Sydney, AU. (Top40 Charts/ EMI MUSIC Australia) - It has finally happened! Much to the joy from his management, agent, fans and personal entourage, Luke Steele has confirmed his first ever national solo tour. The enigmatic frontman of The
Sleepy Jackson will be ditching the gadgets and leaving his band at the side of the road. The Luke Steele Roadshow will take in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and places in between throughout August. This run will see Luke performing in intimate acoustic guitar mode, performing songs from both
Sleepy Jackson albums Lovers and Personality, as well as a selection of new songs from current projects.
Formed in Perth in 1999, The Sleepy Jackson are arguably Australia's most critically acclaimed band of the past decade. Lovers was named 'Album Of The Year' by The Guardian UK and was nominated for the US Shortlist Prize along with the likes of David Bowie, Neil Young and PJ Harvey. Back home, it garnered five ARIA nominations including album of the year. Follow up, Personality debuted Top 10 in Australia and saw the band enter more adventurous terrain acclaimed by critics, celebrities and music lovers alike. After five years electrifying audiences across the US, UK, and Europe, Australia is about to experience the richness of Steele's pure pop melodic genius in never-before-seen solo mode.
Luke is currently putting the finishing touches on two exciting album collaborations with some of Australia's most revered musicians. Expect both releases this year. Stay tuned for more details.
For fans of the The Sleepy Jackson and lovers of good music, The Luke Steele Roadshow offers something unmissable. The setlist includes favourites 'Good Dancers', 'This Day', 'Rain Falls For Wind', 'Come To This', 'God Lead Your Soul', 'Devil In My Yard', 'Miles Away', 'You Needed More' and much more. Very special guests will be featured at each performance.
Tix will go on sale on 4 July 2008. See details below.
TIX DETAILS
Tuesday, 5 August - Toff In Town (Melb)
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849). www.moshtix.com.au
Wednesday, 6 August - The Basement (Syd)
Dinner and Show + Standing tickets. Venue: (02) 9251 2797
Standing Only. Ticketek: 132 849. www.ticketek.com.au
Thursday, 7 August - The Brass Monkey (Cronulla, NSW)
Venue - (02) 9544 3844
Friday, 8 August - Sol bar (Coolum, QLD)
Venue: (07) 5446 2333. www.solbarmusic.com
Saturday, 9 August - Globe Theatre (Bris)
Oztix: 1300 762 545. www.oztix.com.au
Friday, 15 August - Devilles Pad (Perth)
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849). www.moshtix.com.au
