The supports for Okkervil River’s upcoming October tour have been announced. Joining the Texan five-piece in Sydney and Brisbane will be Mike Noga, acclaimed solo artist and drummer for the much loved Melbourne band The Drones. Local lads The Ghost Hotel will open the night in Perth with their blend of guitar driven pop-rock and country.

Okkervil River’s sixth album, I Am Very Far, is a startling break from anything the band has ever created before. Terrifying and joyous, violent and serene, grotesque and romantic. It's a celebration of forces beyond their control. Lead by the commanding and charismatic Will Sheff, who Pitchfork described as “one of the best lyric-writers in indie rock”, Okkervil River deliver a realness and raw quality that makes their audience feel at home in the room, taking the crowd from rowdy sing alongs to silent intense listening.

In addition to their previously announced Melbourne Festival shows, Okkervil River will bring their gritty lyricism and rambunctious blend of country, folk and rock to audiences in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

Okkervil River - October 2011 Australian tour

Wednesday 12th - Perth - Capitol
Supported by The Ghost Hotel
Tickets: handsometours.com, 78 Records, Mills, Planet Video, Star Surf, heatseeker.com.au, moshtix.com.au

Tuesday 18th - Sydney - Metro Theatre
Supported by Mike Noga
Tickets: handsometours.com, Metro Box Office or 02 9550 3666, ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Wednesday 19th - Brisbane - The Hi Fi
Supported by Mike Noga
Tickets: handsometours.com, thehifi.com.au, 1300 843 434, Kill The Music, Butter Beats, Gooble Warming, Atlantis Music Southport

Also appearing as part of Melbourne Festival at the following venues:
Friday 14th - Melbourne - The Forum Theatre
Saturday 15th - Meeniyan - Meeniyan Town Hall - SOLD OUT
Sunday 16th - Will Sheff solo show - Melbourne - Toff In Town - SOLD OUT
Tickets: www.melbournefestival.com.au