You’ve got a massive list of players involved in the Glide/William Arthur tribute night. Tell us a little about who’s involved and what the night is all about.
The night will be all about playing the songs of William Arthur of the ‘90s Australian band, Glide. We have a number of members who were in Glide from the early days playing their early material; they’ll be the backing band for the likes of Steve Kilbey (The Church), Ash Naylor (Even), Jamie Hutchings (Infinity Broke / Bluebottle Kiss), Peter Fenton (CROW) who will all sing William Arthur’s songs. Also Andy Kentler, who played in Glide for the last couple of years will perform.
What sparked the idea for the tribute night? How did you pull everyone together for this show?
Late last year it dawned on me that August 2014 will be 15 years since William passed away sadly in August 1999 at age 34. I contacted Paul McDonald who was in Glide, and together we put on two anniversary shows at The Vanguard back in August up in Sydney, featuring many bands and singers from that period that knew William or loved Glide.
Aside from this gig, you’ve got a show of your own at The Post Office Hotel. Why should we journey down to catch your set?
I’m putting out a new song and video clip this month off a debut album due out in 2015, so I’ll be celebrating that at The Post Office Hotel in Coburg supporting Steve Kilbey, The Tall Grass (Jamie Hutchings/Peter Fenton) and Matt Purcell. My good friend Cabin Inn will get up with me on some songs too.
JMS HARRISON will play at The Post Office Hotel on Friday December 19 and The Workers Club on Saturday December 20.
