vuduchild from Toolarmy emailed me today a leaked copy of an email from Frontier Touring:
Maynard James Keenan has a legacy of great music including hard rock acts Tool and A Perfect Circle, but recently he has focussed on his award winning Puscifer stage shows. Â Frontier Touring are pleased to announce that Puscifer will make a series of exclusive performances around Australia in the month of August.
In a break from convention, this A is for Asstralia tour will play a range of intimate shows in the finest theatres and concert venues Australia has to offer. Â These intimate shows feature completely different performances each night, and concert goers are encouraged to attend more than one show.
Musical guests for this tour include a rotating band featuring Tim Alexander (Primus), Â Jonny Polonski, Gil Sharone (Dillinger Escape Plan), Dean Ween and Neil Hamburger. Â Support for the tour will be Melbourne alt-country act ROOT!.
The dates for this once in a lifetime tour are:
- August 10th Regent Theatre – Ballarat VIC
- August 11th Regent Theatre – Ballarat VIC
- August 13th Sydney Opera House – Sydney NSW
- August 14th Sydney Opera House – Sydney NSW
- August 17th Riverstage – Brisbane QLD
- August 18th Riverstage – Brisbane QLD
- August 20th Festival Centre – Adelaide SA
- August 21st Festival Centre – Adelaide SA
A range of packages will be available for these events, ranging from booked seat, to VIP areas, and even a Wine Tasting Package presented by Maynard himself. Â Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster on the 31st of April.
Looks like that Tool album will be on hold for a little while longer, though I personally can’t wait to see Puscifer down under! Â Sadly Perth fans get shafted again, as frequently seems to be the way with small tours like this.
Update: Just heard from my sources that Dean Ween isn’t available and this tour won’t go ahead :((((