Category: Tours

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Powderfinger Head Up Homebake Lineup

The cream of Australia’s music industry will head to The Domain in Sydney on December 5 for the 15th anniversary of Homebake.

Powderfinger have been named as headliners, but there’s plenty more of interest on the bill. Take for example the reunions of Underground Lovers and Tumbleweed, with original line-ups no less. The line-up also boasts “A special performance by Tim Finn,” as if his regular slots weren’t special enough. And acts that spend most of their time abroad like Sia, Daniel Merriweather, and Midnight Juggernauts will also make their presence felt. Add perennial favourites Jet, Hilltop Hoods, Eskimo Joe, Sarah Blasko, and more and you’ve got the recipe for a rollicking good time.

Tickets are on sale from August 17 from Ticketek, Moshtix, and the Homebake website.

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Tame Impala Announce Sundown Syndrome Aussie Tour

The lads from Tame Impala have a new single, “Sundown Syndrome,” and they want to celebrate its release with all the fans. So they’re packing up their guitars and heading all around the country for, funnily enough, the Sundown Syndrome tour.

They’ll start in Caringbah on September 16 and snake their way around Oz for 22 big shows. The dates go on sale tomorrow, ahead of the iTunes release of “Sundown Syndrome” this Friday.

16 September 2009 – Bizzo’s, Caringbah
17 September 2009 – Waves Nightclub, Wollongong
18 September 2009 – ANU, Canberra
19 September 2009 – Indie Music Festival, Albury
24 September 2009 – Mona Vale Hotel
26 September 2009 – Manning Bar, Sydney
27 September 2009 – Coffs Harbour Hotel
30 September 2009 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
1 October 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
2 October 2009 – HiFi Bar, Brisbane
4 October 2009 – Sands Tavern, Maroochydore
8 October 2009 – Breakers, Geraldton
9 October 2009 – Arts Centre, Fremantle
10 October 2009 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
15 October 2009 – Republic Bar, Hobart
16 October 2009 – Hotel New York, Launceston
17 October 2009 – Uni Bar, Adelaide
18 October 2009 – Sandbar, Mildura
21 October 2009 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
22 October 2009 – Eureka, Geelong
23 October 2009 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Badloves Ready to Record

I was pretty thrilled recently to snap up tickets to see The Badloves. I was too young to frequent pubs and clubs when the band was at the height of its fame, so the chance to see them live will fulfill a childhood dream.

But it seems the show is to be no flash-in-the-pan nostalgic trip. I’m sure I’ll hear “Lost,” “Green Limousine,” “Caroline” and all the other biggies from Get On Board and Holy Roadside. But I’m now excited at the prospect of hearing new material, the tracks which will feature on The Badloves long-awaited third album.

The Badloves third album is scheduled for a February 2010 release, some 15 years after the last one! If you just can’t wait that long you can see the band at the following shows.

26 August 2009 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
29 August 2009 – Lizotte’s, Lambton
30 August 2009 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla,
4 September 2009 – Milanos, Brighton
5 September 2009 – The Norwood Hotel, Adelaide
4 October 2009 – Great Southern Blues and Rockabilly Festival, Narooma

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Little Birdy on the Road Again

One of Australia’s hardest-working bands, Little Birdy, are hitting the road again following the success of their new album Confetti.

The band will visit pubs and clubs, theatres and entertainment centres around the country throughout September and October. Lead singer Katy Steele will also step out to perform a solo set at Brisbane’s Spiegeltent at the end of September.

If you missed them last time around, don’t make the same mistake. Grab your tickets for all shows when they go on sale on July 31.

10 September 2009 – HQ Bar, Adelaide
11 September 2009 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
12 September 2009 – Commercial Hotel, South Morang
13 September 2009 – Hellenic Club, Canberra
16 September 2009 – Waves Nightclub, Wollongong
18 September 2009 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
19 September 2009 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
25 September 2009 – Yamba Bowling Club
26 September 2009 – Sounds Of Spring Festival, Brisbane
27 September 2009 – Spiegeltent, Brisbane (Katy Steele solo show)
29 September 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Gladstone
30 September 2009 – Convention Centre, Mackay
2 October 2009 – Bombay Rock, Townsville
3 October 2009 – Brothers Leagues, Cairns
9 October 2009 – Astor Theatre, Perth

Image source: Stuart Sevastos @ Wikimedia Commons

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Justin Townes Earle Visits Oz

Justin Townes Earle is following in the footsteps of his father, Steve “Copperhead Road” Earle, and carving out a career as an alt-country singer-songwriter. After receiving rave reviews and rapturous applause for his shows in December, he’s heading back Down Under for an extended visit.

Justin’s tour announcement comes on the back of the release of his sophomore effort, Midnight at the Movies. The album showcases Justin’s lyrical genius, musical sophistication, and organic approach to composition.

Justin will be ably supported by Melbourne’s Wagons for all shows, except for Fremantle and Adelaide where Henry Wagons will appear solo.

Tickets for all shows go on sale on July 14 from Love Police.

