Australian Tour April 07.....

[unclebono]

Just heard from from a reliable source that DMB are again looking at touring Australia. Anyone else heard the same rumour? I'm thinking another tour on the back of a 'blues and roots' festival in Byron.

[Halloweendmb1]

Just heard from from a reliable source that DMB are again looking at touring Australia. Anyone else heard the same rumour? I'm thinking another tour on the back of a 'blues and roots' festival in Byron.

I hope they do for their fans down under.

[wenkytesh]

that would mean id have to clean up the place before the crazy cali ants arrived downunder - dave,jeff,michelle et al
the offer still stands - although one of my sisters is getting married in late april and im busy all of march so hopefully, fck it, its prob all shite anyway

[Claaaaaaay]

that would mean id have to clean up the place before the crazy cali ants arrived downunder - dave,jeff,michelle et al
the offer still stands - although one of my sisters is getting married in late april and im busy all of march so hopefully, fck it, its prob all shite anyway

I might be studying abroad sometime soon down at Wollongong, Clayton, or Sydney. I've been to Sydney and Cairns and love it.

[wenkytesh]

I might be studying abroad sometime soon down at Wollongong, Clayton, or Sydney. I've been to Sydney and Cairns and love it.

clayton???

the 'gong goes allrite - at least you are less than 2 hours from sydney

[dmbisgod]

fuking tired. i feel high
later

[wenkytesh]

fuking tired. i feel high
later


and this helps how? -
kidding - pissed that im stuill at work and not hi:lorraine

[fred198524]

I hope this is true, I just signed up to warehouse so it will come in handy. This makes me very excited.

[SeanMH]

Dave said he doesn't want to go back to Australia since the "Crocidile Hunter" is dead and that "Crocidile Dundee" is not a real person

[kmdaly]

Clayton ........Monash Uni ............Melbourne


An AUSTRALIAN TOUR Bring it on

[Grouty]

I think they would more likely go to Europe this Spring than do Australia again. Having said that there is a larger fanbase in Australia so who knows.

[trippinchad]

That'd be cool, hope it's true

[thehoss]

i dont think so, itll be a d&t spring.

[jpsimon]

d&t in europe. didn't dave say at one of the england shows that he's coming back soon "with a friend". then after seeing how it goes... coming back with the full band at a later point for a tour.

[fred198524]

Nope they are definitely coming to Australia in April, Decided.

[penn darvis]

I hope this is true and am a big fan of DMB trying to become a bigger band abroad. I think having to play to an audience that doesn't already love them will improve their music and live show.

[unclebono]

somehow I don't think crocodile hunters are going to decide if DMB tour here again. I suspect that solid record sales and the largest sold out tour they've ever done outside the U.S. would possibly have more impact on their decision....

if and when i get more info on this i'll post it asap.

[fred198524]

somehow I don't think crocodile hunters are going to decide if DMB tour here again. I suspect that solid record sales and the largest sold out tour they've ever done outside the U.S. would possibly have more impact on their decision....

if and when i get more info on this i'll post it asap.

Hey, I live in Brisbane toooo.:monkey

[unclebono]

Hey, I live in Brisbane toooo.:monkey
Cool!!! I'm on a quest spread DMB to as many people possible. Luckily i manage a music store so i get many an oppourtunity to promote the DMB! You know many DMB fans in Brissy? I was told about this tour by SONYBMG so i'm giving it a 90% chance of being true!!!!

[DMBgirl87]

ohh here is my chance to hit Australia before 08

[DMBBonas07]

my friend is studying abroad in Australia this spring semester, she is damn lucky because I know she will go

[Grouty]

Nope they are definitely coming to Australia in April, Decided.

Well Dave did say at the shows in May in England that he was planning to do what jpsimon said in his post.

[davehead86]

i dont think so, itll be a d&t spring.

soruce??

Well Dave did say at the shows in May in England that he was planning to do what jpsimon said in his post.

This is true :thumbsup Ive been sayin it too, no american winter spring tour, but looks good for overseas.

[fred198524]

Cool!!! I'm on a quest spread DMB to as many people possible. Luckily i manage a music store so i get many an oppourtunity to promote the DMB! You know many DMB fans in Brissy? I was told about this tour by SONYBMG so i'm giving it a 90% chance of being true!!!!

Dont know many people that listen to dmb, some of my friends will listen to it.. but not as much as me. If i mention that i listen to dmb most people go.. who?

[davehead86]

Cool!!! I'm on a quest spread DMB to as many people possible. Luckily i manage a music store so i get many an oppourtunity to promote the DMB! You know many DMB fans in Brissy? I was told about this tour by SONYBMG so i'm giving it a 90% chance of being true!!!!

Nice information to have. Interesting that we havent heard anything from WH or DMB yet.

[unclebono]

hey fred i'm hoping to have some copies of Fenway Park soon. i've ordered 5 to sell in my store. so if your chasing a copy just drop me a line.

cheers

anthony

[bartender_man]

Just heard from from a reliable source that DMB are again looking at touring Australia. Anyone else heard the same rumour? I'm thinking another tour on the back of a 'blues and roots' festival in Byron.



Source?

[zacdaddy]

I was lucky enough to have a friend studying down there a few years back when they played a few shows. I made it to 2 shows... it was amazing to see how small the crowds were and how "new" it all seemed. I think it was great for the band to get back to that level and a great opportunity for fans to make a long vacation and see them in the way we could have only if we saw them 15 years ago...

I'd make the trip again in a minute.:monkey

[wenkytesh]

this needs to happen,

[fred198524]

hey fred i'm hoping to have some copies of Fenway Park soon. i've ordered 5 to sell in my store. so if your chasing a copy just drop me a line.

cheers

anthony

Yeah I'm interested where abouts is your record store?

[aw625]

In a blurb from an Australian newspaper:

http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,23739,20695081-5003421,00.html

Festival fever

THIS column was the first to break the news of next month's Robbie Williams shows at Suncorp Stadium. Here are my concert forecasts for next year. Bob Dylan, riding high with his Modern Times album, will tour mid-year. Earlier, we'll feel the impact of tours by Keith Urban (May), John Mayer (April) and the Dave Matthews Band (April).

[dmb_audiophile]

In a blurb from an Australian newspaper:

http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,23739,20695081-5003421,00.html

Festival fever

THIS column was the first to break the news of next month's Robbie Williams shows at Suncorp Stadium. Here are my concert forecasts for next year. Bob Dylan, riding high with his Modern Times album, will tour mid-year. Earlier, we'll feel the impact of tours by Keith Urban (May), John Mayer (April) and the Dave Matthews Band (April).

You beat me to it! I was reading the paper this morning, and it was the last thing I was expecting to come across - a nice surprise!

It also says that DMB will be headlining the Friday night of the Byron Blues and Roots Festival.

And the guy who writes the column (Ritchie Yorke) is not only a reliable source, he's also a fan I believe - if I recall correctly, he was full of praise for Dave when he won that Grammy for Gravedigger, and if I dig out my newspaper clipping from their last Aussie tour, I'm sure he said good things then too!

But this is great news! :bounce

[fred198524]

Holy shit that is the greatest piece of news I have ever heard!!!!

[SymphonyOfDeath]

This is great news. Looks like Radiohead might be doing a tour next year too! :D

[DMBBonas07]

looks like I might be taking a trip to australia, I have two reasons. Seeing my friend that is going to be studying abroad and checking out my most favorite band!!! plus my friend is only 10 min from the venue haha

[carterb4me]

Another article from this morning, saying that DMB are *confirmed* for Bluesfest. No official word yet, but I have everything crossed! Link:
http://www.gcbulletin.com.au/article/2006/11/13/1755_news.html

[SwtUp&DownUnder]

If you read it cloesly though it seems to just copy verbatim what the previous article said (at least about DMB and Mayer). The BB King material is the only new info... But it is looking good (although not for me, being in Canada till next year - boo).

[carterb4me]

True, but the more sources who report this, the more credence it has, so here's hoping. :D

[wenkytesh]

fingers crossed

[whatboutbob]

Y'all gonna be listening to JJJ tomorrow morning? ;)

[whatboutbob]

Y'all gonna be listening to JJJ tomorrow morning? ;)

bah...or you could just go here:

http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=360

[sydneyDMBfan]

Also ...

Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=359

John Mayer
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=361

Bo Diddley
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=365

Taj Mahal
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=366

The Roots
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=368

Gomez
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=376


Missy Higgins
John Butler Trio
Wolfmother
Kasey Chambers
Xavier Rudd
to name a few ....

[carterb4me]

bah...or you could just go here:

http://www.bluesfest.com.au/artistinfo.html?aid=360

Hey bob, check out the number of your post!

[whatboutbob]

carterb4me: eh?

Hehe...all the relevant posts on the bluesfest forum have disappeared. The line-up was just announced on jjj. The announcement email's going around today.

[drouyn]

DMB were also announced for the West Coast Blues'n'Roots festival in Fremantle, according to the West Australian newspaper. That is 3/31-4/1.

:hump

[whatboutbob]

DMB were also announced for the West Coast Blues'n'Roots festival in Fremantle, according to the West Australian newspaper. That is 3/31-4/1.
:hump


http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=25&ContentID=13955

Niiice....which means DMB'll be in Oz from at least April 1st through April 6th. Wonder if this means Adelaide'll get a look-in this time?

[carterb4me]

I hope so for all those Adelaidian Ants.....all I know is that I will be hitting up as many dates as I can afford. :D

[whatboutbob]

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=25&ContentID=13955

Niiice....which means DMB'll be in Oz from at least April 1st through April 6th. Wonder if this means Adelaide'll get a look-in this time?

'tis all official now (well...according to the bluesfest sites):

http://www.sunsetevents.com.au/Event/West_Coast_Blues_n_Roots_Festival_2007/?Display=246 (March 31st)

http://www.bluesfest.com.au (April 6th)

[SymphonyOfDeath]

11.21.06
We are pleased to announce that Dave Matthews Band will be making another trip to Australia to perform at the West Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Fremantle (Perth) and the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Byron Bay!

Sat / Mar 31 / West Coast Blues & Roots Festival /Fremantle (Perth)
Fri / Apr 6 / East Coast Blues & Roots Festival / Byron Bay

* Tickets for the West Coast and East Coast Blues & Roots Festivals will not be offered through Warehouse ticketing.
* West Coast Blues & Roots information is available now at www.sunsetevents.com.au.
* East Coast Blues and Roots Festival ticketing information is available at www.bluesfest.com.au.

Initial Lineup for the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Byron Bay
In addition to DMB, the first announcement lineup includes:
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, John Mayer, Missy Higgins, Wolfmother, Bonnie Raitt, Bo Diddley, Taj Mahal, Tony Joe White, The Roots, Lee Scratch Perry, Kasey Chambers, John Butler Trio, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Refugee all Stars of Sierra Leone, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Fishbone, Gomez, Xavier Rudd. Fred Eaglesmith, Keiran Kane & Kevin Welch, The Waifs, Feist, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ben Kweller, Amos Lee, Floggin’ Molly, and Go Go Bordello.

[SymphonyOfDeath]

they could fit the other shows in like this...

Freo, March 31
Adelaide, April 1
Melbourne, April 3 & 4
Byron, April 6
Brisbane, April 7
Sydney, April 9 & 10

[wenkytesh]

one can only hope

[carterb4me]

Hopefully they will put us out of our misery before too long on any other dates! I reckon you might be spot on SymphonyOfDeath....that timeline looks spot on.

[2steppinKJ]

they could fit the other shows in like this...

Freo, March 31
Adelaide, April 1
Melbourne, April 3 & 4
Byron, April 6
Brisbane, April 7
Sydney, April 9 & 10

That would be fine by me...seems ridiculous if they didn't add in the other capital cities, because my Warehouse membership was destined for such a moment as this.

[fred198524]

That would be fine by me...seems ridiculous if they didn't add in the other capital cities, because my Warehouse membership was destined for such a moment as this.
haha yes as was mine..

[whatboutbob]

<disclaimer>This is based on nothing other than my desire that it be so. </disclaimer>

DMB & Gomez @ Sidney Myer Music bowl

[whatboutbob]

cont'd:

Why?

1) Gomez are on Dave's label - they'll do what he tells 'em dammit (j/k)
2) We already know they're gonna be at the East/West fests together - why not split the bill on the "rest" of their aussie tour?
3) Irrespective of split bill/openers, they'll likely need a larger venue than the palais (~2700 capacity). Last tour they sold out 2 nights there in record time. Don't get me wrong - I'd love to see 'em go back there but just can't see it happening. The only 3 other 'usual' venues in Melbourne that are larger are:

a) Festival hall - capacity of ~8k i think. it is just horrible tho. if they play there I'll genuinely consider not going - which is a big call for me.
b) Rod Laver - ~ 15,000 I think its too big for DMB. Is particularly horrible when not packed.
c) Music Bowl - theoretical capacity of up to 30,000 - BUT only ~2000 of those are seated - the rest is lawn. More realistic capacity is 15,000 (as seen at the MPH gig recently). I think on their own they could sell ~6k + Gomez would get them at least another 3k. The venue would hedge their bets - if they do only sell 7-9k everyone on the lawn just gets a bit more space.

*shrug* that's it. That's all I've got. ;)

[2steppinKJ]

Sydney needs an amphitheatre...unless they did something to Centennial Park just like what was done when Jack Johnson played there a couple of years back, or use the Domain. Otherwise, I guess it'll probably be the Hordern Pavillion or maybe the Entertainment Centre if they were to do just the one show.

[whatboutbob]

Sydney needs an amphitheatre...unless they did something to Centennial Park just like what was done when Jack Johnson played there a couple of years back, or use the Domain. Otherwise, I guess it'll probably be the Hordern Pavillion or maybe the Entertainment Centre if they were to do just the one show.

I'd put my money on Hordern for Sydney.

[tynan7]

What about a John Mayer + DMB double bill tour in Aus? Then they could certainly sell out venues a lot bigger than they would do individually, and would raise the profile of both hugely.

[sydneyDMBfan]

My fingers are crossed for the 2nd Blues Fest announcement when Robert Randolph joins the lineup and they all tour together :)

[2steppinKJ]

What about a John Mayer + DMB double bill tour in Aus? Then they could certainly sell out venues a lot bigger than they would do individually, and would raise the profile of both hugely.

Hmmm...personally I'd rather see DMB w/ one of their previous openers who will be at Bluesfest as well. If Randolph came down (or Gov't Mule or Trey as people are wishing on the Buesfest forum) that would probably be more appealing.

[KillerBunny]

http://www.bluesfest.com.au/playschedule.html

DMB ARE COMING!

[whatboutbob]

http://www.bluesfest.com.au/playschedule.html

DMB ARE COMING!

You don't say?

[KillerBunny]

Well sorrrr EEE for being a huge fan.

[sydneyDMBfan]

Gomez are on Dave's label - they'll do what he tells 'em dammit(j/k)

:)

The ATO theory would also apply to Ben Kweller or Rodrigo y Gabriela...

I still dream of the day when Dave Gray and DMB tour Down Under together. April 2006 would have been perfect. :angel

Or Gov't Mule ... (drool)

my Warehouse membership was destined for such a moment as this

Definately!

My vote is for smaller venues like last time. NO general admission venues (Horden, etc). That'd be a waste of a perfectly good Warehouse membership.

[kmdaly]

cont'd:

Why?

1) Gomez are on Dave's label - they'll do what he tells 'em dammit (j/k)
2) We already know they're gonna be at the East/West fests together - why not split the bill on the "rest" of their aussie tour?
3) Irrespective of split bill/openers, they'll likely need a larger venue than the palais (~2700 capacity). Last tour they sold out 2 nights there in record time. Don't get me wrong - I'd love to see 'em go back there but just can't see it happening. The only 3 other 'usual' venues in Melbourne that are larger are:

a) Festival hall - capacity of ~8k i think. it is just horrible tho. if they play there I'll genuinely consider not going - which is a big call for me.
b) Rod Laver - ~ 15,000 I think its too big for DMB. Is particularly horrible when not packed.
c) Music Bowl - theoretical capacity of up to 30,000 - BUT only ~2000 of those are seated - the rest is lawn. More realistic capacity is 15,000 (as seen at the MPH gig recently). I think on their own they could sell ~6k + Gomez would get them at least another 3k. The venue would hedge their bets - if they do only sell 7-9k everyone on the lawn just gets a bit more space.

