Category: Tour Announcements

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The Vines Ready to Rock Oz

If you didn’t already know it The Vines are kicking off their Future Primitive tour in Byron Bay this week.

This is the first national tour the band has undertaken in a very long time, so I’m sure they’ll be itching to get back out in front of their fans all around the country. The time seems right for such an undertaking, as The Vines are riding high on some of the most positive album reviews they’ve enjoyed in years. We’ll no doubt hear plenty of tracks from that new album, Future Primitive, but I’m sure there’ll also be a stack of oldies for the die-hard fans.

Make sure you arrive early to catch sets from exciting up and comers Papa vs Pretty, garage rockers Bleeding Knees Club, and a special guest local act at each show. The Vines will head abroad for shows in Japan, South America, and Europe after these ones wrap up, so make sure you catch the band while you can!

25 August 2011 – The Northern, Byron Bay
26 August 2011 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
27 August 2011 – The Metro, Sydney
1 September 2011 – Wollongong Uni Bar, Wollongong
2 September 2011 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
3 September 2011 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
9 September 2011 – The Gov, Adelaide
10 September 2011 – Capitol, Perth

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Gyroscope Play What You Want on Aussie Tour

It’s been a little quiet on the Gyroscope front, but that’s all about the change with the band setting out on their Choose Your Own Adventure tour this October.

The title refers to the way fans will actually determine how each show goes. Punters will vote for the songs they want to hear via the band’s Facebook page. What better way to make sure you love the show?

Tickets will go on sale on August 25 for the following gigs.

20 October 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
21 October 2011 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
22 October 2011 – Studio 146, Albany
29 October 2011 – L’Attitude 28, Geraldton
16 November 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
17 November 2011 – The Gov, Adelaide (All Ages)
18 November 2011 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
19 November 2011 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)

Image used with permission from Crucial Music

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Electrik Dynamite Deliver Hair. Denim. Sex. Metal.

Melbourne five-piece Electrik Dynamite are bringing retro rock back with their debut album Hair. Denim. Sex. Metal.

That title really tells you all you need to know! This is a band that takes its cues from the likes of Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and Def Leppard, creating the kind of music we rarely hear in the contemporary music scene.

The album hits stores today, and the band are packing their bags for a big East Coast tour to celebrate. You can catch Electrik Dynamite rocking the following venues soon. Until then enjoy the band’s first single “Midnight Rider” and its keytar action!

27 August 2011 – House Of Rock, The Palace, Melbourne (18+)
3 September 2011 – Black Market, Adelaide (18+)
9 September 2011 – Geelong West Town Hall, Geelong (All Ages)
10 September 2011 – Bang, Melbourne (18+)
14 September 2011 – Hamilton Station, Newcastle (18+)
15 September 2011 – Hot Damn, Sydney (18+)
16 September 2011 – Elsewhere Bar, Gold Coast (18+)
17 September 2011 – Thriller, Brisbane (18+)
21 September 2011 – Musicman Megastore, Bendigo (All Ages)
23 September 2011 – Pow, Werribee (18+)
24 September 2011 – Urban Life Cafe, Ringwood (All Ages)

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Boy & Bear Tour “Moonfire”

It’s been a long time coming but Boy & Bear’s debut album Moonfire is finally in the shops. Yay! To celebrate the band are preparing to set out for a tour that will take them just about everywhere this November and December.

The band will happily play regional centers as well as the capitals, so there’s little excuse for missing them. However, I wouldn’t wait too long to buy your tickets. Their last tour sold out, and with the album getting everyone excited I’m predicting this one will do the same. Best get yours when they go on sale tomorrow to avoid tears!

2 November 2011 – Panthers, Newcastle
3 November 2011 – Uni Hall, Wollongong
5 November 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
9 November 2011 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast
10 November 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
11 November 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
16 November 2011 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
18 November 2011 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
19 November 2011 – The Astor, Perth
23 November 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
25 November 2011 – The Palace, Melbourne
26 November 2011 – Foreshore Festival, Canberra
2 December 2011 –  Wrest Point Casino, Hobart
3 December 2011 – Launceston Saloon, Launceston

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The Drones Touring Again for Live DVD

Mike Noga and Gareth Liddiard might be busy doing their solo things at the moment, but it won’t be too long until we see The Drones back in action. This beloved Aussie band will hit the road this October to support their live DVD, A Thousand Mistakes.

The DVD features an intimate live session of rarely played tunes from The Drones’ illustrious career, a full length show recorded at Melbourne’s East Brunswick Club in 2010, and a bonus disc of live footage captured around the world between 2005 and 2010. It’ll come packaged with a limited edition record for vinylphiles. Look for it all in stores on September 16.

The Drones will be joined on the shows by their upcoming shows by their friend, the fabulous Adalita. Tickets go on sale on August 11.

7 October 2011 – ANU Bar, Canberra
8 October 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
14 October 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
21 October 2011 – The Bakery, Perth
22 October 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
28 October 2011 – The Hi Fi, Brisbane
29 October 2011 – The Metro, Sydney

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Teddy Stars in Cute Khancoban Clip

It seems like a few musical acts are embracing their inner children of late. After enjoying Bob Evans and Kirsty Akers’ puppet filled music video yesterday, I’ve discovered this toy-filled one from Khancoban.

The clip for “Cause and Chaos” sees a dejected teddy bear with some serious skateboarding skills attempting to become the band’s new synth player. Will his lack of opposable thumbs be a barrier? You’ll have to watch to find out!

The charming clip and equally gorgeous song come from Arches Over the Sun, the Melbourne quintet’s second album which hits stores next Friday. To celebrate the release Khancoban will play a launch show in Brisbane before getting around to some of the other states.

12 August 2011 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane
13 & 14 August 2011 – Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
18 August 2011 – The Toff In Town, Melbourne
26 August 2011 – Petersham Bowls Club, Sydney
27 August 2011 – The Front, Canberra
3 September 2011 – Grace Emily, Adelaide

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Bob Evans & Kirsty Akers Puppets Star in “In Spite of Ourselves” Video

Give me puppets in a music video and I’m a happy girl. Add in some great musical talents and so much the better. So predictably I’m going wild for “In Spite of Ourselves,” the recent collaboration by Bob Evans and Kirsty Akers.

The song’s going great guns on the AirIt chart, hitting number one despite strong challenges from Seeker Lover Keeper and Josh Pyke. It’s the first tune to be lifted from Kirsty’s recently released album, Naked.

If you like what you hear you can catch Kirsty playing shows with America’s Jace Everett later this month. I can’t promise she’ll bring the puppet, but you can see her at the following venues.

18 August 2011 – The Basement, Sydney
19 August 2011 – Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill
20 August 2011 – Hotel Gearin, Katoomba
21 August 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
23 August 2011 – Hallam Hotel, Melbourne
24 August 2011 – Lizottes, Newcastle
25 August 2011 – Lizottes, Central Coast
26 August 2011 – Gympie Muster, Gympie

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Bad Seeds’ Hugo Race Comes Home

Bad Seeds founder Hugo Race is returning to our shores to play intimate shows supporting his new album Fatalists this August.

Melbourne-born Hugo is truly a man of the world, after spending much of the last 25 years living in Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States. During that time he recorded 14 albums with the world music outfit True Spirit, two with the Sicilian act Sepiatone, and a host of other cross-cultural collaborations. Amazingly Fatalists is his first solo venture.

Blink and you’ll miss him; Hugo Race will play The Zoo in Brisbane on August 25 before moving on to Sydney’s Vanguard the following night.

Image used with permission from Other Tongues

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Australia Gets Nick Drake Tribute Shows

The songs of Nick Drake, some of the world’s best performers, and some of Australia’s most gorgeous venues sounds like a recipe for some pretty fabulous evenings. So it’s exciting to see that the internationally acclaimed Nick Drake tribute show Way to Blue is winging its way to Oz.

The show should be very close to what Nick Drake may have imagined had he lived long enough, as it’s curated by his original producer Joe Boyd. It’ll star musicians from around the world including Robyn Hitchcock, Lisa Hannigan, Krystle Warren, Vashti Bunyan, and Scritti Politti singer Green Gartside. And of course we’ll also see a bunch of local stars added to the lineup.

Way to Blue will play the Sydney Opera House on November 11 and Melbourne’s Recital Center on November 14 and 15. Tickets go on sale on August 22, so there’s plenty of time to get saving!

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Ben Salter Tours “The Cat”

It seems Ben Salter has the touring bug. He’s about to hit the road to support Felix Reibl, and his just announced some solo shows once those dates wrap up. Ben’s will head out to support the release of his long-awaited debut album The Cat.

The disc doesn’t even hit stores until August 5, and critics are already calling it “an album to remember.” That shouldn’t come as a great surprise though; as a founding member of bands like The Gin Club, Giants of Science, and The Wilson Pickers Ben certainly knows his stuff.

You can see him doing his stuff supporting Felix Reibl next month, but if you’re looking for a longer set get yourself along to one of the following headliner shows.

1 September 2011 – The Bird, Perth
2 September 2011 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle
3 September 2011 – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide
7 September 2011 – Big Sound Showcase @ Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
9 September 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
15 September 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
16 September 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
17 September 2011 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
22 September 2011 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
23 September 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
24 September 2011 – The Spotted Cow, Toowomba

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water