Tuesday, September 29, 2009
We're playing Big Day Out!
It's a HUGE news week this week, and here's a little more to get you excited. This morning we were announced on the bill for the 2010 Big Day Out! Also on the bill are Muse, The Mars Volta, Lily Allen, Kasabian and loads more. Tickets go on sale in just over a week, and if the last few years are anything to go by, they'll go in a nanosecond, so you'll want to make sure you're ready to buy at 9am. For all the details see www.bigdayout.com.
Friday 15th Jan - Auckland
Sunday 17th Jan - Gold Coast
Friday 22nd Jan - Sydney
Tuesday 26th Jan - Melbourne
Friday 29th Jan - Adelaide
Sunday 31 Jan - Perth
Sunday 17th Jan - Gold Coast
Friday 22nd Jan - Sydney
Tuesday 26th Jan - Melbourne
Friday 29th Jan - Adelaide
Sunday 31 Jan - Perth
Sydney tickets on sale Wednesday 7th October. Gold Coast tickets on sale Thursday 8th October. All other cities go on sale Friday 9th October.
Labels: big day out, festival, live
Monday, September 28, 2009
Q150
It's a big news week this week, so ready yourself for another info bomb. Allow us to contain our excitement as we announce that we're curating a concert in Brisbane! The Q150 Proclamation Day Concert will take place at The Riverstage on Thursday December 10th, and will celebrate 150 years since the historic reading in Brisbane of the Letters Patent, signed by Queen Victoria, declaring Queensland a separate colony to NSW (there's your history lesson done for today).
We're thrilled to be curating this event, and we've pulled together some of our favourite QLD bands to perform alongside us (in our first home show since the release of Golden Rule!) Also playing will be Custard, who are reforming especially for this show (you can thank us later), local lads Yves Klein Blue, Townsville's The Middle East and up and comers The Cairos.
GET YOUR Q150 CONCERT TICKET AND PRE-ORDER YOUR DOWNLOAD OF THE NEW POWDERFINGER ALBUM – GOLDEN RULE FOR $25 (PLUS HANDLING). ORDER ON 136 246 OR WWW.QTIX.COM.AU, FROM 9AM MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th. THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT.
In 2009 Queenslanders have more to celebrate than yet another State Of Origin win, and we're thrilled to be a part of it. See you soon!
We're thrilled to be curating this event, and we've pulled together some of our favourite QLD bands to perform alongside us (in our first home show since the release of Golden Rule!) Also playing will be Custard, who are reforming especially for this show (you can thank us later), local lads Yves Klein Blue, Townsville's The Middle East and up and comers The Cairos.
GET YOUR Q150 CONCERT TICKET AND PRE-ORDER YOUR DOWNLOAD OF THE NEW POWDERFINGER ALBUM – GOLDEN RULE FOR $25 (PLUS HANDLING). ORDER ON 136 246 OR WWW.QTIX.COM.AU, FROM 9AM MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th. THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT.
In 2009 Queenslanders have more to celebrate than yet another State Of Origin win, and we're thrilled to be a part of it. See you soon!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
This bird has almost flown
A warm greeting to you, one and all. It would seem the pages are turning on this record, guitars are spectacular, vocals are stunning, drums and bass are superb, and let me say right now... the Splendor crowd of 2009 were absolutely mind blowing (those who were there will know what I mean).
This album has been a very enjoyable process, from start to where I sit right now.... on the couch listening to some final touches being made to the songs. I have finally got the Hurdy Gurdy onto a song (it really makes it, of course), my dulcet vocals really shine, JC's Chimes tinkle beauty onto a couple of tracks, Cog's orchestral playing is absorbing, and Bern's crooning is.....well....crooning.
We have enjoyed having our studio crew dressed each and every day in their labcoats, and of course Nick continues to set the bar high every Friday (Gentleman's Friday).
Last Friday saw us doing a little busking outside The Great Northern Hotel. Not something we have done in the past, but something we may do again, purely because it was so much bloody fun. Nathan, I've been trying to find you, to give you our earnings... as promised. If I can't find you, I will be swinging the earnings into a charity.
As expected, Hog, Cogs and I tore up the surf out front of where we are staying, myself relishing the 2ft waves on a longboard... to the other guys' envy. Every few day, Bern, JC, Nick and I swing the golf clubs before the studio... and I'm sad to report I have not aquired the winning medal once... not bloody once, though I persist.
We leave this lovely place in a few days with fond memories and a pretty special album. A few of us are heading to Sydney to begin the mixing process, to be joined by the rest shortly after. To be honest, we will have time on our hands... Nick has the project well and truly under control. I think I'm ready to hand over the reins.
So, send me a line, let me know your innermost, darkest secrets, and I'll lend you an ear. I may even offer councel, for a small fee of course. The 'Fingers have often taken my services up, and will be more than happy to offer testimony.
Until next we meet,
Senor Darius El Guapo
Out.
This album has been a very enjoyable process, from start to where I sit right now.... on the couch listening to some final touches being made to the songs. I have finally got the Hurdy Gurdy onto a song (it really makes it, of course), my dulcet vocals really shine, JC's Chimes tinkle beauty onto a couple of tracks, Cog's orchestral playing is absorbing, and Bern's crooning is.....well....crooning.
We have enjoyed having our studio crew dressed each and every day in their labcoats, and of course Nick continues to set the bar high every Friday (Gentleman's Friday).
Last Friday saw us doing a little busking outside The Great Northern Hotel. Not something we have done in the past, but something we may do again, purely because it was so much bloody fun. Nathan, I've been trying to find you, to give you our earnings... as promised. If I can't find you, I will be swinging the earnings into a charity.
As expected, Hog, Cogs and I tore up the surf out front of where we are staying, myself relishing the 2ft waves on a longboard... to the other guys' envy. Every few day, Bern, JC, Nick and I swing the golf clubs before the studio... and I'm sad to report I have not aquired the winning medal once... not bloody once, though I persist.
We leave this lovely place in a few days with fond memories and a pretty special album. A few of us are heading to Sydney to begin the mixing process, to be joined by the rest shortly after. To be honest, we will have time on our hands... Nick has the project well and truly under control. I think I'm ready to hand over the reins.
So, send me a line, let me know your innermost, darkest secrets, and I'll lend you an ear. I may even offer councel, for a small fee of course. The 'Fingers have often taken my services up, and will be more than happy to offer testimony.
Until next we meet,
Senor Darius El Guapo
Out.
Labels: busking, festival, golf, grass, mixing, splendour, studio
Thursday, July 23, 2009
We're playing Homebake!
We're very excited to announce that we'll be playing at Homebake - the 15th Anniversary edition on 5th December! This is particularly exciting, coming from the depths of the studio, and we can't wait to play our new material live.
Tickets go on sale 9AM Monday August 17th. If it's anything like last year, tickets will sell out in a nanosecond, so you'll want to get in quick!
Tickets go on sale 9AM Monday August 17th. If it's anything like last year, tickets will sell out in a nanosecond, so you'll want to get in quick!
HOMEBAKE 2009 - The Fifteenth Anniversary Edition
Proudly presented by
triple j, Channel [V], Max, Video Hits, jmag, MySpace and Drum Media.
Saturday December 5th, 2009
The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney City, NSW
TICKETS ON SALE 9.00am MONDAY AUGUST 17TH FROM USUAL OUTLETS
Proudly presented by
triple j, Channel [V], Max, Video Hits, jmag, MySpace and Drum Media.
Saturday December 5th, 2009
The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney City, NSW
TICKETS ON SALE 9.00am MONDAY AUGUST 17TH FROM USUAL OUTLETS
For more details, check out www.homebake.com.au
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