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There doesn't seem to be any end in sight for tours in 2012, and that can only be a good omen. Here are the latest local and international tour announcements, kicking off with Drawn From Bees (pictured).
DRAWN FROM BEES
Indie art rockers Drawn From Bees have released their very own comic strip to coincide with their upcoming tour. The comic strip centres around the story of four outlaws who wreak havoc on the Wild West. Check it out on their website: http://www.drawnfrombees.com/
Saturday 4th Feb - Oxford Art Factory (Gallery Bar), Sydney w/ Our Monk
Sunday 12th Feb - St Kilda Festival, Melbourne
Friday 17th Feb - Woodland, Brisbane w/ Green Stone &Howling Rabbits
Sunday 26th Feb - Move Mountains Music & Art Festival, Toowoomba
Saturday 3rd Mar - Gold Coast Arts Festival, Gold Coast
BLEEDING KNEES CLUB
Following up on their lead-off single, "Teenage Girls" , Gold Coast's Bleeding Knees Club have released the title track from their forthcoming debut Nothing To Do as the second single. Recorded in New York amidst a busy touring schedule year, Nothing To Do features production by Dev Hynes of Blood Orange and a final mix by Dan Grech (The Vaccines). To celebrate, they have announced a somewhat secretive set of shows.
BLEEDING KNEES CLUB & THE DRUMS (DJ SET)
with special guests
Tickets available at the door only
Venues announced 24hrs before doors
Brisbane - Friday 27th January
w/- Morning Harvey + John Steel Singers DJ's + Tang Bangers
Melbourne - Thursday 2nd February
w/- Ships Piano + NPH DJ's + Indian Summer DJ’s + Poncho DJ's
Sydney - Tuesday 7th February
w/- Sures + The Holidays DJ's + &dimes DJ's
DJ KRUSH
Japan's ecclectic DJ Krush is set to mesmerize audiences when he returns to Australia with his jazz inflected hip-hop for a series shows. With a collaborative CV that includes Ronnie Jordan and DJ Shadow, this Australian tour celebrates Krush's 20 years behind the decks.
Thursday, March 1,
Upstairs Beresford / Sydney, Australia
Saturday, March 3, 2012.
The Esplanade Hotel / Melbourne, Australia
Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
Beach Hotel / Byron Bay, Australia
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Transit Bar / Canberra, Australia
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Villa / Perth, Australia
Sunday, March 11, 2012
WOMADelaide Festival / Adelaide, Australia
THE SISTERS OF MERCY
“There was no place for us then, and there's no place for us now. It didn't stop us then, and it doesn't stop us now. We're everywhere.”- Andrew Eldritch
On the back of their Soundwave 2012 tour, UK post-punk legends The Sisters of Mercy have announced their one and only Australian sideshow at the Corner Hotel, 28th February 2012. Get in while it's hot.
THE SISTERS OF MERCY
Tue February 28th
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tix from: www.cornerhotel.com ** Ph (03) 9427 9198
& Corner Hotel Box Office
LAST DINOSAURS
With the release of their highly anticipated debut "In a Million Years" set for 2nd March, Last Dinosaurs are embarking on a tour of east coast capitals with Foster the People. Shrewdly, they've put together a little sweetener for their fans where they can pre-order the upcoming album in a bundle with a ticket to one of the launch shows for only $22.99. All bundle purchases will go into the draw to win the Last Dinosaurs designed Deus Cycleworks bike. You can also download a copy of their single "Zoom" at
http://www.lastdinosaurspreorder.com
ON SALE MONDAY 23RD JANUARY, 9am
Tuesday 28th February, 2012
The Toff, Melbourne
With special guests ThemSwoops
Moshtix - www.moshtix.com.au;PH: 1300 (GET TIX) 438 849
Wednesday 29th February, 2012
Spectrum, Sydney
With special guests Toucan
Moshtix - www.moshtix.com.au;PH: 1300 (GET TIX) 438 849
Thursday 1st March, 2012
Cobra Kai @ Oh Hello, Brisbane
With special guests The JungleGiants
Moshtix - www.moshtix.com.au;PH: 1300 (GET TIX) 438 849
Ticket Price:$12.00 + BF (pre) // $15.00 (door) // $22.99 + BF (ticket / album bundle)*$12– Ticket / $10.99 – Album
BORDER COMMUNITY featuring AVUS, FAIRMONT AND LUKE ABBOTT
Border Community founder James Holden has established his label as a powerhouse of leftfield electronic sounds that are impossible to pigeon hole. Holden now brings his community's three brightest stars Avus, Fairmont and Luke Abbott to Sydney and Melbourne for a whirlwind two date tour.
