Category: Tour Announcements

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Stevie Wonder Announces Aussie Visit

Soul music legend Stevie Wonder is heading to Australia for the first time since the 1980s!

The Grammy-award-winning megastar will bring his acclaimed band to capital cities around the country for some very special shows in October.

They’re set to be jam-packed with hits, thanks to his impressive back catalogue which includes “Signed Sealed Delivered (I’m Yours),” “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” “Higher Ground,” “Master Blaster,” “My Cherie Amore” and stacks more.

You can grab your tickets to see this living legend when they go on sale on 24 July. Here are the dates!

14 October 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth
16 October 2008 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
19 October 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
22 October 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
25 October 2008 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Image source: Antonio Cruz @ Wikimedia Commons

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Disturbed Ready to Rock Oz

Metal fans have something to celebrate with news that Disturbed are heading to Australia for a massive tour.

Disturbed have reached heights most bands of their genre can only dream of, selling in excess of ten million albums worldwide. That success has only continued with the release of their fourth album, Indestructible, which recently reached number one on the Aussie and American charts.

Disturbed will play shows with the acclaimed P.O.D., Alter Bridge, and Behind Crimson Eyes. Fans are going to snap these tickets up, so make sure you get yours when they go on sale on 10 July. This monster metal lineup will play the following shows:

29 August 2008 – Metro City, Perth
31 August 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
2 August 2008 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
3 September 2008 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
4 September 2008 – Newcastle Entertainment Centre
6 September 2008 – Festival Hall, Melbourne

Image source: Razvan Orendovici @ Wikimedia Commons

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Big Names and Blues at Aussie Wineries

Winter weather tends to make me a little stir-crazy. I love the cold, but my concert calendar always looks a little threadbare. But with the announcement of the first Day of the Green concert of the year, I’m reminded that summer isn’t too far away.

The season kicks off with a massive double bill: John Mellencamp (I believe he’s dropped the Cougar again) and Sheryl Crow. This is the sort of show where you will literally know every song, and have a mighty fine time singing along.

If you don’t live near one of the wineries, you can probably catch the show at your local ent cent. The indoor gigs have the added bonus of Aussie troubadour Shane Nicholson, but they will lose out on atmosphere. If there’s any way you can get yourself to one of the Day on the Green events, I strongly advise it.

Tickets go on sale on Monday 7 July for the following shows:

15 November 2008 – Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley
19 November 2008 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
21 November 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
22 November 2008 – Rochford’s Eyton Winery, Yarra Valley
25 November 2008 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
28 November 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
29 November 2008 – Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley

If November seems a little far away, why not consider heading to the Hunter Valley for the annual Bimbadgen Blues Festival? The amazing line-up brings you Australia’s finest blues musicians including Josh Pyke, Chain, Dallas Frasca and her Gentleman, Mojo Webb, Paul Greene, and heaps more.

Two stages will keep the entertainment coming thick and fast. You can also indulge in a gourmet picnic hamper from the award winning Esca restaurant, not to mention all that lovely Bimbadgen wine! Tickets are priced at $55, which isn’t bad value at all for six hours of fantastic music.

“What better way to kick off spring, and our festival season, than to relax with a selection of Bimbadgen reds and whites while enjoying the sounds of the blues?” asks Bimbadgen Estate General Manager John Quirk. What better way indeed!

Bimbadgen Blues is on at Bimbadgen Estate on Saturday 6 September. Check the website for further details and tickets.

Image source: Symbiosis @ Flickr

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Sneaky Sound System Release Album Number 2

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything from Australia’s hottest dance outfit, Sneaky Sound System, but all that’s soon about to change. Miss Connie, Black Angus, and MC Double D are back with album number two called, funnily enough, 2.

No points for originality there, but it’s still going to do well thanks to a killer first single called “Kansas City.” The album will be repackaged in the UK to include the new stuff plus the best tracks from the first album. The British are going with “Pictures” for the first single, but it won’t be the same old thing. The UK recording will have a distinctly British flavour thanks to remixing by Rich Costey, the man behind Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, and Muse.

2 will hit Aussie shelves in August 16 before the Brits get it on September 22. To celebrate the release Sneaky Sound System will play a couple of east coast dates in August. Tickets are on sale from July 3 for the following dates.

