Category: Tour Announcements

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The Never Ever Tour Times Two

The Never Ever will circle Australia a few times in the coming months to support the release of their highly anticipated EP Breathe, which hits stores today.

Sydney’s electro power pop quintet will give fans some time to become acquainted with the EP’s five songs, including the single “Love’s Got Me Tipsy,” before they hit the road on their Remember To Breathe Tour. Once the headlining shows wraps up there’ll be just a little breathing room before they join Simple Plan on their upcoming Aussie dates.

Here are all the places you can see The Never Ever in the coming months.

7 April 2012 – Expressive Grounds, Gold Coast (All Ages)
12 April 2012 – Leederville YMCA HQ, Leederville (All Ages)
12 April 2012 – Oh Snap! @ Villa Nightclub, Perth (18+)
20 April 2012 – EV Youth Centre, Croyden Melbourne (All Ages)
29 April 2012 – The Lair, Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
5 May 2012 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (All Ages)
1 June 2012 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (with Simple Plan)
2 June 2012 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (with Simple Plan)
3 June 2012 – Panthers, Newcastle (with Simple Plan)
6 June 2012 – University Hall, Wollongong (with Simple Plan)
8 June 2012 – Southport RSL, Gold Coast (with Simple Plan)
9 June 2012 – Eatons Hills Hotel, Brisbane (with Simple Plan)
10 June 2012 – Caloundra RSL, Sunshine Coast (with Simple Plan)

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Rainman Shows Off His Record Collection

Respected Queensland hip hop artist Rainman is currently traveling around the east coast to promote his brilliant new single “Darlin’.”

I love the way Rainman’s rapping works with Calski’s soulful vocals, but I think I love the accompanying clip even more. Rainman assures us it’s no music video, but when a piece of footage is backed by a single it’s hard to resist calling it one! Whatever it is, it introduces us to Rainman’s impressive vinyl collection. Colour me jealous!

The track, which is digitally released on March 23, comes from Rainman’s second album Bigger Pictures, which drops on May 4. Both release dates are a little while off yet, but Rainman is already building buzz on his single launch tour. Here are the remaining dates.

17 March 2012 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
12 April 2012 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (Free)
13 April 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
14 April 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
27 April 2012 – The Annandale, Sydney (Supporting Dialectrix)
28 April 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle (Supporting Dialectrix)

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The Butterfly Effect Tour Greatest Hits Album

With singer Clint Boge spreading his wings, The Butterfly Effect are closing their current chapter with the release of a retrospective album, called Effected, on April 23. The 18-track disc spans The Butterfly Effect’s entire history, from their self-titled debut EP to their 2007 album Final Conversation of Kings.

The classic Butterfly Effect will take these beloved songs on the road one last time for the Effected tour. The tour dates offer fans a final chance to see the line-up that’s rocked Australia for the last ten years.

Tickets for the Effected shows are selling fast, and The Butterfly Effect are thanking fans for that support with the release of a free acoustic version of “Gone.” It’s available exclusively to members of The Butterfly Effect’s mailing list. You can sign up through the band’s Facebook page.

The enthusiastic response for tickets means they won’t last too much longer. Get your from the venues for the following shows.

27 April 2012 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
28 April 2012 – The Venue, Townsville
29 April 2012 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
2 May 2012 – The Great Northern, Byron Bay
3 May 2012 – The Arena, Brisbane
4 May 2012 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
5 May 2012 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sun Coast
9 May 2012 – The Plantation, Coffs Harbour
10 May 2012 – Panthers Leagues, Newcastle
11 May 2012 – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
12 May 2012 – Waves, Wollongong
16 May 2012 – UCU Bar, Canberra
18 May 2012 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
19 May 2012 – Inferno, Traralgon
20 May 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston
22 May 2012 – Hotel New York, Launceston
23 May 2012 – Wrest Point Casino, Hobart
25 May 2012 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
26 May 2012 – The Bridgeway Hotel, Adelaide
27 May 2012 – HQ, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)
2 June 2012 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
3 June 2012 – Metro City, Perth

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Public Enemy Announce Groovin’ The Moo Sideshows

Public Enemy have announced headlining shows in the capital cities to complement their upcoming appearances at Groovin’ The Moo. Why should the country kids have all the fun?

