Fingerpicking punk-poet Tom Woodward has been residing peacefully in an ownerless old brick mansion just west of High St, Northcote; one of Melbourne's best kept secrets. He has been playing the odd show, taking the odd vitamin supplement, and gathering strength, waiting out the winter. With his gang of noise-nerds collectively known as "The Orphanage", he will re-emerge into the harsh world of indie-folk excess and debauchery for a month of Thursdays in October at the Edinburgh Castle.
Tom Woodward & The Orphanage. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. The Edinburgh Castle. Free Entry. 9-11pm. For more info: www.myspace.com/tomwoodward66