The Searchers 2013 Australian tour

In February 2013 legendary British 60's group the Searchers known for hits back in the 60's like Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar and Spice, Don't Throw Your Love Away, Needles and Pins, When You Walk In the Room and many others are touring Australia which will start in Victoria on February 1st then through South Australia, NSW, Queensland and Western Australia until March 10th. The Searchers line up-are with original founding member John McNally on guitar and vocals, bass guitarist and vocals since August 3rd 1964 Frank Allen, guitarist and lead singer since 1985 Spencer James and on Drums since 2010 Scott Ottaway and 2013 will be 50 years when the Searchers came on the music scene with Sweets For My Sweet which they are still going strong and touring the world after all these years. The Searchers will do many of their hits from the 60's as well as album tracks and other people's songs which they always put on an FANTASTIC show as well as an great sense of humor as well as everyone singing along to songs which everyone has an great time. To those who have not seen the Searchers go and see them and I'm sure you will enjoy the show as well as being impressed for an group still going after 50 years. Australian Tour Dates- Commercial Club Albury Vic February 1st the Palms @ Crown Melbourne February 2nd Warrnambool performing Arts Center Vic February 3rd Sir Robert Helpman Theater Mount Gambier South Australia February 6th the Juniors Kingsford NSW February 8th Smithfield RSL NSW February 9th Mittagong RSL NSW February 10th Wests Leagues CLub NSW February 13th Empire Theater Toowoomba QLD February 14th Kedron Wavell Services Club Chermside Brisbane February 15th Twin Towns Services Club February 16th The EVents Center Caloundra February 20th redlands Performing Arts Center February 21st Civic Theater Cairns February 22nd Civic Theater Townsville February 23rd Mackay Entertainment Center February 24th Dubbo Regional Theater NSW February 28th Rooty Hill RSL club NSW March 1st Bankstown RSL club NSW March 2nd Dural Country Club NSW March 3rd Western Australia March 4th-10th

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  1. TenezLeDroitFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Saw these guys last night in Townsville. They just keep getting better with McNally's precise Rickenbacker picking complementing Spencer James' soaring vocals. My missus marvels how they built a lasting career and loyal following out of six hits! Keep doing it guys!!

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