Slowly, slowly ... are things falling back in place? Who knows. Looks like a handful of shows are going ahead, guess we’ll wait and see. I think the Truckload of Sky shows are being pushed back till next year. In the meantime I’ve also been asked to be a part of a celebration of the music of Tom Waits ~ I have my song list ready but if there are any suggestions for songs you’d like for me to tackle please let me know.

It’s come to my attention that it’s been 5 years since the release of “LOW FIDELITY Songs By Request Vol 1” and thought I’d share the original portraits painted by Fiona McMonagle. Her artwork is being appreciated far and wide these days.

The CD is on sale from the “shop” for $10 ~

A few people have asked if I’m still writing song gifts with ‘Evil’ Graham Lee and Shane ‘Marsha’ O’Mara ~ absolutely ~ really enjoying this project of ours and intend to continue writing songs as gifts for people for as long as I can.

Here’s one of the songs “Two Girls on a Bus” and below some responses from some other song gift recipients.

Whoah Rob, that is beyond beautiful. Thanks a lot – it raised a tear in my eye and a shortness of breath.

- Stephen C.

I love it. Thank you so much. It is such a lovely song, so romantic and beautiful. It is such an awesome thing that you are doing for people. So touched.

- Annie

The girls and I presented the song to John this morning. He was stunned. There was a distinct “this does not compute” look on his face as it didn’t make sense to him to hear your voice and studio-quality music playing a personalised song. John has been a fan since the Chad’s Tree days, so this was so very special (he has ”Kerosene” in his vinyl collection) and then to learn that it was Evil Graham Lee on the pedal steel - just wow!

- May

OMG that is just so amazing. The kids and I love it and I am sure Gregg will too, actually tears will be streaming down his face.

- Lisa

Thanks for the outstanding song. It is absolutely beautiful, just the feel I wanted, very romantic (we both cried).

- Kevin

Thank you so much! This is amazing---haunting, driving, and well researched. Excellent work by you and Graham both.

- Daniel

Just thought I’d drop you a quick line to thank you for the wonderful song you wrote as a present for my birthday ~ it’s the coolest present anyone could receive I’ve enjoyed it immensely and a lot of my friends have had a listen ~ it’s a big hit to say the least. Also, I wore number 44 in my footy days, so here’s to all the 44s!

- Ron

Here’s what I found in a box recently. Susans ashtrays and cassettes, a Dirty Three tattoo and a David Boon badge.

Stay safe,

Rx

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