Darren Hanlon

I’ve been instructed to tell you I’m now connected to Twitter. Although I’m told it’s good that you join I want you to know that it’s not ME twittering. I don’t understand it and don’t want to. I know I said that about the mobile phone (Then they started coming with built in Tetris. Oh for Petes sake, give me one then!). If it sounds like me then it’s probably my cheeky manager Matt pretending it’s me. Apparently it’s so you can get updated with stuff I’m doing INSTANTLY in a short and pithy phrase. I promise if I ever do write anything it will be in Haiku form.

playing somewhere

true, there is a cover charge

a moon glistens

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I’m traveling to the US in a few days to basically TCB and while there I’ll be making a few appearances here and there. Dates are up in the gig guide on this very website. Hope to see you

Has it REALLY been a year since the last Christmas tour???
Well no it’s been 10 months. But in 2 months from now it will have been a year.
Just 5 shows this time. As always it will just be me, myself and I. Hopefully I’ll be able to rope some others into singing a song or two as well.

All shows will feature Missincat as support, all the way from Germany

Wednesday 16th
ADELAIDE
The Grace Emily
tickets $20 presale from HERE
$25 on the door

Friday 18th
MELBOURNE
Northcote Social Club
tickets $22 presale from HERE
$25 on the door

Saturday 19th
SYDNEY
St Stephens Anglican Church, Newtown
tickets $20 presale from HERE
$25 on the door
ALL AGES

Sunday 20th
CANBERRA
Tilleys Devine Cafe
tickets $26 presale from HERE
$30 on the door

Monday 21st
BRISBANE
The Troubadour
tickets $20 presale from HERE
$25 on the door

I hate to ask you favours but… After the positive reaction of the song ‘the Perfect Day’ from airplay on RRR in Melbourne we realize it seems to strike a chord with people. It’s sent listeners scrambling into Polyester Records looking to find the song after hearing it.

We’re now trying to get it a few spins on JJJ to bring it to an even wider audience. Generally that station won’t play songs that’ve been out for a while but if enough people request it they might give it a try. You might think it odd I’m trying to promote a cover song with all the originals to choose from, but that particular recording feels quite magic to me and I think it comes across that way on radio too.

Here’s the link: MAKE A REQUEST
Or you can call Rosie after 6PM weeknights on 1300 0555 36

But seriously only do this if the song means something to you. Don’t just do it for me. Don’t say if the announcer says: “Why did you request this song (insert your name)?” “Cause Darren says on his website I should do it. I don’t even know the song.” “Oh…” DEAD AIR

That would be embarrassing for everyone.

This August my old label mates the Lucksmiths are playing their last shows ever. It’s thrown up a lot of memories of episodes throughout my whole musical life. I saw them first at the Punters Club in Melbourne when their singer Tali was still a dreadlocked hippy. They only had a cassette for sale so i bought that and played it till I’d worn off the magnetic coating. Since then a friendship and record label was forged that had us touring and playing many shows together over the years.

I was sad to hear they’ve decided to finish up. I’d planned to not play so much this year but couldn’t give up the opportunity to be a part of some shows with my friends before this happens.

I’m happy though to add that these will be the first shows I’ve played with Bree Van Reyk in over 2 years. We’ll do em as a duo (except in Hobart I’ll be solo)

Here are the dates:

Friday 21st
Sydney, NSW
Factory Theatre

Saturday 22nd
Canberra, ACT
Tilleys

Sunday 23rd
Brisbane, QLD
the Zoo

Thursday 27th
Hobart, TAS
Brisbane Hotel

Saturday 29th
LUCKSMITHS FINAL EVER SHOW
Melbourne, VIC
Corner Hotel (SOLD OUT)

Here’s a link to a painting I did with Swedish singer Lykke Li at last years Falls Festival. It’s being auctioned off as part of Faster Louders ‘Paint Like No One Is Watching’ series. The money is going to a good cause so if you have some wanton wallspace:

GO HERE

I’d also like to add in case you think my contribution to the piece is lame, that we were the last to do our work of art at the festival and by the time I was handed a brush there was only a little sad looking half-squeezed tube of white paint left.