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"When The Ship Goes Down EP out now!!!!"

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Member Since8/18/2006
Band Websitetheholidaysband.blogspot.com/
Band Members simon jones - guitar and voice
will magnus - guitar
alex kortt - bass guitar
andrew kerridge - drums
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"When The Ship Goes Down" EP
Release date 11 October 2008




"The Holidays" EP
Released 19 April 2008
Buy from ITUNES or JB HIFI




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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 16 2008 8:00P
Great Northern Hotel w/ Yves Klein Blue *FREE Entry* Byron Bay
Oct 17 2008 8:00P
The Zoo w/ Yves Klein Blue Brisbane
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Coolangatta Hotel w/ Yves Klein Blue Gold Coast
Oct 19 2008 8:00P
Sol Bar w/ Yves Klein Blue Sunshine Coast
Oct 23 2008 8:00P
Oxford Tavern w/ Yves Klein Blue *FREE Entry* Wollongong
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
Annandale Hotel w/ Yves Klein Blue Sydney
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Northern Star w/ Yves Klein Blue Newcastle
Oct 29 2008 8:00P
Karova Lounge w/ Yves Klein Blue Ballarat
Oct 30 2008 8:00P
National Hotel w/ Yves Klein Blue Geelong
Oct 31 2008 8:00P
East Brunswick Club w/ Yves Klein Blue Melbourne
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
Homebake Sydney

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   About the holidays
Forthcoming EP 'When The Ship Goes Down' out OCT 11.


Track List:
1. When The Ship Goes Down
2. Mexico
3. Take Your Own Advice
4. All The Girls
5. The Comeback


Upcoming Shows







Hello friends
We've been very busy of late and have a selection of news for you.

Firstly, we have a new EP.

It will be in stores and on itunes by October 11. It's called 'When The Ship Goes Down' and contains songs about war, politics and science (in very specific social and emotional situations). There are a few tracks from it on our page now if you want to check it out.....

Secondly, we'll probably be playing a show somewhere near where you live in the next month... We have started the 'Immaculate Confection Tour', it's a double-header style affair with our friends Yves Klein Blue from Brisbane, whereby we will divide the headlining duties and most probably blow your mind on any given night with our collaborative skills.

If this sounds like your kind of thing check out the dates above and buy your tickets!

And lastly,
If you're still reading this far down the page, we would like to thank all the lovely people we met at Little Red shows this past month for your support and money.
We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

There will be even more news soon so hang about, but in the meantime you can read our blog...

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elliotjames





Oct 13 2008 8:52 AM

gotta say great fan of ur music
it wont be too long till u guys get really big and start playing at glastonberry!
♥LoZ





Oct 11 2008 11:46 AM

hey andrew im di's daughter ur mums friend. ur mum told us 2 check out ur myspace must admit am a fan of the music
i c ur playing in newcastle might round up the crew n came check it out.
anyhoo catch ya later
ashlee





Oct 11 2008 10:38 AM

The streets of Perth now graciously showcase many of your stickers.

:)
midnight sun





Oct 11 2008 5:21 AM

Went out and bought the EP today...lovely lovely artwork, especially when I saw the picture on the back, it was very sweet and sad.

Oh and the images on the inside are awesome as well; plus I really enjoy whatever cardboardy material it's printed on to, it has a nice earthy feel :)

Of course the tracks sound superb, but alas they've been up for the last week and I've listened to them many times already haha.

Anyway well done again lads! It's really impressive that you released it just under 6 months after the first; I think it shows just how much creative talent is stored up there *taps head*, while I bet there's still plenty more waiting to get out.

x peace
KAT





Oct 10 2008 11:17 AM

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anai





Oct 9 2008 9:52 AM

Hey i love your music
whereabouts can i buy your c.
d they dont have it at JB HIFI?
Geeeeeeeeen™





Oct 9 2008 1:56 AM

And I was sooo looking forward to it :(
Boooooooo
CHARLEE CHUX





Oct 8 2008 9:05 AM

p.s.
Love the new stuff boys!
CHARLEE CHUX





Oct 8 2008 9:03 AM

NEW DISCO PUNX MIX, Download here:
midnight sun





Oct 8 2008 7:33 AM

So I just logged on then with the intention of commenting you, and, basically all I was going to say was
3 days!

