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'The Tamworth Tapes' 8 Ball Aitken
The former fruit picker from North Queensland recorded The Tamworth Tapes in the city's Enrec Studios. He also produced and played every instrument on the album himself including guitars, slide-guitars, banjo, harmonica, bass and percussion.
Since releasing his 2003 debut album Behind The 8 Ball, the flame-haired troubadour has toured every state and territory in Australia and performed for audiences across the globe including shows in Europe, Canada and Japan.
Album track-listing
1. 'Rogue Pony'
2. 'Hit The Road'
3. 'Deep North Town'
4. 'We Are The Circus'
5. 'Nobody Looks Ugly After Midnight'
6. 'Run With The Pack'
7. 'Pitbull Is Off The Chain'
8. 'Good Time Music'
9. 'Chocolate, Jack Daniels And LSD'
10. 'Honk Stomp Spooky Swamp Country Rock Blues'
11. 'Wherever I Lay My Hat'
Artist Biography
8 Ball Aitken is an Australian country, blues & roots musician who is notable for his fusion of country music with the genres of Australian blues and roots music. 8 Ball Aitken has released four albums: Behind The 8 Ball (2004), Odd Ball In (2006), Rebel With A Cause (2008) & The Tamworth Tapes (2011). 8 Ball Aitken's third album 'Rebel With A Cause' was produced by Garth Porter. 'Rebel...
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I met 8 Ball at the Tamworth music festival and fell in love with his music. I love this CD and I'm definitely a fan!
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