisco
29 April 2008 – Hi Dive, Denver
2 May 2008 – Double Door, Chicago
3 May 2008 – Anti, Toronto
4 May 2008 – Les Saints, Montreal
7 May 2008 – Johnny Brendas, Philadelphia
9 May 2008 – Bowery Ballroom, New York

Image source: Simon Ryan @ Wikimedia Commons

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Missy Higgins Prepares American Assault

Missy Higgins is heading to the United States this month to celebrate the American release of her multi-platinum album On a Clear Night.

Her first engagement is a special appearance at the Where Music Meets Film concert at the Sundance Film Festival. Missy will join big names like Josh Groban, Jason Mraz, and Michelle Branch in celebrating the relationship between music and film.

Then Missy will set off for another American tour in February. Her last run of American dates sold out, so fans should get in quickly to make sure they don’t miss out.

On a Clear Night is released in America on February 26. Here are Missy’s American dates:

24 January 2008 – Harry O’s, Park City
25 January 2008 – The Star Bar, Park City
25 February 2008 – The Independent, San Francisco
26 February 2008 – The El Ray Theatre, Los Angeles
28 February 2008 – The Aladdin Theatre, Portland
29 February 2008 – The Plaza Club, Vancouver
4 March 2008 – Bluebird, Denver
6 March 2008 – Parkwest, Chicago
7 March 2008 – Fine Line, Minneapolis
9 March 2008 – El Mocambo, Toronto
11 March 2008 – World Café Live, Philadelphia
12 March 2008 – The Bowery Ballroom, New York
14 March 2008 – The Paradise, Boston
15 March 2008 – Fletchers, Baltimore

Image source: Itapp @ Wikimedia Commons

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Kylie Announces European Tour

It’s not quite the world tour that was rumoured a few months ago, but Kylie Minogue is hitting the road again. Our own pop diva will tour throughout Europe in 2008.

Kylie’s renowned for her spectacular stage shows, and her new concerts promoting her tenth album X promise to be no different.

“I am putting together a show that is going to be a new and exciting experience for both the audience and myself,” Kylie said in a press release.

“The eclectic mix of sounds on X is affording me an opportunity to explore and develop a new live show that will be fresh, exhilarating and innovative. After two celebratory tours, X will be a look to the future but will definitely include favourites alongside the new. I can’t wait to share it with you next year!”

It’s just a rumour at this point, but a gap in the touring schedule has left fans wondering whether Kylie will headline next year’s Glastonbury festival. She’ll play Belfast on June 27, but doesn’t have another show until her Glasgow gig on July 5. The Glastonbury festival is slated for the weekend of June 27-29.

Kylie was scheduled to play the massive festival in 2005, but had to pull out due to her cancer diagnosis. Festival organiser Michael Eavis has left no doubt that he’d love to see the pop princess perform.

“Kylie sums up everything Glastonbury is about,” he told The Daily Star. “She’s glam and theatrical. I see dancers, lights, feathers – almost like a circus show.

“She seduced me with her Showgirl tour and I’d love to see her do that on the last night.”

Kylie’s European tour kicks off in Paris on May 6, 2008. UK tickets go on sale from www.kylie.com on Monday.

Image source: Chrishm @ Wikimedia Commons