In the past five years Mick Thomas has shown himself determined to reconfirm his standing as one of Australia¹s finest singer/songwriters - both solo and with his fine band the Sure Thing. Since the demise of Weddings, Parties, Anything Mick has been busy: writing, touring, producing and setting up his own label, Croxton Records. There has been a half a dozen tours of the UK and Europe, shows in Beijing and the USA, the release of the quietly classic album Dust on My Shoes as well as numerous releases of a less official nature - all aimed at servicing a loyal and hungry fan base. Not content with simply running a career for himself Mick has been instrumental in the rise of many other Australian acts such as The Waifs, The Gadflys, Darren Hanlon and Nick Barker. Add to this his theatre work on the musical productions of Over in the West and The Tank and his claims as a constant creative presence are substantial. But through all of this it is his passion for songwriting that has taken precedence. With a new batch pending for the release of a double album early 2003 Mick is determined not to rest on the reputation gained as the leader of one of Australia¹s much loved and hardest working bands of the nineties. Mick Thomas plays The Cobblestone Smithfield on Tuesday November 1st. Support on the night will be from Dublin musician Jenny Lindfors. For more information contact: mixtapepublicity@gmail.com or emcpromotions@gmail.com www.mickthomas.com www.jennylindfors.com