The Cruel Sea Announce ‘The Honeymoon is Over’ National Tour

August 28, 2023

The Cruel Sea have announced a run of shows in December in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their defining album The Honeymoon is Over. Tex Perkins and co. will play five shows across the month, beginning at the end of November at the Fortitude Valley Music Hall in Brisbane, and wrapping up at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Saturday, 16th December.

Perkins will reunite with original band members Dan Rumour, Jim Elliott and Ken Gormly for the tour, with guitarist/keyboardist Matt Walker taking the place of the late James Cruickshank. Cruickshank died in 2015 after a battle with cancer. See the full run of dates and ticket details below.

The Cruel Sea: ‘The Honeymoon Is Over’

“Well, I’m not sure what I’ve done, but life keeps handing me gifts,” Perkins said in a statement. “Being a musician, the greatest gifts I can get involve people and music. But really, what else is there? To play with The Cruel Sea was something I wasn’t sure would ever happen again. But believe me it’s happening.”

“Rehearsals have been powerful, emotional, and joyful,” Perkins continued. “The Cruel Sea have a sound that can’t be found anywhere else! (I still feel like a guest singer). I love that sound and I love the guys that make it! And I can’t wait to share this with you all! See you soon, yeah?”

Produced by the legendary Tony Cohen, The Honeymoon Is Over was the band’s third album, following Down Below and This Is Not The Way Home. The album was a breakout moment for the band, earning them triple platinum certification and raking in five ARIA awards including for Album of the Year.