Tag: "tour"

The Smith Street Band Announce Second Show
0 Comments. 1,030 Views. Posted 10 Aug 2012 @ 4:39pm.
With their hometown album launch show at The Tote well and truly sold out, The Smith Street Band have announced a second Melbourne date to their upcoming tour. The upcoming tour is to celebrate the release of the Melbourne band's second album, Sunshine & Technology due out on Friday August 24. Read More
Illy Taking Off On National Tour
0 Comments. 4,348 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:10am.
Melbourne-based hip-hop artist Illy is taking his breakthrough sophomore album The Chase on the road, with a huge run of national tour dates throughout the next three months.   The Chase Tour will see him hitting up major cities and regional centres around the country, with friend and producer M-Phazes along for the ride as a special guest.   Since its release, The Chase has... Read More
Royal Crown Revue
0 Comments. 1,719 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:10am.
If you like your ladies in seamed stockings and rolled hair, your men with pomade and snarls, your brass big and juicy and your dance moved all swinging and swung, Royal Crown Revue are probably on your radar. Most popularly known as the band who soundtracked that terrifying/great movie The Mask , Royal Crown Revue are back and ready to rock ‘n’ roll again.  ... Read More
Katie Noonan and the Captains To Tour
0 Comments. 1,723 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:22am.
Six-time platinum and multiple ARIA winning recording artist Katie Noonan returned to the spotlight last year with a new album, a fresh sound, and a new band called the Captains.   And this year, Katie Noonan and the Captains will be returning to the road to share this new music with audiences across the nation.   Co-produced by Katie and Grammy Award-winning rock specialist Nick Didia... Read More
Guineafowl Take Flight
0 Comments. 1,035 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Sydney's Guineafowl will cavort across the East Coast in February and March to celebrate the release of their debut EP Hello Anxiety.   Nominated for two awards in FBi's annual Sydney Music, Arts and Culture (SMAC) Awards for Next Big Thing and Best Sydney Song, the city has certainly embraced Guineafowl, and so it's about time the rest of Australia gets a good look at them too.  ... Read More
Mike Noga To Tour With Band Of Horses
0 Comments. 2,032 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:22am.
Mike Noga's solo career is on the up and up.   In between drumming for The Drones and Glenn Richards, Noga has finally finished recording the follow up to his acclaimed 2006 debut solo album Folk Songs.   The new, as yet untitled album will be released in March. As if that wasn't enough, a copy of the record landed in Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses' hands, and Noga has now been... Read More
Creatures Of Karma
0 Comments. 1,712 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
A man far wiser than any of us once quipped, “You can't sell that! Karma can only be portioned out by the cosmos.” It’s an adage which neatly sums up the ethos behind the appropriately titled up-and-coming Melbourne pop-rockers Creatures Of Karma. As the four-piece prepare to cap off an eventful maiden year of existence, frontman Liam and drummer Shane look back on... Read More
Stone Temple Pilots Australian Tour
0 Comments. 3,214 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
  US rockers Stone Temple Pilots often top wish lists of which bands punters would most like to see.   Early hits such as Plush, Sex Type Thing, Vasoline and Interstate Love Song established them as a force to be reckoned with.     Their distinctive sound, comprised of glamorous riffs and howling arrangements set to an enviable swagger has marked Stone Temple Pilots a staple... Read More
M.Ward Tours Australia
0 Comments. 2,507 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
  M.Ward debuted as a solo artist in 2003 with his album Transfiguration Of Vincent. Since then he has produced three successful solo releases including his most recent effort, 2009's Hold Time.   Having been a part of the duo She And Him and a member of indie supergroup Monsters Of Folk, M. WARD has accumulated an ever-increasing and dedicated audience; charmed by his deft guitar... Read More