*shrug* that's it. That's all I've got. ;)

Theres always Vodaphone Arena smaller than Rod Laver and has done shows in the past i.e. Motley Crue

I also thought of A day on the Green option as well i.e. at Rochford winery in the Yarra Valley for something a little different (I haven't conviced myself fully to this option for full band yet but it'd definately suit a Dave and Tim show or Dve solo)

But I definately support the Gomez/DMB bill it would be awesome it funny that I have friends who are massive fans of Gomez but have never heard of DMB til I play it but until early last year I'd never gotten into Gomez!!!!!!!!!!

[aussieDMB41]

I hope they play the state theatre in sydney again.... last time the warehouse got me front row and there were only 2000 people there.. I know its selfish.. But it was amazing watching such an intimate show..

Although the best show I have seen was the 2005 bluesfest hands down!! Such energy! If there are any aussie ants that wanna meet up for some beverages up there, I'm thinking of doing some "aussie ants" t-shirts" send me an email if your keen.. richard@fifthestate.com.au

cheers guys

[fred198524]

I hope they play the state theatre in sydney again.... last time the warehouse got me front row and there were only 2000 people there.. I know its selfish.. But it was amazing watching such an intimate show..

Although the best show I have seen was the 2005 bluesfest hands down!! Such energy! If there are any aussie ants that wanna meet up for some beverages up there, I'm thinking of doing some "aussie ants" t-shirts" send me an email if your keen.. richard@fifthestate.com.au

cheers guys

Hey I'm keen trying to get a group of friends to bluesfest would love to sink some beverages with fellows fan in aust.:monkey

[2steppinKJ]

Complete tour dates:

Sat / Mar 31 / West Coast Blues & Roots Festival / Fremantle (Perth) *
Mon / Apr 2 / Festival Theatre / Adelaide
Wed / Apr 4 / Brisbane Convention Centre / Brisbane
Fri / Apr 6 / East Coast Blues & Roots Festival / Byron Bay *
Tue / Apr 10 /Hordern Pavilion / Sydney
Wed / Apr 11 / Hordern Pavilion / Sydney
Fri / Apr 13 / Vodaphone Arena / Melbourne

[wenkytesh]

what a way to start a monday morning

[whatboutbob]

Great to see the dates but those venues in Syd/Melb/Bris are pretty gak. 2000 capacity venue in Adelaide tho. Seated or GA I wonder?

[wenkytesh]

tailgating for the sydney shows in the moore park carpark could be fun though

[kmdaly]

so I guess I'll see you all there!!

[2steppinKJ]

tailgating for the sydney shows in the moore park carpark could be fun though

Nowhere near as bad as it will be for the cricket this summer...:lol I knew Hordern would be the logical choice though.

Ticketing period opens tomorrow morning at 1am, btw...doing my conversions. First time I'll have done this...does my credit card get charged when the confirmations are posted and not before, because I want to make sure I pay off enough of my plastic to do so. At the moment I'll probably only be able to afford 2 tix to 10/4 for my girlfriend and I and a single for myself for 11/4. Better than nothing though :thumbsup

[kmdaly]

you only get charged when the tickets are confirmed

[whatboutbob]

Great to see the dates but those venues in Syd/Melb/Bris are pretty gak. 2000 capacity venue in Adelaide tho. Seated or GA I wonder?

Festival theatre looks awesome! I'll def be hitting that up.

Anyone know if Hordern is always GA?

[jensational]

Yesss!!!! Saw DMB at the Gorge in September '06... loved it. So glad they're coming back here.

I'm definitely going to Melb... flying out to Hawaii the next day so great way to start a holiday!

[2steppinKJ]

Festival theatre looks awesome! I'll def be hitting that up.

Anyone know if Hordern is always GA?

From Ticketek's page about the Hordern:

There are 3 different modes of seating used at the Hordern Pavilion:
(1) Elevated Reserved Seating and Floor at Front of Stage
(2) All Reserved Seating
(3) All General Admission
Customers are advised to check the event page for more information

I guess we'll find out soon...hopefully it's all reserved.

[whatboutbob]

From Ticketek's page about the Hordern:

There are 3 different modes of seating used at the Hordern Pavilion:
(1) Elevated Reserved Seating and Floor at Front of Stage
(2) All Reserved Seating
(3) All General Admission
Customers are advised to check the event page for more information

I guess we'll find out soon...hopefully it's all reserved.

Thanks KJ. Fingers crossed for options 1 or 2.

[Kanki]

Hi all.. Just got the email announcing Australian dates !! Woohoo!! :)

Saw them at Bluesfest a couple of years back but we won't go to Bluesfest again till they move venues.. Just TOO overcrowded these days.

Anyhow every show i've been to over the past few years at the Hordern have been General Admission with 'stands' on the side with seating if you want to be seated/elevated.

My dilemma is whether to join the Warehouse or if i'll be able to just buy tickets through ticketek etc.
Any Aussie fans members of Warehouse? What are the benefits apart from the buying of tickets? Being that they only tour here every few years and they may be all GA..

Cannot wait.. Think i have to go Both nights dependant on the price i guess.. nah actually regardless of price.

[hackattack1733]

I love Australia - I'm was planning on being there next spring, but this seals the deal for me, I can't pass this up.

[wenkytesh]

Nowhere near as bad as it will be for the cricket this summer


i mean it could be fun, definitely adds to the DMB concert experience, partying in the parking lots with other fans

[fred198524]

Start in brisbane go to Blues and Roots Fest then go onto Sydney. What a week.

[2Much2Steppin]

Heyy, does anyone have any advice on where besides Warehouse I could get tickets for these shows? ( I'm in the US)

[Mumbos]

Yay Yay Yay! I lurked around here just before their last tour and saw them in Sydney. I'm not sure about their venue this time - Horden Pavillion is definately THE music venue, but I've never been there. Anyone else been to a show at the Horden?
Stop wondering and start booking flights guys.
M.

[Mumbos]

For tickets, keep an eye on ticketek.com and on the venue websites too.

[2Much2Steppin]

For tickets, keep an eye on ticketek.com and on the venue websites too.


ok thanks

[Kanki]

Yay Yay Yay! I lurked around here just before their last tour and saw them in Sydney. I'm not sure about their venue this time - Horden Pavillion is definately THE music venue, but I've never been there. Anyone else been to a show at the Horden?
Stop wondering and start booking flights guys.
M.


I've seen Gomez and Spearhead in past years at the Hordern and it's a great venue.. Not exactly intimate but certainly no Entertainment centre let alone Superdome type size.

As i said up there ^^ it's always been all General Admission with unreserved seating on stands at the side if you choose which has always been a cool option for a short ass like me .. :D

[2steppinKJ]

i mean it could be fun, definitely adds to the DMB concert experience, partying in the parking lots with other fans

I know :D

I just checked the Warehouse site and this is the info:

General Admission AU$99.90 (Standing or Seated).

:lorraine

[SwtUp&DownUnder]

I know :D

I just checked the Warehouse site and this is the info:

General Admission AU$99.90 (Standing or Seated).

:lorraine

That sucks. Kinda makes a Warehouse membership worthless hey. Unless you're going to hit up Melbourne as well, as I'm pretty sure that Vodafone will be all reserved seats. Maybe they should section off like the centre front area for Warehouse members, kinda like Warehouse preferred Lawn at US Amphitheatre shows. Wishful thinking though I know.

[2steppinKJ]

That sucks. Kinda makes a Warehouse membership worthless hey. Unless you're going to hit up Melbourne as well, as I'm pretty sure that Vodafone will be all reserved seats. Maybe they should section off like the centre front area for Warehouse members, kinda like Warehouse preferred Lawn at US Amphitheatre shows. Wishful thinking though I know.

I can only make Sydney, so I'm a bit disappointed. We'll see what the Warehouse can do for us.

[whatboutbob]

Complete tour dates:

Sat / Mar 31 / West Coast Blues & Roots Festival / Fremantle (Perth) *
Mon / Apr 2 / Festival Theatre / Adelaide
Wed / Apr 4 / Brisbane Convention Centre / Brisbane
Fri / Apr 6 / East Coast Blues & Roots Festival / Byron Bay *
Tue / Apr 10 /Hordern Pavilion / Sydney
Wed / Apr 11 / Hordern Pavilion / Sydney
Fri / Apr 13 / Vodaphone Arena / Melbourne

I’m wondering why the gap between Byron and Sydney?

Leaving a gap for more Sydney shows?

Leaving some time to chill / play more sets in Byron?

[2steppinKJ]

I’m wondering why the gap between Byron and Sydney?

Leaving a gap for more Sydney shows?

Leaving some time to chill / play more sets in Byron?

I'm gonna invite the band over for a BBQ via Fonz's Myspace...

[sydneyDMBfan]

I’m wondering why the gap between Byron and Sydney? Leaving a gap for more Sydney shows? Leaving some time to chill/play more sets in Byron?

Their last tour was so rushed they probably want to take it slow this time, do a little sightseeing ... maybe hang out at Ben's house?

"My prediction is ... Mr Harper will probably be in residence at the new home he and his close mate Jack Johnson have built on the NSW north coast." Daily Telegraph: 23 November 2006

I'd put money on Ben Harper dropping in on them on Friday night. Then Dave popping up in one or two other performances over the course of the weekend. Maybe like the closing performance of Michael Franti and "friends" from this year.

[sydneyDMBfan]

This is a bit off-topic, but for people traveling to Melbourne for DMB, don't forget the Melbourne Comedy Festival when organising your travel. DEFINATELY worth an extra night in Melbourne! http://www.comedyfestival.com.au

[sydneyDMBfan]

This is a bit off-topic, but for people traveling to Melbourne for DMB, don't forget the Melbourne Comedy Festival when organising your travel. DEFINATELY worth an extra night in Melbourne! http://www.comedyfestival.com.au

[maya]

Hey who's gonna end up going to the sydney shows? I was going to head to Byron, but it was gonna cost too much, and i'm a syndey girl at heart...

[2steppinKJ]

Hey who's gonna end up going to the sydney shows? I was going to head to Byron, but it was gonna cost too much, and i'm a syndey girl at heart...

I'll be there...:)

[fred198524]

Hey who's gonna end up going to the sydney shows? I was going to head to Byron, but it was gonna cost too much, and i'm a syndey girl at heart...

I'll be there aswell, hoping to go to blues n roots on the Friday too. Does anyone know if single day tickets will become available for blues and roots?

[2steppinKJ]

I'll be there aswell, hoping to go to blues n roots on the Friday too. Does anyone know if single day tickets will become available for blues and roots?

Some time in the new year, yes.

[kmdaly]

Hey who's gonna end up going to the sydney shows? I was going to head to Byron, but it was gonna cost too much, and i'm a syndey girl at heart...


I'm going to go to syd

[2steppinKJ]

My requests are in! A bit confused as to whether the $85 listed is in US or Australian dollars, since the price was listed on the date link as being $99 Australian...

[maya]

My requests are in! A bit confused as to whether the $85 listed is in US or Australian dollars, since the price was listed on the date link as being $99 Australian...

Yeah i put my requests in.....that was confusing but eh!! It's done now!

Theres a fair few sydney people coming to the sydney shows. We should all meet up! Share the dmb love and etc!

[jensational]

Woke up at 2am to request my Warehouse tix for the Melbourne show. Am I the only one from Ants going to Melbourne?

[2Much2Steppin]

Does anyone have any idea how far ahead of the shows the tickets will be on sale to the public?

[jensational]

Does anyone have any idea how far ahead of the shows the tickets will be on sale to the public?
I saw a date of 8th December somewhere... it was 2am when I looked but I think it's right.

[2Much2Steppin]

ohh alright cool. thankss

[fred198524]

Any ants going to the Brisbane Show?

[kmdaly]

Woke up at 2am to request my Warehouse tix for the Melbourne show. Am I the only one from Ants going to Melbourne?


Hi I'm planning on going to Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide

[kmdaly]

also sucks that you can only get 2 tickets through warehouse last time it was 4 especially as I am trying to get more tickets for friends so if anyone is going solo (and ordering through warehouse) please PM me ASAP

[fred198524]

also sucks that you can only get 2 tickets through warehouse last time it was 4 especially as I am trying to get more tickets for friends so if anyone is going solo (and ordering through warehouse) please PM me ASAP

Yeah I wa planning on getting tickets for friends too, but now they are going to have to wait for general public tickets to open.

[LF, Mr.]

anyone else thinking of flying over and doing the whole tour?

I'm pretty sure I'm going to, havn't been Down Under in almost 2 years.

Love that place.

[wenkytesh]

i plan on doing both sydney shows and melbourne -

chances of a 2nd melbourne show on the 12th???

[fred198524]

I can only go to one sydney show, which one should I go to?

[fred198524]

Hahahaha dont worry I decided to go for the second night.

[Sami22782]

Yeah, I agree with the second night. They are always are little more pumped. Feels like I've been waiting ages to see them again. Can't fuckin wait. Wanted to go to Byron as well as Syd, but I may end up just going to Sydney.

[maya]

2nd show will probably be better, because they'd have a better feel for the venue.... but its still a shame you can't get to both

[Kanki]

So guys.. Do shows ever sell out through Warehouse?

I'm not a member and waiting for general sales or should i join up just to get tickets for the Sydney shows?

[maya]

So guys.. Do shows ever sell out through Warehouse?

I'm not a member and waiting for general sales or should i join up just to get tickets for the Sydney shows?

They only get so many tickets per show to sell through the warehouse, and the sydney shows there's no reserved seating (i think, please don't hold me to that!!!!)

I did it, but it really just depends on what you wanna do.

Are you going to both shows?

[Kanki]

Yeah I'm hoping to go to both shows.

I've never joined warehouse as they don't get here much so it hasn't seemed worth it.

Last time they were here we went to Bluesfest so could only catch the one show..

USD $50 joining fee is more than half the price of a ticket so i'd rather just buy general sales as long as i dont miss out.. And yeh the Hordern in Sydney has always been unseated when i've been to shows there.

[2steppinKJ]

I wonder if they'd open up the roof at Vodafone...not that I'm able to get there, but it's probably the closest to an open air show that they'd do here.

As for Warehouse tix, the only real advantage is getting them before the public do in the case of the Sydney shows. An all GA venue annoys me. How are security with cameras and the like at the Hordern, Kanki (if you know)?

[fred198524]

Yeah I was hoping they would play at the River Stage in Brisbane which is an awsome place for music.

[Kanki]

I wonder if they'd open up the roof at Vodafone...not that I'm able to get there, but it's probably the closest to an open air show that they'd do here.

As for Warehouse tix, the only real advantage is getting them before the public do in the case of the Sydney shows. An all GA venue annoys me. How are security with cameras and the like at the Hordern, Kanki (if you know)?

Cant be sure re cameras at the Hordern sorry.. We never tried to take one to previous shows there but my other half is now a keen photographer so i'm sure will be interested to find out too.

I'm sure at Spearhead at the Hordern there were plenty of cameras..as Franti always encourages people to photograph or record as much as they like..

But even at shows such as the recent U2 concert at Telstra stadium where the tickets said in huge print NO CAMERAS everyone was flashing away.. making me think it's just proffessional type stuff they try and restrict .. ? Is it the venue or artist that decide restrictions on this sort of thing i wonder?

[2steppinKJ]

My camera's not a compact point and shoot (although my mum has one that would be easier to conceal somehow)...but looking through the Warehouse ticketing policy they say no still or vid cameras permitted, yet all the traded DVDs and pics that people get make it seem that the security at the venue are where the buck stops at instead of the band. In any case, the cloakroom at the Hordern's a couple of bucks per item so if I'm not, not too much of a worry I guess.

[Kanki]

FYI since a few asking bout the Hordern ..it's located where the Easter Show used to be and what was known as Fox Studios and now the Entertainment Quarter of something.. so plenty of places to have a drink and feed before and after the show right outside.

I know it's a bummer about no reserved seating with the Warehouse set up but i've always found it to be a great venue..

[2steppinKJ]

FYI since a few asking bout the Hordern ..it's located where the Easter Show used to be and what was known as Fox Studios and now the Entertainment Quarter of something.. so plenty of places to have a drink and feed before and after the show right outside.

