Richie Weed, most widely known as the lead singer of Tumbleweed, the iconic Australian rock band that he formed 30 years ago with Lenny and Jay Curley, has branched out to release his debut solo album “Strays”,  through Farmer and the Owl.

Speaking on Strays, Richie says “I was compelled to make this album because I wanted to make something that was authentically me, I had been writing these songs over the last couple of years that didn’t suit Tumbleweed, they didn’t fit the mould, all these songs that didn’t have a home, they were like a collection of strays and I wanted to give them a home.” 

Recording the whole thing was Jez Player in his now infamous Shed Studio in Stanwell Park. Recorded live to tape it captures the raw live sound of Richie and the band, “I wanted to make something unique and diverse, I wanted it to form organically over the skeleton I had created. Something that was honest and raw, that said something, nothing is hidden, it’s all out in the open.”
 

Getting together an eclectic and talented ensemble of musicians including:

Natalie De Silver (the Dandelion) - guitar, flute and organ,

Matt Houston - bass

Steve Obrien (Tumbleweed) - Drums

Luke Spook (Tropical Strength) - Pedal steel and Mellotron.

Damien Lane and Jolyon Pagett (Dropping Honey) - backing vocals

And Karl Webber (the Pink Fits) - Harmonica

With support from Immigrant Union, don't miss your chance to see Richie Weed with his band launch this album, from beginning to end.


Doors 9PM
Immigrant Union 9:15
Richie Weed 10:15

Tickets HERE $20 plus BF/ $25 on the door