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[26/09/08]Some quick news. Highroad No 28 now has new webmasters!
And they are also currently preparing for their Stumbling to Divinity live shows. There'll be more news regarding this soon..
[22/8/2008]
Apologies for long delay. The website has been down due to several issues, but all problems have been rectified. In the coming months, the site will be regularly updated, with many significant additions on the way.
Highroad No. 28 have just released their 2nd album, "Stumbling To Divinity". Attatched below is a press release pertaining to this. The band are currently preparing for their imminent live shows and tours. More news/site changes on the way very soon...
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 14/7/2008.]
For more information contact:
www.highroadno28.com
www.myspace.com/highroadno28
[HIGHROAD NO. 28 RELEASE "STUMBLING TO DIVINITY"]
Highroad No. 28 have officially released their second album, "Stumbling To Divinity", today, Thursday, August 14th, 2008.
Two songs from the CD are now on Myspace: www.myspace.com/highroadno28
1. If They Died, Could I Survive?
2. Bleed Torment, Agony, Despair
The 15 songs contained on the record as follows...
1. Of Totality...
2. Divergent Love
3. Where God's and Lover's Reside
4. Wayward Projectiles
5. For Eternity, We Will Be
6. A Ghost I Made
7. Bleed Torment, Despair, Agony
8. Isotopic
9. Danny Go On
10. If They Died, Could I Survive?
11. Onwards Divinity
12. And I Suffer
13. The Dance With Maggots
14. To Transpose the Soul (To Be One)
15. Goodbye For Now, Strange Reality
The CD will soon be available international-wide, both on-line and through record outlets. In addition, people can purchase the CD from today onwards via contact through the band.
The band will are soon to make a return to the live scene, and are currently planning a national tour . Furthermore, writing has 2009 will see the band tour overseas for the very first time.
[November 2008: 10 YEARS...]
The band would collectively like to thank the following: Mr. Jack Haas, Richard and Rupert at Talbot Rehearsals, Simon Cohen, Mark Bolton/MGM, Drum! Media, and all print media that has ever helped the band, Dave at Ariel.com, Michael Lynch, Pete at MAD CD's, Rodney Butts, 'Nana' Mex, Shelley, and Downunder Thunder, and all digital media that has helped the band, Pete/Goose Studios, Philip "Rocky" Brien, Kornelia Perchy, Steve O., Hessel/ Tribe of Noise, Myspace, MysongCast, Allen "CerialBoy", Meredith and Bill at Soundwarp, Paul at Benchmark, Jordie Lane, Chris, Brad Major, Pat and The Empire Hotel, and all the other great venues we have played, all the great bands we have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with (too numerous to list), all the great people/bands who have kept in contact with us (mainly via Andrew) through this site......
More news will be posted shortly, along with dates for their upcoming shows. Finally, the band will be releasing reworked versions of songs from their past releases soon…
Formed in Late 2008, highroad No. 28 have slowly, but surely, built themselves into a cogent outfit. They play an eclectic style of rock, replete with electronica elements, and lyrical themes which focus on 'totality'. August 14, 2008 will see the band release their second album, "Stumbling To Divinity"...
For more information contact the above addresses.
[19/2/2008]
Happy (belated) new years to everyone. The band are back for another year and are as strong as ever. Much is happening on the Highroad No. 28 front as we speak. They have just released what will be (possibly) their last shows before the release of their second album. The shows are....
24 Feb 2008 8:00 PM
Spectrum Sydney
1 Mar 2008 8:00 PM
Paddy Mcguires Sydney, New South Wales
11 Mar 2008 8:00 PM
Sandringham Hotel Sydney, New South Wales
22 Mar 2008 8:00 PM
Lewisham Hotel Sydney, New South Wales
Many thanks to all who came to see the band at their recent show at The Bald Faced Stag Hotel. Much news on their upcoming album will be released soon....
[20/11/2007]
Highroad No. 28 wrap up 2007 and prepare for Final Stages of Recording.
Highroad No. 28 will play their (possibly) last two shows of the year this Thursday at The Sly Fox hotel and December 1 at Newtown RSL. Furthermore, the band are soon to begin their final stages of recording for their second album, the follow-up to 2005's "Unsteady and Steady State". This stage, which includes recording all audio (insstrumental/vocal) tracks to be intergrated with the MIDI/audio they have already recorded and mixed, will be the most demanding stage, which will culminate in the mixdown and mastering. Of the 23 new songs, 15 will be recorded, of which, 11-13 will make the album. In addition, tracks from prior releases will be re-shaped and re-recorded, after the new albums release. The new album is due out early 2008...
[28/08/2007]
Hey all!
Running a little late with the update, but not to worry, plenty of good news!
We've been working extremely hard on the new album, currently vocal pre-production is taking place. Furthermore, the songs are being finalised with the last arrangements being set and the details being fine-tuned. 23 songs have been written, 10 - 14 will make it on to the album which will be released sometime early next year. In the meantime, we'll be playing some local gigs to be announced soon. Finally, we can always be reached at http://www.myspace.com/highroadno28
More news, updates, and suprises coming soon!
LoveHighroad No. 28
[4/1/2007]
Happy new years to all! Highroad No. 28 shall soon be returning to the live scene, around mid Feburary. Expect first gig date for 2007 announced soon.
The band will be loaded with an arsenal of new songs, and, their will also be a few other suprises in store!
The first tour the band embark upon will see them cover:
Newcastle, Canberra, Melbourne, Adeilade, and Tasmania (which will be a dual festival taking place in Launceston and Hobart)
Furthermore, the band intend to release a video clip for 'Akward Kid'
Band Merchandise will also be soon be available. Heartfelt thanks to all off those who came and watched us in 2006, spoke to us on the web, met at gigs etcMany thanks to Kelly and ALL the Highroad No. 28 army! You guys are so cool! And Cheers to Rodney for the new homepage pic!
[10/12/06]
Massive update coming very soon. The band have started work on their second album which is going to be a trip into the fundamental nature of this reality, and, as per usual, Andrew's brain! Webmasters have changed hands, in the mean time, check out www.myspace.com/highroadno28 for upcoming shows and to personally contact the band. Love Andrew J. Cantwell, also on behalf of Pep, Marc, and Shadow.
[08/08/06]
Long time no update! The Highroad No. 28 boys have been extremely busy of late. They are now in intense rehearsal mode for their upcoming shows in Melbourne. After Melbourne, the band will play Brisbane, Canberra, Adeilade, and return to Melbourne again. Finally, Tasmania will be visited again - this time, it looks likely they will headline a huge festival showcasing Tasmanian talent- which is too often overlooked. The band will very likely be travelling overseas mid next year, armed with new material for their second album. Recently the guys played the Pulse festival along side bands such as Heifer and Sunk Loto, the same night playing Club Blink. Both shows were very well recieved! On the site soon there will be some new interviews, live shots, gig dates and more. We are just in the middle of sorting out some technical problems. With regards to the last 3 hectic months we have quite a few people we want to thank: First of all, huge thanks and hello's to Kelly, Cathy and the army!, Brenzy, Kage, the adorable Beany, Tasha, Adam Barns, Mark Love, The Barleycorn Hotel in Melbourne, Tanya, Phillip 'Rocky' Brien, Scarlet Fever, Sharon (Shazza!), all the awesome bands (and folks) on Myspace Andrew and Pep have been in contact with - too numerous to list!, Luc from Cog for advice, John Scott from The Mark of Cain for his ongoing help throughout the years, Sascha and all of Drum Media, Lisa and all of Brag, Nick from Beat! in Melbourne, Kel for the Bass rig which Marc blew!, Jase and Blackbelt, Mixdown Magazine, Mark and The Need, The adorable Penny, Angelle from Melbourne, Bella, Tania, Marcia, Nej, Jasmine, Serj, Anthony, Pink, apologises to anyone we forget! Fuck off to all rockstar bands with their petty musical politics, attitudes, and selfishness! Extra special thanks for Michael Richard Cantwell, Heifer and all the bands at The Pulse Fest, Luis (and Frida) from Pulse Touring, Andrew and Club Blink. Andrew J. Cantwell sends special thanks to Phenelzine, Alprazolam, and Quetiapine - oh, how my action potentials love you guys!, Alf and Home & Away, Sienfeld, Jeffrey (1960-1994), Therapy? freaks and all at WOM, my fellow band mates, family and Penny, Arthur Scopenhauer.... Future (smaller!) updates coming soon....
[11/06/06]
As you will see by the gigs section the Highroad No. 28 boys have plenty coming up. In addition check the tour section for some upcoming Melbourne dates. Also, Andrew has started working on their second release which he assures us will be "a significant edification from our last work". The band would like to send a special thanks out to the band Aperture.
[24/04/06]
Highroad No. 28 have officially completed the second leg of their national tour. Next leg includes Perth and Adelaide so watch out. By all accounts, all gigs were awesome, played with utter spirit and passion. There are some pictures up from the gig at The Trout Hotel in Hobart.
Andrew has a special thankyou list for everyone who has helped on the tour -
"I would like to thank and salute the following: firstly and fore mostly, my fellow team members, Pep, Marc and Andy... you guys are awesome! Barleycorn manager Jodie and the awesome mixer their, Chemical Solution, All Melbourne press, including Beat magazine, Adam Todd (enjoy the surprise mate!), 3 strings radio station, and all other radio stations who promoted us. HUGE thanks go for the crew in Tassie... you guys just are too cool! The Saloon Bar in Launceston, The band Lady Crimson (Kyle and all you guys are so damn cool!), Separatist and Solvent Intake (the death metal warriors), Patrick at The Examiner in Launnie, Mercury in Hobart, Ritchie at Deflection7, Bazza (had a good night bro!!!), The Trout bar owner and mixer: you guys rule!, and all other Tassie Press, Darlene Konclin, Marcia, Jasmine, Sergio, Nej, and Anthony. And of course all the great punters who supported us! Especially Kelly from Sydney!"
"We are now coming back to Sydney, doing some good support slots, and then hitting South Australia and Perth. Finally, I would like to thank my lovely family, especially Rhonda "camera girl" Cantwell extraordinaire!"
"Peace to you all"
Andrew J. Cantwell
On the site there are some new articles that were done down in Tasmania.
[14/04/06]
Highroad No. 28 kicked off the second leg of their national tour in Melbourne last night. Don't forget to catch them at Barney's Barn Hotel for some Good Friday craziness tonight.
There are several articles and reviews for you to check out as well as a photo of the current touring line up...
[29/03/06]
Just a quick note to let you know that the gig at Arncliffe has been changed to the 7th of April. Please look at our gigs page to see the details of this and all of our upcoming shows.
[13/03/06]
Details of the new tour have been announced! Go to the gigs page for more information. There is also a new review from Mix Down Magazine.
[02/03/06]
Special review of Unsteady & Steady State straight from Jon Scott of The Mark Of Cain...
"Highroad No 28 have found themselves a unique voice and sound to deliver their songs of passion regarding disparate personality schisms and trying to make sense of a world partially obscured by mental illness. The semi-pop sensibilities of the opening songs are outweighed by the heaviness of the later songs and this helps provide an overall balance. Faves - opening 2 songs and second to last song."