Grammy Nominee Duffy Heads to Australia in January
Promotional Tour from January 29 to February 2
It was earlier this year that the soulful voice of Welsh native Duffy was heard by the world with the release of her debut UK topping single “Mercy”, an unveiling of what was to come from this 24 year-old.
Her debut album Rockferry was released to critical acclaim reaching #1 in the UK, #4 in the US and #12 in Australia. It has already sold over 4 million copies globally and is platinum in 15 countries and gold in 14!
Rounding out an incredible year for Duffy, she was recently nominated for three Grammy Awards, Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal (Mercy) and Best Pop Vocal Album (Rockferry).
Duffy has been announced to perform at V Festival 2009, however her Australian fans will receive an early treat as Duffy will be heading to our shores from January 29 to February 2 for a whirlwind promotional visit.
DUFFY
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The collector’s edition includes a 7 track bonus disc, featuring brand new songs including the single ‘Rain On Your Parade’.
After 3 EP releases, over 200 live shows nationally, and support performances with The Veronicas, INXS, Hoobastank, Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects and Yellowcard, Brisbane four-piece, Avalon Drive, have parted ways due to irreconcilable differences.
The band’s national Australian tour in support of their third EP ‘The View From Afar’ will not continue and all shows cancelled.
Any pre-sale tickets can be refunded from point of purchase.
Canceled dates are:
Thursday November 20: Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast, QLD (18 )
Friday November 21: The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD (18 )
Saturday November 22: Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast, QLD (18 )
Wednesday November 26: Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW (18 )
Thursday November 27: Spectrum, Sydney, NSW (18 )
Friday November 28: Cooneys, Wollongong, NSW (18 )
Saturday November 29: Pubfest, Hunter Valley Brewery, Maitland, NSW (18 )
Wednesday December 3: Transit Bar, Canberra, ACT (18 )
Thursday December 4: Ha’Penny Bridge, Geelong, VIC (18 )
Friday December 5: Fist2Face Instore, Ring Wood, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
Friday December 5: Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne, VIC (18 )
Saturday December 6: Enigma Bar, Adelaide, SA (18 )
SUNDANCE KIDS TOUR WITH AVALON DRIVE
Two of Australia’s most promising alternative/indie bands, Avalon Drive and The Sundance Kids, unite for a three week residency tour throughout Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide from 24 August to 10 September, supported by local artists.
Avalon Drive and The Sundance Kids are creating a massive buzz at the moment across the country with both bands releasing highly anticipated new material in August and having recently played sold out shows in their home States. To keep the residencies fresh and exciting for the bands and fans alike, prior to the doors opening, the bands will toss a coin to decide the night’s line up, meaning a spontaneous line-up week to week as well as fostering some healthy and fun competition between the bands (excluding all Adelaide shows).
Described as a group who command some serious attention by Time Off Magazine and is a band you want to see live by MTV, Avalon Drive has performed with some of the biggest acts including INXS, All American Rejects, Fall Out Boy, Hoobastank, Yellowcard and The Veronicas. The residencies will give punters the chance to see what all the hype is about!
Recently signing with SonyBMG, Avalon Drive " target="_blank">Avalon Drive are set to release their forthcoming EP later this year. Already possessing a strong fan base and known for their energetic live performances, Avalon Drive is a force to be reckoned with and should not be missed.
After independently releasing their second EP – Including the Atmosphere in 2007 and recording their debut album across May and June this year, The Sundance Kids have been busy touring the East Coast with their powerful blend of indie/pop/rock anthems, that speak volumes for who they are and how seriously they take their music. Quoted as being one of the premier rock acts in SA by Time Off Magazine, these five Adelaide boys are creating serious interest after a solid string of live shows and an ever growing following.
DATES ARE:
Sunday 24 August – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA 18 (with guests)
Tuesday 26 August – East Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne, VIC 18 (with Don’t Ask Us)
Wednesday 27 August – Spectrum, Sydney, NSW 18 (with Planet Of The Stereo’s)
Sunday 31 August – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA 18 (with guests)
Tuesday 2 September – East Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne, VIC 18 (with The Scissor File)
Wednesday 3 September – Spectrum, Sydney, NSW 18 (with Envy Parade)
Sunday 7 September – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA - All Ages (2pm – 5pm) (with guests)
Sunday 7 September – Jive Bar, Adelaide, SA - 18 (with guests)
Tuesday 9 September – East Brunswick Hotel, Melbourne, VIC 18 (with Front Counter)
Wednesday 10 September – Spectrum, Sydney, NSW 18 (with Sierra Montana)
Joseph and James Tawadros are not afraid to new try new things, experiment and push boundaries challenging traditional forms and bring an exciting performing dynamic to the stage. Brothers from a musical family they were brought up with music environment which encouraged music and individuality. The Tawadros brothers are recognised world wide and have performed in some of the worlds most prestigious venues with celebrated artists such as Zakir Hussain, Slava and Lenard Grigoryan, Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sultan Khan and Camerata Salzburg to name a few. They have also been nominated 4 times consecutively for Best World Music Album at the ARIA awards.
