The Vasco Era’s last show for 2012 – on sale now!

The Vasco Era — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:14:06 +0000

Hey there everyone. For those of you who don’t already know Sid is planning on expanding his mind body and soul by traipsing around Europe for the rest of the year. To celebrate his journey we are throwing him a going away party. All friends past, present and future are invited. We will be playing at the Corner Hotel on Friday the 22nd of June and will be joined by special guests. All who attend will receive at least one FREE cuddle. Come along and support Ted and I through this hard time. Love youse. Xxxxxxxxx
On sale now!

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Ted gets addicted to Sons of Anarchy

The Vasco Era — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:14:54 +0000

So I’m hooked on Sons of Anarchy. Usually, like a good boy, I’ll go to bed and read for about half an hour or so. I read a lot of different stuff. The classics, because I like to think that I’m intellectual (and yes, I do read Penguin classics sometimes cos I’m a try hard hipster), modern literature because I like to feel like I’m on the pulse of the cutting edge, Harry Potter because I’m really a little kid at heart, Lord of the Rings because it’s awesome, historical accounts because then I can say “did you know…” with just the slightest air of knowing contempt… But then one of my friends lent me the first two seasons of Sons of Anarchy. As good as the Sopranos, he says. Addictive as hell, he says. Yeah yeah, I’ll probably watch one episode then get sick of it. So I watch one episode.

It’s crazy how consumed you can get by watching people go through their lives (granted, they are quite heavy, twisted lives that Jax, Clay and co. lead), but I just can’t stop watching. It’s just silly. I should be writing. I should be reading. I should be out seeing people, getting some fresh air. But no, I am just watching this brilliant show. What else have I been doing? I’ve been working. I’ve been for a few surfs. Nothing makes your head clear as much as getting into the water. I’ve been making sure I haven’t forgotten how to play an instrument. And I’ve been making excuses. To get back to the T.V. Just one more episode, I tell myself. Oh alright, one more. It’s 2am already, I might as well watch another one. Damn, I’ve got to get to work. No sleep. Again. Oh well, I’ve only got three more seasons to go, then I’m free! But for now, I’ve got to go. I have ‘things’ to do…

Love Ted

The Vasco Era Support Mariachi El Bronx!

The Vasco Era — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:30:45 +0000

What do you get when you cross Californians with a New York name that play Mexican-inspired music and are coming to Australia? Answer: Mariachi El Bronx!!!!!!!! Yes it’s all true and we are lucky enough to be supporting them in their upcoming shows in Sydney and Melbourne. If you are going then why not come a bit earlier to see us. I’m pretty sure security are handing out free tacos to the first 100 people to walk through the door. Love youse. Xxxxxxxxxxxx

Fetch your tickets here:
Sydney 25 Jan: http://www.metrotheatre.com.au/events/2012/01/25/mariachi-el-bronx
Melbourne 30 Jan: http://www.bigdayoutsideshows.com/?Event=24211

Vote for The Vasco Era in triple j’s Hottest 100

The Vasco Era — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:48:35 +0000

Vote for The Vasco Era’s ‘Rock and Roll is the Only Thing That Makes Me Feel Good’ on triple j’s hottest 100 here. Voting now open!

Mess + Noise Review The Vasco Era’s New Video, ‘Rock and Roll Is The Only Thing That Makes Me Feel Good’

The Vasco Era — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:26:16 +0000

‘Perched over South America’s Iguazu Falls, The Vasco Era’s Sid O’Neil had an epiphany: rock and roll is the only thing that makes him feel good. That mantra has inspired a song from the band’s self-titled third album, which pays homage to Modern Lovers’ ‘Roadrunner’ and rolls off a list of things tried in vain in the pursuit of happiness. Its film clip features bulbing, spiders, longneck swilling, slam-dancing, egg throwing and a nasty nosebleed.’ – 8th Nov 2011

