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| | I’d probably say it was earlier this year, we did a show over in Perth, I think it was a festival. The show was completely sold out & at home we were able to have heaps of friends & family, don’t get me started on the size of the guest list, but the crowd was great. To be able to rock out to so many people from our home as well as the people we know & love it was just great & that’s the stand out for me.
Ideal Lineup?
Well despite the impossibility of it I’d definitely say Nirvana. They are & were such an inspirational band of their time & even though they’re no longer around, I’d still love to see them as I missed out. Besides that, I’d love to see some bands from the 60’s & 70’s that are more melody based, such as The Beatles & The Rolling Stones, they really did great stuff & I feel the melody in music has really disappeared today. So to see bands like that play would be great.
Face artist you've seen at a Music Festival?
One that really stands out to me still is a set I caught here in Perth by The Music. They were playing the Big Day Out in Perth & I was waiting for another band to come on, but went over to the stage they were on about 25 minutes early. The set by The Music was just amazing, the passion & technique the musicians put on was amazing & to see them up in like tracksuit jackets in summer really was cool & it was just a great set.
Tips for attending a music festival?
Pretty much just sunscreen & water. As I mentioned, the place gets really hot in the afternoon & with heaps of people there, the amount of shade becomes a lot less. The water is basically just to stay cool & to survive the day & then besides that just have some booze & food if you need it & all is good. |
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| | | | Matisyahu announces Australian tour dates! |
| The Frontier Touring Company is pleased to confirm the return of Matisyahu to Australia this August. His maiden Australian voyage came in 2006 as Matisyahu thrilled fans performing a host of sold out headline shows along the East Coast, capping these off with a performance before thousands at Splendour In The Grass. Support at all shows will come from Snob Scrilla.
In August he will return for a series of intimate performances in Melbourne and Sydney in support of his third album Light (in store August 7 through Sony). Recorded with David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor) across Jamaica and the USA, Light sees Matisyahu blend infectious melodies with classic messages of hope, peace and understanding, creating a sound that is undeniably his own.
The first offering from Light has come in the form of single ‘One Day’. An inspirational reggae infused song, ‘One Day’ sees Matisyahu return at his best. These days, lyrics rich in content can be hard to find, yet it is this accompanied by the sounds of Bob Marley melded with Shlomo Carlebach, that make Matisyahu so wholly original and exciting.
On stage, Matisyahu’s performances are uplifting and powerful. Even the most pessimistic of his audience will be inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such delicate topics as faith and spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and messages. It’s in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.
Matisyahu’s debut tour of Australia saw attendees converted by his unique musical outlay. “…it was obvious why the man has such a killer live reputation,” Beat Magazine declared, while Drum Media were in awe of his performance, “Matisyahu’s ability as a freestyle rapper is uncontested”.
Snob Scrilla will warm the stage at all shows as he plays tracks from his impressive debut album Day One (in store now through Ivy League). A hip hop dance hybrid, Day One has been embraced by fans and critics alike, spawning radio favourites ‘There You Go Again’, ‘Chasing Ghosts’ and ‘Heartbreak Scorsese’. Snob Scrilla will make the trek from his base in the USA to Australia to open these shows.
Don’t miss your chance when tickets go on sale Tuesday 30 June.
Tour dates are:
Wednesday 12 August: Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Thursday 13 August: Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au; Prince Bandroom 03 9536 1169 or www.princebandroom.com.au; Prince Public Bar; Polyester Records (Fitzroy & City) | |
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| | If we were hanging with you and your band backstage, what would we be getting up to? |
Well getting wild...drinking beer singing & some pushups to get hyped as before we go onstage.....
If you could request anything on your rider what would it be? |
Cognac...a really good bottle of cognac
Give one of your personal favourite bands a plug. |
Well funkoars are pretty good haha Huge fan of Tom Waits tho...not easily accessible but a great lyricist...
What's your most essential item to take on tour? |
Ah look my guitar is pretty important...so id say my guitar for sure....
What's your secret talent? |
Chess....im'not too bad even got a chess playing name 'Grunikov'
AND... Where are we best to stalk you: MySpace, Facebook or Twitter? Which one's updated the most? |
facebook....facebooks the best send me a msg ill reply if i can....
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| | 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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