Australian tour – Page 29

Posted on 29/11/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Discovering the Indigo Girls

Ordinarily, when it comes to concert going in my household I’m the decision maker. I decide what I’m going to see, and my husband either tags along or chooses to stay home and play video games. He can generally take or leave live music, so he’s never been instrumental in the process. Until now.

While the Indigo Girls have never really broken into Australia’s music mainstream, they’re big news in his native America. And so, when he got wind of their upcoming Aussie tour he insisted we had to be there.

Right now I’m aware of the Indigo Girls but I don’t know any of their tunes, but he’s got a couple of months to bring me up to speed. I’ve got a feeling I’m going to have a pretty good time discovering their music, especially in the gorgeous intimate venues they’re playing. If you want to as well you can grab some tickets for their shows on December 1.

LAS VEGAS - JUNE 08: Musicians Amy Ray (L) and Emily Saliers from the band the Indigo Girls perform during the kickoff of the first annual True Colors Tour at the MGM Grand Garden Arena June 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Proceeds from the show will benefit equal rights organizations. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

21 April 2011 – Concert Hall, Perth
23 April 2011 – East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Byron Bay
26 April 2011 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
27 April 2011 – Canberra Theatre, Canberra
28 April 2011 – State Theatre, Sydney
29 April 2011 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Posted on 26/11/2010 by Lauren Katulka

James Blunt Heading Back to Australia

After visiting our shores on promotional duty recently, it was only a matter of time before James Blunt announced a proper tour. He’ll be here in May to spruik his brand new album Some Kind of Trouble.

I’m not sure what kind of trouble the sweet British singer would ever find himself in, but I guess we might find out when he wings his way around the country. He’ll make stops at some lovely intimate venues in most capital cities.

Tickets for the following shows go on sale on December 3.

NAPA, CA - NOVEMBER 14: James Blunt performs as part of Aloft Hotels Presents Live in the Vineyard on November 14, 2010 in Napa, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images for Aloft Hotels)

14 May 2011 – Convention Centre, Brisbane
16 May 2011 – State Theatre, Sydney
18 May 2011 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
20 May 2011 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
21 May 2011 – Plenary Hall, Melbourne
23 May 2011 – Riverside Theatre, Perth

Posted on 24/11/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Doves Do Greatest Hits Down Under

That old saying that time flies when you’re having fun seems to hold true for Doves. It’s hard to believe that this British band burst onto the scene 12 years ago.

They’ll remind us of just what they’ve achieved when they bring their The Best of the Doves tour to Oz next February. The run of dates, which includes an appearance at the Playground Weekender Festival, is timed to coincide with the release of The Places Between: The Best of Doves. Personally I’m not sure whether four studio albums is really enough to draw from when compiling a greatest hits record, but that seems to be the way bands do things these days.

At any rate, these shows should be something pretty special with hit singles and band favourites all making their way into the sets. Tickets for the shows go on sale next Monday, November 29.

15 February 2011 – Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane
17 February 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
18 February 2011 – Playground Weekender Festival, Wisemans Ferry
19 February 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
21 February 2011 – Metropolis, Fremantle

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Posted on 03/11/201003/11/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Brooke Fraser Announces Aussie Tour

Brooke Fraser is all over radio with her new single “Something in the Water,” but the Kiwi-born songstress is keen to show us she’s got many more amazing tunes under her belt. She’ll play shows around the country in January to promote her latest album Flags.

Brooke is currently based in Sydney, but with her spending time in the United States and New Zealand lately I think it’s been far too long since we’ve seen her live. With Flags sitting pretty in the ARIA top 20 there seems no better time to welcome her back to Oz!

Tickets for the following shows will be available from November 5.

22 January 2011 – The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
25 January 2011 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
27 January 2011 – The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
29 January 2011 – Venue: City Recital Hall, Sydney

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

Posted on 28/10/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Mos Def Announces First Headline Tour of Oz

After watching him in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Be Kind Rewind, and The Italian Job I’d almost forgotten that Mos Def was a musician. Thankfully he’s coming to Australia to remind us all of his rapping talents next year.

This will be Mos Def’s first headlining tour Down Under, but the wait should be worth it. He’s out here to support his new album The Ecstatic, which has been nominated for a Grammy Award and named one of the best albums of the last year by Rolling Stone.

Mos Def will appear at Hobart’s Soundscape festival before travelling around the country to play the following solo dates. Tickets for those shows went on sale today.

8 January 2011 – Soundscape Festival, Hobart
9 January 2011 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
13 January 2011 – The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
14 January 2011 – The Palace Theatre, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

Posted on 25/10/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Neil Diamond Brings “Dreams” to Oz

Living legend Neil Diamond will visit our shores next March for his first Aussie tour in six years.

Neil is heading our way to promote Dreams, an album which features covers of songs made famous by The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, The Eagles, and other acts. He might be paying tribute to some of his own musical heroes, but I’m sure we’ll also hear a whole lot of Neil’s own big hits. And goodness knows there are a lot of them!

With the dollar reaching parity, hopefully this is just the start of a steady stream of big international names making their way to Oz. Fingers crossed!

In the mean time, you can get your tickets for the following Neil Diamond’s shows on November 9.

7 March 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
11 & 13 March 2011 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
19 March 2011 – Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley
21 & 23 March 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
26 March 2011 – Football Stadium, Sydney
29 March 2011 – NIB Stadium, Perth

Posted on 14/10/2010 by Lauren Katulka

One Last Brittle Tour for 2010

Alternative rock act Brittle will take to the road one more time this year to promote their current EP, The Owls, which is still available for free digital download through the band’s website.

