Tour Announcements – Page 196

Posted on 09/03/200829/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

Request a Song at Wilco Shows

When you buy tickets to see your favourite band, there’s always one special song you hope they’ll play. Well if you’re holding Wilco tickets, you might just get your wish.

Fans can now request the songs they want the band to play on their upcoming tour. Just head to their official website and enter your details, including your request and the show you’ll attend. Too easy!

You can catch Wilco at the following venues later this month:

18 March 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (with Bridezilla)
19 March 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane (with The Mess Hall)
26 March 2008 – The Palace Theatre, Melbourne (with The Drones)

Image source: Drella @ Wikimedia Commons

Posted on 06/03/200829/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

See The Rogue Traders While You Can

The Rogue Traders are hitting the road next month for what may be their last tour for some time.

Keyboardist James Ash said the band will take a break to allow lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte to pursue her career.

“With Nat going to do a solo record, this will be the last tour we do for 18 months or two years,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

Somewhere in there she’ll also find time to continue her So You Think You Can Dance hosting duties. What a busy girl!

Here’s when when the Rogue Traders are visiting you. Tickets to all shows go on sale on March 17.

28 and 29 April 2008 – Regent Theatre, Yarram
30 April 2008 – Arts Centre, Frankston
1 May 2008 – The Wool Exchange, Geelong
2 May 2008 – The Woolshed, Ballarat
3 May 2008 – Billboard, Melbourne
11 May 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
13 May 2008 – Town Hall, Horsham
14 May 2008 – Roi Bar, Albury
15 May 2008 – ANU, Canberra
16 May 2008 – Waves, Wollongong
17 May 2008 – Big Top Luna Park, Sydney
18 May 2008 – Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers
20 May 2008 – Workers Club, Revesby
21 May 2008 – Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford
22 May 2008 – Newcastle Panthers
23 May 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
24 May 2008 – Lismore Workers Club
25 May 2008 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
27 May 2008 – Civic Centre, Nambour
28 May 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
29 May 2008 – Rumours, Toowoomba

Image source: Toby Forage @ Flickr

Posted on 29/02/200828/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

The Last Town Chorus Coming in Loud and Clear

Oz Music Scene favourite The Last Town Chorus is back with a brand new single and another Aussie visit.

Her latest single “Loud and Clear” is a beautiful tune that perfectly shows off lead singer Megan Hickey’s ethereal vocals and haunting slide guitar skills. You can hear the new song now on The Last Town Chorus’ MySpace page.

If you like what you hear, make sure you get along to one of The Last Town Chorus’ gigs next month. They’ll play Sydney’s Hopetoun Hotel on March 18, and Byron Bay’s East Coast Blues and Roots festival on the 20th and 21st.

Image source: Yannfalkenberg at Flickr

Posted on 12/02/200828/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

James Blunt Heads Back to Oz

British softie James Blunt is heading back to Australia in May to support his second album All the Lost Souls.

James was a big hit when he played here in 2006, selling out every single Australian show. This time the venues will be bigger, but fans can still expect to enjoy plenty of hits and James’ trademark English charm.

As you can imagine, since his last shows sold out these tickets probably won’t last. If you missed out last time, make sure it doesn’t happen again by nabbing yours when they go on sale at 9 am on Friday 15 February.

Fellas, if you forget Valentine’s Day a pair of these tickets could probably help smooth things over.

James Blunt will play the following Aussie venues.

2 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
3 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
4 May 2008 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
6 May 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
7 May 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
9 May 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth

Image source: Dawn Ellner @ Wikimedia Commons

Posted on 06/02/200828/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

Weddings, Parties, Anything Together Again

Weddings, Parties, Anything won our hearts back in the 90s with their epic single “Father’s Day.” They never saw that kind of success again, but Weddoes fans continued to see the lads in droves until they parted ways in 1998.

Now a decade later Mick Thomas and the boys have teamed up for one last tour. You can check them out at the following venues.

1 March 2008 – The Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
2 March 2008 – Beulah Footy Club, Beulah
8-9 March 2008 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
22 March 2008 – East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Byron Bay
23 March 2008 – Southern Roots Festival, Hobart
28 March 2008 – Arts Centre, Fremantle
5 April 2008 – The Gaelic, Sydney
11 April 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
18 April 2008 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
25 April 2008 – Astoria 2, London

Posted on 05/02/200828/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

Duran Duran, Smashing Pumpkins, QOTSA Play Adelaide

Adelaide may have missed out on the V Festival, but that doesn’t mean they’ll miss some of the event’s biggest names. 80s pop icons Duran Duran and 90s emo pioneers Smashing Pumpkins are making the trip to South Australia. As an added bonus for Pumpkins fans, Queens of the Stone Age will also appear at this very special show.

Duran Duran will play all their classic tracks and songs from their newie Red Carpet Massacre on April 1 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The big Smashing Pumpkins/Queens of the Stone Age show will play the Ent Cent on the following night. Yes, that’s right: two massive shows on in the middle of the week. I can imagine there’ll be some very bleary-eyed workers in Adelaide!

Tickets for both shows will go on sale to the public at 9 am on Monday 11 February from Ticketek.

Image source: Brian Aris @ Wikimedia Commons

Posted on 30/01/200827/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

Michael Bublé Announces New Shows

Do you have your Michael Bublé tickets yet? This Canadian cutie’s concerts have sold out all over the country, but tickets to some new shows will go on sale tomorrow.

“Australia is one of Michael Bublé’s most popular world markets,” tour promoter Paul Dainty said in a press release.

“When tickets to his national tour went on sale in December they sold out in just minutes. Extra shows were added, yet the demand was still there for more concerts, so Michael has agreed to extend his touring itinerary to look after his fans.”

Michael will perform very special encore shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth when he tours this May/June. These are the final shows for the tour, so if you miss out this time you’ll miss out for good! Here are all the dates:

28 May 2008 – AIS Arena, Canberra (SOLD OUT)
30 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
31 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
5 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
2 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
3 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
6 June 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
7 June 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
9 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide (SOLD OUT)
11 June 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth (SOLD OUT)
12 June 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth (SOLD OUT)
14 June 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth (SOLD OUT)
15 June 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth (NEW SHOW)
17 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide (NEW SHOW)
18 June 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (NEW SHOW)

Image source: Quintin3265 @ Wikimedia Commons

Posted on 24/01/200827/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

Kiss Announce More Aussie Dates

Kiss fans who feared the band would jet off after performing at Melbourne’s Formula 1 Grand Prix can rest easy. The band has just announced concerts in Sydney and Brisbane.

The line-up will include original members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, with Eric Singer on drums and Tommy Thayer on guitar.

Tickets go on sale on 4 February at 9 am. Prepare to rock and roll all night at the following venues:

16 March 2008 – Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne
18 March 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
20 March 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney

Posted on 20/01/200827/03/2023 by Lauren Katulka

Joe Jackson’s Stepping Out In Oz

I’m showing my age here, but I’m pretty psyched to read Joe Jackson’s coming back to Australia in May. Joe will play a string of dates at lovely intimate venues to support the release of his latest album Rain.

If you’re a fan of his early work I wouldn’t stress. When Joe played here in 2003 he played a lot of early material, so I’m sure songs like “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” “Real Men,” and “Stepping Out” will all get a run.

Here are Joe Jackson’s dates:

20 May 2008 – Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
22-23 May 2008 – State Theatre, Sydney
25 May 2008 – Town Hall, Melbourne
27 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
30 May 2008 – Riverside Theatre, Perth

Image source: Joe Jackson press kit