Lately we’ve been treated to slew of retrospective tours from international acts, and this week is no different, except this time it’s our locals that are gearing up and looking over their shoulder. Jebediah celebrate 20 years since formation by touring with two monster sets. The first set will be all their hits from two decades and the second is Slightly Odway from beginning to end. Chuck Friday June 19 at The Corner Hotel in your diary and grab tickets from next Tuesday March 24.
Stop the speculation. It has been confirmed that Alexisonfire are reforming for some shows this year. They’ve announced some international festival dates but no word yet of an Australian addition. Given their epic audience here, we’re sure that’s moments away. Right, guys? RIGHT?
Brissy band Release The Hounds have released another song called Sleeping Bags and will tour nationally to play it to local audiences. See ‘em kick out some jams at The Espy Front Bar on Friday April 3. You can grab tickets from the door.
After dropping hints throughout Soundwave Festival this year, it appears King Parrot have confirmed a new album is indeed imminent. The kickass Melbourne band are overseas touring at the moment, but they’ve got the LP under their belt, and it was recorded by Phil Anselmo in New Orleans. “They are as genuine and down-to-earth as it gets,” Anselmo said. Expect the album to drop in May.
In Hearts Wake are releasing their new album Skydancer on Friday May 1 and they’ve scheduled in one almighty tour to help it take flight. See them launch the album with We Came As Romans, Beartooth and Storm The Sky on Friday June 5 at 170 Russell. There’s also an all ages gigs happening on Saturday June 6 at Arrow on Swanston.
Guttermouth are coming to party next month and they’ve amassed a long list of legends to help them make their shows memorable. See them at Bendigo Hotel on Friday April 3 with Cosmic Kahuna, Party Vibez and Strickland. The following night will also be at Bendigo Hotel with Blind Man Death Stare, Brittle Bones, Postscript, Take Your Own and My Echo. There are also gigs at Barwon Heads, Frankston and The Entrance that you can mosey on up to.
Easter is a smashing time to chill out, turn off the computer and take four hard-earned days off work. What better way to kick off a long weekend than with Lincoln Le Fevre who’s announced a Lent Outta Shape show at The John Curtin with Georgia Maq and Robert Muinos.
