Category: Tour Announcements

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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

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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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The Beards Tour First World Nations

After winning Australia over with their love of facial hair, The Beards are taking on the world.

The hirsute ones are currently spending time in North America, warming up for a return to home soil for a handful of holiday festivals. Then it’s back on a plane to dazzle European audiences before they arrive home triumphant for the world tour finale. It’s an ambitious schedule, but one that’s been carefully thought out by the band who decided to concentrate on the world’s most developed nations.

“People living in developed countries are more susceptible to shaving.” explained the band’s frontman, Johann Beardraven. “They are a high risk group, so it’s important for our message to reach them before it’s too late.”

Indeed. You can hear The Beards’ message at the following shows.

23 March 2013 – Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto (daytime show)
23 March 2013 – Bovine Sex Club, Toronto
24 March 2013 – Sons Of Essex, New York (daytime show)
28 March-1 April 2013 – Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay
25 April 2013 – The Gum Ball Festival, Hunter Valley
11 May 2013 – 4AD, Diksmuide
12 May 2013 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
13 May 2013 – Molotow, Hamburg
14 May 2013 – Fraanz Club, Berlin
16 May 2013 – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
17 May 2013 – Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow
19 May 2013 – Bearded Theory Festival, Derby
20 May 2013 – Hoxton Square Bar, London
21 May 2013 – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
22 May 2013 – Deaf Institute, Manchester
23 May 2013 – The Louisianna, Bristol
24 May 2013 – Leadmill, Sheffield
26 May 2013 – Scrumpstock Festival, Somerset
31 May 2013 – Jive, Adelaide
7 June 2013 – Amplifier Capitol, Perth
8 June 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
13 June 2013 – Pelly Bar @ Pier Live, Frankston
14 June 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
15 June 2013 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
21 June 2013 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
22 June 2013 – The Northern, Byron Bay
27 June 2013 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
28 June 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
29 June 2013 – The Metro, Sydney

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Creo Impress with “Monday Mourning”

Creo offer us an enticing taste of The Memo with the release of “Monday Mourning”.

I love the song’s so-raw-it-bleeds vocal and strong focus on melody. It’s definitely rooted in rock, but that melodic core makes it incredibly accessible. It’s lacking in polish, but I don’t necessarily see that as a negative. Instead I’m attracted by its raw realness. The Sydney lads have created an anthem here which sets the bar very high.

After hearing the single, I’m very keen to check out Creo’s The Memo. The band will launch that EP at the following shows around the country.

22 March 2013 – The Factory, Sydney
29 March 2013 – The Brewery, Byron Bay
30 March 2013 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
12 April 2013 – The Espy Basement, Melbourne
20 April 2013 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney

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Bobby Alu Shares Wise New Single

Bobby Alu is bringing good vibes to your Sunday with his brand new single “You Know.”

This laidback slice of rootsy soul-pop is the first track to come from Bobby’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Take It Slow. Given the leisurely pace of this number, that might be a pretty apt title.

Bobby wrote the tune while reconnecting with his heritage in sunny Samoa. It sounds very mellow, but it also has a pretty important message about accepting the truth, no matter how much it hurts.

If you love what you hear, make sure you get out and see Bobby when he launches “You Know” at the following shows.

17 March 2013 – Clancy’s Fish Pub, Dunsborough (4 pm – FREE)
5 April 2013 – Nayri Niara Festival, Bruny Island
14 April 2013 – Brunswick Hotel, Brunswick Heads (FREE)
19 April 2013 -The Joynt, West End
20 April 2013 – Big Pineapple Festival, Woombye
26-28 April 2013 – Apollo Bay Music Festival, Apollo Bay
4 May 2013 – Mandala Arts Café, Mermaid Waters

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The Drones Tour I See Seaweed

With their new album I See Seaweed firmly entrenched in the ARIA top 20, The Drones are preparing to play some of Australia’s hottest venues.

The I See Seaweed tour will see the band playing everywhere from beloved pubs to intimate theatres including the granddaddy of them all, the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall. It’s a fitting return for the band that has been absent from the national touring scene for the last two years.

Melbourne’s King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard will join The Drones for the journey, playing all shows except for Cairns where local supports will step in. Tickets are on sale now from the venues.

11 April 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
12 April 2013 – Tivoli, Brisbane
13 April 2013 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
19 April 2013 – The Astor Theatre, Perth
20 April 2013 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
26 April 2013 – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
27 April 2013 – Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water