CHARLIE HORSE TOUR ANNOUNCED

November 2, 2013

CharlieHorse1Charlie Horse, the Sydney group described by Rolling Stone as Patti Smith fronting Crazy Horse, bring their kick-ass show to Queensland in December, having already toured New Zealand and NSW.

Sydney’s triple J radio described the sound as “big, bluesy guitars with twisted narrative delivered through a rusty howl from Crystal up front”

Brisbane’s 4ZZZ radio said “stone cold and menacing, that’s what comes to mind listening to this single from Sydney-siders Charlie Horse…Alt country rock with the same tones and themes as Nick Cave or Patti Smith are renowned for”

With their single ‘Deep Water’ receiving extensive play on radio across the country, Charlie Horse’s fourth trip to Queensland will showcase their second album ‘Strange Passengers’, as well as crowd favourites from their critically acclaimed first album ‘I Hope I Am Not A Monster’.

The critics said:

“an impressive debut album of heroic widescreen rock ‘n roll” 8/10 DRUM MEDIA

“a thoroughly enjoyable release of brilliantly twisted emotions” 4/5 SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Dark brooding works: ragged glory” 4/5 STACK MAGAZINE

“Charlie Horse’s punk-infused take on Americana sounds both punchy and ragged, like Patti Smith fronting Crazy Horse….this is seriously promising stuff.” 3.5/5 ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

“On the evidence of this album, there is every prospect that Rose and McDonald could blossom into one of the great female vocalists/ male guitar slinger combinations we’ve uncovered in Australia.” RHYTHMS MAGAZINE

Queensland Dates:

  • Dec 13 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba with The Slow Push
  • Dec 14 – Rics Bar, Brisbane with The Slow Push

A Band On Ship

October 15, 2013

It would be fair to say it’s been a huge year for WE ALL WANT TO: An AMP nomination. A sold out gig at The Judith Wright Centre in April. A Qld Song Awards nomination for Album Of The Year. A Top 20 debut in the US on the college radio charts. The celebrated local release of The Go Betweens’ classic ‘Streets of Your Town’, complete with an iconic local video. Tours, recording, radio performances, and international supports have simply reinforced the fact that this band is quite clearly one of Brisbane’s most-loved.

The band are now holed up writing and recording new songs for their third album, due out in 2014, but that’s no excuse to stop having fun. So, in the spirit of the season, to celebrate the last year, and to showcase some great new songs, WE ALL WANT TO are playing a boat cruise. In good Old School Brisbane style, they will set sail up and down the river as the sun sets, blasting it out while 100 lucky punters try and drink as many beers as they can in 3 hours. That’s Aussie. That’s Brisbane. Make sure you get on board…

WE ALL WANT TO: A Band On Ship

  • With special guests SOME JERKSSunday December 1st 4.00pm – 7.00pm
  • Departing Mowbray Park, Lytton Rd, East Brisbane
  • Tickets on sale Monday October 21st (strictly limited to 100)
  • Date: Sunday, December 1st 2013 | 3:30pm
  • Venue: Brisbane Star – Boat Cruise | Brisbane River
  • Admission: $20 | All Ages/Licensed
  • Box office: 1300 762 545
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  • Our last gig of the year. + Guests Some Jerks. Tickets limited to 100
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Halfway to play the Green Heart Fair

September 26, 2013

Halfway are playing The Green Heart Fair on Sunday October 13.

The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s premier sustainability event and has rapidly become a headline fixture on the city’s events calendar.

The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s biggest FREE bi-annual community and premier sustainability event, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly environment for all residents to come and enjoy. Over 40 of our leading sustainability organisations and community groups will be sharing information and knowledge with everyday Australians on how to live more sustainably and offering vital tips to reduce rising cost of living pressures. Visitors will also be treated to heaps of fun with plenty of activities and entertainment throughout the day – all for FREE. www.citysmart.com.au/greenheartfair

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  • Sunday 13 October 2013 – 9am – 2pm
  • Carindale Recreation Reserve, Cadogan St & Bedivere St – Carindale