Category: Tour Announcements

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Zoophyte Finally Release Second Album

After five years, Zoophyte are finally ready to release their sophomore album. Somewhere Elsewhere will hit music stores on September 21.

It’s unusual for an act to wait so long to release a new record, but the last five years have been a tumultuous time for the band. Their line-up’s changed, their sound’s evolved. Needless to say, this won’t simply be Another Point of View Part II.

“The old format of the band was a five-piece and we were all into different styles and types of music,” explained Zoophyte front man Cam Lee. “But now, everyone is on the same track and it feels like a new band. It’s a much bigger, larger sound; we use a lot of delayed guitars and everyone sings – there’s definitely a stronger, rockier edge to our sound.”

Zoophyte will take Somewhere Elsewhere on the road next month. Don’t worry if they’re not visiting your town, as more dates will be announced soon.

1 September 2012 – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide
2 September 2012 – Wheelers Hill Hotel, Melbourne
6 September 2012 – Racehorse Hotel, Ipswich
7 September 2012 – Miami Tavern, Gold Coast
8 September 2012 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
9 September 2012 – Wheelers Hill Hotel, Melbourne
16 September 2012 – Wheelers Hill Hotel, Melbourne
23 September 2012 – Wheelers Hill Hotel, Melbourne
30 September 2012 – Wheelers Hill Hotel, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Alpha Entertainment

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Australia’s Got Talent Rebel Owen Campbell Tours “Sunshine Road”

Owen Campbell made a splash on this year’s Australia’s Got Talent competition for all the wrong reasons. He was clearly a talented singer songwriter, but taking pot shots at one of the judges is never a smart move.

Owen might not have won a lot of friends on the reality TV show, but he’s hoping to capitalise on his notoriety with the release of his album Sunshine Road. It seems to be working, as the independently recorded long player’s peaked at number one on both the national iTunes charts and the AIR Independent Music chart.

Owen will also take those songs and his six-piece band on the road for a launch tour which kicks off tonight in Melbourne:

15 August 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
17 August 2012 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
23 August 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
25 August 2012 – The Abbey, Canberra

Image used with permission from Heapsflash

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All the Young Tour Oz

All the Young hail from Stoke on Trent, a small town where its residents are expected to earn money in the warehouse and spend it in the pub. The locals don’t expect anyone to break out of this monotony, least of all some motley lads who spend more time daydreaming about music than applying themselves.

But All the Young did, and now they’re heading to Australia. If their friends could only see them now.

The Aussie tour is well timed, as All the Young’s debut album Welcome Home will hit local stores on August 31. It will feature the current single “Another Miracle,” which is one of the most irresistible songs I’ve heard in some time.

See these old school rockers with Australia’s own King Cannons at the following shows:

29 August 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
30 August 2012 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
31 August 2012 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
1 September 2012 – The Corner, Melbourne
5 September 2012 – The Patch, Wollongong
6 September 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
7 September 2012 – The Annandale, Sydney
8 September 2012 – Hotel Great Northern, Newcastle
13 September 2012, Big Sound, Brisbane
14 September 2012 – Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast
15 September – The Northern, Byron Bay

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The Delta Riggs and Money for Rope Band Together for Double Vision Tour

The Delta Riggs and Money for Rope are joining forces for one big tour!

The Melbourne rock acts are both in fine form after some relentless gigging. The Delta Riggs have barely drawn breath since releasing Talupo Mountain Music Vol. II in late May. The band had their launch tour, and then frontman Elliott Hammond played keys for Wolfmother at a swag of European festivals.

Money for Rope have also been pretty busy with their This Epic Tour, which saw them sharing the bill with Kingswood and Damn Terran. They whipped crowds into a frenzy at Cherry Rock and Splendour, so they’re the perfect foil for the exuberant Delta Riggs.

If you like your rock straight up, without ice, make sure you get down to the following shows. The bands will be swapping out headlining duties throughout the tour, so don’t think you can arrive late!

15 August 2012 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi (Free)
17 August 2012 – Side Bar, Newcastle
18 August 2012 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
19 August 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
23 August 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
24 August 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
25 August 2012 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
30 August 2012 – Barsoma, Brisbane
31 August 2012 – Shark Bar, Gold Coast

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Paul Kelly Gets Poetic with Conversations with Ghosts

Paul Kelly will deliver a very different kind of show with the upcoming Conversations with Ghosts concerts.

