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Spring
Howdy partners, days are getting longer, you bewdy. In August I re-mastered the two Jimmy Little albums I produced - Messenger (1999) and Life's What You Make It (2004) - plus several unreleased...
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How many bass players does it take....?
"What a weekend!" as Frank Thring once infamously exclaimed. Did a big show at Camelot Lounge in Sydney with dead marines. Jimmy Little and his daughter Fran turned up from Dubbo. Jimmy looked like he...
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Vote early, vote often...
I will be standing as a candidate for the position of Writer Director for the APRA Board, the peak body that administers the performing and communication rights of 67,000 + songwriters and composers...
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Cry Havoc!
... and unleash the dogs of war. Polling is now open online for the Writer Director position of the APRA Board. Member writers can vote here until 10th November. Vote early, vote often and please vote...
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get on the good foot
Polling for the Writer Director position of the APRA Board closes at 5PM this thursday 10th November. Vote early, vote often and please vote for me. I've been a member for over twenty years and an APRA...
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ho bloody ho...
So this is Christmas... didn't quite get over the line with my run for a seat on the board of APRA, but I got very bloody close. Thanks to all my APRA member friends, and others, who supported me in my...
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One cicada does not a summer make...
Still waiting for summer in Sydney? When it does arrive I'm gonna do a few days lying around the beach and recharge for 2012. Got some new recording projects coming up in 2012 and a proposed European...
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Let there be rock!
The day before Xmas I signed a worldwide publishing deal with Alberts home of Vanda & Young, AC/DC, Washington, Gotye and more. Alberts will also be administering all of Karma County's back...
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Ask not for whom the bell tolls...
... it tolls for thee. April saw the passing of legendary song man and humanitarian Jimmy Little. Jimmy was my friend and mentor for sixteen years, through several albums and many memorable shows. He...
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Baby it's cold outside.
Had a great time in Italy in May, played some memorable shows and plan to be back there in Feb 2012. We gave Uncle Jimmy Little a great send off at the memorial concert at Sydney Opera House on 3rd...
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on the road to summer
Howdy, keeping busy in cold Sydney. Got lots of gigs coming up in the next few months - solo, THE PINKS, DAVE MASON with REEL B!G DOG, dead marines maybe and rumours of some Karma County shows later in...
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brrrrrrrr...
Thinkin' about summer.... Meanwhile lots of gigs going on - solo festival shows, THE PINKS, DAVE MASON with REEL B!G DOG, dead marines and some rare Karma County performances later in the year - check...
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VOTE 1 BRENDO!
The poll for Writer/Director on APRA Board closes Nov 15. Like most APRA members I write my own songs, make my own records and book my own gigs. I’ve been an APRA member for over twenty years and an...
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Almost Summer (thankyou Thorpie)
Well I didn't make it onto the APRA Board... again. Thanks to all who voted for me and spread the word, dunno if I'll have another crack next year. Meanwhile... 10 December I start mixing 23 songs for...
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back on the block
Hey ho, been busy after Xmas/New Year break. My album Wine Island is mixed, as is the Jeremy Oxley EP I was working on. Currently working on Bernie Hayes' new album and an EP by singer/songwriter...
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New Values
... thankyou Iggy Pop. Am back from a long trip overseas (where it was very bloody cold) with a head full of ideas. I mastered my new album Wine Island coupla weeks ago and am very happy, nay, excited...
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Wine Island
Three studios, many drummers, a double album - a long time coming but Wine Island is out on 16th September. I'm loving it. And I'm looking forward to heading out to play some shows with my crackin'...
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VOTE 1 BRENDO
I'm running again for Writer/Director on APRA Board. Like most APRA members I write my own songs, make my own records and book my own gigs. I’ve been an APRA member for over twenty years and an...
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Silly Season
Yes, Silly Season is here. I reckon it starts Melbourne Cup day and goes 'til Australia Day 26th January. I've wrapped up my Wine Island tour for the year, thanks to all who came to my shows. A big...
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Summer Torpor
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year music fans. I'm heading down NSW coast for a week of beach inactivity, BBQs and the occasional martini. My mate and fellow Dead Marine Bernie Hayes is staying a...
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2014
A late post for the new year, been busy. Played a few shows, worked on some records, had a holiday.Next month Walking In The Rain (that I produced for Doc Neeson) will be released as a single ahead of...
