In celebration of their first album in four years, The Bads, of course, must do what they love most; play some shows!
The Bads’ touring band holds a mighty punch of talent and experience featuring core members; Dianne Swann (Tim Finn, Dave McArtney, Flip Grater & more) and Brett Adams (Tim Finn, Tami Neilson, Rodriguez, Mockers, Gin Wigmore, Jan Hellriegel, Exponents). Also on the tour bus will be frequent live collaborators; Wayne Bell on drums, who has played with a huge list of people including Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Greg Johnson, Gin Wigmore, Jan Hellriegel. Accompanying them will be the inimitable Dave Khan, a multi-instrumentalist who has played with Don McGlashan, Marlon WIlliams, and Tami Neilson amongst many others. New to The Bads’ touring troupe is Ben King on bass and golden vocals from bands; Grand Rapids, Narentines and Goldenhorse.
Losing Heroes Album Tour Dates
Friday July 7th - Tuning Fork , Auckland*
Thursday July 13th - Nivara Lounge, Hamilton
Friday July 14th - A Sitting Room Session, The Old Mill, Napier**
Saturday July 15th - St Peters Hall, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast
Sunday July 16th - Third Eye , Wellington: Arthur St, Te Aro (Matinee)
Thursday July 20th - Blue Smoke Christchurch
Saturday August 26th - Old Stone Butter Factory Whangarei
Special Guests and Supports to be announced soon
