Bern-based brandishers of fuzz-ripping licks and impeccably sharp fits, The Jackets are turning their attention to Aotearoa New Zealand, jetting down under for an extensive nationwide tour this March. Sparked in Switzerland during the mid’00s, the trio of Jackie Brutsche (aka Jack Torera), Chris Rosales and Samuel Schmidiger‘s pedigree in real deal garage-punk stretches even further back — Rosales’ past projects include Voodoo Rhythm groups The Super Supers, The Get Lost, and a stint in The Reverend Beat-Man’s early band.
With five studio albums to their name so far, The Jackets have toured their famously red hot live show to stages around the globe and finally NZ gets a turn. Grab a copy of their upcoming new LP Essentials and get rowdy when they hit our shores at the tail end of summer — brought to you by Clean Dirt…
UnderTheRadar proudly presents…
The Jackets
Tuesday 3rd March – Space Academy, Christchurch
Wednesday 4th March – The Penguin Club, Oamaru
Thursday 5th March – The Crown Hotel, Dunedin
Friday 6th March – Valhalla, Wellington
Saturday 7th March – Artworks Theatre, Waiheke*
Sunday 8th March – The Original Kaipara Tavern, Helensville*
Monday 9th March – venue to be announced, Auckland*
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR
*Ticket info at thejackets.ch
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Press release:
Since 2008, The Jackets have been touring internationally with their distinctive blend of Garage Psych Punk music and attitude, performing across Europe, the UK, the USA, Japan, Mexico, and Canada, with Australia and New Zealand next on the horizon.
Known for their explosive live performances, infectious songs, and striking visual identity, The Jackets have earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most compelling Garage live acts.