Still rolling along on Sundays at the Retreat. Last one was a favourite, Max jumping in for almost a whole set. Lovely crew, the usual community vibe. See you there…
(and thanks to Ro for the shots below!)

So great to be back. Good times last Sunday at the Retreat Abbotsford. Playing under a swooping Millennium Falcon. Sean and Ebs shakin’ it. Craigie on bended knee. Ross Buckingham all the way from the UK. Christian? See you Sunday…

Starting Sundays again today! See you this arvo at the Retreat Abbotsford. Kick off around 3:30. It’ll be a warm one – lookin forward to a cold one or two…

The passing of Jan Harman leaves a chasm in our hearts.

A person who carried herself with grace, love and kindness to the very end. An artist, a mum, a grandmother, a friend. Larger than life, Jan touched us all. It’ll take some time to believe she’s gone. She was so loved and so lovely to be around.

Just a few months ago Max and I were playing at our local pub and, as usual, Jan was dancing, singing, mixing it with the locals, chatting with everyone – lighting up the room the way she always did. I’ll miss her irreplaceable presence, her laugh, her smile, her sense of humour. And I’ll remember always Jan’s way of leading with empathy and generosity, whatever the situation, no matter how challenging.

And it has to be said, she was sooooo freekin’ cool.

What a terrible loss. What an awfully sad time. Life ain’t fair, that’s for sure. We weep now as we remember and honour a life so beautifully lived.

Farewell Jan. You will live on in our hearts for the rest of our lives.

Love, Marty.

There are too many great shots in here from Sunday. The best! – and rowdiest Retreat crew ever. Thanks to Max Harman , Bren Young , Lauren Cray for the pics! Sensational. Check Facebook for more. See you Sunday!

This is awesome. Sums up Sunday so well. Thanks to everyone for an epic day! Onya Steve for shooting this – classic!

As the 100th Show at the Retreat looms large for this weekend, I am reminded of the many great moments since beginning Sundays there in 2022. Last Sunday one of my favourites, dedicating Country Road to the magnificent Jan Harman – and the ensuing rousing sing along (loudest ever). Sunday before last turned into a jam for 3 hours at the bar, everybody in. Thanks to Ro for these great shots. See you this Sunday for an extravaganza!

Onya Ebs! Thanks to the brave people who made it along yesterday, the last in a big big weekend… @retreat_abbotsford