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3rd Anniversary Banger at Retreat
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.
Great times @ Retreat Abbotsford
Magic Dan @ Retreat Abbotsford
Magic moments from yesterday @retreat_abbotsford retreat. Dan Hall jumped in for a couple of sets. So great to see him let loose again. By the end of six sets in total it turned out to be a 9pm finish. I whole-heartedly apologise for any sore heads out there this morning…
Retreat Sundays Rolling
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!)
Sunday’s Back at Retreat Abbotsford
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 Retreat Sundays again today!
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…
Farewell Jan
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.
More from Sunday’s Banger 100 @ Retreat Abbotsford
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!
100 Shows @ Retreat with a Bang!
This is awesome. Sums up Sunday so well. Thanks to everyone for an epic day! Onya Steve for shooting this – classic!