Expect to see Tex Perkins, Boris Sujdovic, Charlie Owen, Kim Salmon, and the resilient James Baker all up there on stage.
Legendary Australian rock band, The Beasts, are gearing up for a nationwide tour this April, promising fans an unforgettable experience that combines ferocious fun with a whole lot of love.
The tour kicks off on Friday 5 April at Metro in Sydney, NSW, and continues to Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle, Chelsea Heights, and Northcote Theatre in Victoria.
The Beasts
- Friday 5 April: Metro, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday 6 April: Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
- Friday 12 April: The Gov, Adelaide, SA
- Saturday 13 April: Freo Social, Fremantle, WA
- Friday 19 April: Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights, VIC
- Saturday 20 April: Northcote Theatre, VIC
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Last year, The Beasts marked the 40th Anniversary of the reformation of The Beasts of Bourbon with two sold-out shows. The reunion was a special celebration, but it came with a touch of caution as their original drummer, the iconic James Baker, was undergoing treatment for cancer. However, against all odds, Baker not only powered through the gigs but delivered a performance that can only be described as nailing it “like a sledgehammer nails a thumbtack.”
The triumphant return left the audience in awe, and even Baker’s doctors were on board, recommending more gigs for the drummer’s well-being. In the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll healing, The Beasts have decided to hit the road again, following doctors’ orders and ready to spread their musical magic across the nation.
Tex Perkins, the charismatic frontman, shared a poetic message from James Baker and his wife Cath, expressing the band’s excitement to replicate the success of their previous shows. The message highlighted the band’s killer performances in Sydney and Melbourne and teased an upcoming tour that’s bound to knock fans dead “across this whole wide land.”
In true rock ‘n’ roll fashion, the band members – Tex Perkins, Boris Sujdovic, Charlie Owen, Kim Salmon, and the resilient James Baker – are all dressed up and ready to deliver an electrifying show that’s not to be missed. The Beasts are making a bold statement: “It’s not called Alive for nothing.”
James Baker, facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, has found solace and strength in the healing power of rock ‘n’ roll, as confirmed by his medical team, “It’s really fucking good for him!”
“Let’s all get together while we still can! The Beasts are back, …. again.”
Fans eager to witness The Beasts in action can secure their tickets, which go on sale Tuesday, January 23, via www.texperkins.com
