tag:centralrain.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2021-09-01T01:44:48+10:00Central Rainfalsetag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/67320092021-09-01T01:44:48+10:002023-10-17T01:48:17+11:00"Some Say" is out!<p>Well there they go, flying off into the world - our two new babies! Double-A side single "Some Say b/w Little Dancers" is out now, streaming on all your favourite platforms and available for download here and on our <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://centralrain.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. From Luke:<br>"These new Central Rain tracks were very spontaneously written and recorded during our on/off rollercoaster lockdown period here in Melbourne town. Along with a little help from the exceptional Zac Anthony on the drum set, it was a heap of fun bringing these songs to life and we are extremely chuffed to get ‘em out there into our world of worlds!"</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Awesome artwork by Michelle Baginski!</span></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/67320072021-09-01T01:36:17+10:002021-09-11T06:15:07+10:00We Say...<p>... we have new songs to share! This Covid thingy is a right bastard and we, along with all our friends and colleagues, haven't been able to play live for a looong time. It has, however, given Luke a chance to sit down with the geetar and a mic and come up with two absolutely <em>stonking</em> new tracks! These have a definite lean toward the jangle end of things and we know they'll bring a smile to your faces. They're out on September 1 - we hope you love them as much as we do, and if you do hop on to our socials and let us know!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/2326c6664d464f6e6f159892d368606211df3b0e/original/img-9069.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/57198862019-04-15T18:38:25+10:002021-10-24T07:10:51+11:00We All Know What We Want!<p>From Luke: <br>"I had the privilege of getting together with Jan Skubiszewski (Red Moon Studios) to work on an experimental track I'd written called 'We All Know What We Want'. It was an absolute blast to spend a couple of days on it in Jan's studio nutting out a scratchy idea I'd sent him on a demo, and hear it morph into something completely different to anything I've done before. I've decided to release it as a single and it's yours to download it fa free if you like!"</p>
<p>Head over to the Music page for your freebie - and feel free to share with anyone you think might like it!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/9b79edb2df38c6042a9c10b245f1649bf014f641/original/wakwww-cover-attempt1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/57114972019-04-09T01:17:03+10:002022-02-02T23:16:44+11:00Long time no post!<p>Apologies for our rather long absence from the interwebs, we've been on a bit of a haitus! We do, however, have something rather good to share, and it's coming out next Monday (April 15). It's a song we've been sitting on for a while because it's a bit out of left field, but we think you'll like it so we're releasing it a single. Watch this space!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/3c1a51be449b0e70b5005b08a98576eb75a8e0fe/original/april2017-fbprofile.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/49205122017-11-06T18:13:59+11:002021-09-04T05:45:00+10:00Central Rain + Whales Head For The Hills!<p>Central Rain is joining the hordes of awesome bands heading up to Belgrave to play at its best little venue Gin Lane. Melbourne mates Whales have some cracking new tunes and are coming along for the ride so a sterling night of entertainment is guaranteed - put some petrol in the tank or jump on the train (yes, it goes all the way up to Belgrave) and come up and rock out with us! And free entry, can't go wrong!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/1c4cb9ea113f2dc108c1de83917486fa10c1f5eb/original/ginlane111117-poster-web.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/48686232017-09-28T20:04:49+10:002021-09-20T02:20:39+10:00Lazy Sunday Arvo, Anyone?<p>Our mate Rob from the superb Little Murders has a birthday coming up, and he figured what better way to celebrate than with a an afternoon of awesome acoustic goodness at one of his favourite venues? And so FAB ACOUSTICA! was born! Join Rob, Rod and Danny from Little Murders, Luke and Erica from Central Rain and Danny McDonald (solo) for a lovely, lazy Sunday arvo at the Lyrebird Lounge in Ripponlea on October 8th. FREE ENTRY - come down and buy Rob a birthday drink!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/85ff6aa3495c6556ca47f61cbb53c230bcff86e3/original/lyrebird081017rob.jpg?1506592977" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/48314132017-08-30T21:52:56+10:002021-10-10T02:40:17+11:00We love PBS FM!