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Shaquille O’Neil, the NBA megastar and business mogul will be making his way to Australia later this month for a series of speaking events and exclusive appearances in Sydney and Melbourne.
Shaq, who performs under the moniker, DJ Diesel is also confirmed to perform an exclusive DJ set at Melbourne’s stylish nightclub, 170 Russell on Wednesday 24 August presented by Lucky Ent. Tickets are on sale now at www.moshtix.com.au
He is no stranger to the stage, having performed at high profile events such as the U.S Formula 1, he has made guest appearance at international music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland and Imagine as well as creating ‘Shaq’s Fun House’ event in Los Angeles during Super Bowl Weekend.
Although DJing is a relatively new pursuit, O’Neal claims to have been DJing in some form since the 1980s, when he was a student at Louisiana State University and has released
multiple studio rap albums in the 1990s including his debut album ‘Shaq Diesel’ in 1993. The album went on to achieve double Platinum certification in the United States. Being a DJ is one of Shaq’s true passions and he’s excited to bring his live set to Melbourne!
O’Neal’s highly anticipated return will be his first visit to Australia in over 20 years and is proudly presented by Australian Basketball Players’ Association and The Hour Group.
“I’m really excited for this long-awaited tour to come to Australia! It’s my first time back in such a long time and I can’t wait to see you Aussies down under,” Said, Shaquille O’Neal.
The Business mogul, Hall of Famer and 4-time NBA championship winner will also appear at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Thursday 25 August 2022.
Limited tickets for the exclusive DJ Diesel performance are on sale now HERE
Tickets range from $49.00 + BF
LIGHTS ON + NEW ALBUM SOMEBODY ELSE
PIC: IAN LAIDLAW
Having toured relentlessly for a decade with no new music in sight, 2022 is shining a spotlight on one of Australia’s most esteemed frontmen, with the legendary Grinspoon vocalist and guitarist Phil Jamieson today sharing his new single Lights On and accompanying music video directed by Arlo Cook (Bob Evans, Gretta Zilla). The third single off his impending first-ever solo full-length album Somebody Else, due out on Friday July 29 via Cheersquad Records & Tapes, Lights On is an affable aural gem that’ll certainly shake the crowds into a shimmering frenzy when Phil and his band hit the road this July and August.
With a horde of 2022 appearances onstage at various Aussie festivals helming Grinspoon, including Spring Loaded, Wallapalooza and, imminently, Splendour In The Grass, Phil’s upcoming solo album celebratory launch tour will see Phil, along with band mates Davey Lane on guitar, Sam Raines on drums and Rob Muiños on bass, kicking off at Gaol After Dark in New South Wales on July 2, followed by Eltham Hotel NSW, before traipsing to the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Central Coast, Adelaide, Albury and closing out at The Big Bonanza in Coffs Harbour on November 4.
Tickets for all album launch shows are available now from https://linktr.ee/philjamieson.
Boasting more hooks than a tackle box, Lights On launches with a crunchy spring in its step, with deep grooves, airy guitars and Phil’s creamy vocals ever-present throughout the tune. With Jackson McRae stepping in to bust out the driving beats on Lights On, Phil and co-producer Oscar Dawson, aka guitarist for Aussie indie rockers Holy Holy, deliver a dreamy and jangly delight that went through multiple variations before its final end result; and the single also may or may not be inspired by bank heists and memories, as Phil elaborates, “It’s been a journey for Lights On, going through many iterations and arrangements and what not. It’s a fun song to move shoulders and hips to – and its release also means I’m closer to releasing the album! The track might be about a bank heist? At its core, it’s about always keeping your heart in place for the person that you love. But it’s also about memories that might have betrayed you in some ways, and maybe about stealing money and maybe about hiding it. Maybe it’s about a bank heist, Oceans 13, Oceans 8. And it also could be about saying: no matter what, I’m gonna kind of hang in there, I’m gonna be there. So sentimental!”
The themes behind Phil’s forthcoming album Somebody Else span time, space and the human experience, traversing everything from time travel to trouble, loneliness, desire, escapism and love. Starting to grow sonic legs a decade ago, Phil initially presented what would eventually become Somebody Else to his team in 2019. Phil explains, “Initially I presented something to my management the weekend before Bob Hawke died, I was working on a few projects and presented the album, to Wonderlick; and they said it was close but to keep working. So I went away with Oscar, Davey, Jordan, Ben and we polished it up, this was all pre-pandemic, back in 2019”.
