ARIA and AIR-Award nominated musician Henry Wagons returns with his fourth solo album The Four Seasons, and tips his cowboy hat to the rollicking filmic scores of Ennio Morricone and saddles in duet heaven with Queenie on a few epic tracks.
This time, Wagons produced the album himself at Trentwood Studios, and rounds up the usual suspects and a special guest this time around – from Liam McGorry on brass, Matt Kelly [City and Colour] fame on pedal steel and Lachlan Bryan on keys.
Henry Wagons spoke to The Write Drop for our At The Bar series.
FAVOURITE FOOD MEMORY
My first South Melbourne market dim sim was a revelation, direct from the source. The queue was swift, the condiment station was perfect. A perfectly oiled machine; a deep-fried dream.
FAVOURITE BAR
Lulie Tavern in Abbotsford reminds me of the best bars in Austin, Texas. Stray whisky bottles, wood-panneling, great food, booze and plenty of friendly smiles. There’s a feeling that the night might escape you at any moment, in a sea of Americana music and long conversation.
DRINK OR WINE THAT DESCRIBES YOU
Whisky Sour (made with a Scotch preferably). Whisky is often flowing through my veins. And, like the cocktail, I like to operate with a good balance of zest and sweetness.
BEST HANGOVER CURE
A cold and crisp mimosa. Hair of the dog at its most refreshing.
BEST INTERSTATE BAR
Eltham Hotel, Eltham NSW. A most amazing classic country pub with a very cool twist. Friendly, young publicans with a vigour and passion for good food, music and creating a welcoming space for both the locals and fly-by-nighters alike. You can get all the pub classics without judgement, but also dive deeper into the food and cocktail menus. The rooms are all uniquely themed, bouncing off the storied history of the Hotel. So welcoming, it’ll have you considering making a tree-change to Eltham, NSW after your second round of drinks.
FAVOURITE WINE
My favourite wine is a Lagavulin 16 whisky! Haha.
FAVOURITE WINERY
My cousins used to work at Turkey Flat in the Barossa. They have some of the oldest grape vines in the Valley, beautifully twisted and gnarled. We once pulled over and cheekily grabbed a few of the grapes from the most ancient vines. They didn’t taste great, but bloody amazing in their wine though! I truly love their rosé.
ALBUM AND NEW SINGLE OPEN THE DOOR (featuring QUEENIE) OUT TODAY via CHEATIN’ HEARTS RECORDS.