<p>PBS FM in Melbourne has selected our album <em>Kick The Moon</em> as one of their Top 10 feature records for the week! PBS, along with community radio stations all over the country, is a huge and vitally important supporter of independent Australian music of all genres. Luke will be doing an interview with Crispi Winsor on his PBS show Radio City next week ahead of our big launch show on September 9. We'd also like to acknowledge and thank 3MDR in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges for supporting us from the beginning (especially Chris Hext, onya Hexty!), and there'll be a chat with Luke on Chris's show The 80/20 Rule on Monday morning. Long live community radio!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/fbf59271919688f37c4dd1b3f38dd4034c1197ea/original/featurerecord.png?1504093953" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/48215582017-08-22T22:31:40+10:002021-08-22T19:31:17+10:00Album Launch September 9!<p>Central Rain is beyond stoked to be launching their new album in such highly esteemed company! 'Kick The Moon' was recorded direct to 2-inch tape in two days and takes on a dynamic live sound in the hands of a 4 (sometimes 5) piece band of friends and familiars. </p>
<p>Also appearing on the night will be John Dowler's Vanity Project. John is best known for his work with Legendary Australian popsters The Zimmermen and Young Modern. He will be playing songs from his recently released album, ‘Splendid Isolation’ as well as tracks from his vast back catalogue. </p>
<p>Melbourne stalwarts Little Murders will also be bringing their unique brand of pop along for the ride, as well as The Golden Rail opening proceedings in a special acoustic format. </p>
<p>This is gearing up to be huge fun, make sure you don't miss out! </p>
<p>Tix $12 + bf online or $15 at the door - bargain!</p>
<p><a contents="BUY TICKETS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bellaunion.com.au/event/1208/" style="" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/cd377051ff3dc569813f4552ca9ff4324d9c3504/original/bellaunion090917rob-web.jpg?1503405024" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/48119122017-08-12T15:53:41+10:002022-03-03T04:05:27+11:00Kick The Moon is Out Now!<p>Our brand new album <em>Kick The Moon</em> is now available right here on our website! Our <a contents="Music" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Music</a> page now has all our releases for sale via download and/or CD, and all tracks have full-length previews for your listening pleasure. You'll also find the new album on all your favourite download/streaming platforms. We hope you dig it - feel free to jump over to our <a contents="Contact" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">Contact</a> page or our <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/centralrainmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and let us know what you think!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/69d54b1dfc5f0a5577f3549afd13c84771617469/original/ktm-albumpromo2.png?1502517109" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/47972362017-07-31T14:01:30+10:002021-08-06T05:16:50+10:00New Album Now Available For Pre-order!<p>Pre-orders are now open on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://centralrain.bandcamp.com/album/kick-the-moon" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> for our brand new album! It's available for download or, if you're old school like us and like having something to hold in your hands and read the lyrics while listening and peruse the artwork and then file into your extensive collection under C, it also comes on CD. And just to sweeten the deal, everyone ordering their copy before release day on August 11 will go into the draw to win a double pass to the big launch night in Melbourne on September 9 (details on the Shows page)!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/66bab75f08846b2f0e8dcd118241bf2fbe4c1ca1/original/ktm-cover-cdbaby.png?1501473657" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/47646802017-07-03T14:35:56+10:002017-07-03T14:35:56+10:00New Music!<p>We are beyond stoked to announce that Off The Hip Records will be releasing our new album <em>Kick The Moon</em> in August! Launch gig is September 9 in Melbourne, details for that coming soon. In the meantime, click over to our Music page for a listen to another track off the record - hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/04fee41f3ee68c867b35e741248d3389d3c2494e/original/minddivisioncover-version1.png?1499056345" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/47088632017-05-15T21:09:08+10:002023-12-11T05:04:54+11:00Keep June 9 Free, Folks!Luke and Erica are going to be part of a special acoustic night at Tago Mago in June, called "Tago Acoustico!". Also on the lineup are Little Murders, The Golden Rail and Kyle Brew, so it should be a pearler of an evening!<br><br>We also have a big announcement about our new album to make very soon - stay tuned, good people!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/1ce4754b4e6f82fa9dd874efeea214874c9b0657/original/tagomago090617-poster-web.png?1494846439" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/45982442017-02-20T17:42:14+11:002017-02-20T17:42:14+11:00Massive Sunday Night Coming Up!