The undeniably cool Adalita has lined up a very special show at The Bridge in Castlemaine on July 10. While there was many a heavy heart when the songbird said goodbye to former band Magic Dirt, a new phase began with the release of her self-titled debut album. It was a difficult path, but one inspired greatly by the late Dean Turner. Old Magic Dirt fans loved it, and new fans were found. A period of self-examination and personal growth followed, strengthening not just her character but arguably her music. The result was her second album, All Day Venus. Adalita: “It is a very personal record to me, but I know that people will get different things out of it. The songs represent what I’ve been going through over the last couple of years. It’s a journey of psychological exploration, trying to understand by own behaviours and emotions. I wanted to document these new awakenings and transformation … I’ve never felt strange about the personal nature of my songs. There are quite a few volatile emotions involved. But even with the passing of time, these are moments that deserve to be honoured.” If you’re in the area, Adalita will also be performing at this year’s Reclink Community Cup on June 21. [photo by Warwick Baker]