Category: Tour Announcements

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Amy Meredith Annouce Restless Album Tour

It’s been a big year for Amy Meredith, with the release of two smash singles and a top 10 album. Now the band are looking to celebrate with their Restless album tour.

The run of gigs will take in 18 cities across Oz this September and October. They’ll definitely be in the zone, as these shows come off the back of a swag of dates supporting Grinspoon.

There are plenty of opportunities to see Amy Meredith in the coming months, and that’s just how they like it. Tickets for the Grinspoon shows are already on sale, and the Restless tour tickets will join them this Friday!

4 August 2010 – Station Resort, Jindabyne (with Grinspoon)
5 August 2010 – Capital, Wagga Wagga (with Grinspoon)
6 August 2010 – Panthers, Bathurst (with Grinspoon)
7 August 2010 – Ex-Services, Orange (with Grinspoon)
8 August 2010 – Panthers, Penrith (with Grinspoon)
11 August 2010 – Campbelltown RSL, Campbelltown (with Grinspoon)
12 August 2010 – Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill (with Grinspoon)
13 August 2010 – Waves, Wollongong (with Grinspoon)
15 August 2010 – Entrance Leagues, Bateau Bay (with Grinspoon)
9 September 2010 – Inferno, Traralgon (with Grinspoon)
10 September 2010 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully (with Grinspoon)
11 September 2010 – Pier Live, Frankston (with Grinspoon)
12 September 2010 – Settlers, Mildura (with Grinspoon)
15 September 2010 – Eureka Hotel, Geelong (with Grinspoon)
16 September 2010 – Shadows, Mt Gambier (with Grinspoon)
17 September 2010 – The Gov, Adelaide (with Grinspoon)
22 September 2010 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
23 September 2010 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
24 September 2010 – The Players Club, Mandurah
25 September 2010 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
1 October 2010  – The Zoo, Brisbane
2 October 2010  – Coolangatta Hotel
3 October 2010  – The Northern, Byron Bay
13 October 2010  – The Maram, Canberra
14 October 2010  – Wollongong University, Wollongong
15 October 2010  – Factory Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
16 October 2010  – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
20 October  2010  – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
21 October 2010  – Barwon Club, Geelong
22 October 2010  – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
23 October 2010  – The Loft, Warnambool
28 October 2010  – Republic Bar, Hobart
29 October 2010  – Hotel New York, Launceston
30 October 2010  – Adelaide University Bar, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)

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The Amity Affliction Take Album to Regional Australia

Brisbane’s The Amity Affliction have been tearing up capital cities all around the country on their Youngbloods launch tour, but they’re not done yet. As the tour comes to a close, the band are preparing to take the album to regional centres along the East Coast.

The Amity Affliction will barely have a month to rest before setting off on The Anchors tour this August. It’ll take in small towns in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and luckily for their many underage fans most shows will be all ages events.

The Amity Affliction are preparing to launch their attack on the United Kingdom and United States at the end of this year, so these shows might be the last ones we’ll get for a while!

Tickets go on sale for the following gigs tomorrow!

20 August 2010 – Anti @ Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully (18+)
21 August 2010 – Pier Live, Frankstown (18+)
22 August 2010 – The Castle, Dandenong (All Ages)
25 August 2010 – The Loft, Warrnambool (18+)
26 August 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (18+)
27 August 2010 – Centenary Hall, Wollongong (All Ages)
28 August 2010 – Masonic Hall, Blacktown (All Ages)
29 August 2010 – Oasis Youth Centre, Wyong (All Ages)
31 August 2010 – The Cambridge, Newcastle (18+)
2 September 2010 – High School, Byron Bay (All Ages)
3 September 2010 – Albert Waterways, Gold Coast (All Ages)
4 September 2010 – PCYC, Gladstone (All Ages)
5 September 2010 – QRI Hall, Rockhampton (All Ages)
8 September 2010 – Fitzys Mbar, Loganholme (18+)

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The Bloodpoets “Dance” Around Oz

Brisbane quintet The Bloodpoets will groove their way around the country to promote their brand new single “Dance.” The track is the first taste of the band’s sophomore album, which should hit shelves later this year.

The single, and its riff-driven electro beats, represents a change in musical direction for the band.

“‘Dance’ is characterised by these riffs, whereas previously we wrote a four-minute chord song, focusing on arrangements of instruments and vocal delivery” explained singer/songwriter Tom Murphy. “The writing process for Dance was different. It was born during a jam between the drummer and me on an electric drum kit. Because of the sounds on the kit, we decided to muck around on a cheesy riff until we realised if it was on big guitars and a real drum kit it would be enormous.

“Lyrically the song was based off how overwhelming it can be to see a good looking woman dance, so I tried to explore it in a smutty, yet a respectful way.”