Friday 23rd March: Melbourne, Brown Alley
Saturday 24th March: Sydney, Chinese Laundry
HERMRTIUDE
Hermitude, with their meticulous approach to beats and instrumental music, have established themselves as leaders in the field of future beats and electronica. The title track from their latest release is testament to this. Check it out HERE. To support the release of their latest record, HyperParadise, they have announced an Australia wide tour, supported by Sietta.
FRIDAY 9 MARCH BUDDHA BAR @ THE BREWERY BYRON BAY
SATURDAY 10 MARCH THE ZOO BRISBANE
FRIDAY 16 MARCH OXFORD ART FACTORY SYDNEY
SATURDAY 17 MARCH REPUBLIC BAR HOBART
FRIDAY 23 MARCH PRINCE BANDROOM MELBOURNE
SATURDAY 24 MARCH ROCKET ROOM ADELAIDE
FRIDAY 30 MARCH MOJOS FREMANTLE
SATURDAY 31 MARCH AMPLIFIER PERTH
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM hermitude.oztix.com.au
I, A MAN
After earningthe prestigious right to play the Triple J Unearthed spot at the Falls Festival in Lorne, I, a Man have garnered the respect of industry and fans alike. The melodically psychedelic "Sometimes" from their second EP You're Boring Us All" portends a quality release, and has been recieved favourable industry attention. To promote the new EP, an extensive Australian tour is imminent. For more go to http://www.facebook.com/iamanmusic http://www.youtube.com/user/iamanband
Sunday February 12th
St Kilda Festival
Alfred Square Stage – Melbourne Vic
Free Entry
Friday February 24th
+ Special Guests
Northcote Social Club – Northcote Vic
Tickets $10 + BF / $15 on the door
northcotesocialclub.com
Thursday 8th March
+ Special Guests
Kobra Kai Club - Oh Hello – Brisbane QLD
treatscollective.com
Friday 9thMarch
+ Special Guests
Solbar – Marchooydore QLD
$10 on the door
www.solbar.com.au
Sunday 11th March
Dan & Ash Acoustic
Pure Pop Records – St Kilda Vic
Free Entry
www.purepop.com.au
Thursday 15th March
+ Special Guests
FBI Social - Kings Cross - Sydney NSW
www.kingscrosshotel.com.au
Friday 16th March
+ Special guests
The National – Geelong Vic
www.nationalhotel.com.au
Saturday 17th March
+ Special Guests
Plus On - Ed Castle – Adelaide SA
www.edinburghcastlehotel.com
Saturday 24th March
The Hills Are Alive
Gippsland, Victoria
GEORGIA FAIR
After touring with the Panics and the Howling Bells, Georgia Fair will now inject far north Queensland with melancholic balladry and indie pop when they join Busby Marou to promote their debut album, All Through Winter.
FRI 17 FEB - ANDERGROVE TAVERN, MACKAYTickets from www.oztix.com.au, 1300 762 545 or the venue
SAT 18 FEB - IRISH VILLAGE, EMERALDTickets from www.oztix.com.au, 1300 762 545 or the venue
SUN 19 FEB - PILBEAM THEATRE, ROCKHAMPTONTickets from www.pilbeamtheatre.com.au, 07 4927 4111 or the venue
FRI 24 FEB - UNION JACK, CAIRNSTickets from www.oztix.com.au, 1300 762 545 or the venue
SAT 25 FEB – THE CLUB: JAMES COOK UNI, TOWNSVILLE Ticketsfrom www.oztix.com.au, 1300 762 545 or the venue
Georgia Fair’s debut album All Through Winter, is out now.
http://www.facebook.com/georgiafairofficial
THE BROKEN NEEDLES
Broken Needles blend bush balladry with punk rock aesthetic in their debut release, Terra Nullius For a sordid account of the decadent and depraved world of lead singer Mick Galloway, head along to one of the shows below.
Jan 28 - The Old Courthouse Theatre, Townsvillewith The Bear Hunt and Lopaka
Feb 2 - The Waiting Room,Brisbanewith The Rational Academy, Tender Bones and Marf Loth
Feb 4 - The Sandringham Hotel, Sydneywith Crow, The Holy Soul, and Camperdown & Out
Feb 5 - Chino's Bar, Newcastlewith Rohin Jones, Tender Bones and Marf Loth
Feb 7 - Music Farmers, Wollongongwith Rohin Jones, Tender Bones and Marf Loth
Feb 9 - The Gasometer, Melbournewith Whipped Cream Chargers, Heavy Yolks and Marf Loth
For more information check out: http://www.thebrokenneedles.com/
