Australian cult power pop singer-songwriter John Dowler makes his George Lane debut with his current outfit, John Dowler's Vanity Project.
The Vanity Project and their past album, “12 Stitches” are a culmination of his previous work, one that touches on the art-pop rock of the first band Spare Change - the band that introduced Paul Kelly to Melbourne and gave Bob Kretschmer to Icehouse - and the pub folk-rock of his ‘80s band the Zimmermen - who gave Steve Connolly and Michael Barlcay to Paul Kelly & The Messengers and released the classic indie pop single "Don't Go To Sydney".
The Vanity Project have taken time out from pre-production work on the next album to record an EP of ‘covers’. The four songs represent a wide range of genres: Aussie Freakbeat (Wars Or Hands Of Time), Garage Punk (Psychotic Reaction), Blue-eyed Soul (Could You Would You) and nascent Prog (Love Story). Songs by Master’s Apprentices, the Count Five, Them, Jethro Tull. It was produced, mixed and mastered by Craig Pilkington at Audrey Studios in Feb/March 2023.
Take a listen to some of JDVP below:
VONNYGUTS
The new project from Pete McCracken (The Plums/Deadstar/Orph)
With Orph's demise in late 2022 following an unprecedented year, Vonnyguts become the go to for McCracken's song writing and sensibilities. Safe Operating Limits. In the wake of Orph's epic orchestrations the new lineup feels melodic and intimate with layered vocal harmonies.
Doors open at 3pm and tickets can be purchased below:
See you there :)