There’s always plenty of concerts and gigs for live music lovers to see all around Australia. Get all the latest info on dates, venues, and tickets for announced upcoming tours from Oliver Tank, Bob Evans, Eyehategod, Mango Groove, a benefit show featuring Hermitude, Urthboy, Thundamentals, and an update on the Cave Australian Tour.
Oliver Tank Australian Tour 2014 Announced
Ahead of the release of his sophomore EP Slow Motion Music this Friday 22nd November, Oliver Tank is thrilled to announce his biggest national tour to date. Taking in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Tank will take his live show to the next level as he brings Slow Motion Music to life on stage following his appearance at next month’s Meredith Music Festival.
The Sydney producer-performer is no stranger to the touring circuit having previously supported world-class artists such as Lana Del Ray, James Blake, and more recently Kiwi sensation Lorde and Active Child’s Melbourne Festival performance. “Tank is shaping up to be one of Australia’s most interesting and distinctive electronic acts,” wrote our Tone Deaf reviewer of the artist’s set of “expansive electronic soundscapes” at the show.
Saturday, February 8 | The Zoo, Brisbane
Tickets: www.oztix.com.au, 1300 762 545 or Oztix Outlets
Saturday, February 15 | The Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: www.metrotheatre.com.au, 02 9550 3666, or from the venue box office
Thursday, February 20, The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: www.cornerhotel.com, 03 9427 9198 or from the venue box office
Friday, February 28 | The Bakery, Perth
Tickets: www.nowbaking.com.au
Saturday, March 1 | Arcade Lane, Adelaide
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au
All Tickets On Sale Wednesday 20th November
Bob Evans Christmas Residency Announced
Bob Evans returns to the Northcote Social Club this December for three unique “Good Evans it’s Xmas” shows. Each Wednesday in December, Bob Evans, the charming alter-ego and solo project of Australian recording artist Kevin Mitchell will be joined onstage by special guest performers, guest comedians and supports from outstanding local talent in Ella Hooper (4th Dec), Ali Barter (11th Dec) and Hayden Calnin (18th Dec). “Yep, it’s a Xmas themed residency with me as your host and all the trimmings,” says Mitchell, with “stand up comedy,
some kind of raffle as well as an ever changing cast of special mystery musical guests at each show. Join Bob Evans and friends over three special holiday performances for a festive Xmas celebration of music, meat trays, and comedy.
Good Evans It’s Xmas!
with Bob Evans @ Northcote Social Club
Wed 04 Dec – Ella Hooper and very special guests
Wed 11 Dec – Ali Barter and very special guests
Wed 18 Dec – Hayden Calnin and very special guests
Tickets available from www.bobevans.com.au/tours
Hermitude, Urthboy, Thundamentals & More Play Blue Mountains Benefit Gig
It’s no secret that something in the Blue Mountains water has meant that over the last 10 years, its musical alumni has produced more influential hip hop / electronic artists than any other region outside of Australian capital cities. The devastating fires that swept through the Blue Mountains area have brought together some of its most celebrated artists for a massive one off show to raise money for their friends, family and the Blue Mountains community at large. Featuring Hermitude, Urthboy, Thundamentals, Dialectrix, Tuka, JONES Jnr, Joe New, plus locals Tenth Dan & Grub and A Blank Canvas – with 100% of profits all going direct to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery – it all pulls into Katoomba. As well as being a fundraiser for those affected by the bushfires, the show is also meant, quite simply, as a positive event for a community that has been extremely affected over the past weeks. Though all acts are Blue Mountains natives, the benefit gig boasts a combined line up potentially never before seen in Katoomba – bringing festival favourites together in an unprecedented celebration of their solidarity for their home town and the community that raised them.
