Steve Kilbey will be a guest on today’s “The Conversation Hour” with Jon Faine. Tune in on Tuesday 18th October at 11AM AEST to 774 ABC Melbourne as Steve will be on-air chatting to Jon and Guest host, Lior. STREAM LIVE:http://bit.ly/97G4Iq For those that missed it – http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/10/18/3342607.htm
Steve Kilbey will be a guest on today’s “The Conversation Hour” with Jon Faine. Tune in on Tuesday 18th October at 11AM AEST to 774 ABC Melbourne as Steve will be on-air chatting to Jon and Guest host, Lior. STREAM LIVE:http://bit.ly/97G4Iq
For those that missed it – http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/10/18/3342607.htm
the church “Future Past Perfect Tour” December 2011 Performing three classic albums in their entirety the church’s 30th Anniversary year has taken the band all over the USA and Australia with the induction in October 2010 into the ARIA Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. In April 2011 the band played their “A Psychedelic Symphony” concert at a sold out Sydney Opera House with the 70-piece George Ellis Orchestra. To conclude these celebrations the band are pleased to announce the Australian “Future Past Perfect Tour” in December 2011. The band will perform an album from each decade of their existence – the critically acclaimed Untitled #23, perennial fan favourite Priest=Aura and the iconic Starfish. In America the shows were rapturously received and reviews were outstanding. As this tour comes to Australia it is an opportunity to experience the past, present and future of one of Australia’s best and most intriguing bands. Untitled #23 released in 2009 is widely regarded as a modern classic and has received glowing reviews from the music press, including an unprecedented 5 star review in Rolling Stone magazine. Priest=Aura (1992) has constantly been voted as a favourite of church fans over the years and Starfish (1989) is the album that put the church on the map in America. Starfish features along with The Blurred Crusade (1982) as one of two entries by the band in the “The Best 100 Australian Albums” book published in 2011. The ticket price includes an exclusive A4 program featuring album and single sleeve artwork, selected lyrics and photographs of Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and Marty Willson-Piper. This seated show will include two intermissions and will last for three and half hours with no support. Playing the albums in reverse chronological order the band ask you to simply close your eyes, sit back and join us […]
the church
“Future Past Perfect Tour” December 2011
Performing three classic albums in their entirety
the church’s 30th Anniversary year has taken the band all over the USA and Australia with the induction in October 2010 into the ARIA Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. In April 2011 the band played their “A Psychedelic Symphony” concert at a sold out Sydney Opera House with the 70-piece George Ellis Orchestra.
To conclude these celebrations the band are pleased to announce the Australian “Future Past Perfect Tour” in December 2011. The band will perform an album from each decade of their existence – the critically acclaimed Untitled #23, perennial fan favourite Priest=Aura and the iconic Starfish. In America the shows were rapturously received and reviews were outstanding. As this tour comes to Australia it is an opportunity to experience the past, present and future of one of Australia’s best and most intriguing bands.
Untitled #23 released in 2009 is widely regarded as a modern classic and has received glowing reviews from the music press, including an unprecedented 5 star review in Rolling Stone magazine. Priest=Aura (1992) has constantly been voted as a favourite of church fans over the years and Starfish (1989) is the album that put the church on the map in America. Starfish features along with The Blurred Crusade (1982) as one of two entries by the band in the “The Best 100 Australian Albums” book published in 2011.
The ticket price includes an exclusive A4 program featuring album and single sleeve artwork, selected lyrics and photographs of Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and Marty Willson-Piper. This seated show will include two intermissions and will last for three and half hours with no support. Playing the albums in reverse chronological order the band ask you to simply close your eyes, sit back and join us on this special journey through the decades.
