Chase The Sun Tour Dates
“Expect big things from Chase The Sun.”
Styx Magazine – December 2007
This Sydney based trio formed in 2006; and in the 18 months since have seen their star rise steadily, making a definite mark on the Australian Blues & Roots music scene. If you haven’t seen them live yet, grab your chance as they gear up for a run of shows in NSW, ACT and Vic throughout April and May.
Recently nominated for 5 awards at the Australian Blues Awards, Chase The Sun took home both the Best Group & Best Song awards (for “You Gotta Go” the lead track from their debut self-titled album, released late last year). All up, a sterling effort for such a new band, and an indicator of things to come.
The band has also established themselves as a must-see live act through their increasingly hectic touring schedule. From the powerhouse live delivery of guitar star-on-the-rise Jan Rynsaardt, to the soul-tinged song writing, combined with elements of old-school acoustic blues, Stevie Ray Vaughn boogie, hillbilly finger picking and Hendrix flash; this three-piece crank out a new take on a classic sound.
“You Gotta Go” gained great momentum on airwaves around the country, including play on Triple J, ABC National and Qantas in-flight radio Rock On Q, plus received great support from leading community radio stations nationally.
The trio of Jan Rynsaardt, Ryan Vann Gennip and Jon “Howler” Howell met after an acoustic jam session in Sydney’s west and their chemistry was instantly phenomenal. Clicking into action immediately, Chase The Sun were in a studio in Sydney’s Blue Mountains to record an album within days of meeting. The Album “Chase The Sun” was released independently in October 2007 and features Rynsaardt’s renowned frenetic guitar playing whilst allowing the more sensitive side of his song writing to shine through.
“Sometimes a trio comes along and impresses with their sheer power, dexterity and originality…This is the sort of band you can put anywhere, from beer barn to amphitheatre, and they will win people over…Chase The Sun have put their own stamp on the blues and roots genre and, quite simply, there isn’t a weak moment on their debut release”
Drum Media Nov 07.
“This is not 12-bar blues. Blues is a launching pad for this music, so you can expect to go to some new places. This is innovative music, all original, not easily categorized, well captured and presented.”
Groove Magazine January 2008
“A solid roots release”
Rhythms Magazine March 2008
TOUR DATES
Friday 25th April
The Loft
with Tom Mackintosh
58 Leibig St WARRNAMBOOL
8pm, $8
Saturday 26th April
The National Hotel
www.nationalhotel.com.au
with The Blackwater Fever
191 Moorabool St GEELONG
Ph: 03 5229 1211
8 pm, $8
Sunday 27th April
Bar 303
www.303.net.au
with The Blackwater Fever & Tammy Ingram
303 High St NORTHCOTE
Ph: 03 9482 4577
3pm, $8
Thursday 1st May
The Heritage
www.heritagehotel.com.au
with The Sins & Tammy Ingram
240 Princes Hwy BULLI
Ph: 02 4284 5884
8 pm, $12
Friday 2nd May
The Vanguard, Newtown
www.thevanguard.com.au
with special guests The Sins and Tamlin
42 King St NEWTOWN
Ph: 02 9557 7992
8:30 pm, $15
Saturday 3rd May
The Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
www.manlyboatshed.com
40 The Corso MANLY
Ph: 02 9977 4443
8 pm, Free
For full tour dates, visit:
www.chasethesunband.com
