Category: Ron Peno

Hey Music Lovers,

Fresh from Kim Salmon’s induction into the AGE EG Music Awards Hall Of Fame and on the eve of Kim’s Scientists reuinion tour and Ron Peno’s Died Pretty tour, The Darling Downs will be performing songs from their new southern tinged CD ‘From One To Another’ at the East Brunswick Club, 280 Lygon Street, East Brunswick on Friday, Jan 4. They will be joined by Mike Noga and the Gentlemen of Fortune. Tix are available at the door for $18.

The Darling Downs received high praise for their debut album ‘How Can I Forget This Heart Of Mine’, including raves from both Mojo and UnCut magazines in the UK and wide critical praise all around Australia.

‘From One To Another’ is following in the same sure-footed direction with a stack of glowing new reviews:

“…the album’s sparseness only helps highlight Salmon’s unusual finger picking style, giving Peno’s wavering vocals room to soar.” – Beat

“Darling Downs showcases (Peno) in whiskey-soaked country mode, though with the shades and subtleties that make him so spellbinding, while Salmon provides outstanding backing guitar and banjo.” – Rave

“The second album is a distinctly minimal affair, Peno’s emotive vocals dominating the stripped-back preceedings. Salmon shines with his understated accompaniment, utilizing soft guitars and banjo to superb effect.” – Time Off

“This album is peppered with highlights sweet and sad…” The AGE EG

“…more understated and sombre than you would expect from the Salmon/Peno union but in it’s own right From One To Another is as eccentric a release as any of those from the duo’s previous incarnations.” – Xpress

“…a soulful sweet tonic it is.” – Leader Newspapers

From One To Another was recorded at Dave Graney and Clare Moore’s Ponderosa Studio and includes 11 new songs – sort of hillbilly jazz free form tunes. A little bit of Appalachian music blended with a uniquely Australian sensibility to create a new sound that Salmon has dubbed “Countripolitan.” Don’t miss your chance to head South at the East with the Darling Downs.

‘From One To Another’ is out through MGM Records in Australia and through Carrot Top Records in the US.

Please ring Karen on 0400 527 365 to arrange an interview, a live-to-air or to get a CD for airplay or review.

Visit The Darling Downs at www.myspace.com/thedarlingdowns for more info.

‘Alt country tag inadequate, A brave move for both brilliantly pulled off.’ – four stars – Sharon O’Connel – Uncut

‘An understated gem” – four stars – Max Decharne – Mojo

Such were the praises sung for Scientists Kim Salmon and Died Pretty boy Ron Peno’s Darling Downs debut album How Can I Forget This Heart Of Mine.

From One To Another follows its predecessor down the One Guitar, One Voice path but brings along a banjo along for some of the journey.

Kim says “The banjo is a new thing to me, but it felt good in my hands. I wasn’t even sure how to tune it. Sometimes it sounds a bit like a sitar, which I believe is frowned upon in purist bluegrass circles, but I like those sounds, so we kept them. And it was a natural fit with Ron’s lyrics, which are a product of his mad alchemy and his particular brand of genius. They were written on the spot at Dave Graney and Clare Moore’s Ponderosa Studio. What we ended up with is 11 new songs – sort of hillbilly jazz free form tunes.”

So purists be damned, whatever the ghost of Bill Monroe might think, you will definitely approve!

From One To Another is out through MGM Records here in Australia and through Carrot Top Records in the US.

The Darling Downs will launch From One To Another:

1 November, Ruby’s Love Lounge, Burwood Highway, Belgrave at 10pm, $15
2 November, The National, Moorabool St, Geelong at 11pm, $15
3 November, The East Brunswick Club, Lygon St, E Brunswick, 11pm, $20
7 November, The Vanguard, King St, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, 11pm, $20

Visit The Darling Downs at www.myspace.com/thedarlingdowns for more info.