Paprika Balkanicus Oz/NZ Tour 2009

"Paprika Balkanicus had set the night afire!"  - The Scotsman
"A wild ride - fast, furious and exhilarating!" - The Adelaide Advertiser
"These boys won the crowd completely with their charm and virtuosity...a must see." - The Independent

Since their debut visit to Australia in 2008, PAPRIKA BALKANICUS has been in hot demand all over the world with more than 30 appearances at major music festivals and cultural events.  Now in early 2009, they are back; supporting good friends and home-grown heroes THE CAT EMPIRE on their Australian tour, before embarking on a run of their own headline shows on the East Coast.

PAPRIKA BALKANICUS first met The Cat Empire at the Edinburgh Festival, on the Australians' debut tour of Europe back in 2002.  Many fantastic late night jamming and dancing sessions later, PAPRIKA BALKANICUS were invited to stay at Felix's house on their debut Australian tour, cementing a friendship that continues to flourish today.

Paprika Balkanicus will be setting stages alight across Australia with their own headline tour, from late March. Dates and venues will be announced following the conclusion of each Cat Empire show.

Feb 26 - March 22

Supporting The Cat Empire www.thecatempire.com , plus head-line shows at WOMADelaide, Auckland Festival & Gold Caast Arts Centre

March 25 - April 5

Paprika Balkanicus head-line shows (shows in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne & Brisbane TBA after the final Cat Empire show in each city)

Please, visit regulary www.myspace.com/paprikabalkanicus for updates.