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SNARSKI AND MIKELANGELO - Melb, Syd, Canberra, Bathurst...

Mikelangelo and I first met in 1997. Mikel was lying in a coffin dressed as Elvis and I was gazing down at his seemingly lifeless body singing at him… it was just a little surreal.

Fast forward 20 years and we’re performing our first double headline shows together in the heart of winter.

LEAPS AND BOUNDS FESTIVAL - MELBA SPIEGELTENT
35 JOHNSTON ST, COLLINGWOOD, MELBOURNE
FRIDAY JULY 8
BOOK TICKETS

WINTER CABARET FESTIVAL - BATHURST MEMORIAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
105 WILLIAM ST, BATHURST
FRIDAY JULY 15
BOOK TICKETS

POLISH WHITE EAGLE CLUB
38 DAVID ST, CANBERRA
FRIDAY JULY 29
BOOK TICKETS

OXFORD CIRCUS
231 OXFORD ST, SYDNEY
SATURDAY JULY 30 - EARLY & LATE SHOWS
BOOK TICKETS - EARLY SHOW
BOOK TICKETS - LATE SHOW

Hopefully we'll see you out and about.
R x

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MAY Thornbury/ Brisbane/ St.Kilda

Thank you all for coming along to the Croxton Park Hotel, Thornbury throughout April ... it's been getting quite busy there, thankfully no-one has trodden on a toddler. The publican there has been understandably chuffed with the shows and the handsome turnout so they've extended the season for the entire month of MAY. Hope some of you can make it down for one or two. Sundays 4:30-6:30pm, family friendly and free ...

I head up to BRISBANE this Friday with JP Shilo as support for the launch of alt-country giants HALFWAY's new album "The Golden Halfway Record" at The Triffid in Newstead. The lads recorded in Nashville with lauded producer Mark Nevers (Calexico/Bonnie Prince Billy/George Jones) and have been receiving 5* reviews in music papers throughout the country. We also support them at the Northcote Social Club on Friday, May 13.

There's also a massive show coming up at MEMO in St Kilda featuring the alumni of the Melbourne music-sphere. Fearless songs brought to you by Liberty Victoria Sunday May 8 from 3pm. 

May is looking really busy, hopefully see you out there, somewhere ... Rx

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Sundays in April / Thornbury

I've been a bit quiet on the music front of late. Now out of the blue I have four shows for the next four Sundays in the front bar of The Croxton Park Hotel, Thornbury. All free and kid friendly 4:30-6:30pm... two sets. Yes, Rock at the Croc, or in my case roll and rattle a bit.

The first two Sundays I'll be joined by that enchanting musical conjurer JP SHILO and the last two by that dapper gent & guitar maestro SHANE O'MARA. There'll be a sprinkling of Wounded Bird and Low Fidelity tunes, tap-dancing and sorcery. 

Here's a few pics of things.

A car I like... the steering wheel has my initials therefore it must belong to me.

Some pics from the Fremantle Arts Centre earlier in the year. Thanks to all who came along.

I happened to be in Perth for four days in a row of 42°. Lovely.

I was also lucky enough to sing with The Triffids at the HOME concert which opened the Perth International Festival with a cast of thousands.

Oh, I still have my moustache.

See you for a Sunday in April at The Croxton Hotel 607 High St, Thornbury.

 

Rob x 

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Perth / Melb FEBRUARY

Firstly thanks to all who came along to the Sydney Festival show to see The Blackeyed Susans (with strings). Sensational to see a full house and an aural pleasure to have string arrangements augmenting the songs. Truly wonderful, thanks KB..!

Next stop Perth. I've again been invited to sing with The Triffids who are performing at Perth Festival along with many other incredible acts. It's been several years since I've had the opportunity of joining the band and I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to be a big night, allocation exhausted ... but for those who have tickets I'll see you there at Chevron Gardens on Mon Feb 15.

Prior to this mammoth event I'm slotting in a solo show at Fremantle Arts Centre as part of their series of free Sunday summer concerts in their grounds and gardens on Valentine's Day. Support comes from off-kilter protopunk band The Shops. Details here.

