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The Waifs hit the road for fan-friendly tour

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By Soulshine News
18 November 2008

The Waifs hit the road for fan-friendly tour

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The Waifs

This summer, the band will be touring for their fans…. literally! They will be placing the decision of the show set lists into the hands of the fans. Rarities, classics, the hits, and a few brand new ones! It will be up to the fans to decide.

Last year The Waifs were part of the huge Union Of Soul WA tour with the John Butler Trio, this year they return to headline their own series of concerts over the summer. In WA they will be joined by America’s Independent sweetheart, Ani Di Franco and new WA act Mama Kin and for the rest of the country, old friend and fellow independent road warrior, Jez Mead.

The Waifs have been one of West Australia's most loved and appreciated bands over their 20 year history. Building their fan base the hard way, playing every corner of the country, earning respect of peers and fans alike for their tenacity and drive to do things their own way.

From the back streets of sleepy towns in WA, to an internationally loved, multiple ARIA Award winning multiple platinum selling act, (their latest release Sun Dirt Water now about to go platinum), The Waifs have paved the way for Australian independent artists to be able to forge successful careers outside of the major label rules.

Since they last took to the stage on home soil, The Waifs have been busy touring through Europe and America to support the release of Sun Dirt Water.

Fans can go to www.thewaifs.com and email their wish list of tracks they want to hear and the band will play a shortlist of the songs with the highest amount of nominations.

The full list of tour dates can be seen in the Soulshine gig guide -- visit The Waifs profile for more!

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