The Clean play Melbourne
1 Comments. 3,074 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:22am.
The first in what is certain to be a magical March of Golden Plains sideshows, The Clean have announced their Melbourne show.   2011 marks the long awaited return of New Zealand legends The Clean, touring Australia for the first time since 1989. Back in 1978, The Clean were the seeds of New Zealand punk and the reason for the founding of the mighty Flying Nun label. Their influence... Read More
Wire Melbourne Show
0 Comments. 2,834 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
After already announcing dates at Sydney Festival and the Tasmanian MOFO festival, Wire have locked in a Melbourne date for Victorian fans.   Since their formation in London in 1976, Wire have delighted and disturbed in equal measure, troubleshooting the circuitry of perfect pop, or patrolling the limits of focused experimentalism. Wire came to prominence through the cultural revolution of... Read More
Big Day Out Sideshows Announced
2 Comments. 1,768 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
Missed out on tickets to the Big Day Out? S'all good brah. No stress, we've got you covered. A goddamn heap of sideshows for the festival juggernaut have been announced and here are all the details.   M.I.A will perform with Die Antwoord at The Palace on Tuesday Februray 1.   Lupe Fiasco will play at The Palace on Thursday February 3.   The Deftones are sure to ravage The Palace... Read More
Bluesfest 2011 Line Up
0 Comments. 3,371 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
The iconic Bluesfest has announced its 2011 line up, including many legendary acts such as Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Elvis Costello.   The full line up is gigantic, encompassing a multitude of talented artists from a cross-section of all styles, genres and generations, including: Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Ben Harper & Relentless 7, Elvis Costello & the Imposters,... Read More
Cocorosie Melbourne Show
0 Comments. 2,641 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
CocoRosie, the formidable duo of sisters Bianca "Coco" and Sierra "Rosie" Casady are visiting Melbourne for a one-off special show.   Born and raised in the United States, they formed the band in Paris after meeting for the first time in years. Their music incorporates elements of freak folk, pop, blues, opera, electronica and hip hop. They'll be touring... Read More
Deerhunter Announce Sideshow
0 Comments. 1,399 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Following the release of their fourth studio album Halcyon Digest, Deerhunter are returning to Australia to showcase one of their finest efforts to date.   Another in the flurry of Laneway sideshows, fans who missed out on the now sold out festival will have a second chance to see the incredibly skinny Bradford Cox and co. Deerhunter return after a string of sold out shows in 2009 that... Read More
Ariel Pink Announces Sideshow
0 Comments. 2,383 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:15am.
For the best part of a decade, Los Angeles native Ariel Rosenberg has been carving some of the most intoxicating music going and the reclusive pop surrealist is bringing his unmistakable show to Melbourne.   It's been a great day for indie fans who missed out on tickets to the Melbourne Laneway festival, with sideshows being announced for Holy Fuck, Foals, Yeasayer, Beach House and now... Read More
Yeasayer Laneway Sideshow
0 Comments. 2,185 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:15am.
The psychedelic pop trio Yeasayer will be embarking on a tour back down under appearing at the Laneway Festival, along with a special sideshow for Melbourne fans.   With the Melbourne Laneway Festival truly sold out, fans of the group are given a second chance to snap up tickets to see cosmic rockers. Similar to Foals, the group was last out here for Splendour but have impressed... Read More
Foals Sideshow Announced
0 Comments. 2,624 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
After being in Australia less than 12 months ago, UK indie-electro group Foals are returning to play the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival and have added a sideshow for their Melbourne fans.   After slaying Splendour In The Grass this year, the groups return to Australia is warmly welcomed.  They'll be well supported with the help of the Last Dinosaurs in what promises to be a... Read More
Beach House Melbourne Date
0 Comments. 2,004 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
Baltimore duo Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally aka Beach House have penned in a Melbourne date to correspond with their appearance at the Laneway Festival.   At once exultant and melancholic, their third release Teen Dream, is classic, dreamy, timeless pop album that sets Legrand’s breathy vocals atop a rich, sparkling sonic bed of organ and guitar, that result in that rare kind of... Read More
Pennywise Sideshow
0 Comments. 1,592 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Califonian punk outfit Pennywise have announced their one and only sideshow for their 2011 Soundwave Festival visit.   With a new lead-singer Zoli Teglas taking over from Jim Linberg, the group that reminds me of that horrifying clown of the same name with undoubtedly be bringing a lot of energy and a chaotic atmosphere to the stage, performing with a new group and... Read More
Raggamuffin 2011 Line Up
0 Comments. 1,714 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Without a doubt the festival with the coolest name, Raggamuffin, in Australia is returning in 2011 with it's biggest line up to date.   Raggamuffin has an outstanding line up for 2011 with a swag of international artists, including headliner Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Ky-Mani and The Black Seeds. Not too mention a few more local... Read More
Primus and Melvins Sidewave
0 Comments. 1,888 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Two of the most anticipated acts on the 2011 Soundwave line up have announced a co-headline sideshow.   Primus who have only recently returned from a 5 year hiatus will be joined by the iconic grunge act the Melvins, who are celebrating the milestone of releasing their 20th studio album this year. Undoubtedly one of the biggest double-headers Australia has penned in for next year, tickets... Read More
