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Howie Day Returns to Oz

You might remember me raving about the Howie Day shows I saw a few months ago. I became a fan of this talented American singer songwriter when he released his debut album in 2000, and it was worth the wait when he finally toured here with Whitley eight years later.

The positive response Howie received on his first trip has encouraged him to embark on his own headline tour! If you didn’t catch him the first time, don’t make the same mistake again. This man is one of the most amazing performers I’ve seen. Add the appeal of some intimate venues and you’ve got the recipe for some unmissable shows. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Catch Howie at the following venues later this year!

27 November 2008 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
28 November 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
29 November 2008 – Jive, Adelaide
30 November 2008 – Queenscliff Music Festival
3 December 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 December 2008 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Image sourc: VickieVictoria @ Flickr

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Martha Wainwright Back in Oz

Acclaimed singer songwriter Martha Wainwright is bringing her latest show Down Under.

Martha and her band will play some intimate venues all around the country to support her latest album I Know You’re Married, But I’ve Got Feelings Too. Fans can look forward to new tracks from the new record as well as some old favourites.

Get your tickets when they go on sale next Wednesday, 10 September. Martha will play the following venues in November.

12 November 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
13 November 2008 –  The Forum, Melbourne
15 November 2008 –  Meeniyan Hall
18 November 2008 –  The Tivoli, Brisbane
19 November 2008 –  Wrest Point, Hobart
21 November 2008 –  The Gov, Adelaide
22 November 2008 –  Fly By Night, Fremantle

Image source: Dave W Clarke @ Flickr

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Diesel’s "Days Like These" Tour

Aussie music legend Diesel is heading out on the road for a massive tour to promote his latest album Days Like These.

The disc is a return to the rock sound Diesel’s famous for, and this back-to-basics approach will be reflected in the intimate shows.

“It was just the three of us,” says Diesel. “Myself, Richie Vez on bass and Lee Moloney on drums. I kept it really off-the-cuff. I went with the flow, where the style was going when we were jamming. It’s a new spin on old ground.”

When Diesel says he’s touring Australia, he’s really touring Australia. South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT, Western Australia, and Tasmania all get a look in. It sort of makes you sorry for the Northern Territory, doesn’t it?

Here are all the dates!

3 and 4 October 2008 – Norwoood Tavern
10 October 2008 – Ballina RSL
11 October 2008 – Hoey Moey Hotel, Coffs Harbour
12 October 2008 – Harrigan’s, Harrington
18 October 2008 – York Theatre @ The Seymour Centre, Sydney
24 and 25 October 2008 – Palms @ Crown, Melbourne
29 and 30 October 2008 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
31 October 2008 – Epping Club
1 November 2008 – Belmont 16 Footers
7 November 2008 – Charles Hotel, Perth
8 November 2008 – Bridgetown Blues Festival
9 November 2008 – Fly By Night, Fremantle
12 November 2008 – The Globe, Brisbane
13 November 2008 – Redcliffe RSL Club
14 November 2008 – Victoria Point Sharks Club
16 November 2008 – The Coolangatta Hotel
20 November 2008 – Hunter Valley Brewery, Maitland
21 November 2008 – Mittagong RSL
22 November 2008 – The Auditorium, Canberra
23 November 2008 – Waves, Wollongong
27 November 2008 – Davey’s Hotel, Frankston
28 November 2008 – East Brunswick Club
29 November 2008 – Ferntree Gully Hotel
30 November 2008 – Hallam Hotel
4 December 2008 – Annandale Hotel
5 December 2008 – Revesby Workers Club
6 December 2008 – Rooty Hill RSL
11 and 14 December 2008 – Republic Bar, Hobart
12 December 2008 – Sirocco’s, Burnie
13 December 2008 – Batman Faulkner, Launceston
18-21 December 2008 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber

Image source: Diesel media gallery

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Kylie Announces Aussie Tour Dates

Kylie Minogue has announced she’s finally coming home. Our pop darling will visit Sydney on December 14 and Melbourne on December 19.

