Five minutes with Tinpan Orange
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Five minutes with Tinpan Orange

Tinpan Orange are one of Australia’s most loved brother-sister outfits. With the ethereal and mesmerising Emily Lubitz at the helm, joined by her brother, guitarist Jesse Lubitz and violin virtuoso Alex Burkoy, the trio’s heavily stylised dark-folk-country music combines the highest levels of song craft with an aching, sweeping romanticism. We chat to Emily ahead of their show with The Sound Doctor on Saturday 26 May at Anglesea Memorial Hall.

Hey thanks for chatting to Forte. How are you and what have you been up to?

I’m well thank you. I’ve just been buying cake – it’s been a good morning.
How is it different playing in Australia compared to abroad ? Which do you prefer ?
Much is the same but much is different. It also differs quite a lot whether you’re playing in Spain or Germany or Canada. We have been touring in Germany a lot the last few years and they are a wonderful crowd. The crowds are very respectful and the venues look after you very well. I think there is more of a culture of touring musicians over there so the system is set up to look after the musos. That said, we LOVE our Australian crowds. We Love our Aussie festivals, some of them feel like home.
Do you think you would ever add any more people in to the band ?
Sure! But not at the moment… we are really enjoying the efficiency and congruence of the trio, fewer things can go wrong.
You’ve never performed with Lucy and the Diamonds (members of local band Lucy and the Night Sky) before – what is it like to not know your support act?
Exciting – especially when you trust the promoter to have good taste. We are looking forward to hearing Lucy and the Diamonds.
You recently went on tour, how was that ?
It’s been a busy couple of years.. a few national tours and a bunch of Europe tours. We’ve had fun. We have been touring for 11 years and we still kinda like each other.
What can we expect at your upcoming gig in Anglesea ?
A bunch of improvised bits from Alex, some stories from me and some sly jokes from Jesse. And songs, many songs.
Tickets are on sale now for this night of heavenly harmonies and masterful musicianship.