Ross Wilson Goes Track-By-Track On New EP 'She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time'

She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time

I like to blow a bit of harp; that’s where I started back in my schoolboy band.

This whole E.P. is influenced by my fave classic blues people, John Lee Hooker, Lightning Slim, etc.

If you’re not getting enough lovin’, the classic blues complaint these days, it’s more than likely caused by the disconnect of social media. A hug, a kiss, sorry I’m down the rabbit hole, no time. She could be he or they; insert where applicable.

Desolation Blues

This is a co-write with Aaron Schembri during lockdown - his music, my lyrics.

A collage of images from that period and a wry look at our probable dystopian future. But no matter what, we have to keep on playing and singing. That in itself is reason enough to continue in these unbalanced times.

No Fool Quite Like Me

Channelling John Lee Hooker, this one has grooves, and I’m having a laugh at myself.

“You wrap me round your little finger / And tell me, I’m your favourite singer / And then you put me through the wringer till I bleed“.  

Yes, I’m a fool for your lovin’; I just can’t help myself. It’s about no woman in particular, but all the women I’ve loved and laughed with are in there somewhere.

Housewife In A Floral Dress

Looking through family photos of mothers, wives, aunts, grandmas, sisters and cousins standing in the backyard, on the porch, wearing floral dresses, that’s an enduring image I have of Australian womanhood that inspired this song. The protagonist is an irresponsible loser. It’s a common tale, and this song will be around for quite a while (Co-written with 8 Ball Aitken).

She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time is out now.

Today, Ross Wilson begins his expansive Now Listen! We’re Steppin’ Out! Australian tour with his all-star band, The Peaceniks. You can find all the tour dates below and purchase tickets via Ross Wilson’s website.

ROSS WILSON & THE PEACENIKS

NOW LISTEN! WE'RE STEPPIN' OUT! 50 YEARS OF HITS TOUR 2023/24

Fri 29 Sep - Caloundra Music Festival, Qld - Tix

Thu 5 Oct - Bird’s Basement, Vic (Sold Out)

Fri 6 Oct - Bird’s Basement (Sold Out)

Sat 7 Oct - Palais Geelong, Vic

Sun 22 Oct (matinee) - Memo, St Kilda, Vic

Thur 26 Oct - Centro CBD, Wollongong, NSW

Fri 27 Oct - Cronulla Golf Club, NSW

Sat 28 Oct - Richmond Club, NSW

Sun 29 Oct (matinee) - Camelot Lounge, NSW (Sold Out)

Fri 3 Nov - Arts Centre, Echuca, Vic

Sat 4 Nov - Arts Centre, Swan Hill, Vic

Sun 5 Nov (matinee) - Sanguine Estate - Heathcote, Vic

Fri 10 Nov - Lucky 13 Garage, Vic

Sun 12 Nov - Airlie Beach Music Festival, Qld

Sat 18 Nov - Laurieton RSL, NSW

Sun 19 Nov (matinee) - Tuncurry Beach Bowlo, NSW

Fri 24 Nov - Horsham Arts Centre, Vic

Sat 25 Nov - Hamilton Arts Centre, Vic

Sun 3 Dec (matinee) - Archies Creek Hotel, Vic

Fri 8 Dec - The Memo, Healesville, Vic

Sat 9 Dec - Queenscliff Town Hall, Vic

Sun 10 Dec (matinee) - Dandenong Bowls Club, Vic

Sun 4 Feb (matinee) - Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Qld

Fri 9 Feb - Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham, Vic

Sat 10 Feb - COPACC, Colac, Vic

Sun 11 Feb (matinee) - Kyneton Town Hall, Vic

Fri 1 Mar - Karralyka Theatre, Ringwood, Vic

Sat 2 Mar - The Cube, Wodonga, Vic

Sun 3 Mar (matinee) - Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton, Vic

Fri 15 Mar - Thornbury Theatre, Vic

Sat 16 Mar - Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon, Vic

Sun 17 Mar (matinee) - Forge Theatre, Bairnsdale, Vic