Tour Announcements – Page 114

Posted on 11/08/201304/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

The Snowdroppers Tour “So Much Better”

The Snowdroppers are ready to close the door on their sophomore album Moving Out of Eden with the release of its third and final single, “So Much Better”.

“So Much Better” is a cheeky, danceable ditty about the ease with which we can hurt the ones we love. It’s kind of depressing subject matter really, but when it’s wrapped in such an upbeat package it’s much easier to swallow. You can hear a little of the track live in this video.

The Snowdroppers are getting ready to hibernate and record album number three, but before they do they’ll play a string of shows with their best pals Gay Paris and some other like-minded musical guests.

6 September 2013 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
7 September 2013 – Jive Bar Adelaide
13 September 2013 – John Curtin Band Room, Carlton
20 & 21 September 2013 – Annandale Hotel, Annandale

Posted on 10/08/201306/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

Okenyo Wows Me with “Broken Chest”

It wasn’t too long ago that I was lamenting a lack of really strong female voices in the music industry. I remembered looking up to artists like Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, and The Bangles as a kid, and I didn’t feel anyone was really occupying those spaces. Katy Perry might count if her music wasn’t so vapid, and perhaps I’d give Lady Gaga a pass if she wasn’t so derivative. Sure there are some examples in the alternative world, but their music doesn’t have the commercial hooks to touch the next generation of girls. P!nk’s probably the only mainstream female artist that fits the bill, but once upon a time ballsy chicks like her were everywhere. In light of those thoughts, I’m pretty excited to learn of a sassy songstress living in our own backyard. Let me introduce you to Okenyo.

With her first single “Broken Chest”, Okenyo delivers an enticing blend of female sensuality and ferocity. This electronic number has got a smart pop sensibility with a fierceness more associated with the rock genre. I’m intrigued by this bright new talent. If you are too, you can catch Okenya supporting Jinja Safari at the following shows.

11 September 2013 – Woombye Pub, Sunshine Coast
12 September 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
13 Sept 2013 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
14 September 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
18 September 2013 – ANU, Canberra
19 September 2013 – Uni Bar, Wollongong
20 September 2013 – Cambridge, Newcastle
21 September 2013 – The Metro, Sydney (ALL AGES)
25 September 2013 – Loft, Warrnambool
26 September 2013 – Barwon Club, Geelong
27 September 2013 – Forum, Melbourne
28 September 2013 – Karova, Ballarat
3 October 2013 – Adelaide Uni Bar, Adelaide
4 October 2013 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
5 October 2013 – The Astor, Perth (ALL AGES)
6 October 2013 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury

Image used with permission from Original Matters

Posted on 10/08/201304/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

Spit Syndicate Tour “Amazing” New Single

Spit Syndicate are continuing to ride the wave following the release of their third album Sunday Gentlemen earlier this year. The Sydney hip hop lads have just released the album’s third single, “Amazing”.

The track is a postcard from a tour which pays tribute to the intensity of the live shows and the special connection between performers and their fans.

So it’s only fitting that Spit Syndicate will celebrate the single’s release with a massive tour. This hard-working hip hop act will play plenty of shows in capital cities and regional centres, including a few under 18s and all-ages gigs. Make sure you arrive early to see a set from support act from singer-songwriter-producer Joyride, Spit Syndicate’s DJ and life coach.

13 September 2013 – Flinders Social, Townsville
14 September 2013 – Union Jack Hotel, Cairns
20 September 2013 – Barwon Club, Geelong
21 September 2013 – The Evelyn, Melbourne
22 September 2013 – Phoenix Youth Club, Footscray (Under 18s)
26 September 2013 – The Armidale Club, Armidale
27 September 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
28 September 2013 – Sol Bar Maroochydore
4 October 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
5 October 2013 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
10 October 2013 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 October 2013 – Woodys Surf Shack Byron Bay, NSW
12 October 2013 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane (Under 18s)
17 October 2013 – Newport, Fremantle
18 October 2013 – Amplifier, Perth
19 October 2013 – Enigma, Adelaide (All Ages)
25 October 2013 – Baroque, Katoomba, NSW
2 November 2013 – Hi-Fi, Sydney (All Ages)

Posted on 09/08/201304/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

Twelve Foot Ninja Launch “Shuriken” with Aussie Shows

Twelve Foot Ninja might be preparing to conquer the world, but they’ve got time to rock Australia before they go. They’ll play a string of local shows to support the release of their epic genre-bending new single “Shuriken”.

The accompanying music video shows Twelve Foot Ninja doing what they do best. It acts as a kind of tour postcard, documenting their life on the road over the last twelve months.

Capital city shows sold out last time Twelve Foot Ninja headlined a local tour, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. North American dates will be announced shortly.

30 August 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
5 September 2013 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
6 September 2013 – Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
7 September 2013 – Parkwood Tavern, Gold Coast
12 September 2013 – Zierholz UC, Canberra
13 September 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
14 September 2013 – Manning Bar, Sydney
19 September 2013 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
20 September 2013 – Entrance Leagues, The Entrance
21 September 2013 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
26 September 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 September 2013 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
4 October 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
5 October 2013 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
9 October 2013 – K17, Berlin
10 October 2013 – Headcrash, Hamburg
11 October 2013 – Camden Barfly, London
12 October 2013 – Euroblast, Cologne

Posted on 07/08/201304/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

Tom West Launches Debut Album with Aussie Shows

I became enamoured with Tom West when I heard his first single “Jonathan’s Farm” in May. Back then I said his album was sure to be something special. We get to find out when Tom tours his first-long player A Spark in the Dark around the country.

