Category: Tour Announcements

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Chemical Transport Announce Shows to Support Debut EP Release

We’re Not Alone, the debut EP from self proclaimed anti-scenesters Chemical Transport will hit record stores this Friday, April 2.

The EP delivers the band’s traditional grunge and nu-metal sounds with a surprising twist of pop rock and dance. The result is music that is both fresh and instantly accessible.

Chemical Transport will showcase tracks from the recording at the following shows. If there’s not one near you, don’t sweat it. The band promises to announce more gigs around the country soon!

10 April 2010 – Bondi Blitz, Bondi Beach
15 April 2010 – Bull n Bush, Baulkham Hills
24 April 2010 – Spectrum, Sydney
1 May 2010 – Tuggeranong Youth Centre, Tuggeranong

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The Lazys Tour Oz This April

Central Coast rock outfit The Lazys are hitting the road to support their brand new single “Hey Mr Mr.” The track is just a taste of things to come, with the band’s debut album Prison Earth scheduled to hit stores this June.

If you’ve never seen The Lazys live, there’s no better time. The straight up rockers have built up a solid live reputation after support slots with Gyroscope, The Living End, and Grinspoon, not to mention appearances at the Come Together and Coaster festivals. See what all the fuss is about when The Lazys arrive in your town!

8 April 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
9 April 2010 – Bon Amici Café, Toowoomba
10 April 2010 – Miami Tavern, Gold Coast
14 April 2010 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
16 April 2010 – Spectrum, Sydney
17 April 2010 – Pot Bellys Bar, Canberra
22 April 2010 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave
23 April 2010 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
24 April 2010 – The National Hotel, Geelong
6 May 2010 – The Oxford Hotel, Wollongong
8 May 2010 – Woodport Inn, Erina
12 May 2010 – Irish Murphies, Launceston
13 May 2010 – Spurs Saloon, Devonport
14 May 2010 – Magintys Bar, Burnie
15 May 2010 – The Brisbane Hotel (All ages in the afternoon, 18+ at night)

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The Black Ryder Score International Releases and The Cult Support Slot

Things are on the up for moody psychedelic outfit The Black Ryder. The band has just inked deals which will see their debut album Buy The Ticket, Take the Ride released in Japan and the United States of America.

Rave reviews at home inspired Vinyl Junkie in Japan and Mexican Summer in the USA to take a chance on the Aussie duo. Of course, it’s not really much of a gamble. Aimee Nash and Scott Ryper earned international acclaim as part of The Morning After Girls, and the album features collaborations with Ricky Maymi of Brian Jonestown Massacre and Leah Shapiro and Peter Hayes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Live shows from The Black Ryder are somewhat of a rarity, which makes their recent appointment as support act for the Cult’s Love Live national tour this May even more exciting. You can see the Black Ryder and The Cult at the following shows around the country.

5 May 2010 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
6 May 2010 – Big Top Luna Park, Sydney
8 May 2010 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
10 May 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
12 May 2010 – Metro Theatre, Perth

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Yacht Club DJs Batten Down the Hatches

You might have caught Yacht Club DJs in the dance tents of festivals like Coaster, Meredith, Field Day, and Splendour in the Grass. Now that the weather is cooling the duo is setting out on their own Batten Down the Hatches tour.

The tour is something of an arrival for the band who are moving away from underground clubs and into some of the top music venues around the country. Brisbane duo DZ and promising young indie rockers Howl will join in the fun.

Apparently we can expect “on-stage nudity, crowd invasions, dancing on the decks, and wild water sports.” If that sounds like your kind of thing make sure you catch one of the following shows!

25 March 2010 – Transit Bar, Canberra
26 & SAT 27 March 2010  – Spectrum, Sydney
1 April 2010 – The National Hotel, Geelong
2 April 2010 – Prince of Wales, St Kilda
3 April 2010  – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 April 2010 – Jive, Adelaide
8 April 2010 – Never Land Bar, Coolangatta
9 April 2010  – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
10 April 2010 – The Zoo, Brisbane

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The Temper Trap Announce Another Aussie Tour

The Temper Trap clearly love being at home. Despite making waves overseas and playing Aussie shows just a couple of months ago, the local lads will return for a handful of dates this July.

The band will play relatively small venues in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Catch them before they start hitting the entertainment centres; tickets for the following shows are available next Monday March 29.

22 July 2010 – Metro City, Perth
24 July 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
27 July 2010 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney

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Gareth Liddiard Goes Solo for Album, Tour

Singer-songwriter Gareth Liddiard is going it alone for his latest album and tour.

