Category: Tour Announcements

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Presidents of the United States of America Play Australia

Once upon a time, when people thought of the Presidents of the United States of America, they didn’t think of Barack Obama or George W Bush. They thought of a rocking musical act from the ‘90s who loved singing about kitties and peaches. And it’s those very presidents that are winging their way back to Australia.

The Presidents haven’t released a new album since 2008 (and who knew they’d even released one that recently?), so there should be plenty of old favourites at these shows. In fact, the band promises to play their breakthrough self-titled album in its entirety, as well as a selection of other choice cuts. And as an extra special bonus, all tickets will come bundled with a free digital download of the Presidents of the United States of American 2013 Australian Tour EP!

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

8 March 2013 – HiFi, Brisbane
9 March 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
10 March 2013 – Palace, Melbourne
14 March 2013 – HQ, Adelaide
15 March 2013 – Roundhouse, Sydney
16 March 2013 – Metropolis, Fremantle

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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The Mark of Cain Announce Long Awaited Tour

The Mark of Cain are making good on their promise to see their loyal fans with news they’ll tour their latest album Songs of the Third and Fifth next March.

The upcoming shows will reward the patience of the band’s loyal local fans. After all, they haven’t toured Australia in six years!

Considering The Mark of Cain’s long absence from the stage, these shows are sure to sell quickly. Make sure you get your tickets when they go on sale on Monday November 12.

8 March 2012 – HQ, Adelaide
10 March 2012 – Golden Plains, Meredith
15 March 2012 – Hi Fi, Melbourne
17 March 2012 – Capitol, Perth
21 March 2012 – Hi Fi, Brisbane
22 March 2012 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
23 March 2012 – The Metro, Sydney

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

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Ray Mann Three Brings Sketches Home

After a year in Berlin, Ray Mann is returning home to celebrate the recent release of his Sketches project.

This innovative musical project saw Ray recording and releasing a new album one track at a time online, with some help from his loyal social media fans. These achingly personal songs were written in response to Ray’s questions about change, something this Aussie expat knows about all too well! The 12 tracks were released online with an accompanying video, and now they all come together on the Sketches album.

Understandably the album represents a shift in Ray Mann Three’s sound. The trio’s played with synthesisers, percussion, and vocals, so the songs have a much fuller sound than their early material.

Discover the way this exciting musical project is evolving when the Ray Mann Three set off on their Sketches launch tour next week.

14 November 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
17 November 2012 – The Pelican Playhouse, Grafton
22 November 2012 – The Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
24 November 2012 – The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
5 December 2012 – The Toff In Town, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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X Factor on Tour

The folks behind The X Factor are set to capitalise on the popularity of its 2012 season with a tour next year. The top six acts – The Collective, Bella Ferraro, Samatha Jade, Jason Owen, Shiane Hawke, and Nathaniel Willemse will hit stages around the country next January.

Normally we see the winning act touring the country, but this is the first time a selection of the top acts will play shows together. The gigs promise to bring all the production values the show’s famous for to audiences around the country. The biggest fans can also buy tickets to the X-Pit, a standing area that should be a wee bit tamer than the mosh pits of old.

Tickets are on sale now for the following X Factor shows.

8 January 2013 – Jupiters Theatre, Gold Coast
11 January 2013 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
13 January 2013 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
15 January 2013 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide
16 January 2013 – Challenge Arena Stadium, Perth
18 January 2013 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Image used with permission from Revolutions Per Minute

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Funk Legend Fred Wesley Announces Aussie Tour

Fred Wesley, the man behind James Brown’s legendary funk sound, will return to Australia next March with his brand new outfit, The New JB’s.

It’s probably a bit presumptuous to suggest this new band could ever make a mark on the music scene like James Brown’s original backing band did. They don’t have Bootsy Collins and Bobby Byrd after all. However, with Fred Wesley up front, they should entertain old school soul lovers!

