One of Australia’s finest live bands, The Basics, have been busy boys lately. In addition to With This Ship getting tons of airplay on Triple J (Kingsmill totally caved), Kris, Tim, and Wally have been playing shows around the country the past few months. And it’s nearly our turn here on the east coast.

The Nice Harmonies. Nice Looks. Nice Lunch. tour will be hitting the following locales…

17 July - Sydney Opera House, Sydney
18 July - Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
19 July - Brass Monkey, Cronulla
23 July - Transit Bar, Canberra (free!)
24 July - Republic Bar, Hobart
25 July - Hotel New York, Launceston
30 July - The Zoo, Brisbane
31 July - Woombye Hotel, Sunshine Coast (free!)
01 August - Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (free!)
08 August - Tank Art Centre, Cairns

And what about that record, boys? Apparently it is finished, it is called Keep Your Friends Close, and it is “forthcoming.”