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Kyneton and beyond...?

What a stellar month. 

Thank you friends for voting for me in the prestigious AGE Music Victoria Awards... an honour and such a brilliant surprise. Let's not get carried away though, have you all seen who's on this list... Vance Joy, Chet Faker, Dan Sultan, Mikelangelo and yours truly. Fine company to be amongst.

Nice to visit Sydney again last month and to play Camelot in Marrickville with JP for the first time. A fine night was had. I barely recognised my old neighbourhood, there seems to be venues popping up everywhere.

Other highlights included supporting Canadian alt country songstress Lindi Ortega with "Champagne" James Robertson, two shows with Toni Childs and a couple of lovely, intimate acoustic house concerts (yes, I'm still doing them, just email info@robsnarski.com if there's something you have in mind).

So I'm wondering how Major Tom's will be this Saturday (Nov 8) as I head up to Kyneton for a solo gig out in the country... it's just past Woodend. The folk there tell me tickets are limited and if you were thinking of going to get in quick. tel: 03 5422 6395 ... might see you there.

Cheers

ROB

ps. Saw a brilliant live show from those lads from Manchester ELBOW at The Forum last week. Yes it's true, that chap Guy Garvey can really sing.

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A Few WBird Shows Left

A busy week.

JP Shilo and I played at The Post Office Hotel last Sunday, thanks to all who came and wandered off home with a snow dome and CD.

Nice to meet young New Zealanders Aldous Harding and Marlon Williams at The Melbourne Folk Club on Wednesday night. Their traditional, medieval tale of a boy married at 14, a father at 15 and laying in his grave at 16 was truly stunning, so beautifully sung.

The songs of the Wounded Bird will soon be coming to rest but not before a few more shows and a quick trip to SYDNEY next Friday. 

FRI OCT 10 - CAMELOT LOUNGE, MARRICKVILLE (SYDNEY)
with JP SHILO
TICKETS

SUN OCT 19 - TOFF IN TOWN, MELBOURNE
supporting LINDI ORTEGA (Canada)

SAT NOV 8 - MAJOR TOM'S, KYNETON VIC

Lindi Ortega's album TIN STAR was given to me by Michael and Sandra who I met earlier in the year. They had me over to DJ at their place as well as performing a surprise acoustic house concert for their friend Ursula. TIN STAR has been on high rotation since. The Toff is her own sideshow as she tours the country with Justin Townes Earle so l look forward to seeing her in a more intimate setting.

Thanks again to 3RRR for having the WBIRD band perform live last month and album of the week.

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Wounded Bird songs live

Looks like the dinner and show tickets for this Tuesday night's show at DING DONG are close to filling up... get in there quick for an authentic taste of the head chef's Cajun / Creole menu. He's from New Orleans so he must know something about crawfish and gumbo!

Having said that there's plenty of general admission tickets and possibly the last chance to see the cracking band now know as The Wounded Birds this year - Rosie Westbrook, JP Shilo, Ash Davies and Bruce Haymes playing the WB songs exquisitely.  

Go here for ticket info.

Also Rob and JP Shilo head back to Sydney next month to play the Camelot Lounge in sunny Marrickville. (The suburb Rob worked as a postie in the late '80s... and consequently attacked by all manner of canines). 

Tickets available here.

The snow domes have finally arrived... they're absolutely fantastic! Little Pearl said "I like them because when the snow falls it looks like he's crying". 

*** Only available from shows ***

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Ding Dong (Melb) Dinner & Show / Camelot (Syd)

JOIN ROB SNARSKI + BAND FOR A SPECIAL ONE-OFF

DINNER & SHOW AT DING DONG LOUNGE, MELBOURNE  

TUESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER, 2014

“One of the great romantic singers ... the perfect solo album."

Jeff Jenkins, STACK

 

After 25 years as the honey-voiced singer of The Blackeyed Susans, Rob Snarski steps out on his own to play the songs from his heralded solo album ‘Wounded Bird’. Think Ricky Nelson meets Mazzy Star or the Everly Brothers if they’d been raised on a diet of Big Star’s Third.

'Wounded Bird' may be as pure an expression of Rob Snarski’s oeuvre as we are yet to hear. His first solo album may have been a long time coming, but it is worth the wait.

