Press Release November 7, 2011

THE CONTORTIONIST Signs New Endorsement Deal with IBANEZ – Australian Headline Tour Begins Next Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Indianapolis, IN’s THE CONTORTIONIST is pleased to announce their brand new endorsement with IBANEZ. IBANEZ is widely regarded as one of today’s highest quality performance gear companies in the world, boasting a remarkable endorsee roster of some of today’s top guitarists including Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Paul Gilbert, just to name a few. IBANEZ is not only known for their notable guitars, but also for basses, amplifiers, effect pedals, and more.  “Before IBANEZ even had a chance to ask, I had an answer for them, and the answer was yes,” states guitarist Robby Baca. “I have been playing IBANEZ guitars for as long as I’ve been playing guitars. No other brand delivers exactly what I need like IBANEZ does.” Australian fans can plan to see THE CONTORTIONIST using their IBANEZ guitars and basses on their upcoming tour of the country, beginning on November 9th. See below for all current dates. Stay tuned for more exciting details coming up in the world of THE CONTORTIONIST this spring!  THE CONTORTIONIST recently finished up their full U.S/Canadian run with Periphery, The Human Abstract, and Textures, gathering new fans and opening a sea of eyes and ears to their impressive skills and unique approach to new-age progressive metal at each tour stop. The band recently released a picture-disc LP of their debut album Exoplanet. A download card of Exoplanet will be included with each copy. Fans can purchase the LP at iTunes and MerchNow. THE CONTORTIONIST released the CD version of Exoplanet with GOOD FIGHT MUSIC on August 31st, 2010. Purchase your copy of Exoplanet now at Amazon.com, or on iTunes!   THE CONTORTIONIST AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE DATES:Wednesday 16 November 2011
KAROVA LOUNGE (AA) Ballarat VIC
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133690156726687
Tickets: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=23203

Thursday 17 November 2011
NEXT (18+) Melbourne VIC

Friday 18 November 2011
THE UNDERGROUND (AA) Adelaide SA
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240057672703502
Tickets: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=50765

Saturday 19 November 2011
PHOENIX YOUTH CENTRE (AA) Footscray VIC
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=231148503599026
Tickets: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=50747

Sunday 20 November 2011
THE NASH (AA DAY – 18+ NIGHT) Geelong VIC
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269914666369661
Tickets (DAY): http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=50750
Tickets (NIGHT): http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=50752

Wednesday 23 November 2011
BLACKBOX THEATRE (AA) Nambour QLD
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118268788273167

Thursday 24 November 2011
SUN DISTORTION (AA) Brisbane QLD
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240457259323043

Friday 25 November 2011
SHED 5 (AA) Gold Coast QLD
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127218454043839

Saturday 26 November 2011
VENOM (18+) Sydney NSW
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209950819075673

Sunday 27 November 2011
VALVE BAR (AA) Sydney NSW
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246846648697839  — To learn more about THE CONTORTIONIST, be sure to visit these sites: http://www.facebook.com/thecontortionisthttp://www.twitter.com/tcbandhttp://www.myspace.com/thecontortionistband