Eskimo Joe
The Warehouse Townsville, 743-765 Flinders St, 4810 Townsville City Directions
Fri 09.10.2026 17:00
Two iconic Australian albums. One unforgettable night. The ultimate double-header!Join Eskimo Joe as they celebrate 20 years of their landmark album ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’, the record that propelled them to national acclaim with its unforgettable hooks, soaring melodies and era-defining anthems.Sharing the stage are 28 Days, marking the 30 years of their breakthrough album ‘Upstyledown’ - a genre-bending release that became a cornerstone of Australian punk and alternative music.Experience two celebrated bands performing songs from these classic albums alongside fan favourites from across their careers.A rare double-header event honouring two records that helped shape a generation of Australian music.Supported by local legends Josie, The Koffin Rockers and Winifred.
Performers
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Eskimo Joe
Eskimo Joe formed in 1997 in Fremantle, Western Australia, comprising Kavyen Temperley (bass/vocals), Joel Quartermain (guitar) and Stuart MacLeod (guitar). They received national radio airplay on Triple J with the release of their first single Sweater in 1998.
Their debut album Girl was released on Modular in 2001 and went gold. After splitting with Modular, they signed a new contract with Mushroom and released a further two albums: A Song Is a City in 2004 and Black Fingernails, Red Wine in 2006.
* JJJ HOTTEST 100 2006 - #2 "Black Fingernails, Red Wine", #95 "New York"
* ARIA AWARDS 2006 - Best Music DVD, Single of the year- Black Fingernails, Red Wine
* WAMI AWARDS 2006 – Most Popular Act & Best Commercial Pop Act.
* JJJ HOTTEST 100 2005 – #3 “From The Sea”
* ARIA AWARDS 2005 – Best Group
* WAMI AWARDS 2005 – Most Popular Act, Most Popular Live Act, Most Popular Album, Most Popular Single, Best Commercial Pop Act & Best Indie Pop Act.
* ARIA AWARDS 2004 – Best Engineer & Best Producer