A John Garcia Australian Tour 2014 has been announced with the desert rock icon visiting Australian fans following the release of his highly anticipated solo album.

Having helped bring the sound of Californian desert rock to the world through his work with legendary rock bands Kyuss, Slo Burn, Unida, Hermano and Vista Chino – spawning a million copycats in the process – John Garcia will release his self-titled debut solo album on 1st August, 2014.

Utilising his instantly recognisable baritone, Garcia will pair his deep, soulful voice with huge riffs and driving bass once more on John Garcia as it drifts between classic rock sounds and deep stoner grooves.

Described as “the aural equivalent of peyote… from the more rock infused ‘My Mind‘ and ‘5000 Miles‘ to the blues rooted ‘Confusion‘ and the punch to the face that is ‘Saddleback‘, all the elements are in place.” The record will also feature guest performances from The Doors‘ Robby Krieger (playing guitar on ‘Her Bullets Energy’), plus former Kyuss bandmate Nick Oliveri, Mark Diamond, Tom Brayton, and Danko Jones.

The John Garcia Australian Tour 2014 will see him bringing his solo material Down Under this September as part of a Desert Rock Showcase that see’s Palm Springs USA natives Waxy and Melbourne’s ‘good time murder fuzz‘ exponents Mammoth Mammoth rounding out the lineup.

Setlists promise to include not only cuts from his new solo record, but material from all his previous bands as well, including songs from the legendary Kyuss albums Blues For The Red Sun, Welcome To Sky Valley, and …The Circus Leaves Town.

Following on from the recent visit from Kyuss/Vista Chino’s Brant Bjork – headlining Cherry Rock and playing exclusive sideshows – Garcia’s visit promises to be the perfect chaser for fans.

Get in early as tickets are expected to go fast and you don’t want to be left with a war inside your head if you miss out!

John Garcia Australian Tour 2014

All tickets on sale now

Thursday 11th September  – Oxford Arts Factory – Sydney
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/john-garcia/71859

Friday 12th September – Gershwin Room – The Espy – Melbourne
Tickets: www.theespy.oztix.com.au/Default.aspx?Event=44535

Saturday 13th September – The Zoo – Brisbane
Tickets: http://zoo.oztix.com.au/?Event=44506

Sunday 14th September – The Great Northern Hotel – Byron Bay
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/john-garcia/71897

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