Jeff Martin's Armada Playing Australian Dates

08/21/09 12:35pm

by Kate Harper (CHARTattack)

Avast, ye Australian scallywags Down Under! Jeff Martin's Armada is sailing for yer shores this fall.

... Wait a second. No Spanish pirate would talk that way.

The Armada have announced a massive acoustic Australian tour that will take place throughout November. Martin describes Australia as his "spiritual home," and the gigs will be filmed for a DVD and live acoustic album which should be in stores in time for the holiday season.

The Armada, which includes Martin, Irish percussionist Wayne Sheehy and bassist Jay Cortez, released their self-titled debut last year.

The Armada will play these dates:

Oct. 24 Perth, Australia @ The Fly By Night Musicians Club
Nov. 5 Gold Coast, Australia @ Sound Lounge
Nov. 6 Eumundi, Australia @ Joe's Waterhole
Nov. 7 Brisbane, Australia @ The Zoo
Nov. 8 Byron Bay, Australia @ The Beach Hotel
Nov. 10 Central Coast, Australia @ Lizzotts
Nov. 11 Newcastle, Australia @ Lizzotts
Nov. 12-13 Newtown, Australia @ Notes
Nov. 14 Bulli, Australia @ Heritage Hotel
Nov. 15 Cronulla, Australia @ Brass Monkey
Nov. 17 Katoomba, Australia @ The Clarendon Guesthouse
Nov. 18 Canberra, Australia @ The Australian National University
Nov. 19 Ballarate, Australia @ Karova Lounge
Nov. 20 Hepburn Springs, Australia @ The Palace
Nov. 21 Brunswick, Australia @ The East Brunswick Club
Nov. 22 Belgrave, Australia @ Ruby's Lounge
Nov. 25 Bendigo, Australia @ The Pub
Nov. 26 Geelong, Australia @ The National Hotel
Nov. 27-28 Adelaide, Australia @ Jive
Dec. 1 Hobart, Australia @ Republic Bar & Cafe