Bates was thrilled to receive three semifinals nominations in the Tamworh Songwriters Association Salute Awards in 2018/19. The songs, from our Small Town Tales Album, were 'I Got Gold' (nominated for Gospel Song Of The Year); 'Sat In The Car…
Nov 3 2018
Country Music Capital News
Absolutely thrilled to receive this review of our Small Town Tales album from Haley Sheridan in the November edition of Country Music Capital News. Many thanks to Haley for the kind words, and to Country Music Capital News for including…
Aug 22 2018
Whistle-stop Shindig Tour
It is with the utmost excitement that we announce the Whistle-stop Shindig! Bundaberg Regional Council are teaming us up with local young gun Matthew Munro to host open-mic nights at three of the gorgeous small halls in the Bundaberg region…
Aug 1 2018
Friday Nights in August
August is a fabulous month with three Friday night shows at some extremely cool venues. Friday 3rd August finds us in Ipswich Qld at Banshee's Bar and Artspace from 8 pm. A week later, on Friday 10th August, we'll be…
Jul 24 2018
Radio Single Release - I GOT GOLD
Jun 3 2018
Official Street Performers - Queen St Mall, Brisbane
We are now fully licensed, council approved, bonafide street performers in Brisbane's Queen St Mall! We've tested the waters and will be commencing our regular busks in late July, after we return home from our Bow & Curtsy tours.
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Jun 2 2018
Tintenbar Up Front
Looking forward to returning to Tintenbar Up Front on Friday 8th June. It's always a wonderful evening in this glorious old hall. The committee is raising funds for a new floor and invite you to 'pledge a plank'. Here's a…
May 7 2018
Markets in May
It's been a long time since we worked on our Unumgar Inclusions, so we have devoted a couple weeks to making some new creations. We're setting up our resin casting studio in our old tank and hope to have a…
Mar 26 2018
The BUg at the New Farm Bowls Club
We're back in Brisbane on the 3rd April at The BUg (Brisbane Unplugged Gigs) at the New Farm Bowls Club. Looking forward to seeing the Brisbane folk again!
Mar 10 2018
Days Machinery Music Muster at Windara
Chuffed as a pony to be part of this years Days Music Muster at Windara. Come along for a fabulous afternoon of country music, bush ballads, rockabilly, and old time Gothic hillbilly honkytonk!
Mar 6 2018
Small Town Tales - The Rooster Has Landed
Our Small Town Tales album launch at the Eden Creek Hall was a fabulous day. Our exhibition curator Rebecca Tapscott was awarded Best Picture of a Chicken by popular vote, Jean and Graham Warburton (Couple No.1) won Best Waltzing Couple…
Feb 22 2018
Small Town Tales Album Launch at the Eden Creek Hall
The scene has been set at the Eden Creek Hall for our Small Town Tales album launch. A waltz competition and a display of chicken-themed artworks will create the perfect atmosphere for three hours of music, including songs from our…