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November 24th 2008 06:10

José González
Australian Tour February 2009

In a live setting José and his band are nothing short of mesmerizing, and they return to Australia in February 2009 for a run of intimate theatre and small venue shows.

The music of José González is hardly reminiscent of fireworks and confetti, but that is exactly how his last two albums have been received all over the world. His low-voiced, serious and introverted music has been hugged to death by everyone from the indie crowd to grizzled old folk fans, resulting in gold record sales, festival appearances and several sold out tours in Australia.

In his teens José learned to play classical guitar, but it was some time later whilst serving a tenure in a couple of hardcore bands that he began to produce his own amazing spin on introspective acoustic music. This range of expression, or perhaps better explained as this contradiction in expression, says a lot about José as a person, and about his music. On the one hand it's very accessible, beautiful and speaks easily, and on the other it has a darkness and seriousness that often borders on what might be considered unhealthy.

Tour dates and details below:

Sydney
City Recital Hall Angel Place
Friday February 6
Tickets from www.cityrecitalhall.com or phone 02 8256 2222/1300 797 118
Presented by Drum Media

Brisbane
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday February 7
Tickets from Tickets from Powertix (Ph 07 3358 8600 or www.brisbanepowerhouse.org)
Presented by Rave

Melbourne
Athenaeum Theatre
Monday February 9
Tickets from Tickets from Ticketmaster (ph: 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au) and the venue (ph:9650 1500)
Presented by Beat

Hobart
Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Plenary Theatre
Wednesday February 11
Tickets from Wrest Point Service Centre - 1300 795 257 or www.wrestpoint.com.au
Presented by A Fine Line & TEN Tasmania

Adelaide
Governor Hindmarsh
Friday February 13
Tickets from tickets from the venue, Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au) & Venuetix (www.venuetix.com.au or ph (08) 8225 8888)

Perth
Perth International Arts Festival Beck's Music Box
Saturday February 14
Go to www.perthfestival.com.au for more information

José González is available now on Shock Records.

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Tour cancelled! | FUTURE OF THE LEFT

November 24th 2008 05:36

FUTURE OF THE LEFT
East Coast Tour - January 09

FUTURE OF THE LEFT

January 2009 Australian Tour cancelled!

Future of the Left have sadly had to cancel their forthcoming Australian tour due to recording commitments. The band have issued the following statement:

"We are unfortunately having to pull all shows for the foreseeable future. This is because our busy year has meant we have been unable to write the second record and we are increasingly aware of the need to do so. We want to get it out before summer so we can spend next year playing it to people. It is against everything the band stands for to pull shows, or anything that we have already committed to doing, and we apologise to everyone who had bought a ticket or was going to come along. We will be back as soon as we can next year and we promise to make it worth the wait."

Handsome Tours hope to reschedule these dates for later in 2009.

Refunds for the cancelled shows (listed below) are available from the point of purchase.

Cancelled Australian Dates:

Friday January 9
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Saturday January 10
The Annandale Hotel, Sydney

Sunday January 11
The Zoo, Brisbane

Future of the Left are heading back to Australia for a lightning
3 shows in 3 nights...

East Coast Tour - January 09

Fiery, brash and irreverent, Welsh trio, Future of the Left have already torn up Australian stages once before in March 2008 off the back of their magnificent Curses album. Never ones to shy away from a rematch, Future of the Left (the band are comprised of ex-Mclusky and Jarcrew members) are heading back to Australia for a lightning 3 shows in 3 nights to promote the release of their forthcoming live album, Last Night I Saved Her From Vampires.

Tickets on sale Friday October 31

Full dates & details below:

Melbourne
Friday January 9, 2009
The Corner Hotel
Tickets from Corner Box Office Ph: 9427 9198
Presented by Beat & RRR

Sydney
Saturday January 10, 2009
The Annandale Hotel
Tickets from The Annandale Ph: (02) 9550 1078 or in person over the bar)
Presented by Drum Media

Brisbane
Sunday January 11, 2009
The Zoo
Tickets from THE ZOO, ph 1300 762 545, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Butterbeats, Moshpit Music, Sunflower, Music Mania, Cosmic Music, Central Station Music, Cooly Hotel, Bombay Rock, Gooble, Warming, Kill The Music
Presented by Time Off

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The Battle of the Double B Cups

October 29th 2008 21:25

Both bands will be undertaking some serious solo warm-ups with The Basics honing their chops in a mammoth 23 date high school, regional and outback tour and The Bawdies intent on destroying festivals goers minds at The Queenscliff Music Festival.

The BAWDIES Vs. THE BASICS

The Battle of the Double B Cups…

‘You should feel it right away when you listen to this album, not only is the sound raw and awesome, but the vocalist is also incredible… This band completely blew me away’.
Kensho Onuki (KENROCKS.NET)

This November will see Japan’s beatific mop-tops The Bawdies return to Australia for a ten date East Coast tour. Along for the ride will be long time Bawdies fans and fellow beat merchants Melbourne trio The Basics.

The Bawdies and The Basics will do battle in a winner takes all Asia–Pacific rhythm & blues beat-em-up guaranteed to induce some serious hip-shaking action. The fun will take place in venues across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania in November and December.

