Two of Melbourne’s premier progressive rock acts, Bushido and Sleep Parade, are teaming up to share the stage on a double-bill east coast tour in late June and July. Proudly presented by OzProg.com the tour is to take in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Wollongong, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.

Having last come off east coast tours with Karnivool, Many Machines on Nine and Dead Letter Circus and releasing the acclaimed Eye Of The Storm single (MGM) late last year, Bushido have recently been busy wrapping up pre-production for their debut album, due for release later this year. This is the band's first set of shows since the MM9 runand they are busting at the seams to get some of the new songs into the wider live arena. If recent responses to new tracks are any indication, add to this the intensity of the band’s excitement to showcase some more and this tour promises big things for punters! 

“Anyone who has witnessed their killer live show will understand that a Bushido set is rife with contradictory energies. It is what makes one of our nation’s greatest live acts an intriguing, hard to pin down, powerhouse collective that continually defy the confines of the genre” - Helen Barradell, Beat.

Sleep Parade’s debut album Things Can Always Change (Shock), released just last month, has impressed fans and critics alike with its sonic beauty as well as its complex arrangements, whilst not losing the essence of great songs. Reviews of the album have been outstanding. Sleep Parade toured in March nationally with progressive rock legends Porcupine Tree (UK), they are currently on a three week leg of the COG Sharing Space album tour and come straight off that into this run. Expect them firing for this set of shows. The first single "Carry On" has received radio play nationally through JJJ and commercial radio.

“With the release of Things Can Always Change Sleep Parade have evolved into a heavyweight contender on the Australian prog-rock scene. A flawless, world-class album” - Nick Snelling, Beat.

All shows will feature local acts as openers. Tickets are on sale Monday 19th of May. See dates for details.

OzProg.com presents: Bushido - Sleep Parade East Coast Tour 2008

Friday 27th June - Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
With Quiet Child. Tickets $12 + bf from www.moshtix.com.au and all Moshtix outlets. Doors open 8pm.

Friday 4th July - Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
With Enacio. Tickets $10 at the door. Doors open 8pm.

Saturday 5th July - The Globe, Brisbane
With City Chalk Outline. Tickets $8 + bf from Oztix (1300 762 545) or www.globetheatre.com.au. Door open 8pm.

Sunday 6th July - The Northern, Byron Bay
With Enacio. Tickets $8 at the door. Doors open 8pm.

Thursday 10th July - Green Room, Canberra
With Escape Syndrome. Tickets $10 at the door. Doors open 8pm.

Friday 11th July - Oxford Tavern, Wollongong
With Earth Mechanics. FREE entry.

Saturday 12th July - The Excelsior, Surrey Hills, Sydney
With sleepmakeswaves. Tickets $12 at the door. Doors 8pm.