A face and voice that would help shape and define the new wave of Australian alternative music back in the mid 90s, Phil’s tenure for over a quarter of a century fronting Lismore’s favourite sons Grinspoon, Phil’s distinctive lyrics and vocal stylings piloted the group’s instantaneous meteoric rise, with Grinspoon becoming the first act ‘Unearthed’ by triple j courtesy of their debut track Sickfest. Going on to command over one thousand live shows, 13 ARIA nominations, six consecutive Top 10 chart debuts and multi-platinum album sales, Grinspoon also continued to be triple j darlings over the years, with a whopping 17 tracks polling in multiple Hottest 100 countdowns, including the iconic anthem Chemical Heart which took out the #2 spot in 2002 as well as #63 in 2013’s Hottest 100 of All Time edition. An accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, Phil’s live prowess hasn’t been strictly limited to a band setting, debuting his theatre chops in the 2017 Australian stage production of the Broadway musical American Idiot. Phil’s starring role in the Green Day-penned musical was extremely well received, as has been his more recent solo ventures, including the recently released singles Trouble and the title track from his impending debut solo album Somebody Else.
From his staggering impact on the Australian musical landscape to his continued work as a solo artist, performer and philanthropist extraordinare, merely labelling Phil a jack-of-all-trades would be entirely a disservice to this accomplished creative, who also shares an affinity for watching Judge Judy, coffee and “playing tennis badly”. But undeniably with Somebody Else, Phil yet again cements his rockstar status, with something for everybody on his maiden solo full-length album, and the album’s live tour celebrations will also feature everything you’d hope for, as Phil concludes, “Keep your expectations low and I will supercede them! I never go to concerts expecting much, I always find that if I go in with low expectations, I come away feeling relatively positive. I know it sounds a bit facetious to say, but you can guarantee that I will be there and also accompanied by a band, which is very exciting to really flesh out these songs. And of course, there will be Grinners songs played too, it would be rude not to. I might even throw in a Powderfinger, Jebediah or Spiderbait song too, just to even out my alt 90s cover set?!”
Lights On is out today.
Somebody Else will release on Friday July 29 via Cheersquad Records & Tapes, available to presave here.
PHIL JAMIESON & BAND – SOMEBODY ELSE ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR DATES:
with special guests The Pictures
Tickets from https://linktr.ee/philjamieson
SAT 2 JUL | GAOL AFTER DARK @ SOUTH WEST ROCKS, NSW
Tickets available from: https://artsmidnorthcoast.com/events/gaol-after-dark-opening-night/
WED 27 JUL | ELTHAM HOTEL, ELTHAM, NSW | 18+
Tickets available from: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/phil-jamieson-and-band-w-special-guests-the-pictures/138336
THURS 28 JUL | VINNIES DIVE, GOLD COAST QLD | 18+
Tickets available from https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/22e449a8-cb91-47b3-88d4-04214fd0e729
FRI 29 JUL | SOLBAR, SUNSHINE COAST QLD | 18+
Tickets available from https://tickets.solbar.com.au/outlet/event/4c5f3d6a-263a-44c2-9c7d-07d008ec0e69
SAT 30 JULY | THE ZOO, BRISBANE QLD | 18+
Tickets available from https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/26f68699-f674-4479-b19f-47d4c6d0982d
THUR 4 AUG | JOHN CURTIN HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/81eb0c08-3f44-49d4-9ca7-982db9d8da3c
FRI 5 AUG | UC HUB, CANBERRA ACT | 18+
Tickets available from https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/phil-jamieson/141252
SAT 6 AUG | OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/phil-jamieson-and-band/138066?skin=OAF
SUN 7 AUG | SHADY PALMS, CENTRAL COAST NSW | 18+
Tickets available from https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/b2065c9f-83c0-424e-8059-4f5b137921e9
FRI 12 AUG | LIONS ART FACTORY, ADELAIDE SA | 18+
Tickets available from https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/phil-jamieson-band/138072?skin=LAF20
SAT 20 AUG | SS&A, ALBURY NSW
Tickets available from https://www.eventopia.co/event/Phil-Jamieson-On-Tour/488674
https://www.eventopia.co/event/Phil-Jamieson-On-Tour/488674
FRI 4 NOV | THE BIG BONANZA, COFFS HARBOUR, NSW
Tickets available from https://bit.ly/TBBearlybird
A ritual awaits at Holy Water Craft Distillery Festival, with more than 30 distilleries showcased at Seaworks in Williamstown Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August.
