Category: Tour Announcements

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Selahphonic Release Killer Track “Ghosts of 1999”

Hump Days are never easy, but when you’re battling a cold as I am pushing through a work day is that much harder. If you’re struggling today, take a moment to press play and let the feel-good power-pop vibes of “Ghosts of 1999.”

The track comes from Sunshine Coast indie-rock act Selahphonic, who’ve spend the better part of 2015 touring Australia and the United States. All that experience is paying off, because they’re sounding like they’ve got years of experience under their belt. It’s polished without feeling bland. At this relatively early stage in their career I can already imagine them selling out stadiums.

See Selahphonic before they blow up at the following single launch shows.

15 April 2016 – The Foundry, Brisbane
30 April 2016 – Moonshine, Manly
6 May 2016 – The Helm, Sunshine Coast
11 June 2016 – Sea N’ Sound Festival, Mooloolaba

Image used with permission from Rare Finds

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Sarah Blasko Touring “Eternal Return”

With Sarah Blasko’s tour just around the corner, it’s worth taking at a look at the most recent single from her sixth studio album Eternal Return.

“I Wanna Be Your Man” is one of the most accessible songs Sarah’s released in some time, and I think it’s also one of her best. As a woman working in the music industry, Sarah probably knows what it feels to be marginalised because of your gender better than most. However, you don’t need to be in a male-dominated field for the lyrics to resonate. Perhaps there’s even something in this song for the lads too.

Sarah Blasko kicks off her Eternal Return tour on April 6. Here are all the Aussie and international dates. Tickets are still available for selected shows.

6 April 2016 – The Abbey, Canberra
7 April 2016 – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong
8 April 2016 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
9 April 2016 – City Hall, Newcastle
15 April 2016 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
22 April 2016 – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo
23 April 2016 – The Forum, Melbourne
29 April 2016 – Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide
30 April 2016 – Astor Theatre, Perth
10 May 2016 – Union Chapel, London
12 May 2016 – Ruby Lounge, Manchester
16 May 2016 – Hope & Ruin, Brighton
17 May 2016 – Thekla, Bristol
19 May 2016 – Les Etoiles, Paris
21 May 2016 – Les Nuits @ Botanique, Brussels
23 May 2016 – People’s Play, Amsterdam
24 May 2016 – Grand Theatre, Groningen
26 May 2016 – Nochtspeicher, Hamburg
27 May 2016 – Stadtgarten, Cologne
28 May 2016 – Zoom, Frankfurt
30 May 2016 – Kranhalle, Munich
31 May 2016 – Privatclub, Berlin

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Ben Abraham Ready for Album Tour

“Speak” was the song that first introduced me to the beautiful music of Ben Abraham, so I’m thrilled to hear it’s got an official release. It seems I’m not the only one in love with this delicate folk track, because Ben says it’s also his favourite song from his debut album Sirens.

“The story of a writer wrestling with his muse felt like a more mature subject matter than some of the earlier work I had done,” he explained. “It’s also the perfect showcase of Jono [Steer] and Leigh [Fisher]’s production. I asked Wally De Backer [Gotye] to help me record the vocals on this particular song because I knew he would help me find the best way to tell the story through my performance. I’m really proud of the work we all did.”

With Sirens now in stores and a brand new single release, it’s the perfect time for Ben to hit the road and take his music to the people. You can catch him at the following venues over the coming weeks.

16 March 2016 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth (with Calexico)
17 March 2016 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
20 March 2016 – Howler, Melbourne
2 April 2016 – Junk Bar, Brisbane (matinee @ 3:30 pm; night show @ 7:30 pm)
3 April 2016 – Vanguard, Sydney

Image used with permission from Inertia Music

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Luke Yeoward Fronts The 131’s

After moonlighting for King Cannons, Luke Yeoward is back doing what he does best with his new outfit, The 131’s. Their lead single “This Ain’t Culture” is the perfect example of straight up punk music, the kind of tune that really means something and gets you in your gut.

Apparently a punter described this as “Bruce Springsteen singing for Rancid.” Despite all my years of training at this writing game, I couldn’t have said it any better myself. If that’s the kind of music you dig and you’re lucky enough to live in their home state of Victoria, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch The 131’s over the coming weeks. They’ve taken up residency at The Old Bar, plus they’ve got a couple of other gigs on the horizon.

13 March 2016 – The Old Bar, Fitzroy
20 March 2016 – The Old Bar, Fitzroy
27 March 2016 – The Old Bar, Fitzroy
31 March 2016 – 170 Russell, Melbourne (supporting Stiff Little Fingers)
1 April 2016 – The Bendigo Hotel, Bendigo

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Tinpan Orange Announce Album Tour

Tinpan Orange are some of the true quiet achievers of the music world, releasing quality album after quality album with little fanfare. They’re just about to release their fifth studio album Love is a Dog, and if the lead single “Rich Man” is any indication it’s going to be another high quality collection of music.

This is such a beautiful, delicate song, with Emily Lubitz’s voice pairing beautifully with those soaring strings. Make sure you listen to those lyrics too, which are so delightfully dark. I really love guitarist Jesse Lubitz’s comment that “it could have been used as a Bond theme if David Lynch was directing.” Can we make that happen by the way?

Tinpan Orange will celebrate the April 8 release of Love is a Dog with a national tour. Tickets are available now for the following shows.