I know it's a bummer about no reserved seating with the Warehouse set up but i've always found it to be a great venue..

I'm not expecting a bad view by any means :) As a guide, I worked a concert last year that was held at the Hillsong Conevntion centre (same sort of capacity and seating arrangements) and the view from the back wasn't too bad at all. And the Entertainment Quarter is pretty nice - last year I took a look around and there's a very nice ice creamery.

I decided to delete my 11/4 request and buy a ticket from Ticketek for that show. I somehow doubt my credit card will be able to handle the 3rd ticket.

[sydneyDMBfan]

anyone else thinking of flying over and doing the whole tour?

My friends from NV are looking into it. They did all the shows last time too.

For all you US fans organizing your travel...

Buy your interstate flights from http://www.flightcentre.com.au/flights

Their search means you can compare all the airlines flights at once, including the cheaper http://www.virginblue.com.au and http://www.jetstar.com

When you fly to Melbourne, fly to Tullamarine airport ... don't fly to Avalon airport. Avalon flights are cheaper, but another 55km in a taxi to Melbourne $$$

Also if you are in Sydney for Easter instead of the Blues Fest, don't forget THE GREAT ESCAPE music festival http://www.thegreatescape.net.au It has alot of acts from the East & West Coast festivals ... Wolfmother, Gomez, The Living End, Hilltop Hoods, Missy Higgins, Fat Freddy's Drop, Feist, Ziggy Marley, Ben Kweller, Lee Scratch Perry, Bob Evans, The Vines, Fishbone, The Fumes... with more to be announced

And Melbourne Comedy Festival http://www.comedyfestival.com.au

[Kanki]

I just saw the announcement of the Great Escape line up..

Went last year and it was a fantastic festival.

Heaps of space and relaxed.. Love Bluesfest and used to go every year but won't return till they move to bigger grounds, it's waaay overcrowded now.

Think i'll be hitting the Great Escape again..

Gomez woohoo!!! :)

[Sprinter79]

i'll be doing the Fremantle B&R Fest and the Melb show. I'm so stoked that they're coming to WA this time around. My mum lived in Sydney for a few years, so I crashed with her for a few days for one of the Sydney shows last time round.

It's a pity that Wolfmother will be polluting the stage before DBM at the Freo Fest :(

[Tennessee Lamb]

WICKED !! I'm ecstatic ! I had to miss there last concert because of the birth of my son. I HAVE to go this time, I've been a fan for 10 years. And I can't believe they are actually coming to Adelaide !! I'm Stoked !!!! When will tickets go on sale??

[kmdaly]

WICKED !! I'm ecstatic ! I had to miss there last concert because of the birth of my son. I HAVE to go this time, I've been a fan for 10 years. And I can't believe they are actually coming to Adelaide !! I'm Stoked !!!! When will tickets go on sale??


warehouse presale is on til friday

general public 8th dec

[maya]

FYI since a few asking bout the Hordern ..it's located where the Easter Show used to be and what was known as Fox Studios and now the Entertainment Quarter of something.. so plenty of places to have a drink and feed before and after the show right outside.

I know it's a bummer about no reserved seating with the Warehouse set up but i've always found it to be a great venue..

The only problem is that there won't be much open on a Tuesday and Wednesday night i don't think. I went to see Jason Mraz at The Venue (which is pretty much across the road) and there was hardly anything open. But there is a good bar/resteraunt on the corner and a chinese resteraunt on top of that.

And i doubt that channel v would be filming anything live, because they are lazy and don't do anything live anymore.

[2Much2Steppin]

Any ideas when the ticket info. will come up on ticketmaster or ticketek? And I'm guessing all the times and dates for everything will be in the Australian time zone right? I'm so anxious about it haha I really hope I can get ticketss.

[maya]

Any ideas when the ticket info. will come up on ticketmaster or ticketek? And I'm guessing all the times and dates for everything will be in the Australian time zone right? I'm so anxious about it haha I really hope I can get ticketss.

Tickets will be up on www.ticketek.com.au (http://www.ticketek.com.au)

And heads up on the time zones. When we could buy the tickets on the Warehouse for the 27th at 9am, it was 1am on the 28th in Sydney. Everytime i used ticketek i've been able to log in at 9am and buy tickets.

I think i worked it out on an internet time calculator thingy.... i hope that helps!

[SweetUp&Down40]

hordern are tight with cameras. John Butler encourages taping but they still wouldn't allow when he was there (I put a mic down my pants)

[Tennessee Lamb]

warehouse presale is on til friday

general public 8th dec

Cheers, better get some tickets now before the public gets to them.:D

[whatboutbob]

hordern are tight with cameras. John Butler encourages taping but they still wouldn't allow when he was there (I put a mic down my pants)

For future reference just get the venue staff to talk to Jules, JB's tour manager. He'll sort 'em out for ya.

[SymphonyOfDeath]

Hey wab, I'm thinking of taping some shows, got any suggestions for some good entry level gear?

[whatboutbob]

Hey wab, I'm thinking of taping some shows, got any suggestions for some good entry level gear?

come to the chat room on tsdu if you wanna discuss.

[SymphonyOfDeath]

come to the chat room on tsdu if you wanna discuss.in the now :cool

[sidey13]

Has anyone heard the word on a support/
or possible second melbourne show?

[2steppinKJ]

hordern are tight with cameras. John Butler encourages taping but they still wouldn't allow when he was there (I put a mic down my pants)

Thanks for the heads up...I'll probably have a new and better phone with a decent camera by then so I can try that :lol

[acstalker]

Requested Brisbane on WH.

Booked and paid for East Coast Fest Tickets, accommodation and flights.

Oz here I come.

[wenkytesh]

anyone else having trouble getting into TSDU??
also - ticktek has maps for vodafone and the horden for ahem "rockstar supernova", i would assume the layout would be simliar

[whatboutbob]

anyone else having trouble getting into TSDU??


If you’re trying to access it via a proxy you’ll likely get an ip error. Eg I can get to it from home but not from work (not necessarily a bad thing). Zach’s working on it.

[wenkytesh]

If you’re trying to access it via a proxy you’ll likely get an ip error. Eg I can get to it from home but not from work (not necessarily a bad thing). Zach’s working on it.

Thats the problem then, :lorraine

anyone else get the email re: all vodafone floor is now reserved seats! -
hurrah - fingers crossed the WH looks after me
:monkey

[whatboutbob]

Thats the problem then, :lorraine

anyone else get the email re: all vodafone floor is now reserved seats! -
hurrah - fingers crossed the WH looks after me
:monkey

That's great news. Thanks.

Did they say anything about Hordern?

[SymphonyOfDeath]

We are pleased to announce that Xavier Rudd will be the support act for Dave Matthews Band at the following shows in Australia: Brisbane, both Sydney shows and Melbourne!

[maya]

We are pleased to announce that Xavier Rudd will be the support act for Dave Matthews Band at the following shows in Australia: Brisbane, both Sydney shows and Melbourne!

Yeah, thats not too bad. My friend saw Xavier Rudd at the Enmore and apparently he was really really good....

[dmb_aus]

Good news about the reserved seats at Vodafone. Does anyone know if the bowl or the floor is better??

For Hordern - anyone heard what is happening for Warehouse members there?

[2steppinKJ]

That's great news. Thanks.

Did they say anything about Hordern?

All GA...

Xavier Rudd should be good - I was hoping to see a show of his in April before he cancelled with some sort of illness.

[Kanki]

We are pleased to announce that Xavier Rudd will be the support act for Dave Matthews Band at the following shows in Australia: Brisbane, both Sydney shows and Melbourne!


Xavier is Brilliant.. He will blow you away with his one man show set up..
He had really gained popularity in Australia through playing festivals the past few years and yeh is now selling out large venues such as the Enmore.

Slide, stomp box , djembe , blues harp and plays dij with the best of 'em.

I read someone say ' He is pure rythm ' which i think sums him up nicely.. :)

Great choice.. If you haven't seen or heard him Don't miss checking him out!!



This is a very old studio clip..very stripped back but sound is good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXl_r3g-vLw&mode=related&search=

Loads of other LIVE stuff on Youtube if you can put up with the not so great sound and screaming , singing along fans.

