Much-loved indie rockers, Philadelphia Grand Jury are reuniting, for the solo project of their own frontman!
Feelings is the stage name for Simon ‘Berkfinger’ Berkelman, who is headed out on the road for dates around the country this November and December, and following on from teasing a full-blown reunion with his former Philly Jays compatriots, Berkfinger confirms that the band will be getting the band back together.
The reunion trail began with Feelings, as Berkfinger’s hermit-like approach to making music was perfectly suited to the remarkably bitter winters of his new home in Berlin. There he created his first solo album under this moniker and titled it Be Kind, Unwind; a collection of of awkward love stories, beautiful melodies and wonky guitars.
With stalwart Feelings guitarist Dave Rennick (Dappled Cities) moving to Paris, Berkfinger needed a band to bring Feelings to the stage and to the rescue came some old friends – namely MC Bad Genius (from Philadelphia Grand Jury) and Dan W Sweat (Art Vs Science AND Philadelphia Grand Jury) – to bring his studio vision to life. And what fun they had!
Piggy back rides and the odd Philly Jays song thrown in – it made them a little nostalgic. They were friends! They loved playing shows together! And after a number of years apart, it turns out that everyone had matured just that little bit! (Dan W Sweat finally learnt to drive. MC Bad Genius’ beard went grey. Berkfinger got married!) It quickly becfffame apparent that there was still plenty of unfinished business to attend to.
To celebrate the release of Feelings’ Be Kind, Unwind, the decision was made to reunite Philly Jays and take themselves on the road with themselves. And do it this Summer. Genius!
Hitting Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle and Hobart, this battle royale of two bands with the same three members is possibly the most confusing tour ever conceived! No-one is really sure where this melding really begins or actually ends. But please, no more questions, this is how they want to do this.
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Philadelphia Grand Jury & Feelings Australian Tour 2013
Tickets on sale Friday 25th October
THU 28 NOV – CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE
Tix via Corner Box Office
FRI 29 NOV – JIVE, ADELAIDE
Tix via Moshtix
SAT 30 NOV – WARATAH, HOBART
Tix via Oztix
THU 05 DEC – THE REV, BRISBANE
Tix via Oztix
FRI 06 DEC – SMALL BALLROOM, NEWCASTLE
Tix via Oztix
SAT 07 DEC – THE STANDARD, SYDNEY
Tix via Moshtix
