J Mascis announces 2024 Australian solo shows
Dinosaur Jr. frontman and solo artist J Mascis (Supplied: Jeffrey Fowler)
Care to spend an evening with alt-rock Gandalf and his guitar wizardry?
J Mascis, frontman for the legendary Dinosaur Jr., is heading to Australia early next year and has announced two exclusive solo shows.
Arriving in February, Dinosaur Jr. will perform 1993 album Where You Been in full to mark its 30th anniversary while in the country. But Mascis will also treat fans in Sydney and Brisbane to his solo material.
Despite being lower in volume than the furious fretwork of his main gig, Mascis alone maintains the same vibe, thanks to his distinctive vocals and love for a woolly guitar solo.
These performances are sure to be special for diehards, as they’ll mark the first opportunity fans will get to experience material from Mascis’ upcoming fifth solo album What Do We Do Now ahead of its release on 2 February.
We’ve already experience lead single ‘Can’t Believe We’re Here’ (and its music video featuring celeb fans like David Cross, Fred Armisen, IDLES, Bully and more), which has all the of the shaggy charm of his best work.
You can bet Mascis will also cherry-pick from his 40-year songbook of alt-rock gems, including fan favourites like ‘Me Again’, ‘See You At The Movies’ and his cover of Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’.
It’s been seven years since the singer-guitarist was Down Under, so keep that in mind if you’re on the fence about heading along to see Mascis or Dinosaur Jr., who also headline Geelong’s Tent Pole festival in February.
Catch J Mascis performing solo at the following dates. Tickets are on sale Thursday 14 December, 10am local time, and you’ll find more info at Frontier Touring.
Tues 20 February – Liberty Hall: Gadigal Land, Sydney
Sat 24 February – The Triffid: Turrbal Jagera Land, Brisbane
Catch Dinosaur Jr. playing the following shows. Tickets are on sale now
Saturday 17 February – Tent Pole Festival: Wadawurrung Land, Geelong (more info here)
Wednesday 21 February – Enmore Theatre: Gadigal Land, Sydney
Friday 23 February – The Tivoli: Turrbal Jagera Land, Brisbane
Monday 26 February – Hindley Street Music Hall: Kaurna Land, Adelaide
Wednesday 28 February – The Astor Theatre: Whadjuk Noongar Land, Perth