16 and 17 of August 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
26 and 27 of August 2008 – The Queensbridge, Melbourne
29 and 30 August 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Image source: Hooverdust @ Flickr 

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Paul Greene Hits the Road

Paul Greene is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. His album Distance Over Time recently hit number one on the iTunes blues and roots charts, and critics are raving about it.

Paul’s sold almost 30,000 albums locally, and played everything from major festivals to bar rooms to concert halls. You might have also caught him recently supporting American singer-songwriter supremo Patty Griffin and country king Adam Brand.

He’s just announced a bunch of new dates supporting this brand new disc. There are plenty of shows in the regional centres and capitals, so he’s bound to play near you soon. If you haven’t checked Paul out before, now’s the perfect time.

Click the link below for all the dates!

28 June 2008 – Royal Hotel, Corowa
29 June 2008 – Home Tavern, Wagga Wagga
3 July 2008 – Pot Belly, Canberra
10 July 2008 – Locomotive Hotel, Tamworth
11 July 2008 – Gunnedah Services Club
12 July 2008 – Moree Golf Club
20 July 2008 – Bateau Bay Hotel
25 July 2008 – Colac RSL (with Adam Brand)
26 July 2008 – Kinross Woolshed, Thurgoona (with Adam Brand)
30 July 2008 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
31 July 2008 – North Star Hotel, Melrose
1 August 2008 – Pier Hotel, Port Lincoln
2 August 2008 – Ceduna Sailing Club
7 August 2008 – Tanglehead Brewing Company, Albany
8 and 9 August 2008 – Quindanning Tavern
9 August 2008 – Cape Wine Bar, Dunsborough
10 August 2008 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
14 August 2008 – The Railway Hotel, Fremantle
15 August 2008 – Ronsard Bay Tavern, Cervantes
16 August 2008 – Freemason’s Hotel, Geraldton
27 August 2008 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay (with Andrew Morris & The Huckleberry Swedes)
28 August 2008 – The Troubadour, Brisbane (with Andrew Morris & The Huckleberry Swedes)
29-31 August 2008 – Toyota Muster, Amamoor State Forest via Gympie
6 September 2008 – Bimbadgen Blues, Pokolbin (with Josh Pyke, Chain and more)
7 September 2008 – CoastFest 2008, Point Wolstoncroft (with Jeff Lang, Epicure and many more)
4 October 2008 – Deni Ute Muster, Deniliquin (with Kasey Chambers, James Reyne & Mark Seymour, The Living End)
23 October 2008 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
24 October 2008 – Milton Playhouse Theatre
25 October 2008 – Kidgee Ridge Music Festival, Lake Conjola
26 October 2008 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli

Image supplied by Australian Music Biz

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Rocket Science Dare to be Different

Melbourne rock gods Rocket Science are back with a brand new album and tour.

Their fourth release, Different Like You, is due out in July. Hopefully it will bring a change of fortune for this unlucky band. It’s their first album since singer Roman Tucker was involved in a car accident which left him a coma. Paul Maybury broke his leg not long after.

Barring anymore nasty mishaps, the laps will embark on a national tour in August. Here are the dates!

21 August 2008 – The Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
22 August 2008 – The Corner Hotel, Richmond
23 August 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
28 August 2008 – Jive, Adelaide
29 August 2008 – Sandbar, Mildura
30 August 2008 – Green Room, Canberra
4, 5 and 6 September 2008 – Hopetoun Hotel, Surry Hills
11 September 2008 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
12 September 2008 – The Norfolk, Fremantle
13 September 2008 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
11 October 2008 – Sounds of Spring Festival, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

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Def Leppard and Cheap Trick Plan to Rock Oz

Attention all hair band fans. Please join me in celebrating the announcement of the tour to end all tours. Def Leppard and Cheap Trick are joining forces for a show that’s sure to have more hits than the State of Origin.

Think about it. We’ve got Def Leppard with “Love Bites,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” “Let’s Get Rocked,” “Photograph” and stacks more. Then there’s Cheap Trick with “The Flame,” “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police” … you know I could go on.

The Galvatrons were always the natural choice for the support slot, so I’m thrilled they’re also on the bill.

If you’re as excited about all this as me you’ll want to grab your tickets when they go on sale on June 20. You can see these two massive acts the following venues.

