Radio Birdman (AUS) – on tour in June/ July 2016
As one of the pioneers of the high energy rock ‘n’ roll scene, Radio Birdman will return to Europe this coming June and July. With three of the six personnel being original members, these shows will be a unique opportunity to catch this legendary Australian underground band whose flame has influenced a multitude of current contenders under the banner of ‘garage rock’.
The band have reissued their formidable back catalogue in a CD box set in 2015. Their LPs are also being reissued. Two (including a previously unreleased live double LP recorded in 1977) have already seen light of day and it is expected the remaining two will be available by the time the band tours.
Radio Birdman is also releasing two previously unheard tracks on 7′ vinyl – the Master’s Apprentices “Buried and Dead”, and Alice Cooper’s “The Ballad of Dwight Fry”. Both cover versions were originally recorded in 2004 at Hothouse Audio in Melbourne, and recently remixed and mastered. The single will be a Record Store Day exclusive.
The band features original members Rob Younger, Deniz Tek, Pip Hoyle along with long time bassist Jim Dickson. Nik Rieth (drums) and Dave Kettley (guitar) have recently been added to the line-up.”
TOURDATES:
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17/06/2016 F-Périgueux, Le Sans Réserve
18/06/2016 E-Vitoria, Azkena Rock Festival
19/06/2016 F-Montpellier, Secret Place
20/06/2016 F-St. Étienne, La Tanière
23/06/2016 GB-Manchester, Academy 3
24/06/2016 GB-Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
25/06/2016 GB-Falkirk, Warehouse
26/06/2016 GB-London, The Dome
29/06/2016 D-Freiburg, Cafe Atlantik
30/06/2016 CH-Luzern, Sedel
01/07/2016 D-Backnang, JUZE
02/07/2016 D-München, Strom
03/07/2016 D-Nürnberg, Der Hirsch
05/07/2016 S-Malmö, Moriska Paviljongen
06/07/2016 D-Berlin, SO36
07/07/2016 D-Leipzig, Werk II
08/07/2016 D-Münster, Gleis 22
09/07/2016 B-Gierle, Sjock Festival