Category: Melbourne Gigs

Darren Middleton

by shespeaksadifferentlanguage, posted in melbourne, Melbourne Gigs, songwriting, Songwriting success, Songwriting tips

Back in 2015, at Darren Middleton’s Melbourne launch of second solo album ‘Splinters’, I was naively surprised how varied and expansive his repertoire was.  Ranging from earlier bands (notably Powderfinger and DRAG) as well as his solo career ranging over four albums, I was taken with how many memorable songs he had written, including the beautiful … Continue reading Darren Middleton

Mick Thomas

by shespeaksadifferentlanguage, posted in melbourne, Melbourne Gigs, songwriting, Songwriting tips

  When you hear about Mick Thomas around Melbourne, you’re pretty much told he’s approachable, an interesting conversationalist and a familiar face in many a pub front bar. He even recently co-owned a pub. We meet at the Wesley Anne - for its quietness, and Mick says the beer is good. It’s dark and there’s … Continue reading Mick Thomas