Festival goers can prepare to be indoctrinated into the world of Victorian spirits, entering the gates for a brief window of indulgence.
The festival will host Anther, Autonomy, Bass & Flinders, Boatrocker, Chief’s Son, Great Ocean Rd Gin, Grainshaker, Imbue Distillery, JimmyRum, Mountain Distilling Co, Naught Distilling, Ned Whiskey, Brogan’s Way, Reed & Co, East Pole, Puss & Mew, Saint Felix, The Melbourne Gin Company, Timboon and more over three days.
The four, four-hour sessions will include a Friday evening, Saturday day and evening and Sunday afternoon. With ticket holders receiving a tasting glass to keep, free samples from more than 30 distilleries served either straight up or with mixer, live music programmed by Luile Tavern, light projections and free masterclasses.
A winter-feast of the senses, the event will include a series of masterclasses and pairing experiences called The Craft. Sessions will be a mix of paid and free, Cocktails & Oysters with Alex Boon from Pearl Diver, an Bottled Cocktails with Kayla Reid of Nick & Nora’s fame and No-Lo Cocktails with Nick Tesar just some of the series highlights. More can be found at: holywaterfest.com.au/programming with further masterclasses to be released.
Held on the water in Williamtown. A ferry service dubbed, The Reveller, will taxi ticket holders to and from the city, including travel, two cocktails, a grazing station and live music. A return trip is $70.00 per person.
Holy Water is brain-child of Rachelle Watson and Zoe Beyer, who have more than 15 years’ experience running large-scale festivals with cocktail producer and author of The Book of Vermouth & All Day Cocktails, Shaun Byrne, its Industry Partner.
Festival Co-Director Zoe Beyer said the event will see some of Victoria’s best bartenders, chefs and producers take ticketholders on an artisan journey.
“Our approach is to move away from a typical trade-show environment. Leveraging from our experience in arts and entertainment to create an enhanced festival experience with premium beverage at its core,” Zoe said.
With spirit consumption growing twice as fast (69%) as beer and cider (18%) in bars, and 75 percent of spirits growth coming from premium bottles retailing at over $50, Holy Water is a response to drinking trends and a growing interest in the distillery industry.
“There are more than 300 distilleries in Australia, and Victoria hosts world-class talent. We are working to showcase what’s on offer here, aiming to educate people on the many varieties out there, tasting notes and serving suggestions,” Shaun said.
On top of tastings, distillers will be producing a range of cocktails available for purchase, there will also be a considerable no-low category component. The festival main bars will serve a traditional bar offering with beer, wine, plus winter-warming hot toddies.
Tickets are on sale for $65 per ticket (incl GST and booking fee) and on-sale.
Perth based Indie Punk outfit The Mess Around have just released their new single ‘Still Broke’, which was premiered via HEAVY Mag.
The band have also announced a huge run of WA tour dates to celebrate the release that kicks off on July 29 at Lucy’s Love Shack, Perth. The run of dates includes a performance at Blossom Festival, where the boys will showcase their outstanding live show on the big stage.
The Mess Around are a collection of 5 larrikins that create a fresh and diverse brand of music. A highly talented melting pot of musical backgrounds, their songs though often irreverent, are inconspicuous in their messages of love, self-improvement and finding a balanced lifestyle.
Their shenanigans recently saw them featured on Channel 9 News as they went through local bottle shops in a bobsled.
The band draws influence from the likes of Dune Rats, Skegss, Hockey Dad, Bugs, The Chats, The Grogans, The Terry’s and Sly Withers.
Conceived during the pandemic, The Mess Around released their debut single ‘On My Mind’ in 2021. They then followed up with the release of single ‘Pasito’ later that year. The band released their latest single ‘Balance’ earlier this year, which was added to the All New Rock playlist on Spotify. They have since stepped back into the studio to record a plethora of outstanding new music.
