{"id":9591,"date":"2026-03-02T09:52:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/?p=9591"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:52:58","slug":"two-tone-pony-new-single-hardys-bay-club-david-kirkpatrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/two-tone-pony-new-single-hardys-bay-club-david-kirkpatrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Music with Heart: David Kirkpatrick and Two Tone Pony Return to Their Hardys Bay Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With a\u00a0#11<\/strong>\u00a0ARIA Country Chart<\/strong>\u00a0debut album under their belt and\u00a0400k<\/strong>\u00a0streams globally,\u00a0Two Tone Pony<\/strong>\u00a0have found an audience with their nostalgic country rock sound. Now the NSW based five-piece return with the freewheeling new single \u2018You Haven\u2019t Heard of Me Yet\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>– their first new music since 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carefree and knowingly self-aware, the new single leans into the band\u2019s strengths: sharp storytelling and a lived-in sense of authenticity. Produced by multiple Golden Guitar Award<\/strong> winning producer Rod McCormack<\/strong>, the track feels both nostalgic and timely, capturing the spirit of chasing dreams long before the spotlight arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was inspired by a simple question I was asked by a barmaid when I was staying at Perisher Valley skiing,\u201d<\/em> recalls frontman David Kirkpatrick<\/strong>. \u201cShe asked the question \u2013 tell me what you do again? I turned it into a country rock song that tells the story about chasing your dreams no matter what, along with some tongue in cheek observations on the music industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyrically, \u2018You Haven\u2019t Heard of Me Yet\u2019<\/strong> wears its heart on its sleeve. It\u2019s a wry snapshot of the musician\u2019s grind – playing neighbourhood bars and measuring success in moments rather than metrics. Lines like \u201cYou don\u2019t make much money from a handful of streams\u201d <\/em>land with a knowing wink, while the chorus echoes quiet resilience and determination to chase \u201ccountry dreams\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accompanying music video – produced by Jeremy Minett<\/strong> from Eyes and Ears Creative – was filmed at Hardys Bay Club on the NSW Central Coast, a venue long considered the band\u2019s spiritual home. The clip mirrors the song\u2019s lyrics, while the prop department even features a cherished family relic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe video follows the song narrative of me arriving at the bar looking a bit shabby with my beat-up guitar case – actually my mother Joy\u2019s original Martin case from 1962!\u201d,<\/em> reveals David<\/strong>. Shot with humour and heart, the clip celebrates the realities of grassroots music-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release marks a renewed chapter for Two Tone Pony<\/strong> following a sabbatical through much of 2025. That time away saw the departure of founding member Ian Rhodes<\/strong> – a loss deeply felt within the band. Stepping into that space is accomplished multi-instrumentalist Brandon Smith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIan unfortunately had to retire due to hearing concerns but Brandon on fiddle, lap steel, mandolin and guitar provides a palette of sounds and influences that open up many new possibilities and directions for the band\u2019s songs and future direction.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the music, frontman David Kirkpatrick<\/strong> brings a uniquely Australian depth to the band\u2019s story. Recently appointed Australia Day Ambassador<\/strong> for the Shoalhaven District, David<\/strong> spent the role engaging with the community across Mollymook – ocean swimming, playing golf, celebrating local food, and performing the band\u2019s breakout single, \u2018A Life Well Lived\u2019<\/strong> at the official citizenship ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bTwo Tone Pony\u2019s<\/strong> ability to tell truly authentic stories continues to be the backbone of the band\u2019s appeal. \u2018You Haven\u2019t Heard of Me Yet\u2019<\/strong> doesn\u2019t chase trends or polish away its edges – it embraces the long road, the late nights, and the quiet belief that the next song might be the one. It\u2019s a statement of intent from a band that knows exactly who they are – even if the rest of the world is still catching up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With a\u00a0#11\u00a0ARIA Country Chart\u00a0debut album under their belt and\u00a0400k\u00a0streams globally,\u00a0Two Tone Pony\u00a0have found an audience with their nostalgic country rock sound. Now the NSW based five-piece return with the freewheeling…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-9591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/twotoneponys.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"

Music with Heart: David Kirkpatrick and Two Tone Pony Return to Their Hardys Bay Roots<\/a><\/blockquote>