Mick Thomas comes to Geelong to showcase songs from the latest album but also expect hits from the Roving Commission’s back catalogue as well as a sprinkling of Weddoes classics.
Mick Thomas, a stalwart of Melbourne’s music scene for over three decades, is gearing up to ignite nostalgia and delight fans at the iconic Eureka Hotel on Saturday, 2 March.
Renowned as the song master of the legendary Weddings Parties Anything, Mick Thomas brings his band, The Roving Commission, for an unforgettable night of raconteuring, troubadouring, and poetic ballads.
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The band, featuring Squeezebox Wally on Piano Accordion, Ben Franz (The Waifs) on bass, Dave Folley on drums (Tex Perkins), and bright new talent Brooke Taylor on guitar and vocals, promises a blend of folk, roots, and country with occasional cameos by ex-WPA violinist, Jen Anderson.
Mick Thomas has been at the coalface of the Australian music scene for decades – releasing six acclaimed albums throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s with his band Weddings Parties Anything and another ten albums during the subsequent solo career which has continued uninterrupted to this day – and while he’s well-and-truly counted amongst our country’s greatest ever songwriters (WPA’s 1992 single “Father’s Day” won the 1993 ARIA Award for Song Of The Year), over the journey he’s also proved a dab hand at making other people’s songs his own and imbuing them with his own spirit.
Fast forward to now, Mick’s 2023 album, “Where Only Memory Can Find You,” soared to the ARIA Top 20 and saw him take the stage at Glastonbury alongside Billy Bragg. The album, released on Coolin’ By Sound Records, made waves on the charts, peaking at #5 for Australian releases and #33 nationally, while clinching the #1 spot on the AIR Charts. Accompanied by the graphic novel “Away Away – Rudi’s Story,” Mick’s live shows witnessed a flurry of activity at the merch desk, buoyed by an enthusiastic and reinvigorated fan base.
Fresh from a triumphant run of Christmas shows, Mick is set to treat audiences to tracks from his latest album, along with hits from The Roving Commission’s back catalogue and a sprinkle of Weddoes classics.
Local folk band The Ferriters, well-known regulars at Murphys, will kick off the evening, adding their unique flair to the festivities, as well as a support slot by Van Walker.
Doors open at 7:30 pm for what promises to be an unforgettable 18+ event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission live at the historic Eureka Hotel. Grab your tickets here.
