Category: Tour Announcements

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Oceanics Tour “The City”

Gold Coast quartet Oceanics are celebrating the upcoming release of their feel-good new single “The City” with a national tour. The song quickly gets under your skin with its jangly guitars and hooky chorus.

“The City’ is more or less about the going ons when we’re on the road playing shows and having a certain love interest playing on your thoughts,” explained founding member Elliot Weston

“The City” will be included on Oceanics forthcoming debut album, which should hit stores in the first part of 2013. The track will hit iTunes on October 16.

Oceanics are quickly earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new live acts. See why at the following shows.

11 October 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
12 October 2012 – Grace Darling, Melbourne
13 October 2012 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
14 October 2012 – Sunday Safari @ The Brewery, Byron Bay
26 October 2012 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
27 October 2012 – Clock Hotel, Gold Coast
1 November 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
2 November 2012 – FBi Social Club, Sydney
3 November 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle

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Easy Star All-Stars Do Michael Jackson

After wowing crowds with their unique version of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon last year, reggae act Easy Star All-Stars will serve up Michael Jackson classics with a twist to Aussie audiences later this month.

The band will play songs from their latest album Easy Star’s Thrillah, a homage to MJ’s multi-platinum Thriller album. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” because an extended Afrobeat jam, and “Billie Jean” a reggae dance-hall number. The album is a true work of art, but I hear the songs are even better in the live arena.

Tickets are available now for the following Easy Star All-Stars shows.

25 October 2012 – Rock Lily @ The Star, Sydney
26 October 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
27 October 2012 – All Fruits Ripe @ Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
28 October 2012 – Island Vibe Festival, North Stradbroke Island

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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The Trews Tour Extended EP

Multi-award winning Canadian rock band The Trews are frequent visitors to our shores, and they’re planning a return visit next month.

The upcoming tour celebrates the release of …thank you and I’m sorry, The Trews’ latest extended EP. It will feature eight tracks including the lead single, a cover version of Paul Kelly’s “Leaps and Bounds,” and a new recording of their song “Poor Ol’ Broken Hearted Me” featuring Shannon Noll. Shannon and the Canucks are great mates, so it’s only fitting they’ll join forces during this tour for a show in Melbourne.

…thank you and I’m sorry will get a digital release on October 22 on iTunes before it hits stores on November 2. Tickets to the following shows are on sale now. For an extra $10 you can enjoy a pre-sale bundle which includes a copy of the EP, a two-track download card, Australian tour sticker, and badge. Sounds like a good deal to me!

24 October 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
25 October 2012 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
26 October 2012 – Terrey Hills Tavern, Terrey Hills
27 & 28 October 2012 – Sydney Blues and Roots Festival, Windsor
28 October 2012 – Beaches, Thirroul
1 November 2012 – Ding Dong, Melbourne
2 November 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
3 November 2012 – Jive, Adelaide
5 November 2012 – Hallam Hotel, Melbourne (with Shannon Noll)

Image source: Lildreamer22 @ Wikimedia Commons

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Crooked Saint & Ashleigh Mannix Tour Together

Crooked Saint and Ashleigh Mannix are joining forces for one big tour of the East Coast.

Crooked Saint, the musical alter ego of Tim Wheatley, is hitting the road to support his current A-side single “Hot & Heavy/Outta Sight, Outta Mind.” After spending a recent trip in France writing more songs, he’s itching to get back in front of local audiences.

Ashleigh isn’t even 25 yet, but she’s earning some series respect for her blend of folk, rockabilly, and blues. She’s currently promoting her recent EP From the City, the first in a three-part set of EPs celebrating the locations that inspire her.

Crooked Saint and Ashleigh Mannix will visit almost 25 venues in the eastern states’ capitals and key regional centres through October and November. Here are all the places you can hear these talented Aussies play.

12 October 2012 – Western Port Hotel, Westernport
13 October 2012 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh
17 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
18 October 2012 – Front Gallery & Café, Canberra
19 October 2012 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
20 October 2012 – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
24 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
25 October 2012 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
26 October 2012 – The Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills
27 October 2012 – Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, Windsor
1 November 2012 – Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay
2 November 2012 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba
3 November 2012 – Armidale Club, Armidale
4 November 2012 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
8 November 2012 –Café Le Monde, Noosa Heads
9 November 2012 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
10 November 2012 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 November 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
15 November 2012 – The Empress Hotel, Melbourne (Crooked Saint only)
16 November 2012 – Bended Elbow, Geelong (Crooked Saint only)
17 November 2012 – Pure Pop Records, St.Kilda (Crooked Saint only)
20 November 2012 – Café Lounge, Surry Hills (Crooked Saint only)
22 November 2012 – The Grand Junction, Maitland (Crooked Saint only)

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Tex Perkins Back with Dark Horses for “Everyone’s Alone”

Tex Perkins is back with regular collaborators The Dark Horses. To celebrate, the reunited band will release a brand new album, Everyone’s Alone, on November 2. The disc promises to be a poignant follow-up to the act’s self-titled debut.

Magic always happens when The Dark Horses come together, whether it’s in the studio or on the stage. With new songs in hand, it’s only fitting that Tex and his fellow Dark Horses will pack their bags and snake their way around the East Coast in October and November. To make the shows extra special, The Drones’ Mike Noga will serve as support.

