If you ask Australia’s Bobby Alu what his music sounds like, he’ll tell you how he hopes it makes you feel: like you have your favorite cocktail in hand, sipping as the sun sets on a balmy evening that’s laden with the promise of adventure. In an ideal world, he’d follow summer around the earth, in his endless quest to nail that feeling in his songs that ride the groove spectrum from Polynesian folk, through roots, soul to tropical pop. With a reputation as a world-class-performer – touring as Xavier Rudd’s percussionist for five years, and supporting the likes of Xavier, John Butler Trio and Trevor Hall across North America and Europe – it’s common to see punters exiting a show gesturing warmly to their hearts. Bobby’s fourth album Keep It Tropical dropped in time to soundtrack northern hemisphere Summer road trips and beach sunsets, achieving #3 on ARIA Australian Albums Chart along the way. Keep It Tropical is a mission statement: Take naps. Be generous. Go on adventures. Have gratitude. Enjoy the little things. Strive to be better. Don’t be so serious. Love. Laugh a lot. Eat the odd donut. Swim in the ocean. Enjoy the sunshine and warmth. Join Bobby and band as they keep the sunshine rolling through Fall along the West Coast. With Special Guests: Dorsten (USA) Dorsten is a captivating folk-rock brother-sister band from Phoenix, Arizona. Influenced by artists like Florence + The Machine, The Lumineers, and Kaleo, Dorsten features remarkable vocals from Sophie and masterful instrumentation from Alex. 2024 kicked off with Dorsten releasing an album recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London then touring as support on Mark Ambor’s sold out World Tour. Dorsten spent this summer releasing more new music and playing major festivals in the USA & Canada.