Category: Tour Announcements

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Jack Carty and Jordan Millar Unite For Aussie Tour

Jack Carty and Jordan Millar, two of Australia’s hottest singer-songwriters, are teaming up for one big tour this autumn.

I’ve admired Jack’s music for the last few years, while Jordan has only crossed my radar. Needless to say, the pairing of these two lyrical talents is genius. Hopefully it will help raise the profile of both of these exciting musicians.

The pair are certainly doing their best to raise awareness by making pit stops in plenty of capitals and regional areas in Australia’s east. I just can’t believe there’s no Central Coast show! If you are lucky enough to get a local concert, I suggest checking it out. Tickets are dirt cheap and the talent’s extraordinary. Some gigs are even free!

16 & 17 March 2013 – Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Blue Mountains (Jordan Millar only)
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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Something for Kate Announce Long-Awaited Tour

The patience of Something for Kate fans has been rewarded, with the band announcing their first extensive Australian tour in more than six years. In May and June they’ll play larger venues in the capitals than they have in ages, and make their long-awaited return to key regional destinations.

The Star-Crossed Cities tour will see Something for Kate showcasing material from their most recent album Leave Your Soul to Science and playing plenty of old favourites.

Something for Kate tours are known for selling out, so I wouldn’t hesitate too long before snapping up tickets to one of the following shows.

10 May 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
11 May 2013 – Pier Live, Frankston
16 May 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
17 May 2013 – Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi
18 May 2013 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane
24 May 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
25 May 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide
29 May 2013 – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong
30 May 2013 – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle University
31 May 2013 – University of Canberra, Canberra
1 June 2013 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
7 June 2013 – Astor Theatre, Perth

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The Snowdroppers Keep on Rocking

The Snowdroppers clearly enjoyed their time on the road recently. They only just wrapped up their sophomore album preview shows, and they’ve already announced another string of dates.

The Snowdroppers will celebrate the March 22 release of Moving Out of Eden with intimate shows and festival appearances. These gigs are especially enticing with the addition of Sydney’s Little Bastard to the bill. The seven-piece punk-string act is just quirky enough to appeal to The Snowdroppers’ fan base.

Strap yourself in for one hell of a show when it reaches the following cities.

18 March 2013 – Barrio @ Adelaide Festival, Adelaide
22 March 2013 – The Standard, Darlinghurst
22 & 29 March 2013 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay
5 April 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
6 April 2013 Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
12 April 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
13 April 2013 – Woombye Pub, Woombye

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Katie Noonan Plays Her Songbook With Strings

If you weren’t paying attention, you might have missed the release of Katie Noonan’s new album. There was little fanfare when Songbook hit record store shelves recently, but it’s an album which shouldn’t fly under the radar.

The disc sees Katie reinventing key songs from her career with the help of a lush strings section. This version of “Breathe In Now” from her George days made me melt. I’m desperate to wrap my ears around the rest of the album.

Songbook is available in limited numbers through Katie’s website and iTunes. It’s been launched in conjunction with a real songbook which features sheet music, rare photographs, and the stories behind the songs that made Katie a household name.

This is such a personal album that it’s only fitting that Katie wants to introduce it to her fans in a series of intimate shows. Making them extra special, Katie promises to share the stories behind the songs she plays with her audiences. She’ll also play her first ever shows in America this week as part of the Songbook tour before returning home for the Australian dates.

27 February 2013 – Tin Angel, Philadelphia
28 February 2013 – Rockwood Music Hall, New York
2 March 2013 – Room 5, Los Angeles
7 March 2013 – Garden Of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide Fringe Festival
6 April 2013 – Old Museum – Concert Hall, Brisbane (with string quartet)
11 April 2013 – Heritage Hotel , Bulli
12 April 2013 – The Abbey, Canberra
13 April 2013 – The Basement, Sydney (with string quartet)
14 April 2013 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
27 April 2013 – Flinders Performance Centre, Buderim
2 May 2013 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
3 May 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
4 May 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
5 May 2013 – Lizotte’s, New Lambton

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Ainslie Wills To Tour Debut Album

Ainslie Willis will celebrate the release of her highly anticipated debut album You Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine with a national tour this April.

The 12-track collection is an eclectic mix taking us from the spiky pop of “Fighting Kind” to the epic swell of “Ocean,” and from the folkiness of new single “Weighing the Promises” to the soulful honesty of “Early Morning Light.” The songs were recorded in their rawest form in just ten days at a beach house on the Victorian Peninsula. Ainslie then added strings at the Northcote United Church, before giving the songs some extra polish in the converted studio of her best friend’s family home.

You Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine will hit record stores everywhere on March 4. Ainslie will give fans a little time to become acquainted with the music before embarking on her biggest national tour to date. Here are all the places you can see her play!

13 April 2013 – The Golden Vine, Bendigo
17 April 2013 – The Front Bar, Canberra
18 April 2013 – FBi Social, Sydney
20 April 2013 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
24 April 2013 – The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
26 April 2013 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart
3 May 2013 – The Hotel Metropolitan, Adelaide
11 May 2013 – Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay (FREE)
12 May 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane

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Jordie Lane Tours Everywhere

Jordie Lane isn’t a performer that does anything by halves. On his return to Australia next month he’ll play plenty of shows all over the country, including a string of folk festivals, gigs supporting Ruthie Foster, and his own headlining dates. In short, he’s going to be one busy boy!

The Movement tour comes after Jordie’s spent time regrouping in the recording studios of Los Angeles.

