Corb Lund heads to Australia

CANADIAN ROOTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR CORB LUND RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA TO LAUNCH NEW ALBUM

Fourth-generation Albertan rancher, former punk/metal bandleader award winning Canadian roots star Corb Lund will return to Australia this August to perform at the Optus Gympie Muster and launch his new album Cabin Fever.

Corb will launch the record with a special Album Release Party at the intimate Notes Live venue in Sydney’s Newtown on Wednesday 22 August, with his long time backing band the Hurtin’ Albertans. The tight, dynamic four-piece have wowed Australian audiences for close to ten years, with Corb’s quirky lyrics and rhythmic vocals and the bands undeniable high energy and on-stage chemistry.

The charismatic Canadian has built his local fan base through many visits down under over the past decade, including performances at East Coast Blues and Roots, CMC Rocks the Snowys, CMC Rocks North Queensland, Deni Ute Muster and tours across Australia.

Check out the video for Gettin' Down on the Mountain From the new album, 'Cabin Fever' in stores & online worldwide August 14, 2012 via New West Records available through Warner Music Australia.

Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans will perform at :

Notes Live, Newtown on Wednesday 22 August http://noteslive.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=28381

Special guest for the album launch show will be Harry Hookey, the young Melbourne-based singer-songwriter whose rootsy style and witty lyrics make him an easy fit with Corb.

Optus Gympie Muster on Main Stage Thursday 23 August. Crow Bar Friday 24 http://www.muster.com.au/

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