This winter in Australia, The Vagrants

Hello Again, Long time no write, sorry. Now that we are back from our European tour, I want to say thanks to all the people that came to see The Vagrants play, had a beer with us, gave us a place to stay, and for all the musicians in The Vagrants, and the bands that played with us, especially The On Fires. It is always a great night when you are playing with us. A quick update as to what The Vagrants are doing at the moment. All of the songs that I have written have always been written on an acoustic guitar. I didn't plan it that way, it is just the way it seems to happen. So now Renate and I are doing some acoustic shows. We have played a house party already and we are gearing up to do some more acoustic shows in and around Melbourne and then a bit in NSW, SA and QLD. We are also in the middle of writing new music as well. The new material will definitely be more diverse and we hope to not travel down roads we have already been down. We are Vagrants at heart!!! The other major item on our list is that Renate and I are working our asses off to make our small, but growing all too quickly, art/ gifts/ import/ greeting card company www.iqartcards.com. This company has been going for 12 years and helped to fund the beginning of The Vagrants and is dear to our hearts. It is art, it is helping artists, and helped us to stay sane/ insane during the day. Just wanted to say hi, hope you are all well, and let me know if you want to do a gig with The Vagrants (acoustic or electric) here in Australia before I head overseas in November. Cheers, Steve

The Vagrants, Can't take anymore

So the CD launch of The Vagrants new CD STAND UP , has come and gone. We have had more airplay than imagined, great reviews and really fantastic response from the crowd at our gigs.
THANK YOU!!!!!!

A lot of people just keep asking what is the song "Can't Take Anymore" all about? Well firstly, have a look at the lyrics at:
http://www.reverbnation.com/vagrants

There are some songwriters that believe that "People should get their own meaning from a song". To tell you the truth, I believe that in general, (not always) but that is just a way for a songwriter to get more people like his songs. F*$% THAT!!! I really want people to know what I think. LOVE OR HATE IT!!!!

This song is about all the bullshit advertising that is up in our faces in the most pristine places. ON the slopes in ski resorts, on the roads, on your computer screen pop ups, on TV, radio, and even in state and national forests. AHHHHHHHHHHH

I may write the songs, but Renate Ludwig the lead singer of The Vagrants reads thru all the lyrics and picks the ones that she loves. She picks songs she is passionate about. So I can tell you she sings this with a passion that I am unable to do, and I thank her for that.

I can't take anymore!!!!!
Steve Iorio
www.thevagrants.com

The Vagrants launch new CD, "Stand Up" Aug. 27, Cherry Bar

Starting a new blog as well, check out The Vagrants!!!

The Vagrants launch their spectacular new cd "STAND UP" at the Cherry Bar on Aug. 27th at the Cherry Bar. The first 100 people get a free shot of Jagermeister. It is no wonder why the tour was called the "Stand up and get Stupid Tour".

If you are a friend, pass it on.

If you are in media or a journalist member text me (0417 810 710) to get on the door list. Thanks so much for the help, it is really appreciated. We are getting an amazing reception of the new CD and it really gives us inspiration in a hard industry.

"Kate Roseler" is our publicist, so you e mail her or call her anytime on 0466 549 357. All the information you are likely to need is up on the website links below, by you are also welcome to call me my number is at the bottom.


Cheers,
Steve
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Stephen Iorio ♪ +♪ = ♥
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The Vagrants come back!! bringing Australian Rock on another European Tour

Just wanted to let you all know that I am back on The Vagrants blog and of course I need to keep it a bit more updated. All of the next gigs for our European Tour 2011 are up on www.myspace.com/vagrantsmusic

Hope you are all having a great year so far. If you want to join our facebook it is
www.facebook.com/thevagrants.

Cheers,
Steve
PS, I am living in St. Anton Austria and snowboarding. As with our indie rock, our indie attitude and being a typical Australian Rock band, travelling is all part of the process. My lovely wife Renate Iorio, Renate Ludwig is still in Melbourne, and she and the band, all of The Vagrants will join me here in April.

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Stephen Iorio
steve@thevagrants.com
www.thevagrants.com
www.youtube.com/thevagrants
www.facebook.com/thevagrants
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RIP Phillip Dark Rock Mullenger

Rest in peace my friend Dark!! Thanks for everything you gave to me, Renate and your support of The Vagrants while you were alive. I am glad there are so many that want to pay respects now, but I also hope you knew while you were alive how much we all loved you. Sometimes I think it is harder to live than to die, so life without you mate will be a little more lonely and empty. Flamboyant and brave, but a caring softy on the inside. You were the perfect combo.

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Stephen Iorio in Rehab?

Many people have just commented on this. Of course there are many types of Rehab, and of course Steve's was "alternative" like their music. So read and see what you think.

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Songwriter and guitarist for The Vagrants Steve Iorio has recently returned from a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation program in Austria.

After finishing off 50 gigs in 11 weeks in Europe last year, the talented but broken guitarist suffered the same fate as many people that get too close to the flame, and just got burned out. Upon the completion of the program which included 4 months without any pharmaceutical or distilled means of improving his mood came out with a smile on his face. Steve said, "I have seen the dark side, but came through it, and I have written heaps of new songs that see both the light and dark".

The Vagrants will begin recording the new songs at the end of June with legendary producer engineer Drew Parsons. No shows are announced as of yet, but rumor has it that the band are really chomping at the bit to get back on stage. When asked about when The Vagrants would be back on stage, Renate Ludwig the vocalist said, "I'm sure it won't be long, playing gigs is what we do!!!"

New Website for The Vagrants
www.thevagrants.com

The Vagrants. Com

We have just secured (finally after 6 years of bidding) the rights to the .com

THE VAGRANTS . COM !!!!

Renate has just set it up so if there are any problems, please just e mail her at renate@thevagrants.com.au

Cheers,
Steve
www.thevagrants.com