The Hoodoo Gurus celebrate 30 years
Come along as the Hoodoo Gurus invite some of their favourite acts and key influences for a one-of-a-kind tour that celebrates 30 years since the release of Leilani (le Hoodoo Gurus iconic debut 7”) and a career that has delivered more than 30 timeless hit singles (I Want You Back, Bittersweet, What’s My Scene?, 1000 Miles Away, The Right Time et al). Their nine studio albums have also enjoyed critical and commercial acclaim in equal measures and they have the reputation of being one of Australia’s most consistent and powerful live acts.
Invitees include the legendary garage-rock pioneers The Sonics, brothers-in-spirit, Redd Kross and The Fleshtones the moody & compelling Died Pretty, Japanese all-girl legends The 5.6.7.8’s plus a hand-picked selection of local celebrities: Royal Headache, The Lovetones and Hard-Ons among them.
Invitees include the legendary garage-rock pioneers The Sonics, brothers-in-spirit, Redd Kross and The Fleshtones the moody & compelling Died Pretty, Japanese all-girl legends The 5.6.7.8’s plus a hand-picked selection of local celebrities: Royal Headache, The Lovetones and Hard-Ons among them.
But that’s not all!
In a personal celebration of this milestone, the Hoodoo Gurus have announced they will perform Stoneage Romeos (their landmark debut album) in its entirety plus a selection of their other hits. Stoneage Romeos is a permanent fixture on various lists of Australia’s top albums including the 2010 book “The 100 Best Australian Albums” and Triple J’s Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time in 2011. Stoneage Romeos was also the subject of its own tribute album ‘Stoneage Cameos’ featuring covers by The Living End, You Am I, The Drones and a host of high profile contemporary acts of the day.
In a personal celebration of this milestone, the Hoodoo Gurus have announced they will perform Stoneage Romeos (their landmark debut album) in its entirety plus a selection of their other hits. Stoneage Romeos is a permanent fixture on various lists of Australia’s top albums including the 2010 book “The 100 Best Australian Albums” and Triple J’s Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time in 2011. Stoneage Romeos was also the subject of its own tribute album ‘Stoneage Cameos’ featuring covers by The Living End, You Am I, The Drones and a host of high profile contemporary acts of the day.
But that’s still not all…
As part of the celebration of this momentous milestone in the band’s career, Sony Music will release Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats, a new Greatest Hits collection covering the bands entire 30 year career including the new single Use-By Date. Gold Watch will be released on Friday 16th March.
Tickets for all shows are on-sale Monday 30th January.
Sign up to the Dig it Up! mail list @ www.digitup.net.au for your chance to purchase pre-sale tickets.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration: Dig it Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational.
Tickets on Sale Monday 30th January 2012
Friday April 20th - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other hits),The Sonics (USA) & The 5.6.7.8’s (Japan).
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Sunday April 22nd - Enmore Theatre, Notes Live and The Green Room, Sydney
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other smash hits) + The Sonics (USA), Died Pretty Redd Kross (USA), the 5.6.7.8's (Japan), Tek & Younger (ex-Radio Birdman), The Fleshtones (USA), Hard-Ons, Belles Will Ring, Royal Headache, The Lovetones, The Straight Arrows; plus alternative comedy, spoken word, guest DJ's with more acts to follow.
Three venues all within one minutes walk of each other on Enmore Rd, Enmore. Take advantage of all days pass outs, a street full of quality food and restricted capacity. All events held indoors. Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Bands start 1.00pm
Tuesday April 24th - HQ, Adelaide
FeaturingHoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other smash hits), and The Sonics (USA)
Tickets from www.venuetix.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Doors open 8.00pm
Wednesday April 25th - The Palace, Melbourne (Anzac Day)
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other smash hits) + The Sonics (USA), Died Pretty, Redd Kross (USA), the 5.6.7.8's (Japan), The Fleshtones (USA), Hard-Ons, The Lovetones and more acts to follow.
Twelve bands across two stages. Take advantage of all day pass outs, a street full of quality food and restricted capacity.
