Episode 285: Davey Lane (ARC) – Checking Into Hotel California
Welcome to Episode 285 of the Hear 2 Zen Podcast!
Today, we are joined by a true architect of the Australian rock scene, Davey Lane. While you know him from the iconic You Am I, Davey is also one-quarter of the nation’s most celebrated all-star ensemble: Australian Rock Collective (ARC).
ARC—comprised of Davey, Kram (Spiderbait), Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), and Mark Wilson (Jet)—is heading back out on the road this June. Their mission? Bringing the “spirit of ‘76” to life by performing the Eagles’ legendary masterpiece, Hotel California, in its entirety, followed by a selection of the band’s greatest hits.
Inside the Episode
In this conversation, Davey dives into the technical mountain the band has to climb to do justice to one of the best-selling albums of all time.
“It’s incredibly precise and loose, fast and easy (seemingly)… we’re not shy of challenging ourselves and this could be the most challenging yet.” — Davey Lane
We discuss:
- The “baptism of fire” in Brazil that birthed the band in 2014.
- The daunting task of replicating those iconic Eagles vocal harmonies and guitar layers.
- Why the band might be growing moustaches specifically for this tour.
- How four friends with 33 ARIA Awards and 16 Top Ten Albums between them still find the “rabid enthusiasm” of diehard fans.
AUSTRALIAN ROCK COLLECTIVE (ARC) PLAYS EAGLES
THIS JUNE
HOTEL BRUNSWICK, BRUNSWICK HEADS, NSW
FRIDAY 5 JUNE
CONCERT HALL, QPAC, BRISBANE, QLD
SATURDAY 6 JUNE
CIVIC THEATRE, NEWCASTLE, NSW
TUESDAY 9 JUNE
ANITA’S THEATRE, THIRROUL, NSW
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
LLEWELLYN HALL, CANBERRA, ACT
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE, VIC
TUESDAY 16 JUNE
CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY, NSW
THURSDAY 18 JUNE
THEBARTON THEATRE, ADELAIDE, SA
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH, WA
WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE
About ARC
ARC isn’t just a cover band; they are a collective of musicians who have shaped the Australian soundscape for over two decades. From the garage-rock energy of Jet and You Am I to the anthemic power of Powderfinger and Spiderbait, these four artists bring a lifetime of musical excellence to the stage. Whether it’s Abbey Road or Dark Side of the Moon, ARC provides an unmatched insight into the music that resonates through generations.
This is music played for music fans, by music fans.
Watch or Listen to the full interview with Davey Lane now on the Hear 2 Zen website or your favorite podcast platform!
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