As the sun finally starts making its presence felt, so too does the looming Mistletone Records spate of mini-festivals. The likes of which sport
Dan Deacon,
Pivot,
Qua, and
High Places in tow.
The record label has made a habit of celebrating the seasons in Melbourne, with Spring Tones still ringing in the ears and Winter Tones now a fading (
but recorded for posterity) memory. In 09 the label showcase is going national with Summer Tones, sending it up to Brisbane and Sydney, across to Adelaide for a mini-fest and back home in Melbourne for a massive shin dig at the Esplanade Hotel.
Headlined by child-predator wearing US party-starter Dan Deacon, the bill also include Brooklyn pop duo High Places, New Zealand man-prince Lawrence of Arabia and a swathe of local acts.
SUMMER TONES - SYDNEYFriday Feb 27 @ Oxford Art FactoryDan Deacon, High Places, Lawrence Arabia, Beaches and Mark Barrage.
SUMMER TONES - MELBOURNESaturday Feb 28 @ The EspyDan Deacon, Pivot, High Places, Lawrence Arabia, The Ruby Suns, Rowland S Howard, The Stabs, Beaches, Qua, The Smallgoods, Witch Hats, Mountains In The Sky, Kes Band, French Rockets, Ned Collette Band, Fabulous Diamonds, The Diamond Sea, Mark Barrage, Panel of Judges, Ships Piano, The Twerps, The Brutals, Super Wild Horses, Dick Diver and Parking Lot Experiments.
(mini) SUMMER TONES - ADELAIDESunday Mar 1 - more details soonDan Deacon, High Places + Mark Barrage. More details soon.
SUMMER TONES - BRISBANEFriday Mar 6 @ The Zoo Dan Deacon, High Places, Lawrence Arabia, Beaches and The Ruby Suns.
Ticketing info and more information at
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