Fresh from their European tour, The Vampires are back in Australia with 12 shows along the east coast, promoting their sixth release Pacifica.
The Vampires are trailblazers for a generation of creative talent from Sydney, having gained critical attention worldwide in the jazz community and beyond. Creating a distinctive sound that is undoubtedly their own, their latest release Pacifica described as “such a good album that it’s difficult to know which superlatives to start with (The Australian), and “choosing...to slay with impeccable and relentless congeniality” (US Downbeat).
Combining influences from around the world, the band has developed an original sound that has been compared to such diverse sources as Mulatu Astatke, Blue-Note Jazz, Electric Miles Davis, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Bob Marley and Henri Texier’s cinematic music, yet has something of their own. Having developed their music through the band’s 14 years of touring, travelling, and recording together, the band has found a recognisable sound that is as much the sum of the individuals in the group as it is a part of Australian jazz.
The ARIA nominated and Australian Music Prize shortlisted band has played at major jazz festivals in Australia and Europe, toured and recorded with internationally celebrated guitarist Lionel Loueke, released six albums and toured regularly since they started playing together in 2005.
Jeremy Rose, saxophone. Nick Garbett, trumpet. Noel Mason, double bass. Alex Masso, drums.
Friday 28th February
Cambewarra, NSW
Cambewarra Hall, presented by So & So
School of Arts, Main Rd, Cambewarra
6:30-10pm, $25+BF
https://www.southcoasttickets.com.au/events/so-so-present-the-vampires/
https://www.facebook.com/events/466939117353631/
Saturday 29th February
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Riverina Conservatorium of Music
Blakemore Building (514), CSU South Campus Wagga Wagga, College Avenue, Mount Austin
7:30pm, tickets at door $27 General / $17 Concession / $10 RCM students,
Sunday 1st March 2020
Tumbarumba, NSW
Nest Café:Cinema:Books, 56 Winton St Tumbarumba
3:00pm, tickets $30
Tuesday 3rd March
Newcastle, NSW
NIMA @ the Underground
Grand Hotel at the Cnr of Bolton St and Church St Newcastle
8pm, $15 adult, $10 member/concession
Wednesday 4th March
Armidale, NSW
Charlie’s Last Stand, presented by NEJIC
1/234 Beardy St, Armidale
7:30pm, $25 ticket link tbc
Facebook event
Thursday 5th March
Brisbane
JMI Live
10 Exhibition St Bowen Hills
8pm, $20, JMI students $10
Friday 6th March
Gold Coast
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
Doors 5pm, show 6:45pm, support from Jack Botts
Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/634817753946279/
Saturday 7th March
Brisbane
Doo Bop Bar
101 Edward Street, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
8pm, $25
https://www.doo-bop.com.au/events/7-march-2020-the-vampires/
https://www.facebook.com/events/468740740466702/
Friday 13th March
Melbourne
Melbourne Recital Centre, Jazz in the Salon series
31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006
8pm, $31, $25 concession
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2020/the-vampires/
Saturday 14th March
Wollongong
The Music Lounge, presented by Wollongong Jazz
Wollongong Town Hall, Cnr Crown St & Kembla St, Wollongong
8pm (doors 7:30)
$35 Premium / $30 Seated / $20 Standing / $10 Student
https://www.facebook.com/events/452536475411186/
Sunday 15th March
Sydney
Camelot Lounge, presented by SIMA
19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
6pm doors, 7pm show
$25/$18 +bf pre, $30/$20 door
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/7tvta/sima_presents_the_vampires_%40_camelot_lounge.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/events/1198155220373869/