Category: Tour Announcements

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Beat the Heat with Sun City’s Chilly Music Video

I’m hot. Really hot. The news tells me it was 46 degrees in Sydney, and it can’t be too far off on the Central Coast. My air-conditioning unit and fans are feeling pretty ineffectual at the moment.

And that may be why Sun City’s latest film clip looks extra inviting. The band’s name is pretty summery, but for the clip accompanying “High” the Perth outfit headed to Alberta, Canada. Icy, icy Alberta. All those frozen creek beds and thick snowy surfaces look like heaven right now. I’m sure the crew might have complained about the -20 degree temps, but I think they sound perfect.

I’m sure the band’s longing for them as they’ll start braving our sweltering local conditions on a national tour tonight. You can show them some love at the following venues.

18 January 2013 – The Rocket Bar, Adelaide
19 January 2013 – Slam Festival, St Kilda
20 January 2013 – Slam Festival, Scarborough
25 January 2013 – Can’t Say @ Vault 8, Melbourne
26 January 2013 Falcona Saturdays @Beach Road Hotel, Bondi (FREE)

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The Snowdroppers Play Album Preview Shows

The Snowdroppers are celebrating summer with a string of dates along the East Coast.

The bluesy punk act promises to play plenty of old favourites and offer a sneak peek of their forthcoming album Moving Out of Eden, which hits stores on March 22.

All the fun kicks off tomorrow in Katoomba and winds up a month later in Cronulla. Tickets are available from the following pubs and clubs.

18 January 2013 – Lady Luck Festival, Katoomba
19 January 2013 – The Esplande Hotel, St Kilda
20 January 2013 – The Old Bar, Fitzroy
24 January 2013 – Moonshine Bar @ The Steyne Hotel, Manly
25 January 2013 – Hoey Moey Hotel, Coffs Harbour
26 & 27 January 2013 – The Joynt, South Brisbane
3 February 2013 – The Grand Junction Hotel, Maitland
14 February 2013 – The Vanguard, Newtown
15 February 2013 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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Civil Civic Announce Long-Awaited Aussie Tour

Aussie expats Civil Civic have been generating plenty of buzz in the UK press and blogosphere for their electric sets at key European festivals. And finally next month, they’ll bring the music to the place where it all began.

To celebrate the February 1 release of their album Rules, the European-based musos are planning one hell of a homecoming. They’ll bring their enigmatic ‘Box’ and gritty, experimental sound to hip venues along the East Coast.

7 February 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
8 February 2013 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
16 February 2013 – ATP: I’ll Be Your Mirror @ Westgate Entertainment Centre and Grand Star Receptions, Altona
19 February 2013 – The Tote, Melbourne

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Counting Crows Announce Bluesfest Sideshow

I’ve been crossing my fingers for this announcement since they announced their inclusion at this year’s Bluesfest and I’m thrilled it’s finally official: the Counting Crows will play a string of shows later this year.

The Counting Crows are one of those bands that have been with me an awfully long time. I remember excitedly finding August and Everything After in my Santa sack when I was just 13 years old. I’ve loved them ever since. The last time I caught them they were playing short sets in big venues as part of The Who’s tour, so I’m thrilled to see them downsizing this time around. The intimate venues make these dates a must for fans.

Tickets go on sale on January 21 for the following shows.

27 March 2013 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
30 March 2013 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
3 April 2013 – Concert Hall, Perth
6 April 2013 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
9 April 2013 – Opera House, Sydney

Image source: Zach Klein @ Wikimedia Commons

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Nine Sons of Dan Announce “Fun” Tour

Nine Sons of Dan will tour the East Coast this March to support their infectious new single “Fun (La Da Da Da Da),” which hits iTunes today.

As you might assumet from the title, there’s really no deeper meaning in the track. It’s just about shaking off the stress of everyday life and enjoying yourself. It was born out of the pressure the band felt while recording their latest EP, The New Kids.

“I was feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of the recording until I came to the realisation that I’m here living my dream making music with my best friends,” explained Nine Sons of Dan’s singer-songwriter Jay Bainbridge. “We all have something we are chasing after – it’s a reminder to enjoy the here and now, if you get too caught up in the work of your passion you can kill it.”

And what better way to have fun than a national tour? You can have a good time with Nine Sons of Dan at the following shows.

1 March 2013 – The PA @ Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast (18+ – FREE)
9 March 2013 – Phoenix Youth Centre, Melbourne (Under 18s)
14 March 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane (18+)
16 March 2013 – The Hive, Brisbane (All Ages)
23 March 2013 – The Venue, Townsville (All Ages)
24 March 2013 – Mackay Entertainment Centre Foyer, Mackay (All Ages)
4 April 2013 – Port Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie (18+ – FREE)
5 April 2013 – C.Ex Coffs, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
6 April 2013 – Live At The Brewhouse, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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The Smith Street Band Young and Drunk

I’m not saying that I advocate the drunkenness and debauchery that goes on at on nights like this, but I know that it happens. And I figure if you’re going to overindulge on New Year’s Eve, you might as well have a soundtrack. I also figure it’s probably my job as a music blogger to provide it.

