FRONT BAR / Free Entry
It's the last dance of the year for these three acts, and with free entry on an (unofficial) public holiday eve within the cozy confines of The Retreat front bar no less.
The Golden Rail
The Golden Rail are back for a rare live performance while in the midst of recording their 4th album (hopefully due in 2025). Their 3rd album (Songs From Empty Streets) was released in Cheersquad Records late in 2022. The band played around Melbourne, Sydney and Perth during 2022/23 with numerous shows of their own and opening for the likes of Kim Salmon and Mick Thomas. https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenrailband
Hailing from the vibrant inner-city suburb of Brunswick in Melbourne, ‘Ragged Company’ is making waves in the alt-country music scene. With their soulful melodies and raw, heartfelt lyrics, this five-piece band brings a fresh yet nostalgic sound that captures the essence of country music with a modern twist.
**Band Members:**
- **Marsden Williams:** Organ , Vocals, Songwriter
- **Joseph Dwyer:** Guitarist, Vocals, Songwriter
- **Jeff Samin:** Bass Guitar , back up vocals - **Dave Faiman:** Drums
- **Mark Di Marzio:** Pedal Steel Guitar, Piano, electric guitar
Their upcoming 12-song recording, set to be released soon, promises to be a showcase of their unique sound and songwriting prowess. Keep an ear out for ‘Ragged Company’ as they continue to carve out their place in the Melbourne music scene and beyond.
Teresa Duffy-Richards crafts alt country reminiscent of timeless troubadours and Tennessee reared yodelers. Her second LP is coming soon...
https://teresaduffy-richards.bandcamp.com/
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.