It seems like Melbourne supernatural group Bleak Squad are here to stay. In addition to previously announced upcoming shows in Brisbane, Eumundi, Murwillumbah, Adelaide, and the recently announced and immediately sold-out Melbourne mystery show (the one with a twist; the venue won’t be announced until the day of the show, Friday, August 7), the band has announced an exclusive Tasmanian show at the Alter Bar in Hobart on Thursday, August 13.
Bleak Squad is comprised of true Australian art-rock royalty: Adalita (Magic Dirt), Mick Harvey (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, The Birthday Party), Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess Esque, Fancy Weapon) and Marty Brown (Art of Fighting).
Their debut album Strange Love has been a roaring, out-of-left-field success, topping the AIR Chart, making a top 40 ARIA Chart debut, RRR and 3PBS Albums of the Week, and being shortlisted for The Australian Music Prize. The band completed its first headline tour late last year, has played festivals including Golden Plains, shared bills with Pulp and Ed Kuepper & Jim White, and have released the new single Black & White.
Bleak Squad 2006
Jul 30 – Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Jul 31 – Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
Aug 1 – The Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah
Aug 2 – The Gov, Adelaide
Aug 7 – Secret Venue, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Thu Aug 13 – Alter Bar, Hobart
Sat Nov 7 – Sonic City, Kortrijk, Belgium
Sun Nov 8 – Le Guess Who @ db’s, Utrecht NL
Wed Nov 11 – The Victoria, London, UK
with Jess Ribeiro
Thu Nov 12 – YES (basement), Manchester, UK
with Jess Ribeiro
Fri Nov 13 – Stereo, Glasgow, Scotland
Sat Nov 14 – Star & Shadow, Newcastle, UK
with Jess Ribeiro
Sun Nov 15 – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
with Jess Ribeiro
Tickets and more info from www.feelpresents.com