One more show to mention and that's back in Melbourne at a venue I'm still yet to step into but I've only heard good things. It's the grand old dame of Fairfield, The Grandview Hotel at 429 Heidelberg Rd on Saturday February 20. Tickets can be purchased here. Dinner and show tickets are also available by phoning The Grandview on 9489-8061.

Thanks to those who have come along to gigs. 

Here's a little video the people at MOTH put together when I was down in Red Hill earlier in the year, with my pooch Booboo and musical pal Charlie Owen lending a hand on the dobro.

Cheers

Rob x

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Shows for 2016 plus Sydney Susans, Perth Triffids

Firstly, thanks to all of you who came along to the shows, bought a CD, a snow-dome or a tea towel, held an acoustic house concert (yes, I still do them) and generally supported me throughout the year, it's been remarkable.

"Low Fidelity" was an unexpected pleasure to tour and to have guitar maestro Shane O'Mara hop on board for the shows was simply a joy.

I'm starting the year with a flurry of shows of all shapes and sizes. I'm looking at this list thinking I must have lost the plot. So much to do, so little time.

Firstly, if you find yourself holidaying on the Mornington Peninsula over the break I'm performing in Red Hill at MOTH on Fri Jan 1 ... for those who won't be too hungover from New Years celebrations the night before you can find the details here.

Sundays at The Post Office Hotel in Coburg is a good way to ease into any week. I'm there with Shane O'Mara on Sunday Jan 3

Kyneton anyone..? 
Sat Jan 9
Lovely spot is Major Tom's Cafe ... The stars look very different today ...

The Blackeyed Susans head to Sydney for a show with strings at The Spiegeltent. Promising to be our biggest show for sometime and quite a while since we've played NSW.
Sun Jan 17

I'm also a guest with The Triffids in Perth, tickets are selling fast for this one ...
Mon Feb 15

There's always Valentine's Day in Fremantle too ... the day before
Sunday Feb 14

I always drive past this pub but this time I'll go in.

Sat Feb 20 at The Grandview, Fairfield ...dinner and show tickets available

Have a wonderful festive break and all the best for 2016 ... hopefully see you out there ... somewhere.

Rx 

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Last shows for Low Fidelity ... Melb, Bris, Adel

The last shows for Low Fidelity kick off this Friday. Only a handful of gigs left with guitar maestro Shane O'Mara ... so hopefully we'll see you there.

Fri Oct 16
The Spotted Mallard, Brunswick
w/ Alison Ferrier & Jed Rowe

Fri Oct 23
The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick
w/ Broads

Sat Oct 24
The Junk Bar, Ashgrove
(Solo, early or late show)

Finishing off in Adelaide
Fri Oct 30
Trinity Sessions

All info for the shows can be found here.

Thanks to Michael Dwyer for the article in The Age on Saturday. If you'd like to read it head here ...

Also I had a spot on Radio National on Saturday talking about an album that opened a portal into a new musical world...  It was when I heard Television's seminal debut Marquee Moon. You can hear the podcast here.

See you out there at one of the shows.
Rob x

 

"To those whom have not yet heard Rob and Shane deliver this series of songs live, you simply must... the live rendition of 'Babies' haunts me, stripped back and achingly heartfelt... and that's but just one..!" - S.C.

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Last shows for Low Fidelity

"You're not Rob Snarski" said the young boy.

"Yes I am. It's just I've gone and grown a moustache and I'm wearing glasses," I answered.

"No. You're not Rob Snarski" he repeated, convinced I wasn't me, looking deep past my spectacles.

It was an awkward, perplexing moment and this little kid was making me feel a tad anxious.

Maybe I'm not Rob Snarski ... but then again why am I here if I'm not? Standing in the middle of Readings, Carlton, with my guitar slung over my shoulder singing amongst the travel books, whilst everyone else is sampling the free wine and flicking through the CD racks.

After I sang 6 songs or so, trying to convince myself I was someone who actually sings songs every so often, the boy came up to me again.

"Ok you are Rob Snarski. Thanks for singing The Black Caress".