<p>With current single “Hurricane Stan” garnering plenty of notice and a brand new album in the can, we're hitting the stage at the Workers Club on March 5 for a Sunday evening to rock your socks off! Joining us will be Gumboot (featuring old mate Dave Mudie from Deserters and the Ronson Hangup, now playing with Courtney Barnett), The Plastic Crowns and Kyle Brew. This will be a HEAP of fun folks, don't miss out! And only $8 on the door too!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/4988ae16d70140482252111b63888ac00c2b5470/original/workers050317-poster-web.png?1487572411" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/45866062017-02-12T17:21:07+11:002017-02-12T17:37:08+11:00'Hurricane Stan' Is Here!Here it is folks, our brand-spanking new single "<a contents="Hurricane Stan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/AFDsC9MjvJw" target="_blank">Hurricane Stan</a>"! This is the first taste of our debut album, due out later this year. If you click through to our <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="Buy Music" data-link-type="page" href="/buy-music" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> you can download the song for nix! Just 'cos we loves ya. It's a bit of a change of direction for us and we hope you like it - jump on our <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/centralrainmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://twitter.com/central_rain" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and let us know what you think!
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="AFDsC9MjvJw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/AFDsC9MjvJw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AFDsC9MjvJw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/4a2170bde82081729653b7be9b307f586bf75cea/original/hurricane-500px.png?1486881402" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/45616842017-01-24T23:19:28+11:002017-01-24T23:19:28+11:002017 Will Be Big!Happy New Year everyone - we have big plans for 2017! First up is our first gig for the year at favourite haunt the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick. Joining us this time is Golden Rail, the latest project for Perth janglers Ian Freeman and Jeff Baker - Feb 3 should be a fun night! And keep your eyes and ears peeled, we have a brand new song to unleash very, very soon...<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/19b52115181b97b9fb472c0cd910cfbf91f4e901/original/retreat030217-poster-web.png?1485260305" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/44339442016-10-24T21:11:57+11:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Cup Day Shenanigans!<p>At a loose end on Cup Day? Head up High St to Thornbury and catch us with Cold Irons Bound at Tago Mago Club! We're helping the Darebin Music Feast celebrate its 20th year and we're making a day of it - dress up in your best spring racing attire and watch the race on Tago's big screen (we're told there are prizes to be won...) Then sit back and enjoy some sweet tunes from 4pm onwards. Perfect!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/fcf4db7edc49d4a5a07033803bb66418f976a7ad/original/cupday2016poster-web2.png?1477303904" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/43032252016-07-31T22:04:14+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Next up for CR...<p>A couple of weeks ago Luke put the finishing touches on a new 9-track Central Rain album (along with Fraser Montgomery). It was recorded to tape at The Aviary Studios in Abbotsford in two days. That's right, two days! It's sounding spectacularly awesome as to be expected! Good times. Woohoo!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/9e1e1aa21f6d1a6f4a6cc557912e5aea557ec5df/original/luke-fraser-0716.jpg?1469966616" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/42934012016-07-25T23:49:26+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Winter Warmer<p>Good mates Mark & Ben from Cold Irons Bound are doing a cosy little Friday night acoustic residency at the Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick, and will be joined by a different favourite artist in stripped back mode each week - first up on August 5 will be our very own Luke Thomas, so come down and warm the cockles from 6.30pm!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/1d36546e7e9b9ddef6db890b93d15c7397504885/original/cib-residency-aug16.jpg?1469454546" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/42485172016-06-25T23:57:27+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Back to the Retreat!Sunday June 26 sees us back at our regular haunt, the Retreat Hotel in Sydney Rd, Brunswick. This time we are joined by good mates Cold Irons Bound - they take to the stage first at 8pm, followed by us at 9pm. Come on down, will be a cracker evening, as always!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/e21819bed40d57c8f773249cd865701a27383e3f/original/retreat260616-poster-web.jpg?1464529233" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/42023122016-05-29T23:42:21+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Wots happening!First off, there's a new track on the <a contents="Music" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Music</a> page for free download. It's called "<a contents="She Takes Control" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1031178/she-takes-control" target="_blank">She Takes Control</a>" and it was recorded for the <em>Flying Information</em> record but didn't quite make the cut in the end. So we thought we'd dust it off and share it with y'all. Luke at his melancholic best!