Justin Bernasconi, best known as a key member of The Stillsons, releases his masterful new solo album Winter Pick today. Produced by Jeff Lang, the album brings together exquisite musicianship and songwriting across the roots spectrum from blues, to folk, to bluegrass, and also includes performances from Lang, Pete Fidler, Hat Fitz and many more.
Drawing on inspiration from the likes of Mississippi John Hurt, John Fahey, Leo Kotke and Bert Jansch, it’s the perfect soundtrack for this time of year, so those in Melbourne can catch him and Basement Discs from 12:45 today, May 2, or see further tour dates below.
Have a listen to this tune from an album the critics are already raving about.
TOUR DATES
Friday 2nd May – Basement Discs, Melbourne VIC
24 Block Pl, Melbourne CBD
In-store performance 12:45pm
Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th May – Karuah Bluegrass Music Festival, NSW
Friday 30th May – The Ranges Concert Lounge, Upwey VIC
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Luke Richardson (double bass) Support; Cat Canteri.
351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey, Upwey
For dinner reservations Ph. 9754 5707
Music from 8pm | Entry $15
Saturday 7th June – Pizza and Wine Club, Kyneton, VIC
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
46 High St, Kyneton 2 sets | 8pm | Free entry
Friday 13th June – The Bendigo Folk Club, Bendigo VIC
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
Under the Grandstand, Queen Elizabeth Oval, View Street, Bendigo
Tickets available at the door | $25 or $20 members and concession
2 sets | Music starts 8pm
Friday 20th June – Newport Folk Club, Newport VIC
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
Newport Bowls Club, 4 Market St, Newport VIC 3015
Doors open 8pm, music starts 8.30pm | $15/10 member or concession on the door
Saturday 21st June – Guitar Workshop – Newport Folk Club, Newport VIC
Wednesday 2nd July – The Song Factory, Sydney NSW
Royal Cricketers Arms, Reservoir Rd, Blacktown
7pm Sharp | Free entry
Thursday 3rd July – Treehouse Café, Byron Bay NSW
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
25 Childe St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
2 sets | 7.30pm | Free entry
Friday 4th July – Taps, Mooloolaba QLD
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
Corner of Brisbane Road and Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba
2 sets 5 – 7pm | 2 sets 9 – 11pm | Free entry
Saturday 5th July – The Royal Mail, Goodna QLD
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
92 Brisbane Terrace, Goodna
2 Sets | 12.30pm | Free entry
Saturday 5th July – She Oak Shack, Fingal Head NSW
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
64 Fingal Road, Fingal Head NSW
2 sets | 7pm | Free entry
Sunday 6th July – Queens St Mall, Brisbane QLD
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
Queen Street Mall, Queen St Brisbane QLD
3 Sets | 12pm | Free
Sunday 6th July – LiveSpark, The Powerhouse, Brisbane QLD
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
119 Lamington St, New Farm
4.30pm | Free entry
Sunday 6th July – Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
15 Caxton St, Brisbane
3 Sets | 8pm | Free entry
Thursday 10th July – 5 Church St, Bellingen NSW
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
5 Church Street, Bellingen
Dinner reservations and show bookings 02 6655 0155
$15 on the door
Friday 11th July – Mofo Folk Club, Sydney NSW
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
The Gaelic Club (Upstairs), Surry Hills
Saturday 12th July – Smith’s Alternative Bookshop, Canberra ACT
w. Special guest Ben Franz on double bass
76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601
Sunday 3rd August – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne VIC
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
859 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Friday 8th August – Yackandandah Hotel, Yackandandah VIC
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
30 High Street, Yackandandah
2 sets | 8.30pm | Free
Saturday 9th August – Fairlight Folk, Sydney NSW
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
3 William St, Fairlight
Sunday 10th August – The Junkyard, Maitland NSW
w. The Dukes of Thornbury; Pete Fidler (dobro/mandolin) and Ben Franz (double bass)
88 Church St, Maitland
5pm | Free
Friday 22nd August – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide SA
39 George St, Thebarton SA 5031
Saturday 23rd August – The Singing Gallery, McLaren Vale SA
133 Main Rd McLaren Vale
Doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm
