Wellington based 7 piece band FAMILY CACTUS are releasing their much anticipated album'Come Howling' this Monday 13th July. In celebration of their debut release, they have announced a NZ Tour.
The seven piece group of Wellington based musicians have impressed many and have gathered a strong following from supporting bands such as Okkervil River, playing at this years CAMP A LOW HUM, the 95bFM Summer Series and Fancy New Band event, the MTV Midwinter Party, The ASB Gardens Magic in Wellington and various other shows throughout NZ.
FAMILY CACTUS ‘COME HOWLING’ tour dates are as follows:
SAT 18TH JULY
Wellington BODEGA with Dimmer
FRI 24TH JULY
Auckland LEIGH SAWMILL with The Sing Songs and Special Guests
SAT 25TH JULY
Auckland BACCO ROOM with The Sing Songs and Special Guests
FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST
Christchurch GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY with The Eastern and Undercurrents
FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST
Wellington SAN FRANCICSO BATH HOUSE with Dictaphone Blues and The Sing Songs
Tickets available from: www.undertheradar.co.nz
The band have a combined musical background stemming from rock, country, blues and pop, the group features members from notable New Zealand bands including The Accelerants, The Brunettes, The Nudie Suits, Grand Prix, The Cosbys, The Bonnie Scarlets – among others.
Musically, with all members bringing their own bag of references, one might wonder what the outcome would be. The seven Family Cactus members produce a sound with elements of Radiohead, The Arcade Fire, Beirut and the E Street Band; a sound that can be boisterous and aggressive, or calm and intricate.
