2013 is shaping up to be a big year for the return of Hoodoo Gurus’ touring festival, Dig It Up! – they’ve put some solid thought into the line-up, which has grown exponentially and now features the likes of Tumbleweed, Kim Salmon as well as comedians Bob Franklin and Dave O’Neil.
The Sydney leg is taking place at the Enmore Theatre and its surrounds. Stoner-fuzz crew and Dig It Up debutants Tumbleweed will be there, as will former frontman from The Scientists, Surrealists or, if you prefer, Precious Jules, Kim Salmon, who’ll be joining forces with sticks person Leanne Cowie for a 2-piece rendition of some of Scientists greatest jams.
The Frowning Clouds, born and bred in Melbourne, will also be making the trip up for what is a very rare Sydney performance, given the band’s tendency to tour Europe rather than Australia. Funny men Bruce Griffith and Ahmed Zub come in to round off the Sydney show.
Now, Melbourne, you will be getting Sydney legends and veterans from a time of better music The New Christs. Kim Salmon & Leanne Cowie will also be performing as well as The Crusaders, bringing a healthy dose of Sydney-branded fuzz. Harry Howard will be performing a Dylan-esque set of garage rock, and you’ll see even more funnymen with Dave O’Neil and Bob Franklin added to the list.
Dig it Up! 2013 – Dates + Line-ups:
Thursday, 18th April
The Tivoli, Brisbane
Line Up: Hoodoo Gurus, Blue Oyster Cult + Flamin’ Groovies
Friday, 19th April
Twin Towns, Gold Coast
Hoodoo Gurus + Blue Oyster Cult
Sunday, 21st April
Enmore Theatre & surrounds, Sydney
Hoodoo Gurus, Tumbleweed, Kim Salmon & Leanne Cowie, The Frowning Clouds, Ray Ahn, Bruce Griffith and Ahmed Zub, Blue Oyster Cult, Flamin’ Groovies, Buzzocks, The Stems, Peter Case Band, Lime Spiders, The Crusaders, The Laurels, Super Wild Horses, Mother & Son, Bloods plus guests DJ’s, visuals from the Sounds Of Seduction, Plus more.
Thursday, 25th April
The Palace Theatre and surrounds, Melbourne
Hoodoo Gurus, The New Christs, Kim Salmon & Leanne Cowie, The Crusaders, Harry Howard, Dave O’Neil & Bob Franklin join: Blue Oyster Cult, Flamin’ Groovies, Buzzocks, The Stems, Peter Case Band, The Moodists, Ron S. Peno & The Superstitions, The Straight Arrows, Super Wild Horses, Chris Russell’s Chicken Walk, Bored Nothing plus guests DJ’s, Plus more.
Friday, 26th April
HQ, Adelaide
Hoodoo Gurus, Flamin’ Groovies + Peter Case Band
Sunday, 28th April
Astor Theatre, Perth
Hoodoo Gurus, Flamin’ Groovies + Peter Case Band