Then he followed with some quick-fire questions ... "What's your favourite song? ... Who's your favourite band? ... Are you your favourite singer?" 

Woah, let me have think about that.

He told me he liked Queen ... and Bohemian Rhapsody was his favourite song ever - quite an epic for a lad of ten. 

His mother and I were chatting, discussing my acoustic house concerts and then before I knew it everyone else in the shop who'd come to hear some tunes had dispersed and I remained there wondering if I was who I think I am.

Well friends, the final shows for The Low Fidelity tour take place in October just before I head overseas ... and also finish off some recording duties with The Blackeyed Susans. 

In Melbourne & Adelaide guitar maestro and charmer Shane O'Mara again shares the stage. I'm in solo mode in Brisbane at the spooky, yet glorious Junk Bar. 

Dates and ticket info here ...

FRI OCT 16 Spotted Mallard, Brunswick w/ special guests Alison Ferrier & Jed Rowe

FRI OCT 23 Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick w/ special guests The Broads 

SAT OCT 24 Junk Bar (early & late show) Brisbane 

FRI OCT 30 Trinity Sessions, Adelaide 

Hopefully see you somewhere ... 

R x

ps. Come shopping with me... Calico bags now available from the online shop, as well as the LOW FIDELITY shows.

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WA SHOWS AUG 28 & 29 FREMANTLE/PERTH

So finally, we're heading to WA to launch the new LOW FIDELITY CD.

Looking forward to seeing all my pals in Fremantle and Mt. Lawley. I have fond memories of some pretty enthusiastic foot stomping encores at The Astor last time for the "Wounded Bird" tour so I'm hoping we can provide the same musical moments to garner a similar response for the songs from LOW FIDELITY (SONGS BY REQUEST VOLUME 1 - covering Lou Reed to Pulp, Glen Campbell to Nina Simone, Spiritualized to Lee Hazelwood and much, much more) ... no doubt we'll be playing songs from WOUNDED BIRD too. 

The tour has been going very, very well. Recently we've had a sellout show in Adelaide, a cracking show at the Caravan Music Club in Melbourne and a wonderful in-store at Basement Discs CBD with Pat Monaghan MC-ing the event ... so fingers crossed there'll be a few familiar faces at the shows in WA in late August.

My musical partner in crime this time around is guitar maestro Shane O'Mara, he's played with everyone from Paul Kelly to Edwyn Collins, Chris Wilson, The Audreys and to his own Rebecca's Empire and also produced countless recordings ... a lovely chap and a tremendous musician. 

THE ODD FELLOW, FREMANTLE

Friday, August 28, 2015

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ASTOR THEATRE, MT LAWLEY 

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Book Tickets

Thanks to everyone for coming along to the shows, buying the CDs and "Come shopping with Rob" Tote Bags..!

Hope to see you soon.

Rx

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CARAVAN this FRIDAY, WA & BRISBANE dates added....

Thanks to y'all for coming along to the LOW FIDELITY shows over last weekend in Melbourne and Adelaide. 

Note to self - best to have seated venues for people of our vintage - I felt for you all standing there with drink in hand at the Northcote Social Club for what seemed like a rather lengthy show. 

Adelaide was a hoot ... thanks to all at The Wheatsheaf, who got to sit and listen through to our two sets.

I have another show in Melbourne this Friday at the glorious Caravan Music Club (fast becoming my favourite venue in the Southern Hemisphere) accompanied again by accomplished guitar guy Shane O'Mara. 

It's a slightly earlier gig with our set starting around 9:40pm and Jess Ribiero kicking off about 8:30pm.

Tickets still available here if you're keen ...

Tickets are also now on sale for Fremantle, Perth and Brisbane.

FRIDAY AUG 28
Odd Fellow Bar, Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle
Book Tickets

SATURDAY AUG 29
Astor Lounge, Mt. Lawley
Book Tickets

SATURDAY OCT 24 (2 shows - Early / Late)
Junk Bar, Ashgrove
Book Tickets

Adelaide Oval and city from the plane

Adelaide folk from the stage

Good news is we're heading back to Adelaide to play The Trinity Church on Friday OCT 30 ...

