Tipping The Hat: Raised By Eagles

Answered by: Luke Sinclair

Which act are you paying tribute to and why? The Gram Parsons Project. A special showcase celebrating the music of Gram Parsons as part of the Bello Winter Music Festival.

What was their best period musically? Undoubtedly when he was touring with Emmylou Harris 1970-73.

Your favourite song of theirs and why? So many... I Can't Dance is one of 'em... It's funny, it's sweet and it's cool. If you can be those three things you got it made.

Which album of theirs would you give to a newbie who had no idea about them to best represent them (and why)? I'd give them Grievous Angel and tell 'em to work backwards. His final and finest record, a clear window through to the groundbreaking artist he was, and the kind of artist he would've become.

When and where is your gig giving them the nod?  10 Jul, 11.30am - 1pm at the beautiful Bellingen Memorial Hall.