Join Rob Snarski and his band; JP Shilo, Rosie Westbrook, Ashley Davies and Bruce Haymes, at Ding Dong Lounge’s newly opened restaurant, Girl with the Gris Gris, for a midweek dinner and show experience, and be treated to an uninterrupted show, a three-course menu, exceptional service and a true taste of the American south from the Cajun and Creole infused menu. Direct from New Orleans, Head Chef Chris Weysham has become one with local food culture since setting foot in Australia, treating Melbourne to a little taste of New Orleans hospitality by introducing Melbourne diners and music lovers to his Cajun heritage of home style, Louisiana cooking. 

 

ROB SNARSKI + BAND PLAY THE SONGS FROM 'WOUNDED BIRD' 

Dinner and Show at Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne

Tuesday 16th September

 

Dinner & Show Platinum - $80 +bf

Dinner & Show Twin/Gold - $70 +bf

Dinner & Show Silver - $60 +bf

GA Standing - $25 +bf

 

On sale now via Ticketmaster: ticketmaster.com.au

  

Doors: 7pm

Dining commencing at 7.30pm

Show commences 9.30pm

 

Ding Dong Lounge & Girl with the Gris Gris

Level 1 -18 Market Lane, Chinatown, Melbourne.

dingdonglounge.com.au

 

ps. for Sydney friends, Rob and JP are playing Camelot Lounge in Marrickville on Friday 10th October - tickets on sale here

 

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The Wounded Bird is doing well - thanks to you all

Apart from one dog walk with Booboo and a frittata bake I’m pretty sure I’ve completed all that was asked of me through the Pledge Campaign. If you haven’t received something please let me know.

I never thought I’d find myself singing “Oh Danny Boy” …nor did I understand its meaning until now.

There’s been some incredible song choices sent my way.

Thanks to Sydney and Melbourne friends for turning up to the launch of “Wounded Bird”…. greatly appreciated. It’s been a hoot thus far.

I’m off to WA next week with JP Shilo: Astor Lounge Sat Aug 16 ( + Catherine Traicos) and a special afternoon show (2-5pm) at Mojo's in Fremantle on Sun Aug 17 ( + Jill & Alsy).

There’s more dates in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney (new show announced in October), so keep an eye here.

Thanks to the kind folk at Basement Discs for their fabulous instore on Friday in Melbourne.

Hope you’re all enjoying the songs from "Wounded Bird".

Rob

ps. "Wounded Bird" CDs and tea towels can be found here

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Rob Snarski releases his first solo album

Finally ... Wounded Bird is in the shops and on the airwaves. 

Great to be Album of The Week on Radio National! 

Well, I'm impressed.

Those who'd like to buy a copy of the CD head here ...

This week we begin the tour...

Launching Wounded Bird at The Spotted Mallard, Sydney Rd Brunswick on Saturday night and with an incredible band featuring - JP Shilo (guitars), Rosie Westbrook (double bass), Ash Davies (drums) and Bruce Haymes (keyboards). Rehearsals have been fantastic and I'm looking forward to the launch and playing the Wounded Bird songs live. Special guests on the night are The Ladies of The Shotgun Wedding. 

Following that JP Shilo and I head up to Sydney to perform at The Vanguard, King St, Newtown on Fri Aug 1 with special guest Catherine Traicos.... then onto Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Tickets available from all venue websites. Go here for links.

Brisbane folk... First show at Junk Bar has sold out so a second later show has been announced. Be quick those who've missed out, it's a small venue but a lovely space I've been told. 

Thanks again everyone, the support has been overwhelming. Essentially you've made this record happen.

Rx 

ps. Fremantle show at Mojo's is an afternoon soirée from 2pm - 5pm

 

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Wounded Bird is released this Friday

It's the last week for Pledges and the good news is the CDs have arrived safe and sound... the sparrow has landed and copies of Wounded Bird will be posted this week. Keep an eye on your letterbox! 

The sparrow has landed

Not too late to buy a copy either, you have till Friday through Pledge and then through Big Cartel.

Big thanks again to all who've supported this project, it really has been humbling and a joy-filled experience. I really am astounded.

Acoustic house concert for Ursula

Thanks to new pledgers:

Bruce - hand written lyrics coming your way shortly

Marcus, Sean and Paul, songs will be sung ...

Scott, David, Jason, Janina, Simon and Gianni the Wounded Bird CD will be posted this week. 

Frittata for Joanna and Justine

Thank you all for pledging, much appreciated.

ROB

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