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Tour Updates: Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Yukon Blonde, Thee Oh Sees, Guttermouth, Jay & Silent Bob, Ronan Keating and J Mascis

Many updates have been made to some of the most anticipated tours of 2012 in the last week. Here's a look at who's added supports to their rosters and made changes or additions to their schedules.

BON IVER

With all shows sold out, the support has been announced for the March tour. Support for the shows in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne will be Sally Seltmann; the award-winning Australian songwriter behind intoxicating albums such as ‘Heart That’s Pounding’, ‘Somewhere, anywhere.’ and ‘The Last Beautiful Day’ under both her own name and her previous moniker New Buffalo.

Tue March 6 Thebarton Theatre SOLD OUT Adelaide SA
Venuetix (www.venuetix.com.au or 08 82258888)

ThuMarch 8 Sidney Myer Music Bowl (presented by 3RRR) SOLD OUT Melbourne VIC
Book at www.theartscentre.com.au or 1300 182 183; & ticketmaster.com.au

Thu March 15 The Tivoli SOLD OUT Brisbane QLD
Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849) & www.handsometours.com

Fri March 16 The Tivoli SOLD OUT Brisbane QLD
Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849) & www.handsometours.com

Sat March 17 The Tivoli SOLD OUT Brisbane QLD
Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849) & www.handsometours.com

FLEET FOXES

One of Australia’s most compelling songwriters Grand Salvo will join Fleet Foxes for their Melbourne and Brisbane shows in January. Grand Salvo is the musical outlet for multi-instrumentalist Paddy Mann, his gentle vocals, delicate guitar and gorgeous whimsical songs will perfectly compliment the Seattle six-piece.

Friday 6th January - Palais, Melbourne - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10th January - Tivoli, Brisbane - SELLING FAST!
Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=FLEETFOX12

Wednesday 11th January - Tivoli, Brisbane - SOLD OUT

Also appearing at
Falls Festival Victoria: 28 Dec - 1 Jan - www.fallsfestival.com - SOLD OUT
Falls Festival Tasmania: 29 Dec - 1 Jan - www.fallsfestival.com
Sydney Opera House: 2 - 4 January - www.sydneyoperahouse.com - SOLD OUT
Southbound: 7 - 8 Jan - www.southboundfestival.com.au

YUKON BLONDE

Currently wrapping up a 62-date tour of North America behind their recently released Fire//Water EP, Yukon Blonde have announced release plans for their new 7” single and album, as well as tour supports for their imminent visit to Australia. The first single from their upcoming album Stairway is due for release on January 31st.

December 29 - Peats Ridge, Australia @ Peats Ridge Music Festival
December 31 - Brisbane, Australia @ No Years Festival

January 3 - Melbourne, Australia @ Northcote Social Club
With special guests Leader Cheetah (Duo) & I, A Man

January 5 - Sydney, Australia @ FBI Social Club
With special guests Leader Cheetah (Duo), Tin Sparrow & Brian Campeau

J MASCIS

Recently anointed by US magazine Rolling Stone as one of the Top 100 greatest guitarists of all time (just a little behind Paul Simon...), Feel has announced a third Melbourne show for Dinosaur Jr frontman, J Mascis. Supports for all three shows are confirmed, as is the support for the outer-suburbs show at the Caravan Music Club in Oakleigh.

Tuesday 2nd: Melbourne, The Toff in Town + Mckisko
Wednesday 3rd: Melbourne, The Toff in Town + Teeth & Tongue (solo)
Thursday 4th: Melbourne, The Toff in Town + Ben Salter

All shows on-sale now from www.feelpresents.com, all Moshtix outlets or phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

Friday 5th: Oakleigh, Caravan Music Club + Ben Salter
On-sale now from the venue or via www.caravanmusic.com.au

JAY AND SILENT BOB

Due to overwhelming demand, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes have added a Perth show to their recently announced Australian live comedy tour Jay & Silent Bob Get Old.

Wednesday the 18th of April - Astor Theatre, Perth - NEW SHOW
Tickets: BOCS Ticketing - 9484 1133 or www.bocsticketing.com.au

Thursday the 19th of April - Tivoli, Brisbane - SELLING FAST!
Tickets: Ticketek - 132 849 & Ticketek.com.au

Friday the 20th of April - Enmore Theatre, Sydney - LAST TICKETS!
Tickets: Enmore Box Office, 02 9550 3666, Ticketek.com.au
** Licensed All Ages, parental guidance recommended

Monday the 23rd of April - Enmore Theatre, Sydney - NEW SHOW
Tickets: Enmore Box Office, 02 9550 3666, Ticketek.com.au
** Licensed All Ages, parental guidance recommended

Thursday the 26th of April - Palais Theatre, Melbourne - SELLING FAST!
Tickets: Ticketmaster - 1300 111 011 or ticketmaster.com.au
** Licensed All Ages, parental guidance recommended

Saturday the 28th of April - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets: Venuetix - www.venuetix.com.au or 08 8225 8888
** Licensed All Ages, parental guidance recommended

THEE OH SEES

Wing & Gill have announced a pile of supports for Thee Oh Sees’ Summer tour Down Under.

