{"id":110184,"date":"2025-09-22T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=110184"},"modified":"2025-09-17T20:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:11:16","slug":"solo-spotlight-shines-on-tom-busby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/living\/solo-spotlight-shines-on-tom-busby\/","title":{"rendered":"Solo spotlight shines on Tom Busby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter Tom Busby will launch a solo tour in November, previewing tracks from his upcoming album Rockhampton Hangover.<\/p>\n<p>The album is set for release early next year. Early singles such as Waiting for Tomorrow have already reached more than 30,000 streams, while the latest track Lottery is becoming a favourite in his live set.<\/p>\n<p>Busby said the song was about finding joy in the little wins.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For some people, that&#8217;s hitting the jackpot. For me, it&#8217;s moments with my family, music, freedom and feeling alive,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It is easily the most thumping track on the album, loud, loose and built for the stage. And who doesn&#8217;t love a whistle hook? This one&#8217;s a belter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Lottery Tour follows a string of sold-out shows and will take his new songs to venues across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Busby said he enjoyed being on the road with his young band.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They are red hot and bring so much energy,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Playing these intimate rooms feels special. 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