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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

“Rivers Run Dry” – Ian Moss

Rivers Run Dry is Ian Moss’ eighth studio album, but he shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he might be making the best music of his career.

I’ve already celebrated the singles “Nullarbor Plain” and “Rivers Run Dry,” but this album has so much more to offer. The information on Mossy’s website states “The song selection for Ian Moss’ new album, Rivers Run Dry, was simple. No matter the style or genre, just finding good songs was the goal.” That’s what he delivers here. 12 good songs. No, scratch that, 12 great songs. And yes, as those online comments suggest, there are some unexpected ones among them. “Open Your Eyes” is a funk-forward track that wouldn’t sound out of place in a hot ‘70s disco. “Bury Me,” a duet with Kasey Chambers, is earthy and rootsy. The heavenly voices of a gospel choir make listening to “What Can I Do” a spiritual experience. And I definitely didn’t expect him to close out this album of incredible originals with a Stevie Wonder cover.

River Runs Dry is an album that keeps you guessing, but it’s also one that proves Mossy really can do it all. His voice is maturing like a fine wine and his guitar licks are always on point. He’s an absolute pro who’s made me excited about his music all over again with this album.

Ian Moss will wrap up his full-band shows tonight, but if you missed out don’t worry. He’ll be back in a couple of months with some acoustic gigs. Here are all the dates you need:

18 August 2023 – The Regal Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
23-28 August 2023 – Stranded in the Whitsundays, Ngaro Country/Whitsundays
21 October 2023 – Glasshouse Theatre, Guruk/Port Macquarie
27 October 2023 – Lighthouse Theatre, Gunditjmara Country/Warrnambool
28 October 2023 – Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, Gunditjmara, Tjapwurong, and Bunganditj Country/Hamilton
3 November 2023 – Albury Entertainment Centre, Bungambrawatha Country/Albury
4 November 2023 – The Capital Theatre, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country/Bendigo
10 November 2023 – Airlie Beach Festival of Music, Ngaro Country/Airlie Beach
18 November 2023 – This is Livin Fest, Kabi Country/Rainbow Beach
25 November 2023 – Queenscliff Music Festival, Wadawarrung Country/Queenscliff
8 December 2023 – Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Bpangerang Country/Wangaratta
9 December 2023 – Swan Hill Town Hall, Matakupaat/Swan Hill
15 December 2023 – The Wedge, Wayput/Sale
16 December 2023 – Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Gunaikurnai Country/Traralgon
25 January 2024 – Longyard Hotel, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth


Images used with permission from Ferris Davies PRM; main image credit: Robert Hambling

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Ian Moss Releases “Nullarbor Plain” Ahead of Album Launch and Tour

Ian Moss is proving that his upcoming studio album Rivers Run Dry will be something special with the release of a new single “Nullarbor Plain,” which he co-wrote with country music icon Troy Cassar-Daley. I’d already raved about the title track, but this latest cut is every bit as good.

“The Nullarbor Plain is such an open and harsh part of Australia that I have driven I don’t know how many times with Cold Chisel and by myself. Whilst vast, the beauty of it never ceases to amaze me,” Mossy enthused. “I trust my co-writer Troy Cassar-Daley and I have captured a little of both in ‘Nullarbor Plain’. Who wouldn’t want to do that drive in a 351 shaker!?”

Rivers Run Dry will be released on 21 July 2023. That gives you a bit of time to familiarise yourself with all the new songs before Mossy heads out on his album launch tour which just got bigger. In addition to the full band shows in August previously announced, Mossy will also visit regional centres from October where he’ll play solo and acoustic. Tickets are on sale now for all those dates.

5 August 2023 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
11 August 2023 – Palais Theatre, Euro Yuroke/St Kilda
12 August 2023 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
18 August 2023 – The Regal Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
23-28 August 2023 – Stranded in the Whitsundays, Ngaro Country/Whitsundays
23 October 2023 – Glasshouse Theatre, Guruk/Port Macquarie
27 October 2023 – Lighthouse Theatre, Gunditjmara Country/Warrnambool
28 October 2023 – Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, Gunditjmara, Tjapwurong, and Bunganditj Country/Hamilton
3 November 2023 – Albury Entertainment Centre, Bungambrawatha/Albury
4 November 2023 – The Capital Theatre, Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country/Bendigo
10 November 2023 – Airlie Beach Festival of Music, Ngaro Country/Airlie Beach
23-26 November 2023 – Queenscliff Music Festival, Wadawurrung Country/Queenscliff
8 December 2023 – Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Bpangerang Country/Wangaratta
9 December 2023 – Swan Hill Town Hall, Matakupaat/Swan Hill
15 December 2023 – The Wedge, Wayput/Sale
16 December 2023 – Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Gunai Country/Traralgon
25 January 2024 – Longyard Hotel, Kamilaroi Country/Tamworth

Image used with permission from Ferris Davies PRM

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Ian Moss Releases Fantastic First Single From 8th Album Ahead of Aussie Tour

Sadly far too many people consider Ian Moss a nostalgia act. They love his work with Cold Chisel and early solo hits like “Tucker’s Daughter” and “Telephone Booth,” but they don’t realise he’s still releasing incredible music. If it’s been too long since you’ve checked in with Mossy, make sure you listen to his latest single “Rivers Run Dry,” the title track from his soon-to-be-released eighth studio album. This epic ballad has a gospel feel that’s something new for Mossy. It’s far from the only genre represented on this ground-breaking album.

“The song selection for ‘Rivers Run Dry’ was focused on simply finding good songs, regardless of the style or genre they may have initially presented, and the result is an album that covers straight-ahead rock, Latin, funk, country, blues & unapologetic pop and yet we still ended up with an album that sounds very cohesive,” Ian said. “I don’t think any of us feel we have any ‘What the fuck is that song doing on this album?’ moments.”

The Rivers Run Dry album drops on July 21. Mossy will play Legends of the Lawn in Mackay today heading abroad for some UK shows. He’ll be back before you know it with some gigs in Australian capitals to celebrate the album’s release. Don’t miss him when he comes to a city near you.

20 May 2023 – Legends on the Lawn, Yuwibara Country/South Mackay
1 June 2023 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
2 June 2023 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
3 June 2023 – 100 Club, London
7 June 2023 – Cluny, Newcastle Upon Tyne
9 June 2023 – Retro Bar, Manchester
10 June 2023 – Oran Mor, Glasgow
5 August 2023 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
11 August 2023 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
12 August 2023 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
18 August 2023 – The Regal Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
28 August 2023 – Stranded in the Whitsundays, Ngaro Country/Whitsundays

Image used with permission from Ferris Davies PRM