See you soon.

ROB 

ps. Come shopping with me... Calico bags available from LOW FIDELITY shows. 

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The LOW FIDELITY Tour begins

Well the LOW FIDELITY tour has begun in chilling earnest. 

These coming weekend(s) I launch LOW FIDELITY in Melbourne and Adelaide along with maestro guitarist Shane O'Mara.

Saturday JULY 25 - NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB (Melbourne)

Sunday JULY 26 - WHEATSHEAF HOTEL (Adelaide)

Friday JULY 31 - CARAVAN MUSIC CLUB (Oakleigh) 

Thanks to all the Sydney folk who came along to The Vanguard... and the lovely people of Tasmania for our warm reception in Hobart and Port Arthur. (I've included some pics of The Big Sing and Bonfire - the pinnacle of The Festival Of Voices on the Friday we performed in Hobart)

In Port Arthur we played on the historical site... chilling in both senses of the word.

If anyone's interested in my early working life read on here...

See you soon!

Rx

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Let the tour begin...

It's all happening... "Low Fidelity (Songs By Request Volume 1)" is out now and available in a myriad of options. Try our online store, iTunes, Bandcamp or your favourite record store.

The tour starts this coming Friday, July 3 in Sydney at The Vanguard, King St NEWTOWN - one of my favourite venues in the Southern Hemisphere. You can grab tickets from here. 

Producer / guitarist Shane O'Mara joins me for the tour... and we're looking forward to mixing things up a little, playing a lot of the songs from Low Fidelity and Wounded Bird. 

Following the launch in Sydney we head to Tasmania as part of The Festival Of Voices where we play two shows, Hobart firstly and a special intimate show in Port Arthur, completely unplugged... for more information click here...

Thanks to everyone who's bought LOW FIDELITY I hope you're enjoying it.

Rx

ps. you can read an interview I did with Rhythms and a Low Fidelity review by The Music.

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LOW FIDELITY (Songs By Request Volume 1) CDs Arrived & Album Launches

The Low Fidelity CDs have arrived and are looking and sounding swell even if I do say so myself. It'll be interesting to see what your favourite track will be given it's such a musical mixed bag. Will it be the late, great Fred Neil track 'Dolphins' or Lee Hazlewood's subtlety psychedelic offering 'Come On Home To Me' or one of the classics... 'Witchita Lineman' or 'Wild Is The Wind' ... maybe something more contemporary Pulp or Spiritualized ... time will tell.

You can order the CD directly from here and I'll post it out promptly.

Should be in the shops by Friday also.

Just a little reminder Sydney is only two weeks away with the launch at The Vanguard in Newtown, Friday July 3 with special guests JEP & DEP fresh from their European jaunt.

Tickets available here.

I'm really looking forward to singing these songs live and playing with Shane O'Mara, so hopefully we'll see you about the traps.

Cheers,

Rob x

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LOW FIDELITY (Songs By Request Volume 1) about to hit the shelves

A recording made at home primarily on my iPhone... who would've thought I'd like it so much I'd be releasing it? Is this the new recording frontier..? 

LOW FIDELITY (Songs By Request Volume 1) is about to hit the shelves and I just want to say a big thanks to all who supported this project. It's been a real joy. The original recordings were taken to Yikesville Studios for embellishment and tweaking, with Shane O'Mara adding guitar bits here and there, a simple EQ and a touch of reverb... it's sounding pretty sweet to these ears. Mastered by Mikey Young too.

From Pulp to Glen Campbell, Spiritualized to Nina Simone, Edwyn Collins to Lou Reed, Joni Mitchell to Chad's Tree... LOW FIDELITY is being manufactured as I write. The tour is in place with master guitarist/producer Shane O'Mara so we'll be visiting a town near you real soon.

You can sample three tracks now. Here's what the track listing looks like too... and the list of people who requested tunes.

If you're keen to pre-order your copy just click here... and I'll pop it in the post as soon as they land... promise. 

Here's where the launches take place around the country too... so come along if you're free.

Working on where to play in Brisbane... any suggestions most welcome, though I do love The Junk Bar.