Holy Fuck Sideshow
0 Comments. 2,726 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:22am.
The epic electro-noisemakers Holy Fuck, are bringing their chaotic and euphoric energy back to Australia for the sold out Laneway Festival, plus a headline show just announced at The Hi Fi.   February. Hailing from Toronto, Holy Fuck thrilled the rain-soaked Meredith crowd two years ago with the ferocious raw energy of their exuberant, multi-layered, multi-rhythmic dance... Read More
Ice Cube
1 Comments. 2,263 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
There are few careers that have been so bewildering to the public eye as that of one O’Shea Jackson. At the same time as starring in banal family comedies like Are We Done Yet? and his latest The Lottery Ticket, Jackson has also played a part in far more weighty matter – such as Three Kings... Read More
Live Performances at the Rooftop Bar
0 Comments. 868 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
 Monday's had a bad rap for some time now, but from December 13th 2010 to 31st January 2011, it won't be so bad. Happy Mondays have invited a selection of Australian and international acts to join us on this small city rooftop to play music as the sunsets over Melbourne. The shows promise to be intimate affairs with a very limited ticket allocation.   The festival program will be... Read More
Falls Festival 2nd Announcement
0 Comments. 1,114 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
The most important acts to keep the Falls Festival kicking on late into the night have been announced.   After a recent visit this year, Scottish disco act The Revenge is top o' the bill, followed by Flight Facilities, Hook N Sling along with Melbourne DJs Andy Murphy and Chardy. Of course it isn't all about DJs with Danimals, Thundamentals and ... Read More
Beautiful Girls Tour
0 Comments. 919 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
After a string of extensive dates and a brand new album in 2010, The Beautiful Girls are set to hit the road with a bunch of summer dates to settle all root-rockers nation wide.   Soon to release their third single My Mind is an Echo Chamber from their fourth album Sppoks. The Sydney trio will be supporting it by a flourish of east-coast shows. They'll be joined on tour by special... Read More
Mos Def Melbourne Date
3 Comments. 2,847 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
 You may remember a little while ago when we mentioned Mos Def would be coming to Australia? Well now he's locked in a Melbourne date for all Victoria fans.   The prolific rapper hasn't visited Australian shores since 2006, and has been extremely busy ever since. He's continued his acting career, released two new albums, and collaborated with his Black Star co-... Read More
Meredith Lineup Additions
0 Comments. 738 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
The 2010 instalment of the Meredith Music Festival is set to get even bigger with several more acts being put on the 20th anniversary bill of the iconic festival.   As usual, the unique festival have put up a few extra names on their website without kicking up any fuss. The new additions include Kyu, Puta Madre Brothers, Kimbra, Lovefingers and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.   The 20th... Read More
New Pornographers Support Acts Announced
0 Comments. 1,477 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
The Canadian-US super-collective of A.C. Newman, John Collins, Kurt Dahle, Blaine Thurier, Todd Fancey, Neko Case and Kathryn Calder that are The New Pornographers are hitting Australia this November, and have just announced their supports!   The tour that will be a celebration of their fifth album, “Together”, will be joined by Brisbane group Little Scout. Both groups drawing... Read More
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