Category: Tour Announcements

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New Zealand’s Shapeshifter Travelling to Oz

After impressing at this year’s Glastonbury and Big Chill Festivals, New Zealand’s dub-soul outfit Shapeshifter are turning their attentions to our shores.

They’re largely unknown here, but you might have seen them on our shores as part of the Parklife and Big Day Out festivals in years gone by. The Kiwis have released four albums, and the three most recent shot to number one on New Zealand’s indie album charts. Their Aussie tour will celebrate the release of the new single “Twin Galaxies,” which has one of the most incredible music videos I’ve seen in some time.

After producing so much well-received music and playing such high profile shows in their native New Zealand and abroad, you can expect Shapeshifter to perform like a well-oiled machine when they touch down in October.

28 October –Heavyweight Soundz @ Metro City, Perth
29 October – Forum, Melbourne
4 November – The Hi Fi, Brisbane
5 November – Metro, Sydney

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Danielle Spencer and Steve Balbi Play Alone and Together

Ethereal singer songwriter Danielle Spencer and former Noiseworks bass player Steve Balbi seem like an unlikely match, but the talented twosome are teaming up for a string of intimate shows next month.

As the name of the tour suggests, the Alone & Together shows will see them performing solo and as a duo. Danielle is continuing to promote her brilliant sophomore album Calling All Magicians. She’ll also undoubtedly look back to stunning debut White Monkey. She recently reworked the disc in acoustic mode for a new album co-produced with none other than Steve Balbi. The pair seem to have enjoyed their time together in the studio recently, as they also laid down a cover of David Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes.” You can download it for nix on Danielle Spencer’s Facebook page.

If you like what you hear you can catch the unusual but brilliant pair playing the following venues in October and November.

15 October 2011 – Lizotte’s Dee Why
22 October 2011 – Lizotte’s Central Coast
10 November 2011 – The Vanguard Sydney
27 November 2011 – The Toff In Town Melbourne

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The Vasco Era & Papa vs Pretty Join Forces

To celebrate the October 14 release of their self-titled album, The Vasco Era are joining Sydney’s Papa vs Pretty for one big tour.

Papa vs Pretty are still riding high on the May release of their debut United in Isolation, so the time seems right for the joint venture. Special guests will join the bands at the following shows, so you’re getting plenty of musical value for your dollar. Tickets are on sale now.

26 October 2011 – ANU Bar, Canberra
27 October 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
28 October 2011 – Manning Bar, Sydney
29 October 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
30 October 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
10 November 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
11 November 2011 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
12 November 2011 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
19 November 2011 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
23 November 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
24 November 2011 – The Hi Fi, Melbourne
25 November 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
26 November 2011 – Adelaide Uni Bar, Adelaide

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Skipping Girl Vinegar Tours “Chase the Sun”

Skipping Girl Vinegar are celebrating the release of their summery new single “Chase the Sun” with an Aussie tour this October and November.

“Chase the Sun” is the second single from Keep Calm, Carry the Monkey, an irresistibly hooky song about winding the car windows down, cranking up the stereo, and leaving the big smoke behind.

“Chase the Sun” is officially released on October 14, the same day that Skipping Girl Vinegar’s tour kicks off in Melbourne.

14 October 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
21 October 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
3 November 2011  – The Basement @ Gold Coast Arts Centre, Gold Coast
4 November 2011  – Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi
5 November 2011  – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
11 November 2011  – Fresh, Launceston
12 November 2011  – Republic Bar, Hobart

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Nine Sons of Dan Tour East Coast

Gold Coast pop-rockers Nine Sons of Dan are hitting the road for the last time this year for their Shake or Shiver tour. The tour will see the band playing cities along the east coast this October and November.

“We have been working super hard this year on our live show and we want to give fans the best live performance this band has ever done,” explained drummer Morgan Blake.  “The whole band is amped on the Shake or Shiver tour … we have a big show in store for everyone!”

Once this tour wraps up the band will be heading back to the studio to record the follow-up to last year’s Landslide EP. The band are promising to play a few new tunes at the following shows, which should help lure the fans out.

14 October 2011 – Parkwood Tavern, Gold Coast, (18+)
22 October 2011 – On The Pulse Festival, Fortitude Valley PCYC, Brisbane (All Ages)
5 November 2011 – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
13 November 2011 – Club Coffs, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)

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Faker Show Oz Touring Love

Faker fans have been waiting three long years, but the band is finally ready to head back on the road for a headlining tour. They’ll travel around the country through October and November, introducing fans to some new music and treating them to a swag of hits.

