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
Rockferry (Collectors Edition Double Album) – OUT NOW
The collector’s edition includes a 7 track bonus disc, featuring brand new songs including the single ‘Rain On Your Parade’.
The Bug w Warrior Queen, Rhythm n Sound w Tikiman play the Beck's Festival Bar on Saturday January 24!
VOID, Civil Society and Sydney Festival are proud to present the debut Australian performances of two of the most prolific and unmistakable outfits in electronic music, The Bug featuring Warrior Queen and the legendary, mysterious German techno dub collective Rhythm & Sound - the creative force behind Basic Channel, Chain Reaction and Maurizio.
On Saturday January 24, The Beck’s Festival Bar is set to erupt into a sonic field of deep, dark and brilliant future dub. London/Jamaican act The Bug featuring Warrior Queen debut with their mix of Ragga, Dancehall, Hip Hop and Garage set to Dubstep and Grime arrangements. Berlin outfit Rhythm & Sound’s stripped down, rootsy, hi-tech dub/techno has earned them legendary status. Joining Mark Ernestus (half of Rhythm & Sound, Basic Channel and Maurizio with Moritz Von Oswald) is their regular collaborator the enigmatic Dominican vocalist Tikiman (aka Paul St. Hilaire).
To compliment this unique ensemble of artists is a stellar local line-up. Mark Pritchard representing the Warp Record label, Sub Bass Snarl, Victim and Garage Pressure team up with vocalist’s Steve Spacek and Ozi Batla to make Saturday January 24 at Beck’s bar the biggest date on the calendar this summer.
Saturday 24th January 2009.
Becks Festival Bar, Hyde Park Barracks.
Tickets $38 bf
from Sydney Festival, Ticketek & Moshtix
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)
Following the successful launch of his highly praised third album Pendulum earlier this year, Gerard Masters takes his trio on a lightning five cities in five days tour around the country.
Whilst remaining true to the jazz piano trio tradition, there’s a pop/rock sensibility which Gerard brings to the band via four years touring and recording with artists such as Missy Higgins and Ben Gillies (Silverchair). There is also a strong blues/roots tinge to some of the tracks, as is evident in Stockton Shuffle and some what more elusively in Richie P
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