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I love House Concerts. They are intimate, personal and musically fulfilling. These are often the gigs where people feel comfortable enough to have a big chat before or after the show. They are the gigs where you can get adequately deep on lyric backstory or the songwriting process. House Concerts make it easier to authentically connect through the power of music. For me, this is what writing and performing is all about. In an effort to more actively pursue the kind of shows that I love playing, I’ve created a new page on my website where anyone can easily book me to perform at their house. No matter the location. Click on my menu now to have a look.

“Lullaby in the Key of Relief” at the spectacular Red Dog Studio Sessions. One of my favourite House Concert setups in Sydney.

I want to reach new fans and develop a network of a long-lasting, real connections with other music-lovers. I want to share music in a way that regularly leaves an impact.

While organisations such as PARLOUR (there are a bunch more) are doing really good things for the Music Industry in Australia, these setups still require the use of a ‘middle-man’. As a completely self-funded, self-motivated and self-sufficient independent artist with a relatively small fanbase, I feel like this is a pursuit that I could find greater success in when fans can book me directly (here).

I have now recorded and released 3 full-length records, including an EP, and toured nationally. My social media game isn’t too bad, as you can see from this (out-of-the-blue) blog post. I write often and I am happy with the songs that I create. Still, I am yet to find satisfaction in all of the shows that I perform. I understand that most musicians accept this as the norm. I don’t want to have to be picky about venues and dates, I want to play more.

I think House Concerts are the answer.

Convinced? Sick of me rambling? Go to the House Concerts page now.

On this page, you’ll find an FAQ with all necessary information and a form to complete. If you’re more of a Facebook person, feel free to also drop me a line via the contact button on my facebook page.

Don’t be shy, book me for a House Concert.

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Greetings,

I’m still alive and keeping well. Just a quick one here to confirm to everyone that I have indeed updated the website. There are new fonts, pictures, some new pages (such as a press page), and an updated Bio. Basically just an overall new and improved feel with up-to-date info.

While I’m on the topic of a new ‘Press page’, here are some recent quotes and feedback for ‘Set in Stone’:

The Sydney Morning Herald (Nov 21, 2014)

“a wonderful intensity in his arrangements and delivery”

– Paul Smith
Post To Wire (Nov 24, 2014)

“an accomplished collection of beautifully played and recorded songs that shows Newton’s wistful way with folk and sometimes country melodies”

– Chris Familton
Country Update (Dec 06, 2014)

“(Set in Stone is) an album richly veined with detail.”

– Gareth Hipwell
Jolene: The Country Music Blog (Dec 09, 2014)

“sounds like its creator has put himself into a particular mindset: when stories were sung around campfires, to a small circle of listeners who paid attention and could see the singer’s emotions written on his face as well as hear them in his voice.”

– Sophie Hamley

– Speak soon.