Category: Tour Announcements

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Ball Park Music Say Thank Ewe

It’s only March, but already Ball Park Music are preparing to hibernate for the rest of the year. In June and July, the Brisbane band will play their final headlining shows for 2013.

Don’t think the lads are being lazy though. Once the tour wraps they’ll head to the studio and knock out album number three.

The Thanks Ewes Tour might sound funny, but there’s a serious message behind these shows. The quartet is overwhelmed by the support they’ve received over the last few years, and these shows are their effort to give back. They feature a solid line-up of music, with Eagle and the Worm and Jeremy Neale serving as supports.

28 June 2013 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
5 July 2013 – The Forum, Melbourne
6 July 2013 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
11 July 2013 – HQ, Adelaide
12 July 2013 – Metropolis, Fremantle

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The Hillbilly Killers Play Victoria and New South Wales

Fresh from their debut at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival, country supergroup The Hillbilly Killers are hitting the road. The band featuring Bill Chambers, Tim Rogers, and Catherine Britt will kick off their East Coast tour tonight in Oakleigh before making stops in capital cities and regional centres.

As an extra bonus for fans, a special limited edition three-track sampler is available at the shows. This first official release from the band features “They Call Us the Hillbilly Killers”, “Calamitied Anatomy”, and “Roadhouse Blues.”

When artists of this calibre get to together, you’re bound to have a good time!

30 March 2013 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh
31 March 2013 – Boogie Festival, Tallarook
4 April 2013 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
5 April 2013 – The Abbey, Canberra
18 April 2013 – Sleep At The G, MCG, Melbourne
19 April 2013 – Meeniyan Hall, Meeniyan
21 April 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
24 April 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
25 April 2013 – Milton Theatre, Milton
26 April 2013 – Rooty Hill RSL Club, Rooty Hill
27 April 2013 – GumBall Festival, Belford

Image used with permission from Thrillhill Music

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Andrew Strong Brings Commitments Shows to Oz

In 1992, the fictional tale of an Irish soul band called The Commitments took the film and music industries by storm. Now 21 years later, The Commitments’ frontman Andrew Strong will head to Australia to celebrate the milestone with a series of anniversary shows.

Andrew has warmed up with sold out arena shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland, so he’ll be ready and raring to go when he hits Australia in August. A tight eight-piece band will help Andrew perform “Mustang Sally”, “Try a Little Tenderness” , “In the Midnight Hour”, and all the songs that made the movie, and the era it was set in, so great.

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

22 August 2013 – Metropolis Fremantle
23 August 2013 – Discovery Darwin
24 August 2013 – CEX Coffs Harbour
28 August 2013 – Entrance Leagues Club
29 August 2013 – Newcastle Panthers
30 August 2013 – The Star, Sydney
31 August 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
5 September 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
7 September 2013 – Eaton’s Hill Hotel, Brisbane

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Chance Waters Tours “Infinity” Album

2012 was a big year for Sydney-based hip hop artist Chance Waters. He released his sophomore album, Infinity, to huge critical acclaim, and was nominated for the Unearthed Artist of the Year at the J Awards. He’s building on that momentum this year with a massive 19-date album tour.

Through April, May, and June, Chance will zigzag across the country, making pit stops at capital cities and regional centres along the way. Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

12 April 2013 – The Standard, Sydney
13 April 2013 – Live It Up Festival, Brisbane, QLD (Under 18s)
17 April 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD
18 April 2013 – Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, Surfers Paradise
19 April 2013 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
20 April 2013 – The Big Pineapple Music Festival, Sunshine Coast
24 April2013 – Kay Street Saloon Bar, Traralgon, VIC
25 April 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
26 April 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
27 April 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
5 May 2013 – Caxton Street Seafood & Wine Festival, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)
24 May 2013 – The Ed Castle, Adelaide
30 May 2013 – Spurs Saloon, Devonport
31 May 2013 – Hotel New York, Launceston
1 June 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS
6 June 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
7 June 2013 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle

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Bruce Mathiske Announces Biggest Tour for My Life Release

On April 5, guitar legend Bruce Mathiske will release My Life, his 17th studio album.

As its name suggest, My Life is an autobiographical work which sees Bruce looking back on his highest of heights and darkest lows. The songs see him reflecting on his personal and professional life in his own unmistakable style.