I figured after the massive 22-date run they did earlier this year they’d be exhausted, but I guess not! It seems these lads live to be on the stage, with lead vocalist Ben “Tokyo” Whiting commenting, “We are a band that is driven by playing live. If you like our band you MUST see us live!!”

You’ve been told! Make sure you arrive early to the following shows to check out the support acts Ikarii and Click on Colour too!

19 November 2010 – The Barn, Bayswater (18+)
21 November 2010 – Fist2Face, Ringwood (All Ages)
24 November 2010 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
26 November 2010 – St James Hotel, Sydney (18+)
27 November 2010 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne (Under 18s)
27 November 2010 – Revellers, Melbourne (18+)
11 December 2010 – The National Hotel, Geelong (18+)

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Posted on 06/10/2010 by Lauren Katulka

Q & A with Ingrid Michaelson

New York’s Ingrid Michaelson has shared the stage with the likes of Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, and Keane, and next month she’ll bring her original brand of acoustic power-pop to Australia for the first time. Before she packed her bags for the land Down Under I caught up with her to chat about her upcoming shows, the importance of MySpace, and love of the ukelele.

I know this is your first time touring Australia. Have you ever visited here before? And what are you looking forward to about your stay?
I have never been to Australia. I have always wanted to go but it is so far that it seems impossible. So I am delighted that my work is allowing me to see this amazing place that I have only heard about.

You’re playing a different city each night. Will you have any time for sightseeing while you’re here?
We have one day off in Melbourne. I have to do some research to find out where I should go!

You live in New York, which is such an intense city. How do you think you’ll adjust to our laid back Australian attitude?
I live in New York but I can turn off the “intensity” when needed. I look forward to experiencing this laid back atmosphere! Maybe I will even bring some home with me.

While you’ve created some real buzz back home, you haven’t released any music here in Australia. How would you describe your sound to people who aren’t in the know?
I’m not even in the know! I never know how to explain my own music. Poppy? Folky? Ingridy?

What can Australian fans expect when they come to see you live?
I love playing music and singing but I also love making people laugh. Hopefully my sense of humour will come across.

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Posted on 24/09/2010 by Lauren Katulka

You Am I Finally Release That Self-Titled Album

Uninspired bands usually release their self titled albums first, but it seems at album nine You Am I may have finally run out of titles. Their new self titled album is scheduled to hit record store shelves on October 8.

At least they’ve invested a bit of effort into the songs, which are said to be their “most expressive, well-woven, and sonically adventurous” to date. I guess that’s what working across several studios without any deadlines will do to a band!

The album marks a new beginning for You Am I, as it’s their first released through indie label Other Tongues. Pick up your copy on October 8, and catch the band showcasing the songs live at the following venues.

14 October 2010 – Waves, Wollongong
15 October 2010 – Level One @ Newcastle Leagues Club, Newcastle
16 October 2010 – The Metro, Sydney
17 October 2010 – The Beachcomber, Toukley
20 October 2010 – The Flying Horse, Warrnambool
21 October 2010 – The Bluestone, Ballarat
22 October 2010 – Billboard, Melbourne
23 October 2010 – Inferno, Tarralgon
11 November 2010 – The Irish Club, Toowoomba
12 & 13 November 2010 – Powderfinger Sunsets Farewell Tour @ Brisbane Riverstage, Botanic Gardens, Brisbane
18 November 2010 – Fly By Night Club, Fremantle
19 November 2010 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
20 November 2010 – That Festival @ Cabarita Beach, Tweed Heads
25 November 2010 – Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill
26 November 2010 – Newtons Nation Festival @ Mount Panorama, Bathurst
27 November 2010 – The Hi Fi Bar And Ballroom, Brisbane
2 December 2010 – Settlers Tavern, Mildura
3 December 2010 – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Other Tongues

Posted on 10/09/201010/09/2010 by Lauren Katulka

The Lucky Wonders Spruik New Single “Anyway”

You might remember me gushing about The Lucky Wonders and their album Thirteen O’Clock earlier this year. Now the band is back with a brand new single “Anyway.”

After touring from April to July you’d figure the last thing they’d want to do is get back on stage or into the studio, but as they say there’s no rest for the wicked. Just weeks after the tour wrapped up the Lucky Wonders went back into the studio to record “Anyway” and this B-side “Thing About Leaving.”

And now they’re preparing to head out on the road again. This tour isn’t quite as expansive as the last at this stage, but more dates are to be announced. Here are the confirmed gigs!

25 September 2010 – Clancy’s, Fremantle (with Rachel and Henry Climb a Hill)
8 October 2010 – Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham (with Melanie Horsnell)
9 October 2010 – Wesley Anne, Northcote (with Hello Satellites)
10 October 2010 – Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood (with The Stillsons)
14 October 2010 – Republic Bar, North Hobart
15 October 2010 – Molly Malones, Devonport
16 October 2010 – Royal Oak, Launceston
17 October 2010 – Forth Pub, Forth (with Let the Cat Out)
28 Oct 2010 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
13 & 14 November 2010 – Feast Festival, Adelaide
18 November 2010 – The Rails, Byron Bay
25 November 2010 – Lizottes, Central Coast (with Halfway to Forth)

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash