Melbourne singer-songwriter Harrison Brown has just let us in on ‘Be Free’, the first track taken from his forthcoming debut EP. It’s a rich slice of acoustic folk, anchored around Harrison’s killer vox but bolstered by the presence of a full band. Gradually building up to a rumbling climax, it’s definitely whetted our appetite for the EP, recorded with Marty Brown (Clare Bowditch, Anna Cordell, Flyying Colours).

Harrison is about to launch the single at a gig with a bit of a difference; in addition to setting the track free into the wild with his live band in tow, he’ll also be cutting off his long, flowing locks, which have remained uncut for seven years now. Having promised the chop if the band reached $6k in their recent crowdfunding campaign, the hair had to go – and the gorgeous mane will be donated to Wigs For Kids.

You’ll be able to catch it all this Sunday October 30 at The Workers Club, Melbourne, supported by one of our new favourites in Charm of Finches, as well as Moylen & Paticakes – between the choons and the chop, it’ll definitely be a fun afternoon.

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