Spotted on the Facebook of famed Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly: Came to Sydney early this week to record True Tears of Joy, a Hunters and Collectors song, with Emma Donovan and Jimblah. Tim Levinson (Urthboy) and Angus Stuart (Hermitude) were our producers. That was a good little team all in one room. (Thanks Tammy!)
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Towtruck, live 1983
November 26th, 2012 
Stuart Source: 1983 01 26 Prince of Wales Hotel, St Kilda, Australia Cassette Hunters and Mark Brisbane fan John mentioned back when we opened the vaults an interest in a live version of Towtruck. Jack Howard has always told us it was incredible live, so it was a good pick. We are please to have a more »
Everything You Love (Price of Freedom), live 1989
November 19th, 2012 Stuart Source: 1989 01 26 Sydney Cove Tavern, Sydney, Australia Cassette This week we move to an early gig from the Ghost Nation era, and find a live track called Everything You Love. After a complete change of lyrics, this song eventually morphed into The Price of Freedom, a b-side from the When The River Runs more »
Jack Howard Joins The Break
November 12th, 2012 Stuart … and in breaking news, Jack Howard is not only touring with The Break, but is now a full a member of the band! The Break is: Rob Hirst (former Midnight Oil) Martin Rotsey (former Midnight Oil) Jim Moginie (former Midnight Oil) Brian Ritchie (former Violent Femmes) Jack Howard (former Hunters and Collectors)
Plaything, live 1981
November 12th, 2012 Stuart Source: 1981 05 15 Crystal Ballroom, Melbourne, Australia CD This week another track from the first Hunters and Collectors gig – and this one has never appeared before on any official release or known bootleg! We hope you enjoy Plaything!
Mark Seymour @ Paddo Tavern
November 11th, 2012 Stuart A cracking trio Undertow gig at the Paddo Tavern, normally best associated with comedy acts visiting inner city Brisbane… Lorelei Westgate Cry in the Rain Classrooms and Kitchens Do You See What I See Mississauga Castlemaine The Red Lady’s Gone Holy Grail Beside You When The River Runs Dry Love is a Heavy Load Say more »
Jack Howard Touring with The Break
November 10th, 2012 Stuart Jack Howard will be touring Australia in 2013 performing with The Break, supporting Rodriguez! The Break features Rob Hirst and Martin Rotsey and Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil and Violent Femmes bassist Joe Meek.
Mark Seymour @ Eaton’s Hill
November 10th, 2012 Stuart A massive new tavern – apparently the largest in the southern hemisphere – and a large trio gig for Mark and the Undertow. First Queensland airing of Beside You, a Dave Dobbyn cover that will appear on Mark’s next album. Westgate Castlemaine When The River Runs Dry The Red Lady’s Gone Cry in the Rain more »
Edge of Nowhere, live 1993
November 5th, 2012 Stuart Source: 1993 05 02 Sammys, Dunedin, New Zealand Cassette Fan Mark has been helping us out with some of the technical aspects of the website lately, and asked about Cut era shows in New Zealand. A bad quirk of timing meant he missed this tour, and the opportunity to hear many great tracks from Cut more »
