It was at the Great Escape Festival in Sydney. It was a really nice setting as the stage was set up alongside the Parramatta river. The only problem was about 15 minutes before the show it was raining and there was no crowd in front of the stage. So we where obviously like a little bit worried. Then about 5 minutes to show time, suddenly like clockwork the sun came out as well as a swarm of a few thousand people rowdy and ready to go crazy. Needless to say it was an awesome show and even better because it was in front of a home town crowd!
Ideal Lineup? Outkast, Bubba Sparxxx, Mos Def Featuring The Roots, K-os, Rage Against the Machine, Dead Prez, Notorious B.I.G & 2pac (hey you said ideal! J)
Coldplay
Posted
on February 17 2009
Mercury Rev confirmed as additional support for Coldplay
The "Countdown To Coldplay" is almost over, and with just ten days until the first Australian concert date, performing to 17,000 fans at Perth's Burswood Dome, Coldplay have today announced that at their request, American rock band Mercury Rev will be joining the 'Viva La Vida' tour of Australia.
Mercury Rev, veterans of the American rock scene, formed in Buffalo, New York in the late 1980's and have surprised and enlightened listeners for over a decade and a half with their maverick musical explorations. With their early records, Mercury Rev offered experimental, psychedelic rock, which gradually shifted to a melodic, ornate sound.
Over the years, Mercury Rev have seen numerous line up and directional changes. Most notable was the departure of original vocalist David Baker to make way for lead guitarist Jonathon Donahue to take the reigns. NME (UK) Magazine named 'Deserter's Songs', the first release under the new line-up, their 1998 Album of the Year. The writer stated that Donahue's earnest, high-pitched vocals and concentration on relatively concise, melodic songs gave the band's material an entirely new feel and much increased popularity. The band now remains the triangular core of Jonathan Donahue, Grasshopper and Jeff Mercel.
Mercury Rev have not performed in Australia for over three years. This tour with Coldplay will come off the back of their latest acclaimed studio release "Snowflake Midnight" and there is no doubt that their extensive repertoire; an eclectic mix of psychedelic rock and dream pop will add a unique sound to Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" tour.
Coldplay will now be supported by both Sydney outfit Decoder Ring and Mercury Rev on their eleven massive Arena shows across Australia, making this one of the biggest rock concerts the country will see in 2009. The tour kicks off in Perth on Friday 27 February and concludes at Sydney's Acer Arena on Sunday 15 March.
With less than ten days until Coldplay touch down in the country, the anticipation felt by over 150,000 ticket holders is palpable. Only limited tickets are available for all shows, so if you haven't secured your tickets yet, get in quick.
Coldplay - 'Viva La Vida' Tour Dates
Friday 27 February - Perth, Burswood Dome Saturday 28 February - Perth, Burswood Dome Tuesday 3 March - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena Wednesday 4 March - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena Thursday 5 March - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena Sunday 8 March - Brisbane, Entertainment Centre Monday 9 March - Brisbane, Entertainment Centre Wednesday 11 March - Sydney, Acer Arena Thursday 12 March - Sydney, Acer Arena Saturday 14 March - Sydney, Acer Arena Sunday 15 March - Sydney, Acer Arena
Tickets for all shows are on sale now through Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849.
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Finabah
Posted 02/02/2010
If we were hanging with you and your band backstage, what would we be getting up to?
An interesting display of acrobatics as we stretch before the show. It usually involves weird push ups, slightly awkward stretches, and dancing with our guitars.
If you could request anything on your rider what would it be?
an enormous selection of pizza toppings, and an old Italian man and his oven to assemble and cook the most amazing pizzas in the world right in front of us.
Give one of your personal favourite bands a plug.
Emery... a very underated band from the UK.. they write some of the most amazing lyrics i have ever heard.
What's your most essential item to take on tour?
other than our guitars.,, deodorant, sunglasses... and knives and forks.... nothing worse than being stinky, having the sun in your eyes, and not being able to eat your pasta salad.
What's your secret talent?
cooking instant noodles...
AND... Where are we best to stalk you: MySpace, Facebook or Twitter? Which one's updated the most?
We have them all! but Myspace is the place to go for your updates and you can listen to our music for free!
New Empire
Since their formation, the Sydney four-piece have constantly been experimenting and fusing different styles to create their original and powerful brand of music. New Empire's high energy and powerful live show combined with their heartfelt and honest music makes them one of Sydney's most popular new bands. Awoe magazine has described New Empire as "the essentials of the rock pop culture", and this is clearly echoed by thousands of music lovers across the country.
Forming in the late Summer of 2003, Euphoria Audio are a Rock/Popular band from Wakefield, UK. They have worked closely with producers Stuart Epps (Oasis, Robbie Williams, Jimmy Page) and Steve Levine (Culture Club, The Beach Boys), and most recently have recorded in Trondheim, Norway with Universals D-sign Music (Kylie Minogue, Joe Cocker).
In 2010 the band showcased at the Musexpo music conference in Los Angeles in front of world-wide delegates as well as a performance at the legendary Viper Room.
