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DISTANT...............
Quick Update for all our Newsletter subscribers!
We're are currently hard at work in
the studio, laying down a stack of new songs for our second
album. We have been playing a monthly slot at Mornington's
Beaches Bar, trying out some of the new tracks on our local
crowd, definately some Distance classics in this new bunch!!
Check the
web site for updates
and some pics from the recording sessions.
Our new video clip for 'Waiting' is about to hit the small
screen via the Country Music Channel - so be sure to keep your
eyes peeled for that one, and be ready to start your requesting.
The clip has it all, ugly blokes, good lookin girls, and a kick
arse song - so check it out!
See the clip before the rest of the country at our web site
www.thedistance.com.au
You might also spot us in the background of the new MadViolet
video clip 'I'm your lady' which is currently being played on
CMC. After playing a support slot for the Canadian girls earlier
this year we were asked to be part of their clip as their
backing band. So while you are at it - give their clip a request
too!
countrymusicchannel.com.au
Our debut album is going to be re-released with new artwork and
an additional track. We recorded the Gav Leadbetter classic
'What we've got' for the re-release, it's a ripper. The new
album is available for purchase at our shows or through our
webstore.
While you are at it check our newly revamped Myspace site,
listen to some songs, watch the video clips, it's all on there.
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DENI UTE MUSTER -
SEPTEMBER 2007
This is going to be a huge weekend for the band and we'd
love to see you all there. The Muster is a fantastic event, lots
to see and do, and we speak from experience when we say it's an
absolute blast!
We are all looking forward to hittin the big stage on the
Saturday night....... now if we can just talk Gav into wearing
the 'bluey' on stage (won't take much I reckon!). Check the deni
web site for more details!
ERAMANGA RODEO - QLD
Now I know I've complained about
dust before, like at the Deni Ute Muster etc, but I promise
after what I witnessed this weekend I will never complain again.
Words can't do it justice. What an experience - driving to the
middle of nowhere - Eramanga QLD to play at their local rodeo.
We piled onto the Steve Forde bus with the Shea Fisher band on
Good Friday and had a fantastic time on the road, running over
kangaroos and playing for the local crowd up there. Great way to
see parts of this country you would normally never see. Lots of
stories to tell............. Read all about it in the BLOG
section!!
TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL - 2007
We had an absolute blast playing to the Tamworth crowds,
and were a real drawcard around the festival,
getting bums on seats or shoes on the dancefloor. We played all
over town, from the Regent theatre, Albert Hotel, Longyard
Hotel, Tamworth Rodeo and even a show at Gunnedah on the way
home!
Don't take my word for it, check the pics in our BLOG
section.......
ERAMANGA RODEO - QLD
Now I know I've complained about dust before, like at the Deni Ute
Muster etc, but I promise after what I witnessed this weekend I
will never complain again. Words can't do it justice. What an
experience - driving to the middle of nowhere - Eramanga QLD to
play at their local rodeo. We piled onto the Steve Forde bus with
the Shea Fisher band on Good Friday and had a fantastic time on
the road, running over kangaroos, learning how to pour a drink on
a moving bus and playing for the local crowd up there. Great way
to see parts of this country you would normally never see. Lots of
stories to tell............. Read all about it in the
BLOG
section!
- TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC
FESTIVAL - 2007
We had an absolute blast playing to the Tamworth crowds,
and were a real drawcard around the festival,
getting bums on seats or shoes on the dancefloor. We played all
over town, from the Regent theatre, Albert Hotel, Longyard Hotel,
Tamworth Rodeo and even a show at Gunnedah on the way home!
Don't take my word for it, check the pics in our
BLOG
section.......
- WAITING - NEW VIDEO
CLIP ON THE WAY!
The guys have gone and filmed another video clip! The
always popular Gav Leadbetter gem is about to hit the nations tv
screens for all to enjoy.
Big day, lots of people involved. Great song. Stay tuned for the
release!
Read more in the
BLOG
section
- 'DON'T LOOK BACK' NOW
ON iTUNES
You can now download any or all the tracks from The
Distance debut album 'Don't look back' on Apple iTunes.
What good is an iPod without 10 of the best Aussie rock tracks
goin around!
Check it out:
www.apple.com/au/itunes/
- Howdy all,
I have finally found some time to sit down and tell you all what's
been going on and maybe shed some light on what's comming up too!
The last month has seen us visit all parts of this great country
from central Vic, Deniliquin NSW and even far south-west QLD.
Check below for some stories and a few pics from our travels.
We have just finished filming a new video clip for 'Waiting' from
our 'Don't look back' album. The clip is currently being edited
and will hopefully be showing up on CMC sometime in the next month
or two. Can't wait (no pun intended)....
The next month will also see us hit the studio to record our
follow up album - and yeah we can't bloody wait to get that
happening. We have a stack of new material that we've been keeping
under wraps for some time now that we are dying to put down for
all to hear. Check the web site over the next few months for
updates on the recording.
