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Mick Thomas

by Andrew Tijs on March 16, 2012

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Australia’s folk rock treasure Mick Thomas talks about his first true solo album, recorded in Portland with Darren Hanlon.

From The Sure Thing to Weddings Parties Anything to his new band The Roving Commission (and even more collaborations), Mick Thomas has established himself as one of Australia’s finest storytellers in song.

He talks to us about his new album The Last Of The Tourists, recorded with friends in Portland, Oregon, and produced by Darren Hanlon. We also delve into his bonus bingo discs, his monthly music club, the Dust On My Shoes project, and the never-ending bounty of stories.

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