MGMT are hot stuff right now thanks to their trippy debut single “Time to Pretend.” You might have heard this track on Skins or Gossip Girl. Now you can hear it live, because MGMT are heading Down Under.
Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden will play some very special intimate shows around the country. This dynamic duo will be able supported by Sleepy Jackson frontman Luke Steele.
Tickets go on sale through Ticketek on August 19. But if you want to get a jump on the competition, make sure you register with Frontier Touring. Their presale starts at noon on August 14.
Here are the dates!
6 December 2008 – Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth
9 December 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 December 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
11 December 2008 – The Palace, Melbourne
One of my favourite 90s acts, The Badloves are back together for a tour and new album! The newly reformed lineup includes Michael Spiby on vocals, Jak Housden on guitar, John Favaro on bass, Tony Featherstone on keys, and Dave Hibbard on drums. Only Chris Tabone refused to rejoin his bandmates this time around.
“We plan to record some new stuff later in the year,” Tony Featherstone told Undercover News. “I guess these shows are logical step to getting everyone into that headspace.”
Expect to hear all the hits, including “Green Limousine,” “Lost,” and “Caroline” at the following shows.
19 and 20 September 2008 – Bridge Hotel, Sydney
14 and 15 November 2008 – Capers, Melbourne
29 November 2008 – The Robe Festival, South Australia
To celebrate the news I couldn’t resist posting the song that started it all, “Lost.”
Longtime fans of this blog will remember me raving about Some Strangers Ship, the fantastic debut EP from Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs. Now this brilliant blues and roots outfit is taking these amazing songs on the road with their All Hands on Deck tour.
Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs will be joined on the road by Sydney blues rockers Ooh La La. The shows promise to be something special, but if you still need a little encouragement how’s this? The bands will donate part of the proceeds to Red Cross Australia.
Good music that supports a good cause? That sounds too good to pass up!
You can catch Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs with Ooh La La at the following East Coast cities.
12 September 2008 – The Pacific Hotel, Yamba
13 September 2008 – The Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
17 September 2008 – On The Hill Bar, Newcastle
18 September 2008 – The Vanguard, Sydney
19 September 2008 – Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie
25 September 2008 – The Home Hotel, Wagga Wagga
26 September 2008 – The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
27 September 2008 – ANU Uni Bar, Canberra
4 October 2008 – The Great Northern, Byron Bay
10 October 2008 – The Solbar, Coolum
11 October 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
The chances of Timbaland playing Melbourne on August 22 as promised have just gotten a little stronger with word he’s booked soul star Nessa Morgan as a support act.
Timbaland’s Aussie dates were called into question when it was revealed he’s got a gig in Poland scheduled for the same day as the Melbourne show.
European promotion of the Polish show is still going ahead, but I think we’ve got the upper hand. Melbourne is one of 10 shows arranged for Australia and New Zealand, while the Polish gig is the only European date announced.
With the date of the double-booked show drawing ever closer I guess we’ll find out the mega-producer’s plans soon enough!
Some might argue that releasing a greatest hits album after four years in the business is probably a little premature. But not Sony BMG, who figure they might as well repackage Shannon Noll’s best bits for those people who quite like to listen to him on the radio but never actually bought a CD.
Of course there’ll be something for the real fans too, who can look forward to five new tracks including the upcoming radio single, “Summertime.”
Personally I think you need a greater body of work than three albums to consider a greatest hits package, but Shannon thinks it’s a brilliant idea.
“It was only once we started talking about the idea that it sank in how many singles there’s been, from ‘What About Me’ right through to ‘Loud’ and ‘In Pieces’,” he said in a statement.
“All these songs mean so much to me and showcase a journey that I’ve been through with my songwriting and recording, my career in general. It’s great to have the new songs on the album, as they are just a taste of what we’ve got planned for next year!”
To celebrate the September 27 release of No Turning Back: The Story So Far, Shannon is heading out on the road for one of his biggest tours to date featuring shows in the capital cities and regional centers.
Here are all the dates!
11 September 2008 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
12 September 2008 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
13 September 2008 – Bombray Rock, Townsville
14 September 2008 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
16 September 2008 – Roma Bungil Recreation Centre
18 September 2008 – Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
19 September 2008 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
20 September 2008 – Caloundra RSL
23 September 2008 – Ballina RSL
24 September 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
25 September 2008 – Port Macquarie Panthers
26 and 27 September 2008 – The Palms @ Crown, Melbourne
3 October 2008 – Bunbury Entertainment Centre
4 October 2008 – Burswood Theatre
5 October 2008 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
6 October 2008 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
8 October 2008 – Curtin University, Kalgoorlie
23 October 2008 – Capital Entertainment Centre, Wagga Wagga
24 October 2008 – Kinross Woolshed, Albury
30 October 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – Seagulls Club, Gold Coast
8 November 2008 – Acacia Ridge Hotel
9 November 2008 – East Bank Centre, Shepperton
12 November 2008 – Inferno Nightclub, Traralgon
14 November 2008 – Shoppington Hotel, Doncaster
16 November 2008 – Hallam Hotel
19 November 2008 – West Tamworth Leagues Club
20 November 2008 – Dubbo RSL and Memorial Club
21 November 2008 – Orange Ex-Services Club
Delta Goodrem may be wowing them over in the United States, but it won’t be too long before her Aussie fans get to see her back on home soil.
