After a slew of sold out shows on the first leg of his ‘Tropical Depression’ album tour, and performing alongside Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell in the US, Jordie Lane returns for a ‘one off’ Victorian exclusive show at Archie’s Creek. With his full band and special guests, this will be an Arvo show surely not to be missed by one of our under the radar songwriting greats!
With his back catalogue of albums featuring in many top 50 albums & lists, 4 stars from Rolling Stone and AIR Award nominations, Australia-born and Nashville-based acclaimed artist Jordie Lane releases an electrifying new album Tropical Depression, debuting at Number #1 Australian Country Album on ARIA CHART Crafted in the heart of Nashville with Grammy-nominated producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Estes (Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Rodney Crowell), Mixed by the renowned Noah George son (The Strokes, Devendra Banhart, Andy Shauf, Marlon Williams) and mastered by Juno Award-winning Philip Shaw Bova (Feist, Father John Misty, Angel Olsen, Bahamas).
Lane has earned a reputation for his inventive use of unconventional spaces to create stunning records. His 2011 album Blood Thinner was recorded in a desert motel in Joshua Tree, California, using little more than a cassette recorder. His critically acclaimed album, Glassellland, took shape in a series of Air BnBs across Los Angeles. Continuing this tradition. Tropical Depression had an unexpected origin—the album’s first track, “Empty Room,” was birthed in a vacant rental home, without air conditioning or running water. This new collection of songs in his ever-evolving sound, wandering near the intersection of Americana and 60s-inspired folk. Packed with humour, wit and sharp social commentary, Tropical Depression tackles a broad range of topics, from battling extreme weather—sparked by a close brush with an EF-3 tornado—to Lane’s own mental health struggles.
Born to a comedian and a clown, Lane’s early years were spent in a traveling circus, an unconventional upbringing that has undeniably shaped his artistic journey. A seasoned road warrior, Lane has shared the stage with legendary acts like Billy Bragg, The Moody Blues, Gotye, Old Crow Medicine Show, Marlon Williams, Kim Richey, Eilen Jewell, and Caroline Spence, among others. He has also graced the stages of major festivals across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, including West Coast Blues & Roots, Port Fairy, Queenscliff, and Woodford, along with Philadelphia, Sisters, Calgary, and Winnipeg folk festivals.
Throughout Tropical Depression, Lane embarks on a raw exploration of his inner world—challenges and all—seeking a deeper connection with the world around him. He confronts societal norms and structures, both in the U.S. and in Music City, his adopted home, and contemplates what it means to face the literal and metaphorical storms head-on to carve out a better path forward. Let this mark the beginning of what’s next for him, and his music—it’s an album that promises to resonate deeply and linger long after the final note.
Americana UK -"Sophisticated and immediate" 8/10
Shindig Mag UK - "Inspiring electric 4 stars"
Rhythms Mag Australia Brian Wise - "His Best Album to Date" 4 stars
ABC Country Radio Australia -"A masterclass in songwriting"
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