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The Black Keys return to New Zealand... to unlock their magic

01 May 2012 - 1 Comment

The rapturous reviews of their latest album 'El Camino' are all in, Coachella has been headlined, Grammys have been collected, MadisonSquareGarden sold out in 15 minutes and it now seems perfectly clear.

The BLACK KEYS are the biggest rock band on the planet right now. No stadium can hold 'em, but Vector Arena and The TSB Bank Arenawill try their level best in November.

It's a long way from their modest beginnings as a garage rock band in Akron, Ohio in 2001 but here they are, seven albums later, making the jump to hyperspace.  Selling out festivals and arenas and shifting huge amounts of what used to be called 'units', all while keeping their musical integrity firmly intact.

The breakthrough came in 2010 upon the release of their sixth album 'Brothers'.   Steeped in the turmoil of broken marriages and busted friendships, its instantly iconic cover alone was enough to warrant a place in the pantheon of classic rock albums, but it was the music therein that became a statement of intent and a signpost of what was to come.  The band's 21st century white boy blues was further expanded on their critically lauded late-2011 album 'El Camino', which became an instant commercial hit.  Thus far 2012 has been a year of highs for the band - most recently they co-headlined the Coachella festival with Radiohead, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg.

To say that their return to New Zealand is highly anticipated is a vast understatement.  We haven't seen them for a few years and some of the grit of their early albums has been replaced by a more glam sensibility, but not much else has changed.  It's still the unassuming duo of Dan (Auerbach - vocals/guitar) and Patrick (Carney - drums) playing like they did in the clubs and bars of Akron, albeit this time with the mother of all light shows.

Don't miss this rare chance to see a band at the top of their game.

Saturday 3rd November – Auckland – Vector Arena

Monday 5th November – Wellington – TSB Bank Arena

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

AUCKLAND - TICKETMASTER. GO TO http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/The-Black-Keys-tickets/artist/847164

WELLINGTON - TICKETEK. GO TO http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=BLACKKEY12


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Comments

Shade 21 Sep 2012 08:44:21
The Rubens will be the support act for The Black Keys’ Auckland and (sold out) Wellington shows on November 3rd and 5th.

The Rubens self titled debut album is out tomorrow in New Zealand and features the fantastic new single “My Gun”.
These young up and comers from NSW have been making waves in Australia, and “The Rubens” was recorded & produced in New York by David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes



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