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It’s been a huge few months for Kate Miller-Heidke. Hot on the heels of her debut album ‘Little Eve’ being nominated for five ARIA Awards, the Kate Miller Heidke Band also performed a show-stopping live performance at the ARIA ceremony itself, which aired Sunday October 28th on Channel 10.

Literally breaking box office records, Kate’s recent ‘Trash and Treasure Tour’ sold out venues right across the country and earned her another torrent of rave reviews such as:

“I wasn’t expecting to get goose-pimples from the simple magnitude of a woman singing. Walking home from the show I had a thought that she didn’t sing like an angel. She sings like a fallen angel – on the surface all halos & white, but beneath it a mischievousness that does nothing if not make you adore her”

Paul Apachee - www.withtheband.com.au

Now, The Kate Miller-Heidke Band – featuring: Sallie Campbell (Violin, Keys, Vocals); Keir Nuttal (Guitars); Ben McCarthy (Bass, Vocals) and Steve Pope (Drums) – have just announced their ‘Little Eve’ tour. Taking them all across Australia, right through to the end of 2007, the ‘Little Eve’ tour will be the last chance to catch Kate live this summer.

‘Little Eve’ – The Tour
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Thursday 22 November – The Railway Hotel, North Fremantle WA
w’ Leena & Simon Kelly
Tickets: $12 Pre Sold +bf or $15 at the door (if available)
www.heatseeker.com.au

Friday 23 November – The Prince Of Wales, Bunbury WA
w’ Leena & Simon Kelly
Tickets: $12 Pre Sold +bf or $15 at the door (if available)
www.heatseeker.com.au

Saturday 24 November – Hyde Park Hotel, Perth WA
w’ Leena & Simon Kelly
Tickets: $17 Pre Sold +bf or $20 at the door (if available)
www.heatseeker.com.au

Saturday 25 November – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide SA
w’ Dead Letter Chorus (Syd)
Tickets: $15 Pre Sold +bf or $18 at the door (if available)
www.venuetix.com.au

Wednesday 28 November – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
w’ Dead Letter Chorus (Syd) + special guest Tjupurru
Tickets: $20 Pre Sold +bf or $25 at the door (if available)
www.cornerhotel.com or (03) 9427 9198

Thursday 29 November – National Hotel, Geelong VIC
support TBA
Tickets: $12 Pre Sold +bf or $15 at the door (if available)
Tickets from the venue

Friday 30 November – The Council Club, Wangarratta VIC
support TBA
Tickets: $12 Pre Sold +bf or $15 at the door (if available)
www.councilclub.com.au

Saturday 01 December – The Green Room, Canberra ACT
support TBA
Tickets: $12 Pre Sold +bf or $15 at the door (if available)
www.moshtix.com.au

Sunday 02 December – The Heritage Hotel, Wollongong NSW
w’ Wons Phreely
Tickets: $15 Pre Sold +bf or $20 at the door (if available)
www.moshtix.com.au or from the venue (02) 4284 5884

Wednesday 05 December – The Metro, Sydney NSW
w’ Dead Letter Chorus (Syd) + Wons Phreely
Tickets: $20 Pre Sold +bf or $25 at the door (if available)
www.moshtix.com.au

Thursday 06 December – The Sound Lounge, Gold Coast QLD
w’ Last Town Chorus (USA)
Tickets: $22 Pre Sold +bf or $27 at the door (if available)
www.thesoundlounge.com.au

Friday 07 December – Joe’s Waterhole, Sunshine Coast QLD
w’ Last Town Chorus (USA)
Tickets: $20 +bf (if available)
(07) 5442 8144 or from the venue

Sunday 09 December – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
w’ Dead Letter Chorus (Syd) + special guest Tjupurru
Tickets: General Admission – $22 +bf or Pre Sold or $27 at the door (if available)
LIMITED Reserve Seating – $27 +bf or Pre Sold $32 – door (if available)
www.ticketek.com + Rocking Horse + Skinny’s Music

‘Little Eve’ – The Album

Beautifully combining her unique musicality and the fascinating peculiar girl inside, Kate Miller-Heidke’s debut album ‘Little Eve’ is in-stores now through Sony/BMG. Fresh, sparkling, innovative, slightly loopy folk/pop – it’s a collection of charming and diverse songs about life and the world. The result of a focused and determined artist, Little Eve has generated much praise from critics and the public.

“An eclectic debut which miraculously captures the essence of a singular talent who uses her operatic voice to get folky on captivating narratives and whimsical fables. This local artist is a breath of fresh air, a folk pop writer who dresses her simple melodies and stories with her expressive voice, fine piano playing and deft ensemble of musicians.”
Kathy McCabe – Daily Telegraph 21/06/07

“This is utterly brilliant. Miller-Heidke is almost single handedly flying the flag for offbeat female artists in Australia.”
Mikey Cahill – S Press Magazine 13/06/07

“…so addictively good, it’s almost a sin.”
Alice Clark – Herald Sun 17/06/07

The Supports

Dead Letter Chorus: In their first 12 months since forming, this Sydney 6 piece have set tongues wagging aplenty with their impressive, dare we say ‘beautifully shambolic’, live shows. With two vocalists at the helm, Cameron Potts’ raw open tone alternates in perfect combination with Gabrielle Huber. Their debut EP ‘Listen Carefully (We Shall Say This Only Once)’, has garnered strong reviews and airplay around the country. Recent shows have seen Dead Letter Chorus perform alongside the likes of The Vasco Era, Cuthbert and the Night Walkers, Joel Plaskett (Canada), Bertie Blackman, and iOTA. Info at: www.myspace.com/deadletterchorus

Tjupurru: A descendent of the Djabera Djabera tribe, Western Australia, Tjupurru creates a 100% live electronic beat driven soundscape by playing a unique instrument – a cross between a didj and a trombone – a slide Didjeridu called The Didjeribone. A fusion of ancient culture and modern technology, his live show must be seen to be believed. He picks up his sound through a device called the “Face Bass”, a seismic microphone implanted inside his mouth. With the addition of sampling and electronic effects, Tjupurru has enabled himself to perform as a “one man band”, creating live samples and looping them to create songs and soundscapes that criss-cross many musical genres. Media Enquiries to: jordan@topshelf.com.au. Info at: www.myspace.com/tjupurru

Last Town Chorus: Hailing from Brooklyn, NY – The Last Town Chorus are a revolving ensemble led by singer/writer/ lap-steel-guitarist Megan Hickey – whose singular approach to music has beguiled writers and audiences worldwide. Comparisons with Gillian Welch, Cat Power and Mazzy Star abound, but none are right on the money. You need to hear it to understand it, and with The Last Town Chorus, hearing is believing. New album, Wire Waltz, has burned slowly but brightly since it’s initial release in Australia but will be relaunched in advance of the tour. Last Town Chorus will be touring Australia as a three piece: Megan on lead vocals and lapsteel guitar, Rich Hinman (Brooklyn) on acoustic guitar and backing vocals, and Lauren Mitchell (The Dukes, NZ) on keyboards and backing vocals. Media Enquiries to: sophiebest@optusnet.com.au. Info at: www.thelasttownchorus.com or www.myspace.com/thelasttownchorus