Brisbane's favourite freewheeling collective THE GIN CLUB are returning to local stages in the coming weeks to re-launch their critically acclaimed third album Junk.

A double album featuring 26 original compositions, and recorded at no less than five locations around Queensland, Junk has been nominated in two categories in the upcoming QSong awards. For the record, Junk has been garnering rave reviews since it's release in April. It received album of the week status in both Rave and Time Off magazines, as well as four and a half star reviews in Brisbane's Courier Mail and Melbourne's the Age. Since the release the Gin Club have toured extensively around Australia, performed shows locally with Liam Finn and Youth Group and traveled to Los Angeles in May to perform at the prestigious Musexpo event at the House of Blues in Hollywood.

In the coming months they are set to play the Splendour in the Grass, Gympie Music Muster and Sounds of Spring festivals, as well as supporting U.S. indie sensations Band of Horses on their Australian tour, before heading back to their makeshift studio on a cattle property outside Rockhampton to commence work on their fourth album. The Gin Club launched Junk previously at the Globe last month, however many punters were turned away and the show was unfortunately cut short. To set things straight they will be are performing a very special show at the Zoo on Saturday July the 12th - two sets, with string and horn sections and some special guests. Joining them will beTimSteward (Screamfeeder) and his band, as well as Jimmy Stewart of Melbourne band Clinkerfield.

They will also be playing shows in Coolum and Coolangatta. Tickets are already selling fast so don't miss out - they're available at www.thezoo.com.au

Thu 10th July - Sol Bar, Coolum Qld

Fri 11th July - Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast Qld

Sat 12th July - The Zoo, Brisbane Qld