Category: Tour Announcements

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D12 Tour Australia

Eminem’s original crew D12 are striking out on their own for an Australian tour.

The band have been in the country for the Heatwave festival, and with that wrapped up they’ve decided to extend their stay. I can’t say that I blame them!

D12’s star has faded a little since they released their two albums in the early naughties, which means fans get to experience the band up close and personal in some intimate venues. The tour kicks off tomorrow in Coolangatta and takes in the capitals and key regional centers in Queensland and Victoria.

25 January 2012 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
26 Jan  January 2012 – M.A.D. Festival , Mackay
27 January 2012 – Post Office Hotel, Rockhampton
28 January 2012 – Sugarland Tavern, Bundaberg
29 January 2012 – Brothers Leagues Club, Carins
31 January 2012 – Bully’s Nightclub, Townsville
1 February 2012 – Cocktails, Ipswich
2 February 2012 – Tomba’s Nightclub, Toowoomba
3 February 2012 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights
4 February 2012 – Inferno Nightclub, Taralgan
5 February 2012 – Bended Elbow, Geelong

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Blanche Dubois Tours “Young Heart”

Blanche DuBois’ third album Young Heart has just hit stores, so the Melbourne twosome is celebrating with a string of new shows, and a free download.

“We’re both really proud of this record,” explained one half of the dynamic duo, Nadija Begovich. “It’s been a long time in the making as we had a break between this and our last, but I think the break served us well as we’re writing from a much better place.”

Music lovers can get a taste of Young Heart by downloading the new single “The War in Me” for free from Blanche Dubois’ Facebook page. If you like what you hear make sure you catch the band at The Toff in Melbourne on February 11, or The Ellington Jazz Club in Perth on March 11.

This is just the start of some major touring over the next few months. Blanche Dubois will announce more shows around the country in the coming weeks.

Image used with permission from Alpha Entertainment

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San Cisco Announce Politely Awkward Tour

I’ve been humming “Awkward” since I first heard it in December, and it seems I won’t be able to get it out of my head any time soon. Those cute kids from San Cisco will continue their meteoric rise with their Politely Awkward Tour.

This is the band’s first national run of dates, and they’re making the most of the opportunity. The tour takes in all the major capitals and a few choice regional spots. It coincides with the release of the Awkward EP, which hits stores in February 3.

Make sure you arrive early to catch The Jungle Giants supporting the talented teens. Tickets are on sale now from the venues.

2 February 2012 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
3 February 2012 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 February 2012 – Jive, Adelaide
9 February 2012 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
16 February 2012 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
17 February 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
18 February 2012 – Spectrum, Sydney
19 February 2012 – The Great Northern, Newcastle
24 February 2012 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle

Image used with permission from SCG Media

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Hoodoo Gurus Tour with Friends for 30th Anniversary

Hoodoo Gurus will celebrate 30 years in the business with some musical friends and their fans on their Dig It Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational tour.

Since they released their debut 7-incher Leilani the Hoodoo Gurus has become one of the most beloved in Australia, thanks to big hits like “What’s My Scene?” “The Right Time,” and “Miss Free Love ‘69.”

These shows are bound to be something special as the band have promised they’ll play their landmark debut LP Stoneage Romeos in its entirety, plus a swag of other hits. Add in an enviable supporting bill including Died Pretty, The Sonics, The Lovetones, and Hard-Ons and you’ve got the kind of gigs that don’t come along every day. Sadly not every band performs at every show, but I’ve got the details outlined below.

And as if all that wasn’t enough, Sony will mark Hoodoo Gurus 3oth anniversary with the release of a new greatest hits collection, Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats. Look out for the hit-filled album, featuring a new single “Use-By Date,” in store on March 16.

Tickets for the following star-filled Hoodoo Gurus shows go on sale from the usual outlets on Monday January 30.

20 April 2012 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supported by The Sonics & The 5.6.7.8’s)
22 April 2012 – Enmore Theatre, Notes Live, and The Green Room, Sydney (supported by The Sonics, Died Pretty, Redd Kross, The 5.6.7.8’s, Tek & Younger, The Fleshtones, Hard-Ons, Belles Will Ring, Royal Headache, The Lovetones, The Straight Arrows; plus alternative comedy, spoken word, guest DJ’s with more TBA)
24 April 2012 – HQ, Adelaide (supported by The Sonics)
25 April 2012 – The Palace, Melbourne (supported by The Sonics, Died Pretty, Redd Kross, The 5.6.7.8’s, The Fleshtones, Hard-Ons, The Lovetones and more TBA)
28 April 2012 – The Astor Theatre, Perth (supported by Redd Kross and The Fleshtones)

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For This Cause Rock Oceania

Brisbane rock band For This Cause is embarking on a truly Oceanic tour this month. The lads will play shows in New Zealand next week before returning home to Australia and then winging their way to Indonesia and Malaysia. Looks like they’ll clock up a few frequent flyer miles!

Things are definitely on the up for this band. The video for their new single “Sirens” has been viewed by more than 12000 fans in the last month. They’ve also just signed with Japanese record label Zestone. Surely world domination is next on the cards!

But for now the rockers will have to be content with wowing fans closer to home. Catch For This Cause at the following shows this month and beyond.

25 January 2012 – Zeal, Henderson, NZ
26 January 2012 – HBC Primal, Orewa, NZ
27 & 28 January 2012 – Parachute Music Festival, Auckland, NZ
4 February 2012 – Shout It Out Festival, Perth
19 February 2012 – Tuggeranong Alliance, Canberra
23 February 2012 – LiveO Music, Singapore
24 February 2012 – Scape Lab, Singapore (with A Skylit Drive)
25 February 2012 – Green Kemang, Jakarta, Indonesia (with A Skylit Drive)
2 March 2012 – Rumah Api, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3 March 2012 – Auditorium Taman Budaya, Kuala Terrengganu,
Malaysia
4 March 2012 – Shalien Studio, Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia
10 March 10 – Forest Edge Music Festival, Victoria

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Elixir Ready For Rare National Tour

Katie Noonan has fronted so many outfits that it can be tough keeping track of her current project. These days she’s back with her jazz trio Elixir, who after 14 years together have finally released their second album First Seed Ripening.

The disc has been enthusiastically received by fans, who put it at the number one spot on the ARIA jazz charts for nine weeks, and critics who voted it the best jazz album at the 2011 ARIA awards.

After so long together it’s amazing that this year marks only their second national tour. If you’re a jazz fan make sure you get to one of these rare shows in the coming months!

2 February 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
3 February 2012 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
4 February 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
19 February 2012 – Spiegeltent “Garden of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide
24 February 2012 – The Famous Spiegeltent, Melbourne
29 February 2012 – Glasshouse Theatre, Port Macquarie
1 March 2012 – Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith
2 March 2012 – Goulburn Workers Club, Goulburn
3 March 2012 – Roths Wine Bar, Mudgee
6 – 9 April 2012 – National Folk Festival, Exhibition Park, Canberra
19 April 2012 – Ravensthorpe Guesthouse & Restaurant, Wollongong
21 April 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
27 April 2012 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
28 April 2012 – Civic Theatre, Townsville

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Antiskeptic Are “Back in the Game”

Antiskeptic are back in action and ready to take music to the masses.

The band enjoyed chart success for a decade before deciding to call it quits three years ago. But you can’t keep a good band down, and with this latest tour Antiskeptic are declaring they’re “Back in the Game.”

You can expect to hear plenty of old favorites and some new material at the following shows. Tickets are on sale now from the venues.

11 February 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
18 February 2012 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
25 February 2012 – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney

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Farewell Jordie Lane & East Brunswick Club

There’ll be a few goodbyes on Jordie Lane’s upcoming blink-and-you’ll-miss it tour. We’ll bid a fond farewell to Jordie, who’s heading abroad to perform at South by Southwest and the Canadian Music Week and work on new material with Grammy Award-winning producer Tom Biller. And we’ll also say goodbye to the East Brunswick Club, which will be demolished to make way for an apartment block.

The East Brunswick Club is one of Victoria’s most enduring venues so it’s a real shame to see it go the way of the dinosaurs. Jordie’s show on February 10 will be one of the last held at the club, so it’s sure to be an emotionally charged night. Ben Salter and Luke Legs will support him on the night.

After that Jordie’s off to Oakleigh’s Caravan Club to play on the same stage as Sweet Jean and Luke Brennan. This gig on February 11 will be the last we’ll see of Jordie for some time, so make sure you don’t miss out!

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David Myles Finally Tours Australia

Canadian singer-songwriter David Myles is bringing his acoustic folk music to Australia for the first time later this month. He’ll play sets at the Woodford Folk Festival and sideshows in Victoria and New South Wales to promote the release of his new album, Into the Sun.

The disc is actually David’s sixth record, which makes me wonder why it’s taken him so long to get to our shores. And it seems he shares the sentiment!

“I’ve always wanted to tour Australia, and this new album has given me the perfect opportunity,” he said in a press release. “I understand Australian audiences are broad in their tastes, knowledgeable and appreciative of different styles and influences, and I can’t wait to play these songs live – and enjoy a hot Aussie Christmas!”

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

27 December 2011 – 1st January 2012 – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford
5 January 2012 – The Wesley Anne, Melbourne
6 January 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
7 January 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
8 January 2012 – The Vault, Windsor

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Joe Robinson Comes Home

Joe Robinson hasn’t let the grass grow under him since winning the Australia’s Got Talent title in 2008. The guitar virtuoso left Australia for America’s musical heartland, Nashville, and toured throughout the United States and Europe.

While Stateside, Joe recorded his new album which will hit stores early next year. The release sees Joe showcasing his guitar, vocal, and songwriting skills with a full band for the first time. We’ll get a taste of the tracks on the new recording when Joe comes home this month. He’ll play shows at the Woodford Folk and Thredbo Blues Festivals, along with a handful of sideshows along the East Coast.

Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

27 December 2011 – 1 January 2012 – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford
3 January 2012 – Gold Coast Arts Centre, Surfers Paradise
4 January 2012 – Glasshouse, Port Macquarie
5 January 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
6 January 2012 – The Vault, Windsor
7 January 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
8 January 2012 – Lizotte’s, Central Coast
9 January 2012 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
11 January 2012 – Bennett’s Lane, Melbourne
12 January 2012 – Albion Hotel, Albury
13-15 January 2012 – Thredbo Blues Festival, Thredbo

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