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The Rolling Stones Heading to Australia

Two weeks after announcing they’ll play the newly revamped Adelaide Oval next March, the Rolling Stones have released dates for a full-scale Australian tour.

The British rock veterans will kick off the Aussie leg of their 14 on Fire shows in Perth before making their way around the capitals. A show at Hanging Rock is sure to be the pick of them, although I’m sure there’ll be plenty of demand for all these gigs.

“We’re all looking forward to coming back Down Under,” Keith Richards said. “I can’t wait to get back on the stage with the boys.” Bandmade Mick Jagger adds that he “can’t wait to reconnect” with local fans.

There are whispers this will be The Stones’ last shows in this country, so if you’re a fan I wouldn’t second-guessing picking up tickets when they go on sale on December 16. Note that the Adelaide show has already sold out through an earlier sale.

19 March 2014 – Perth Arena
22 March 2014 – Adelaide Oval (SOLD OUT)
25 March 2014 – Allphones Arena, Sydney
28 March 2014 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
30 March 2014 – Hanging Rock, Macedon Ranges
2 April 2014 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

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Yarraville Club Opening with Rolling Stones Tribute

With Australia losing so many live music venues, it’s exciting to see another one popping up. The historic Yarraville Club in Melbourne’s West is set to become a 600-capacity live music venue in the coming months.

The venue will open its doors in style on November 3 with a show celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ epic Exile on Main Street album. The special tribute show will see some of Australia’s most beloved performers lending their vocals to The Stones’ classics. The lineup includes Nick Barker, The Wolfgramm Sisters, Jack Howard from Hunters & Collectors, Ash Naylor from Even, Dave Larkin from Dallas Crane, and heaps more.

What a way to open this exciting new nightspot! General admission tickets are $25 while dinner and show costs $45. Get yours through the Cherryrock website.

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Australian Idols Do Rolling Stones

This week our Australian Idols took on songs from British rock gods The Rolling Stones. We knew the tunes would be killer, but could our talent show hopefuls rise to the challenge? Read on to find out!

Wes Carr opened the show with a blistering performance of “Jumpin Jack Flash.” It was flawless, from the raspy rock vocals to the Mick Jagger strut. He is such a consistent performer, yet he’s never plateaued. What a great way to start the show!

Roshani Priddis was up next with “Wild Horses.” The comments from the judges weren’t exactly glowing, but I was mesmerised. There’s a sincerity and a vulnerability about Roshani that just draws you in. I loved this simple arrangement and her emotive, yet restrained, delivery. The chorus could have done with a little more desperate emotion in fitting with the lyrics, but I still really enjoyed this.

Luke Dickens was right in the pocket with his take on “Honky Tonk Women.” This bluesy Stones classic was the perfect choice for Luke’s rough and ready voice. He’s performing more confidently week after week, and it’s a joy to see this rough diamond developing. Guys like Luke are what Australian Idol is all about.

This week Teale Jakubenko was back to his best with “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” He stripped it bare and this really allowed his vocal skills and musical talent to shine through. I’m a sucker for a good guitar boy, so this was right up my alley.

I was a bit nervous when Chrislyn Hamilton admitted that she didn’t know much about the Rolling Stones, but I didn’t need to be. Chrislyn shines when she inhabits a sassy space, so “Get Off My Cloud” was the perfect choice. I remember seasons past where people tripped up over the themes they were unfamiliar with, but this current crop handle it like pros!

It might be the high of just watching it, but I think Mark Spano’s version of “Angie” could be the performance of the season. I was excited about seeing him play the acoustic guitar. I was excited about seeing him sing my favourite Stones song of all time. And it all came together with such raw masculine intensity. Brilliant stuff!

What a fantastic show! It only gets harder to pick the bottom three, let alone the person who’s going to go! I usually put forward my thoughts, but I just don’t know! What do you think?

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