But who happened to be featured on the myspace home page?

Uh huh. You fellas.

Here's what they had to say..
The Holidays latest release is as catchy as it is instantly likeable. Mixing 80's Australian pop rock sound with a modern twist, there is already a strong buzz building overseas.
Listen on MySpace!

Overseas hey? Nice.

Oh and When The Ship Goes Down is available on Triple J for free download, alas that made me smile!
(except for the part where they mentioned that said track was the title track from your "debut EP"...don't they remember how much joy the presenters had in saying 'That was Holiday, by The Holidays, from their EP The Holidays"?)

x peace
celesta





Oct 8 2008 2:53 AM

hey guys
i brought one of your super t-shits on the weekend and i just wondering when i would receive and be able to wear it around town?? thanks

keep up the good work
Geeeeeeeeen™





Oct 7 2008 11:11 PM

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE UNDER 18's GIG?!
Cherry





Oct 7 2008 11:16 AM

Simon, we all winced when you jumped off the stage onto broken glass with your bare feet Friday night... you ok?!

Anyway, nice tunes and I hope you're having fun with YKB... but hey, why wouldn't you be??
mathew





Oct 7 2008 9:42 AM

what do i do for 2 weeks?
laura





Oct 7 2008 8:40 AM

heyy mad show on friday night!!

Simon you're a champion! thanks for signing my ep, love it even more than the first one x
The Trivs





Oct 6 2008 1:10 PM

Hey guys,

would you be so kind as to visit our jjj unearthed page via our myspace link and listen/review our tracks. this can help us get a set at Trackside festival in canberra.
Downloads and mini reviews score the best points!

avec amour

The Trivs
midnight sun





Oct 6 2008 10:49 AM

Hey, more than welcome.
Thankyou all for making an EP that's such a treat to the ears.

And, even better, I'll see you lads at the end of a long semester..Immaculate Confection hits us on the last day of uni - I couldn't think of a better reward!

How did the first Immaculate Confection show go?
Hope it was superb C:

xx peace
Yae!Tiger





Oct 6 2008 6:22 AM

DEATH TO THE KIM!!





Oct 5 2008 11:31 AM

your music makes me want to hug my enemies and kiss my friends.

so thanks :)
emily.





Oct 5 2008 8:51 AM

ep's real good
The Trivs





Oct 5 2008 3:53 AM

Stellar performance last night for a tepid canberran effort!
best wishes for the rest of the tour - hope to catch you again soon!!!!!!

peas

-Duncan
mark michell.





Oct 3 2008 9:13 AM

you're music makes me weak at the knees.
midnight sun





Oct 3 2008 4:07 AM

Wow, EP sounds splendid fellas, well done!
It's really really awesome lads, just gorgeous.
Plus the tunes sound just as great live :)

Can't wait 'til it comes out next week!

Now it's just a matter of choosing one for the profile..

x
midnight sun





Oct 3 2008 1:46 AM

Hola lads

Just wanted to wish you all the best for the Immaculate Confection tour of love, and all things yummy.

Hope it all kicks off well tonight!

Enjoy your time with the YKB lads, and I'll see you fellas at the end :)

x Steph
SPUN RIVALS





Oct 2 2008 4:22 AM

your new ep comes out on my birthday. coincidence? clay.
Julie





Sep 28 2008 12:09 PM

yay friendlies! i hope u watch the mighty Boosh and Flight of the Conchords if not get to it!!
Geeeeeeeeen™





Sep 26 2008 12:27 PM

!!!
Your new songs are sooo awesome.
Can't wait to see you guys live C:
SPUN RIVALS





Sep 24 2008 2:06 PM

right back at you lads. twas a fine night of fun!
hope to repeat that with you sometime soon:)
The Tsars





Sep 24 2008 4:18 AM

loving the new tracks boys
biunká





Sep 23 2008 7:16 AM

haha, i never noticed that your song holiday is on the EP called the holidays, by the holidays.
i only figured it out when i was putting on my itunes and had a laugh about it.
your gorgeous.
joelle





Sep 22 2008 5:14 PM

your music is very good!!
midnight sun