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News, February 2009
kicking arse and taking names. Radio campaigns are loaded, aimed and fingers are on triggers.
Already the CD compilation The Australianacity of Hope – A Quick Guide to Indie Australia has invaded American shores and has caused a stir, with Musicouch calling it “genius”. But you already knew it was, didn't you? But you're in luck! Along with a radio campaign for both Australian radio and US College stations, a retail campaign is kicking off in April. If you buy any Plus One release from selected stores, you get yourself a free copy of The Australianacity of Hope!
Featuring a pair of tracks from each Plus One cadre, that's more great music than you can poke a Les Paul at!
To help us out with this promotional drive, we need you fine folks to start requesting your favourite Plus One bands on the radio.
Click here to go to Triple J's Super Request page, or hit up any of your local stations for Plus One love! We'll also be launching a new website soon, be sure to check it out!
The big news for this month is the release of Mexico City's brand new album. Set for release
on the 23rd of April and entitled Brown Bird, that means there's a mere few weeks before you can have your own slice of Australian history. Yeah. To celebrate the lads are hitting the road, check em at these places:
• 8 May – The Grace Emily – Adelaide
• 9 May – East Brunswick Club – Melbourne
• 14 May – Hopetoun Hotel – Sydney
• 15 May – The Chili Lounge - Wyong
• 16 May – The Lass O'Gowrie - Newcastle
• 23 May – The Troubadour – Brisbane
• 29 May – Bon Amici – Toowoomba w/ Blackwater Fever
Keep eyes open for a residency at Brisbane's Powerhouse in August, as well as possible Perth shows in June!
The TT pair have big news too this month, with the announcement of a tour of France planned for the European summer. Nice for some! Before that, the duo will be breaking hearts on tour with The Gin Club and a few shows of their
own, as well as grabbing the Brisbane support for Ben Kweller.
TOUR DATES
• 2 April – Karova Lounge – Ballarat w/ Gin Club
• 3 April – East Brunswick Club – Melbourne w/ Gin Club
• 4 April – Hopetoun Hotel – Sydney w/ Gin Club
• 5 April – Brass Monkey – Conulla w/ Gin Club
• 9 April – The Zoo – Brisbane w/ Ben Kweller
• 17 April – Queen St Mall, Milano Stage – Brisbane (5pm)
• 18 April – Rocking Horse Records – Brisbane (1pm) w/ Gin Club – International Records Store Day
• 14 June – Powerhouse Live Spark – Brisbane (3pm)
• 29 July – Le Sambre – Rennes, France
• 30 July – Le Cafe Du Theatre – Dinan, France
• 31 July – TBA – Yvignac-la-Tour, France
• 1 Aug – Binic Folk Blues Festival – Binic, France
• 2 Aug – Binic Folk Blues Festival – Binic, France
• 6 Aug – Chez Meme – Quimper, France
• 26 Sept – Sounds of Spring Festival – Brisbane
Time is running out! With only a couple more shows booked before their looming European escape, this is your last chance for a good while to check out one of Australia's best bands. Fancy foreign Continental European types: you'll have your own chance to catch the club soon. Stay tuned!
TOUR DATES
• 2 April – Karova Lounge – Ballarat w/ Texas Tea
• 3 April – East Brunswick Hotel – Melbourne w/ Texas Tea
• 4 April – Hopetoun Hotel – Sydney w/ Texas Tea
• 5 April – Brass Monkey – Cronulla
• 18 April – Rocking Horse Records – Brisbane (1pm) w/ Texas Tea – International Records Store Day
Yes! The rumours are true! Giants of Science are back with a vengeance, and have put themselves back upon their abandoned path of World Domination. If you want a chance to kneel before your new masters, before the palace is crowded with other lackeys, check 'em out here:
TOUR DATES
• 17 April – The Troubadour – Brisbane tickets from www.troubadour.oztix.com.au
• 18 April – The Annandale – Sydney (headlining the Tomorrow's People Festival)
• 19 April – The Tote - Collingwood
THE SMOKESTACK ORCHESTRA
Good news, southern states! Battleplans are in preparation, war machines are being fueled and swords are being sharpened as we speak.
Last month saw The Orchestra playing two fantastic support slots: The Exploders and Dallas Frasca.
Next on the cards are some shows with Sydney's Gay Paris and Army Ant. Stay tuned!
TOUR DATES
• 22 April – The Zoo – Brisbane
• 22 May – Stepp Inn Front Bar – Brisbane w/ Gay Paris, Army Ant, New Jack Rubys and DJ Awesome Welles
• 13 June – The Troubadour – Brisbane
• 19 June – TBA – Sydney
The Black Mustang boys had a fantastic series of shows on the Angels tour, bringing the good rock gospel to regional Queensland. Hometown crowds who want to get in on the action can check out the Caxton St Big Arvo In in Paddington, Brisbane. That's on the 12th of April, kids!
Also, keep an eye on the telly for a new BM filmclip, or get on the net and find it yourself!
BWF spent most of March on tour with blues vixen Dallas Frasca, covering from Melbourne to Queensland's Sunshine Coast.Rumours and whispers had Mary Trembles / Smokestack Orchestra man Skritch filling in on skins for several shows.
Truth or fiction? And Blackwater have a new clip too!
TOUR DATES
• 23 May – The Zoo – Brisbane (Brisbane Sounds)
• 29 May – Bon Amici – Toowoomba w/ Mexico City
MARY TREMBLES April saw Mary Trembles playing two excellent shows at very short notice, which is a reminder for you folks to keep an eye on local street press and myspace.
I can't be everywhere at once, dammit! What made these shows even more special was that they were both on the same night!
Just goes to show that Plus One bands are crimefighting machines, ready to leap into action at a moment's notice!
Well that's it for this month. Remember, keep an eye out for that free copy of The Australianacity of Hope, and keep an ear out for our mega radio campaign! And pay attention to the Plus One myspace for last minute shows!
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