“There are other Australian albums as great as Sunnyboys 1981 debut, Sunnyboys. There aren’t any that are better.” - Noel Mengel

Thirty-five years ago this month Sunnyboys released their eponymous debut. Containing the hit singles Happy Man and Alone With You plus live favourites I’m Shakin’, Trouble In My Brain, Tunnel Of Love and more Sunnyboys enraptured teenagers of the time (and generations to come) with an astute blend of hi-energy, pop hooks and brooding, longing wordplay. It was and still is a classic and has remained a constant in All Time Australian Album lists for its entire 35 year lifespan.

But the 11 songs contained on the album were just a drop in the ocean from a well of creativity amassed by singer / guitarist Jeremy Oxley in 1981, as the demo sessions from January of the same year have shown us. The songs were quite literally dripping from Jeremy’s fingers.

"In the early days I used to try and knock out a new song every rehearsal to keep things flowing and interesting. The Beatles were a huge influence, also MC5, Iggy & The Stooges, Radio Birdman and many others. The repertoire of songs grew quickly so there were quite a few to pick from to out on a decent show” - Jeremy Oxley

In celebration of the album milestone and the premiere period from when it sprang, Sunnyboys will take to the stage in February 2017 for a handful of shows playing a set entirely derived from 1981; a set that will also include Sunnyboys, the album, performed in its entirety.

"What a Thrill it will be to play our 1st album from start to finish. We have never ever done this before. Looking forward to I Can’t Talk to You (reprise)" - Peter Oxley

And in a yet another first, Sunnyboys will be joined by a dynamic bill of The Celibate Rifles and Ed Kuepper with Mark Dawson, the first time any of these acts have played together.

"Ed Kuepper: The Godfather of Punk. We are honoured for his company on our Gold Coast show; and ah yes, The Celibate Rifles also join us with their twin guitar surf attack. Bound to get us hot and sweaty.” - Peter Oxley

Tickets for the only Queensland show for Sunnyboys this summer go on-sale Tuesday 27th September via the venues and usual outlets.

Don’t miss the feel good show of the summer: Sunnyboys Live 1981, this February.
SUNNYBOYS LIVE 1981 TOUR
with The Celibate Rifles and Ed Kuepper with Mark Dawson
Friday 3rd February

18+. Minors permitted with a legal guardian.

A legal guardian is a responsible adult. A 'responsible adult' is either a parent, a step-parent or guardian over the age of 25 who has 'parental rights, duties and responsibilities' in relation to the minor. A responsible adult must actively supervise the minor.

Doors open at 4:00pm, music starts from 6:00pm