<br><br>We've also got two gigs coming up in the next few weeks. First up is a return to our favourite stomping ground, the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick. This one's with our good mates Cold Irons Bound (always up for shenanigans!) on Sunday June 26th - great way to end your weekend! The second one is July 9 at the Yarra and it will be a monster day as part of Popboomerang's contribution to the Leaps and Bounds Festival - more about that soon!<br><br>Lastly (but definitely not leastly) we'd like to take this opportunity to welcome two new band members to Central Rain's live lineup - Paul McManus (The Mayblooms) takes over from Xain Milke on bass duties and Erica Menting chimes in on acoustic guitar and gorgeous backing vox. They've played two shows with us so far and it's sounding sweeeet!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/c748327bfea7003c3a95756b5e4421abea7ece0c/original/cr-300416-02.jpg?1464606888" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/41538652016-04-26T21:28:53+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Gig this week!Head on up into them thar hills this Saturday April 30 for 3MDR radio's "Rockin' The Ranges"! We're in the middle of a sterling bill which includes Little Murders and Them High Spirits - Upwey RSL, bands from 5pm, great meals available at the venue!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/0ec7c2c95231fa7fe88859d9fbd06a08f412c6ec/original/rockintheranges.jpg?1461670106" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/40180542016-02-01T22:05:37+11:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00We're Baaaack!Central Rain are stoked to be back at one of our favourite haunts, The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick, on March 5. This is a special three-piece show with a slightly different feel, and there are two band birthdays to celebrate as well so come down if you can!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/c81696b55183ab7729ff333960b126ff18f53e18/original/retreat050316-poster-web.png?1454324654" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/38931532015-10-12T21:18:02+11:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00New video!We're having a big week! Friday night (16th) sees our huge launch night at the Yarra Hotel with Family Fold and the Jangle Band, and we're also really excited to present the <a contents='brand new video for "Shadows On The Water"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/JI8MwxpTj0M" target="_blank">brand new video for "Shadows On The Water"</a>, from our mini-album <em>Flying Information</em> - we're pretty stoked with it, hope you enjoy! We had a ball doing the two Oasis shows last week too, thanks to everyone who made it along to one of those!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/edb009798f673d32738a7708fd78afec4e2e3953/original/centralrain011015-03a.jpg?1444645386" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/38772372015-10-01T13:13:36+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00...aaaaand LIFTOFF!<em>Flying Information</em> is OUT NOW - all six tracks are now streaming for your listening pleasure on the <a contents="Music" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Music</a> page and of course available for purchase! To celebrate we've put together a massive launch show at the Yarra Hotel in Abbotsford on Friday October 16. Family Fold (new project for Paul Andrews from Lazy Susan) are coming down from Sydney to join us and launch their new album <em>Lustre Glo</em>, and our good friends The Jangle Band in duo mode will kick off the night in style. This will <span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">be a night of great tunes, great company and all good things, and it's FREE – see you there!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/faeb4e855eb70cb4877d9bcb2e701210543e89f7/original/launch-poster-web.png?1443669134" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/38633262015-09-23T17:24:05+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00It Was 20 Years Ago Today, Noel & Liam Taught The Band To Play...Can you believe it's been 20 years since Oasis released <em>(What's The Story) Morning Glory? </em>We think that's worth celebrating, so we're pleased as punch to be the main support for two special nights in October. An all-star tribute band will play the album in full, and we'll be including a couple of Oasis songs in our set as well!