Sometimes things just seem like they were meant to be. Whether it's chance, talent, timing or a combination of all of the above, the stars align and opportunities others fight long and hard for just fall out of the sky. Prime example number one: Melbourne Post-Hardcore six piece DREAM ON, DREAMER.
Less than 18 months ago, German exchange student Marcel Gadacz was still learning his way around the finer points of Australia's brand of English when he came across the five like-minded individuals that would form a bad that is rising through the ranks of the Australian and international scenes faster than anyone can keep track of. Amongst them was recently migrated American drummer Aaron Fiocca, and guitarist/producer Callan Orr, whose older brother Kevin has been involved with bands like The Getaway Plan and Behind Crimson Eyes. The other three members - keyboardist Daniel Jungwirth, Bassist / Vocalist Michael McLeod and guitarist Luke Domic - had all just finished stints in local bands and were ready for a fresh start. And thus, the wheels were in motion.
By June 2010, the band had signed with Australia's premier Alternative Management and Label company UNFD (where they joined The Amity Affliction, The Getaway Plan, I Killed the Prom Queen and Deez Nuts, amongst others) and were on their way to joining the national Take Action Tour with US acts Attack Attack and Pierce The Veil. And then it just snowballed. The band's debut 'Hope' EP became a worldwide hit, securing the band US co-management with red hot Sacramento-based company The Artery Foundation, and deals throughout the world with Rise Records (US/Europe) and Triple Vision (Japan). They toured with The Amity Affliction, Emmure (US) and Deez Nuts, smashed out one of the most memorable Push Over Festival sets in recent times, and then flew straight to Florida to record their debut full length, 'Heartbound'. So far, everything has gone as well as can be imagined. And yet we are really only at the beginning. Heartbound is an exceptional debut from a band who has caught the attention of every ear they've graced. It's set to to make them the next international success story to come out of Australia, just as Parkway Drive and The Amity Affliction have done in recent years.
And now, for the first time, Dream On, Dreamer will bring their furious, high energy live performance to New Zealand shores, taking in two shows in Auckland - including opening up for world touring partners We Came As Romans at their all ages show at Zeal in Henderson - as well as an all ages matinee show in Hamilton. In tow will be friends and local scene heroes SAVING GRACE who, with a highly anticipated new album in the works, are certain to deliver the type of performances that have taken the Gisborne trailblazers to the world stage.
RW ENTERTAINMENT presents
DREAM ON, DREAMER
with special guests SAVING GRACE
EASYCORE CLUB NIGHT @ RISING SUN, AUCKLAND (18+)
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28th
supports TBC
$10 pre-sales from undertheradar.co.nz and Real Groovy (door sales $20)
ZEAL, HENDERSON (ALL AGES) - supporting WE CAME AS ROMANS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th
with DEPTHS and ADVOCATES
Pre-sales available from undertheradar.co.nz and Real Groovy
VOID, HAMILTON (ALL AGES)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30th - DOORS OPEN 3PM
supports TBC
$10 pre-sales from undertheradar.co.nz and Real Groovy (door sales $20)