This is the first time fans will meet Faker’s new line up, which features newbies Chris Stabback and Liam O’Brien alongside founding members Nathan Hudson and Nichols Munnings.

You can get yourself in a Faker frame of mind by heading to the band’s website and grabbing a free download of their new track “Back When Solvents.” The tune comes from the band’s forthcoming EP How Did We Not Get Loved?, a five-tracker which acts as a prequel to the new album Get Loved. The EP hits stores on October 7, while the album is slated for a January 27 release.

If you’re intending on attending one of the following the shows it’s also worth stopping by the Faker website, as you can order your tickets complete with the EP.

20 October 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
21 October 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
22 October 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
23 October 2011 – Joe’s Waterhole, Sunshine Coast
26 October 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 October 2011 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
28 October 2011 – The Amplifier, Perth
29 October 2011 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
2 November 2011 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
3 November 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 November 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
5 November 2011 – Patch, Wollongong
10 November 2011 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
11 November 2011 – The Standard, Sydney

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Harry James Angus Goes Solo

The Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus is taking advantage of his band’s hiatus and releasing a solo album.

Little Stories will be released digitally on September 16 and in stores on October 10. It’s been a bit of a labour of love, with Harry spending the last three years penning the tracks.

“These little stories have provided me with hours of entertainment, just me in the lounge
room. Sometimes my long-suffering wife will patiently listen as I stumble through an idea, but usually it’s just me – laughing at my own jokes, lip trembling at my own tragedies, watching the characters come alive – and the whole story just unfurls, eventually, like a patchwork sail,” Harry said.

Harry James Angus will celebrate Little Stories’ release with a tour of the major capitals later this month.

8 September 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
17 September 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
25 September 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

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Baby Animals Rock Australia with New Tunes

The Baby Animals are ready to rock again with a string of shows in October.

It’s been a bit quiet on the Baby Animals front since they supported Train and INXS on those Day on the Green shows in January. But there’s been a good reason for their absence from the live scene. The band’s been huddled away in the studio recording new songs for a forthcoming album which they’ll unleash at these shows.

Fans from the beginning shouldn’t stress though; I’m sure you’ll still get to hear “Early Warning” and “One Word”!

You can catch this stellar live act at the following shows next month.

8 October 2011 – Caloundra Music Festival, Caloundra
21 & 22 October 2011 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
28 October 2011 – Canberra Southern Cross Club Events Centre, Canberra
29 October 2011 – Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, Windsor
31 October 2011 – Cup Eve @ Corner Hotel, Richmond

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New Empire Tour New Album

Sydney quartet New Empire seem to have a taste for touring. They’re preparing to head out on the road to support Simple Plan, and they’ve just announced they’ll embark on a headline tour once that wraps up.

The band are working hard to support the release of their new album Symmetry, which will hit stores on September 16. Their frontman Jeremy Fowler promises a tour like no other they’ve undertaken.

“For us, it feels like the live showcase of everything we’ve been working towards for the past two years,” he explained. “We’ll be pulling out everything we’ve got for this tour, it’ll be full of surprises, it will be … epic!”

You can see New Empire giving everything they’ve got at the following shows.

30 September 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (with Simple Plan)
1 October 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (with Simple Plan)
4 October 2011 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne (with Simple Plan)
14 October 2011 – Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane
15 October 2011 – Centenary Lakes Festival, Caboolture
22 October 2011 – Prince Bandroom, St Kilda (Afternoon)
22 October 2011 – Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne (Evening)
28 October 2011 – The Maram Hotel, Canberra
29 October 2011 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
4 November 2011 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
5 November 2011 – Cockburn Youth Centre, Cockburn (Afternoon)
5 November 2011 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle (Evening)

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Levi McGrath Tours Inspiring “Children of War” Album

Melbourne singer Levi McGrath has been a busy man since releasing his debut album Move two years ago. He’s toured New Zealand and the United States, worked with World Vision in Uganda, and visited Compassion projects in Thailand. Clearly this is a performer who cares about more than the music.

After jetsetting around the world, Levi’s returned home to launch his new album Children of War. The disc contains a powerful collection of songs inspired by his aid work abroad.

“I want for my music to impact people’s hearts and change people’s lives,” he said in a press release. “I want to be a voice of challenge to inspire people to open up their hearts to a bigger world.”

Levi will bring the recently released album to a wider audience when he plays the following shows in Victoria and New South Wales in September and October.

29 September & 1 October 2011 – Seraphim Upstairs @ Melbourne Fringe Festival, Fitzroy
2 & 3 October 2011 – Blackstump Music Festival, Appin
30 October 2011 – Wallan Gateway Church, Wallan

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