April 24, 2014 – Seminal Austin, TX band Mineral announced a reunion tour that included a handful of dates and an appearance at Fest in Gainesville, FL. The rest of the world waited with baited breath hoping for more. Shows were added in the US, then Europe and mostly recently Japan. Now, it is with great pleasure we announce that Mineral will make their way to Australia for the first time ever for three intimate shows in Feb 2015.

Formed in Houston, TX in 1994 by friends Chris Simpson, Jeremy Gomez (bass), Scott McCarver (guitar), and Gabriel Wiley (drums), Mineral proved to be a powerful and lasting influence across a then-burgeoning indie and emo music scene in spite of their short career. The band cut their teeth on the road before recording a single note, touring alongside bands including Jimmy Eat World, The Promise Ring, Texas is the Reason, Knapsack, Braid, and The Get Up Kids. Mineral relocated to Austin and released debut single “Gloria b/w Parking Lot” via Caulfield Records before signing to crank!, which would release their debut LP The Power Of Failing in 1996.

Also travelling to Australia for the very first time to join the tour is Texas Is The Reason frontman Garrett Klahn, performing Texas Is The Reason classics from the genre defining 'Do You Know Who You Are' as well as new songs from his debut solo album on Rise Records.

Brisbane’s post rock balladeers Arrows will reunite once more to kick off the shows and round out this historic occasion.

MINERAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2015

With special guests Garrett Klahn (Texas Is The Reason) & ARROWS

Sunday 22 February – The Brightside, Brisbane 18+
Tickets available from http://bit.ly/15MinOtix, 1300 762 545 or Oztix Outlets

Monday 23 February – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 18+
Tickets available from http://bit.ly/15MinMTix or 1300 438 849

Tuesday 24 February – The Reverence Hotel, Melbourne 18+
Tickets available from http://bit.ly/15MinOtix or 1300 762 545

Tickets on sale 9am Friday October 31st.