Tours – Page 204 – Sounds of Oz

Posted on 20/03/201019/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

The Bedroom Philosopher Sets Out on Single Tour

Melbourne comic The Bedroom Philosopher has just released “Northcote (So Hungover)”, the first single from his upcoming album Songs from the 86 Tram. You can listen to the song here.

The Bedroom Philosopher has quickly become a Triple J favourite with his witty satire and shoe-gazing rock stylings. I also like that he’s an equal opportunist comedian, similarly at home taking pot shots at hip hop wannabes, bogans, backpackers, and the elderly.

If you were looking for musical comedy that’s a bit edgier than Tripod and Scared Weird Little Guys, The Bedroom Philosopher may just be your cup of chai. You can catch him at the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals and a few other cities over the next few months. Check him out at the following venues!

25 March -18 April 2010 – Victoria Hotel, Melbourne
28 April 2010 – The Front Café, Canberra
29 April 2010 – The Vanguard, Sydney
5 May 2010 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
6 May 2010 – Alley Cat, Hobart
7 Friday May 2010 – Royal Oak, Launceston
9 Sunday May 2010 – Powerhouse, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

Posted on 17/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Dead Letter Circus Sends Debut Album Warning

After two successful EPs and several sell-out tours, Dead Letter Circus are ready to unleash their debut album on the Aussie public.

The band recorded This is the Warning at Melbourne’s Sing Sing Studios with producer Forrester Savell, famous for his work with other local rock acts including Karnivool and The Butterfly Effect.

If you haven’t checked out DLC’s website, now’s a great time. The band just launched an online initiative which offers members access to exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and photos from the recording of the album, snippets of unfinished songs, pre-release MP3 downloads, live recordings, presale concert tickets, and heaps more.

To celebrate the album’s release on May 14, Dead Letter Circus will wind their way around the country on the This is the Warning tour. Tickets for the following shows go on sale on April 1 from the usual outlets.

28 May 2010 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
29 May 2010 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (licensed all ages)
4 June 2010 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney (licensed all ages)
5 June 2010 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane
11 June 2010 – POW, Bunbury
12 June 2010 – Capitol, Perth

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

Posted on 17/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Georgia Fair Record Album Abroad

It’s been a little while coming, but the debut album from Georgia Fair shouldn’t be too far away.

The Sydney duo, famous for their catchy folk-pop tune “Picture Frames,” are currently recording the album in North Carolina with producer Bill Reynolds of Band of Horses fame.

But Ben Riley and Jordan Wilson be back soon enough, as they’re scheduled to join Lisa Mitchell on her Oh Hark! National Theatre tour next month. These should be fantastic shows with gorgeous intimate venues and fellow folksters Boy and Bear also on the bill.

Tickets for all shows are on sale on March 19 from the venues.

29 April 2010 – Warrnambool Entertainment Centre, Warrnambool
30 April 2010 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
4 May 2010 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
5 May 2010 – Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
6 May 2010 – Villa Noosa Hotel, Noosa
7 May 2010 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
12 May 2010 – Wollongong Uni
13 May 2010 – Penrith RSL
14 May 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
16 May 2010 – Astor Theatre, Perth
20 May 2010 – HQ, Adelaide
21 May 2010 – Sir Robert Helpman Theatre, Mt Gambier
26 May 2010 – Bluestone, Ballarat
28 May 2010 – The Forum, Melbourne
29 May 2010 – Launceston Country Club
30 May 2010 – Wrestpoint Showroom, Hobart

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

Posted on 16/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Violent Soho Tour America

You might not have heard of neo-grunge outfit Violent Soho yet, but the boys from Brisbane are already making waves in America.

The band have the backing of Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, who signed the lads up to his record label Ecstatic Peace last year. Their debut single “Jesus Stole My Girlfriend” is all over American alternative radio. It comes from their self-titled debut album, which was released in America last week. We can expect to see it in local stores later this month.

The band has a busy tour schedule across North America over the next few months, including a pit stop at SXSW. If you’re Stateside, make sure you catch this new Aussie success at one of the following shows.

18 March 2010 – Rusty Spurs, Austin
19 March 2010 – Emos, Austin
19 March 2010 – Molotov Lounge, Austin
19 March 2010 – Red 7 Patio, Austin
20 March 2010 – Maggie Maes, Austin
22 March 2010 – Riot Room, Kansas City
24 March 2010 – Triple Rock, Minneapolis
25 March 2010 – Subterranean, Chicago
26 March 2010 – Frankie’s, Toledo
27 March 2010 – Eagle Theatre, Detroit
28 March 2010 – Call The Office, London (Ontario)
29 March 2010 – Mod Club, Toronto
30 March 2010 – Petit Campus, Montreal
31 March 2010 – Jerky’s, Providence
1 April 2010 – Maxwell’s, Hoboken
2 April 2010 – Williamsburg Music Hall, Brooklyn
3 April 2010 – North Star, Philadelphia
5 April 2010 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston
6 April 2010 – Bowery Ballroom, New York
7 April 2010 – Sonar Lounge, Baltimore
8 April 2010 – Rock N Roll Hotel, Washington
9 April 2010 – Chameleon Club, Lancaster
10 April 2010 – The LC, Columbus
11 April 2010 – Southgate House, Newport
12 April 2010 – Pops, St Louis
14 April 2010 – Black Sheep, Colorado Springs
16 April 2010 – Bluebird Theatre, Denver
17 April 2010 – Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City
20 April 2010 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
21 April 2010 – The Independent, San Francisco
22 April 2010 – House of Blues, Anaheim
23 April 2010 – City of Palms Park, Fort Myers
24 April 2010 – Jacksonville Fairgrounds
29 April 2010 – Emo’s, Austin
30 April 2010 – Scout Bar, San Antonio
1 May 2010 – Pizza Hut Park Edgefest, Frisco
10 May 2010 – Monarch, London
13 May 2010 – Gaymors @ Hectors, Great Escape Festival, Brighton
16 May 2010 – KAZR Lazerfest, Des Moines
22 May 2010 – Rock on the Range @ Crew Stadium, Columbus