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Winter vibes
In June I'll be playing 8 dates with The Audreys on their 'Til My Tears Roll Away tour plus a one off Wine Island show with Rob Souter & Doug Nairn at Co-Op Club, Church Point, check tour dates...
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Spring!
Aint it good to see the sun… Very happy to announce that I'm running again for the Writer/Director position on APRA Board, my 4th tilt at the job. Members please vote for me, non members tell your...
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Summer
Thanks to all who voted for me in the recent APRA Writer/Director poll. This time I got across the line. Looking forward to being an active participant in crafting APRA policy and getting some good...
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Autumn
My favourite time of year in Sydney. Have been busy doing some 'grown ups' work with APRA Board and associated committees but still making time to work on some new music. Have six songs in the bank for...
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Only 6 months to summer. Much to do. Almost finished Kutcha Ewards' new album. Should be out later this year and hopefully we'll be out on the road playing it live. It's a great record. Am busy in...
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Spring!
Now it feels like spring (apologies to northern hemisphere friends). Kutcha Ewards' new album is finished, sounds great. Looking forward to going out on the road and playing it. Have been doing some...
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Summer 2015
No cicadas yet but it sure feels like summer. Silly season is upon us but there's a few things to be done before putting my santa hat on, mostly planning and preproduction for some big events next year...
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I'm back
Been a bit busy. Just mastered my new 6 track EP Sonofobituary with Don Bartley. Should be out next month with some shows interstate and in Sydney Sept/Oct/Nov, keep an eye on dates page. Meanwhile...
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Sonofobituary
My new 6 track EP Sonofobituary is out NOW! Get your limited edition CD here. I'll be launching with my SOBs - Rob Souter, Jonathan Zwartz & Doug Nairn - at 505 in Sydney Friday 7th October. Tix...
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Merry Xmas/Happy New Year
2016's been a big year and 2017 is shaping up as a cracker as well. Over hols I'll be mixing Paddy McHugh's new album - pretty much recorded live in the studio with his fabulous 5 piece band, raw, big...
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Port Fairy Folk Festival
I'll be playing Port Fairy Folk Festival 10-13 March in many guises - Buried Country, Karma County, THE PINKS play the blues and one show playing my solo stuff with The SOBs - drum legend Rob Souter...
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Autumn/Prima Vera
I'm off to Bologna mid April to play a few shows with my Italian friends Aldo Betto (guitar), Giacomo Da Ros (bass) & Youssef Ait Bouazza (drums). I met Aldo over a couple of guitars at a gig in...
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Winter
Have been back in Oz just over a month after five weeks OS but only feel now I've caught my breath. The week I got back we buried my dear friend and legendary drummer Robbie Souter. A wonderful...
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Summer
Dust has settled on elections for the board of APRA and I'm very pleased to say I've been returned as a Writer Director. Thanks to all those members who voted for me. And congratulations to Nigel...
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New album Short & Sweet will be out first week of February. Recorded with The Magnolia Orchestra - Aldo Betto (guitar), Giacomo Da Ros (bass) & Youssef Ait Bouazza (drums) - at Yellow Fridge...
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SOLO!
I'm playing a handful of solo shows to celebrate the release of new album Short & Sweet, recorded with The Magnolia Orchestra in Italy last year. 1st March Bent On Food, Wingham NSW TIX...
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2019
A new year, warm in Sydney, much to do. I'll be in Italy 16 January to play some shows with The Magnolia Orchestra - Aldo Betto guitar, Giacomo Da Ros bass & Youssef Ait Bouazza drums. To my...
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Autumn
My favourite time of year in Sydney. Much to do. Have started work on 2 new albums. Dead Marines are getting ready to track their second album, it's only been 15 years since debut New Day. 14 new songs...
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Winter
So, this is my 50th year as a guitar player. That was quick. After a tricky start, where it was pulled offline for 3 weeks, my new album Restless Creature is now back up on your favourite streaming...
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Have been out playing a few shows the last month or so to real people, some house concerts, a PINKS gig, good to be back. 2020 is my 50th year as a guitarist so will be playing three special shows at...
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Spring is mos def in the air in and it's looking good for live music in NSW as Great Southern Nights presents 1,000 gigs in November across the state. I'll be doing five shows with various ensembles so...
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Hi all, Have been travelling OS for most of 2022 but managed to record some new things at my old friend Daniele Di Giovanni's home studio in Porto Santo Stefano, Italy while I was away. Yellow Fridge...
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