It seems Bruce can’t wait to share these very personal songs with his fans, as he’s preparing to set out on his biggest national tour to date. He’ll play some incredibly cool venues in capital cities and regional centres around the country through April, May, and June. Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

17 April 2013 – The Peacock Theatre, Hobart
18 April 2013 – The Earl Arts Centre, Launceston
19 April 2013 – The Studio @ Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool
20 April 2013 – Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong
21 April 2013 – Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran
2 May 2013 – The Playhouse, Mittagong
3 May 2013 – Milton Theatre, Milton
4 May 2013 – The Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
8 May 2013 – The Basement, Circular Quay
9 May 2013 – IPAC, Wollongong
10 May 2013 – Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Avoca Beach
11 May 2013 – Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall, Newcastle
25 May 2013 – Zenith Theatre, Chatswood
15 June 2013 – Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree
19 June 2013 – Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
20 June 2013 – Nambour Civic Centre, Nambour
21 June 2013 – Gold Coast Arts Centre, Surfers Paradise
22 June 2013 – The Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour

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Kate Miller-Heidke Plays Churches & Regional Theatres

Kate Miller-Heidke is preparing to travel around Australia in her most extensive tour since 2009. The shows will see Kate playing tracks from her most recent album Nightflight as well as everyone’s old favourites.

Music lovers in the capital cities are in for a real treat as Kate will play churches and cathedrals as part of the Heavenly Sounds initiative. These intimate venues lend themselves to stripped back performances, so it’s exciting to hear Kate’s ditching a full band for shows with her long-time collaborator Keir Nuttall.

“I’m very much looking forward to being a part of Heavenly Sounds. It’s such a beautiful concept,” said Kate. “I haven’t sung in a church since high school, but they do tend to have very gorgeous voice-friendly acoustics.”

Fans in the regional centres aren’t missing out too much though. The venues aren’t quite as cool, but they’re still small and intimate. Kate is also visiting many towns she hasn’t played in for years.

“Of course I love playing in the capital cities, but there is something very special about the audiences in regional areas. It has been more than three years since my last big regional tour, so this one is long overdue,” Kate said. “These fans are hugely important to me, and I can’t wait to see them!”

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

26 May 2013 – Star Court Theatre, Lismore
28 May 2013 – St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane
30 May 2013 – Empire Church Theathre, Toowoomba
31 May 2013 – Gold Coast Arts Centre Theatre, Gold Coast
1 June 2013 – Caloundra RSL, Caloundra
5 June 2013 – St Joseph’s Subiaco, Perth
6 June 2013 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah
7 June 2013 – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
8 June 2013 – Margaret River Cultural Centre, Margaret River
11 June 2013 – Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura
12 June 2013 – Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
14 June 2013 – Flinders Street Baptist Church, Adelaide
15 June 2013 – Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier
16 June 2013 – Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool
18 June 2013 – GPAC Drama Theatre, Geelong
21 June 2013 – St Michael’s Church, Melbourne
22 June 2013 – The Capital, Bendigo
23 June 2013 – Westside Performing Arts Centre, Shepparton
25 & 26 June 2013 – Street Theatre, Canberra
27 June 2013 – St Stephen’s Uniting Church, Sydney
28 June 2013 – Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle
29 June 2013 – Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree

Image source Dan Gray, Graynoise / Used with permission from Jones PR

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Aluka Tours Debut Album

They charmed me with their single “Keep My Cool” and their recent work with Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides. And now finally, Aluka have announced that their new album, Space, will hit stores soon.

Space sees Aluka three-piece experimenting with genre. There’s some jazz, some hip hop, some hymns, and even some good old fashioned pop music. The a capella three-piece shunned a traditional studio for far more interesting surrounds. What other act can say they’ve recorded at a swimming pool, a barn, and a World War II bunker? You can be the judge whether the girls’ daring has paid off when Space drops on April 5.

Aluka will support the album’s release with the following headline shows.

11 April 2013 – Camelot Lounge, Sydney
12 April 2013 – Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
17 April 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
19 April 2013 – Nexus Arts Centre, Adelaide
3 May 2013 – Northcote Uniting Church, Melbourne

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New Tim Guy Album About to Drop

I was so impressed last year when I heard “Armour Weight”, the first single from Tim Guy’s fourth album Dreaming of a Night Mango. It was laid back, free of pretention, and just beautiful. We get more of the same with Tim’s latest single “Many People I Know” You know what they say about not fixing what ain’t broke!

