Australian tour dates in Fremantle, Sydney and Hobart have been announced for Television, in addition to their appearance at Melbourne’s All Tomorrow’s Parties show, Release The Bats that will see them performing their seminal 1977 album Marquee Moon in its entirety.
The current line up of the band consists of singer/guitarist Tom Verlaine, bassist Fred Smith, drummer Billy Ficca and guitarist Jimmy Rip (who was asked to join after filling in for Richard Lloyd during a reunion show in 2007).
Tickets go on-sale Friday 2nd August 2.
October 28: Fremantle, Fly By Night Musicians Club
Tickets $75.00 + BF – From www.flybynight.org
Phone 9430 5976 or at venue.
October 30: Sydney, Enmore Theatre (Reserved seating only)
Special guest:Ed Kuepper
Tickets $79.60 (includes GST + BF). On-sale from ticketek.com.au
Phone 9550 3666 or at venue and Ticketek outlets.
November 1: Hobart, The Void @ MONA
Tickets $60.00 / $50.00 concession + bf . Book at: mona.net.au or Phone 6277 9971.
Saturday October 26 – Release The Bats, Melbourne (Tickets on sale now).