Category: Tours

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Rock Out With The Arachnids Brilliant Break-Up Track

The Arachnids have created one of the best breakup songs I’ve heard in some time in their latest single “Daydreaming.”

This is straight up, good, honest rock and roll. There’s no wallowing or yearning. Instead it’s a big powerful goodbye to all of the hurt and drama that being wrapped up in the relationship brought. I’ve just listened to the track three times in a row, and I’m still just as enamoured.

If you love it too, you’ll want to catch The Arachnids as they make their way around the East Coast this month.

14 March 2013 – The Phoenix, Canberra
15 March 2013 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
16 March 2013 – The Retreat, Melbourne
23 March 2013 – Trainspotters, Brisbane

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Evermore Announce Long-Awaited Headlining Tour

After warming up with gigs supporting Matchbox Twenty last year, Evermore are ready to headline their own national tour. It’s no small endeavour either, with the band planning to take in more than 30 locations across Australia during April, May, and June.

The Kiwi-expats will be taking songs from their new album Follow the Sun to fans around their adopted homeland. They’ll start the tour in their home base of Victoria before travelling around to music halls, band rooms, and iconic concert venues around the country.

“It’s the first time in nearly four years that Evermore has toured Australia to this extent; it’s long overdue!” exclaimed Jon Hume. “Peter and I are looking forward to playing this album live, along with the old favourites such as ‘Running’ and ‘Light Surrounding You’, to audiences all over the country.  We’re visiting places on this tour that we’ve never been before!”

With Evermore booked in to play American shows in July, this tour will be your last chance to see Evermore for a little while. Don’t miss out!

17 April 2013 – Star Bar, Bendigo
18 April 2013 – Trak Live,  Melbourne
19 April 2013 – Mac’s Hotel, Melton
20 April 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
21 April 2013 – Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury
24 April 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
25 April 2013 – Yarra Hotel, Geelong
26 April 2013 – SSA Club, Albury
27 April 2013 – Mulwala Waterski Club, Mulwala
2 May 2013 – Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone
3 May 2013 – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach
4 May 2013 – The Dalrymple, Townsville
5 May 2013 – The Jack,  Cairns
8 May 2013 – Noosa Surf Club, Noosa
9 May 2013 – Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton
10 May 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
11 May 2013 – Spring Lakes Hotel, Brisbane
15 May 2013 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
16 May 2013 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle
17 May 2013 – Players Bar, Mandurah
18 May 2013 – The Charles, North Perth
23 May 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
24 May 2013 – Revesby Workers Club, Revesby
25 May 2013 – Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill
26 May 2013 – Hornsby RSL, Hornsby
29 May 2013 – ANU Bar, Canberra
30 May 2013 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
31 May 2013 – Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
1 June 2013 – Waves, Wollongong

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute

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Seth Sentry Serves Up Fun Science Single

Science has brought us medical breakthroughs, bountiful crops, and high-tech materials, but where’s the really good stuff? Where are our hoverboards?

Seth Sentry asks these questions and more in his open letter to the field of study, “Dear Science.” It’s the third track lifted from Seth’s debut album This Was Tomorrow.

To celebrate the single’s release, Seth will embark on his biggest national tour to date this May. Tickets are available now through Seth’s website.

9 May 2013 – Breakers Bar, Geraldton WA (18+)
10 May 2013 – Villa, Perth WA (18+)
12 May  2013 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle WA (18+)
16 May 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide SA (All Ages)
17 May 2013 – The Forum, Melbourne VIC (18+)
18 May 2013 – Ding Dong, Melbourne (U18)
24 May 2013 – Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW (All Ages)
25 May 2013 – The HiFi, Brisbane (18+)

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Jack Carty and Jordan Millar Unite For Aussie Tour

Jack Carty and Jordan Millar, two of Australia’s hottest singer-songwriters, are teaming up for one big tour this autumn.

I’ve admired Jack’s music for the last few years, while Jordan has only crossed my radar. Needless to say, the pairing of these two lyrical talents is genius. Hopefully it will help raise the profile of both of these exciting musicians.

The pair are certainly doing their best to raise awareness by making pit stops in plenty of capitals and regional areas in Australia’s east. I just can’t believe there’s no Central Coast show! If you are lucky enough to get a local concert, I suggest checking it out. Tickets are dirt cheap and the talent’s extraordinary. Some gigs are even free!

