The Jungle Giants Stampede
September 16th, 2011 | By
Brisbane indie-popsters, The Jungle Giants seem to have made quite the name for themselves. With their debut single ‘Mr Polite’ garnering national radio attention and their live show consistently wowing all in attendance, it’s no surprise the four-piece have been invited on tour with fellow Brisbanites Ball Park Music this October. The tour also sees the band make their debut appearance at the always colourful Valley Fiesta.After unleashing their debut, self-titled EP earlier this year, The Jungle Giants have been active on the live circuit supporting Andy Bull on his Phantom Pains Tour, an all ages show supporting Regurgitator and a run of east coast club shows. Their most recent performance at BIGSOUND Live to a packed out Zoo has got punters and industry buzzing.
The songwriting of front man Sam Hales has also been noticed with the singer and guitarist being awarded the Billy Thorpe Scholarship at this year’s Queensland Music Awards.
With their catchy first offering ‘Mr Polite’ currently enjoying rotation on triple j, and more shows in sight, it’s pretty clear that The Jungle Giants are just getting started.
“The Jungle Giants are a rolling force of indie-superpop, infused with afro-rhythms and youthful gusto.” – whothehell.net
“Mr Polite is upbeat and playful, led by a popping rhythm and topped with an all-in, crowd-stirring chorus.” – Beat Magazine
“(Mr Polite is a) Superb little pop tune. The whole EP is a great listen.” – Dom Alessio, triple j
THE JUNGLE GIANTS
UPCOMING SHOWS
Saturday, October 8 | Valley Fiesta, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
*All Ages*
National tour supporting Ball Park Music
with Northeast Party House
Thursday, October 13 | Shark Bar, Gold Coast
Friday, October 14 | The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
Saturday, October 15 | The Zoo, Brisbane
Friday, October 21 | East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Saturday, October 22 | Plus One, Ed Castle, Adelaide
Wednesday, October 26 | Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Thursday, October 27 | Bizzos, Carringbah
Friday, October 28 | The Standard, Sydney
Tags: Andy Bull, Ball Park Music, Bigsound, Billy Thorpe, Mr Polit, Northeast party house, Phantom Pains, QMA, Queensland Music Awards, regurgitator, Sam Hales, The Jungle Giants, triple j, valley fiesta
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