Category: Tour Announcements

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Doves Do Greatest Hits Down Under

That old saying that time flies when you’re having fun seems to hold true for Doves. It’s hard to believe that this British band burst onto the scene 12 years ago.

They’ll remind us of just what they’ve achieved when they bring their The Best of the Doves tour to Oz next February. The run of dates, which includes an appearance at the Playground Weekender Festival, is timed to coincide with the release of The Places Between: The Best of Doves. Personally I’m not sure whether four studio albums is really enough to draw from when compiling a greatest hits record, but that seems to be the way bands do things these days.

At any rate, these shows should be something pretty special with hit singles and band favourites all making their way into the sets. Tickets for the shows go on sale next Monday, November 29.

15 February 2011 – Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane
17 February 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
18 February 2011 – Playground Weekender Festival, Wisemans Ferry
19 February 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
21 February 2011 – Metropolis, Fremantle

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Barnesy, Noiseworks, and Thirsty Merc Play Red Hot Summer

The annual Red Hot Summer tour will wind its way through regional Australia in January, and it’s shaping up to be a cracker.

Jimmy Barnes will headline the event with special guests Noiseworks, and Thirsty Merc. The McClymonts will also join the shows in Morwell and Mannum. I don’t blame them for not playing all the dates; can you imagine coping with all that testosterone from the blokey bands?

Acts of this calibre rarely get together on one bill, let alone in regional areas. If you’re in the vicinity you don’t want to miss these shows.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Jimmy Barnes of Cold Chisel performs during a Cold Chisel concert at ANZ Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)


2 January 2011 – Warrnambool Racecourse, Warrnambool
6 January 2011 – Mulwala Water Ski Club, Mulwala
8 January 2011 – Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum
9 January 2011 – Riverside Soundshell, Mildura
15 January 2011 – Bonnie Doon Hotel, Bonnie Doon
16 January 2011 – Morning Star Estate, Mount Eliza
22 January 2011 – Eureka Stadium, Ballarat
23 January 2011 – Latrobe Sports and Events Grounds, Morwell
29 January 2011 – Cassegrain Wines, Port Macquarie

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Hancock Basement Unleash New Single

Canberra four-piece Hancock Basement are back with a vengeance with their catchy new single “One in a Million Does.”

This bouncy pop number is irresistible, the kind of thing you’ll find yourself singing for days later. The song also marks the band’s first foray into the world of music videos. It’s a fun debut, with the band held hostage by an evil record company exec and some food-throwing minions.

If you like what you see, you can catch the band on a blink and you’ll miss them tour around the country.

24 November 2010 – The Maram, Canberra (supporting You Am I)
25 November 2010 – The Empress, Melbourne
26 November 2010 – Transmission @ Ed Castle, Adelaide

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Gypsy and the Cat Launch Gilgamesh

Aussie ex-pats Gypsy and the Cat will play local shows in Sydney and Melbourne in January to launch their new album Gilgamesh. Sure it’ll have been out for a few months by then, but who cares?

After being released last Friday the album’s happily sitting pretty at number nine on the iTunes album charts, so I’m expecting a solid ARIA debut. It’s earning rave reviews from the critics and enjoying solid airplay on Triple J who’ve made it their album of the week.

Tickets are now on sale for Gypsy and The Cat’s January 13 show at the Oxford Arts Factory and the January 14 gig at Melbourne’s Hi Fi Bar. It’s a great chance to see the band doing their thing if you missed out on Big Day out tickets, or you just want another serve!

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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Cyndi Lauper Brings Blues Album to Oz

I’m just about jumping out of my skin with the news that Cyndi Lauper is heading back to our shores.

Cyndi’s one of those artists I’ve loved forever, but I’ve never managed to see her live. I’ve always dealt with the lacklustre reception of friends and family, but I’ve finally worn my husband down. He may be going under sufferance, but I know he’s going to have an incredible time.

Cyndi’s heading our way to promote her new album Memphis Blues, a collection of covers of songs from Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and other blues greats. It seems she just can’t wait to bring these bluesy classics to Oz.

“Australia is one of my favorite places and I am looking forward to visiting again in early 2011,” she said in a statement. “We always have a great time when we come to Australia.”

Tickets for the shows go on sale on November 25.

Singer Cyndi Lauper performs on ABC's Good Morning America in New York, June 23, 2010. REUTERS/Lily Bowers(UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)


28 & 29 March 2011 – Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane
31 March & 1 April 2011 – State Theatre, Sydney
2 April 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
5 April 2011 – Burswood Theatre, Perth
8 April 2011 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
11 April 2011 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide

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Dubmarine Back in Oz for “Depth of Sound” Tour

Brisbane dub-dancehall act Dubmarine have been making a big impact abroad with appearances at the Amsterdam Roots Festival, Trier Alstadfest in Germany, and the Afro Latio Festival in Belgium. After taking Europe by storm they’re back on home soil to promote their recently released debut album Depth of Sound.

