Dave Gleeson, frontman for The Screaming Jets, said many fans would be scratching their heads over the double act in light of his past jokes about Noll.

``When Shannon first came to prominence I was bagging him because of the whole Australian Idol thing.

``But he came up to me at a gig that we were both on and fronted me about it and said, `You been saying stuff about me?' and I said, `Nup' and then felt like a dog about it,'' Gleeson said. ``Then when a gig in Queensland came up I had to eat humble pie and say sorry for what I said and he really took it well.

``We had a big drink and we thought it would be nice to do a tour some time.''

The two bands will perform on October 8 at Campbelltown RSL.

Gleeson said the audience should expect a loud, sweaty rock gig with lots of expletives.

Noll, currently in the middle of an acoustic tour, said he was itching to play a rock set.

``Acoustic shows are fabulous, you get to create different versions of songs, but blasting out hard with a full band, electric set is what I really love doing.''

Gleeson said the gig would also be tinged with sadness for The Screaming Jets, who will be saying goodbye to their guitarist, Izzy Osmanovich.

``The two weeks we'll be on tour will sort of be Izzy's farewell.

``We've tried everything to make him stay, but he has to do what he has to do.''

Gleeson said locals could apply for the role.

Visit www.screamingjets .com.au or www.shannonnoll .com.au.