The Drones frontman will road test his new material next month with some very special acoustic shows along the East Coast. The concerts will feature songs from Gareth’s solo recording, slated for release later this year, and all your Drones favourites.

Tickets for the following shows are available at the venues.

15 April 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
16 April 2010 – Notes Live, Sydney
23 April 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

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The Bedroom Philosopher Sets Out on Single Tour

Melbourne comic The Bedroom Philosopher has just released “Northcote (So Hungover)”, the first single from his upcoming album Songs from the 86 Tram. You can listen to the song here.

The Bedroom Philosopher has quickly become a Triple J favourite with his witty satire and shoe-gazing rock stylings. I also like that he’s an equal opportunist comedian, similarly at home taking pot shots at hip hop wannabes, bogans, backpackers, and the elderly.

If you were looking for musical comedy that’s a bit edgier than Tripod and Scared Weird Little Guys, The Bedroom Philosopher may just be your cup of chai. You can catch him at the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals and a few other cities over the next few months. Check him out at the following venues!

25 March -18 April 2010 – Victoria Hotel, Melbourne
28 April 2010 – The Front Café, Canberra
29 April 2010 – The Vanguard, Sydney
5 May 2010 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
6 May 2010 – Alley Cat, Hobart
7 Friday May 2010 – Royal Oak, Launceston
9 Sunday May 2010 – Powerhouse, Brisbane

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Dead Letter Circus Sends Debut Album Warning

After two successful EPs and several sell-out tours, Dead Letter Circus are ready to unleash their debut album on the Aussie public.

The band recorded This is the Warning at Melbourne’s Sing Sing Studios with producer Forrester Savell, famous for his work with other local rock acts including Karnivool and The Butterfly Effect.

If you haven’t checked out DLC’s website, now’s a great time. The band just launched an online initiative which offers members access to exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and photos from the recording of the album, snippets of unfinished songs, pre-release MP3 downloads, live recordings, presale concert tickets, and heaps more.

To celebrate the album’s release on May 14, Dead Letter Circus will wind their way around the country on the This is the Warning tour. Tickets for the following shows go on sale on April 1 from the usual outlets.

28 May 2010 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
29 May 2010 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (licensed all ages)
4 June 2010 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney (licensed all ages)
5 June 2010 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane
11 June 2010 – POW, Bunbury
12 June 2010 – Capitol, Perth

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Georgia Fair Record Album Abroad

It’s been a little while coming, but the debut album from Georgia Fair shouldn’t be too far away.

The Sydney duo, famous for their catchy folk-pop tune “Picture Frames,” are currently recording the album in North Carolina with producer Bill Reynolds of Band of Horses fame.

But Ben Riley and Jordan Wilson be back soon enough, as they’re scheduled to join Lisa Mitchell on her Oh Hark! National Theatre tour next month. These should be fantastic shows with gorgeous intimate venues and fellow folksters Boy and Bear also on the bill.

Tickets for all shows are on sale on March 19 from the venues.

29 April 2010 – Warrnambool Entertainment Centre, Warrnambool
30 April 2010 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
4 May 2010 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
5 May 2010 – Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
6 May 2010 – Villa Noosa Hotel, Noosa
7 May 2010 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
12 May 2010 – Wollongong Uni
13 May 2010 – Penrith RSL
14 May 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
16 May 2010 – Astor Theatre, Perth
20 May 2010 – HQ, Adelaide
21 May 2010 – Sir Robert Helpman Theatre, Mt Gambier
26 May 2010 – Bluestone, Ballarat
28 May 2010 – The Forum, Melbourne
29 May 2010 – Launceston Country Club
30 May 2010 – Wrestpoint Showroom, Hobart

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Hoodoo Gurus Announce “Purity of Essence” Tour

Aussie rock veterans the Hoodoo Gurus are heading out on the road to support their latest album, Purity of Essence.

The disc is set to drop on Friday, which will give everyone plenty of time to become familiar with the tracks before the tour kicks off in Fremantle in late April.

If they haven’t announced a show near you don’t be too disappointed. The Gurus promise to add more dates to this 12-show run really soon!

22 April 2010 – Metropolis, Fremantle
23 April 2010 – Dunsborough Hotel
24 April 2010 – Players, Mandurah
25 April 2010 – Hotel Rottnest, Rottnest Island
29 April 2010 – HiFi Bar, Brisbane
30 April 2010 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
1 May 2010 – Yamba Bowling Club
7 May 2010 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
8 May 2010 – HiFi Bar, Melbourne
13 May 2010 – Level One @ Newcastle Leagues
20 & 21 May 2010 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

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