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Damien Leith Celebrates Irish Heritage on Keys and Strings Tour

More details have come to light about Damien Leith’s upcoming shows. It seems the intimate concerts will have an Irish bent. The former Australian Idol will embrace his Celtic roots on the Keys and Strings tour.

The name comes from the violin, guitar, and piano that will accompany Damien’s trademark voice. Damien is set to perform traditional and modern Irish hits, as well as some of the best tracks from his new album Remember June. You can expect to hear ancient Irish folk tunes alongside contemporary classics from Van Morrison, Damien Rice, and U2. It sounds like an eclectic mix!

“My Irish background is incredibly important to me and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take this show to the stage,” Damien said about the upcoming tour.

As a reminder, here are all those tour dates!

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16 January 2010 – Sandalford Winery, Perth (Day On The Green)
17 January 2010 – Sandalford Winery, Margaret River (Day On The Green)
23 January 2010 – Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley (Day On The Green)
24 January 2010 – Centennial Winery, Bowral (Day On The Green)
26 January 2010 – Siromet Winery, Brisbane (Day On The Green)
30 January 2010 – Leconfield Wines, Adelaide (Day On The Green)
31 January 2010 – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley (Day On The Green)
11 February 2010 – Toowoomba City Golf Club
12 February 2010 – Redcliffe Cultural Centre
13 February 2010 – Sunshine Coast Function Centre
14 February 2010 – Victoria Point Sharks Club, Brisbane Bayside
19 & 20 February 2010 – Penrith Gaels
26 February 2010 – Marconi Club, Bossley Park
27 February 2010 – Club Sapphire, Merimbula
3 Mar 2010 – Weller’s Restaurant, Kangaroo Ground
5 Mar 2010 – Milano’s Tavern, Melbourne
6 Mar 2010 – The Village Green, Melbourne
7 Mar 2010 – York on Lilydale Resort, Mt Evelyn
12 March 2010 – Country Club, Launceston
13 March 2010 – Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre, Hobart
17 March 2010 – The Mean Fiddler, Rouse Hill
19 March 2010 – Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi
20 March 2010 – Revesby Workers Club
26 & 27 March 2010 – Norwood Live, Adelaide
1 Apr 2010 – Cafe Coast Restaurant, Perth
2 Apr 2010 – Friends Restaurant, East Perth
3 Apr 2010 – Charles Hotel, North Perth
9 April 2010 – Kingsford, Souths Juniors
10 April 2010 – Dee Why RSL
14 April 2010 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
15 & 16 April 2010 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
17 April 2010 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
23 April 2010 – Coffs Ex Services, Coffs Harbour
24 April 2010 – Ballina RSL
30 April 2010 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
1 May 2010 – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville
2 May 2010 – Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
4 May 2010 – Proserpine Cultural Centre
5 May 2010 – Rockhampton Leagues Club
6 May 2010 – Gladstone Entertainment Centre
7 May 2010 – Hervey Bay Boat Club
8 May 2010 – Gympie RSL
9 May 2010 – Tewantin Noosa RSL

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Bon Jovi Planning Australian Tour

One of my favourite concert memories of last year was Bon Jovi’s show at Sydney’s Acer Arena. So I was thrilled to read the boys from New Jersey are planning a return visit.

There are no dates as yet, but the rockers have confirmed they’ll be here sometime in the next two years during The Circle world tour.

“One of our few regrets is the way we toured in the last decade was much more civilised than when we were young bucks and would go out for 200-250 show tours,” Jon said from Tokyo recently.

“So we neglected a whole region of the world, including Australia, which we always loved immensely, and by neglecting it we lost our footing there. The last record we came back and started to re-establish that, and with our hearts on our sleeves I can tell you we are going to spend a lot more time in Australia, starting with this record.”

I’m sure anyone who saw the band last time will agree, Bon Jovi spending a lot more time in Australia is a very good thing.

