Category: Tour Announcements

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Lil’ Band O’ Gold Bring Fats Domino Tunes to Australia

Lousiana swamp rock supergroup Lil’ Band O’ Gold are returning to our shores to promote their brand new album Lil’ Band O’ Gold Play Fats.

This disc sees the album covering their favourite Fats Domino tunes with the help of some very special guests, including Robert Plant, Lucinda Williams, and our own Jimmy Barnes and Tim Rogers. With that local connection it’s only fitting that the album hits Australian record stores on June 8, ahead of its worldwide release.

Lil’ Band O’ Gold blew audiences away when they toured Australia in 2010. If you missed out then, or are ready for a second helping, you can get your tickets from Love Police.

23 June 2012 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
24 June 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
27 & 28 June 2012 – Regal Ballroom, Melbourne
29 June 2012 – The Gershwin Room, Melbourne

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Cub Scouts Announce First National Headlining Tour

After garnering a loyal following in their hometown, Brisbane’s Cub Scouts are taking their music to the masses. The indie act will embark on their first national headlining tour next week to promote their impossibly catchy new single “Do You Hear.”

The band is in fine form after circling the national twice recently supporting Pluto Jonze, then Ball Park Music. You’d think they’d be ready for a rest, but I suppose they’re keen to build on the momentum!

“Do You Hear” is doing great business at the moment. It hit the top spot on the AIRit community radio charts, and has been well supported by Triple J. Hopefully we can also see the clip on Rage soon. I think the country deserves to see those orange jumpsuits, don’t you?

Whether they’ll take their questionable fashion on the road is anyone’s guess. Find out when the Cub Scouts tour bus hits your town!

26 May 2012 – The Loft, Gold Coast
1 June 2012 – FBI Social “FBI Winter Prom”, Sydney
2 June 2012 – Ed Castle ‘Plus One’, Adelaide
9 June 2012 – The Grace Darling Hotel, Melbourne

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Def Wish Cast Tour New Album

Australian hip hop pioneers Def Wish Cast are heading back on the road to support the release of their new album Evolution Machine, and the third single lifted from it, “Forever.”

Evolution Machine hits stores today, proving the band is just as relevant today as they were on their inception in 1990. The album’s seen the band working with an all-star production roster including M-Phazes, Plutonic Lab, Katalyst, and Dave Atkins and Katch from Resin Dogs, as well as diverse artists like beatboxerTom Thumb, funk guitarist Xela, and hardcore punk singer Scotty Mac. As you can imagine with all of those musical influences, the album is a diverse collection of songs that really pushes the envelope of urban music.

See why Def Wish Cast have influenced Australian chart toppers like Hilltop Hoods and Bliss N Eso at the following shows:

25 May 2012 – The Standard, Sydney
1 June 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
2 June 2012 – Laundry Bar, Melbourne
7 June 2012 – Mustang Bar, Brisbane
8 June 2012 – Runaway Bay Tavern, Gold Coast
9 June 2012 – Seaview Hotel , Townsville
10 June 2012 – The Jack, Cairns

Australian hip hop pioneers Def Wish Cast are heading back on the road to support the release of their new album Evolution Machine, and the third single lifted from it, “Forever.”

Evolution Machine hits stores today, proving the band is just as relevant today as they were on their inception in 1990. The album’s seen the band working with an all-star production roster including M-Phazes, Plutonic Lab, Katalyst, and Dave Atkins and Katch from Resin Dogs, as well as diverse artists like beatboxerTom Thumb, funk guitarist Xela, and hardcore punk singer Scotty Mac. As you can imagine with all of those musical influences, the album is a diverse collection of songs that really pushes the envelope of urban music.

See why Def Wish Cast have influenced Australian chart toppers like Hilltop Hoods and Bliss N Eso at the following shows:
25 May 2012 – The Standard, Sydney
1 June 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
2 June 2012 – Laundry Bar, Melbourne
7 June 2012 – Mustang Bar, Brisbane
8 June 2012 – Runaway Bay Tavern, Gold Coast
9 June 2012 – Seaview Hotel , Townsville
10 June 2012 – The Jack, Cairns

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The Arachnids Unleash “The Vulture”

Brisbane rockers The Arachnids are celebrating the release of their debut EP The Vulture with a string of electric and acoustic shows.

The quartet’s sound takes its cues from local acts that have come before including Regurgitator and Custard. The modest lads would probably blush at the comparisons, but the band is already earning a reputation for their energetic live shows.

See what all the fuss is about at the following East Coast gigs:

19 May 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane (“No More Reason” single launch)
30 June 2012 – Twilight Markets, Brisbane (Acoustic)
2-5 July 2012 – Race Café, Brisbane (Acoustic)
5 July 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
6 July 2012 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
7 July 2012 – Great Northern, Newcastle
14 July 2012 – Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne
15 July 2012 – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne (Acoustic)
20 July 2012 – The Beetle Bar, Brisbane

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Eliza Hull Releases Long Awaited “Dawn” EP

Melbourne songstress Eliza Hull is preparing to unleash her debut EP Dawn on the public.