Read article here

Pages Digital Review The Vasco Era Live @ Manning Bar, NSW

The Vasco Era — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:25:06 +0000

‘Sid delivered with his usual hopping-mad (and that’s not a metaphor) energy, while brother Ted thrashed about on his bass and Michael Fitzpatrick smashed his toms so hard that his snare went flying. Their sweaty, jarring and very noisy style of rock n roll certainly discomforted a few of the more well-dressed attendees, but a band like The Vasco Era doesn’t cater for folks like them. They’re too busy ending their set by jamming on a Jimi Hendrix riff and blowing out what’s left of the speakers. No two Vasco Era shows are the same, but they invariably end in some kind of carnage; an invaluable and ongoing contribution to Australian live music.’ – David Young, Pages Digital, 2nd Nov, 2011

Read review here

“Intelligent lyricism with feel good, shoot-from-the-hip rock and roll” Album out now!

The Vasco Era — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:52:51 +0000

The Vasco Era’s third album is out! And the reviews are rolling on in – see below to read what the good fold out there are saying about it! Pick up a copy of the album online or at good record stores including JB HI FI.

“Managing to balance intelligent lyricism with feel good, shoot-from-the-hip rock and roll, The Vasco Era have truly staked their claim as one of Australia’s finest rock bands.” FasterLouder, 10 Oct 2011

Review from BMA Magazine:

The Vasco Era album exclusive live stream

The Vasco Era — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:53:50 +0000

The Vasco Era’s album is out on Friday but you can hear it right now here over at www.themusic.com.au

The Vasco Era + Papa vs Pretty Tour announced!

The Vasco Era — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:01:53 +0000

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Wed 26 Oct – ANU Bar, Canberra ACT
Thurs 27 Oct – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Fri 28 Oct – Manning Bar, Sydney NSW
Sat 29 Oct – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta QLD
Sun 30 Oct – The Zoo, Brisbane QLD
Thurs 10 Nov – Prince of Wales, Bunbury WA
Fri 11 Nov – Rosemount, Perth WA
Sat 12 Nov – Mojo’s, Fremantle WA
Wed 23 Nov – Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC
Thurs 24 Nov – Hi Fi, Melb VIC
Fri 25 Nov – Bended Elbow, Geelong VIC
Sat 26 Nov – Adelaide Uni Bar, Adelaide SA **all ages and licensed event**

On October 14, The Vasco Era will release a brand new, independent, self-titled album. Recorded live at Melbourne’s Sound Park Studios with producer Steven Schram, The Vasco Era is bursting with nearly freeform metal lashings of noise that whip around the bands blues.

To celebrate the new album, The Vasco Era and Sydney’s Papa vs Pretty are joining forces this October and November for a special double-headline tour. Both bands will play songs fresh off their new albums in venues right across Australia. With Papa vs Pretty enjoying critical praise for their debut album United in Isolation (released in May) and The Vasco Era preparing to release their highly anticipated self-titled album (out October 14), the time was right for both bands to jump in the tour van together. Audiences will see two of Australia’s most dynamic live bands under one roof – for the price of one.

It’s in the joyful energy borne from a reinvigorated band smashing it out live in the studio, and its in Sid’s throat-scraping, exorcising howl that proves The Vasco Era as a newly liberated entity – from their past demons, label, and – somewhat – themselves.

“loud enough to make ears and throat strings bleed” – Rolling Stone
“a scorcher… distorted blues-rock and hook-laden anthems.” – Triple J Mag

Presented by Triple J, Channel V, SPA, Minnow & Co, Fidelity Corp, The Harbour Agency & Artist Voice

Free show at Mess+Noise Lunchbox

The Vasco Era — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:18:49 +0000

We’re playing a free lunchtime gig at The Workers Club in Fitzroy this Friday the 7th October to celebrate the launch of our new album! Come along for some music and good times. More info about Mess+Noise’s lunchtime shows here.

Friday, October 7, 1pm
Workers Club, 51 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
FREE