Ross Wilson Workin’ On It

Ross Wilson is without doubt one of the most important figures in Australian contemporary music. Without doubt. Whether as an artist with Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock (amongst others) or as the producer of the iconic Living In The 70’s by Skyhooks or as a songwriter whose songs have been covered by many of the greats, he has a legacy that few can match. Not that it’s a competition.

But he aint finished yet. Without doubt.

Wilson and his band the Urban Legends will be playing in several states over the next few months. They’ll be doing everything from clubs to casinos, festivals to wineries, dates with Daryl Braithwaite and dates on their own. If you cant find a gig near you you should think about moving.

Ross himself will be on the television several times. He’s featuring in an up-coming episode of Spicks N Specks, he’s on the Rockwiz from the Bowl episode and he’ll be at Jimmy Barnes new cable show.

And a new album? You betcha. Late last year Wilson reported on his recording on his website. This is what he had to say:

“I arrived in Nashville 6 Sept & will leave on 6 Oct, mission accomplished, having pretty much wrapped up recording a new 12 song album. This project followed the usual rule that if you have a certain amount of time available then said project will fill the allocated time exactly. We cut the band trax on the 4th & 5th days of my month here and, except for 5 days off to dig the very excellent Americana Music Festival, have been at it every day since doing vocals & other overdubs. Dunno when its gonna be mixed. Producer Mark Moffatt will have to do that without me as I gotta get home and do some gigs. This the 1st time in years that I’ve cut an entire album in one go; usually breaking it up into 3 or 4 groups of songs recorded at separate sessions like I did with ‘Tributary’. But that’s when I’m producer & need space to reflect on what I’ve done. With another producer at the controls I can relax more & just let it happen. I guess as the man who’s paying the bills I am Executive Producer. The album doesn’t have a title yet, or even a label, & won’t come out until 2009, but I guarantee it’ll be the best album by a 60 yr old Australian that you’ll hear next year!

Without doubt!

26 February – The Fermented Grape, Blundall Qld
27 February -  Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside South Qld
28 February -  Bribie Island RSL, Bribie Island Qld
1 March  – The Jindi Cheese Harvest of Gippsland Festival, Warragul, Vic
7 March  – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy, Vic
8 March – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy, Vic
13 March – Yarraville Club,Yarraville Vic
15 March – Mordialloc by the Bay Fine Food, Wine & Music Festival, Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Road (on the foreshore), Mordialloc Victoria
20 March – Mounties, Mt Pritchard NSW 2170
21 March – A Day On The Green – Bowral, NSW
26 March – Wellers Restaurant, Kangaroo Ground, Vic
28 March – A Day On The Green – Coldstream, Vic
2 April – Cafe Coast, Wannanup WA
3 April – Elmars In The Valley, Henley Brook WA
4 April – The 2009 Skywest Redhill Concert, Geraldton WA
9 April – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights Vic
11 April – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully Vic
12 April – Hotel Shoppingtown, Doncaster Vic
30 April – Daveys Bar & Restaurant, Frankston Vic