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…
Jul 31 2016
Jul 25 2016
Winter Warmer
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 -…
Jun 25 2016
Back 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…
May 29 2016
Wots happening!
First off, there's a new track on the Music page for free download. It's called "She Takes Control" and it was recorded for the Flying Information record but didn't quite make the cut in the end. So we…
Apr 26 2016
Gig 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…
Feb 1 2016
We'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…
Oct 12 2015
New 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 brand new video for "Shadows On The Water"…
Oct 1 2015
...aaaaand LIFTOFF!
Flying Information is OUT NOW - all six tracks are now streaming for your listening pleasure on the Music page and of course available for purchase! To celebrate we've put together a massive launch show at the Yarra Hotel in…
Sep 23 2015
It Was 20 Years Ago Today, Noel & Liam Taught The Band To Play...
Can you believe it's been 20 years since Oasis released (What's The Story) Morning Glory? 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…
Sep 15 2015
'Flying Information' is out September 30!
We're stoked to announce that our debut mini-album Flying Information will be released on September 30! Digital and CD versions will be available on Bandcamp (via our Store page), and the CD will also be available at shows and…
Aug 28 2015
Last 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…
Aug 6 2015
Saturdays 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…