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IN MEMORY OF DEAN TURNER




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Member Since10/16/2006
Band Websitemagicdirt.com
Band MembersDean - bass
Raul - guitar
Adam - drums
Adalita - vocals, guitar
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Postal: PO Box 297, Fairfield, VIC, 3071

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Record LabelEmergency Music
Type of LabelIndie


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MAGIC DIRT PAY TRIBUTE TO DEAN
With a new EP and Shows
 

Magic Dirt have returned from playing a run of shows and releasing an EP in tribute to Dean Turner. The tour and the EP are among the final projects Dean worked on prior to his recent passing.   

Dean founded Magic Dirt in 1992 and played bass in the band until he passed away on August 21 this year. In a statement issued soon after his death Dean’s band mates Adalita, Raul and Adam said “For nine years, Dean battled an extremely rare form of soft tissue cancer called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Being a very private man, Dean chose to fight the cancer in a quiet and dignified manner. He displayed great courage and incredible stoicism.  And above all else he had an unshakeable positive attitude throughout his long ordeal.  His composure and grace during this time will never be forgotten and is an inspiration to us all."  

Dean and Magic Dirt had planned a tour in August but Dean’s deteriorating condition led to the cancellation of the dates. The band announced this run of shows as a loving tribute to their dear friend. It offered Magic Dirt and their fans an opportunity to give Dean the rousing and rowdy send-off he so richly deserves.   

Adalita, Raul and Adam said when announcing the tour, "Dean loved playing live. He liked to play loud and hard and give it all he had. 110% all the way. We are so proud of Deans legacy and the gifts he has left with us all. His gifts of perseverance, passion and commitment to the music. And his endearing gifts of boyish fun, his invigorating and uplifting attitude on that long hard road and his pure punk rock spirit on stage, behind the scenes and around us at all times."  

Playing bass will be Matt Sonic from Sons of the Sun and Matt Sonic & the High Times. Dean produced the first Sons of the Sun record. Matt is a close friend of the bands and filled in for Dean when Dean was unable to play shows in the past.    


Magic Dirt also release the White Boy EP, one of the final recording projects Dean assembled. Alongside White Boy, lifted from the band’s latest album Girl, the EP includes two tracks with special guest vocalists. Dean produced the Rowland S Howard duet with Adalita on the song Summer High and Gareth Liddiard of The Drones joins her on vocals on Love Is The Armour. The EP also features two previously unreleased tracks Deep In A Net Of Red and Valley Of The Rose and also Future Fuck which is lifted off their 2008 tour ep.  

The band is also bringing one other final plan of Dean’s to fruition… a DVD of the recent videos the band made for White Boy, Romy and Bring Me The Head Of...to be given away free to the first 100 fans to buy the new EP at the upcoming shows. (NB: there will be a limit of 10 free DVD's per show). The DVD will also be available to purchase at the shows for $5.  

Magic Dirt say,"It was Deans idea to giveaway the first 100 copies of the DVD to our fans at the live shows. Dean felt it was vital to include our audience as part of the whole creative process and it was important for him to give something back to the fans. Dean was deeply pragmatic and always thinking ahead. We wish to honour his hard working spirit with these shows, to unite with our audience that has so deeply shown its respect, appreciation and love for Dean and his music."     _____________________________________________________________

NEW 'WHITE BOY' VIDEO

In conjunction with the release of the 'White Boy EP' comes the 'White Boy' video.
Directed by Adam Harding, the clip was shot in Dec 2007 at the Old Geelong Gaol and is interspersed with live footage that Adam shot whilst on tour with us in regional Victoria in October 2007.

'White Boy' is available to view on Vimeo and YouTube.
Vimeo is the preferred version for viewing due to its high definition.