Image source: Newscom

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Ace Frehley Ready to Rock Oz Solo

The KISS Army will be out in force when the band’s original lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, visits Australia for his first ever solo tour next month.

Ace will take his smoking guitar and vocals down the East Coast to support his new album Anomaly. The disc is set to become his most successful solo venture to date thanks to the big single “Outer Space.” The disc has been 10 years in the making, after Ace joined Kiss for a reunion tour, but he assures is it’s worth the wait.

“I don’t know why it’s taken so long,” Ace confessed. “I had to put the record on the back burner when I reunited with KISS. But I knew it would be important, so I kept listening to my old records to try to capture what the fans like.”

Tickets for the shows are on sale now through Red Ant Touring and Ticketek.

19 October 2009 – Palace, Melbourne
20 October 2009 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
21 October 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Photo credit: Tilly antoine @ Wikimedia Commons

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Howling Bells Come Home

Aussie ex-pats the Howling Bells are returning home for a series of shows around the country in December.

The former Sydneysiders, who now call Britain home, will play to support the release of their latest album Radio Wars.

Tickets to all shows are on sale now from the venues.

3 December 2009 – Barwon Club, Geelong
4 December 2009 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
11 December 2009 – The Zoo, Brisbane
12 December 2009 – Neverland, Gold Coast
13 December 2009 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
17 December 2009 – ANU Union Bar, Canberra
18 December 2009 – Gaelic Club, Sydney

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Jet Announce More Shows for Aussie Return

Jet are currently Stateside spruiking their new album Shaka Kula, but the band hasn’t forgotten about their fans back home.

Since Homebake sold out, the band will also perform sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in December. They’ll play The Metro on December 4, the day before Homebake, before hitting Melbourne’s The Palace on December 9.

While visiting the US of A the band recently performed “She’s a Genius” on Late Night with David Letterman. Here’s the performance for those of you who were sleeping soundly when it aired!

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Kate Miller-Heidke Tours "The Last Day on Earth"

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Kate Miller-Heidke is sitting pretty on the ARIA charts, with her single “The Last Day on Earth” at number three and album Curiouser at number two. To thank all her fans for their support, Kate has announced a national tour.

Kate will jet home for the shows after performing around America with Ben Folds. Tickets are available from the venues. Here are all the dates!

10 November 2009 – Byron Bay Community Centre
12 November 2009 – Caloundra RSL
13 November 2009 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
15 November 2009 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
17 November 2009 – Hellenic Club, Canberra
18 November 2009 – Festival Theatre, Adelaide
20 November 2009 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
22 November 2009 – Evan Theatre, Penrith Leagues Club
24 November 2009 – Geelong Performing Arts Centre
25 November 2009 – The Palais, Hepburn Springs
28 November 2009 – The Forum, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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Them Crooked Vultures Ready to Rock Oz

Rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures are bringing their show to Australia in 2010. The band features Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. I think it’s safe to say the concerts will rock, and rock hard.

But if you’re hoping to hear music from the members’ original bands you may be disappointed. Their set features 90 minutes of original new music from their debut album, Never Deserved The Future, which will hit stores later this month.

Given the timing of the dates, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see the band on the Big Day Out bill. But before I go getting ahead of myself, you can grab your tickets for these dates from September 22. Ticketmaster are selling the majority of shows, with Ticketek taking care of Sydney.

19 January 2010 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
22 January 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
25 January 2010 – Riverstage, Brisbane
26 January 2010 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Image source: ZUMA Press

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Paolo Nutini Announces Aussie Tour

He’s handsome, he’s Scottish, and he’s super talented. Yet for some reason, commercial radio in Oz tends to snub Paolo Nutini. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you missed his latest brilliant album Sunny Side Up altogether.

That’s both a blessing and a curse. It’d be nice for more folks to be in the know, but for those that are it means that on his rare visits Down Under he plays lovely intimate venues. Paolo will visit us in October for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it tour. Support for both shows will be provided by our very own handsome troubadour, Whitley.

