Recently out here with OFF!, bassplayer Steven McDonald is set to return with his brother in Redd Kross for the Hoodoo Gurus 30th Anniversary celebrations. Also invited to join the lineup are the Hard Ons, Royal Headache, The Sonics and the 5,6,7,8s. Hoodoo Guru's will be performing their classic debut record "Stoneage Romeos" in its entireity.
Hoodoo Gurus will mark their 30th anniversary with a mini-festival around Australia.
‘Dig It Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational’ will feature Hoodoo Gurus performing their debut album ‘Stoneage Romeos’ from start to finish, a whole stack of guests including Redd Kross, Died Pretty and The Fleshtones and a new compilation album titled ‘Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats’ featuring a new song ‘Use-By Date’.
The ‘Invitees’ for the shows include The Sonics, Redd Kross, The Fleshtones, Died Pretty, the 5.6.7.8.’s. Royal Headache, The Lovetones and the Hard-Ons.
The album ‘Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats’ will be released on March 16 through Sony.
Dates and guests are:
April 20, Brisbane, The Tivoli (with The Sonics and The 5.6.7.8’s)
April 22, Sydney, The Enmore (with The Sonics (USA), Died Pretty Redd Kross (USA), the 5.6.7.8′s (Japan), Tek & Younger (ex-Radio Birdman), The Fleshtones (USA), Hard-Ons, Belles Will Ring, Royal Headache, The Lovetones, The Straight Arrows)
April 24, Adelaide, HQ, (with The Sonics)
April 25, Melbourne, The Palace, The Sonics (USA), Died Pretty, Redd Kross (USA), the 5.6.7.8′s (Japan), The Fleshtones (USA), Hard-Ons, The Lovetones
April 28, Perth, The Astor (with Redd Kross (USA) & The Fleshtones (USA))
“GOLD WATCH: 20 GOLDEN GREATS” (RELEASED FRIDAY 16TH MARCH, 2012) TRACKLISTING:
New single (2012):
1. Use-By Date
From Stoneage Romeos (1984):
2. Leilani
3. Tojo
4. My Girl
5. I Want You Back
From Mars Needs Guitars! (1985):
6. Bittersweet
7. Like, Wow – Wipeout!
8. Death-Defying
From Blow Your Cool! (1987):
9. What’s My Scene?
10. Good Times
From Magnum Cum Louder (1989):
11. Come Anytime
12. Axegrinder
From Kinky (1991):
13. Miss Freelove ’69
14. 1000 Miles Away
15. Castles In The Air
From Crank (1993):
16. The Right Time
From In Blue Cave (1996):
17. Waking Up Tired
From Mach Schau (2004):
18. When You Get To California
From Purity of Essence (2010):
19. I Hope You’re Happy
20. Crackin’ Up