The Australian dates mark the hip hop act’s 25 years in the business. To celebrate the milestone we’ll see Chuck D, Flava Flav, and the rest of the lads playing tracks from their formative years and some from their two forthcoming albums. The band are showing no signs of slowing down in their old age; Most of My Heroes Still Don’t Appear On No Stamp will hit stores in June, and The Evil Empire of Everything will join it in September.

You can be part of Public Enemy’s anniversary celebrations by grabbing a ticket to one of the following shows.

5 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Bendigo
6 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Townsville
10 May 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
11 May 2012 – The Metro, Sydney
12 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Maitland
13 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Canberra
17 May 2012 – The Esplanade Hotel, St. Kilda
19 May 2012 – Groovin’ The Moo, Bunbury

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Oh Mercy Play North American Shows

Oh Mercy have brought their brand of indie pop-rock to America. The Aussies are Stateside to promote their latest album, cheekily titled Great Barrier Grief.

Oh Mercy’s latest disc was inspired by the classic albums and songwriters who’ve influenced the band’s members over the years. It hit number 13 on the ARIA charts, and its songs are receiving plenty of airplay on American college radio. No doubt that will inspire plenty of young Americans to check out the following shows, including their third appearance at South by Southwest.

3 March 2012 – The Echo, Los Angeles
14 March 2012 – The Studio, Austin
14 March 2012 – Joe’s Crab Shack, Austin
16 March 2012 – Official Sonicbids SXSW Showcase @ Maggie Mae’s, Austin
17 March 2012 – Aussie BBQ @ Maggie Mae’s, Austin
21 March 2012 – Hard Luck, Toronto
22 March 2012 – Library Bar, Toronto
24 March 2012 – Aussie BBQ @ El Mocambo, Toronto
25 March 2012 – Aussie BBQ @ The Bellhouse, Brooklyn

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Emmy Bryce and Kate Vigo Announce Double-Header Shows

Melbourne singer-songwriters Emmy Bryce and Kate Vigo are joining forces for one monster tour next month.

The girls met late last year and instantly bonded over their shared passion for making music. Kate loved “the brightness and optimism” of Emmy’s sound, while Emmy was drawn to Kate’s hard work ethic. After spending some time together, announcing a co-headlining tour seemed like a no-brainer.

And so these indie popsters will play capital cities and regional centres next month on their The Hunter and Gatherer tour. It’s intended to be a real interactive event, with the girls employing social media throughout the run of dates to engage with their fans. Emmy will be promoting her debut EP Seven Days, which hits stores today, while Kate will give music lovers a sneak peek at her forthcoming debut album Blue to Gold.

Tickets are available from the venues for The Hunter and Gatherer shows.

4 April 2012 – Hotel New York, Launceston
5 April 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
7 April 2012 – The Palais, Hepburn Springs
12 April 2012 – Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
13 April 2012 – Bar Me @ El Rocco’s, Sydney
14 April 2012 – Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
15 April 2012 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
21 April 2012 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide
26 April 2012 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne

Image source: Emmy Bryce website

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Timothy Nelson & The Infidels Embark on First National Tour

After taking their home state by storm, Western Australia’s Timothy Nelson & The Infidels are setting out on their first national tour.

The tour announcement comes off the back of an exciting 2011 for the band. They released their debut album I Know This Now in May, and received rave reviews from several music publications including this very blog. Their song “Speak The Truth In Love” was named Song of the Year at the Western Australian Music Industry Awards, and they sold out several headlining shows. This is an act that ticks all the boxes.

Western Australia knows just how good this band is. Now it’s time for the rest of Australia to discover them at the following shows.

10 March 2012 – The Bird, Northbridge
11 March 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River (Acoustic @ 3 pm)
24 March 2012 – Norfolk Courtyard Sessions @ Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle (Acoustic @ 2 pm)
29 March 2012 – Indy Warhol @ The Lansdowne, Sydney
30 March 2012 – The Vanguard, Newtown
31 March 2012 – Pure Pop Records, St Kilda (Acoustic @ 3 pm)
31 March 2012 – The Wesley Anne, Northcote (Acoustic @ 4:30 pm)
1 April 2012 – The Tote, Collingwood
14 April 2012 – Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle
15 April 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River (Acoustic @ 3 pm)

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Cold Chisel Launch “No Plans” with Intimate Shows

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you probably know that Cold Chisel have been hard at work preparing their first new studio album in 14 years. However you might not know that the band got the touring bug during last year’s massive Light the Nitro run, and are planning shows to launch No Plans.

