THE BADLOVES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY 5TH MARCH, 2021:

One of Australia’s most cherished bands, The Badloves, are getting ready to hit the road for their vinyl release tour. The local lads will be performing at venues across the country and at one of Melbourne’s much loved live music institutions.

The Badloves became a household name in the 90’s with their debut album Get On Board. It spent a massive 69 weeks in the charts, peaked at No. 5 and went on to achieved double platinum sales. The critically acclaimed album delivered four hit singles: Lost, Memphis, I Remember and Green Limousine. The band then went on to be nominated for five ARIA Awards – Album of The Year, Single of The Year (Lost), Breakthrough Artist – Album, Breakthrough Artist – Single (Lost) and Best New Talent. The band secured two awards for Breakthrough Artist – Album and Breakthrough Artist – Single.

After extensive tours in Australia and Europe, they released their second album in 1995, Holy Roadside. It was a Top 15 chart debut, received further ARIA nominations, and another string of hit singles in Slave, Barefoot Bride, Living Thing and Caroline, establishing them as one of this country’s premier acts.

Whilst The Badloves wagon has rarely left the road in 30 long years, their recording output has been sparse. The drought finally broke in late 2019 when the band released the superb soulbrothertruckinsong – their first new single in 17 years. The Badloves continue to build on their legacy with the arrival of their recent single, Tribal, which has already received strong support from Australian radio. The song was inspired by one of Michael Spiby’s recurring dreams. Spiby explains “I don’t usually remember dreams, they’re so hard to catch. But often enough I wake up disturbed by this one recurring theme…how will I keep my little tribe together in tough times, am I up to the task? ‘Tribal’ is my recurring dream, caught in the light of day.”

In April 2021, for the first time, Warner Music released Get On Board on vinyl and as a digital deluxe including unreleased tracks from their 1993 Triple J Live At The Wireless session. The band’s videos have also been digitised for the first time, with the videos from Get On Board to be staggered from November 30. To celebrate the re-issue of Get On Board the band will be embarking on a national Australian tour.

Expect to hear the band's next new single "Midnight Sun" on radio in late 2021 with a new studio album to follow in 2022

LIVE SHOWS

The Badloves @ ROSS WILSON'S COOL WORLD - The Grampians

Saturday, January 22 @ 12:00PMSat, Jan 22 @ 12:00PM

ROSS WILSON'S COOL WORLD - The Grampians, Pomonal

Pomonal Estate is proud to present Ross Wilson’s Cool World for an afternoon of Music, Wine, Beer, Cider & Food all set amongst the glorious vines and featuring Australian rock royalty!

SAT 22 JAN 2022
12PM – 6PM
ROSS WILSON & THE PEACENIKS
THE BADLOVES
KING CANYON featuring Jimmy Cupples
+ local support Andrew "Parso" Parsons

Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks will be performing the hits from Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock that have become the playlist of our lives incl: Eagle Rock, Come Said the Boy, Chemistry, Come Back Again, Cool World ….

Iconic Australian band The Badloves deliver a full set of hits incl: Green Limousine, Lost, The Weight, Caroline, Memphis, Barefoot Bride and their latest singles Tribal and Midnight Sun.

Opening the show is new Melbourne blues / rock outfit King Canyon featuring Jimmy Cupples. Formed during the first lockdown in May 2020 the band has already released 6 singles and are quickly picking up momentum at radio with their latest single Gravity.

Pomonal Estate is a newly established Winery, Microbrewery and Cider House located in picturesque town of Pomonal; just 10 minutes from Halls Gap and nestled alongside the Grampians National Park in Victoria.
Adam and Pep’s small family business pride themselves on producing beautiful Grampians regional wines, delicious range of small batch locally crafted beers and ciders along with and providing and supporting wonderful local produce in our Café and Cellar Door.

- Plenty of free parking on site
- Shuttle bus service available through www.ambush.com.au
- No BYO allowed
- Please bring your own picnic rug or camping chair / stool
- Food vans will be on site throughout the day
- Family friendly event

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The Badloves @ Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Club

Saturday, February 5 @ 8:30PMSat, Feb 5 @ 8:30PM

Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Club, Oakleigh

The Badloves 1992 debut album "Get On Board" achieved double platinum status and spent a gravity defying 69 weeks in the charts.
Hits include "Green Limousine", "Lost", "Caroline", "The Weight" with Jimmy Barnes, "Barefoot Bride, "Memphis"...
With a new album in the works, the band recently released 3 singles "Soulbrothertruckinsong", "Tribal" and "Midnight Sun" as a taste of what's to come.

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The Badloves @ Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW - The Badloves

Friday, February 11 @ 6:00PMFri, Feb 11 @ 6:00PM

Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW - The Badloves, Marrickville

THE BADLOVES with guests King Canyon feat Jimmy Cupples
*This is a rescheduled show - was originally on sale for Fri 16 July but postponed due to Covid lockdown in Sydney

Doors: 6.00pm

Released in July 1993, The Badloves debut album “Get On Board” spent a massive 69 weeks in the charts, peaked at number 5 and went achieved double platinum sales; delivering four hit singles in, “Lost”, “Memphis”, “I Remember” and “Green Limousine”. The music continues for The Badloves as come mid 2021, the band will release a new track "Midnight Sun".
A show not to be missed!

