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SUBLIME WITH ROME 2012 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Dubbed one of the most successful ska-punk bands ever, Sublime With Rome will be visiting the country next year for its 2012 Australian Tour.

Sublime have had numerous renowned albums including multi-platinums “40oz. to Freedom” (debut album) and their self-titled album, which is pretty much a selection of their greatest hits.

The band stopped performing in 1996 after the death of their lead singer Bradley Nowell, but over the past few years they have been bouncing back with shows and performances after teaming up with ‘Rome’. Hence comes their ‘Sublime With Rome 2012 Australian Tour’.

The band will be playing at Metros Fremantle on Wednesday, April 11 2012. They will be joined by special guest Matt McHugh (Beautiful Girls) who will be touring with them.

For tickets, visit Oztix or Heatseaker.

DISCO WITH CISCO

If you’ve been tapping your toes along to the contagiously catchy sounds of San Cisco’s Awkward or Golden Revolver then listen in, because the West Aussie indie pop stars are about to make your day as they embark on their biggest run of shows ever. Promising high energy shows that will have audiences up and dancing, San Cisco will weave their live music magic at the Prince Of Wales in Bunbury on Thursday, February 9; followed by a gig at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Friday, February 24. X-Press suspects that San Cisco will do big things in 2012, so don’t miss this chance to see the up-and-comers live and in the flesh before they head over east and over seas in search of adventure.

IN A DAYZE

As you can tell by our marvellous front cover this week, Summadayze already boasts a grand line-up which includes the likes of Snoop Dogg, Pendulum, Sister Sisters, Calvin Harris and now even more peeps have been added to the festival that hits Sir James Mitchell Park on Tuesday, January 3. Brighton’s Russ Dewbury – the head of The Brighton Jazz Rooms – will be making the trip west and pumping out local beats will be Black & Blunt, Mind Electric, Kenny L Project, Death Disco DJs, Junior, Naik, Jason Creek vs GeRmAn, Sun City and Bastian’s Happy Flight. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster, 78 Records, the DJ Factor, Live Clothing, Mills and Planet. Do it.

BLUNTMAN & CHRONIC GET OLD

It was in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back when Jay discovered not only what the internet is, but also how people complain on it a lot. Well complaining has paid off because Jay & Silent Bob Get Old is now coming to Perth. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, the stars of cult classics Clerks, Mallrats and Chasing Amy, will take to the stage of the Astor Theatre on Wednesday, April 18. Featuring an often hilarious and always insightful look into their duo’s shared journey in the movies, this is an event not to be missed. Tickets from Bocs.

BOYS TO MEN

If, like many of the ladies here in the X-Press office, you know every word to As Long As You Love Me, Backstreet’s Back, Hangin’ Tough and Step By Step, and thus still have a considerable soft spot in your heart for the boy bands of the ‘90s, then chances are you’ll be pleased as punch to hear about the upcoming New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys joint tour. Fulfilling our every teenage dream, the fellas from NKOTB and BSB will head to Perth next year for a scream inducing show at Burswood Dome on Tuesday, May 29. Expect hilarious group choreography, pop perfection and plenty of 20-somethings going mental for their teenage idols. This one-off show is likely to sell out, so don’t delay, secure your tickets from Ticketmaster today.

COMING UP SHORT

After weeks of campaigning, during which he uploaded a controversial video about rival act Short Stack, 360 has come out on top, taking home the title of [V] Oz Artist 2011. Beating Guy Sebastian, New Empire and his musical nemesis Short Stack, 360 scored the coveted prize, announcing, “Told you I’d fuckin’ win ay silly fuckers. Nah, but thanks very much to my loyal fans. Sorry Shit Stack and their fans.” Catch 360 playing his award winning material next year, when he hits up the Rosemount Hotel on Friday, March 16. Short Stack will not be supporting.

FUTURE LOOKS SHADY

Sydney hip hoppers The Herd are coming back to town. After a stellar show at Metro Freo earlier this year with rising Darwin duo Sietta, the group are returning to the west for their A Thousand Lives Tour in celebration of the single of the same name from their critically adored fifth album Future Shade. The crew play Settlers Tavern in Margaret River on Friday, April 13; and the Rosemount Hotel on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The Thundamentals will be on support duties. Tickets go on sale next Thursday, December 15. Grab them from theherd.oztix.com.au, 78 Records, Mills and Planet. Check it.

DIRTY THREE

With violinist Warren Ellis performing in Freo just two days ago with Grinderman, he returns with The Dirty Three next year as they embark on an extensive nationwide tour. Their last tour in 2009 celebrated their classic album Ocean Songs in its entirety as part of the Don’t Look Back classic album series, and their set at Beck’s Music Box confirmed their status as one of the greatest live acts in the world. Now, they’re back to launch their first new album since 2005’s Cinder and to perform some kickass live shows. You can catch them at the Astor Theatre on Friday, March 9. Get your tickets from BOCS, feelpresents.oztix.com.au, or by phoning (08) 9484 1133, from Monday, December 12.

FRENCH FRIES

Put in your shoulder pads, dust off your sequins and rustle up some stilettos, because French supergroup Nouvelle Vague will be heading to Perth to perform their Bossa nova interpretations of classic ‘80s post-punk hits. The group exploded onto the scene in 2004 with their debut self-titled album, and have charmed audiences worldwide with their coquettish covers of songs by Joy Division, Depeche Mode, The Clash, The Buzzcocks and Echo & The Bunnymen. For their fourth album, they’ve gone back to their French roots and collaborated with Vanessa Paradis, Soko and Camille, and cover the best of France’s ‘80s pop hits. Catch them at the Fly By Night club on Friday, January 20. Tickets are available from flybynight.org or by phoning (08) 9430 5976.

THE TIME IS NOW

Are you Hungry Like The Wolf? Like looking at Girls On Film? Well then, chances are you’re going to be in a good mood for the rest of the day after reading this here blurb because Duran Duran have just announced a new album, and an Australian tour to boot! On March 22 next year, Duran Duran will release All You Need Is Now, followed by a nationwide tour that will stop off in Perth for a show at Sandalford Estate in the Swan Valley just two days later on Saturday, March 24. Expect a spectacular live show full of tracks old and new, perfect for music fans young and old. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, December 15, at 9am via Ticketmaster.