It’s great to be back. Lovely time yesterday arvo @retreat_abbotsford – a brilliant start to the year. And just 2 Sundays away from the 150th. (15th Feb) Thanks to Ro and Max for the pics.
Final 2025 sunday show at Retreat Abbotsford – a Banger
An amazing fun day yesterday @retreat_abbotsford . The last for me for the year – and thank you to everybody who came along to make it happen! I love you guys. If I don’t see you before, have a great Christmas & New Year!
Thanks to Max Harman for the pics – and Sean Holland for his traditional sing song at the end – and Lizzy for her now-regular epic impro spoken word performance (pics below).
Last show for 2025 this Sunday @ Retreat Hotel
Last show for the year this Sunday (14 Dec) at the mighty Retreat Hotel, Abbotsford. Kicks off at 3:30pm. Seeya there!
Voice Breaks – Back 7th Dec at Retreat
A couple of Sundays ago my voice broke down mid show at the Retreat. I could hardly talk for a week – and definitely no singing. Yesterday the doctor told me I had viral laryngitis. It’s clearing up pretty well…
I’ve been told to rest again this weekend. But I’ll be back at the Retreat Sunday 7th Dec.
Looking forward to dropping down for a few quiet ones tomorrow.
The Best @ Retreat Abbotsford
135 Sundays at the Retreat Abbotsford. One of my favourites this last one. Lizzy on the mic and a quick video channeling Tina Turner. The gigs are getting so good and so much fun. Got a lot messy afterward, ended up at Panacea bar next door with half the Retreat crowd. I need to find a way to calm down after the shows. Seeya Sunday.
Wing Chun masters at Retreat
Wing Chun masters and all-round beautiful people Sigongs Garry and Linda dropped into the Retreat last Sunday. They loved the pub and it’s unique old-world vibe and community. It was an honour to play for them. I trained for years at their school in Abbotsford (a little while ago). They’re still running their main school at Greensborough www.shaolinjeeshinwingchun.com.au. They gave me an amazing life-changing experience, one that travels with me wherever I go.
Last Sunday was my 130th show at the Retreat. See you Sunday.
Folks at Retreat Sunday
My folks had a great time at the Retreat yesterday. Thanks to everybody for making em feel so welcome! (many thanks to Jack for the pics too)
3rd Anniversary Banger at Retreat
Real nice shots from Sunday arvo (3rd anniversary show) @retreat_abbotsford
And Max on the keytar!!! Whaaaaat!
Christian preaching from barstool, Franco rockin it, Pru jumping on the mic.
Thanks to Ro, Pru & Max for these shots.
3 Years of Sundays @Retreat Abbotsford
Love this shot from last Sunday at the mighty Retreat in Abbotsford. Captures the cosy atmosphere. The show kicks off at 3:30. It’s a great afternoon, flowing into the early eve. I tend to finish (officially) around 7. But most weeks, a sneaky 4th set happens (usually keep a few bangers up my sleeve – and take some requests). Can be a bit late gettin’ home… This Sunday marks 3 years of my Sunday residency there. Hard to believe I’ve been playing every week in that spot for that long. My absolute favourite day of the week. Thanks to everyone who’s ever come along to make it happen.
Thanks to Retreat regular Shane for the pic!
Great times @ Retreat Abbotsford
Great times last Sunday at the Retreat. Thanks to Pru Joy for the video and vocals – ace to hear her up and singing tunes.
So great to be back after a couple of weeks off. Seeya Sunday!
