Friday 21st March 2008
 THE GEAR ARE BACK FOR A BIG WEEKENDER!

Rockin’ Melbourne three-piece The Gear who became a staple live act on the local scene since their formation in 2004, return to the Ding Dong stage this Saturday night for a big Weekender! Supported by fellow rockers Master Cardinal, this will be The Gear’s first gig for 2008 and promises to be a big one for the boys, who have spent the last six months since returning from the U.S. and Canada demoing new material for planned recording in the coming year.

Look out for news regarding upcoming live shows here!






 Monday 4th December: The Gear head back to SXSW: 2007
The Gear have been selected to perform at SXSW in Austin Texas and Canadian Music Week in Toronto Canada during March 2007.

It will be the second time The Gear head to the festivals- their 2006 invitation coincided with their first North American shows.

Before embarking on a big 2007 The Gear will play their last shows of the year for local gear fans at The Crown & Anchor Adelaide December 16th, and The Rob Roy Melbourne December 23rd.

Visit the SXSW website: www.sxsw.com
Canadian Music Week: www.cmw.net

Monday 21st August: Gear track in '48 Shades' Movie
The track 'Eight Arms to Hold You' from The Gear EP will feature in the new Australian teen film ''48 Shades''. The film is adapted from Nick Earls award winning novel "48 Shades of Brown".

The Gear have just returned from shows in L.A. performing at venues such as The Key Club on Sunset Strip. The band also met with legendary rock DJ Rodney Bingenheimer who has been an influential supporter of the band in the U.S.

''48 Shades'' is in cinemas from August 30th.

The Gear EP is available at all good record stores.

Visit the website: www.48shadesmovie.com

Wedesday 16th August: The Gear at The Key Club Hollywood!

The Gear last night played The Key Club Hollywood to an eager and impressive audience. Opening with the track 'Poisoned by the Ivy' a favourite with American audiences, the band played the second of their two shows while visiting L.A. for the second time since March. Native Wayne from Indie 103.1 introduced the band onstage before The Gear's impassioned fast- paced set.

Sunday 13th August: The Gear on 103.1 with Native Wayne

The Gear were interviewed in a Live Radio Broadcast today in Malibu California on Indie 103.1 FM with the World Famous 'Native Wayne' (Wayne Jobson). The boys soaked up the sun talking music and plans in the U.S. before answering questions about the bands beginnings in Australia. DJ Wayne Jobson is a well known producer, and grammy award winner for the No Doubt singles 'Hey Baby' and 'Underneath It All'.

Saturday 12th August: The Gear have dinner with Rodney Bingenheimer!
 The Gear headed to Rodney's favourite restaurant tonight while in L.A. for dinner to meet with the radio legend.

Bingenheimer has been a big supporter playing the bands tracks on his KROQ show since April. The 'pop-impresario' is well known for his support in breaking acts such Oasis, The Sex Pistols and David Bowie.

Rodney presented the band with a autographed poster from the classic rockumentry about his life and times: ''Major Of The Sunset Strip''.



(Rodney, The Gear: Jet O'Rourke and Leigh Baines, in front of Bingenheimer's GTO)





Friday 11th August: IPO Festival at the Knitting Factory
Last night was the first show for The Gear after arriving in L.A. on their August trip to the States.
After an evening of performances by both U.S. and international acts, The Gear took to the stage for a sweaty and ferocious set on the small Knitting Factory stage.

It was also a celebratory night for the band, Jet O'Rourke's birthday is on August 10th!

 Tuesday 16th May: The Gear support Living Colour
The Gear play their first of three shows at The Metro Melbourne with U.S. cult legends Living Colour.

The shows come before a big weekend for The Gear playing shows in O'Rourke's hometown Adelaide for set- to- be big shows at the popular Crown &  Anchor venue.

The Gear return to the The Rob Roy for Melbourne fans next weekend.

 Saturday 18th April: Rodney on the ROQ plays The Gear
Legendary U.S. DJ Rodney Bingenheimer breaker of acts such as David Bowie, Blondie, Oasis and Coldplay played two tracks from The Gear's debut EP on his Sunday night show.

