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The Laurels
Rock band from Sydney · formed 2005
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 55
- Cities
- 35
- Releases
- 19
- Last show
- May 27, 2023Marrickville Bowling Club
About
The Laurels is a band from Sydney, formed in 2005, tagged alternative, garage rock, indie by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2023, across 55 rooms in 35 cities.
- The Laurels formed in 2005 — MusicBrainz
- The Laurels is based in Sydney — MusicBrainz
- Kate Wilson: drums (drum set) — MusicBrainz
- The Laurels has 4 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2011–2022 — MusicBrainz
- The Laurels is based in Sydney, Australia — The Laurels on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Homecoming (2022-03-25) — Bandcamp
- The Laurels (band) formed in 2004 — Wikipedia
- The Laurels (band) is from Sydney , New South Wales, Australia — Wikipedia
- The Laurels (band) has 4 members: Piers Cornelius, Luke O'Farrell, Kat Harley, Ben James — Wikipedia
- The Laurels (band) plays Neo-psychedelia — Wikipedia
- The Laurels (band) plays shoegazing — Wikipedia
- The Laurels has 13955 listeners on Last.fm — The Laurels on Last.fm
- The Laurels has released 10 recordings between 1968 and 2024 — The Laurels on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20102 shows
- 201112 shows
- 20129 shows
- 20139 shows
- 20141 show
- 20153 shows
- 201614 shows
- 20181 show
- 20192 shows
- 20201 show
- 20211 show
- 20224 shows
- 20231 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2023 | Marrickville Bowling Club · MarrickvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Crowbar Sydney · LeichhardtSupportwith Magic Dirt | Support | Magic Dirt |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Dashville · Hunter ValleySupportwith The Porkers, Money for Rope, Thunderfox, +5 | Support | The Porkers, Money for Rope, Thunderfox, +5 |
| May 28, 2022 | Waywards · NewtownHeadlinerwith Grinding Eyes, Velvet Trip, Dead Witch, +2 | Headliner | Grinding Eyes, Velvet Trip, Dead Witch, +2 |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Sydney Park Amphitheatre · SydneyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 3, 2021 | King Street Carnival 2021 · NewtownHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | The Lansdowne · SydneyHeadlinerwith Loose Fit | Headliner | Loose Fit |
| Jun 8, 2019 | The Tote · CollingwoodSupportwith Flyying Colours, murmurmur, Buried Feather, +7 | Support | Flyying Colours, murmurmur, Buried Feather, +7 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | The Factory Floor · MarrickvilleSupportwith Even | Support | Even |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Trailside Music Cafe & Inn · Mount StewartSupportwith David Woodside, Thomas Stajcer | Support | David Woodside, Thomas Stajcer |
| Dec 2, 2016 | The Brisbane Hotel · HobartHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Rad Bar & Cafe · WollongongHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 25, 2016 | Hotel Gearin · KatoombaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Highway Hotel · BunburyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Badlands Bar · PerthHeadlinerwith Flyying Colours, Human Buoy, Gunns (AUS) | Headliner | Flyying Colours, Human Buoy, Gunns (AUS) |
| Nov 12, 2016 | The Imperial Hotel · SydneyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 11, 2016 | The Northern · Byron BayHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | The Curtin Band Room · MelbourneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | Transit Bar · CanberraHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Beach Road Hotel · BondiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 29, 2016 | The Solbar · MaroochydoreHeadlinerwith POP CULT | Headliner | POP CULT |
| Oct 28, 2016 | The Foundry · Fortitude ValleyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel · CoogeeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 23, 2016 | Petersham Bowling Club · SydneyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 8, 2015 | Camperdown Memorial Park · SydneyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 29, 2015 | VOLUMES 2015 · SydneyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 6, 2015 | The Brightside · Fortitude ValleyHeadlinerwith Nick Allbrook | Headliner | Nick Allbrook |
| Oct 3, 2014 | Newtown Social Club · NewtownSupportwith Screamfeeder, Freak Wave | Support | Screamfeeder, Freak Wave |
| Nov 23, 2013 | Wollongong University · WollongongHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 8, 2013 | Carriageworks · SydneySupportwith The Presets, Hermitude, Urthboy, +4 | Support | The Presets, Hermitude, Urthboy, +4 |
| May 14, 2013 | Hemlock Tavern · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Moonbeams, Fleeting Joys | Headliner | Moonbeams, Fleeting Joys |
| May 11, 2013 | The Satellite · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Acid Mothers Temple, Tjutjuna | Support | Acid Mothers Temple, Tjutjuna |
