Where are you currently based?
Sydney/Los Angeles.
What’s been happening recently?
World’s coming out of a pandemic and the future’s looking bright!
Please tell us about any projects that you’re working on at the moment:
Going on tour with Louis Cole and Joe Satriani playing keys for them in June and September respectively, Thirsty Merc national Australian tour in July/Aug!
You’re playing for the first time at the upcoming Adelaide Cabaret Festival, how did this show come about for you?
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Executive Producer Alex Sinclair reached out and we talked about it on the phone and then it all came together from there!
How do you prepare for live shows and what do you have planned for the festival show?
Every show is different planning wise. This one I’ve just sent a bit of music out to the guys but we’ll interpret it differently every gig as we are all into improvising. I’m stoked with this festival because I get to work with two of my favourite musicians: Ben Vanderwal and James Muller.
Who are you looking forward to seeing perform at the festival?
I’m a huge Tina Arena fan (Artistic Director of this year’s Adelaide Cabaret Festival), so if I get a chance to hear her I will jump at the opportunity!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I saw Scott Kinsey play in LA recently and he reminded me a lot of Joe Zawinul, wow. Loved hearing that sort of music again!
What do you have planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
Apart from some O/S and Oz touring, might be relocating city wise but that’s to be confirmed!!!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I love Mexican food and Thai food. Place to hang out – hmmm wherever the music is good!
Show Details
THE QUIET SIDE OF RAI THISTLETHWAYTE
AT ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL
DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE, ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE
ON THURSDAY 16 JUNE AT 7PM
TICKETS: WWW.ADELAIDECABARETFESTIVAL.COM.AU
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