That song, and the follow-up “Malecón” unfold slowly, taking their time to draw us in. Perhaps that’s not surprising, as the album took some time to come together too. Tom spent a year travelling and writing songs before heading in to the studio with fellow Adelaide musicians Alister Douglas and Todd Sibbin. I use the term studio loosely, but really the trio worked together in a shed equipped with two microphones and a laptop. That gives these tracks a really raw, organic quality which is so appealing.

Tom’s been playing solo shows locally and around North America for the first half of the year, but he thought it only fitting that he take Alister and Todd on the road with him for the A Spark in the Dark shows.

21 August 2013 – Folk Club @ The Soda Factory, Sydney
22 August 2013 –The Great Northern, Newcastle
23 August 2013 –The Aztec, Forster
24 August 2013 –The Hideaway, Brisbane
25 August 2013 –The Evelyn, Melbourne
30 August 2013 –The Hotel Metro, Adelaide

Posted on 04/08/201303/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

Jinja Safari Tour “Dozer”

Jinja Safari inject a little African flavour into your working week with their funky new single “Dozer”. The track comes from Jinja Safari’s self-titled debut album, which was released in May.

Jinja Safari are celebrating the release of this very funky single with their largest national tour to date. With so many shows, I’m sure they’re coming somewhere near you!

Posted on 03/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

The Blackwater Fever Tour New Bluesy Single

The Blackwater Fever are celebrating their recent deal with Brisbane management company Pricewar Music with the release of a brand new single “Won’t Cry Over You” and an accompanying tour.

I just love this song. It’s so swampy and bluesy and dirty. It gets underneath your skin from the first listen. It comes from The Blackwater Fever’s third album The Depths, which critics and the band themselves claim is their best yet.

“The Depths is our best release yet and the first we have made entirely under our own steam,” said lead singer and guitarist Shane Hicks. “It was a huge learning curve with much trial and error but in the end I think the result has vividly realised our ideas and vision. This is how we will make albums from now on.”

You can hear tracks from this stellar release, including “Won’t Cry Over You” at the following shows.

3 August 2013 – El Grande Festival, Gladstone
16 August 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
23 August 2013 – Spectrum, Sydney
24 August 2013 – Lass O’Gowrie Hotel, Newcastle
6 September 2013 – Solbar, Maroochydore

Posted on 03/08/201302/08/2013 by Lauren Katulka

The Beasts of Bourbon Celebrate 30 Years with Live Album & Shows

The Beasts of Bourbon are celebrating three decades in the business with a 3CD live set dubbed 30 Years of Borrowed Time.

The CDs feature sets from All Tomorrow’s Parties, Byron Bay Bluesfest, and a show at Festival Hall.

To celebrate the release, band fixtures Tex Perkins and Spencer P Jones will play their hits and fan favourites with a different Beasts of Bourbon line-up each night in Sydney and Melbourne. Each show promises a different set too, so why not get along to all three? Tickets cost $44 for a single show, $79 for two, and $110 for all three in your nearest capital.

30 Years of Borrowed Time will be available exclusively at the following shows ahead of its digital and in store release in mid-September.

22 Aug 2013 – Factory Theatre, Marrickville (Original line-up)
23 Aug 2013 – Factory Theatre, Marrickville (Low Road line-up)
24 Aug 2013 – Factory Theatre, Marrickville (Current line-up)
29 Aug 2013 – The Memo, St Kilda (Original line-up)
30 Aug 2013 – The Memo, St Kilda (Low Road line-up)
31 Aug 2013 – The Memo, St Kilda (Current line-up)

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

Posted on 21/07/201320/07/2013 by Lauren Katulka

Sam Buckingham Charms with New Album & Single

Sydney folk songstress Sam Buckingham is back with a brand new album I’m a Bird. It’s a collection of songs about travel, love, and life’s other adventures. The album is the follow-up to her EP Fragile Heart, which debuted at number three on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts.

The album features the single “Follow You”, which might just be one of the sweetest and most romantic tracks I’ve heard in months. There’s nothing grandiose about it, but it’s impossible not to get swept away by Sam’s angelic voice and heartfelt lyrics.

Sam’s been spending time in Nashville and New York City, but she’s back on home soil to launch I’m a Bird with the following intimate shows.

21 July 2013 – The Bird, Northbridge
28 July 2013 – The Workers Club, Fitzroy
1 August 2013 – The Front, Lyneham (Entry by donation at the door)
3 August 2013 – Hibernian House, Surry Hills
7 August 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
10 August 2013 – Royal Exchange Theatre, Newcastle
11 August 2013 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane (FREE)
28 August 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
30 August 2013 – The Wheatsheaf, Thebarton (FREE)

Posted on 14/07/201313/07/2013 by Lauren Katulka

The Basics Announce Reunion Shows

If you thought the rise of Gotye spelled the end of The Basics, you’re in luck. Gotye’s back working with Tim and Kris, and the Melbourne trio are preparing to play a string of shows to celebrate.

The tour will promote the best of album Ingredients and the rarities disc Leftovers, both released earlier this year. But really we all know it’s just an excuse to have a good time with a Melbourne act we all thought we’d seen the last of.

“I think of this tour and every possibility that might come out of it as a sign from on high,” explained Kris Basic. “The break has been very healthy for us (aside from the actual near-death experiences) – a good bit of time to focus on ourselves, build on our strengths and see this band of ours from the outside. Talking to Tim and Wally lately, it’s evident how this new perspective has got us all excited about where we might go next.”

But before that next chapter, it’s time to reminisce about the music that was at the following shows.

12 September 2013 – The Spiegeltent, Brisbane
21 September 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
26 September 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
27 & Saturday 28 September – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
3 October 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
4 October 2013 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
6 October 2013 – Caloundra Music Festival, Caloundra

Image used with permission from SGC Media