<br>Thursday October 1 (Grand Final public holiday eve) at the Barwon Club in Geelong - <a contents="tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=55469" target="_blank">tickets here</a><br>Sunday October 4 at Cherry Bar in Melbourne - <a contents="tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=153613" target="_blank">tickets here</a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/74cf6a98278d3863cc2c37e2a42819f52c3127b9/original/oasisshowsposter.jpg?1442993004" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/38553782015-09-15T17:12:47+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00'Flying Information' is out September 30!We're stoked to announce that our debut mini-album <em>Flying Information</em> will be released on September 30! Digital and CD versions will be available on <a contents="Bandcamp (via our Store page)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.centralrain.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp (via our Store page)</a>, and the CD will also be available at shows and at Basement Discs in Melbourne. <a contents="Pre-order is available NOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.centralrain.bandcamp.com">Pre-order is available NOW</a> and you can download three of the tracks straight away to tide you over until release day. We're really proud of these six songs and we hope you love them too!<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.centralrain.bandcamp.com"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/065ad74e0feebcdb8bcaf0e6210d5e8175daac5b/original/fi-square-small.jpg?1442301061" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/38340792015-08-28T13:02:55+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Last gig for a short while!We've had a blast this month playing a cosy duo residency at the Charles Weston in Brunswick and Popboomerang's reprise launch show for their 100th release - what a day that was! We had some sneaky advance copies of our brand new mini-album available at that gig and quite a few lucky punters grabbed one (even though it's not officially out until September 30!). More news coming about that next week so keep your eyes peeled here and on our <a contents="Facebook " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/centralrainmusic" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a contents="Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/central_rain" target="_blank">Twitter</a>! In the meantime we have one show left before we take a short break from gigs to gear up for the CD release - it's on Saturday afternoon (29th) at the Fitzroy Pinnacle in St Georges Rd, we're playing with good mates Cold Irons Bound and Amarina Waters, and we're on at around 5pm. Facebook event page <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/400108483517466/" target="_blank">here</a> for more details - hope to see you there! Might even chuck a few more CDs in the gig bag...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/b29b1df45cc4226aaa240e8371779f6a2c512e18/original/hopper230815-08.jpg?1440730205" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/38057752015-08-06T14:33:41+10:002015-08-06T15:24:10+10:00Saturdays in August (and one Sunday)!CR has a busy month ahead, with five gigs in four weeks to keep everyone happy! Luke is doing a residency in duo mode with long-time collaborator Mal Pinkerton (The Anyones, The Ronson Hangup) at the Charles Weston Hotel in Brunswick on the 8th, 15th and 22nd - two sets of Central Rain songs mixed up with favourite covers between 6 and 8pm. A great way to kick off your Saturday evening shenanigans! On Sunday 23rd we are stoked to be involved in our label Popboomerang's "Surprise Reprise" celebration of their 100th release. This is a full band show and we are sharing the stage with The Killjoys and the Jangle Band, highly illustrious company! It's at the Yarra Hotel in Abbotsford and the day kicks off at 2pm with DJs and a huge merch stall. Then to finish off the month on a high, we are playing with good mates Cold Irons Bound at the Fitzroy Pinnacle on Saturday 29th, hitting the stage around 5pm (full band). Hope to see all your smiling faces at one (or more) of the shows!<br>In other news, our debut mini-album is at the pressing plant and looking good for a planned September release - stay tuned for more on that soon!Central Raintag:centralrain.com,2005:Post/37709872015-07-09T11:30:46+10:002017-01-13T01:17:05+11:00Central Rain, This Is Your LifeWelcome to Central Rain’s shiny brand-spanking new website! We’ll be putting all sorts of goodies on here over the coming weeks so it will be the only place you need to look when you’re after all things Central Rain! We have lots of plans cooking away at the moment – more shows in Melbourne and hopefully some regional Victorian ones as well, and our debut mini-album will be out in September with a launch gig in October featuring a very special guest band from Sydney. So there's heaps to look forward to, and in the meantime have a browse around the site, join the mailing list for your FREE download track, hook up with us on Facebook and Twitter, and if you like what you’re hearing please spread the word! Feel free to contact us with your thoughts and ideas too, we'd love your feedback!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169457/ba9b7e6307e68aa58cd56bc6750e83691ce7da81/original/yellow02crop.jpg?1436404489" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Central Rain