Due to overwhelming demand The Saints ’73-’78 have added a third Brisbane show plus three more shows in new locations: Hobart, Thirroul and Byron Bay.
It seems somewhat appropriate that in his 50th consecutive year as a live performer and 50 years since the genesis of the iconic ‘(I’m) Stranded’ came to him whilst waiting for the train at Auchenflower train station in the outer suburbs of Brisbane, that Ed Kuepper would be re-presenting the tunes of his youth in all new reenergised form and to an audience who largely never managed to witness it first time around.
The acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist has never been one to look back instead, focusing very much on the here and now via subsequent outfits Laughing Clowns, The Aints, The Aints!, Asteroid Ekosystem and a long and celebrated solo career. But the original The Saints tenure was so brief with the band’s live experience lasting less than three years and all three of their acclaimed albums featuring Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay, being recorded over just 20 months that it all just felt like unfinished business.
“There was an intensity to The Saints that requires a real focus to return to. It is important to keep an eye on the goal. I still feel totally in tune with the music and it doesn’t feel at all alien even though some songs are 50 years old. I still relate to what I was aiming for originally, and I like it.” – Ed Kuepper
Alongside Kuepper are original Saints drummer and founding member Ivor Hay plus honorary Saints Mark Arm (Mudhoney), Peter Oxley (Sunnyboys) and Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds) as they dig into the catalogue of The Saints’ hugely influential albums (I’m) Stranded (1977), Eternally Yours (1978) and Prehistoric Sounds (1978).
“The Saints first three albums rank among the best records ever made. They have been a part of my life since stumbling upon them in the early 80s. Their influence looms large in Mudhoney world. I am stoked, stunned, and humbled that I get to join in on this Rock ‘n’ Roll Reality Camp with Ed, Ivor, Peter and Mick!”– Mark Arm
“It’s great to be given the opportunity to run through this set of songs again and especially the chance to work with a group of people of the calibre of Mark, Mick, Pete and especially Ivor, who is one of the most distinctive drummers I’ve had the pleasure to work with. I’m feeling chuffed that they’re all on board for this.” – Ed Kuepper
“I’m really looking forward to having the chance to be playing these great songs again and capturing the original excitement and energy of the first three albums.” – Ivor Hay
Wed 13th November: Adelaide Hindley St. Music Hall
special guests The Double Agents
Friday 15th November: Castlemaine Theatre Royal (SOLD OUT)
special guests Parsnip
Saturday 16th November: Melbourne Northcote Theatre (SOLD OUT)
special guests The Double Agents
Sunday 17th November: Melbourne Northcote Theatre
special guests Alien Nosejob
Wednesday 20th November: Fremantle Freo Social
special guests Chimers
Friday 22nd November: Sydney, Enmore Theatre (SOLD OUT)
special guests Kim Salmon & The Surrealists
Saturday 23rd November: Brisbane, Princess Theatre (SOLD OUT)
special guests Chimers
Sunday 24th November: Brisbane, Princess Theatre (SOLD OUT)
special guests Chimers
Monday 25th November: Brisbane, Princess Theatre *NEW SHOW*
special guests Chimers
Wednesday 27th November: Hobert, Odeon Theatre *NEW SHOW*
special guests Liquid Nails
Friday 29th November: Thirroul, Anitas Theatre *NEW SHOW*
Saturday 30th November: Byron Bay, The Green Room *NEW SHOW*
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20 June 2024
The appetite for the classic sound of The Saints ’73-‘78 is strong, selling out shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Castlemaine – Brisbane in just one day! A second show has now been added there and also Melbourne while the capacity of Castlemaine was increased to meet demand.
Supports have also been confirmed and include relative new kids on the block Chimers, Parsnip and Alien Nosejob alongside a classic in Kim Salmon & The Surrealists
Meantime pre-orders for the deluxe 4LP box set version of (I’m) Stranded (due this November) are available now. Order online via https://thesaints.lnk.to/Box-Set or from your favourite indie store.
Featuring founding members; guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay, The Saints ’73-’78, will be joined by honorary Saints; singer Mark Arm of the legendary Mudhoney, bassist Peter Oxley of Sunnyboys fame and former The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds guitarist Mick Harvey as they recreate the sounds of The Saints hugely influential albums (I’m) Stranded (1977) Eternally Yours (1978) and Prehistoric Sounds (1978).
Wed 13th November: Adelaide Hindley St. Music Hall
special guests The Double Agents
Friday 15th November: Castlemaine Theatre Royal (sold-out)
special guests Parsnip
Saturday 16th November: Melbourne Northcote Theatre (sold-out)
special guests The Double Agents
Sunday 17th November: Melbourne Northcote Theatre *new show*
special guests Alien Nosejob
Wednesday 20th November: Fremantle Freo Social
special guests Chimers
Friday 22nd November: Sydney, Enmore Theatre
special guests Kim Salmon & The Surrealists
Saturday 23rd November: Brisbane, Princess Theatre (sold-out)
special guests Chimers
Sunday 24th November: Brisbane, Princess Theatre *new show*
special guests Chimers
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12 June 2024
The Saints; one of the most revered, reviled and talked about bands in all Australian music history will reform this November in celebration of a vinyl box set release of their bona-fide 1977 classic debut ‘(I’m) Stranded’.
Featuring founding members; guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay alongside honorary Saints; singer Mark Arm of the legendary Mudhoney, bassist Peter Oxley of Sunnyboys fame and former The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds guitarist Mick Harvey, The Saints ’73-’78 will recreate the sounds of The Saints hugely influential first three albums (I’m) Stranded (1977), Eternally Yours (1978) and Prehistoric Sounds (1978).
“The Saints’ first three albums rank among the best records ever made. They have been a part of my life since stumbling upon them in the early 80s. Their influence looms large in Mudhoney world. I am stoked, stunned, and humbled that I get to join in on this Rock ‘n’ Roll Reality Camp with Ed, Ivor, Peter and Mick!”- Mark Arm
Wed Nov 13 Hindly St. Music Hall, Adelaide, SA
Fri Nov 15 Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC
Sat Nov 16 Northcote Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Wed Nov 20 Freo Social, Fremantle, WA
Fri Nov 22 Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Sat Nov 23 Princess Theatre, Brisbane QLD
The tour coincides with the November 15 release of a deluxe edition of (I’m) Stranded all housed in a beautifully embossed box and featuring:
- Four x LP’s covering all recordings; studio and live from 1976-77. Includes the previously unreleased 1976 mix of the album.
- 28 page 12” x 12” full colour photo essay
- Official band history
- 1976 promo photo
- (I’m) Stranded sticker
“It’s been an exhausting yet thrilling process being involved in the creation of this box set. It’s been 51 years in the making and has possibly turned out even better than I anticipated. It’s by far the most extensive appraisal of the band, both aurally and visually, that has ever been made available and hopefully reveals some things people may not have known about the band.” – Ed Kuepper