THE WEEPING WILLOWS NAMED ARTISTS OF THE YEAR (DUO/GROUP) AT THE Australian Folk Music Awards

Absolutely blown away to be named ARTISTS OF THE YEAR (Duo/Group/Ensemble) at last week’s Australian Folk Music Awards!

Congratulations to ALL the finalists and felicitations to winners cloudstreet, Bill Jackson Music, Ruth Hazleton, Khristian Mizzi, Charm of Finches, Sadie Mustoe, Nicole Murray - ‘Nicole’s Anywhere Choir’, David De Santi and The BordererS! The overwhelming atmosphere was one of celebration; of community and connection, collaboration and camaraderie. The spirit of Folk Music is alive and well! Endless, heartfelt thanks to Keith and the Folk Alliance Australia team and judges for all their hard work organising the awards and presentation evening, and to the wonderful hosts and performers who made it so special!

On a personal note, boundless thanks to our engineers Ryan Freeland, Roger Bergodaz and Adam Dempsey, musicians David Piltch, Luke Moller, Nick Charles and James Church and publicists Stuart Coupe and Red Rebel Music (Kaz Waters). We're so grateful for all you do!

We can't wait to see everyone back out on the road or at a Folk Festival soon!

Photography thanks to Ian Laidlaw.

Finalists for 'Best Country Act' in the Music Victoria Awards!

We’re blown away to be finalists for 'Best Country Act' in the Music Victoria Awards alongside superstars Ben Mastwyk, Georgia State Line, James Ellis and the Jealous Guys and Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes!

With colossal thanks to our engineers Ryan Freeland, Roger Bergodaz and Adam Dempsey, musicians David Piltch, Luke Moller, Nick Charles and James Church and publicists Stuart Coupe and Red Rebel Music (Kaz Waters) We couldn't do it without you!

HUGE congratulations to all the nominees across all the categories! And enormous thanks to the fabulous folks at #MusicVictoria for their hard work behind the scenes and ongoing efforts to promote and advocate for the Victorian Music Industry.

Rhythms Magazine Premieres 'Southern Gothic' Iso-Video!

Thanks a million to the superstars at Rhythms Magazine for premiering our new 'Southern Gothic' clip. And endless thanks to our wildly talented friends, Luke Moller (Hayes Carll, The ALAN LADDS) and David Piltch (k.d. lang, Joe Henry) for agreeing to an iso-jam while we're stuck in lockdown! Check it out here: https://rhythms.com.au/weeping-willows-premiere-southern-gothic-video

Iso-audio mixed by Damian Cafarella at EOR Productions. Videos collated and edited by Lachlan Bryan.

Shortlisted for 'Best Country Act' in the Music Victoria Awards!

We are so honoured to be named in the shortlist for ‘Best Country Act’ in the Music Victoria Awards!

Congratulations to all the artists, venues, festivals and organisations announced today, thanks for keeping the dream alive! And MONUMENTAL thanks to Music Victoria and all the judges. We are so grateful for the recognition and, more importantly, your ongoing commitment to promoting and advocating for the Victorian Music Industry!

The Weeping Willows finalists for TWO Australian Folk Music Awards!

We are ECSTATIC and incredibly honoured to be finalists for TWO Australian Folk Music Awards alongside so many of our longtime friends and faves! Congratulations, Everybody! Can we possibly please ask a quick favour? The People’s Choice Awards are fan-voted: www.folkalliance.org.au/afmas/vote-peoples-choice

You wonderful folks out there have always done such a STELLAR job of helping us out with these and we'd LOVE your help again. And feel free to share, thanks HEAPS!

With ENORMOUS thanks to Folk Alliance Australia and all the judges across Australia. We are so grateful for your dedication to promoting and advocating for Folk Music in Australia!

Photography thanks to Suzette Herft Music.