WA band Old Mervs make Triple J Hottest 100, set to play at Geraldton’s Wintersun Hotel on regional tour

Two loveable larrikins are venturing to Geraldton to perform as part of their stacked regional tour in March, after landing in the top 50 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 at the weekend. The Old Mervs have been turning industry heads with their 2023 EP Give It Up, with their featured track Sweetheart landing at number 47 on the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown at the weekend. The WA two-man band are riding the peak of a surf-rock renaissance and will make their way to Geraldton’s Wintersun Hotel on Thursday, March 28 to perform with local band Ratsalad. David House and Henry Carrington-Jones grew up in Kojonup and have been best mates since they were five-years-old. The duo came together as Old Mervs in 2017, converting an old stable into their first jam space. But they say since hitting it off three years ago, they haven’t spent much time on the farm. Drumsticks and guitars might have replaced the drenching gun but Old Mervs’ music and videos are infused with country tones and a farm aesthetic. “It’s a point of difference and a unique spot to be in, coming from a farming background in the music industry,” House said. “It’s not our whole identity but it’s sort of nice to show where you come from.” With a broad range of musical influences including blues, rock and the British pub scene, the duo’s dynamic has hit the mark and seen them tour in support of The Wombats, Spacey Jane and Liam Gallagher. “It’s funny songwriting with two people, you’ve only really got drums and rhythm guitar,” House said. “When we’re writing, it’s quite intentional and melody-driven. “It’s fun writing as a two-piece and it’s good having two people touring as well, there’s less people to worry about — it’s how it’s always been and how it’s always worked.” Most of their earlier shows are sold out. To secure tickets visit www.oldmervs.com or Oxtix.