27 September 2009 – Waverock Weekender, Wave Rock
28 September 2009 – Mojos, Fremantle
1 October 2009 – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide
2 October 2009 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
4 October 2009 – Meeniyan Town Hall
7 October 2009 – Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
8 October 2009 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
9 October 2009 – The Zoo, Brisbane

Image source: Bloodshot Records

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Elvis Costello Announces Aussie Tour

He’s toured with The Attractions and The Imposters, but this time around Elvis Costello is going solo. This cool cat will visit theatres in capital cities around the country this October.

The visit is on the back of Elvis’ new country record, Secret, Profane and Sugarcane, which is recorded in just three days in Nashville.

Elvis will be ably supported by Australia’s latest sensation, Shelley Harland. Tickets for the following dates go on sale on July 21.

8 October 2009 – Fremantle Arts Centre
10 October 2009 – The Palais, Melbourne
11 October 2009 – Wrest Point Casino, Hobart
14 October 2009 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
15 October 2009 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
18 October 2009 – Brisbane Convention Centre

Image source: Victor Diaz Lamich @ Wikimedia Commons

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Children Collide Come Home

Melbourne rockers Children Collide are heading home after a three-week tour of North America.

The lads worked their butts off abroad, playing 15 dates in the United States and Canada. The shows included a gig with Ontario’s own Alexisonfire. It seems the Canadians took a shine to the band, because their debut album The Long Now is getting a release on Dine Alone Records.

Now that they’re back home the band is preparing for their slot on the Splendour in the Grass bill, before they support Jane’s Addiction around the country.

But that’s not all. Not one to sit idly for too long, Children Collide will then join Aussie ex-pats The Scare on the Chosen Armies tour. Here are the dates for that amazing double-act!

3 September 2009 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 September 2009 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
5 September 2009 – Republic Bar, Hobart
6 September 2009 – Hotel New York, Launceston
9 September 2009 – Roi Bar, Albury
10 September 2009 – The Harp, Wollongong
11 September 2009 – The Gaelic, Sydney
12 September 2009 – Coaster Festival, Gosford
17 September 2009 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
18 September 2009 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
19 September 2009 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
20 September 2009 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle
24 September 2009 – Sands Tavern, Maroochydore
25 September 2009 – Miami Tavern, Gold Coast
26 September 2009 – Sounds of Spring Festival, Brisbane
27 September 2009 – Stepp Inn, Brisbane

Image source: Children Collide website

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Nickelback Come Back To Oz

Radio-friendly rockers Nickelback are heading back to Australia in November for a tour of the major centres.

The Canadian outfit will play tracks from their 2008 smash Dark Horse, as well as chart-toppers “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” and “Someday.”

Tickets for the five-date tour will go on sale on July 23 from the usual outlets.

11 November 2009 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
13 November 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney
16 November 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
19 November 2009 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
21 November 2009 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Newscom

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Lisa Mitchell Brings Wonder Home

Fresh from her appearance at the Glastonbury music festival, Lisa Mitchell is heading home to headline her own shows in August and September.

Lisa will showcase songs from her debut album, Wonder, which hits stores on July 31. These gorgeous tracks include her amazing new single “Coin Laundry.” She’ll be joined by supports acts Oh Mercy and Whitebirds & Lemons.

Lisa is encouraging her fans to promote the shows via the new web platform Posse. Fans get paid a commission on each ticket they promote through MySpace and other social networks. It sounds like a great way to earn some extra cash, and spread the word about this super talented local lass.

Here are all the dates!

26 August 2009 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
27 August 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
28 August 2009 – The Zoo, Brisbane
29 August 2009 – Sands Tavern, Maroochydore
2 September 2009 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
4 September 2009 – Barwon Club, Geelong
5 September 2009 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
6 September 2009 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
10 September 2009 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
11 September 2009 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
12 September 2009 – Capitol Bar, Perth
16 September 2009 – The Loft, Warnambool
17 September 2009 – The Pub, Bendigo
18 September 2009 – Republic Bar, Hobart
19 September 2009 – Hotel New York, Launceston
20 September 2009 – Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave
23 September 2009 – ANU Union Bar, Canberra
24 September 2009 – Wollongong Uni
25 September 2009 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
26 September 2009 – Mona Vale Hotel
27 September 2009 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Chris Isaak Strikes Again!

I’m starting to think that Chris Isaak should just bite the bullet and move Down Under. That’s right, the charismatic crooner is again gracing our fair land with another tour. Of course, for those ladies he leaves swooning, it still couldn’t have come fast enough.

But blink and you just might miss him. Chris will play just three dates: one in Perth, another in Melbourne, before finishing the tour in Sydney.

Some might argue that announcing a tour just months after the last one is simply a grab for cash. Perhaps, but Chris also has altruism on his mind. A limited number of VIP tickets will go on sale for each date, with proceeds from these seats benefiting the cancer charity Challenge. VIPs will enjoy the show from the first three rows, receive a signed tour pass, and have the opportunity to meet with the man himself before the show.

Tickets for the following dates go on sale on Tuesday July 14.

16 September 2009 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
19 September 2009 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
22 September 2009 – State Theatre, Sydney

Image source: Bauer-Griffin