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The Badloves @ Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW - The Badloves

Friday, February 11 @ 8:30PMFri, Feb 11 @ 8:30PM

Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW - The Badloves , Marrickville

THE BADLOVES with guests King Canyon feat Jimmy Cupples
*This is a rescheduled show - was originally on sale for Fri 16 July but postponed due to Covid lockdown in Sydney

Doors: 8.30pm
King Canyon: 8.35pm
Badloves: 9.15pm

Released in July 1993, The Badloves debut album “Get On Board” spent a massive 69 weeks in the charts, peaked at number 5 and went achieved double platinum sales; delivering four hit singles in, “Lost”, “Memphis”, “I Remember” and “Green Limousine”. The music continues for The Badloves as come mid 2021, the band will release a new track "Midnight Sun".
A show not to be missed!

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The Badloves @ Bruthen Blues Festival 2022

Friday, February 18 @ 12:00PMFri, Feb 18 @ 12:00PM

Bruthen Blues Festival 2022, Bruthen

25 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BLUES MUSIC

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The Badloves -- 100% Live Stream

Monday, August 3, 2020 @ 7:30PM — 8:30PMMon, Aug 3, 2020 @ 7:30PM — 8:30PM

Memo Music Hall

The Badloves 1992 debut album “Get On Board” peaked at #5 on the ARIA charts achieving double platinum status and hovered in the charts for a gravity defying 69 weeks. Throughout the 90’s they enjoyed hits with “Green Limousine”, “Lost”, “Caroline”, “Slave”, “Barefoot Bride” “Memphis” and the Top 5 hit “The Weight” with Jimmy Barnes. That is the history.

Frontman Michael Spiby is keeping The Badloves legacy alive and relevant with their recent new single ‘Soulbrothertruckinsong’ that immediately takes you back to their trademark sound from 1993 featuring Hammond organ and Spiby’s rich soulful vocals.

Their follow up single “Tribal” is scheduled for release on 30 July 2020 and will be performed for the first time live at Memo Music Hall on Mon 3 Aug.

The lineup will feature:

Michael Spiby – Vocals / Guitar James Ryan – Guitar / Lapsteel / BVs Tim Neal – Hammond Kit Riley – Bass / Double Bass / BVs Jeff Consi – Drums / BVs With special guest Susie Ahern – BVs Plus MC Jane Gazzo (Triple M)

Expect to hear an album from the band to follow in early next year.

The Badloves in 2020 has exactly the same authenticity Michael Spiby established in the ‘90s.

Once again, welcome aboard.

$15

MICHAEL SPIBY (Badloves) & James Ryan (guitar / lapsteel) - Live & Acoustic

Sunday, July 5, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 4:30PMSun, Jul 5, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 4:30PM

arcobar, 8 Arco Lane , Heatherton VIC 3202

The Badloves frontman MICHAEL SPIBY joins forces with James Ryan (guitar / lapsteel) to present an intimate Sunday arvo acoustic session featuring a selection of soul / blues songs that have inspired them over the years and they may even sneak in a few Badloves tunes on the side for you ;-)

They’re set to play the arcobar stage on Sunday 5 July, kicking off at 2.30pm! This is a show not to be missed, and is sure to sell out very quickly.

Arcobar is proud to support the return of live music to their restaurant. Please help them keep music alive by supporting the Cover Charge set by musicians, with 100% of the proceeds of the cover charge for each event going directly to the artist. This will hopefully enable our artists to start earning some money again, and it enables the artists to control the amount being charged at the door, given COVID-19 restricted patronage numbers for all venues.

The Cover Charge for this event is $35 per person.

The Arcobar is respectfully asking for a minimum spend (including drinks) of $20 per person for lunch / afternoon tea whilst COVID-19 restricted patronage numbers apply.

Arcobar complies with the State & Federal Government COVID-19 Hospitality Environment Regulations, which includes controlling Social Distancing, complying with Restricted patronage Spacing, and restricting bookings and seating per table to a maximum of 6 people. They are unable to move chairs and tables around (due to Social Distancing requirements) and require all patrons to have an allocated seat.

arcobar | arco lane | heatherton | 9551 1424 | www.arcobar.com.au

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LIVE SHOWS

The Badloves @ ROSS WILSON'S COOL WORLD - The Grampians

The Badloves @ Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Club

The Badloves @ Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW - The Badloves

The Badloves @ Camelot Lounge, Marrickville, NSW - The Badloves

The Badloves @ Bruthen Blues Festival 2022

Previous events

The Badloves -- 100% Live Stream

MICHAEL SPIBY (Badloves) & James Ryan (guitar / lapsteel) - Live & Acoustic

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