New single ‘Still Broke’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Tickets available at www.oztix.com.au | 18+ only
Tickets available at www.oztix.com.au | 18+ only
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Tickets available at www.blossomfestival.com.au | 18+ only
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Tickets available at door | 18+ only
Photography + Words: Darren Chan
In another chilly winter evening in Melbourne, UK psychedelic indie-pop group, Glass Animals brought the summer vibes into John Cain Arena.
With a pineapple placed next to the drum kit looking like an orange, the band strolled onstage to an ecstastic crowd. Under neon signs and colourful stage lighting, they took everyone into their tropical oasis, performing tracks from their Dreamland album including Dreamland, Tangerine, Hot Sugar, and their hits Heat Waves and Gooey.
Lead singer Dave Bayley danced around the stage enjoying every moment, and the audience followed suit dancing the night away. This is as close to summer as we’ll get in the middle of winter!
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What significance is the St Andrews Hotel for you and how do you feel about headlining the inaugural Double Trouble Blues Sessions at the St Andrews Hotel?
My band and I held a long term residency at St Andrews Hotel over a 15 year period starting in the mid-90s. The group is called The Souldiggers and we are still going in 2022, but those early days at St Angas provided a venue and audience that allowed us to develop our original music. I’ve since toured with The Souldiggers in the USA, UK & Europe but for many years we would return to St Andrews and do a homecoming season for several weeks. We recorded our first LIVE album there and a DVD! So many good things happened at that venue, not just for us, but many of the groups that played there. We figured there was something in the air, it was always a good vibe.
What are the main influences on your work and how would you describe your own style?
I’ve been hugely influenced by the old-school blues players but I delve into jazz, rock and folk styles too. I’m a songwriter too and I draw upon The Beatles, Tom Waits and JJ Cale plus a few writers you might not have heard of Oliver Wood, David Migden and the wonderful Ani DiFranco. Describing a style is tough to do in words, but basically I try to write meaningful lyrics with interesting music that can be bent, shaped, torn apart and put back together again live on stage. How important is the vibe and energy of the audience in contributing to a satisfying gig?
Performing music for an audience is the entire point of playing the gig. Every musician you ever see on stage has reached that point where they are keen to share their musical ideas with other humans. We get nervous before the big moment because we care about the result. We want the audience to ‘get it’ like we ‘get it’, and when that happens there is an exhilarating rush of energy that everyone feels a part of. It is the most pure form of understanding between humans we know, and it is addictive for all the right reasons. How did the COVID period of lockdown affect you and do you have any clear plans for the future?
For most of my life I have lived pro-actively. With music as my my passion, my business and my livelihood, I would have to conceive each project, set the goals and embark on the course of action by which to achieve them. I lived that way for over 30 years. In early 2020 we were slammed just as hard as anyone else. I’ve had to learn how to live ‘reactively’ in order to survive. I learnt to record music at home, I performed online concerts, I taught via video calls. For all of the difficulty, I remain grateful for living in the part of the world we do and for having the modern tools we have that make so much possible. Thankfully we’re able to get out and play some live gigs now. There is still no substitute for being together. |
“Ciao Neustadt-Glewe – Arrivederci AIRBEAT ONE 2022” was Sunday’s motto after four days of incredible electronic sounds at the Neustadt-Glewe airfield in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. From an audience of 20,000 visitors at the PreOpening to 65,000 who attended Sunday’s epic closing, more than 200,000 fans were in attendance over the four days, traveling from more than 50 countries around the world for the 19th edition of AIRBEAT ONE. After a two-year pandemic enforced hiatus, the festival was a spectacular successful comeback. With more than 300 international DJs across the 6 stages, this year’s festival officially had the largest most musically diverse electronic music lineup in AIRBEAT ONE history, more acts than ever before played to the huge crowds at Neustadt-Glewe, which for an entire weekend was recreated as a spectacular Italian city. The theme of this year’s four-day open-air event was “Italy” and in honor of the theme, four of the six large stages shone thematically in reference to the great mythology of the country that lies south of the Alps.
Electronic music fans from every continent travelled to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to celebrate AIRBEAT ONE’S 19th birthday, along with many of the world’s greatest living DJs. From Australia to America, from Japan to Mexico, from Norway to South Africa, people travelled on pilgrimage to the grand airfield in Neustadt- Glew to celebrate in peace, and to enjoy a carefree 96 hours of exuberant hedonism, beats, and bass.