[whatboutbob]

Xavier's gigs are good fun. Am happy. Wonder who's gonna open in Adelaide?

[kuber]

Hello to my fellow Australian Ants! Man I'm delighted about all this. What I do need to know is about the Vodaphone Arena. Floor vs. Bowl? Are you SURE it's all reserved seating now? I'm guessing that it'd be better to be on the floor, closer to the stage. Can anyone help me out with this?
HURRAH! Every time I think about the band coming back I just grin and grin and grin!

[jensational]

Good news about the reserved seats at Vodafone. Does anyone know if the bowl or the floor is better??

For Hordern - anyone heard what is happening for Warehouse members there?
Yeah it's great news that it's all reserved. I've never seen a gig at Vodafone but I'm sticking with the floor in the hopes that Warehouse gets me front and centre! I want to be as close to the band as I can get!
:bounce

[wenkytesh]

im sticking with floor aswell, given the horden is GA ill hope to be up close and personal in melbourne instead

[wenkytesh]

thank heavens it's friday - can't wait to watch the cricket all day:hump - work xmas party tonight:evil and then off to brisvegas tomorrow:hump

[jensational]

Doesn't the sun shine more brightly when you think of DMB coming back to our fair shores?! :D

Damn we could use some rain though!!!

[2steppinKJ]

thank heavens it's friday - can't wait to watch the cricket all day:hump - work xmas party tonight:evil and then off to brisvegas tomorrow:hump

I would watch it all day, but being here at my girlfriends, I'm not gonna get to do that...which is fine. My work's Christmas party's tomorrow night, so before that is my cricket watching time :p

[Barksy]

Man, and i thought I'd never get to see the DMB.....awesome news for me let me tell you. DMB truly gave me musical inpiration to start recording my own stuff after years of banging out usual Zeppelin, G'n'R's, to FM to Nick Drake.

There music is the stuff i was looking for, yet am embarrassed that I only latched on to them in 2004. Still, it was fun buying 13 years of stuff in a few months!

[sultanofswing]

ADELAIDE Festival Theatre Monday, 2 April, 2007

BRISBANE Convention Centre Wednesday, 4 April, 2007

SYDNEY Hordern Pavillion Tuesday, 10 April, 2007

MELBOURNE Vodafone Arena Friday, 13 April, 2007



**DMB is also playing at the West Coast Blues Festival, Perth, Saturday, 31 March and at the East Coast Blues Festival, Byron Bay, Friday, 6 April.

[wenkytesh]

the sultan must be on perth time! - its till 1987 over there

[maya]

Man, and i thought I'd never get to see the DMB.....awesome news for me let me tell you. DMB truly gave me musical inpiration to start recording my own stuff after years of banging out usual Zeppelin, G'n'R's, to FM to Nick Drake.

There music is the stuff i was looking for, yet am embarrassed that I only latched on to them in 2004. Still, it was fun buying 13 years of stuff in a few months!

Rofl. yeah i did that at the start of this year. I'm now only missing one 0 which i cannot find anywhere in Sydney, but i conned a friend who works in a music store to buy it for me, for christmas :D

[whatboutbob]

http://www.sonybmg.com.au/news/details.do;jsessionid=8FBADC3C44ED17B0D48F535296F6 0D63.tomcat2?newsId=20030829003984

'And hot off the press, the band will have a brand new single on the radio... stay tuned!'

Wonder if that's a new single or a "new" SU single...?

[kmdaly]

nice

funny they don't list the 2nd Sydney show premptiveness on behalf of the warehouse???

[whatboutbob]

nice

funny they don't list the 2nd Sydney show premptiveness on behalf of the warehouse???

yeah...just trying to sell tix faster to the first gig i expect.

[whatboutbob]

GOMEZ - AUSTRALIAN 2007 TOUR DATES


Fridayl March 30th - HQ, Adelaide
Saturday, March 31st - West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Fremantle
Tuesday, April 3rd - The Palace, Melbourne
Wednesday, April 4th - ANU BAR, Canberra
Friday, April 6th - East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Byron Bay
Sunday, April 8th - The Great Escape Festival, Sydney
Wednesday, April 11th - The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
Friday, April 13th - Panthers Newcastle

[fred198524]

I was looking at the Flecktones website, It has them booked untill 24th MArch 2007. Would It be a dream if they did a tour of australia in april, possibly doing blues and roots and popping in on DMB???

We can only dream..:hump

[2steppinKJ]

GOMEZ - AUSTRALIAN 2007 TOUR DATES


Fridayl March 30th - HQ, Adelaide
Saturday, March 31st - West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Fremantle
Tuesday, April 3rd - The Palace, Melbourne
Wednesday, April 4th - ANU BAR, Canberra
Friday, April 6th - East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Byron Bay
Sunday, April 8th - The Great Escape Festival, Sydney
Wednesday, April 11th - The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
Friday, April 13th - Panthers Newcastle

Darn thee...why not Panthers at Penrith???

[whatboutbob]

I was looking at the Flecktones website, It has them booked untill 24th MArch 2007. Would It be a dream if they did a tour of australia in april, possibly doing blues and roots and popping in on DMB???

We can only dream..:hump

It has been a few years since they played the bluesfest...here's hoping you're right!

[fred198524]

is it a given that rashawn will be joining the band???

[dmb_audiophile]

Glad to hear DMB will be back again, our patience has been worth it! I'll be going to the local show in Brisbane of course, same venue as last time though (just around the corner from Grey Street :p )

If anybody's interested, my friend took the attached photo of the ad for their concert - its a somewhat different style to the "DMB 07" stuff on their website at the moment.

Does anybody know if their next studio album is likely to be out by the time they come down under? Or will it be like last time, where they just have a single out on the radio? Either way, it sounds like they'll be promoting it a bit, so fingers crossed they'll do some TV appearances too. Seeing as they're playing Vodafone Arena, and appeared on Rove (read: Channel 10) last time, they might record an intimate little gig for Vodafone Live at the Chapel? :hump

[fred198524]

Glad to hear DMB will be back again, our patience has been worth it! I'll be going to the local show in Brisbane of course, same venue as last time though (just around the corner from Grey Street :p )

If anybody's interested, my friend took the attached photo of the ad for their concert - its a somewhat different style to the "DMB 07" stuff on their website at the moment.

Does anybody know if their next studio album is likely to be out by the time they come down under? Or will it be like last time, where they just have a single out on the radio? Either way, it sounds like they'll be promoting it a bit, so fingers crossed they'll do some TV appearances too. Seeing as they're playing Vodafone Arena, and appeared on Rove (read: Channel 10) last time, they might record an intimate little gig for Vodafone Live at the Chapel? :hump

Yeah that would be sweet if they did a tv gig. I'll be going to the brisbane concert aswell. How was the convention center last time?

[wenkytesh]

where in brisvegas is that poster - i may have to go a hunting while im up here for the swimming

[2steppinKJ]

My card just got charged for my 4/10 ticket request...so yay! :D Fortunately some top up money from PayPal got through on time...

[championmullo]

The public announcement has just come up on ticketek.com.au

I'm a ticketek member so i'm going for the presale thats in two days.

Though there is nothing about the second night. Presumably they will announce it after the first show sells out or something.

[2Much2Steppin]

Whats the deal with the pre-sale on ticketek? Do you definately get tickets when you use it?

[2steppinKJ]

Whats the deal with the pre-sale on ticketek? Do you definately get tickets when you use it?

No - there's only a small allocation of seats available during the presale. So it's a case of get in as early as you can...

[2Much2Steppin]

Ohh, ok gotcha

[sydneyDMBfan]

Full pre-sale info:

TICKETEK INTERNET PRE-SALE
Pre-sale starts : Thu 7 Dec, 12noon
Pre-sale ends* : Sun 10 Dec, 12noon
General public on sale : Tue 12 Dec, 9am
http://premier.ticketek.com.au
A pre-sale is an opportunity to secure tickets prior to the General Public, not a preferential seating service. A selection of seating throughout the venue is made available for pre-sales.
* or until pre-sale allocation is sold out.
On sale times are quoted in local time.

TOUR DATES:*
Wed 4 Apr - Brisbane Convention Centre
Tue 10 Apr - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Fri 13 Apr - Vodafone Arena at Melbourne Park
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.
Visit www.coppel.com.au for more information.