Paolo Nutini will play the Forum in Melbourne on October 27, before heading to Sydney to play the Enmore on the 30th. Get your tickets at midday on September 14!

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Click on Colour Tour "Colour by Numbers"

The well-dressed lads from Click on Colour are hitting the road to celebrate the release of their debut EP.

The five-track EP Colours By Numbers was produced by Luke Gerard-Webb of Kisschasy and Faker fame. The band says music fans can expect “unrestrained guitar solos roaring on for three minutes at a time, melancholic piano chords, a chorus of female soul singers, experimental instrumentals, conceptual lyrics, digital sequencing thirty years ahead of its time, oh wait, that’s Dark Side of the Moon.”

The first single “Stay Starry Eyed” isn’t about “what’s witnessed in certain Looney Tunes characters after copping an anvil to the cranium.” Instead it’s about “unwavering optimism and sheer determination against all odds.”

The EP reflects a band with a maturing sound, with tunes which mark “the pivotal break from our pubescence into manhood.”

With the EP hitting stores on September 11, Click on Colour will jumpstart the celebrations with the tour kicking off in Melbourne on August 28.

“Expect drums that will make your heart explode, bass that makes your bowels rumble, guitars that will pierce your flesh and smooth melodies bound to make any girl climax … and a few guys too.”

Oooer. Join in the fun at the following venues around the country.

28 August 2009 – The Arthouse, Melbourne
4 September 2009 – The Chilli Lounge, Wyong
5 September 2009 – Ballina Hotel
9 September 2009 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
19 September 2009 – Uni Bar, Adelaide
30 September 2009 – The Toff In Town, Melbourne
2 October 2009 – Hard Rock Cafe, Gold Coast
3 October 2009 – Home Tavern, Wagga Wagga
4 October 2009 – The Hive, Brisbane
8 October 2009 – Ettamogah Pub, Albury (All Ages)
9 October 2009 – Ettamogah Pub, Albury (18+)
16 October 2009 – The Castle, Dandenong (All Ages)
30 October 2009 – The Pub, Bendigo

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Cassette Kids Treat Fans to Tour, Free Download

Sydney’s Cassette Kids have just finished their debut album, so they’re ready to blow off some steam. And what better way to do it than to team up with their mates Grafton Primary for one massive tour.

The much-anticipated debut album was produced by the super-talented team of Richard Wilkinson (Hot Chip, Adele, Magic Numbers, Carl Cox) and Michael Di Francesco aka Mikey from Van She (Ladyhawke). We’ll have to wait until early next year to see it in stores, but this tour will give fans a taste of what’s to come.

To celebrate the tour and the completion of the album, Cassette Kids are offering fans a free download of a brand new song “Freaky Sweetie.” To get it just head to the Cassette Kids website! Here are all the dates for the double-header shows!

22 August 2009 – Uni of Tasmania, Hobart (with Grafton Primary)
29 August 2009 – Capitol, Perth (with Grafton Primary)
30 August 2009 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle WA (Headline show)
2 September 2009 – Uni of New England, Armidale (with Grafton Primary)
3 September 2009 – Uni of Wollongong, Wollongong (with Grafton Primary)
4 September 2009 – Metro, Sydney (with Grafton Primary) (All ages)
5 September 2009 – The Zoo, Fortitude Valley (with Grafton Primary)
11 September 2009 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide (with Grafton Primary) (All ages)
12 September 2009 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide (Headline show)
17 September 2009 – Uni of Newcastle, Newcastle (with Grafton Primary)
18 September 2009 – Macquarie Uni, Sydney (Conception Day)
25 October 2009 – Fat As Butter Festival @ Wickham Park, Newcastle (with Hilltop Hoods, Grinspoon)
21 November 2009 – Track Side Festival @ Canberra Racecourse (with Hilltop Hoods, Midnight Juggernauts)
29 November 2009 – Open Arms Festival @ Coffs Harbour Showground (with Hilltop Hoods, Children Collide)