Both bands will be undertaking some serious solo warm-ups with The Basics honing their chops in a mammoth 23 date high school, regional and outback tour and The Bawdies intent on destroying festivals goers minds at The Queenscliff Music Festival.

The Basics’ and The Bawdies’ melodic pop conjures up nostalgic images of yesteryear, reminding us all of better, simpler times.

Don’t miss The Bawdies take on The Basics at…

Wednesday 26 November The Zoo Brisbane QLD

Thursday 27 November The Annandale Sydney NSW

Friday 28 November Heritage Hotel Bulli NSW

Saturday 29 November Queenscliff Music Festival* VIC

Sunday 30 November Queenscliff Music Festival* VIC

Wednesday 3 December Jive Bar Adelaide SA

Thursday 4 December Theatre Royal Castlemaine VIC

Friday 5 December East Brunswick Club Melbourne VIC

Saturday 6 December Republic Bar Hobart TAS

Sunday 7 December Lewisham Tavern Lewisham TAS

* Bawdies only

Can’t wait until the shows?

The Basics Get Back is available now through MGM Distribution

The Bawdies new album Awaking of Rhythm and Blues (with Australian only BONUS TRACKS) is out now on Bloodpuppies Records and available through MGM Distribution

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MAMMAL | Tour

October 29th 2008 21:02

“Mammal have managed to capture the manic energy they create on stage and reproduce it in the studio” Joanna Tilley | TNT Mag

...travel all over the countryside!

Melbourne rockers MAMMAL kick start phase two of The Majority album tour next week when they ride into the sunset for a mind numbing rock-a-thon cramming over twenty gigs across a mere forty four days.

After selling out venues across Australia on the first leg of The Majority album tour in September, phase two will storm through a number of regional centres as well as select capital city dates through out Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia throughout November and December.

First stop will be Belgrave (Victoria) on Friday 7 November where Mammal play Ruby's Lounge and then they do it all over again at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on Saturday 8 November before packing their gear and reliving their very own Groundhog Day over the next two months.

Now it’s your turn to feel energised! Prepare to be impressed when Mammal raise the bar and define a new level of hi-energy rock performance.

Start your gig preparation early people as this is going to get crazy!

Album Of The Week| Beat Magazine 03/09/08
“Here is a band whose foundation is based on communication and crowd interaction”
Helen Barradell / Beat Magazine

See MAMMAL live throughout November and December

Friday 7 November - Ruby's Lounge - Belgrave VIC

Saturday 8 November - Karova Lounge - Ballarat VIC

Friday 14 November - Oxford Arts Factory - Sydney NSW

Saturday 15 November - Waves - Wollongong NSW

Friday 21 November - The Area Hotel - Griffith NSW

Saturday 22 November - Sodens - Albury NSW

Thursday 27 November - ANU Bar - Canberra ACT

Friday 28 November - Cambridge Hotel - Newcastle NSW

Saturday 29 November - Open Arms Fest - Coffs Harbour NSW

Sunday 30 November - Great Northern - Byron Bay NSW

Thursday 4 December - Miami Tavern - Gold Coast QLD

Friday 5 December - Bar 388 - Brisbane QLD

Saturday 6 December - Sands Tavern - Maroochydore QLD

Wednesday 10 December - Bondi Beach Road Hotel - Bondi NSW

Thursday 11 December - Baroque Lounge - Katoomba NSW

Friday 12 December - Mona Vale Hotel - Mona Vale NSW

Saturday 13 December - Bizzos - Caringbah NSW

Sunday 14 December - Chilli Lounge - Wyong NSW

Thursday 18 December - Ha’penny Bridge - Geelong VIC

Friday 19 December - Enigma - Adelaide SA

Saturday 20 December - Grand Western Hotel - Port Lincoln SA

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Meredith Music Festival

September 17th 2008 14:02

"Pure Genius"
Rolling Stone

Adam Green will be leaving his New York home this December to perform at the Meredith Music Festival, along with three headline shows around the country promoting his fifth solo album, “Sixes & Sevens”.

Adam’s irreverent wit and pop sensibilities were established early on as a teenager with his first band, the much loved Anti-Folk heroes MOLDY PEACHES. Formed with his bunnysuit-wearing-partner-in- crime Kimya Dawson (Adam sported a Robin Hood costume at the time), the band captivated critics and won fans around the world, while propelling New York’s Anti-Folk scene to international prominence. Both Adam and Kimya experienced a resurgence earlier this year when the Peaches were featured on the soundtrack of hit indie film, JUNO, including the anti-love song duet between Adam Green and Kimya Dawson, “Anyone Else But You”.

Adam went on to experience success as a solo artist, a career that is now five albums deep. It was Adam’s second solo album “Friend Of Mine” released in 2003 that revealed his innate ability to pen a truly off-kilter folk song, including the single “Jessica” a comic ode to Jessica Simpson that can still make you simultaneously chuckle and weep. It’s no wonder MOJO referred to him as an "unexpectedly rich talent". And Julian Casablancas of THE STROKES says of Adam: “It always amazes me how he can express such deep meaning with such twisted humor. Adam is eccentric and down-to-earth, with new found technical proficiency over a wider spectrum of styles. I love it.”

