Country music on the Surf Coast

Following the release of his 12th album, country music singer and songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley took to the road on a national tour.

As the string of performances come to an end, he will make his way to Anglesea Memorial Hall for a performance presented by the Sound Doctor on November 24.

Cassar-Daley released his debut album in 1995 and since then has gone on to receive ARIA Awards, Golden Guitars, Deadly Awards and more.

His latest album, Between the Fires, was written at his childhood home following the passing of his mother.

Cassar-Daley said it was a real experience to take some of his close friends and musicians to his childhood home, something he never thought he would get the chance to do.

“It was an amazing experience; I don’t think I’ll ever replicate anything like this.

“We all arrived not knowing what to expect, but when we left, I think we all left a little piece of ourselves around that fire and that’s what makes the whole project special for us.”

Compared to his previous releases, this album felt a lot different for Cassar-Daly to put together, and something he said took a lot of courage.

“Getting ready for the record, I was a little bit scared because I didn’t know how it would come out, doing something at your late mum’s house, there’s always going to be a little bit of a risk.

“As I was going through the songs each day with the band, my confidence started to grow and I felt really good about what was happening.”

While on tour, he’s found many people have resonated with his music, highlighting a lot of emotion from the album.

“I feel like this show is just an extension of me as a child, sitting around the fire with my mum and dad and my uncles and aunties and it’s just an extension of what I grew up with.”

Cassar-Daley said there was a lot of storytelling in the show and is what he believes madee it so special for the audience.

“After losing my mum, I went through a whole bunch of daily grief, and I think people will hear a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel in this show.

“There are a lot of people who are carrying bits and pieces with them and sometimes, you maybe need a song every now and then to unlock stuff, and I think that’s what people will be able to take away from this show.”

As this tour comes to an end, the singer is starting to gather ideas for his next release, saying his most recent album has been the “best therapy” he’s had in a long time.

“It just got me out of some dark places and now it’s time to write something brighter, probably happier things and I’m looking forward to doing that.”

For tickets and more information, head to troycassardaley.com.au