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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Hoodoo Gurus Digging It Up Again

The Hoodoo Gurus took Australia by storm last April with their Dig It Up! tour. Music lovers were treated to one of Australia’s most enduring talents and a who’s who of their musical friends including Died Pretty, The Sonics, The Lovetones, and Hard-Ons. They knew that if they were going to do it again, they’d have to at least match the 2012 shows. And it seems they might have done it with the 2013 line-up.

This time around the Hoodoo Gurus will be joined by Blue Oyster Cult, Buzzcocks, The Stems, Flamin’ Groovies, and former The Nerves and The Plimsouls member Peter Case. The Hoodoo Gurus promise to perform their second album Mars Needs Guitars in its entirety and a selection of other smash singles at all shows. Tickets are on sale now from the Dig It Up! website.

18 April 2013 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (with Blue Oyster Cult and Flamin’ Groovies)
19 April 2013 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads (with Blue Oyster Cult and mystery guests)
21 April 2013 – Enmore Theatre & surrounds, Sydney (20+ acts handpicked by the Hoodoo Gurus)
25 April 2013 – The Palace Theatre and surrounds, Melbourne (20+ acts handpicked by the Hoodoo Gurus)
26 April 2013 – HQ, Adelaide (with Flamin’ Groovies and Peter Case Band)
28 April 2013 – Astor Theatre, Perth (with Flamin’ Groovies and Peter Case Band)

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Hoodoo Gurus Tour with Friends for 30th Anniversary

Hoodoo Gurus will celebrate 30 years in the business with some musical friends and their fans on their Dig It Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational tour.

Since they released their debut 7-incher Leilani the Hoodoo Gurus has become one of the most beloved in Australia, thanks to big hits like “What’s My Scene?” “The Right Time,” and “Miss Free Love ‘69.”

These shows are bound to be something special as the band have promised they’ll play their landmark debut LP Stoneage Romeos in its entirety, plus a swag of other hits. Add in an enviable supporting bill including Died Pretty, The Sonics, The Lovetones, and Hard-Ons and you’ve got the kind of gigs that don’t come along every day. Sadly not every band performs at every show, but I’ve got the details outlined below.

And as if all that wasn’t enough, Sony will mark Hoodoo Gurus 3oth anniversary with the release of a new greatest hits collection, Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats. Look out for the hit-filled album, featuring a new single “Use-By Date,” in store on March 16.

Tickets for the following star-filled Hoodoo Gurus shows go on sale from the usual outlets on Monday January 30.

20 April 2012 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supported by The Sonics & The 5.6.7.8’s)
22 April 2012 – Enmore Theatre, Notes Live, and The Green Room, Sydney (supported by The Sonics, Died Pretty, Redd Kross, The 5.6.7.8’s, Tek & Younger, The Fleshtones, Hard-Ons, Belles Will Ring, Royal Headache, The Lovetones, The Straight Arrows; plus alternative comedy, spoken word, guest DJ’s with more TBA)
24 April 2012 – HQ, Adelaide (supported by The Sonics)
25 April 2012 – The Palace, Melbourne (supported by The Sonics, Died Pretty, Redd Kross, The 5.6.7.8’s, The Fleshtones, Hard-Ons, The Lovetones and more TBA)
28 April 2012 – The Astor Theatre, Perth (supported by Redd Kross and The Fleshtones)

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water