Rufous Whistler comes back to the Wheaty in Support of Ryan Martin John's album launch.

RW also launch brand new single "You Lead This One". This is the rich, experimental folk and alt-country project of Vinny Russell. Following a #2 ARIA Country Chart debut in 2025 and 100+ shows across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, Rufous Whistler enters a new chapter in 2026 with single "You Lead This One", preceding an album and more road miles in early 2027. Honest, funny and deeply human, these are songs about connection, change and trying to make sense of the mess in between.

Kaurna-based Ryan Martin John finally releases his new full length folk/americana album ‘Big Love’. After touring the album's release in July, Ryan brings it all on home to the Wheatsheaf Hotel with a colourful cast of bandmates that played on the album. Releasing a trickling of singles in 2026, and the stand out single ‘Honey Honey’ as of May, Ryan fully unveils his new record, intimately sharing songs and stories from the heart. Join Ryan, Tom Kneebone and friends for a night of intertwining guitars and vocal harmonies. Expect intimate storytelling and light-hearted warmth an artist that truly adores the craft of sharing folk music.