The Drones’ frontman Gareth Liddiard has just announced a solo tour

Having apparently spent the last month lazing around in South America (or establishing himself as an underworld figure, he’d have us believe), The Drones’ frontman Gareth Liddiard has been let back in the country and will be back in action for a solo tour, playing a selection of Drones and solo material across six dates.

The tour kicks off just after his set at the sold-out A Festival Called Panama in Tassie, and takes him up the East Coast throughout March and April. A first show at his hometown venue of The Gasometer with Jaala in support has already sold out, but there’s now a second show with Laura Jean for anyone who missed out.

More importantly, the last show of the tour will take place at Sydney’s iconic Newtown Social Club, and will serve as the venue’s final gig before it closes its doors for good. It’ll be a sombre night, but we can think of few better Australian performers to bring the curtain down on one of the stalwarts of Sydney’s live music scene.

Dates and tickets are below, along with live footage of Gareth’s gorgeous Patti Smith tribute to whet the appetite.

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