Category: Tour Announcements

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Eskimo Joe Warm Up Winter with Acoustic Shows

After smashing targets with their crowdfunding campaign last November, Eskimo Joe are keen to say thank you to their generous fans. They’ll do just that when they showcase some of the new material they’ve been working on as well as treat punters to old favourites on their Winter Warmer Tour.

Kav, Stu, and Joel know it takes something special to bring music lovers out on winter nights, so they’re performing acoustic sets at intimate venues around the country. The sets will also see them reinterpreting highlights from their career so far. Rest assured Eskimo Joe fans, these shows will be worthwhile.

There are still tickets available for the following performances.

26 June 2013 – Paddington Uniting Church, Sydney

28 June 2013 – Old Museum, Brisbane
9 & 10 July 2013 – Moore and Moore, Fremantle
12 July 2013 – Ormond Hall, Melbourne
13 July 2013 – Published Arthouse, Adelaide

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Paul Kelly Announces Long-Awaited “Spring and Fall” Tour

He’s been wowing crowds in the United States, and now Paul Kelly is coming home. He’ll return in July to promote his 19th studio album Spring and Fall, which hit stores last October.

Paul believes that when “you listen to the songs (from Spring and Fall) in order they tell a story. Each song links to the next and the whole piece is a love story told from multiple points of view.” So it makes sense that Paul will play the album in its entirety so fans can experience that complete tale. He also promises he’ll have time to play some classic tunes and a few surprises.

Paul will be joined by an all-star band featuring Dan Kelly, J. Walker, Zoe Hauptmann, and Bree Van Reyk. Hip-hop MC Urthboy will also warm up the crowds for all but the Geelong gig.

Tickets officially go on sale on June 14, but fans can get a jump on the competition by registering for the Live Nation presale. This begins on June 11.

23 July 2013 – Civic Theatre, Cairns
24 July 2013 – Civic Theatre, Townsville
26 July 2013 – Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton
27 July 2013 – Moncrief Entertainment Centre, Bundaberg
28 July 2013 – Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
30 July 2013 – Arts Theatre, Gold Coast
31 July 2013 – Community Centre, Lake Kawana
1 August 2013 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
3 August 2013 – The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie
5 August 2013 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
7 August 2013 – The Playhouse, Geelong
8 & 9 August 2013 – Recital Centre, Melbourne
11 August 2013 – Regent Cinemas, Ballarat
13 & 14 August 2013 – Recital Hall, Sydney
17 August 2013 – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong
18 August 2013 – Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
20 August 2013 – Town Hall, Adelaide
22 August 2013 – Regal Theatre, Perth
29 August 2013 – Princess Theatre, Launceston
30 August 2013 – City Hall, Hobart

Image used with permission from Jones PR

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Fat Freddy’s Drop Announce Splendour Sideshows

It seems Fat Freddy’s Drop can’t get enough of Australia. After wowing local crowds as part of the Graphic festival at the Sydney Opera House last year, the band will be back to promote their new album Blackbird, which hits stores on June 21. We already knew they were playing Splendour, but they’ll also treat fans to headlining shows in the major capitals.

This album is nothing if not diverse, with elements of Ethio-Jazz, Detroit techno, blues, soul, and so much more. It features the oh-so-sexy and soulful single “Clean the House”, which is also backed up by a killer film clip. If gangster marionettes are your thing, this music video’s for you!

If you missed out on tickets to Splendour, make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to see this stellar live act while they’re Down Under.

29 August 2013 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
30 August 2013 – Tivoli, Brisbane
31 August2013 – The Forum, Melbourne
5 September 2013 – Astor Theatre, Perth

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Ella Hooper & Texture Like Sun Take Up Residency at The Toff

Texture Like Sun and Ella Hooper hope to lure us out midweek when they take up residency at The Toff in Town this month.

Both acts will use the opportunity to showcase their forthcoming material. Ella’s solo album In Tongues will hit stores on June 28, while Texture Like Sun are currently writing and recording their next release. Music lovers will enjoy a sneak peek at new songs from both Ella and Texture Like Sun.

You can see both these talented acts at The Toff in Town every Tuesday in June.

Image source: Eva Rinaldi @ Flickr

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Gomez’s Ben Ottewell (Finally) Tours Solo Album

Ben Ottewell will leave his Gomez bandmates behind next month when he embarks on an Australian solo tour. Ben will treat fans to tracks from his 2011 solo album Shapes and Shadows and favourites from the Gomez back catalogue.

As if Ben’s spine-tingling voice wasn’t enough to sucker you in, the venues are stellar. Each one is intimate, all the better for showcasing Ben’s incredible songwriting talent. As an extra drawcard, Melbourne bluesy multi-instrumentalist Matt Walker will serve as the support on all but the Western Australian show.

This video of Ben performing his album’s title track acoustically on Billboard Live Studio Sessions should get you in the mood for the following shows!

