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Ron Sexsmith – Australian Tour – November 2015
Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith will be touring Australia with his band this November, for the first time in 6 years. Having released his 14th studio album Carousel One to rave reviews in March, Ron’s shows will be eagerly anticipated by fans of dynamic performance and spine chilling vocals as he showcases two decades worth of classic songcraftsmanship.
“The Canadian singer-songwriter ranges from his first album, with its deliberate bum chord, to his most recent, featuring songs as sweet as anything he’s written” – The Guardian
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Synth Rockers Red Beard to support for The Getaway Plan on Dark Horses Tour
Synth Rockers Red Beard have just announced that they will be joining The Getaway Plan for their National album tour, shortly after signing with new Australian label Elevnth Records and releasing their latest single ‘Hells Gates’.
‘Hells Gates’ has been picking up rotation on Channel [V] ‘s ‘The Revolution’.
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The Waifs Announce The ‘Beautiful You’ Tour
The ‘Beautiful You’ Tour
With Special Guests
Tickets on sale 9am July 23 from thewaifs.com
“Together, on a cool autumn night, they reminded us about the art of being joy-filled players and heartfelt storytellers…. There’s always plenty to make you smile and dance, and excellent company to be had when the Waifs come home.” The West Australian
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Live Review + Photos : Karise Eden at Wests New Lambton, Newcastle – July 15, 2015
Review and photos by David Jackson – sbj.rocks
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Dylan Moran – ‘Off The Hook’ – National Tour – July/August 2015
“Stand-up comedy of the first order” – The Times
Expect a master class in comedy when Dylan Moran brings his brand new show Off The Hook to Australia for a national tour in July and August this year.
Moran, who has been referred to as The Oscar Wilde of comedy, has recently been sharpening his deceptively rambling stand up in unusual places including Kiev, Moscow and Kazakhstan, making him the first western comic to perform in St Petersburg – with all shows receiving 5 star reviews.
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JJ Grey & Mofro – Australian Shows announced – October 2015
After wowing Australian audiences in April this year at Bluesfest Byron Bay and in Sydney, Bluesfest Touring is bringing back Southern rocker JJ Grey and his band Mofro for a run of festival performances and headline shows this October.
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Do you know who originally wrote Blondie’s hit single “Hanging on the Telephone”?
“Hanging on the Telephone” was originally written by Jack Lee. It was first performed by his short-lived US West Coast power pop trio The Nerves.
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Splendour in the Grass TV connected by Telstra
Splendour in the Grass TV connected by Telstra
With Live Performances from
blur and Royal Blood
And featured sets from
Of Monsters and Men, Peking Duk, Jarryd James
Sunday July 26th, 5pm – Midnight (AEST)
If you are a lover of all things music, but won’t be heading to this year’s Splendour in the Grass, never fear, your mates at Telstra have your back…
Telstra are partnering with Splendour to create Splendour In The Grass TV!
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Earthless (USA) and Elder (USA) Australian Tour October 2015
Earthless want you to know how it feels to touch the sky. With smoldering guitar riffs that stretch from here to infinity, the San Diego trio are at once cosmic and timeless, rooted in a profound respect for the Zeppelin/Sabbathian tradition yet with eyes firmly cast forward. Never mind the retro rock revivalists or the ’70s throwbacks – Earthless aren’t nostalgists; they’re sonic luminaries dragging psychadelia by the wah pedal into the 21st century and beyond.
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Kisschasy Announce ‘United Paper People’ Farewell Tour!
KISSCHASY stand tall as one of the most successful and beloved Australian rock acts of the 00’s, and it is with equal parts great excitement and heavy hearts that the band announce their final tour, scheduled for this October. Giving some extra punch to this farewell excursion, the band are thrilled to announce they’ll be celebrating the ten year anniversary of their hit debut LP ‘United Paper People’ by playing the record in full, alongside other crowd faves. Joining Kisschasy on all dates is an act that generates all the same good-time, glowing feelings that they do: much loved Tassie punk rock guys LUCA BRASI.
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Bluesfest Byron Bay 2016 1st Artist Announcement!!
It’s arrived and it’s hot off the press.
The very first artist announcement has landed and we are stoked to be bringing you the first instalment of up to 8 announcements. It’s also the earliest announcement in the history of the event!
Bluesfest’s Round 1 brings to you a perfectly crafted blend of the Contemporary and the Classic, tailored to satisfy an eclectic mix of musical palates.
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Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – I Love Rock ‘N Roll (Vocal Only)
www.joanjett.com/
Joan Jett saw Arrows perform “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” on their weekly television series Arrows when she was touring England with The Runaways in 1976. She first recorded the song in 1979 with two of the Sex Pistols: Steve Jones and Paul Cook.
In 1981, Jett re-recorded the song, this time with her band, The Blackhearts. This recording became a U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one single for seven weeks, effectively launching Jett’s solo career. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, representing one million units sold. All versions count once toward certification. This success propelled Jett’s I Love Rock ‘n Roll album to number two on the Billboard 200. Joan Jett’s version was ranked #89 in the list 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of Rolling Stone.
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BOYZ II MEN announce ”THE HITS TOUR” Australian Tour 2015
The 4-Time Grammy Award-winners, BOYZ II MEN make their long-awaited return to the Australian shores this October. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. Their previous Australian tours resulted in sold out shows across the country– and this one will be no different. The Boyz may have aged, but their performances still remain youthful, vibrant and iconic as ever. Their soulful a cappella and vocal harmonies are something that everyone needs to experience in a live setting.
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Stereosonic Announces 2015 Line-Up
Award Winning Music Festival Stereosonic Announces Line-up For 2015
Totem Onelove, Beatport, Nova, inthemix and Channel [V] proudly present the 2015 line-up for Stereosonic.
The incredible bill consists of hugely successful electronic artists that have dominated music, radio and streaming charts across the globe. The artists featured in this year’s festival include Grammy, Billboard and ARIA Award winners who have performed on major international stages throughout the world, and at the most prestigious clubs and festivals.
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