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Bonny Doon

Bonny Doon Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 7,390
Category Indie Folk, Indie
Concerts
Jun
13
Waywards at The Bank
Newtown
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Jun
14
Anglesea Memorial Hall
Anglesea
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Jun
15
The Curtin
Carlton
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Jun
16
Seasonal Fruit 2024
Brisbane City
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Jun
19
Mapleton Public House
Mapleton
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Jun
20
Season Three Instruments
Fortitude Valley
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Jun
21
The Eltham Hotel
Eltham
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Aug
28
The Hope & Ruin
Brighton
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Aug
29
District
Liverpool
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Aug
30
The Hug and Pint
Glasgow
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Aug
31
Manchester Psych Fest 2024
Manchester
Tickets
Sep
01
End of the Road 2024
Tollard Royal
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Sep
03
Clwb Ifor Bach
Cardiff
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Sep
04
Oslo Hackney
London
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Sep
06
Vera
Groningen
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Sep
07
Brewpub Kromme Haring
Utrecht
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Sep
08
Paradiso
Amsterdam
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Sep
09
Merleyn
Nijmegen
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Sep
11
Le Botanique
Bruxelles
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Sep
12
La Mecanique Ondulatoire
Paris
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Sep
13
The Joker's Pub
Angers
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Sep
14
Close West Session
Nantes
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Sep
16
Sala Clamores
Madrid
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Sep
17
Sala Laut
Eixample
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Sep
18
Le Pingouin Alternatif
Arthez-de-béarn
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Sep
19
Rock School Barbey
Bordeaux
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About Bonny Doon
In a world of urgency, there’s little regard to the spiritual, emotional, or physical well-being of musicians. The creative process, often hidden from the listeners, remains a mystery, though we may pick up clues in the songs themselves. Throughout the ten tracks in their new album ‘Let There Be Music’, you can hear the spaciousness Bonny Doon allowed themselves since their 2018 sleeper cult-classic ‘Longwave’. Their latest musical journey is one that has big payoffs for devoted followers and undeniable rewards for anyone just stumbling across the band for the first time. In the past five years Bonny Doon has shifted from being a Detroit band to an outfit spread between California and Michigan, and now Michigan and New York. Despite the new challenge of distance, members Bill Lennox (guitar and vocals), Bobby Colombo (guitar and vocals), and Jake Kmiecik (drums) leaned on their friendship to sustain the collaboration, which has blossomed more than ever on their third album. While many songwriters work in solitude, the back and forth magic of Colombo and Lennox's process is what gives Bonny Doon their unique voice. The two write and compose each song together, planning writing retreats throughout the year - to gather ideas, edit songs, and give each other feedback, continuing to dedicate themselves to the collaborative effort of being a songwriting team. After extensively touring ‘Longwave’ by supporting Band of Horses, Snail Mail and Waxahatchee, Lennox and Colombo were invited by Katie Crutchfield to collaborate on Waxahatchee’s critically acclaimed album ‘Saint Cloud’. “The experience raised the ceiling on our imagination,” Colombo said. Soon aer, Colombo and Kmiecik, whose steady percussion and devotion to the songs creates a container for the indelible guitar lines, both entered a time of serious healing, Jake tending to complications of his Crohn’s disease and Bobby to a brain injury and undiagnosed Lyme disease. While these detours of doctors’ appointments and experimental care were taking place, the members of Bonny Doon were also playing on Waxahatchee’s ‘Saint Cloud’ tour. These obstacles and commitments drew out the making of 'Let There Be Music' for several additional years, and in the process, redefined the record as an achievement in perseverance for the band. The up-tempo and polished “Naturally” is an ode to love and trust. It celebrates the light that comes when we open up to those we love. Lennox’s crooning voice switches from English to French part way through the song, as if the sentiment he wants to convey just does not exist in his primary tongue. This tune weaves together a world you want to be inside of, it makes you want to dance in the kitchen or turn it up on a long drive through the country. In "Maybe Today" the band locks into a slower sonic experience, framed by the dynamic piano playing, which is heard throughout the album. Colombo's understated lyrics present the perfect example of the way Bonny Doon so beautifully imbue the ordinary with greater meaning. And it started to rain. But how good did it feel? Slow at first, and then it came. Just to remind us what is real. The song reassures that sometime soon- maybe today, maybe tomorrow - we’ll come across what we’re ultimately looking for. It acknowledges we may not control the pace of change, but we can flow within it. The title track, “Let There Be Music,” is perhaps the most unabashedly affirming song Bonny Doon has created to date. Driven again by piano and Kmiecik’s elated drumming style, the song pairs a simple melody with a simple sentiment - the power of music. While there is plenty of humor and nuance to be found in the lyrics elsewhere on the record, Colombo and Lennox treat this matter with childlike earnestness. By the end of the song, the band is playing it fast and loose, cutting friend Michael Malis free on the piano to crescendo in joyful exuberance. In both its sincerity and simplicity, “Let There Be Music” reflects the essence of Bonny Doon. “San Francisco”, the big city next to Colombo’s rural home of Lagunitas, offers a glimpse into the way this band sees the world - with both critical eyes and hope. Backup vocals from Crutchfield, who has become a continued collaborator, lend to the essence of the song’s building finale. “Crooked Creek” boasts a robustness and thundering pulse that energizes the album with its presence. The playful imagery nods to the spiritual in an authentic but self-aware way - If you’re stepping in shit, you’re probably on the path. On their long-awaited third album, we get a glimpse into the pure joy of Bonny Doon. The album serves as less of one conceptual story, and each song as their own individual offerings of putting words to the ordinary experience of being alive. The band is at their most dynamic and the songwriting deftly explores new terrain. ‘Let There Be Music’ is brimming with small truths - both profound and mundane, comforting and difficult - and we are invited to revel in them all.
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Genres
Indie Folk, Indie
Band members
Bobby Colombo, Bill Lennox, Jake Kmiecik
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Bonny Doon Tour Cities
Groningen, Netherlands London, United Kingdom Anglesea, Australia Brighton, United Kingdom Liverpool, United Kingdom Eixample, Spain Paris, France Carlton, Australia Utrecht, Netherlands Angers, France Bordeaux, France Madrid, Spain Glasgow, United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom Newtown, Australia Nijmegen, Netherlands Tollard Royal, United Kingdom Brisbane City, Australia Nantes, France Brussels, Belgium Amsterdam, Netherlands Mapleton, Australia Arthez-de-Béarn, France Fortitude Valley, Australia Eltham, Australia

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonny Doon

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Bonny Doon on tour?

Yes, Bonny Doon is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Bonny Doon concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Bonny Doon tour is scheduled for 26 dates across 26 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Bonny Doon scheduled to play?

Bonny Doon is scheduled to play 26 shows between 2024-2025. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Bonny Doon tour start?

Bonny Doon’s tour starts Jun 13, 2024 and ends on Sep 19, 2024. They will play 26 cities; their most recent concert was held in Newtown at Waywards at The Bank and their next upcoming concert will be in London at Oslo Hackney.

What venues is Bonny Doon performing at?

As part of the Bonny Doon tour, Bonny Doon is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2024 Tour Dates:

Jun 13 - Newtown, NSW @ Waywards at The Bank
Jun 14 - Anglesea, VIC @ Anglesea Memorial Hall
Jun 15 - Carlton, VIC @ The Curtin
Jun 16 - Brisbane City, QLD @ Felons Brewing Co
Jun 19 - Mapleton, QLD @ Mapleton Public House
Jun 20 - Fortitude Valley, QLD @ Season Three Instruments
Jun 21 - Eltham, NSW @ The Eltham Hotel
Aug 28 - Brighton, United Kingdom @ The Hope & Ruin
Aug 29 - Liverpool, England @ District
Aug 30 - Glasgow, Lanarkshire @ The Hug and Pint
Aug 31 - Manchester, United Kingdom @ O2 Ritz Manchester
Sep 01 - Tollard Royal, England @ Larmer Tree Gardens | Wedding & Event Venue
Sep 03 - Cardiff, United Kingdom @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Sep 04 - London, United Kingdom @ Oslo Hackney
Sep 06 - Groningen, The Netherlands @ Vera
Sep 07 - Utrecht, UT @ Brewpub Kromme Haring
Sep 08 - Amsterdam, North Holland @ Paradiso
Sep 09 - Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Merleyn
Sep 11 - Bruxelles, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode @ Le Botanique
Sep 12 - Paris, IDF @ La Mecanique Ondulatoire
Sep 13 - Angers, Pays de la Loire @ The Joker's Pub
Sep 14 - Nantes, France @ Close West Session
Sep 16 - Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid @ Sala Clamores
Sep 17 - Eixample, Spain @ Sala Laut
Sep 18 - Arthez-de-béarn, Nouvelle-Aquitaine @ Le Pingouin Alternatif
Sep 19 - Bordeaux, 97 @ Rock School Barbey
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