Tracks played included 'I've Got Trouble' and 'Eight Arms To Hold You' which will also feature in the new Australian movie '48 Shades'.

The Gear will return to L.A. in July to play the IPO Festival and other dates to be scheduled.

Visit the website: www.kroq.com

 Saturday 18th March: SXSW
The Gear played their SXSW Showcase performance at The Blender Balcony at The Ritz in Austin Texas.

The Gear also played an in store performance during the afternoon at The Stash in Austin as part of the SXSW celebrations with Bluebottle Kiss and Dappled Cities Fly.

  
 
Tuesday 7th March: The Gear in New York City
The Gear play Arlene's Grocery in NYC their first U.S. performance.

  

Friday 3rd March: Bovine Sex Club
The Gear play their major CMW Showcase at Toronto's Bovine Sex Club.  



Thursday 2nd March: Canadian Music Week
The Gear play their first CMW Showcase at The Richmond Lounge in Toronto.

Wednesday 1st March: KT meets The Gear
The Gear have arrived in Toronto to play Canadian Music Week on the first of their North American tour dates.

On opening night of the fesival The Gear attended KT Tunstall's concert at Toronto's Mod Club.

The boys were lucky enough to catch up with KT her aftershow party.





January 8th 2006: At the beach for Channel 31
The Gear filmed a forthcoming episode of the Channel 31 programme 'On the Couch'.

Without giving anything away the seaside setting proved the perfect backdrop for The Gear's latest escapade.






December 31st 2005: NYE @ Ding Dong
The Gear saw in the new year playing to a capacity crowd at Melbourne's Ding Dong Lounge. This will be there last show for a while as the band takes time out to rehearse and record in readiness for their forthcoming trip to the U.S. and Canada.  







Friday 25th November: The Gear head to SXSW 2006


The Gear have been selected to perform at two much sought after showcases during SXSW in Austin Texas and Canadian Music Week in Toronto Canada during March 2006.

Speaking on behalf of The Gear, singer songwriter Jet O'Rourke described the invitation to perform at both the SXSW and CMW as a truly wonderful opportunity for the band, who are still getting over the incredible buzz of performing at the Rod Laver Arena as part of Coke Live 05.

The Gear will perform their last show for the year at Melbourne's popular Ding Dong Lounge this New Years Eve- but be warned The Gear's last show at Ding Dong was a sell out.

Visit the website: www.sxsw.com

Thursday 10th November: Canadian Music Week 2006
Out of hundreds of Artists and Bands that applied to showcase at CMW, The Gear have been selected to play at the festival held in Toronto Canada during March next year.

Visit the website: www.cmw.net

Friday 4th November: Watch 'Faces At Me' live from Rod Laver Arena
For those who weren't there on the night you can now view the exclusive footage of The Gear performing at the Coke Live '05 Concert at Rod Laver Arena as the Victorian winners of the Best Unsigned Band Competition.

Click here to view the photos...>>








Sunday 9th October: Coke Live n Local '05 Melbourne 4 November 2005:
The Gear celebrated John Lennon's Birthday in fine style by performing at the Coke Live '05 Concert at Rod Laver arena as the Victorian winners of the Best Unsigned Band Competition.

Joining them on the bill were The Living End, Spiderbait, P-Money, Dallas Crane and The Spazzys. The Melbourne show marked the end of the successful sold out tour.


Saturday 24th September: Weekender, Ding Dong
The Gear played to a packed and enthusiastic Ding Dong crowd celebrating AFL Grand Final night, and while the game was won by the West Coast Eagles, this Melbourne crowd didn't seem to mind.

The gig had it all- from topless dancing, to stage invasions, with lots of drinking, dancing and frivolity being the order of the night.

Sorry to all those people who were sadly turned away at the door.

16th September 2005: The Gear EP Adelaide Launch
The Gear played to a fantastic Adelaide crowd at the Crown & Anchor to celebrate the release of The Gear EP. Thanks to the Crown & Anchor, Unspoken Things, Fire Underground, and our friends and fans who made this a spectacular performance for the band.

15th September 2005: On The Couch
Channel 31's music program ON THE COUCH can be seen in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne from October 13th. Episodes featuring The Gear can be seen on the following dates:

PERTH
Thursday 13 OCT/ 3 NOV
9.00 PM

BRISBANE
Thursday 13 OCT/ 3 NOV
11.00PM

MELBOURNE
Friday 14 OCT/ 4 NOV
10.30PM


26th August 2005: The Gear EP Launch

The Gear played to a capacity crowd on Friday night at The Rob Roy to celebrate the release of The Gear EP.

We would like to thank the many friends and fans, along with The Rob Roy, for making the night a truly memorable one.

(Photos by Mary Boukouvalas)
READ THE REVIEW: BEAT MAGAZINE ISSUE 978

21st August 2005:  Victorian winners of the Coke Live n Local Unsigned Band Comp

The Gear are very proud to announce they are the Victorian Winners of the Coke Live n Local competition.

'The Coke Live 'n Local Tour 05 is an all ages tour bringing a great line up of established and emerging bands, plus the latest unsigned talent to Aussie music fans across Australia...'

The Gear will play the Melbourne leg of the tour, performing at Rod Laver Arena October 9th, with The Living End, Spiderbait, P-Money, Dallas Crane, Spazzys and Weapon X & Ken Hell.

Visit the website: www.cokelive05.com.au

 20th August 2005: The Gear talk to PBS Radio // Monday 22/8
The boys from The Gear will be appear LIVE on Jacqueline Dee's PBS show 'Tyranny Of Distance', the new Australian music showcase on PBS Monday 22nd from 8PM.

Listen to the programme on PBS 106.7 FM
PBS website: http://www.pbsfm.org.au/

20th August 2005: Keep Asking For 'Trouble'
To support the single 'I've Got Trouble' continue voting for the track on the following radio and television programmes! Browse the icons for the links...



Email Triple M's THE LOCAL: thelocal@triplem.com.au
Email Channel V: whatuwant@channelv.com.au

16th August 2005: Coming Up: The Gear EP Launch

The Gear will be playing Friday August 26th at The Rob Roy to celebrate the release of their debut, The Gear EP.

Come along and see The Gear play this special show supported by The New Black, Fire Underground and newcomers Colourfast.

Merchandise is now available.

15th August 2005: The Gear talk to 3RRR Melbourne

The boys from The Gear will be interviewed LIVE on RRR's Local & / or General show tonight with Ryan Egan.

To listen to the programme on RRR go to 102.7 FM
Visit the RRR website: www.rrr.org.au

Saturday 23rd July: Farewell to The Duke of Windsor


The Gear played to a full house crowd at The Duke of Windsor Saturday night as a farewell to the famous venue closing during August. The night also played host to performances by The Suits,
The Wellingtons and Telecom.

11th July 2005
The Gear EP is released.

23rd June 2005: The Gear on GMA
The Gear appeared on Good Morning Australia performing live the track 'Always Changin' from their soon to be released debut The Gear EP.



 30th May 2005
'I've Got Trouble' hits radio and television throughout Australia.

2nd April 2005
The Gear have licensed their forthcoming debut single 'I've Got Trouble' for use in the promotional trailer of the US blockbuster Sahara.

2nd March, 2005: Debut Video
The Gear shot the debut video for the forthcoming single release. Click here to view the video...

28th February, 2005: Australian Hair Fashion Awards
The Gear performed to a full house at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards, held at Sydney Town Hall. Pictured are the band in rehearsals for the night.

3rd February, 2005: Tonelli Photo Session
The Gear took part in a photo session with renowned music photographer Kim Tonelli. Tonelli's photo credits include Oasis, You Am I, and Paul Weller.

1st February, 2005
Australian Music Week have announced The Gear has been selected to showcase at this years premier music event taking place in Melbourne between 22-26 February.

21st December, 2004: The Gear in the Studio
The Gear have just completed recording tracks with Aria winning producer Paul McKercher at Melbourne's Sing Sing studios. The debut release from The Gear is due out early in 2005

We're also happy to announce a mini-launch of our website! Some more content has been added, including some more photos of the lads, both live and in the studio as well as a message board for any eager fans out there wanting to get in touch with the guys.

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