Category: Tour Announcements

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[Me]’s Live Music Month, and New Shows

Melbourne rockers [Me] are feeling pretty generous this month. They’ve dubbed May Live Music Month, and are handing out free live tracks to their fans.

To score the songs you simple need to click the download button above or add your details to the band’s e-mail list via their website. Then just wait for the tunes to roll in! Each download includes cover art hand-drawn by local artist Steve Walker and access to a community page to chat about the songs.

But that’s not the end of [Me]’s altruism. They’re also offering their Facebook fans a whole bunch of bonuses. Simply “like” the band to receive a free download of the EP track “Carousel,” access to the fan-exclusive video for the EP’s title track “Naked,” a free desktop wallpaper, and a 10% discount on [Me] merchandise.

After the band’s shown you so much love, isn’t it about time that you gave them something back? There’s no better way to thank the lads for all their freebies than catching them in the flesh. [Me] will play the following shows next month to support their Naked EP release.

10 June 2011 – Tone, Surry Hills
12 June 2011 – The Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy

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The Paper Scissors Tour “In Loving Memory”

“Lung Sum” was one of my favorite tracks of 2010, so I’m thrilled to see The Paper Scissors, the men behind the tune, finally releasing that new album. In Loving Memory will hit stores around the country June 17.

This disc sounds right up my alley as it breaks away from those collections of three-and-a-half minute singles. Instead it paints epic rock soundscapes which explore the universal themes of love, family, death, and sex.

“We’ve shed any insecurities and have pieced together an album that embodies us as a band,” explained singer-songwriter Jai Pyne. “The way our sound has evolved and the fact that it reflects our learning and growth explains why it’s taken so long to realise this album.”

Thankfully the Sydney band is making up for lost time with a full-scale album tour. Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

17 June 2011 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
18 June 2011 – Transit Bar, Canberra
24 June 2011 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
25 June 2011 – Jive, Adelaide
1 July 2011 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
2 July 2011 – Step Inn, Brisbane
13 July 2011 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
15 July 2011 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
16 July 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla

Image used with permission from Stephen Green Consulting

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The Mission in Motion Tour “What Do You Do”

No one can accuse The Mission in Motion of sitting on their laurels. It’s only May but already the Sydney based band has played their local Big Day Out festival and shows along the east coast. Now with the release of their new single “What Do You Do,” The Mission in Motion are preparing to travel even further afield with a national tour.

“What Do You Do” is the third single released from the band’s acclaimed debut Somewhere Safe. It showcases a softer side of this rock outfit, with acoustic guitars and stripped back percussion drawing attention to the amazing vocals of Caitlin Harnett. You can download the track for free now at The Mission in Motion’s Bandcamp page.

The Mission in Motion will kick off the tour in Melbourne tonight before traveling to all the major capitals and a few select regional towns. Here are all the places you can catch them!

6 May 2011 – The East Brunswick Club, Melbourne (18+)
7 May 2011 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (Licensed/All Ages)
14 May 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane (18+)
21 May 2011 – Amplifier Bar, Perth (18+)
22 May 2011 – Mojo’s, Fremantle (18+)
27 May 2011 – The Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (18+)
28 May 2011 – Blush Nightclub, Gosford (18+)

Image source: The Mission in Motion Bandcamp page

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The Moniters Promote “Sex City Lovers” with East Coast Tour

The Moniters are on the move to promote their debut EP Sex City Lovers. The band will play a string of shows along the East Coast over the next couple of months, starting with tonight’s hometown gig in Brisbane.

This track “Lights Go Down” gives us a taste of what we can expect from this outfit. It’s a little bit angsty with a real focus on melody, something like I expect the lovechild of Placebo and Duran Duran might sound like. I’m really digging the wailing guitars and dark, brooding vocals. That’s not surprising though, because I was also impressed by the band’s debut single “Exit the System” last September.

If you like what you hear there are more songs on the band’s MySpace page, or better yet, get yourself along to one of the following gigs!

6 May 2011 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
14 May 2011 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
3 June 2011 – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
9 June 2011 – The Armidale Club, Armidale
10 June 2011 – Great Northern, Newcastle
11 June 2011 – Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
15 June 2011 – The Empress, Melbourne
22 July 2011 – Rics Bar, The Valley

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Brian McKnight Finally Returns to Australia

Modern soul music legend Brian McKnight is winging his way Down Under for a string of intimate shows this June.

The patience of fans has been rewarded, as this is the Grammy Award winner’s first local tour in more than a decade. We should get a sneak peek of his brand new album Just Me, which is scheduled to hit stores in July, as well as hear the big hits “Back at One,” “Anytime” and “Love Is.”

Brian will be joined on this tour by American soul singer Dwele and local talent and Sounds of Oz favourite Barry Southgate. So make sure you turn up early to catch their sets!

Tickets for the following shows go on sale on Friday May 6.

23 June 2011 – Astor Theatre, Perth
24 June 2011 – Trak Lounge Bar, Melbourne
25 June 2011 – The Metro, Sydney
26 June 2011 – The Arena, Brisbane

Image source: Andrew Bardwell @ Wikimedia Commons

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Calling All Cars Launch New Single, “Reptile”

After being holed up in a studio for most of the year, Calling All Cars are ready to unleash their new material.