White Boy on VIMEO

White Boy on YOUTUBE



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IN MEMORY OF DEAN


(photo by Marty Williams)



Magic Dirt's beloved Dean Turner passed away on Friday August 21st, 2009.
For nine years, Dean battled an extremely rare form of soft tissue cancer called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). This cancer became life threatening after it began to metastasize and cause various fatal tumours.
Being a very private man, Dean chose to fight the cancer in a quiet and dignified manner. He displayed great courage and incredible stoicism. And above all else he had an unshakeable positive attitude throughout his long ordeal.
His composure and grace during this time will never be forgotten and is an inspiration to us all.

As a founding member of Magic Dirt, Dean was the linchpin, the heart and soul of the band. He was the rock, the glue, the oracle, the cool filter. He was deeply dedicated and passionate about the music he made and the impact the band had on peoples lives.
Dean always came up with fantastic ideas but he tempered these ideas with a rock solid work ethic and made them not only real but a success.
Dean's bass playing and sound is unique and unmistakable. With a great flow and organic playing style, Dean dug deep into his role as bass player, supporting and creating a bedrock, the backbone of the Magic Dirt sound. And fans will never forget his melodic riffing, heavy thunder, sonic shimmers and noise fests at Magic Dirt's live shows. Dean worked tirelessly because music was one of the greatest joys in his life.
Sadly, Dean had many projects and goals he wanted to achieve that will remain unrealised.

Dean championed a lot of Australian music, always interested in giving young bands a go, he was generous with his time and advice to those that sought his council.
Dean was also a band manager, being instrumental in the rise of Brisbane band Violent Soho, he guided and tended the band and had an immensely positive impact on them.
Dean was also an in demand producer. His vision and stabilizing effect in the recording studio allowed many bands the opportunity to realize their dreams of making great records. He produced such bands as Violent Soho, theredsunband, Gersey, Sons of the Sun and lastly worked on Adalita's (Magic Dirt's front woman) first solo album.
Dean also sat on VIC Rocks grants committee which he loved doing and he played an active role in giving artists the support they needed and was asked to return year after year by the board executive.

But the greatest joy and proudest achievement in Dean's life is his family. He was an extremely dedicated and loving father and husband. His wife Linda and two children were the loves of his life and he cherished them with all his being. In the last nine years during his battle with the cancer he did everything he could to stay with them despite the pain and suffering he was enduring.

He had a profound effect on people, always leaving a warm and inspiring feeling.

The surviving Magic Dirt members, Adalita, Raul and Adam are absolutely devastated at their loss and cannot fathom a future without him. Above all else they will remember Dean as their beautiful and precious friend. Kind, gentle, very funny and witty, impeccable taste, a joy to be around, a great storyteller, extremely trustworthy, honest, generous, direct, a brilliant diamond mind. They are so very proud of Dean's brave fight and will do everything in their power to ensure that Dean's legacy of integrity and spirit lives on.

Magic Dirt's love and thoughts go out to Dean's family and to his wife Linda and two children.


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JOhn DOe



Nov 26 2009 1:46 PM

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HI MY NAME IS HILLY BETTER KNOWN AS "STUNT COCK"
HI MY NAME IS HILLY BETTER KNOWN AS "STUNT COCK"
HI MY NAME IS HILLY BETTER KNOWN AS "STUNT COCK"
HI MY NAME IS HILLY BETTER KNOWN AS "STUNT COCK"
HI MY NAME IS HILLY BETTER KNOWN AS "STUNT COCK"
vulturesofvenus

vulturesofvenus



Nov 23 2009 11:03 AM

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It's going to be a monster four band pile up on highway 666 as Vultures of Venus crash into the Birmingham on Thursday the 3rd of ..heir debut LP which is now available through I-Tunes has been receiving strong support and favorable reviews from local radio RRR, PBS and Syn Fm. It will also be available in hard copy on the night. This gig is gonna be fun, fun, fun on the Smith st autobahn. Armed with big rock riffs and blazing electrified keys this is the Vultures first show since their sellout LP Launch. This is a band with a plan; and that plan is to make you do the Can Can.
Joining them on the night is Mirrorhouse Antics whos live show is a cross between the Arctic Monkeys and The Stooges. They have just released their debut album, recorded at Bakehouse by Mikey from Eddie Current Suppression Ring. Dan Webb's 60's styled Hammond infused insanity is gonna be something to look out for as well as the 'Wise Flys' : they'll make you laugh they'll make you cry, they'll make you laugh about crying.
And don't forget to look out for the crazy clown pinyada filled with burning flesh and give away fun toys for the kids. This is a B.Y.O "leotard friendly event ". So pour yourself into your favorite and come on down !!!
Ali E

Ali E



Nov 23 2009 3:36 AM

hi! ferrytails first gig! 
hope you're all well. xx

Ferret tails...
Johnny lost! Good riddance to old rubbish!

Johnny lost! Good riddance to old rubbish!



Nov 22 2009 2:27 PM

very drunk right now! just need to say i love yous! please don't stop the pleasure you bring us! at least keep touring! and matt you fucking rock!!!
deanos rock'n madness

dean daniel



Nov 19 2009 2:22 AM

G'day dirtbags,
Thanks for the great show at the fisho's. Great way to say goodbye.
Being up on stage with Magic Dirt, well it made my year.
Gotta love the Dirt !!!!
All the Best
Deano
Miss Moonshiner

Miss Moonshiner



Nov 17 2009 9:58 AM

I want to thank Magic Dirt for the great gig & tribute to Dean @ annandale recently. It was such a powerful & emotional performance. What happened to Dean is so tragic and my heart goes out to the band & his family & friends. He will be greatly missed. I think the gig was a great way to celebrate Dean's life & musical achievements. Thanks again xox

I have attached some pics of Dean that I took a couple of years ago at the annandale. I thought that fans might appreciate these.-Eve J






 


Joshua

Joshua Olbricht



Nov 15 2009 5:34 AM

It was such an honour to help celebrate the life of Dean at the Annandale show. He was such a champion & as the applause suggested - he was much loved.

Thank you for coming & playing that show. It was the most beautiful - noisey - touching - intense - passionate shows I've ever had the pleasure of attending. & to dance the night away on stage during I Wanna Be Your Dog was just too cool for words.

One big thank you from me to you.

(Click Here) for a album full of photographs =)

x
stevep

Not Telling



Nov 8 2009 10:35 PM

you guys are awesome!
° j Ø d! £ ™

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Nov 8 2009 10:17 PM

Thank you for the Dale' show!
It was so beautiful, such a great tribute to Dean.

All the best..

See ya's at BDO 10! Cant Wait!

Jodie x
Deeza13666

Deanne Kennedy



Nov 7 2009 11:14 PM

You guys absolutely rocked on friday night at the annandale, such a heartfelt tribute to Dean. Hope to see you play again very soon.
Sah - Tattooed Lady Photography☠

Sah - Tattooed Lady Photography☠



Nov 7 2009 11:34 AM

gig from above! much love you rock + rollers!thanx for the snaps. Sah XXX

My FUCKING HEROES!!!
Mario Podrecca

Mario Podrecca



Nov 6 2009 3:12 AM

Unfortunately to my hectic schedule I missed out on the Adelaide Gag. Props to Dean but his spirit along with Adalita and crew really ignited a flame in me in 2000. nothing is worse when u are dead inside after I was bullied out of Uni by the  HFK  terrorist group. Your music inspires me not to accept handover tactics and letting ppl holding me down. keep rocking, mp01juve
krit

krit



Nov 1 2009 8:21 PM

u rock`d the nash.............like always!
Beth

Beth Nelson



Nov 1 2009 12:17 PM

I'm very new to your music, an Australian friend recommended you to me. I'm sorry that I didn't know about you before the sad loss of your friend & bandmate Dean. Best wishes, Beth xx
Lea

Lea



Oct 29 2009 9:27 AM

Last night was sublime - thank you very much ...
Shannon

Shannon



Oct 29 2009 2:57 AM

Congrats on a farken rockn show last night, u guys did Dean proud! what a set! much love ♥♥♥ X
IDGAFF BAR & VENUE

IDGAFF BAR & VENUE



Oct 29 2009 2:56 AM

Wow! Awesome tribute show at The Corner last night! Thanks for rockin our world.
Jo Jo & Guy XXX
Kelly

Kelly



Oct 28 2009 11:51 PM

You guys did well last night. Dean would be proud. What a gig!!
emily

emily



Oct 28 2009 11:18 PM

Such a wonderful, moving show last night.  I think everyone shed a tear.  Thank you so much Magic Dirt.
La Pêche

La Pêche



Oct 28 2009 11:17 PM

The biggest thankyou for finding the strength to rock it last night. An excellent tribute to a wonderful guy. As you said in your address Adalita, the fans are grieving too and I think that last night was an excellent way to help to honour someone I met only a few times who had a huge impact on my life and who was utterly inspiring. All the best for the remainder of the tour, keep on keeping on. Lots of Love xo

Ps- MD frickin smashed Wanna Be Your Dog - my fav band doing one of my all time favourite tracks. What could be better?! ;)
USELESS CHILDREN (Album out now)

USELESS CHILDREN (Album out now)



Oct 28 2009 9:57 PM

thankyou so much for having us in ballarat and melbourne. it was a blast, and a very special thing to be a part of.

you fucking rule!

x UC
Rod

Rod



Oct 28 2009 3:37 PM

Yet another awesome gig at the corner guys... Was probably my most emotional one in a very long time.. From a single faceless bass player to guitar hung on a wire, it was a fitting tribute to a great musician..

Cant remember the first time I saw you guys... think it might have been at the basketball centre down in geelong at a push over or something like that.. god, it was another time and we've all got a little bit longer in the tooth.. but the attitude hasn't changed much and if the motto is that 'its all about the music' then you guys are definately true to that..

I never knew Dean.. not personally anyway.. hell, I dont know any of yas.. but I love ya music.. always have.. and I think the man would be proud as punch with what you guys continue to do... Ya F.ing rock!!
And I wish you all the best with the rest of the tour..
SPUN RIVALS

SPUN RIVALS



Oct 28 2009 2:51 PM

YOU BLEW MY MIND TONIGHT!
Daemo

Daemo



Oct 28 2009 2:38 PM

Thankyou, thankyou... thankyou for continuing, for perservering, for keepin' on keepin' on...
Befitting entrance, awesome set. As ya'll entered tonite I had to hide behind a pillar, only for a mome tho. Somethin' 'bout those low freq feedback loops that loosened and sent a sphere of brine running silver-quick down my cheek...

Thought it could never be the same without Dean; that was until tonite. It wasn't the same, but it also was. Every time I see you guys at the Corner you've changed in some way... Lil' differences; new material, longer hair, upbeat, downbeat, sideburns here and gone, fresh sweat, old heads, and so on. And tonite felt like a progression, and it felt good; like old leather.

Dean inspired and drove me to go home and belt those four strings until they howled in submission (and rebellion a lot of the time) for years. Inspiration is the greatest gift anyone can bestow upon another. I hope y'all continue to inspire, anyway you can, for another decade and a half or so more like you did tonite.

Thankyou , Waes hael
Sah - Tattooed Lady Photography☠

Sah - Tattooed Lady Photography☠



Oct 27 2009 11:41 AM

i don't even know how to start. I can't wait to see you all at the 'Dale - but it will be without Dean - which will be the first time ever I've seen you guys at the ' Dale without him. so it will be true sadness with true admiration and happiness (mixed feelings i guess) to just rock out and make THE most of the amazing music you all made together...  love the dirt, can't wait. I will be up front with the camera!!!
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