A special hello to fellow Victorians in lockdown, hoping everyone is coping okay.
Shows have been put on hold, postponed, cancelled and dragged kicking and screaming into next year ~ a frustrating time for many.
The Memo Music Hall have decided to host a live stream event featuring myself and Shane O’Mara on Oct 4 so I’ll have to polish up on songs half forgotten and those yet to be played live ~ tickets here.
Song Gifts continue to be written for dogs, children, elderly parents, partners and loved ones. We’re still enjoying the writing and recording process very much and have been receiving some heart warming feedback. Read on ~
Oh wow! You really have the ability to pick the right words from a maelstrom of ideas ~ Lars
This has me a bit emotional. It really is exactly what I was after ~ Jimmy
Rob, thank you so much. I love it. I couldn't imagine it better, I honestly couldn't ~ Claire
Thank you again, this is one of the greatest presents I could ever give someone ~ Sacha
It sounds so beautiful. The guitar in the intro and outro, even how you count it in ~ JoAnne
I got shivers and a bit teary. I couldn't imagine a more heartfelt, touching song ~ Ross
If you’d like to order a song gift try here ... I can also supply a list of questions for you to answer, if you’re feeling a little stumped 🤔
Here’s a song for a young girl in the UK sometimes known as Snowbellajudy. As some of you know I love snow, snow songs and snow domes. So I took full advantage of being able to include snow ❄️ within the song. ‘Evil’ Graham Lee [The Triffids and Blackeyed Susans] played all manner of instruments including pedal steel to bring the song to life. Have a listen here ~
Also for some reason I found myself looking at old Chad’s Tree videos. CT being the first band I was in with my brother Mark (who coincidentally has a new solo album out on Bandcamp).
This video was shot in 1987 on the outskirts of Sydney, I’m the tubby kid playing acoustic guitar, no moustache.
The Chad’s Tree double comp CD 💿 “Crossing Off The Miles” is available here if anyone’s keen.
Thanks to everyone who has ordered a Song Gift and helped support our musical endeavours.
Take care,
Rx
ps. Feathered culprit chirping / tweeting outside of my recording space
