Category: Tours

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Gabby Young Announces Aussie Shows

The enchanting Gabby Young is making her first visit to Oz to play shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

With her debut album We’re All In This Together this British songstress offers up an exciting fusion of jazz, pop, cabaret, rock, and gypsy folk. Think a little Kate Bush, a dash of Regina Spektor, with a side order of Ani DiFranco. You know that dynamic blend is going to really come alive on stage.

These shows give Aussies a chance to see what the Brits have been raving about. Tickets are on sale now for the following gigs.

23 February 2011 – Raval, Sydney
24 February 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne

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British India Announce Massive Aussie Tour

After traipsing around the UK in late 2010 you’d think British India would be tired of touring. But it seems nothing could be further from the truth. After spending the New Year holed up in a studio, the band is busting out on a three-month Aussie tour. The dates will promote the band’s forthcoming single “March into the Ocean.”

After playing the major capitals and 18 regional towns you’d think the band would have nothing left in their tanks, but they’ll barely draw breath before leaving for shows in New Zealand and the United States. Then it’s on to Europe in July, and Japan in August. Clearly world domination is on the cards!

It’s going to be some time before we see British India back on home soil, so if you’re a fan you’ll want to get to one or more of these shows.

24 March 2011 – The Saloon Bar, Traralgon
25 March 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
26 March 2011 – Corner Hotel, Richmond
30 March 2011 – CSU The Crow Bar, Wagga Wagga
31 March 2011 – The Area Hotel, Griffith
1 April 2011 – Goulburn Workers Club, Goulburn
2 April 2011 – The Maram, Canberra
8 April 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
9 April 2011 – The Setts, Mildura
14 April 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
15 April 2011 – The Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
16 April 2011 – The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
21 April 2011 – The Entrance Leagues Club, The Entrance
22 April 2011 – Port Macquarie Panthers, Port Macquarie
23 April 2011 – The Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour
24 April 2011 – The Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay
25 April 2011 – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
12 May 2011 – The Fitzroy Hotel, Windsor
13 May 2011 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
14 May 2011 – Hornsby RSL, Hornsby
26 May 2011 – Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury
27 May 2011 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
28 May 2011 – Rosemount Hotel, North Perth

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Andy Bull and Owl Eyes Team Up for Tour

Sydney and Melbourne have a healthy rivalry, but Andy Bull and Owl Eyes are having none of it. The singer-songwriters who hail from the major capitals are putting those old state grudges aside for a double header tour next month.

Andy Bill burst onto the scene in 2009 with his impressive debut We’re Too Young. Last year he gave us the searingly intimate Phantom Pains EP, and we can no doubt expect more songs of personal reflection at these shows.

Meanwhile Owl Eyes is coming off much talked about appearances at Hot BBQ and Pyramid Rock Festival. She’ll treat us to tracks from her debut EP Faces, and a few unexpected tunes.

Here are all the shows where you can see these two incredible singer-songwriters in the flesh!

23 February 2011 – Otis Bar, Wollongong
24 February 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
25 February 2011 – UNSW Beergarden, Sydney
4 March 2011 – Pure Pop Records, St Kilda
5 March 2011 – Toff in Town, Melbourne

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Katie Noonan Announces Final Emporer’s Box Tour

Katie Noonan is preparing to tour the country with her Captains one last time before returning to her trio Elixir.

If you want to catch Katie playing the tracks from the highly acclaimed album Emperor’s Box, this tour is the time to do it. The venues are first class, so add in Katie’s soaring vocals and some incredible tunes and you’ve got a recipe for a great night out!

I can only hope that this doesn’t spell the end of The Captains. They’ve produced some amazing music, which has excited me more than any other Katie Noonan venture since George. I’ll cross my fingers that we haven’t seen the last of them.

Tickets are on sale from the venues for the following shows.

21 & 22 February 2011 – The Famous Speigeltent, Adelaide
25 February 2011 – Kings Park, Perth
26 & 27 February 2011 – The Famous Speigeltent at The Arts Centre, Melbourne
4 March 2011 – Judith Wright Centre Theatre, Brisbane
5 March 2011 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
18 March 2011 – Lizotte’s Dee Why
19 & 20 March 2011 – Blue Mountains Folk Festival

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Chris Brown Starts World Tour in Oz

Chris Brown is no doubt hoping that Australia’s forgiven him his nasty temper when he kicks off his world tour here this April.

The tour will promote Chris’ forthcoming album F.A.M.E., which hits stores in March. The lead single “Yeahx3” is currently sitting at number five on the ARIA charts, so it seems he’s still got some fans out there.

