Rob Hirst and Rick Grossman return with the strongest ever Ghostwriters line-up: ex-Midnight Oil man Martin Rotsey on guitar, Lee Moloney on drums (Diesel, Lost Gospel), and producer/guitarist DC (Beau Young) on guitar/keys.
Ghostwriters new album, Political Animal, includes the single 'Start the Day', will be launched at the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, at Byron Bay (April 8, 9).
The songs are tough, melodic, and retain the excitement and energy that comes from recording live in the studio. As Rick says, laughing: "This group is driven by powerful stuff - deep anger and resentment!"
Certainly, Political Animal was prompted by a sense of foreboding about world conflicts, and frustration with the government and their media lickspittles: "I felt I needed to match my money with my big ARIA mouth," says Rob, referring to his recent comments regarding the virtual disappearance of local protest music.
Rick has the final word: "Ghostwriters have evolved into a (shock, horror) rock band! The group has got the mix right, with a hard sound that mirrors the sentiment. And the passion burns bright."
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR START THE DAY
From the the end of May to 2 July 2007, Australia will play host to the largest military exercise in Australia - Operation Talisman Sabre. According to the Public Environment Report released October 2006 it will involve nearly 14,000 US troops and over 12,000 Australian personnel. Exercise activity will take place at Australian military locations including the Australian-US "training facilities": Shoalwater Bay in Queensland and Bradshaw and Delamere Range in the Northern Territory. Support sites including civilian facilities in Australia, offshore and overseas will also be utilised.
hey there...i'm a singer songwriter guitarist from melbourne australia...songs from my new cd 'in the breeze' and photo videos are up and ready to listen to and look at...let me know what you think!
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hey there...I've got 2 gigs to launch my new cd "in the breeze"...thursday 3 July @ The Afterdark w/ Nick Larkins and the Bones, Francine Poisson, Adam Sweet...but on saturday 5 July @ Bender Bar i need a suppport act (no money in it, sorry)...anyone interested doing a 45 minute set?
Hey guys, Just letting everyone know about the two albums available for free download from my website; http://www.johnbatley.com .Please take the time to check it out and help spread our music.Thanks,JB.
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Thought you'd find this amusing, Rob, a DJ has 'mashed-up' Beds are Burning with Metallica's For Whom the Bell Tolls. Find it at this Myspace site: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=9804511 All the best, Alec ================
Hello Ghostwriters and myspace friends I'm also trying to make music that has lyrical poignancy...who knows but those who listen to it!! I have 4 freshly squeezed songs for you to download and a new video. I trust you find them tasty and sweet. Post a comment and let me know how they hit you. Hasta leugo Jon S Williams
Saw you guys as a three-piece in Brisbane before the Shoalwater Bay protests, I stood about half a metre away from the big amp on the left and lost my hearing for the next few days. Loving the new album!
G'day fellas, love your music. I love also the fact that its politically inspired, not enough music is at the moment. Although I am nowhere near as talented as you are, (Indeed I'm probably below average talent-wise) all of my songs are also politically inspired. I'd be greatly honoured if you could find time to have a listen. I'm in another, betterish band called BlackSnake too, and thats also a "friend" of yours.
