Category: Tours

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David Campbell Back With Good Lovin’

David Campbell wowed me earlier this year so I’m thrilled that this talented crooner is heading back on the road hot on the heels of the release of his brand new album, Good Lovin’.

David’s leaving swing behind for his new collection, which features the very best of 60s-style soul. Highlights include “1, 2, 3,” “Now That I’ve Found You,” “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” and much more.

Of course if you get to the shows you’ll still hear all those old standards David made famous in his Swing Sessions albums.

David’s charm and charisma on stage are unmatched, so these shows are sure to be brilliant. Check out the Good Lovin’ Tour 2009 at the following venues!

11 March 2009 – Mingara Recreation Club
13 March 2009 – State Theatre, Sydney
19 March 2009 – Perth Concert Hall
20 March 2009 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
21 March 2009 – Canberra Theatre
25 March 2009 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
26 March 2009 – Ford Theatre GPAC, Geelong
27 March 2009 – Derwent Entertainment Center, Hobart
28 March 2009 – Festival Theatre, Adelaide
1 April 2009 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
4 April 2009 – USQ Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, Toowoomba
14 April 2009 – The Events Centre, Caloundra
15 April 2009 – Ipswich Civic Centre
17 and 18 April 2009 – Darwin Entertainment Centre
21 April 2009 – World Theatre, Charters Towers
22 and 23 April 2009 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
24 April 2009 – Townsville Civic Centre
25 April 2009 – Mackay Entertainment Centre
26 April 2009 – Gladstone Entertainment Centre
28 April 2009 – Pillbeam Theatre, Rockhampton
29 April 2009 – Gympie Pavilion Conference Centre
30 April 2009 – Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
1 May 2009 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
2 and 3 May 2009 – Twin Towns Services Club, Gold Coast

Image source: Newscom

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Delamare Deliver Imaginary Things

Adelaide’s Delamare are set to wow Australia with their debut EP Imaginary Things.

The pop-rock quintet only formed early this year, but their passion for music and performing has seen them quickly establish a local fanbase. They recorded Imaginary Things with producer Luke Webb, the man behind the music of Kisschasy, The Angels, and Rose Tattoo. It’s a fresh blend of punchy riffs and sweet harmonies which is sure to strike a chord with local music lovers.

Imaginary Things is slated for release on October 11. To celebrate the band will take their high-energy stage show on the road. You can catch them at the following venues.

11 October 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide (EP Launch Date)
17 October 2008 – Yarra FReeZa, Healesville (All Ages)
18 October 2008 – Curtin Band Room, Carlton
19 October 2008 – Fist2Face (Instore) Ringwood (All Ages)
25 October 2008 – Loxton Hotel, Riverland
7 November 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide
8 November 2008 – Old Gaol, Mount Gambier
14 November 2008 – Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba (All Ages)
15 November 2008 – The Power House, Toowoomba
19 November 2008 – Ballina Hotel (All Ages)
20 November 2008 – Boambee East Community Centre, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
21 November 2008 – Hype Central, Castle Hill (All Ages)
22 November 2008 – The Loft, Newcastle (All Ages)
27 November 2008 – Next @ Colonial Hotel, Melbourne
28 November 2008 – Cardinia FReeZa, Melbourne (All Ages)
29 November 2008 – Fist2Face Instore, Ringwood (All Ages)
29 November 2008 – The National Hotel, Geelong
6 December 2008 – The Underground, Adelaide
17 December 2008 – Final Fate Battle of the Bands, Adelaide
20 December 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Katie Noonan Does The Beatles

Katie Noonan has breathed new life into the evergreen tunes of Lennon and McCartney in her new album Blackbird. To celebrate the landmark release, Katie will perform four very special intimate shows.

Highlights of the album include versions of “Across the Universe,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Michelle” and of course, “Blackbird.” Katie is ably supported on the album and tour by her all-star jazz quartet featuring Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Lewis Nash, and Ron Carter.

These once-in-a-lifetime shows go on sale this Monday, October 6 from the venues.

9 December 2008 – The Studio @ Sydney Opera House
11 December 2008 – Prince of Wales Hotel, Melbourne
19 & 20 December 2008 – QPAC @ Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane

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The Go Set Go Around Australia

Melbourne’s The Go Set are heading on the road to celebrate the release of their fourth album, Rising.

This unique band proudly wear their eclectic influences on their sleeve, finding inspiration from such diverse musical genres as traditional celtic music and and early seventies punk rock. The result is completely original, and totally unforgettable. Where else can you hear the bagpipes, accordion, and mandolin playing alongside some distorted heavy guitars?

Rising shows the band rediscovering their punk roots while adding new flavours of reggae and ska. It was recorded with famed US producer Jonathon Burnside (Melvins, NOFX, Sleepy Jackson) in Melbourne. It will be in stores this Saturday.
2008 has a been a busy year for the boys, who also found time to tour Japan and Europe, where they signed a deal with punk label Coretex. But now they’re back to wow local crowds. Check them out at the following dates.

