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Okkervil River, Mike Noga @ The HiFi, Brisbane (19/10/11)

by themhumm, 23rd October, 2011

On the last night of their Australian tour Okkervil River delight Brisbane fans in a spectacular and energetic display of live music.

Reviews

Okkervil River @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (18/10/11)

by doubtfulsounds, 21st October, 2011

Okkervil River treated the Metro Theatre to a show that was brimming with passion and musicianship, casting them as one of the finest contemporary American indie bands.

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Okkervil River, Roller One @ The Forum Theatre, Melbourne (14/10/2011)

by Bigg A Watts, 19th October, 2011

As part of The Melbourne Festival, indie pop royalty Okkervil River performed to a packed Forum Theatre, along with local support act Roller One.

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Will Sheff, Mike Noga, Jimmy Stewart @ The Toff In Town, Melbourne (16/10/2011)

by distantsun007, 18th October, 2011

The Toff In Town played host to an intimate showcase of three formidable performers.

Feature

Okkervil River

by distantsun007, 26th September, 2011

Okkervil River's Will Sheff discusses the band's latest album I Am Very Far, as well as the many perils of press junkets.

Local News

Okkervil River tour

by grattan, 3rd August, 2011

Okkervil River will bring their rambunctious blend of country, folk and rock back to Australia for the fifth time in October.

Local News

Music at 2011 Melbourne Festival

by grattan, 12th July, 2011

Melbourne Festival’s 2011 lineup features an impressive array of musicians including Jello Biafra, Okkervil River, MONO, Kimya Dawson, Mavis Staples and many more.

Release

Okkervil River - I Am Very Far

by distantsun007, 30th May, 2011

Okkervil River return with their sixth studio album, I Am Very Far, professing a distinct departure from past endeavours.

Reviews

Okkervil River @ Billboard, Melbourne (17/05/09)

by anton199, 18th May, 2009

It is safe to say that you are almost guaranteed to come away from an Okkervil River gig with a huge smile on your face, if only for the fact that they have to be one of the most enthusiastic bands around.

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Groovin' the Moo Festival @ Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo (16/05/2009)

by Goat, 17th May, 2009

The Living End and Hilltop Hoods headed an Aussie strong lineup at Bendigo's Groovin' the Moo Festival.

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Okkervil River @ Capitol (05/05/09)

by Rock Princess, 11th May, 2009

Opening with Plus Ones the despondent sarcasm of singer Will Sheff's lyric bloomed from the outset in a reflection of country small town beginnings.

Reviews

Okkervil River @ The Zoo, Brisbane (03/05/09)

by EddieTwoTimes, 5th May, 2009

The Zoo goes south by southwest with Austin, Texas's finest.

Feature

Okkervil River

by bec4239, 21st April, 2009

Ahead of Okkervil River's May tour, brainy frontman Will Sheff muses on the romance of failure.

News

Okkervil River add a show

by JackT, 25th March, 2009

There's no question Australia is enamoured with Okkervil River. The Austin band has almost sold out its Friday show at the Annandale Hotel, so will be be fitting in another the night before.