We had a great time supporting the Hillbilly Goats at the Eden Creek Hall on Wed 14th Jan.  It was the second year running that we have supported the Goats at Eden Ck, and we were able to perform an…Read more

One of our highlights for 2015 will be joining Black Train in Bennett Miller's Rumspringa installation at Splendour.  Rumspringa is a time when young Amish people get to experience a bit of freedom outside the community.   Geoff may have to…Read more

Christmas 2014 was a restful time at Unumgar, filled with the buzzing of Christmas beetles. Some very warm weather prompted us to break out the pool, which provided much enjoyment for the local horseflies and dragonflies.  We wish everyone the…Read more

Watling & Bates are delighted to be playing at the launch of the Arts Northern Rivers Creative Pop Up gallery in Kyogle on the morning of Saturday 22nd November. We look forward to performing in the company of many of…Read more

After getting busy for a while we have been able to return to Sunday busking at the Kyogle Amphitheatre, outside Georgie's Country Cafe.  We have taken a shine to the old rotunda which is quietly sliding into disuse and disrepair…Read more

We had a special treat on Thursday 9th October when we dropped into the River FM studio for John Maloney's Radio Ranch Round-Up. John gave our new CD its first spin on the radio and it sounded very punchy.  John…Read more

October started off with the roar of motorcycle engines as the Lions TT rolled into town.  TT stands for Tourist Trophy, an event in which motorcyclists enjoyed a traffic-free ride on the Lions Rd, while helping to fund the road's…Read more

Looking forward to an evening at the Repentance Creek Hall on Sat 11th Oct, where we are on the bill for a show to raise money for a new roof and kitchen. 

We love old country halls and are very…Read more

Watling & Bates will have a busking stall at the Lions TT Motorcycle Festival on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October, after our regular Saturday morning busk at the Tidy Towns Farmers Market.  For most recent updates on the event…Read more

What a surprise we received this week!  We were invited to play some tunes and chat on Friday Live with Jo Shoebridge at ABC North Coast after being spotted in the Northern Star's Pulse Special on local music.  Below is…Read more