Image source: Matt Kleinschmidt @ Flickr

Posted on 16/03/201016/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Hoodoo Gurus Announce “Purity of Essence” Tour

Aussie rock veterans the Hoodoo Gurus are heading out on the road to support their latest album, Purity of Essence.

The disc is set to drop on Friday, which will give everyone plenty of time to become familiar with the tracks before the tour kicks off in Fremantle in late April.

If they haven’t announced a show near you don’t be too disappointed. The Gurus promise to add more dates to this 12-show run really soon!

22 April 2010 – Metropolis, Fremantle
23 April 2010 – Dunsborough Hotel
24 April 2010 – Players, Mandurah
25 April 2010 – Hotel Rottnest, Rottnest Island
29 April 2010 – HiFi Bar, Brisbane
30 April 2010 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
1 May 2010 – Yamba Bowling Club
7 May 2010 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
8 May 2010 – HiFi Bar, Melbourne
13 May 2010 – Level One @ Newcastle Leagues
20 & 21 May 2010 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Image source: Premier Artists

Posted on 13/03/201012/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Julian Casablancas Takes World Tour to Australia

Julian Casablancas is preparing to make his first solo journey Down Under. The lead singer of The Strokes will visit Oz for an East Coast tour this May.

The tour comes on the back of Julian’s acclaimed solo album Phrazes for the Young. He’s taken this album tour to England, Europe, North America, and Japan, so we should expect a pretty polished show!

You can expect these tickets to sell like proverbial hotcakes, so make sure you get yours from Ticketek early. Frontier Touring Members can get theirs at noon AEDT on March 17 ahead of the general sale at 9 am on March 23.

Julian Casablancas performs at Le Bataclan club, Paris

6 May 2010 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
7 May 2010 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
9 May 2010 – Metro Theatre, Sydney

Posted on 08/03/201008/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

MGMT Plays The Metro and More on Aussie Congratulations Promo Tour

MGMT promise to be very busy on their upcoming tour. The New Yorkers will perform six pop-up concerts in secret locations around the country.

Once fans register at this website they’ll receive clues about the band’s surprise concert locations. The first ten people who arrive at the venue will be part of a special MGMT event.

If that all sounds a bit like pot luck, don’t worry. The band will also perform one very special show at Sydney’s Metro Theatre on April 6. The band will play old favourites and new cuts from their sophomore effort Congratulations, which hits stores on April 9.

This show is bound to be popular, so fans will only be able to buy two tickets each to give everyone a chance. They’ll be on sale from 9 am on Thursday March 11, but don’t delay. I’m expecting this one to sell out in no time.

Image source: DaigoOliva @ Flickr

Posted on 07/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

The Dynamites Bring Funked Up Soul to Bluesfest and Sideshows

One of the things I love most about festivals season is the chance to discover bands that might ordinarily pass us by. One such example is The Dynamites, a hot 10-piece soul outfit from Nashville preparing to play Byron Bay’s Bluesfest and a couple of sideshows.

With a healthy dose of James Brown and a dash of Motown and Memphis sounds, this great big band featuring industry veteran Charles Walker is set to wow us. They’re here in support of their first local release Burn It Down, which will hit stores on April 2.

While that album manages to catch some of the band’s energy, seeing them live with the horns blazing and rhythm section throbbing takes things to a whole new level.

“You can only do so much on a record,” explained Charles Walker. “The performance is a lot different. I can’t stand doing songs exactly the same. I have to stretch out a little bit. That’s part of my thing.”

You can catch the band at the following shows and see what the fuss is all about!

1 April 2010 – The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne
2 April 2010 –Bluesfest, Byron Bay
3 April 2010 – Step Inn, Brisbane
5 April 2010 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

Posted on 07/03/201008/03/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Local Talent Comes to Perth

Perth will be treated to a couple of fabulous shows by some great new Aussie talent in the coming months.

Perth’s favourite swing king Earl Cole will perform another tribute to the sounds of yesteryear on March 19. The show at Mt Lawley Bowls Club features a great selection of standards and support by DJ Moogy. With Earl generally performing dinner and show nights, this is a great opportunity to catch his show for less. Tickets are $55 from Heatseeker.com.au.

Next month Australian Idol season one semi-finalist Chelsea Gibson will bust out the hits of Moulin Rouge with a dinner and show night at French restaurant Bouchon Bistro on April 28. In keeping with the French theme, Chelsea will also perform tracks from Parisian songbird, Edith Piaf. Tickets cost $110 for the show and a three-course meal. You can book your table by calling (08) 9387 3898.

And finally, classical crossover artist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Grace Bawden will bring her show to Mosman’s Restaurant on May 6. Grace will perform songs from her debut album Gifts of Grace and much more. The night costs $120 for the show, a three-course meal, and sparkling wine on arrival. You can make a booking for that night by calling (08) 9383 3388.

Image source: LunaMirt @ Wikimedia Commons