Category: Tour Announcements

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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)

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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

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Lenka Returns Home for Shadows Shows

With her third album Shadows now on record store shelves, Lenka’s preparing to take her new music to the masses with launch shows in the major capitals.

Lenka’s been spending much of her time in New York these days, so these shows are a bit of a home-coming for the former frontwoman of Decoder Ring. See her while she’s in town at the following shows.

24 October 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
25 October 2013 – The Vanguard, Sydney
26 October 2013 – Workers Club, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Remedy PR

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For Our Hero Makes Girls Swoon with “Young Wolves”

For Our Hero are sure to set hearts fluttering with their new single “Young Wolves”, the album of the same name, and its launch tour.

Honestly as I started to listen to the lyrics, which are so poetically sensual that they’re cheesy, I cringed. But as I listened further, my deeply buried inner teenager came out, and I couldn’t help getting sucked in by it all. This is just the sort of thing that would have got me screaming as a teen, and I’m sure it’ll have exactly that effect on Australia’s younger generation.

“Young Wolves” is the title track from For Our Hero‘s latest EP, and the result of a collaboration with Alex DeLeon of The Cab. Alex met up with the lads while in Australia supporting Maroon 5, and his stamp is all over this irresistible track.

In a very smart move, For Our Hero will play mostly all ages shows in August to support their latest album. Bassist Geoffrey Taylor says fans can look forward to “a stadium show squeezed into a sweaty room.” If you want to share a little of this hot band’s sweat, make sure you get yourself to one of these shows.

11 August 2013 – The Old Museum, Brisbane (All Ages)
17 August 2013 – HQ, Leederville (All Ages)
22 August 2013 – Next @ Colonial Hotel, Melbourne
24 August 2013 – Wrangler Studios, Melbourne (All Ages)
25 August 2013 – The Prom, Adelaide (All Ages)
31 August 2013 – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)

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Midnight Juggernauts Come Home for Album Launch Shows

Midnight Juggernauts are hitting the road to celebrate the recent release of their brand new album Uncanny Valley.

Uncanny Valley features the band’s hot new single “Memorium”. I must admit, I’m much more into the video than I am the song. It’s not that the track’s bad, but this kind of ambient electro-pop’s never really been my thing. But I love the clip, which documents the evolution of CGI. Director Vincenzi Vandella’s created something really impressive here.

Midnight Juggernauts are currently warming up for local fans with a string of European dates, so they should be in fine form by the time they reach our shores. Here are all the places you can see this fine Aussie act performing.

3 July 2013 – La Maroquinerie, Paris
5 July 2013 – Calvi on the Rocks, Corsica
8 July 2013 – Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London
12 July 2013 – Razzmatazz, Barcelona
14 July 2013 – Valkhof Affaire Festival, Nijmegen
17 July 2013 –  Privatclub, Berlin
18 July 2013 –  Paradiso, Amsterdam
19 July 2013 – Super Bock Super Rock, Lisbon
14 August 2013 – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle
16 August 2013 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
17 August 2013 – Zierholz, Canberra
23 August 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
24 August 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
30 August 2013 – Hi Fi, Brisbane
31 August 2013 – The Northern, Byron Bay
6 September 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
7 September 2013 – The Capitol, Perth
13 September 2013 – Uni Bar, Adelaide (All Ages)

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Sweet Jean Tours Dear Departure

If you loved “Tomorrow Morning” as much as I did, you’ll be happy to hear that Sweet Jean are taking their sweet alt-country sounds on the road. The musical marriage of Sime Nugent and Alice Keath will hit the road next month to celebrate the July 4 release of their album Dear Departure.

Dear Departure’s been described as a collection of songs reflecting on life, longing, mortality, and misadventure. The duo will take those very personal tracks to the following intimate venues around the country.

12 July 2013 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh
13 July 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
18 July 2013 – The Newsagency, Marrickville
19 July 2013 – Singing Gallery, McLaren
20 July 2013 – Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda
21 July 2013 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton

Image used with permission from Show Off Services

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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

Image used with permission from Alpha Entertainment

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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