2013 is going to be an interesting time for The Angels in Australia. There will be two bands called The Angels on tour at the same time.
Doc Neeson photo by Ros O'Gorman
This morning Doc Neeson announced he will tour as The Angels with a band made up of former members of the band. At lunchtime, the Brewster’s version of The Angels also announced a tour at the same time.
The Brewster Brothers recently released ‘Take It To The Streets’, the first new album for The Angels since 1997’s ‘Skin and Bone’. ‘Take It To The Streets’ features new lead singer Dave Gleeson, formerly of Screaming Jets.
However Doc’s new version of The Angels also features former members of the band, Bob Spencer, James Morley, Buzz Bidstrup and Jim Hilbun. Spencer was with the band from 1986 to 1992, Buzz joined in 1976 before the band took off nationally, Hilburn was the 1982 replacement for Chris Bailey (who is now with the Brewster’s Angels). Morley joined late 80s and played on the ‘Beyond Salvation’ album.
Doc has anointed his tour ‘The Angels 100% Tour 2013’. Neeson:
Doc Neeson 100% Tour Dates are:
February 15, Penrith, Panthers
February 16, The Entrance, Leagues
February 22, Barossa Valley, Vine Inn
February 23, Adelaide, Bridgeway Hotel
March 2, Brisbane, Tivoli
March 8, Port Macquarie, Panthers
March 9, Forster, Club Forster
March 15, Melbourne, Prince of Wales
March 22, Canberra, Southern Cross Club
March 23, Nowra, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
The Brewster’s Angels will play:
February 16, Geelong, Hill Winery, A Day On The Green
February 22, Sydney, Rooty Hill RSL
February 23, Cambelltown, The Cube
March 8, Erindale ACT, The Auditorium at Vikings
March 9, Melbourne, The Palms
March 14, Acadia Ridge, Acacia Ridge Hotel
March 15, Brisbane, Eatons Hill Hotel
March 16, Gold Coast, Southport RSL
March 21, 22, 23, Sydney, Annandale Hotel
April 12, Bankstown, Bankstown Sports
April 13, Taren Point, Taren Point Hotel
April 19, Mittagong, RSL
April 20, Dee Why, RSL
Watch The Angels (with Dave Gleeson) perform at Noise11.com
Watch The Angels interview with the Brewsters at Noise.com.
