The Whitlams Black Stump - Kookaburra Album Launch Tour
The Whitlams Black Stump - Kookaburra Album Launch Tour
Thursday 30 May 2024
Overview
Tim Freedman's alt-country project The Whitlams Black Stump sees him and longtime drummer Terepai Richmond joined by an A Team of roots musicians, reconstructing the best of The Whitlams' repertoire…
Tim Freedman's alt-country project The Whitlams Black Stump sees him and longtime drummer Terepai Richmond joined by an A Team of roots musicians, reconstructing the best of The Whitlams' repertoire with a smattering of new songs and classic Americana.
The five piece band features Rod McCormack and Matt Fell, on banjo and bass, and young gun Ollie Thorpe on electric and pedal steel guitar.
The mid 2022 single "The Day John Sattler Broke His Jaw" became a staple on Country radio, as did the follow up, a reworking of The Whitlams Triple J's Hot 100 no. 1 “No Aphrodisiac”, which Countrytown called "a three-minute banjo-fied instant classic".
With the debut album "Kookaburra" out now, the band is gearing up for a big year, with a national tour and main stage appearances scheduled at Bluesfest, Gympie Muster, and Savannah in the Round.
Pure joy as you wake to the sunrise. Awe as you make it to the snowy peak. A sense of adventure as you motor across red plains. The relief of rejuvenation as you wade into an alpine stream. Connection as you taste native, fragrant leaves. A sense of belonging as you return to your favourite holiday house. Freedom as you dash into the waves. Discover the endless feelings a visit to NSW can inspire.
