GARRETT KATO RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘THAT LOW AND LONESOME SOUND’ ALONGSIDE 27 DATE TOUR WITH PETE MURRAY
Canadian born, Byron Bay local Garrett Kato has today released his anticipated new record, That Low and Lonesome Sound, alongside the announcement of a 27 date tour opening for Pete Murray on his extensive regional, Yours Acoustically tour through October, November and December. Kato will also be hitting the road this month to play a run of album launch shows kick starting tonight at Brunswick Hotel in Brunswick Heads, Black Bear Lodge Brisbane on the 17th, The Vanguard Sydney on the 23rd and 303 Melbourne on September 26.
New single Headlights is an anthemic, toe-tapping folk rock, anti-love song. “I’ve always loved the idea of anti love songs and having a large group of people sing along to something other than ‘I love you babe,’” says Kato.
Recorded between Kato’s home studio and 301 Studios in Byron Bay, alongside Anthony Lycenko, That Low and Lonesome Sound was two years in the making with Kato recording most songs multiple times, explaining, “I just kept adjusting them and tending to them like my garden.” The result is a dynamic album full of texture and warmth. Kato’s smooth, dreamy melodies and exquisite harmonies create a feeling of nostalgia, weaving a rich tapestry of storytelling folk gems.
Written about Kato’s relocation from Canada to Australia, “the record focuses on the journey and personal battles of letting go of a past life,” he explains, “some songs have themes which stretch further into my past, but the majority are about my new life and love in Australia… it’s basically a personal diary of manhood and letting go.”
Pumped to tour the new record, Kato will be playing his first run of September shows with his full band and will then jump straight on the road solo to open for his local Byron mate Pete Murray. ”Playing solo with just my guitar is my most comfortable mode, I love breaking hearts if I can.”
GARRETT KATO THAT LOW AND LONESOME SOUND EAST COAST TOUR
FRIDAY 11 SEP | BRUNSWICK HOTEL, BRUNSWICK HEADS | 18+ | Tickets
THURSDAY 17 SEP | BLACK BEAR LODGE, BRISBANE QLD | 18+| Tickets
WEDNESDAY 23 SEP | THE VANGUARD, SYDNEY | 18+| Tickets
SATURDAY 26 SEP | 303, MELBOURNE | 18+| Tickets
GARRETT KATO NATIONAL TOUR DATES WITH PETE MURRAY
THURSDAY 1 OCT | MT ISA CIVIC CENTRE, MT ISA | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 2 OCT | TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 3 OCT | JUPITERS CASINO, TOWNSVILLE, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
SUNDAY 4 OCT | MAGNUMS HOTEL, AIRLIE BEACH, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 09 OCT | RACEHORSE HOTEL, IPSWICH, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 10 OCT | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
SUNDAY 11 OCT | TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
WEDNESDAY 14 OCT | CAPITAL THEATER, BENDIGO, VIC | 18+ | Tickets
THURSDAY 15 OCT | REGENT MULTIPLEX, BALLARAT, VIC | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 16 OCT | TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY, VIC | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 17 OCT | THE TRAK, MELBOURNE, VIC | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 24 OCT | HER MAJESTY’S THEATER, ADELAIDE | 18+ | Tickets
WEDNESDAY 11 NOV | SPIRIT BAR, TRARALGON, VIC | 18+ | Tickets
THURSDAY 12 NOV | HALLAM HOTEL, HALLAM, VIC | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 13 NOV | THE WREST POINT, HOBART, TAS | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 14 NOV | LAUNCESTON COUNTRY CLUB, LAUNCESTON, TAS | 18+ | Tickets
THURSDAY 19 NOV | DEPOT ON BEAUMONT, NEWCASTLE, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 20 NOV | WAVES, WOLLONGONG, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 21 NOV | THE BASEMENT, SYDNEY, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
SUNDAY 22 NOV | THE BASEMENT, SYDNEY, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
THURSDAY 26 NOV | MONA VALE HOTEL, MONA VALE, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 27 NOV | ENTRANCE LEAGUES CLUB, BATEAU BAY, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 28 NOV | PLAYHOUSE CANBERRA THEATER, CANBERRA, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 29 NOV | NEW ALBURY HOTEL , ALBURY, NSW | 18+ | Tickets
THURSDAY 03 DEC | HARVEY ROAD TAVERN, GLADSTONE, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
FRIDAY 04 DEC | VILLA NOOSA, NOOSAVILLE, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
SATURDAY 05 DEC | REDLAND BAY TAVERN, RELAND BAY, QLD | 18+ | Tickets
TIM WHEATLEY ‘CAST OF YESTERDAY’ ALBUM CHARTS TOP 10
After a successful month long tour of Australia playing to packed out venues, Tim Wheatley is now heading back to LA to launch his debut solo record in his current hometown on the other side of the world. The Melbourne indie alt folk troubadour’s hard work has paid off, scoring the ultimate recognition from the industry, impressing fans and critics alike with his album, Cast Of Yesterday, with the album charting at number 9 on the weekend’s ARIA country music chart and number 18 on the Australian artists chart.
Thrilled with his impressive chart results, Wheatley says, “To land in the top 10 was astounding. I would never have imagined the response we’ve had to this record.”
