THE CHECKS – Alice By the Moon

THE CHECKS have enjoyed major success in their native New Zealand with the release of their debut album Alice By The Moon, along with two hit singles and a string of sell-out shows. It is now time for Australia to see what all the fuss is about, as the quintet embark on an album launch tour along the East Coast of our continent in September to coincide with the Australian release of Alice By The Moon on 2 September 2010.

The band’s first single, You and Me received airplay around the country, embodying a dynamic psychedelic rock element, alluding to the likes of Kings of Leon and The White Stripes, with a twist of heavy soul and unrestrained rhythm sections that opened the floodgates for the likes of Gun Club and Black Lips.

Most recently, THE CHECKS have supported Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and AC/DC, toured Japan with The Hives, shared tour buses with Muse, opened for Oasis, and received a nomination as one of the five finalists for the inaugural Taite Music Prize. Still only in their early 20s and already veteran performers and recording artists, THE CHECKS have played their way into becoming one of New Zealand’s most adrenalised, vital and consistently thrilling live acts. With rave reviews from their recent mini shows in Australia in April and on the cusp of returning to our shores, it seem as though their stellar reputation may soon jump continents, and see us Australians claiming THE CHECKS as our own.

THE CHECKS – ‘Alice By The Moon’ Australian Tour

September 1 – Sydney
Spectrum – w/ KIDS AT RISK and Convaire$15 on door

September 2 – Adelaide
Jive Bar – w/ Lyla and Jay Walker and the Pedestrians
$10 on door

September 3 – Melbourne
Ding Dong Lounge – w/ The Demon Parade
$12 on door

September 9 – Brisbane
The Troubador – Big Sound Live
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

September 10 – Brisbane
X&Y Bar – w/ Montpelier, Charlie Mayfair & Dancehall Paradiso
FREE

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