The Church (Winter Tour, 2011...)

[Dave Smith]

Last time they played Europe they lost loads of dough so here's hoping.Mac is mentioned in Kilbey's book.He calls him an arrogant cock!

[withahip]

The Church is interesting when it comes to touring. One member's son is the keyboardist. A wife is a roadie. Judging Kilbey's blog, they tour via a rented van across the US. In other words, they keep it going DIY. They seems bright enough to sell insurance back home, so they must really love what they do.

[black francis]

Last tour didn't they leave their equipment at home and rent stuff at each show? Or am I mistaken?

[withahip]

I do not know. Judging from their equipment it was either vintage gear of theirs or crap they rented. The keyboard was an ancient Roland with nothing special about sounds it could make. The amps were dusty crusty, but with amps you really need to be a gearhead to know what is what.

Kilbey's bass was the same he used in shows I saw on youtube in other cities -

The seem to have some sense to managing their money. And Kilbey is jumping on the "let's make crappy art and sell it" band wagon.

http://thetimebeing.com/

[oddbunny]

Last tour didn't they leave their equipment at home and rent stuff at each show? Or am I mistaken?

I am not too sure myself but, they did drive w/ the van, etc.

This was in April 2010 for their 30th Anniversary tour. We got a free CD, (Deadman's Hand EP) & tour book. There was a different version though, for Australia.

They just wrapped up their tour in Oz too w/ several radio promotions before-hand & they received an award for a band achievement status, awesome. Kilbey's blog was under another link previously but, this one is brand-new as only of a few months ago. His artwork is terrific just as Will's is. Worth the $.

This tour came out of nowhere though, it was a surprise announcement to all which is fantastic!

Stab me in the neck though, I'm pretty sure they'll be a tour book for this tour but, still awaiting details.

So, did anyone here buy their tickets yet?

It'll be fun for them to experience a real, true winter here in the States. Just hope they're safe w/ their driving though b/c looking at the dates, there's not too many spaces inbetween. Still though, THREE yes THREE LPs played. Truly, worth the $.

Good luck getting tickets.

[withahip]

Other than the failure of Reptile - the show was excellent when they were here. It was a small turnout and they still put on an energetic show.

[oddbunny]

New Date Added!!

Tour news

The Australian tour ended on a high at the Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne last Sunday – read all about it here :

http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/news/tournew ... heatre.htm

View photos taken that night by Carbie Warby here - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 3955284765


2011 will bring forth more great tour dates, firstly in the US, with the announcement of a new date added.

This gig will take place at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA on the 22nd of February.
Tickets will be on sale via their box office or Ticketmaster.

Click here for the venue's website – http://www.variety-playhouse.com/

We will return for A Psychedelic Symphony at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney on Sunday April 10th.
Tickets are still available from the Sydney Opera House or Ticketek.

New official website for the church

With pleasure, we can also now officially announce the following exciting news. If you’ve been over to the old website you will have noticed being transported over to our fantastic new website.
Place your bookmarks at www.thechurchband.net

Our website elves have been very busy and, it is with much gratitude (and special thanks to J Cole) that we are able to launch this new venue for all things the church in time for Christmas. With lots of new photos, a groovy new tour calendar, video page, music player, links to all the church related sites, a contacts page and heaps more, we think you will enjoy this more interactive place. The site will just keep getting bigger and better. So drop in and check it out. Make yourself a cuppa (or an egg nog!) and browse your way through the new site. Feel free to leave comments and feedback by registering – it all goes to helping create a better space and a happier place. As well as highlighting some of the band’s favourite videos we also invite you to send us your favourites via the Media/Video/Fan Favourites link. Some of you have been busy sending requests already. Enjoy! We wish you all a very merry Christmas season and thank you all very much for supporting the church in what has been a great 30th Anniversary year.

An Evening with the church
Future Past Perfect. Winter Tour USA 2011
Three decades of the church in three classic albums - Untitled #23, Priest=Aura and Starfish

2 - Los Angeles, CA. - El Rey Theatre
4 - San Francisco, CA. - Great American Music Hall
7 - Seattle, WA. - Triple Door
8 - Seattle, WA. - Triple Door
11 - Chicago, IL. - Park West
13 - Alexandria, VA. - The Birchmere
15 - Philadelphia, PA. - The Trocadero
16 - New York, NY. - Highline Ballroom
17 - New York, NY. - B.B. King’s
18 - Foxboro, MA. - Showcase Live
22 - Atlanta, GA. - the Variety Playhouse

Tour calendar - http://www.thechurchband.net/calender/

Tickets for this special event USA Tour are on sale now at most venues.
Please check related venues or our website tour calendar for ticket information.
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[withahip]

I wrote to the Church website. I just got a reply back from Marty on the equipment and here is what he said:

"On equipment...well some things we take some we don’t. Guitars and
pedals we take and Tim might take a snare or two and cymbals. Main
dums we get there. Amps we take a couple of smaller ones and get a
couple of bigger ones there. We don’t use a bass amp."

[oddbunny]

I wrote to the Church website. I just got a reply back from Marty on the equipment and here is what he said:

Holy Mackerel! I am impressed that you took the time to write & that he wrote back.

You should really try then, to see them on this tour as I hope you get to go.
As stated previously, "OMG....3 EPS!"

http://thetimebeing.com/blog/ (see today's entry for Priest = Aura's practice)

[withahip]

It took about 3 minutes. I was surprised they told me after I explained why I wanted to know and even provided a link to this godforsaken hell hole.

Kilbey will reply to you if you comment on his blog.

They aren't as big as they once were and aside from probably simply enjoying meeting people it makes good (business) sense to treat your fans right.

You know, like um, er the Bunn . . .. Never mind.

[Dave Smith]

All the members are readily accessible on facebook.

[JackT]

All the members are readily accessible on facebook.

A fact I'm guessing they are about to regret.

[the puppet]

A fact I'm guessing they are about to regret.

A great reply,well put-still laughing

[JackT]

A great reply,well put-still laughing

We need more good folks such as yourself around here.

[Voodoo Billy]

Arse lickers?