Wednesday, March 10, 2010

After scoring album of the week on triple j, Angus and Julia Stone had a chat with the Doctor and explained how they recorded their new album Down the Way over two-years while they were on the road.

While they toured through Europe, they met and recorded with bass player Brad Albetta and drummer Matt Johnson who played on Jeff Buckley's album Grace.

"It's pretty amazing; I couldn't believe it when I found out, because I mean, that was a big record for me growing up and Angus as well. We were playing somewhere in Scandinavia and it was a really weird backstage and Brad was like, you know, 'Matty played with Jeff?' and I was like Jeff who? 'Jeff Buckley!' and I walked into the room and he's the most down to earth sort of guy..."

Angus and Julia Stone are playing a bunch of live shows over the next few weeks, including a set at the West Coast Blues and Roots Festival. Drummer Matt Johnson will be part of their touring band.

Here are the dates:

16 March / Uni Bar, Australian National University CANBERRA
17 March / Uni Bar, Wollongong University WOLLONGONG
18 March / Bar on the Hill, University of Newcastle NEWCASTLE
19 March / Tanks Arts Centre EDGE HILL QLD
20 March / The Tivoli BRISBANE
21 March / Lake Kawana Community Centre BIRTINYA
24 March / Hellenic Hall HOBART
25 March / Palace Theatre MELBOURNE
26 March / Metro Theatre SYDNEY
27 March / Metro Theatre SYDNEY
28 March / West Coast Blues and Roots Festival FREEMANTLE
31 March / Settlers Tavern MARGARET RIVER WA
1 April / The Astor Theatre MOUNT LAWLEY WA
2 April / Thebarton Theatre TORRENSVILLE SA


Get the whole interview on the triple j blog.