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 The Murlocs, Mikal Cronin, ex-Beastie Boys turntablist Mix Master Mike, an update on The John Steel Singers tour, the Espy’s Something For Kate headlined-NYE show, and HTRK’s last Aussie show for the year.
The Murlocs Announce New Single, Australian Tour 2013
Local favourites The Murlocs return with new single ‘Space Cadet’, a gem rescued from a Mikey Young (Eddy Current) mixing session largely lost to a laptop thief earlier this year, sending the boys back to the drawing board to re-record their upcoming album. Recorded with Stu McKenzie (of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard), ‘Space Cade’t packs some very clever RnB guitar muscle and rolls along like a Geelong bound V-line. Ambrose Kenny-Smith’s distinct vocal stamp finely counter-balances this track, floating on top with reckless spontaneity (watch/listen to ‘Space Cadet’ here). The Murlocs will launch their new single with a series of launch show across NSW and VIC this November.
Thu Nov 14 – Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi NSW – Free Entry
Fri Nov 15 – GOODGOD Small Club, Sydney NSW – tickets $10 + bf here
Fri Nov 22 – Barwon Club, Geelong VIC – tickets $10 on the door
Fri Nov 29 – The Tote, Melbourne VIC – tickets $10 + bf here
More info at facebook.com/themurlocs – On sale now.
Mikal Cronin Australian Tour 2013
Bay Area garage-pop master and feel good rocker, Mikal Cronin is headed to Australia for the first time this November! Mikal Cronin has had an epic year. Turning heads at SXSW in March, Cronin went on to released his sophomore album MCII in May and has since, been extensively touring it. Luckily enough for us, he will round out 2013 with a handful of Australian shows! Prior to launching his solo career in 2011 with the release of his self-titled debut album, Cronin was best known as Ty Segall’s bassist. However, his fresh sunny, fuzzy take on punk rock is being eaten up so fast and doesn’t look to be slowing. Don’t miss Mikal Cronin’s Australia tour, dates below! UPDATE 4/11: There have been changes to dates for the Mikal Cronin Australian Tour. See below for changes.
MONDAY 18th NOVEMBER – MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK
Noisey Mountain – The Residence
*FREE, RSVP via Vice
WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER – GoodGod Small Club – SYDNEY
Tickets: www.oztix.com.au
THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER – Alfred’s Apartment – GOLD COAST Tickets at the door
THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER – The Great Northern Hotel – BYRON BAY
Tickets at the door
FRIDAY 22nd NOVEMBER – VALLEY FIESTA
Black Bear Lodge – BRISBANE
Tickets: www.oztix.com.au
SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER – The Great Northern Hotel – BYRON BAY Tickets: www.oztix.com.au
SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER – Alfred’s Apartment – GOLD COAST
Tickets: oztix.com.au
The John Steel Singers Australian Tour 2013 Announce Supports
Following on from announcing the John Steel Singers Australian Tour 2013 to commemorate the release of the band’s long-awaited sophomore album Everything’s A Thread, the band are now pleased to welcome Brisbane band Go Violets to their extended family. Gracing the tour van with The John Steel Singers and armed with new EP Heart Slice, Go Violets will bring their fiercely boppable tunes to venues across the country; warming not only stages, but also heart (slices). The John Steel Singers are also pleased to announce the collective RSVP of a string of local supports to help kick off festivities. The hit list includes: Neighbourhood Youth, The Ocean Party, Donny Bennet, Goldsmith, Jesse Davidson and The Worriers. Check out the updated dates and details below, and don’t miss out!
