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The Herd Announce Hot Tour

We all may be freezing our butts off, but The Herd are promising to bring a little sunshine with their Summerland tour.

The shows will celebrate the release of their fourth album, which debuted at number seven on the ARIA charts. If you’ve only just heard about this awesome band you’ll want to check out the shows.

The Herd has an impressive live reputation. When you get these eight talented musos on a stage, anything can happen and it probably will!

Hip hop fans are in for a real treat with indigenous urban outfit The Last Kinection joining the lads for the entire tour.

Click below to see all the dates!

17 July 2008 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
18 July 2008 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
19 July 2008 – Capitol, Perth
20 July 2008 – Fly by Night, Fremantle
7 August 2008 – Uni Bar, Wollongong
8 August 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
9 August 2008 – Station Resort, Jindabyne
15 August 2008 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
16 August 2008 – Manly Fishos, Manly
21 August 2008 – Baroque, Katoomba
22 August 2008 – Panthers, Newcastle
23 August 2008 – Woodport Inn, Erina
28 August 2008 – Great Northern, Byron Bay
29 August 2008 – The Arena, Brisbane
30 August 2008 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
31 August 2008 – Sands Tavern, Maroochydore
4 September 2008 – Hobart Uni Bar, Hobart
5 September 2008 – Billboard, Melbourne
6 September 2008 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide

Image source: The Herd press image collection 

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Timbaland Announces Aussie Tour

Megastar producer Timbaland has announced a whistle-stop tour of Australia this July.

He’s had a meteoric rise topping the Aussie charts with Madonna, Justin Timberlake, One Republic, and Keri Hilton.

There’s no denying he’s very good at what he does, but I can’t help thinking that seeing him without all these singing stars is going to be a massive letdown! It’s one thing to see a guitar legend like Santana without Rob Thomas, Steve Tyler, and Michelle Branch, but seriously … what is he going to do without the big names to back him up?

If you’d like to find out make sure you check him out at the following shows:

12 July 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
16 July 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
19 July 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Ticketmaster will sell Sydney tickets and Ticketek will handle Perth and Melbourne. They go on sale on June 10.

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Judas Priest Rock Oz

Here’s one for all those old rockers out there. The original Judas Priest line-up is heading to Australia for the first time in their nearly 40-year career.

Yes they’ve visited Oz before, but never with that classic line-up of Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill, and Scott Travis. Most old bands touring these days never have the full line-up, with people falling off the perch or losing interest, so this is a real treat for fans.

Tickets go on sale on Friday June 13 through Ticketek.

Here’s where you can catch them:
10 September 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
12 September 2008 – ACER Arena, Sydney
13 September 2008 – Hisense Arena (formerly Vodafone Arena), Melbourne
14 September 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
16 September 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: e53 @ Flickr

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Death Cab For Cutie Announce Aussie Tour

Seattle’s Death Cab for Cutie is making a pit stop in Australia during their massive world tour. It’s good news for all those fans that helped their latest album Narrow Stairs debut at number six on the ARIA chart.

Their last Aussie tour in 2006 sold out, so fans will need to grab their tickets fast. All the venues are fairly small for a band of this stature, so those who do manage to snare tickets are in for a real treat.

You can get yours when they go on sale at 9 am this Friday 30 May. Heatseeker are handling the Fremantle show, OzTix are taking care of Melbourne, and Ticketek are selling the rest.

Here are the dates!

17 August 2008 – The Palace, Melbourne
18 August 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
20 August 2008 – Metropolis, Fremantle
22 August 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Image source: Dunechaser @ Flickr

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Jason Mraz Tours Oz Again!

One of my favourite singer-songwriter’s Jason Mraz is heading back to Australia. After his last Sydney show clashed with my sister’s sweet 16 party, I’m thrilled. Jason’s back here to promote his new album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things, which hit shelves yesterday.

He may have been out here just two months ago, but you won’t just hear the same old thing. This tour marks the first time Jason’s bringing his complete band to Oz. That’s right: Jason will play alongside percussionist Toca Rivera, bass player Ian Sheridan, drummer Mike “Leroy” Bram, and a three-piece horn section. I’ve seen him do the acoustic thing so many times, it’s going to be amazing to hear him fronting a band that large!

Mraz shows notoriously sell out so you’re going to want to grab your tickets when they go on sale at 9 am on Friday 30 May. Ticketek is selling for all venues except for Perth which will be handled by Moshtix.

See Jason Mraz at the following venues:
6 August 2008 – Fly by Night, Perth
9 August 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
12 August 2008 – The Forum, Melbourne
14 August 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Image source: Marisa Gesualdi @ Wikimedia Commons

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Andrea Bocelli Announces Aussie Tour

World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli is bringing his massive show to Australia.

