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Okkervil River announce Australian tour dates

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By Richard Wilson
6 August 2011

Okkervil River announce Australian tour dates

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Texas band Okkervil River have announced tour dates across Australia in addition to appearances at Melbourne Festival this October.

The five-piece come armed with a swag of new songs from their recently released sixth album, I Am Very Far, which is a startling break from anything the band has ever created before. Terrifying and joyous, violent and serene, grotesque and romantic. It's a celebration of forces beyond their control.

Lead by the commanding and charismatic Will Sheff, who Pitchfork described as “one of the best lyric-writers in indie rock”, Okkervil River deliver a realness and raw quality that makes their audience feel at home in the room, taking the crowd from rowdy sing alongs to silent intense listening.

In addition to their previously announced Melbourne Festival shows, Okkervil River will bring their gritty lyricism and rambunctious blend of country, folk and rock to audiences in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

Wednesday 12th - Perth - Capitol

Tuesday 18th - Sydney - Metro Theatre

Wednesday 19th - Brisbane - The Hi Fi

Also appearing as part of Melbourne Festival at the following venues:
Friday 14th - Melbourne - The Forum Theatre
Saturday 15th - Meeniyan - Meeniyan Town Hall
Sunday 16th - Will Sheff solo show - Melbourne - Toff In Town