Category: Tours

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Island Vibe Heading Back to Stradbroke Island for 8th Year

Island Vibe is coming back to Stradbroke Island for more reggae, dub, soul music, and good times from October 25 to 27.

Rather than serving up the same old line-up, the Island Vibe crew has looked further afield to bring out many international artists who’ve never graced our shoes. They include New York’s dancehall phenomenon Electric Punanny, British reggae queen MC Soom T, New Zealand’s Dub Terminator, Jamaican soul diva Silva MC, and Chile’s own Jah Red Lion.

Promoters haven’t forgotten about our homegrown talent though. Kingfisha, Dubmarine, Bobby Alu, Darky Roots, and Die Rude are just some of the local acts who’ll grace the Island Vibe stage.

Talk about a great excuse for an island holiday. Tickets are on sale now through the Island Vibe website.

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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Stonefield Tour New Single Head of Album Release

When the fresh-faced sisters Stonefield burst onto the music scene I thought they possessed maturity beyond their tender years.

However, after a year out of the spotlight they’ve grown even more to create their long awaited self-titled debut album. That won’t hit stores until October 11, but we get a taste of it with the debut single “Put Your Curse on Me”.

The track’s got all the guts we remember from the girls, but more layers than their earlier efforts. It can’t all be down to the appearance of the Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir, but their harmonious voices certainly give this number a lift.

Fans can hear this track and more from Stonefield’s debut album when the sisters kick off their national tour in Newcastle tonight. Tickets are still available, so make sure you get yourself to one of these shows.

23 August 2013 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
24 August 2013 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
29 August 2013 – The Prince of Wales, Bunbury
30 August 2013 – Players Bar, Mandurah
31 August 2013 – Amplifier, Perth
1 September 2013 – Indi Bar, Scarborough
5 September 2013 – Jive, Adelaide
6 September 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
7 September 2013 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
11 September 2013 – Big Sound, Brisbane

Image used with permission from 123 Agency

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Ngaiire Guests on The Strides’ Single

Sydney urban act The Strides have joined forces with up and coming soul superstar Ngaiire for their brand new single “One for One”.

The track showcases how easily this band blends classic reggae with contemporary hip hop. I love the way the big brassy horns and infectious base line marry with Ngaiire’s honey-rich voice.

“One for One” gives us our first taste of The Strides’ third album, which is scheduled to hit stores early next year. Fans can get a taste of what’s to come when the band launches the single at the following shows.

29 August 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour (FREE)
30 August 2013 – SolBar, Maroochydore
31 August 2013 – Mandala Arts Café, Gold Coast
1 September 2013 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (FREE)
3 September 2013 – The Platinum Lounge @ Lismore Workers Club, Lismore (FREE)
8 September 2013 – Barrenjoey Music Room @ Barrenjoey High School, Avalon
11 September 2013 – The Ellington, Perth
12 September 2013 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
13 September 2013 – Ya Ya’s, Perth
14 September 2013 – Prince Of Wales Hotel, Bunbury (FREE)
15 September 2013 – Clancy’s Fish Pub, Dunsborough
26 September 2013 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
27 September 2013 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
28 September 2013 – Murrah Hall, Bermagui
29 September 2013 – Honky Tonks, Canberra
5 October 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
25 – 27 October 2013 – Island Vibe Festival, Stradbroke Island

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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Classixx Remix The Preatures Ahead of EP Tour

Ease yourself into the working week with this very cool remix of The Preatures’ latest single “Is This How You Feel?”

Los Angeles-based dance duo Classixx have put their stamp on the title track of The Preatures’ new EP, which is in stores now. That EP was recorded at The Preatures’ own DIY studio space in Surry Hills, which they’ve dubbed Doldrums.

To celebrate the release of the Is This How You Feel? EP and remix, The Preatures have announced a national headline tour for next month. They’ll play the following local dates before wowing crowds in the United States and United Kingdom.

6 September 2013 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
13 September 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
14 September 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
19 September 2013 – Jive, Adelaide
20 September 2013 – Flyrite, Perth
21 September 2013 – Mojos, Fremantle
26 September 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
27 September 2013 – Black Bear Lounge, Brisbane

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The Trouble with Templeton Tour Rookie Album

With their new album Rookie in stores now, The Trouble with Templeton are preparing to head out on the road.

They’ve also released a new single, “You Are New”, to celebrate. This is such a lush orchestral number, and the whimsical film clip is the perfect accompaniment.

“Much like the song itself, the film clip for ‘You Are New’ feels almost like a culmination and fond look back on everything we’ve done up until this point. The sombre tone of ‘Someday Soon’ meets the playfulness of ‘I Wrote a Novel’ and the theatricality of ‘Like A Kid’,” explained The Trouble with Templeton brainchild Thomas Calder. “’You Are New’ feels to me like the real first step into the next part of our journey as a band. And the clip is a perfect representation of that feeling.”

See the band usher in the next chapter at the following shows.

16 August 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
17 August 2013 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
22 August 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
23 August 2013 – GoodGod, Sydney
24 August 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
29 August 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
30 August 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
31 August 2013 – The Brewery, Byron Bay

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I, A Man Tour “Less Travelled”

I, A Man is actually four men from Melbourne who according to the press release are “trying to figure things out together”.

It seems they’ve figured out this music thing though, as the new single “Less Travelled” is one of the most accessible pieces of pop-rock I’ve heard in some time.