It’s a pretty appropriate title, with the disc showing off the nine-piece band’s bass-driven roots, synth explosions, and lyrical magic from frontman D-Kazman.

After all those international festival appearances, you know that Dubmarine’s live act is going to be red hot. So make sure you catch them at one of the following shows before they’re seduced by more international travel!

28 November 2010 – Nambour Originals, Nambour
3 December 2010 – The Zoo, Brisbane
4 December 2010 – Subsonic Festival, Riverwood Downs
16 December 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
28 December 2010 – 1 January 2011 – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodfordia
30 December 2010 – Oxford Street Party, Rockhampton

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Caulfield Tours Debut Album

Sydney alternative punksters Caulfield are taking their debut album Clarity In A Sea Of Confusion on the road with a tour taking in Australia’s east and west. Guitarist Ned Jankovic describes the disc as the “perfect introduction” to this exciting new band.

“It’s about being lost emotionally and mentally and finding ways to get back to where you want to be and mixes all the elements we love,” he explained.

The album features the new single “Bring Sunday,” a moving track about learning to let go of the past and move on from mistakes made.

“It relates to how sometimes you can feel like a stranger even around the people you know best and overcoming this so you can move on with life,” added Jankovic.

Look out for Caulfield when they bring their show to your town!

27 November 2010 – Spectrum, Sydney
3 December 2010 – Caringbah Bizzos, Caringbah
4 December 2010 – Bridge 54, Picton
9 December 2010 – Oh Snap, Perth
10 December 2010 – YMCA HQ, Leederville (All Ages)
11 December 2010 – Elliot St Bar, Bunbury
17 December 2010 – Old Gaol, Mt Gambier
18 December 2010 – Black Market, Adelaide
23 December 2010 – Bull and Bush, Baulkham Hills
6 January 2011 – Rosies, Brisbane
7 January 2011 – The Fort, Brisbane (All Ages)
8 January 2011 – Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast
13 January 2011 – Hot Damn, Sydney
15 January 2011 – Crest Hotel, Sylvania
16 January 2011 – The Wall, Sydney (All Ages)

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The Jezabels New “Mace Spray” Video

The latest song to get my blood pumping is “Mace Spray,” the lead single from The Jezabels’ third EP Dark Storm.

The EP name is an appropriate one, not just for all the gloomy grey weather we’ve been experiencing but that delicious moodiness that hangs over this song. Hayley Mary’s vocals are gorgeous, and all the musicians play their part to create a lovely brooding atmosphere.

The Sydney band are currently strutting their stuff in Canada, but they’ll be back soon enough to play a string of shows around the country. It seems I’m not the only one who’s fallen for this indie four-piece as many of the capital city shows have already sold out. If that’s not an excuse for a road trip I don’t know what is!

See them with new Canadian pals Two Hours Traffic at the following shows.


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Brooke Fraser Announces Aussie Tour

Brooke Fraser is all over radio with her new single “Something in the Water,” but the Kiwi-born songstress is keen to show us she’s got many more amazing tunes under her belt. She’ll play shows around the country in January to promote her latest album Flags.

Brooke is currently based in Sydney, but with her spending time in the United States and New Zealand lately I think it’s been far too long since we’ve seen her live. With Flags sitting pretty in the ARIA top 20 there seems no better time to welcome her back to Oz!

Tickets for the following shows will be available from November 5.

22 January 2011 – The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
25 January 2011 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
27 January 2011 – The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
29 January 2011 – Venue: City Recital Hall, Sydney

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All Aboard The Good Ship

I don’t hear a lot of music describing itself as porno-pirate-folk-rock, but there couldn’t be a better description for Brisbane act The Good Ship.

Just as naughty as captain Jack Sparrow but not as camp, the band have just released their beautifully bawdy debut Avast! Wretched Sea. The single “These Are a Few of My Favourite Flings” is just a taste of the original opus.

To celebrate the single release, the motley crew will travel up and down the East Coast. If you love pirates, archaic instruments, and a damn good time make sure you catch The Good Ship at one of the following shows.

29 October 2010 – “Shiver Me Pumpkins” Halloween Show @ The Troubadour, Brisbane
30 & 31 October 2010 – Nimbin Hotel, Nimbin
5 November 2010 – The Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills
20 November 2010 – Grace Darling Hotel, Melbourne
21 November 2010 – The Tote, Melbourne
27 November 2010 – Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide
4 December 2010 – The Joynt, South Brisbane
7 December 2010 – 2 January 2011 – The Woodford Folk Festival

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