The Dance tour will see The Bloodpoets perform tracks from their debut album Polarity along with some new tunes.

“We have had an extremely positive response to the new music and have heard people say that this is the type of music they thought The Bloodpoets would eventually reach in terms of style, but hopefully also in terms of potential,” Tom said.

Grab your dancing shoes and catch The Bloodpoets at the following venues.

28 July 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane (18+)
6 August 2010 – Neverland Bar, Gold Coast (18+)
12 August 2010 – King George Square, Brisbane (All Ages)
15 August 2010 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba (18+)
27 August 2010 – Brisbane Raws game @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (All Ages)
27 August 2010 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane (18+)
17 September 2010 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast (18+)
14 October 2010 – Toff In Town, Melbourne (18+)
15 October 2010 – The Hub, Launceston (18+)
16 October 2010 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba (18+)

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The Mission in Motion Finally Release Album, Support Senses Fail

Sydney quintet The Mission in Motion have just released their latest single “New Skin,” a teaser from their soon-to-be released album Somewhere Safe. Head to the band’s MySpace page to hear the track.

“New Skin is our weekend song,” explained the band’s front man Brett Islaub. “We wanted to write a song about letting everything go, having a few drinks and having a good time with your friends.”

The long play is the follow up to their 2008 EP A Curse, A Calling, but don’t think the band has been idle. They’ve been tearing up the live circuit with acts like Stealing O’Neal, Elora Danan, and Wherewolves, not to mention their own headlining shows and appearances at Soundwave and a youth festival in Singapore.

So clearly we can forgive the band for taking so long to churn out the album. To appease us, the disc will come packaged with B-sides and rarities for a limited time. Somewhere Safe will hit stores on July 30.

If you like what you hear make sure you catch The Mission in Motion supporting America’s Senses Fail at the following shows around the country.

12 August 2010 – Hi Fi, Brisbane (18+)
13 August 2010 – The Fort, Brisbane (All Ages)
14 August 2010 – Factory Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
20 August  2010 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)
21 August  2010 – Hi Fi, Melbourne (Daytime – Under 18s)
21 August  2010 – Hi Fi, Melbourne (Evening – 18+)

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Buck 65 Celebrates 20 Years in the Biz with Aussie Shows

Nova Scotia’s Buck 65 is returning to our shores for a swag of shows this September. This intriguing performer blends hip hop, blues, folk, and country to create the kind of music which defies classification.

He’s built a lot of underground buzz in the last 20 years, which is all the better for his fans who can enjoy seeing him in some fantastic intimate venues. He’s here to support his latest collection of tunes, which is funnily enough called 20 Odd Years. Never one to adhere to convention, Buck 65 will release the songs in a series of digital mini albums over the coming months.

“Twenty years seems like a long time but the thought of slowing down or ‘hanging it up’ has not even crossed my mind,” Buck 65 admitted in a press release recently. “Will I still be at it when I’m 50 years old? I guarantee you that I will.”

Catch Buck 65 at the following shows this September.

16 September 2010 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
17 September 2010 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
18 & 19 September 2010 – The Spiegeltent, Brisbane Festival

Image source: Tsar Kasim @ Flickr

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Princess One Point Five Tour Oz with Album

Following the recent release of their fourth album What Doesn’t Kill You, Princess One Point Five are heading out on the road for an album launch tour. The album features the single “Today,” which you might have heard on JJJ or your local community radio station.

Princess One Point Five are known for their powerful and personal live shows. Each gig will feature a different support act, so no two shows will be the same. It’ll all kick off with a cheeky matinee show in St Kilda before the band travels around to the major capitals.

25 July 2010 – Pure Pop Records, St Kilda
8 August 2010 – Vanguard, Sydney (with Shady Lane and The Winter People)
20 August 2010 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide (with We Grow Up)
28 August 2010 – The Tote – Melbourne (with Milk Teddy, Geoffrey O’Conner, and Lehmann B. Smith)
11 September 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane

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The Optimen Get Out of Brisbane on Album Tour

Ever since Brisbane hip hop outfit The Optimen released their sophomore album The Out of Money Experience in April, we’ve been wondering when we’d see them on the road.

Our patience has paid off, with The OPees announcing a swag of dates in July and August. And the good news is that there are even more on the way! We can expect to hear tracks from the new album along with some old favourites.
Grab your tickets for the cleverly named Out of Brisbane Experience tour at the venues for the following shows!

16 July 2010 – FBi Stolen Records Gala Ball @ Gaelic Theatre, Sydney (with Koolism, Thundamentals, Ozi Batla, Daisy Meds, Phatchance feat. Coptic Soldier, Loose Change and Katalyst (DJ SET)
17 July 2010 – Transit Bar, Canberra (with D’Opus and Roshambo)
30 July 2010 – Beach Road Hotel, Sydney (with Undertown, Gabreil Clouston and Edseven)
20 August 2010 – The Espy, Melbourne (with MPhaze)
21 August 2010 – The Rocket Bar, Adelaide

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My Fiction Announce Aussie Album Launch Tour

Brisbane quartet My Fiction promised us they’d announce more dates soon, and they don’t lie. Fans along the East Coast will get a chance to see the melodic indie rockers play through July and August.

