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 (see below)
6.30pm Owen Campbell band
Performing with a drummer and electric bass player
2 sets with 30 min break
Fire Pits| Star Gazing | Limited Cash Bar or BYO
VENUE: Rylstone Region Community Association
(RRCA) Community Centre.
1164b Coxs Creek Rd, Rylstone (Wiradjuri Country)
10 mins drive from Rylstone on a tar road. Bring a cozy jacket for outdoors, indoors is heated.
This event is a not for profit community contribution.
*The Community Charity Shop Kandos is a proud sponsor.
Camping options available next door.(See link to options below)
Tickets include dinner
Vegetarian or chicken curries
(Gluten free & dairy free)
$55+bf general tickets
$50+bf RRCA or KRR members
$160+bf family ticket
$35+bf U18s
*be a good sport and pre-book for catering*
Cash tickets available at the gate, if not sold out.
Carpooling is encouraged- find a designated driver.
*We are investigating buses from Kandos & Rylstone to the event return.
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.”
“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
Local muso's are providing support:
Duo: John Cauchi with Brian Free
Sugarfoot (Mudgee trio)
Blue Limestone (Andrew Garland, Meg Benson, Tim Lus & Gary McGuigan)
What to expect at Sunset on the Rocks
Pull up a car park between 3.30pm - 4pm
Tickets available at the gate, only if not sold out.
Purchase a local wine. beer, cocktail or mocktail "Sunset on the Rocks" or BYO
fire pits
4.pm-6.15pm Outdoor Stage
Local musos:
Duo: John Cauchi with Brian Free,
Sugarfoot (Mudgee trio)
Blue Limestone (Andrew Garland, Meg Benson, Tim Lus & Gary McGuigan)
Sunset around 4.55pm
Grazing platters on arrival 4pm.
Dinner served around 6pm
6.30-10pm Indoor Stage
Feature Artist: OWEN CAMPBELL Band
6.30pm Music Hunter - Acknowledgments, artist introduction.
6.40pm Owen Campbell 1st set
7.30pm intermission- stargazing and campfires
8pm Owen Campbell 2nd set
8.50pm-10pm dance play list.
Transport- rally a group or shout a designated driver a ticket- if you buy a group of 5 tickets and come in one car, the drivers ticket is $25 cheaper- a great way to support safe travel.
Network on the RRCA Facebook page to follow the discussions of spare seats in cars
Connect with Sunset on the Rocks facebook event
Buses:
We know some of you don't have transport, or just want a sensible plan B.
We are looking into providing a bus from Kandos to the event return plus
a bus from Rylstone to the event return.
Ideally the buses will depart Kandos and Rylstone at 3.45pm, arrive to RRCA at 3.50pm and depart at 9.45pm. Stay tuned for our announcements we will let everyone know shortly.
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 RRCA Community Centre is just 10 mins drive from Rylstone on a tar road. Bring cozy jackets for outdoors, indoors is heated. There are some BnB options locally.
if camping next door or nearby, arrive with enough time to set up.
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Individual event poster out & tickets on sale by 1st June
SUNSET on the ROCKS
Two events happening this year, 2026 at RRCA 1164b, Coxs Creek Rd Coxs Creek. RYLSTONE.
Sat 23rd May 4pm-9pm OWEN CAMPBELL supported by local muso's.
Save the Date!
Sat 5th September 4-9pm HAT FITZ & CARA supported by local muso's.
Tickets go on sale by the 1st of June
LIVE MUSIC in PARADISE