The prospect of seeing such a living legend in some of Australia’s most intimate venues is pretty tempting. Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

24 March 2013 – The Corner, Melbourne
27 March 2013 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney

Image used with permission from Niche Productions

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Iggy and The Stooges Announce Bluesfest Sideshows

Iggy and the Stooges have announced a swag of sideshows to complement their appearance at next year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Iggy Pop’s iconic band will show they can still push the boundaries will shows in the major capitals. Our very own Beats of Bourbon will also join in the fun, making these shows a must for folks who love their music loud.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, November 7. Sydney and Adelaide based fans should go to Ticketek and Venuetix respectively at 9 am, while Melbournians should log on to Ticketmaster at 10 am to get theirs!

25 March 2013 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
27 March 2013 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
30 March 2013 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay
4 April 2013 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney

Photo credit: Sophie Howarth

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Evil Eddie Tours Solo Album

Former Butterfingers frontman Evil Eddie is celebrating the recent release of his debut solo album Welcome to Flavour Country with a big Australian tour.

Fans can look forward to Evil Eddie fronting a full band, and his own homemade backdrops. Each song performed will be synced up to Evil Eddie’s music videos, including ones made especially for these shows. It sounds like Eddie’s been pretty creative in the lead up to these gigs!

The tour kicks off on Thursday in Byron Bay, before making pit stops in 20 capitals and regional centres over the next couple of months. Tickets are on sale now from the venues.

8 November 2012 – The Great Northern, Byron Bay
9 November 2012 – USQ Club, Toowoomba
10 November 2012 – Sprung Festival, Brisbane
11 November 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
22 November 2012 – The Patch, Wollongong
23 November 2012 – Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
24 November 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
25 November 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
28 November 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
29 November 2012 – The Annandale, Sydney
30 November 2012 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
1 December 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
6 December 2012 – National Hotel, Geelong
7 December 2012 – Ed’s Castle, Adelaide
8 December 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
9 December 2012 – Tapas Lounge, Devonport
13 December 2012 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
14 December 2012 – C5, Fremantle
15 December 2012 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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Red Ink Tour “Empty Town”

Red Ink will continue their comeback efforts with a tour to celebrate the release of their new single “Empty Town.”

The release of this killer track follows the band enjoying a self-imposed hiatus. After all that time away from local crowds, no doubt Red Ink are itching to get back on stage. They warmed up with their first UK in tour in May, so no doubt they’ll be in fine form at the following shows.

9 November 2012 – The Castle, Dandenong (All Ages)
15 November 2012 – The Toff, Melbourne
16 November 2012 – ‘CATS’ @ Rocket Bar, Adelaide
30 November 2012 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
1 December 2012 – Rock Lily, Sydney
7 December 2012 – Can’t Say, Purple Sneakers, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Remedy PR

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Short Stack Singer Becomes Diviney

Short Stack may have called it a day, but the band’s former frontman is still making music. Shaun Diviney is preparing to release some new material under the not so cryptic moniker Diviney.

Shaun heads up the five-piece which features talent from Operator Please and Die for You. Don’t expect another Short Stack though. Shaun left the band with dreams of creating a brand new sound. The first single “You’re So Cool” is our first taste of that.

You can hear more when Diviney plays the following shows.

5 January 2012 – The Old Museum, Brisbane (All Ages)
12 January 2012 – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
19 January 2012 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne, VIC (Under 18)

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Pigeon Share Fortunes

With their debut EP Fortunes proudly sitting on music store shelves, Pigeon are gearing up for a launch tour.

The EP’s just days old, but it should do well if the success of the latest single “All That Bad” is any indication. Triple J has embraced the track, sending it to number two on debut on their Unearthed charts and ensuring the song gets a film clip thanks to NIDA. With a killer sax line, what’s not to love?

Pigeon have barely been off the road this year, but they’re determined that fatigue won’t set in. They’ll play the following shows next month to celebrate Fortune’s release.

22 November 2012 – Port Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie
23 November 2012 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
24 November 2012 – Barcode, Wollongong
29 November 2012 – Alpha Beta @ Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
30 November 2012 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
1 December 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
13 December 2012 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
14 December 2012 – Can’t Say @ Platform One, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash