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The Drones Celebrate “Wait Long’s” 10th Anniversary

The Drones’ Sydney Opera House gig celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of your Enemies Float By went so well in May, the Melbourne band’s decided to take the show on the road. They’ll play songs from the album, some other old favourites, and some new stuff too at intimate venues across the country this August and September.

To celebrate the album’s milestone, Wait Long will be released as a deluxe double 180g vinyl LP with a digital download an unreleased live album. You can preorder your copy now from The Drones’ website.

Tickets are on sale now for the following anniversary shows.

20 August 2015 – Darwin Festival, The Lighthouse @ Festival Park, Darwin
22 August 2015 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
28 August 2015 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
29 August 2015 – Triffid, Brisbane
4 September 2015 – The Gov, Adelaide
5 September 2015 – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
6 September 2015 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

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The Drones Tour I See Seaweed

With their new album I See Seaweed firmly entrenched in the ARIA top 20, The Drones are preparing to play some of Australia’s hottest venues.

The I See Seaweed tour will see the band playing everywhere from beloved pubs to intimate theatres including the granddaddy of them all, the Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall. It’s a fitting return for the band that has been absent from the national touring scene for the last two years.

Melbourne’s King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard will join The Drones for the journey, playing all shows except for Cairns where local supports will step in. Tickets are on sale now from the venues.

11 April 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
12 April 2013 – Tivoli, Brisbane
13 April 2013 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
19 April 2013 – The Astor Theatre, Perth
20 April 2013 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
26 April 2013 – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
27 April 2013 – Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney

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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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Glenn Richards and Dan Luscombe Team Up for Aussie Tour

Two of Australia’s favorite frontmen are joining forces for a big double-header tour. Glenn Richards of Augie March and Dan Luscombe of The Drones will travel all around the country this August, September, and October, showcasing songs from their respective solo albums, Glimjack and Songs from Sunset Studies.

The lads have been good mates and sometime collaborators since meeting backstage at The Church’s famous Last Ever shows. They’ve toured together within their bands many times, so the chemistry is sure to be right when they leave those familiar outfits behind.

The rest of The Drones won’t be entirely forgotten though. Mike Noga, who’s riding high on the success of his own solo endeavour The Balladeer Hunter, will warm up the crowds at the following shows.

25 August 2011 – Toff in Town, Melbourne
26 August 2011 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
27 August 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
2 September 2011 – Manhattan Wine Bar, Launceston
3 September 2011 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart
8 September 2011 – Mullum Civic Hall, Mullumbimby
9 September 2011 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
10 September 2011 – Old Museum @ Studio 3, Brisbane
15 September 2011 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why
16 September 2011 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
17 September 2011 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
18 September 2011 – Transit Bar, Canberra
21 September 2011 – The Grace Emily, Adelaide
23 September 2011 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
24 September 2011 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh
29 September 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
30 September 2011 – Notes, Newtown
1 October 2011 – Hotel Gearin, Katoomba

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Mike Noga Announces Intimate Single Tour

The Drones’ Mike Noga earned rave reviews for his latest album The Balladeer Hunter and the supporting tour earlier this year, so he figures it’s only fair to hit the road again for the release of the new single “Ballad of an Ordinary Man.”

Instead of slogging it out in the country’s sweaty pubs, Mike’s taking a more civilised approach with three intimate shows in the major capitals. The dates come off the back of his run supporting Jordie Lane, so he should be in fine form. Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

27 August 2011 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
2 September 2011 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
3 September 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney

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The Drones Drummer Mike Noga Releases Second Solo Album

The Drones drummer Mike Noga will follow up his 2006 solo album Folk Songs this April with the release of The Balladeer Hunter.

The album came about through Mike’s despair with the current state of radio playlists.

“Upon flicking through the FM dial with careless abandon one day, it occurred to me that no matter how hard I looked, I could not, for the life of me, find any true SOUL in the songs that were being handed back to me on a static plate,” he said in a statement.

And so he set about righting the situation, gathering his Gentlemen of Fortune bandmates Pat Bourke of Dallas Crane and Gus Agars of The Gin Club to lay some tracks down. It took them just two days to record the album, which is testimony to the professionalism of these musos. It delivers that soul that’s so lacking on the popular charts with its mix of folk ballads and rock tunes.

The Balladeer Hunter hits record stores around the country on April 1.

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Gareth Liddiard Goes Solo for Album, Tour

Singer-songwriter Gareth Liddiard is going it alone for his latest album and tour.

The Drones frontman will road test his new material next month with some very special acoustic shows along the East Coast. The concerts will feature songs from Gareth’s solo recording, slated for release later this year, and all your Drones favourites.

Tickets for the following shows are available at the venues.

15 April 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
16 April 2010 – Notes Live, Sydney
23 April 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

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Brisbane Gets a HiFi Bar

Melbourne’s iconic HiFi Bar is opening a sister venue in Brisbane. The live music hotspot will open its doors on April 29 with a show by the Drones. The only way to see this show is to become a member of The HiFi Bar website and cross your fingers! 500 double passes are up for grabs for this exclusive opening show.

The talent keeps coming in May, with The Grates, Kate Miller-Heidke, Little Birdy, Jeff Martin and the Armada, and Cradle of Filth all slated to take the stage.

Brisbane’s new HiFi Bar is located at 125 Boundary Street, West End.

Image source: The Drones press page

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The Drones Head Stateside

Aussie blues band The Drones are stepping up their efforts at world domination with a trip to North America at the end of the month.

They’ve just returned home after a lengthy stint in Europe, but already they’re itching to head abroad. They’ll tour North America with Seattle indie trio Band of Horses. The massive tour kicks off in Charlottesville, Virginia on October 30 and takes in much of the United States, Quebec, and Ontario.

The Drones are looking to promote their new four-track 7-inch record, the first in ATP Recordings Custom Made series. These recordings feature something old (in this case their rerecording of “Cockeyed Lowlife of the Highlands”), something new (a track called “I Don’t Ever Want to Change”), something borrowed (a cover of Charles Aznavour’s “I Drink”) and something blue (the very appropriate “Shark Fin Blues”).

Aussies can see off this beloved blues outfit at their remaining local gigs in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and country Victoria. Check The Drones website for all the local and U.S. dates!

Image source: R Serrano @ Flickr