Category: Tour Announcements

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Busby Marou & Georgia Fair Tour Together

Fans of acoustic folk pop are in for a real treat next year as Busby Marou will tour the East Coast with Georgia Fair. Busby Marou were probably my favourite find of 2011, and I’ve been a Georgia Fair fan even longer than that. Needless to say, I’ve already snapped up my tickets.

Busby Marou are still riding high on the success of their self-titled debut album, while Georgia Fair are out to promote their own first record, All Through Winter. These acts both have so much natural talent, and the intimate venues should suit them down to the ground. Double bills like this don’t come along every day, so make sure you don’t miss out.

5 January 2012 – Milton Theatre, Milton
7 January 2012 – Club Sapphire, Merimbula
8 January 2012 – Bomaderry Hotel, Bomaderry
12 January 2012 – Westernport Hotel, San Remo
13 January 2012 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
15 January 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
19 January 2012 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
20 January 2012 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
27 January 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
28 January 2012 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
29 January 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle

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Justin Townes Earle Announces Blues and Roots Sideshows

Steve isn’t the only Earle heading to Oz next April. Justin Townes Earle, the son of the “Copperhead Road” singer, will also play intimate shows around the country next year.

He’s far from a household name but Justin has earned a loyal following here. In fact, this will be his fifth visit to our shoes since he first touched down in 2008.

“It’s my favourite place to tour on earth without question,” he recently said in an interview. “It’s very intriguing, and the women are very beautiful, tall and sensual. It’s awesome. It reminds me of Dr Seuss and I like that.”

I have no clue what he’s on about either, but I am impressed by his bluesy take on country and folk music. If you are too you can catch him at the following venues.

4 April 2012 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
5 April 2012 – Menniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan
6 April 2012 – Boogie Festival, Tallarook
7-9April 2012 – Blues and Roots Festival, Byron Bay
11 April 2012 – The Regal Ballroom, Melbourne
12 April 2012 – The Prince, Melbourne
13 April 2012 – Estonian House, Adelaide
14 April 2012 – Fly by Night Club, Fremantle
15 April 2012 – The Rosemount Hotel, Perth

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Sublime Reform With Rome for Australian Tour

When I was in high school Sublime were one of the biggest ska bands in the world. Then in 1996 their lead singer Bradley Nowell tragically died of a heroin overdose, and it all came to an abrupt end. The band members went their separate ways, and it seemed the Sublime story was told. Not quite.

Original Sublime members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met California’s Rome in 2008. The trio began to jam together, and suddenly Sublime were back in business. Now with the new moniker Sublime in Rome, the ska-punk act is bringing their reformed lineup to Australia next year.

“Sublime has so many fans and attracts new fans every year who were never able to see Sublime perform live after Bradley passed away,” explained Bradley Nowells’ widow, Troy Nowell-Holmes. “One of the inspirations for forming ‘Sublime with Rome’ was to bring Brad’s spirit in his music back to the fans and to give the new fans a glimpse of what it was like to see Sublime live.”

Make sure you arrive early because Mat McHugh from The Beautiful Girls will be warming up the crowds. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the following shows.

4 April 2012 – Cooly Hotel, Gold Coast
5 April 2012 – HiFi, Brisbane
7 April 2012 – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney
9 April 2012 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
10 April 2012 – HQ Complex, Adelaide
11 April 2012 – Metropolis, Fremantle

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Kraftwerk’s Michael Rother Tours Australia

Fans of German experimental electronica are in for a real treat as Michael Rother is heading to Australia for a rare tour. It’s unusual for him to play anywhere, so seeing him gigging so far from home is pretty extraordinary.

Michael’s given us some of the most interesting music out of Germany with his bands Kraftwek, Neu!, and Harmonia.
Michael’s Harmonia bandmate Dieter Moebius and Neu! bandmate Hans Lampe will round out the bill on these very special Australia shows. The artists will play together and separately, so expect to hear a few Neu! and Harmonia tracks.

See these German electronic pioneers at Brisbane’s The Zoo on March 15 and Sydney’s Oxford Arts Factory on March 17. Tickets are on sale now.

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The Lazys Tour New EP

Central Coast hard rock act The Lazys are hitting the road to support their new EP, Temptation Never Liked You. The band will kick off their tour in front of hometown fans in January before travelling through Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania.

The disc is a great reflection of the band’s raw energy as it was recorded at Newtown’s Notes Live. Acclaimed producer Matt Lovell gave the project some fine tuning to find the right balance between a studio sound and live performance.

If you want to check out a show it’s worth getting your tickets in advance as they’ll come bundled with a free copy of the EP. Get yours from the venues now!

