Steve Kilbey - Jack Frost and Grant McLennan and me
Brunswick Ballroom
Melbourne, Australia
Saturday 17 May 2025

Recorded by kiwichrisha (Chris Hartstonge)
Source: Nokia Lumia 930 (called Lumia Icon in North America) w/built-in HAAC mics > Audio Recorder Pro app > 16bit/48 KHz PCM/WAV
Encoding: MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab > FLAC (Level 8)

Track List:

Set 1 - Jack Frost
01 - Introduction
02 - Every Hour God Sends
03 - Birdowner
04 - The Man Who Died In Rapture (snippet)
05 - Civil War Lament
06 - Geneva 4 A.M.
07 - Trapeze Boy
08 - Providence
09 - Thought That I Was Over You
10 - Threshold
11 - Number Eleven
12 - Didn't Know Where I Was
13 - Even As We Speak
14 - Ramble
15 - Everything Takes Forever

Set 2 - Go-Betweens and Church classics
16 - Was There Anything I Could Do?
17 - Metropolis
18 - Right Here
19 - Love Goes On!
20 - Almost With You
21 - The Wrong Road
22 - The Unguarded Moment
23 - Bye Bye Pride
24 - Under The Milky Way
25 - Streets Of Your Town
Encore
26 - Travel By Thought


Steve Kilbey - Vocals, bass
Adrian Hoffman - Vocals, guitar
Shaun Corlson - Guitar
Shaun Hoffman - Drums
Lochlan Hoffman - Drums
Todd Walker - Keyboard
Rachael Aquilina - Violin
Anna Sarcich - Cello

"Legendary singer/songwriter Steve Kilbey, renowned as the frontman of the iconic Australian band The Church, is set to grace the stage for a special show.

Jack Frost and Grant McLennan and me Play the entire first Jack Frost album plus a selection of The Go-betweens and The Church Known for his musical prowess that brought us timeless hits like "Under The Milky Way," "The Unguarded Moment," and "Almost With You," Kilbey will perform the entire Jack Frost album, co-created with esteemed Australian songwriter Grant McLennan of The Go-Betweens fame.

This unparalleled event will not only be a rendition of the pivotal album but also a journey through some of Grant’s remarkable Go-Between songs, accompanied by stories reflecting their collaborative experiences and the time shared in the music world.

This gathering serves as a heartfelt tribute to McLennan. Perth’s acclaimed singer-songwriter, Adrian Hoffmann, will lend his voice to all the Grant McLennan parts from the Jack Frost album. Adrian, recognised for fronting 'The Songs Of Grant McLennan' show at Lyrics Underground, Maylands, in May 2023, received outstanding reviews, captivating audiences with a dynamic 7-piece band, interpreting Grant’s diverse musical collection from obscure gems to celebrated Go-Betweens hits.

Sharing the stage with Kilbey and Adrian will be some of Perth's finest musicians and a distinguished string ensemble, ensuring an evening of nostalgic brilliance and musical excellence. String section featuring Anna Sarcich on Cello and Rachael Aquilina on Violin, Shaun Corlson on guitar, Todd Walker on Keyboard and Lochlan & Shaun Hoffmann on Drums & Percussion."

Show notes: A rare treat to see Steve play the Jack Frost album in full, ably backed by Adrian Hoffman taking the Grant parts and his wonderful band. Plenty of stories from Steve fleshed out an incredible night of music and story telling. It was an honour to be there.

Recording notes: The Brunswick Ballroom is a great room for recording, and this recording came out brilliantly. It's a superb show and a superb recording. Church and Go-Betweens fans will love listening to this one. A few photos I took included. Enjoy!

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