Yes Drunk by Noon is a fine song, and the Handsome Family (Rennie Sparks is half of the duo) return to NZ early next year. According to their website the dates are as follows...

FEBRUARY, 2007
NEW ZEALAND...
Wellington - Wednesday 7th February - San Francisco Bath House
Auckland - Thursday 8 February - The Dogs Bollix
Auckland - Friday 9 February - The Dogs Bollix
Bay of Islands - Saturday 10 February - The Venue at Wharepuke, Kerikeri.