Andrea will perform his classical repertoire backed by the acclaimed Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Esteemed soloists Paola Sanguinetti and Anna Bonitatibu will also join Andrea on the tour, and there are even more special guests to be announced.

But fans of Andrea’s pop numbers won’t be left out in the cold. He’s promising to perform some surprise duets during the show.

Andrea’s last Aussie tour sold out, so you don’t want to wait to get your tickets. There’s even more incentive too, as a portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Asia Pacific Business Coalition on AIDS.

Visa Entertainment is conducting a presale from May 19, while the rest of us have to wait until Monday May 26.

Here are the dates!

22 August 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
24 August 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
27 August 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
30 August 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Dovywiarda @ Wikimedia Commons

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Jimmy Barnes Plans Theatre Tour

Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes has announced his first major theatre tour in more than a decade.

“It’s something I haven’t really done since Soul Deep,” Jimmy said in a press release. “I’ve had a fantastic run of big outdoor and winery shows over the past summer but I’m itching to get back indoors. The rooms are small enough to still get intimate with the audience, but you can stretch out more than in a pub.”

The up close and personal gigs follow the success of Jimmy’s latest album Out of the Blue. Jimmy will perform songs from this platinum release and plenty of old favourites. Jimmy’s keeping it all in the family, with his son Jackie playing drums in his band and his daughter Mahalia opening the shows.

This is the large chance local fans have to see Jimmy before he embarks on a European tour in spring. So make sure you get your tickets when they go on sale on Monday May 12.

See Jimmy when he hits the following venues:

25 June 2008 – Canberra Theatre Centre
27 June 2008 – Settlers, Mildura
28 June 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
4 July 2008 – Concert Hall, Brisbane
5 July 2008 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
7 July 2008 -Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
8 July 2008 – Caloundra RSL, Caloundra
10, 12, and 13 July 2008 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
16 July 2008 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
18 July 2008 – Panthers, Newcastle
19 July 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Image source: DianeSunshineCoast @ Wikimedia Commons

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Mary J. Blige Announces First Australian Tour

It’s been a long time coming, but R&B royalty Mary J. Blige will finally tour Australia this June.

She’ll head Down Under to promote her eighth studio album Growing Pains.

“Mary J. Blige is a superstar in anyone’s language,” said promoter Michael Chugg. “She is sexy, stylish, sassy and what a voice! She’s one of the greatest live acts I’ve ever seen and I’m thrilled to bring her to Australia for the first time. I had goose bumps when I saw her perform with Sting at the VH1 Awards and so did Sting! I can’t wait to see her blow Australian music lovers away.”

These hot tickets go on sale on May 16.

Here are the all important dates!

10 June 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth
12 June 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
13 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
14 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Image source: Mikamote @ Wikimedia Commons

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Gyroscope Tickets Sell Fast

There’s less than a week to go until Gyroscope embark on their Breed Obsession tour. But if you were hoping to grab some last minute tickets, you might need to think again.

Plenty of shows are already sold out, and others are selling fast. And these tickets are only going to get rarer now the band’s latest single “Australia” has hit radio.

It shows the band’s softer side, with acoustic guitars and intimately patriotic lyrics.

“This was a really fitting song for the album,” Daniel Sanders said in a press release. “It was essentially written about myself leaving England as a tot and coming to Australia, and then growing up here, appreciating it, and embracing our culture and heritage and falling in love with it all. I wanted to express it for my own sake. So I could rejoice in what I love about this country.”

Too right!

If you want to see the lads, there are still some tickets available for the all-ages gig at Sydney’s Metro on May 16, and the under-18s show at the Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom in Melbourne on May 18.

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AC/DC Album, and a Tour?

There hasn’t been a lot of news since AC/DC announced last year a new album was in the works. I’m happy to say though the Aussie rock veterans are well on their way to releasing this highly anticipated new work.

Singer Brian Johnson says the new album, their first in eight years, should be released later this year. And a tour isn’t out of the question either.

“We’re working with Brendan O’Brien, [Bruce] Springsteen’s producer, and he’s a great guy,” Brian told Channel [V]. “He knows exactly what we want, and so far, it sounds really good. I’m well pleased.

“Mal and Ang are still just electric on their guitars, and Phil’s got the old magic on the drums and Cliff Williams is Mr. Reliable on bass – he’s brilliant – and it’s just been fun. It’s like a bunch of old friends getting together again and having a great time.”

When asked about their touring plans, Brian had this to say.

“I would probably think so, yeah. I always hate to say yes in case something happens, but I really do think we will be out there, everybody’s enjoying being back together again and the buzz is still there and the excitement.”

All sounds very promising for you hard rock fans out there!

Image source: Lost Parables @ Wikimedia Commons