Rob to Support Mishka (US) in Melb and SydRob Sawyer will be supporting US artist Mishka at his Melbourne and Sydney showcase shows this month! Check out Mishka's lay'd back acoustic reggae grooves at http://www.mishka.com and http://www.myspace.com/4mishka
THURSDAY 16 APRIL – NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELBOURNE 302 High St, Northcote. Tickets on sale from www.northcotesocialclub.com, via box office on 9486 1677 or at the venue.
FRIDAY 17 APRIL – THE VANGUARD, SYDNEY 42 King St, Newtown. Tickets on sale from www.thevanguard.com.au or via box office on 02 9020 6959 Posted: 09/04/2009 by Rob Sawyer.
(link) rOBsAWYER Back on Aussie turf! Euro tour success!After a 4 week stint in Europe Sawyer returns home to Australia. Rob loaded the backpack, along with the new addition of a Mini Maton, for another adventure playing some ripper shows for the good people of France and Holland.
Sawyer landed in Paris for his first show, then up to Amsterdam to play Café Belgique. Possibly the tiniest and coolest bar he’s ever played. Joined by some of the gang from Ongetemd, and the rad Dutch mates he’s picked up along the way, it was a night of good tunes, good Belgium beers, and a crazy bike ride home to bed. Even managed to get to the bakery for a croissant before sleep!
Some well needed sleep, and then a train ride to Lille, France. For a last minute slot at Le Chti Festival. A big outdoor open-air stage, Sawyer gave it his all to startle an admiring crowd of new comers, passers by, and good old mates.
Then a long night bus to Geneva, where he was picked up by another bus to the French Alps to play the final event for The North Face Ski Challenge in Val Thorens. Open to all European residents—both boys and girls—between the ages of 12-18, The North Face Ski Challenge Tour is arguably the most important competition for younger skiers hoping to break into the circuit. The event promotes all mountain skiing, as each kid competes in both big-mountain freeride contests and slopestyle in the park. Sawyer hit the stage to play his tunes for the kids while they kicked back and had a traditional alp style meal of Tartiflette. So cheesy, so tasty!!
"I can’t thank the gang at The North Face enough for having me. Truly amazing people. Offering the ultimate hospitality, friendship, and motivation towards live original music. Such a great weekend! I made some amazing new friends from many different countries, got plenty of time to hit the slopes, and happily managed to not break any bones doing so! I haven’t really seen the winter in a while playing back to back tours in Australian Summer, and European Summer, so it was strangely refreshing to feel the cold.”
Reaching the end of the tour, another long bus ride north to play again for the new listeners in Lille, then Paris to play the OPA. And last but not least, a visit to Renne, in the Bretagne region. Sawyer played a last minute show at Memes Tra, on Rue La Soif. And then hopped into some good Bretagne cuisine such as Galette and Crêpes amongst other tasty bits and pieces along the way. Then back to Paris and spread wings for the tiring flight home. An all round amazing four weeks of great music, good friends, and plenty of good food! Who could complain?
Massive thanks to all of the venues, hosts, families, and friends along the way! Good times to be had in the future.
Big ups to Maton Guitars!
With a crack his favorite acoustic, and a huge hole busted in the bottom of his spare, Maton Guitars kindly leant Rob a Mini Maton to take on the road with him. It definitely proved itself a commendable addition for any traveling musician! Good on’ya Maton!! visit www.maton.com.au
"People see me with a little guitar on stage when I'm setting up and giggle to themselves, like what's with the toy guitar that guys playing? And then they hear me play it! It sounds amazing, feels great to play, and its so handy for trekking around between planes, trains, buses, or even the old push bike in Amsterdam. I'm definitely stoked with my new little buddy on the road!" Posted: 09/04/2009 by Rob Sawyer.
(link) L'australia d'adieu! Another journey over the ocean. March European Dates.
Rob Sawyer has loaded his backpack and jumped on a plane for another 4 week tour in Europe. For the first time in a while he'll be playing for the French Parisians, as well as venturing high up into the French Alps for the first time ever. Tour dates below...
Thurs 12th March :. Belushi's Bar. Paris. France
Tues 17th March :. Cafe Belgique. Amsterdam. Holland
Thurs 19th March :. Le Detour. Lille. France
Sat 28th March :. North Face Ski Challenge. Val Thorens. France
Thurs 2nd April :. O.P.A. Paris. France
Visit www.robsawyer.com.au/shows for more tour details
On returning to Australia, Sawyer will start work on recording a new album, and will be hitting the road with the band for a National Australian tour. Sampling some new material to the familiar faces and place around the country we love the most. So stay tuned for tour dates to come!
À bientôt!
Posted: 07/03/2009 by Rob Sawyer.
(link) OOOooooiiiiiii!!!!Ya'll come down the the Barwon Club this Friday night in Geelong for the Rob Sawyer Band, Sleep Decade, and Daniel Brennan! The show was slotted in last minute so we hope to see ya there!!
Also this Sunday 8th, you can catch Rob playing a solo set around 6pm at the St Kilda Music Festival as part of the Songwriters Collective stage. the stage will be located near the St Kilda Sea Baths car park. What better way to finish off a sunday arvo ey? Or even get started?
Sawyer and the Band will be part of this years 2009 Cool Summer Festival. The festival is three days of music and indulgence, on two stages, in the glorious alps of Mt Hotham. You can catch the Band and Rob playing a solo set also throughout the festival. For more information please visit
http://www.coolsummerfestival.com.au/
Rob heads back to Europe this March! Not to happy about hitting some chilly European weather though... Rob has been invited to play a Ski Competition held by the North Face, at Val Thorens in France on the 28th of March. There are some more dates that are being thrown in in Paris, Lille, Amsterdam, hopefully Germany. so let us know where you wanna see Rob play and we'll see if we can fit it in!!! got any ideas?
Hope your all slip slop slapin in aussie's currently scorching heat!
Behave yourselves...
Hooru!
Posted: 04/02/2009 by Rob Sawyer.
(link) Kick off the new year!
Hey there dudes and dudette's! First of all a big welcome to the new year. 2009 lady's and gent's. This is big! Last year was absolutely huge, and Sawyer and the boys cant wait to get back out there and revisit all the lovely new friends they made on their travels.
First up we've got January. On the 24th you can catch Rob playing with his Melbourne buddies The Go Set, and Carus at the Point Lonsdale Surf Club, as part of the Sounds of Summer Festival. Its an all ages event so don't be afraid to ask mummy and daddy to hook you up a lift there and back, and come have some fun in the sun.. Until the sun eventually goes down, and then you can still have fun. But not in the sun.
Next is Jan 25th at the Evelyn in Brunswick VIC. Australia day eve festivities to die for! Rob Sawyer Band team up with some more coba's by the name of Loren (QLD) and Austin Busch (MELB) and put on a grand night of great tunes, and pre-lubrication before the big day. Australia day that is! Tickets are at the door. $18. Catcha there
We're also pleased to announce that the Sawyer band are going to be a part of the Cool Summer Festival, on Feb 27th - March 1st, at Mount Hotham VIC. A Three day musical indulgence, on three stages, in the middle of nowhere. How could ya get any better. Sawyer and the boys will be joining acts like Jeff Lang, the Black Sorrows, Dallas Frasca, Nicky Bomba, The Wilson Pickers and many more. For more details visit http://www.coolsummerfestival.com.au/
We're looking forward to catching up with you all and celebrating the start of another 12 months. Catcha at a show somewhere ey! Huroo people.Posted: 13/01/2009 by Rob Sawyer.
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