After releasing the EPs Fifteen Thirty-Three and You’re Boring Us All in 2011 and 2012, I, A Man felt ready to tackle a longer format. It was still a daunting prospect, so the lads escaped to the country to bond and fuel their creativity. There they came up with the 11 tracks that would become their debut album. The lads worked with a first class production team of Tim O’Halloran, Dave Williamson, and Tim Whitten to apply the finishing touched.

I, A Man will play the following shows to support the release of “Less Travelled”.

16 August 2013 – The Tote, Melbourne
23 August 2013 – The Exeter, Adelaide
29 August 2013 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
30 August 2013 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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The Snowdroppers Tour “So Much Better”

The Snowdroppers are ready to close the door on their sophomore album Moving Out of Eden with the release of its third and final single, “So Much Better”.

“So Much Better” is a cheeky, danceable ditty about the ease with which we can hurt the ones we love. It’s kind of depressing subject matter really, but when it’s wrapped in such an upbeat package it’s much easier to swallow. You can hear a little of the track live in this video.

The Snowdroppers are getting ready to hibernate and record album number three, but before they do they’ll play a string of shows with their best pals Gay Paris and some other like-minded musical guests.

6 September 2013 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
7 September 2013 – Jive Bar Adelaide
13 September 2013 – John Curtin Band Room, Carlton
20 & 21 September 2013 – Annandale Hotel, Annandale

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Okenyo Wows Me with “Broken Chest”

It wasn’t too long ago that I was lamenting a lack of really strong female voices in the music industry. I remembered looking up to artists like Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, and The Bangles as a kid, and I didn’t feel anyone was really occupying those spaces. Katy Perry might count if her music wasn’t so vapid, and perhaps I’d give Lady Gaga a pass if she wasn’t so derivative. Sure there are some examples in the alternative world, but their music doesn’t have the commercial hooks to touch the next generation of girls. P!nk’s probably the only mainstream female artist that fits the bill, but once upon a time ballsy chicks like her were everywhere. In light of those thoughts, I’m pretty excited to learn of a sassy songstress living in our own backyard. Let me introduce you to Okenyo.

With her first single “Broken Chest”, Okenyo delivers an enticing blend of female sensuality and ferocity. This electronic number has got a smart pop sensibility with a fierceness more associated with the rock genre. I’m intrigued by this bright new talent. If you are too, you can catch Okenya supporting Jinja Safari at the following shows.

11 September 2013 – Woombye Pub, Sunshine Coast
12 September 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
13 Sept 2013 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
14 September 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
18 September 2013 – ANU, Canberra
19 September 2013 – Uni Bar, Wollongong
20 September 2013 – Cambridge, Newcastle
21 September 2013 – The Metro, Sydney (ALL AGES)
25 September 2013 – Loft, Warrnambool
26 September 2013 – Barwon Club, Geelong
27 September 2013 – Forum, Melbourne
28 September 2013 – Karova, Ballarat
3 October 2013 – Adelaide Uni Bar, Adelaide
4 October 2013 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
5 October 2013 – The Astor, Perth (ALL AGES)
6 October 2013 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury

Image used with permission from Original Matters

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Spit Syndicate Tour “Amazing” New Single

Spit Syndicate are continuing to ride the wave following the release of their third album Sunday Gentlemen earlier this year. The Sydney hip hop lads have just released the album’s third single, “Amazing”.

The track is a postcard from a tour which pays tribute to the intensity of the live shows and the special connection between performers and their fans.

So it’s only fitting that Spit Syndicate will celebrate the single’s release with a massive tour. This hard-working hip hop act will play plenty of shows in capital cities and regional centres, including a few under 18s and all-ages gigs. Make sure you arrive early to see a set from support act from singer-songwriter-producer Joyride, Spit Syndicate’s DJ and life coach.

13 September 2013 – Flinders Social, Townsville
14 September 2013 – Union Jack Hotel, Cairns
20 September 2013 – Barwon Club, Geelong
21 September 2013 – The Evelyn, Melbourne
22 September 2013 – Phoenix Youth Club, Footscray (Under 18s)
26 September 2013 – The Armidale Club, Armidale
27 September 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
28 September 2013 – Sol Bar Maroochydore
4 October 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
5 October 2013 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
10 October 2013 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 October 2013 – Woodys Surf Shack Byron Bay, NSW
12 October 2013 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane (Under 18s)
17 October 2013 – Newport, Fremantle
18 October 2013 – Amplifier, Perth
19 October 2013 – Enigma, Adelaide (All Ages)
25 October 2013 – Baroque, Katoomba, NSW
2 November 2013 – Hi-Fi, Sydney (All Ages)

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Twelve Foot Ninja Launch “Shuriken” with Aussie Shows

Twelve Foot Ninja might be preparing to conquer the world, but they’ve got time to rock Australia before they go. They’ll play a string of local shows to support the release of their epic genre-bending new single “Shuriken”.

The accompanying music video shows Twelve Foot Ninja doing what they do best. It acts as a kind of tour postcard, documenting their life on the road over the last twelve months.

Capital city shows sold out last time Twelve Foot Ninja headlined a local tour, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. North American dates will be announced shortly.

30 August 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
5 September 2013 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
6 September 2013 – Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
7 September 2013 – Parkwood Tavern, Gold Coast
12 September 2013 – Zierholz UC, Canberra
13 September 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
14 September 2013 – Manning Bar, Sydney
19 September 2013 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
20 September 2013 – Entrance Leagues, The Entrance
21 September 2013 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
26 September 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 September 2013 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
4 October 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
5 October 2013 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
9 October 2013 – K17, Berlin
10 October 2013 – Headcrash, Hamburg
11 October 2013 – Camden Barfly, London
12 October 2013 – Euroblast, Cologne