“It’s really good to stop for once,” he said. “I’ve been touring straight for two years and this few months off has got me understanding where I’m headed next. I’m taking my time to work out what I’m saying and how I’m trying to say it on this next record. ”

Hopefully fans will get a sneak peek at some material from Jordie’s new album at the upcoming shows.

8 March 2013 – Harvester Moon, Bellarine (with The Yearlings)
9 March 2013 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh
11 March 2013 – Moomba Festival, Melbourne
13 March 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide (with Ruthie Foster)
15 March2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine (with Ruthie Foster)
16 March 2013 – Meeniyan Hall, Meeniyan (with Ruthie Foster)
17 March 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (with Ruthie Foster)
21 March 2013 – Factory Theatre, Sydney (with Ruthie Foster)
22-23 March 2013 – Yackandandah Folk Festival, Yackandandah
24 March 2013 – Hills Are Alive Festival, South Gippsland
26 March 2013 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber (with Ruthie Foster)
27 March 2013 – Lizotte’s, New Lambton (with Ruthie Foster)
28 March 2013 – Memorial Hall, Bellingen (with Ruthie Foster)
29 March – 1 April 2013 – National Folk Festival, Canberra
13 April 2013 – The Four Leaf Sessions, Melbourne
14 April 2013 – Burke & Wills Winery, Mia Mia
18 April 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
19 April 2013 – Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston
20 April 2013 – A Band On Boat, Adelaide
21 April 2013 – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide
25 April 2013 – Secret Show, Sydney
26 April 2013 – Gumball, Belford
27-28 April 2013 – Apollo Bay Music Festival, Apollo Bay
1 May 2013 – Jet Black Cat Music in-store, Brisbane
2 May 2013 – The End, Brisbane
3 May 2013 – Live Lounge Series (Private), Brisbane
4 May 2013 – Planting Festival, Woodfordia
5 May 2013 – Coorabell Hall, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from Jordie Lane Music

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Fletcher Goes Solo with Upon Ayr

Fletcher, a founding member of Bluebottle Kiss and The Devoted Few, is striking out on his own with the release of his debut solo album Upon Ayr.

This album is a return to the storytelling so often forgotten in the modern day craft of music making. Its songs pay tribute to the literary legacy of Jack Kerouac, recall Polynesian whale myths, and recreate a 1920s synchronised swimming mermaid’s dream. In short, this isn’t a run of the mill, middle of the road record.

It was clearly a labour of love for Fletcher, who wrote Upon Ayr over two years on tour as part of Sarah Blasko’s band. She returns the favour contributes backing vocals on the album.

Upon Ayr will hit Australian record stores in March and those in the United Kingdom in April. Fletcher will support the local release with the following shows.

17 March 2013- The Workers Club, Melbourne
27 March 2013 – The Vanguard, Sydney

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The Last Dinosaurs Play Unis

The Last Dinosaurs are ushering in the new academic year with The First Degree Tour. The tour will take in universities across Australia through February and March.

The Brisbane party band will play local acts in each destination including Messrs, Yacht Club DJs, Drapht, Naysayer, and Rainy Day Women.

The First Degree tour kicks off in Perth tomorrow night, and takes in the following university campuses.

22 February 2013 – University of Western Australia, Perth (with special guests)
27 February 2013 – Curtin University, Perth (with Rainy Day Women)
6 March 2013 – Adelaide University, Adelaide (with Messrs)
7 March 2013 – Monash University, Melbourne (with Yacht Club DJ’s, Naysayer and Gilsun, and Twinsy)
13 March 2013 – University of New South Wales, Sydney (with The Griswolds and Castlecomer)
14 March 2013 – Wollongong University (with Drapht, Strange Talk, and The Griswolds)

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Sally Seltmann Previewing New Songs at Intimate Shows

Sally Seltmann will give fans an exclusive preview of her latest material at a string of shows next month. These special concerts are the first Sally has performed in more than 12 months.

Her album won’t drop until later this year, but Sally plans to road test some of her new material at these intimate shows. She’ll also perform stripped back versions of tracks from her last album Heart That’s Pounding. With just a piano or acoustic guitar to keep her voice company, these intimate renditions are sure to be amazing.

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.


5 March 2013 – Doveman’s Burgundy Stain Sessions @ Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide
20 March 2013 – The Famous Spiegeltent, Melbourne
21 March 2013 – The Vanguard, Sydney

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Ben Lee Comes Home for Album Release

Ben Lee will return home this April so celebrate the launch of his brand new album Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work.

As its unusual name suggests, this album is being touted as Ben’s most creative and honest yet. Ayahuasca is a South American vine known as the death vine. South America’s indigenous people used the vine to create the tea they drink as part of a ceremonial ritual. The tea is said to help the drinker see their soul’s contents clearly. And so with Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work, Ben is exploring his soul and shining a light on the things he’s buried deep inside.

“It’s more devotional music than anything else, but not easy listening,” Ben explained. “It’s demanding, experimental music, just as ‘the work’ itself is demanding.”

Given that the album’s creation is all about healing and discovering a higher consciousness, Ben didn’t feel it was right that he benefit from his profits. And so he’ll donate half of the album’s artist royalties to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies and the other half to the Amazon conservation team.

Ben will play the following shows to support Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work’s April 23 release. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

5 & 6 April 2013 – Byron Bay Community Centre, Byron Bay
11 April 2013 – Paddington United Church, Sydney

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