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The Butterfly Effect Lay it All Bare with DVD Release

The Butterfly Effect are taking us behind the scenes with the release of their brutally honest documentary and live DVD set.

The Effected DVD caps off an epic twelve year career, which has seen the band play more than 500 shows and sell around 200, 000 albums. It also closes the door on the first chapter of the band following the departure of lead singer Clint Boge last year.

“If nothing else, our fans know that we’re always honest and we went into this DVD wanting to really lay it out on the table and tell the whole story. If we’re going to open a new chapter of The Butterfly Effect story, it’s important there are no secrets and this is a real opportunity for fans to see what the pressures of being in a touring band can do,” said drummer Ben Hall.

The Butterfly Effect’s Effected DVD hits stores today.

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The Drones Touring Again for Live DVD

Mike Noga and Gareth Liddiard might be busy doing their solo things at the moment, but it won’t be too long until we see The Drones back in action. This beloved Aussie band will hit the road this October to support their live DVD, A Thousand Mistakes.

The DVD features an intimate live session of rarely played tunes from The Drones’ illustrious career, a full length show recorded at Melbourne’s East Brunswick Club in 2010, and a bonus disc of live footage captured around the world between 2005 and 2010. It’ll come packaged with a limited edition record for vinylphiles. Look for it all in stores on September 16.

The Drones will be joined on the shows by their upcoming shows by their friend, the fabulous Adalita. Tickets go on sale on August 11.

7 October 2011 – ANU Bar, Canberra
8 October 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
14 October 2011 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
21 October 2011 – The Bakery, Perth
22 October 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
28 October 2011 – The Hi Fi, Brisbane
29 October 2011 – The Metro, Sydney

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Get “The Man in Black” on DVD

If you missed Tex Perkins’ turn as Johnny Cash, or just want to relive the magic all over again, you’re in luck. Sony Music will release The Man in Black on DVD and Blu-Ray next month.

The DVD was filmed at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre last month and features two hours of iconic Cash tunes including “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” and “A Boy Named Sue.” There are also bonus tracks, interviews with Tex, his band and producers, and behind-the-scenes footage from rehearsals and Tex’s visit to Port Phillip Prison. It’s not quite Folsom, but the inmates loved his appearance nonetheless.

Look for The Man in Black in stores on November 5.

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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John Butler Trio Announce “These Are the Days” DVD Release

The John Butler Trio are moving to the small screen with the release of their new DVD These Are the Days.

The behind-the-scenes movie takes you to the band’s studio, known as The Compound, revealing much about the band members and their creative process while recording April Uprising. It also features interviews with new trio members Nicky Bomba and Byron Luiters and longtime manager Phil Stevens. There are also 11 album tracks played raw as they were in the studio, and two previously unreleased songs including live favourite “Satisfy.”

These Are the Days will hit music stores and other retailers on August 27, which is not so coincidentally the same day that JBT’s national April Uprising tour begins!

Image used with permission from Stephen Green Consulting

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Sound Relief Gets a DVD Release

The massive Sound Relief concerts staged last year to benefit the Victorian bushfire and Queensland flood victims will be released on a big four-DVD set.

The concerts staged in Melbourne and Sydney featured one of the most incredible line-ups of local and international talent ever assembled, including Coldplay, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Barry Gibb, Kylie Minogue, Wolfmother, The Living End, Gabriella Cilmi, Jack Johnson, Midnight Oil, Split Enz, and many more.

“Sound Relief was literally born from the ashes of a terrible time in Australia’s history. The concerts became so much more than just a charity fundraising event; they were a way for the community to unite and heal,” Michael Gudinski said in a statement.

“I’m overjoyed that the DVD release can go ahead and we can’t express our appreciation enough to the artists and everyone involved who helped make it possible. Since the day of the concert we’ve received so many enquiries about whether the concerts would be released on DVD that I wouldn’t be surprised if this became the highest selling DVD in Australian history.

“It is fitting that a lasting record will be available of this once in a lifetime event for future generations.”

The DVDs will be released through Liberation Music in October.

Image source: Rachel Hofton @ Flickr

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Design Cover for Delta Goodrem's New DVD

Fans can soon relive Delta Goodrem’s Believe Again concert tour with the release of a live DVD. To celebrate the release, she’s giving the fans a chance to get in on the action and design the cover.

“I would love for you to help me design the cover for my new live tour DVD,” she said in a statement. “So get involved if you are up for the challenge! Remember what the journey of the show was and be imaginative, have fun!”

Delta will pick her favourite entry, and give the designer a selection of Delta’s back catalogue of albums and singles, and an autographed copy of the new live DVD!

Entries must be submitted by 5 pm on July 17, so head to the Sony Music website to find everything you need to get started!

Image source: zeigh_x @ Wikimedia Commons

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Olivia Newton-John Releases Opera House DVD

Olivia Newton-John played a historic concert at the Sydney Opera House backed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She played hits that spanned her amazing four-decade career, and I heard so many people say how amazing it was. Now two years later, she’s releasing that concert on DVD so we can all enjoy it.

“This concert was very special to me as it combined my career as a singer with my personal roots growing up in Australia,” Olivia said in a press release. “I had the honour of performing at the Opera House for the Queen but, this night was even more special as it gave me the chance to perform all of my hits in this historic building – it’s hard to believe that I have been singing for so long!”

It is hard to believe when you look at her (does she ever age?), but there’s no denying it when you check out the track listing. It includes gems like “Xanadu,” “Physical,” “Suddenly,” “You’re the One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “Summer Nights” for all you Grease fans, “I Honestly Love You,” and “Jolene,” and that’s just for starters! There’s two hours of concert on there, plus bonus footage of Olivia visiting her favourite spots in Sydney.

Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Live at the Sydney Opera House) will be on sale from March 1.

Image source: Wikimedia Commons

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Christina Aguilera’s Down Under DVD

If you missed Christina Aguilera when she toured last year, or you just want to relive all the excitement you’re in luck. Footage from Christina’s Sydney show will be released as a DVD in March.

The release of Back to Basics: Live and Down Under should be some comfort to fans in Melbourne and New Zealand whose concerts were cancelled when the diva became ill.

The DVD contains hits from Christina’s recent Back to Basics album, including “Ain’t No Other Man,” “Candyman,” and “Hurt” alongside old favourites “Come On Over,” “Fighter,” and “What a Girl Wants.”

Back to Basics: Live and Down Under hits stores on March 8.

Image source: Raffaele Fiorillo @ Wikimedia Commons

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Across the Great Divide on DVD

If you missed Silverchair and Powderfinger’s massive Across the Great Divide Tour, or if you just want to relieve the magic all over again, then you’re in luck.

A special three-disc tour DVD is on sale soon. The first two discs will feature each band’s performances, and the third will include bonus interview footage and a 90-minute tour documentary.

The DVD was filed from the Melbourne shows on September 18 and 19, so if you were there make sure you look out for yourself in the crowd.

You can preorder the DVD now from the Across the Great Divide Shop ahead of its December 1 release.

Image source: Across the Great Divide shop