I grew up on a musical diet of country-rock music. Artists like The Eagles, Bob Seger, and Neil Young dominated my dad’s playlists. So listening to Kingswood’s latest single “One Too Many Times” is making me a bit nostalgic. With jangly guitars and easy harmonies, this song feels classic even though it’s brand new.
“’One Too Many’ times is the celebration of hopeful sorrow, a staple in the emotional catalogue of the Kingswood repertoire and something synonymous with country and rock’n’roll classics for that matter,” the band shared. “The content suggests lament entwined with that of longing and separation but shrouded in the gusto and bravado of overdriven guitars harmonizing furiously over extended solos to not only accept the proposition, but to embrace it with a fervor that serves as the fuel for courage to continue on. To stare at the face of unwavering adversity and laugh, boldly, and with guitars in tow.“
Given the way this song takes me back to my childhood, perhaps it’s fitting that it comes from Kingswood’s soon-to-be-released album called Home. Recorded in Melbourne, it was mixed and mastered in Nashville by celebrated engineer Eddie Speak, who’s worked with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlisle, and Zach Bryan, to name just a few. It’s also fitting that with the release of Home, out February 24, Kingswood are currently on their biggest local tour. Taking in more than 120 dates, the HOMETOWNS tour will make the following stops, including listening parties announced today. Don’t worry Northern Territory and Tasmania, your shows will be announced soon.
10 February 2023 – York on Lilydale, Wurrundjeri Country/Mt Evelyn
11 February 2023 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Bunurong Country/Chelsea Heights
12 February 2023 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
15 February 2023 – The Gresham Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (album listening party)
16 February 2023 – Shady Pines Saloon, Eora/Sydney (album listening party)
18 February 2023 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong
19 February 2023 – Sookie Lounge, Burrinja/Belgrave
23 February 2023 – Lulie Tavern’s Full Moon Fever Rooftop Bar, Naarm/Melbourne (album listening party)
24 February 2023 – Volta Arts, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Ballarat
25 February 2023 – Croxton Bandroom, Naarm/Melbourne
26 February 2023 – Haba, Boonwurrung Country/Rye
3 March 2023 – Longstockings Brewery, Panboola/Pambula
4 March 2023 – Tilba Valley Wines, Yuin Country/Tilba Valley
5 March 2023 – Smokey Dans, Walbunja Country/Tomakin
10 March 2023 – The Marlin Hotel, Yuin Country/Ulladulla
11 March 2023 – Bowral Bowling Club, Gundungurra Country/Bowral
12 March 2023 – The Beer Shed, Tharawal Country/Leumeah
16 March 2023 – Heritage Hotel, Dharawal Country/Bulli
17 March 2023 – Paddington RSL, Eora/Sydney
18 March 2023 – Avalon RSL, Guringai Country/Avalon
19 March 2023 – Brass Monkey, Kurranulla/Cronulla
24 March 2023 – Ocean View Beach Club, Darkinjung Country/Wamberal
25 March 2023 – Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
26 March 2023 – Pacific Recreation Club, Biripi/Taree
30 March 2023 – Laurieton Ex-Services, Birpai Country/Laurieton
31 March 2023 – South West Rocks Country Club, Dunghutti, Gumbaynggir, and Biripi Country/South West Rocks
1 April 2023 – Moonee Beach Hotel, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
2 April 2023 – Mullumbimby Ex Services, Bandjalung-Yugambeh Country/Mullumbimby
13 April 2023 – Wallaby Hotel, Yugambeh Country/Mudgeeraba
14 April 2023 – Beenleigh Tavern, Yugambeh Country/Beenleigh
15 April 2023 – Bribie Island Hotel, Yarun/Bribie Island
16 April 2023 – Kings Beach Tavern, Kabi Kabi and the Jinibara Country/Kings Beach
20 April 2023 – Old Bundy Tavern, Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailai Country/Bundaberg
21 April 2023 – Harvey Road Tavern, Goeng Country/Gladstone
22 April 2023 – The Metropolitan, Yuwibara Country/Mackay
27 April 2023 – Magnums, Ngaro Country/Airlie Beach
28 April 2023 – Dalrymple Hotel, Thul Garrie Waja/Townsville
29 April 2023 – Edge Hill Tavern, Gimuy/Cairns
25 May 2023 – Dunsborough Tavern, Quedjinup/Dunsborough
26 May 2023 – Mojos, Walyalup/Fremantle
27 May 2023 – Ravenswood Hotel, Bindjareb Country/Ravenswood
28 May 2023 – The Carine, Boorloo/Duncraig
1 June 2023 – Nannup Town Hall, Noongar Country/Nannup
2 June 2023 – The River, Wooditup/Margaret River
3 June 2023 – Six Degrees, Kinjarling/Albany
8 June 2023 – Sound City, Kallinyalla/Port Lincoln
9 June 2023 – The Fat Controller, Tarntanya/Adelaide
10 June 2023 – Western Hotel, Boandik Country/Mt Gambier
11 June 2023 – Hotel Victor, Ramong/Victor Harbour
Image used with permission from beehive; Credit: Michelle Grace Hunder