“Without doubt Drifter is one of the most interesting and absorbing albums I have ever heard” - Rob Horsell-Coast fm Adelaide Melbourne singer songwriter and poet Ian Bland is probably best known for his weekly poem on 3RRR’s JVG Radio Method. Having played in numerous bands around Melbourne since the late 70’s, he released his debut solo album “Drifter” in 2008 . Backed by the Lamington Drive Orchestra, he blends a lifetime of musical influences including country, celtic, and folk with insightful stories drawn from contemporary rural and urban Australia, topics as diverse as the drought and the demise of suburban pubs. The Lamington Drive Orchestra is: Ian Bland - Guitar & Vocals Greg Hunt - Fiddle & Mandolin Peter Anderson - Accordion Ed Bates - Peddle Steel & Guitar John Edgar - Bass Mark Stanley - Drums “This is music that sits on your aural palette like a deep red wine, warming your soul and inspiring reflection in the listener” Jarrod Watt - ABC Radio