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LUKE STEELE SOLO TOUR ANNOUNCED
July 3rd, 2008
It has finally happened! Much to the joy from his management, agent, fans and personal entourage, Luke Steele has confirmed his first ever national solo tour. The enigmatic frontman of The Sleepy Jackson will be ditching the gadgets and leaving his band at the side of the road. The Luke Steele Roadshow will take in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and places in between throughout August. This run will see Luke performing in intimate acoustic guitar mode, performing songs from both Sleepy Jackson albums Lovers and Personality, as well as a selection of new songs from current projects.Formed in Perth in 1999, The Sleepy Jackson are arguably Australia’s most critically acclaimed band of the past decade. Lovers was named “Album Of The Year” by The Guardian UK and was nominated for the US Shortlist Prize along with the likes of David Bowie, Neil Young and PJ Harvey. Back home, it garnered five ARIA nominations including album of the year. Follow up, Personality debuted Top 10 in Australia and saw the band enter more adventurous terrain acclaimed by critics, celebrities and music lovers alike. After five years electrifying audiences across the US, UK, and Europe, Australia is about to experience the richness of Steele’s pure pop melodic genius in never-before-seen solo mode.
Luke is currently putting the finishing touches on two exciting album collaborations with some of Australia’s most revered musicians. Expect both releases this year. Stay tuned for more details.
For fans of the The Sleepy Jackson and lovers of good music, The Luke Steele Roadshow offers something unmissable. The setlist includes favourites “Good Dancers”, “This Day”, “Rain Falls For Wind”, “Come To This”, “God Lead Your Soul”, “Devil In My Yard”, “Miles Away”, “You Needed More” and much more. Very special guests will be featured at each performance.
Tix will go on sale on 4 July 2008.
WIN LIMITED EDITION PERSONALITY ARTWORK PRINTS
November 6th, 2006
Columns of Smoke and the Official Sleepy Jackson Forum are excited to announce a competition!
On the Official Forum we have hidden 20 Sleepy Jackson Collector Cards for you to find. The more you find by next Sunday, the more chances you have of winning!
We are giving away FIVE Limited Edition (only 100 have been produced) Prints of artwork from the inside cover of the album. These things are HUGE and extremely Rare... the perfect addition to any Sleepy Jackson fan's collection!
So come on over to Columns of Smoke and check out the full rules of the game. We will be giving out clues over the next five days, so make sure you check back in as we help you find all the cards!
NEW UK SINGLE OUT TODAY!
October 17th, 2006
New UK single out today! I Understand What You Want But I Just Don't Agree is out today on two special limited 7" singles - one in aqua blue vinyl with a poster and the other in a gatefold sleeve plus a three track CD. Formats feature 4 previously unreleased tracks - Gotta Get Up, Time, How Was I Supposed To Know (acoustic demo) and Tongue World.
Big Days Out
October 10th, 2006
In case you didnt know, the sleepy jackson have been asked to play all Australian Big Days Out. This is an honour and not to be missed. See tour dates for tour dates obviously. And dont forget they are playing Falls festivals as well.
New t-shirts
October 10th, 2006
The sleepy jackson have fantastic new t-shirts and badges for sale from the shop section of this very website.
single out 23rd september in aus
September 18th, 2006
Unfortunately the new single "Devil was in my yard" has been pushed back a week to 23rd september. Perth cats, dont forget to see the sleepy j this weekend.
New single and special guests for Australian tour
August 29th, 2006
The Sleepy Jackson are excited to be releasing another classic single (Devil Was In My Yard) with 5 b-sides. It will be released on September 16th.
TRACKLISTING:
1. Devil Was In My Yard
2. Doggytown
3. Dreams In The Machine
4. Time
5. Poison Shoes
6. Reborn In Science
Also on the Australian tour front the special guests are THE PANDA BAND. Much excitement.
Sleepy Jackson program Rage in Australia this Saturday night
August 4th, 2006
The Sleepy Jackson guest programme RAGE on the ABC from 12 midnight this Saturday. Followed by all The Sleepy Jackson, Little Birdy, End Of Fashion and Bob Evans videos.
Australian Personality album tour September. New single.
July 28th, 2006
Triple J are presenting the first Sleepy Jackson Personality album tour. Dates are in the tour section. Next single Devil was in my yard out Sept 16 once again with more b-side brilliance.
tickets are on sale friday 18th august and will sell out so be quick!