The song is a gentle number which Tim penned way back in 2011. He’d just moved back to Melbourne after living in Auckland, and he felt somewhat displaced in this town he once called home. It’s a slow burner, but a stunner nonetheless.

If you love these songs you’ll want to grab the album and see the shows. Dreaming of a Night Mango hits stores on April 5, which is not so coincidentally around the same time he’s setting off for a national tour. Here are all the places you can see him play!

4 April 2013 – Lock n Load Bistro, Brisbane (FREE)
5 April 2013 – Sol Bar, Maroochydoore (FREE)
6 April 2013 – Gov’s Espressso, Gold Coast
11 April 2013 – Yours & Owls, Wollongong
12 April 2013 – The Green Room Lounge, Sydney
13 April 2013 – The Front Gallery & Cafe, Canberra
14 April 2013 – Albion Hotel, Albury
18 April 2013 – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide
19 April 2013 – The Old Mt Gambier Gaol, Mt Gambier
24 April 2013 – Grace Darling, Melbourne

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Jordan Millar Does it Again with “Maps”

Jordan Millar really impressed me with his debut single “Walking On Me”. After hearing his follow-up, Maps, I’m even more in love.

This is music people. It’s got all the right ingredients: a warm, welcoming voice, honest lyrics, great melodic hooks, all pulled together with the gentle strum of an acoustic guitar. It’s perfectly complemented by the retro-style clip, which takes us on a journey around the world through the lens of a Super 8 camera.

I have to get my hands on Jordan’s album Cold Lights On Curious Minds. If those singles are any indication, it’s shaping up to be one of 2013’s breakthrough albums. And remember, Jordan’s kicking off his tour with Jack Carty tonight. Here are all the places you can see these hot young talents playing!

22 March 2013 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
23 March 2013 – The Loft, Warnambool
24 March 2013 – The Grace Emily, Adelaide
28 March 2013 – Manhattans Wine Bar, Launceston
30 March 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
3 April 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
4 April 2013 – Cafe Le Monde, Noosa Heads
5 April 2013 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba (FREE)
6 April 2013 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 April 2013 – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (FREE)
12 April 2013 – Lennox Hotel, Lennox Head (FREE)
13 April 2013 – 5 Church St, Bellingen
14 April 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour (FREE)
18 April 2013 – Lizotte’s Restaurant, Newcastle
20 April 2013 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
26 April 2013 – The Aztec, Forster (FREE)
27 April 2013 – The Pier, Port Macquarie (FREE)
28 April 2013 – The Fig, Port Macquarie (FREE)
3 May 2013 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
4 & 5 May 2013 – Front Gallery, Canberra

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James Teague Prepares for National Tour

With his hometown of Perth busting with talent, James Teague had to be work hard to make his mark. But he’s put in the hard yards and impressed locals with his unique blend of folk, country, and blues. Now he’s taking that unusual sound to the rest of the nation with a national headlining tour.

James will play shows to support “Where Sorrow Is Forgotten (in the Great Divine)”, the cracker new single from his debut album Lavender Prayers. It’s such an incredible number that reminds me of The Charlie Daniel’s Band, The Doors, and Tim Buckley all rolled in to one. I can only imagine how well it’d translate to the stage. We can all find out when James Teague plays the following shows.

24 March 2013 – The Old Mt Gambier Gaol, Mt Gambier
27 March 2013 – The Old Bar, Fitzroy
28 March 2013 – The Spotted Mallard, Brunswick
29 March 2013 – Grace Darling, Collingwood
31 March 2013 – Curtin Band Room, Carlton
4 April 2013 – FBi Social, Kings Cross
5 April 2013 – Sabotage Club, Sydney
8 April 2013 – 505, Surry Hills
10 April 2013 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
12 April 2013 – Mandala Organic Arts Cafe, Gold Coast
13 April 2013 – South Side Tea Room, Brisbane
14 April 2013 – The Joynt, South Brisbane
19 April 2013 – White Star Hotel, Albany
21 April 2013 – Clancy’s Fish Pub, Dunsborough

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