BILLY BARKER - Launch at The Old Bar

BILLY BARKER - RAT PARK ALBUM LAUNCH with CLAUDE TERO & TBA   Billy Barker is back in Naarm for his first headline show with a full band since pre-pandemic times.   With a sound that lands somewhere between Gareth Liddiard and Jeff Buckley, Billy Barker's live show can leave you feeling amused, pissed off and heartbroken all within the same pint.   “A stunning songwriter with a pure and timeless voice.” Blake Scott of The Peep Tempel.   The pandemic years saw a return home to Victoria’s rugged coastline where he's been hiding out writing the new album, 'Rat Park'.    Recorded in Lutruwita with Jethro Pickett and Mixed in Collingwood by Rob Muinos it's time to play it live with a hot new band.   Supporting on the night will be Claude Tero:   Taking inspiration from beloved storytellers such as Haley Heynderickx and Adrianne Lenker, Claude paints together thoughtful words and poignant guitar into the delightful mess of sincerity, honesty and obscurity that has seen them charm audiences across the country. After selling out a string of shows in WA with their 7 piece group "Claudie Joy & the Joy Boys", and releasing their debut EP, Claudie made the move to TAS to pursue new opportunities, bringing with them a finely woven blanket of songs. Musical moments that reach in deep to the ever so tender parts of our lives.    More supports TBA