GRANT HART w. Simon Day (Ratcat) + Tim Steward (Screamfeeder) + Blackie (Hard-Ons)

Annandale Hotel
Cnr. Parramatta Rd & Nelson St
Annandale, NSW
Australia

Thursday 11 Feb 2010
8:00 PM
GRANT HART (ex Hüsker Dü / Nova Mob)
“Hot Wax” Australian Tour February 2010

With very special guests
Simon Day (Ratcat) + Tim Steward (Screamfeeder) + Blackie (Hard-Ons)

GRANT HART: 10.35pm – 11.35pm
Simon Day: 9.45pm – 10.15pm
Tim Steward: 9.00pm – 9.30pm
Blackie: 8.20pm – 8.45pm

American punk icon, Hüsker Dü’s Grant Hart is set to tour Australia for the first time this February playing songs from his extensive career, including takes off his exceptional new album “Hot Wax”.

Grant Hart was one third of the legendary Minneapolis trio Hüsker Dü - widely hailed as one of the most important and influential US bands of the 1980s – and one half of the band’s crucial songwriting team (the other half being Bob Mould).

Recording for the legendary SST label, Hüsker Dü emerged from the burgeoning US underground hardcore scene at the dawn of the 1980s. As a truly ferocious musical unit Hüsker Dü garnered wide respect for their incessant touring and inventive, emotionally charged songwriting, which broke the mould of the then prevalent loud/fast/rules ethos of the punk scene. Grant Hart’s firm stamp on the music of post-punk America is assured.

Following Hüsker Dü’s break up in 1987 Grant Hart has continued to pursue his musical and artistic vision. His records have been eclectic, subtle, thematic affairs. “Intolerance” from 1989 is widely recognised as a modern classic. Constant label problems have kept some of his finest work from wider availability and acclaim but Hart has emerged with his first record in ten years, the stunning “Hot Wax”.

“Hot Wax” was recorded largely as a one-man affair in Montreal and Minneapolis studios and features guests including members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion and Rank Strangers. Grant Hart has created an organic rock album using classic tools to make modern art, creating psychedelic pop/rock soundscapes loaded with strong melodies, vintage instrumentation and a style that he admittedly owes in parts to his devotion for his friend Patti Smith.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Grant Hart – acclaimed visual artist, singer, songwriter and punk icon – play exclusive solo shows in Australia this February 2010.
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Ticket Information

  1. All line-ups and times are subject to change without notice, and are beyond the Annandale Hotel’s control.
  2. Please choose carefully as tickets are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
  3. You must be over 18 years of age to enter the venue (unless the show is listed as an all ages gig). You must be able to produce a current form of identification – drivers license, proof of age card or passport only.
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Last Sale Date: Thursday 11 Feb 2010
4:00 PM
Ticket Price : $AUD 33.00 (INC GST)
Booking Fee :$AUD 4.00 (INC GST)
SHOW EXPIRED, TICKETS UNAVAILABLE
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