“Future Past Perfect Tour”
SUN 11TH DEC WAVES Wollongong NSW (On Sale Now)
SAT 17TH DEC THE ENMORE THEATRE Sydney NSW (On Sale Now)
FRI 23RD DEC & SAT 24TH THE POWERHOUSE Brisbane QLD (On Sale Now)
THU 29TH DEC NORWOOD CONCERT HALL Adelaide SA (On Sale Date TBA)
FRI 30TH DEC THE FORUM Melbourne VIC (On Sale 24th October)
the church
“Future Past Perfect Tour” December 2011
Performing three classic albums in their entirety
the church: A Psychedelic Symphony premieres this Thursday, October 6 at 10pm on MAX in Australia. Details are as below : “To celebrate their 30th anniversary, one of Australia’s most iconic, respected and enduring bands – the church – played a special one-off sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House last April. Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and Marty Willson-Piper were accompanied by an orchestra conducted by George Ellis who had collaborated with Lou Reed and Augie March and worked on projects including the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. the church: A Psychedelic Symphony premieres Thursday, October 6 at 10pm on MAX. Repeats of the special will be shown: Friday, October 7 at 10.00am Wednesday, October 12 at 2.00pm Sunday, October 23 at 10.00pm” http://www.maxtv.com.au/pages/main-menu/max-tv/shows/the-church–a-psychedelic-symphony
the church: A Psychedelic Symphony premieres this Thursday, October 6 at 10pm on MAX in Australia. Details are as below :
“To celebrate their 30th anniversary, one of Australia’s most iconic, respected and enduring bands – the church – played a special one-off sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House last April.
Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and Marty Willson-Piper were accompanied by an orchestra conducted by George Ellis who had collaborated with Lou Reed and Augie March and worked on projects including the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games.
the church: A Psychedelic Symphony premieres Thursday, October 6 at 10pm on MAX.
Repeats of the special will be shown:
Friday, October 7 at 10.00am
Wednesday, October 12 at 2.00pm
Sunday, October 23 at 10.00pm”
http://www.maxtv.com.au/pages/main-menu/max-tv/shows/the-church–a-psychedelic-symphony
Read the full article here – http://blogcritics.org/music/article/peter-koppes-australias-cinematic-master-of/ Peter will be performing in Experience Jimi Hendrix at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney on Oct 29th 2011 – all all-star lineup of Australian musical greats who will pay homage to the genius of Jimi Hendrix.
Read the full article here –
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/peter-koppes-australias-cinematic-master-of/
Peter will be performing in Experience Jimi Hendrix at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney on Oct 29th 2011 – all all-star lineup of Australian musical greats who will pay homage to the genius of Jimi Hendrix.
the church are now able to announce the second date to go on sale for the Australian leg of the “Future Past Perfect Tour”. Tickets are now available to see the band perform Untitled #23, Priest=Aura and Starfish in their entirety at The Enmore Theatre, Newtown (Sydney) on Saturday December 17th. Please note that there will be no support as the show will be over three hours long with two intermissions and a free souvenir program included in the Gold Class ticket price. There will also be a preferred seating Platinum ticket price that includes an autographed program and an opportunity to meet the band after the show. http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHURCH11
the church are now able to announce the second date to go on sale for the Australian leg of the “Future Past Perfect Tour”.
Tickets are now available to see the band perform Untitled #23, Priest=Aura and Starfish in their entirety at The Enmore Theatre, Newtown (Sydney) on Saturday December 17th. Please note that there will be no support as the show will be over three hours long with two intermissions and a free souvenir program included in the Gold Class ticket price. There will also be a preferred seating Platinum ticket price that includes an autographed program and an opportunity to meet the band after the show.