Paul will join recorder wiz Genevieve Lacey and musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) for performances based on poetry. Pieces from Les Murray, W.B. Yeats, Lord Alfred Tennyson, Emily Dickinson, Kenneth Slessor, Norman MacCaig, and even Paul Kelly will receive brave new treatments. Paul worked on the project with  ANAM’s 2011 composer James Ledger.

Conversations with Ghosts will play Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on October 10 before moving to the Melbourne Recital Centre on October 12 and 13. These don’t sound like shows for every Paul Kelly fan, but they should offer something different to people with an appreciation for poetry and music.

Image used with permission from Jones PR

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Split Seconds Tour Debut Album

Split Seconds have been steadily building buzz over the last couple of years. No doubt those fans they’ve collected along the way will be ecstatic that their debut album You’ll Turn Into Me will finally hit stores tomorrow.

The album release comes at a busy time for Split Seconds. They recently made the big move from their native Perth to the musical hub of inner city Melbourne. They also just released a new single “Top Floor,” which is already enjoying plenty of airplay.

So why not add more chaos to the mix? Split Seconds will stay busy with a quickie tour this month and the next. See them launching You’ll Turn Into Me at the following shows:

25 August 2012 – Amplifier, Perth
31 August 2012 – The Standard, Sydney
8 September 2012 – Ding Dong, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Shiny Entertainment

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Breaking Orbit Tour The Time Traveller

Sydney alt-prog act Breaking Orbit is taking its recently released debut album, The Time Traveller, on the road.

The long-awaited album features diverse soundscapes, driving rhythms, and heavy grooves. It’s such an ambitious recording, so it’ll be interesting to see how it translates to a live setting. However keep in mind this band has been playing together for years, so they know how to put on a show. You’ll see the energy they’re famous for at the following gigs:

17 August 2012 – The Annandale, Sydney
18 August 2012 – The Basement, Canberra
31 August 2012 – The Enigma, Adelaide
1 September 2012 – The Jetty Bar, Glenelg
7 September 2012 – Basement 243, Brisbane
8 September 2012 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
14 September 2012 – Espy Front Bar, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Breaking Orbit

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Dance, Dance, Dance on The Blackchords Tour

The Blackchords want to see you on your feet this winter when they tour their current single “Dance Dance Dance.”

The feelgood tune comes from The Blackchords’ sophomore album, which is scheduled to hit stores next month. We get an insight into the band’s recording process with the “Dance Dance Dance” film clip, which takes us into The Shed where the band laid down their album.

Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows:

22 August 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
23 August 2012 – Tapas Bar, Devonport
24 August 2012 – New York Hotel, Launceston
1 September 2012 – FBI Social Club, Sydney
8 September 2012 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
14 September 2012 – The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne
15 September 2012 – The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
20 September 2012 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (with The Medics)
22 September 2012 – Westernport Hotel, San Remo (with The Medics)
29 September 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane

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Billy Bragg Plays Woody Guthrie & Originals in Oz

Billy Bragg is bringing his Ain’t Nobody That Can Sing Like Me tour to Australia.

These shows are pretty special, as they’re performed in two distinct halves. The first pays homage to the music of folk legend Woody Guthrie while the second will see Billy playing his own acclaimed originals. The exception to the rule is in Melbourne, where Billy will play two shows: the first of Woody Guthrie material and the second featuring Billy Bragg tracks.

These shows are timely, as 2010 makes the 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s birth. Billy Bragg has a special bond with Woody, as he worked with Wood’y daughter Nora and Wilco on setting found lyrics to music. That project led to the revered Mermaid Avenue albums.

The Melbourne Festival shows have already gone on sale, and the Recital Hall show has sold out! Tickets for the rest of the country go on sale tomorrow:

19 October 2012 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
20 October 2012 – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
21 October 2012 – Federation Hall, Hobart
23 October 2012 – Canberra Theatre, Canberra
25 October 2012 – QPAC, Brisbane
27 October 2012 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
31 October 2012 – Town Hall, Adelaide
2 November 2012 – Astor Theatre, Perth

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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Joe McKee Tours Solo Album

Ex-Snowman founding member Joe McKee’s hitting the road this week to promote his exquisite solo album Burning Boy.

Joe will make pit stops in capital cities around the country, including what’s sure to be an interesting performance at the Uniting Church in the Sydney suburb of Paddington. It’s likely to beat any pub with drunk punters and a sticky floor!

Tickets are available now from the venues and Oztix for the following shows:

10 August 2012 – Estonian Club, North Adelaide
11 August 2012 – Grace Darling, Collingwood, Melbourne
16 August 2012 – Paddington Uniting Church, Sydney
24 August 2012 – Rosemount, Perth

Image used with permission from Remote Control Records