Delta’s just announced a national tour, and it promises to be her most special yet. She’ll play some intimate theatre shows, allowing fans to get closer to their idol than ever before.
“It’s extremely exciting. I can’t believe it’s taken this long but I’ve already started putting the set list together and there are so many songs to play,” Delta said in a statement. “I have been inspired by some intimate shows I have done recently here and internationally, and by playing theatres I can be closer to all the people who have taken my record home.
“I would have liked to tour earlier, but I’m just glad I can finally tell people the dates when they ask me when I’m touring next. There are lots of songs from over the years people know to sing along with and I’m going to do some fun covers but I don’t want to spoil the surprise!”
Delta Goodrem’s Believe Again tour will kick off in the New Year in Newcastle before travelling all around the country. Considering the size of the venues, you’d better get you tickets quickly when they go on sale on Thursday 21 August.
9 January 2008 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
12 and 13 January 2008 – State Theatre, Sydney
16 and 17 January 2008 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
24 January 2008 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
27 January 2008 – Convention Centre, Brisbane
30 January 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
3 February 2008 – Kings Park, Perth
When I spoke to James from Beats Working earlier this month he said the band would soon get out on the road. Well, he’s made good on his promise, announcing a bunch of shows for later this year.
If you haven’t gotten into Beats Working yet, now’s the perfect time. This exciting urban band blends hip hop with funk, soul, and pop music for a sound that’s all their own.
Their debut album Harbour Drive will be in stores next Wednesday, July 30. Fans can look forward to hearing these songs come alive at the following venues.
21-25 July 2008 – Schuss Bar, Thredbo
27 July 2008 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
15 August 2008 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
29 August 2008 – Uber, Brisbane
6 September 2008 – Revolver, Melbourne
13 September 2008 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
19 September 2008 – UTS Loft Bar: Proper 11, Sydney
10 October 2008 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
25 October 2008 – Village Fair Festival, Bathurst
Things are definitely on the up for Melbourne’s Little Red. They were virtual unknowns when they won a slot at the V Festival through the V2 garage-band comp.
Now the retro rockers have released their debut album Listen to Little Red which recently debuted at number 29 on the ARIA Charts. It seems plenty of Aussies want to do just that, because they’re booked for shows all over the country next month.
When can you listen to Little Red live? Here are all the dates!
3 August 2008 – Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay
4 August 2008 – The Metro, Sydney
6 & 7 August 2008 – The Prince of Wales, Melbourne
14 August 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
15 August 2008 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
16 August 2008 – Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
20 August 2008 – Oxford Tavern, Wollongong
21 August 2008 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
22 August 2008 – The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
28 August 2008 – Barwon Club, Geelong
29 August 2008 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
30 August 2008 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
31 August 2008 – Swan Basement, Fremantle
4 September 2008 – Flynn’s Beach Surf Club, Port Macquarie
5 September 2008 – The Sound Lounge, Currumbin
6 September 2008 – The Globe, Brisbane
8 September 2008 – Swindler’s Bar, Mt Hotham
11 September 2008 – The Pub, Bendigo
12 September 2008 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
13 September 2008 – The Republic Bar, Hobart
4 October 2008 – The Great Escape, Sydney
Frank Black must have gotten a taste for Australia when he toured with The Pixies last year. He’s just announced a local tour for his other musical outlet, Black Francis.
Black Francis will showcase tracks from Bluefinger and the recently released mini-album, Svn Fngrs.
He’ll play Sydney’s Great Escape Festival, and solo shows in a handful of other cities. Check out Black Francis at the following Aussie gigs!
28 September 2008 – Metropolis, Fremantle
29 September 2008 – HQ Complex, Adelaide
1 October 2008 – Arena, Brisbane
2 October 2008 – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
4 October 2008 – Great Escape, Sydney
Two of Australia’s hottest upcoming indie acts are teaming up for one massive residency tour! Avalon Drive and The Sundance Kids will play shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide through August and September.
There’s a whole lot of hype surrounding both these bands, and with good reason. Brisbane’s Avalon Drive has just scored a record deal with SonyBMG, and they plan to release their debut EP later this year. They’ve also scored gigs alongside some of the biggest bands in the world including INXS, All American Rejects, Fall Out Boy, Hoobastank, Yellowcard, and The Veronicas. MTV called Avalon Drive a “band you want to see live,” and these residencies give you that chance.
The Sundance Kids are set to unleash their indie/pop/rock anthems on the nation with the release of their debut album in August. Time Off Magazine calls them “one of the premier rock acts in SA,” and their ardent fanbase would tend to agree.
Avalon Drive and The Sundance Kids will toss a coin for the Sydney and Melbourne shows to decide the night’s lineup, which should keep things spontaneous for the bands and the punters. See these hot new artists and some very special guests at the following shows.
24 August 2008 – Jive Bar, Adelaide (18+, with guests)
26 August 2008 – East Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne (18+, with Don’t Ask Us)
27 August 2008 – Spectrum, Sydney (18+, with Planet Of The Stereos)
31 August 2008 – Jive Bar, Adelaide (18+, with guests)
2 September 2008 – East Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne (18+, with The Scissor File)
3 September 2008 – Spectrum, Sydney (18+, with Envy Parade)
7 September 2008 – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA (All ages 2 pm – 5 pm, with guests)
7 September 2008 – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA (18+, with guests)
9 September 2008 – East Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne (18+, with Front Counter)
10 September 2008 – Spectrum, Sydney (18+, with Sierra Montana)
