Hey Merc Friends! |
Monday Dec 24th, 2007 |
In Feb/Mar 2008 we are back on the road again playing live shows all around Australia which we are really excited about. We can?t wait to rock out with all of you guys, so come down to one of our gigs and we?ll have a great night together.
2008 is a whole new chapter for us, glad you are part of it.
Cheers,
Rai, Phil, Sean, Karl (Thirsty Merc)
Posted by Thirsty Merc at 03:30 pm | A message from the boys |
Wednesday Sep 12th, 2007 |
how are you all travelin? we've been traveling, in a tarago van mainly, playing 38 shows in 7 weeks on our tour. thank you (we can't thank you enough) to all for coming down for the hang, and an even bigger thanks to all who rocked the night away with us! very satisfied but enjoying a tiny rest - no rest for the wicked though - as i'm writing to inform you all of the release of our new single called THE HARD WAY.
Well, this single is out very soon and that means it's gonna be available in stores and also digitally, itunes etc. so please go and grab a copy. to tell you a little bit about the song: well, it's basically a soul infused rock track which lyrically pays a bit of homage to my dad's advice for getting through hard times when you're growing up. i guess life is always a learning curve for me and his advice has been very balanced and straight to the point. he said at times when i'd made a mistake that this is the only way to really learn for yourself - to get out there and take a bite, and chew, even if you end up chewin the dirt. anyhow, the guys play their asses off on this song and it's got a cool guitar riff which almost sounds a little southern soul in nature. Hope you dig it.
All the best...and keep an eye out for shows and releases in the future...til then -- onwards and ono sideboards!
rai and thirsty merc
The Hard Way will contain the following B-side Tracks:
The Hard Way (Radio Edit) 3:57
The Vision (Live) 6:34
20 Good Reasons (Acoustic) 3:35
Merc Members Page Opening Soon! |
Friday Jul 27th, 2007 |
This page will add new things everyday and will also allow you to have your own profile that you can update daily. Once you become a Street Team or Mailing List subscriber you will be given a password that allows you access to the page.
The Members Page will be early next week - we?re not giving anything else away so you?ll have to wait and see!
Slideshows Tour Competition |
Thursday Jul 19th, 2007 |
Then send the show you'd like to go to, your myspace address, your full name, age and mobile number to rachel@coadygroup.com with "I'm learning The Hard Way" in the subject.
Best of luck!
Copy the following to get the flyer on your page:
The Hard Way Music Video! |
Wednesday Jul 18th, 2007 |
The Hard Way hits radio Saturday, July 14th and is due for release on Saturday the 8th of September.
What the song meant to Rai:
The lyric in the chorus is: "My father used to say to me, while you're young, you've got to learn the hard way, son". And that's word for word what he used to say to me. It was just that thing that you just take on what you can.
The Merc are coming to DUBBO! |
Thursday Jul 05th, 2007 |
It is with great pleasure that we can officially announce the following two big THIRSTY MERC shows at the Dubbo RSL in October 2007 to launch their hugely successful album SLIDESHOWS.
Tickets go on sale Thursday the 12th July from the Dubbo RSL on 02-6882-4411
Date: Saturday October 27th
Tix: Dubbo RSL, Ph: 02-68824411
Show 1: All Ages Unlicensed Show
Doors open: 4.00pm
Support TBA: 4.30-5.00pm
Thirsty Merc: 5.30-6.45pm
Show 2: Over 18's Licensed Show
Doors open: 7.30pm
Support TBA: 8.00-9.00pm
Thirsty Merc: 9.30-10.45pm
GET READY, Thirsty Merc are about to embark on a massive tour of regional Australia! |
Friday Jun 15th, 2007 |
The Merc Crew
Panthers Port Macquarie Seagulls Tweed Heads Brothers Sports Club Magnums Airlie Beach Bombay Rock Townsville Hallam Hotel - Hallam Chelsea Heights Hotel Westend Market Hotel Cronulla Leagues Wyong Leagues Revesby Workers Forster Memorial Club Yamba Bowling Club Rivcol University - Wagga Saloon Bar Station Resort - Jindabyne Waves Nightclub - Wollongong
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Lake Kawana Community Center Alexandra Hills Hotel - South East Brisbane Gladstone PCYC Mackay Entertainment Centre (Foyer) Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Shoppingtown Hotel - Doncaster Ferntree Gully Hotel Mean Fiddler Rooty Hill RSL South Sydney Juniors Coffs Ex Services Club Glenn Innes Services Club CSU Bathurst University Wrestpoint Casino - Hobart Newcastle University ANU Bar |
Sydney show broadcast on Nova |
Friday May 25th, 2007 |
Sydney show broadcast on Nova |
Friday May 25th, 2007 |
Message from the Merc |
Friday May 11th, 2007 |
Motorola artist of the month! |
Monday May 07th, 2007 |
Thirsty Merc SLIDESHOWS Album On sale NOW! |
Friday Apr 20th, 2007 |
Album Launches Announced |
Wednesday Apr 04th, 2007 |
Expect to hear tracks from the New Album SLIDE SHOWS including the single ‘20 Good Reasons’ and some old favorites like “In the Summertime” and “Someday Someday”
“Getting back to audiences in the sweaty pub setting was a total blast,” “Something we've grown up on and a great way to reconnect and introduce a new swag of tunes. But on the other side we're looking forward to launching our new album SLIDESHOWS in some theatres and classic venues from late May onwards...it's going to be a fun year.” – Rai Thistlethwayte (Lead vocals/piano)
Tickets go on sale to the General Public next Monday,April 9 at 9am.
