Honky Tonk Highway

. . . everything's almost back to normal after the influx of overseas acts and special nights so it's good to get back to what we enjoy most about our local music. Tonight (Friday) sees the third gig at the Balmain Bowling Club, Darling St, East Balmain at 8pm for the Hunter & Suzie Owens Band. The line-up includes Jake Lardot, Doug Bligh and Tomi Graso backing Hunter & Suzie. Saturday night at the Bald Faced Stag Hotel at Leichhardt, the Murray Hillbillies will be in full flight with a four-set night of genuine country/honky tonk starting at about 9pm - the usual surprise guests will be lining up to assist Murray get through the marathon. Then if you're still up to it on Sunday, Rob Luckey and the Lucky Bastards will be gracing the stage at the Coopers Arms Hotel in Newtown from about 3.30pm. There's sure to be something on at the Botany View Hotel in Newtown after Rob's gig but this bloke might just say enough's enough and go home to watch the replay of Pauline Hanson being shoved off the floor, once and for all!