http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CHURCH11
Folks, tomorrow Steve and Tim will be on FBi Radio at 12pm with Stuart Coupe so listen in via FBi streaming – go to http://resources.fbiradio.com/content.php/753.html 14/9/11 – click on the link below to hear the full show. Steve, Tim and Holly Rankin performed a couple of songs by Margot Smith live in the studio. Stuart also spun some great covers by the church and some interesting covers of the church – well worth a listen! Come along to the special tribute night for Margot Smith at Notes Live Sydney this Sunday 18th September at 7pm and hear a lot more by three of the church members Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and a host of great musician friends who are gathering to pay homage to this wonderful songstress. http://ondemand.fbiradio.com/index.php?show=tune-up#.Tm7wLUdXaFA.facebook
Folks, tomorrow Steve and Tim will be on FBi Radio at 12pm with Stuart Coupe so listen in via FBi streaming – go to http://resources.fbiradio.com/content.php/753.html
14/9/11 – click on the link below to hear the full show. Steve, Tim and Holly Rankin performed a couple of songs by Margot Smith live in the studio. Stuart also spun some great covers by the church and some interesting covers of the church – well worth a listen! Come along to the special tribute night for Margot Smith at Notes Live Sydney this Sunday 18th September at 7pm and hear a lot more by three of the church members Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and a host of great musician friends who are gathering to pay homage to this wonderful songstress.
http://ondemand.fbiradio.com/index.php?show=tune-up#.Tm7wLUdXaFA.facebook
Red Hill Auditorium Proudly Presents the church, The Triffids & Friends Present & Ed Kuepper with Mark Dawson. Sunday 4th December – Red Hill Auditorium Tickets on sale Monday 12th September from www.oztix.com.au & Mills, 78’S and Planet. Website – www.redhillgigs.com.au Read more here
Red Hill Auditorium Proudly Presents the church, The Triffids & Friends Present & Ed Kuepper with Mark Dawson. Sunday 4th December – Red Hill Auditorium
Tickets on sale Monday 12th September from www.oztix.com.au & Mills, 78’S and Planet.
Website – www.redhillgigs.com.au
Read more here
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-church-untitled-23/ “Absolutely mesmerizing. I had no idea The Church still had a record like this in them. Untitled #23 is hands down their best since Heyday, and it gives that one a run for the money. I was so floored I began composing this review before the disc even ended. One of the things that makes these songs so good is their textured sound. The majestic pop of “Already Yesterday” or “Under The Milky Way” was a thing of beauty, no question. But that style dated very quickly, which is one of the reasons they had such difficulty following up their early success. The atmospheres The Church toyed with back in the day have now fully matured. Untitled #23 is a dark dream of a record, hypnotic almost. The opening track “Cobalt Blue” draws the listener in immediately. With Marty Willson-Piper’s chiming guitars framing Steve Kilbey’s haunting refrain “Let it go, let it go” the results are riveting. “Pangaea” and “Space Saviour” continue the mood, but it is with “On Angel Street” that this record becomes triumphant. It is a film noir journey through Kilbey’s subconscious, as he ruminates on a relationship’s end. This is the most personal song I have heard in ages, an achingly beautiful piece of music. “Anchorage” is another peak, the interplay between the band is just incredibly tight as the song builds to it’s climax. “Operetta” closes things out as they began, with swirling guitars framing stream of conscious lyrics, as only The Church can do. Given the band’s spotty record since Starfish, I thought they might have front loaded the best tracks, and I kept waiting for the clunkers to appear. There are none on Untitled #23. To record what is quite possibly their best album ever after nearly 30 years together is an extraordinary achievement. It is also one hell […]
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-church-untitled-23/
“Absolutely mesmerizing. I had no idea The Church still had a record like this in them. Untitled #23 is hands down their best since Heyday, and it gives that one a run for the money. I was so floored I began composing this review before the disc even ended.
One of the things that makes these songs so good is their textured sound. The majestic pop of “Already Yesterday” or “Under The Milky Way” was a thing of beauty, no question. But that style dated very quickly, which is one of the reasons they had such difficulty following up their early success.
The atmospheres The Church toyed with back in the day have now fully matured. Untitled #23 is a dark dream of a record, hypnotic almost. The opening track “Cobalt Blue” draws the listener in immediately. With Marty Willson-Piper’s chiming guitars framing Steve Kilbey’s haunting refrain “Let it go, let it go” the results are riveting.
“Pangaea” and “Space Saviour” continue the mood, but it is with “On Angel Street” that this record becomes triumphant. It is a film noir journey through Kilbey’s subconscious, as he ruminates on a relationship’s end. This is the most personal song I have heard in ages, an achingly beautiful piece of music.
