“It was the beginning of something that every kid dreams about, starting a rock 'n' roll band with a bunch of friends and not knowing what would happen next.” Mark Gable, founding member of CHOIRBOYS
Australia’s legendary ‘pub rock’ band CHOIRBOYS are continuing their rockin’ reunion throughout 2011 with their “30th Anniversary – Never Gonna Die Tour, the must-see event for Australian rock music lovers. This isn’t your usual anniversary tour which features new band members, these are the original rockers who created some of the biggest Aussie rock hits to grace radio.
“We initially wanted to only perform one show at The Metro to coincide with the release of our Best Of, not knowing what the feeling was gonna be like. Frontman Mark Gable said. “Before I walked off stage, I said to the audience I wanted to do this all again, and they’ll see I gave my word. We might be a little older and wiser, but I think it will be the best tour ever for Choirboys. I think I have said that every time we have toured!” Says Gable with a chuckle
With a career spanning 30 years, CHOIRBOYS will transport their audience back in time through their hits of the past including “Boys Will be Boys”, “Struggle Town”, “Never Gonna Die”, their unofficial Australian anthem “Run To Paradise” and many more. CHOIRBOYS will also perform their own renditions of other great Aussie classic hits.
The Original line-up has been reunited. Band members Mark Gable, Ian Hulmes, Brett Williams and Lindsay Tebbutt will hit the road and tour nationally with hard rocking and heart pounding show. Whether you are a diehard Choirboys fan, or just a fan of Aussie rock in general, there is something for everyone attending these highly anticipated tour dates. The tour will support the release of the 30th Anniversary album “Never Gonna Die: The Very Best of” through Warner Music Australia.
The History ...
30 years ago, at Mark Gable’s home in Church Point on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, the CHOIRBOYS were formed. Armed with a humble 4-track studio setup in the bedsit, the band would gather to create music. These demos would lead CHOIRBOYS to their first recording deal with Alberts. The CHOIRBOYS journey had begun. No one expected it would lead them into the hearts of the Australian public and the history pages of Australian Music.
Fast Forward 30 Years…
The iconic CHOIRBOYS are now an essential part of our Australian culture having penned one of Australia’s unofficial anthems ‘Run To Paradise’. With other great Aussie rock hits such as ‘Boys Will Be Boys’, ‘Struggle Town’ and ‘Never Gonna Die’, CHOIRBOYS epitomise the essence of the Australian pub-culture are viewed by many as the quintessential Australian rock band. It is a fact that CHOIRBOYS have been entertaining the young and old for 30 years. They have multi-platinum albums and have survived when so many others have fallen.
So why stay around so long? “Because we bloody love it!” says Gable with much enthusiasm. “CHOIRBOYS is exactly the kind of band that I always wanted to be in as a kid, so why not keep on doing it till you die. It is so much fun being in this band.”
Winter 2011 Tour Dates
Friday 15th April 2011
Penrith Panthers
Mulgoa Road, Penrith NSW 2750
Bookings: 1800 061 991 | www.proticket.com.au
Saturday 16th April 2011
The Cube
20-22 Camden Rd, Campbelltown NSW
Bookings: (02) 4625 0000 | www.thecube.net.au
Friday 22nd July 2011
Taren Point Hotel
105 Parraweena Road, Taren Point, NSW
Bookings: (02) 9525 2879 | www.tarenpointhotel.com.au
Friday 29th July 2011
Lizottes Central Coast
Lot 3, Avoca Drive, Kincumber NSW
Bookings: www.lizottes.com.au
*** Acoustic show
Saturday 30th July 2011
Lizottes Dee Why
4/5 629 Pitt Water Road, Dee Why NSW
Bookings: (02) 9984 9933 | www.izottes.com.au
*** Acoustic show
Sunday 31st July 2011
Lizottes Newcastle
31 Morehead Street, Lambton NSW
Bookings: (02) 4956 2066 | www.lizottes.com.au
*** Acoustic show
Friday 26th August 2011
Mounties
101 Meadows Road, Mt Pritchard NSW
Bookings: (02) 9822 3566 | www.mounties.com.au
*Booking Fees may apply | ** More tour dates to be added in coming weeks
www.choirboys.net *** Line-up may vary between shows – check local venue for details
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