13 January 2012 – The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
20 January 2012 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
3 February 2012 – Sandringham Hotel, Sydney (with special guests GrimSkunk)
4 February 2012 – Fitzroy Hotel, Windsor (with special guests GrimSkunk)
10 February 2012 – New Market Hotel, Bendigo
11 February 2012 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
17 February 2012 – Spurs Tavern, Devonport
18 February 2012 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart

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Bobby Alu Plays Sunday Summer Shows

After four months touring North America, Bobby Alu is back on home soil. He’s celebrating his returned with some chilled out weekend performances dubbed the Feelin’ Fine: The Sunday Arvo Sessions.

Bobby’s relaxed brand of reggae music sounds like the perfect soundtrack for a lazy summer weekend. The shows are a bit of a warm-up for the full-scale national tour Bobby promises we’ll see next year. Most are free, and the Brisbane show only costs a fiver, so there’s really no excuse for missing them!


18 December 2011 – The Joynt, Brisbane
1 January 2011 – Peregian Originals, Peregian Beach
8 January 2011 – Buddah Bar, Byron Bay

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Matt Corby Tours Into the Flame EP

If you missed out on tickets to Matt Corby’s recent groovy garden gigs, don’t worry. The local singer-songwriter has announced a full-scale national tour to celebrate the recent release of his Into the Flame EP.

While the venues aren’t nearly as cool as the last tour, they are small and intimate enough for appreciating Matt’s unique brand of folk music. Tickets are on sale now from the venues and Matt Corby’s website.

22 February 2011 – The Corner, Melbourne
24 February 2011 – Amplifier, Perth
25 February 2011 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
1 March 2011 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
2 March 2011 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
9 March 2011 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (supporting Feist)

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The Church Play Whole Albums at Anniversary Shows

The Church are celebrating the festive season, and 30 years in the business, with some very special shows this month.

The Future Past Perfect Tour will see the band playing Untitled #23, Priest=Aura, and Starfish in their entirety.
These three albums weren’t selected by chance. The discs are each drawn from a different decade of The Church’s illustrious career. What an amazing opportunity for fans to hear all those album tracks they love that rarely make the set lists!

Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

11 December 2011 – Waves, Wollongong
17 December 2011 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
23 December 2011 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
24 December 2011 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane
29 December 2011 – Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide
30 December 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne

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Easy Star All-Stars Bring Dub Side Down Under

Easy Star All-Stars are bringing their unique take on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon to our shores. The innovative reggae act will play their most celebrated work, Dub Side of the Moon, in its entirety.

Dub Side is one of the most successful reggae albums of this century. It’s seen the Jamaican-American act play more than 30 countries over the last six years, including a Glastonbury set nominated in 2009 as the best festival show by the Festy Awards.

Easy Star All-Stars are planning to record their next tribute album in 2012, but before that they’ll play our major capitals and both Falls Festival dates. With Falls sold out, here are the places you can catch their sideshows.

30 December 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
4 January 2012 – The Factory, Sydney
5 January 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane

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Colin Hay Comes Home

Colin Hay will return to our shores next year with his one-man show.

The Men at Work frontman is still riding high on the success of his critically acclaimed recent release, Gathering Mercury. He’s been playing sell out shows in North America on the back of that album, so it’s exciting to him returning home for his biggest solo tour in recent years.

While that album will be represented, you’ll also get to hear plenty of Men at Work favourites and songs from Colin’s other solo releases. He’s one of those rare artists that seems to get better as the years march on. If you’ve never caught him before, or you’re ready for another serve, you can catch Colin at the following venues. Tickets are on sale now.

2 February 2011 – Boathouse, Launceston
3 February 2011 – Devonport Entertainment Centre, Devonport TAS
4 February 2011 – Theatre Royal, Hobart
7 February 2011 – Lizottes, Kincumber
8 February 2011 – Lizottes, Newcastle
9 February 2011 – Lizottes, Dee Why
10 February 2011 – Canberra Southern Cross Club
11 February 2011 – Caloundra Events Centre, Caloundra
12 February 2011 – Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
15  February 2011 – The Basement, Sydney
16  February 2011 – The Basement, Sydney
17 February 2011 – Regent Theatre, Ballarat
18 February 2011 – Wangaratta PAC, Wangaratta
19 February 2011 – Riverboats Music Festival, Echuca
22 February 2011 – Wellington Ent. Centre, Sale
23 February 2011 – West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul
24 February 2011 – Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong
25 February 2011 – Playhouse Vic Arts Centre, Melbourne

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