Jimmy Barnes

Thanks to everyone who came down to the Jane Barnes Band show at Twin Towns last night. Chris Cheney and Tex Perkins jumped up to play a couple songs. We had so much fun playing ‘Big River’ together. A huge thanks to Liz Morrissey for being such a good sport jumping up for a dance through in ‘Fever’. Only a couple shows left on this tour. Check out all dates here: jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates

A small steak before tonight’s Jane Barnes Band show at Twin Towns in Tweed Heads. Great to have a sea change. Dylan and I loving this view. We have the best beaches in the world.

A swim and Kenji’s sashimi. Enough to make it a great day.

It’s been great being immersed in the bountiful autumn garden. I’m heading up north for a couple of shows on the weekend, recharged and ready to rock. See you at Twin Towns for the Jane Barnes show on Thursday night, and Sandstone Point for the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary show on Saturday.

We’ve had a month off and we’re all ready to get back out on the road for the final Australian weeks on the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour. We’ll be at Sandstone Point this Saturday. It’s the only show that’s not seated so if you want to get on your feet and make your way down to the front - this is the show to do it. We head to Bowral for the second last show on Saturday 28 March (limited tickets remaining!), then onto Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne (less than 100 tickets left) on Friday April 10, before we head across the pond to New Zealand. It’s a huge show — with ICEHOUSE, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano and John Rooney. If you haven’t seen it yet, come along 👉 jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates

There’s gotta be 30 pumpkins growing in the garden. They’ve taken over all the way down to the rose garden. Lucky we love pumpkin soup.

Dylan helping with dinner. He can cook Brussel sprouts perfectly now. He also made the caprese salad with tomatoes and basil out of the garden. These are two of his favourite dishes. He’s going to be a great cook, just like his Yai.

It is so much fun when our very talented friends drop by for a cup of tea and a song. Here’s one from a while back. @iamjackiebarnes

Enjoying a perfect evening on the verandah. Clean air, lush green trees, winding up Dolly. What more can you ask for. Peace #Wheretheriverbends

Having a roast dinner at home with some of the family. Delicious food, prepared with love. Doesn’t get better than this. @MahaliaBarnes

It’s been great for Dylan’s confidence to learn Muay Thai. Not only is he keeping fit, but he’s also learning self-control. Thanks, Jason, for being such a positive influence as he grows up. I would have loved to have had this kind of training when I was a kid.

We’re getting back on the road again soon. Here’s a great clip of the Jane Barnes Band when our mate Chris Cheney jumped up for ‘Real Wild Child’. I have a lot of fun, and share plenty of memories with family and friends. See you in Twin Towns on the 19th.

Piano practice. I feel like I’m at home when I hear the kids play. Such a comforting sound, I love it.

Have a safe and fun weekend. Here’s some beauties from our rose garden for you to enjoy.

60 plus kgs of spuds. I’m a Scotsman and I love potatoes … nearly as much as Jane does. Should do us for three months. Thanks Kirstine and Sammy for getting them out of the ground.

A few quickfire questions with Virginia Trioli ahead of tomorrow night’s episode of Creative Types. Available to stream from Thursday at 8:30pm on ABC iview or watch on ABC TV.

40 years ago, Ride The Night Away from my album For The Working Class Man, made its Australian chart debut. The song was co-written with my good mate Steve Van Zandt (E Street Band), and Steve Jordan (current drummer for Rolling Stones). The song also features Mick Fleetwood on drums. Here’s the official video.

Home is where the heart is. Here amongst the trees, down where the river bends. Dylan’s just keeps growing. I reckon he’ll overtake me in a couple of years.