Songwriter to share dark country sounds

THE Eastern is set to host a local launch for Matt Malone & The Holy Spirits’ new album.

Described by Malone as a dark gothic country blues record, much of For the Term of My Natural Life was written in Ballarat before being laid down in Doncaster’s True Vine Recording Studio.

A presenter on community radio station Voice FM, the singer-songwriter said releasing fresh music has felt great after a “long, hard road” of production.

“There’s been a lot of blood, sweat and tears, I guess you could say,” Malone said. “I wrote it in the pandemic period so I’m pretty happy that it’s out there.

“It’s doing well for a very dark country record, which isn’t really mainstream or pop orientated.”

Malone said he’s looking forward to returning to The Eastern on Saturday 14 October at 7pm, with guests and friends The Dead Salesmen Duo, where he has performed tens of times throughout his career.

“I always love playing with those guys, and getting some old mates together,” he said.

“I’ve played The Eastern many, many times, and love that it’s very community orientated.

“It’s great to have a venue that has a very local focus and that supports local musicians because Ballarat really needs a live venue that like after the demise of live venues of the past like Babushka Bar and the Bridge Mall Inn.”

The film clip for single, For the Term of My Natural Life, is on YouTube, and was filmed at locations including Lal Lal Falls. Visit bit.ly/3LEuDZq for tickets.