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Friday 25th May – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane Ticketek - 13 28 49 Rocking Horse – (07) 3229 5360 Skinnys – (07) 3229 2389 www.ticketek.com.au Saturday 26th May – Enmore Theatre, Sydney Venue - (02) 9550 3666 Ticketek – 13 28 49 www.ticketek.com.au Friday 1st June – Forum Theatre, Melbourne Ticketek – 13 28 49 www.ticketek.com.au Saturday 2nd June – Woolshed Ballarat Ticket Master – 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au Rediscovery CDs – (03) 5331 5153 |
Sunday 3rd June – HQ, Adelaide Venuetix – (08) 8225 8888 www.venuetix.com.au Saturday 9th June – Capitol, Perth Mill's Records - (08) 9335 1945 Planet Music – (08) 9328 7464 Galaxy Entertainment – (08) 9474 2440 Jumbo Entertainment - (08) 9319 9033 www.moshtix.com.au Perth Booking Line - (08) 8463 0691 Boc's Ticketing - (08) 9484 1133 www.bocsticketing.com.au |
However if you become a member of the Thirsty Merc Street Team, you will be able to pre- order your copy of SLIDESHOWS from today Wednesday, April 4th online at iTunes and JB HI FI.
Join the Street Team here!
Thank you so much for supporting Thirsty Merc, we look forward to seeing you at the Album Launch.
The Merc Crew
Thirsty Merc 20 Good Reasons Tour |
Thursday Mar 22nd, 2007 |
Appreciate all your support, hope you can make it to the last shows before our National Tour hits!
| Thurs 29th March - The Zoo, Brisbane - SOLD OUT Rocking Horse – (07) 3229 5360 Skinnies – (07) 3229 2389 Mosh Pit Music – (07) 5479 2777 Sunflower – (07) 5538 1850 Butterbeats City – (07) 3220 0005 Butterbeats Valley – (07) 3257 3257 Music Mania – (07) 5591 1665 Ticket Pricing – Presale $20/22 incl. GST Door $26/28incl GST door |
Sat 31st March - Molong Music & Arts Festival Festival office: 63 668 012 7 - 9 Bank St, Molong Ticketek - 13 28 49 www.ticketek.com.au Adults: $55 per night incl GST Children (6-12): $33 per night incl GST Under 12 Free |
The Merc Crew
20 Good Reasons used for LOST promo |
Thursday Mar 08th, 2007 |
Posted by Rai Thistlethwayte at 04:10 pm | Thirsty Merc Tour Announced! |
Wednesday Feb 21st, 2007 |
Guess what, we have gigs. Back on the scene in 07. Good to hear, eh. Here are the details.
| Thurs 1st March – Clipsal 500 Venue – 13 12 46 www.bass.net.au Fri 2nd March – Annandale Hotel - SOLD OUT Venue – (02) 9550 1078 www.annandalehotel.com Ticket Price - Presale$19.30/22incl GST Door: : $25.30/28incl GST Sat 3rd March - Annandale Hotel - SOLD OUT Venue – (02) 9550 1078 www.annandalehotel.com Ticket Price - Presale $19.30/22incl GST Door $25.30/28incl GST Thurs 15th March Northcote Social Club, Melbourne - SOLD OUT Venue Box Office – (03) 9486 1677 www.northcotesocialclub.com Ticket Price - Presale $19.80/22 incl. GST Door $25.80/28 incl. GST Fri 16th March - Northcote Social Club, Melbourne - SOLD OUT Venue Box Office – (03) 9486 1677 www.northcotesocialclub.com Ticket Price - Presale $19.80/22 incl. GST Door $25.80/28 incl. GST |
Sat 17th March - Wagga Showground’s (Dusty Days) with SFK, Frenzal Rhomb, The Herd www.dustydays.com.au Don Tuckwells - ph: (02) 6921 4862 Allison Music - ph: (02) 6921 2696 Custom Music -ph: (02) 6921 5855 The Leading Edge - ph: (02) 6921 4411 Star FM - ph: (02) 6921 1022 Civic theatre - ph: (02) 6926 9688 Ticket Pricing – 1st release is $39 incl. GST 2nd release is $49 incl. GST Thurs 29th March - The Zoo, Brisbane Rocking Horse – (07) 3229 5360 Skinnies – (07) 3229 2389 Mosh Pit Music – (07) 5479 2777 Sunflower – (07) 5538 1850 Butterbeats City – (07) 3220 0005 Butterbeats Valley – (07) 3257 3257 Music Mania – (07) 5591 1665 Ticket Pricing – Presale $20/22 incl. GST Door $26/28incl GST door |
Our first single from our new upcoming album is fast approaching release date. It's called '20 Good Reasons' and it's gonna be available on digital platforms on February 26th and will be in stores on the 24th March. We're hittin asphalt (rev that merc, broom broom) for a run of intimate shows to get things started.
Now - we're told that these shows will sell out so make sure you get in early as we don't want anyone to miss out..
We will be performing a whole stack of news songs from our new album SLIDESHOWS so get your tickets now cause they’re selling fast!
The Merc Crew