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Bands start 1.00pm
Saturday April 28th - The Astor Theatre, Perth
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other hits),Redd Kross (USA) & The Fleshtones (USA)
Tickets from www.bocsticketing.com.au, feelpresents, oztix.com.au
Doors open 7.30pm
“GOLD WATCH: 20 GOLDEN GREATS” (RELEASED FRIDAY 16TH MARCH, 2012) TRACKLISTING:
New single (2012):
1. Use-By Date
From Stoneage Romeos (1984):
2. Leilani
3. Tojo
4. My Girl
5. I Want You Back
From Mars Needs Guitars! (1985):
6. Bittersweet
7. Like, Wow - Wipeout!
8. Death-Defying
From Blow Your Cool! (1987):
9. What's My Scene?
10. Good Times
From Magnum Cum Louder (1989):
11. Come Anytime
12. Axegrinder
From Kinky (1991):
13. Miss Freelove '69
14. 1000 Miles Away
15. Castles In The Air
From Crank (1993):
16. The Right Time
From In Blue Cave (1996):
17. Waking Up Tired
From Mach Schau (2004):
18. When You Get To California
From Purity of Essence (2010):
19. I Hope You're Happy
20. Crackin' Up
As part of the celebration of this momentous milestone in the band’s career, Sony Music will release Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats, a new Greatest Hits collection covering the bands entire 30 year career including the new single Use-By Date. Gold Watch will be released on Friday 16th March.
Tickets for all shows are on-sale Monday 30th January.
Sign up to the Dig it Up! mail list @ www.digitup.net.au for your chance to purchase pre-sale tickets.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration: Dig it Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational.
Tickets on Sale Monday 30th January 2012
Friday April 20th - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other hits),The Sonics (USA) & The 5.6.7.8’s (Japan).
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Sunday April 22nd - Enmore Theatre, Notes Live and The Green Room, Sydney
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other smash hits) + The Sonics (USA), Died Pretty Redd Kross (USA), the 5.6.7.8's (Japan), Tek & Younger (ex-Radio Birdman), The Fleshtones (USA), Hard-Ons, Belles Will Ring, Royal Headache, The Lovetones, The Straight Arrows; plus alternative comedy, spoken word, guest DJ's with more acts to follow.
Three venues all within one minutes walk of each other on Enmore Rd, Enmore. Take advantage of all days pass outs, a street full of quality food and restricted capacity. All events held indoors. Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Bands start 1.00pm
Tuesday April 24th - HQ, Adelaide
FeaturingHoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other smash hits), and The Sonics (USA)
Tickets from www.venuetix.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Doors open 8.00pm
Wednesday April 25th - The Palace, Melbourne (Anzac Day)
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other smash hits) + The Sonics (USA), Died Pretty, Redd Kross (USA), the 5.6.7.8's (Japan), The Fleshtones (USA), Hard-Ons, The Lovetones and more acts to follow.
Twelve bands across two stages. Take advantage of all day pass outs, a street full of quality food and restricted capacity.
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au, feelpresents.oztix.com.au
Bands start 1.00pm
Saturday April 28th - The Astor Theatre, Perth
Featuring Hoodoo Gurus, performing Stoneage Romeos in it's entirety (plus other hits),Redd Kross (USA) & The Fleshtones (USA)
Tickets from www.bocsticketing.com.au, feelpresents, oztix.com.au
Doors open 7.30pm
“GOLD WATCH: 20 GOLDEN GREATS” (RELEASED FRIDAY 16TH MARCH, 2012) TRACKLISTING:
New single (2012):
1. Use-By Date
From Stoneage Romeos (1984):
2. Leilani
3. Tojo
4. My Girl
5. I Want You Back
From Mars Needs Guitars! (1985):
6. Bittersweet
7. Like, Wow - Wipeout!
8. Death-Defying
From Blow Your Cool! (1987):
9. What's My Scene?
10. Good Times
From Magnum Cum Louder (1989):
11. Come Anytime
12. Axegrinder
From Kinky (1991):
13. Miss Freelove '69
14. 1000 Miles Away
15. Castles In The Air
From Crank (1993):
16. The Right Time
From In Blue Cave (1996):
17. Waking Up Tired
From Mach Schau (2004):
18. When You Get To California
From Purity of Essence (2010):
19. I Hope You're Happy
20. Crackin' Up