PAVLOV’S DOG
50th ANNIVERSARY DEBUT AUSTRALIAN TOUR
This most curious of legends continues to astound loyal fans with some of the most unique music ever conceived. Now for the first time ever, with a career spanning half a century, Pavlov’s Dog are finally touring Australia!
Tour Dates
Fri 17th Oct – Factory Theatre, Sydney
Sun 19th Oct – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Fri 24th Oct – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Sun 26th Oct – The Triffid, Brisbane
Founded in 1973 with David Surkamp up front as its inimitable leader, the band signed to ABC Records for a then unheard of sum of USD$500,000. With industry expectations through the roof, Pavlov’s Dog delivered one of the most brilliantly confounding debuts of all time in “Pampered Menial.” To say the album left journalists and radio programmers speechless would be a gross understatement. To put it simply, no one had ever heard anything like the incredible songs and vocal performances of this singular effort. Songs including “Julia,” “Late November” & “Of Once & Future Kings” remain concert highlights decades after their release. A 2nd album “At The Sound of the Bell” followed soon after, with its memorable cover design of a swinging Quasimodo and the inclusion of such fan favourites as “She Came Smiling” and “Standing Here With You”
The foundations of mystery developed throughout the following few years. Concert performances with acts including ELO, Arrowsmith, Kraftwerk, Nektar and Blue Oyster Cult met rave reviews. Soon, upcoming giants, including Heart, Thin Lizzy, Bob Seger and Journey, found themselves opening shows for Pavlov’s Dog. Still, radio found the band’s one-of-a-kind brilliance an uncomfortable fit when measured against CHR and corporate rock formulas. The band fell apart during the recording of their third album Has Anyone Here Seen Siegfried?, reformed briefly for 1990’s Lost In America and then folded again.
Staying true to their audience, the Pavlov’s Dog live experience, is one of all the familiar classics from those original albums… As well as the career defining “Julia”, “Fast Gun”, “Trafalgar”, “Natchez Trace”, “Valkerie”, “Theme From Subway Sue”, and “Song Dance” are all present in the setlist. This is sure to be a show to thrill everyone who ever held a precious copy of those glorious vinyl albums in their hands.
REVIEWS
“A phenomenal performance that deserves any superlative. Well-rehearsed, positive and excited, David Surkamp’s ensemble burned a fireworks of complex, emotional, affecting beautiful music.” – Rock Hard Magazine
“The whole band is absolutely thrilling. The passion involved in every note is astounding, and everyone is left at the end of the night with the priceless feeling of having witnessed one those rare gigs that will remain long in the memory.” – Prog Magazine
“The legend is alive! The band pocketed the audience in a second. Anyone who has ever heard this unique sound, backed by the unique voice, is totally addicted.” – Festival Magazine