“It’s been such as joy to take this show to so many countries that I’ve never been to before, but it’s a real thrill to finally be bringing it home to Australia and to be able to share it with you all,” Kylie said in a statement.

No doubt the news is sure to upset fans living anywhere else in Australia, but some shows are better than none at all.

Tickets will go on general sale from September 8, but you can jump the queue by signing up for a free Frontier Touring membership. Frontier will start their online presale on September 4.

Image source: Gryffindor @ Wikimedia Commons 

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Kylie Plans December Tour

After months of speculation it’s official: Kylie is bringing her X2008 tour Down Under.  The Princess of Pop is set to bring her spectacular shows to Sydney and Melbourne in December.

“The reason I hadn’t confirmed dates in Australia is because I really didn’t know what I was getting into,” she told The Sunday Telegraph. “But now I know. I have a show that breathes and changes , and is dependant on people’s moods , and environment. I can’t wait to bring it home.”

She’s booked Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena in the first week of December, and is considering shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the second week of December. Her tour promoter Michael Gudinski is expected to announce exact dates this week. We’ll have to see whether they include other Aussie cities or just the big two.

The scheduling will allow Ms Minogue to spend Christmas at home with her family. It’s also a lovely Christmas present for all the local fans!

Image source: Gryffindor @ Wikimedia Commons

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Immaculate Yves Klein Blue and The Holidays Shows

Two of Australia’s hottest new indie acts are teaming up for one massive tour. Yves Klein Blue and The Holidays are joining forces for the Immaculate Confection tour this October. And what a sweet experience it should be!

Yves Klein Blue wowed the crowds at Splendour, and these gigs are the last time you’ll catch them before they buckle down to record their debut album. The Holidays have also been impressing folks around the traps with their dynamic performances alongside international acts The Wombats, The View, and Ben Kweller.

The democratic bands will take turns headlining the shows, which they’ll play with a local opening act in each city. Tickets go on sale next Thursday.

Here are all the dates!

3 October 2008 – Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney
4 October 2008  – ANU Bar, Canberra
9 October 2008 – Enigma, Adelaide
10 October 2008 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
11 October 2008 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
12 October 2008 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle
16 October 2008 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
17 October 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
18 October 2008 – Coolongatta Hotel
19 October 2008 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
23 October 2008 – Oxford Tavern, Wollongong
24 October 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
25 October 2008 – Northern Star, Newcastle
26 October 2008 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (under 18s)
29 October 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
30 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong
31 October and 1 November 2008 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Image source: Sing me a song @ Flickr

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Jackson Browne Brings Friends for Massive Aussie Shows

Five years ago I saw Jackson Browne perform at Bimbadgen Estate as part of the Day on the Green concert series. It was one of the most amazing shows I’ve ever seen, so I’m thrilled to see Jackson’s heading back to our shores to support the release of his latest album, Time The Conqueror.

Jackson on his own is worth seeing. Jackson with the sort of support acts he’s recruited for this tour is unmissable. We’ve got American songstress Toni Childs, Whitlams’ frontman Tim Freedman, and Aussie music legend Richard Clapton. Not all shows have all these artists, but when they all get together, boy, it’ll be amazing. I’m so excited that I live close enough to the Hunter Valley that I can catch this awesome foursome on the same bill.

Tickets go on sale on September 5. This will be the sort of concert people will talk about for years. Make sure you don’t miss out. Here are all the dates!

27 February 2009 – Riverstage, Brisbane (with Tim Freedman, Toni Childs, and Richard Clapton)
28 February 2009 – Tempus Two Winery, Hunter Valley (with Tim Freedman, Toni Childs, and Richard Clapton)
2 March 2009 – Harbour Theatre, Sydney (with Tim Freedman)
5 March 2009 – Palais, Sydney (with Tim Freedman)
7 March 2009 – Sutton Grange Winery, Sutton Grange (with Tim Freedman, Toni Childs, and Richard Clapton)
10 March 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Townsville (with Tim Freedman, Toni Childs, and Richard Clapton)
11 March 2009 – Convention Centre, Cairns (with Tim Freedman, Toni Childs, and Richard Clapton)
14 March 2009 – Kings Park, Perth (with Tim Freedman and Toni Childs)
15 March 2009 – Festival Theatre, Adelaide (with Tim Freedman)

Image source: Minds-eye @ Flickr

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MGMT Announce Australian Tour

MGMT are hot stuff right now thanks to their trippy debut single “Time to Pretend.” You might have heard this track on Skins or Gossip Girl. Now you can hear it live, because MGMT are heading Down Under.

Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden will play some very special intimate shows around the country. This dynamic duo will be able supported by Sleepy Jackson frontman Luke Steele.

Tickets go on sale through Ticketek on August 19. But if you want to get a jump on the competition, make sure you register with Frontier Touring. Their presale starts at noon on August 14.

Here are the dates!

6 December 2008 – Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth
9 December 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 December 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
11 December 2008 – The Palace, Melbourne

Image source: Pupkin @ Flickr

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Shannon Noll Tells His Story So Far

Some might argue that releasing a greatest hits album after four years in the business is probably a little premature. But not Sony BMG, who figure they might as well repackage Shannon Noll’s best bits for those people who quite like to listen to him on the radio but never actually bought a CD.

Of course there’ll be something for the real fans too, who can look forward to five new tracks including the upcoming radio single, “Summertime.”

Personally I think you need a greater body of work than three albums to consider a greatest hits package, but Shannon thinks it’s a brilliant idea.

“It was only once we started talking about the idea that it sank in how many singles there’s been, from ‘What About Me’ right through to ‘Loud’ and ‘In Pieces’,” he said in a statement.

“All these songs mean so much to me and showcase a journey that I’ve been through with my songwriting and recording, my career in general. It’s great to have the new songs on the album, as they are just a taste of what we’ve got planned for next year!”

To celebrate the September 27 release of No Turning Back: The Story So Far, Shannon is heading out on the road for one of his biggest tours to date featuring shows in the capital cities and regional centers.

Here are all the dates!

11 September 2008 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
12 September 2008 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
13 September 2008 – Bombray Rock, Townsville
14 September 2008 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
16 September 2008 – Roma Bungil Recreation Centre
18 September 2008 – Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
19 September 2008 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
20 September 2008 – Caloundra RSL
23 September 2008 – Ballina RSL
24 September 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
25 September 2008 – Port Macquarie Panthers
26 and 27 September 2008 – The Palms @ Crown, Melbourne
3 October 2008 – Bunbury Entertainment Centre
4 October 2008 – Burswood Theatre
5 October 2008 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
6 October 2008 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
8 October 2008 – Curtin University, Kalgoorlie
23 October 2008 – Capital Entertainment Centre, Wagga Wagga
24 October 2008 – Kinross Woolshed, Albury
30 October 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – Seagulls Club, Gold Coast
8 November 2008 – Acacia Ridge Hotel
9 November 2008 – East Bank Centre, Shepperton
12 November 2008 – Inferno Nightclub, Traralgon
14 November 2008 – Shoppington Hotel, Doncaster
16 November 2008 – Hallam Hotel
19 November 2008 – West Tamworth Leagues Club
20 November 2008 – Dubbo RSL and Memorial Club
21 November 2008 – Orange Ex-Services Club

Image source: Foraggio Fotographic @ Flickr

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Beats Working Announces Aussie Tour

When I spoke to James from Beats Working earlier this month he said the band would soon get out on the road. Well, he’s made good on his promise, announcing a bunch of shows for later this year.

If you haven’t gotten into Beats Working yet, now’s the perfect time. This exciting urban band blends hip hop with funk, soul, and pop music for a sound that’s all their own.

Their debut album Harbour Drive will be in stores next Wednesday, July 30. Fans can look forward to hearing these songs come alive at the following venues.

21-25 July 2008 – Schuss Bar, Thredbo
27 July 2008 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
15 August 2008 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
29 August 2008 – Uber, Brisbane
6 September 2008 – Revolver, Melbourne
13 September 2008 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
19 September 2008 – UTS Loft Bar: Proper 11, Sydney
10 October 2008 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
25 October 2008 – Village Fair Festival, Bathurst

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