Sydney singer-songwriter Jack R. Reilly has released his long-awaited debut album, Middle Everything, out today on Lost Boy Records. The album was produced by Jonno Tooke from Cry Club.

To celebrate the release of Middle Everything, Jack R. Reilly will be playing two shows at the Vanguard in Sydney on the 10th of November. Proving his versatility and dynamics as an artist, The first show in the early evening will be an intimate solo performance, and the second show later on will be a full band experience. 

Jack R. Reilly explains the theme behind Middle Everything, "Middle Everything is me acknowledging the feelings and thoughts that come up while practicing meditation. During the writing process I was living alone in Kings Cross and spending a huge amount of time either meditating, or going for really long walks into and around the city. I’d spend almost every Saturday and Sunday walking around with a notebook, finding little places to write. At night I’d come home and try to work shop those into songs. I received a lot of help from my long time producer and studio collaborator, Jonno Tooke (from cry club) to bring these songs out of my notebook, and the extreme talent of my live band to bring these songs to life."

In April, Jack R. Reilly won the triple j Unearthed NIDA music video competition. They produced the video for lead single, Blood, which premiered on Rage over the weekend.

Jack explains what Blood is about,"Blood is also a meditation of frustration. Of feeling as though I’m just working all the time. Where it differs from Who Can Say is that I’m more leaning in to it, throwing myself into the flood. Being honest with myself is a really liberating thing, and I’m feeling the frustration eases and I can remind myself that the work is the actual reward."

He adds, "We wanted to explore the concept that, although it’s long and arduous, putting in work is a reward in itself. It also does a lot to capture my non-musical influences such as Dr Who, Batman and The Mighty Boosh."about the video.

 “...charming Sydney singer songwriter churning out indie heartwarmers” - triple j

"...a star amongst the Sydney indie-rock world that in the year just gone started to find his footing in a national sense"- Pilerats

TICKETING INFO

 This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Shows will be seated and limited to 50 per sitting, patrons will be seated to allow for social distancing.

Artist to perform two sittings on the night, 6.00pm - 8.00pm and 8.30pm - 10.30pm

Tickets will need to be pre-purchased, no door sales will be available on the night.

Minimum x2 tickets per transaction so we can keep the full capacity properly distanced.

Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff.

The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety, including:

- Hand sanitiser dispensers

- Signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue

- Regular sanitising of the venue and full clean between sittings

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Please note: tables cannot be joined together on the evening. Please ensure everyone you wish to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately.

A RESERVE (INDIVIDUAL TABLE)

B RESERVE (HIGH TABLES AND STOOLS)

VENUE INFO

Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.

All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies.
Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
(Please check with the venue for any other acceptable forms of photo ID).  
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
No thongs or steel cap boots.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.