Category: Tour Announcements

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k.d. lang Sings it Loud in Australia

Regular visitor to our shores k.d. lang is coming back for another tour this November. She’ll be here to promote Sing It Loud, the follow-up to her number one album Watershed.

k.d. lang will share the stage with her new outfit, The Siss Boom Bang. k.d. handpicked all the musicians who also play on Sing It Loud. It’s the first time k.d.’s played with a personally selected band since she recorded her second record more than two decades ago, so I’m expecting her to have some amazing chemistry with these musos.

It’s hard to imagine what you’ll be doing in November, but I definitely recommend penciling one of these shows in. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed by these shows. Tickets go on sale on April 18.

5 November 2011 – Sandalford Winery, Swan Valley
7 November 2011 – AIS Arena, Canberra
9 & 10 November 2011 – State Theatre, Sydney
12 November 2011 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
13 November 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
22 November 2011 – Riverstage, Brisbane

Image source: Mandy Hall @ Wikimedia

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Gypsy & The Cat Announce Aussie Headline Shows

I was a bit surprised when Gypsy & The Cat got the call up to support Kylie Minogue on her upcoming Aphrodite tour. Somehow Gypsy & Cat fans don’t strike me as the Kylie loving kind. So I’m sure they’re all breathing collective sighs of relief to hear the Melbourne expats will play their own local headline shows before the Kylie dates start.

The May shows see the band riding high on the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Gilgamesh, which includes the monster singles “Time to Wander” and “Jona Vark.”

Tickets are on sale now from the venues.

6 May 2011 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
7 May 2011 – Capitol Theatre, Perth
13 May 2011 – The Palace, Melbourne
14 May 2011 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
15 May 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
19 May 2011 – Uni Bar, Wollongong
20 May 2011 – MetroTheatre, Sydney
21 May 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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Nathan Leigh Jones Launches Sooner or Later Around the World

You might not recognise his name, but chances are that you know Nathan Leigh Jones’ voice. The Adelaide born singer, songwriter, and pianist does voiceovers for MTV, Nickelodeon, and Eleven, but music is his real passion. He’s preparing to release his sophomore album Sooner or Later on April 6.

Sooner or Later is one of those truly independent releases, which has all the polish of a major label recording despite being arranged and edited in Nathan’s home studio. It features appearances from Grammy award winning guitarist Dan Warner, drummer Lee Levin, the Sydney Philharmonia Choir, and members of vocal group The Idea of North.

Fans will get a taste of what’s to come when Nathan plays Joe’s Pub in his adopted second home, New York City, on April 3. And just so that no one need miss out, the show will be streamed in real time through the Livestream website.

Thankfully local fans will get the chance to see Nathan in the flesh soon enough. He’ll launch Sooner and Later for Aussie audiences at an intimate dinner show in Sydney on April 14, and play the following Australian dates in June.

3 April 2011 – Joe’s Pub, New York
14 April 2011 – Slide, Darlinghurst
1 June 2011 – The Vanguard, Newtown
7 June 2011 – The Toff, Melbourne
8 June 2011 – The Promethean, Adelaide

Image source: Nathan Leigh Jones website

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Miami Horror Play Oz Before US Move

Australia’s losing another talented band to the bright lights of Hollywood. Electro kings Miami Horror will play a final string of local dates before relocating to Los Angeles.

Miami Horror are certainly a band on the up. They recently wowed crowds at South by Southwest, sold out shows in LA and Mexico, and even scored a number one in Denmark.

You can say goodbye to the local lads at the following shows. Tickets go on sale this Monday.

29 June 2011 – The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
1 July 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
7 July 2011 – Villa, Perth
8 July 2011 – The Gov, Adelaide
9 July 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
14 July 2011 –  The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
16 July 2011 – Metro, Sydney

Image source: Stephen Katulka

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Quiet Riot, Warrant, & LA Guns, Oh My!

Grab your acid wash jeans; glam metal acts Quiet Riot, Warrant, and LA Guns are teaming up for an unexpected Australian tour in April and May.

I think you’d have to be a real fan to check these shows out though. Quiet Riot’s touring with a new singer Mark Huff following the 2007 death of Kevin DuBrow. Warrant are also touring with a new singer, Robert Mason. Perhaps Jani Lane realised “Cherry Pie” wasn’t revisiting!

Those line-up changes could explain the small venues. These guys just aren’t up to selling out entertainment centers, are they? If you’re keen you can catch this triple-shot of glam metal at the following shows.

29 April 2011 – The Palace, Melbourne
30 April 2011 – Anu Bar, Canberra
5 May 2011 – HQ Complex, Adelaide
6 May 2011 – Metro City, Perth
7 May 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
8 May 2011 – The Metro, Sydney

Image source: The Howling Wolf/Wikimedia

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Georgia Fair and Daniel Lee Kendall Team Up for Acoustic Tour

Fans of gentle folky music and incredible lyrics are in for a treat as two of my favorite new acts, Georgia Fair and Daniel Lee Kendall, team up for one big tour.

