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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….