Check our newly revamped Myspace site - complete with video clips
of 'This Land' and 'Don't Look Back'. Our Myspace site has been
disappearing lately for no reason - so hopefully it stays put for
while!
Some big news just rolling in - The Distance will be playing the
main stage at this years Deniliquin Ute Muster to close the
Saturday night show after Lee Kernaghan. Should be a blast (get
your early bird tickets NOW!!).
Catch you all soon!
Gav, Daz, Jum, Mitch & Rob
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- Welcome back The
Distance!
Out of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria comes The
Distance, a contemporary country rock band with a distinctly
Australian feel.
After forming in mid 2004 they have been performing live around
Melbourne, Victoria and New South Wales where they have formed a
great following.
In The Distance music you will hear influences from the Eagles,
Jackson Browne, to early Bob Segar everything from edgy rocker to
a sweet country song. Their music has something for everyone with
great melodys, classic harmonies and some fine music played by a
great band.
These guys rock!
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- ALL
THINGS DISTANT...............
Canadian act Madviolet are touring around Australia from
early Feb 2007right through to mid April.
With over 30 shows packed into their time here - the singer/songwritting
duo of Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac are
an act that is in great demand on these shores - not surprising
really - talent like this is hard to find and resist!
They will be playing 'the Palais' in Hepburn Springs, Victoria on
Friday March 23rd.
Supporting them at the Palais will be local group The Distance who
have just returned from 9 huge shows at the Tamworth country music
festival.
The Palais is one of Victoria's premier live venues - Book your
tickets now.
www.thepalais.com.au
for more info visit:
www.thedistance.com.au
www.madviolet.com
Click here Mad Violet photos
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Tamworth Country Music Festival 2007
We have just returned from a massive 10 show stint at the
Tamworth Country Music festival - including 2 massive shows at the
Tamworth Rodeo on the Steve Forde stage! Oh and lets not forget
the opening ceremony - in front of thousands of country music
lovers. We played pubs, theatres, big stages and everything in
between. And it didn't mater where they put us - we just rocked
out until we were told to go home. Thanks to all who came along to
our shows, sang along and made our trip so much fun.
Check the web site for more pics and stories. -
www.thedistance.com.au
NEW CLIP?????
There is a new video clip currently being worked on (can't tell
you what song just yet because that would ruin the surprise!!).
So keep your eyes and ears on the look out real soon for the best
looking band in Australian country music........(what's sarcasm?)
'DON'T LOOK BACK' NOW ON iTUNES
You can now download any or all the tracks from The Distance debut
album 'Don't look back' on Apple iTunes.
What good is an iPod without 10 of the best Aussie rock tracks
goin around!
Check it out:
www.apple.com/au/itunes/
'THIS LAND' NOW ON CMC!
Our new video clip to 'THIS LAND' is now showing on CMC -
we need everyone to get on and vote for us so they play is heaps,
and everyone in Australia can laugh at Mitch trying to throw
around hay bails!
Request it NOW at
www.countrymusicchannel.com.au
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- DON'T LOOK BACK TOUR 2006
Howdy!
After over 4000km's travelled, 100 meat pies, 3 changes of
underwear and the occasional Wild Turkey, we rolled our way back
to Melbourne after 8 shows on the road. We played our way right
through Vic, NSW and ended our tour with 2 huge shows at the Mud
Bulls and Music festival in QLD.
For those of you who missed the tour or didn't know
where we went here is a quick run down........
The band couldn't have been happier with the reaction and support
we received from all the crowds at our shows, especially as this
was our first tour! So to everyone who came along and supported
us, bought Cd's and sang along - we really appreciated it and hope
to see you all again real soon! Also a BIG thanks to Rob Dabbs and
everyone at Wild Turkey Bourbon for sponsoring the band on the
trip!
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- As the band left for their first
shows we heard that our new video clip for 'this land' is now
being regularly aired on CMC - so while I'm here I might as well
remind everyone to jump on the CMC site and vote till your mouse
finger falls off!!
www.countrymusicchannel.com.au
While in Tamworth Gav played a live to air version of 'This Land'
on Gary Coxheads afternoon country show - a big thanks to Garry
and everyone at 2TM in Tamworth for your support. Can't wait to
get back there this coming January - we are booked for a few pub
shows around town, also 2 shows at the Tamworth Rodeo on the 24th
and 25th and the band will appear at the Regent theatre as part of
the Victorian showcase. Looks like a big January coming up! Hope
to see you all up there.
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After Tamworth we stopped over in Armidale for a show at the
Armidale Club and then it was onto Kilcoy for what was to be the
highlight of the tour - 2 shows at the Mud Bulls and Music
festival! The rain was pouring down, the music was pumpin and
there was no certainly no shortage of MUD! But the rain didn't
dampen the spirits of anyone, especially the band. We had a ball
playing on the big stage and hope like hell we get to play up
there again - it was just a fantastic vibe. A great way to top of
the tour, kept us smiling all the way back home.
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For more pics and stories on the tour please visit our web site
www.thedistance.com.au
We'd love to hear from ya!
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