Woody Campfire

Larrikin country singer Woody Campfire stirs up good-time chaos wherever he lands, armed with his fake campfire, a collection of campchairs, and a swag of songs from his debut album Woody Campfire And His Thing For Country Boys.

These songs are cheeky portraits of men he’s rolled in the hay with on his travels ‘round country Australia. He tells their stories with warmth and a sharp eye for character, in a songwriting style that proudly tips its hat to the likes of John Williamson and Slim Dusty — with a bent twist, of course.

Woody’s ability to whip up a party with his unique songs, manic energy and wicked humour is second to none. Though this may be his first album, behind the beard is award-winning veteran performer and songwriter Tomás Ford, whose 20 years of international touring and hit character-driven projects underpin Woody’s showmanship.

But Woody’s no put-on. What began as a cheeky bit of busking unexpectedly led to him finding his voice in his own take on dinkum Australian country songs. It’s brought his songwriting and singing to the fore in a way sometimes obscured by the wild spectacle of the other work. Writing and performing as Woody is where he most feels like himself.

You’ll just as likely find him busking on a country street corner as packing out a pub, spinning tall tales and songs for his fast-growing fanbase.

The momentum keeps building, with wild scenes already sparked at Tamworth Country Music Festival, Fringe World, the Perth International Cabaret Festival and beyond.

Come pull up a campchair round Woody’s bonfire — a few tunes, a few pints... who knows where you’ll end up by last drinks.