The Basics (Australia) Vs The Bawdies (Japan)

October 16th, 2008 | By ben

This November will see Japan’s beatific mop-tops, The Bawdies, return to Australia for a ten-date East Coast tour.

Along for the ride is longtime Bawdies fans and fellow beat merchants, local Melbourne combo, The Basics (pictured).

The Bawdies and The Basics will do battle in a winner takes all Asia-Pacific rhythm & blues beat-em-up, guaranteed to induce some serious hip-shaking action.

The fun will take place in venues across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT in November and December.

Both bands will be undertaking some serious solo warm-ups with The Bawdies intent on destroying festival goers’ minds at The Queenscliff Music Festival and The Basics honing their chops in a mammoth 21-date high school, regional and outback tour.

Since their first Australian tour last year, The Bawdies have recorded their sophomore album, Awaking of Rhythm and Blues, wowing fans again with their melodic pop that conjures up nostalgic images of yesteryear, reminding us all of better, more fun times.

Jump, scream and shake it all about when The Bawdies do battle with The Basics at the following venues:

WED Nov 26 – The Zoo, Brisbane

THU Nov 27 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney

FRI Nov 28 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli

WED Dec 3 – Jive, Adelaide

THU Dec 4 –  Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

FRI Dec 5 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

SAT Dec 6 – Republic Bar, Hobart

SUN Dec 7 – Lewisham Tavern, Lewisham