Earlier in the year, Bird’s Robe Records was thrilled to announce that Toehider, Australia’s most prolific progressive rock project, were embarking on a world tour, which kicked off in early May 2024. Now, Bird’s Robe is pleased to announce seven additional US dates, alongside Closure In Moscow.
Huge prog rock advocate and artist in his own right, Joshua Batten sat down with Toehider’s Mike Mills via a zoom call to chat about the band’s tour with Closure In Moscow.
Currently in the midst of releasing a series of 12 EPs in 12 months (again), Toehider returned to the live stage for the first time in six years with shows across several continents. Beginning in May, the band toured the UK and Europe with fellow Australians Closure in Moscow and Hungarian prog outfit Shell Beach. Later in May, Toehider will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed 2014 album “What Kind of Creature Am I?” by performing it live, front to back, on the Australian leg of touring alongside Closure in Moscow.
In July, Toehider will perform in the USA for the first time ever, supporting sleepmakeswaves at their show at The Meadows in New York. Along with seven dates alongside Closure In Moscow on their ‘Soft Hell’ Summer USA Tour. That will see the two bands play two shows in California, as well as shows in Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver and Chicago. With a soundtrack that delivers on every level, fans can anticipate a high energy spectacle, combining the trademark mix of eclectic craziness, haunting riffs, deep musicality, wailing vocals, and humour that fully showcases Mike’s talent and creative excellence. Mike Mills is also known for his work with popular rock opera composer Arjen Lucassen, for whom he has starred on several ‘Ayreon’ studio and live projects.
AUSTRALIAN DATES
TOEHIDER PERFORMING “WHAT KIND OF CREATURE AM I?” IN FULL
with CLOSURE IN MOSCOW
Thursday, 30 May 2024 – Max Watt’s (Melbourne, VIC) – TICKETS
Friday, 31 May 2024 – Manning Bar (Sydney, NSW) – TICKETS
Saturday, 1 June 2024 – The Zoo (Brisbane, QLD) – TICKETS
TOEHIDER PERFORMING WITH CLOSURE IN MOSCOW IN USA
Friday, 12 July 2024 – Regent Theater (Los Angeles, CA) – TICKETS
Saturday, 13 July 2024 – Bottom of the Hill (San Francisco, CA) – TICKETS
Monday, 15 July 2024 – Hawthorne Theater (Portland, OR) – TICKETS
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 – The Crocodile (Seattle, WA) – TICKETS
Thursday, 18 July 2024 – Urban Lounge (Salt Lake City, UT) – TICKETS
Friday, 19 July 2024 – Marquis Theater (Denver, CO) – TICKETS
Sunday, 21 July 2024 – Bottom Lounge (Chicago, IL) – TICKETS
TOEHIDER PERFORMING WITH SLEEPMAKESWAVES AND CAVALLO
Tuesday, 23 July, 2024 – The Meadows (Brooklyn, NY) – TICKETS