“It was a hectic month of shows but looking back on it, I had a blast,” beams Wheatley. “The crowds were so receptive and I think doing it solo was such an effective way to re-introduce myself as I got to know so many people that way. It was a great chance to play the record and get a sense of everyone’s favourite songs, which I’ll now take back to the States before returning home for another tour in the summer, I can’t wait to get back!”
Cast of Yesterday was recorded at Sing Sing studios in Melbourne, produced by Paul McKercher (You Am I, Sarah Blasko, Pete Murray) and mixed by Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Johnny Cash) at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Poetically titled, Cast of Yesterday, the album was written about a range of people from Wheatley’s past – friends, heroes and villains and is a dynamic collection of songs that is sure to surprise and delight. With an alt-folk, indie Australiana and at times country feel, Cast Of Yesterday is packed with memorable melodies and a signature smooth vocal, all the while showcasing Wheatley’s impressive songwriting ability.
“Full of nostalgia, melodies and magic that shows Wheatley has finally arrived” Herald Sun
“Melbourne’s Tim Wheatley now knows how to be heard over the noise” Courier Mail
“Armed with a classical acoustic technique and a tastefully smoky, earnest voice, Wheatley weaves a tapestry with his expansive country-folk” AAA Backstage
“Armed with plenty of poetry and a voice to match, Tim Wheatley is ready to carve out his own place with his debut album” Happy
“Tim Wheatley will take you to another time with his smooth vocals and song writing abilities, his melodies will inspire you of days gone by and the riffs will have you yearning for better times” Renowned For Sound
“Bask in the album’s warmth by giving it a listen. You won’t be disappointed” Aphra Magazine
“This is an artist who knows himself, who’s come out the other side of alter egos (Crooked Saint) and bands (Rushcutter, The Sparrows) and figured out the kind of music he needs to make. And it’s wonderful” Sounds of Oz
“The album is a carousel of rich narratives and evocative lyrics” Beat Magazine
“Nothing seems forced. It gently sucks you in. It’s not over-produced; the focus is on the singer, the song and the stories” Stack Magazine
THE PAPER KITES’ NEW ALBUM ‘twelvefour’ IS OUT NOW!
Melbourne indie folksters, The Paper Kites have today released, twelvefour, the anticipated follow up album to their acclaimed debut LP, States. The quintet will be celebrating the release with an extensive national twelvefour tour hitting Adelaide at The Gov on October 15 and moving through Perth, Margaret River, Castlemaine, Melbourne, Geelong, Maroochydore, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney and Canberra, finishing up in Thirroul on November 8.
“We are super excited to release our sophomore album, Twelvefour,” enthuses lead vocalist and songwriter Sam Bentley. “We’re getting psyched to tour these songs, and share the music with you!”
The album is a concept record based around a theory that an artist’s creative peak is between the hours of midnight and 4am, and saw Bentley spend two sleepless months reversing his sleep patterns to pen thirty songs in his home studio between 12 and 4am, of which ten made the cut for album number two. “It was wild to write until you are so tired that nothing sounded too over-worked – songs didn’t feel restricted by a commonly analytical brain,” Bentley explains.
‘twelvefour’ is a dynamic, cohesive and generous offering with a fresh sonic direction for The Paper Kites, while ensuring fans are kept on-side by loading this work of art with trademark lush melodies, ethereal harmonies and a gentle, intoxicating delivery sure to please. The rich production and exceptional musicianship demonstrate a new level of maturity from the band and further complement this dreamy, atmospheric record that oozes late night feels.
“This record is the sound of five people trying to make something they’re proud of. And we really are,” says Bentley.
The Paper Kites is made up of Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, David Powys, Josh Bentley and Sam Rasmussen
The new album twelvefour is out now!
Tickets to the national twelvefour album tour are on sale now
THE PAPER KITES NATIONAL twelvefour ALBUM TOUR
THU 15 OCT | THE GOV, ADELAIDE SA (ALL AGES)
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 16 OCT | AMPLIFIER, PERTH WA
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 17 OCT | SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER WA
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 22 OCT | THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC (ALL AGES)
Tickets available from www.theroyalc.com.au
FRI 23 OCT | 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE VIC
Tickets available from www.170russell.com | 1300 724 867
SAT 24 OCT | THE WORKERS CLUB, GEELONG VIC
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 29 OCT | SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE QLD
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 30 OCT | THE SOUNDLOUNGE, GOLD COAST QLD
Tickets available from www.soundlounge.com.au
SAT 31 OCT | WOOLLY MAMMOTH, BRISBANE QLD
Tickets available from www.mammothmanestage.com.au | 1300 724 867
THU 05 NOV | LIZOTTES, NEWCASTLE NSW (ALL AGES)
Tickets available from www.lizottes.com.au | 02 4956 2066 | From the venue direct
FRI 06 NOV | THE METRO, SYDNEY NSW (ALL AGES)
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
SAT 07 NOV | ANU BAR, CANBERRA ACT
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
SUN 08 NOV | ANITA’S THEATRE, THIRROUL NSW (ALL AGES)
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100 | All Ticketmaster Outlets