upcoming gigs
Saturday May 13th Doors open 8.30pm
Hotel Gearin 273 Great Western Highway Katoomba
Food service open for this show.
TICKETING INFO
$30 general
$25 concession
Wicked group booking specials for groups of 6, 7 or 8 people @ $22.50 p/p
Food and Drinks available
In a career spanning twenty- five years and at least as many recordings Alone In Bad Company is Jeff Lang’s momentous new album which presents the most organic union of Lang’s talents and influences yet. Released through ABC Music on February 24th this year Alone In Bad Company is filled with exquisitely sung stories and melodies demonstrating that, Lang is nothing if not a lover of song.
The first single from the album is ‘Burnside’ which immediately highlights Lang’s proficiency as one of Australia’s best guitarists with rapid fingerpicking and guitar work. Each song on the album is rendered such that an alternative approach is unimaginable and each time Lang steps up to solo, his hard-won style is unmistakable – fluid but with an edge-of-the-seat recklessness.
Acoustic fingerpicking, slide guitar, electric lead, banjos, mandolins and blue-eyed soul singing drop into place like puzzle pieces in a portrait conceived and executed almost entirely by the artist. Steadfast cohorts Danny McKenna and Allison Ferrier deliver on cue and master writer Don Walker shares his peerless wit on two songs, including the pointedly titled ‘With You I Can Throw Away The Pills’, a bitter-suite finale.
In the end, Alone In Bad Company presents one of our most inspired musicians – and songwriters – at the peak of his exceptional powers.
Saturday May 23rd
4pm local performers | 6.30pm Owen Campbell Trio (2 sets)
Fire Pits| Star Gazing | Crop Swap | Limited Cash Bar or BYO
VENUE: RRCA Community Centre
1164b Coxs Creek Rd, Rylstone| Wiradjuri
$55 general tickets incl. catering
$50 RRCA members
$55 general tickets incl. catering
$160 family ticket
$35 12-U19
$20 5-12 yrs
Rideshare -5 adult tickets @ $48 each
Owen Campbell is one of Australia’s premier alternative blues/rock artists, known for his smouldering slide guitar, gritty caramel vocals, and soulful, cosmic sound. With over a decade of touring, he’s released three best-selling albums and two EPs, all charting globally. From Kathmandu’s Himalayan Blues Festival to Woodford Folk Festival, Owen’s commanding live shows have captivated audiences worldwide. He’s currently recording his seventh album, set for release during in 2026.
Owen’s debut album Sunshine Road reached #1 on the Australian charts, famously toppling Adele. He followed up with The Pilgrim, Breathing Bullets, and Rolling Thunder, earning critical acclaim across Europe, the US, and beyond. His recent performances include Woodford Folk Festival, Blues on Broadbeach and Gympie Music Muster.
Every one of Owen’s albums has hit the Top 10 on iTunes Blues Charts in over 10 countries.
Beyond his chart success, He has toured extensively in Australia and overseas, including in the US, where he has built a dedicated following.
In August 2025 Owen released Cosmic People – his first studio EP in six years. In recent years, Campbell has taken a step back from the road to focus on raising his young sons, Harry (4) and Charlie (9).
“After having children, I’ll never complain about the challenges of being a touring musician again,” Campbell laughs. “Just getting kids in and out of the car is a full-time job!”
He adds, “I made a conscious decision to be at home during these formative years and put my career aside. But I reached a point where I realised that creating music isn’t just a job – it’s essential for my mental health. Writing is a deeply spiritual experience for me, and that’s where Cosmic People began.”
Describing the EP, Campbell says: “Cosmic People encapsulates both the winter of despair and the warmth of spring. It’s a reminder that we’re more than screen-addicted beings – and that a beautiful world is waiting for us to reconnect.”
“Campbell possesses an exceptional musical personality. You wholeheartedly believe every note he plays and sings.”
- Rhythms Magazine
“A well-honed, ageless style, one that never seems to lose its conjuring powers.”
- BMA Magazine
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SUNSET on the ROCKS - LIVE MUSIC in PARADISE.
Two events happening this year, 2026 at RRCA 1164b, Coxs Creek Rd Coxs Creek. RYLSTONE.
Late Autumn Sat 23rd May 4pm- 9pm OWEN CAMPBELL TRIO- supported by an assortment of locals.
Early Spring Sat 5th September 4-9pm HAT FITZ & CARA- supported by an assortment of locals.
How a Blue Mountains Live Music Festival & Event Producer/ Curator came to live in & love the Midwest of NSW.
Article 3 min read.
What to expect at Sunset on the Rocks
Pull up a car park between 3.30pm and 4pm
Grazing platters on arrival 4-6pm
4-5pm CROP SWAP- eggs, seeds to autumn harvest/ pickles/ seedlings/ flowers you name it
Purchase a cocktail or mocktail " Sunset on the Rocks" or "Afternoon Delight" Taste a local wine.
BYO is not forbidden
4-6pm Outdoor Stage-Local musos-Line up confirmed shortly
Campfires from start
Sunset around 4.55pm
Grazing platters on arrival 4-6pm
Local talent - 30 min slots
7.30 - Live Music on outdoor local stage during intermission
Catered hot food served from 6.10pm
6.30-10pm Indoor Stage - Feature Artist
Critically Acclaimed Australian original ALT BLUES ROCK musician
OWEN CAMPBELL TRIO
6.30pm Music Hunter - Acknowledgments, Artist introduction.
6.40pm 1st set- Owen Campbell
7.30pm- intermission- stargazing and bonfires outside
8pm- 2nd set Owen Campbell
RRCA and Music Hunter subscribe to old fashioned hospitality, camp fires under the starry night sky of the midwest and includes generous catering. RRCA community centre has industrial kitchen and a member volunteers . RRCA members receive a $5 discount on their tickets. Music Hunter encourages rideshare to reduce cars on the road at night as well as increased ease of parking, Meg mentioned "I'm offering a group special for bookings of 5ppl at $48 E. Arrive in the light from 3.30pm onwards and drive home slowly for the animals afterwards. The designated drivers will love the option to purchase a mocktail "Sunset on the Rocks" among other limited bar options. The Coxs Creek road RRCA Community Centre is just 7 mins drive from Rylstone on a tar road. Bring cozy Jackets!