After three years perfecting her craft, Eliza’s laid down seven breathtaking tracks including the first single “Without Words.”

“’Without Words’ is about the pull and shift within a relationship and the questioning that can often happen,” Eliza explained. “It captures the beautiful confusion love can stir inside us. It’s one of the earlier songs written for the EP and is still one of my favourites.”

The disc has a compelling organic quality which comes from shunning big budget studios and opting to record in garages, churches, and home studios. Although perhaps that may have come from necessity, as Eliza funded the release herself. You’ve got to admire that sort of commitment!

You can show your support by picking up a copy of Dawn when it hits stores and iTunes on May 18, or seeing Eliza launch the disc at Melbourne’s The Toff in Town on May 31.

Image used with permission from Show Off Services

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Briscoe Play Free Gigs for “Day Job”

Briscoe are showing us they’re certainly not on-trick ponies with the release of their new single “Day Job.”

Their first single “Animal” was so mellow that this poppy number really took me by surprise. It’s an infectious ditty which should help getting through Friday a little easier.

If you like what you hear make sure you check out Briscoe at the following shows. Every gig is free, so you’ve got new excuse!

12 May 2012 – The Phoenix, Canberra
18 May 2012 – The Patch, Wollongong
24 May 2012 – The Landsdowne, Sydney
9 June 2012 – The Great Northern, Newcastle

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Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Matt Andersen, & Ray Beadle Tour with Blues Caravan

The Blues Caravan, featuring America’s Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Canada’s Matt Andersen, and our own Ray Beadle, will roll its way into local venues next week.

The Blues Caravan project was conceived as a way to introduce new international and local blues acts to Aussie music lovers. The first Blues Caravan shows will see the acts performing individual sets before coming together for a big finale.

The Blues Caravan arrives in Sydney’s suburbs next Wednesday before looping its way around the country and returning to the New South Wales capital the following week. Tickets are on sale from the venues for the following shows:

16 May 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
17 May 2012 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
18 May 2012 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
19 May 2012 – The Vault, Windsor
20 May 2012 – The Basement, Sydney

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The Thomas Oliver Band Play First Aussie Shows

One of New Zealand’s most beloved bands, The Thomas Oliver Band, are crossing the ditch for their first Australian shows.

The Kiwis love TOB’s gutsy, rootsy brand of soulful rock. Their debut album Baby I’ll Play became an instant classic, and their live shows earned rave reviews. Now it’s Australia’s turn to discover what all the fuss is about.

I’m really digging the brassy bass line of their single “Goin’ Home,” which received the beast blues video away at last year’s Australian Independent Music Video Awards. Not bad for a band who hadn’t even visited our shores!

The Thomas Oliver Band will make a fleeting visit to Oz, with a show at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel on May 31 and a second at The Evelyn in Melbourne on June 1.

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East 17 Bring New Music to Oz

When I was a teenager Justin Beiber and One Direction weren’t out of nappies. Scary thought. I remember religiously buying TV Hits magazine each month, which was filled with articles about two bands: Take That and East 17. One spawned Robbie Williams and mounted a semi-successful comeback, and the other seemed to fade into obscurity. Until now.

In a world where Wheatus can tour again perhaps it’s not so strange to see East 17 back on our shores. The boys from Walthamstow aren’t quite the same as they were back in the early 90s. They’ve got a few wrinkles, they’ve lost Brian Harvey (sadly the one with the most vocal talent), and started to play 80s style rock. But I’m sure plenty of mums will pack the clubs to hear “House of Love,” “It’s Alright” and “Deep.”

If you’re keen for a blast from the past and the chance to hear their new material you can see East 17 at the following shows.

7 June 2012 – Metropolis, Fremantle
8 June 2012 – Trak, Melbourne
10 June 2012 – HiFi, Sydney
14th 2012 – HiFi, Brisbane
15 June 2012 – HQ Complex, Adelaide

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Chet Faker Takes on The World

Chet Faker has just signed a deal with American label Downtown Records which will see his debut EP Thinking in Textures released across the United States. The CD will hit US stores on May 22 with a vinyl release to follow on June 19.

No doubt Chet will be keen to return to the States to capitalise on the release, but right now he’s ready to kick off his United Kingdom tour. The Brits loved his EP when it was released there through Chess Club Records in March. He’ll be back on home soil soon enough too. Chet’s already booked in to support The Temper Trap as part of Sydney’s Vivid Festival, and he’s got some slots at Splendour.

Here are all the places you can see Chet Faker play in the coming months:

8 May 2012 – BBC Introducing @ Social, London
10 May 2012 – YoYo @ Notting Hill Arts Club, London
11 May 2012 – Chess Club & Neon Gold Showcase @ The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
12 May 2012 – Sounds Australia Showcase @ The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
31 May & 1 June 2012 – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney (supporting The Temper Trap)
27-29 July 2012 – Splendour in the Grass Festival, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from Remote Control Records