Moving forward from his previous recordings, Justin Carter has compiled a collection of stories that has an even balance of darkness and light which keeps you fully immersed in this album from start to finish.
Recorded in Australia at the home of his record label (Medici Studios), it is the result of years spent on the road playing gigs and surfing his way around the country.
24 year old Justin took time off his grueling schedule to complete his latest and greatest album - "Painting Pictures". Having written all of the songs on the road there is a richness of diversity, from the innocent first single “Smile” to the desperate “Broken Lines". This album has a story for everyone who has felt the joys of falling in love and the pain of being forgotten.
Produced and engineered by David Nicholas (George, Shakespeare’s Sister & INXS), the album has an almost endless summer feel to it that makes you transcend into a setting of a warm sun and cool breezes that gently relax the soul. Carter’s trademark harp and stomp can still be heard through the addition of a bass guitar and amazing drums and vocals from Justin’s constant collaborator, Mr. Johnny Rollins. The title track “Painting Pictures” investigates the heartbreak of relationships, being unable to let go even when moving on is the only option.
"Painting Pictures" is a festival of acoustic instruments and organic percussion tied together with Justin’s screaming harp, electric guitars, Johnny’s solid drums and amazing vocals. All of these are a part of one of the album highlights on the last track, "Angels", where Justin and Johnny both sing live and form this amazingly passionate ending to the album.
After the successful release of his previous album “Whatever happened to real music?” and winning the "Apollo Bay Music Festivals Young Songwriters Award" in 2006, Justin has now taken the leap to having his music licensed and released in the overseas territory of Japan. He enjoys the support of the Japanese label “Village Again” who has secured airplay and festival appearances later this year with a promotional tour in place for September.
With Justin’s music being used on the recent Australian Surf Movie Festival National Tour, Justin performed live during the tour of the film from "Bondi to Margaret River". Corona beer has also been impressed enough to use Justin’s music on their latest TV campaign.
Justin is set to be touring and promoting “Painting Pictures” for the remainder of 2009 so keep an eye out in your local gig guides for any live shows.
It's getting towards the end of the year and i'm just wrapping things up with one last show in Geelong and a short tour through Tassie, with Ben Wells supporting!
It's been a great year so far, full of fantastic shows, great support slots with Marty Simpson (Australian Idol), Jon Stevens (Noiseworks), Daryl Braithwaite, Diesel, a couple of interstate tours and my debut EP release! It's been fun guys and girls, so let's see it off with a bang!
If you're in Victoria make sure you come down the Bended Elbow next Thursday the 26th of November to celebrate!! Or if you're in Tassie I'll see you there between the 29th of November and the 6th of December!
Either way I'd like to thank everyone for their endless support, 2009 has seen me reach new heights and has set the bar high for 2010!! But there are already some big plans in place...
Keep in touch and thanks again!
Daniel Brennan
Upcoming Gigs are as follows:
26 Nov 2009 8:00pm The Bended Elbow w/ Husky - Geelong, Victoria
29 Nov 2009 8:00 P The Republic Bar - Hobart, Tasmania
2 Dec 2009 8:00 P Irish Murphy’s - Launceston, Tasmania
4 Dec 2009 8:00 P St Mary’s Hotel - St Marys Launceston, Tasmania
5 Dec 2009 8:00 P Gunner’s Arms - Launceston, Tasmania
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David Hosking is launching his new album at the Thornbury Theatre
with very special guests The Killjoys. Friday 6th November. Hope you
can come. www.thethornburytheatre.com
Friday October 23rd – Lee Rosser + TH3, live @ The Pub, Bendigo VIC
This will be one of THE VERY LAST SHOWS to be staged in the famed Band Room of The Pub (173 Hargreaves Street Bendigo), as it will be closing it's doors on Oct 31st.
Sadly, the well-sized band room, which has seen some fantastic nights for live music in Bendigo, will be closed due to lack of punter support over recent times.
Show Gav and the rest of the gang at The Pub that the live music scene in Bendigo is alive and kicking... come along and check out a brilliant night of blues & roots music besides, as the mighty Lee Rosser makes a long-awaited return to Bendigo!
Don't miss this opportunity to see some of the finest blues/roots/rock music Victoria has to offer!
Love your Tazzy Tour clip. I'm originally from Hobart so it was great to see some of the sights familiar to me. Even went on School camp one year to Cradle mountain - was good to see in front of Dove Lake.
Will catch a gig of yours soon Take care, Joel Stibbard - The Gallant Trees :)
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voici notre nouvelle sortie. AUTOMATIC PUSSYCAT est un duo composé de KING AUTOMATIC et SAM de DIGGER & THE PUSSYCATS. sur ce 45 tours, on y retrouve 3 titres dont une reprise des CRAMPS et un des EASYBEATS !!!
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Hi friends of youthalive! This Saturday the 12th of september YouthAlive Victoria is on at Hisense arena. Check the Webpage for details. It is seriously going to be amazing! www.youthalivevictoria.com.au
Long time no speak! I hope all is well, I'm yet to get my hands on the new cd!! In fact I lent my copy of your first CD to a friend as well so i'm all out of Justin Carter... (not really it's still on my ipod!!)
Anyways man, I just wanted to let you know my Debut EP launch is on the 24th of September with Charles Jenkins and the Zhivagos (and Dave Lane from YOUAMI) at The Bended Elbow in Geelong! I would love to see you there if you can make it, should be a great night!
"September 12th 2009" Hi friends of youthalive, Tickets are on sale now for the youthalive event at hisense arena. Make sure you come along for this event we have some great bands and guest lined up. go to www.youthalivevictoria.com.au for details!
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