The Tiger & Me are once again ready to get their show on the road, with a string of live dates around the country celebrating the release of their foot-tappin’ new folk single, Made it to the Harbour, including ticketed shows in Brisbane on Saturday March 23rd (The Joynt) Sydney on Tuesday March 26th (The Vanguard) and Melbourne on Wednesday April 13th (Northcote Social Club).
The Melbourne sextet are not afraid to explore each end of the musical spectrum with their sound being described as ‘charming pop’, ‘explosive dirty rock’ and ‘dark-hued folk”. Joining them on the road are Melbourne vocal, electric violin duo The Twoks (SYD and MELB shows), Texture Like Sun (Melb show), Evan and The Brave (Syd show) and Luna Junction (Bris show) .
Made it to the Harbour is the follow up single to Pantomime, the infectious pop tune which was the first release from the band’s second full length album, The Drifter’s Dawn. After teaming up with producer Steven Schram (Little Birdy, The Cat Empire, San Cisco) they spent countless hours working together in the studio to create an album that truly harnessed the raw energy and intensity of their live shows. The Drifter’s Dawn was released under ABC Music imprint FourIFour.
“Driven by the trio of voices, which partner effortlessly with the underlying music, the record sometimes thunders, it sometimes whispers, the plethora of melody, the hooks, bringing you back for more, sticking in your brain as good pop should” – Sydney Morning Herald, 2013
Coming in at just under two and a half minutes, Made it to the Harbour breaks convention in form. Made up of three verses and two choral instrumentals, the song is essentially an extended crescendo, achieved by gradual introduction of instruments playing short, live, loops. By the end, Hammond organ, Indian tabla drums and a chorus of singers have joined the band’s regular instrumentation to provide an energetic climax.
“I love it!” – Rhythms Magazine, 2013
“In the endless striving for an open, honest, unaffected and authentic sound, there is a chance to be left by the wayside as dozens of combos ply the folk-rock route so beloved in Australia. The Tiger & Me are in no such danger. Not only do they have genuine live passion and versatility, but also qualities many of these other bands lack: focus and work ethic.” – Inpress Magazine, 2013
BRISBANE – 23 March at The Joynt
$10 on the door only
With Luna Junction
SYDNEY – 26 March at The Vanguard
Tickets $12+bf presale; $15 door
With Evan & the Brave and The Twoks
http://www.thevanguard.com.au/shows/2013/03/26/the-tiger-and-me/11465
MELBOURNE – 13 April at Northcote Social Club
Tickets $15+bf presale; $18 door
With The Twoks and Texture Like Sun
https://corner.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/1272-the-tiger-and-me-