31 October 2008 – Members Equity Stadium, Perth
3 November 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
5 November 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
7 November 2008 – Newcastle Entertainment Centre
8 November 2008 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
10 November 2008 – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
11 November 2008 – AIS Arena, Canberra

Image source: Rob Kennedy @ Wikimedia Commons 

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Tin Alley Tour Oz

Melbourne trio Tin Alley are back with their brand new single “Polar Bear.” To celebrate the release the lads have hit the road for their very first Australian tour.

The gigs have extra significance for the band, who were forced to cancel a previous tour when drummer Peter was involved in a motorcycle accident. He’s all better now, and the boys are thrilled to be able to bring their music to the people.

They’re visiting plenty of capital cities and regional centers, so there’s bound to be a show near you. In the meantime, make sure you take a look at the filmclip for their funky new single Polar Bear!

Tin Alley are playing the following dates around the country.

12 June 2008 – The National Hotel, Geelong
13 June 2008 – The Yahoo Bar, Shepparton
14 June 2008 – The Pub, Bendigo
21 June 2008 – The Espy, St. Kilda
27 June 2008 – The Green Room, Phillip
5 July 2008 – The Rhino Room, Adelaide
11 July 2008 – The Cat & Fiddle, Balmain
25 July 2008 – Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay
17 July 2008 – Bar Soma, Fortitude Valley

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Gyroscope on the Road Again

If you missed out on Gyroscope tickets last time around, don’t stress. The lads have enjoyed their recent national tour so much, they’re doing it all again.

Their latest tour celebrates their third single, appropriately titled “Australia.” This stunning song shows a different side of the band best known for their rock anthems. With its stirring rhythms and patriotic lyrics, it’s sure to be a massive local success.

With 36 dates scheduled, this is Gyroscope’s biggest tour to date. They’ll play dates with the awesome Shihad, Sugar Army, and Jebediah. The last tour sold out, so you’d better get your skates on and nab your tickets when they go on sale on June 26.

Here are all the gigs!

5 August 2008 – Brother’s Leagues, Cairns (15+)
6 August 2008 – Bombay Rock, Townsville
7 August 2008 – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach
8 August 2008 – Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
9 August 2008 – Young Australian Hotel, Gladstone
10 Aug 2008 – Sugarland Tavern, Bundaberg
12 August 2008 – The Arena, Brisbane
13 August 2008 – Sawtell RSL
14 August 2008 – Club Forster
15 August 2008 – Blacktown RSL
16 August 2008 – Waves, Wollongong
19 August 2008 – Caringbah Bizzos
20 August 2008 – Souths Juniors, Kingsford
21 August 2008 – The Cube, Campbelltown
22 August 2008 – Penrith Panthers (All ages)
23  August 2008 – Newcastle Panthers
26 August 2008 – The Metro, Sydney
27 August 2008 – Castle Hill RSL
29 August 2008 – Revesby Worker’s Club (All ages)
30 August 2008 – Doyalson RSL
31 August 2008 – Mona Vale Hotel
2 September 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
3 September 2008 – Station Resort, Jindabyne
5 September 2008 – Edge Hotel, Buronga
6 September 2008 – Pretoria Hotel, Mannum
7 September 2008 – HQ, Adelaide
9 September 2008 – Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
12 September 2008 – Ferntree Gully Hotel
13 September 2008 – The Pier Live, Frankston
14 September 2008 – Hallam Hotel
17 September 2008 – Batman Fawkner, Launceston
18 Sep 2008 –Warehouse Night Club, Devonport
19 September 2008 – Sirocco’s Bar & Night Club, Burnie
20 September 2008 – Showroom (Wrestpoint), Hobart
3 October 2008 – Metro City, Perth
4 October 2008 – Wild Oats Festival, Northam

Image source: Safetypinheart @ Flickr

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Newton Faulkner Back in Oz

Newton Faulkner is one of my new favourite singer-songwriters. I always did have a thing for a mellow guitar boy. The good news is that he’s heading back to Australia for some intimate theatre shows in September.

He was a relative unknown when he came out here to play at the Blues and Roots festivals this March. But his stand-out performance won over the crowds, and that’s where the buzz all started.

Fast forward a few months and his song “Dream Catch Me” is all over radio and the album Hand Built By Robots is a firm fixture in the Aussie top 10.

Tickets are on sale now through all the usual outlets. See Newton at the following venues:

3 September 2008 – Capitol, Perth
5 September 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
6 September 2008 – The Forum, Melbourne
8 September 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 September 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Image source: Nadworks @ Flickr