Tim Barry announces Australian tour

A few years back, singer-songwriter Tim Barry closed out an album by pondering his own death – and he didn't seem to mind leaving this earth too much. "Take what you want/I won't leave much," he sang.

2012 finds him in a very different place. Themes of resilience and hope flow through Barry's recently released new record, "40 Miler," "If this record is uplifting compared to my old ones it's because I feel stronger from all the beat-downs and shit I've taken in the past," says the Richmond, Virginia-based artist.

Kicking around the musical underground for nearly 20 years, first as the front man for Virginia punk heroes Avail, and more recently as a singer-songwriter Tim Barry returns to Australian shores this August where he will be joined by special guest Josh Small.

Tickets are on sale May 16.

Friday August 3 - Sun Distortion, Brisbane - AA
Tickets available from Kill The Music, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets

Saturday August 4 - Sandringham, Sydney - 18
Tickets available from Resist Records, www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets

Sunday August 5 - Cambridge Hotel Side Bar, Newcastle - 18
Tickets available from Resist Records, www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets

Wednesday August 8 - The Den, Perth - 18
Tickets available from 78 Records, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets

Thursday August 9 - Grace Emily, Adelaide - 18
Tickets available from Clarity Records, www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets

Friday August 10 - Gasometer, Melbourne - 18
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets