News

How y'going folks I thought I'd modify my latest newsletter as much is changing so rapidly in our lives and so many of us are experiencing difficult times in one way or another. On a positive note, Willoshed finally happened this year. after postponing..

Postponed

Here we go again. Knee-jerk reactions resulting from decisions made by Queensland and Tassie have made it impossible for me and my team of musos and crew to get to the three concerts in Tasmania. COVID has nearly exhausted my energy to keep…

Postponed

Once again, Meg and I, my musos and crew are left high and dry with COVID. I really hate disappointing so many people. After consulting with the venues today, we've been left with no choice other than to postpone the Taree, Newcastle...

Concert

I’m thrilled to announce the My Australian Stories Tour, a special series of FIVE exclusive shows playing in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane this September / October. Pre Sales for these shows commence Wednesday 23rd June…

Tribute

It has been announced that a life-size bronze statue of John will be a highlight of the 50th Country Music Festival and Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth in January 2022. John is quite overwhelmed by this honour, which coincides today...

Willoshed

Last Minute Tickets Available As a result of the ongoing Victorian lockdown, our Victorian mates are unable to make these two very special concerts at the property in Springbrook, SE QLD on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June. This is a rare…

‘True Blue’

John is thrilled with the announcement today that his iconic song, 'True Blue' has been inducted into the Sounds of Australia of the National Film and Sound Archives. What a great tribute to this song that has made such a significant contribution…

Woodchip

We've been awaiting the release of the next new lyric video, this time of 'Rip Rip Woodchip'. Be one of the first to watch it when it's released at 9am AEST on Friday 30th October. Join the countdown for its release. https://yout…

Bluesfest

After the disappointments and challenges facing the music industry and many others across Australia, John is excited by the announcement today. He's scheduled to perform on Monday 5th April. For more info and tickets go to:https://www.bluesfest.com.au/tickets/.…

New Song

John's new song sums up Australia today. He sings of his sadness at seeing this beautiful country divided by lines on a map, of families not being able to see each other and the loss of freedom we are experiencing in these challenging times.…

News 9/20

Gumleaf Notes August 2020How y'going folksWell, things continue with COVID and I really feel for our Victorians. What a difficult time for them. On a positive note, I hope, I'm so excited about the upcoming release of my third picture…