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The Trews Tour Extended EP

Multi-award winning Canadian rock band The Trews are frequent visitors to our shores, and they’re planning a return visit next month.

The upcoming tour celebrates the release of …thank you and I’m sorry, The Trews’ latest extended EP. It will feature eight tracks including the lead single, a cover version of Paul Kelly’s “Leaps and Bounds,” and a new recording of their song “Poor Ol’ Broken Hearted Me” featuring Shannon Noll. Shannon and the Canucks are great mates, so it’s only fitting they’ll join forces during this tour for a show in Melbourne.

…thank you and I’m sorry will get a digital release on October 22 on iTunes before it hits stores on November 2. Tickets to the following shows are on sale now. For an extra $10 you can enjoy a pre-sale bundle which includes a copy of the EP, a two-track download card, Australian tour sticker, and badge. Sounds like a good deal to me!

24 October 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
25 October 2012 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
26 October 2012 – Terrey Hills Tavern, Terrey Hills
27 & 28 October 2012 – Sydney Blues and Roots Festival, Windsor
28 October 2012 – Beaches, Thirroul
1 November 2012 – Ding Dong, Melbourne
2 November 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
3 November 2012 – Jive, Adelaide
5 November 2012 – Hallam Hotel, Melbourne (with Shannon Noll)

Image source: Lildreamer22 @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Trews Tour Hope & Ruin Down Under

Regular tourists The Trews are heading back to Australia this September for a national tour.

It seems like only yesterday that the Canadian rock band were making their way along the East Coast. This time around though, fans in South Australia will also get a chance to see this dynamic act in the flesh. The run of dates also includes a few acoustic shows which should be a real treat.

The latest Australian tour comes on the back of last month’s release of Hope & Ruin, the band’s fourth studio album. And I suppose a brand new disc is as good a reason as any for another Aussie holiday!

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

14 September 2011 – The Great Northern, Newcastle
15 September 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla (Acoustic)
16 September 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
17 September 2011 – Sydney Fringe Festival @ Notes Live, Newtown
18 September 2011 – Beaches, Thirroul
22 September 2011 – Jive, Adelaide
23-25 September 2011 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
28 September 2011 – The Great Northern, Newcastle
29 September 2011 – The Vault, Windsor (Acoustic)
30 September 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
1 October 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla (Acoustic)
6 October 2011 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
7 October 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
8 October 2011 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
12 October 2011 – The Great Northern, Newcastle
13 October 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla (Acoustic)
14 October 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
15 October 2011 – The Gaelic Club, Sydney

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Congratulations Jenn and Alana!

Congratulations Alana McDonald and Jenn Rasmussen! You’re both about to be inundated with The Trews!

Keep an eye on your mailboxes for tickets to The Trews’ Aussie shows, a copy of the Canadian band’s album Friends and Total Strangers, and some extra Trews goodies.

Thanks to everyone that entered. Hopefully I’ll have another competition for you soon!

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Q & A with The Trews’ John-Angus MacDonald

Canadian rockers The Trews clearly love our country. They’re currently enjoying their second visit in 12 months with four solid weeks of local shows. I caught up with the band’s guitarist John-Angus MacDonald to chat about these gigs, The Trews’ new album Hope & Ruin, and why he loves Australia.

You’ve just kicked off a month-long stint in Australia. How are your shows going so far?
Good. We’ve had some great crowds so far and I feel like it can only get better from here. It took us a few days to get in the groove – we played our first show the day we flew in from Canada – but we feel like our internal clocks have now been reset and we’re ready to rock.

How do Australian audiences differ from the ones back home?
Not that different really, especially due to the huge number of Canadians turning out every night! I feel like our two countries have a lot in common which one of the reasons that I think we could have a good career here.

You were only just here last September. What encouraged you to come back so soon?
Back in the fall we feel like we caught a glimpse of what could be down here and wanted to get back soon to explore it further.

You’ve enjoyed real success in Canada, so it must be almost like starting over to come here where you don’t have that profile. What inspired you to try to crack the Australian market?
True, it’s a little like going back to our early club days in Canada but we feel that in order for the band to have longevity we have to break a few other markets. We can’t just have Canada or they’ll get sick of us!

Since you’re here for a month, are you planning on doing any sightseeing? What do you want to see?
Our drummer Sean and I have taken up surfing which has been great. I’d also like to tour the Opera House, climb the bridge, go to the zoo, swim with sharks … you know, the usual.
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Win The Trews Prize Packs Including Concert Tickets & CDs

Canadian rockers The Trews are enjoying an extended holiday in our fair land as they take up residency at pubs and clubs in Sydney and Melbourne. I’m giving two lucky Sounds of Oz readers the chance to catch the band in the flesh, plus a whole lot more.

I have two prize packs to give away which are jampacked with Trews goodness. The winners will each get a double pass to The Trews show of their choice, a copy of the band’s album Friends and Total Strangers, a Trews sticker, and a badge.

Simply leave your details in the comments below, including the show you want to see and your e-mail address so I can tell you if you’ve won (no one else will see it, I promise!). Entries close at 5 pm AEDST on Sunday March 6, and I’ll announce the winners next Monday. Here is the list of remaining shows so you can choose the one which suits you best!

9 March 2011 – Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills
10 March 2011 – Sandringham Hotel, Newtown
11 March 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
12 March 2011 – Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
13 March 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
17 March 2011 – The National, Geelong
18 March 2011 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
19 March 2011 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
20 March 2011 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
23 March 2011 – Annandale Hotel, Annandale

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Canada’s The Trews In Oz for a Month of Shows

Canadian rock outfit The Trews are heading to Australia next month for four weeks of shows.

Clearly the lads love Australia, as it’s their second visit since they released their fourth studio album Friends and Total Strangers last September. But what a shame they’re not going to see more of it. The Trews have got four weeks here, but they’re not playing any shows outside Sydney and Melbourne.

Tickets will no doubt be available at each show, but it’s worth getting yours early. Everyone who buys a presale ticket can download The Trews new live EP for nix.

The Trews

23 February 2011 – Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills
24 February 2011 – Sandringham Hotel, Newtown
25 February 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
26 February 2011 – Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
27 February 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
2 March 2011 – Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills
3 March 2011 – Sandringham Hotel, Newtown
4 March 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
5 March 2011 – Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
6 March 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
9 March 2011 – Excelsior Hotel, Surry Hills
10 March 2011 – Sandringham Hotel, Newtown
11 March 2011 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
12 March 2011 – Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
13 March 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
17 March 2011 – The National, Geelong
18 – 20 March 2011 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
23 March 2011 – Annandale Hotel, Annandale

Image source: Lildreamer 22 @ Wikimedia Commons