10 October 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
11 October 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
17 October 2008 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
18 October 2008 – The Pub, Bendigo
19 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong (all ages)
23 October 2008 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
24 October 2008 – Pig and Whistle, Maroochydore
25 October 2008 – Queen Street Mall, Brisbane (all ages)
25 October 2008 – The Jubilee, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong
1 November 2008 – Portland Bay Festival, Hobart
6 November 2008 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
7 November 2008 – Batman Fawkner, Launceston
8 November 2008 – River Rocks @ Barwon Club, Geelong

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Howie Day Returns to Oz

You might remember me raving about the Howie Day shows I saw a few months ago. I became a fan of this talented American singer songwriter when he released his debut album in 2000, and it was worth the wait when he finally toured here with Whitley eight years later.

The positive response Howie received on his first trip has encouraged him to embark on his own headline tour! If you didn’t catch him the first time, don’t make the same mistake again. This man is one of the most amazing performers I’ve seen. Add the appeal of some intimate venues and you’ve got the recipe for some unmissable shows. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Catch Howie at the following venues later this year!

27 November 2008 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
28 November 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
29 November 2008 – Jive, Adelaide
30 November 2008 – Queenscliff Music Festival
3 December 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 December 2008 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Image sourc: VickieVictoria @ Flickr

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Nine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains, and More for Soundwave

Soundwave is returning to Australia next year with one of the best rock line ups I’ve seen. The festival will be headed up by Nine Inch Nails, Alice in Chains, and The Bloodhound Gang.

Music lovers can also look forward to seeing Lamb of God, Alkaline Trio, Billy Talent, Funeral for a Friend, Less than Jake, and heaps more.

Soundwave kicks off in Brisbane before heading all the way around the country. Get a jump on the competition by signing up to the website for their presale. These tickets will go on sale at different dates, which should ensure the sites don’t fall over as they have for festivals in the past!

Here are all the dates!

21 February 2009 – RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane (on sale 11 October)
22 February 2009 – TBC, Sydney (on sale 12 October)
27 February 2009 – Melbourne Showgrounds (on sale 13 October)
28 February 2009 – Bonython Park, Adelaide (on sale 14 October)
2 March 2009 – Steel Blue Oval, Perth (on sale 14 October)

Image source: Newscom

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The Audreys Hit the Road

South Australia’s finest The Audreys will hit the road this November to support their ARIA-nominated album When the Flood Comes.

This country-folk band really shines in the live arena thanks to their unique blend of traditional instruments and emotive tunes.

Check them out at the following venues this November!

13-15 November 2008 – The Promethean, Adelaide
20 November 2008 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
21 November 2008 –  Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
22 November 2008 –  Brass Monkey, Cronulla
27 November 2008 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
28 November 2008 –  Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
29 November 2008 –  Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff

Image source: The Audreys press page

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Simply Red Spend Days on the Green

The big names just keep on coming out for the Day on the Green shows. After the recent announcement of Alicia Keys and Jordin Sparks, organisers are putting on one for the mums and dads.

Mick Hucknell is back with his old band mates for a Simply Red Best Of tour.  These guy were actually one of the first bands I saw way back in the 90s, so I’m thrilled to see they’re returning to Oz. Kate Ceberano and Dragon will ably support the British soul outfit on these massive shows.

Tickets for the following shows are available through Ticketmaster from October 3.

5 February 2009 – Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Perth
7 February 2009 – Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley
8 February 2009 – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley
21 February 2009 – Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley
22 February 2009 – Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton

Image source: Marianne van Meel @ Flickr

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AC/DC Announce American Shows

AC/DC has announced the first dates for their widely anticipated Black Ice World Tour. The tour, which will play major stadiums all over the world, all kicks off in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Now we’ve only got North American dates so far, but AC/DC fans around the rest of the world can breathe easy. Shows in South America, Europe, Asia, and of course Australia, are in the pipeline. I hear there’ll even be a few more US gigs.

Tickets for these dates will go on sale on September 20 through Ticketmaster and the AC/DC official website. Without further ado, here are the dates!

28 October 2008 – Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA
30 October 2008 – Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
3 November 2008 – Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
5 November 2008 – Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI
7 November 2008 – Rogers Centre , Toronto, ONT
9 November 2008 – TD Banknorth Garden , Boston, MA
12 and 13 November 2008 – Madison Square Garden , New York, NY
15 November 2008 – Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
17 November 2008 – Wachovia Center , Philadelphia, PA
19 November 2008 – IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ
21 November 2008 – Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
23 November 2008 – Xcel Energy Center, Minneapolis, MN
25 November 2008 – Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
28 November 2008 – General Motors Place, Vancouver, BC
29 November 2008 – Key Arena, Seattle, WA
30 November 30 – Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA
2 December 2008 – ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA
6 December 2008 – The Forum, Los Angeles, CA
10 December 2008 – US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ
12 December 2008 – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
14 December 2008 – Toyota Center, Houston, TX
16 December 2008 – Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
18 December 2008 – Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC

Image source: Newscom

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Jet Headline Gold Coast New Year’s Show

Jet will headline the massive Aussie line-up at Odyssey NYE ’09 on the Gold Coast. Considering their recent pairing with Iggy Pop, it seems the rock outfit’s self imposed exile is well and truly over.

Jet will share the bill with local legends Eskimo Joe, Evermore, The Butterfly Effect, and Operator Please. More acts will be announced closer to the date, so expect it to be massive.

The organisers anticipate big crowds so they’re moving Odyssey from its Dreamworld home to Carrara Sports Complex.

Sounds like a fun way to ring in the New Year. If you want to go, grab your tickets through the website when they go on sale tomorrow.

Image source: Richard Giles @ Flickr