Joseph Tawadros – Oud
One of the most impressive musicians to emerge in Australia…with a dazzling technique dispensing hair raising tempos...his writing displays a real depth of emotion…reveling in a zest for life and celebration - The Australian
Joseph Tawadros was born in Cairo on October, 1983. Immigrating to Australia in 1986, he brought with him a musical tradition inherited from his maternal grandfather, Mansi Habib (1920-1957), a composer and oud and violin virtuoso. Tawadros’ uncle, Yacoub Mansi Habib, who is recognised as one of the pioneering figures in Egyptian trumpet playing, also influenced Joseph’s musical development.
Joseph Tawadros has studied with Mohamed Youssef, a renowned oud player, jazz pianist and family friend. Youssef encouraged Joseph to explore the musical parameters of the oud and the improvisatory style of traditional Egyptian taqasim.
In 2004, Joseph released his debut album Storyteller (ABC Classics) which was nominated for an ARIA award for the Best World Music album, this was followed by a second album - Rouhani in 2005 (ABC Classics). Visions in 2006, Epiphany in 2007, Angel in 2008 were all nominated for ARIA awards for Best World Music Album in their respective years.
Joseph has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues with artists such as tabla master Zakir Hussain, sarangi master Sultan Khan, Mali band Tinariwen, Slava Grigoryan, Leonard Grigoryan, Adel Salameh, Fathi Salama, Christian Lindberg, Neil Finn, Mark Isaacs, William Barton, Lior, The Song Company, Riley Lee, Karen Schaupp, Bobby Singh, Katie Noonan, James Crabb, Camerata Salzburg, Richard Tognetti and The Australian Chamber Orchestra amongst many others.
In May 2006 Joseph graduated with a Bachelor of music with Honours from the University of NSW with a pioneering analysis on advanced techniques and applications in oud playing. In the same year Joseph was the youngest recipient of the very prestigious Freedman Fellowship for Classical Music- chosen from amongst Australia’s finest Classical musicians.
Joseph has also composed for film and theatre, most notably the documentaries “The last days of Yasser Arafat” and “I Remember Palestine” and play “The Gates of Egypt”. He has also completed compositions for animations with artist Michael Roseth.
Joseph performs on a Joseph Tawadros Signature Series Oud made by Faruk Turunz of Istanbul.
James Tawadros – Req’
“What this boy can’t do with a tambourine isn’t worth trying. One moment it sounds like bongos, the next castanets, and often both together” - The Australian
James was born in Australia in January, 1989. The brother of oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros he was brought up in an environment which encouraged music, his grandfather being Mansi Habib, an oud and violin virtuoso (1920-1957), and his uncle Yacoub Mansi Habib the legendary Egyptian trumpet pioneer.
Although only 19yrs of age, James has already made a name for himself as a world class percussionist and soloist, and is receiving praise reserved for those well beyond his years.
His main instrument is the Req’, a small hand held tambourine, traditionally with skin covering and five pairs of cymbals.
He has performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and with such artists such as Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, Richard Tognetti, Camerata Salzburg, Katie Noonan Alister Spence, Abdo Dagher, James Crabb, Mark Isaacs, Jeremy Alsop, The Song Company, Mary Doumany, Al Slavik, William Barton and regularly accompanies his brother in concert.
In 2005 he was invited by Oud virtuoso Adel Salameh (France/Palestine) and singer Naziha Azzouz to tour Australia and New Zealand with them, performing in Womadelaide, Womad New Zealand, and the Global Beats Festival at the Sydney Opera House. He was also invited by famous Israeli musician Yair Dalal in an all star jam.
Amongst James’ highlights for 2006 was an invitation by the Australian Chamber Orchestra as a guest soloist for “The Travellers” national tour and an ARIA nomination for his album Visions, Epiphany and Angel.
David Jobling
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