Category: Tour Announcements

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Children Collide Looking For Love on “Loveless” Tour

Children Collide are bidding a fond farewell to their album Theory of Everything with the Loveless tour, a run of dates which celebrates the final single from the epic disc.

The song has made a massive impact since its online release last week, helped in no small part by this David Michod directed film clip. He’s the man behind Animal Kingdom, and this vid is every bit as unsettling as that Aussie crime flick.

DZ Deathrays and Damn Terran will join the band on the following dates, so make sure you get there early to catch their sets!

3 August 2011 – Pelly Bar, Frankston
4 August 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
5 August 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
6 August 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
7 August 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
11 August 2011 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
12 August 2011 – Manning Bar, Sydney
13 August 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
20 August 2011 – Gove Youth Concert, Gove
25 August 2011 – Studio 146, Albany
26 August 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 August 2011 – Capitol, Perth

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Nine Sons of Dan Tour “She’s So Fine”

Queensland’s Nine Sons of Dan are hitting the road in support of their brand new single “She’s So Fine.”

It’s not a cover of The Easybeats classic, but the song’s still immensely catchy. It was inspired by high school crushes, and specifically the way singer Jay Bainbridge fell hard for a girl he spotted at the Soundwave festival. No words were exchanged, but when he went home and hugged a pillow pretending it was her he knew he had to capture the insanity of such instant attraction. It’s the second single from the band’s debut album Landslide (which incidentally has nothing to do with Fleetwood Mac).

The band typically sticks to home state shows, so this tour is a bit of a treat for New South Wales and Victorian audiences. Tickets are on sale from the venues for the following gigs.

3 June 2011 – Young Bloods @ The Legions Club, Brisbane (All Ages)
12 June 2011 – Coomerocks Festival, Coomera Lodge Hotel, Coomera (18+ Afternoon Show)
12 June 2011 – Wallapalooza @ The Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba (18+ Night Show)
16 June 2011 – Hot Damn @ Spectrum, Sydney (18+)
18 June 2011 – The Patch, Wollongong (18+)
22 June 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
30 June 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane (18+)
1 July 2011 – Neverland, Gold Coast (18+)
2 July 2011 – Grafton Community Centre, Grafton (18+)
12 August 2011 – Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne (18+)
19 August 2011 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane (18+)
20 August 2011 – The Hive, Brisbane (All Ages)

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Evil Eddie Says Evil!

Evil Eddie seems to have gotten even eviler with the video for his new single, “(Somebody Say) Evil.” The former Butterfingers frontman is seen here corrupting kiddies and performing alongside a giant chicken. You can say what you like about Eddie, but he’s certainly not boring!

“(Somebody Say) Evil” is the second single from his soon to be released debut album. At this point it’s tentatively called Welcome to Flavour Country, but with Eddie you know nothing’s ever certain!

If you love Evil Eddie’s brand of madness make sure you check him out at the following home state shows.

10 June 2011 – Exchange Hotel, Townsville
11 June 2011 – Currajah Hotel, Wangan
12 June 2011 – Blue Sky Brewery, Cairns
17 June 2011 – Step Inn, Fortitude Valley
18 June 2011 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
2 July 2011 – River Sessions @ Mackay Showgrounds, Mackay

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The Fearless Vampire Killers Tour Victoria

The Fearless Vampire Killers have more than one of the coolest names in the industry. They’ve also got a brand new single, “For You and Me,” our first taste of their forthcoming debut album.

The long player won’t hit stores until late 2011, but The Fearless Vampire Killers won’t leave their local fans waiting that long to see them live. The Victorian band are celebrating the surfabilly single’s radio success with some shows in their home state.

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

28 May 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
8 June 2011 – The Loft, Warrnambool
9 June 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
10 June 2011 – Newmarket Hotel, Bendigo
11 June 2011 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
12 June 2011 – The National Hotel, Geelong

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

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Sneaky Sound System on the Comeback Trail

It’s been a bit quiet on the Sneaky Sound System front for a while, but the dance duo is hitting back with a vengeance. They’re currently finishing up their third album From Here to Nowhere, their first released through their new label Modular.

The album won’t drop until August 29, but we’ll get a sneak peek when Miss Connie and Black Angus release the single “We Love” on May 27.

They’ll promote the single and get us all salivating for the album when they tour the major capitals in June and July.