No Plans features 13 songs, including last year’s single “All For You” and “I Got Things to Do” penned by the band’s late drummer Steve Prestwich. The album also features Steve’s last recorded performances. Its title comes from the important lesson the band has learned in the wake of Steve’s untimely death.

“In late 2009 the five of us made plans to record together again and do a tour,” said frontman Jimmy Barnes. “After lots of twists and turns that’s exactly what we’ve ended up doing but due to Steve’s passing those plans changed a lot along the way. The last two years have reminded all of us that sometimes life deals up things you don’t expect. You can’t take anything or anyone for granted. Sometimes it’s best to have no plans.”

Cold Chisel will launch No Plans at Bluesfest on April 5 before is hits stores the next day. Following that, Chisel will play some very special “one night only” album launch shows. After last year’s big arenas, the smaller venues will allow the band to better connect with the fans that have supported them through the years. Tickets for these shows go on sale on March 19, but if you want to get a jump on the competition sign up to the Cold Chisel mailing list for pre-sale information.

See Cold Chisel supporting the release of No Plans at the following shows

5 April 2012 – Bluesfest @ Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron Bay
7 April 2012 – Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley
12 April 2012 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
18 April 2012 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

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Dirty Three Launch Comeback Tour

After an extended hiatus, Dirty Three are back with a brand new album and tour.

Toward the Low Sun is Dirty Three’s first album since 2005, and the fruit of one of the band’s most creative periods. It’s no cosy return to a musical comfort zone. There’s an electrifying energy in the melding of punk, jazz, and avant-garde sounds that shows Jim White, Mick Turner, and Warren Ellis are excited to be back together.

“Dirty Three has always been about the way we play together and feed off each other,” explained Warren Ellis. “We wanted this one to be a return to the more improvised and instinctive approach of the earlier recordings.”

Dirty Three will take Toward the Low Sun on the road this month, starting with a show this Friday in Perth. Tickets are available from the usual outlets for the following gigs.

9 March 2012 – Astor Theatre, Perth
10 March 2012 – WOMADelaide, Adelaide
12 March 2012 – The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie
14 March 2012 – Powerstation, Auckland
16 March 2012 – The Palace, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
17 March 2012 – One Perfect Day Festival, Gippsland
18 March 2012 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine (SOLD OUT)
21 March 2012 – Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney
22 March 2012 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
23 March 2012 – Starcourt Theatre, Lismore

Image used with permission from Remote Control Records

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360 Plans Flying Aussie Tour

After recently completing a sold out string of dates, 360’s figured it’s time for another go round. He’ll play underage and adults only shows around the country in June as part of his The Flying Tour.

The tour is well-timed, as 360’s Falling & Flying album is still enjoying great success thanks largely to the big single “Boys Like You.” Single collaborator Gossling will join 360 at all the shows, along with Hermitude and Bam Bam.

He’s known for his big sound, but 360’s keeping things nice and intimate this time around with shows at small venues that allow him to really connect with his followers. To ensure he does just that, he’s giving his fans first dibs on the tickets. Join his website’s mailing list by midday on Friday to get the pre-sale information. The pre-sale will then kick off on Saturday March 10, ahead of the general public sale on March 15.

8 June 2012 – Waves, Wollongong (18+)
9 June 2012 – Come Together Festival, Sydney (All Ages)
10 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (18+)
11 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (Under 18s @ midday)
15 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (18+)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (under 18s @ 1 pm)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (18+)
17 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (Under 18s @ midday)
20 June 2012 – The Gov, Adelaide (All Ages)
22 June 2012 – Villa, Perth (18+)
23 June 2012 – Astor Theatre, Perth (Under 18s @ 1 pm)

Image used with permission from Crucial Music