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Sublime Reform With Rome for Australian Tour

When I was in high school Sublime were one of the biggest ska bands in the world. Then in 1996 their lead singer Bradley Nowell tragically died of a heroin overdose, and it all came to an abrupt end. The band members went their separate ways, and it seemed the Sublime story was told. Not quite.

Original Sublime members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met California’s Rome in 2008. The trio began to jam together, and suddenly Sublime were back in business. Now with the new moniker Sublime in Rome, the ska-punk act is bringing their reformed lineup to Australia next year.

“Sublime has so many fans and attracts new fans every year who were never able to see Sublime perform live after Bradley passed away,” explained Bradley Nowells’ widow, Troy Nowell-Holmes. “One of the inspirations for forming ‘Sublime with Rome’ was to bring Brad’s spirit in his music back to the fans and to give the new fans a glimpse of what it was like to see Sublime live.”

Make sure you arrive early because Mat McHugh from The Beautiful Girls will be warming up the crowds. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the following shows.

4 April 2012 – Cooly Hotel, Gold Coast
5 April 2012 – HiFi, Brisbane
7 April 2012 – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney
9 April 2012 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
10 April 2012 – HQ Complex, Adelaide
11 April 2012 – Metropolis, Fremantle

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Ryan Adams Announces First Solo Aussie Tour

American alt-country hero Ryan Adams is winging his way back to Australia next year. Ryan’s brought his band The Cardinals here many times, but this will be the first time we’ve seen him solo.

The small, intimate venues announced should further tempt fans. I just wish I knew what Ryan we’re going to get. He’s notoriously temperamental, the kind of artist who’s going to play exactly what he wants. That’s not a bad thing per-se, but as I’ve always found his music a bit hit and miss it’s not something I can take a chance on, great venues or no. If I hear it was a Gold heavy-set in Sydney I’m going to kick myself though!

If you’ve got more confidence in Ryan’s ability to deliver you can grab your tickets on November 14.

25 February 2012 – Concert Hall, Perth
28 February 2012 – Opera House, Sydney
1 March 2012 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
3 March 2012 – Regent Theatre, Melbourne

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Caulfield Breaks Out for Final 2011 Tour

Caulfield are taking time out from recording their debut album to enjoy one more 2011 tour.

The hard-rocking Sydney four-piece have been holed up in a studio working on the follow-up to their big EP Clarity in a Sea of Confusion, so no doubt they’re ready to get back in front of audiences.

This is a band that’s always done their best work on the stage, and I imagine these shows will be no exception. It all kicks off this Saturday on the Gold Coast before travelling down the East Coast and on to Adelaide for the final night.

Make sure you turn up early to catch Awaken I Am in the supporting slot at the following gigs.

5 November 2011 – Fever Nightclub, Gold Coast (18+)
6 November 2011 – Jubilee Hotel, Brisbane (18+)
11 November 2011 – Noise Bar, Melbourne (18+)
12 November 2011 – Footscray Youth Centre, Melbourne (All Ages)
17 November 2011 – Hot Damn, Sydney (18+)
19 November 2011 – Lucky Australia Tavern, Sydney (All Ages)
26 November 2011 – Black Market, Adelaide (18+)

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China’s Carsick Cars Tour East Coast

Chinese indie rockers Carsick Cars are bringing their sophomore album You Can Listen, You Can Talk to Australia with a new Aussie tour. The band will play Geelong tomorrow night before making their way up the east coast.

You Can Listen, You Can Talk shows the way the band has matured since the release of their debut Panda Noise. It’s got more complexity than that original release, with greater balance between the angry bits and more delicate, melodic notes.

Here are all the places you can catch the exciting Carsick Cars while they’re in town.

27 October 2011 – The Barwon Club, Geelong
28 October 2011 – Pony, Melbourne (2 am set)
29 October 2011 – Cornish Arms, Melbourne
30 October 2011 -The Toff, Melbourne
31 October 2011 – The NOWnow, 402 @ Hibernian House, Sydney (Zhang Shouwang solo experimental set)
2 November 2011 – Croatian Club, Newcastle
3 November 2011 – FBi social @ Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney
5 November 2011 – Woodland Bar, Brisbane

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New Zealand’s Shapeshifter Travelling to Oz

After impressing at this year’s Glastonbury and Big Chill Festivals, New Zealand’s dub-soul outfit Shapeshifter are turning their attentions to our shores.

They’re largely unknown here, but you might have seen them on our shores as part of the Parklife and Big Day Out festivals in years gone by. The Kiwis have released four albums, and the three most recent shot to number one on New Zealand’s indie album charts. Their Aussie tour will celebrate the release of the new single “Twin Galaxies,” which has one of the most incredible music videos I’ve seen in some time.

After producing so much well-received music and playing such high profile shows in their native New Zealand and abroad, you can expect Shapeshifter to perform like a well-oiled machine when they touch down in October.

28 October –Heavyweight Soundz @ Metro City, Perth
29 October – Forum, Melbourne
4 November – The Hi Fi, Brisbane
5 November – Metro, Sydney

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Faker Show Oz Touring Love

Faker fans have been waiting three long years, but the band is finally ready to head back on the road for a headlining tour. They’ll travel around the country through October and November, introducing fans to some new music and treating them to a swag of hits.

