Category: Tour Announcements

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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

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Kim Churchill Comes Home for Summer Tour

After playing more in 300 shows around the world in 2012, you’d think Kim Churchill would be ready for a rest. But it seems the lure of a homegrown summer tour is too strong. Kim will return to Australia for a string of dates to support last year’s release of his sophomore album Details of Distance.

The album showcases an artist whose traditional bluesy, folky sound is maturing. There’s a grittier edge to the songs including the first single “Season’s Grind” and the newie, “Sarah.” Kim recorded the album in Vancouver, Canada, and he’s clearly excited to bring it to music lovers in his own country this summer.

“I’m excited to be in my country for the summer for once,” Kim said in a statement. “Also very excited to be touring with Steve Smyth. I find him melodically very inspiring and an incredible performer.”

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

2 January 2013 – Indica Showcase @ The Vanguard, Sydney
5 January 2013 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
6 January 2013 – Beav’s Bar, Geelong
9 January 2013 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
10 January 2013 – Cambridge Hotel Side Bar, Newcastle
11 January 2013 – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong NSW
12 January 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
18 January 2013 – Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle
19 January 2013 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
20 January 2013 – Indi Bar, Scarborough
22 January 2013 – The Loft, Gold Coast
23 January 2013 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
24 January 2013 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
25 January 2013 – The Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
26 January 2013 – Widgefest, Jugiong
1 February 2013 – Melbourne Zoo Twilight Series, Melbourne
2 February 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
16 February 2013 – Garden of Unearthly Delights @ Paradiso Spiegeltent, Adelaide
17 February 2013 – Fringe Comes to Birdwood @ Birdwood High School, Birdwood
22-24 February 2013 – Cobargo Folk Festival, Cobargo
1-3 March 2013 – Nannup Music Festival, Nannup
8-11 March 2013 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
15-17 March 2013 – Blue Mountains Music Festival, Katoomba

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Los Coronas Announce First Aussie Tour

Celebrate summer with the brassy sounds of acclaimed Spanish surf rock band Los Coronas.

Formed in Madrid in 1991, this exciting band blends traditional Spanish melodies with retro Californian surf music. Their distinctive sound is showcased on their incredible 2010 release “Big Wave Riders.”

It’s taken Los Coronas more than two decades to reach Australia, and they’re not wasting their time on our shores. They’ll play the following sets at some of Australia’s best summer festivals as well as headlining shows around the country.

29 & 30 December 2012 – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford
31 December 2012 – Pyramid Rock Festival, Phillip Island
1 January 2013 – New Year’s Day Concert @ Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
2 January 2013 – Clancys, Dunsborough
3 January 2013 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
5 January 2013 – Space Theatre @ Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide
6 January 2013 – Summer of Soul @ Mossvale Park, South Gippsland
8 January 2013 – Toff in Town, Melbourne
10 January 2013 – Westernport Hotel, Westernport
11 & 12 January 2013 – Sydney Festival @ The Famous Spiegeltent, Sydney
15 January 2013 – Toff in Town, Melbourne
16 January 2013 – Mona Foma, Hobart

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Justin Townes Earle Announces Another Aussie Tour

Justin Townes Earle has made so many trips to our fair shores that he’s virtually an honorary Aussie. So it’s unsurprising, yet still exciting, to hear he’s planning to play a string of dates along the East Coast next February.

It’s hard to work out exactly why Justin’s making his way here. He hasn’t released another album since he toured Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now last April. There’s no big blues festival in February to entice him. Perhaps it’s just a good excuse to introduce us to Robert Ellis, a Houston-based singer-songwriter who’ll make his Australian debut as Justin’s support act. Or perhaps Justin just loves Australia so much that he doesn’t need any reason to play for us.

You can see him doing just that at the following shows. Tickets are on sale now from Love Police.

2 February 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
3 February 2013 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne (afternoon show @ 1:30 pm)
5 February 2013 – The Basement, Sydney
6 February 2013 – Coogee Diggers, Coogee
8 February 2013 – Heritage Hotel, Thirroul
9 February 2013 – Milton Theatre, Milton
10 February 2013 – The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
13 February 2013 – Lizottes, Newcastle
15 February 2013 – Capitol Theatre, Tamworth
16 February 2013 – Star Court Theatre, Lismore
17 February 2013 – Byron Community Centre, Byron Bay
19 February 2013 – The Old Museum, Brisbane

Image source: Skot Nelson @ Wikimedia

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John Butler Trio Play Wineries

Music lovers and wine buffs in WA are in for a real treat next year. John Butler Trio will kick off 2013 with two very special shows in the state’s best vineyards.

The threesome will take on Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River on January 3 before moving on to Castelli Winery in Denmark the following day. As a very special treat, homegrown songstress and John Butler’s missus Mama Kin will open both shows.

While these venues are intended for adults, children are permitted to attend so long as they’re with a parent of legal guardian. I love it when venues relax their policies to allow youngsters to see great live music, don’t you?

Tickets are on sale now from Heatseeker.

Image used with permission from JonesPR

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The Whitlams Play Flix in the Stix

The Whitlams are joining Flix in the Stix, a program which takes music, short films, comedy, and great food to outdoor locations in rural Australia. What could be better than seeing such stellar entertainment in a winery, a botanic garden, or another picturesque natural paradise?

The iconic Aussie act has been on hiatus as Tim Freedman’s explored other musical ventures, but they’ll return with a vengeance for these shows, which celebrate the travelling arts festival’s fifth year.

Tickets go on sale through Ticketek on Monday, December 3, for the following shows.

1 February 2013 – Lake Wyangan, Griffith
2 February 2013 – Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra
8 February 2013 – Lazy River Estate, Dubbo
9 February 2013 – Orange Botanic Gardens, Orange
22 February 2013 – Aelec, Tamworth
23 February 2013 – Saumarez Homestead, Armidale
9 March 2013 – Fairylands, Ballarat
10 March 2013 – Big Hill Vineyard, Bendigo
22 March 2013 – Music Bowl, Wagga Wagga
23 March 2013 – Bong Bong Racecourse, Bowral
26 April 2013 – Heritage Village, Rockhampton
27 April 2013 – Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Gladstone

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water