Both acts will play in intimate acoustic mode, so these nights are sure to be something really special. Daniel Lee Kendall’s just coming off his tour with Old Man River and Passenger, while Ben and Jordan from Georgia Fair have been busy laying down some new tunes. I recently heard their upcoming single “Marianne,” which features guest vocals from Lisa Mitchell and Boy & Bear. As you can imagine when you get that much talent in one room, it’s absolutely sublime. Watch this space because I’ll definitely post the video once it’s done!

The Georgia Fair and Daniel Lee Kendall double-header tour kicks off tonight at The Empress in Melbourne. Check it out; I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

24 March 2011 – The Empress, Melbourne
25 March 2011 – Longboard Surf Café, Dromana
26 March 2011 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh
30 March 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
31 March 2011 – CBD Hotel, Newcastle
1 April 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Carus Thompson Announces Caravan Tour

As the release of his new album Caravan gets ever closer, Carus Thompson has announced he’ll travel around the country this April to promote it.

Travels are nothing new from this awesome singer-songwriter. He recorded this disc at studios in England, Germany, and Australia, and the tunes were inspired by his time traveling around Europe and Oz.

This tour will be something special for fans, as it sees Carus playing with a full band for the first time in three and a half years. He’ll head back to Europe once these dates wrap up, so make sure you see him while you can!

Caravan hits record stores on April 1.

6 April 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
8 April 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
9 April 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
10 April 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
14 April 2011 – Drouin Bowling Club, Drouin
15 April 2011 – The Pelican Bar (Pier Live), Frankston
16 April 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
24 April 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
27 April 2011 – The Grace Emily, Adelaide
6 May 2011 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
7 May 2011 – Fly By Night Club, Fremantle

Image used with permission from Heapsflash

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Bachelor Girl Reform for Greatest Hits Tour

90s pop sensations Bachelor Girl are celebrating the release of their best of album with one last tour.

Loved & Lost: The Best of Bachelor Girl remembers the hits of Tania Doko and James Roche, including “Permission to Shine,” “Buses and Trains,” and “I’m Just a Girl.” The album, which will hit stores on April 15, also features four unreleased tracks recorded between 2002 and 2003.

The Australian tour sees Bachelor Girl back on home soil after a lengthy overseas stint. Tania’s been living in Los Angeles and Stockholm, while James has been based in London. It seems they’re thrilled to come home, and to come back together.

“It’s amazing to think it’s been almost 20 years since James and I met and started working together” Tania sad in a statement. “It’s also been several years since we’ve both lived in Australia for more than a few months at a time. 2011 has never been a more perfect year to celebrate our career ‘gems,’ tour a new release for our fans, and expose some of our favourite lost tracks. We really can’t wait to get out there and play!”

Get your tickets from the venues for the following shows.

28 May 2011 – Forum II, Melbourne
3 June 2011 – The Basement, Sydney
4 June 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Revolutions

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The Good Ship Tour Double A-Side Single

If celebrating the oft forgotten musical genre of pirate-rock wasn’t enough to set themselves apart, The Good Ship have decided to make an impact with a big double single. The band is celebrating the release of the double A-sider “Bury Me/I Can Make Her Laugh” with an Aussie tour.

If you love a good sea shanty with questionable lyrics, this is your kind of tour. If you’re still not convinced, feast your eyes on this awesome animated music video for “Bury Me.” It’s probably better that I show you this than the one for “I Can Make Her Laugh” with the bondage mistresses!

You can catch those lovable rogues from The Good Ship at the following shows.

19 March 2011 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba
20 March 2011 – Treehouse on Belongil, Byron Bay
25 March 2011 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
26 March 2011 – The Hub, Launceston
1 April 2011 – Ruby’s Lounge, Melbourne
2 April 2011 – The Evelyn, Melbourne
9 April 2011 – Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi
10 April 2011 – Rics Bar, Brisbane
17 April 2011 – Peregian Originals, Peregian Beach
30 April 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
7 May 2011 – Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna (3pm show)
7 May 2011 – The Joynt, South Brisbane (8 pm show)
20 May 2011 – The Great Northern, Newcastle
21 May 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
27 May 2011 – The Loft, Gold Coast

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Joshua Radin Returning to Australia

As a music blogger I tend to think I’ve got my finger on the pulse, but every now and then a tour sneaks up and surprises me. If I hadn’t been reading Joshua Radin’s Facebook messages today I never would have known he was heading back Down Under.

The gorgeous and talented Joshua was last here in 2009, and he gave one of my favorite concerts of that year. Even in the cramped Manning Bar with the sweatiness and standing up, I adored every single moment. This year though he’s got some venue upgrades as he promotes his new album The Rock and The Tide. Hopefully this tour means that album’s going to get a local release soon! Otherwise I’ll have to bite the bullet and hit up Amazon!

Presales are already underway ahead of the general sale on March 10. If you love acoustic folky brilliance (and who doesn’t?), you don’t want to miss these shows.

21 June 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
22 June 2011 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
23 June 2011 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
25 June 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane

Image source: own photo