Category: Tour Announcements

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Jordie Lane Tours Gospel Tinged New Single

Jordie Lane is back with a brand new single “Fool for Love,” the first to come from his eagerly awaited third album.

I’ve always been a Jordie fan, but I think this might be his best work yet. The Eagle Rock Gospel Choir gives the track a nostalgic, soulful feel that’s so accessible. While I love some of Jordie’s more mellow folk songs, I think this more raucous number has what it takes to catch a few more ears.

Jordie’s new album won’t hit stores until early next year, but he’ll give fans a sneak peek with some local shows in November and December. Here are all the places you can hear this incredible talent play.

4 November 2012 – YaYa’s, Perth (Solo)
9 November 2012 – Barwon Heads Bowling Club, Barwon Heads
16 November 2012 – Trinity Sessions, Adelaide
17 November 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
22 November 2012 – Smiths Alternative Bookstore, Canberra (Solo)
24 & 25 November 2012 – Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff,
29 & 30 November 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
1 December 2012 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh (Solo)
2 December 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (Matinee)
12 December 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
13 December 2012 – Drill Hall, Mullumbimby
14 December 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
15 December 2012 – Notes Live, Sydney
16 December 2012 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba

Image source: Jordie Lane EPK

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Ben Wells and the Middle Names Usher in Summer with Single Shows

Ben Wells and the Middle Names speak for a nation of frustrated workers with their new single “Bear in a Birdcage.”

We can’t all take time off to go surfing, as Ben Wells and his bandmates wish, but we can take an evening off for one of their forthcoming single launch shows. The gigs will see the Tassie band circling the country, and hopefully finding time to catch a few waves along the way!

7 November 2012 –Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
8 November 2012 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
10 November 2012 – AmplifiedHobart
24 November 2012 –Tasmanian International Beer Fest, Hobart
30 November 2012 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart
1 December 2012 – Royal Oak, Launceston
5 December 2012 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
6 December 2012 – Beav’s Bar, Geelong
7 December 2012 – The Front, Canberra
8 December 2012 – Kittens @ Spectrum, Sydney

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Peter Murphy Announces First Aussie Tour

He fronted the pioneering rock band Bauhaus, launched the leading British independent label 4AD, and starred alongside David Bowie in the vampire flick The Hunger. And now for the first time, Peter Murphy is heading to Australia.

The Gothic rock legend will perform his cult solo favourites and Bauhus classics at the following shows. Tickets go on sale tomorrow from Metropolis Touring and the venues.

9 January 2013 – Bakery Artrage, Perth
10 January 2013 – The Gov, Adelaide
11 January 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
12 January 2013 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
13 January 2013 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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Gin Blossoms Finally Head to Australia

Those nostalgia tours just keep on coming. Gin Blossoms are the latest band to take us down memory lane with shows next February.

Amazingly this is the first time the American band famous for songs like “Hey Jealousy” and “Found Out About You” have every visited us. I suppose it’s better late than never, right? They’re out here to promote their most recent album No Chocolate Cake, but something tells me most music lovers will be there to hear the tracks from the 1996 smash Congratulations I’m Sorry.

Gin Blossoms should be in fine form when they arrive, as they’ve played at least 100 shows every year since 2002. Impressive! Tickets go on sale on October 26 for the following shows.

7 February 2013 – HiFi, Melbourne
8 February 2013 – HiFi, Brisbane
9 February 2013 – HiFi, Sydney
10 February 2013 – Capital, Perth

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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Texas Tea Drop Album Number Three

Exciting Queensland folk-country duo Texas Tea will release their eagerly awaited third record Sad Summer Hits tomorrow. The retro fans will release the album, which features the current single “Lily,” in both CD and vinyl formats.

Sad Summer Hits was recorded with legendary producer Lachlan “Magoo” Goold in his beloved Applewood Studios, a converted church nestled in the Queensland countryside. The disc charts the journey of a band keen to develop their sound without completely letting go of the familiar. Benjamin P. Dougherty and Kate Jacobsen enlisted a rhythm section for the first time, and presented their usual dark themes with a little more light.

“All-in-all, I think we’ve been able to take the vintage county pop idea and conceptualise it a little further,” Kate explained. “With our tongues placed firmly in our cheeks, it’s a combination of retro country, blues and 50s pop, all with the typical Texas Tea sparkle dust. Although we take a lot of influence from American music, I think we have always been able to Australianise and contextualise our music.”

Texas Tea will play the following shows to celebrate the release of Sad Summer Hits.

18 October 2012 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
19 October 2012 – Old Bar, Melbourne
21 October 2012 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
26 October 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane
27 October 2012 – The Loft, Gold Coast
28 October 2012 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba (Afternoon Show)
3 November 2012 – The Newsagency, Sydney (BYO Show)

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Lowlakes Take on America

Melbourne band Lowlakes are giving us a taste of their forthcoming debut album with the release of their new single “Cold Company.” The band hasn’t reinvented the wheel here, but when do what they do so well, why go changing?

It seems their haunting songs have hit the right note for American audiences too, as the band has been invited to play New York’s acclaimed CMJ Music Festival and some showcases. But before they spread their wings, Lowlakes will launch the single for their hometown fans at the Ding Dong Lounge.