Presented by Triple J, Tone Deaf, Channel [V] and The Music
FRI 08 NOV – DING DONG LOUNGE, MELBOURNE
with Go Violets and the Neighbourhood Youth
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
SAT 09 NOV – KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT
with Go Violets and The Ocean Party
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
WED 13 NOV – BEACH ROAD HOTEL, BONDI
with Go Violets
FREE ENTRY
THU 14 NOV – THE DEN, WOLLONGONG
with Go Violets and Donny Benet
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
FRI 15 NOV – SMALL BALLROOM, NEWCASTLE
with Go Violets, Gold Fields and Donny Benet
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
SAT 16 NOV – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY
with Go Violets and Donny Benet
Tix avail via Moshtix: 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au
FRI 22 NOV – JIVE, ADELAIDE
with Go Violets and Jesse Davidson
Tix avail via Moshtix: 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au
THU 28 NOV – SPOTTED COW, TOOWOOMBA
with Go Violets and The Worriers
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
FRI 29 NOV – THE ZOO, BRISBANE
with Go Violets and The Worriers
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
SAT 30 NOV – SOL BAR, MAROOCHYDORE
with Go Violets and The Worriers
Tix avail via Oztix: 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
SAT 7 DEC – SLANTED & ENCHANTED FESTIVAL, PERTH
Tix avail via http://slantedandenchanted.com.au/
More info here.
Ex-Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike Announces Australian Tour 2013
Regularly cited as one of the greatest DJs of all-time, former Beastie Boys turntablist Mix Master Mike is returning for a special series of headline shows this November to showcase the skills that have won the San Franciscan deck wizard countless attention and accolades. Since becoming the first West Coast DJ to become World Champion way backin 1992, Mix Master Mike has carved a career that seen him work with fellow famed turntablist Q-Bert – forming the legendary Invisible Skratch Picklz, soundtracking videogames, becoming a radio DJ, and shaping the turntable discipline while keeping it alive (as seen in the film Scratch). And, of course, his work as the resident DJ for Mike D, Ad Rock, and MCA (R.I.P.) for many influential years. Don’t miss your chance to see a legend.
Wednesday 20th November: Sydney – Beresford
Thursday 21st November: Melbourne – The Espy
Friday 22nd November: Perth – Villa
Espy NYE Show With Something For Kate, Bodyjar, Dallas Crane & More
New Years Eve at The Espy has been a long running tradition. A St Kilda sunset, packed stage, beer in hand, looking for that countdown kiss. Celebrate the birth of 2014 with some of Melbourne’s finest and most loved rock legends – Something For Kate, Bodyjar, Dallas Crane, Kingswood, The Basics and The Delta Riggs! Melbourne trio Something For Kate are a band that need no introduction. Capping a winning run since releasing their latest album Leave Your Soul To Science in late 2012, leading to two sell out national tours, Paul Dempsey, Stephanie Ashworth and Clint Hyndman are the perfect fit at the top of the Epsy’s NYE bill. Joining them to ring in the new year will be freshly-returned Aussie punk legends Bodyjar, performing material from their brand new album Role Model, the long-awaited return of Dallas Crane (with album #5 due soon), new rock heirs Kingswood, the Gotye-drumming trio that is The Basics, and last but not never least is scuzzy-sounding rock purists, The Delta Riggs.
TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2013
THE ESPY – WHOLE VENUE EVENT
Tickets $63+bf available from theespy.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets & Espy bottleshop. On sale now.
HTRK Announce 10” Release Sydney Show
HTRK play an intimate show in Sydney on Friday 1st November to celebrate the release of the Mika Vainio Poison remix 10″ via Ghostly International. HTRK will be performing a selection of unreleased material from their new album before embarking for Russia and the UK to perform at Electro-mechanica festival in St Petersburg and the British Film Institute in a tribute to Rowland S. Howard with Savages. Joining HTRK for the evening will be Sydney-based electronic music producer Gareth Psaltis, who recently released his debut EP Voriulk through Sydney label Hunter Gatherer. Between the live sets, Spiral Sounds (2SER) spins fine electronic music all night. The remix 10″ and special lilac edition t-shirts will be available to purchase. This will be HTRK’s final show in Australia for 2013, and tickets are expected to sell rapidly.
Friday 1st November – GoodGod Small Club, Sydney NSW
Presales $20 + booking fee on sale now via www.goodgodgoodgod.com.
Doors 8pm, Close 11pm