16 & 17 March 2013 – Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Blue Mountains (Jordan Millar only)
22 March 2013 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
23 March 2013 – The Loft, Warnambool
24 March 2013 – The Grace Emily, Adelaide
28 March 2013 – Manhattans Wine Bar, Launceston
30 March 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
3 April 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
4 April 2013 – Cafe Le Monde, Noosa Heads
5 April 2013 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba (FREE)
6 April 2013 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 April 2013 – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (FREE)
12 April 2013 – Lennox Hotel, Lennox Head (FREE)
13 April 2013 – 5 Church St, Bellingen
14 April 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour (FREE)
18 April 2013 – Lizotte’s Restaurant, Newcastle
20 April 2013 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
26 April 2013 – The Aztec, Forster (FREE)
27 April 2013 – The Pier, Port Macquarie (FREE)
28 April 2013 – The Fig, Port Macquarie (FREE)
3 May 2013 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
4 & 5 May 2013 – Front Gallery, Canberra

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Something for Kate Announce Long-Awaited Tour

The patience of Something for Kate fans has been rewarded, with the band announcing their first extensive Australian tour in more than six years. In May and June they’ll play larger venues in the capitals than they have in ages, and make their long-awaited return to key regional destinations.

The Star-Crossed Cities tour will see Something for Kate showcasing material from their most recent album Leave Your Soul to Science and playing plenty of old favourites.

Something for Kate tours are known for selling out, so I wouldn’t hesitate too long before snapping up tickets to one of the following shows.

10 May 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
11 May 2013 – Pier Live, Frankston
16 May 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
17 May 2013 – Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi
18 May 2013 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane
24 May 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
25 May 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide
29 May 2013 – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong
30 May 2013 – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle University
31 May 2013 – University of Canberra, Canberra
1 June 2013 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
7 June 2013 – Astor Theatre, Perth

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The Snowdroppers Keep on Rocking

The Snowdroppers clearly enjoyed their time on the road recently. They only just wrapped up their sophomore album preview shows, and they’ve already announced another string of dates.

The Snowdroppers will celebrate the March 22 release of Moving Out of Eden with intimate shows and festival appearances. These gigs are especially enticing with the addition of Sydney’s Little Bastard to the bill. The seven-piece punk-string act is just quirky enough to appeal to The Snowdroppers’ fan base.

Strap yourself in for one hell of a show when it reaches the following cities.

18 March 2013 – Barrio @ Adelaide Festival, Adelaide
22 March 2013 – The Standard, Darlinghurst
22 & 29 March 2013 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay
5 April 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
6 April 2013 Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
12 April 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
13 April 2013 – Woombye Pub, Woombye

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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Katie Noonan Plays Her Songbook With Strings

If you weren’t paying attention, you might have missed the release of Katie Noonan’s new album. There was little fanfare when Songbook hit record store shelves recently, but it’s an album which shouldn’t fly under the radar.

The disc sees Katie reinventing key songs from her career with the help of a lush strings section. This version of “Breathe In Now” from her George days made me melt. I’m desperate to wrap my ears around the rest of the album.

Songbook is available in limited numbers through Katie’s website and iTunes. It’s been launched in conjunction with a real songbook which features sheet music, rare photographs, and the stories behind the songs that made Katie a household name.

This is such a personal album that it’s only fitting that Katie wants to introduce it to her fans in a series of intimate shows. Making them extra special, Katie promises to share the stories behind the songs she plays with her audiences. She’ll also play her first ever shows in America this week as part of the Songbook tour before returning home for the Australian dates.

27 February 2013 – Tin Angel, Philadelphia
28 February 2013 – Rockwood Music Hall, New York
2 March 2013 – Room 5, Los Angeles
7 March 2013 – Garden Of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide Fringe Festival
6 April 2013 – Old Museum – Concert Hall, Brisbane (with string quartet)
11 April 2013 – Heritage Hotel , Bulli
12 April 2013 – The Abbey, Canberra
13 April 2013 – The Basement, Sydney (with string quartet)
14 April 2013 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
27 April 2013 – Flinders Performance Centre, Buderim
2 May 2013 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
3 May 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
4 May 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
5 May 2013 – Lizotte’s, New Lambton

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Ainslie Wills To Tour Debut Album

Ainslie Willis will celebrate the release of her highly anticipated debut album You Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine with a national tour this April.

