Iva Davies, frontman for Icehouse has announced a vairiety of bands young an old that will support Icehouse on their on their forthcoming Primitive Colours tour of Australia.
Iva explains, "Working in front of an audience was always the best way for Icehouse to learn our craft and to get inspiration as we travelled from city to city and around the world. For this tour we decided to give a variety of different artists, most of whom are just establishing themselves, the opportunity to play in front of our audience. This collection of artists shows what great talent there currently is in up-and-coming Australian acts."
The bands that will be joining ICEHOUSE on tour include as per press release:
Bears With Guns
A young, enthusiastic, energetic group of performers whose acoustic flavoured songs should appeal well to Icehouse fans of all ages. They'll be performing with ICEHOUSE in Wollongong, Wyong,Coffs Harbour and Forster. http://bearswithguns.com.au/
ZuZu Angel
ICEHOUSE ran a competition in the Manly Daily newspaper for local bands to nominate themselves to play with the band at Dee Why RSL. They were swamped with entries and have chosen local band ZuZu Angel to play with them on Tuesday the 16th. http://www.zuzuangel.com,
Addicted Personality
The 2nd Dee Why show on Wednesday the 17th will feature a young four-piece band by the name of Addicted Personality whose influences range from Miles Davis, John Mayer, Muse and
Motown. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Addicted-Personality/161152557233246
We The Ghosts
Joining ICEHOUSE for all three Queensland shows will be We The Ghosts, a young melodic pop band who was highly recommended to the band by friends in Queensland. http://www.wetheghosts.com,
Iluka
Young Sydney chanteuse Iluka will be bring her colourful presence and melodies to the Southern Cross Club in Canberra and the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Her songs such as Walking in Circles, To The Palace and Eyes Closed enjoyed rotation on Triple J, Nova and Rage. http://www.triplejunearthed.com/iluka
Adam Martin
Adam Martin from the first season of The Voice was on Keith Urban's team and has gone on to
release his EP, Never Know and he will be joining ICEHOUSE at Revesby Workers
Club and Rooty Hill RSL shows. www.adammartinhq.com,
Even
ICEHOUSE will be joined by a band whose approach to songwriting and performing Iva has admired over the years. Even will take to the stage with ICEHOUSE at Hamer Hall. http://www.even.com.au