“Anchorage” is another peak, the interplay between the band is just incredibly tight as the song builds to it’s climax. “Operetta” closes things out as they began, with swirling guitars framing stream of conscious lyrics, as only The Church can do.
Given the band’s spotty record since Starfish, I thought they might have front loaded the best tracks, and I kept waiting for the clunkers to appear. There are none on Untitled #23. To record what is quite possibly their best album ever after nearly 30 years together is an extraordinary achievement.
It is also one hell of a record. I wish I knew the significance of the title, but like everything else here, it really does not matter. All that matters is the music, and in that regard The Church have hit a home run.” – by Greg Barbrick April 27, 2009
Read more: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-the-church-untitled-23/#ixzz1WVz9TU9c ”
The unnamed 9 Lonely Spirits and a host of friends including members of the church (Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles) present a tribute night dedicated to songstress Margot Smith at Notes Live on Sunday 18th September 2011. With her long black wild hair, ruby lips and piercing eyes, this dramatic and engaging woman whose star never rose but still glitters amongst her peers, will be remembered and honoured for her small, but supremely rich legacy of music. Proceeds on the night will go towards two charities – Support Act and a donation will be made to the Sea Shepherds, at the request of Margot’s family. We welcome all friends and family, peers and fans of Margot’s to come along. Tickets are available now from Notes Live. http://noteslive.net.au/events/the-9-lonely-spirits-present-a-tribute-to-margot-smith Ph – +61 (02) 9557 5111 Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm Tickets $25 + bf show only or $49 + bf show/dinner Performers donating their time for this event – Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes & Tim Powles (the church), Steve Lucas (punk band X), David Bridie (My Friend the Chocolate Cake), Clyde Bramley (Hoodoo Gurus), Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens), Ben Kross, Michael Wade, David Rule (Toxic Garden Gnomes), John Kilbey, Adrian Workman (Bhagavad Guitars), John McKay, David Skeet (Crackerbox), David Lane, Craig Wilson, Mark Tobin, Wayne Tritton, Russell Kilbey (the Crystal Set), Neige Koppes & O Koppes, (Rain Party), Ryan McKay, Fenda Ashworth (Ruby Wilde), Scott Enderby, Max Wilkinson + more TBA MC – Steve Kilbey with an introduction by Ray Burgess (for Support Act) Facebook Event Invite – https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130815057000710
The unnamed 9 Lonely Spirits and a host of friends including members of the church (Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles) present a tribute night dedicated to songstress Margot Smith at Notes Live on Sunday 18th September 2011.
With her long black wild hair, ruby lips and piercing eyes, this dramatic and engaging woman whose star never rose but still glitters amongst her peers, will be remembered and honoured for her small, but supremely rich legacy of music.
Proceeds on the night will go towards two charities – Support Act and a donation will be made to the Sea Shepherds, at the request of Margot’s family.
We welcome all friends and family, peers and fans of Margot’s to come along.
Tickets are available now from Notes Live.
http://noteslive.net.au/ev
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm
Tickets $25 + bf show only or $49 + bf show/dinner
Performers donating their time for this event –
Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes & Tim Powles (the church), Steve Lucas (punk band X), David Bridie (My Friend the Chocolate Cake), Clyde Bramley (Hoodoo Gurus), Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens), Ben Kross, Michael Wade, David Rule (Toxic Garden Gnomes), John Kilbey, Adrian Workman (Bhagavad Guitars), John McKay, David Skeet (Crackerbox), David Lane, Craig Wilson, Mark Tobin, Wayne Tritton, Russell Kilbey (the Crystal Set), Neige Koppes & O Koppes, (Rain Party), Ryan McKay, Fenda Ashworth (Ruby Wilde), Scott Enderby, Max Wilkinson + more TBA
MC – Steve Kilbey with an introduction by Ray Burgess (for Support Act)
Facebook Event Invite – https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130815057000710
