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THE DM | FREE CONCERT | HARMONY IS OVERRATED
8 pm to 9 pm May 29, 2025 @ Black Box Theatre
Upstairs, Community Arts Rooms
Western Plains Cultural Centre
NO TICKET REQUIRED – come along for Dubbo’s best minimalist jazz. BYO drinks and snacks.
This performance is part of the UNBOXED: Creative Sessions and is made possible through the support of Dubbo Regional Council.
A unique, one-off theatrical experience—rehearsed readings from Spoon River Anthology interwoven with live music. Sweetly melancholy, darkly funny, lighthearted yet mysterious, reflective yet raw.
Banned for years in Menard and Fulton counties, Spoon River Anthology was groundbreaking upon its release. Written by Edgar Lee Masters, this poetic masterpiece gives voice to those resting beneath the soil of Spoon River Cemetery—nostalgia mixed with unfiltered emotion, secrets laid bare, lives and longings revealed.
Praised by literary greats like Ezra Pound and T. S. Eliot, Spoon River Anthology remains as haunting and beautiful as ever. Now, brought to life at Dubbo’s Black Box Theatre.
Content Warning: Contains adult themes and sensitive subjects.
Part of UNBOXED – Creative Sessions, made possible with support from Dubbo Regional Council and Western Plains Cultural Centre.
Dubbo band, Indistinct Chatter, have released their latest song, Settle the Score, featuring singer Andrea Ayling.
Listen to Settle the Score on streaming services:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3RbxJ1hx0Xk2ADfU46NLmW
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/settle-the-score-feat-andrea-ayling-single/1577670181
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=0YOyKMaHNrc&feature=share
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/settle-the-score-feat-andrea-ayling-single/1577670181?uo=4
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com.au/albums/B09B1NBP1T?trackAsin=B09B1PWBHZ
Settle the Score was written by Indistinct Chatter member, Michael Davis, who wanted to write a powerful ballad that resonated with women.
“I wasn’t really sure where the song was going or how good it could be until the first time I heard Andrea sing it. I knew I wanted her to be the one to record it. In my view she transforms the song into a potent message that’s difficult to ignore. Is it a happy ending or is it a tragedy? I’ll leave that for the listener to decide.”
The first of our Small Space Gigs, recorded live at Studio 138, Dubbo. “Ain’t Done Yet”, performed by Tarry Tree and Friends.
“Ain’t Done Yet” is an original song by Dubbo muscian and SOMAD member, Michael Davis. Mick is also co-owner of Studio 138.
Of the song, Mick says: “This song was born out of a little cord progression that recently came into my head. A melody line followed, and then some lyrics that I thought my beautiful niece Liz would be happy to sing. This is our pilot Small Space Gig and I want to thank all of those who contributed to this concept.”
Small Space Gigs is a concept Studio 138 put together to share locally made live music online. As well as music, we plan to share other local creative collaborations through this channel – watch this space. Subscribe, like and share so we can get the message out there that Studio 138 is the creative hub of Dubbo.
Words and music by: Michael “Mick” Davis
Performed by: Tarry Tree
With
Video and editing: Marcello Davis
Post-production, audio – Wez Thompson, Hot Trax Recording, http://hottraxrecording.com
Release date: July 26, 2020
Studio 138 is located in Dubbo’s CBD and is a multi-purpose creative studio. As well as hosting our own live and online events and performances, we welcome other creatives looking to collaborate. We invite other local and regional musicians who are interested in taking part in our Small Space Gigs.
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