What a special treat to have not one, but two guests in the studio this week.

Jack Carty is in Sydney with a new album in tow. Despite deciding to enjoy some well earned time off, Carty spent the last year recording a full album in his little flat in Brisbane. The result is a beautiful, intimate collection of songs inspired by both life on the road and home life with his lovely new wife Natasha. In our chat, Jack describes the experience of crowdfunding the album and the satisfaction that comes with being a totally independent musician in Australia. He also shares some hilarious stories about touring with his musical mate, Josh Pyke. Jack performs his latest single ‘All At Once’ and the two of us sing Ryan Adam’s classic ‘Oh My Sweet Carolina’.

Jack launches his new album, ‘Home State’ at Newtown Social Club this Saturday, 20th August.
Tickets from jackcarty.com

Georgia Mooney and Jack Carty

Katie Brianna is a Sydney singer-songwriter who’s been making her mark on the country music scene over the last decade. Her second album, ‘Victim or the Heroine’ was produced by Shane Nicholson and shows off her stunning voice (that previously captured Paul Kelly’s attention) and mature, personal songwriting. We chat about her development as a musician and songwriter, influences for the album and her upcoming album launch. Katie performs two beautiful tracks from the album, ‘Lose Yourself Again’ and the first single ‘Birmingham’.

Catch Katie Brianna performing with a full band at Django Bar this Thursday, 18th August.
Tickets available here

Georgia Mooney and Katie Brianna

It’s been a great month for new music. We hear the latest singles from Bec Sandridge, Father John Misty, Jack White’s new acoustic album, Adelaide’s Naomi Keyte, Sydney’s Elizabeth Hughes and Tasmania’s James Parry.

We also enjoy beautiful local tracks from Alyx Dennison, Dustin Tebbutt, Ainslie Wills, Hannah Cameron, Martha Marlow, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and Not Good With Horses.

The Last Waltz’ Weekly Sydney Folk Gig Guide! (TLWWSFGG)

WEDNESDAY 17th August
Bec Sandridge – ‘You’re A Fucking Joke’ Single Launch
Oxford Circus, 7pm
Tickets and more info here

THURSDAY 18th August
Katie Brianna – ‘Victim or the Heroine’ Album Launch
Django Bar, 6pm
Tickets and more info here

THURSDAY 18th August
Elizabeth Hughes – ‘Video Shoot’ Single Launch
Brighton Up Bar, 7:30pm
Tickets and more info here

SATURDAY 20th August
Marrickana – Mini Roots Music Festival
Gasoline Pony, 3pm
Tickets and more info here

SATURDAY 20th August
Jack Carty – ‘Home State’ Album Launch
Newtown Social Club, 8pm
Tickets and more info here