Live Nation Global Touring and Michael Coppel have today confirmed that U2 will end the year with live dates
in New Zealand and Australia. The U2 360° Tour will visit Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and the
tour also includes U2’s first Perth date since Popmart in 1998.
“U2 has always been at their best when surrounded by their audience, and this extraordinary production makes
that happen in stadiums, says U2’s manager Paul McGuinness “It was important to the band that we were able
to bring the whole 360° production to Australia and New Zealand so fans could experience the latest of U2’s
legendary productions.”
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The two Catfish albums, Unlimited Address and Ruby, were the first albums by Don Walker after a long hiatus post the break-up of Cold Chisel. Catfish was a recording outfit centred around Don, guitar player/producer/engineer Peter Walker and harmonica virtuoso Dave Blight. With the release of Unlimited Address Walker toured with a live version of Catfish, also featuring Dave Blight on harmonica and Charlie Owen on guitar.
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Just announced! Murder Junkies (U.S.) 09.10.2010 - tickets on sale NEXT WEEK!
also The SPLATTERHEADS 17.09.2010 - tickets on sale NEXT WEEK!
Teramaze + First Time Hookers + Pyrene + Moonkids
Thursday 26th August
TERAMAZE consist of a technical fusion drummer, shredding metal guitarist, versatile vocalist, and a tight, proficient bass player. Teramaze headline this massive night of local Melbourne bands.
Supporting Teramaze; FIRST TIME HOOKERS are louder, prouder and punchier with album number two “Fools We’ll Drown” earning many spins on RRR and PBSFM. Drummer Stevie is back on board, and First Time Hookers are readying themselves for a musical onslaught at The Tote on August 26th!
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
An evening with MARY GAUTHIER (USA - 2 sets): JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY
Alt-country singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier exploded onto the scene in 1999 following her self-released sophomore effort, ‘Drag Queens in Limousines’. Having blown away audiences at the East earlier in the year, Mary is set to return this December following her appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival for an intimate evening performing two sets.
Thu 2 Dec 2010 8:30pm
www.marygauthier.com
PARADES (NSW) and ERNEST ELLIS (NSW) with special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY
In an expansive and ambitious haze of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings, Sydney art-rockers Parades are set to return to the East this November, with good friend Ernest Ellis. It’s been a busy year for both bands, with each releasing debut albums and undertaking busy touring schedules. Don’t miss your chance to see these two great bands back-to-back on one special night.
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To celebrate our second birthday, we have invited fifteen of Australia’s finest bands to play a massive birthday gig on Sunday 5 September.
Catch The Gin Club (Bris), Johnny Casino & The Secrets (Syd), Dynamo, Digger & The Pussycats, Clinkerfield, Eagle & The Worm, Mike Noga & The Gentlemen of Fortune, Chromenips, Russian Roulettes, Davey Lane & The Psychotic Pineapples, Que Paso (featuring Chris Altmann & Mikey Madden), Kids of Zoo, The Cheats, Wolfie & The Bat Cubs and DJ Mary M at Yah Yah’s second birthday on Sunday 5 September. Doors open at 12.00noon with bands playing right through until midnight.
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Announcing their new single Wasted
And September ‘Drown It Out’ East-Coast Tour
Fresh from their stellar performance at Splendour In The Grass, Skipping Girl Vinegar are catapulting into the second half of 2010 with the release of the brand new beast of a single; Wasted.
Inspired by a big night out at Melbourne’s famous Corner Hotel, live favourite Wasted makes its long awaited recording debut. In true indie hobo aesthetic, the recording features SGV playing alongside a drum kit found in a dumpster, trash cans, and other roadside hard rubbish. It was recorded in a beach house along the Victorian coastline and mixed in Nashville by US indie legend Brad Jones and hits radio Monday August 16th.
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Thursday 26 August
ROCK AEROBICS
Rock Aerobics is a dance fitness class for lovers of all things rock that sets rock-inspired dance moves to a soundtrack ranging from Blondie and Bowie to AC/DC and Alice Cooper. At Rock Aerobics you’ll pogo, skank, shimmy and strut to a monthly rotation of rock anthems. All you need to bring is a pair of sneakers, a towel, $10 and your best rock face (and some spare change for a beer!). Class starts at 7pm. For more info see www.rockaerobics.com.au
7.00pm (1 hour class)
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CHINATOWN ANGELS
MY DYNAMITE
ROCKET QUEEN
Chinatown Angels bring their brand of ferocious rock’n’roll to Yah Yah’s for the first time this Thursday 26 August. The band have been gigging hard and are gearing up to release their debut album. Joining them on the night will be the catchy blues-based rock of My Dynamite and the get up dance tunes of all girl rockers Rocket Queen. Something for everyone! Start your weekend early and get down to Yah Yahs this Thursday 26 August.
doors 9.00pm
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