We’ve covered our share of touring mixups and even outright disasters here at Tone Deaf, but few have quite the charm of Emma Louise’s recent attempt at a Los Angeles gig.

As The Music Network reports, the Melbourne-based singer and songwriter headed up to Sydney to make for LA but had to fly back to Melbourne after she realised she’d forgotten her passport.

After finally retrieving her passport, which bear in mind involved a plane trip back to Melbourne, Louise made her way over to the States only to be told she had the wrong visa.

According to The Music Network, the singer was held in a holding cell for eight hours as she waited to be sent back to Australia, a la Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

Eventually, authorities let her into the country, however she was not allowed to play any shows. Louise, not wanting to squander the opportunity, went clothes shopping instead.

Louise unveiled her acclaimed sophomore album, Supercry, last month. It was a triple j Feature Album upon release and debuted at #14 on the ARIA Albums chart.

She’ll be embarking on a 13-date national tour this October / November. Check below for details.

Emma Louise National Tour Dates

Fri 07 Oct
The Workers Club | Geelong, VIC (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Sat 08 Oct
Corner Hotel | Melbourne, VIC (18+)
cornerhotel.com | Ph: 1300 724 867

Thu 13 Oct
Street Theatre | Canberra, ACT (All Ages)
thestreet.org.au

Fri 14 Oct
Uni Bar | Wollongong, NSW (18+)
moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849

Sat 15 Oct
Cambridge Hotel | Newcastle, NSW (18+)
bigtix.com.au

Thu 20 Oct
Miami Marketta | Gold Coast, QLD (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Fri 21 Oct
Sol Bar | Maroochydore, QLD (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Sat 22 Oct
The Triffid | Brisbane, QLD (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Thu 27 Oct
Adelaide Uni | Adelaide, SA (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Fri 28 Oct
Fly By Night | Fremantle, WA (18+)
flybynight.org | Ph: 9430 5208

Sat 29 Oct
Capitol | Perth, WA (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Sun 30 Oct
Prince of Wales | Bunbury, WA (18+)
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Fri 4 Nov
Metro Theatre | Sydney, NSW (18+)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849

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