The 12-track collection is an eclectic mix taking us from the spiky pop of “Fighting Kind” to the epic swell of “Ocean,” and from the folkiness of new single “Weighing the Promises” to the soulful honesty of “Early Morning Light.” The songs were recorded in their rawest form in just ten days at a beach house on the Victorian Peninsula. Ainslie then added strings at the Northcote United Church, before giving the songs some extra polish in the converted studio of her best friend’s family home.

You Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine will hit record stores everywhere on March 4. Ainslie will give fans a little time to become acquainted with the music before embarking on her biggest national tour to date. Here are all the places you can see her play!

13 April 2013 – The Golden Vine, Bendigo
17 April 2013 – The Front Bar, Canberra
18 April 2013 – FBi Social, Sydney
20 April 2013 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
24 April 2013 – The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
26 April 2013 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart
3 May 2013 – The Hotel Metropolitan, Adelaide
11 May 2013 – Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay (FREE)
12 May 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane

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Jordie Lane Tours Everywhere

Jordie Lane isn’t a performer that does anything by halves. On his return to Australia next month he’ll play plenty of shows all over the country, including a string of folk festivals, gigs supporting Ruthie Foster, and his own headlining dates. In short, he’s going to be one busy boy!

The Movement tour comes after Jordie’s spent time regrouping in the recording studios of Los Angeles.

“It’s really good to stop for once,” he said. “I’ve been touring straight for two years and this few months off has got me understanding where I’m headed next. I’m taking my time to work out what I’m saying and how I’m trying to say it on this next record. ”

Hopefully fans will get a sneak peek at some material from Jordie’s new album at the upcoming shows.

8 March 2013 – Harvester Moon, Bellarine (with The Yearlings)
9 March 2013 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh
11 March 2013 – Moomba Festival, Melbourne
13 March 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide (with Ruthie Foster)
15 March2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine (with Ruthie Foster)
16 March 2013 – Meeniyan Hall, Meeniyan (with Ruthie Foster)
17 March 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (with Ruthie Foster)
21 March 2013 – Factory Theatre, Sydney (with Ruthie Foster)
22-23 March 2013 – Yackandandah Folk Festival, Yackandandah
24 March 2013 – Hills Are Alive Festival, South Gippsland
26 March 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber (with Ruthie Foster)
27 March 2013 – Lizotte’s, New Lambton (with Ruthie Foster)
28 March 2013 – Memorial Hall, Bellingen (with Ruthie Foster)
29 March – 1 April 2013 – National Folk Festival, Canberra
13 April 2013 – The Four Leaf Sessions, Melbourne
14 April 2013 – Burke & Wills Winery, Mia Mia
18 April 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
19 April 2013 – Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston
20 April 2013 – A Band On Boat, Adelaide
21 April 2013 – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide
25 April 2013 – Secret Show, Sydney
26 April 2013 – Gumball, Belford
27-28 April 2013 – Apollo Bay Music Festival, Apollo Bay
1 May 2013 – Jet Black Cat Music in-store, Brisbane
2 May 2013 – The End, Brisbane
3 May 2013 – Live Lounge Series (Private), Brisbane
4 May 2013 – Planting Festival, Woodfordia
5 May 2013 – Coorabell Hall, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from Jordie Lane Music

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Fletcher Goes Solo with Upon Ayr

Fletcher, a founding member of Bluebottle Kiss and The Devoted Few, is striking out on his own with the release of his debut solo album Upon Ayr.

This album is a return to the storytelling so often forgotten in the modern day craft of music making. Its songs pay tribute to the literary legacy of Jack Kerouac, recall Polynesian whale myths, and recreate a 1920s synchronised swimming mermaid’s dream. In short, this isn’t a run of the mill, middle of the road record.

It was clearly a labour of love for Fletcher, who wrote Upon Ayr over two years on tour as part of Sarah Blasko’s band. She returns the favour contributes backing vocals on the album.

Upon Ayr will hit Australian record stores in March and those in the United Kingdom in April. Fletcher will support the local release with the following shows.

17 March 2013- The Workers Club, Melbourne
27 March 2013 – The Vanguard, Sydney

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia