Category: Tour Announcements

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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

Image source: Elvina Mae

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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

Image source: Danni Nix

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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)

Image used with permission from Revolutions Per Minute

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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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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)

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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