The Pigs



THE PIGS E: thepigs@iprimus.com.au W: www.thepigs.com.au THE PIGS LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM AT GYMPIE MUSTER The Pigs are known for exceptional live performances, thrilling crowds with their raw energy, original sound and outrageous antics. And the band’s sound has evolved over the past two years with more and more original songs appearing in their sets. When they decided to record an album, The Pigs were determined to approach the studio with the same “no-limits” attitude as their live performances. They were months in the studio with engineer and co-producer Steve Newton and now present to the world something really special… “The quality of the original songwriting on this album will see The Pigs become a major force in the Australian Record Industry.” The Pigs Debut Self-Titled album combines great down-home bluegrass sounds with glorious pop/rock/country energy. Banjo Master, Matsumoto Montz features on many of the tracks. He smashed out some of the fastest, most inspired, yet sensitive banjo in recorded history...seriously! The Pigs also enlisted Bluegrass Legends, Andrew Clermont, Mark Oats and Daryl Melbourne on mandolin, fiddle and dobro. With three lead vocalists and three key songwriters there is real variety in this album. Still, there is that unmistakable ‘Pigs Sound’ running throughout. The rip-snorting crackers, Buster the Bomb, Marion the Beagle and Crazier Than You will get your legs pumping, while the more reflective Sofa People and My Heart is Like a Brick will have you cruising all the way home. The ballad, Sometimes It’s Hard, adds a sentimental touch to the album and Don’t Dump Your Lover On The Phone… You just have to hear. (…and of course they had to include a couple of trademark arrangements… Don’t miss their take on Brittany Spears!) The Pigs achieved ARIA Chart success, and featured as “single of the week” on CMC, in January this year, with the release of their EP Crazy and an animated video clip. They once again totally dominated the Midnight Shift in Tamworth and played the main stage at both the Kinross Country Muster, and the Urban Country Muster. (Sharing billing with the likes of John Williamson, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Brand, and Jimmy Barnes at the latter.) The Pigs launch their album at a special show at the Gympie Muster in August. Last year the band cut a swathe through the festival, packing out the Crow Bar on Thursday night and winning over fans young and old. This year, with great new original songs and a banjo and fiddle player to throw into the mix it’s looking even more mindblowing. The Pigs is available in stores August 18 Album Available through MGM / Green Media Don’t miss Par, T-Bone, Streeetch and Cousin Billy Bob as they launch their debut album at the Toyota National Country Music Muster (QLD) Friday 24th 10am - Muster Tavern – Qld Album Launch Show Friday 24th 6pm - Muster Club Saturday 25th 1am (Saturday Night) - CROW BAR Sunday 26th 2.30pm - Muster Tavern Media Enquries and Press Kit Contact: Aron Mclean T 0413 747 747 / E thepigs@iprimus.com.au Booking Enquiries: Artist Network Australia Costa Atzemis T (+61) 2 9819 6411 / M 0417 220 380 / E costa@artistnetwork.com.au
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2006 The Pigs


















The Bull N Bush at Baulkham Hills
Photos below from Leone McClure




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