Friday December 6th @ Katoomba RSL
Tickets $30 through Moshtix
*ONE SHOW ONLY*
http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/blue-mountains-fire-benefit-feat-hermitude-urthboy-thundamentals-dialectrix-t/69144
Eyehategod 25th Anniversary Australian Tour 2014 Announced
Hailing from the dark lands of the deep South, better known as New Orleans, North America’s most uncompromising band Eyehategod came to be In the year 1988, and have since created a 25 year legacy of sheer unadulterated, no holds bared, musical brutality. Their vision was pure and their approach was hostile, through the course of their four studio albums, a fifth has been recorded and is yet to be released, EHG have made an unquestionable mark on heavy music the world over, between influencing countless bands and helping create the musical sub genre of heavy music called sludge metal, EHG are a force to be reckoned with, and they’re still touring harder than ever, playing more intensely than most bands half their age. With founding members Jimmy Bower (Guitar) and Mike Williams (Vocals), together with long time serving members Brian Patton (Guitars) and Gary Mader (Bass), Eyehategod now welcome their newest member Aaron Hill (Drums) to the EHG family, after the recent passing of the late Joey LaCaze, who was in the band since their inception way back when.
In celebration of their 25th Anniversary Eyehategod will be returning to Australian shores this January to show us all what we don’t know how.
Thursday, January 16: Perth @ The Rosemount
Friday, January 17: Brisbane @ The Hi Fi
Saturday, January 18: Sydney @ The Hi Fi
Sunday, January 19: Melbourne @ The Hi Fi
Ticket for all shows are $40 (+b/f) via www.oztix.com.au / $50 on the door
Mango Groove Australian Tour 2014 Announced
Mango Groove are hugely excited to announce their long awaited return to Australia, with lead singer Claire Johnston saying: “This is huge for us and coincides with a special anniversary as 2014 is the year we as South Africans celebrate 20 years of democracy: a momentous achievement for our country. It seems fitting we will also be taking the party abroad!’’ Formed in 1984, Mango Groove burst onto the South African scene where their unique blend of township jive and pop has sold over a million albums, charting 12 Number 1 hits and winning every conceivable award on offer in South Africa. They are the only local band to remain at the top of the South African sales charts for over a year. Mango Groove’s entire 11 piece band will roll out a back catalogue heavy with hits for this tour, including ‘Dance Sum More’, ‘Hellfire’, ‘Special Star’, and many more.
Friday 21 February – Red Hill Auditorium, Perth
Tickets: www.mangogrooveaustralia.com.au or www.oztix.com.au
Sunday 23 February – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Tuesday 25 February – Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Friday 28 February – Big Top Sydney, Luna Park (Sydney)
Tickets: www.mangogrooveaustralia.com.au or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 1 March – Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane
Tickets: www.mangogrooveaustralia.com.au or www.oztix.com.au
Tuesday 4 March – Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide Tickets: www.mangogrooveaustralia.com.au or www.venuetix.com.au
For full tour details head to www.mangogrooveaustralia.com.au
Cave Australian Tour 2013 Announced
Chicago psych-rockers Cave bring their energetic, instrumental grooves to Australia for the first time this December and have just announced a second Melbourne show, while announcing the supports for their Australian dates. Cave will be playing a second Melbourne show on Sunday December 8 at Boney with UK producer Kelpe. Support comes from Triple R presenters Dan Dare (How High The Moon) and Woody McDonald (Primary Colours). In Brisbane, Cave will be joined by the subterranean Cobwebbs and Ghost Notes, for Sydney support comes from dreamy psych quintet Dead Radio plus the eclectic and jaunty Making. At the Kelvin Club date In Melbourne, Cave will be joined by the venerable Love of Diagrams and noise rock quintet Cocks Arquette. Formed in 2006, Cave have become masters of slow-burning, relentless build-ups of sound that climax in euphoric releases of hypnotic rhythms. The quartet arrive with their fourth record Threace (released 18th October in Australia via Twelve Suns/Rocket Distribution).
December 4 – The Zoo – Brisbane
tickets on sale now from lifeisnoise.com, oztix and the venue
With Cobwebbs and Ghost Notes
December 5 – The Annandale Hotel – Sydney
tickets on sale now from lifeisnoise.com, oztix and the venue
With Dead Radio and Making
December 6 – Kelvin Club – Melbourne
tickets on sale now from lifeisnoise.com and oztix
With Love of Diagrams and Cocks Arquette
December 7 – Slanted and Enchanted – Astor Theatre – Perth
tickets on sale now from lifeisnoise.com, heatseeker, oztix and the venue.
**JUST ANNOUNCED** December 8 – Boney – Melbourne
tickets on sale now from lifeisnoise.com and the venue
With Kelpe (UK), Dan Dare and Woody McDonald
