Dave Gleeson Reveals Post-Angels Move

Dave Gleeson is officially a member of The Fabulous Caprettos, and this summer, he’s going on tour alongside his new bandmates Jack Jones, Russell Morris and Thirsty Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte.

Making the announcement on social media, Gleeson wrote yesterday (19 June), “A couple of very special shows coming up in January in NSW, Qld, Vic, SA and WA with these giants of the Australian Music Industry. Can’t wait to perform with, and - more importantly - hang out with these guys”. 

The Australian rock and roll supergroup will perform the hits, such as The Screaming Jets’ Better, Russell Morris’ spirit of the 60s anthem The Real Thing, Southern Sons' Hold Me in Your Arms, Thirsty Merc's In The Summertime, and many more. You can find the tour dates below.

In late May, Dave Gleeson stepped down as lead singer of the iconic rock group The Angels. Spending an impressive 12 years singing Shadow Boxer, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again and the rest, Gleeson called the experience “nothing short of awesome”.

In a statement, he added, “To the fans, my heartfelt thanks for accepting me into the fold over the last dozen or so years. With The Screaming Jets on the eve of a new album release and my national Triple M commitments, it’s time to move on. John, Rick, Sam and Nick will always hold a special place in my rock ’n’ roll journey. Rock on and see youse on the road.”

The Angels will play their final show with Gleeson at the Gympie Music Muster on Sunday, 27 August, with his last two Symphony of Angels shows taking place in Melbourne on 23 June at the Palais Theatre and Adelaide on 30 June at Her Majesty’s Theatre. You can purchase tickets to The Angels’ upcoming gigs here.

THE FABULOUS CAPRETTOS

JANUARY 2024 TOUR DATES

Thursday, 4 January – Palms Crown Theatre, Melbourne

Saturday, 6 January – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong

Sunday, 7 January – Toronto Hotel, Toronto, NSW

Wednesday, 10 January – Astor Theatre, Perth

Thursday, 11 January – The Gov, Adelaide

Friday, 12 January – The Events Centre, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast

Saturday, 13 January – Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads, NSW

Sunday, 14 January – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

All tickets are available via The Fabulous Caprettos’ website.