The huge showpiece of the festival each year is the enormous MainStage, which never fails to capture the attention of the hundreds of thousands of festival-goers in attendance. The detail invested in the main stage was incredible, as a huge collage of monumental images from this year’s theme country. This year festival-goers danced amongst four main Italian cities, Milan Cathedral, the Coliseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Rialto Bridge in Venice formed the backdrop of the MainStage, setting the scene for the world’s biggest DJs to play some of the greatest electronic music tracks in the industry. With a width of 160 meters and a height of nearly 50 meters, AIRBEAT ONE remains one of the largest mainstages anywhere in Europe. So much so that AIRBEAT ONE’s MainStage stands at the maximum height available for any festival in Europe due to the size of the machines and equipment available for the construction of all festival stages.
The 30-meter tall Hardstyle Stage was inspired by Roman Gladiators and designed for the first time by the AIRBEAT ONE Festival designers themselves. From this year on, fans of the harder sound of electronic music can look forward to a completely new stage every year to match the festival theme. In 2022, the helmet and swords of ancient Roman warriors were enthroned above the DJ booth. From the Terminal Stage, a huge mask from the Venetian Carnival looked down on visitors in Europe’s largest circus tent.
With the Arena Stage, a completely new techno area celebrated its premiere at the AIRBEAT ONE 2022 Festival. On the first day of the festival, Boris Brejcha took over the scepter with his FCKING Serious Brand and fitted in perfectly with this year’s theme thanks to his iconic Venetian mask. On Friday and Saturday, the Elrow Showcase featured the best acts of the entire techno scene, including Charlotte de Witte, Fisher, and Paul Kalkbrenner. The theme of this stage was Rome Olympics. In keeping with the Italian theme, the guests and music fans in attendance celebrated together with 60 entertainers and confetti, Elrow remains an unparalleled show of fantasy, fantastic music, and fun.
The Second Stage led visitors into a psychedelic parallel world inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci and bright vibrant colours. Together with the Lidl Stage in the Main Camping area, almost all styles of electronic music were represented, played to an ecstatic crowd across a total of six floors, from EDM to trance and progressive, from hardstyle, hardcore, and gabber to techno, minimal, house and psytrance.
With its unique main stage design and one of the most impressive DJ lineups in Europe, AIRBEAT ONE has cemented its place in the top 3 of any festival across the continent, and easily in the top ten coolest festivals in the world. The biggest DJs in the world regularly pay homage to the festival. US Superstar DJ Steve Aoki said: “This is my favourite AIRBEAT ONE show I have ever done.” And Armin Van Buuren enthused, “I love AIRBEAT ONE, it feels like the oldest festival ever.” The exceptional reputation and international standing of the festival is also recognized from the fact that international superstar DJs Kygo and Marshmello performed exclusively in Germany at this year’s 2022 festival.
A total of 37 DJs currently ranked in DJ Mag’s illustrious Top 100 DJ list played at this year’s AIRBEAT ONE. A record that no festival in Germany has ever achieved before. Five of the superstar DJs sent the 30,000 music fans into raptures of excitement during Wednesday’s pre-opening. In addition to Tiesto and Marshmello, the highlights of the first day of the festival included Boris Brejcha, Brennan Heart, Robin Schulz, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici, and W&W.
The German festival debut of Norwegian superstar Kygo was spectacular. From „Firestone“ to „Stargazing“ and „Remind Me To Forget“ to „Higher Love“, he certainly showcased all his incredible hit songs, and the crowd reciprocated with huge reactions. The crowd reaction was so loud and passionate, that it felt that the noise could have been heard as far away as Italy. The AIRBEAT ONE festival crowd was honored to be treated to the premiere of Kygo’s new single „Lost Without You“, which was released on Friday in unison with his mesmerizing festival performance.
Charlotte de Witte, Paul Kalkbrenner, Oliver Heldens, Danny Avila, Will Sparks, Alok, Fedde le Grand, Dillon Francis (exclusive German performance), Tchami, Ferry Corsten, and VIZE really encouraged the AIRBEAT crowd until the finale on Day 2. Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike DJs considered the best in the world by many, played one after another, shaking the airfield to its core, the trio treating the ecstatic crowd to a German exclusive and extremely rare 3 Are Legends festival set.
