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		Keep Your Friends Close Melbourne, Victoria Australia Profile Views: 296297 Last Login: 11/9/2009
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The Basics: General Info

Member Since	8/22/2005
Band Website	www.thebasics.com.au
Band Members	Wally "Rodney" De Backer drums/vocals Tim "T" Heath guitar/vocals Kris "Coop" Schroeder bass/vocals
Sounds Like	Nothing you've heard in the last few seconds
Type of Label	Unsigned

Upcoming Shows

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Nov 12 2009

8:00P

The Zoo

Brisbane, Queensland

Nov 13 2009

9:00P

The Beach Hotel

Byron Bay, New South Wales

Nov 14 2009

9:00P

The Corner Hotel

Melbourne, Victoria

Nov 15 2009

4:00P

Pure Pop Records (acoustic instore)

St. Kilda, Victoria

Nov 20 2009

7:30P

The Factory Theatre

Sydney, New South Wales

Nov 21 2009

11:00A

Trackside

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Nov 26 2009

9:00P

Jive Bar

Adelaide, South Australia

Nov 28 2009

8:00P

Fly By Night

Fremantle, Western Australia

Dec 11 2009

9:00P

Hotel New York

Launceston, Tasmania

Dec 12 2009

9:00P

Republic Bar

Hobart, Tasmania

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About The Basics

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“the album they’ve always threatened to make...
a winner”

- The Mercury

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“perfect from start to finish, the album is
quietly brilliant”

- Melbourne Times

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“amazing”

- webwombat.com.au

“a must have”

- elevenmagazine.com.au

"bare and vulnerable"

- The Irish Times

“damn good music”

- Inpress

“classic songwriting”

- Mess+Noise

“a great album”

- Rave Magazine

Keep Your Friends Close is available in all good record stores in Australia and Ireland, and worldwide on iTunes and other good online stores.

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My Aural Fixation	Nov 9 2009 6:13 AM Hi Tim, just getting this - http://ericfleming.files.wordpress.com/2006/11/super-germany-baron-munchausen.jpg - out of the way before I review your gig later this week in Brisbane ;) Can't wait to see you guys play, having missed you during Big Sound.
Summer Edmunds	Nov 5 2009 2:07 AM HEY KIDS!! Currently restringing my Gtar ready for next week. See all you there with the animals! SUMMER
Midnight SnacK	Nov 3 2009 7:09 PM I would but I live in California! I was just on Hols...when you guys gona make a trip to San Fransisco? I'll catch you there for sure!
Adam Toms	Nov 2 2009 11:11 PM Hey, How's it going? I have'nt heard from you in ages :), I hope everything is going well. Thanks heaps for all your support! -Adam
Midnight SnacK	Oct 28 2009 8:24 AM I saw you guys play a few months back in a small park in Kevin Grove, Brisbane. Outside QUT. You guys rock. I play you on my show!
Kybosh	Oct 21 2009 5:31 AM Hey boys! Just purchased tickets for Brisbane and Melbourne gigs... I organised my holiday so I could see you twice! I'll wear a silly hat or something at both gigs. Can't wait... oh and I'm still loving the new album, daily. Dan.
Ina	Oct 15 2009 7:13 PM that would be great! and I promise, I would be first to get a ticket ;) hopefully see you soon! have a great time!! and just keep singing such wonderful songs! :) Ina
Ina	Oct 14 2009 6:13 PM Hi! I..ve just spent a few days in Dublin and saw you playing in Jacob..s Inn unfortunately I..ve missed your other gig over there... It was totally fascinating... Would really like to see you guys again! Can..t you stop by in Munich?! ;) have a great tour! Ina
Bruised Arcade	Oct 14 2009 12:25 PM heyy, Are you only playing in London & Dublin? :) x
russell crawford	Oct 12 2009 5:22 AM hey basics check out my clip you'll love it Bad Luck
Manda	Oct 9 2009 3:00 AM Listening to Keep Your Friends Close right now. Loving it! It's amazing!! I'll see you guys on the 12th of November!
Alex Hallahan	Sep 30 2009 3:14 AM Hey Gents, Outstanding album you guys have made - once again! Would love to see you at this show if you're able. Al
Harris :]	Sep 27 2009 2:32 AM That sounds awesome, I'm pretty good ,in a band, playing lead guitar :D
Harris :]	Sep 26 2009 8:04 AM Woah havnt spoke to you guys in ages how are u guys? :)
Kybosh	Sep 23 2009 12:04 PM Absolutely love the new album guys! "Keep Your Door Open" is my favourite so far (since "With This Ship" has been on rotation for the last 6 months non-stop!!). Excellent work. Dan.
Ray Ray	Sep 22 2009 7:38 AM It's unreal ... as picky as I am ... there're really no fillers on this new album ... you guys are not kidding damn damn damn damn this can't be real ... it's better than the no carbs beer!
Ray Ray	Sep 21 2009 11:51 AM CD arrived CD arrived! Give a bit of MMH to it ... "All or nothing"
Frank the Sound Sculptor	Sep 19 2009 9:25 AM Hey guys, it was a great pleasure working with you again, just listened to your latest offering, Keep your Friends Close. From the first note to the last, IT IS STUNNING, BEAUTIFUL, MOVING, HEART FELT. Have a Great Tour. Take care.
Houlette	Sep 16 2009 3:47 AM Next Wednesday xx
The Final Eclipse	Sep 13 2009 11:27 AM Guys I'm really excited about the upcoming CD! :) See ya on Thurs!
kate	Sep 10 2009 9:15 AM Hey Guys... Any idea what time you'll hit the stage at The X & Y Bar tomorrow night here in Brisbane?? If you could let me know an approx time, that'd be super. Thanks! Kate :)
tali(a)	Sep 9 2009 11:10 PM can't. wait.
Jake Rush (is writing his first album)	Sep 7 2009 4:55 AM That new track is mighty fine lads, give us a hoi when your in brisbane
Дэн черепаха	Sep 4 2009 5:27 AM kris, if i don't get a shirt with your pretty manly face all over it, i'm making one.
Дэн черепаха	Sep 3 2009 11:52 AM fellas, what time is the gig @ X & Y? i'm coming. and please let there be shirts for sale. I WANT ANOTHER SHIRT.