15-17 April 2016 – Fairbridge Folk Festival, Fairbridge
29 April 2016 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart
1 May 2016 – Fresh on Charles, Launceston
7 May 2016 – Toff in Town, Melbourne
8 May 2016 – Rattlers Hotel, Wallan
14 May 2016 – Civic Hall, Mullumbimby
15 May 2016 – Old Museum, Brisbane
20 May 2016 – The Vanguard, Sydney
27 May 2016 – The Workers Club, Geelong
28 May 2016 – The Railway Club, Darwin
4 June 2016 – Fly by Night, Fremantle
5 June 2016 – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide

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The Great Awake Do Pop-Punk Right

In the 90s I remember music fans going nuts for pop-punk, an offshoot of punk music. I appreciated its accessibility but also felt this more melodic music lost the rebellion punk music was meant to represent.

South Sydney’s The Great Awake have gotten the balance right though. Tracks like “Departure Lounge” have a raucous real heart that hearkens back to the glory days of punk. They’re paired with great melodies though that should help it appeal to people who don’t ordinarily listen to the genre.

“Departure Lounge” comes from The Great Awake’s debut album, Reasons For Leaving, which drops on February 24. They’ll celebrate the album’s release with the following shows.

4 March 2016 – Front Gallery, Canberra
5 March 2016 – Dicey’s, Wollongong
6 March 2016 – Frankie’s, Sydney
12 March 2016 – The Exeter, Adelaide
19 March 2016 – Fat Louie’s, Brisbane
26 March 2016 – Valve Bar, Sydney
1 April 2016 – Bar 303, Melbourne
2 April 2016 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
8 April 2016 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
9 April 2016 – Fresh Cafe, Launceston

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Tropical Zombie Rock Out with “Call The Police”

Sydney six-piece Tropical Zombie have won me over with their brand new single “Call The Police.”

Apparently the band recorded it in the back of a Central Coast café; that’s certainly given it a more spontaneous energy than so many recordings. It feel like one of those classic singles that was recorded in one take, capturing a moment where the stars aligned perfectly.

“Call the Police” comes from Tropical Zombie’s debt album, which should drop in the middle of the year. You can hear some of the tracks when the band plays shows all around the country over the next couple of months. Many of the gigs are free, so there’s no excuse for staying home!

10 March 2016 – Noosa Festival of Surfing, Noosa (FREE)
11 March 2016 – Quicksilver Boardriders, Coolangatta (FREE)
12 March 2016 – Mojo Burning Festival, Brisbane
12 March 2016 – The Northern, Byron Bay (FREE)
18 March 2016 – Club 54, Hobart
19 March 2016 – Republic Bar, Hobart
1 April 2016 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
2 April 2016 – Festival of the Stone, Torquay (FREE)
8 April 2016 – Rad Bar, Wollongong
9 April 2016 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney

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Twin Fires Get Toes Tapping with “Two Hands”

With Twin Fires kicking off their East Coast tour tomorrow night in support of The Snowdroppers, it seemed the perfect time to introduce you to their debut single “Two Hands.”

It’s got such a great folk-rock feel to it. I can imagine cranking this up in my car on a road trip. The Snowdroppers might be the main event at the shows, but with music like this I imagine Sydney act Twin Fires is going to get a lot of love. If you’re going to the shows, make sure you arrive early to catch this exciting new band.

20 February 2016 – The Foundry, Brisbane
26 February 2016 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
4 March 2016 – Howler, Melbourne

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Hugh Sheridan Reinvents Swing With California Crooners Club

When I heard Hugh Sheridan was performing in a new act called California Crooners Club, I thought I knew what to expect. I was sure I’d hear music that faithfully plays tribute to music’s golden age a la Michael Buble. But what I got was something much more original and innovative.

Along with musical partners Emile Welman and Gabe Roland, Hugh Sheridan is creating music which melts jazz and crooning with more modern musical influences including R ‘n’ B, rap, and pop. The current single “Just a Little More” captures this fusion perfectly.

After selling out shows in Adelaide earlier this month, California Crooners Club has announced new shows in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Given the popularity of the previous dates, I wouldn’t wait too long to get your tickets.

26 February 2016 – The Toff, Melbourne
4 March 2016 – The Beresford, Sydney
8-14 March 2016 – The Octagon @ Gluttony, Adelaide

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Liam Gerner Tours Australia

After making a splash at the Woodford Folk Festival, South Australian-born world traveller Liam Garner is returning home for a string of shows right across the country. This is the first time he’s toured Australia since he supported Paolo Nutini last year, and his first local headlining tour in ages.

Liam promises to share old and new songs at the shows, including the incredible “Hank and Tammy.” Take a listen and tell me that you don’t want a ticket to these shows.

Tickets are on sale now for the following gigs.

18 February 2016 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
19 February 2016 – Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston
3 March 2016 – Four5Nine, Perth
4-6 March 2016 – Nannup Music Festival, Nannup
9 March 2016 – Ararat Live, Ararat
11 March 2016 – Billy Roy Blues, Bendigo
16 March 2016 – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney
17 March 2016 – The Stag, Newcastle
18 March 2016 – Flow Bar, Old Bar
20 March 2016 – Leftys Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane
8 April 2016 – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide (with Tim Moore)
15 April 2016 – Spotted Mallard, Melbourne