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So we have a date 2020 is when Bungle return…..at least according to Bar’s tongue-in-cheek response to the question posed to him by Music Vice in a recent interview:

“Yes.  Only after enough time has passed that we have become so senile that the memories of petty resentments and grudges have faded.  We’re looking at 2020.  Just saw Danny today in Sydney, and hope to somehow include him in future recordings.”

Check out the  full interview

BTW I spoke to Bar backstage at the recent Sydney Umlaut show about his thoughts on an eventual Bungle reunion taking place and he is super keen for it to happen, so it still is possible but I wouldn’t be holding my breath for anything in the immediate future…..

If you are able to get down to one of the upcoming aussie Umlaut gigs make sure you do because according to that guy Angus it’s a good show all round. I’ll definitely be at the Factory on Saturday having a few brews and enjoying the show.

UMLAUT / EL SUAVO 2010 TOUR

JUNE

FRI 25 ANU, CANBERRA
SAT 26 THE FACTORY, SYDNEY
SUN 27 THE CROATION CLUB, NEWCASTLE

JULY

THUR 1 KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT
SAT 3 FOWLERS LIVE, ADELAIDE

For all the Sydney punters keen on catching Umlaut at the Factory next month, we now have pre purchased ticketing info. Just head on over to www.factorytheatre.com.au

For other cities and venues, at this stage tickets are only available at the door.

UMLAUT / EL SUAVO 2010 TOUR

JUNE

FRI 11 THE NATIONAL, GEELONG
SAT 12 THE SPANISH CLUB, MELBOURNE
SAT 19 THE BRISBANE HOTEL, HOBART

FRI 25 ANU, CANBERRA
SAT 26 THE FACTORY, SYDNEY
SUN 27 THE CROATION CLUB, NEWCASTLE

JULY

THUR 1 KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT
SAT 3 FOWLERS LIVE, ADELAIDE

Thanks to Callum who managed to attend the gig and get some cool pics:

Ladies and Gents, boys and girls, people of Melbourne! Round up the masses for a superb night of musical intrigue, delectable ditties and sheer swinging fun that is bound to have you grooving like some sort of dysfunctional dashboard hula doll.

Sex on Toast have a gig coming up at The Evelyn, May 27th and I defy you to go and not enjoy the living bejesus out of it. Seriously, these are some really talented guys, and it will certainly be an evening well spent.

The official word:

Sex on Toast
The Clintonicas (ex-Bärhugs, USA, Mr. B)
Fabio Umberto (Italy)

The illustrious gents in Sex on Toast cordially invite you to an evening of pleasure and finery, on Thursday 27th of May at The Evelyn. Joining them is Fabio Umberto, all the way from Rimini, Italy. This 1980’s Ital-disco legend will put pep in your step and the bump in your rump. After a considerable hiatus, California legends The Clintonica’s (ex-Bärhugs, USA, Mr. B) bring their signature brand of windswept dude-rock to Melbourne for one show only.

Sex on Toast requests your presence for this sensational night of pure entertainment. Doors at 9pm. $7 entry.

Now, I’m not usually one to speculate but The Clintonicas?! Ahem, “Bärhugs“, “Mr B.”… is this ringing bells with anyone? For those who maybe aren’t aware of the musical ties here, Sex on Toast‘s guitarist, one Angus Leslie and the man behind the keys, Mr Olaf  Scott, feature in another of stubbadub’s much loved bands: Umlaut.

I’m wondering what the chef’s got cooking here. As I’m a west coast lady and dear Gronk is a Sydney boy, I need you stubbers to get down there and find out what the hell is going on.

I want full reports! A show not to be missed.

Tickets through moshtix or on the door

Finally! An Umlaut Australian Tour! They won’t be hitting every stink hole in oz, but then again who cares? I finally get to see Umlaut! (at their own headline show. That Sydney Les show doesn’t count).