They’re likely to lap up the concert’s amazing bill, which features Jessica Mauboy, Justice Crew, and DJ Havana Brown. It’s an awesome line-up which should help this troubled R’n’B singer sell out his big venues.

Tickets for the following shows go on sale through Ticketek on February 4.

20 April 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
23 April 2011 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
26 April 2011 – Acer Arena, Sydney
29 April 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
3 May 2011 – Burswood Dome, Perth

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You Am I Headline Ric’s Big Backyard Festival

Are you suffering summer festival fatigue yet? I don’t blame you, but Ric’s Big Backyard Festival is one event that may pique your interest.

This is a much more low-key affair than the Big Day Out, Summadayze, Future Music Festival, and other shows of its ilk. It takes the festival back to grass roots level, to a time when a generous soul would volunteer their space for a big rock show.

That space is the courtyard behind RG’s and the upstairs and downstairs stages at Ric’s in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. The bill features an eclectic bunch of musos including You Am I, Pangaea, Die Die Die, Guineafowl, King Cannons, and heaps more. There’ll be 21 bands in all, which makes the $75 price of admission seem quite reasonable indeed.

Ric’s Big Backyard Festival hits Brisbane on Saturday March 26. Tickets go on sale on February 7 from OzTix.

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Keith! Party Announce Album Tour

Roof RaisersFeelgood Melbourne hip-hop outfit Keith! Party will hit the east coast capitals later this month to support their sophomore album Roof Raisers.

When I reviewed this disc last year I mentioned its party atmosphere, and I don’t expect anything but a major celebration when the band does it live. There can be up to 20 people in the posse at any one time, including dancers, DJs, performance artists, and even a contortionist. I imagine they have a pretty mad tour bus!

If you want to join in the fun, make sure you catch Keith! Party at the following venues.

8 January 2011 – The Decline of Modern Civilisation @ Step Inn, Fortitude Valley
15 January 2011 – Death Rave @ Dirty Shirlows, Marrickville
25 January 2011 – Official Album Launch @ Newtown Workers Club, Fitzroy

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Emmure Postpones Aussie Tour

New York metalcore act Emmure have postponed their Australian tour, which was scheduled to kick off next Wednesday in Brisbane.

No reason was given for the change, except for the standard “due to circumstances beyond the band’s control” line. That sort of thing is always hard for fans to hear, but at least there is happy news in the announcement that they’ll instead play here in May/June.

Dates and venues for the new Emmure run are yet to be confirmed, so the band is offering refunds to all current ticket holders. Simply take your tickets to your point of purchase for to get your money back.

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The Waifs Tempting Tour

The Waifs have left us waiting two years for a tour, so they’re making amends in a big way with a monster run of dates through February and March.

The Western Australian born outfit, who now spend much of their time Stateside, will play shows to support their brand new album Temptation. With their sixth disc set to drop in early March, these shows will give some fans a little sneak peek at what’s to come.

Tickets are available from many of the venues now, and if they’re not already they will be soon!

22 February 2011 – Moruya Memorial Hall, Moruya
23 February 2011 – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong
24 February 2011 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
26 February 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
27 February 2011 – Civic Theatre Newcastle, Newcastle
1 March 2011 – The Northern, Byron Bay
2 March 2011 – Nambour Civic Centre, Nambour
3 March 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
5 March 2011 – Old Broadwater Farm, Busselton
6 March 2011 – Castelli Estate, Denmark
8 March 2011 – Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah
9 March 2011 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
10 March 2011 – Astor Theatre, Perth
12 & 13 March 2011 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
15 March 2011 – The Gov, Adelaide
17 March 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
19 & 20 March 2011 – Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Katoomba
21 March 2011 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
23 March 2011 – James Cook University Uni Club, Townsville
24 March 2011 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
26 March 2011 – TBA, Darwin
27 March 2011 – Mangrove Resort, Broome

Image source: The Waifs website

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The Church Announce Retrospective Albums Shows for America

The Church recently performed retrospective concerts in Melbourne, and they went so swimmingly the band’s decided to do it all again in the United States next February.

The Future Past Perfect shows will again see the Church performing three key albums from their career: 2009’s Untitled #23, 1992’s Priest=Aura, and finally Starfish from 1988.

Tickets for the following shows are available now through SeatGeek.

The Church

2 February 2011 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
4 February 2011 –  Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
7 & 8 February 2011 – Triple Door, Seattle
11 February 2011 – Park West, Chicago
13 February 2011 – The Birchmere, Alexandria
15 February 2011 – The Trocadero, Philadelphia
16 February 2011 – Highline Ballroom, New York
17 February 2011 – B.B. King’s, New York
18 February 2011 – Showcase Live, Foxboro

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