UPDATE: Thirsty Merc Announce 2018 ‘Take Me Back’ Anniversary Tour
ORIGINAL STORY: Aussie rock stalwarts Thirsty Merc know just how thirsty you are for their hits, so they’ve announced a huge national tour in celebration of their 15 years as a band.
Rai Thistlethwayte, Phil Stack and Matt Smith are heading back out on the road in November and December of 2017 for the ‘Take Me Back Tour’, which will include 20 shows around Australia.
“It’s thanks to the fans that we’re still here, loving life and music, 15 years later and this tour is a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who’s sung along with us over the years, as well as a great opportunity to dust off some songs we’ve never included in our shows,” says Thistlethwayte.
Formed by Thistlethwayte, Stack, Karl Robertson and Matthew Baker in 2002, Thirsty Merc had their big break in 2004 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which spawned hits like ‘In The Summertime’ and ‘Someday Someday’.
The band have released three other albums since then, including their latest, 2015’s Shifting Gears, which they released totally independently.
If you’re thirsty to see the band celebrate 15 years together, peep all the dates for their ‘Take Me Back Tour’ below.
Thirsty Merc 2017 ‘Take Me Back Tour’
Tickets on sale 12pm local time Tuesday, 12th September
Thursday, 2nd November
The Zoo, Brisbane
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 3rd November
Casino RSM Club, Casino
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 10th November
Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Tickets: Official Website
Sunday, 12th November
Ascot Racecourse, Ascot (96FM Kickstart Summer Concert)
Tickets: Official Website
Thursday, 16th November
The Basement, Canberra
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 17th November
Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club, Shoalhaven Heads
Tickets: Official Website
Saturday, 18th November
Roche Estate, Hunter Valley
Tickets: Official Website
Thursday, 23rd November
Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 24th November
Taren Point Hotel, Caringbah
Tickets: Official Website
Saturday, 25th November
Australian Hotel & Brewery, Rouse Hill
Tickets: FREE SHOW
Thursday, 30th November
Manning Bar, Sydney
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 1st December
Long Jetty Hotel, Long Jetty
Tickets: Official Website
Saturday, 2nd December
Narrabeen RSL, Narrabeen
Tickets: Official Website
Wednesday, 6th December
Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
Tickets: Official Website
Thursday, 7th December
Mac’s Hotel, Melton
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 8th December
York on Lilydale, Mt Evelyn
Tickets: Official Website
Saturday, 9th December
Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Official Website
Thursday, 14th December
Village Hotel, Golden Grove
Tickets: Official Website
Friday, 15th December
Norwood Hotel, Norwood
Tickets: Official Website
Saturday, 16th December
Fowlers Live, Adelaide
Tickets: Official Website
