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Juke Kartel Score World Cup Gig

Toby Rand might have missed out on the RockStar: Supernova crown, but life is pretty sweet for the Melbourne singer. He’s now fronting his own rock outfit Juke Kartel, and they’ve just scored a spot at the Rugby League World Cup Semifinal in Sydney!

The high profile slot is just one of many shows the band will perform over the coming months. They’re also the first chance for new drummer Jason Pinfold to show us what he can do. Catch Jason, Toby, and the boys at the following venues around the country.

13 November 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
14 November 2008 – Shark Bar, Gold Coast
16 November 2008 – World Cup, Sydney Football Stadium
21 November 2008 – Gaelic Club, Sydney
29 November 2008 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
5 December 2008 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
7 December 2008 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne (under 18s show)
31 December 2008 – Odyssey Festival, Gold Coast
3 January 2008 – Solar Festival, Mornington Racecourse

Image source: Juke Kartel press page

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Whitley and Lisa Mitchell Team Up For Tour

Aussie singer-songwriter Whitley is heading out on the road for a local tour, and he’s taking folk darling Lisa Mitchell with him.

The dynamic duo will head out on the road in January with some as yet unnamed “special guests.” Catch them in capital cities everywhere (except the Northern Territory – sorry guys!) plus a few of the major regional areas!

Buy your tickets online now through OzTix!

8 January 2009 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
9 January 2009 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
10 January 2009 – The Zoo, Brisbane
16 January 2009 – Republic Bar, Hobart
17 January 2009 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
20 January 2009 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
23 January 2009 – Jive, Adelaide
24 January 2009 – Fly By Night, Perth

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Metronomy Plan Nights Out in Australia

UK electronic sensation Metronomy are heading Down Under for their first Australian tour. These British lads first found fame mixing the music of big name acts like Franz Ferdinand, Gorrilaz, the Klaxons, and Ladytron. But these days you can hear them belting out their own tunes which sit somewhere between Kraftwerk, Devo, and N.E.R.D.

Their latest album Nights Out has received widespread acclaim for its considered composition and musical vision.

“It was an unashamed concept album from the beginning,” explained lead singer Joseph Mount. “I keep having conversations with people who keep going on about the industry and how CDs are history, and people just listen to things on shuffle. And I’m like, ‘Oh, for fuck’s sake!’ This is totally the music industry’s fault! They’re the ones who decided to keep putting two good songs on an album!”

You’ll certainly find more that two good songs on Nights Out. Are you intrigued? Then make sure you catch Metronomy in the new year at the following venues!

15 January 2009 – Popfrenzy Party @ Beck’s Festival Bar, Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney
16 January 2009 – LICKIT Presents @ Empire Hotel, Fortitude Valley
15 January 2009 – Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne

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Nouvelle Vague Do Covers Like No Others

For a concert experience like no other, make sure you check out quirky French outfit Nouvelle Vague when they visit our shores latest this year.

The band will play acoustic versions of their unique covers of songs from Depeche Mode, The Buzzcocks, Billy Idol, and Blondie. If you like your gritty rock with a European lounge feel, this is the show for you!

Check out this one of a kind band this December at the following East Coast shows!

18 December 2008 – The Prince of Wales, Melbourne
19 December 2008 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
20 December 2008 – The Powerhouse, Brisbane

Image source: Nouvelle Vague media page

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Jim Ward Visits Australia

Former At the Drive In and Sparta member Jim Ward is visiting our shores. Now with his new band Sleepercar, the singer and guitarist says the trip to Australia will provide just the change of pace he’s looking for.

“I need a change of pace and a stretch after a long year on the road with Sleepercar, so I decided to end my year the way I started; by getting on a plane with my guitar and heading down to Australia to play some songs,” he said in a statement.

Catch Jim Ward at the following dates.

4 December 2008 – Ding Dong, Melbourne
5 December 2008 – Korova Lounge, Ballarat
6 December 2008 – BANG, Melbourne
9 December 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
11 December 2008 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
12 December 2008 – Hunter Valley Brewery, Maitland
13 December 2008 – Thriller, Brisbane

Image source: Kurt Christensen @ Flickr

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Leonard Cohen Announces Australian Tour

Leonard Cohen tours are rare, and international shows are even rarer. So it’s a real surprise to hear the Canadian troubadour is winging his way to Oz next year for some winery and theatre shows.

Promoter Michael Gudinski says fans are in for a real treat.

“The Leonard Cohen concert I saw last month was almost a religious experience. Fans were captivated the moment Leonard walked out onto the stage. His band and backing vocalists are first class, and the man himself can only be described as magical. It’s one of the few concerts that I’ve seen that has kept me in one spot from start to finish – not wanting to miss a moment of what ended up being more than three hours of musical genius,” he enthused in a statement.

Leonard will be ably supported by Australia’s own singing balladeer Paul Kelly. What a double act!

Make sure you check out the Frontier Touring website to see how you can get your hands on some presale tickets for these very special shows!

24 January 2009 – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley
26 January 2009 – Leconfield Wines, Adelaide
28 January 2009 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
31 January 2009 – Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley
1 February 2009 – Centennial Vineyards, Bowral
3 February 2009 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
5 February 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
7 February 2009 – Sandalford Wines, Perth

Image source: Trevor Haldenby @ Flickr

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The Galvatrons Tour Crazy!

