Mike Noga (The Drones) releases sophomore record and announces national tour dates

The highly anticipated sophomore solo record from The Drones' Mike Noga is out now.

"Noga strikes you as a natural storyteller pulled up beside you at the bar but his inclination is a bit more romantic..." Sydney Morning Herald

"A record to savour in a warm room on a cold night, The Balladeer Hunter is a wintery gem" Inpress

"It's a smooth and spectacular mix of humble folk ballads and roaring rock songs that will make your desk shake." Frankie magazine

"CD of the week" Drum

Already receiving rave reviews around the country, 'The Balladeer Hunter' has been named 'an Australian classic' by some critics, and with first single 'M'Belle' all over the airwaves, 2011 looks set to be a huge year for Noga.

Having just arrived back from a European tour as special guest of the USA's Band of Horses, an Australian tour has now been announced in support of the album and Noga has gathered together a full band featuring long time collaborators Pat Bourke (Dallas Crane) and Gus Agars (The Gin Club) to present the record in it's entirety.

The tour kicks off in Melbourne on Saturday May 7th, and Mike will weave his way round the country before finishing up in Brisbane on Friday May 20th.

THE BALLADEER HUNTER TOUR

SATURDAY 7 MAY – THE TOFF, MELBOURNE, VIC
with special guests THE BULLS and TOBIAS CUMMINGS
Tickets on sale online from Moshtix - phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (Fitzroy & City).

THURSDAY 12 MAY – JIVE BAR, ADELAIDE, SA
with special guests to be announced
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix

FRIDAY 13 MAY – THE REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART, TAS
with special guest Transcription of Organ Music
Contact the venue for tickets.

SATURDAY 14 MAY - NORFOLK BASEMENT, FREMANTLE, WA
with special guest CAM AVERY (The Growl)
Tickets on sale now

SUNDAY 15 MAY - THE BIRD, NORTHBRIDGE, WA
with special guest CAM AVERY (The Growl)
Tickets on sale now from the venue

TUESDAY 17 MAY - BRASS MONKEY, CRONULLA, NSW
with special guests to be announced
Tickets on sale now from the Oztix

WEDNESDAY 18 MAY - NOTES, SYDNEY, NSW
with special guest DAISEY M TULLEY (Bridezilla)
Tickets on sale now from the Oztix

THURSDAY 19 MAY – CLARENDON GUESTHOUSE, KATOOMBA, NSW
with special guest JACK LADDER
Contact the venue for tickets

FRIDAY 20 MAY – STEP INN, BRISBANE, QLD
with special guest BEN SALTER (The Gin Club)
Contact the venue for tickets

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