The Dates:

JUNE
FRI          11         THE NATIONAL, GEELONG
SAT        12         THE SPANISH CLUB, MELBOURNE
SAT        19         THE BRISBANE HOTEL, HOBART
FRI         25        ANU, CANBERRA
SAT        26        THE FACTORY, SYDNEY
SUN        27        THE CROATION CLUB, NEWCASTLE

JULY
THUR    1           KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT
SAT        3          FOWLERS LIVE, ADELAIDE

And the official press release:

“Umlaut vs. Dr El Suavo 2010 Tour!

Umlaut, the brainchild of Bär McKinnon (ex-Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3), have joined forces with the irrepressible, parlour magician extraordinaire, Dr El Suavo, for a rollicking Australian tour this June!

With the release of Umlaut’s debut album late last year, the band is keen to hit the road and bring their whimsical, soundtrack inspired tunes to the stage. The offbeat mix of shimmering keyboards, woodwinds, quirky percussion and surf guitar has garnered international praise from both Bunglelophiles and music critics alike. The band have played some killer shows with Secret Chiefs 3, The Melvins, Tango Saloon and Neil Hamburger and are thrilled to be on tour with the world’s crankiest magician, Dr El Suavo!

Umlaut’s intricate, dark, pop tunes are the perfect compliment to Dr El Suavo’s disgraceful, yet astounding magic tricks. Not to be missed.

www.myspace.com/umlautbarmckinnon“

I heard a rumour there may also be a special support act at the upcoming Sex on Toast gig as well….

Last minute Umlaut gig announcement! They are playing The Lyrebird Lounge this Saturday night, (May 1st). Get down there if you can. (61 Glen Eira rd, Ripponlea, you lucky mofos)

And yet another awesome Umlaut gig coming up in Melbourne, damn those guys are spoiled

“Aniseed Records present Umlaut at The Evelyn, Saturday March 13th from 8pm with special guests cult doom outfit, Terminal Sound System, the eclectically brilliant Lan Party and somber echo four-piece, Sons.
Doors at 8pm. $12 entry.”

Make sure you get down there if you can. I know I would if I could………

www.myspace.com/umlautbarmckinnon

Official announcement:

“Umlaut are back for 2010 after supporting Les Claypool in December, receiving glowing album reviews from Europe and South America and making it through the festive season alive!

Feb 11 at The Evelyn, Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Umlaut play with Brisbane’s Tin Can Radio as part of their Australian tour.

Catch Umlaut with Declan and the Antics, Tin Can Radio and Cast&Crew as they burn up the stage and make it happen!

Doors are at 8pm. Umlaut on last.

Love to see y’all there.”

I have come across some amazing pics lately and I was planning on posting them individually, but I thought why not make it a festive December pics round up post.

First up we have the talented Chantel with some very impressive Umlaut pics taken at the recent Umlaut and Les Claypool show at the Enmore, Sydney:

Check out the full set here or hit her website: chantelbann.com

Next up is a couple of sets from the recent Melvins Euro tour, bramdauw’s Geneva Set:

and Shinji’s Melvins (and Porn) Paris Set:

And lastly (thanks to cv), an awesome Faith No More set from isrtinez

Bar Mckinnon’s Umlaut will be supporting Les Claypool on his national tour of Australia in December for the following dates:

• Wed 2 Dec Enmore Theatre Sydney
• Fri 4 Dec Forum Theatre Melbourne

“Bar McKinnon of Umlaut is thrilled to be supporting Les Claypool on the Sydney and Melbourne tour dates. Having toured in the ’90′s, Primus and Mr Bungle go way back,  it’s like old times!”

This will mark the first occasion that Umlaut have ventured North to Sydney, which is very pleasing for at least one fan who happens to reside in Sydney and has been begging for a Sydney show…………

www.myspace.com/umlautbarmckinnon
www.lesclaypool.com

Friendly stubbadubber Mike Hayes was lucky enough to attend the Umlaut album launch last week and took a few piccies. Check em out

Have a chat with him in the stubbadub forums if you feel so inclined