| May 10, 2013 | Bows and Arrows · SacramentoHeadlinerwith Fleeting Joys, Ivo | Headliner | Fleeting Joys, Ivo |
| May 1, 2013 | Death By Audio · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Prince Ruperts Drops, Bluffing | Headliner | Prince Ruperts Drops, Bluffing |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Carson Creek Ranch · AustinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 27, 2013 | Ding Dong Lounge · MelbourneSupportwith Atolls, The Murlocs | Support | Atolls, The Murlocs |
| Jan 25, 2013 | Paradiso at Town Hall · SydneyHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | The Hi-Fi · SydneySupportwith Tortoise, sleepmakeswaves | Support | Tortoise, sleepmakeswaves |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Goodgod Small Club · SydneySupportwith My Disco, bloods, No Zu, +4 | Support | My Disco, bloods, No Zu, +4 |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Annandale Hotel · AnnandaleHeadlinerwith Witch Hats, East River | Headliner | Witch Hats, East River |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Mojo's Bar · North FremantleHeadlinerwith Gum | Headliner | Gum |
| Aug 17, 2012 | The Beetle Bar · BrisbaneHeadlinerwith The Keep on Dancins' | Headliner | The Keep on Dancins' |
| Aug 11, 2012 | The Tote · CollingwoodHeadlinerwith Witch Hats, Lowtide | Headliner | Witch Hats, Lowtide |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Northcote Social Club · NorthcoteSupportwith Pond, Scotdrakula | Support | Pond, Scotdrakula |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Oxford Art Factory · DarlinghurstHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 13, 2012 | Road Trip · LondonSupportwith Filthy Nights, Dressing for Pleasure | Support | Filthy Nights, Dressing for Pleasure |
| Nov 26, 2011 | The Miller · LondonSupportwith Snuffed It, Brassic, The Dhandis, +1 | Support | Snuffed It, Brassic, The Dhandis, +1 |
| Nov 18, 2011 | The Tote · CollingwoodSupportwith Black Cab, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Iowa | Support | Black Cab, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Iowa |
| Sep 30, 2011 | The Miller · LondonSupportwith Snuffed It, The Lovespuds, The Craven Braves | Support | Snuffed It, The Lovespuds, The Craven Braves |
| Sep 10, 2011 | Nambucca · LondonSupportwith The Fuse, The Shabby Tinkerz, Wonderlust | Support | The Fuse, The Shabby Tinkerz, Wonderlust |
| Aug 19, 2011 | The Zoo · Fortitude ValleySupportwith Seekae, Anonymeye | Support | Seekae, Anonymeye |
| May 22, 2011 | New Cross Inn · New CrossSupportwith East End Promises, Cosiam, Spirits of the Earth | Support | East End Promises, Cosiam, Spirits of the Earth |
| May 20, 2011 | Upstairs at the Library · LeedsSupportwith Broken Sunsets, Danny and the Lost Souls | Support | Broken Sunsets, Danny and the Lost Souls |
| Apr 25, 2011 | Ding Dong Lounge · MelbourneSupportwith Machete Moon | Support | Machete Moon |
| Apr 15, 2011 | The Shipping Forecast · LiverpoolSupportwith Dirty Rivers | Support | Dirty Rivers |
| Feb 19, 2011 | Corner Hotel · RichmondSupportwith Swervedriver, The Beaches | Support | Swervedriver, The Beaches |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Metro Theatre · SydneySupportwith Swervedriver, Tumbleweed | Support | Swervedriver, Tumbleweed |
| Feb 10, 2011 | East Brunswick Club · BrunswickSupportwith Jenny and Johnny | Support | Jenny and Johnny |
| Oct 22, 2010 | The Factory Theatre · MarrickvilleSupportwith Low | Support | Low |
| Sep 23, 2010 | Oxford Art Factory · DarlinghurstSupportwith The Lovetones, The Prayer Circle | Support | The Lovetones, The Prayer Circle |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
55 rooms in 35 citiesRooms played most
- The Tote · Collingwood3 shows
- Ding Dong Lounge · Melbourne2 shows
- Oxford Art Factory · Darlinghurst2 shows
- The Miller · London2 shows
- Annandale Hotel · Annandale1 show
Cities played
- Sydney11 shows
- London4 shows
- Collingwood3 shows
- Fortitude Valley3 shows
- Marrickville3 shows
and 30 other cities
Releases
19 releases, 1968–2024The Devil Rides In - Spellbinding Satanic Magick & The Rockult 1966-1974
2024
Homecoming
2022 · Album
Oct 14, 2021 · Track · 1 track
Jun 21, 2019 · Track · 1 track
Sonicology
2016 · Album
Piccadilly Sunshine Volumes 1 - 10 (A Compendium Of Rare Pop Curios From The British Psychedelic Era)
2015
Plains
2012 · Album
Mesozoic
2011 · Ep
Fill Your Head With Pop (Inside The Home Of Bob Stanley)
2011
Under The Silent Tree - Psychedelic Pstones IV
2004
The Devil's Well
1971
Shame Shame
1970
Miniteca '70 - En El Verano
1970
Making It Groovy / Rainmaker
1969
Sunshine Thursday / Threepence A Tune
1968
Track
Track
King's Road
Lineup
- Kate Wilson · drums (drum set)
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| The Laurels on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| The Laurels on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Laurels on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.