Saturday deliciously delivered with Claptone, Fisher, Marianna Bo, DJ Snake, Martin Solveig, Afrojack, Don Diablo, Lost Frequencies, and KSHMR, each and all superstar DJs of the highest order. Dutch Superstar and many times voted Number 1 DJ in the World, Armin van Buuren captivated the AIRBEAT ONE crowd, with massive tracks such as „Blah Blah Blah“, „Ping Pong“ to “Repeat After Me”, he played countless festival hits and so much more, even treating the AIRBEAT ONE crowd to the premiere of his new single “Superman”, for the first time live in Germany. Afterward, fireworks lit up the sky, leaving 65,000 fans in open-mouthed awe in front of the MainStage, an incredible festival moment, contained within the 19th edition of a festival with so many unforgettable moments.
More than 200,000 visitors from more than 50 nations across four days were undoubtedly overjoyed to finally be allowed to party carefree at a festival again for the first time in two years. Neustadt-Glewe once again welcomed the world with open arms. The residents celebrated at the airfield together with the guests on Wednesday and Thursday. For years they have been invited by the organizers to the pre-opening and the opening of the festival.
Police, rescue workers, and other authorities involved were on hand with help, advice, and support but in a true expression of festival spirit received happy and respectful cooperation from everybody at the festival.
As the 19th edition of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival closed, not only was the date for the 20th anniversary announced but so was next year’s festival theme. From July 5th to July 9th, 2023, the electronic music world in Neustadt-Glewe will celebrate the “Home Edition”, a theme chosen as the 20th celebration will be celebrated at home surrounded by festival friends. Advance sales for the momentous 20-year festival anniversary will begin this September 3, 2022.
Video links:
Recap Video PreOpening: https://youtu.be/_cudyOb65XI
Recap Video Thursday: https://fb.watch/e9qrcjMOd-/
Recap Video Friday: https://youtu.be/AKwDm32lcLc
Weekend Recap Video: https://fb.watch/ed2baI3O8L/
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Inaugural Session Sunday July 24th, 2022
Double Trouble Blues Sessions is Australia’s new premier blues event at the Iconic The St Andrews Hotel showcasing feature national blues icons as guest artist headlines: Geoff Achison, Ian Collard Mike Elrington Jimi Hocking and Bill Barber.
Supported by Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers, the event is the result of the combined efforts of a community of blues associations and performers who aim to celebrate new and established blues and roots music on an international platform.
The event is set in the St Andrews hotel in St Andrews, Vic, an historical blues venue, with the sounds of Dutch Tilders, Chain, Chris Wilson echoing from the walls. The venue has installed new production for these Double Trouble Blues Sessions to reignite the spirit of the blues in the venue.
Double Trouble Blues Sessions will be monthly, with the inaugural session on the 24th July 2022 presenting Geoff Achison as the feature guest artist.
Tickets to the event and those following are available through Eventbrite or Double Trouble Blues Sessions.com.
Each event performance format will start with our feature artist opening with solo set followed by a second set to unearth a new vintage blues support act through to the final collaborative set where our feature guest artist will lead our seasoned session band directing a world-class session jam in the traditional spirit of the blues.
‘Showcasing National Icons Unearthing National Treasures’
BANKS ARCADE
RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO
‘USED‘
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“I wrote Used with nothing but rage in my heart after spending the day literally doom scrolling for 7 hours straight,” says vocalist Joshua O’Donnell of the new track’s inception. “It’s a million questions about the future, it’s anxiety, it’s an angsty rant, and it screams at you ‘I don’t know if this shit is gonna get better but god I hope it does’. The song dances with the feelings of failure from the perspective of someone who believes they are on the brink of success but can’t stop doubting themselves.”
Armed with a dazzling array of metal, electronica, hip hop and more, Future Lovers is primed to stun new and old Banks Arcade fans alike, while also leaving the metaphorical door wide open for heightened innovation and explosive sonic palettes in the not-too-distant future.
And while all eyes are currently on the future of Banks Arcade, the group’s recent powerhouse showing in the UK at both The Great Escape Festival and Download Festival also further cemented the quartet’s electrifying live presence, dazzling with their energy and no holds barred tunes alongside 400 up and coming artists from around the globe in Brighton for The Great Escape, and taking full flight in Donington for Download amongst the likes of Iron Maiden, Deftones, Megadeth and Sepultura.
