Unless you happen to be (most of the time, I'm not being specific.. too specific) really 'hot' and have a 'voice' that can be easily edited by the same software that creates your 'music' OR you happen to go on a show that promises hopes and dreams but really is just out to take your talent, make a few quick million on it and then leave you at the stature of headlining bingo night at St Marys Leagues (not knockin it) because they didnt have a >1 album plan, getting anywhere, getting known - literally getting out there is all about hard fucking work. For many talented artists who should be getting the money thats going into crap... ahh I'll stop.If any band out there at the moment knows the meaning of hard work its The Cat Empire. These guys have been touring for years. After the release of Two Shoes (recorded in Cuba) they toured the country. Twice. Then it was overseas for festivals. Back home. Released another album. Back overseas. America. UK. Back home. Back to the US. All the while touring. A non-stop party train if you will. They recently played on Letterman:
And the US is where they stay for now. Still touring and now gearing up for the release of another album. And they're coming home, to tour again and most importantly to play the one and only Splendour in the Grass.
If you haven't heard the repeated announcements, checked out the website or had someone bitch to you about the price you wouldnt know that this years lineup also contains Powderfinger, Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys, Hilltop Hoods, Hot Chip, Sarah Blasko, The Shins, Grinspoon, Kaiser Cheifs and yeah you get the jist. Check out the rest of the lineup at the website. All I can say is I've seen The Cat Empire twice and i'll be seeing them again. They will be one of the champagne acts. Trust me.
And the rest of the festival? It'll be worth the price.
The Cat Empire Myspace
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