Sneaky Sound System29 June 2011 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
1 July 2011 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
2 July 2011 – Metro, Sydney
6 July 2011 – The Bakery, Perth
9 July 2011 – Family Nightclub, Brisbane

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Flickr

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Georgia Fair and Daniel Lee Kendall Announce Another Double Header Tour

Georgia Fair and Daniel Lee Kendall clearly loved touring around the country together in March, because this June and July they’re doing it all again.

If you missed the chance to see these exciting pop-folk acts last time, don’t make the same mistake this time around. They’re playing their own brand of acoustic music in some of the East Coast’s most intimate venues, so the shows are sure to be special.

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

15 June 2011 – Otis Bar, Wollongong
16 June 2011 – Notes, Sydney
17 June 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
18 June 2011 – The Loft, Newcastle (All Ages)
30 June 2011 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane (Free Entry)
2 July 2011 – The Loft, Gold Coast
3 July 2011 – Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay (Free Entry)
6 July 2011 – Front Gallery & Cafe, Canberra
13 July 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne

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The Owls Deliver Something Sweet with “Sugarcane” Single and Tour

Newcastle band The Owls are celebrating their brand new single “Sugarcane” with a tour of New South Wales and Queensland. The song gets a digital release on May 27, and they’ll launch it with their first show in Sydney on the same night.

You might not know their name just yet, but The Owls have been rocking out since 2008 with a sound that melds southern influences, garage rock, and straight up and dirty blues. Think Queens of the Stone Age meets Radiohead meets Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They took out The JD Set last year and later spent time touring around the country with The Basics, The Jezabels, and Cloud Control.

The Owls are known for their electric live shows, so make sure you head out to one of the following gigs to see what the hype is all about.

27 May 2011 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
11 June 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
29 July 2011 – Neverland, Gold Coast
30 July 2011 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
6 August 2011 – Gaelic Club, Sydney

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The Panda Band Give “The Fix” For Free

It’s been a long time between drinks for The Panda Band. The playfully named Perth indie rockers haven’t been heard around these parts since releasing “Sleeping Little Death Toll Town” way back in 2005.

But rest assured, The Pandas haven’t parted ways. They’ve toured around America, built a home studio, and put it to good use with the recording of Charisma Weapon, the first release on their own label Bam*Boo.

The album won’t hit stores until July 15, but The Panda Band are giving us a little taste now. Head to their Bandcamp page for a free download of “The Fix,” a swirling psychedelic inspired number that sounds better with each listen.

If you like what you hear make sure you catch the band touring around the country ahead of their album release.

19 May 2011 – Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin
20 May 2011 – Jurien Bay Bowls Club, Jurien Bay
21 May 2011 – Discovery Centre Ampitheatre, Dalwalinu
22 May 2011 – Civic Centre, Wongan Hills
28 May 2011 – Northbridge, Perth WAMI Festival
3 June 2011 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
4 June 2011 – Lily Lounge, Sydney
5 June 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Remedy Music

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Neil Finn Tours New Pajama Club

Neil Finn’s latest musical venture is a family affair. He’s teamed up with his wife of 29 years Sharon to create Pajama Club. The idea was born over many nights spent jamming in PJs with a few good wines. Of course only brilliance can come from such laid back beginnings!

Neil and Sharon are joined in the band by Kiwi singer-songwriter Sean Donnelly and Alana Skyring, who you might remember from The Grates. They’ve laid down an album, which will be released digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in August.

Before that though, you can have a little taste with “From A Friend To a Friend,” which is available for free download from the Pajama Club website. If you like what you hear make sure you get out and see the band on their very first tour in June.

11 June 2011 – The Northern, Byron Bay
12 June 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
13 June 2011 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
15 June 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

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Gossling Announces First Headline Tour

Gossling is finally stepping out of the shadows on her first headlining tour. The singer-songwriter formerly known as Helen Croome will visit capital cities and regional centres across New South Wales and Victoria to support the release of her new single, “War.” It comes from Gossling’s acclaimed sophomore EP Until Then.

Gossling is no stranger to the stage, having recently completed tours with Oh Mercy, Lamb, Whitley, Lior, and The Whitlams. She’s also made a big impact at local festivals including the Woodford Folk Festival and Peats Ridge.

Make sure you arrive early as Gossling will be joined at the following shows by the equally fabulous Ryan Meeking. Tickets go on sale today from the venues and a few other special guests.

23 June 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
24 June 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote VIC
29 June 2011 – Good God Small Club, Sydney NSW
30 June 2011 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi Beach Sydney, NSW
1 July 2011 – Otis Bar, Wollongong
2 July 2011 – Northern Star, Hamilton

Image used with permission from Repertoire Publicity