my debut album is complete!

I'm very pleased to tell you all that I have finally finished my debut album, "World of Mine" and i have it in my hot little hands! It's an extremely surreal feeling to have it finished and for the first couple days I had an irregular heartbeat as a result of the excitement. I hope you enjoy it!!

For the short term my album will be available for purchase at gigs for $25 and within the not too distant future I will have a PayPal account on my website for internet sales. I have also had some very generous businesses offer to sell my CDs for me so I'll let you know the list of these in my next newsletter incase its more convenient.

For the itunes fans I also plan to have my songs available for download by mid to late December - I'll keep you posted on that.

While I'm on this topic I'd also like to thank everyone involved for helping me make this album a reality....the list of those involved is huge so i won't go into detail but you know who you are... ta.

Melbourne Cup Day at the Bay

$75 includes a 3 course meal, 3 hour drinks package, big screen TV for the Melbourne Cup race & entertainment by moi.
Bookings and pre payment essential at Reception on 8294 5333

The Governor Hindmarsh - with Joe Man Murphy

Come along to the front bar at The Gov for a refreshing ale and tunes.
Also performing, the very talented Joe Man Murphy.
Free Entry.

Stronger Wiser success

I discovered today that my song "Stronger Wiser" has been shortlisted into the top 25 of the Australian Songwriting Competition! Considering the song had only been roughly mixed at the time of entering it into the competition i'm pretty happy wtih the outcome! Stronger Wiser was written for the community where I grew up, the Riverland, who were at the time of writing the song feeling the pressures of the drought. I drew from my family's experience (4 generations worth) to write this song and try to help those who were battling with mental health issues as a consequence of the drought and financal strain. I'm really chuffed to be acknowledged for this one!

Radio Adelaide Live Music Fest 2010

Back in September I was invited to perform on Radio Adelaide’s Live Music Festival. The live 20 or so minute solo performance plus my interview can be heard here.

SCALA winners showcase

SCALA showcase at Higher Ground featuring:

Mick Kidd - Live and Studio Instrumental winner 2010
Andy & Marta - FOOM Live and Demo Open winners 2010
Ultra Violet - FOOM Studio Open winner 2010
Kelly Menhennett - FOOM Live and Lyrics winner 2010 (+ People's Choice and Overall Star Award)

Tickets $5 at the door

Queens Arms Hotel

Also performing, Gemini Downs (SA).