“Reptile” is our first taste of the as yet-untitled album, the band’s follow-up to Hold, Hold, Fire! It’ll be released on May 1, and I hear it “shakes, rattles, and rolls like a cut snake!”

You can hear that tune and more when Calling All Cars launch the single with shows in the major capitals next month. After so much time in the studio, you can bet they’re itching to get out on stage. Prepare for a blistering set when the band hits the following venues.

27 May 2011 – Spectrum, Sydney
28 May 2011 – The Step Inn, Brisbane
3 June 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
10 June 2011 – Jive, Adelaide

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Owl Eyes Tours “Raiders” EP

Charming chanteuse Owl Eyes is back with a brand new single, a new EP, and a new tour to celebrate the lot.

Owl Eyes will warm up the stage for Darwin Deez before setting out on her own shows to promote Raiders, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut EP, Faces. It sees her again joining forces with producer and songwriter Jan Skubiszewski. They made magic the first time, so we can only hope for something as exquisite when the EP hits stores in the coming months.

You can find out for yourself when Owl Eyes plays the following shows.

29 April 2011 – The Hi-Hi, Melbourne (supporting Darwin Deez)
5 May 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane (supporting Darwin Deez)
10 May 2011 – The Metro, Sydney (supporting Darwin Deez)
11 May 2011 – Ben Sherman’s ‘Big British Sound’ @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne
20 May 2011 – “King Tito’s Dirty Disco” @ East End Bar, Fremantle
21 May 2011 – Malt Market Bar, Dunsborough
22 May 2011 – The Bird, Perth
27 May 2011 – Purple Sneakers Presents “CAN’T SAY” @ Miss Libertines, Melbourne
1 June 2011 – Otis Bar, Wollongong
2 June 2011 – Transit Bar, Canberra
3 June 2011 – Purple Sneakers Presents “LAST NIGHT” @ The Gaelic, Sydney
10 June 2011 – Esplanade Hotel Front Bar, St Kilda
18 June 2011 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Shiny Entertainment

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Bobby Alu Tours New Single, “Take It or Leave It”

Bobby Alu is stepping out from behind the drum kit for the release of his new single “Take It Or Leave It.” The track comes from Bobby’s debut album, which was released last year.

This is such a simple reggae number, stripped back and relaxed. That’s part of its beauty though. In a world with so much overproduced, overlayered music this tune really stands out. It also has me craving summer despite my love of chilly weather, which is some achievement.

Bobby has spent the past six years earning a reputation as one of our finest roots percussionist. He’s a member of the bands OKA and Kooii, and also a regular performer with Watussi, Mal Webb, Nicky Bomba, and a host of other local musicians.

Bobby will promote the new single with shows along the east coast, including performances at Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Here are the places you can catch him!

16 April 2011 – High Tide on the Harbour, Noosa
17 April 2011 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
21 April 2011 – The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne
24 & 25 April 2011 – Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay
29 April 2011 – Soundlounge, Currumbin
30 April 2011 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane

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Scott Spark, Tash Parker, and The Rescue Ships Say Three’s Company

Scott Spark, Tash Parker, and The Rescue Ships are putting sporting allegiances and state rivalries aside for one big East Coast tour next month.

The Three’s Company shows will take in each act’s home state over three big consecutive nights. Fittingly, the hometown hero will headline their own city, supported by the other singer-songwriters on the bill.

The Rescue Ships is the brand new outfit of Sydney’s Elana Stone and Brian Campeau. You might be familiar with their solo work, but with their forces combined their sound is incredible. They’ve been wowing crowds overseas, so the Three’s Company dates will be a kind of homecoming.

Scott Spark impressed me last year with his quirky single “Fail Like You Mean It” and won over crowds while supporting Washington and Tim Rogers. But there’s more to this Brisbane boy than meets the eye. He’s ambitiously co-writing OMFG, a stage show he calls an anti-musical.

Tash Parker rounds out the bills. She’s a bit of a ring-in, as she originally hails from Kununurra in far northern Western Australia, but she now calls Melbourne home. With the debut album Waking Up under her belt Tash has supported major Aussie artists like Gotye, Missy Higgins, and Clare Bowditch.

If you love music for lyrics, melody, and heart rather than flash, I heartily suggest checking out these shows. Tickets are a bargain costing just $10 on the presales and $12 at the door.

5 May 2011 – The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne
6 May 2011 – The Globe, Brisbane
7 May 2011 – Spectrum, Sydney

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Short Stack Tour “This Is Bat Country”

The boys from Budgewoi better known as Short Stack are riding high on the success of their brand new album This is Bat Country. The disc has already gone gold and spawned three hit singles, so the lads are planning to celebrate with another national tour.

Short Stack are sure to be in fine form as they’ve just finished supporting Good Charlotte at their shows around the country. No doubt they’ll be hungry to be the headliners again. Heroes for Hire and Because They Can will join the Central Coast band on the road this July.

Short Stack have sold out their last four tours, so I suggest getting your tickets soon if you hope to catch them at the following venues!

1 July 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
2 July 2011 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
8 & 9 July 2011 – Astor Theatre, Perth
15 & 16 July 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
22 July 2011 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
23 July 2011 – Royal Theatre National Convention Centre, Canberra
29 July 2011 – Evans Theatre @ Penrith Panthers, Penrith
30 July 2011 – Newcastle Panthers, Newcastle

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