So in the interest of giving the readers what they want, wrap your ears around “Young Drunk,” the new single from The Smith Street Band. It’s as ocker as they come, with rough vocals and the kind of chorus you know you’ll start belting out later on tonight.

This is also the first time The Smith Street Band have treated us to a music video. Sure, it’s no work of creative genius, but it does capture the energy that comes when this band hits the stage. The footage here was captured at the band’s Sunshine and Technology album launch at The Tote in August.

If it has you itching to see this band live, you’re in luck. They’ll hit the following venues next year!

31 January 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury (18+)
2 February 2013 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth (18+)
7 February 2013 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane (18+)
8 February 2013 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba (18+ – FREE)
13 February 2013 – The Shed, Byron Bay (All Ages)
14 February 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour (18+)
15 February 2013 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney (18+)
16 February 2013 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
21 February 2013 – The Royal Oak, Lanceston (18+)
22 February 2013 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart (18+)
23 February 2013 – Reverence Hotel, Melbourne (18+)
28 February 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (18+)
1 March 2013 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide (18+)
2 March 2013 – The Loft, Warrnambool (18+)

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Kiss Me! Play for the Kids

Sydney pop punk bank Kiss Me! will keep the kids entertained these school holidays with plenty of all ages shows up and down the East Coast.

The band will take the opportunity to road test some new material, but they promise to play all the favourites from the sold-out demo EP they released earlier this year.

If you’d prefer to get away from the screaming youngsters, Kiss Me! will also play an over 18s gig on the Gold Coast. If you live in another state, I suggest you bring your ear plugs!

6 January 2013 – Live At The Brewhouse, Sydney (All Ages)
13 January 2013 – Mars Hill Café, Parramatta (All Ages – Acoustic)
19 January 2013 – Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast (18+)
20 January 2013 – Upstairs at 199, Brisbane (All Ages)
16 February 2013 – Musicland, Falkner (All Ages)
17 February 2013 – Acoustic Cafe, Collingwood (All Ages – Acoustic)

Image used with permission from Insomniac Agency

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360 Announces US Shows

Award winning hip hop act 360 will play shows in the United States early next year, including his first in New York City.

Considering the busy 2012 he’s had, no one would blame him if he took some time off until those dates, but it seems he wants to say goodbye to his fans in Oz properly. He’ll play a string of local gigs, including slots at the Big Day Out tour, before taking off for America’s bright lights.

More American dates will be added to 360’s schedule, but for now here are all the places we can all see him play over the coming months.

29 December 2012 – Oxford Street Party @ The Riverbank, Rockhampton
30 December 2012 – Pyramid Rock Festival, Phillip Island
31 December 2012 – Inserts to Play @ Supreme Court Gardens, Perth
18 January 2013 – Big Day Out @ Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney
20 January 2013 – Big Day Out @ Gold Coast Parklands, Gold Coast
25 January 2013 – Big Day Out @ Adelaide Showgrounds, Adelaide
26 January 2013 – Big Day Out @ Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
28 January 2013 – Big Day Out @ Claremont Showgrounds, Perth
10 March 2013 – Breath of Life @ Inversek Park, Launceston
18 March 2013 – Santos Party House, New York
23 March 2013 – Viper Room, Los Angeles

Image used with permission from Crucial Music

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Strangers Announce Album Tour

Sydney rock quintet Strangers will kick off 2013 with a national tour to promote their debut album Persona Non Grata.

It’s a gritty release, but one with real maturity that’s no doubt been helped along by seasoned producer Tom Larkin (Shihad, The Getaway Plan, Calling All Cars). As the title track shows, it rocks hard, but the melodic guitar riffs ensure it stays accessible.

The release of Persona Non Grata caps off a big year for Strangers, who enjoyed support slots with The Darkness, Good Charlotte, and Calling All Cars, and even sold out their own headlining show at The Lansdowne. The upcoming nine-date tour hints that 2013 might be just as epic!

31 January 2013 – The Great Northern, Newcastle
1 February 2013 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
2 February 2013 – The Patch, Wollongong
7 February 2013 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
8 February 2013 – Workers Club, Melbourne
14 February 2013 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle
15 February 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury (FREE)
16 February 2013 – Amplifier, Perth
17 February 2013 – Indi Bar, Scarborough

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Tony Joe White Announces Aussie Tour

Not content with shows at Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, Tony Joe White has decided to arrive in Australia early and play shows around the country.

Music lovers will be treated to the timeless tunes of the Swamp Fox, a bona fide music legend who’s been in the business for the last 50 years. I’m sure his sets will feature plenty of classics, but this won’t be just as nostalgia tour. Tony Joe released his most recent studio album The Shine in 2010. It scored rave reviews and proved Tony Joe’s
still got it.

Tickets for the following shows are available now from Love Police.

7 March 2013 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh
8 March 2013 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
9 March 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
10 March 2013 – Substation, Newport
13 March 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
14 March 2013 – Coogee Diggers, Coogee
15 March 2013 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, Hurlstone Park
16 March 2013 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
17 March 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
28 March 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide
29 March 2013 – Boogie @ Bruzzy’s Farm, Tallarook
30 March 2013 – The Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin
31 March – 1 April 2013 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay

Image source: Raul Mesa @ Wikimedia Commons