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Well the International Relations Tour is truly done and dusted but JTV having been showing highlights of the night in the last few weeks. The highlight of the tour was easily the party the kind folk at triple j threw at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney. It was simply massive: 450 sweaty punters crammed into the room with about three times as many turned away, cracking DJ sets from triple j folks Dools, Dom, Nick and more and, of course, three most excellent bands all on the cusp of something even greater – Philadelphia Grand Jury, Washington and Hungry Kids of Hungary.
Check out the below videos for a chat with our own Hungry Kids Kane, Dean and Ben (Ryan was asleep in the tour van) backstage before their massive show at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney. The night was incredible and surreal, to say the least, with a full house jumping around for three great bands.
Check out the video highlights of the Philly Jays and Washington – HERE and some excellent pics and a blog thanks to Dom Alessio – HERE.
Otherwise, enjoy the interview and live cut of ‘Scattered Diamonds’ from Hungry Kids of Hungary below.
It’s a coincidence that three of the artists recently singled out by triplejunearthed.com name-check geographical places in their titles; their position as some of the country’s best new talent is not. Handpicked by our national broadcaster to perform at the 2009 Big Day Out, rising stars PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY, WASHINGTON and HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY now join forces to present The International Relations tour.
Traversing the Eastern states in April 2009, the three bands will co-headline a tour that sees them perform in many places for the first time.
The tour culminates in a very special FREE gig at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney, recorded exclusively for triple j and filmed by triple j tv for later broadcast.
Quickly gaining recognition as Sydney’s best new live band, PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY bring their rollicking, irresistible garage rock to the table. The inimitable trio’s first single ‘Going to The Casino’ is already a classic, while ‘Ready To Roll’ confirms The Philly Jays’ status as one of our most exciting new prospects. [Headlining NSW dates]
www.myspace.com/philadelphiagrandjury
Melbourne resident Megan Washington writes songs with a maturity that belies her 21 years. Classically trained and immeasurably talented, WASHINGTON has worked with some leading names in Australian jazz and indie music. Following the debut of her first single, the triple j and community radio-endorsed ‘Clementine’, and off the back of tours with Tim Finn and Camille, WASHINGTON’s brand of gorgeous folk-pop is sure to win hearts right around the country. [Headlining Vic dates]
www.myspace.com/meganwashington
Brisbane upstarts HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY are purveyors of intelligent, decade-crossing songwriting. The track ‘Set it Right’ has been making its mark on the airwaves and anticipation for the band’s sophomore EP (due out in April) is high. Equal parts melancholy and joy, the accomplished foursome’s music is replete with unforgettable hooks and toe-tapping melodies that are a real treat live.[Headlining Qld dates]
www.myspace.com/hungrykidsofhungary
Presented by triple j, Fasterlouder and Street Press Australia
DATES AND VENUES
Wednesday 01st April
The Loft, Warrnanbool(03) 5561 0995
Thursday 02nd April
National Hotel, Geelong
www.oztix.com.au
Friday 03rd April
Yah Yahs, Melbourne
From the venue
Thursday 9th April
Bon Amici, Toowoomba
(07) 4632 4533
Friday 10th April
Valley Studios, Brisbane
From the venue
Saturday, 11th April
Airport Tavern, Gold Coast(07) 5536 8650
Sunday, 12th April
Hoey Moey, Coffs HarbourFREE
Thursday,16th April
The Annandale Hotel, SydneyFREE
Friday, 17th April
Hamilton Station, Newcastle
Saturday, 18th April
The Gearin, Katoomba
(02) 4782 4395
Sunday, 19th April
Brass Monkey, Cronulla
(02) 9544 3844
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