Quirky Adelaide band The Beards are launching their third album, Having a Beard is the New Not Having a Beard, with one of their most extensive Aussie tours to date.
As they sit poised ready to release that disc it’s a good time to reflect on just how far they’ve come. The beard-loving band, who came together as a joke, expected to play just one show before going their separate ways. They certainly didn’t expect enough beard-related material to sustain them for three albums.
The years have marched on, and they’ve built up lusher arrangements and experimented with some musical styles along the way, but The Beards’ central message remains the same.
“It will be our third concept album about the same concept – the only concept of any importance to any of us – beards!” explained frontman Johann Beardraven.
Having a Beard is the New Not Having a Beard hits stores on March 9, the same day as the big tour starts. It’s time to quit shaving now in preparation!
9 March 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
10 March 2012 – Fly By Night, Fremantle
11 March 2012 – Indie Bar, Scarborough Beach
16 March 2012 – The Corner, Melbourne
17 March 2012 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
23 March 2012 – Royal Oaks Hotel, Launceston
24 March 2012 – Republic Bar, Hobart
30 March 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane
13 April 2012 – Adelaide Uni Bar, Adelaide
18 April 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
19 April 2012 – ANU Bar, Canberra
20 April 2012 – Manning Bar, Sydney
21-22 April 2012 – Apollo Bay Music Festival, Apollo Bay
Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity