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We shan’t be coy: We’ve adored Okkervil River ever since Black Sheep Boy crept up on us almost four years ago. 2007′s The Stage Names was named one of our favourite albums of that year and likewise last year’s The Stand In’s also received a coverted placing in our top 25 poll.

The fabulous Austin ones return to Australia this May for appearances in regional Australia as part of the Groovin’ The Moo festivals, as well as club dates in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.

Renowned for their vivid lyrical imagery, their infectious and bittersweet melodies, as well as their intensely passionate live performances, this tour marks the band’s fourth trip to Australia, but the first since the release of  The Stand Ins.

Tickets for club shows go on sale today, Friday February 27. 

Brisbane
The Zoo
Sunday May 3
Tickets from Oztix phone sales 1300 762 545,  www.thezoo.com.au, Rockinghorse Records (City), Kill The Music (City), Butterbeats (City & Valley), Bombay Rock (Townsville), Cooly Hotel (Coolangatta), Disasterpiece (Southport), Gooble Warming (West End), Great Western (Rockhampton), Moshpit Music (Maroochydore), Rockaway Records (Springwood), Sands Tavern (Maroochydore) & Sunflower Music (Broadbeach) 

Perth
Capitol
Tuesday May 5
Tickets from Mills, Planet, Star Perth, www.heatseeker.com.au , and www.moshtix.com.au

Sydney
The Annandale Hotel
Friday May 8
Tickets from the venue, online at www.annandalehotel.com, and over the phone on 02 9550 1078

Melbourne
Billboard
Sunday May 17
Tickets from www.billboardthevenue.com.au , Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au or Ph: 1 300 Get Tix (438 849)) and Polyester

Okkervil River are also appearing on the Groovin’ The Moo Festival. Go to www.groovinthemoo.com.au for more information.

Okkervil River The Stand Ins & The Stage Names albums out now on Spunk Records