Category: Tour Announcements

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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

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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

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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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

Image used with permission from Shiny Entertainment

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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