The Vanguard NEWTOWN 3 July
Festival of Voices HOBART 10 July
Festival of Voices PORT ARTHUR 11 July
Northcote Social Club NORTHCOTE 25 July
Wheatsheaf Hotel THEBARTON 26 July (early 5-7pm)
Caravan Music Club OAKLEIGH 31 July
The Odd Fellow FREMANTLE 28 August
Astor Lounge MT LAWLEY 29 August

All ticketing details can be found here.

Happy listening Rx

 

PS. Btw Edwyn Collins tweeted how much he liked our cover of "Graciously" ... gotta say that made me pretty happy.

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Susans & Snarski News

The Blackeyed Susans are heading into the studio to work on an album with Dan Luscombe back on board. Some songs have been staples in the set list for a time but there are some other gems hidden away beneath the surface. Dan has been busy with Courtney Barnett and The Drones so we're looking forward to a few tales and some interesting production ideas. 

Meanwhile Rob is about to embark on a tour with producer/guitarist Shane O'Mara. After the successful pledge campaign that brought together 'Wounded Bird' another project beckoned.

'Low Fidelity' is a collection of song requests from fans and friends, recorded on his iphone in the hills of Tecoma and embellished at Yikesville Studio by Shane O'Mara... from Pulp to Lee Hazelwood, Glen Campbell to Spiritualized, Edwyn Collins to Chad's Tree ... it's a musical mixed bag. 

Check out July dates on this poster (artwork by Fiona McMonagle).

In the meanwhile Rob heads to Darwin this weekend to play The Railway Club on Sunday May 24 and then heads to Newcastle on Thursday June 4 to perform at Lizotte's. 

Cheers y'all...! 

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Shows coming up ... Brisbane, Upwey, Darwin and Newcastle

Returning to Brisbane to play two shows at Ashgrove's answer to Twin Peaks ... The Junk Bar. Intimate and creepy. Early and late shows on Saturday April 11.

Playing at my local The Burrinja Cafe in Upwey on Saturday May 2. Hopefully my neighbours will come along.

My first trip to Darwin and something I'm really looking forward to. Tell your friends and relatives to pop into The Railway Club on May 24. I'm not sure what to expect except perhaps a rise in temperature. 

I haven't played in Newcastle for many moons so look forward to Lizotte's on Thursday June 4.

And I think friends that's about it for now ... the songs from Wounded Bird will have a little rest or have I said that before..?

Cheers

ROB

ps. If you happen to be in Melbourne this Saturday night I'm supporting The Audreys at The Toff In Town.

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Standing tickets Yarra Hotel (tomorrow)

Just so you know there are now standing tickets available for our show at The Yarra Hotel show in Abbotsford this Thursday night where I'll play with JP SHILO. Still a few supper & show tickets available too.

We'll be performing two sets, songs from "Wounded Bird" as well as "There Is Nothing Here..." so hopefully you can come along. It may be the last chance to catch JP & I in Melbourne for quite some time as things start to wind down for The Wounded Bird. Here's the link.

Just announced for April are some shows at The Junk Bar in Brisbane. A little bit of Twin Peaks tucked away in Ashgrove. Two shows again, early and late so you have a choice. Tickets on sale soon for Saturday APRIL 11.

Don't forget Adelaide ... March 1 at The Garden of Unearthly Delights. Looking forward to The Spiegeltent.

Big thanks to you all in Sydney for a brilliant weekend. I'm still recovering. Special thanks to Ali at The Newsagency and Suzanne & Michael for hosting an acoustic house concert and their friends Robyn & Co for the magnificent backdrop they created.

One last thing... if you're up late watching RAGE on the weekend, keep a look out for the video for "Lay of the Land". I'm told we're on...

Cheers

ROB

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New video plus ... Sydney (this week), Melbourne, Adelaide

Thought you might be interested in seeing the first video taken from "Wounded Bird" for the song "The Lay of The Land" by the immensely talented L.J.Spruyt. Trees, landscape, picnic setting... it's all there looking rather beautiful...

