GWOM is pleased to announce the resumption of its album launch tour following its partial postponement earlier in the year.
And we are especially pleased to have the fabulous Alanna and Old Hat support our Wesley Anne performance!
Please see the new dates below and we hope you can make it!
ALBUM LAUNCH (continued) TOUR DATES:
3PM SUN SEPT 14 - BRIDGE HOTEL CASTLEMAINE (Special free show) - CLICK FOR BOOKINGS
3PM SUN SEPT 28 - WESLEY ANNE, NORTHCOTE - CLICK FOR TIX
It's with much excitement that we announce our very first tour to launch our debut self titled album!
Over the course of the tour we will be supporting our great friend and mentor, the one and only Mr Eric McCusker who will headline a set comprising tunes from his entire journey through the beginnings, joining Mondo Rock and his solo life since.
We'll be doing a selection of tracks from the album and perhaps a surprise or two!
And ticket prices will be kept affordable thanks to financial support from Creative Australia. The tour has been co-ordinated by our good friend Craig Reardon from I Love it Live and My Music Marketer.
We hope to see you at one or more shows! :)
ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR DATES:
SAT FEB 1 - ODESSA @ LEAVERS, CRESWICK - CLICK FOR TIX
SUN FEB 2 - (WITH OPTIONAL SONGWRITING WORKSHOP) NORTHERN ARTS HOTEL, CASTLEMAINE - CLICK FOR TIX
SAT FEB 22 - GEORGE LANE, ST.KILDA - CLICK FOR TIX
SUN FEB 23 - WESLEY ANNE, NORTHCOTE - CLICK FOR TIX
This recording project has been in progress since 2019. It takes a long time to organise and fund through busking!
A recent Music Victoria Grant has contributed to recording the debut album, along with over 1000 hours of busking over three years, supporting their efforts. This has led to collaborations with song-writing greats, Eric McCusker (Whispering Jack, Come Said the Boy), Jake Mason (This Girl), Tim Wild (Get Set) and Jessica Paige (APRA award winning songwriter). They have polished and recorded the songs bound for the album, and in the process they have formed a band called “Gerry Smith’s Well-Oiled Machine”.
Putting his heart on the line, telling the truth through his lyrics, however raw, Gerry is not afraid to talk about the human condition and bare all for the sake of others, in the hope that no-one will feel alone in their struggles. His passion and courage will also, no doubt, inspire others with the confidence to tackle their own projects.
Now the CD is in the final stages as Jessica compiles the takes and puts it all together ready for mixing and mastering. Featuring the songs of Gerry Smith and co-writing collaborations with Jake Mason, Eric McCusker and Jessica Paige. Amazing artists, including Luke Howard (much awarded international pianist ) and David Jones (master drummer) have contributed instrumental sessions to the project.
In April 2023, Gerry's Well Oiled Machine performed in the Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne, enabled and assisted by a contribution from Melbourne City Council . This performance was very well-received and a lot of fun for all who watched and participated. We had a special guest appearance from Melbourne's top busker, George Kamikawa, on harmonica!
In June 2022 the band played a gig at Jimmy Hornets in Richmond, featuring Jake Mason, Eric McCusker, Jessica Paige and Gerry Smith. The audience loved to hear the renditions of hit songs "This Girl" and "Come, Said the Boy" by their original songwriters as well as the new songs they have co-written for the new album coming up.