Does anyone else out there remember 90s acid jazz band DIG? Hell, does anyone out there even remember the genre known as acid jazz? It’s been eight years since DIG wowed local crowds, but they’re preparing to do it all again with a string of New South Wales shows to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
This isn’t one of those lame reboots where the band limps on stage without key original members. The shows will feature the original DIG lineup: keys man and vocalist Scott Saunders, Rick Robertson on sax, Tim Rollinson on lead guitar, Alex Hewetson on bass, and Terepai Richmond on the drums. They’ll be joined on tour by a new guest vocalist Laura Stitt.
The reunion tour kicks off this week at my favorite venues, Lizotte’s. Following the three intimate shows the band will return to some of their favorite Sydney haunts. I wouldn’t feel too put out if you’re living in the other states, because this isn’t just a final hurrah. DIG has been in the studio writing and recording a brand new album, which I’m sure they’ll want to tour around once its done.
In the meantime, you can catch DIG at the following New South Wales venues.
7 April 2011 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
8 April 2011 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
10 April 2011 – Lizotte’s, Central Coast
16 April 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
24 June 2011 – Notes, Newtown
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