To celebrate the release of their latest EP, ‘Hold Me In The Water’ the Newcastle based four-piece pile back into the van for another lap around the country, and even an excursion over to New Zealand for Outfield Festival for their ‘Hold Me In the Water Tour’ presented by Philter, Cult Artists & Ripple Effect. Rum Jungle have built up a reputation of delivering high energy summer anthems that go rabid live, and then winning hearts with their more emotive songs. Their ability to high light both sides of the same coin is what makes Rum Jungle a cut above the rest. Their new EP is no different. They deliver an exceptional collection of songs that encompasses the multiple facets of who they are and what they’re about. Starting the EP with boundary pushing tracks like ‘Electric Snowman’ and ‘Dash of Speed’ and then soothing the soul with ‘Make It Ez’ and ‘Nervous’. Benny’s vocal range and delivery shines throughout the EP, mastering both light & dark and playfulness & maturity. It's a well thought out release that will keep inviting listeners back for more. Rum Jungle have hit a couple of career milestones to date. Selling out their shows in the capital cities around Australia, showcasing at BIGSOUND 2023 in Brisbane, showcasing at the first ever SXSW Sydney.

Rewind back to a time of genre-bending experimentalism, the halcyon days of laurel canyon's ‘west coast’ music.

Brisbane based guitar-slinger and singer, Dana Gehrman brings her all-star band to The Espy Basement to celebrate the release of her second studio album, “Down In Hollywood”.

This record sees Gehrman playing homage to the 70’s sounds she adores, covering an array of songs originally recorded by Lowell George and Little Feat. With 4 star applause from Rhythms Magazine and voted #8 in Australia’s top 10 albums for 2023 by Rhythms readers, ‘Down In Hollywood’ has captured the hearts of roots-rock lovers across Australia.

Gehrman’s own songwriting, blends retro soul, funk, roots-rock and blues, all with unfaltering vocals. Fresh from the success of her debut album ‘Find A Way’, Gehrman has spent time on the road with Tim Rogers (You Am I), Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything) and Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon) and opened for acts such as The Teskey Brothers, Walter Trout, Russell Morris, Wagons, Frazey Ford (CAN), Mia Dyson and more.

Join Dana alongside, Danny Widdicombe (guitar), Chris Bosley (bass), Peter Golikov (keys) and Tony McCall (drums) this February 23rd at The Espy Basement with special guest and blues-rock extraordinaire, Jeb Cardwell.