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

19 October 2012 – Country Club, Launceston
20 October 2012 – Wrest Point, Hobart
1 November2012 – The Factory, Sydney
2 November 2012 – Milton Theatre, Milton
3 November 2012 – Street Theatre, Canberra
8 November 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane
9 November 2012 – Star Court Theatre, Lismore
15 November 2012 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
16 November 2012 – SSA Club, Albury
23 November 2012 – The Venue, Townsville
24 November 2012 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

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Microwave Jenny Launch “You, Me, Backseat”

Central Coast husband and wife pairing Microwave Jenny refuse to play it coy with their fun new single “You, Me, Backseat.”

The track comes from the twosome’s latest EP Chasing You. However if you believe the frank single, these guys don’t believe in chasing or playing hard to get! Tessa Boney’s playful vocals work beautifully with the track’s clap-along melody. The band describes their sound as a blend of pop, folk, and love, and I honestly can’t think of anything more appropriate, can you?

See Microwave Jenny playing “You, Me, Backseat” and other fun tunes at the following shows.

3 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Central Coast
4 October 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
5 October 2012 – The Vanguard, Sydney
6 October 2012 – Yours & Owls, Wollongong
10 October 2012 – The Front Gallery Canberra
11 October 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
12 October 2012 – KHS Pavilion, Wagga Wagga
13 October 2012 – Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide (FREE)
19 October 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane (FREE)
20 October 2012 – The Loft, Gold Coast

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Dallas Frasca Rocks On

After just wrapping up more than 30 shows, no one would blame Dallas Frasca for taking a breather. But that’s just not her style. She’s just announced the final launch dates for her Sound Painter album.

The announcement of the new shows comes with the release of a gutsy new single, “Anything Left to Wonder.” Can any other woman in Australia rock out like Dallas?

If you’re impressed by Dallas’ ball-tearing style make sure you see her live at one of the following festivals or headlining shows.

12 October 2012 – The Prince Of Wales, Melbourne
19 October 2012 – Backwater Blues Fest, Adelaide
26 October 2012 – Live at The Wall @ Bald Face Stag, Sydney
27 October 2012 – The Cambridge, Wollongong
2-3 November 2012 – Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Wangaratta

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Dave Dobbyn Plays Greatest Hits Down Under

When I received a press release telling me Dave Dobbyn was returning to our shores for the first time in 20 years I was shocked. It seemed like just yesterday I saw him supporting Shawn Mullins at Newcastle Workers Club. However on consulting Shawn’s discography, it seems my tour was probably even longer than two decades ago! Way to make a girl feel old!

I must admit, on the night I heard Dave was on the Shawn Mullins’ bill I thought I’d enjoy “Slice of Heaven,” and that was about all. Yet I found there was much more to this Kiwi than that radio favourite. I thoroughly enjoyed his set, and I’m sure folks will feel the same when he returns to Australia in November. He’ll be playing a greatest hits set, which I’m assured compromises much more than “Slice of Heaven.”

Find out what else is in Dave’s repertoire when he plays the major capitals later this year. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, September 24, for the following shows.

14 November 2012 – The Corner, Melbourne
15 November 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
16 November 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane

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Kelly Joe Phelps Returns to Oz for Album Launch Shows

American blues legend Kelly Joe Phelps will make a pit stop in Australia this spring to promote his latest album Brother Sinner & The Whale.

The album marks a return to form for Kelly Joe, who’s refocusing on the marriage of simple songwriting and his acclaimed slide guitar melodies. Kelly Joe calls Brother Sinner & The Whale a gospel album, but his blues and folk leanings bring something new to that genre. Incredibly it was recorded in just three days.

The Australian shows are nestled amongst more than 200 dates around the world, including shows in Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and even Iceland. The local dates are especially exciting for fans as Kelly Joe hasn’t performed here in around five years.

Kelly Joe Phelps will launch Brother Sinner & The Whale with the following Aussie shows.

30 October 2012 – Blue Beat, Double Bay
31 October 2012 – Camelot’s Lounge, Marrickville
1 November 2012 – Lizottes, Kincumber
2 November 2012 – Lizottes, Newcastle
3 November 2012 – The Substation, Melbourne
5 November 2012 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh
7 November 2012 – Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
8 November 2012 – Solbar, Sunshine Coast
9 November 2012 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
10 November 2012 – Mullumbimby Civic Hall, Mullumbimby

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Mama Kin Single Offers Magical Album Sneak Peek

The incomparable Mama Kin will give us a taste of her forthcoming album The Magician’s Daughter with the new single “Was It Worth It.” The album won’t hit stores until early next year, but we can enjoy the single when it’s released on September 28.

The new album showcases an artist exploring new musical styles and the human condition.

“I got used to the idea that I have to be out of my comfort zone to make the kind of art I want to make, I have to feel pushed. I have to be on the edge to be able to jump in and get as deep as I want and need,” Mama Kin explained. “Magic for me is when there is a transformation inspired by subtle forces, and this is what we aim to bring to our audiences.”

Fans can enjoy “Was It Worth It” and a sneak peek of songs from the new album when Mama Kin tours around the country for the next few months. Tickets for her Talisman tour are on sale now.

27 & 28 September 2012 – Caloundra Music Festival,
6 October 2012 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
19 October 2012 – Town Hall, Nannup
20 October 2012 – Clancys Fish Pub, Dunsborough
21 October 2012 – Mojos, North Fremantle
25 October 2012 – Jive, Adelaide
26 October 2012 – The Railway Club, Darwin
28 October 2012 – Island Vibes Festival, North Stradbroke Island
30 October 2012 – Camelot, Marrickville
31 October 2012 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
1 November 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
24 & 25 November 2012 – Mullum Music Festival, Mullumbimby

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water