Fans can catch Banks Arcade currently on the road with Thornhill, Dayseeker and Gravemind around Australia this July, with the group also set for a mammoth 27-date regional tour supporting In Hearts Wake, alongside RedHook and Pridelands.
WATCH ‘USED’ HERE
‘FUTURE LOVERS’ – OUT FRIDAY 29 JULY
https://unfd.lnk.to/
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THORNHILL ‘HEROINE LIVE ACROSS AUSTRALIA’ TOUR – TICKETS
SUPPORTING THORNHILL WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DAYSEEKER (USA)
GRAVEMIND
Thursday 7 July – Factory Theatre, Sydney (Lic AA)
Friday 8 July – Newcastle Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
Saturday 9 July – Eleven Dive Bar, Sunshine Coast (18+)
Sunday 10 July – The Triffid, Brisbane (18+)
Tuesday 12 July – UC Hub, Canberra (18+)
Thursday 14 July – Altar, Hobart (18+)
Friday 15 July – 170 Russell, Melbourne (18+)
Saturday 16 July – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (Lic AA)
Sunday 17 July – Amplifier Bar, Perth (18+)
IN HEARTS WAKE ‘GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR – TICKETS
SUPPORTING IN HEARTS WAKE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
REDHOOK
PRIDELANDS
Thursday 18 August – Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury WA
Friday 19 August – Magnet House, Perth WA
Saturday 20 August – Freo.Social, Fremantle WA
Sunday 21 August – Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough WA
Saturday 27 August – Landmark, Darwin NT
Wednesday 31 August – Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone QLD
Thursday 1 September – Seabreeze Hotel, Mackay QLD
Friday 2 September – Otherwise, Townsville QLD
Saturday 3 September – Gilligans, Cairns QLD
Thursday 8 September – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta QLD
Friday 9 September – Eleven Dive Bar, Maroochydore QLD
Saturday 10 September – Blanks Space, Toowoomba QLD
Thursday 22 September – Drifters Wharf, Central Coast NSW
Friday 23 September – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Saturday 24 September– Manning Bar, Sydney NSW (Early Show)
Saturday 24 September – Manning Bar, Sydney NSW (Late Show)
Thursday 29 September – Uni Bar, Wollongong NSW
Friday 30 September – UC Hub, Canberra ACT
Saturday 1 October – Beer Deluxe, Albury NSW
Wednesday 5 October – Volta, Ballarat VIC
Thursday 6 October – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Friday 7 October – The Wool Exchange, Geelong VIC
Saturday 8 October – Pier Bandroom, Frankston VIC
Friday 14 October – Altar, Hobart TAS
Saturday 15 October – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide SA
Sunday 16 October – Northern Sound System, Elizabeth SA (Lic AA)
Friday 21 October – Vinnie’s Dive, Gold Coast QLD
Saturday 22 October – The Northern, Byron Bay NSW
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Fri 1 Jul – The Northern – Bundjalung / Byron
Sat 2 Jul – Princes Theatre – Keinjan / Warwick
Thu 7 Jul – The Westernport – Bunurong / San Remo
Fri 8 Jul – Torquay Hotel – Wadawarrung / Torquay
Sat 9 Jul – Pelly Bar – Bunurong / Frankston
Sun 10 Jul – Sooki Lounge – Wurundjeri / Belgrave
Wed 3 Aug – The Station – Jindabyne
Fri 19 Aug – Drifters Warf – Darkinjung / Gosford
Sun 21 Aug – River Sounds Festival – Gumbaynggirr / Bellingen
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Words: Chris Brooks – Photography: Juan Castro
The Grogans blew up the Corner Hotel on July 2 in the midst of shredding through their ‘Inside My Mind’ Single Tour.
The Grogans being old friends Quin Grunden, Angus Vasic and Jordan Lewis, delivered surf punk, blues, garage, psych and reggae to a hot, sweaty and heaving Corner Hotel. The Grogans are quickly rising through the ranks to become one of Australia’s best bands.
The Grogans are touring June through to August 2022, heading around Australia and NZ. This is the third single the band have released, Inside My Mind’ single takes the listener down a tantalizing, psychedelic path of solid greatness. Keep an eye out for The Grogans, for you’ll be truly engulfed in their good vibrations.
