A good hard look in the mirror
Iconic Australian singer/songwriters like Paul Kelly & Slim Dusty hold up a mirror to the national psyche and help us discover ourselves through their music.
It is this same philosophy and influence that Dave Walker has in mind every time he sits down to write a new song. Through the vehicle of the Blue Moon Lodge, Dave is adding his own chapter and verse to the great Australian story.
This work in progress is encapsulated beautifully on the band’s new album Diamonds on The Road. The 12 tracks on this stunning new release paint contrasting images of Australian life.
From the jagged country rock of Talking to the Sun, to the poignant beauty of Going Home, these are story songs to which we can all relate.
“These songs came from a variety of places,” Dave said. “Some, like Pinnaroo Quarantine, Due North From Marree and Brophy’s Tent came about from a trip we did up the Birdsville Track last year.
“Others, like Dusty Guitar and Forgotten Man, are all about Australian life; the stories you hear from the people you meet along the journey.”
The Blue Moon Lodge features David Ricciuti on vocals/guitars, Mark McNeilly (bass/vocals), Greg Hunt (violin/mandolin), Louch Evangelista on drums and Dave out the front handling vocals, acoustic & electric guitars.
All have a wealth of experience in their own right and have individually built impressive musical resumes in the genres of roots, blues, country, rock & celtic music.
Diamonds on the Road was engineered and mixed by Mark Stanley at Red Room Studios, produced by Greg Hunt and mastered by Ross Cockle at Sing Sing.
Visit www.myspace.com/bluemoonlodge to have a listen to some tracks off the new album and to find out where to buy your copy.