15 years ago, Thirsty Merc bounded onto the music scene with their Summertime sounds, making their mark on radio and TV over the ensuing years and to celebrate this milestone, the band are heading back out on the road on their Take Me Back Tour kicking off in Brisbane on 2 November. With local shows set for the Cambridge Hotel, Thursday, 23 November 2017 and Roche Estate Saturday, 18 November 2017
Thirsty Merc
Thirsty Merc formed in Sydney in 2002 releasing their debut EP, First Work, in September 2003, before being signed to Warner Music. The band’s big break came in 2004 with the release of their debut, self-titled, album which included the hits, Someday Someday and In The Summertime (the theme for Bondi Rescue since 2006).
Fast forward to 2015 – Thirsty Merc released Shifting Gears, their first wholly independent and first new material in five years and spent the next few months crossing the country; running up thousands of Frequent Flyer points and sold out shows.
Thirsty Merc ‘Shifting Gears’
Besides the hits, the Take Me Back Tour is a celebration of all the music along the way and fans can expect to hear songs they’ve never heard the band perform live before.
Lead singer, Rai Thistlethwayte, said today: “It’s thanks to the fans that we’re still here, loving life and music, 15 years later and this tour is a big “thank you” to everyone who’s sung along with us over the years, as well as a great opportunity to dust off some songs we’ve never included in our shows”.
THIRSTY MERC
TAKE ME BACK TOUR
Thursday, 2 November 2017 –The Zoo, Brisbane, Qld
Tickets available now from the venue
Friday, 3 November 2017 – Casino RSM Club, Casino, NSW
Tickets available now from Oztix
Friday, 10 November 2017 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury, WA
Tickets available from Oztix
Sunday, 12 November 2017 – 96FM Kickstart Summer Concert
With: Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss & Daryl Braithwaite
Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, WA
Tickets available now from Ticketmaster
Thursday, 16 November 2017 – The Basement, Canberra, ACT
Tickets available now from Oztix
Friday, 17 November 2017 – Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club, Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
Tickets available from the venue
Saturday, 18 November 2017 – With: +Live+, Lifehouse, and The Calling
Roche Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
Tickets available now from Oztix
Thursday, 23 November 2017 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Tickets available now from Ticketbooth
Friday, 24 November 2017 – Taren Point Hotel, Caringbah, NSW
Tickets available now from Moshtix
Saturday, 25 November 2017 – Australian Hotel & Brewery, Rouse Hill, NSW
* Free Show *
Thursday, 30 November 2017 – Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available now from Oztix
Friday, 1 December 2017 – Long Jetty Hotel, Long Jetty, NSW
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Saturday, 2 December 2017 – Narrabeen RSL, Narrabeen, NSW
Tickets available now from Oztix
Wednesday, 6 December 2017 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave, Vic
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Thursday, 7 December 2017 – Mac’s Hotel, Melton, Vic
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Friday, 8 December 2017 – York on Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Vic
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Saturday, 9 December 2017 – Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne, Vic
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Thursday, 14 December 2017 – Village Hotel, Golden Grove, SA
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Friday, 15 December 2017 – Norwood Hotel, Norwood, SA
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Saturday, 16 December 2017 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide, SA
Tickets available now from Moshtix