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In this hour, Katie plays another two excellent cover versions of famous songs (this time the originals were by Sheryl Crow and Dolly Parton), new and recent releases by show favourites Kim Yang, Nelson Mathews and Great Aunt, a cracking new tune by Nashville-based Aussie Wesley Dean, and more; and she tells listeners about her experiences at this year’s National Folk Festival in Canberra. Here is the playlist:



Strong Enough – Goodwerks, Humbird

Trembling Sky (Live Version) – Kim Yang ft. Fred Smith

Falling – Nelson Mathews

nothing left – Jaguar Jonze

Letting Go – Hollow Coves

I Guess – Lizzy McAlpine

Navy Blue – Violet Salt

Blood Brothers – Wesley Dean

Jolene – Beyoncé

What’s a Girl to Do Now? – Great Aunt



Above: Kim Yang’s ‘Trembling Sky’ single cover photo by Jedamus Lichtbilder from Getty Images via Canva.com

Katie returns refreshed after a week away to play great new songs about the moon, pet dogs, stillness, peace, a beloved mentor, and more. There are also three exceptional cover versions of classic songs by Willie Nelson, Macy Gray and Edith Piaf. Here is the playlist:



Selah – Katherine Priddy

Friend for Life – The Bushwackers

Always on My Mind – Tami Neilson

The Quiet Ways – Emily Barker

Watermelon – Joe Mungovan

I Try – Georgia van Etten

La Vie en rose – Nick Cave

Peace Won’t You Come On In – Jo Jo Smith

Cardinal – Kacey Musgraves

Moon Landing Hoax – Benjamin Francis Leftwich



Above: The Bushwackers’ ‘Friend for Life’ single cover design and photography by Amanda O’Bryan

Katie plays new songs by Peter Garrett, Charm of Finches and SYML before welcoming Rosie Burgess and Sam Lohs, aka Tuck Shop Ladies, back to Miss Chatelaine for a chat about their 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, A Day in the Life of a Lesbian Bank Robber. Rosie and Sam keep Katie and her listeners laughing with their hilarious observations on life – they are hands down (your pants) the best! – and tell us how they became a JOY sponsor. They choose tracks by two artists they regard as inspirational and talented friends, Little Wise and Jude Perl, and play a couple of songs live in the studio. Here is the playlist:



The True North – Peter Garrett

Middle of Your Mess – Charm of Finches

The Walker – SYML with Space

Cheese – Tuck Shop Ladies

Go Together (live in the studio) – Tuck Shop Ladies

Heart Beats Quicker – Little Wise

Euphemism – Tuck Shop Ladies

I Have a Face – Jude Perl

Things I’ll Never Say (live in the studio) – Tuck Shop Ladies



A Day in the Life of a Lesbian Bank Robber is on at the Butterfly Club in Melbourne until 14 April – book tickets here. You should also visit Tuck Shop Ladies’ official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram, because they are really good at social media.

Above: Photo of Tuck Shop Ladies and Katie by Betty Sujecki

While Katie rejoices in Melbourne’s change of season and cooler weather (her favourite time of year is autumn), she plays new and recent releases by artists from Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland, Tasmania, the USA and the UK, including several who are playing at the upcoming National Folk Festival, to be held in Canberra over Easter. Here is the playlist:



River Queen – Dallas Frasca

Bluebell Time – Mark Lucas

In a New Way – Katankin

Colour of the Rain – Oisin Leech

Handsome Molly – Lucy Wise

.4 Cents a Play – Windborne

The Best Country in the World – Grace Petrie

Hold On – Lontano

Giving It Away – Claire Anne Taylor



Above: Dallas Frasca’s ‘River Queen’ single cover photo by Stacey Phelan

The great new releases keep coming! This hour includes songs dedicated to talented friends gone too soon and to caregivers, songs about being ghosted and gaslit and songs about about childhood memories of places, by artists from the Kimberley, the Blue Mountains, Narrm/Melbourne, Geelong, Yackandandah, Brooklyn and other parts of the world. Here is the playlist:



There’s No One – The Whitlams Black Stump

I Believe (Acoustic Version) – Caroline Polachek

Candle – John Smith

Don’t Need a Reason – This Way North

Toy – Good Morning

You Make Me Look Over My Shoulder – Maddie Jackway

Stonehaven Road – Dead Beat Daddios

Mundajarra – Stellar Moon

What If She’s Crazy – Little Green



Above: Stellar Moon’s Phases album cover artwork by Monique Le Lievre and Hazel Blake

Today’s first hour includes five gorgeous songs by intertwined duos: two by twin sisters, one by twin brothers, one by a brother/sister duo, and one by a married couple. There are also two songs by queer artists, news of an important new compilation album in support of reproductive rights, and more. Here is the playlist:



Photograph – Bec Taylor & The Lyrebirds

Pocket Protector – Alexander Biggs

Halo – BOWEN * YOUNG

Didn’t Need You – St. South

Needed You – Idol Minds

New Years – Rowena Wise

Seasons – Amistat

Walking on Broken Glass – Goodwerks, Miya Folick

Cape Forestier – Angus & Julia Stone

Secret Pocket – Alanna & Alicia



Above: Alexander Biggs’ ‘Pocket Protector’ single artwork by October Tooth