My Fiction are hitting the road to support FireRomanceFire, their soon-to-be-released debut album which features the big single “Every June.” They’ve just released a music video for the song which you can see here!

The Queenslanders are quickly earning a reputation as a band that shouldn’t be missed live, so make sure you get along to a gig and see what all the hype’s about.

16 July 2010 – The Zoo, Brisbane (with Numbers Radio, The Belligerent, and The Judy Dolls)
17 July 2010 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
22 July 2010 – Club Envy, Sunshine Coast
23 July 2010 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay (with Numbers Radio and Polaroid Fame)
31 July 2010 – Pony, Melbourne (with Radio Star and The Ravenous)
5 August 2010 – The Lansdowne, Sydney (with The Moments, The Written Crusade, and The Company)

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Spiderbait, You Am I, and More Rock Out at the Rodeo

While rodeo’s big business in America, it’s never really taken off in a mainstream way in Australia. That might be all about to change with the launch of Rodeo Rockfest, a series of events which brings the best in rodeo and Aussie rock to folks in Queensland and New South Wales.

The shows look like pretty slick productions, with the rodeo staged underneath a big top and various music stages set up to give punters their choice of acts. Those bands are first class too, with Spiderbait, The Beautiful Girls, Bluejuice, You Am I, Gyroscope, and Thirsty Merc and more scheduled to appear.

Rodeos might seem a bit cruel, but organisers say that animal lovers can rest easy.

“Safety of the riders and animals is our number one priority which is why we have introduced new safety features such as a rope arena and pull-away, shot-gun chutes,” explained Rodeo Rockfest organizer Lindsay Clarke.

I’m not sure whether bucking broncos and bull riding is my thing, but the Rodeo Rockfest is just the sort of tour that might convince me to find out.

Tickets for the following shows are available for the bands, the rodeo, or the whole event through Ticketek and the Radio Rockfest website.

30 July 2010 –Turf Club, Ipswitch (with Bluejuice and Mojo Webb)
31 July 2010 –Turf Club, Ipswitch (with Spiderbait, Salmonella Dub, and Mojo Webb)
1 August 2010 –Turf Club, Ipswitch (with Spiderbait, Salmonella Dub, and Ernest Ellis)
13 August 2010 – Showgrounds, Rockhampton (with The Beautiful Girls and The Fumes)
14 August 2010 – Showgrounds, Rockhampton (with The Beautiful Girls, 28 Days, and The Fumes)
15 August 2010 – Showgrounds, Rockhampton (with Gyroscope, 28 Days, and The Fumes)
20 August 2010 – Showgrounds, Cairns (with Thirsty Merc and Josh Rawiri)
21 August 2010 – Showgrounds, Cairns (with Bluejuice, Children Collide, and Josh Rawiri)
22 August 2010 – Showgrounds, Cairns (with Bluejuice, Children Collide, and Josh Rawiri)
10 September 2010 – Turf Club, Townsville (with Gyroscope and Ernest Ellis)
11 September 2010 – Turf Club, Townsville (with You Am I, Shihad, and Ernest Ellis)
12 September 2010 – Turf Club, Townsville (with You Am I, Shihad, and Ernest Ellis)
17 September 2010 – Showgrounds, Mackay (with Thirsty Merc and Mojo Webb)
18 September 2010 – Showgrounds, Mackay (with Thirsty Merc, Jebediah, and Mojo Webb)
19 September 2010 – Showgrounds, Mackay (with You Am I, Jebediah, and Mojo Webb)
8-10 October 2010 – National Park No. 2 Sportsground, Newcastle (bands to be announced)
22-24 October 2010 – Mt. Penang Gardens, Gosford (bands to be announced)
5-7 November 2010 – Panthers, Penrith (bands to be announced)

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Mark Sholtez Announces Aussie Theatre Tour

Ever since Mark Sholtez told me a tour was on its way, I’ve had folks asking me when it was happening. I had no answers for them, until now. Get ready music lovers, as Mark Sholtez will be playing intimate venues around the country this September.

The tour will showcase the songs from Mark’s gorgeous sophomore album The Distance Between Two Truths. You can nab your tickets for the following shows on July 14 from the usual outlets.

3 September 2010 – Studio @ Opera House, Sydney
10 September 2010 – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
17 September 2010 – Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
18 September 2010 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
24 & 25 September 2010 – Manhattans, Perth

Image source: The Harbour Agency