SYDNEY

Don't forget I head up to Sydney in solo mode this week(!) to play two shows in the one night at The Newsagency, 375 Enmore Rd, Marrickville. You can bring your own liquor, there's a choice of either the early or late show Friday February 13. It's a tiny, tiny, tiny room with a great ambience I'm told, so I'm really, really looking forward to it.
Tickets here.

MELBOURNE

JP Shilo and I play our first ever show at The Yarra Hotel, 295 Johnston St, Abbotsford on Thursday February 19. It's a slightly formal, fully seated supper show and a nice way to wind down the week. Here's the menu... banana tart anyone..?
Tickets here.

ADELAIDE

Looking forward to heading over to Adelaide (with JP Shilo) to play in the glorious surrounds of The Garden of Unearthly Delights on Sunday March 1 in the Aurora Spiegeltent. A lovely setting for us to play the songs from Wounded Bird. I'm sneaking in to perform at another of the fringe shows there also but I want you all to come to ours ..!
Tickets here.

Finally, I've been working on a new release with Shane O'Mara... it's getting very close. It's "different"... that's all I'm saying...

Cheers

Rob 

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Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide... 2015

Just to let you know I've started working on another recording and one that shouldn't take too long to complete. Shall have more news for you all very soon.

Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide shows on the horizon.

SYDNEY

I head up to Sydney in solo mode to play two shows in the one night at a very intimate "listening space" called The Newsagency in Marrickville. The venue holds 40 people and you can also bring your own liquor, there's a choice of either the early or late show on Friday February 13... sounds swell huh..?!

Tickets here.

MELBOURNE

The Yarra Hotel in Abbotsford is one heck of a fine establishment run by that charming bloke Mick Thomas. 

JP Shilo and I play our first show there on Thursday February 19. It's a slightly formal, fully seated supper show and a nice way to wind down the week. Should I wear a bow-tie?

Tickets here.

ADELAIDE

Looking forward to heading back to Adelaide (with JP Shilo) to play in the glorious surrounds of The Garden of Unearthly Delights on Sunday March 1 in the Aurora Spiegeltent. A lovely setting for us to play the songs from Wounded Bird.

Tickets here.

Thanks to all who voted Wounded Bird #1 Australian release for 2014 on 3RRRs Off The Record. 

You all made me a very happy man.

Cheers

Rob 

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End of one year... start of another

So we all got through Christmas unscathed... well hopefully... I'm trusting Christmas was good to you all. It's been pouring all day in my neck of the woods but the sun shines on the MCG. Sometimes it feels like our street gets rained on more than most.

It's been a busy year and a fruitful one musically, I've met a lot of wonderful folk around the country and played some incredible shows along the way. Thanks to all of you who turned up to the shows, pledged for bits and pieces and have bought the 'Wounded Bird' CD... or the snowdome... or tea-towel... Also for all the radio support and best of lists for 2014 I crept into... a big, big thanks.

2015 The year begins for me musically in Red Hill, down the Mornington Peninsula at a monthly musical gathering called MOTH. 

Music On The Hill takes place on January 2 at The Red Hill Pavilion, tickets available here.

I'll be performing solo with special guests - Ruby Whiting and David O'Connell.

Next, I'm heading up to Sydney for an intimate private Acoustic House Concert in mid-February and slipping into a small venue called The Newsagency in Marrickville for two shows in the one night. It's a very small venue and a BYO event. There's an early show and a late show so you can take your pick. Tickets should be on sale soon..! It's on Friday February 13, hopefully I'll see you there, pencil it in the diary.

Next up will be a supper show gig with the majestic JP Shilo at glorious The Yarra Hotel on Thursday, February 19. The Yarra Hotel is on Johnston St, Abbotsford, run by Mick Thomas. Warm and friendly, a pub with a truckload of character. The food is delicious too. Try here for tickets. 

Then JP and I are off to Adelaide to play at The Garden of Unearthly Delights in The Spiegeltent on Sunday, March 1 for an early evening performance - 7pm as part of The Adelaide Fringe Festival. For tickets head here... looking forward to it

Goodbye 2014, hello 2015.

ROB

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