26 June 2013 – Mojo’s, Freemantle
27 June 2013 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
28 June 2013 – The Substation, Newport
29 & 30 June 2013 – The Workers Club, Fitzroy
4 July 2013 – The Barwon Club, Geelong
5 July 2013 – Theatre Royal Castlemaine
7 July 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
10 July 2013 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
11 July 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
12 July 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
13 July 2013 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
14 July 2013 – Old Museum, Brisbane

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Blanche Dubois Tour North America

Perth sister act Blanche Dubois are spreading their wings and taking on North America. The Perth girls will showcase their stirring pop-folk tunes with shows in the United States and Canada next month.

Blanche Dubois are celebrating the release of their most recent recording Young Heart, which features the gorgeous single “The War in Me”.

If you like what you hear America, make sure you catch them on their rare trip to your part of the world.

5 June 2013 – Hotel Café, Los Angeles
13 June 2013 – NXNE Showcase @ Tranzac, Toronto
14 June 2013 – NXNE Showcase @ Czehoski, Toronto
20 June 2013 – Pianos, New York

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The Smith Street Band Tour Australia, and Then the World!

The Smith Street Band seem hell-bent on world domination. They’ll barely stop to draw breath in the next few months as they promote their Sunshine & Technology album, featuring the infectiously boisterous single “Young Drunk”, all around the world.

Australian audiences will get a chance to see the band before tour fatigue sets in with festival gigs and headliner shows all around the country. After warming up for local fans, The Smith Street Band will be off to Europe and the United States.

There’s certainly no shortage of opportunities to see Australia’s newest pub rock sensations in the coming months!

1 June 2013 – The Reverence Hotel, Melbourne
22 August 2013 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
23 August 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
24 August 2013 – Adelaide Unibar, Adelaide
25 August 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
28 August 2013 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
29 August 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
30 August 2013 – Hotel Great Northern, Newcastle
31 August 2013 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
4 September 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
7 September 2013 – Poison City Weekender @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
11 September 2013 – Birthdays, London
12 September 2013 – Jh JoeNiz, Zoersel
13 September 2013 – Riddim, Venray
14 September 2013 – Tower, Bremen
15 September 2013 – AJZ, Bielefeld
17 September 2013 – Juha West, Stuttgart
18 September 2013 – Circus Maximus, Koblenz
19 September 2013 – Stummsche Reithalle, Neunkirchen
29 October 2013 – Official Pre-Fest, Tampa
1 November 2013 – The Fest 12, Gainesville

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Airbourne Announce Teaser Tour for Black Dog Barking

With their new album Black Dog Barking in stores, Airbourne are preparing to return home for a string of shows.

The Aussie expats should be in fine form when they reach our shores as they’ve scored slots at major European summer festivals including Rock im Park, Rock Am Ring, Metalfest, and Sonisphere. They’ll also play at the United Kingdom’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, where they’re nominated for best live bands.

Airbourne will kick off their Aussie tour in their hometown of Warrnambool before they head up the East Coast. Plenty of Aussie states are missing out at this point, but as this is being called a teaser tour hopefully fans around the rest of the nation will be able to see Airbourne soon.

19 July 2013 – Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool
20 July 2013 – Corner Hotel, Richmond
26 July 2013 – ANU Bar, Canberra
27 July 2013 – HiFi Sydney
28 July 2013 – Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay

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You Am I’s Davey Lane Plays Free Sydney Shows

What’s the only thing better than great gigs? Great free gigs of course! Davey Lane will treat Sydneysiders to just that next week when he brings his Four Night One-Man Racket to the New South Wales’ capital.

The shows from the You Am I founding member celebrate the June release of “You’re the Cops, I’m the Crime”. We enjoyed the track when it was previewed online in February, so it’s great to see it’ll reach a wider audience soon. Music lovers can look forward to it and other tracks from Davey’s forthcoming solo album The Good Borne of Bad Tymes at these shows.

Now unfortunately, these gigs will see you venturing out on school nights, in this wintery weather no less. But Davey’s charisma, and the lure of free entertainment, should make it worth your while.

28 May 2013 – Corner House, Bondi
29 May 2013 – Midnight Special, Newtown
30 May 2013 – Soda Factory, Surry Hills
31 May 2013 – Low 302, Surry Hills

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Aussie Acts Unite for Hoodie Weather Shows

Some of Australia’s most exciting up and coming acts will join forces this July for the Hoodie Weather tour. The all ages shows will feature sets from The Never Ever, Nine Sons of Dan, A Sleepless Melody, Way with Words, and With Confidence.

After successful shows in New York City to support their new EP Ghosts and Ghouls, Sydney’s The Never Ever are keen to get back in front of local audiences.  No doubt Melbourne’s A Sleepless Melody will be just as keen, as they’ve spent a quiet few months writing new material. After supporting the likes of Yellowcard, Simple Plan, and Good Charlotte in the last 12 months, Gold Coast’s Nine Sons of Dan are in fine form. Way with Words and With Confidence are newer names on the scene, but they’re also bound to impressions with their indie pop sounds.

The fun kicks off in Sydney on July 5 before traveling to major capital cities around the country. Tickets are on sale now through Oztix.

5 July 2013 – The Brewhouse, Sydney,
7 July 2013 – Studio 454, Brisbane
11 July 2013 – HQ, Perth (Nine Sons Of Dan and With Confidence not appearing)
12 July 2013 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
14 July 2013 – Wrangler Studios, Melbourne

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