NICHOLSON GOES LIVE

Vaguely country singer/songwriter Shane Nicholson has just released his second album Faith & Science and to support the release he will now take to the road to perform along the east coast during June and July.

Faith & Science followed the first single “I Know What You Need” – which was the #1 added song at radio first week out – and will be followed by the new single “Safe and Sound” which goes to radio in July.

Faith & Science follows Shane’s first album It’s A Movie which was acclaimed in both Australia and the US.

It also comes with an accomanying wave of hype in the wake of his marriage to alt.country pin-up gal Kasey Chambers. Strangely enough, Faiht & Science appears on her label, Essence Records, and was produced by her brother Nash.

The last time Nicholson hit the road it was with up-and-comers Angus and Julia Stone, who comprehensively outshone him. Here’s hoping, for his sake, he doesn’t pick such a fabulous supporting cast next time out.

Dates:
June 28: Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave, VIC
June 29: The Pub, Bendigo, VIC
June 30: East Brunswick, Melbourne, VIC
July 1: National Hotel, Geelong, VIC
July 6: Old Manly Boat Shed, Sydney, NSW
July 7: Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
July 8: Vanguard, Newtown, NSW
July 9: Oxford Tavern, Wollongong, NSW
July 14: Northern Star Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
July 15: Troubadour, Brisbane, QLD
July 16: Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW

SHAPESHIFTERS IN SYDNEY

Next month, Shapeshifter are geared up to bring their 5 piece live band to Sydney for a warming winter Saturday night party, filled with dub-heavy beats, soul, hip hop and of course drum and bass. This incredible live set will feature P Digss on vocals and Salmonella Dub’s Tiki behind the mixing desk.

Having recently blown away the headz at London’s legendary Fabric nightclub, shared the stage with Pendulum and Concord Dawn and been busy recording, Shapeshifter are ripe with fresh new sounds from their superb forthcoming album Soulstice.

Shapeshifter are worlds away from the sterile confines of computers and processors. They are a powerhouse live act using real musicians and live instruments to create an organic blend of jazz and dub infused drum ‘n’ bass, beats, funk and soul – appearing with such a sterling array of friends, this will make for a very special Sydney show…

Joining them on the night will be James De La Cruz (ex Avalanches), Greg Packer (WA), Budspells (live band), Gsan + Dredford and Dazed + Flawlezz with DJ Ryan Lazy.

James De La Cruz is one of the most likeable, humble and unassuming DJs we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. What does he play you ask? Well just like the Avalanches, the music comes from everywhere and is spun brilliantly with a twist, with the express aim of killer grin-inducing party with turntablistic panache and flair.

Greg Packer’s upbeat DJ skills have seen him win ‘Best DJ’ awards in his hometown Perth; had Pendulum cite him as a key reason they found drum ‘n’ bass and has made him LTJ Bukem’s DJ support of choice.

Local hip hop/soul/dub hybrid Budspells is supporting the night in full live band capacity, alongside the turntable talents of the Gsan + Shapeshifter’s uber drummer Dredford and local hip hop outfit Dazed and Flawless, with DJ Ryan Lazy.

Date:
Saturday, 29th July @ The Forum, Fox Studios