Aussie music legend Kim Salmon announces 2020 headline dates

As we tend towards the end of 2019, Aussie music icon Kim Salmon isn’t winding things down in the slightest, looking to 2020 with the announcement of a run of headline dates.

Ever since he first burst onto the scene back in the ’70s, Kim Salmon has been one of the most influential figures in Australian music. Rising to fame as a member of The Scientists, it wasn’t long before he had joined The Beasts Of Bourbon, founded The Surrealists, and set himself up as a music icon.

With numerous bands and projects following over the years, Salmon hasn’t once thought about slowing down, continuing to amp up his output and live shows as time has gone on.

Now, ahead of a book launch for Nine Parts Water One Part Sand. Kim Salmon And The Formula For Grunge, an induction into the WA Music Hall Of Fame for The Scientists, two new solo singles, and a split single from himself and The Scientists, the rocker has somehow found time to plot a new solo tour for early next year.

Check out ‘Let’s All Get Destroyed’:

Kicking off at the end of January next year, these shows will see Kim Salmon launch his tour in Hobart before travelling around to Adelaide, Bassandean, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, and Beechworth, delivering a different lineup at just about every show.

Between performing as a solo act at some shows, and performing with a lineup that may or may not contain Claire Burchall, Douglas Galbraith, Todd Pickett, and more, these gigs are undoubtedly going to be a perfect way for music fans to witness a living legend in action.

Of course, if that’s not enough for you, Kim Salmon And The Surrealists will be performing at the Memo Music Hall in Melbourne next month, while his works will be seen on display at an art exhibition at Mario’s Cafe in Fitzroy later in the month.

If you’re still wanting more from Kim Salmon though, you’ll be able to catch him onstage with The Beasts when they kick off their national tour in late November. Check out all the tour dates below!

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Kim Salmon 2020 – The Aftermath National Australian Tour

Friday, January 31st, 2020
(Kim solo)
Mona, Hobart, TAS

Friday, January 31st, 2020
(Kim solo)
Republic, Hobart, TAS
Tickets: Oztix

Saturday, February 1st, 2020
(Kim solo)
Mona, Hobart, TAS

Friday, February 7th, 2020
(Kim, Claire Burchall, Pete Howlett, Shakey McGee, and Amr Zaid)
Crown & Anchor, Adelaide, SA
Tickets: Moshtix

Saturday, February 8th, 2020
(Kim, Claire Burchall, Todd Pickett, and Pete Stone)
Bassandean Hotel, Bassandean, WA
Tickets: Oztix

Sunday, February 9th, 2020
(Kim, Claire Burchall, Todd Pickett, and Pete Stone)
Grumpy’s Music Bar, Perth, WA
Tickets: Oztix

Friday, February 14th, 2020
(Kim, Claire Burchall, Douglas Galbraith, and Jeff Hooker)
The Tote, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets: Oztix

Thursday, February 20th, 2020
(Kim, Claire Burchall, Douglas Galbraith, and Sam Worrad)
Smith’s, Canberra, ACT
Tickets: Smith’s

Friday, February 21st, 2020
(Kim, Claire Burchall, Douglas Galbraith, and Sam Worrad)
Union, Sydney, NSW

Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
(Kim solo)
Junk Bar, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets: Oztix

Also performing with The Surrealists and presenting an art exhibition in 2019

Kim Salmon And The Surrealists

Saturday, November 9th, 2019
(With Shrimpwitch, Dave Graney & the MistLY And Kid Congo Powers & The Near Death Experience)
Memo Music Hall, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets: Memo Music Hall

Kim Salmon – Art Exhibition

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
Mario’s Cafe, Fitzroy, VIC

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