Mac DeMarco Announces Laneway Sideshows

Laidback Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco has announced a few headline shows to go with his upcoming St Jerome's Laneway Festival appearances.

The mellowed-out muso will play two extra dates at Sydney's Metro Theatre and at The Hi-Fi in Melbourne during the last week of January and first week of February.

Tickets for Laneway pre-sale members are available for 24 hours after 12pm on Wednesday 5 November, with general sale available as of 9am this Friday 7 November.

DeMarco is coming to Aus with a special visitor for his Laneway appearances — his mum Agnes, who will emcee the festival. No word yet as to whether she'll appear at her son's headline gigs but we're hopeful...

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