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Australian rock ‘n’ roll legends You Am I are making a rare trip across the Tasman for a New Zealand tour, which includes a gig at Leigh Sawmill on Saturday September 17.
Fast-rising Christchurch band Volts will open the show.
Centred around the prolific song writing skills of singer and guitarist Tim Rogers, You Am I has scored three number one albums. Their influences combine The Who, The Small Faces, The Jam, The Clash and The Replacements.
Touring New Zealand will be the band’s iconic line-up of Rogers, Andy Kent (bass), Russell Hopkinson (drums), and Davey Lane (guitar).
The Kiwi connection is strong. You Am I crossed the ditch to rock Auckland’s Big Day Out on four occasions throughout the 90s and 2000s, while bassist Andy Kent grew up in Wellington before moving to Australia in his teens.
Nearly three decades on from their first album release, the band has not only had one of the longest and most successful recording careers in Australia, it is also one of the most loved rock bands Downunder with 31 ARIA nominations including 10 wins, three No. 1 records, two platinum and three gold records.
Their 11th studio album The Lives Of Others was recently released and debuted at No. 2 in the Australian album charts.
Critics have noted that lovers of classic You Am I albums like Hi Fi Way and Hourly, Daily will recognise the spirit, care and craft in the new material.
Tickets available online from www.UTR.co.nz
