Candlebox have announced their first-ever Australian tour. The legendary Seattle hard-rockers will visit Australia in January for the first and final time as part of The Long Goodbye farewell tour.
Emerging from Seattle's mid-'90s grunge scene, Candlebox made a lasting impact on the rock music landscape with deeply meaningful lyrics and catchy hooks.
Their 1993 self-titled debut album sold over 4 million copies worldwide and produced the iconic hits Far Behind, You, and Cover Me - all three of which have a combined 200 million streams on Spotify!
The group's second album, ’95’s Lucy, solidified their position in the alternative rock scene and they have earned a rock-solid reputation for their consistently powerful live performances that have cemented their place among Seattle's elite rock bands.
Candlebox have just released their final album, The Long Goodbye and are currently on their global farewell tour, aptly named The Long Goodbye Tour. During their 30 years, the band have somehow never been to Australia and that is something they’d like to remedy before hanging up their guitars.
On the upcoming tour, vocalist Kevin Martin says: "I can’t believe after 30 years we’re actually coming to Australia to play. What better way to wrap up an illustrious 30 year career than with all you beautiful Aussies on our Long Goodbye Tour, we are beyond excited. We have been trying to get to Australia since 1993 and it’s finally happening, I can’t believe it, can’t stand still, so excited!"
Watch a tour announcement video below.
The Long Goodbye features a range of songs that showcase Candlebox's signature sound and their continued ability to kick it up a notch. Punks delivers a powerful message to emerging bands about the transient nature of success, while What Do You Need is a declaration of independence and Elegante which is a departure from their early '90s sound, dives into creative wordplay and atmosphere.
While Candlebox are calling it quits, the impact of their music will endure and they leave behind a legacy that will inspire future generations of musicians. The tour allows the band to bid farewell to their devoted fans and celebrate their remarkable journey.
The four show Australian leg of The Long Goodbye Tour kicks off on Wednesday 10 January in Brisbane before heading to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Tickets for all shows are onsale now via Silverback Touring.
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