2x Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain has returned with a rousing message to farmers at the mercy of mother nature on his new single, ‘When The Rain Comes Down’. The single arrives ahead of his mammoth 60+ date national tour.

Curtain has made a name for himself in country music by living and breathing the words he sings – such raw authenticity is swiftly embraced in an often-divisive genre. ‘When The Rain Comes Down’ reminds us of the hardship endured by families suffering through drought. “He’s near the point when the hope is gone / She watches him as he struggles on is a song”.

Yet ultimately this song is one of resilience and celebration, as the rumble of distant thunder and whiff of moisture in the darkening sky signal much needed aid. “We wanted to portray the many emotions of a breaking drought including the joy, relief, jubilation and gratefulness,” explains the big-hatted singer-songwriter. “Following the months and years of worry and pressure that a lack of rain can place on families in rural communities.”

Penned alongside long-time collaborator and producer, Garth Porter (Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell), Curtain recalls being drawn to it from the moment he heard it. “Garth and I were working through possible songs for the album, when he brought this one out onto the table. He had a killer chorus but we still had to write the rest of the song.”

The pair enlisted a band of heavy hitters to bring the anthem to life at Porter’s legendary Rancom St Studios. However, the track’s most stirring moment is perhaps the stunning voice of Robyn Martin (The New Graces) pirouetting atop a meandering mandolin; symbolising the impact drought can bear on the whole family.

Curtain had grand designs to shoot the video clip on a mate’s family run cattle station near Marree, SA, however time was against him. “The plan was to get a cameraman out there to film for a few days and capture the true essence of the place, then fly the family to Katherine to finish filming, but we couldn’t work it all in.” Fortunately, lady luck threw the cowboy a bone.

“I had a lovely family come to our Katherine Outback Experience show up here in Katherine, who looked very similar to the Family from Marree. We thought we could use them as a family stunt double in the remaining scenes of the song if I could entice them to hang around in Katherine for a few more days.

They ended up staying for another 6 weeks, completed the video clip and also helped me out around the farm, for which we were extremely grateful for!”

‘When The Rain Comes Down’ is the follow up to the massively successful ’Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now’, which (following in the footsteps of the horse trainer from NT’s previous 2 singles) hit #1 on the Country Tracks Top 40 airplay chart. It’s also currently the longest standing song to crack the chart. At the recent Tamworth Country Music Festival, Curtain’s contribution to Australian country music was immortalised in the Hands of Fame, alongside past and present legends of the genre.

This summer will see Tom Curtain embark on his 7th consecutive national tour. The ‘Why We Live Out Here’ tour also features special guests Chris Matthews, Melissa Fraser and Laura Frank, and will see them weave their way through QLD, NSW, VIC and SA performing 60+ shows over 6 months.

Tom Curtain is the real McCoy – living and working on the land and echoing that same sentiment through his music. ‘When The Rain Comes Down’ is a shining example of his willingness to push the envelope with country music – mixing modern production with genuine and relatable stories. Its direct message is beautifully communicated through Australian imagery, reminding us of Curtain’s unquestionable authenticity.

2023 SHOW DATES:

Friday 20 October – Mt Isa Campdraft Grounds – Mt Isa, QLD
Saturday 21 October – Cloncurry Equestrian Centre – Cloncurry, QLD
Sunday 22 October – Richmond Rodeo Ground – Richmond, QLD
Friday 27 October – Rupertswood & District Horse Club – Townsville, QLD
Saturday 28 October – Tully Horse Performance Centre – Tully, QLD
Sunday 29 October – Malanda Horse and Pony Club – Malanda, QLD
Friday 3 November – Ayr Showground – Ayr, QLD
Saturday 4 November – Proserpine Showground – Proserpine, QLD
Sunday 5 November – Mackay and District Hack and Pony Club – Eton, QLD
Friday 10 November – Clermont Showground – Clermont, QLD
Saturday 11 November – Springsure Showground – Springsure, QLD
Sunday 12 November – Huxham – Westwood, QLD

Friday 17 November – Agnes Water Active Riders Club – Agnes Water, QLD
Saturday 18 November – Thangool Campdraft Ground – Thangool, QLD
Sunday 19 November – Taroom Rodeo Ground – Taroom, QLD

Thursday 23 November – Oodies Café – Bundaberg, QLD (Music only) SOLD OUT
Friday 24 November – Gin Gin Showground – Gin Gin, QLD
Saturday 25 November – Gayndah Showground – Gayndah, QLD
Sunday 26 November – Gympie Horse and Rodeo Ground – Gympie, QLD
Friday 1 December – Maleny Showground – Maleny, QLD
Saturday 2 December – Laidley Showground – Laidley, QLD
Sunday 3 December – Fig Tree Pocket Pony Club – Brisbane, QLD
Friday 8 December – Boonah Showground – Boonah, QLD
Saturday 9 December – Pittsworth Showground – Pittsworth, QLD
Sunday 10 December – Killarney Showground – Killarney, QLD

2024 SHOW DATES:

Friday 5 January – Jandowae Showground – Jandowae, QLD
Saturday 6 January – Wallumbilla Showground – Wallumbilla, QLD
Sunday 7 January – Mungindi Showground – Mungindi, QLD
Friday 12 January – Murwillumbah Showground – Murwillumbah, NSW
Saturday 13 January – Kyogle Showground – Kyogle, NSW
Sunday 14 January – Grafton Showground – Grafton, NSW
Friday 19 January – Bingara Showground – Bingara, NSW
Saturday 20 January – Uralla Showground – Uralla, NSW
Monday 22 January – Longyard Hotel – Tamworth, NSW (Music Only)
Friday 26 January – Spring Creek Indoor Arena, Loomberah – Tamworth, NSW
Friday 2 February – Wingham Showground – Wingham, NSW
Saturday 3 February – Gresford Campdraft Ground – Gresford, NSW
Sunday 4 February – Muswellbrook Showground – Muswellbrook, NSW
Friday 9 February – Gulgong Showground – Gulgong, NSW
Saturday 10 February – Rydal Showground – Rydal, NSW
Sunday 11 February – Eugowra Showground – Eugowra, NSW
Friday 16 February – Hillston Showground – Hillston, NSW
Saturday 17 February – Temora Showground – Temora, NSW
Sunday 18 February – Bungendore Showground – Bungendore, NSW
Friday 23 February – Corowa Showground – Corowa, NSW
Saturday 24 February – Barmah Pony Club Ground – Barmah, VIC
Sunday 25 February – Maryborough Pony Club – Maryborough, VIC
Friday 1 March – Mansfield Showground – Mansfield, VIC
Saturday 2 March – One Day Estate – Geelong, VIC
Sunday 3 March – Chatsworth House – Chatsworth, VIC

Friday 8 March – Mornington Peninsular Pony Club – Mornington Peninsular, VIC
Saturday 9 March – Wonthaggi Pony Club – Wonthaggi, VIC
Sunday 10 March – Maffra Showground – Maffra, VIC
Friday 29 March – Edenhope Showground – Edenhope, VIC
Sunday 31 March – Mt Pleasant Showground – Mt Pleasant, SA
Friday 5 April – Broken Hill Race Course – Broken Hill, NSW
Saturday 6 April – Wentworth Showground – Wentworth, NSW
Sunday 7 April – Loxton Horse Riding Club – Loxton, SA

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