*** TOUR UPDATE – NEW SHOWS ADDED + NEW CLIP ***
Behold the brand new clip for the third single from Feelin Kinda Free, ‘Boredom’.
Shot in locations across Tokyo, and Melbourne, directed by The Drones and Chris Matthews of Defero Productions, it is a party and hens night, celebrating and mourning the universal power of deep suburbia to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.
With their Melbourne show at 170 Russell a handful of tickets off selling out, and the first Tote show sold out, they are excited to announce two more shows at the Tote. Friday May 27th with Deaf Wish and Moon Rituals, and Sunday 29th May with Time For Dreams, Palm Springs and Mollusc. Tickets are on sale now.
‘Feelin Kinda Free’ has again positioned the Melbourne outfit as one of the most critically acclaimed Australian bands of modern times, getting radio feature records on Double J, RRR, PBS, RTR, Fbi, 4ZZZ and more! Debuting at #12 on the ARIA Charts and #1 on the AIR Charts, with glowing reviews from local and international music critics.
*** TOUR UPDATE – SUPPORTS ANNOUNCED ***
The Drones seventh studio album, Feelin Kinda Free is out Friday, March 18, you can get a taste of it thanks to Tiny Mixed Tapes, who are streaming it right now!
With their national tour set to kick off at the end of April, The Drones are excited to welcome a bunch of the country’s finest, along for the ride. Melbourne’s Harmony will be joining them everywhere except Perth and Wollongong and in Melbourne at the Tote. This will be Harmony’s first shows in over a year. Featuring members from Nation Blue, Mclusky, Paleheads, Time For Dreams, Palm Springs, Remake Remodel, Ukeladies, Steve Miller Band, Jackie Winter and Led Zeppelin among hundreds of others and yet, they still sound fresh as a daisy. Electro trash masters EXEK will join the 170 Russell Melbourne bill.
Benjamin Witt joins the Drones in Perth. Benjamin plays with the likes of The Chemist, The Growl and generates a very weird modern blues that is too hard to describe.
In Wollongong and Sydney The Drones will be supported by one of NSW’s finest bands in centuries, You Beauty. Their new album is all about internet dating while their previous album was about a guy who used to play in the NRL in the late 1990’s. They rule.
At the Tote the Drones will be joined by young maniacs White Vans for the all ages arvo show. At the evening show at the Tote the Drones will be joined by White Vans and Tyrannamen who’s new record is out and is totally nutso good.
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THE DRONES
Feelin Kinda Free National Album Tour 2016
With Special Guests
Tix on sale Now
“Fiona Kitschin, her feet bare and back largely to the audience, proved a controlled foil to the snarling and guttural Liddiard, with her focused and at-times ominous bass line and lush backing vocals. Flanking Liddiard was the equally cool but no less outstanding trio of guitarist Dan Luscombe, keyboardist Steve Hesketh and drummer Christian Strybosch, the latter clearly very happily returning to the fold.” The Sydney Morning Herald
One of Australia’s most revered live acts, The Drones return to the stage for a national run of regional and metro shows to celebrate the release of their seventh studio LP, Feelin’ Kind Of Free.
Feelin Kinda Free is a bad trip you can dance to. It’s a punch in the brain summed up by the first line of the album’s opener Private Execution: “The best songs are like bad dreams”.
It is not like other music. The Drones are not like other bands.
Feelin Kinda Free is available in store and digitally from March 18th
Independently through Tropical F*&k Storm Records and MGM Distribution.
thedrones.com.au
Feelin Kinda Free National Album Tour 2016 Dates
THE DRONES
Feelin Kinda Free National Album Tour Dates
With Special Guests
Tix on sale Now from thedrones.com.au
Friday 29th April The Gov ADELAIDE SA
With special guests Harmony
www.thegov.com.au 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
Tickets $35 +bf from www.oztix.com.au
Doors 8pm
Saturday 30th April Rosemount Hotel PERTH WA
With special guest Benjamin Witt
www.rosemounthotel.com.au 459 Fitzgerald St
Tickets $40 + bf from www.oztix.com.au
Doors 8pm
Friday 6th May The Triffid SELLING FAST BRISBANE QLD
With special guests Harmony
www.thetriffid.com.au 9 Stratton Street, Newstead
Tickets $40 + bf from www.oztix.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Saturday 7th May The Northern BYRON BAY NSW
With special guests Harmony
www.thenorthern.com.au 35 – 43 Jonson Street
Tickets $30 + bf from the venue 02 6685 6454 & www.moshtix.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Thursday 12th May Wollongong Uni Bar WOLLONGONG NSW
With special guests You Beauty
www.unicentre.uow.edu.au/unibar Northfields Avenue
Student tickets $25 + bf, GA presale $30 + bf from the Unicentre, www.yoursandowls.com.au & www.oztix.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Friday 13 May The Cambridge NEWCASTLE NSW
With special guests Harmony
www.thecambridgehotel.com.au 789 Hunter Street
Tickets $30 + bf from www.bigtix.com.au and www.oztix.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Saturday 14th May The Metro SELLING FAST SYDNEY NSW
With special guests Harmony and You Beauty
www.metrotheatre.com.au 624 George Street
Tickets $40 + bf www.premier.ticketek.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Friday 20th May 170 Russell SELLING FAST MELBOURNE VIC
With special guests Harmony and EXEK
www.170russell.com 170 Russell St
Tickets $40 + BF from www.170russell.ticketscout.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Saturday 21st May Brisbane Hotel HOBART TAS
With special guests Harmony
3 Brisbane St Tickets $35 + bf from www.oztix.com.au
Doors open 8pm
Friday 27th May The Tote JUST ANNOUNCED MELBOURNE VIC
With special guests Deaf Wish and Moon Rituals
http://thetotehotel.com 71 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Tickets $40 + bf from www.oztix.com
Doors open 8pm
Saturday 28th May The Tote – afternoon show 12 – 25 age MELBOURNE VIC
With special guests White Vans
http://thetotehotel.com 71 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Tickets $20 + bf from www.oztix.com
Doors open 2.30pm
Saturday 28th May The Tote – Over 18 SOLD OUT MELBOURNE VIC
With special guests Tyrannamen and White Vans
http://thetotehotel.com 71 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Tickets $40 + bf from www.oztix.com
Doors open 8pm
Sunday 29th May The Tote JUST ANNOUNCED MELBOURNE VIC
With special guests Time For Dreams, Palm Springs and Mollusc
http://thetotehotel.com 71 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Tickets $40 + bf from www.oztix.com
Doors open 5pm
thedrones.com.au
Photo Gallery : The Drones at The Factory Theatre, Sydney – August 27, 2015