No one can accuse the lads from The Galvatrons of being lazy. They’ve just returned from Europe where they toured the festival circuit, and they’re set to take off again supporting Def Leppard and Cheap Trick around Oz. But that’s not all. They’re also embarking on their own headline tour at the same time!

The Robots are Cool tour will take in capital cities and regional centres along the East Coast throughout October and November. Some nights they’re doing shows in completely different cities – you’ve got to admire that kind of dedication!

Get out and show your support at the following shows!

23 October 2008 – NUSA Rocks @ Bar on the Hill, Newcastle University
24 October 2008 – Roi Bar, Albury
25 October 2008 – The Commercial Hotel, Benalla
1 November 2008 – Mojo’s, Perth
7 November 2008 – The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
8 November 2008 – Djerriwarrh Festival, Melton
13 November 2008 – Wollongong University
20 November 2008 – The Globe Theatre, Brisbane
21 November 2008 – The Hard Rock Café, Gold Coast
22 November 2008 – The Sands Tavern, Sunshine Coast
23 November 2008 – The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
27 November 2008 – Adelaide Uni Bar on the Hill
28 November 2008 – The Gershwin Room, Melbourne
29 November 2008 – Foreshore Festival, Canberra

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Eric Clapton Heads Down Under

Eric Clapton must have had a fantastic time in Australia in 2007. He hadn’t been here in 20 years, but now he’s set to return in 2009.

But the guitar legend is here for a good time, not a long time, only announcing dates in New South Wales and Victoria.

Sydney and Melbourne always get a run, but more surprising is the announcement of a concert at the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate. Clapton will be the first artist to play at their new amphitheatre, and I can’t think of a better way to christen it!

Tickets Eric Clapton’s Down Under shows go on sale on October 24.

7 March 2009 – Hope Estate, Hunter Valley
8 March 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
10 March 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Image source: Photo Mojo @ Flickr

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Delamare Deliver Imaginary Things

Adelaide’s Delamare are set to wow Australia with their debut EP Imaginary Things.

The pop-rock quintet only formed early this year, but their passion for music and performing has seen them quickly establish a local fanbase. They recorded Imaginary Things with producer Luke Webb, the man behind the music of Kisschasy, The Angels, and Rose Tattoo. It’s a fresh blend of punchy riffs and sweet harmonies which is sure to strike a chord with local music lovers.

Imaginary Things is slated for release on October 11. To celebrate the band will take their high-energy stage show on the road. You can catch them at the following venues.

11 October 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide (EP Launch Date)
17 October 2008 – Yarra FReeZa, Healesville (All Ages)
18 October 2008 – Curtin Band Room, Carlton
19 October 2008 – Fist2Face (Instore) Ringwood (All Ages)
25 October 2008 – Loxton Hotel, Riverland
7 November 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide
8 November 2008 – Old Gaol, Mount Gambier
14 November 2008 – Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba (All Ages)
15 November 2008 – The Power House, Toowoomba
19 November 2008 – Ballina Hotel (All Ages)
20 November 2008 – Boambee East Community Centre, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
21 November 2008 – Hype Central, Castle Hill (All Ages)
22 November 2008 – The Loft, Newcastle (All Ages)
27 November 2008 – Next @ Colonial Hotel, Melbourne
28 November 2008 – Cardinia FReeZa, Melbourne (All Ages)
29 November 2008 – Fist2Face Instore, Ringwood (All Ages)
29 November 2008 – The National Hotel, Geelong
6 December 2008 – The Underground, Adelaide
17 December 2008 – Final Fate Battle of the Bands, Adelaide
20 December 2008 – Fowlers, Adelaide

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The Go Set Go Around Australia

Melbourne’s The Go Set are heading on the road to celebrate the release of their fourth album, Rising.

This unique band proudly wear their eclectic influences on their sleeve, finding inspiration from such diverse musical genres as traditional celtic music and and early seventies punk rock. The result is completely original, and totally unforgettable. Where else can you hear the bagpipes, accordion, and mandolin playing alongside some distorted heavy guitars?

Rising shows the band rediscovering their punk roots while adding new flavours of reggae and ska. It was recorded with famed US producer Jonathon Burnside (Melvins, NOFX, Sleepy Jackson) in Melbourne. It will be in stores this Saturday.
2008 has a been a busy year for the boys, who also found time to tour Japan and Europe, where they signed a deal with punk label Coretex. But now they’re back to wow local crowds. Check them out at the following dates.

10 October 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
11 October 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
17 October 2008 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
18 October 2008 – The Pub, Bendigo
19 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong (all ages)
23 October 2008 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
24 October 2008 – Pig and Whistle, Maroochydore
25 October 2008 – Queen Street Mall, Brisbane (all ages)
25 October 2008 – The Jubilee, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong
1 November 2008 – Portland Bay Festival, Hobart
6 November 2008 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
7 November 2008 – Batman Fawkner, Launceston
8 November 2008 – River Rocks @ Barwon Club, Geelong

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