This is the first time fans will meet Faker’s new line up, which features newbies Chris Stabback and Liam O’Brien alongside founding members Nathan Hudson and Nichols Munnings.

You can get yourself in a Faker frame of mind by heading to the band’s website and grabbing a free download of their new track “Back When Solvents.” The tune comes from the band’s forthcoming EP How Did We Not Get Loved?, a five-tracker which acts as a prequel to the new album Get Loved. The EP hits stores on October 7, while the album is slated for a January 27 release.

If you’re intending on attending one of the following the shows it’s also worth stopping by the Faker website, as you can order your tickets complete with the EP.

20 October 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
21 October 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
22 October 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
23 October 2011 – Joe’s Waterhole, Sunshine Coast
26 October 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 October 2011 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
28 October 2011 – The Amplifier, Perth
29 October 2011 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
2 November 2011 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
3 November 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 November 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
5 November 2011 – Patch, Wollongong
10 November 2011 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
11 November 2011 – The Standard, Sydney

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Stonefield Finally Tour Australia

A good eight months have gone by since Stonefield turned my head with their rocking debut single “Through the Clover.” I waited for these young Aussie sisters to blow up, and waited, and waited. Patience is a virtue, as they say though, and it seems all that waiting is finally about to pay off.

After spending rocking Glastonbury, the girls are back with a brand new single “Black Water Rising” and a national tour in the works. It’s also been announced that after these shows wrap up they’ll warm up the stage for the legendary Cold Chisel.

It’s taken some time, but Stonefield are bound to hit those dizzy heights I predicted. If you want to see them before everyone else catches on make sure you head to one of the following shows.

25 August 2011 – Fowlers, Adelaide
26 August 2011 – The Villa ‘Speakeasy’ Perth
28 August 2011 – Hyperfest, Perth (All ages)
1 September 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
2 September 2011 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
3 September 2011 – The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
9 September 2011 – New York Hotel, Launceston
10 September 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
10 September 2011 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart (Underage event)
15 September 2011 – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
16 September 2011 – Food & Wine Festival, Toowoomba
17 September 2011 – Powerhouse, Brisbane (All ages)
17 September 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
22 September 2011 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
23 September 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle

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The Bedroom Philosopher’s Cheeky Winter Shows

The Bedroom Philosopher is looking to warm up your winter with his Head Sex and Bed Socks tour. Nothing beats those chills like a good belly laugh after all!

The Bedroom Philosopher will perform an intimate set featuring songs from his previous albums, including last year’s surprise smash Songs from the 86 Tram, as well as cuts from his forthcoming album Man. I’m pretty intrigued by this release which is set to feature “a series of manthems for the modern day retrosexual.”

You can get a good dose of The Bedroom Philosopher’s raw masculinity at the following shows.

18 August 2011 – Beavs Bar, Geelong
19 August 2011 – The Promethean, Adelaide
20 August 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
25 August 2011 – Powerhouse, Brisbane
26 August 2011 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
27 August 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney
9 September 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart

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Eskimo Joe Ready to Rock with Album Tour

They wowed crowds with their acoustic shows in May, and now Eskimo Joe are preparing to plug in for a run of gigs in September and October. The lads will be out to celebrate the release of their fifth studio album Ghosts of the Past, which hits stores on August 12.

“We’re really looking forward to taking the intimate moments from our shows in May and presenting them on a larger stage,” said the band’s frontman Kav Temperley.

If you’re intending on taking in one of the shows it’s probably worth heading to the Eskimo Joe website. For a limited time fans can order their tour ticket, a ticket and album pre-order pack, or a VIP ticket which includes a show ticket with priority venue entry, a copy of the album, and attendance at an acoustic performance and meet and greet.

Eskimo Joe will warm up at Splendour in the Grass before heading to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. Never fear Tasmanians and South Australians; they’ll announce dates near you in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the following shows go on sale next Monday.

14 September 2011 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
15 September 2011 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
16 September 2011 – Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
17 September 2011 – Sugarland Tavern, Bundaberg
21 September 2011 – Uni Bar Wollongong, Surry Hills
22 September 2011 – The Cube, Campbelltown
23 September 2011 – Newcastle University, Newcastle
24 September 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
29 September 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
30 September 2011 – Pier Live, Frankston
1 October 2011 – Deni Ute Muster, Deniliquin
5 October 2011 – Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour
6 October 2011 – Southern Cross University, Lismore
1 October 2011 – Caloundra Music Festival, Caloundra
1 October 2011 – Full Noise Festival, Townsville
1 October 2011 – Tivoli, Brisbane
1 October 2011 – The Astor, Perth

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Love Brings Harmony

Harmony is a band born out of love, quite literally. When The Nation Blue’s Tom Lyngcoln married Alex Kastaniotis in 2009, they knew they had to make beautiful music together. They wrote and recorded a song each Saturday until they had enough to fill an album and a 7”.

That 7-incher, Cacophonous Vibes, hit stores earlier this year and now it’s time to hear the album. With the help of bassist John Chapple and some good friends taking care of the backing vocals those songs began to find their final form. The tunes are somber and downbeat, but incredibly touching and honest.

Harmony will kick off a national tour next week to support their self titled album, which hits stores on July 1.

17 June 2011 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
18 June 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
25 June 2011 – The Tote, Melbourne
1 July 2011 – The Metro, Adelaide
6 July 2011 – The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart

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