Tamworth Country Music Capital News

July/August 2024, Volume 50

KEVIN SULLIVAN: THREEWAYS
(Independent)

Gerringong gaucho and former detective chief inspector and forensic crime analyst Kevin Sullivan exposes cryptic clues to his undeniable depth on 11 original songs on his innovative indie album. Sullivan nails his nation-wide adventures from entrée track Journey and title track that eulogises famed Threeways Roadhouse, fifteen miles from Tenant Creek in the northern territory. Kevin proves he has lived the creative content of his songs with his family band The Sullivans. They join him on graphic The Stroll. one of many Sullivan songs promoted with videos, that segues into On The Run and embryonic single High Country Snows featuring lead vocalist and co-writer Bill Chambers. Sullivan honours his late mother on maternal paean Dianne, penned with Matt Scullion, and his dad also named Kevin, now 94, who plays piano on The Piano Player. This is a true family furnace with singing spouse Belinda and their five children fleshing out That’s What It Means. Equally evocative is the stoic journey in Against The Tide, sibling tribute Brother and the prophetic finale Get Your Affairs In Order. This cerebral celebration of our bush and characters evokes memorable moments with a true talent and music family driving the train.

David Dawson