Stella's Way

Hi folks, we’ve been quiet, but not idle!

We recently re-recorded two of our old faves—Time Is An Arrow and Stay With Me Girl—at the Canberra Institute of Technology’s fabulous new recording studio in Canberra’s deep south, Woden, bravely volunteering as guinea pigs for audio engineering students Jurien and Lachlan. We can’t wait to hear how these songs turn out with our expanded lineup and brand new saxophone player, Brennan Couchman (Nick Ketley having become way too busy with international tours and Sydney based gigs).

We have also been working on some brand new songs for recording and performing in 2027. We continue our themes of calamity and destruction but, dare it be said, have allowed a hint of optimism, and more than a little jazzy feel to creep in! We are excited to be bringing it to you! More to follow!

The Ballad of Cory Bernardi

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Yes folks, we are back again this weekend sharing the billing with The Filthy Darlings at Queanbeyan’s rustically awesome (BYO) Bunker (from 6pm). This time we will be playing some of our older stuff as well as some from our new album. Tickets are available from the Bunker web site.

We had a ball at the launch of our album “Into the western sun” at Smith’s Alternative. Awesome crowd and beautifully supported by the fabulous “Mr Laughton Band”!

Llara and Stephen spent an hour chatting with Andy of Valley FM on his “Are Cats Eclectic” show about our music and songwriting processes. We talk alot about our latest album. Check it out here at the Valley FM web site by clicking on the link to the 4-11-2025 session. We start 2.02 hours into the show.

Here’s a little taster ahead of our album launch at Smith’s this coming Saturday. Check it out here! and don’t forget to book your tickets at Smith’s Alternative.

We are stoked to be sharing our November 8th album launch at Smith’s Alternative with the fabulous Mr Laughton Band, all the way from Maffra (Victoria)! Band leader, singer and songwriter, Gerry Laughton, is an Arrernte/Luritja man, born and bred in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Gerry had a love of music from an early age, being the son of country legend Herbert Laughton, and has played in numerous bands including Amunda, Gerry’s Fifth Soul, Waahkala, and Rotisserie. He will be performing songs from his recent rock/soul oriented CD – Reflections of me – recorded at Warrior Studio in Bruthen and will be joined on stage by respected Gippsland drummer Mick Beckers and bassist “Buzzy” Hewat. Gerry’s CDs will be available for sale at the gig.

Tickets to the gig (3pm Saturday November 8th) are available online here at the Smith’s Alternative web site.

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We will be kicking off the launch of our album, Into the western sun, on Saturday November 8th (3-5pm) at Smith’s Alternative. Mark the date! More to follow.