His latest album “Sixes & Sevens” was released in March 2008 on Rough Trade Records.

Catch Adam Green at one of the following shows around the country this December:

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

Meredith Music Festival
12, 13, 14 December

Melbourne
Sunday 14 December
East Brunswick Club
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, East Brunswick. PH: 9388 9794 or via the website eastbrunswickclub.com
Presented by Beat

Sydney
Tuesday 16 December
Oxford Art Factory
Tickets from moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile via mostix.mobi, and all moshtix outlets.
Presented by Drum Media & FBi

Brisbane
Wednesday 17 December
The Zoo
Tickets from Oz Tix, ph 1300 762 545 or online thezoo.com.au, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats (city & valley), Moshpit Music, Sunflower, Music Mania, Cosmic Music, Central Station Music, Cooly Hotel, Bombay Rock, Gooble Warming, Kill The Music.
Presented by Rave Magazine

Adam Green's Sixes & Sevens out now on Rough Trade Records/ Remote Control

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Daz Chandler - Daniel Kitson

August 25th 2008 05:47

Quite a good deal of out and out fun from hostess with the mostess; I like to call her Dazzle, but really it's Daz Chandler doing her usual wonderful best interviewing a comedian notorious for being difficult to interview.

Notice he (Daniel Kitson) is delightedly streaming out all sorts of insightful insights into himself as a natural chap rather than living up to the oft uber serious reports that suggest he hates being interviewed.

Great work!!

More of Daz Chandler's work can be heard by going to the podcasts at Sydney's 2SER FM, one of the greater sized and resourced community radio stations in New South Wales, Australia.

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The Temper Trap

August 18th 2008 12:18

T H E T E M P E R T R A P
SWEET DISPOSITION SINGLE LAUNCHES

Respected Melbourne four piece The Temper Trap return to the live front to celebrate the release of their latest single, Sweet Disposition, taken from their forthcoming debut album. Recently recorded in Melbourne with esteemed UK producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) the record’s rich and sophisticated soundscapes are nothing short of epic.

The band have emerged from the recording session as a tight knit creative force, producing a dynamic single that is a giant leap from their earlier EP of two years ago and undeniably delivers on all of their promise.

The single launches are the beginning of a massive twelve months ahead for the boys with a busy summer touring schedule of festivals and overseas shows confirmed.

The Temper Trap will have a limited edition 12" available at these shows with remixes from such underground luminaries as Curtis Vodka (Bjork, Silversun Pickups, Kid Sister) and Pocketknife (Spank Rock, David Bowie, Feist, Sufjan Stevens) for this release.

TOUR DATES:

Sat Sept 20 – The Toff - Melbourne

Sun Sept 21 – The Toff - Melbourne

Thu Sept 25 – Oxford Art Factory - Sydney

Fri Sept 26 – ANU Bar - ACT

Thu Oct 2 – Troubador - Brisbane

Fri Oct 3 – Sound Lounge - Gold Coast

Sat Oct 17 – Rocket Bar - Adelaide

Tickets on sale this Friday August 23

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NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD

July 24th 2008 00:44

MATURE CONTENT

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Sorry Ranga Day ‘08

July 24th 2008 00:18

Sorry Ranga Day ‘08
August 10 th , 2008
Its Time To Say Sorry

It's time that the Australian population apologized for the indignity and degradation inflicted on red headed people and moved to a future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility. The Ginger Generation, Blood-Nut, Ginger Megs, Bluey, Carrot Top, Ginga, Freckly Arms...and Ranga. The hatred has to stop! Red-haired people across Australia have been unfavourably compared to orang-utans since Summer Heights High first aired across Australian television screens in 2007. 'Ranga' is now firmly entrenched in the vocabulary of ordinary people all over this country. And in a nationwide phenomenon, ordinary Australians have begun to taken up the call to say sorry to their red-headed brethren. As of this morning (22/7) more than 5500 members have signed up to the Sorry Ranga Day Facebook Group, and on average 500 more are joining every day. So join the Australian nation on Sunday August 10th 2008, and let a Ranga know that you are sorry.

Say sorry to all your red headed friends and say sorry to red headed strangers on the street
Wear your Sorry Ranga t-shirt or make and display a Sorry Ranga banner
Get your friends together for a Sorry Ranga party or BBQ

Sydney City2Surf: Celebrate Sorry Ranga Day at the City2Surf. The Sorry Ranga Street Team will be on hand to give out prizes.

The Ekka: Brisbane Royal Show. The Sorry Ranga Street Team will be celebrating at the main entrance with great prizes

Sydney: SHARKS v RABBITOHS Sat 9th August, Shark Park, Cronulla. Look out for the Sorry Ranga Street Team and bag yourself a prize.

Melbourne: COLLINGWOOD v ST KILDA Sat 9th August MCG, Melbourne. Look out for the Sorry Ranga Street Team and bag yourself a prize.

For more information go to www.SorryRanga.org

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