Bare Soul

The EP - ’Bare Soul’ is scheduled for release October 4 2025.

Recorded at Amberly Studios in Canberra, the title song - Bare Soul was written by John while on the rodeo circuit. In fact three of the songs on this EP where inspired by experiences from Rodeo and ‘Travelling‘ (the second song on the EP), the Australian countryside.

The album EP cover is John riding a horse named ‘Circus Boy’ at pretty Pines rodeo and was champion bucking horse of the year.

“He was a tough horse to draw and although making the 8 seconds, I unfortunately missed my mark-out ! This means having contact of both spur’s above the point of the shoulder as the horse jumps from the chute”.

“ He just blew my legs back - man he came out of that chute so fast”.

After that ride a couple of older more experienced cowboys came up and offered John words of encouragement and advice, how to correctly position yourself in the chute before nodding for the gate to be opened.

Still amongst all the busy life of having fun and work, there was time to think about music and song writing and stories.

“I guess it’s kinda cool to not limit yourself and experience challenges in life that most would never consider”. “Hard knocks is not for everyone but I’m just one of those who is not reckless but up for the challenge”.