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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Tim Rogers, Bill Chambers, & Co. are The Hillbilly Killers

The Hillbilly Killers are a country supergroup the likes of which Australia has never seen, and they’re making their live debut at the 2013 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

The Hillbilly Killers’ impressive lineup features Bill Chambers, Tim Rogers, Catherine Britt, Shane O’Mara, James Gillard, and Michael Muchow. The motley crew came about over late night conversations about Hank Williams and other musical passions. Apparently the result is “musical perversity at its best.”

If you’re as intrigued as I am, make sure you get to Tamworth Services Club on January 23 for The Hillbilly Killers’ first show. Tickets are on sale now from Oztix.

Image used with permission from Premier Artists

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

A Midnight Oils Violent Femmes Supergroup

Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst, Martin Rotsey, and Jim Moginie have recruited Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie to form a brand new band. They haven’t settled on a name yet, but they’ve been recording in preparation for a 2009 album release.

“I was always a fan of the Oils, especially live,” Brian told Undercover. “Rob Hirst is one of the most powerful drummers anywhere. Just to be playing with those guys is a buzz. I really class them very highly amongst rock bands as being one of the most classic bands. I thought I should play with some local musicians so why not the best?”

Why not indeed! The band is yet to settle on a name but has been recording for a 2009 release.  Last night they made their public debut, performing at Sydney’s Amnesty International 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights dinner. With Peter Garrett busy with parliamentary duties, Dallas Frasca and Holly Throsby lent their vocal talents to the ensemble.

The audience was treated to some oils classics including “Dreamworld,” “Put Down That Weapon,” “Truganini,” and “When The Generals Talk.”

It’s always exciting when musicians the calibre of the Midnight Oils lads get together, and with Brian Ritchie part of the group the music to come should be very interesting indeed!

Image source: Frozen Chipmunk @ Flickr