Here are all the places Aussie and American music lovers can see Lowlakes play this month.

13 October 2012 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
17 October 2012 – Parkside Lounge, New York City
20 October 2012 – The Delancey, New York City
22 October 2012 – Pianos, New York City
25 October 2012 – Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles

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Shannon Noll Plays 80s Classics at In My Youth Shows

Shannon Noll always performs for his fans, but he’s upping the ante on his forthcoming In My Youth tour.

The show will see Shannon playing acoustic versions of the songs that formed the soundtrack of his youth. The sets will be a homage to Australia’s most beloved 1980s performers, but it’s up to fans which classics they’ll hear. Shannon’s inviting his devotees to visit his Facebook page to nominate their favourite Aussie tracks from the 80s. He’ll use this fan feedback to craft his very special set. And if these shows go well, who knows? Perhaps an album of iconic Aussie songs will follow!

If the concept excites you, make sure you vote and check out Shannon at the one of the following acoustic shows.

30 November 2012 – Coogee Diggers, Coogee
2 December 2012 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
6 December 2012 – Friends Restaurant, Perth
9 December 2012 – Icon Restaurant, Karratha
13 December 2012 – Spirit Bar & Lounge, Traralgon
14 December 2012 – Wellers Restaurant, Kangaroo Ground
17 January 2013 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
18 January 2013 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
31 January 2013 – Goolwa Aquatic Club, Goolwa
1 February 2013 – Coopers Alehouse, Wallaroo
2 February 2013 – Norwood Hotel, Norwood
3 February 2013 – Old Clarendon Inn, Clarendon
8 February 2013 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
9 February 2013 – Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
15 February 2013 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
16 February 2013 – Asquith Leagues Club, Asquith
21 February 2013 – Acacia Ridge Hotel, Brisbane South
22 February 2013 – Southport RSL, Gold Coast
23 February 2013 – Broncos Leagues Club, Brisbane
24 February 2013 – Wynnum RSL, Brisbane East

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Lincoln Le Fevre Wows Me Again with New Single

A few weeks ago I waxed lyrical about Tassie’s Lincoln Le Fevre and wished I had some music I could share with you all. Thankfully my prayers have been answered in the form of “Get Drunk, See Bands,” the first single lifted from Lincoln’s forthcoming album Resonation.

This track is everything I loved about Lincoln’s music the first time I heard. The vocals have an endearing rawness that makes you believe every word, and his blend of rock, country, and folk sounds is instantly accessible. I can also really relate to the song’s sentiment. In short, this is fantastic and I can’t wait to hear more from Lincoln when Resonation hits stores on October 12.

And don’t forget, Lincoln is touring Australia with his good mate, the equally talented Jamie Hay, later this month. Here are all the places you can see this amazing up and comers.

24 October 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
26 October 2012 – Royal Oak Boatshed. Launceston
27 October 2012 – Red Hot Music, Devonport
10 November 2012 – The Reverence Hotel, Footscray
22 November 2012 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane
23 November 2012 – O’Dowds, Rockhampton
24 November 2012 – The Shed – Byron Bay
1 December 2012 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
2 December 2012 – Blackwire Records, Sydney

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR

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The Translantics Announce Album Number 2 Release and Launch Shows

After spending 12 months crafting their sophomore album Find My Way Home, Adelaide soul outfit The Transatlantics are finally ready to unleash it on the public.

The album shuns modern technology for classic recording traditions of the analogue era. It shows a natural progression for the band, who’s embraced a more mature approach to songwriting while staying true to their soul roots. It manages to feel like a classic album without seeming derivative.

Find My Way Home will hit record stores on October 15. The Transatlantics will celebrate the release with two special launch shows. See them at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club on October 26 or Adelaide’s Governor Hindmarsh on November 23.

Image used with permission from Positive Feedback

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Jamie Hay Teams Up with Lincoln Le Fevre for Impressive Tour

Jamie Hay is one of those musicians that grabs you with his raw emotion. His songs are simple, but they’re delivered with such gut-wrenching sincerity that it’s impossible to resist. He reminds us that you don’t need studio trickery or frills to impress. All you need is one hell of a voice and an acoustic guitar.

If it seems like I’m gushing, perhaps you should take a listen to “Rabbit On,” the incredible debut single from Jamie’s album King of the Sun, which will hit stores on November 2. The album was recorded in the middle of a chilly Tasmanian winter with Jamie’s pal and fellow musician Lincoln Le Fevre. Yes, the same Lincoln Le Fevre that I was raving about just a few weeks ago.

The musical mates will hit the road together later this month to promote their respective albums. There’s no doubt music lovers are in for a real treat at the following shows.

24 October 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
26 October 2012 – Royal Oak Boatshed. Launceston
27 October 2012 – Red Hot Music, Devonport
10 November 2012 – The Reverence Hotel, Footscray
22 November 2012 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane
23 November 2012 – O’Dowds, Rockhampton
24 November 2012 – The Shed – Byron Bay
1 December 2012 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
2 December 2012 – Blackwire Records, Sydney

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR