After a massive 2018, which has seen Aussie hiphop royalty Butterfingers release new music, head out on tour and play a string of killer showcases at Bigsound, the legendary group announced the 15 Years of Fatboys Australian tour. The epic run kicks off on March 1 at The Villa in Noosa, before moving around the country, supported nationally by Melbourne MC, Fresh Violet.
With years of experience under their belts, their tongues inserted firmly and permanently in their cheeks, and an undeniable sense of rhythmic brilliance, Butterfingers are thrilled to bring their breakout album Breakfast At Fatboys back out on the road.
“We’re super stoked to be hitting the road for the anniversary tour of Breakfast At Fatboys, and can’t believe it’s been 15 years. It’s a good long list of shows, and there’s going to be songs in the set we haven’t played live since the original album tour in 2004,” Evil Eddie said. When released, Breakfast At Fatboys was a triumph for the group, as their cheeky, eclectic brand of stomping hiphop became hugely popular.
Their first two singles, Everytime and I Love Work, both featured on the debut album, made it to Triple J’s coveted Hottest 100 countdown at #38 and #15 respectively and Yo Mama dropped in at #17. The album become a favourite on the station, earning the Feature Album accolade in addition to a nomination for Best Independent Release at the 2004 ARIA Awards and a guest programming slot on Rage.
Audiences should expect to hear some of those old tunes they haven’t touched for a while and some favourites.