Tickets for the 2nd Sydney show have not been announced.
Wed 11 Apr - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

BASS PRESALE - ADELAIDE: April 2nd 2007 - Adelaide Festival Theatre
Special internet pre-sale from midday 7th to midday 10th December.
Two ticket limit per transaction, tickets $99.90 each.
Tickets then onsale on the 12th of December at 9am from BASS.
http://www.bass.net.au

[sydneyDMBfan]

Either way, it sounds like they'll be promoting it a bit, so fingers crossed they'll do some TV appearances too. Seeing as they're playing Vodafone Arena, and appeared on Rove (read: Channel 10) last time, they might record an intimate little gig for Vodafone Live at the Chapel?

I don't even want to think of the insults I'd get from my friends if DMB appeared on Sunrise :lorraine

A spot on Live At The Wireless on JJJ would be great exposure for them.

Ooooh - and a guest spot on Rage .... YES!

I'm emailing the ABC now :thumbsup

http://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/default.htm

[2steppinKJ]

I don't even want to think of the insults I'd get from my friends if DMB appeared on Sunrise :lorraine


Better than appearing on Today :p

[fred198524]

I don't even want to think of the insults I'd get from my friends if DMB appeared on Sunrise :lorraine

A spot on Live At The Wireless on JJJ would be great exposure for them.

Ooooh - and a guest spot on Rage .... YES!

I'm emailing the ABC now :thumbsup

http://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/default.htm

YES a guest appearence on rage would be sweet. I will also email ABC aswell.:thumbsup

[maya]

Here's a question....

If Xavier Rudd plays a song with dmb, are we hedging bets on what song they'll jam on?

Cos i've got an inking that Don't Drink the Water will be played at least one night with Xavier Rudd

[dmb_audiophile]

Yeah that would be sweet if they did a tv gig. I'll be going to the brisbane concert aswell. How was the convention center last time?

I was up nice and close thanks to the Warehouse, so it was pretty good, but I generally think its a good venue for its size - big enough to fit a largish crowd, but you'll generally get a good view from anywhere. To give you an idea, they play basketball there too, so the seating in the middle is all on flat ground, but the sides and back are sloped quite nicely.

where in brisvegas is that poster - i may have to go a hunting while im up here for the swimming

That one was on Logan road at Greenslopes (corner of Plimsoll Street i believe, just near the shopping centre, its on the southside of the city). They usually only stay up there for about a week though, and its only an average size poster, not a whole billboard unfortunately. I remember seeing a poster somewhere else for their last tour, cant remember where, i'll let you know if i do.

Oh, and be sure to go get your photo taken in Grey Street at Southbank!

[harryhoudini]

would love to see xavier guest with dmb. he can play multiple instruments all of which could be incorporated into dmb's music. i would love to see him collaborate with dave on some lyrics as well (obviously this is studio talk, but i think they could do wonders together).

[fred198524]

Sooo its the Wednesday the 6th in Australia, Tickets should be confirmed sooon?
What time of the day does warehouse usually release them in the US??

[kmdaly]

Sooo its the Wednesday the 6th in Australia, Tickets should be confirmed sooon?
What time of the day does warehouse usually release them in the US??


everything done by the wh is in american EST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try checking at about 1am on the 7th and it should all be good

hey the money went out of my account 2 days ago:multi

[whatboutbob]

...and that's just confirmed yeah? Not seating allocated...?

[kmdaly]

yep last time we didn't get that at all.....................

this time i think we will (well I hope) get the seating allocation for melb adelaide and brisbane but probably not for a few weeks they just got put up the seat allocation for the european DM tour and i'm sure that their ticketing closed a few weeks ago

[kmdaly]

so all confirmed seat allocation???????????????????????????

[whatboutbob]

tix confirmed (not allocation tho).

[2steppinKJ]

tix confirmed (not allocation tho).

Ditto.

[maya]

yay tickets confirmed :) life is good!

[whatboutbob]

What gives w/ the ticketek presale? Is it only for Melbourne? What happened to Brisbane presale? ...or am I just going blind?

[Random_Kiwi]

Yah, Melbourne pre-sales as of 12pm midday today!

Fire up your engines people!

So damn stoked...been a fan for as long as I can remember...

[Random_Kiwi]

Now...how can I go about making a request of Dave and the band? :lol

Seriously though, if I finally get to see them live and they don't play 'Crush' I will be, well, crushed! :BANG

[championmullo]

What gives w/ the ticketek presale? Is it only for Melbourne? What happened to Brisbane presale? ...or am I just going blind?

Yeah, that's a bit weird. I'm after Sydney tickets. I hope something comes up soon.

[whatboutbob]

ahh...brisbane's up there now...

for those travelling interstate...just remember that tix go on sale at midday local time - so there'll be 3 different times for melbourne/syd, adelaide & brisbane.

[championmullo]

The Sydney shows came up, but it says April 9 and April 12....I'm confused

[Random_Kiwi]

The Sydney shows came up, but it says April 9 and April 12....I'm confused

Yah, Melbs is not Fri 13th too?

Limit of 2 tickets per transaction on these puppies!

[championmullo]

Ticketek chucked a spastic with the sydney shows. They are gone.

[cuzza]

Ticketek chucked a spastic with the sydney shows. They are gone.

Damn this is frustrating :BANG

[championmullo]

The Melbourne ones are gone already. I did a dummy purchase a few times to see what i could get. I just did one then and there are no tickets left.

[whatboutbob]

looks like about the front 5 rows weren't available in Melbourne...I don't think its too much of a leap to think that at least some of that has been reserved for WH tix...

[championmullo]

Finally, it came up, with the right date. I've got my 2 tickets. Excellent, now i've got to wait for details on night 2.

[Kanki]

Well that Sydney Ticketek dates debarcle had me having palpitations for a while.. But all is good.

Got my 2 tickets to Sydney!!!

Woohoo.. Rock on April :)

[championmullo]

Sydney presale allocation gone as well now, took about 5 minutes. That was all a bit hectic.

[cuzza]

Four tix for night one, bring on night two!! :bounce

[Random_Kiwi]

Jebus! Glad I got in when I did...4 tickets for Melbourne, thank you very muchly!

:)

[sydneyDMBfan]

Sydney presale allocation gone as well now, took about 5 minutes. That was all a bit hectic.

Don't forget there is an hour difference in time for Brisbane, so tix don't go sale for another 30 minutes or so.

[2Much2Steppin]

Is there a two ticket limit when they go on sale after the presale? Or is that just for the presale?

[wenkytesh]

Wh confirmed for both sydney shows and melbourne - hoping the floor seats are up close as we seem to think they should be,
damn its muggy in brisvegas today - dont know how ill get through
the hangover doesnt help either

[championmullo]

It's general admission only for the Sydney shows, which means the whole warehouse allocations probably won't mean much.

[sidey13]

By some amazing coincidence I've managed to get 4 tickets in a row on the side @ vodaphone, and I'm happy (coz I wanted to sit with my friends/fam).
However before I managed to get tix together I bought 2 on the floor.
Don't really need them now, so if anyone is looking for 2 tix in section E Floor then let me know.
Obviously at cost price. (hate that ebay scalpy scalp)
Cheers
Sides

YAY YAY YAY YAY

[Random_Kiwi]

Hey, the melbourne ones aren't gone...just tried again and it found seats, didn't let proceed with the purchase though...

wenkytesh - regarding the seats, you can access the floor plans on ticketek site and see jus where you'll be...I have a feeling the very front block and the ones right behind that weren't made available with this lot of tickets. I was in bang on 12pm and got seats in Section H and I in my 2 purchases.

Vodafone Arena floor plan...

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/dbimages/sfx14917.gif

[Random_Kiwi]

By some amazing coincidence I've managed to get 4 tickets in a row on the side @ vodaphone, and I'm happy (coz I wanted to sit with my friends/fam).
However before I managed to get tix together I bought 2 on the floor.
Don't really need them now, so if anyone is looking for 2 tix in section E Floor then let me know.
Obviously at cost price. (hate that ebay scalpy scalp)
Cheers
Sides

YAY YAY YAY YAY


Good on you mate! Scalpers aren't people...they're vermin in my books! :lol

[carterb4me]

I can't request tickets at all for Melbourne now, so it looks like the Pre-sale is sold out. I'm happy tho, got Section B, Row E. :D

Let's all pray for a second show!

