Each time I interview Tom Curtain I learn something new, which is probably not surprising, given the scope of his life: running the Katherine Outback Experience in the dry season, at his home in the Northern Territory, then taking it literally on the road during the wet season, with horses and dogs and humans in tow. This is all while he writes, records and releases music, and is involved with organisations Dolly’s Dream and Farm Angels.

The reason for this latest conversation was his latest single ‘Here’s to You’, the title track of his new album, which he recorded with Laura Frank, who is part of Curtain’s tour. We talked about how Frank came to join the tour a couple of years ago, and why she and Curtain recorded the song together (Frank also made the video, with partner Nick Morrissey, who is also on tour with Curtain). Then I asked Curtain about his work with Dolly’s Dream and Farm Angels, and that’s when I discovered another element of his life: how he also takes on young people who need a break, to work with him in Katherine. He believes in giving horses, dogs and people a second chance, and has folded that into the enterprise he now runs. This is not something he advertises, but it’s work that has an impact. 

Curtain is certainly someone who makes the most of every single day of his life, and his songs reflect a life well lived, and lived on the land, and he has found fans all across Australia because of them. He’ll be playing those songs on tour, which kicks off in October. Tickets on sale now and available via: https://www.tomcurtain.com.au/all-tours/heres-to-you-tour/

Listen to Here’s to You on Apple Music

Listen to Here’s to You on Spotify

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