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Last Updated: 12/19/2009

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City: South St. Paul
State: Minnesota
Country: US
Signup Date: 7/8/2006
Thursday, October 29, 2009 

American punk icon, Hüsker Dü’s Grant Hart is set to tour Australia for the
first time this February playing songs from his extensive career, including
takes off his exceptional new album “Hot Wax”.

Grant Hart was one third of the legendary Minneapolis trio Hüsker Dü –
widely hailed as one of the most important and influential US bands of the
1980s – and one half of the band’s crucial songwriting team (the other half
being Bob Mould).

Recording for the legendary SST label, Hüsker Dü emerged from the burgeoning
US underground hardcore scene at the dawn of the 1980s. As a truly ferocious
musical unit Hüsker Dü garnered wide respect for their incessant touring and
inventive, emotionally charged songwriting, which broke the mould of the
then prevalent loud/fast/rules ethos of the punk scene. Grant Hart’s firm
stamp on the music of post-punk America is assured.

Following Hüsker Dü’s break up in 1987 Grant Hart has continued to pursue
his musical and artistic vision. His records have been eclectic, subtle,
thematic affairs. “Intolerance” from 1989 is widely recognised as a modern
classic. Constant label problems have kept some of his finest work from
wider availability and acclaim but Hart has emerged with his first record in
ten years, the stunning “Hot Wax”.

“Hot Wax” was recorded largely as a one-man affair in Montreal and
Minneapolis studios and features guests including members of Godspeed You!
Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion and Rank Strangers. Grant Hart has created an
organic rock album using classic tools to make modern art, creating
psychedelic pop/rock soundscapes loaded with strong melodies, vintage
instrumentation and a style that he admittedly owes in parts to his devotion
for his friend Patti Smith.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Grant Hart – acclaimed visual
artist, singer, songwriter and punk icon – play exclusive solo shows in
Australia this February 2010.

*Wed 10 Feb – The Troubadour, Brisbane*
Tickets $33 + bf www.oztix.com.au

*Thu 11 Feb – The Annandale, Sydney*
Tickets $33 + bf www.annandalehotel.com 9550 1078,
www.custommade.com.au1300 762 545

*Fri 12 Feb – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle*
Tickets $33 + bf www.heatseeker.com.au, Mills Fremantle & Planet Mt Lawley

*Sat 13 & Sun 14 Feb – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne*
Tickets $33 + bf www.northcotesocialclub.com & NSC box office 9486 1677
6:17 PM
 
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