[2Much2Steppin]

I just got 2 tickets for Brisbane in the 7th row and 1 a few rows behind that! :bounce
I couldn't believe I was going to study in Australia, then I couldn't believe my parents were gunna come visit me, and THEN i couldn't believe that DMB was going to be there the same week as my parents. And nowww this! Beyond happy right now!!

[carterb4me]

Strange, it still says available in all sections, but I can't get any new ticket offers.

[carterb4me]

Dunno what happened there, but I can now get new offers.

[whatboutbob]

Tix I just got for my friends (WH tix for me):

Melbourne: Section C, Row F (6th row centre I think)
Brissy: S17, Row DD ( 4th row, roi's side)

[carterb4me]

Nice Melb tix bob. You going to be taping again next year?

[Random_Kiwi]

Tix I just got for my friends (WH tix for me):

Melbourne: Section C, Row F (6th row centre I think)


PANTS! :mad

I booked two lots AGES ago, like logged in bang on 12pm, and get given sections H and I!

I even run Ticketek and they said they get alloected as "best available seats at time of purchase" yet I'm 3/4's of the way back up the room!

:confused

[carterb4me]

Im happy with mine, Section B, Row E

[whatboutbob]

I'll give it a shot. I'm thinking the Brisbane tix might actually be alright for taping - if security allows it...

Melbourne: I doubt there'll be anywhere decent to tape

[whatboutbob]

PANTS! :mad

I booked two lots AGES ago, like logged in bang on 12pm, and get given sections H and I!

I even run Ticketek and they said they get alloected as "best available seats at time of purchase" yet I'm 3/4's of the way back up the room!

:confused

With ticketek in my experience it is first-come, first served.

You've just gotta be quick on that mouse. ;)

You've still got good seats.

Now we've just got 4 months to wait. :(

[championmullo]

It's a bit annoying that the Sydney show is only general admission; there's not a lot of reward for getting in first. The advantage is by getting there early on the day people can get up the front, the disadvantage is people who buy tickets in less of a rush than you may get in front.

[Random_Kiwi]

With ticketek in my experience it is first-come, first served.

You've just gotta be quick on that mouse. ;)

You've still got good seats.

Now we've just got 4 months to wait. :(

True that man! The waiting begins...already been playing the waiting game for months and months for the Tool concert...now again for DMB!

Yes that's right, a DMB fan who also loves Tool! :lol

[sydneyDMBfan]

Don't really need them now, so if anyone is looking for 2 tix in section E Floor then let me know.Obviously at cost price. (hate that ebay scalpy scalp)

You could try selling them on TSDU if you haven't already

http://twostepdownunder.com

There is a Melbourne show thread

http://dmbaus.entempore.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=3&sid=15ba8c865fb2b441ffcca1f197dc15e8

[wenkytesh]

It's general admission only for the Sydney shows, which means the whole warehouse allocations probably won't mean much.

GA for sydney doesnt worry me in the slightest - i was referrring to melb.
looking forward to just hanging around at the horden mingling and what not

[sydneyDMBfan]

Tix I just got for my friends (WH tix for me): Melbourne: Section C, Row F (6th row centre I think)
Brissy: S17, Row DD ( 4th row, roi's side)
I'm thinking the Brisbane tix might actually be alright for taping - if security allows it...


Last year they really weren't all that strict on seating. Everyone moved forward and stood in the aisles. My seat on the floor was row VV, and I moved up to stand in the aisle in between the 5th and 6th rows. If anyone has Connor Cronks' recording of that show, that's were he was standing too.

Last year there was notice on the Coppell website about how DMB permit recording. They don't have anything like that posted there yet for 2007.

[fred198524]

yay confirmed for brisbane and sydney.. LETS hope the WH has hooked me up close to the front for Brisbane. YAY CANT WAIT!!!

Anyone know how long till they confirm seating allocations through warehouse?

[whatboutbob]

Last year there was notice on the Coppell website about how DMB permit recording. They don't have anything like that posted there yet for 2007.

Hehe...yeah...cos I got 'em to add it. ;)


Still didn’t work with Brisbane security – they weren’t gonna let me in til I insisted…I was taken backstage and given the 3rd degree til the tour manager came and sorted them out. Then I put my stand up and the stupid wench sitting behind me was complaining when my stand was at seated head height that it was blocking her vision. She didn’t quite seem to understand that my body would be blocking her vision a hell of a lot more when I was standing and she was sitting.

[fred198524]

Hehe...yeah...cos I got 'em to add it. ;)


Still didn’t work with Brisbane security – they weren’t gonna let me in til I insisted…I was taken backstage and given the 3rd degree til the tour manager came and sorted them out. Then I put my stand up and the stupid wench sitting behind me was complaining when my stand was at seated head height that it was blocking her vision. She didn’t quite seem to understand that my body would be blocking her vision a hell of a lot more when I was standing and she was sitting.

Are you going to be taping any of this tour?

[whatboutbob]

Are you going to be taping any of this tour?

nope.

[Kanki]

Sydney presale allocation gone as well now, took about 5 minutes. That was all a bit hectic.

I just logged on and Sydney is still allowing you to buy ...

[fred198524]

nope.

Ohh well someone will.:thumbsup

[Random_Kiwi]

Man I'd love a vid/dvd of the DMB concert I was at! That'd rock bigtime!

:)

[fred198524]

MSF: Where do you love to perform the most?

SL: Wherever the last gig of the year is :-). No but really, I don't have one place that I love over others. I have the most fun in different or new places, like the Bridge School Benefit, or a packed tent at the Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay Australia.


From stefans myspace interview, This make me want to go to blues and roots even more.

[kmdaly]

Man I'd love a vid/dvd of the DMB concert I was at! That'd rock bigtime!

:)


which one was that?

[acstalker]

Can anyone recommend a hotel near the venue in Brisbane? Preferably close enough to allow us to see the sights on foot during the day.

[dmb_audiophile]

Can anyone recommend a hotel near the venue in Brisbane? Preferably close enough to allow us to see the sights on foot during the day.

Dunno what your budget is, but Rydges is pretty much next door to the venue, and since its at South Bank, there's plenty to see and do there, within walking distance to the CBD (just across the river), and the public transport around that area is very good.

Try going to www.whereis.com.au and put in South Bank as the suburb, you can see where the venue is (Convention and Exhibition Centre) and try turning on the hotel icons and you can see what else is around. You could even stay somewhere in the city, and just walk or get a bus over, it really is one of the easiest places to get to.

[dmb_audiophile]

Can anyone recommend a hotel near the venue in Brisbane? Preferably close enough to allow us to see the sights on foot during the day.

Forgot to mention the site www.ourbrisbane.com which has plenty of info too

[SwtUp&DownUnder]

Don't really need them now, so if anyone is looking for 2 tix in section E Floor then let me know.
Obviously at cost price. (hate that ebay scalpy scalp)
Cheers
Sides

PM sent mate... I've got some mates who may be interested, I think they have missed out thus far...

[wenkytesh]

so glad its saturday -
this person i work with who claims she's a fan was all excitedlast night - did you knw they are coming out in february - i played the arrogant role and basically told her she was full of shit -

and that i already have my tickets for the april shows - amateur

[sydneyDMBfan]

looks like about the front 5 rows weren't available in Melbourne...I don't think its too much of a leap to think that at least some of that has been reserved for WH tix...

Does anyone know how many rows might have been reserved for WH members in Brisbane?

[acstalker]

Try going to www.whereis.com.au (http://www.whereis.com.au) and put in South Bank as the suburb, you can see where the venue is (Convention and Exhibition Centre) and try turning on the hotel icons and you can see what else is around. You could even stay somewhere in the city, and just walk or get a bus over, it really is one of the easiest places to get to.

Thanks for that. Is the venue really on Grey St? How weird is that?

[sydneyDMBfan]

Is the venue really on Grey St? How weird is that?

Yep :)

They opened with it Brisbane '05.

[whatboutbob]

Does anyone know how many rows might have been reserved for WH members in Brisbane?

Well, I got 4th row in Brissy...so I'm guessing the front 3 rows...