There’s always plenty of concerts and gigs for live music lovers to see all around Australia.
So here’s where you get all the latest info on dates, venues, and tickets for announced upcoming tours. Including a Melbourne residency from The Drones frontman Gareth Liddiard, 35th Anniversary shows with Scientists, tours from The Murlocs, Hoy, and Straight Arrows
Gareth Liddiard (The Drones) Residency Announced
Firebrand frontman for The Drones and one of Australia’s most celebrated songwriters, Gareth Liddiard has been confirmed to perform a set of intimate solos shows at The Workers Club in Melbourne each Sunday in May; joined at the 200-capacity Fitzroy bandroom by a fine selection of support acts.
Following a heavy year of touring in support of The Drones’ sixth and possibly best LP, I See Seaweed, the Workers Club residency will offer a rare chance to catch Gareth Liddiard performing material from his peerless songbook, including songs from his 2010 solo debut Strange Tourist. As our Tone Deaf reviewer at his last headline solo show in 2012 remarked, Liddiared “delivers searing shows that defend his reputation as one of our nation’s most unique and compellingly intense performers.” Strictly limited tickets on sale now from www.theworkersclub.oztix.com.au
Sunday 4th May
with Special Guest – Teeth & Tongue (Solo)
hosted by The Magic and Philosophy of Sunny Leunig
Doors 7:30pm / Tickets: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=42827
Sunday 11th May
with Special Guests – Lower Plenty
hosted by The Magic and Philosophy of Sunny Leunig
Doors 7:30pm / Tickets: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=42828
Sunday 18th May
with Special Guest – Sarah Retallick (Jimmy Tait)
hosted by The Magic and Philosophy of Sunny Leunig
Doors 7:30pm / Tickets: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=42832
Sunday 25th May
with Special Guest – BJ Morriszonkle
hosted by The Magic and Philosophy of Sunny Leunig
Doors 7:30pm / Tickets: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=42833
The Murlocs Australian Tour 2014 Announced
Direct from Victoria’s surf coast with a wailing mix of garage blues and poisoned RnB, The Murlocs are set to release their three-years-in-the-making debut album Loopholes on Thursday 17th April via Flightless/Remote Control. To celebrate, harmonica/vocalist/songwriter Ambrose Kenny-Smith (of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard fame) and his bandmates are hitting the road in April for a quick three date East Coast tour to showcase material from their first full-length album.
THURSDAY APRIL 17 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
w/ Babe Rainbow & Junkyard Diamonds
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SATURDAY APRIL 19 – Factory Floor, Sydney NSW
w/ Spirit Valley & The Friendsters
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FRIDAY APRIL 25 – Howler, Melbourne VIC
w/ Teeth & Tongue, The Frowning Clouds + More
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Scientists 35th Anniversary Tour Dates Announced
Reunited Aussie icons and punk pioneers, Scientists are set to play a series of 35th Anniversary shows next week, following after a successful reunion show featuring the original lineup in their native Perth. Kim Salmon, James Baker, Rodney Radalj, and Boris Sujdovic will now head to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for headline shows featuring their influential catalogue, including ‘Frantic Romantic’, ‘Girl’ and ‘Drop Out’ – all written within a day of forming. “What we aimed to do was look good and play loud, attitude was always more important to us than technical ability,” says James Baker of the band’s deathless musical legacy. Don’t miss your chance at an audience with these Aussie punk legends.
Thursday 27 March – Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane
Friday 28 March – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 29 March – Howler, Melbourne
Sunday 30 March – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Hoy Tour 2014 Announced
Expanding from a three-piece into a sextet – featuring Hoy founding members Liam Linley, Felicity Cripps and Cecilia Dowling to include members from Gotye, the Black Arm Band and The Basics – Hoy are ready to unleash their debut album Aquaslum. Recorded in a converted church in the Victorian Goldfields by producer Pip Norman (TZU, Sparkadia, Gossling) and mixed in London by Dan Rejmer (Bjork, Foals, Paul Kelly), Aquaslum features electric rock-outs, psychedelic interludes, classically inspired instrumentals and analogue samples. The six-strong Hoy will be heading out to venues around the country this May/June to support the release of the record, out 2nd May via MGM. Tickets and info at http://hoyband.com/
Fri 9th May – Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
Sat 10th May – The Toff In Town, Melbourne
Thurs 15th May – Treehouse, Belongigl Byron Bay
Fri 16th May – The Beach Hotel, Byron Baby
Sat 17th May – Queen St. Mall & The Underdog, Brisbane
Sun 18th May – Queen St. Mall & Powerhouse, Brisbane
Fir 23rd May – Republic Bar, Hobart
Sat 24th May – Fresh On Charles, Launceston
Sun 25th May – MONA FOMA Gallery Bar, Hobart
Thurs 29th May – Rad, Wollongong
Fri 30th May – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
Sat 31st May – Oxford Art Factory Gallery Bar, Sydney
Sun 15th June – Wheathseaf Hotel, Adelaide
Straight Arrows Warm Up Dates, New Album Announced
Sydney noiseniks Straight Arrows have completed their long awaited second album, entitled Rising, the record is due for release this June via Rice Is Nice Records. Warming up for the imminent LP release, Straight Arrows will be playing two special Easter Holiday dates this April, a free show at the Standard Bowl in Sydney on Good Friday eve, followed by an ANZAC Eve date at Melbourne’s Sheebeen – all complemented with a tasty selection of local support acts.
Having performed at Vivid LIVE, Secret Garden Festival, FBi Turns 10 at Carriageworks, Melbourne Music Week, Dig It Up!, and headlining (and toilet papering) Sydney Town Hall as part of Sydney Festival – it’s been a busy 18 months for Straight Arrows. That fertile schedule is set to continue with Rising, get a first taste of the album with ‘Make Up Your Mind’, here.
Thursday 17th April (Good Friday Eve) – Standard Bowl, Sydney – Free show
w/ special guests Roamin Catholics + Yo Grito DJ’s
Thursday 24th April (ANZAC Day Eve) – Shebeen, Melbourne
w/ special guests Ausmuteants + Yo Grito DJ’s
Tickets: https://shebeenbandroom.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/2262-straight-arrows
