Carus Thompson ‘Farewell To Oz Tour’
Originally coming to prominence as part of the explosion of the ‘Roots’ scene singer-songwriter Carus Thompson is much more than ‘just another Roots act’ and his last album, the lauded Creature Of Habit proved that – receiving rave reviews both at home & overseas as well as an A.I.R award nomination.
After courting Europe with great success over the past seven years Carus has finally surrendered to the great opportunities beckoning there and he’ll base between France, Spain & Germany for 2010. A recent 35 show European tour saw Carus playing to over 2000 people on the German leg alone, the response a positive indication of things to come.
He’ll say Farewell To Oz with this Acoustic tour, accompanied by old touring accomplice Bedge on piano, violin & mandolin, with a set featuring songs from all his favourite releases. Come on down to wish him luck and say farewell.
Creature Of Habit
As a solo artist and with his three piece backing band ‘The True Believers’, Carus Thompson has sold over 30,000 CDs independently, supported luminaries such as Dave Matthews, Damien Rice, Jack Johnson, John Butler and The Waifs and been a regular at many of the major festivals.
Carus’ latest album Creature Of Habit, his most acclaimed offering to date, sees him leave The True Believers behind, setting out to make a record resting on one foundation – the strength of his song writing. Produced by Greg Arnold and mixed in Nashville by Brad Jones (Josh Rouse, Bob Evans), Creature Of Habit reviews have been stellar worldwide:
“A fine release from an impressive Australian talent, 4 Stars”
Rave Magazine, AUS
“4 Stars”
Babysue.com, Tennessee, USA
“A sterling slice of folk rock”
Irish World, UK
“His is a class act, A+”
Adelaide Independent, AUS
“one of the Australia’s finest independent singer-songwriters”
TNT Mag, London, UK
Farewell to Oz Tour Dates
Saturday 16th January – The Norfolk Basement, Fremantle WA
w/ Toby + Lucy Fisher
Doors 8pm | Tix: $15 + bf www.heatseeker.com.au / $20 at door
Sunday 17th January – The Norfolk Basement, Fremantle WA
w/ Hayley Beth + Simon Marks
Doors 6pm | Tix: $15 +bf www.heatseeker.com.au / $20 at door
Thursday 21st January – Prince Of Wales Hotel, Bunbury WA
*A SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL W/ NATHAN GAUNT*
Doors 8pm | Tix on door
Friday 22nd January – Freemasons Hotel, Geraldton WA
*A SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL W/ NATHAN GAUNT*
Doors 8pm | Tix on door
Sunday 24th January – Divers Tavern, Broome WA
www.diverstavern.com.au
Tuesday 26th January – Divers Tavern, Broome WA
www.diverstavern.com.au
Tuesday 9th February – The Grace Emily, Adelaide SA
w/ Leena
Doors 8pm | Tix: $14 + bf www.moshtix.com.au / $18 on door
Wednesday 10th February – The Cambridge (Red Room), Newcastle NSW
w/ Loren
Doors 8pm | Tix: $12+bf www.yourcambridge.com / $16 on door
Thursday 11th February – The Vanguard, Newtown NSW
w/ Loren + guests
Tix: $15 + bf www.thevanguard.com.au / $20 on door
Friday 12th February –The Heritage Hotel, Bulli NSW
w/ guests
Tix: $14 + bf from the venue or ph: 4284 5884 / $18 on door
Thursday 18th February – The Troubadour, Brisbane QLD
w/ Leena
Tix: $14 + bf www.thetroubadour.com.au / $18 on door
Friday 19th February – The SoundLounge, Currumbin QLD
w/ Leena
Tix: $15 + bf www.thesoundlounge.com.au / $18 on door
Saturday 20th February – Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi QLD
w/ Leena
Tix: $15 + bf www.musicliveatjoes.com / $20 on door
Thursday 25th February – The Toff in Town, Melbourne VIC
w/ Leena
Tix: $15 + bf www.thetoffintown.com / $20 on door
Friday 26th February – Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave VIC
w/ Leena + Swing Set Green
Tix: $14 + bf www.rubyslounge.com.au / $18 on door
Saturday 27th February – The Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Ocean Grove VIC
Tix: $15 from venue & ph: 5255 1566 / $20 on door
Wednesday 3rd March – The Republic Bar, Hobart TAS
Tix: $10 +bf or $15 on the door
Thursday 4th March – Irish Murphies, Launceston TAS
Tix: $10 on the door
Creature Of Habit in stores now through MGM distribution
www.carus.com.au
www.myspace.com/carusthompson
