A Slim Jim Phantom Australian Tour 2014 has been announced as the famed Stray Cats drummer heads to our shores this June.
Widely considered by many to be the coolest drummer in rock n roll, Slim Jim Phanton continues to influence and excite audiences and musicians around the world with his rockabilly sound, style, and image, pioneering the stand-up style of drumming and cementing his place among rock royalty.
As the drummer for the Stray Cats, Phantom – alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker – spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. With a love for 50s rock n roll the Stray Cats took inspiration from the bygone era and mixed with their youthful energy and aggression produced the updated hard-edged rockabilly sound that saw them conquer London, Europe and later the US, gaining fans among the likes of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Robert Plant along the way.
By the late 70s Jim was playing in bands with school friend and bassist Lee Rocker and they soon joined forces with guitarist Brian Setzer. The rest as they say is history.
During downtime from the Stray Cats, Jim has worked with some of the world’s top artists and has played a part in many successful groups; notably “Phantom, Rocker and Slick” featuring guitarist Earl Slick which produced two popular albums, The Swing Cats featuring guitar ace Danny B Harvey and Dead Men Walking an all-star affair which boasted original members of The Sex Pistols, The Cult and Big Country among the lineup.
Slim Jim also enjoyed a stint playing with The Killer, rock n roll originator, Jerry Lee Lewis.
Joining the Phantom on the upcoming tour is Australian psychobilly band, Fireballs. The band – Eddie Fury, Joe Phantom, Pete Speed and Dylan Villain – will join the bill as main support at all shows (except Queensland) for what promises to be the year’s most not-to-be-missed psycho-rockabilly extravaganza.
Slim Jim Phantom Australian Tour 2014
Friday 6th June – Ipswich, Racecourse Hotel, QLD
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Saturday 7th June – Cooly Rocks On Festival, Gold Coast QLD
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Sunday 8th June – Caxton Street Seafood & Wine Festival, Brisbane QLD
Tix: www.moshtix.com.au
Monday 9th June – The Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW
w/ special guests Fireballs
Tix: www.factorytheatre.com.au
Thursday 12th June – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne VIC
w/ special guests Fireballs
Tix: www.oztix.com.au
Friday 13th June – Republic Bar, Hobart TAS
w/ special guests Fireballs
Tix: www.moshtix.com.au
Saturday 14th June – Fowlers Live, Adelaide SA
w/ special guests Fireballs
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Sunday 15th June – The Astor Theatre, Perth WA
w/ special guests Fireballs
Tix: www.liveattheastor.com.au
Tickets on sale Friday 28th March 2014
