Whitley’s final tour

Tue 13th Jul, 2010 in Local News

Lawrence Greenwood is abandoning the Whitley name and relocating to Europe to explore new kinds of music, but before he leaves there’s one final tour to send Whitley off in style.

As he explains “there’s only so many times you can play around the same venues and expect to be stimulated and inspired. I mean, when you’re sitting in a band room and realize you’ve read and memorized 48% of the toilet’s graffiti in every venue, you know it’s time to explore new horizons”

Each night on the tour will feature a double set; “The first half will be solo, quiet songs…then I’ll bring on the band for the finale. I’m actually really excited. I can’t say that I have felt like that in a while, but I’m sure that this will be something to remember for us and hopefully the punters as well.’

Melbourne shoegazers Seagull, fronted by Chris Bolton and featuring Kid Sam’s Kishore Ryan on the drums, will open the shows..

Whitley’s final tour:
Thursday 5th August – Amplifier Bar, Perth
Friday 6th August – Manhattans, Victoria Park
Saturday 7th August – Fowlers, Adelaide
Sunday 8th August – Republic Bar, Hobart
Tuesday 10th August – The Zoo, Brisbane
Wednesday 11th August – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
Thursday 12th August – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Friday 13th August – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
Saturday 14th August – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Sunday 15th August – Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave
Tuesday 17th August – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
Wednesday 18th August – The Maram, Canberra
Thursday 19th August – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
Friday 20th August – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
Saturday 21st August – Sussex Inlet Tavern- Free Entry

Tickets on sale now