1.Your Profile

We play bluesy surf rock with a blend of your grandmother’s mixtape. We like getting grizzled, throwing shukas, and playing golf. We are looking for the loosest dude or dudettee giving off the chilliest vibes and frothing out – someone we can have a beer with.

2.Keeping Busy

We’ve just been playing shows here and there while writing and prepping for a new EP. We’ve also recorded and released ‘I’m Not The One’ with a film clip, which is what we are currently touring. On our time off, Tom just went to Bali to brew himself an ice cold batch of wisdom, Lachie kicks a bag or suffers horrendous injuries playing AFL, and Jimmy has been sitting in his little room working on something good, really good. We will be releasing a new EP later in the year, playing some more hectic shows with some more hectic bands, and hopefully heading overseas in the very near future.

3.Best Gig Ever

Our first Melbourne show, which sold out. We brought a heap of mates from Wollongong to play with us and just made it a big party. Having it sell out was a huge bonus. The stage turned into a huge mosh pit – it was just a real great thing to have that vibe at an interstate show.

4.Current Playlist

Right now we are listening to Gang Of Youths. We saw a sick gig the other week – it was Gang Of Youths. Some amazing sounds that are coming out of Australia? Gang Of Youths.

5.Your Ultimate Rider

Jim Jefferies, a personal masseuse, air hockey table, pinball machine and three Neapolitan Mastiff puppies. Our current rider has peanut M&Ms and “something smooth”. We’re pretty happy if we get either of those items.

The Vanns playFrankie’s Pizza Thursday May 5;Moonshine Bar, Hotel SteyneSaturday May 7; and at UniBar, Wollongong University on Friday May 6.

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