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Shihad’s Beautiful Comeback

Aussie rock icons Shihad are back with a brand new album and tour!

Beautiful Machine strikes just the right balance between power and melody. And with master engineer Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, U2, Smashing Pumpkins) at the helm, you know it’s going to be good.

Beautiful Machine will hit stores on May 17, which gives Shihad fans just enough time to learn all the songs before they hit the road.

They’ll tour Adelaide and the East Coast with Triple J Unearthed winners Young and Restless and indie kids Calling All Cars. Tickets go on sale on Monday for the tour this June. See it at the following venues:

13 June 2008 – Bar 388, Brisbane
14 June 2008 – Hi Fi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne
20 June 2008 – The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney
21 June 2008 – Live on Light Square, Adelaide

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Pete Murray Announces Aussie Tour

He’s kept his Aussie fans waiting more than two years, but Pete Murray has finally announced a national tour. He’ll play old favourites and tracks from his newie, Summer at Eureka.

“I did a lot of gigging around Feeler and See The Sun but I pretty much took the last couple of years off from touring in Australia,” Pete said in a press statement.

“That allowed me to really focus properly on making the new album at home but now that it’s finally finished I’m really ready to get back out there and play the new songs from the album.”

He’s hitting theatres and leagues clubs in the capital cities and regional centers through August and September. Fans should lap up these intimate shows!

Tickets to all shows go on sale at 9 am on May 20 at the usual outlets. Here are all the dates!

5 August 2008 – Regal Theatre, Perth
9 August 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
12 August 2008 – Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
14 August 2008 – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
16 August 2008 – Costa Hall, Geelong
17 August 2008 – Ballarat Woolshed
19 August 2008 – Civic Centre, Wodonga
20 August 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
22 August 2008 – Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford
23 August 2008 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
26 August 2008 – Tamworth West Leagues Club
27 August 2008 – Panthers, Port Macquarie
28 August 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
29 Aug 2008 – Lismore Workers Club
31 August 2008 – Gympie Muster
2 September 2008 – Civic Centre, Ipswich
3 September 2008 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
5 September 2008 – Seagulls Club, Tweed Heads
6 September 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
10 September 2008 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
12 September 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Image source: Toby Forage @ Flickr

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The Galvatrons Headline First National Tour

The buzz surrounding synth-rock outfit The Galvatrons has been building, and it’s going to explode in the coming months.

The Melbourne lads have just come back from some showcase gigs in London where they played to packed rooms of industry heavyweights. They must have impressed the right people, because they’re set to head back to the UK to join Kiss and The Police on the festival circuit.

But before they do you can see The Galvatrons back on their home turf as they embark on their first national tour. The gigs will support the release of their EP When We Were Kids which will hit stores on 3 May.

Here are all The Galvatrons tour dates.

19 April 2008 – The Pelibar, Frankston
20 April 2008 – Cherry Rock Festival, Melbourne
24 April 2008 – The Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy
25 April 2008 – The Carlton Hotel, Geelong
26 April 2008 – Groovin the Moo, Maitland
27 April 2008 – The Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
30 April 2008 – The Park Hotel, Bathurst
1 May 2008 – Transit Bar, Canberra
2 May 2008 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
3 May 2008 – The Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney
4 May 2008 – Chili Lounge @ The Grand Hotel, Wyong
9 May 2008 – Empire Hotel, Brisbane
10 May 2008 – The Elsewhere Bar, Surfers Paradise
15 May 2008 – The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
16 May 2008 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
17 May 2008 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
22 May 2008 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
23 May 2008 – The Railway Hotel, Fremantle
24 May 2008 – Shape, Perth
29 May 2008 – The Republic Bar, Hobart
30 May 2008 – Sirocco’s, Burnie
31 May 2008 – Batman Faulkner, Launceston
6 June 2008 – The Espy, St Kilda
7 June 2008 – Come Together Festival, Sydney

Image source: Supplied by Warner Music Australia

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Powderfinger Plan Ultimate Tour

Powderfinger fans are in with a real treat, with the band announcing their first theatre shows in eight years. While the entertainment centre tours are always a spectacular, they don’t really offer the personal experience of smaller gigs. These shows will offer that and then some.

Powderfinger will perform two sets separated by an intermission. They’ll rock out for half the show, and strip things back acoustically in the other. Too cool.

“For this tour we’re doing something a little different, something a little more intimate,” Darren Middleton explained to AAP.

But it gets better. Fans can get online and vote for their favourite Powderfinger songs to help the band choose their set list.
Punters are in for a double treat with brilliant Victorian singer-songwriter Whitley providing the tour’s support.

With the band playing smaller venues, these tickets won’t last. Make sure you get yours when they go on sale on Friday 11 April.

The Upstairs at the Downstairs Tour will take in the following venues:
6 June 2008 – Lake Kawana Centre, Sunshine Coast
9 June 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
11 June 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
13 June 2008 – The Forum, Melbourne
17 June 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
19 June 2008 – Metro City, Perth

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Wikimedia Commons

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Panic at the Disco Announce Aussie Tour

One of the biggest bands in the world right now, Panic at the Disco, are heading Down Under. The lads will touch down in August for shows all around the country.

Panic at the Disco is taking The Academy Is … along for the ride. This Chicago outfit was named one of Rolling Stone’s top ten artists to watch, and they’re sure to blow Panic fans away at these massive shows.

Their last Aussie shows sold out in minutes, so you’ll want to grab your tickets as soon as they go on sale. Thankfully you’ve got a little time to save your cash though. Tickets are available from Ticketek on Tuesday 15 April.

You can catch Panic at the Disco at the following venues:

20 August 2008 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
22 August 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
23 August 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
25 August 2008 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
27 August 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Erik Luyten Photography @ Flickr

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Miley Cyrus Plans Aussie Visit

Teen queen Miley Cyrus, star of Disney’s Hannah Montana, says she can’t wait to bring her concert tour Down Under. She told Los Angeles reporters she’s hoped to visit Australia ever since her dad Billy Ray toured here a decade ago.

“Australia is a big marketplace for music,” she said. “Nashville tests most of its music in Australia because they’re very open to pop music and country music over there.

“Hopefully it [an Australian tour] will happen some time at the end of this year or the beginning of the next,” she added. “We’re really hoping that we can sort it out.

“We want to go to Australia, the UK, Brazil … everywhere.”

Not sure I agree with her comments about our acceptance of Australian music, but this news should certainly make quite a few kids happy!

Image source: Mike Scmid @ Flickr

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Whitesnake Touring Australia … Really?

I can’t believe I didn’t hear this news until now, but apparently Whitesnake are touring around the country in a couple of weeks time. Back in the ’80s these guys were packing out stadiums, but now we’re lucky enough to see them in some Australia’s most intimate venues.

It’s hard to top tracks like “Is This Love” and “Here I Go Again,” and there are few frontman that can match the charisma of David Coverdale.

But I had to laugh when I noticed the Aussie shows include a few “all ages” gigs. Exactly how many Whitesnake fans under the age of 18 are there? For all those young hair band lovers and the rest of us, here are the dates.

26 March 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+)
28 March 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (licensed all ages)
20 March 2008 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne (18+)
31 March 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (licensed all ages)

Image source: Cathy Griffiths @ Wikimedia Commons

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New Album, Tour For The Audreys

The Audreys burst onto the local scene in 2006 with their debut album Between Last Night & Us. Now they’re back, with their much-anticipated follow-up When The Flood Comes.

The new release has been described in a press release as “an album of lyrical and sonic beauty” that builds on The Audreys’ trademark alt-country sound

When The Flood Comes hits stores on 19 April. To celebrate its release, The Audreys will hit the road for a massive national tour in May and June. They’ll visit all the country’s capitals and plenty of regional centres too. Tickets to these gigs go on sale tomorrow from all the usual outlets.

Here are The Audreys’ national dates.

7 May 2008 – The Loft, Warrnambool
8 May 2008 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave
9 May 2008 – Town Hall, Meeniyan
10 May 2008 – The Corner, Richmond
11 May 2008 – Wellers, Kangaroo Ground
14 May 2008 – The Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
16 & 17 May 2008 – The Basement, Circular Quay
20 May 2008 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
22 May 2008 – Sound Lounge, Gold Coast
23 May 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
24 May 2008 – Bass in the Grass Festival, Darwin
28 May 2008 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
29 May 2008 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
30 May 2008 – Northern Star, Newcastle
31 May 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
6 June 2008 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
13 June 2008 – Country Club, Launceston
14 June 2008 – Wrestpoint, Hobart
19 June 2008 – Albies Bar, Busselton
20 June 2008 – Fly By Night, Fremantle
21 June 2008 – Civic Hotel, Perth

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See The Rogue Traders While You Can

The Rogue Traders are hitting the road next month for what may be their last tour for some time.

Keyboardist James Ash said the band will take a break to allow lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte to pursue her career.

“With Nat going to do a solo record, this will be the last tour we do for 18 months or two years,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

Somewhere in there she’ll also find time to continue her So You Think You Can Dance hosting duties. What a busy girl!

Here’s when when the Rogue Traders are visiting you. Tickets to all shows go on sale on March 17.

28 and 29 April 2008 – Regent Theatre, Yarram
30 April 2008 – Arts Centre, Frankston
1 May 2008 – The Wool Exchange, Geelong
2 May 2008 – The Woolshed, Ballarat
3 May 2008 – Billboard, Melbourne
11 May 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
13 May 2008 – Town Hall, Horsham
14 May 2008 – Roi Bar, Albury
15 May 2008 – ANU, Canberra
16 May 2008 – Waves, Wollongong
17 May 2008 – Big Top Luna Park, Sydney
18 May 2008 – Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers
20 May 2008 – Workers Club, Revesby
21 May 2008 – Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford
22 May 2008 – Newcastle Panthers
23 May 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
24 May 2008 – Lismore Workers Club
25 May 2008 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
27 May 2008 – Civic Centre, Nambour
28 May 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
29 May 2008 – Rumours, Toowoomba

Image source: Toby Forage @ Flickr 

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Will Madonna Tour Oz, or Won’t She?

The original Queen of Pop Madonna has teased that she may visit Australia to promote her latest album, Hard Candy.

“How bad do you want me there?” she asked The Sunday Telegraph’s Jonathon Moran.

“There’s a chance. It’s been a while. It’s the least I can do.”

It certainly has been a while. Mads last visited Australia in 1993 for her Girlie Show. She also confessed she has a soft spot for Aussies.

“I’m very fond of some Australians. Australians are usually quite funny people.”

Promoter Michael Chugg is confident he can lure the pop diva Down Under.

“It is being talked about … and there is a promoter trying to put it together,” he said.

Whether she tours or not, Hard Candy’s release on April 26 should be music to the ears of Madonna’s loyal Aussie fans.

Image source: Adi24 @ Wikimedia Commons