THE HOT LIES CONTINUE TOUR ASSAULT

Dynamic Adelaide rockers The Hot Lies are set to take their acclaimed live show back on the road for the ‘Tell Me Goodnight’ national tour.

The latest radio single from the band’s Top 40 EP Heart Attacks and Callous Acts, “Tell Me Goodnight” has already started making a major dent at radio/TV networks around the country with play on Video Hits, Channel V, MTV, NOVA919 & SEA-FM.

Heart Attacks... has currently spent more than 30 weeks in the ARIA Top 100, making it one of the longest running domestic releases in this year’s singles chart.

The Hot Lies have been writing for their debut album and expect to treat fans to a taste of new tracks on the ‘Tell Me Goodnight’ tour.

Special Guests for the tour will be Melbourne’s The Getaway Plan

Dates:
June 14 - The Foundry, Cannington
June 15 - Prince of Wales, Bunbury
June 16 - Players Nightclub, Mandurah
June 17 - Rosemount Hotel, Perth (arvo - all ages)
June 17 - Rosemount Hotel, Perth (evening - o/18s)
June 22 - Ruby’s, Belgrave
June 23 - Barwon Club, Geelong
June 24 -TLC, Bayswater (arvo - all ages)
June 24 - Northcote Social Club, Northcote (evening - o/18s)
July 1 - Adelaide Uni Bar
July 7 - Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
July 8 - QUT Guild Bar, Brisbane
July 10 - Ex Services Club, Coffs Harbour
July 11 - Panthers, Port Macquarie
July 12 - PCYC, Taree
July 13 - Leagues Club, Newcastle (arvo - all ages)
July 13 - Leagues Club, Newcastle (evening - o/18s)
July 14 - UC Bar, Canberra
July 15 - Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
July 16 - Embassy Hotel, Penrith
July 28 - Marquee, Sydney
July 29 - Yallah Roadhouse, Yallah

MATISYAHU PLAYS SOLO SHOWS

Hasidic Jew and US reggae superstar Matisyahu will headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne on his highly anticipated first visit to Australia in addition to his scheduled performances as part of the sold out Splendour in the Grass Festival.

In the US, Matisyahu has already proven that his appeal transcends any stereotyping and has been embraced by fans from different walks of life, religions and ethnicities. Following his 2004 debut hit Shake off the Dust….Arise, Matisyahu’s live album Live at Stubb’s manifested him as one of the most intriguing artists on the music scene, belting out the US Billboard Modern Rock #10 hit “King without a Crown”.

His music blends reggae, reminiscent of his personal idol Bob Marley and contemporary artists such as Sean Paul and Sizzla, with hip-hop and rock, while his lyrics add a spiritual element through their dealing with Hasidic Jewish culture and faith. In April, his third (but first major label) release Youth entered the Billboard charts at #4, selling 120,000 copies within its first week and over 500,000 copies up until this day.

Stemming from a secular suburban Jewish family and growing up in White Plains, New York, 26 year old Matthew Paul Miller’s spiritual odyssey was sparked by an epiphany on a camping trip at the age of 16. He began to contemplate his place in the universe, which eventually led him to embark on a trip to Israel to further satisfy his interest in exploring his Jewish heritage. Upon return, his renowned faith and difficulties to readjust to America saw him drop out of high school, abandon family and friends to find comfort in joining jam-rock band Phish on their national tour.

Too much partying and dwindling money forced his concerned parents to send him off to a wilderness school in Oregon for two years. It was here that he ended up playing open mic sessions in coffee shops with an experimental band that would develop his trademark blend of hip-hop, rock and beloved reggae. From there an encounter with a rabbi from the Hasidic movement Chabad Lubavitch in Washington Square solidified his desire to lead an ultra-orthodox lifestyle, adopt his Hebrew name of Matisyahu and ultimately join Carlebach Schul, a progressive synagogue encouraging worship through music.

The band consists of Matisyahu’s childhood friends Jonah David (drums), Aaron Dugan (guitar) and Josh Werner (bass, keyboards). The group, who formed after reconnecting at a Phish concert, has received extraordinary praise for their live performances.

For those who have missed out on purchasing tickets for the Splendour in the Grass Festival, this is the last chance to experience Matisyahu’s unique artistry.

Dates:
JULY
Sunday 23rd - Splendour in the Grass Festival, Byron Bay
Monday 24th - The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 25th - The Prince of Wales, Melbourne