Black Francis in OZ
July 21st 2008 09:36
BLACK FRANCIS
GIVING AUSTRALIA A HAND IN 2008
It's rare for a musician to hold an influence in the music world for over twenty years. It's rare for a musician to excel as frontman in one of the most respected bands of all time, and solo artist in their own right. But Black Francis has, which is why it gives The Frontier Touring Company great pleasure to confirm that Black Francis will headline shows in Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne this September/October - his first in over a decade.
This tour will see Black Francis perform in support of his two most recent releases; 2007's Bluefinger (out now through Shock) and 2008's mini-album Svn Fngrs (out now through Shock). Boisterous and meticulous, Bluefinger and Svn Fngrs have announced to the world that Black Francis' songwriting and performance skills are as potent as ever.
Bluefinger - speculated to be the material originally ear-marked for the Pixies' new record - sees Black Francis at the top of his game. Dutch artist Herman Brood - the man widely considered to be the epitome of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll - is heavily referenced through the album, continuing Black Francis' penchant for expressing his unique take on the world.
Of the album, the NME gushed: The unlikely, ghoulish inspiration of a dead Dutch pop star has forced Pixies' frontman Frank Black into making his finest album since the demise of his influential '90s alt.rockers.
Bluefinger is the best overall solo record Black has released in a long time Pitchfork
It's been over a decade since Black Francis last played headline shows in Australia. Tickets to see Black Francis play as part of the Pixies in 2007 sold out in a frenzy. You don’t need svn fngrs to figure out what the equation will be in 2008.
Tickets are on sale Wednesday 30 July.
Pre-sale tickets will be available from noon AEST Monday 28 July.
Please head to Frontier Touring for further details.
BLACK FRANCIS
AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008
Tickets on sale Wednesday 30 July
Sunday 28 September Metropolis, Fremantle
Moshtix 1300 438 849
Monday 29 September HQ Complex, Adelaide
Venue*Tix (08) 8225 8888
Wednesday 1 October Arena, Brisbane
Ticketek 132 849; Arena Online 1300 762 545
Thursday 2 October Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Ticketek 132 849
GIVING AUSTRALIA A HAND IN 2008
It's rare for a musician to hold an influence in the music world for over twenty years. It's rare for a musician to excel as frontman in one of the most respected bands of all time, and solo artist in their own right. But Black Francis has, which is why it gives The Frontier Touring Company great pleasure to confirm that Black Francis will headline shows in Fremantle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne this September/October - his first in over a decade.
This tour will see Black Francis perform in support of his two most recent releases; 2007's Bluefinger (out now through Shock) and 2008's mini-album Svn Fngrs (out now through Shock). Boisterous and meticulous, Bluefinger and Svn Fngrs have announced to the world that Black Francis' songwriting and performance skills are as potent as ever.
Bluefinger - speculated to be the material originally ear-marked for the Pixies' new record - sees Black Francis at the top of his game. Dutch artist Herman Brood - the man widely considered to be the epitome of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll - is heavily referenced through the album, continuing Black Francis' penchant for expressing his unique take on the world.
Of the album, the NME gushed: The unlikely, ghoulish inspiration of a dead Dutch pop star has forced Pixies' frontman Frank Black into making his finest album since the demise of his influential '90s alt.rockers.
Bluefinger marks an artistic rebirth for the king of quiet/loud Mojo
On Bluefinger, it sounds like the Pixies' fantastic reunion shows have allowed Black to finally shed his ambivalence about rocking out. So he does. Rolling Stone
Bluefinger is the best overall solo record Black has released in a long time Pitchfork
It's been over a decade since Black Francis last played headline shows in Australia. Tickets to see Black Francis play as part of the Pixies in 2007 sold out in a frenzy. You don’t need svn fngrs to figure out what the equation will be in 2008.
Tickets are on sale Wednesday 30 July.
Pre-sale tickets will be available from noon AEST Monday 28 July.
Please head to Frontier Touring for further details.
BLACK FRANCIS
AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008
Tickets on sale Wednesday 30 July
Sunday 28 September Metropolis, Fremantle
Moshtix 1300 438 849
Monday 29 September HQ Complex, Adelaide
Venue*Tix (08) 8225 8888
Wednesday 1 October Arena, Brisbane
Ticketek 132 849; Arena Online 1300 762 545
Thursday 2 October Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Ticketek 132 849
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