Friday 13th January – The Nash – Geelong
Tickets through oztix**
w/ Straight Arrows + The Murlocs

Saturday 14th January – Sugar Mountain Festival – The Forum – Melbourne
Tickets through ticketmaster**
w/ Shabazz Palaces, Tune-Yards, Deerhoof and more…

Sunday 15th January – Woodland – Brisbane
Tickets through moshtix**
w/ Straight Arrows + Knee Chin

Tuesday 17th January – Woody’s - Byron Bay
Tickets on the door
w/ Straight Arrows + The Ganashz

Wednesday 18th January – The Terrace – Newcastle
Tickets through moshtix**
w/ Straight Arrows + Bare Grillz

Thursday 19th January – The Annandale – Sydney
Tickets through annandalehotel.com**
w/ Straight Arrows + The Gooch Palms

Saturday 21st January – Jive Bar - Adelaide
Tickets through moshtix**
w/ Peak Twins + Mondo Phase Band

Tuesday 24th January – The Corner – Melbourne
Tickets through cornerhotel.com**
w/ Total Control + Peak Twins

Friday 27th January – Whammy Bar – Auckland
Tickets through utr.co.nz**
Co-presented by The High Seas
w/ The Spunks + Smokin Daggers

Saturday 28th January – Mighty Mighty – Wellington
Tickets through utr.co.nz**
Co-presented by The High Seas
w/ The Spunks + Grand Chancellors + Mr. Slackjaw

Sunday 29th January – ARC Theatre – Whanganui
Tickets through utr.co.nz**
Co-presented by The High Seas
w/ The Spunks + Grand Chancellors + Mr. Slackjaw

GUTTERMOUTH

All tour supports are now announced for the 17 date East Coast run. Some great local acts on showcase across the country with Victoria delivering former #1 ARIA Album charting band 28 Days for all three shows in their home state with the added bonus of Celtic Folk Punkers The Go Set at the Corner Hotel show in Melbourne. Both bands will be releasing new albums in 2012.

WED 18th JAN | THE NATIONAL HOTEL, GEELONG
**with special guests 28 DAYS**
Mervin Gribbs & The Half Pints
(tix from oztix.com.au)

THU 19th JAN | THE WESTERNPORT HOTEL, SAN REMO
**with special guests 28 DAYS**
Take Your Own & And Burn
(tix from moshtix.com.au & limited pre sales available direct at the venue)

FRI 20th JAN | THE CORNER HOTEL, RICHMOND
**with special guests 28 DAYS & THE GO SET**
Take Your Own
(Corner box office & www.cornerhotel.com, limited sales from Fist2Face, Ringwood.)

SAT 21st JAN | THE GAELIC, SYDNEY
The Rumjacks, Epics & Alls Fallow
(tix from moshtix.com.au & limited pre sales available direct at the venue)

SUN 22nd JAN | BEACHCOMBER, TOUKLEY
Drivers Side Airbag, Pants Optional & Floggin the Goods
(tix from oztix.com.au)

MON 23rd JAN | MARLIN HOTEL, ULLA DULLA
Topnovil & Averice
(tix from oztix.com.au)

TUE 24th JAN | THE PATCH, WOLLONGONG
Topnovil, Lower Coast Skies & On Empty
(tix from oztix.com.au)

WED 25th JAN | BIZZO’S, CARINGBAH
Easy Company & Averice
(tix from oztix.com.au)

THU 26th JAN | THE CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
Liberation Front, The Worstmn & Local Resident Failure
(tix from moshtix.com.au & limited pre sales available direct at the venue)

FRI 27th JAN | WOODLANDS, BRISBANE
Stolen Bikes Ride Faster & The Scam
(tix from oztix.com.au)

SAT 28th JAN | THE PARKWOOD TAVERN, GOLD COAST
The Scam, Friends With The Enemy & Crooked Face
(tix from oztix.com.au & limited pre sales available direct at the venue)

SUN 29th JAN | KINGS BEACH TAVERN, CALOUNDRA
Dementia 13, Drawcard & The Scam
(tix from oztix.com.au)

THU 2nd FEB | MAGNUMS, AIRLIE BEACH
Jobstoppers & Fire Away
(tix from oztix.com.au & limited pre sales available direct at the venue)

FRI 3rd FEB | THE VENUE, TOWNSVILLE
Jobstoppers, Fire Away & Wolfpack
(tix from oztix.com.au & limited pre sales available direct at the venue)

SAT 4th FEB | CAPE YORK HOTEL, CAIRNS
Jobstoppers & Wolfpack

RONAN KEATING

Due to overwhelming demand Ronan Keating will play a third and FINAL Melbourne show! Ronan, with special guest Sharon Corr, will perform at the Regent Theatre on Sunday February 5. Tickets go on sale 9am Friday December 16, with pre-sale tickets available from midday Wednesday December 14.

SYDNEY STATE THEATRE THURSDAY JAN 26 sold out!
SYDNEY STATE THEATRE FRIDAY JAN 27 2nd show!
BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE MONDAY JAN 30
MELBOURNE REGENT THEATRE SUNDAY FEB 5 3rd show!
MELBOURNE REGENT THEATRE MONDAY FEB 6 sold out!
MELBOURNE REGENT THEATRE TUESDAY FEB 7 limited tickets
CANBERRA ROYAL THEATRE THURSDAY FEB 9
WOLLONGONG WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE FRIDAY FEB 10
NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE SATURDAY FEB 11
ADELAIDE FESTIVAL THEATRE MONDAY FEB 13 sold out!
ADELAIDE FESTIVAL THEATRE TUESDAY FEB 14 2nd show!

And at ‘An Evening On The Green’ presented by A Day On The Green:
PERTH KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN THURSDAY FEB 16